Talladega - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Alexander Perry Hill / William Randall Hill Connection

HillSeeker — 2009-11-05 06:11:54Z

Sorry, am a little late joining this dialog. Am desperately seeking definitive PROOF (birth record, death cert with parents listed, etc), not circumstantial, that my gr-gr-grandfather William Randall Hill (b. 1850) is son of Alexander Perry Hill (m. Cynthia Bush). Circumstantial evidence exists via US Federal Censuses for 1860--a Randall listed in Alexander/Cyntha Hill household; 1870--Alexander/Cyntha household in same district/close geographic proximity to household of Ellen Nora McGuire (the future Mrs. William Randall Hill); 1880--Wm. & Alexander households very close in geographic proximity. My Grandfather George Douglas Hill (b. 1872) is son of William Randall Hill. Also, how many and what are names of siblings of Alexander Perry Hill?

Decendants of Allen Barber

barbers144 — 2009-11-04 19:34:52Z

Searching for any information on decendants of Allen Barber of Decatur/Perry County TN. Sons believed to be John Thomas. John Thomas,JR and his son Edgar.

Re: MORRIS, JOHNSON

see67cube — 2009-11-02 21:58:49Z

Have you checked Lewis books, "In Search of Jordan Lewis by DNA," by Doris Moody Lewis and Katherine M. Corley. It covers the Lewis family' early days in Bulloch Co. GA and the hunt for Jordan Lewis with Y-DNA.

Re: Mignon near Sylacauga, Al

rusdywright — 2009-10-25 21:43:36Z

What was Little Pauls real name?

Mitchell Wade Family in Talladega & Clay Co, AL

SeaLightening — 2009-10-23 23:20:36Z

This post is concerning the Mitchell Wade Family Website on Ancestry.com originally submitted by Chumuckla@aol.com.

Cynthia Mitchell has recently passed away after fighting a long battle with cancer. She was a beautiful person and touched the lives of everyone who met her. She is not lost to her family and friends. We know where she is.

Cynthia gave me permission to post information on her tree that I have on the Mitchell family in Talladega & Clay Counties, AL.

Please contact me about any information regarding The Mitchell Wade Family.

Betty Mitchell
jamesbmitchell@bellsouth.net

Re: George Anderson & Narcissa Sondley

Jjordan90_1 — 2009-10-21 02:58:20Z

I think that I have made a connection to this family through my great-great grandmother Martha Cornelia (Anderson) Coker. I believe that she is the daughter of George and Narcissa. The Coker family bible and her tombstone list her birthdate as January 8, 1852, although I have also been told that this date is incorrect. She married Lewis Cass Coker on April 25, 1874, and died November 2, 1938 in Cherokee County, Alabama. Older family members remember that she came from Clay County, Alabama, which is adjacent to Talladega County, where the George Anderson family lived. Feel free to email me privately at Jjordan90@aol.com. I am very interested in doing more work on this particular family.

John R Hester

rebeccavining_1 — 2009-10-14 13:10:28Z

Seeking information on my grandfathers (Harvey Hester) brother. John R Hester born: May 1889 Alabama. He is listed on the 1900 census for Wood County, Texas as John R Hesten(Hester) age 11 and on the 1910 census for Mandeville, Carroll Co., Georgia age 21. I think he must have married and live in Georgia and the rest of the family moved to Alabama which was his fathers (John W Hester) birth place. I would like to know who he married, his burial place and did he have children which would be my cousins. Any information would be appreciated. Rebecca Hester-Vining

Maud H Hester

rebeccavining_1 — 2009-10-14 13:04:45Z

Seeking information on my grandfathers (Harvey Hester) sister. Maud H Hester born abt 1893 Georgia. She is listed on the 1910 census for Mandeville, Carroll Co., Georgia. I don't have any other information on her. Any information would be appreciated. Rebecca Hester-Vining

Alice Lee Hester-Aaron

rebeccavining_1 — 2009-10-14 13:01:45Z

Seeking information on my grandfathers (Harvey Hester)sister, Alice Lee Hester-Aaron. She was born 6 Jun 1894 Georgia d: 20 Mar 1976 Alabama. She is the daughter of John W Hester and Lillie Turner-Hester. She married Bruce B Aaron. They lived in Walker County, Alabama. I visited their home when I was a little girl. I would like to know her burial place. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Rebecca Hester-Vining

