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Re: NEED HELP FINDING MY FAMILY

carnelius_anderson — 2013-05-15 02:46:45Z

Thanks so much for the information.

Re: NEED HELP FINDING MY FAMILY

williamfcraigjr — 2013-05-07 21:48:51Z

Alabama Deaths and Burials Index 1881-1974
Name: General Lee Dent
Birth Date: abt 1904
Death Date: 4 May 1971
Death Place: Livingston, Sumter, Alabama
Death Age: 67
Gender: Male
Father Name: Wilson Dent *************
Mother Name: Velmer Spieghts *************
FHL Film Number: 2051651

1920 United States Federal Census
Name: General L Dent
Age: 16
Birth Year: abt 1904
Birthplace: Alabama
Home in 1920: Hares, Sumter, Alabama
Race: Black
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Father's Birthplace: Alabama
Mother's Name: Velma Dent
Mother's Birthplace: Alabama
Able to Read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Household Members: Name Age
Velma Dent 41
William Dent Son 19
General L Dent Son 16
Levell Dent Son 14

1930 United States Federal Census
Name: General Dent
Gender: Male
Birth Year: abt 1905
Birthplace: Alabama
Race: Negro (Black)
[Black]
Home in 1930: Hares, Sumter, Alabama
View Map
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Spouse's Name: Rosa Dent*******************
Father's Birthplace: Alabama
Mother's Name: Velma Dent *******************
Mother's Birthplace: Alabama
Household Members: Name Age
General Dent 25
Rosa Dent Wife 22
Velma Dent Mother 50

1940 United States Federal Census
Name: G L Dent
Respondent: Yes
Age: 36
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1904
Gender: Male
Race: Negro (Black)
Birthplace: Alabama
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Home in 1940: Hares, Sumter, Alabama
Street: Gainesville Warson Road
Household Members: Name Age
G L Dent 36
Susie Dent Daughter 8
General Lee Dent Son 2
Velma Dent Mother 58

Alabama, Deaths and Burials Index, 1881-1974
Name: General Lee Dent (Jr.)
Birth Date: abt 1937
Death Date: 23 Jul 1972
Death Place: Gainesville, Sumter, Alabama
Death Age: 35
Marital Status: Married
Gender: Male
Father Name: General Lee Dent Sr.
Mother Name: Mattie McDowell
Spouse Name: Mary Dent

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1940 United States Federal Census
Name: Rose Mobley
Respondent: Yes
Age: 49
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1891
Gender: Female
Race: Negro (Black)
Birthplace: Alabama
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Head
Home in 1940: Hares, Sumter, Alabama
Street: Gainesville Warson Road
Farm: Yes
Occupation: Farmer
Household Members: Name Age
Rose Mobley 49
Taylor Grant 26
Emmett Jones 15
Louise Dent 14

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1900 United States Federal Census
Name: Velma Speight
[Velma Speights]
Age: 19
Birth Date: Nov 1880
Birthplace: Alabama
Home in 1900: Hares, Sumter, Alabama
Race: Black
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: Haywood Speight
Father's Birthplace: Alabama
Mother's Name: Tempie Speight
Mother's Birthplace: Alabama
Household Members: Name Age
Haywood Speight 45
Tempie Speight 26
General Speight 24
Velma Speight 19
Thomas Speight 17
Lilly Speight 13
Fempy Speight 10
Eliza Speight 8
Auther Speight 4

1910 United States Federal Census
Name: Velma Speights
Age in 1910: 23
Birth Year: abt 1887
Birthplace: Alabama
Home in 1910: Precinct 17, Sumter, Alabama
Race: Black
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: Hayward Spates
Father's Birthplace: Alabama
Mother's Name: Tempie Spates
Mother's Birthplace: Alabama
Household Members: Name Age
Hayward Speights 50
Tempie Speights 55
Mattie Speights 25
Liza Speights 27
Velma Speights 23
Chester A Speights 16
Wilbert Speights 9
Gus Speights 6
Lowrence Speights 5
[6]

