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~ July-September 2004 ~


COOK • COX

Julie Elkourie Sat Jul 3 2004
I'm looking for any desendents of John H. Cook and Ida L. (Cox) Cook the families connected to the Cook's are Cox, Conners, Pate, Porter, McDonald and Wallace.  Most of the families lived in the Marion County and Fayette area.  Would like to share family history with anyone interested.   


WINSTEAD

WINSTEAD, S. H. Tue Jul 13 2004
We are looking for information on WINSTEAD S.H. which appears on the Hopewell Church Cemetery list/roster.  We have walked the cemetery several times and haven't found the grave as of yet.  We beleave the marker to be un- readable or the marker might be misplaced. while tracing my family history we have found that this is my Great, Great, Great Grandfather and would like to properly find and mark his site.  Any information would be appreciated wheather about his grave site or his family. We do know he used to live nearby.  Thank You,   


STUDDARD • GORDON • RICHEY • McCLURE • BURNS
HENDON • STRICKLAND

Ann Strickland Grainger Tue Jul 13 2004
In furthering the research for SAMUEL STUDDARD formerly of Laurens Co., SC, and 1850-1880 census in Fayette Co., AL, the following is provided on his first wife: MALTA GORDON was married to SAMUEL STUDDARD on 09 Jan 1811, Laurens Co., SC.  (His application for a pension for War of 1812 service referred to her as "MARTHA" although early court records show her as MALTA.  SAMUEL STUDDARD was illiterate and the information was recorded by others, probably unfamiliar with the name "MALTA" and thought he was saying "MARTHA" or, perhaps he preferred to call her "MARTHA."  Parents: ADAM GORDON and MARY RICHEY.  They married before deed record of 13 Dec 1787 where he sold her land grant that was issued to her in her own name after coming to America.  ADAM GORDON was born about 1760, possibly Granville Co., NC, where he owned land before moving to Laurens Co., SC.  He died about 1803 in Laurens Co., SC. Maternal Grandparents: MARY RICHEY, born abt. 1760, "Scotch-Irish", from Northern Ireland.  She came to America with her parents and siblings, sailing from the port of Larne on ship, "James and Mary," a 200 ton ship, as part of a group of five shiploads of Presbyterian settlers headed by the Rev. William Martin.  Their ship was the first one to leave, on 25 Aug 1772. The ship's Master was John Workman.  Unfortunately they encountered smallpox on board and had to wait on Sullivan's Island for a few weeks until the disease had run its course.  All individuals (except for wives) over 13 were provided 100 acre land grants and their land grants were recorded in the SC Journals.  Her father JOHN RICHEY, SR. received 250 acres. (Plat Book 20).  This consisted of 100 acres for himself; 50 acres for his wife, MARGARET, and 50 acres each for the two children under 13 (ROBERT and MARTAH (another spelling for Martha).  Two older children, MARY, JOHN, Jr. and ELEANOR RICHEY were over 13 and received their own grant.  A few years later, JOHN RICHEY, SR. died and left a will in Laurens Co., SC, dated 29 Jun 1778, naming his wife and five children.

1. JOHN RICHEY, JR. married MARGARET McCLURE (Some descendents in Pickens Co., AL, in 1850).
2. MARY RICHEY married ADAM GORDON. He died intestate about 1803. In 1821, MARY RICHEY GORDON and her children were sued by George Abernathy, Case No. 20, in the short Washington Equity Court, serving Laurens, Newberry, and Greenville Counties, and was one of the few cases held in that court). All children and the daughter's spouses were part of the lawsuit.
3. ELEANOR RICHEY married DAVID McCLURE (brother of MARGARET McCLURE)
4. ROBERT RICHEY
5. MARTAH RICHEY

The children of ADAM GORDON and MARY RICHEY, named in lawsuit:
1. POLLY GORDON, (nickname for MARY), b. abt. 1786 (Married to ANDREW STUDDARD)
2. NELLIE GORDON (often nickname for ELEANOR) (Married JOSEPH BURNS).
3. MALTA GORDON, b. abt. 1793 (Married to SAMUEL STUDDARD, brother to ANDREW STUDDARD)
4. JAMES GORDON (No testimony - had moved outside court's Jurisdiction)
5. JOHN GORDON (No testimony - had moved outside court's Jurisdiction).

