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ESTES, HOLCOMB posted by Ivan Richardson on Sunday, August 1, 1999

The Aug 5, 1870 AL Census for Cleburne Co., Wedaga Post Office, Sheet 343B, Hse. Hld. 155, lists Rebeca ESTES 52 and children James 18, Martha 15, Buckhanon 10 and Lorrar 12. Next door in HH 156 is her older son John ESTES 22, wife Elizabeth 24, and John's sister Elizabeth 20. I am looking for Rebecca's husband's given name and her maiden name. John and Elizabeth's daughter Harriet Rebecca, b.11/26/1879 in Key AL married Charles Edward HOLCOMB and is my wife's Grandmother.

KENNEDY, MCDANIEL posted by Betty Wingo on Tuesday, August 3, 1999

Looking for information about great- grandparents, William Marion MCDANIEL and Mary Isabelle KENNEDY. They were married in Cleburne County, AL 30 December 1869. From there they moved to Sherman, TX where he died in 1921 and she died in 1913. Thank you for your help.

POSTON, SPEIGHTS posted by Dianne Speights Chesser on Saturday, August 7, 1999

Need information on Vinie (Viney) SPEIGHTS b. abt Mar 1894 in GA; d/o of Silas Franklin SPEIGHTS and Elvira Samantha POSTON. The family lived in Haralson County GA. Vinie married and moved across the GA/AL line into Cleburne County AL. Husband's name is unknown. Her siblings were: Oliver Owings; Mattie G.; George Washington; Susan; William Robert; James Banard; Henry Frank; and Leroy Jennings SPEIGHTS (my grandfather). I understand that Vinie and her husband lived their entire married life in Cleburne County. Any Information will be appreciated.

COLEY, LAMINACK posted by Jerry D Robbins Jr. on Monday, August 9, 1999

I am searching for any information on George Lee LAMINACK b.2 Sep 1900, ? Muscadine, Cleburne Co., I have been told he went to prison for bootleging approx. 1941. He was married to Essie May COLEY, and had a son Albert b. 5 May 1925 in Cleburne Co. Albert left Alabama approx. 1941.

SYNARD, THOMPSON posted by Randy Thompson on Friday, August 13, 1999

Looking for information on Alexander Forney THOMPSON married Halie Viola SYNARD from Paulding County Georgia. Any information would be appreciated. Thanks Randy

MORRIS, NEWBORN, SMITH, WHITE posted by Charlie Newborn on Sunday, August 15, 1999

I am looking for MORRIS, NEWBORN, SMITH or WHITE family information.

KAYLOR, KITE, MASHBURN posted by Craig Kruse on Monday, August 16, 1999

Seeking information on Albert Shelly MASHBURN, born Feb 25, 1898, Lost Creek, Cleburne county, AL and his ancestors; James Harvie MASHBURN and Harvie MASHBURN. Other related names are M.E. Dovie KITE and Susie KAYLOR. Thank you for any assistance you may be able to provide.

GENTRY posted by Rose Farmer on Wednesday, August 18, 1999

I am looking for any information on Joseph R. and Mary E. GENTRY. They were on the 1850 census at age 22 for him and I think 16 or 17 for her. They had children Elizabeth b. 1850, James Wyatt b. 16 May 1863, Amanda Belle, and Phoebe. I do not know where the children were born except Alabama. Joseph was born in Ga., as was Mary E., I have no Father's names for either, so I have hit the proverbial brick wall. Any help to get me going in Georgia would be greatly appreciated. Rose Farmer

COLLIER, WHITE posted by Rick G. Martin on Thursday, August 19, 1999

I'm Searching for informatin on the COLLIER surname from Cleburn Co, AL around 1870's. My GreatGrandfather was Sim Arnold COLLIER and was born in Cleburn Co in 1877. I'm looking for verification that his father was William (Bill) COLLIER and mother was Sarah Lucendie WHITE as well as all other data pertaining to the COLLIER family in this area.    http://www.theshop.n et/silent1/hbmc/index.htm

BROWN, HELMS posted by Roger W. Fair on Friday, August 20, 1999

Looking for information on James Preston HELMS. He had a sister by the name of Mattie BROWN from Heflin, Al. He husband was Hamp?? She had lots of children that should be living around in that area. Any help would be appreciated James P. HELMS is my grandfather Roger W. Fair

DONALDSON posted by Elaine Russell on Saturday, August 21, 1999

Looking for information on Susan DONALDSON. She is listed in the 1870 Cleburne County, AL Census on page 319 (according to Ancestry.com). Would appreciate any information on this line. If anyone has access to this census would appreciate a look-up.

