Fayette County, Alabama

~ May-June 1997 ~


SMITH • TUCKER • TIDWELL • WHITEHEAD
ANTHONY • McMINN

Joel Mize Thu, 08 May 1997 17:26:48
Would like to correspond with researchers of any of the subject families of Fayette Co AL; particularly interested in early emigration and CW period.  I am particularly interested in establishing tie between family of Wm Smith b 1763 NC (wife Elizabeth or Sarah ?) d abt 1839 Fayette Co AL & his brother, Thomas Smith b 1775 NC (wife Jane), also of Fayette Co.



SMITH

William E. Smith Thu, 08 May 1997 21:19:23
Seeking info on father of Daniel Smith, b. 1806 - Greenville District, SC.  Moved to NE Fayette County about 1832.  Lived in Fayette/Marion county until time of death -- about 1875/1879.  Lived near Dublin, Basemore, Glen Allen, Winfield area.  If you are a relative, I would like to share info. 
Send reponses to wesmith@cris.com



TANNER • LEWIS • HOLLOWAY

Thea Rasins Fri, 09 May 1997 11:32:32
Hello! I am looking for information on my g-grandfather - William Whitt (Whitfield?) Tanner.  I am not sure where he was born, but lived in the Alabama area during the late 1800s then moved to Oklahoma at the turn of the century.  He married Josephine Lewis in Alabama and they had 13 children.  He died about 1907 in Oklahoma and his wife remairried (perhaps for the third time) to a Holloway.  If this sounds familiar, please contact me.  MRasins@juno.com 5808 Larsen Lane Shawnee, KS 66203



TANNER

Melba Goff Allen Sat, 10 May 1997 22:08:38
Hi, I too am a TANNER descendant.  My Tanner, was John Willis born in 1790 either GA. or N.C.  I have seen reference to both places.  He came from Wilkerson Co. GA. when the Governor of GA. issued him a passport to travel safely through the Indian Lands to the Mississippi Territory (now North Pascagoula, MS).  I keep all material on Tanner's and share whatever I get with other Tanner's if there is a connection.  Any help would be appreciated. 
Thanks, Melba Goff Allen, B'Ham, AL



WHITLEY • DICKINSON • McCLAIN

La Darla Walker Keith Sun, 11 May 1997 10:28:44
Researching Jonas and Rebecca Whitley, parents of Mary Whitley Dickinson.  Also Richard B. Dickinson, husband of Mary Whitley Dickinson.  Interested in any of their children, and most especially Burr Frank Dickinson and his wife, Roxie Elizabeth McClain.  I have located Mary's grave in Itawamba Co., MS, and have been told Richard is buried beside her (he has no stone).  I seek Richard's parentage also.

Sincerely, La Darla Walker Keith, gg granddaughter of Richard & Mary



CROWNOVER • EARNEST • FROST • KNIGHT • PINION
PENDLEY • SEXTON

Rita Knight Mon, 12 May 1997 02:52:04
I am researching these names in Fayette Co., AL.  Will share any info I have tho some is sketchy at best.  Thanks, Rita Knight



PERKINS • STRICKLAND • HOSMER

Doris Perkins Wed, 14 May 1997 16:02:00
I am interested in the following families who lived in FAYETTE CO, AL. in the 1800's and later:

Franklin P. Perkins and his father Moses Perkins, Obadiah Strickland, and S.M. Hosmer.  I have some information that I would be happy to exchange.  Doris Perkins - Idabel, OK


STRICKLAND • PERKINS • WRIGHT

Doris Perkins Fri, 16 May 1997 10:52:43
Would appreciate any information about the WILLIAM OBADIAH STRICKLAND family.  Known children are Emma Roena Strickland (born abt. 1842), Martha Ann Strickland (b abt. 1843), Mary Jane Strickalnd (b. abt. 1848), Louisa Nevada Strickland (b. 1852) who married Franklin Pierce Perkins in 1871.

