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Jasper Wilson and Lucinda "Alabama" Weems of Jefferson/Blount, AL

pmcallison — 2009-11-26 23:20:05Z

My gg-grandfather's name was Jasper Wilson. He married Lucinda "Alabama" Weems (b. abt. 1845) in 1861 in Blount Co., AL. They had 2 children: Alexander Wilson (1863-1933)and my g-grandfather,William Sherman Wilson (1865-1945). Alexander md. Sarah and had children named Lee Cotis, Cora (md Grover Cleveland Sims), Lexie, John, Alris or Arlie, William and Watie (md a Higginbotham). William Sherman's first wife's maiden name was Lucinda Wilson. While they were married. they took care of 3 children named Ethel, Oscar and Ozella Wilson. I believe these children were relatives of Lucinda. After Lucinda died, the three children seem to have left and William Sherman married Lela Josephine Bass.

My grandfather Wilson told me that he had been told that Jasper Wilson went off to fight in the Civil War and never came back. By the 1870 census, Alabama Weems Wilson, Alexander Wilson and William Sherman Wilson are living with her parents, James and Teresa Posey Weems in Jefferson Co., AL. I found an 1860 Jefferson Co., AL (Hagoods Precinct) census record that lists a William and Frances Wilson with children Jasper(16), Nancy(14), Emeline(12) and Henry(10). This is the only clue I've been able to find about who Jasper Wilson's family might have been. I can't find this family anywhere after 1860 or a marriage record for a William Wilson and Frances.

Does anyone know anything about this Wilson family? My grandfather said the Wilson family was from Pinson, AL and I know Alexander and Sarah Wilson are buried in Hopewell Baptist Church Cemetery in or near Pinson.

1930 Census Lookup please... Lora Skelton b. 1901

nomrah662 — 2009-11-26 21:48:00Z

Can someone who has access to the 1930 Jefferson Co., Alabama do a lookup for Lora Skelton b. 1901 Please.

I need all information on who is listed living with her including place of birth, children, occupations, etc.

Lola/Lora Harmon Skelton of Birmingham, AL ca. 1930

therock6250 — 2009-11-26 20:14:27Z

Seeking anyone with information on Lora Harmon Skelton who was living in Birmingham, AL in 1930.

Lora was the daughter of William C. Harmon and Ida Brassfield from Monroe Co., MS. William C. and Ida moved to Lafayette Co., MS by 1910 and both died intestate sometime between 1910 and 1920.

Children of William C. Harmon and Ida Brassfield

Lora Harmon b. 1899 Monroe Co., MS married ? Skelton
was living in Birmingham, Jefferson Co., AL in 1930.
Arlie Belle Harmon b. 1908 MS married ? Brown
was living in Cherry Valley, Cross Co., Arkansas
Fallis/Phillis Harmon b. 1897 Monroe Co., MS married Joe A. Hobson and was living in Yalobusha Co., MS in 1920
Ephram Harmon b. Jan 1893 Monroe Co., MS married Lela Pernell/Purnell was living in Cherry Valley, Cross Co., Arkansas in 1930.

If you know of any information on these familes, please email me

Jim
therock6250@yahoo.com

Re: DONATION INFO: Preserving old Jefferson Co, AL records

melissahogan62 — 2009-11-21 14:34:34Z

hellomlu

Pls contact me - I would be happy to update the information about the Loose Records Project on the Birmingham Genealogical Society blog:

http://birminghamgenealogy.wordpress.com/circuit-court-loose...

Melissa

Re: Mary Nations Massey picture

CMarski — 2009-11-17 23:13:41Z

If anyone finds a copy of this picture please let me know. She was my 6th great grandmother.

Re: ROBERT DUDICK

m_theiner — 2009-11-15 12:36:37Z

Hi Leslee,

only recently I found your post on Robert DUDICK/DUDECK that hasn't been answered yet. A friend of mine and I are researching families of German descent in Nanticoke, PA.

