MORGAN COUNTY, ALABAMA
SHAKING YOUR FAMILY TREE: QUERIES 2003
I invite you to enter a query for your Morgan County ancestors but because of our limited space, please limit to only Morgan County ancestors. If you aren't sure what part of Alabama your relative was born, died or resided in, might I suggest checking the Alabama Federal Census Index, usually located at your local library or Historical Society or Genealogical Society for the time frames before and after the one you think they would be in. Enter your query information exactly as you want it to appear including the name of the county in case of misdirection with one exception, please enter the surnames in capital letters. Every effort will be made to post your queries as soon as possible.
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To submit a query email Kathy
The Morgan County Surnames page serves as a name index to the queries. Surnames 2003
Charity Goodwin
8/2/2003
KING
I am looking for my biological grandfather. All my grandmother will tell
me about him is that his name is Elbert KING, and he lived and or worked in
the Decatur, Morgan Co., Ala area in about 1954/55. She met him while
working in a Diner in Decatur, that he use to come in to about daily or so.
Sometime in to the relationship she found out that he was married, so so
she tells. a child was born from union Aug 1955. I have been searching
for many years for info on him. I would really like to know if I have any
Half Uncle and Aunts out there some where. This have been a missing part
of my life for sometime.
Wayne Howard
9/9/2003
HARDAGE/HOWARD
I have been trying to find information on the William C. Hardage and Malinda
Howard-Hardage Family. Malinda descended thru her parents Thomas Howard
and Elizabeth Byers-Hardage who lived in Forsyth Co., Ga. from 1846 to
about 1860. Thomas Howard, Samuel M. Reese, and William Hardage all moved
to Blount Co., AL by the time the 1860 census was taken in Blount Co., AL.
The Howard and Hardage Families moved to Morgan Co., AL by the 1870 census
but both Thomas Howard and his wife Elizabeth Byers are buried somewhere in
Blount Co., AL. I, of course, am trying to find any descendants of this
Howard Family and also the Reese and Hardage descendants.
Charles Woolley
9/17/2003
SAMS
Looking for info on William Brownlow Sams who died in Morgan County
sometime after 1880. Any info would be appreciated.
Jane Rankin
9/7/2003
RANKIN
I'm looking for information on David Thomas Rankin who was born in
Decatur on August 11, 1893. He is the son of George Franklin Rankin and
Dora Bero Rankin.
Willie
9/5/2003
BROWN/TAYLOR
I am researching a Merle Brown line==he married Elizabeth Taylor in Morgan
Co. About 1852 I have him on the 1860 census but lost him after that time -
I think he was a soldier in the confederate army do you have any records
Divorcedgma@ao.com
8/19/2003
WILLIAMS/EDENS
I am looking for information on John Wesley Willams born*1822 married 1st
to Martha Edens 1828.The 1850 census for Madison county shows children
as Lucy J 1848,and James W 1850. Threir marriage took place in Morgan co
Aug 4 1836. The 1870 census for Bedford County Tn has Wesley Williams
1822 wife Frances 1831 children as Catherine 1860,John H 1862 (mine),Jane
1865 and William 1868. James is living next door 1850 with wife Sarah 1850.
The 1880 census shows onlyFrances 1831,John H 1862,William B 1868 and
Patrick Wesley 1874 .Patrick owned a store in Hartselle at the turn of the
century that was located on Main St. It was called Williams Mercantile and
at one time it was Williams and Gilliland.Patrick had one son Fred and an
adopted daughter Belle Williams Barclay.John H my great grandfather had a
daughter named Sarah Frances (Tannie) my grandmother who married Simmie H
Lamon, and several other children. I need to know who John Wesleys parents
were.They came from Virginia.
Holly Denenny
8/18/2003
PATTERSON
Patterson's early 1900 in Decatur. I used to live in a home that a
Patterson family lived in in early 1900 (and possibly longer). Found some
photos and post cards in a wall. Would love to find decendants of this
family so they can have these items.