MILLER, SUDDERTH, THOMAS posted by Dr. Carroll R. Thomas on Monday, August 23, 1999

I am looking for any information about the ancestors of Henry Clay THOMAS and Victoria Adeline SUDDERTH. Henry Clay THOMAS was born August 01, 1856 in Lawrenceville, Gwinnette County, Georgia, area and died August 11, 1923 in Ramah, Lawrence County, Tennessee. He married Victoria Adeline SUDDERTH on October 08, 1879. She was the daughter of William SUDDERTH and Sarah MILLER. Victoria Adeline SUDDERTH was born October 18, 1860 in Buford, Gwinnett County, Georgia, area and died August 01, 1908 in the Bear Creek Community, near Phil Campbell, Franklin County, Alabama. Henry Clay THOMAS is buried at the Old Bethel Cemetery, Bethel Baptist Church (organized in 1906), Bear Creek Community near Phil Campbell, Franklin County, Alabama. He was a farmer. In 1856 he resided in Lawrenceville, Gwinnette County, Georgia, area, in 1880 he resided in Heflin, Cleburne County, Alabama, in 1898 he resided in Bear Creek Community, Phil Campbell, Franklin County, Alabama, in 1910 he resided in Second Creek Community, Five Points, Lawrence County, Tennessee. Victoria Adeline SUDDERTH is buried in the Old Bethel Cemetery, Bethel Baptist Church, Bear Creek Community near Phil Campbell, Franklin County, Alabama. In 1860 she resided in Lawrenceville, Gwinnette County, Georgia, area, in 1880 she resided in Heflin, Cleburne County, Alabama, in 1898 she resided in Bear Creek Community, Phil Campbell, Franklin County, Alabama. Children of Henry Clay THOMAS and Victoria SUDDERTH are:
i. James Leonard3 THOMAS, d. February 09, 1964, Lawrence County, Tennessee.
ii. Adele Thomas, d. Died young.
iii. Clint THOMAS.
iv. Ernest THOMAS.
v. Hattie Mae THOMAS, b. Five Points, Lawrence County, Tennessee; d. March 13, 1979.
vi. John Clarence THOMAS, m. Clara.
vii. Lucious G. THOMAS, b. 1885; d. 1961.
viii. Lovic Nelson THOMAS, b. January 26, 1886, Heflin, Cleburne County, Alabama; d. March 20, 1977, David Crockett Hospital, Lawrenceburg, Lawrence County, Tennessee.
ix. Mary E. THOMAS, b. 1888; d. 1975.
x. Montie THOMAS, b. February 15, 1893; d. October 03, 1972.
xi. Henrietta Victoria THOMAS, b. Abt. 1894, Bear Creek Community near Phil Campbell, Franklin County, Alabama; d. December 14, 1971.
xii. Fannie THOMAS, b. February 08, 1897; d. February 19, 1976, Leoma, Lawrence County, Tennessee.
xiii. Eva THOMAS, b. 1904; d. June 12, 1994.

Henry Clay THOMAS's father's name was John. He may be the son of John R.THOMAS and Elizabeth Ann THOMAS. A J. R. THOMAS was born in 1830 in Georgia, and died May (or July), 16 1863 in Lawrenceville, Gwinnette County, Georgia area or, perhaps, Forsyth County, Georgia. Elizabeth Ann was was born 1835, and died in Cummings, Georgia. J.R. THOMAS enlisted as a private on January 15, 1862 and was mustered into "A" Co. Ga 36th Infantry (or Company A, 36th Georgia Volunteers) of the Confederate Army. He was a farmer in Lawrenceville, Gwinnette County, Georgia, area or Cherokee County, Georgia. Any information, particularly, census, pension, war and marriage records, would be helpful. Thanks for your assistance, Carroll R. Thomas 4048, Velarde Court Las Vegas, Nevada 89120-1435 702-369-3704 456-1623 Fax 702-898-7103

RICE posted by Troy Welch on Wednesday, August 25, 1999

RICE, Thomas He was a minister in Cleburne Co. in the 1800's. Any information will be appreciated and any other Rice in the 1800's. .

