Old Queries
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- Angelique Page Tue Sep 19 19:52:40 2000
I am looking for any PHILYAW, FILYAW (many other variants of spelling, information that anyone would have from the Houston County (State Line AL) area, between 1840-1870. I have a small family book that list my ggg grandfather and his family in this area during that time. My ggg grandfather (Jefferson Davis PHILYAW) was said to be born at State Line AL in Sept. 18, 1862. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Angelique Page - John W. COOLEY Wed Sep 20 10:41:37 2000
Can you help me? The following is from 1850 Censes, Coffee Co, AL 28 Oct 1850, Page 284 (563): 213 Jermiah Lollay 34 M Farmer b GA Penelope 48 F b SC Louisa Cooley 17 F b SC Alfred Cooley 15 M b AL Elijah 10 M b AL Nelly 8 F b AL Martha 6 F b FL Alexander Hughes 1 M b FL H. L. 2 M b AL Questions? 1. What was Penelope's maiden/last name before marring Jermiah Lollay, also any other info on her? 2. Who is Louisa's parents, also any other info on her? 3. Who is Alfred's parents? Alfred was b 14 Apr 1834, Henry Co, AL. He raised his family(s) in south AL and Jackson Co, FL. I have his wives and childrens info. Please respond if you have answers to any of the above. Thanks. John - Jo Anne Chandler Thu Sep 28 18:49:33 2000
Am looking for CHANDLERS, McARDLES, ROBINSONS, WILEYS, BAILEYS, and many more, have some info and pics. Does anyone know any- thing about Crosby, Houston, AL? Am willing to share info. - Gale Sat Nov 11 17:26:44 2000
I need help in Houston County. I am trying to locate an address and phone number for a church in Wicksburg, AL. The name of it is Tabernacle Methodist Church. The only one I have been able to locate on-line white and yellow pages is in Dothan, but it is not the right one. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you. - L. M. Shiver Thomas Fri Dec 1 06:34:37 2000
Looking for the family of Talmage and Flossie WILLIAMS that lived in the Dothan area of Houston County, Alabama. Flossie is the daughter of Neal and Lila SHIVER SIMS. I am also looking for information on Lila SHIVER SIMS.Any information would be greatly appreciated. - L. M. Shiver Thomas Fri Dec 1 06:38:48 2000
Looking for the family of Talmage and Flossie WILLIAMS that lived in the Dothan area of Houston County, Alabama. Flossie is the daughter of Neal and Lila SHIVER SIMS. I am also looking for information on Lila SHIVER SIMS.Any information would be greatly appreciated. - Wanda Bradley Starling Sat Jan 20 11:03:10 2001
I'm looking for Bradley's and Beauchamp's and Windham's in the area of Troy, Al. My G-Grandfather was A. Lee Bradley and G-Grandmother was Lena Bradley. They died a few days apart in 1945 and both are buried in the Shady Grove Cemetery in Pike County or Henry County. The Beauchamp's that I am related to are from Barbour, Al but when my Grandmother Rebecca "Becky" Beauchamp married Grover Bradley they liked in Pike County. My Father said that his Father left them when he was young and they moved around a lot trying to find him. but the stay in and around Troy, Al. If you can help me in any way, please send information to [email protected] Thank you, Wanda - Barbara Sat Jan 20 15:41:43 2001
Campbell I have some old papers that I got from an elderly aunt, that refer to Mt. Hebron Methodist Church Cemetary. She says it is in Houston Co., formerly a part of Dale Co., Al. The Houston Co., Web site does not list a cemetary by this name. Can anyone tell me if it exists or not. Is it in another County? One Of my Grandfather's is supposed to be buried there. All help is greatly appreciated. Thanks BCPolk - m Cohron Thu Jan 25 15:27:32 2001
