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Posted Queries for September thru October 1999



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JONES posted by Amber Kelsey on Thursday, September 2, 1999

I am seeking information on the family of Robert E. JONES, who lived in Aniston in the 1940s. His children included Nell, Beverly, and Ruth Ann. Any information would be appreciated.

DUBAS, FINLEY, HALL, PINSON posted by Dayle DeBry on Friday, September 3, 1999

PINSON, Clara Lee, born about 1916 in Anniston, Alabama. Brother William PINSON, sisters Ella PINSON and Mary Lou PINSON. Clara married Horace FINLEY, had a daughter, Mary. Clara remarried Henry DUBAS, had a daughter Diana. Father of Clara, possibly Jim PINSON, mother, possibly Emma HALL. That's all the info that I have, looking for more to help my sister-in-law, Diana Dubas DeBry.

HAYWOOD, TURNER posted by Debbie Young on Saturday, September 4, 1999

Would like to have information of a William T. TURNER b. ca 1820 in Benton/Calhoun Co. AL. m. Cyntha HAYWOOD b. ca 1825 GA. Their Children were: William Thomas, George William, Elijah C., John L., Sara, Ella, and Elisha Thora. This family moved to Pontotoc Co., MS and William and Cyntha are buried in a cemetery in Randolp, MS. William was to have gone to school in Chulafinee, AL and to have fought in the 22nd AL in the Civil War. I have not been able to confirm any of this information. I have found the family on the 1850 Benton and 1860 Calhoun Co. Census, however wife's names are Sarah and Lucinda. Thank you, Debbie

PENDERGRASS, SAMPLES, SANSOM, SMITH posted by james harvey smith on Thursday, September 9, 1999

9-9-99 Looking for information for the following: Residence was White Plains, Alabama, Calhoun County. My Grandfather on my fathers side: William Jefferson SMITH married: Mary PENDERGRASS (Maybe from: Tennessee). Had four sons: William Terry SMITH (My Father), Gordon Howard SMITH (uncle), James Houston SMITH (uncle)
Question: My Great Grandfather came from either North Carolina or Virginia, and owned a plantation there prior to the civil war. I haven't found information that can be confirmed, just hand me down stories. Apparently, two former slaves followed my Great Grandfather to Alabama.(John and Sarah SAMPLES) My Grandmother, Mary PENDERGRASS was related I think to Emma SANSOM, of Gadsden, Alabama. From stories, she originally came from Copper Hill, Tennessee. http://www.myfamily.com    http://www.myfamily.com

HUGHES posted by Demaris Ann Hughes Johnson on Sunday, September 12, 1999

I am searching for infor prior to 1860 in Alabama hopefully Calhoun County for following sisters and brother. George C. HUGHES, Nancy HUGHES, Margaret HUGHES, Katherine HUGHES and Rebecca. George C. HUGHES is my ggrandfather and first appeared in my search on 1860 Morgan County Al census. Thanks so much Demaris Hughes Johnson

BUTLER, CARTER posted by Terry C. Holder-Lampo on Friday, September 17, 1999

Am looking for William B. BUTLER b:1830 Alabama d: 3-26-1864 Quitman Arkansas ... Civil War. Was married to Lavinia CARTER-BUTLER 2-15-1849 in Calhoun County, Alabama. They eventually lived in Faulkner Co. Ar. would like to know if anyone has access to census that would show him and Family ...don't have Parents for him or siblings. Not sure if this is the county he was born in ....just married. any help??????

MORGAN, NEEDHAM, PONDER, POSEY posted by Susan Law Fann on Saturday, September 18, 1999

Charles Adolphus and Rolley NEEDHAM. John Stanley POSEY, Nathaniel PONDER, Dinah Lulu MORGAN

KENNEDY, KNIGHTON posted by Kathleen Sisson Boyd on Thursday, September 23, 1999

KENNEDY KNIGHTON: I am hoping to make contact with the descendants of Lovedan KENNEDY (Lovdy Ann) and William Thomas "Bud" KNIGHTON. Lovedan was the sister of my great-grandfather, Henry Clay Gentry KENNEDY (Gents or HC). He settled in Texas in about 1878. His daughter Birdie was my grandmother. Thank you Calhoun county very much. Also, looking for the family of John Garvin KNIGHTON to thank them for their kindness to my grandmother and her brothers Jewel and Claude before their death. He would be a cousin, I expect. Kathleen Boyd

EVANS, GEORGE, GGGF, GRIFFIN, HUDGEONS, MORGAN, WALKER posted by W. Peyton George on Tuesday, September 28, 1999

