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DOWDY posted by Barbara Barton on Friday, September 6, 2002

Robert DOWDY is found in Randolph Co. in 1860 census at a place listed as Rockdale. I cannot find such a listing on any map I've viewed. Can anyone help? How close was this community to Calhoun & later Cleburne Co., Al?

BRAZZEAL, HUFFMAN, PLOWMAN posted by Sandra Wimbs on Wednesday, September 18, 2002

im looking for my great-grandfather M T HUFFMAN born 3 nov. 1862 in al. i'm not sure what county. he died in pickens co. in 1900.he married 1st Trissie BRAZZEAL 2nd my great- grandmother Jessie Ann PLOWMAN . any one out there have these people in their family???? love to share info.... sandra wimbs@jelm.net  

BAILEY, BENEFIELD, BROACH, CLARK, CUMMINGS, DALE, RICHARDSON, WALDREP posted by Mary Moore on Wednesday, September 18, 2002

I am looking for ancestors with the surnames being, BROACH, RICHARDSON, WALDREP, BENEFIELD, CUMMINGS, CLARK, all these are connected in some way. Also another family being, DALE, BAILEY, RICHARDSON, . These names are in cemeteries in Randolph Cty. (all but DALE) The DALE and BAILEY were married in Randolph Cty. on Dec. 23, 1897. If anyone can put some of these together , so that I can check on the information I do have on my great grandparents. Thanks, Mary

ADAMS, RAY posted by Patsy Adams Archer on Thursday, September 19, 2002

RAY-ADAMS Seeking info on John W. RAY (1850-1915) and wife, Sarah Frances ADAMS (1850-1921/23), md Mar 10, 1970 in Lee Co., AL. Both died in Roanoke and were buried in the Cedarwood Cemetery. Their children: J. H. (ca1872-son); Carrie D. (1874); Maggie W. (1875); Jessie M. (1878); Mittie M. (1879); Henderson (1882); Ernest W. (1883-1894); Franklin Dunbar (1885-1902); Lottie T. (1892) and Allen W. (1896). My grandfather, Lemuel O. ADAMS, was Sarah's brother. Would like to hear from RAY descendants. Pat

CLEGG, MCGILL posted by Beverly Niklasson on Friday, September 20, 2002

MCGILL I am looking for the family of James Edward McGILL, b. 12/14/1889 in roanoke, Randolph Co. AL He married Lola CLEGG, who I believe was also from Randolph county and they moved to Tifton, GA. Contact Bev at erthnsky@bellsouth.net

KENNEDY, PASCHAL posted by Edna St. Clair on Friday, September 20, 2002

KENNEDY, PASCHAL -- John Augustus Heard KENNEDY and Evelina PASCHAL were married in Coweta Co., GA in the mid 1850s. They with their two sons, William Pinkney KENNEDY and James S.KENNEDY were listed in the 1860 Randolph Co. Census. Evelina died that year per family tradition. Did John AH continue to live there? Where was Evelina buried? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

BROOKS, DUKE, MCCLENNY, PATTON, RICKARD posted by Cheryl Pittman Dedrickson on Saturday, September 21, 2002

According to her CSA Widows' Pension Application, Margaret Winnie BROOKS and Richard RICKARD were married 15 Jan 1855 in Randolph County, AL. I am seeking info on their parents/sibs. According to 1880 Stephens Co, TX, census, she was b. 1836 in GA. This date is in conflict with inscription on back of a picture of her 74th birthday taken at Eastland Camp, Eastland, TX. Picture was taken 1904; therefore, the birthdate would be 1930. Same census says father b. SC and mother b. GA. RICKARD came to US from Devonshire, England, in 1852. He served in a CSA regiment out of AL. He was, at least partially, blinded during the War. He was b. 1827-30 in England; parents both b. England. He was a farmer and Methodist minister. Family removed to TX in 1876. Their children: Augustus Romulus RICKARD b. 1853 in AL. Married Mary Lorena "Molly" MCCLENNY 5 Nov 1855. William RICKARD b. Jan 1856, d. 15 Jun 1857. Joseph A. RICKARD b. 22 Oct 1857, Ducktown, Polk, TN. D. 29 Apr 1935, Taylor, Williamson, TX. Buried Brown Cemetery; Aledo, Parker, TX. Married Georgia Ann DUKE, originally from Carroll co, GA, 6 Mar 1879 in Eastland County, TX. Occupation farmer. William J. RICKARD b. 1860 in AL. Married Sara R. "Sallie" PATTON 12 May 1897. 1920 Eastland county, TX, census, has occupation listed as merchant. Any info on BROOKS or RICKARD families much appreciated. Will share any info I have. Cheryl

LEE, SLICK, WEST posted by Alyce Madison on Tuesday, September 24, 2002

Research John R. SLICK and wife Louise WEST SLICK parents of Martha SLICK LEE. Am looking for burial site and contact with other researchers of this family. Any help appreciated. Thanks.