Seeking date of death for Virginia PYNES LESLIE I have been told she is buried in the Gordon cemetery. Her spouse was William P Leslie - Maricle Cohron Thu Feb 8 13:00:47 2001
Searching for any information on KATE LESLIE who is buried in Gordon City Cemetery. I have been told that a Kate Leslie was grandmother of my husbands father, Byron L. Cohron Sr. - Kathleen L. Hozza Tue Feb 13 23:27:57 2001
Seeking any/all vital stats/info on Mary Alice BROWN b-1918-9 Al. Lived in Gordon, Houston Co. (dtr of Guy H. BROWN & Ada W. Dickson) Parents div. 1921, Mary Alice raised by grandparents John T. BROWN & Susan Alice JONES BROWN until Sept.19,1932 when Susan A. BROWN died in a train/car accident in Gordon, Houston Co.,AL. Mary Alice attended Gordon Methodist Church(christened 1924). Father Guy H. BROWN was deputy or constable in Gordon, ca 1932. Need her marriage recs. & married name. She is my Mother's half-sister whom she has never met, or knew about until a year ago. My Mom, Kathleen Merle BROWN CARSON is 93 yrs.(dtr. of Guy H. BROWN & Lula Avis JONES; grand-dtr. of Wm. C. JONES & Catherine P. WILLIAMS JONES of Cottonwood, AL.) and wants to see her sister's face (in person or photo) to learn more about her. Please help...Time is of the essence. Any clues to her where-abouts, burial site, children, or family will be greatly appreciated. Write: K.L. Hozza ; 742 NW 188 Dr.; Miami,FL. 33169-3846 Thank you... - Kathleen L. Hozza Tue Feb 13 23:44:51 2001
Seeking parents, sibs, vital stats/data on: Susan Alice JONES b-Sept. 1854 GA.(1910 census info);d- 20 Sept. 1932, Dothan, Houston Co.,AL. Buried- supposedly in Gordon City Cem., but no stone or recs. Married John T. BROWN, 16 Nov. 1871, Henry Co.,AL. In 1900-10-20 census, but can't find John T. BROWN family 1880, lived Gordon area. Need any info on her birth, family ID,etc. Her ch: Guy H.BROWN (Lula Avis JONES 1906 Houston Co; Ada W. DICKSON 1917 Jackson Co.FL); Beulah B. (James H.McANULTY); May E. (Wyatt C. WILLIAMS); John A. BROWN (Carrie L. THOMPSON 1906 Houston Co.AL) Will share all data freely on these fams. Thank you. Write: K.L. Hozza; 742 NW 188 Dr.; Miami, FL. 33169-3846 - Billy D. Powers Mon Feb 19 07:04:51 2001
Any information on Powers Family OF Huston And Dale County Contact [email protected]. Will Share INFO - Anita Kerce Sat Mar 24 22:29:13 2001
Interested in communicating with anyone with connections to Andrew Jackson CHERRY b. 1823, Henry CHERRY b. 1819, T.C. CONNER b. 1790 and/or John Wilson CONNER b. abt 1854. They lived in or near Dothan, AL. Thanks. Anita - Sue Webb Hammond Tue Apr 24 19:19:56 2001
I'm sending this to both Henry and Houston counties. Does anyone know who G. A. PALMER was? One of my ancestors, Joseph Lee DAVIS was living in the PALMER house at the time of his death (January 10, 1959). Mrs. G. A. PALMER was the informant on the death certificate. The address was 901 Headland Ave, Dothan AL
Cindi Quarles Thu May 3 14:19:27 2001
I am searching for Newtons,Skippers and Quarles. The newtons had a mill in AL, where I am not sure. So far I have; Collett and Lonnie Skipper, Lonnie's brothers were Herbert and Hurbert. they are the parents of Docia Vandaily Skipper who married Jesse Theodore Quarles of Franklin Co TN. Any one with information is welcome to reply. thanks, cindi in ga - Sue Peters-Ferree Tue May 8 09:35:21 2001