Roxie Hester-Butts

rebeccavining_1 — 2009-10-14 12:57:01Z

Seeking information on my grandfathers sister Roxie Hester b. Feb 1896 Texas. She is on the 1900 census for Wood Co., Texas, 1910 census for Mandeville, Carroll Co., Georgia, 1920 census for Cordova, Walker Co. Alabama, 1930 Birmingham, Jefferson Co. Alabama. She married Oscar Homer Butts b. 1894-97 Alabama. Children Norman and Katherine. I would like to have a picture of her. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Rebecca Hester-Vining

William John Henry Sondley

paultte — 2009-10-08 11:30:44Z

Looking for information on William J H Sondley b 1833 married Mary Martha Wicker 13 Nov 1851 Marriage license has W J H Sandley had Mary J P M Wicker. There were 11 children born of this union.
I have only the names of these children

George Sondley b abt 1852
William Sondley b abt 1854
Martha Sondley b abt 1856
Ellias Sondley b 1859

The 1860 census records have W J A Sondley as living in Bluff Springs, Talladega, Alabama

I have found no othe census records that include W J H Sondley. The family moved to Texas at some point after the Civil War

Alabama Infantry Muster Roll under Wilcox Brigade
Co. “I” (Talladega Hillabee Rifles)
SONDLEY, W. J. H. (detailed as steward, Winder Hospital, Richmond, VA, 62)

George Anderson & Narcissa Sondley

paultte — 2009-10-08 10:50:38Z

I am looking for information on George Anderson family who married Narcissa Sondley b abt 1830 in S C moved to Talladega, AL. George died in Civil War, but can find no info on this.
Chilren are
William Anderson b 1846
Nancy Anderson 1848
Sarah Anderson 1852
Cornelia Anderson 1854
Georginn, Georgine or Georgia Anderson 1856
thanks
Paultte@aol.com

Trussell, James L.

dellavestella — 2009-10-06 01:41:14Z

James L. Trussell, b. abt 1776, Jasper Co., GA. After his wife died he left his 3 children and moved to AL. He died bet 1850-1872 in Talledega, AL. He is my 3rd g-grandfather.
Any information on him would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks

Re: Benjamin Franklin Holmes

debbiecandelas — 2009-10-05 20:59:35Z

I too have Holmes in my tree. My gggrandfather was John Holmes. His father was Isaiah Holmes. Not sure if this is your line, but I am willing to contribute what I have. Let me know. My direct email is missesdjc@aol.com if you want anything.

James Norris NJ

tvicki26 — 2009-10-05 15:37:42Z

My grandmothers story as it was told to me. She was born in the U.S.A and kidnapped (by a sitter)not exactly sure what took place.

Her birth info according to her birth certificate is,

Mary Charlotte Norris- born March-14-1913
Kings County Hospital (Brooklyn) N.Y. U.S.A.

Father- James Norris
Occupation-Tin Roofer
Age- 39 that would place his birth around 1874 or 1875 depending on the month he was born
Fathers birth place-New Jersey (U.S.A).

Mother- Mary Torpey
Age 38 that would place her birth around 1875 or 1876 depending on the month she was born
Mothers birth place- Kings County Brooklyn, N.Y (U.S.A).

Previous children 7... living 4. My grandmother was possibly the 4th or 5th ? ,it’s possible more children were born after my grandmother.

Address appears to be 471 Greenwich street Jersey city (not Greenwich township).

I’m trying to find out who her siblings were but I have been unsuccessful.

I have found a James Norris and Mary Torpey on the census that fit the time slot but as children. I’m having trouble finding them as adults .

If any one can offer any advice it is most appreciated and thank you advance.

Re: Eliza Vaughn in Kymulga 1880 census

DeloresYoung — 2009-09-30 23:17:26Z

Mt. Vernon, Ky is quite a distance from Kymulga (Talladega County) Alabama.

I don't think we have the same Tom and Maggie. but thank you.

Minnie Martha Ruth BAKER (1885-1966), AL & GA

JacobKCarpenter — 2009-09-29 18:02:34Z

I'm looking for the parents (and possibly ancestry) of my great-great-grandmother, Minnie Martha Ruth BAKER. She was born on Apr 18, 1885 at Marshall Co., AL and died on Jan 29, 1966 at Macon, Bibb Co., GA. She married on March 11, 1900 at Shelby Co., AL to Benjamin Franklin "Ben" CALDWELL, born on May 20, 1881 at Dadeville, Tallapoosa Co., AL.

Minnie is buried at Macon Memorial Park Cemetery in Macon. The family lived in Sylacauga for a time; my great-grandmother was born there. If anyone can help, it would be most appreciated. I've hit a brick wall with this.