GayeHall@cs.com
8/1/2003
WISE/STOVALL
Need to find survey or online listing of Wise Cemetery. Trying to find
proof Drury Stovall,b.1752 was the father of Thomas Stovall b.Jan.24,1794.
Can ANYONE help?? It would be deeply appreciated.Would like to apply for
DAR membnership on John Stovall Revolutionary War link. E-mail data or
info to gayehall@cs.com. My grandmother was the daughter of James Thomas
Stovall, the son of Warren Stovall, the son of Thomas Stovall who was the
son of Drury Stovall.
Tom McCulloch
7/24/2003
McCULLOUGH
I am looking for information on and any pictures of my G grandfather,
WILLIAM BAZEL MCCULLOCH (1859-June 8, 1928, buried in Section 22,
Decatur City Cemetery). In 1902 he was one of the three Morgan County
Registrars, and in 1919 he was a Morgan County Commissioner.
His son's obituary states that W.B. McCulloch of Decatur "contributed
largely to the building of every church and school in and around his
city."
Jean Clements
7/17/2003
SCHNELL
I am looking for any information on Adam Maxteen Schnell; his wife Mary
Henne Schnell; children, John Edward, Katherine, Leona, Lulu, Lydia,
Phoebe, and Maud. I do have year of birth, would like:Where buried, dates
of birth and death Mariages, etc just anything.
Sharon Romine Ayers
7/15/2003
KENERLY
I am looking for information about Thomas J. Kenerly and Elizabeth
Kenerly of Joppa, Alabama. Thomas was born July 12, 1845 and died August
18, 1913. Elizabeth was born February 16, 1848 and died December 4, 1910.
Betty
7/5/2003
HOWARD/GERELDS
Wonder if Howard family still living in Morgan County - Searching for Dayme
Gerelds family.
Sandy
7/7/2003
GOOD/GOOCH
On the 1850 census for Morgan Co., Al. there is a Gideon Good on 241.
I know that this is my ancestor,Gideon Gooch, as I have a copy of his
estate records from Calhoun Co., Al. Jurinda Josephine Gooch is mentioned
as his granddaughter. My great great grandfather is also mentioned---
Rosco Hand Gooch. His name is actually Roscahoma Gooch who married Mary
Smith in Morgan Co., Al. in 1859. Gideon Gooch died in Calhoun Co., Al.
in 1855. Nancy is mentioned as his wife and also Maria is mentioned. In
census of 1860 Nancy Gooch is age 60. Also researching my Hudson family.
V.E.
6/28/2003
STEPHENS/PUTMAN
looking for info on one, Susan Stephens, born 1812 NC and married Wm.
Putman Morgan County, Alabama in January 1831. Trying to find the Stephens
parent line. NC county of orgin unknown. Wm & Susan left Morgan before 1860
census & went to old Pontotoc Cty Miss...and disappeared after 1860 census.
Norma Smith
6/20/2003
SMITH/RILEY/LYLE/GRANTLAND
My great grandmother lived at Valarmosa Springs, Morgan Co. Alabama during
the time around the Civil War. Her name was Martha Smith. She married
James Riley, originally from Pennsylvania. He had been a Union soldier in
the Civil War. My grandmother was born February 1897. Her name was Nellie
Elizabeth Riley. She married Hilary Grantland in February 1914. My great
grandmother was Indian and French as far as I know. I wanted to find out
more about her. My grandfather, Hilary Grantland's mother was Mattie Lyle
married to Walter Grantland. All of the above was buried at Antioch in
Valarmose Springs. Thanks for your help.
Fedupblondie@wmconnect.com
6/17/2003
SHARP/ELLIOTT
Katie Pearl Sharp was my great grandmother. On Sept 2, 1907, she gave
birth to my grandfather, Bernam Loyd Sharp. My grandfathers father is
listed as unknown. This is the information I'm searching for. Anyone who
may have any idea who it may have been, please let me know. Katie married
William Henry Elliott on April 30, 1912 and they had 7 more children.