1920 United States Federal Census
Name: Hayward Speights
[Haywood Speights]
Age: 66
Birth Year: abt 1854
Birthplace: Alabama
Home in 1920: Hares, Sumter, Alabama
Race: Black
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Tempie Speights
Father's Birthplace: North Carolina
Mother's Birthplace: North Carolina
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members: Name Age
Hayward Speights 66
Tempie Speights 55

1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Haywood Speights
Gender: Male
Birth Year: abt 1855
Birthplace: Alabama
Race: Negro (Black)
Home in 1930: Hares, Sumter, Alabama
Marital Status: Widowed
Relation to Head of House: Father
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Household Members: Name Age
Tempie Thomas 41
Hinton Thomas 20
Gessmer Deal 13
Emmett Deal 10
Missouri Chapman 6
Ruth Chapman 3
Haywood Speights 75

1880 United States Federal Census
Name: Heywood Speight
Age: 27
Birth Year: abt 1853
Birthplace: Alabama
Home in 1880: Hares, Sumter, Alabama
Race: Black
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Self (Head)
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Tempy Speight
Father's Birthplace: North Carolina
Mother's Birthplace: North Carolina
Occupation: Farm Hand
Household Members: Name Age
Heywood Speight 27
Tempy Speight 26
Mattie Speight 7
Minnie Speight 6
General Speight 4
Vernal Speight 2
Martha Little 57
Mary Ann Grant 40
Becky Grant 13
John Grant 10
Martha Grant 8
Lissie Grant 6

1870 United States Federal Census
about Haywood Speight Name: Haywood Speight
Age in 1870: 17
Birth Year: abt 1853
Birthplace: Alabama
Home in 1870: Warsaw, Sumter, Alabama
Race: Black
Gender: Male
Post Office: Livingston
Household Members: Name Age
Thomas Speight 40 ******************
Haywood Speight 17 ******************
Enoch Speight 16
Millard Speight 4
Eliza Speight 10

NEED INFO

carnelius_anderson — 2013-05-05 05:38:23Z

NEED INFO ON MY GREAT GRANDFATHERS ( GENERAL LEE DENT/ JOHN ANDERSON. GREAT GRANDMOTHERS JULIE OR JUDY HOOD/ ROSE MOBLEY, ALL AROUND 1800'S- 1923. LIVINGSTON,GAINESVILLE, HARES,SUMTER COUNTY, ALABAMA.

NEED HELP FINDING MY FAMILY

carnelius_anderson — 2013-05-05 04:25:09Z

SEARCHING INFO ON MY GREAT GRANDMOTHERS AND GRANDFATHERS. NOT SURE IF SPELLINGS OF NAMES ARE CORRECT. GENERAL LEE DENT AND JUDY OR JULIE HOOD, JOHN ANDERSON, ROSE MOBLEY,FROM GAINESVILLE,HARES,SUMTER COUNTY, ALABAMA,ALL AROUND 1800'S- 1923. THANKS IN ADVANCE FOR ANY HELP

Ala. Genealogical Society Spring Seminar Apr 20 - fee correction

Chorton — 2013-03-30 15:54:51Z

Fee Correction:

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 — 2013-03-28 20:19:09Z

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: sturdivants

deanjordon1 — 2013-03-11 02:10:35Z

Hi,
I'm researching my family. My gggrandfather, last name Beasley, married Paulina Sturdivant. Would you have any information you could share with me?

Autumn Jordon

Re: Henry Bell Key

shapactek — 2013-03-09 01:54:31Z

Wow lots of information, thank you so much..I haven't checked on here in a while.

much appreciated.

Shap

Re: Frank McElroy

ailene_randolph — 2013-03-08 00:21:34Z

family originated in Cuba, Alabama & Lauderdale Co, Missisippi

Re: Mt. Zion Cemetery Sumter County, Alabama

ailene_randolph — 2013-03-06 17:35:24Z

yes, there is a headstone ...check out findagrave.com (Will Mcelroy)

Re: Warsaw - City - Sumter County - AL

wcpratt3 — 2013-02-26 05:15:14Z

No Westons are left in this area. Sorry. I was wrong. The last ones moved away in 1980s.