I have heard that around 1980-1985, a book was published on the PETERS Family in and around Houston County. My brother saw this book which was nicely bound and with pictures. Does anyone know where a copy of this book would be located? I am descended from Spencer Peters who we believe died in the Geneva County area around 1880. He had previously lived in Coffee County. Any information would be appreciated. - Marjorie Tittle Wed May 9 08:22:50 2001
RAGLAND Am looking for information about George RAGLAND, died before 1927 in Dothan, Houston Co, AL. Would like to know his death date and where he is buried. Any other information would be greatly appreciated. - Faye Wed May 9 20:15:18 2001
JOHNSON'S I am searching for African American Johnson's in and around Houston County, Alabama. George born abt 1845 and Liddie Johnson born abt 1846 children were; Moulton 1868, Mathew 1870, Noah 1873, Mary 1875, Nettie 1877, Joseph 1884, Allen 1887, James 1889, Rosa 1891, Thomas 1894, and Addeline 1896. Noah married Leola Washington, children;Gertrude,Sadie M.,Nettie,Lillie,Noah Jr., and George W. James married Lillie B., chilren are;Ira T.,Lola M., James Jr.,Gussie M., and Hattie(maybe James Sr.'s sister). Joseph married Lillie. Pease contact me at: [email protected] - ELLEN TAYLOR Mon May 28 21:18:07 2001
SMITH I am looking for where Jim A. Smith and his wife Ruby Smith are buried in Dothan, Alabama. Jim was known as Buster. Need dates as well. Thank you - Randy T. Scott Tue Jul 3 12:03:07 2001
COONROD and BURNS seeking Civil War/geneaological data on POWELL T. COONROD Company E,37th Alabama Reg't Infantry,any war record? Survive the War? Believed related to Coonrod/Conrad family in Jackson County, Fla He was married to Mrs Rebecca Brown in Jackson Co,Fl 1860 THOMAS F. COONROD, Co. H, 6th Alabama Cavalry..any War record? Was from Jackson Co, Fla, formerly in J/Co CSA unit BM.BURNS, Sergeant, Compamy I, 37th Alabama Reg't Infy. Is this Benjamin M. Burns, from Jackson County, Fla ? Any War record? Believed to have died during the War. If same Ben Burns, was first husband to my great grandmother,Nancy Dykes Burns Scott. Looking for proof of death..where?when? where buried? respond e mail or 904-731-7065(h/o) 904-739-2370 fax - Sheri Tiller Sat Jul 14 22:35:13 2001
I am looking for relatives/descendants of ARCHIE RUSS and CHARLOTTE MAE RUSS who were my great-grandparents. I am also seeking information on HENRY TILLER and LILLIE BRYANT TILLER who were also my great-grandparents. Both sets had ties to the Houston county and Henry county areas. Anyone with any information, please contact me... Thank you, Sheri Tiller - FayeFri Jul 27 17:14:12 2001
PEOPLES/PEEPLES I am searching for these African American "Peoples" they are descendants of the following names. They lived in and around the Houston and Dale Counties. Parents: Dennis and Falia Peeples/Peoples; Children were: Elijah, Amiza, Leon, Addie/Addeline, Angie, Cleveland and Nelson Peeples/Peoples. If you are a descendant or know of a member of these families, please contact me at; [email protected] - Faye Thu Aug 2 18:48:41 2001
AFRICAN AMERICAN "HILL'S" of HOUSTON COUNTY, ALABAMA I am searching for the descendants of the following names; Mary, Hardy, Wade, Robert, Louvinia, Louisa, Charlie and Stella Hill. They are from around the Houston and Henry Counties area of ALABAMA. Their parents names were, Peter and Julia Hill. I am one of their descendants and would like to have contact with any of these descendants. Please contact me at [email protected] Thanks, Faye - Sandy Klieger Tue Aug 7 13:16:38 2001
