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ROBERTSON posted by LuAnne Robertson Cowen on Friday, July 2, 1999

ROBERTSON Looking for information on the family of William Lafayette ROBERTSON born in Randolph County in 1872. His father's name was William Clinton Smith ROBERTSON.

GARRISON posted by Andy D. Taylor on Saturday, July 3, 1999

Seeking information on GARRISON's which were in Randolph Co, AL in 1850. Listed on an 1850 census were: Thomas C. 32yrs b GA; Rebecca 26yrs b GA; David 7yrs b AL; S. 5yrs b AL; Comilia 4yrs b AL; Margaret 3yrs b AL; and James 1yr b AL. If I have the correct family here, they next showed up in an 1860 Rusk Co, TX census. Any help appreciated.

TAYLOR posted by Wanda Ege on Sunday, July 4, 1999

I would like any information on my mother, Lois Jerrene TAYLOR, who died in 1969 in Wadley. All I know about her is that she was born in Wadley and that she had 3 brothers and 2 sisters. She was married to my father in 1949 and left in 1953 or maybe 1954. Any information would be appreciated.

BEDFORD, CARPENTER, CENTALL, CREWS, CRUISE, GILBERT, STRINGER posted by Deana Costner on Monday, July 5, 1999

Samuel CRUISE/CREWS and his second wife Priscillia GILBERT d. of Jacob GILBERT moved from Talladega to Randolph Co in the 1860's. He had children by his first wife - Mary Ann STRINGER, d. of John STRINGER of GA. Children with Mary STRINGER - 1. Mary Ann (m. Thomas BEDFORD, Jacob GILBERT), 2. Martha Jane (S/CENTALL), 3. James Thomas CRUISE m. 1. Rosa CARPENTER, 4. Eliza, 5. William Samuel, 6. Barbara Catherine, 7. John A. , 8. Emily, 9. Virginia. Did he have children with Priscillia? Would like to reach any heirs from any of these children.

DANIELS, HUDGINS, JOHNS, MIZE, ROBINSON, STRICKLAND posted by Dr. Grace Waldrop Batson on Monday, July 5, 1999

Seeking info on James Madison STRICKLAND and wife, Martha JOHNS (daughter of Zachariah JOHNS). They were in Randolph Cty, and then became a part of Clay County. Both are buried at Cragford Cem. in Clay Cty. Also seeking info on their children, James William STRICKLAND, married Mary Ellen ROBINSON, John W. STRICKLAND married Dusty DANIELS, Susan P. STRICKLAND, married Will MIZE, and Lavicey E. STRICKLAND, married James Lisco HUDGINS. Have a lot of info on the STRICKLAND line back to 1765, but need help on some descendants like those listed above. Will be happy to share info with others. VenB@aol.com

BOYD posted by Herb Griffin on Wednesday, July 7, 1999

BOYD - Is anybody researching Andrew BOYD who was living in Randolph Co. circa 1859. If so, I have an original land grant document (#19844) issued to him on 01 Jan. 1859 for forty-acres. I'm happy to provide a copy for anybody researching this family.

CUMMINGS posted by Michael & Renay Cummings on Sunday, July 11, 1999

I am in search of information on my great grandfather Benjamin CUMMINGS. I believe he was born in 1897 in Wedowee (Randolph county) Alabama. He died in Texas, we are trying to do a family tree and are not having much luck in our search for information. Any informaton you have that could help us would be greatly appreciated.

