LCA Query's 2004
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ASHFORD Jan.
2004
I am looking
for details of this murder case. All the time I was growing up, I
was told Fred Ashford was killed in a duel or that his horse just
came walking home with him on it, dead. I'd like to know
what happened. Does anybody have an account of this? or
letters? anything...
Here is what the newspaper said:
Dec. 30- Fred Ashford killed
by Felix Brown at Courtland. (Leighton News 8
Jan 1897)
F. T. BROWN, who
shot and killed Fred ASHFORD in Courtland a few days ago, has had
his preliminary trial and was bound over in a bond of $2,000 to
await the action of the next grand jury. (Leighton News 8 Jan
1897)
FREDERICK ELGIN6 ASHFORD (THOMAS HARRISON5, THOMAS HARRISON4, JOHN3, WILLIAM2, MICHAEL1) was born
June 21, 1863 in Limestone Co, AL, and died December 30, 1896 in
Courtland, Lawrence, AL. He married LUCIE LEE BYRD September 27, 1882 in Columbia, TN,
daughter of BOLLING BYRD and GRIZELLE TORIAN. She was born December 08, 1862 in
Courtland, Lawrence, Al, and died December 30, 1937 in Courtland,
Lawrence, Al. Thank you, Fred E. Rowe
DANIEL & BROWN Jan 2004
James Lemuel Daniel married Sarah Jane
Brown. Had the following six
children: Itaska Lela Ada Daniel; Sarah
Katherine Daniel; Martha Booker Daniel; Walter
Woodson Daniel; Giles Ambrose Daniel; and Nettie Bell
Lydell Daniel (b. 1894 - Nettie was the baby of the
family). James Lemuel Daniel and Sarah
Jane Brown (Daniel) died within a month of each other, apparently
of pneumonia. Nettie was a young child at that
time. Am looking for any further information on James &
Sarah. Any replies would be appreciated!
Thank you, Virginia Sanders Mylius
GODBY Jan 2004
I am seeking information for:
Henry and Louisa Godby,,, both born in Georgia Henry born
1798 children were: Harriet, Calvin, Green, Sarah, Samuel,
Simon, William and Jane... Samuel and William were killed in the
Civil War. They lived in Lawrence County Alabama
Calvin and Martha Fuller Godbey born in Alabama,,, Calvin born
1827 children were: James Franklin, Emily, Mary, Richard
Steven, Flora, Amos, Isom Miles (my greatgrandfather) and
Serpanta..This family lived in Franklin County Alabama, Any help
appreciated. Thank you, Glenda Godbey
MATHEWS Jan 2004
According to the 1930 census, John R. and
Sadie Mathews, ages 46 (should be 41?) and 35, respectively, were
residing at Household 246/253 in Precinct #7 of Lawrence County,
Alabama along with their children: Julia age 16, Lula age
14, Herman age 12, Hubert age 7, and Dorothy age 4. Another
daughter, Cletie born about 1913 was no longer in the
household. John R. Mathews is believed to have been born in
1889 to Enick Houston Mathews and Mary E. Franklin Mathews
at Westpoint, Lawrence County, Tennessee. Anyone
related -- please contact me! Thanks, Steve Springer
TWEEDY Jan 2004
Does anyone have any
information on the burial site of Joseph M Tweedy d1857,Joseph MM
tweedy(son), and Mary Martin Tweedy(wife) d1833? They lived in
Limestone County untill 1842 (was JP there) when they moved
to Lawrence County. Joseph M and his son Joseph MM both died near
Courtland but are not buried in the Courtland Cemetery. Thank you
for any help. Charles Tweedy
SAUNDERS
Jan 2004
Joseph Saunders(b 7 Jun 1757 d 2 May 1833 in Lawrence Co AL)
married Margaret SHACKLEFORD (b abt 1759 daughter of Richard of
Richmond Co VA)
Lived also in Lancaster, Brunswick Co & VA, Giles Co
TN. Daughter: Margaret SAUNDERS (b abt 1779 in NC)
married Robert TAYLOR (b abt 1777 in Chowan Co NC).