Wife of William O. Strickland was MARTHA W. WRIGHT, b. 1815 in SC and died in Fayette Co. AL in 1866 during a small pox epidemic.  Would welcome any information about any of these people.  Doris Perkins - Idabel, OK



BARNETT

Nathan Stewart Sun, 18 May 1997 09:30:40
Looking for information on John W. BARNETT b 9/1836 in GA and appears on the 1900 census with his wife Sarah.  They appear to be the parents of Holly N. BARNETT also on the census.  They were in the Clear Creek section.  Any info on these folks would be appreciated.  Any info on Clear Creek also helpful.  Why would a family uproot to move there?  Was there any mining in the area.



McCRACKEN • DEAVOURS • BISHOP • NEAL

KENRICHNIX@aol.com Mon, 19 May 1997 18:43:06
Researching DAVID McCRACKEN, b.1795, Franklin Co., Ga., m. SARAH DEAVOURS, b. 1798, d/o GEORGE DEAVOURS & RACHEL BISHOP, both d. after 1880 in Fayette Co.  A son JOHN b. 1820, m. RACHEL NEAL b.1823, children of John & Rachel McCRACKEN: ELIZABETH b. 1846; SARAH E. b. 1848; WILLIAM C. b. 1851; JAMES L. b. 1854; JOSEPH ABRAHAM b. 1856; JOHN B. b. 1861; and LUCINDA b. 1868.

Other children of DAVID & SARAH McCRACKEN: JAMES b. 1825; GEORGE DEAVOURS b. 1829; WILLIAM b. 1834; LUCINDA b. 1835; CATHERINE b. 1837; MARGARET b. 1840; and DAVID CHRISTOPHER b. 1843.  Anything on any of these, who the DAUGHTERS married, etc. 



ENIS • SPIGEL (SPIEGEL) • BRANNON

Charles, Cheryl & Aero Tue, 20 May 1997 15:57:00 [e-mail address updated 11/10/2009]
I am researching the following ancestors:

ENIS, Parthena (Choctaw Indian born in 1896).
• ENIS, Robert (son of Parthena ENIS), he was enrolled by Dawes Commission on 13 June 1903 in Jacks Fork County (OK or AL). 
• ENIS, Maggie F. (wife of Robert ENIS) also enrolled by Dawes on 11 May 1903, same location as Robert ENNIS.
SPIGEL (SPIEGEL), Dawson (father of Maggie F. ENNIS)
• SPIGEL, Low (wife of Dawson SPIGEL)
• ENIS, Mel (son of Robert ENIS)
• ENIS, Buck (son of Robert ENIS) born in Beaver Creek, Marion Co, Alabama, Choctaw Indian.
• ENIS, Esther (wife of Buck ENIS) was a slave, bought by Buck ENIS who married her.  Buck and Esther had 13 kids.  She died in Fayette County, AL, date unknown.
• ENIS, Nellie Jane (daughter of Esther ENIS) was born 27 Dec 1888, Fayette County, AL.  Met & married Robert BRANNON.  Nellie ENIS died 1 Mar 1979, Shawnee, OK.
BRANNON, Robert (husband of Nellie Jane ENIS), born 30 Jan 1887, Lamar Co, AL, died 8 Apr 1967 Shawnee, OK.



LOOKINGBILL • HATFIELD

Leon G. Lookingbill Wed, 21 May 1997 08:40:32
Seeking ANY information on Daniel LOOKINGBILL, maybe my g-g-Uncle.  Daniel married Tabitha Hatfield 3 Oct. 1838.  Lived in Fayette County, Alabama, for a period of time.  Please help. Will respond.



EARNEST

Don & Pat Hyche Tue, 27 May 1997 20:16:48
Would like to know the parents and siblings of Celian Ann ??? born 10/18/1852 and died 2/18/1954.  She was married to Benton W. EARNEST born 2/1/1856 and died 9/17/1914.  Their children were John N. EARNEST born 1882, Adeline J.L.C. EARNEST born 2/14/1878, Willie Payne EARNEST born 1/18/1886 and Parlee EARNEST born 11/20/1893.  We are willing to share information.  Please reply to e-mail address: dphyche@sonet.net.  Thank you 