MARTIN, ORR posted by Sara Morgan on Wednesday, August 25, 1999

Looking for information on James ORR who was married to Amelia Lizzie MARTIN. Two daughters were born to this union: Ella and Sara Jane "Sallie". Supposedly, James ORR died when Sallie was small. Sallie was born in 1875 (Cleburne Cty) and a 1880 census shows the mother to be married again. Any help appreciated. Please reply directly to my email address as I seldom check this site. SaraMM@aol.com

HART posted by Lee Cagle on Thursday, August 26, 1999

HART, Samuel b. 1827 SC relocated to Cleburne County from Haralson County, GA btw 1860 and 1863. He lived in the Edwardsville area w/wife Hellina, b. 1833, Newton Co., GA. Children: Sabra Anne b. Newton Co., GA, Elizabeth b. 1854 Paulding Co, GA; Wilson L HART b. 1857, Paulding Co.,GA; Caroline b. 1863, Cleburne Co., AL; Armenda J b. 1860, Paulding Co., AL; Elen b. 1867, Cleburne Co., AL; Jane b. 1869, Cleburne Co., AL. Living next door in 1870 was a HART, James Aaron b. 1822 SC; w/ wife Susan also of Newton Co., GA. I believe these two HARTS were brothers. I am seeking ancestry and/or descendents of either of these two HARTS. Any assistance will be appreciated. Both Samuel HART and wife died and are buried in Cleburne Co., AL. I don't know dates or exactly where. Respectfully, Lee Cagle, Moore, OK

DONALDSON posted by Elaine Russell on Friday, August 27, 1999

DONALDSON: Seeking information on my gggrandfather whom I understand lived in Borden Springs (Cleburne Co), AL. His name may have been George or William. His wife I understand was named Susan, maybe Susan Jane. I found the graves of 6 of their grandchildren (children of Henry DONALDSON) at the Borden Springs Church of Christ. All died very young, the oldest being 5 years, 1 mo. old. Next to them was a grave with a field stone as a marker. On it was carved S. J. DONALDSON. This may be Susan's grave. I understand that the DONALDSONS gave the property for the church there to be built. Would appreciate hearing from anyone with information on the DONALDSON of this area would be appreciated.

CAMPBELL, CRAWFORD, STRICKLAND posted by Debbie Henderson on Saturday, August 28, 1999

I am trying to locate information on my great great grandmother's family. According to her marriage license and death certificate her full name was Fannie T. Lula CRAWFORD STRICKLAND. She was born ca 1858/59 AL (possibly Oxford Calhoun Co. AL). Her death certificate list her father as William CRAWFORD born NC and her mother as Julia CAMPBELL born in Cleburne County, AL. Fannie married Marcus L. STRICKLAND in Talladega Co. AL in 1876. Any information, clues or possibilities will be greatly appreciated.

SMITH posted by Brandon Smith on Sunday, August 29, 1999

Looking for any information on Molly SMITH

BROOKS posted by Mandy Brooks Mackey on Sunday, August 29, 1999

I am searching for any info on my gg grandfather Joseph BROOKS. He is believed to have been from the Cleborne area. His wife was known as "Sis" She died 6/13/1902. Their son was William Glover BROOKS born 6/7/1887. Any help appreciated.

KNIGHT, OWEN posted by Jim Beshires on Tuesday, August 31, 1999

KNIGHT-OWENS Looking for the parents of Jacob (Jake) KNIGHT who married Nancy OWEN 9 August 1870 in cleburne. Jacob was born cir 1849 in Benton County.

KIRKLAND, KIRKLANDS, KNIGHT, MCCONNELL, PURVIS posted by Hattie Purvis Hamilton on Tuesday, August 31, 1999

Looking for info on Julia Ann Fauli MCCONNELL who married Asa KIRKLAND May 12, 1881 in Clebourne Co Al. My grandmother, Lela Pearl KIRKLAND, d/o Jason J. & Kay Loula KNIGHT KIRKLAND, who married William Porter PURVIS, was a descendant of the KIRKLANDS in Henry Co Al & probably Clebourne Co Al. I have nothing on Julia Ann's parents or siblings & would greatly appreciate any help on them!! Please email me, by clicking on my name, if you have any knowledge of this family!! Thanks so very much!! Hattie Purvis Hamilton

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