Robert DUDICK/DUDECK was born February 27, 1887 in Nanticoke, PA / died October 5, 1914 in Mulga, AL (aged 27 yrs, 6 months) He was killed in a coalmine gas explosion in Mulga Mine, Mulga AL that also killed 15 other miners. He was taken back to Nanticoke for burial in the Nanticoke City Cemetery, Lot 198 (the burial permit dates from October 10, 1914).

That link has a picture of the mine: http://www.msha.gov/century/colliery/colliery.asp (Picture No.10).
The death of Robert ("Bob DUDICK") is also mentioned here:
http://bpldb.bplonline.org/db/formProc/coalmine?atNum=480
or here:
http://bpldb.bplonline.org/db/formProc/coalmine?mine=328&... (all links valid Nov. 2009).

Robert was the son of Christian DUDECK and Eva (KIEHL/KIEL/KEIL) DUDECK.
Christian and Eva were both born in Prussia/Germany. Christian immigrated in 1880 and Eva came over with her parents in 1874. Both seem to have been married in Easley, Pickens Co., South Carolina in the second half of 1880.

Best wishes

Matt (from Southwest Germany)

Re: 1866 What county was Birmingham

primero1 — 2009-11-15 02:26:44Z

Did you see this reply?

1880 columbiana,shelby co. alabama census
william f. mclane 49 born ala
josephine b. mclane 40 born ala
sidney w. mclane 12 born ala (1868)
laura f. mclane 8 born ala

DONATION INFO: Preserving old Jefferson Co, AL records

hellomlu — 2009-11-14 16:32:00Z

Tax-deductible contributions may be made/mailed to:

Birmingham Genealogical Society
P O Box 2432
Birmingham, AL 35201

Be sure and mark checks FOR: Loose Records Project

Re: Preserving old Jefferson Co, AL records - NEED HELP!

HillSeeker — 2009-11-14 12:48:27Z

writestuf2 at yahoo.com

Re: Preserving old Jefferson Co, AL records - NEED HELP!

HillSeeker — 2009-11-14 11:40:02Z

If I lived there, I'd volunteer my clerical skill immediately. But since I live in the Midwest, I have to send $$. Pls post information where to send donation for this project. All my Mother's ancestors lived around & died in Shelby, Jefferson, Bibb & surrounding area. Thank you.

Re: naturaliztion index

hellomlu — 2009-11-13 06:06:10Z

The Birmingham Library will do this for a minimal charge; think about $5.00 or so. It will probably cost more to match the index with the actual record.

If there's a glitch, let me know. I'm a volunteer preserving old Jefferson Co, AL records, and will check it for a tax deductible donation to Birmingham Genealogical Society to fund preserving old Jeffco records.

hellomlu AT bellsouth.net

Preserving old Jefferson Co, AL records - NEED HELP!

hellomlu — 2009-11-13 06:00:13Z

A group of 31 volunteers began about 11 years ago rescuing records in Shelby Co, AL, then moved on to Jefferson Co, AL Probate and Circuit Court records at the Birmingham court house. Filming is complete on these, and indexing soon will be.

We are considering tackling the Jefferson County records stored haphazardly in the old Bessemer, AL court house. We have dwindled to 11 people, and must have more volunteers and a reliable source of funding before we consider this project, which will take an estimated five years and $5,000.

The records will be transported by Jefferson County from Bessemer to the Jefferson County Operations Center in the Tarrant, AL area due to lack of parking near the Bessemer, AL Court House.

The work consists of removing old rusty fasteners, smoothing the pages, organizing the records in preparation for filming, and placing them in acid-free folders. If we could get a data entry person or two, that would be great.

If you can contribute two, three or more hours a week, or tax deductible funds which can be donated to Birmingham Genealogy Society specifically for this project, let me know. If anyone has ever helped you, now is a great time to pay it forward. It can sometimes be tedious, but it's more fun than tedium. You may even learn first-hand why your great-grandparents divorced.

hellomlu AT bellsouth.net

Obituary

sundisc — 2009-11-08 19:55:41Z

Hello

I am trying to find information on my 2xGGrandfather.