DOBBINS, SCOTT posted by Jackie Cleveland Allen on Monday, July 12, 1999

John Jenkins DOBBINS/Mandy Ann SCOTT Looking for information on John Jenkins DOBBINS b. 1880 Alabama and Mandy Ann SCOTT b. 1881 Al., lived in Randolph Co. Alabama in the Woodlawn area. There are still SCOTT family members living there. They moved to Cross Co., Ar. and raised there family. Any information would greatly be appreciated. Jackie Cleveland Allen Oklahoma

HARDMAN, OVERTON, WILLINGHAM posted by Christine Willingham Smith on Wednesday, July 14, 1999

Seeking information about David C. WILLINGHAM, son of Harvey WILLINGHAM and his wife, Mary HARDMAN, who were in Randolph County AL before 1850 census. David WILLINGHAM served during The War Between the States in the 47th AL Infantry Reg't, CSA, with his brothers, Thomas J. and James Henry. Thomas J. was killed in VA in 1862; David C. and James Henry were paroled in April 1865 at Appomattox Courthouse, VA at the close of The War. James Henry returned to Randolph County and married Julia Ann Missouri OVERTON. What happened to David C. WILLINGHAM after his parole at Appoxmattox? Did he return to Randolph County? Can anyone help?

CLINE posted by Fran Warren on Thursday, July 15, 1999

My great-grandparents were Rufus (A.R.) and Ella CLINE who lived around the turn of the century. Among my great- grandfather's posessions was a deed belonging to Peter and Matilda CLINE. I cannot find any information on Peter and Matilda and how they might be related. If anyone could help me make this connection, it would be greatly appreciated! Please e-mail any information to hfw921@mindspring.com or mail to Fran Warren, 3008 Old West Point Rd., LaGrange, GA 30240

KIRK, ROBISON posted by Brenda Hall on Thursday, July 15, 1999

KIRK and ROBISON I need any information on Elijah KIRK that married a ROBISON in Randolph county .He is son of James KIRK may hve been called Happy Jim . Elijah was born abt 1840.

MARTIN posted by John Wm. Jones on Friday, July 16, 1999

MARTIN: Need info on a George W. MARTIN and an Elizabeth MARTIN.

TURNER posted by Jane Turner Strickland on Friday, July 16, 1999

Seeking information on Lucinda TURNER, b ca 1815, who signed a probate document in 1891. The document was sent back to Fayette County Georgia. Noted by her signature was: "signed in Randolph Co Alabama". Could this be the wife/widow of Thomas TURNER, mother of Kinion, Noah S, Sarah E, Francis M, William p, and Lewis C? Two other sons were KIA during the War Bewtween the States: Andrew J and George W. Thanks, Jane

BURDETT posted by Tom L. Phillips, Jr. on Saturday, July 17, 1999

BURDETT, Luther 11/28/1884-8/1964 BURDETT, Fannie Taylor 3/15/1882 daughter Ruby BURDETT 7/1/1916-1952 OR 1953

HOLLOWAY, HOLLOWAYS posted by Margie Croney on Sunday, July 18, 1999

HOLLOWAY, Zachariah b.abt. 1789 Va. was in Randolph Co.AL. in 1850 census with wife Elizabeth. He bought land in that county 1849. Would like to contact with anyone who is connected to this HOLLOWAY. Was he related to the other HOLLOWAYS in Randolph Co. and nearby county of Carroll, Ga.? Thanks for your reply. Marg.    http://personal.atl.bel lsouth.net/~fcroney

HARWELL, PUGH, WILLIAMSON posted by Margie Croney on Sunday, July 18, 1999

WILLIAMSON, Andrew b abt 1811 Ga. mar. 1840's to Martha HARWELL. This was probably a 2nd marriage as he already had children in the household. Was he related to the WILLIAMSONS of Randolph Co. AL.?(He was in Chambers Co. AL. 1850 and in his household was Issac PUGH, b 1835 GA./VA. What was the relation?) Any info appreciated. Marg    http://personal.atl.bel lsouth.net/~fcroney

WOODGETT posted by Rashawn Woodgett on Wednesday, July 21, 1999

Looking for the history of WOODGETT. Most are located in the Randolph county area. the earliest record I have found is in V.A.