It is believed they also had a son, NATHANIEL GORDON who died young.  I am descended from SAMUEL and MALTA GORDON STUDDARD's son, JAMES STUDDARD and his first wife, ELIZABETH HENDON via their daughter, MARTHA ANN STUDDARD and husband WILLIAM J.F. STRICKLAND.   


THREET (THREAT) • McCRAW • NUNN

J.C Threet Sun Jul 25 2004
Searching for what happened to Turner Threet & Matilda McCraw Threet -- Turner, later married Minerva Anthony Nunn -- Turner died 3 Dec 1889 - & probate will lingered till 1897 i believe, Turner was located on land apx 3-5 miles so of Fayette Al,--Next to the Howton.s & Lindseys.  I have the sec & Range I believe, & T.  Any help anyone could give me would be appriciated,,  Sinc- J.C. Threet  Lakeview Oregon.  I Dont know what happened to MATILDA, McCraw Threet,,,  Or Turner, where is he buried,???   


HOLIMON • DAVIS

Janet Holimon Stone Tue Jul 27 2004
Searching for any info on Holimon family.  James Lafayette Holimon (b.1827 ALA) married Minerva Davis in Fayette, Ala in 1849.  His sister was Missouri Ann Holimon.  Am trying to find out who their parents were.   


THOMAS • BROCK

Richard A. Thomas Tue Jul 27 2004
I am searching for information about my Great Great Grandfather, William Caswell Thomas, born 1826 in Fayette County, Alabama.  He married Sarah Eliza Brock.  Their children were, James Laffyette, Solomon Vanburen, Madison Manoah, Mary, Mathew, Sarah, Ada, Ella, and Malinda.  All born in Alabama to my knowledge.   


JOHNSON

Bobby Johnson Sun Aug 1 2004
Looking for info on my great- grandfather Moses C. JOHNSON.  He joined the CSA in Fayette County on 5/29/1862 at the age of 20.  He was assigned to the 41st Alabama Infantry, Company B.  Can anyone help?  Thanks. Bobby   


WRIGHT • POE • WEST • SHAW • McCOOL

Pamela Pearson Sat Aug 7 2004
My GGGgrandparents were William H. WRIGHT and Elizabeth C. POE.  In the 1860 Fayette Co., AL census, a presumably widowed Elizabeth is living with her 4 children: William D. age 11, James M. age 8, Mahala J. age 6, and Rebecca A. age 4.  They are enumerated next to a Stephen N. (or W.) POE and family.  I am not 100% certain that this family was actually part of the Fayette Co. Wrights or Poes, but it seems likely that they were.  I cannot locate them conclusively in 1850.  William Daniel WRIGHT married America Jane WEST in Fayette Co., AL in 1873.  This couple subsequently moved to Winston Co, MS. Elizabeth C. POE WRIGHT and her 2 daughters also moved to MS in the 1870's, first to Oktibbeha Co. and then to Winston Co, MS.  Both daughters married in MS.  Elizabeth C. POE WRIGHT was born 25 Mar 1829 in AL and died 17 Oct 1910 in Winston Co, MS.  She, her son William Daniel WRIGHT (my GGgrandfather) and his wife, and her daughters Rebecca A. (married Joe SHAW) and Mahala Jane (married Thomas A. McCOOL) are all buried in Murphy Creek cemetery in Winston Co., MS.  I have never located my William H. Wright conclusively in any census; his name and his wife's maiden name were gleaned from the death certificates of three of their children.  He may or may not be the same William H. Wright who purchased land in Fayette Co, AL in 1848.  He may or may not be related to the Wrights there (same goes for my Elizabeth Poe).  Just figured I'd post to see if anyone out there has already "claimed" these two.  The Wrights and Poes of Fayette Co seem to be so numerous to me as to be an almost insurmountable obstacle, just starting out on them! I welcome any info and will share anything I have.   