Edwin Bonehill
Born Sept 10 1841 Tipton Staffordshire England

Died Aug 21 1888 aged 46 He is buried in a cemetary at Birmingham Alabama Jefferson County USA.

This is all the information we have on his death which was found in a family bible.

I would be very grateful if anyone could let me know how to find out more. Re: where to find death registrations for this area, which newspapers may have had an obituary in if there was one.

Whenliving at home he was working in the steel rolling mills.

Thank you Shirley

Barton Branch - Jefferson County

garymbarton1 — 2009-10-31 11:49:40Z

Does anyone know who (or what) this stream near Irondale is named for? Thanks!

William T Childers

jeannepost1 — 2009-10-31 03:41:18Z

I am looking for any information on the William T Childers family. They were living in Birmingham in 1920. He was killed in a shooting incident in the 1920's. Any information on the shooting or his death would be helpful.

Re: naturaliztion index

jjanebob — 2009-10-29 00:13:51Z

Have the info you requested.
Please contact me off-board at
jjanebob@aol.com

Re: naturaliztion index

BarbaraMiller529 — 2009-10-28 13:22:01Z

On the naturalization index, Thomas Kerr 6:11 and 12:114
Hamilton Irvin 10:109 and Andrew D. Irving 4:217 and 10:30 Any info and/or copies would be appreciated.
Thank you.

Re: naturaliztion index

jjanebob — 2009-10-28 13:03:58Z

Send some names and I will check them out with the card catalog at the downtown library on my next visit

Re: Pratt City Alabama birth records prior to 1908

andyofne1 — 2009-10-27 03:54:39Z

Thank you very much. I'll follow up on that.

Re: Pratt City Alabama birth records prior to 1908

nhsjcurran — 2009-10-27 03:51:58Z

Don't know the religion of lawlor but one church in "Pratt City" was St. Catherine's. It was located at the end of Hibernia st. It had a cemetery attached to it and even tho it is now closed the records were transferred to a Catholic church in, I think, Graysville, AL.
If you can contact the chancery office of the Diocese of Birmingham in the city they may be able to give you info about where the records were transferred.
Good luck
nhsjcurran@yahoo.com

naturaliztion index

BarbaraMiller529 — 2009-10-21 15:25:42Z

Looking for someone to check naturalization index at Birmingham Library. Would like copies of the records. Will compensate for expenses.
Thank you.
Barbara

Benjamin F Ray attorney

cindysmith9 — 2009-10-18 16:27:28Z

I am seeking family of Benjamin Franklin Ray, born in Tallapoosa Co., son of Wash Ray and (possibly) Lou Jackson. Benjamin became an attorney in Birmingham. He was also Chairman of the State Democratic Committee.

I think Lou Jackson was the sister of my Great great grandmother Mattie Jackson Holdridge. Would like more info on the Jackson line.

Thank you,

Cindy Holdridge Smith

Re: Speer/Miller/ Hodges??

cathybay2000 — 2009-10-14 04:31:14Z

Hello,

So good to hear from somebody. I have not worked on my Geneology in some time now. but I do recognize the name Leroy. I am positive we have a Leroy in our line. I will have to look. We also have a Valson somewhere in there. That is an unusal name so might help. Mollie Hodges was my MOther's great grandmother and her daughter Berdie..(birdie) was her grandmother.
I will look. ty
Cathy

Re: Speer/Miller/ Hodges??

bronxkiki — 2009-10-13 02:36:08Z

Yes & Hi,
Well Mollie was purchased by Raiford Lanier from her own father for a sack of flour and corn in Savannah, Ga. She and her father were coming thru on a covered wagan drawn by horses and Raiford took notice. After the broom jumping she never saw her family again. They have had upwards of 21 to 27 children most of which past before the age of 2.
The 1900 and 1910, 1920 federal census has her with Raiford in Bulloch, Ga.
Among her children were: Handy, Dallie, Fannie (my Grandmother), Nora, Pliney, Alma, and as well as others.
Run a search for Raiford LAnier and she is listed as his wife along with the rest of her children.
Thank You for your response. i still have Lanier family members in Staesboro, Ga.
Kimmie McIntyre Montoya
BronxKiKi@yahoo.com
PhreakDatOne2@comcast.net
267.872.5617

Re: Speer/Miller/ Hodges??