Grandchildren: Laura E TAYLOR (b 1811 in Chowan Co NC)
married Thomas BOLLING TABB (b abt 1812 in Amelia Co VA).
Mary Elizabeth SAUNDERS (b 1814 in Courtland, Lawrence Co AL)
married Samuel MARDIS of Shelby Co AL, Matilda SAUNDERS (b1816 in
Courtland) married Isaac GLIDEWELL. Margaret Josephine
SAUNDERS (b1818 in Courtland d 25 Jul 1879) married Junius A
BYNUM (b1814 d 20 May 1853 in Courtland AL) on 13 Mar
1837. Other associated surnames: MC DONALD, POINTER,
FENNER, MACLIN, PRESLEY, HUBBARD, WEBB, LOCKHART, MOODY, BUTLER,
BOHANNON, LEMMON, ROSS, HEISIG, O'NEILL, LANG (LONG), KING,
SHOEMAKER, HEHEMAN, SLAGETER. Other associated
places: Columbus, Lowndes Co MS, Southeaste IN, Cincinnati,
Ohio, New Orleans, Northumberland, Lancaster and along the James
River all in VA. Any lead no matter how unlikely
appreciated. Please email Margie
ALLEY/ALLEE Feb 2004
Looking for any information of Isaac
Alley (or Allee) and his family. Originally from Henrico
County, Virginia, he lived in Lawrence County for a few years in
the 1820’s, then continued on to Saline County,
Arkansas. He is known to have married Sarah Walden on
10/19/1824 in Lawrence County, although the records don’t
show their marriage.
Jeff Hennesy
BARNETT March 2004
Seeking information on Bradford K. Barnett. It is thought that he
was killed in Lawrence County, Al. He died 7 Dec 1875.
Would like to know if he is buried there.Billy Ray Barnett
WEST & McGUIRE March 2004
I am searching for
information on a Joseph West who married Sarah (Sallie)
McGuire. The only information I have on them is that Sarah
was born in 1785, the daughter of William McGuire and Mary
Shirley McGuire. She married Joseph West and they moved to
Lawrence County, Alabama, on the Tennessee River. I would
love to connect with someone who can give me information on
Joseph and Sallie West. I have all of Sallie's siblings but
cannot find out anything regarding her. Thank you, Linda Pitts
FRANKS March 2004
My ancestors lived in Moulton, Al
in 1860, Lemuel Franks and wife Mary with Horatio, Frances and my
great grandfather Beverly Franks. Does anyone have any
information about this family? My great grandfather was in
LA by 1880, as was Horatio. PATMARTINP
THOMAS March 2004
I am in search of
information about Walter Lee Thomas. He was born 03/12/1876 and
died 11/22/1962. He was married to Edna Annie Daly. She was born
02/17/1887 and died 07/02/1969. Both are buried in Blackground
Cemetery in Town Creek, Alabama.I would like to know their
parents names and any information about them.Thank you,Jason
Thomas
STOVALL April 2004
Iam looking up the
relatives of James Wesley Stovall, Nola Stovall Moore,
Charlie Stovall, Kermit Stovall, Herbert Stovall, and Linzie
Stovall [sisters and brothers] all who were born in
Lawerence Co AL Possibly in the early 1800's. I wish to
know their parents and the area which they lived in Lawerence Co
Al. Mary Stovall-Cochran
REED, HENDERSON, PICKENS
April 2004
I am looking for information on the parents of Isaac P. Reed
(1814-1888) and Elizabeth Henderson (1816-1887). They were
married in Lawrence Co., AL in 1837 per marriage record.
Isaac's father said to be John REED b. 1776. Elizabeth's
parents said to be Robert Henderson (b. 1785-d. 1858) and
Margaret Pickens (b. 1785 d 1869). HENDERSON and REED
families were living in Gober and Ladonia, Fannin Co, TX ca.