Re: Henry Bell Key

PaSain — 2013-02-24 03:07:48Z

Sorry, I forgot this.

name: Henry Key
titles & terms (original):
titles & terms (standardized):
death date: 21 Jun 1927
death place: York, Sumter, Alabama
gender: Male
race (original):
race (standardized):
age at death: 80y
estimated birth date: 1847
birth date:
birthplace:
marital status:
spouse's name: Mollie Key
spouse's titles & terms (original):
spouse's titles & terms (standardized):
father's name:
father's titles & terms (original):
father's titles & terms (standardized):
father's birthplace:
mother's name: Lou Dey or Key ?
"Alabama, Deaths, 1908-1974," index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/

Re: Henry Bell Key

PaSain — 2013-02-24 03:02:23Z

1870 Livingston, Sumter, AL
# 836
Joel M Key 50 GA white male
# 1837
Susan Bell 35 AL white
Ambrose Bell 17 AL
Rebecca Bell 15 AL
James Bell 10 AL
# 838
Louisa Key 35 AL mulatto
Henry Key 18 AL mulatto
Emmet Key 16 AL mulatto
James Key 13 AL mulatto
Frank Key 9 MS mulatto
Sallie Key 4 MS mulatto
Floyd Key 1 MS mulatto

1880 Payneville, Sumter, AL
# 138
Louisa "Kay" 48 AL mulatto widow father b. AL mother b. MD
son Franklin Kay 19 MS father AL
son Floyd Kay 13 MS
dtr Sallie Kay 11 AL
H B "Kay" 25 AL AL AL mulatto
wife Mollie Kay 25 MS AL MS mulatto
son Joel Kay 01 MS mulatto
# 139
Robert Moore 58 NC black
Emma Moore 53 NC black
Ben Eason or Cason 23 AL son in law
Arlanett? wife of Ben 22 AL
Eddy son of Ben and Arlanett 1 AL
# 140
Hector Moore 29 AL NC SC black
Ellen Moore AL
Henry Moore 11 AL
Reed Moore 09 AL
Sallie Moore 07 AL
Rosa Moore 03 AL
Hattie Moore 01 AL
two servants Major Benton 28 MS, Tom Lilliman 25 MS
Rosaline Moore 19 AL sister
Mattie Moore 03 AL niece
Peter Moore 3 mos Feb 1880 AL

Name:Louisa Key
Location:Beat 170, Sumter, Alabama
Enumeration Date:5 Jun 1880
Schedule Type: Agriculture
OS Page:15
Line Number:01
20 acres of improved land, 10.00 farm implements & machinery, 100.00 livestock, estimated value of all $275.

Line Number:02
H B Key, same beat, 30 acres of improved land, 3.00 farm implements & machinery, 120.00 live stock, total $400.00

Robert Moore and Hector Moore also in this agriculture census.

? ? ?
1900 Meridian City ward 2, Lauderdale, MS
head Abraham Cotton 30 Mississippi Mar 1870 married 6 yrs black
wife Sara Cotton 29 Alabama Mar 1871 black
niece-in-law Mamie Key 14 Alabama Aug 1886 black
brother-in-law Floyd Key 33 Alabama Mar 1867 black

1910 Greenville, Washington, MS
Abraham Cotton 35 MS
Sarah Cotton 33 AL MS AL mulatto
Ruby Lee Cotton 06 MS
Floyd Key 35 AL single brother mulatto

Re: Relation to Nixons, Boyds and Dials

gblount59 — 2013-02-23 03:13:53Z

While this inquiry is old, anyone searching for Boyds, Nixons and Dials needs to search in North Sumter County in Sumterville and Boyd. Bethel Methodist, Sumterville Methodist and the Boyd Cemeteries will be a trove of information. These families seemed to have moved together into Sumter County and intermarried. Have fun untangling your particular family web!