Whe Katie died at the age of 40, the younger children seem to have been
adopted to various families. I would also like to know any information on
these children and their descendents. I am also searching for pictures of
Katie Pearl Sharp. Thank you!
Andrew Wallace
6/9/2003
WALLACE
Looking for info. on Joel Wallace who came from Sullivan Co. Tn to Morgan
Co Al. and was there in the 1850's also looking for info on Thomas, Ruth
and Marcellus Wallace some may have moved on to Lauderdale Co and then to
Wayne Co Tn.
d.l.bogard@worldnet.att.net
6/8/2003
WOODALL/CHURCHILL/DUNN/MILES
I am looking for a connection between the Woodall family and the
Churchill-Miles-Dunn families. My grandmother was Hattie Dunn,
her mother was Elizabeth Belle Miles, and her mother was Martha Churchill.
I know Martha Churchill died in New Decatur, AL, probably around 1900's and
she had no immediate family in area. However, I have correspondence
between Hattie Dunn and Woodalls. I also have a picture of a Callie
Woodall as a young woman taken probably between 1910-1920, and on back my
grandmother wrote cousin Callie Woodall. If you know of the connection
between these families, please contact me.
henson65@mchsi.com
6/4/2003
HENSON/CHAMLISS
I am still looking for information on Judge Henson and Nora Chamliss. I
know Nora was married before to Thomas Milam in 1913, and had two sons,
Cliff and Tennis Milam. Married Judge Henson date unknown and they had 13
children with 3 sets of twins. Nora died in 1954 in Morgan County, Alabama
and Judge died in 1968 in the same county.
Melissa
5/28/2003
NEW
I am looking for any information on Wilson New He was
born in Morgan county. He died Aaron Nov.1976. He was shot and burned
in a house fire. I am his granddaughter. I'd like any information that
anyone has. He has one living sister Vine, a daughter that is living Judy,
2 sons that died in car accidents Frankie New and Larry New. 2 stepchidren
Doris and Edward.
npacks@mindspring.com
5/19/2003
McGLAWN
I'm trying to find the grave of Edward McGlawn (maybe William Edward McGlawn)
b. 8/4/1816--d.abt. 1909--supposedly lived his last few years with his
son Rev. D.S.McGlawn who lived in Athens at that time.
Any help appreciated.
pat
5/12/2003
SMITH
Looking for records on hiriam jackson smith ' gr g' dad
also imformation on nathanial green skidmore .civil war papers were
passed down . my gr. grandmother was mary jane skidmore, married george
blanton. they lived on sand mt. i would like to know how they were related
bmayo_1@msn.com
4/27/2003
MAYO/RUTLEDGE
I am trying to find anything about Elmira Rutledge who is shown on
the 1870 Morgan County census with two sons; William age 10 and Robert
age 8. In 1872 she married my great grandfather Cullen J. Mayo in
Morgan County and the last record I have of either of the two is when
they signed the estate probate records of Henry W. Rutledge in 1876 in
Morgan county. That was in the Apple Grove community. Anyone with any
information, please contact me
bittickmoh@mindspring.com
4/10/2003
NEWTON/WALKER
I have just learned that the daughters of my grandfather's brother,
William Riggs Newton who died in Tenn. from typhoid fever in 1915,
were living with their guardian Ella Huddleston Walker whom I believe
was a sister of their mother Mattie J. Huddleston Newton, and in 1916
she petitioned for their monies to be transferred to Morgan Co., AL
where they were living. The daughters names were Mary Caroline Newton
born Sept. 2, 1902 and Tommie Allen Newton born Sept. 8, 1906. I have no further information,
but hoping I might find some cousins from this line.
joannvanboven@sbcglobal.net
4/10/2003
WYATT
I am looking for information on Carmel or Campbell Wyatt and family
they were in Morgan County in 1896. I believe that Carmel or Campbell
died in 1901. He had a daughter named Esther and a son named Luke.
Esther Wyatt married a man named Mercer. Carmel or Campbell Wyatt wife
was named Delila. I believe her maiden name was croy.