PeggySueGaddis60 — 2009-10-13 00:07:06Z

Can you tell us any thing else about your Mollie Hodges?
Are you kin to a Leroy H. Hodges? What town and States are you talking about for your Hodges?
It is my Mother that was a HODGES.
Thnaks
PeggySue O'Shields GADDIS

Leslie/Frobos/Adams/Hernandez/Walker/Mason

EvelynLeslie25 — 2009-10-11 18:38:51Z

I am searching for descendants of James DeWitt LESLIE b. 1886 in Union Springs, AL. He and his wife, Irene Frobus Leslie, lived in the Birmingham area from the early to late 1900's. Their son, Ira LESLIE, was b. abt 1914 and married Myrna H. (unk.) Ira was program director for several radio stations in Birmingham, including WVOK, before his death in 1968. According to his obit, he had a daughter, Mrs. Diane HERNANDEZ, of Texas. Ira's sister, Mary E. LESLIE b. 1916 married W. L. ADAMS and they had at least two daughters, Kay ADAMS MASON and Nancy ADAMS WALKER. Mary LESLIE ADAMS died about 1970.

I am seeking information on this family to complete my LESLIE family history for my husband's family (not for publication) and also in the hopes of having a Leslie reunion in the near future. I would appreciate any leads on contacting any of the family. If you prefer to contact me off-list, my email is esleslie@bellsouth.net and I will also be glad to share my family research done over the last 20+ years.
Evelyn S. Leslie
Remlap, AL

SOLIE Family - Oscar A. Solie

Kitty_Henley — 2009-10-10 16:29:01Z

Looking for relatives of Oscar A. Solie b. Norway in 1872. Married Kaspara and children living with them in 1920 included Paul Borck, Borghild Borck, Paul Borck Jr. and Marie Borck.
Any information will be greatly appreiated. Believe Oscar to be brother of my GGrandfather Anders (Andrew) Solie.

Re: Speer/Miller/ Hodges??

bronxkiki — 2009-10-10 04:08:23Z

Found Mollie Hodges husband and children. Search Raiford Lanier. Let me know
BronxKiKi@yahoo.com

Re: Speer/Miller/ Hodges??

bronxkiki — 2009-10-10 04:07:01Z

My great grandmother was Mollie Hodges and she was fron an reservation. I would love to see the picture you have as my mother is on pins and needles. my new email addy is BronxKiKi@yahoo.com

Thank You

Mattie Cree Pearson Herring

Peachie57 — 2009-10-09 02:44:49Z

I am searching for descendants and information on Mattie Cree Pearson. ON 1920 census for Tuscaloosa co. list Mattie as widow, with the following children; Joseph, Louis, Ralph, Claude, Claris(daughter). On 1930 list Mattie Herring, husband Marion Herring, with 2 Herring children:
Georgia E. Herring age 5, Marion L. Herring age 3. I believe this is Mattie Cree Pearson Herring because also list 2 of her sons named Joesph Pearson, Louis Pearson. There is a Marion and Mattie Pierson Herring buried at Hepzibah Baptist Church in McCalla, Al. Does anyone know if this is Mattie Cree Pearson, first husband was Will B. Pearson.
Your help will be appreciated.