SIMPSON posted by Jamie Simpson on Thursday, September 26, 2002

I am looking for some background on my family the SIMPSON's. The last of the lineage that I can find is Elcanor "L.K." SIMPSON. He was born somewhere in GA around 1791, married Delana/Delania from South Carolina born 1796. Both died Randolph County Alabama (L.K. in 1860 & Delana in 1870). We have found that they have the kids Thomas "Square Tom", Racheal, Caswell "Capa", William Henry, Martha A., James, Delana, and Melvina "Viney" SIMPSON. Please help, thanks... Jamie Simpson

BOYD, NEWMAN, NICHOLS posted by Faye Wrenn on Thursday, October 3, 2002

BOYD, Jackson Glen(n) who married Minnie Lee NEWMAN. These were my grandparents and I would like to find out more. I know he had a male relative by name of Herbert who lived in or around Opp, Alabama or Weedowee. Herbert visited my mother Gracie Pauline BOYD NICHOLS when I was a child. Any help will be appreciated.

BOYD, NEWMAN posted by Faye Wrenn on Thursday, October 3, 2002

BOYD, Jackson Glen(n) who married Minnie Lee NEWMAN. These were my grandparents and I would like to find out more. I know he had a male relative by name of Herbert who lived in or around Opp, Alabama or Weedowee. Herbert visited my mother Gracie Pauline Boyd Nichols when I was a child. Any help will be appreciated.   


HOLDERFIELD, HOLIFIELD posted by Ken Holderfield on Friday, October 4, 2002

Seeking any information on Eldridge HOLIFIELD (OR HOLDERFIELD) or any of his descendants in Randolph or Clay County around 1850 through 1880. Eldridge and several of his sons enlisted in the 25th AL Infantry at Wesobulga around 1861 and most returned around 1864-65. No additional information on their whereabouts is known after the war. I'm interested in determining where they lived and where Eldridge may be buried.

CAMPBELL posted by Joe Campbell on Friday, October 4, 2002

Charlene Campbell Torrence placed a query Feb 13,1998 for a James Frank CAMPBELL from Abbeville County South Carolina. B.1810-D.1875.Please contact me :Joe Campbell to exchange information on this person.I have been searching for William Harrison Campbell,could be a son of James.Thank you.Joe

HOLDERFIELD, HOLIFIELD posted by Ken Holderfield on Friday, October 4, 2002

Seeking any information on Eldridge HOLIFIELD (OR HOLDERFIELD) or any of his descendants in Randolph or Clay County around 1850 through 1880. Eldridge and several of his sons enlisted in the 25th AL Infantry at Wesobulga around 1861 and most returned around 1864-65. No additional information on their whereabouts is known after the war. I'm interested in determining where they lived and where Eldridge may be buried.   


MELEAR, THOMPSON posted by nancy birkmaier on Wednesday, October 9, 2002

Thompson-I am seeking information on James M THOMPSON who married Emma Jones MELEAR in 1880. I have been told they lived in Wadley, but also lived in Tallapoosa County, near Clay County line and attended Mountain Church-Mt Pisgah? Any information will be appreciated.

MELEAR, THOMPSON posted by nancy birkmaier on Wednesday, October 9, 2002

THOMPSON - I am seeking information on James M THOMPSON who married Emma Jones MELEAR in 1880. I have been told they lived in Wadley, but also lived in Tallapoosa County, near Clay County line and attended Mountain Church-Mt Pisgah? Any information will be appreciated.   


BISHOP posted by Ann C. Davis on Monday, October 14, 2002

Would anyone know of a cemetery or burial place for BISHOP family members? Also would anyone know of descendants of Lloyd BISHOP who died in Randolph County circa 1960? Thanks for your help. Ann Davis

BISHOP posted by Ann C. Davis on Monday, October 14, 2002

Would anyone know of a cemetery or burial place for BISHOP family members? Also would anyone know of descendants of Lloyd Bishop who died in Randolph County circa 1960? Thanks for your help. Ann Davis   


LEWIS, LOUIS, MALCORN, SHEPPARD, WILLIAMS posted by Maxine Alcorn on Wednesday, October 16, 2002

LEWIS/SHEPPARD/WILLIAMS. New email address MALCORN@houstonrr.com. Still need the parents of Jacob LEWIS/LOUIS who is on the 1860 census of Randolph Co Ala. He was born in 1832.

LEWIS, LOUIS, SHEPPARD, WILLIAMS posted by Maxine Alcorn on Wednesday, October 16, 2002

LEWIS/SHEPPARD/WILLIAMS. New email address MALCORN@houstonrr.com. Still need the parents of Jacob LEWIS/LOUIS who is on the 1860 census of Randolph Co Ala. He was born in 1832.   


GREEN, REEVES posted by REEVES Melvin on Tuesday, October 29, 2002

I am looking for ancestory of Jesse Cleveland REEVES.Married Mary A. GREEN Randolph Co. Al. 1858. Enlisted in 7th. Al Cav. Co. H in1861 - Randolph Co. Al. Thanks, Melvin REEVES   


HENRY, RHODES posted by Kimmie Henry Hall on Tuesday, October 29, 2002

Please, need help finding great,great,greatfather, Amos HENRY. He married Sarah Elizabeth RHODES in Talladega County. I beleive the year was 1838. However, most of my family are from Roanoke County. Any help would be appreciated. Kimmie Henry Hall   


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