JOHNS, SNOW posted by Lynda Mixon on Saturday, July 24, 1999

Looking for descendants of James M. JOHNS, who died in 1880 and is buried at United Bethlehem Campground United Methodist Church. He was the son of Thomas Lemuel JOHNS of Cleburne County Alabama. I am a descendant of his daughter of Rhoda Ann JOHNS who married Jefferson Fayette SNOW. Would like to find out what happened to her siblings. Lynda

BROOKS, BUTLER, WALKER posted by Donald MILLER on Monday, July 26, 1999

Looking for Whitaker Henry BUTLER born 22 Mar 1801 in Randolph or Hall county. married to Miriam WALKER born 1805 Whitaker was orphaned at a young age and raised by a BROOKS family. I have quite a bit about Whit's children ( can always use more ) but I am unable to find his parents or any siblings.    http://members.tripo d.com/~Donald_6/don1.html

CARTER, CLIFTON, COOPER, JACKSON, MITCHELL, OWENS, STRICKLAND, WALDROP posted by Valaree Vaughn on Tuesday, July 27, 1999

Looking for information on the family of John T CLIFTON and Mary Ann STRICKLAND CLIFTON of Randolph County. I have been told that they are buried at the old Wedowee Cemetery but haven't been able to confirm this. John T CLIFTON is the son of Cement Floyd CLIFTON and Nancy JACKSON of Troup, GA. The family of Clement CLIFTON is listed on the 1850 Randolph County Census. John and Mary Ann had ten children: Georgia Ann b June 21, 1852 m James Samuel MITCHELL, John Henry c 1856, Mary Caldonia b March 1, 1859 m Andrew Jackson OWENS, Thomas Clemith/Clemy c 1861 m Augusta COOPER, Josephine c 1865 m John WALDROP, William L b Feb 1867 m Cordelia, Joseph Nathaniel b Jan 13, 1871 m Martha Elizabeth CARTER, Wiley J c 1875 m 1st Mozela Overton 2nd Biddie Overton, Nancy c 1877, Missouri b Feb 1880. I would like any information relating to this family but am especially interested in Thomas Clemy and Augusta COOPER CLIFTON. I believe he may have been married prior, left AL for TX and married Augusta in LA on his return trip home.

EAST, HAMMOND posted by Janna Ash on Saturday, July 31, 1999

Searching for info on Dicie Carolina EAST born April 24,1840 in GA. Dicie married Martin VanBuren HAMMOND on October 21, 1859. I have a copy of the Southern Division of Randolph County, AL taken September 18, 1860. Martin and Dicie was listed on this census as well as Martin's father, Elijah HAMMOND. Dicie and Martin later had the following children: Elizabeth Ann, William Thomas, Daniel L., John Hiram, Robert Alexander, and Mary Francis. Dicie and Martin died in Piedmont, Calhoun County, AL on September 8,1906 and July 24, 1915 respectivly. I would appreciate info on this family. Please email me at mjash@bstream.com Thanks, Janna

QUICK, TURNER, WILKINSON posted by Jane Turner Strickland on Saturday, July 31, 1999

TURNER,Thomas and Lucinda: moved to Randolph Co sometime after 1862 from Polk Co GA. Older children Kinion(Kenyon), Andrew J, and George W were engaged in the WONA.Andrew & George were killed; Kinion (and possibly Noah)moved back to Fayette Co GA where they were raised. The whereabouts of Thomas and Lucinda were unknown until last week. Other child ren were:Francis M, Sarah E, Thomas M, William P, Noah S, Lewis C. Only Mary (age 8,b GA) and Madison (evidently John Madison - as he is John 8/12 on the 1860 Polk Co GA census) are listed on the 1870 Randolph Co census. Madison is listed on the 1900 census, Rt 12 Bacon Level District. LLucinda died in 1886, as listed in a book I found. Any help will be appreciated, and information on Kinon's family, and other Fayette Co GA TURNERs shared. Associated families are QUICK,WILKINSON

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