Re: Porters of Sumpter Co. A.l

gblount59 — 2013-02-23 03:06:53Z

Since the last post, the Sumter County DAR has continued its cleanup of the Sumterville Methodist Cemetery. A broken gravestone for James Lemuel Porter was discovered validating an old transcription of this cemetery. He died July 26, 1857, aged 1 year, 2 days. The stone of this sister has not yet been uncovered. Per the old transcription, she died September 12, 1858, aged 8 months, 27 days.

Re: John Boyd/Thomas Boyd

gaiamater — 2013-01-28 20:00:21Z

10 years late, but Thalby/Phalby/Falbia Boyd married my G-grandfather's brother Thomas J Morgan (1855- 1921). They had two sons, one, Robert B. died in infancy, the other was Marvin Lowell Warren Morgan (1884 - ?.

Henry Bell Key

shapactek — 2013-01-03 01:27:18Z

Henry Bell Key born Aug 1852 Kemper co Mississippi
died June 21, 1927 York, Alabama. listed as Mullato
I'm trying to find out if Henry was born a slave or was born a free man..if he was a slave I'm trying to find out who his slave owner was..

Henry was married to Mary E, Moore-Key
in Lauderdale, Mississippi. 1877

any help would be appreciated.

Shap

Henry Bell Key

shapactek — 2012-12-16 18:14:48Z

Henry Bell Key born Aug about 1852 Mississippi, he might have been born in Alabama,
died, June 21, 1927 York, Alabama 80 years old, married to Mollie Key

I'm trying to find out where he is buried. he's listed as mullato.
His mother was listed as Louisa Key father Henry Key.

Thank you for your help, very much appreciated.

Shap

Re: Steele/Steel surname in Sumter in 1830s

thomasker2 — 2012-12-16 17:09:47Z

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 +++

In addition ppl frequently "flip-flopped" btw their 1st and middle names from one census to the next.

And to make thins worse, census takers frequently only listed the 1st initial of a person's name.

Steele/Steel surname in Sumter in 1830s

SueDixey — 2012-12-14 20:18:37Z

Hello,

I am a Sumter researcher. My Rachael Perkins married in 1833 a Larkin Steele. I previosly reported him as Larkin State. Closer examination finds the grooms name was STEELE.

Sumter didnt exist in 1830 and I dont find the couple in an 1840 census or later in Sumter or anywhere else. I dont find any Larkin Steele land records.

Anyone know the Steeles from Sumter at the time?

Sue
sodixey @ hotmail. com

Re: Steel

SueDixey — 2012-12-14 19:59:04Z

This is a very old post, but I will toss out what I have.

A Rachael Perkins in my family married a Larkin Steele. It could also be Steel. They married in Sumter in 1833, so the timing is about right.

I cant find Rachael or Larkin in any census, the marriage record is all I find.

I can tell you some of the siblings of Rachael ended up in Anderson, Angelina, Robertson, and Leon Counties in Texas.

WINSTON Roy Lee

Contribution — 2012-12-14 02:20:57Z

WINSTON Roy Lee Winston, 84 years ago, was born in Sumter County, Alabama on March 24, 1928, to Marzene Norris and Dollie Foster.
His day of death was December 8, 2012 in Dublin, Ohio.

Roy married Gladys Evelyn Conley on July 26, 1947.

He is survived by Gladys, wife of 65 years; sons, Ricky (Brenda), deceased), Roy (Sharon); daughters, Barbara (Edward), Cassandra (Alfred), Rhonda (Herbert), Wendelyn (Lamont), Kimberly (Vincent), and Anita Berry.
Also cherished by 24 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren as well as siblings and many cousins.
It is rare when someone's passion is also their livelihood. However, our father and grandfather was able to enjoy both for 40+ years.
Aside from his family, his backhoe was his pride and joy. He will be missed by many.

Friends received Saturday from 9:30-10:30 am at the MAEDER-QUINT-TIBERI FUNERAL Home, 1068 S. High Street, where Funeral Service will begin at 10:30 a.m.
Burial Green Lawn Cemetery, Columbus, Ohio.