I am looking for my g-g-grandmother Mexico MORRIS. I have very limited knowledge about her, except that she was born on 8-20-1861 in the state of Alabama. Unfortuately, I do not know which county. She later moved and was married in Ohio to Samual WISE. If you have any information on Mexico, please email me at [email protected]. - Faye Sat Sep 1 06:34:49 2001
I am searching for African American ELY,EALY,ELEY of Houston County and surrounding areas. Please contact me at [email protected] - Layne A. Holley Fri Oct 5 10:29:29 2001
Seeking information on James HOLLEY as found in the 1870 census of Itawamba County, MS. James was listed as 29 years old, born in Alabama. Found land record of a James H. HOLLEY, issued May 6, 1896 in Houston County, AL. Trying to trace my James HOLLEY back to Alabama. Also listed in this 1870 census was my g-g-grandfather, Archie HOLLEY, age 13, also born in Alabama. - Kathleen L. Hozza Thu Oct 11 13:25:32 2001
BROWN WILLIAMS JONES McANULTY PYNES PITTMAN BORDEAUX New E-mail address: <>for K.L. Hozza (old e-mail <>) Will share fam data & photos. Kathleen L. Hozza & Kathy Bessmer - Kathleen L. Hozza Thu Oct 11 13:37:13 2001
Seeking any info regarding the death date, burial site, OBIT of : John T. BROWN,(b 1848 Ga; d ? 1944 "Pine Hill"? AL) CSA veteran, enlisted in Jackson Co FL, with 5 th FLA CAV Vols, Co E. or I. With "Marianna Dragoons", fought at the Battle of Natural Bridge, & at the Battle of Marianna. Need location of "Pine Hill" (what Co?) AL. "Fancy John" or "Judge" lived Woodville Beat, Ardilla & Gordon 1860 until late 1930's. He was a past Commander of the "Camp Bartow" CSA veterans chapter. His wife, Susan Alice JONES BROWN died 20 Sept 1932, had funeral at Gordon Methodist Church. In the newspaper article on her Train-car accident, it mentions John T. BROWN's CSA service. Does anyone recall seeing an OBITUARY of his death??? We share fam info. Any clues, help, suggestions greatly appreciated. Thanks, K.L. Hozza <> - KAREN HAWTHORN Thu Oct 25 06:29:39 2001
Working on the GILPIN / GIBSON / GIPSON family of HENRY CO. ALA. Thank you for your time. KAREN GIPSON HAWTHORN - Rebecca York Sat Nov 10 00:40:10 2001
I'm looking for YORKs in AL and found one in OK that was born in Old Houston, AL. Could someone please tell me where that is or was? Thank you, Rebecca York - Richard Rex Taylor, Sr. Tue Dec 4 10:57:12 2001
I'm researching the family's of ( PUE LESTER BRACKIN & CHARLIE BRACKIN ( -- PUE LESTER BRACKIN is the Son of CHARLIE BRACKIN. PUE BRACKIN was born in Webb, Al. on 22.Oct/1899 * Died at Blakley, Ga. on 15/Mar/1960. Can anyone help me get anything on CHARLIE BRACKIN? Is he buried in any cemetery there in Houston, CO. Al.? Will pay anyone for their research time of for information they might have, or could get for me. Respectfully - Richard Rex Taylor, Sr. - Lisa Rowe Guerra Sat Dec 15 21:09:40 2001
BARTLETT'S from Georgia to Alabama 1900 James F. Bartlett and his wife Mary E.(Weaver) Bartlett moved to Dothan, Alabama in April 1900. James died around 1902. In the 1880 census of Marion County, Georgia they are listed: James Bartlett 39 born in Georgia Mary 38 " John 19 " James 15 " Leola 13 " Roetta (Etta) 12 " Mary 10 " Willis 8 " Mack 7 " Maude 5 " Frank 4 " Susie 2 " I would like to make contact with anyone who has any info on this family. Thank you for your time, Lisa Rowe Guerra - Cindi Quarles Tue Dec 18 11:28:11 2001
I am seeking information on JESSE THEODORE QUARLES and his wife DOCIA VANDAILY SKIPPER. I have their marraige date, and JESSE'S dob. They were married in Houston County AL. I know they are buried in Birmingham's Memorial Cemetery. I am looking for the parents of JESSE THEODORE. SIBLINGS; EUGENE ADA LOU MARGIE Any information is appreciated. - Pamela Moore Tue Jan 1 20:24:37 2002
