Lawrence County QUERY'S
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McCULLOCH May 2002 I am researching the McCulloch line in Lawrence Co. My line begins with Samuel David McCulloch (b1797 TN-d 1885 Lawrence Co) who had 9 children, all buried in Lawrence, Morgan, & Madison Counties. Of particular interest if my gg grandfather Joseph McCulloch (1832-1906 buried in Old Morris Chapel Cemetery) who was Postmaster of Pitt, Lawrence Co., Al 1884-1897. He was a shadowy figure who I can't find much about. Any assistance, greatly appreciated! Tom McCULLOCH
HARRIS, HENRY May 2002 My gggrandparents were married in Lawrence Co.Al in 1828 and migrated to Leake Co., Miss by 1831, but there are a number of us working in this line and we have a complete block here at Lawrence Co.According to census records, Thomas Sidney Harris (my gggrandfather) was born in 1804 in S.C. My gggrandmother, Matilda Henry, waas born in Tenn in 1811. We cannot figure out who Thomas Sidney's father was, nor who Matilda Henry's parents were. They were strong Presbyterian families.Any and all help would be greatly appreciated. Betty Clifton Wall
McCLUSKEY/McCLASKEY May 2002 Seeking info on Nancy McCluskey/McClaskey,etc., wife of David McCluskey who died at her home near Moulton in the mid 1800's/ David's name appears on some court papers in Limestone Co. Was he was lawyer? Especially interested in marriage info. What was Nancy's madien name? Thanks J. Brown
Sugg(s), Bolen/Bolin May 2002 Looking for the parents and siblings of Andrew Sugg/Suggs, born between 1801-05 in Lawrence Co. Ala, died between 1849-50, Lawrence Co., Al. Married Mary Polly Bolen, daughter of Robert Bolen. Bolin and wife 1 unknown.Would also like to find the name od Robert Bolen/Bolin's first wife and his siblings. Have one probable brother for Andrew Sugg/Suggs, Henry Suggs, born 1785-6 in N.C, married Rachel Unk., born 1800 in N.C. Andrew spent his entire life in Lawrence Co., Ala. and all of the children were born there. The only thing in documentation that I have found is his and Mary's marriage license and land document where she sold the land after his death. Would like to correspond with anyone haveing N.C./Ala Sugg/Suggs. Possible connection is Williuby Suggs & Brantly Suggs. There was a Willouby Bolin/Bolen also and these families not only married, they traveled west in a wagon together.Shirley in OK
McCOLLUM May 2002 I am searching for information on Lou Ella McCOLLUM, born May 10, 1857, died 1926. Lou Ella McCollum married James Hezekiah BALCH in Lawrence County on Jan. 26, 1873. Old Bible Records show that Lo Ella's father was Malcolm McCollum and her mother was Mary Simms. Lou Ella's sisters were (1) Emily McCollum, who married a Matherson (2) Molly (or Mott) McCollum, who married a Cothern (3) Idella McCollum, who married a Henderson (4) Willie, who married a Kirk One family member believes that Lou Ella McCollum was born in Texas and was visiting relatives in Lawrence Co., Ala, when she met and married Balch. Other family members believe that Lou Ella was born in Lawrence Co., Ala. I can not find Lou Ella, her parents or sisters in Ala or Texas census records. If anyone has any information on this family, please share. Thanks, Dianne Lauderdale
BOWLING May 2002 I found Hudson Bowling in a marriage record and then had it verified by a volunteer of the county, It was first recorded as Henderson Bowlingm abd then the right under it was a correction of Hudson Bowling. I have checked with the Alexander Bowling and Preston Bowling descendants, but, they don;t have anone in their genealogy with that name. Then I wondered if the woods Family lived there, and Hudson somewhere else. Hudson M. Bowling married Mary E. Woods on Aug.18,1870 in Lawrence Co., Ala. Full names are Hudson Marion Bowling, and Mary (Mattie) Elizabeth Woods. Any help will be greatly appreciated. Mary Beckham
HORTON May 2002 My Ancestor, Abraham B. Horton born 1808 S.C. married Angeline G. Milton born 1815 TN, was censused in Lawrence Co., Ala in 1850 & 1860. After Thirty years of research, have been unable to prove his descend from Abraham Horton Jr., who died in Lawrence Co. in 1816. Abraham & Angeline migrated to NE Miss shortly before the Civil War, lived out their lives and died in Lee County Miss. Virigina Horton Wood
McCAIG, HUGHES May 2002 Looking for information on my husbands families-McCaig and Hughes. James Arthur McCaig born 1890 in Ala) married Ora Lee Hughes (born 1893 in Russellbille, Ala). Cannot find the county where they were married in Ala, but it was aroung 1913-1914. They had 8 children including Horce Edward McCaig (born 1914 in Ala). In 1910 James and Ora were not married, but both were living in Colbert County. Cannot find them on the 1920 census, but families memories relate that they were in Northen Alabama. Any information would be appreciated. Carole McCaig, Memphis Tenn.