Re: Eliza Vaughn in Kymulga 1880 census

mickthemagic — 2009-09-29 16:05:10Z

Thomas & Maggie Rowe were my great grandparents I have no pictures. they lived in Mt. Vernon Ky. Their children were Thomas,Harve,Evert,Beckham,BeeRowe(McClure),Ola Rowe(Kehr),Laverne,Alma,and Ella Rowe(Mckinney my grandmother).I dont have any birth or death dates on Maggie or Thomas,but do have a picture of Maggie's parents but no names

Eliza Vaughn in Kymulga 1880 census

DeloresYoung — 2009-09-07 22:35:32Z

Does anyone know anything about this woman and her son in particular, age 18 in same census, B 1862 Tom Vaughn?

There are also Roe (Rowe) children living in this house oresumed nieces and nephews of Eliza Vaughn.

I believe Tom went on to marry a Margaret or Maggie, unk last name.

I have a picture of this family (Tom and Maggie) and a personal iten that belonged to Maggie Vaughn.

I would like to know more about her.

Email will not change anytime soon.
SunniMontgomery@aol.com
Vincent, Alabama

Re: Comer Cemetery

jme1948 — 2009-08-23 18:20:02Z

My Mother's brothers are buried at Comer Cemetery and I agree with you it needs something done. I try to go yearly to clean their graves but time and the elements are more progressive than I am. What can I do?

Re: Bradford Hughes & Rebecca Dobbins Family

jme1948 — 2009-08-23 18:03:37Z

I am a Hughes descendant and have oodles of information on the Hughes family. Bradford Hughes died in Burleson Co., Texas May 05, 1840; accidently killed by nephew, John Smith, while out buffalo hunting. Rebecca died March 04, 1854 in Lampasas Co., Texas having moved there with son, Moses, and his family after the death of Bradford. She is buried at the Cook Cemetery. Not sure where Bradford is buried, just yet.

Re: Comer Cemetery

kathyyarger — 2009-08-28 02:50:41Z

I recently had the same problem up in Pickens County with an old family cemetery. I went to the former mayor who loves genealogy and he got a group together and cleaned it up. I would suggest you start first with the local mayor. Even Boy Scout troops will clean them up if you can get a Scout Master that is interested.

Ora Lee Matson/McGrady Marriage License Lookup

CLHay — 2009-08-05 20:11:20Z

Could someone help me with marriage license records for a Ora Lee Matson and a McGrady. Should be in Talladega County marriage record books between 1940=1945.

Re: Matson

CLHay — 2009-08-05 20:04:25Z

I gave the wrong E-mail address. It should read clhay@earthlink.net

Re: Childersburg Cemetery

kdefoster — 2009-09-02 19:29:02Z

Thank you for the suggestion. I've looked at both and find only James H. Johnston, the husband. His wife's death certificates states that she is buried in Childersburg but not a specific cemetery.

Kathy

Index to 1833-1846 marriages

taneyakoonce — 2009-08-12 04:48:24Z

Last weekend during a visit to Talladega, I photocopied the index to a book that contained a transcription of Talladega county marriages from 1833-1846. I share the PDF of that index here in case it is helpful to others.

I do not have access to the book anymore, so if there is an item of interest, my suggestion would be to contact the Talladega Public Library to inquire about their procedures for requesting a photocopy of the marriage of interest.

You can see the index at http://www.scribd.com/doc/18395043.
Taneya
My Genealogy Blog - http://www.taneya-kalonji.com/genblog

Re: George Cardin

okiegirlup — 2009-07-28 17:46:15Z

Thanks so much for the help. I will look over the information and see how things might fit into my husbands family. I do know that the North Carolina Death of Kimsey Leo Cordin does fit it, but not sure about the others. Thanks once again.

George Cardin

okiegirlup — 2009-07-24 02:38:34Z

I am searching for any information on a George Cardin. I know of 2 sons: Luther Eugene Cardin b. 20 Mar 1916 ?AL. (from his daughter's birth certificate) and Kimsey Cardin. I believe their mother's name was Martha and that her and George possibly never married. I know this isn't much to go on but that is all I have at the present time. Any help would greatly be appreciated

Heldt, Gray, Young

hicurtis — 2009-09-19 19:57:24Z

Looking for any information about Theadore Heldt & Margaret Gray. They had a daughter, Eva adopted by Eakins, and a son, Floyd who was in contact with Charles Young in Colorado. Eva is mother of Charles and me. I would love to hear from anyone who has information about Floyd and his parents.

Lost contact

hicurtis — 2009-09-19 19:46:56Z

Looking for anything on Darwin Edward Jones b 19 Nov 1898 m Edna Stone b about 1909. Also looking for information about his son, Edward ? living in Alaska married to Jodell.