1880. Thomas J. Reed,Wilmington, DE
GILLESPIE April 2004
Sarah Thomas Galloway and Thomas Gillespie were married in
Lawrence County, Alabama on January 10,1832.
I am trying to find information on Thomas Gillespie. They moved
from LCA to Itawama County, Mississippi.
Any infomation will be greatly apprecaited, Carolyn
Guillotte
SUGGS & MAYBERRY June 2004
I am Looking for someone who had information in
the marriage of MARY MAYBERRY & ANDREW SUGGS in1822 in
Lawrence Co., Ala. I have sent for the marriage record twice and
they can't seem to find it, although it is listed in Marriage
records. Shirley
Daykin
JONES June 2004
Searching for information about John R. Jones and daughter
Elmetha. They were living in the Landersville area in the
1880 census. Elmetha married Thomas Prince, what happened
to John R.? John R. was born in NC about 1834,
and seems to have been in Texas about 1862 when Elmetha was
born. Did he have other children born in Texas? Did
he marry after 1880 when the census said he was a widower?
Would appreciate any clues as to the whereabouts of
John R. after 1880. J
J Richardson
HIGDON July 2004
I am searching for ANY information on my grandfather. He was Robert Higdon , son of
John Higdon and Mattie Clemons. John was born 21 Jan. 1861
Died 5 nov 1922. He and Mattie were married 1887 in Morgan Co.
Thanks for any crumb anyone has... [email protected]
GARVIN July 2004
I'm looking for any info on the
Garvin family, ie Jacob or Martha ... they would be my ggg
grandparents, parents of Nancy Ann Garvin who married NR Lackey
and migrated to Texas in 1860. I know it's a long shot but
I'm so far away and it seems that La,Co was the hub that brought
many together. I believe that Nancy was NA as she looks
very dark in the pics I have seen. NR was Irish and first
generation as his father came over from Ireland in the
1700s. Elizabeth
COCKER July 2004
I am looking for information about JOHN C. COKER who may have
been in Graham, Alabama in 1912 and is alleged to have had an old
family Bible containing info used by my grandmother to
obtain DAR membership. I hope to obtain photo copies of
family history entries in that Bible. Thanks, Lela
Hollabaugh
COOPER July 2004
My great-great grandmother was Emiline Cooper, and she was the
first wife of James Madison Gray (1817-1880). In the
cemetery where James Madison Gray is buried is the grave of Noah
Cooper (1803-1875). Does anyone know whether Noah Cooper is
the father of Emiline Cooper? Emiline would have died in
approximately 1846, so she missed the 1850 census. Her grave has
also not been found, but it is believed to be in Lawrence County. Thanks, Howard Brooks
HENRY July 2004
I am searching for the family of William Henry. My great
grandfather was William Porter Henry born in 1820 in Lawrence
county Alabama. He married Catherine Johnston and came to Texas
in 1848. He was a Cumberland Presbyterian minister and lived at
Old Knoxville in Cherokee county, Texas. If anyone know the
family please e-mail me at [email protected].