To sign online register, visit www.maederquinttiberi.com

Re: Ordering copies of vital records from Sumter County

SueDixey — 2012-12-11 16:15:15Z

Lucy,

I appreciate your generous offer. I did reply to you privately.

Please feel free to let me know how I might return the favor.

Sue

Re: Ordering copies of vital records from Sumter County

Lucy_Gallman — 2012-12-11 14:23:10Z

I live in Livingston. I might be able to assist if you will contact me with what you want. I have a hand held scanner and could scan if you want something. Get back with me and let me know what you need. you can give me a call or email me at gallmanl@bellsouth.net. (That's a lower case L after gallman)
Be sure and reference ancestry or I won't open your email.

Re: Portis' in Sumter County AL and Lauderdale County MS

ailene_randolph — 2012-12-05 20:00:25Z

my great aunt Mary married Gus Portis. She is the sister to my great grandfather, Joshua Randolph

Re: Essie Pigford

eandgm5321 — 2012-11-07 01:42:19Z

My grandmother was black. In today's society, she would have been considered biracial. I always new her name including her maiden name. Her full name is also on her Tombstone. As for as any other information, that's why I am reaching out.

Re: Ordering copies of vital records from Sumter County

timw67 — 2012-11-03 18:30:03Z

Send me your information via email tbw67@yahoo.com I will do what ever I can to help you.

Ordering copies of vital records from Sumter County

SueDixey — 2012-10-20 02:42:21Z

I called the county clerk office for Sumter county asking how I might aquire copies of vitals for family who lived in Sumter in the 1830s.

I was told I had to put my request in writing what records I was requesting and snail mail it to their office. They would then reply back with a snail mail letter what they could find and the cost to obtain copies of the vitals I was requesting. They dont comminicate any information over the phone or via email.

That has been nearly 2 months ago and no reply.

Anyone else had such experience? Or something different experience?

Anyone who lives local who might help me out with my request? I dont live in AL.

Sue
sodixey @ hotmail.com ( remove spaces if replying)

Re: Elizabeth Tolson m Martin Hall Rumley

giles_willis — 2012-10-13 10:35:34Z

I am documenting migrations from Carteret and other related eastern NC counties from 1820 to 1840. Sumter was a destination and I found the info on martin hall rumley in a paper stuck in a ledger book that was owed by sarah duncan in beaufort. thats how I traced him to sumter county. I would be interested in other rumleys you mentioned that migrated to indiana. My connection to the rumley family is that my gg grandfather was named denard rumley roberts. And his family was from Cedar Island in carteret county which is where the rumleys lived. What I have found is that these people migrated as a group.

Re: Essie Pigford

thomasker2 — 2012-10-06 21:03:44Z

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

1940 is the last available census at this time.

WHY didn't you state the RACE???

1940 -
Name: Oliver Lindsey
Age: 40
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1900
Gender: Male
Race: Negro (Black)
Birthplace: Alabama
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Home in 1940: Intercourse, Sumter, Alabama
Street: Siloam Church Road
Farm: Yes
Inferred Residence in 1935: Rural, Sumter, Alabama
Residence in 1935: Rural, Sumter, Alabama
Sheet Number: 8A

Oliver Lindsey 40, ALA - farming
Essie Lindsey 39, ALA
Annie Maude Lindsey 18, ALA
Eddie Lindsey 16, ALA
Sallie Moude Lindsey 15 , ALA
Allena Lindsey 13, ALA
John Aliver Lindsey 11, ALA
James Daniel Lindsey 10, ALA
Pinkie Leona Lindsey 9, ALA
G B Lindsey 8, ALA
Martha Ann Lindsey 5, ALA
S L Lindsey 4, ALA
Jimmie Lee Lindsey, ALA

1930 -
Name: Essie Lindsey
Gender: Female
Birth Year: abt 1902
Birthplace: Mississippi
Race: Negro (Black)
Home in 1930: Cuba, Sumter, Alabama
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Spouse's Name: Oliver Lindsey
Father's Birthplace: Mississippi
Mother's Birthplace: Mississippi
Occupation:
Age at first marriage: 18
Parents' birthplace: MS/MS