Doris Webb Allen
3/26/2003
SMITH/STRINGER
I am looking for the Smith and Stringer families of Morgan County,
Alabama. Especially a Margaret or Catherine Smith and a Margaret or
Margie Stringer. Any help would be appreciated. Time period 1800-1870
La Nere Cleveland Williams
3/23/2003
WILEY/WOODALL
I am searching for the surname of Andrew Jackson Wiley's wife
"Elizabeth". I believe they may be the parents of Colorado (Callie)
Wiley who married D. Riley Woodall in Morgan County Alabama on 29 Nov
1888.D. Riley Woodall is the son of Robert T. Woodall and his second
wife Susan C. Long. Robert T. Woodall is my 3rd grgrandfather. I am
just trying to gather information on all of his children. I descend
from Robert T. and his first wife Mary Ann Vest.
B. Taylor
3/19/2003
FORD
I am researching the FORD family, of Mogan Co. Alabama.
and would like to work with anyone researching this family.
Tiffany Hamilton
3/16/2003
HAMILTON
I am looking for any info for the following family listed in the 1860
census for Morgan Co. Valentine Hamilton age 28 , Mary age 24 , Mary J.
age 4, and Susan age 2, all born in AL. Also two more known children
are Lorenzo Dow and John Thomas b. 1871 or 1873. Thanks for you help.
Mike Miller
3/13/2003
NOBLE/WATSON
Looking for information on James Orson Noble Sr. and Mary (Molly)
Watson. They were married in Decatur, Morgan County AL on 1/20/1885.
Mary was buried in Basham, Morgan County in April of 1897.
Frank C. Durant
3/9/2003
McCANLIS/GARRISON
WHO PURCHASED the Marriage License on February 9, 1830, in Morgan
County, AL, to marry James McCANLIS. They reared Seven Children in
Meltonsville, Marshall County, Alabama; they were "My" GG-Grandparents,
and We KNOW by Natl. Archives Records that "Magara A. Garrison" was
"None-other" than "Margery HARDIN", Daughter of Augustine Blackburn
Hardin Sr. and Mary Elizabeth Garner, of Columbia, Maury County,
Tennessee. This data has been "Handed-down" for ages by Our Ancesters!
BUT, We Do-NOT Know WHY my Grandmother married under the "Alias-name"
of "Magara A. GARRISON"?? Any Information Apprecated.
Katherine Holley
3/8/2003
ALEXANDER
I am researching my GGGrandfather, Jacob Alexander, b. TN?, d. 16 Jan
1882, St. Francois Co., MO, m. Jane Harkins Crow, 12 Sep 1833, Morgan
Co., AL. Ch: James & Alice Catherine, b Al., William, Mary Elizabeth
(my GGrandmother) Francis Marion, John Dickerson, Joseph, Luther
Thompson and Molenda Jane, all born in MO. I would like to find out the
names of Jacob's parents, birthplace, etc.
Janie (Brown)Dalrymple
3/5/2003
BROWN
Robert R. Brown b.1836 d. 1901 & Betty J. Brown b. 1851 d. 1898.
Looking for anybody in Morgan Co. that could be relatives. They were
my great grandparents. I would like to find a relative that I might
purchase a copy of photo of them.
Williams2052@msn.com
2/22/2003
BARTLETT/CALVERT
Joseph CALVERT married Delila BARTLETT on October 27, 1863, in Morgan
County, AL. They had five children, born in Morgan County: Joseph
Wiley, Elizabeth, Eliza, Delila, and Henry. I would like to
exchange information with others connected to this family.
BR Conolly@aol.com
2/20/2003
RAY/COLLINS
Green Berry Ray m. Catherine B. Collins 16 Feb. 1826 in Morgan County.
She was daughter of John Collins and Mahalia Sehorn Collins. Green B.