Seek info on GGGF Russell GEORGE, b. ca 1833 SC m. Martha F. GRIFFIN, December 4, 1853 Benton (now Calhoun) Co, AL. Children: Lucinda m. Christopher C. MORGAN, Blount Co 1872; Thomas J. m. Mary Robberts HUDGEONS 1881 Denton Co, TX; Laura F. m. Sylvester WALKER 1877 Blount Co; Mary E. m. Andrew J. EVANS 1880 Denton Co, TX; and Nancy C. (Carrie?) m. C. C. EVANS 1882 Denton Co, TX. Martha was dau. of Beverly Allen (B. A.) GRIFFIN b. 1788 SC, son of Jesse GRIFFIN of Edgefield. GRIFFINs were in Jones, Walton and DeKalb Cos, GA 1820, 30 and 40 and Calhoun Co 1850 and 60. Russell died civil war with 58th AL after Chickamauga. W. Peyton George, 1601 Chapel Hill Dr., Alexandria, VA 22304 peyton@cais.com

FLORENCE, FLOYD posted by Jack W Hughes on Monday, October 4, 1999

FLOYD, Richard C was born in AL 25 Mar 1825, He married Nancy FLORENCE in Calhoun County 23 Dec 1845. They moved to Texas in the 1850s and they are buried in Rockwall Co, TX

COHELEY, ROBERTS posted by Susan Craft on Friday, October 8, 1999

HELP! I am looking for the parents of my great grandparents. Nathan R ROBERTS and Frances COHELEY ROBERTS. I know that Nathan's father served in the Confederate Army from Ala., and that Nathan and Fannie lived in Calhoun Co. Ala. around Piedmont. Any infor would be appreciated. Susan

ABERNATHY, ALLEN, CHUMLEY, CRUMLEY posted by Davie Williams on Wednesday, October 13, 1999

I am interested in corresponding with anyone having information on the following family. Robert Laban ABERNATHY married Bernicia Althea ALLEN in Calhoun County, Alabama in 1870. She was the daughter of William G. ALLEN and Hannah (CRUMLEY/CHUMLEY) ALLEN They moved to Crossville in DeKalb County, Alabama, shortly after 1870. I would like to find the parents of Robert Laban ABERNATHY.

HALL, JONES, ROAN, ROON, ROWAN, ROWIN, SARTIN, WEAVER, WEBB posted by Stan Rowan on Thursday, October 14, 1999

Looking for information on the family and ancestors of Green Lewis ROAN b:abt 1829 in GA. m: Mary Carlotta WEBB, 1851 in Carroll County, GA. Moved to Calhoun County, AL in mid 1850's. Known children: Sarah Ann Elizabeth b:1851,m: Bill WEAVER; Mary Ann b: 1853, William George b:1855, m: Mattie HALL, Ada E. JONES; James Alexander b:1858, m: Pamelia SARTIN; Albert b:1862. Parents of Green were Elizabeth & James ROAN of GA, who about the same time moved to DeKalb County with another son William Winston. I have info on families of brother William Winston and son James Alexander. Other spellings used were ROWIN, ROON and ROWAN. Will be glad to swap info. All replies answered and appreciated. Thank you, Stan Rowan.... 14 Oct 1999.    http://www.geocities.com/BourbonStreet/Bayou/3728/

COHELEY, ROBERTS posted by Susan Craft on Friday, October 15, 1999

I am looking for information on the ROBERTS and COHELEYS of Calhoun Co. GA. My great grandfather was Nathan R. ROBERTS m. Frances COHELEY Roberts. They had nine children. If you have any info on these families, please share. I'll share all the info I have on these families. Thanks Susan

CHEEK, DOLLAR, GRUBBS posted by Martha Thrasher on Friday, October 15, 1999

I am searching for information on a Louisa CHEEK who married Zachary Taylor GRUBBS from Calhoun County around 1887. She had 2 sons when they married by the names of Thomas Henry and Charlie CHEEK. She died on 7 May 1907 and is buried at Harmony Baptist Church. Believe DOLLAR to be her maiden name. Information would greatly be appreciated.

CAMPBELL, TURNER posted by Martha Thrasher on Friday, October 15, 1999

Looking for information on Charlie CAMPBELL who was born around May 1852 in Al. He married Sarah M. TURNER from Calhoun Co. around 1872. Their children were Oco, Arthur, Charley Marian, Jesse, Pearl, Dora, Anna L., Neal and Allie Josephine called Almeda. Need his Father and Mother's names. Would also like any other information on children.