Oliver Lindsey 30, ALA - Age at first marriage: 20
Parents' birthplace: ALA/ALA
Essie Lindsey 28
Annie Lindsey 9, ALA
Eddie Lindsey 7, ALA
Sabie Lindsey 6, ALA
Ellena Lindsey 4, ALA
John Lindsey 2, ALA
J D Lindsey 1, ALA

1920 -
Name: Essie Lindsy
Age: 18
Birth Year: abt 1902
Birthplace: Alabama
Home in 1920: Cuba, Sumter, Alabama
Race: Black
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Oliver Lindsy
Father's Birthplace: Alabama
Mother's Birthplace: Alabama
Able to read: No
Able to Write: No

Oliver Lindsy 20, ALA
Essie Lindsy 18, ALA - claims both parents b. ALA

U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918
Name: Oliver Lindsy
County: Cuba, Sumter
State: Alabama
Birth Date: 21 Feb 1900
Race: Black
NOK = Green Berry Lindsey

Essie must be a nickname as she does not appear on the 1910 ALA census.

Where did you get the name Essie Pigford?? Need the source.

Re: Portis' in Sumter County AL and Lauderdale County MS

david_link — 2012-10-03 07:31:30Z

I am doing a family tree also. I would like info on the Portis's. I am a decendent of Catherine Portis 1847-1924, Gus Portis's sister. She had children with Frank Jarman. Catherine is my 4th great grandmother. Gus is my 5th great uncle. Their parents were Kit and Chanie Portis of Sumter.

Thanks!
Aisha

email: aikala@comcast.net

Cemetery look up

ShirleyWhite111 — 2012-09-19 20:58:17Z

I'm trying to locate the cemetery where James B Flowers is buried. I found him listed in the Alabama, Deaths, 1908-1974 index in familysearch.org. He died June 25, 1910 in Mobile Alabama, but it states on the cert. that he was buried in Cuba, AL. Would someone have access to Cemetery records in this location that might list where he is buried? I've checked findagrave.com and he is not there. Any help is appreciated.

Re: Frank McElroy

Pamroots — 2012-09-10 14:21:44Z

I am very interested in all of the information that you have on the McElroy family. I had a lot of information until Hurricane Katrina that took all of my research. All I have is what was in my computer and it was what I had verified. I have a George W. McElroy b. 1843 in Sumter Co.,AL but other siblings were born in Dallas Co.,AL where the parents Henry McElroy Jr. and Dorcas Coleman were married in abt. 1827. I also know that there was a Henry Sr. and Jr. both in the 1830 Dallas Co.,AL Census but don't know if that was due to a "father/son relationship" or just due to "age differences" in the two men. You may email me direct at h2ofamdigging@yahoo.com or post here. Thanks, Pam

Re: Lester Bragg

ethridge185 — 2012-09-09 20:13:15Z

There was a Robert Lester Bragg, 6th child of Martha Elizabeth Loackard and James Richard Bragg, Sr. He married Tommie Dearman and they had 3 children.
Good Luck! Kat Ethridge

George Perkins and family in Sumter County circa 1830s

SueDixey — 2012-09-01 20:09:17Z

My George Perkins probably migrated to Sumter county some time aroun 1832. He was in Dallas County, AL prior to and including 1830 census. He sold his land there in May, 1832. He was a neighbor to Eli Riggins. Seems Eli is a neighbor in both counties, having land in nearby sections.

George had several daughters of which it appears two married in Sumter according to county records.

Rachael Perkins marries a Larkin State in 1833
Nancy Perkins marries Harvey Hayman in 1835.

I am unable to located anyone in the state of AL with the name Larkin State, so I am wording about a transcription error. Anyone have a "Larkin" in their tree living in or around Sumter that could have been this person who married Rachael Perkins.

Other Perkins children were John W. Perkins who married a Tabitha, possible maiden name Red. According to other researchers, she was perhaps a daughter of James E. Red/Redd of Greene county.