PAYNE July 2004
I need help to determine the degree of
kinship between Berry Payne who lived in Lawrence County Alabama
and Mathew Payne of Winston County. Any ideas will be
appreciated. [email protected]
WEST July 2004
I am looking for information about the daughters of Dr. Stephen
Berry West. He died 31 May 1862 in Seven Pines, VA. during the
Civil War. I have
info that he carried his wife and two daughters back to his
wife`s parents in Lawrence County when he went to War. The
daughters were Mary West (d. 1951) married John Stephenson and
Dixie (d. 1949) married Charles Speake. They would be my
first cousin 3 times removed. My Father carried our
family to visit two elderly ladies (who I believe were kin
folk) who live in a two story old home that looked like a
plantation in Lawrence County, AL in the mid `40`s. They
showed us civil war guns, uniforms, and etc. Can any one give me
information about these two ladies and where they lived? Glyndon Drew Newman,
Huntsville, AL [email protected]
WALLACE / BARKSDALE
Aug 2004
Does anyone know who was the widow of Brigadier General William
BARKSDALE of Civil War fame? I think her maiden name was
Wallace and that she was from Lawrence Co., AL or had relatives
from there. Time frame would have been 1840-50's, I
think. Would appreciate any help or idea. Thanks, Sara
Bowers
POPE / MOODY Aug 2004
I am looking for information on my GGGGrandfather. His name
was James Pope and he married Martha Moody in Lawrence County on
August 30, 1829. They are listed in the Lawrence County
marriage records, but I can't find anything else. They had
three children Thomas D Pope. Isaac A Pope and William A Pope all
who were born in Alabama from
1832 - 1834. [email protected]
HENRY Aug 2004
My great grandfather was William Porter Henry who was born in
1820 in Lawrence county Alabama. I am trying to find his father
and mother's names. William Porter Henry was married to Catherine
Johnston, daughter of William Johnston who also lived in Lawrence
county, Alabama. My grandfather, William Porter Henry, was a
Cumberland Presbyterian minister and came to Texas in 1848 with
his wife and children, James F. Henry, Emily, Mary Catherine, and
Thomas. He lived in the Old Knoxville area in Cherokee county,
Texas. He passed away in October, 1872. If anyone knows the names
of his parents, please e-mail me at [email protected].
Thanks.
LOOSER/LOOISER Aug 2004
I am attempting to find out why my ggggrandfather Thomas J.
Looser moved to Lawrence Co. from Chambers County. Also,
why his son, John Henry Looser added an "i" to the
name. All I know is that our family patriarch from Germany told
the family in Chambers Co. that Thomas had been killed in the
war. I would also appreciate any info as to how my
greatgrandfather, Francis Marion Loosier lost our family land and
house. Miller Loosier
BROCK/JACOBS Sept.2004
I am looking for info on Davie
[David] Brock b.1856 Georgia, and Emly Jacobs b.1855 Mississippi.
I believe these to be my G-G-Grandparents. In the 1880 census of
Lawrence Co they are listed as single in Moulton , Lawrence Co..
I believe they married soon after 1880. My G-Granfater was WB
Brock b. 1882 he died in 1920 in Limestone Co. , his parents
were listed as David Brock father and Emily Jacobs as mother.
Thanks Russell Brock Hathcock
HEFLIN/MORGAN/JOHNSTON
OCT. 2004
Looking for any information on Alexander HEFLIN, b. 13 Nov 1804
in Athens, AL, son of James Heflin, Jr. & Rev and Nancy
Thurmond, Alexander's wife was Sarah (Sallie) MORGAN, b. Franklin
Co. TN. dau. of Isaac Morgan & Unknown. Alexander moved
with his family to Lawrence Co. AL before 1870 Census. The family
appears on the 1870 Lawrence Co. AL Census.
Other children are: Martha M. b. 1831; James Henry
"Tennessee Jim" b. 1833; Terrell Melvine or Melvina, b.
1835;
Rachael C. b. 1840; Patsey, b. 1846; and Lola, b. 1845. Alexander
HEFLIN & Sallie's daughter, Julia Ann HEFLIN, is my
g-grandmother. She married H. C. JOHNSTON, son of Samuel
Pinkney JOHNSTON & Sarah Ann BELL, in Moulten, AL on 25 Dec
1865 at the home of her father Alexander, with her brother James
H. Heflin as bondsman. My g-grandparents, H. C. and Julia
Ann (HEFLIN) JOHNSTON appear on the 1870 & 1880 Census for
Lawrence Co. AL. They moved to Hardin Co. TN then to
Tishomingo Co. MS where Julia Ann died 16 Aug 1918. Within
the family it is said her body was shipped back to AL to be
buried with her parents, but I can find no record of that.
I do not know where she is buried, nor her parents. They
lived at Courtland. Would love to find her burial place,
and her parents too.
H. C. JOHNSTON is buried in Tishomingo Co. MS, he died 1930.Any
help on this family will be greatly appreciated.