I am looking for any relative or descendants of OSCAR T. TOMPKINS. He was my great uncle. He was a lawyer in Dothan in the early 1900's to 1960's, a principal, city school board memeber,and Gov. T Kilby's floor leader. My grandmother, AUDREY TOMPKINS EZZELL, was his sister. I am looking for any information about his life. Other relatives include: RUTHUS ALMONZO (LONNIE) TOMPKINS (OSCAR'S FATHER), MARION TOMPKINS, HUMPHREY TOMPKINS, ETHERIDGE TOMPKINS (OSCAR'S BROTHER), EULA TOMPKINS BILLIONS(OSCARS SISTER) Please e-mail me at with any inforamtion. [email protected]. Thank you. Pamela - Sherry Tracy Sun Jan 13 20:30:07 2002
Searching for information on the LUNSFORD family in Houston County. I know James C. Lunsford, son on John Lunsford, lived and died in Houston County. He married Virginia Coats. James C. Lunsford was born in 1866 in Barbour County, AL. He died April 1943 in Houston County. I believe he is buried in the White Oak Cemetery but am not sure if it is in Barbour or Houston County. Any help with these Lunsford's will be appreciated. Will share what I have. Sherry Tracy - Lyn McIntosh-Sherwood Tue Jan 22 09:33:25 2002
Looking for information on Robert "Coon" Chester BAKER, b. c. 1870's, d. August 1914 in Dothan, Houston Co., AL, son Robert Chester Baker, Jr., b. c. 1906-1908, was in the Navy in Norfolk, VA in WWII. The BAKER family was supposed to be fairly prominent and owned several building on main street in Dothan. I am helping my 88 year old aunt try to find her half-brother, Robert Chester BAKER, JR. or any information on this BAKER line. Thanks! Lyn McIntosh-Sherwood Winter Park, FL - Nancy Copeland Mon Jan 28 12:23:07 2002
I am researching these Alabama surnames: LASSISTER, KENT, THORNTON. Grandmother's maiden name was Sula Melissa KENT, 1890-1982. Her father's name was THORNTON KENT, m. Fairby Ann Lassiter. - Lyn McIntosh-Sherwood Tue Jan 29 09:46:18 2002
Looking for information on the Joe BAKER, Sr. family of Dothan. Joe was born 1836, he married Jane SANDERS who was born 1849, their children were: Minnie, Eugenia, Vera, Willie, Nannie, Ghastie, Coley, Dan, Robert Chester, James D., Maggie, Doug, Joe, Jr. "Buck," and George. Robert Chester BAKER married Flossie Lee and they had a son Robert Chester, Jr. Flossie died shortly after the birth of their son in 1907. Robert remarried (?) to a Lydia Frances MATHEWS and they had a daughter, Jane, b. 1/17/1914. Robert died 8/1/1914. We are told that George BAKER was the Mayor of Dothan for several years. Trying to find out if there are any descendants of this family alive - my 88 year old Aunt Jane would love to get in touch with them. Thanks! Lyn McIntosh-Sherwood Winter Park, FL - Lyn McIntosh-Sherwood Tue Jan 29 09:46:19 2002
Looking for information on the Joe BAKER, Sr. family of Dothan. Joe was born 1836, he married Jane SANDERS who was born 1849, their children were: Minnie, Eugenia, Vera, Willie, Nannie, Ghastie, Coley, Dan, Robert Chester, James D., Maggie, Doug, Joe, Jr. "Buck," and George. Robert Chester BAKER married Flossie Lee and they had a son Robert Chester, Jr. Flossie died shortly after the birth of their son in 1907. Robert remarried (?) to a Lydia Frances MATHEWS and they had a daughter, Jane, b. 1/17/1914. Robert died 8/1/1914. We are told that George BAKER was the Mayor of Dothan for several years. Trying to find out if there are any descendants of this family alive - my 88 year old Aunt Jane would love to get in touch with them. Thanks! Lyn McIntosh-Sherwood Winter Park, FL - Brenda Watson Wed Jan 30 09:21:30 2002