Obit Lookup Please for Ocie Devaughn died 14 Sep 1930 B'ham

SlowWalker5129 — 2009-10-07 01:48:07Z

I would be so grateful if someone would locate the obituary for Ocie Linwood Devaughn, born about 1897 and died 14 Sep 1930 in Birmingham. I believe he worked as a lineman for the Electric Company and perhaps his death was job related.
Thank you, Susanne Brown

Re:Ruhama Baptist Church

ROW71781 — 2009-10-02 12:36:13Z

I have the history of the Ruhama Baptist Church that appears in the Jefferson County Heritage Book. Article of East Lake Community mentions Hosea Holcomb. Also Article on Elder Hosea Holcombe. If anyone needs any of this info. e-mail me at ROW71781@aol.com Article are to long to post here.

Becky

Re: Holcombe/Rockett

amygriffith144 — 2009-09-29 16:23:36Z

I am a descendent of Hosea Holcombe Rockett and live in Spearsville, LA. I am currently putting together a Rockett Family Cookbook and am brushing up on my Rockett history for the forward. Would love to correspond with other descendents.

Thanks

Re: Luquire Funeral Home-B'ham, Ala.

ricktunnell — 2009-09-28 19:28:35Z

Thanks for your help, however, I've reached a dead end there. The Jefferson Co. Department of Health tells me that records from a closed funeral home are most likely destroyed and are not required to be turned over to the state...at least in Alabama. The funeral home you suggested has no records from Luquire.

Re: Slovak Immigrants to Brookside, AL

earlesgirl — 2009-09-28 13:34:54Z

Was your grandmother Helen related to George Bensko that lived in Michigan for a time???
I am researching him for a lady that believes she is his illigimate daughter and would love info or even a picture.
Thanx,
Nannette

Re: Luquire Funeral Home-B'ham, Ala.

ricktunnell — 2009-09-27 14:07:33Z

Thank you, I will give it a try.

Re: Luquire Funeral Home-B'ham, Ala.

nhsjcurran — 2009-09-26 19:05:00Z

I believe Luquire Funeral Home went out of business. I think Johns Ridouts took over their records. Try Ridouts Funeral Home in the Bham phone book. Thy had a place on 12th Avenue in Norwood and another on 8th Ave South in Bham.

Re: Billy Goat Hill-Birmingham

nhsjcurran — 2009-09-26 18:57:58Z

If my memory serves me right, there was an area in North Birmingham that was referred to as Billy Goat Hill when I was a youngster living in Inglenook. I think it is now a recreation complex or a golf course. Was somewhere around the old US 31 that went to Cullman.

Nathaniel Edward Rogers & Grisella D. (McAlester) Rogers

mdeejani — 2009-09-23 23:27:06Z

I thought that I would post this picture and see if anyone could possibly identify anyone in this picture. It is very old and tattered. I just recently inherited it. I think that the older lady could be my Great Grandmother Grisella D. (McAlester) Rogers, born: 14 Feb 1833 Jefferson County, Alabama & died: 01 Apr 1916 Hueytown, Jefferson County, Alabama. Her husband and my Great Grandfather Nathaniel Edward Rogers was born 14 Feb 1823 Union District, South Carolina and died: 14 Mar 1903 Jefferson County, Alabama.

I have a picture of Grisella but people change so much with age. I will attach her picture too. Her face and my Father's face and the lady in the pictures face are definitely the same shape.

I hope someone can help!!!

Thanks!!!

James Proxey Ware

BJMEANS — 2009-09-23 17:30:03Z

Seeing information on James Proxey Ware and his family and his parents. He was born 26 June 1900 in Aliceville Alabama, he died 17 October 1979 in Birmingham Alabama. He worked for the Concord mines. James was married twice and had five children. One of his sons is a judge in California. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Re: Wood Family in Birmingham, Alabama

wood0742 — 2009-09-21 21:49:25Z

Wow! Thank you, thank you, thank you! There are so many that I don't remember, but the names John Wesley wood and Clarence wood sticik in my mind. Anything you can send will be more than greatly appreciated!

Thank you, Thank you!