George and family didnt live in the county long as they migrated to Mobile by 1840 census. In September of 1850 they are in Union Parish, LA and back in Mobile in January, 1851. They are double counted in that census, they didnt go by the strict June 1st census date.

Anyone have family who migrated similiarily?

Sue
sodixey@hotmail.com

Jesse Edward Smith

dianer_young — 2012-06-15 13:16:06Z

According to a family tree that was done in the past on the Smith family, it is listed that Jesse was born in Hattiesburg, MS. I've notice that others have him born in Lake Burnside, MS or Newton. How can I verify where he was born? Also the date of birth lists 15 Apr 1872 but I've also found different dates as well. Thank you.

Diane

Essie Pigford

eandgm5321 — 2012-06-13 17:06:58Z

I am searching for information about my grandmother's, Essie Pigford's family (DOB 1902) from Sumter County, Alabama or Lauderdale County Mississippi. Who was her parents, grandparents, etc. Spouse was Oliver Lindsey from Sumter County Alabama. One of their children: Selena Lindsey.

Sam and Mariah Lindsey, African-American

eandgm5321 — 2012-06-13 16:56:22Z

I am searching for information about my ancestors, Sam and Mariah Lindsey parents or origin. Both were born in the early 1840s. Mariah Jones was born in Virgina. Sam's father originated in Virginia. Descendants: Greenbury, DOB 1874; They had many children, one was Greenbury (DOB about 1874), wife Martha. Son: Oliver, DOB 1905 (wife: Essie Pigford, DOB1902). They lived in Alabama (Sumter, Choctaw County), Mississippi, Lauderdale County. Dauther Selena, DOB 1929 (Ellena).

Re: Elizabeth Tolson m Martin Hall Rumley

lora789 — 2012-06-13 07:08:55Z

I don't know anything further about William Rumley, but Gilbert Rumley (b. 1803) was my ggg grandfather. I would love to hear more about Gilbert Sr, Rachel Hall, and William and Naomi Rumley, as I had not gotten further than Gilbert Jr's generation! I do have a great deal of info in the descendants of Gilbert Jr.

Re: Elizabeth Tolson m Martin Hall Rumley

Judifulkerson — 2012-06-12 03:59:19Z

Hi, I am looking for info about Gilbert Rumley (born 1803)as well. He married Margaret white.His dad was Gilbert,(born 1769) too. He married Rachel Hall. These are my gg-grandfathers and ggg grandfathers. I think William Rumley who married Naomi is the senior Gilbert's father. If anyone has any information I would appreciate further information about the rest of the family.
Gilbert (1803) went to Indiana and settled. Thanks!

Re: Bartlett Melton's Religion

bakerwaynen — 2012-06-11 01:19:37Z

Thanks for the help.

Wayne

Re: Bartlett Melton's Religion

rdgoss — 2012-06-05 03:03:08Z

He and his wife are buried in the Belmont Methodist Church Cemetery so this may be a good indicator.

http://www.trackingyourroots.com/data/sumtercems.htm

Rev. Bartlet Melton / b. July 11, 1811 / d. Oct. 24, 1886.
Mary / wife of B. Melton / d. Mar. 22, 1883 / aged 72 years.

No relation.

Re: Randel and Elizabeth Jackson

gblount59 — 2012-05-29 20:02:50Z

The cemetery is located on a hill off a dirt road a very short distance north of Sumter County Road 20. The dirt road is just to the west of the community of Sumterville. The cemetery is surrounded by a chain link fence; the Methodist church associated with cemetery was torn down in the 1920s or 1930s. Many of the tombstones have been photographed and posted to findagrave.com.

Re: Henry Bell Key, Death Certificate

shapactek — 2012-05-17 01:51:53Z

Thank you very much, this is lots of great info..

Really appreciate your help.

Shap

Re: Henry Bell Key, Death Certificate

PaSain — 2012-05-17 00:57:26Z

Mollie / Molly is nickname for Mary. Here is the information from transcription of death certificate. According to the 1900 census he and Mollie married about 1878 of the marriage there were 9 children born by June of 1900.