Thank You - Maxine
Allen
WOOD OCT. 2004
Bennett Wood moved to Lawrence, AL after 1820 and died there
around 1836. He was married to a Cyntha Strowbridge.
Would anyone have any information on him? His exact death
date, the names of his children? I would greatly appreciate
ANY information on Bennet Wood. Thank you, Joyce
Wood
CLARK OCT. 2004
James E. Clark
Looking for info on Joseph CLARK and
wife Susannah NORWOOD. I find them in Lawarence Co, Al census in
1830-40-50. Have never found a marriage record for them.
Who was Joseph parents and where did
they get married. Susannah had bro and sis older than her who got
married in Lawrence Co also younger ones got married there also-.
Where is her marriage record? [email protected]
JOURDON
OCT. 2004
Need infofmation on Richard Jourdon (78).1880 census shows him
living in Lawrence Co. He was married to Ann(28). They had a dau
Kittie Webb age 6. Any information you may have will be greatly
appreaciated. thanks Ray Harris
GRAY NOV. 2004
I am desperate to find any information and
possibly the grave site of a Joseph Linn Gray. I understand
he came from Tennessee and was married to a Bettie Summer
Alexander. He came to the Moulton area with his sons
Greenberry, Jake Montecue, William Summer and Joseph L Jr.
He was a farmer and purchased 40 acres of land on Sept 10, 1834
on County Road 177 currently owned by Thomas Craig.. I need
to know where he came from in Tennessee and his ancestors.
I've stuck on this for years. Larry
Gray
ROBERTS
NOV. 2004
I am searching for information about the parents of Henry Edward
Roberts, born 7-24-1860 in Moulton, Alabama. Married
Nancy Caladonia Aldridge on 4-16-1885 in Molten, Alabama. There
had nine children: Alice, Mattie, Carolyn, Will, Ed, Vera,
Joseph, Everett and F.D. Any help greatly appreciated. Thank you, Don Roberts
(Note: I have
since learned that Henry Roberts changed his name from Howard
Roberts prior to or right after moving to Texas)
BARRON NOV. 2004
I am interested in
the Lawrence Co,Al court case between John Barron and Malcom
Gilchrist. Where to find this court case is mentioned at this
website. http://www.lawrencecounty.ala.nu/1820Simple.htm
It also states that he was from York
Co,S.C. I am researching my Barrons from York Co,S.C.
Does the court case mention he was from York County,S.C.? Tom Stephenson
McKELVY/McKELVEY
NOV. 2004
I was wondering if anybody out there had the book
"Life and Legend of Lawrence Co., Alabama" by Dorothy
Gentry? I would like to know if there are any
McKelvy's/McKelvey's and Davis' in the book anywhere as well as
Srygley/Shrigley/Swigley? hope to hear from you soon, thanks Kim
Hendrix
COLLIER
DEC. 2004
I am looking for info on Sid Collier. He was supposedly a
"law-man" who was killed while transporting three
prisoners. Please email Sandra
Kelley Thank you!
McDANIEL
DEC. 2004
I am seeking parents
for my ancestor James A McDaniel who was born ca 1832 in Lawrence
Co, Alabama, he was living with, I think his grandparents in the
1850 census of Lawrence co, Alabama, James Looney McDaniel and
Margaret Crayton McDaniel. He married in Lawrence Co, Alabama
first Lucinda McCluckey, 2nd wife was we think Francis Simms, may
have had a brother named Malcom McDaniel, and Hiram McDaniel,
sisters Lucinda McDaniel and Margaret McDaniel. Any information on any of the above folks
would be greatly appreciated. my
James A McDaniel passed away in 1879 in Jackson Co, Arkansas.
Margie
Starling
LOOSIER
DEC. 2004
I am seeking the name of the owner of the old Loosier
house. It is being used to store Christmas items,
etc. I would like to buy the house. Miller
Loosier 10160 Avent Ridge Dr. Collierville, Tn. 38017
901-850-8939