ASHCRAFT • WILLIAMS • CANNON • BLAKENEY

Don McDaniel Sat Aug 7 2004
THOMAS ASHCRAFT - REBECCA MARTIN CANNON - SARAH SALLIE (VAILS) WILLIAMS - ELIZABETH BLAKENEY - My name is Don McDaniel and live in Tuscaloosa, AL. I am a direct descendent of Thomas Ashcraft through Sarah Sallie (Vails) Williams.  I am very much interested in trying to obtain photo's of Rebecca Martin Cannon - Sarah Sallie Williams and Elizabeth Blakeney.  If anyone is able to assist me, please advise.  Many Thanks, Don.   


JOHNSON

Bobby Johnson Tue Aug 10 2004
I have found my great grandfather, Moses C. JOHNSON in Fayette County in 1862.  At this time he was 20 years old and had joined the 41st. Alabama Infantry as a private in Company B.  In further checking the census reports, I have found a Moses JOHNSON, who is the same age, living with the Lemmuel JOHNSON family in 1860.  I am hoping that this must be him.  As I am a novice at this I was wondering if anyone could point me in the right direction for proving that they are the same.  Thanks for your help.  Bobby Johnson ~ Louisiana   


THREET (THREATT) • NUNN • LINDSEY • FREEMAN
McCRAW • HOWTON

J.C Threet Wed Aug 11 2004
THREET, THREATT, NUNN,LINDSEY.FREEMAN,McCRAW, HOWTON interested in anyone that is connected, with the above on the Threat, Threet, genealogy line,,Turner Threet died in Fayette Co al, dec-3 1889, at that time was married to Maniver (Anthony) Nunn, Thanks for your time sinc J.C. Threet Lakeview, Oregon jcthreet@centurytel.net   


MADISON • WRIGHT • PENDLEY

Thomas L. Harman Fri Aug 13 2004
Alcie MADISON b. bet. 1901-1902 d. ?, daughter of Jacob Noah MADISON and Rhoda Elizabeth WRIGHT, married Abraham L. PENDLEY on 8/9/1921.  Abraham died 12/14/1926 Fayette Co.  Children of this marriage: Vanera, Alsie, Tellie, Logan and Jim.  They have not been located in the 1930 census.  It seems almost a certainty that Alcie remarried.  Can anyone tell me who that second husband might be?  Were the children adopted?  Any information would be greatly appreciated.   


FIELDS • BROOKS

JIM FIELDS Fri Aug 13 2004
Looking for any info on the Fields descendants of Wiley H. Fields, Born 1804 in NC.  Wiley H. Fields was my GGGrandfather, He Move to Bibb county, AL sometime in the early 1800's and Married a Judy Brooks in 1828.  Had several children George Washington, Afrey, David, William J. Joanna, Nancy, Frances M., Malien, Elmira E., Henry R. H. Fields, Robert W. Fields (my Great Grandfather), Irela A., and Manerva Fields.  I believe that the Fields in Tuscaloosa, Walker, Bibb, Fayette and Jefferson are all related.  Any help will be greatly appreciated.  I have bee researching my line of the Fields for about 40 years and will be glad to share with family.  Jim Fields   


JORDAN • JOHNSON • PENNINGTON • TACKETT
McMANUS (McMAHAN, McMAHON) • HOWARD

Jennifer Jordan Mon Aug 16 2004
I am looking for information on Greenberry JORDAN 1844-1910.  He was married to a Margaret JOHNSON.  They had 12 children.  Their son John W. JORDAN married a Beda Ann PENNINGTON.  She is the daughter of Martin PENNINGTON and Martha J. TACKETT.  All of the Pennington children were born in Fayette County, Alabama and many of them live there all of there lives.  I am trying to tie the JORDAN, PENNINGTON, TACKETT, MCMANUS (MCMAHAN, MCMAHON) families together.  It show in several census years member of each of these families living together or next door to each other.  If anyone has any information on these families please contact me because I am at a loss.  The MCMANUS family I am looking for is Thomas G. MCMANUS and his wife Susan HOWARD.  All of these families were from Fayette County and also Lamar County, Alabama at some time.  Thank you so much for your time.   