STILLMAN • WEAVER

Ann King Fri, 30 May 1997 15:38:43
Joseph William STILLMAN, born 1836 in Alabama, both parents born in England.  He served in the Civil War with the 56th Alabama Partisan Rangers.  He married Sarah Jane (Sallie) WEAVER, several children including Leona STILLMAN, William (Bill) STILLMAN, Aggie...  His picture with wife and 3 of their chilren ran in the Fayette Broadcaster Sesquecentennial Edition. I'd like info on the family, especially his parents' names and a way to get a better quality copy of the picture that ran in the Broadcaster.  I found it in a library and was only able to get a poor photocopy.  Ann King kingfolk@teclink.net



MOORE • LEWIS • TACKETT

Dale Warren Mon, 02 Jun 1997 23:37:31
My gggfather was said to have been John MOORE, no vital statistics known, who married my gggmother c. 1870.  Her name was either Love Day LEWIS or Love Day TACKETT, b. abt. 1855 in Fayette Co., AL.  They had three sons: George Washington MOORE, b.1872 in Fayette Co., d.1918 in Panola, Latimer Co. OK; Alder Lee MOORE, b.abt. 1876 d. abt. 1918, Red Oak, Latimer Co., OK; and Robert Edward Lee MOORE b. May 6, 1881.

According to oral history John died in 1881 shortly after the birth of Robert.  "Lovey" is said to have remarried several times, no names or dates known.  About 1895 "Lovey" and their three sons appear in the White Co., AR, area.  George (my ggfather) married Amanda Rebecca "Becky" Hillis and their first child Robert Plez was born in Rose Bud, White Co. in 1897.  As far as I know all six of their children were born in AR.

About 1910 they moved to Panola, Latimer Co., OK, where they lived out their lives.

I would deeply appreciate any information, especially on John MOORE and Lovey, whose maiden name has been given as both LEWIS and TACKETT.  She rests in the MOORE family plot in the cemetery at Lutie, OK, and a sketch of the graveyard gives her name as "Granny TACKETT."  Thanks for any information.



MUSGROVE • WEBSTER • THOMPSON • DODSON • ANDERSON
HARRIS • OWEN • ASTON • WEAVER • WOLFE

Monya Havekost Tue, 03 Jun 1997 06:34:50
Researching the above listed names in Fayette County, Alabama.  I am especially interested in finding the parents of JOHN TILDEN MUSGROVE, b. 8 Nov 1793 MD; d. 7 Nov 1875, Fayette Co. AL.



EDMONDS • APPLING

Billie Palm Bryant
Fri, 06 Jun 1997 16:12:06
Looking for the parents of William A. Edmonds, b. 14 Oct 1814, d. 8 Feb 1902.  Married Mary Frances Appling, 5 Nov 1840.  Have info published in Fayette newspaper where William gives history of family coming to America but he does not state who his parents were.  Any info appreciated.



COOK

Herman C. Cook Sat, 07 Jun 1997 22:06:33
I would like to correspond with anyone working on the Cook line.  They were out of North-East Fayette, a small place called Pea Ridge.  Thanks.



WILLCUTT • AMOSON

Sheila May
Sun, 08 Jun 1997 19:25:16
I am working on trying to locate the ancestor to Lewis Willcutt of Fayette County.  He married Rachel Amoson and lived in the area until his death between 1850-1855.  He farmed and made chairs for the public.  A family Bible states he was from S.C. and the mortality census states Kentucky.  I am hoping to find land, estate or other records that might point me in the right direction.  Are there any local papers from that time that might have had an obituary?



PATTON

Kathryn Butler
Wed, 11 Jun 1997 08:22:58
Searching for John & Mary PATTON who were listed on the 1880 Fayette Co., AL, census with children Joseph 17, Emma 14, William 11, Samuel 9, Millard 5, and Harvey 2.  Any help appreciated.



GRAVES

Sharon Baron Wed, 18 Jun 1997 19:33:15
Looking for information on George Anderson GRAVES, b. June 5, 1814, in S. Carolina; d. March 27, 1902.  Married Nancy Jane SHAW, b. Feb 28, 1824 in Tennessee; d. February 8, 1904.  Lived in Fayette Co. during 1830's - later moved to Lamar Co.  Children: Francis R. GRAVES, b. abt 1842; Calvin Polk GRAVES, b. Aug 24, 1845, d. Dec. 5, 1919 in Panola Co., Texas; Moses J. Graves, b. March 12, 1848, d. July 16, 1889; Margaret J. GRAVES, b. abt. 1850; Mary Jane GRAVES, b. January 13, 1853, d. Nov 27, 1947; Sarah Graves, b. abt. 1855; Martha Ann Graves, b. August 12, 1860, d. March 31, 1948; Georgia A. Graves, b. Sept 7, 1867.