Name: Henry Key
Titles & Terms (Original):
Titles & Terms (Standardized):
Death Date: 21 Jun 1927
Death Place: York, Sumter, Alabama
Gender: Male
Race (Original):
Race (Standardized):
Age at Death: 80y
Estimated Birth Date: 1847
Birth Date:
Birthplace:
Marital Status:
Spouse's Name: Mollie Key
Spouse's Titles & Terms (Original):
Spouse's Titles & Terms (Standardized):
Father's Name:
Father's Titles & Terms (Original):
Father's Titles & Terms (Standardized):
Father's Birthplace:
Mother's Name: Lou Dey
Mother's Titles & Terms (Original):
Mother's Titles & Terms (Standardized):
Mother's Birthplace:
Occupation:
Street Address:
Residence:
Cemetery:
Burial Place:
Burial Date:
Funeral Home:
Informant:
Additional Relatives:
Film Number: 1908444
Reference Number: 12663 - I think this is the certificate number.
Source Citation
"Alabama, Deaths, 1908-1974," index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org

Henry Bell Key born 1850 + MS or AL according to 1910 census
Mollie Nov 1857 MS
Joel Oct 1879 MS
Emmet ? Ennuch ? Key Feb 1882 MS
Willie E Aug 1883 MS dtr
Maymie Aug 1885 MS
Wayne May 1888 MS
Pearl Aug 1889 AL
Lela M Aug 1890 AL
Alonzo A Jan 1893 AL
Henry B Jan 1895 AL listed as daughter

Children in 1910 household dtr "Waynie" age 19 b. AL, dtr Portia age 17 born AL dtr Angie age 15 born AL. On this record Mary Key said she bore 10 children 7 were living.

Not to be confused with the white Henry Jackson Key(s) born in GA abt 1851 that lived in York wife Mary Eliza Hill.

Re: Porters of Sumpter Co. A.l

gblount59 — 2012-05-16 04:18:21Z

There is an L.T. Porter in the 1870 Sumter County census. His wife is listed as Margaret with 4 sons Charley, Willie, Eddie and Walter. I have reason to believe that his wife is Margaret M. Hutchins whose siblings Ruth, William P. and Celeste and father James L. are buried at the Sumterville Methodist Cemetery in Sumterville, AL. In Nelle Jenkins book, Pioneer Families of Sumter County, two of the Porter's children are listed as buried there as well; James Lemuel d. July 26, 1857 and Sallie Bell d. not given. Margaret's husband is also listed as T.J. Porter in other sources.

Henry Bell Key, Death Certificate

shapactek — 2012-04-16 18:45:05Z

I'm trying to find a Death Certificate for Henry Bell Key born about 1852 in Mississippi and died in York, Alabama June 21, 1927. He might have been listed as Mullato and his wife used different first names, either Mary or Mollie.

Thank you

Shap

Re: McDowell Cemetery

5569g1 — 2012-04-01 13:40:24Z

hello i beleive you are a family member one of our relatives visited this cemetary and also gave me the census report with the esau and other children on it you would get more info by visiting the grave site i will try and find the census and get back this is in livingston alabama epes?

Re: Holly Mumford, Anderson Mumford

shavonnlee — 2012-03-30 18:29:03Z

Hello PA Brown

The family and I (my mother, aunts/uncles, grandma, cousins) will be in the Birmingham area Easter weekend for the Homegoing of my aunt, Willie Pearl (Doublin) Ivory aka FAT. I would like to meet you. If Jesse Mumford (married to Ruby Mumford in CLE, OH) is your father, then Willie Pearl would be your aunt (Jessie's baby sister). I hope that you get this message in the next week and contact me. The entire family will be in Birmingham that next weekend. My email is shavonnlee@gmail.com (I can access at all times). Thanks...God Bless

Re: McDowell Cemetery

daniels_carmen — 2012-03-21 03:11:56Z

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