FIELDS

James Fields Sun Aug 22 2004
Looking for any info on Wiley H. FIELDS, my GGGGrandfather, born in NC in 1804.  Last record I have is the 1860 Federal Census, Fayette County, AL.  Thanks.  Jim Fields   


PETERS • FREEMAN

Susie James Wed Sep 1 2004
Afraid I didn't push the right button when I 1st tried to submit my query about origins of "Fannie" Jane PETERS, m. according to her Confed. pension papers (dated Feb. 1905, Chickasaw Co., Miss.) to Michael WALTERS FREEMAN May 15, 1865, Tuscaloosa, Ala.  Older family members trying to recreate the sound of her real first name from their memory of the way Gr-Uncle William BROOKS FREEMAN said it had the sound something like "Feriah".  MWF was s/o William and Delilah WALTERS FREEMAN of Fayette Co., Ala., who came there prior to MWF's birth in 1841.  "Fannie Jane's" birth year is from 1847-1849 Ala.  I have seen her parents' birth states as "TENN."  Who tho were her PETERSes?  Seeing a bio online of a Robert FRIERSON PETERS from Fayette yesterday gave me the idea perhaps he was of her (extended?) family.  Can anyone help?  I toy with the idea that her true first name might have been more like "FRIERY" or "Phriara" from "FRIERSON."  Susie James   


NORTHCUTT • HARRIS (HARRISON) • LANG

PARTICIA CARROLL HENSON Thu Sep 9 2004
I'am looking for any infomation on my Grandfather JAMES WALTER NORTHCUTT, born in Fayette Co. June 15, 1883.  I have no idea who his parents are and beleive he was a only child of this union.  His first wife was a HARRIS or HARRISON and is buried in Fayette Co.  They had one daughter, named Hazel Northcutt.  My Grandmother CORA LANG NORTHCUTT is his second wife.  There was 11 births to this union.  They are both buried at Moncrief Cem. in Gardendale Al.  Please Help.   


WRIGHT

Donna Botts Thu Sep 9 2004
Hi, I am researching the Wright family.  I have read that Joseph Wright of Fayette Co., Al. moved to east Texas with his wife and sons James J., William P., Richard Razzy, Jessie H., and Thomas Poe Wright.  I descend from William Pleasant Wright whose family had a farm in Polk Co., Tx. between Livingston and Moscow.  William Pleasant called "Plez" had brothers named Jessie and Tom, and he named his own son Razzy Boyd Wright.  I believe this is the same family, if anyone has any info please respond.  I would like to exchange info.   


BERRYHILL

Ann Webster Wed Sep 22 2004
I am researching my BERRYHILL connection.  Alexander BERRYHILL is my Great, Great, Great Grandfather.  I have discovered that he may be buried in the BERRYHILL Family Cemetery at Winfield.  It is not known for sure that he is buried there, but there is supposed to be a Revolutionary War Memorial placed there because it is assumed that he is buried there.  However, the enumeration for the cemetery does not list this marker.  Can anyone tell me if this marker really is there?  I am planning a visit to the cemetery in November 2004 and would like to know if the marker is there.  Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks, Ann   


HARPER • TAYLOR • LOVE • Galilee, AL

mary HANSON Tue Sep 28 2004
HARPER, James wounded and sent home to GALILEE, ALA, IN fAYETTE county AL to die, of which he did 10-3-1868.  His widow was Sarah Drucilla W. ? (maiden unknown) Galilee had a post office in 1900 per Fayette County History book.  Is there a grave yard in the area?  They had a dau. that is buried in the Mt. Willing cemetery in Marion Co., south of Guin just inside Fayette county.  His other ch: Elizabeth age 12 on 1860 Marion co. census Martha Emoline age 11 on 1860 census mar. William Benjamin Taylor, Sarah Elizah age 9 m. David G. Love (buried Mt. Willing) Nancy age 7, Thaddius age 5, Susannah age 2.  Are their any records on James HARPER and Sarah Drucilla HARPER  .James widow filed a Confederate Widows Application.  Thank you for your help. 



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