Payne June 2002
My gg grandfather was Berry Payne, who lived in the area around Mountain Home, from 1860 to 1875.
He had three son annd three daughters. The sons were: James, George W., & Andrew J., and the
daughters were: Martha, Sarah, & Rhoda. George W. Payne married Emily Garrison in 1854 and they
remained in the Mountain Home area until 1894. Andrew J. married Caroline Stanley, they left
Alabama in 1875, but returned in 1881, both living there until their death. The girls, Martha
& Sarah married into the Hamilton family, and Rhoda married a Goins. James married Catherine
Farley in 1860. He joined the Confederate Army in 1861 and died near Jackson, Mississippi in
1863. If anyone has any information on these Paynes, please let me hear from you.
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NORTON,THRASHER June 2002 I am searching for any information on the family of my great-grandmother Dora Isabella NORTON, who was born 5/3/1869 in Ala, and married George Lewis THRASHER on 3/13/1887in Lawrence Co., Al Their marriage license gives their names as G.L. Thrasher and Miss M.E. Norton. They had five children: George Thomas, Annie Genaver, William Merty, James Flur, and Newton Columbus (my grandfather). Dora died on 5/10/1939 and Lewis died 10/10/1945. They died and are buried in Morgan Co., Ala.In the 1920 Morgan Co., Ala census, Dora's father's name is given as William NORTON ( a widower, age 72, living with Dora). Dora's death certificate gives her mother's name as Adline KING, but gives her father's name as J.T. Norton. I found a Dora I. Norton, are 10 in the 1880 census, living with her parents John T. & Matilda E. Norton in Winston Co., Al with four younger siblings: Charles K. (8), Martha (6), Alsey (4), & Hulda (2).I also have a copy of a land transfer (dated 7/20/1893) with J.T. & Matilda A. Norton giving land to the trustees of a church at Liberty Grove (in Lawrence Co., Ala). One of those trustees was G.W. Thrasher who was the founder and first preacher of that church as well as the father of my George Lewis Thrasher. This document was attested to bt T.O. Thrasher (another of G.W.'s sons) and J.M. Norton. According to land records this is part of the property of John T. Norton. I am convinced that John T. & Matilda are Dora's parents, but haven't been able to prove that conclusively in part due to the differences in names found in cariouis records. I have been unable to find any other records as of yet. Ihave been told by another Thasher researcher that the Norton;s migrated from Randolph Co., Ala, along with the Thrasher's. Any help, suggestions, or possible leads will be greatly appreciated greatly. David L. Thrasher Thrasher lines~ The David L. Thrasher Home Page
Moores,Lackeys August 2002
Looking for information on Ebenezer Moore (b 1802 SC), William K. Moore (b. 1800 SC) and
Armanella Moore (b 1799 SC). They settled in Lawrence Co., beginning 1825, then moved on into
MS. They are and Indian family--Creek. Who are their parents?