DINGLER, HILL, MAULTBE, WHITWORTH posted by Linda Dingler on Sunday, October 17, 1999

I am trying to find some information out about my fathers family. My fathers name was Ralph "D" DINGLER. I believe he was born in Anniston Alabama on March 21, 1928. He died on April 14, 1992 in Anniston alabama. His parents were Casper "D" DINGLER and Maggie DINGLER. He had one sister named Betty DINGLER later married James HILL and a step-sister named J'nell MAULTBE and she married Zeb WHITWORTH. If you can point me in the right direction to find out any other information on this I would appreciate it. I have searched the web with no avail.

HOFFMAN, WOOD, WOODS posted by Tommy Todd on Sunday, October 17, 1999

I'm in search of my gggrandmother's marriage to a WOOD or WOODS from Anniston. I'm guessing in the years 1880 -1899. Her name was either Elenore or Lenore HOFFMAN. My information is a bit vague, I know. Can you help?

JONES, RAMSEY posted by Shirley Ryan on Monday, October 18, 1999

RAMSEY and JONES surnames. Am searching for marriage records of John Willis RAMSEY and Mattie Victoria Jones. Married before 1906, we think, when his store and dwelling was consumed by fire in West Anniston. Thanks for any info

BELL posted by Don Bell on Monday, October 18, 1999

Bells....looking for information on the family of James Walton BELL who moved to the area of Anniston in Calhoun cty around the 1880's. His Son John R. BELL stayed in the area and is said to have owned a wood yard . A grandson, Charles Spurgeon BELL lived and died in the Anniston area.

BLAINE, CHAMBERS, WHALEN posted by Clarence C. Bearden Jr. on Friday, October 22, 1999

Seeking info. on parents and family of William WHALEN (bn c l8l4) living near Crop Planes in Calhoun Co. per l860 census. He was married to Nancy CHAMBERS. One son, William F. WHALEN (bn cl849) married Frances BLAINE and moved to Talladega Co. and are my gtgt grandparents. Note: I am using my sister's computer. If you prefer to write my name and address is: Clarence C. Bearden Jr.; 743 Pinkston St.; Montgomery, AL 36l09. Thanks.

ABBOTT, BARKER, CARMICHAEL, DUGGAR, ELLISON, ESTES, HUFF, INGRAM, MOBLEY, ROBBINS, SIMPSON, WATSON posted by Doris Estes Robbins on Tuesday, October 26, 1999

I am researching the family of James Andrew SIMPSON. He was b abt 1815 in NC and d abt 1890 in Piedmont, Calhoun Co., AL James married three time. 1st to Nancy CARMICHAEL in 1841 2nd to Eliza ELLISON in 1847 in Carroll Co., GA and 3rd to Nancy Jane INGRAM in 1852. He was living in Paulding Co., GA in 1860, but move to Calhoun Co., AL after the CW. His children that lived and married were:
Frances Elizabeth SIMPSON m John W HUFF;
Rockzina Parazane SIMPSON m WATSON;
Millie SIMPSON m McGATHY;
Mozouria SIMPSON m DUGGAR;
Cornelius SIMPSON m Elizabeth McGATHIA;
B P SIMPSON m 1st Vicky ABBOTT 2nd Rener BARKER.
There were other children that were born, but did not survive to adulthood. I would like to know if anyone is researching this family. I would like to share/exchange info. My family line is:
James Andrew SIMPSON m Nancy Jane INGRAM
Frances Elizabeth SIMPSON m John HUFF
Amanda Frances HUFF m Victory M ESTES
George Daniel ESTES m Flonnie MOBLEY
Doris E ESTES (me) m Michael ROBBINS

FAIN, JOHNSON posted by jan curry on Tuesday, October 26, 1999

looking for any info.on Thomas M.FAIN b.4-21- 1860 d.11-6-1912 in piedmont alab.maybe killed by a train? married to elizabeth emma JOHNSON b.8-31-1861 where ?

HOPKINS, WILKINS posted by Gloria Jerkins on Friday, October 29, 1999

I would like to have any information on HOPKINS and WILKINS families that were found in Calhoun Co. I am rsearching William Samuel HOPKINS and Mollie WILKINS ---- My great- grandparents married 1882 in Clay County. Thank you!

BRITT, HONEYCUTT, PHILLIPS, PRUITT, RODDAM, WILKERSON posted by Judy Franklin on Sunday, October 31, 1999

HONEYCUTT,PHILLIPS,RODDAM,PRUITT,BRITT,WILKERSON --- I am trying to locate anyone researching these surnames. James HONEYCUTT married a Sallie PHILLIPS and had at least two children that I know of. George HONEYCUTT born in 1855 married Sarah Elizabeth RODDAM. Her parents were John Alex RODDAM and Mary BRITT, Mary Britt's parents were Henry BRITT and a Mary WILKERSON. They all lived in Calhoun county in the 1800's. If anyone has any information please email me and I will be happy to share what I have.

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