Timothy E. Wood
325 Woodvale Drive
Chambersburg, PA 17201
Wood0742@peoplepc.com

Re: Wood Family in Birmingham, Alabama

ROW71781 — 2009-09-21 14:02:21Z

There are several articles in the Jefferson County Heritage Book on the Wood Surname. I will be glad to forward those to you if you like. I haven't seen anything on a John Wood died 1960, but the articles could help you.

Re: ROBERT CATES/ Bass Cemetary

squiggygirl — 2009-09-20 05:32:38Z

Beth, sorry it has been so long, I'm just now checking this board after many years. Bass Cemetery is the one between Trussville and Irondale (the haunted one). Is the little family cemetery you mention in a backyard? I remember seeing tombstones in someone's back yard off of Old Springvill Rd around Vaughn. I don't know what family that is, not sure if they are also Bass family. Sorry I could not be more help..I've wondered about the graves in the backyard, so if you find out, please let me know who is buried there. Thanks, Donna dizzydonna123@yahoo.com (the email address I used to post this was closed long ago).

Wood Family in Birmingham, Alabama

wood0742 — 2009-09-17 23:32:24Z

Any information on the Wood Family in Birmingham, especially John W. Wood (who died in the 60's), would sure help

Re: Information needed on Henry family

askmeaboutmarykay — 2009-09-10 03:33:50Z

you are more than welcome to contact me about this of line my home number is 706 657 3479 or you can email me at askmeaboutmarykay@gmail.com I cant wait to hear from you thank you so much this has been a huge step for me thank you so much , amber

Re: Information needed on Henry family

jjanebob — 2009-09-09 23:00:21Z

The Birmingham News, Friday October 4, 1963 p. 23

Mrs. Josephine Henry, 31, of 311 First St. W., died Thursday at home.
Funeral services will be held at 3pm Saturday at
Head Springs Baptist Church near Trenton, GA, with
burial in Hammonsville Cemetery.

There is also an news report regarding this in the Birmingham News of Thursday, October 3, 1963.

Would prefer to contact you offline about this.

Re: 1913 Birmingham Marriage

jjanebob — 2009-09-09 22:52:49Z

Birmingham Jefferson County Marriage Index
August 19, 1913 vol. 58 p. 284
Index shows P. C. Randolph & Nellie Murphy Osborne
Marriage License shows:
F. C. Randolph 23, Bham and
Miss Nellie Murphy Osborne, 20
Bond signatures: F. C. Randolph & Lee S. Mills
Married at Birmingham by G. A. Sharits, M.G.

1913 Birmingham Marriage

durward209 — 2009-09-08 16:17:30Z

I would appreciate the lookup on amarriage between Nell Veronica Osborne and Frank Cheatham Randolph on August 8th. 1913 in Birmingham Ala.I am interested in the spelling of Mrs. Osborne?This will help close a Gap. Thanks

Information needed on Henry family

askmeaboutmarykay — 2009-09-06 07:39:20Z

My grandmother was Josephine Doss Henry she was married to John Wallace Henry his DOB is 3 June 1918
I am not sure if he is alive or not my father Terry Lee Henry has not had contact with him since he was 18 My grandfather unfortunately murdered my grandmother in 1963 -1964. I can find no record of this but my dad remembers this very well. I do know that my grandfather changed his name to Jack at some point in his life ,he owned a dry wall company a truck stop and my grand mother owned a dry cleaners at the time and a couple more business. My ggrandmothers name was Ella . My dad says he remembers the last time he seen his father he met one of his half siblings a sister by the name of Nancy , if any one can help me please contact me, I really would like to piece this part of my history together. Thank you Amber

John Franklin (Patterson) Hughes

valerieread1 — 2009-09-03 19:45:23Z

Hughes/Craig family: I am looking for information on the biological mother of John F. Hughes dob 27 June 1871 Birmingham, Alabama US and his sister Dolly Elizabeth Hughes dob 1 September 1875, Madison, Alabama. Their father William A. Hughes dob Jan 1839.