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Lynch, McClendon, McClellan, Horton Sept. 2002 Trying to find the maiden name of my g-grandmother, Maggie E. Lynch, along with the names of her parents. She married Napthali Horatio Lynch in Lawrence Co., Ala on May 25, 1884. They marriage listing from the Lawrence Co., USGenweb page has her name listed as McClellan, but the family members think that it is McClendon, which is the listing on my gf's (her son) death certificate. We've also found evidence that she may have been married one before and that her maiden name may have been Horton, and that she might have had a married name of McClendon/McClellan- or vise-versa. She was born in Alabama ( County uncertain) on October 22, 1863. She and my grea-grandfather moved to Texas between 1893 and 1894, where she Died in 1923. My great-grandfather N.H. Lynch was the 3rd son of Darius Lynch and Nancy Gibson. I have good info on Nancy, but am not sure about Darius's parents. I'm pretty sure that his father was Thomas Lynch of Limestone Co., Ala. Want to find out if Darius was married once before Nancy and what his mother's name was, along with confirmation that his father's name was Thomas. I know that he was born in Tennessee in 1809 and moved to Alabama by 1830. He moved to Lawrence in 1830's, and died in Moulton in 1898. He was a merchant and became involved in local politics after the Civil War. The 1870 cenus lists his occupation as Mayor, presumably of Moulton. If anyone has info on these matters, please contact me. Bill Lynch
Flannigan September 2002 I am searching for info on my family in Lawrence Co., Ala. My Grandparents were Joe & Ida Flannigan and lived in Moulton. My father was James Henry Flannigan. Thank you, Ann Flannigan
Parnell September 2002 I am researching the PARNELL family in Lawrence Co. Joshua Parnell came to Lawrence Co. between 1843 -1850. He was in the 1850 and 1860 census. His second wife Louisa Hill was in the 1870 & 1880 census. In 1840 census I believe that he was in Franklin CO., Tenn, with his first wife Nancy, and married Louisa there in 1843. He had 8 children with Nancy. They were Jane, Eliza, Laurena, Sarah, Susan, James (could be J.H.), Catherine, and another daughter. By Louisa he as Wm. Malcolm ( my husband's GGgrandfather), Nancy J, & Mary. I am interested in ANY info on any member of this family. I especially would love to know the parents of Joshua & Louisa, and 1st wife Nancy's surname. Ann Thurman
WOODALL September 2002
I am looking for information on the Woodall family that lived in Lawrence County area in 1920.
The names that I have are John & Mary, with 2 children listed as Noble & Ernest. Any
information however small would be greatly appreciated.
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AGEE November 2002 My great grandmother was Mary Agee, she was raised by neigbors as were her siblings after her parents death (this is what she told my grandmother) I cannot find any information on these people at all. If you have anything it would be greatly appreciated. I thought I found a Nancy Agee listed alone in a census, no children were listed with her. She was born in 1825 in TN. Thanks, Carrie Nath
McKINNEY November 2002 I am researching my ancestor, J. W. McKinney, who is recorded in family folklore as having "died in the Battle of New Orleans". You may be aware that none of the names of the six men who died in that battle are known by the National Parks group at New Orleans. So if we can identify that J. W. McKinney did die in that battle that would be a significant discovery. The son of J. W. McKinney is a Lynch McKinney b1795 who married Susannah Wade b1805. This is recorded in 1 Bef. 1820 Lawrence, Alabama. Oldhuntsville.com/p581.htm identifies a Lynch McKinney and John McKinney in the 16th Reg. (Burris's) of Mississippi Militia. After in War, Lynch McKinney apparently received land as a veteran, in McDonough County, Illinois were his children were born. Any data that you can direct me toward with the goal of identifying J. W. McKinney would be greatly appreciated. Robert Glover
LANDERS November 2002
I am looking for information about the LANDERS family of Landersville. My great-grandparents were Robert H. Landers b.1850 and Laura Anna Sandlin. Robert's parents were Luther P. Landers b. 1826 and his first wife, Nancy Elkins. I believe that Luther was the son of John Landers, postmaster of Landersville, after whom the town was named. John died in 1859, and evidently the records of that period, including his will, were destroyed. So I am having trouble proving the relationship. I would appreciate any help. I have quite a bit of information on Luther's and Robert's families that I would be happy to share. Also, will someone please tell me if Landersville still exists as a town? Thanks. Margot Brisbin
BRAGG November 2002
I am researching the Bragg family of Lawrence Co., Alabama. Rev. Thomas Ray Bragg was born in Spartanburg S. C. and then moved to AL and went to TX for 10 years and back to Lawrence Co., AL where he died in 1898. Married to a Elizabeth Lassey. Any one have any information on this family. Thanks, Flo in Texas
MILAM November 2002
I am doing research on the family of William Allen Milam and his descendants of Lawrence Co. Al, I would like very much to correspond with others who are interested in this family. Regards, Jeannine Wright
WILSON, NESMITH, WOODALL & (perhaps)CROSBY? November 2002
Abraham/Abram Wilson/Willson
found on the 1870 Morgan Co, AL census. If the information is
correct, Abe was born ca 1850-1852 somewhere in GA. First found
on this census living in the home of a Mary Woodall, age 33, born
SC. No known connection to Mary Woodall at this time. No others
shown in Mary's household.
