Russell Co., AL Genealogy

Queries
1996

The Kelly'sKELLY-- Am at a standstill. GGgrandfather William Charles KELLY born Russell County AL, Oct 17, 1843. Parents John William KELLY and Sarah Caroline MARTIN. Would like to know if other KELLY's existed in Russell County at this time, did my family live in Russell County or just passing through when born, any information if possible. GGGgrandfather JW had three brothers and four sisters; unable to find any information other than names of WC's parents. John and Sarah married 1840 unknown where. If anyone possesses information of anykind please contact at crimsonice@hotmail.com. Mike Kelly

Danny, hdt@shellus.com: TEEL--Bradberry TEEL b 1786 in NC. In 1860 he was residing in Russell County, Alabama near Bartlett's Ferry. I am looking for information about when he or his wife Nancy ROBINSON died and where they are buried.

Kenneth Phelps, kphelps@wf.net: is looking for information about John Thomas Phelps (Born Sept 1, 1902) that lived in Phoenix City, Alabama in the 1920's and moved to Okeechobee Fla. and married Nora Swain of FT. Drum Fla. in 1925. JT was killed when hit by a dump truck on Oct. 23, 1943. If you have any information please E-Mail or write Ken Phelps 62A Childress St. SAFB, TX 76311

E.M. Martin, mccoy@mail.rapidramp.com: I am seeking information on the WILLIAM WELSH family that moved from Lancaster SC around 1836 to the Russell Co., Al area. William settled in the area of Russel that later became Lee Co. William Welsh b. 1802 m. Susannah Chester. He died in 1877. Susanna was the daughter of Ezekiel Chester. Who were William's parents? Need information on this WELSH/CHESTER family. Please help.

daniel ward, dmward@juno.com : looking for verification and location of CSA Gen. James Cantey who died in 6-30-1874 and buried Crowell Family cemetery.

Rhonda Hawkins, MHawk351@gnn.com : Researching BARNES and PIGG families.

rkickli@mail.phoenix.net : I am seeking information of the family of Martha J. Key. Martha died in Russell County 30 May 1851 and is believed to be the daughter of Henry and Judith George Key.

Don Mabry, Starkville, MS, djm1@ra.msstate.edu : Would like information on Robert MABRY (b. 1830 in Georgia) who settled in Russell County, where he died in the 1880s. In the 1880 census, he is listed with his son George and his daughter-in-law Sallie. Robert died in the 1880s. For those interested in MABRY and GUEST and relatives thereof in Alabama, my GEDCOM (mabry.ged) is online at http://www.msstate.edu/Archives/History/collins/mabry.ged

Don Grooms, 291-5313@mcimail.com : Looking for information on Sanford Grooms who died July 27, 1922 in Columbus, GA and was buried July 28, 1922 in Phenix City, AL. Am particularly interested in determining where in Phenix City, AL Sanford Grooms is buried.

William H. Douglas, douglas@icanect.net : Looking for information on Roxy Douglas who died in Russell Co in 1868. She was widowed in 1849 by the death of her husband Walter L. Douglas. The family moved to Russell Co. in the 1840's from Anson Co. NC. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Rex Sands,Missoula, Montana, mtrex@montana.com : I am looking to find the death date of my Grandmother. She resided in Phoenix City and I believe she died about 1953. Her name is as follows: maiden: Annie Lou Smith 1 married: Annie Lou Sands 2 married: Annie Lou Avery I am also interested in any information on my Aunt who also resided in Phoenix city. Her name is as follows: maiden: Lilla Anne Sands 1 married: Lilla Anne Day 2 married: Lilla Anne Skinner and also interested in information on a G. B. Avery.

Danny Teel, 6042 Sunridge, Houston, TX 77087-6030, hdt@shellus.com : Researching the family of Bradberry Teel. I would like to know the date of death for Bradberry. Bradberry moved to Russell Co. around 1840 and doesn't appear on the 1870 Census for Russell Co.

Ron HEAD, 3613 Silver Lane, Montgomery, AL 36106-2718; ronhead@wsnet.com : Researching the families of Daniel H. WILLIAMS (b. ca 1785 SC, died after 1850) and wife Sarah (b. ca 1785 SC, died after 1850) who appear in the 1850 federal census of Russell Co., AL. Their son Eli R. WILLIAMS married Martha Ann GRIZZLE in Russell Co. 27 Mar 1844 and moved to Butler Co., AL along with some WILLIAMS siblings before 1860.

Jeff Doles :Looking for what became of Charles W. FULLER (b. Sep 1822, Person Co., NC) who came to Russell Co. in about 1850 with all his brothers and sisters, and his father, Bradshaw FULLER. Settled in Crawford, Russell Co. Wife Mary A. (MORGAN) FULLER (b. May 1830, Person Co., NC). They are both listed in the 1900 Census in Crawford. After that, I do not know what happened to them. Thanks.

Charles Purvis :Searching for Shadrach & Mary JOHNS listed in the 1860 Russell Co. Census, Seals Station. Shadrach & Mary had two sons and two daughters. Alice C. JOHNS, b. 1844, Thomas W. JOHNS, b. 1847, Henry J. JOHNS, b 1849 and Anna W. JOHNS, b. 1854. Alice C(atherine) is believed to have married a Joel S. TOLER in Bulloch Co. on 30 Sept 1869, two children, Mary TOLER, b. 1873 and William S(hadrach) TOLER, b. in April 1874. Shadrach JOHNS served with the 24th Alabama Infantry, during Civil War, J. S, TOLER served with the 29th Ala. Inf. In 1880, Shadrach, Henry Joseph and the two grandchildren are back in Marlboro Co., SC. What happened to this family? If you have information pleas contact me. Unable to locate in 1870 but believe to still be in Alabama. Where are they buried? Was Henry Joseph in the war?

Mary Ellen Wexler :Jesse EDGE, b abt 1807 GA Living in Russell Co 1840. Probably kin to WACASERs, ROGUEMOREs, Obediah EDGE, Joshua EDGE. Any information about any of them, please write me. Stop by my web page if interested in any EDGEs. http://www.buffnet.net/~mewexler Thanks!

Catherine Swoyer : Looking for parents of Jeremiah Bennett b. 1786 GA, died 7 Feb 1855 in Russell Co., ALA. Also need who he married first. Thank you.

Bill Douglas :Seeking information on Roxy Douglas and family who came to Russell county in the late 1840's from Anson county North Carolina. Her husband, Walter L. Douglas died soon after arrival in Russell county, about 1849. Roxy raised eight children and died before March of 1868. Any information will be greatly appreciated.

Mary Ann Nichols :Samuel BENTON and his wife Sarah (b 1780-90 SC) are listed in the Russell County History book and are ancestors of my husband. Does anyone know who their parents were?

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