COVIN

Barbara Prestridge Sun, 22 Jun 1997 21:06:58
It is my understanding that Covin, AL was named for the COVIN family of Abbeville Dist., SC.  Did members of this family live in Fayette Co.?  Would appreciate any info on this family.



WRIGHT

PAUL L. WRIGHT Tue, 24 Jun 1997 22:10:11

Searching for
PAYTON E. WRIGHT, who settled in FAYETTE COUNTY, AL, in the 1860's.  I would appreciate any information on this man.



DUNN • WINTON

Peggy C. Wilson Wed, 25 Jun 1997 19:39:32
I am looking for descendants of James Dunn and Margaret Winton of Tn.  Recently learned most of their children settled in Tuscaloosa Co., AL, probably very early.



LYONS

SLRC Wed, 25 Jun 1997 21:54:47
Seeking information on Thomas Lyons who settled in Fayette County after 1865, born in Marion County, Alabama, in about 1837.  Thomas served as a private in Co H. 26th Ala. Inf and later in Roddy's Cavalry (cannot find proof of Cavalry service).  Thomas' Father was John Lyons, an Ass't Marshal in Marion County.  Mother was Mathilda R. (don't know maiden name).  Would like any information on Thomas and his descendants.



BARNETT

Keith Olive Thu, 26 Jun 1997 09:12:50
My father is named Lewis Clinton Olive, born 12-27-1918 in Henderson Tenn.  His father was named Jefferson Harvey Olive born July 29th 1892 in Fayette County; died Aug 1, 1929 in a car wreck, buried in Jasper Ala.  Jefferson's father was named John Calvin Olive born 6-25-1866 in New Lexington Ala. (Tuscaloosa County?), Died 1956 Buried in Jasper, Ala.  John was the son of Richard Calvin Olive, Jr.

Anything that you can find to help me organize this family tree would be graciously accepted.  I would like to find out about Civil War records and Revolutionary war records for our family also.

I hope this helps.  Thank You!!
Keith Olive, Earth Science Teacher, Wilson Middle School 902 S. 44th Ave., Yakima, WA 98908, 509-573-2458 
 



PRESCOTT • COONS

Lesslie E. Norris Sat, 28 Jun 1997 15:00:20
I am looking for information on the Prescott-Coons Family from in and around Fayette, Marion, Lamar, and Pickens Co., mainly Fayette and Marion Co.  I'm looking for info on Melander Prescott (born1850-1875?).  His Grandson, my g-grandfather,(Dewey Prescott) was born in Gum Springs, AL in 1902.  Also, my mother's family (Coons) is from Fayette and Lamar Co.  I do know that my g-grandfather Leon Coons or my gg-grandfather Marion L. Coons was once mayor of Fayette in the 1920's or 30's and is responsible for keeping records and history on Fayette.  However, I'm not sure which one was mayor.  Marion L. Coons is as far back as I can trace at the present time.  I would certainly appreciate any information concerning these people or information on how I might obtain it. 
Thank You, Chris Prescott



PROPST

Lesslie E. Norris
Sat, 28 Jun 1997 15:00:20
Also, I do have good information concerning the Propst family of Fayette and Pickens Co. dating back to around 1700 coming from Germany to North Carolina then migrating to Fayette Co.  I would be happy to send it.  Thank You, Chris Prescott



JOHNSON

Cheryl Osborn Mon, 30 Jun 1997 09:20:41
Hi, I am looking for the parents of Price Johnson b. 1797 in SC, m. to Nancy, and living in Fayette Co., Ala for census years 1850-1880.  There is a Reuben Johnson living near Price and his family often in these census' that would be old enough to have been Price's father.  Would love to hear from anyone with info on this family.




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