Need Information

hicurtis — 2009-09-19 19:43:02Z

I am looking for anyone who knows anything about Olga G. Young married Robert Six, lived in Cameron, Iowa. They had three children, David, Ronald and Laura. Wish to contact at least one of the children.

Benjamin Franklin Holmes

Lisa_Eller — 2009-09-25 14:26:37Z

Benjamin Franklin Holmes is my great grandfather. Benjamin was born 28 Jun 1861 (1859 or 1858) and died 15 Jun 1948 in Talladega Co, AL. I know that many of us researching this line of Holmes have all ran into a brick wall with the father of Ben; the elusive "Warren Holmes". I was hoping in creating this post that we all could come together in one locale to ask questions, share information and hopefully do a bit of brainstorming together.

Martha "Mattie" Dixon

prg825g — 2009-08-12 21:29:35Z

I am looking for information on Martha Dixon, born 16 June 1838 in Talladega, AL. She married Linsey Terrell 1855 in Columbia County, AR. She died 3 Jan 1876 in Columbia County,AR. She is possibly Creek Indian.

Re: SMITH/ELLIS

Pam4sunshine — 2009-09-21 14:24:00Z

james J. smith, b.1732,wilksboro, NC, married mary boone, ( sister of Daniel?!)b.1736 in PA or NC; looks like she re-married William Bryan, who had a son named James;
i am also looking for YATES>PARTLOW>BOONE; i received the above info yesterday, but that's all i have so far on that! my ggggrandfather was YATES,married a Partlow, who was from KY; i have written info from family archives that states that these Partlows are decended from a sister of Daniel Boone, they think! talk to me! pam4sunshine@aol.com

1889 Photo of Huntsville Man - Photographer Ira Collins

ancestorspast — 2009-07-27 17:08:50Z

Posted for genealogy purposes

1889 Photo of unidentified Huntsville, Alabama man

Photographer: Ira F. Collins - East Side Public Square - Huntsville, Alabama

Source: Photo in my collection

Note: I am not related to this person - contact me if you have any questions

Re: Sand Springs Cemetary

JanetGaston69 — 2009-07-19 21:06:38Z

I am so happy for you as I know how much it means to discover a relative and how they look and how many kids they had and where they lived, etc. It actually makes them real for you. Don and Grace are wonderful. Janet

Re: Sterling Jenkins--Talladega County Alabama

Joyce1812va1 — 2009-08-21 02:16:58Z

exactly what else are you looking for?

Re: Martha "Mattie" Dixon

Joyce1812va1 — 2009-08-21 02:16:22Z

Martha is found twice in the census. Both times she is listed as white.

1850 Talladega AL censu
DIXON:
William 49- b. sc.. died 1870
Leah 41- maiden name Millinder.. b. 1809 SC died 1885
Susan 18
jesse 17
David 14
Martha 11
Elizabeth 9
Victoria 6
Eliza 4
John 2
Charles.. newborn

1860 Calhoun, Columbia, Ark
now, it gets interesting... for her husband is listed as
S.E. 32-GA occ; grocer.. and it seems he had done well
Martha 22
Leah. 3 b. in ARK... looks like she is a namesame of grandma

Re: 1900 Federal Census Wewoka, Talladega County, Ala. PENNINGTON

EvelynLeslie25 — 2009-07-19 22:36:35Z

Hi, I attempted to respond to your query but apparently I was not logged in. It's too long to repeat so if you don't mind, email me at esleslie@bellsouth.net and we can see if we have any connection.
Evelyn S. Leslie

Re: Swain Family

MicheleSwain44 — 2009-09-13 21:20:57Z

no i have not and yes We Have Garrett's Also.

Mt. Zion Church

mother9earth — 2009-08-17 01:07:28Z

I read thru all the posts and you are all right to a point. In my database I have 32 Benajmin Bledsoe's. Thus there are various wife and various parents.

I would be glad to help sort out the ones you are speaking of and would greatly appreciate any information about any one of the Benjamin's to make sure I have them sorted as well.

Please let me hear from you.

mother9earth@yahoo.com

Re: Childersburg Cemetery

wfmurphy1 — 2009-09-02 14:23:46Z

Have you tried findagrave.com? Most burials in Childersburg are either at the Childersburg Cemetery or Green Hill Memorial Cemetery. findagrave has both these cemeteries indexed.