Abe married Sarah Jane Nesmith in Lawrence Co, AL in Oct of 1870.
Sarah Jane was d/o Robert Martin Nesmith (born 1807, d. Crow,
Lawrence Co, AL on April 23, 1896), and Sarah M. Woodall Nesmith
(born 1816, probably in
Jasper Co, GA), buried in Liberty Hill Cemetery. Sarah M. Woodall
Nesmith was the d/o Zephaniah Woodall and Lavinia Vest. Zeph and
brother, John Woodall, moved their families from Milledgeville,
GA to AL territory ca 1817.
How or when Abram Wilson left GA and came to AL is unknown. Also
unknown is the identity of his parents, his siblings or any of
his earlier ancestors. Believed they may have been in NC and/or
SC at some point. I feel that by 1870, his parents may have been
deceased.
The 1870 Morgan Co, AL census also shows a Sarah Crosby and 9
month old infant son, James W. Crosby living next door to Abe and
Mary Woodall. I have a copy of a marriage document authorizing
permission for Abe's marriage signed by S. E. Crosby and H. H. or
H. W. Crosby. I theorize that this S. E. Crosby may be the same
as the Sarah Crosby living next
door to Abram. Sarah Crosby is not found in AL in 1880 but there
is a Hugh W. Crosby, wife Sarah and son, James W., age 11, found
in Seminole, Chattooga Co, GA on the 1880 census. Wondering if
this could be the same people? Could Sarah be S. E.? Could Sarah
and Abe be siblings?
Abraham/Abram (Abe) Wilson is either dead by 1874 or, as some
speculate, he has left Morgan County for parts unknown.
After he disappeared in the Spring of 1874, his wife and new-born
son never heard from him again. If he died, his body was
never found. It may be possible that he just left his family and
settled someplace else and started a new life. Maybe with a new
wife and children??
ANY information, no matter how little, would be greatly
appreciated. Paula
Bradford December 2002
Am seeking WIFE &
PARENTS of Wm. NATHANIEL BRADFORD b.X d.1840's, of Lawrence Co.
(Oakville) & old Blount Co. (Hanceville). Children: Darnel m.
Widow Catherine Robertson McSwain, John m. Catherine McSwain,
Hervey m. X, Elizabeth "Betsy" m. John R. Burns, Nancy
m. Nathan Watson, daughter m. Gray, daughter m. Smith. Two of
these marriages are my direct ancestors.
Would like to exchange info. Can someone please help me with the
unknows listed???
Barbara 501 Fifth Ave., SE, Cullman, AL 35055
HAMILTON Decemeber 2002
Hello I am wondering if anyone else is researching this family
that is listed in the 1870 Lawrence Co. census:
V.A. Hamilton 38
Mary 35
Sarah J. 14
Mary 12
Fanny 10
L.D. 7
In the 1880 census they are in Fannin Co., Texas with son John
Thomas born 1873. I am trying to find out if this is the same
J.T. that is my great grandfather.
Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thanks so much
Tiffany Hamilton
ALEXANDER December 2002
Searching for Shelia Alexander. Sister of Sarah and Sheri (sp?) Alexander family last known in Moulton Alabama. Believe father was involved in buying, selling and moving houses. I think there may also be a brother, name unknown. Would appreciate any help in locating family. Thank you. BOBRAEBOB
RAINES-BARTON December 2002
James Raines married Milla Barton oct 5 1818 in Lawrence Co. Name of his Parents unknown but he had a brother ,Robert b 1786. James was born 1793 in Sc. Were there any other Raines in lawrence county about this time? Thanks Dolores Raines Sutton