Who were the first five superintendents of education for the Houston County School System? When were the first schools opened as Houston County Schools and funded by the state of Alabama? - john wayne mcrae Sun Feb 3 07:44:23 2002
Reuben Slaughter ,son of Ezekiel Slaughter and Sarah Butler,2nd wife Polly Lawson. Anybody know their birthdates? 1700's probably.Houston County ,Alabama? - DAN ENOX Mon Mar 4 16:08:44 2002
I would like to locate Victor I KETTERMAN. His parents were divorced in Houston Cnty AL in 1962. His father, w.w.KETTERMAN married my mother in 1964. They have both passed on and I now have some personal belongings of Mr. KETTERMAN. Victor and his Mother Ileen may still live in Alabama, but I am in California and wouldn't have a clue. Anyone familiar with this family, please ask them if they might want these effects. It isn't a lot, just some pictures and such. Mr. KETTERMAN was also a member of Alcazar Temple in Montgomery, the American Legion and the VFW. Also, a Captain in the 401st AAF during WWII. Thanks for any help. - julian glover Wed Mar 27 17:26:04 2002
researching the BROWN FAMILIES of houston county, alabama some names that i have are SAUL BROWN,ROBERT BROWN,MINNIE STARNES BROWN. family may have also moved to georgia. - Brenda Rey Wed Apr 3 20:58:31 2002
Looking for any written, documented or oral history on a Stephen VANN who had children William David, Leonard, Catherine Elizabeth, William David VANN was my great grand father, he married a Lucy Savannah GIVINS around 1897. - Liz Huff Thu Apr 11 14:55:58 2002
- Marilyn Coulson Mon May 13 10:53:14 2002
I am looking for any descendants of Phillip KILLINGSWORTH ANd 1st Wife Elizabeth Jones 2nd Wife Sarah( Sallie) BOWEN They lived in and around Houston Co.His Children by Elizabeth were Millen, Anne Eliza, Robert J, Mary F, William Henry, and Charles Bishop, his children by Sarah (Sallie) were, Andrew, Wesley, Amanda, James E, Samuel, Joseph B. Phillip and Elizabeth were my gr gr grandparents any information will be appreciated, - K Green Sun May 19 19:04:55 2002
Can someone please provide me with the origin of Kinsey, Alabama or direct me to a publication that provides that information. Thank you. - Dolores Burris Fri May 24 14:25:30 2002
Searching for the father of HANCEL M.MIXE.born Aug.22 1890 in DZWEothan Al. Houston Co.Believe to be ALFRED L. MIZE and mother SARAH DIXON.Would like to find them listed on HOUSTON Co. census. Dolores M. Burris MSNSe - Charlie W. Skipper Fri May 31 05:33:04 2002Does anyone have any info or know where to find any records of "Camp Bartow, United Confederate Veterans" which was a confederate veterans organization in and around Dothan, Alabama in the first quarter of the 1900's. My great uncle, William David Skipper, was a member of that organization, according to his obituary in the Montgomery Advertiser dated February 19, 1930. Any info greatly apprecdiated....Charlie Skipper
- Ross Clark Wed Jun 5 14:38:09 2002
Who is Ross Clark that Ross Clark Circle is named after? - Thomas Kraig Spivey Sun Jun 9 20:45:23 2002
seeking the descendents of John Daniel JORDAN and wife Catherine SUTHERLAND, son of John JORDAN and Mary Eliza PELHAM of Baker Co.,Ga. John Daniel JORDAN lived in Gordon, Alabama 1850-60. - J W Baughman Sat Jun 15 19:04:19 2002
Does anyone know the status of the book which was supposed to be printed 2 years ago entitled Houston Co. AL Heritage?