Sparks-Macoy Family Reunion

GeorgeBurdette51 — 2009-09-08 14:28:33Z

SPARKS-MACOY FAMILY GATHERING
AT CRAGFORD, ALABAMA

Descendants and friends of the Dennis McFranklin Sparks and Julia Ann Macoy family will meet on Saturday, September 19, 2009, at the Cragford Community Center (old Cragford School House) in Clay County, Alabama, for their ninth annual reunion. The reunion will start at 10:00 a.m. and last until everyone gets ready to go home.

Dennis and Julia were married on November 11, 1866, in Randolph County (now Clay County), ALABAMA. Dennis and Julia raised a large family. Of their sixteen children, eleven raised families of their own. This branch of the Sparks family left England in the 1600’s and settled in the State of Maryland. By the mid-1700’s, part of the family had relocated to the forks of the Yadkin River in North Carolina. Some family members migrated into Georgia in the early 1800’s. And by the mid-1800’s, the family had settled in those areas of Randolph and Talladega Counties that later became Clay County.

A covered dish lunch will be served at noon. Bring enough food for your family plus a little extra. Also bring copies of old family recipes, songs, stories, pictures and anything else that might be of interest to others and contribute to the Sparks family history. In past years, relatives from several states attended the reunion. A large turnout is anticipated this year. If you have any questions about the reunion, please contact Ed Sparks at 256-396-5950 or Carl Burdette at 770-271-1283 or burdette@mindspring.com.

Sterling Jenkins--Talladega County Alabama

mosescolfer — 2009-08-10 17:30:30Z

Seeking information regarding Sterling Jenkins of Talladega County, Alabama. He was born about 1808 in Georgia and died after 1880. He was married to Serena Ann Borders. Children: Cynthia, Frances, John, Judson, Ellen, James, Young and Georgia.

Re: ROBERTS, WHETSTONE FAMILY - SYLACAUGA

williamamcgregor — 2009-08-08 15:16:14Z

Hi Dollie- I am Bill McGregor in Wichita Falls, Texas. My great-grand father was William Morrell McGregor, born in Alabama and moved to Austin, Texas with Emma Cousins and 2 cousins, after which they had more. I have gotten as far as Thomas McGregor, then I ran into a brick wall. Perhaps if I
paid for the International information I could break the log jam; if you can go beyond Thomas, please let me know.
Thank you. Bill

Re: Smith Research

loisortiz — 2009-08-19 02:39:32Z

hello, i am looking for family of a.g.smith, he was born in 1833 in alabama, town and co not known, he married nancy j. barnard (bernard,kinnard) about 1858-1860 in i beleive arkansas.the 1880 cencus hasthem in grant,davis arkansas, issue sarah e,benjamin thomas,mary l,martha j,harriet s.,izora,dora a.

thank you,
lois

Re: George Cardin

williamfcraigjr — 2009-07-28 04:51:20Z

alabama state wide deaths 1908-1974
george washington cardin
death-sept.25,1952 sylacauga,talladega co.al
birth estimate-1865
birth state-alabama
father-david cardin

david n. cordin
co.f 31st alabama infantry regiment c.s.a.
organizied at talladega,ala april 1862

1860 rockford,coosa co.al census index
david carden age 26 born 1834 alabama

1860 rockford,coosa co.al census index
george carden age 24 born 1836 georgia

north carolina deaths
kimsey leo cordin
death-1989 cherokee co.north carolina

Morris family S.C.,Ala, Florida

bjba136 — 2009-08-07 21:14:20Z

Hi Chester, I to have family who were born in S.C. supposedly. I found my gggrandfather, Eli Morris in the 1850 census in Coffee county Al. I know that Coffee county is a stretch from Talladaga but I have been unable to connect with anyone anywhere. Eli and wife Margaret Hardy had the following children; Thomas, Alexander Giels, Peter, Levi, William, Eli, and Henry. We have connections to Carden, Evans, Thompson, and Hardy. If you would please check and see it their is any connection I would be very grateful.

Re: PARKS

MaryJoHay — 2009-08-14 19:00:56Z

Talledega County, Alabama being not far removed from Tallapoosa County, Alabama, I wonder if you have information on the Parks family from there? My great-grandfather, Andrew Jackson Parks, migrated there in the mid-1800's and produced quite a few Parkses. I have a good deal of information on that family if you are interested and would like to know if you have any information beyond Andrew. Have not been able to find who his parents were.

Re: Sand Springs Cemetary

spburson — 2009-07-19 20:53:45Z

Yes I am very interested. As I have learned, things always seen to go in full circle after awhile. And there are often more connections to be made. You can write me directly at
spburson@gmail.com

Susan