Ray b. 1802 Greenville, SC; Moved to Itawamba Co., Miss. before 1850 to
join proven brothers, Solomon and John. Need names of parents of Green
B. Ray.
Billy Mayo
2/6/2003
RUTLEDGE
I am interested in the maiden name or name of the deceased husband
of Elmira An Rutledge, age 30, shown in the 1870 census of Morgan
County with two sons; William 10, and Robert 8. She was one of the
administrators of the estate of Henry W. Rutledge who died in 1870 and
estate was probated in 1876. Please contact me with any info.
Teresa Wilbanks
2/5/2003
MORROW
I trying to sort through all of the Morrows that were in Morgan County. I
believe they are all related and I'm having a difficult time matching them
up. My ggrandfather was James Morrow. I have found three James
Morrows in the area 1800 - 1900. I believe that my James Morrow was
married to Elizabeth Elders (he also probably had at least two other
wives). They were parents of Robert Wesley, Wilbert John, Lorena,
Ida, and James. He also had a son Albert from a previous marriage.
I have a Samuel M. Morrow and James Monroe Morrow sons of Samuel A.
Morrow and Mary Jane McCutcheon. Charles A. Morrow married to Otelia
West. Henry Morrow married to Lucinda Givens.
Dan Taylor
1/29/2003
TAYLOR
I am looking for the grave site of a Civil War veteran, Union Soldier
named Augustus Taylor from 2nd Tennessee Cavalry who died October 6,
1864 probably from wounds received in a skirmish in Athens, Alabama
which occured on October 2, 1864. I have spoken to a few historians in
Athens and they said that a soldier wounded in Athens would probably
have been taken to a Union garrison in Decatur for medical treatment.
I am trying to find out where this young man is buried. He is the only
relative that fought in the Civil War from our family. Often civil war
parks have graves in them and I thought you might know of some or know
of some local historian that might help me locate this soldier.
Crickway@aol.com
1/27/2003
WINKLES/JENNINGS
I'm seeking information on my grandfather Almus Winkles of Cole Spring
Alabama. He was married to Nora Jennings, daughter of William and
Martha Jennings.
Stan Hutson
1/23/2003
WILHITE/MORRIS
Looking for ANY information on James "Jugg" WILHITE born about 1860
and his wife Willie E. MORRIS, born 1870. Listed on 1900 Morgan County
Census. Both died in 1901 leaving my g-grandfather and his brothers
and sisters as orphans. Trying to establish who the parents of James
WILHITE and Willie MORRIS might be. They are buried at Lebanon Cemetery
in Falkville, Alabama. I believe James WILHITE might be the son of
either Alfred McCoy WILHITE or Jackson Warren WILHITE (these two are
brothers). Any help highly appreciated as I am stuck.
Karen Smith
1/22/2003
McGUIRE/WRIGHT
I am trying to determine the family of Elizabeth McGuire Wright. She
was married to William Wright in GA. He was deceased by 1850 in Cobb
County, GA, where Elizabeth and the children lived. There were several
Wright and McGuire families in 1850 Cobb County, GA. However, I have
not connected Elizabeth with the McGuire's. I feel these were her
family, for she named children the same names. She moved to Morgan
County, AL by the latter 1850s as her son George was on the Mortality
Schedule for 1859, then the family was on the 1850 census. Some of the
census records give NC as the birth state for Elizabeth.
Joe Lamons
1/17/2003
LAMONS/LEMONS
I was surprised none of the Lamons/Lemons in Huntsville had made the
updates for the website.Mordecai Lamons arrived in Morgan County
(from Robeson County NC) prior to 1809. I believe they came with a
James Black (Father in Law). Most of the family remains in Alabama
ever since. I used to disscuss the family tree with a Dan Lemon who
said he had seen documents from when Mordecai Lamons ran a Ferry
across the Tennesee River (with lodging) and also documents where
Mordecai contracted to build roads for Huntsville. While much of the
original land was donated to the state to build a school and church,
I heard the original homestead site exist on a someones land (a doctors),
and that the cemetary was in poor shape as the grave stones were sinking
into the ground. The USGS site Lamons Cemetary (on the Newsome Sink)
is suppose to be at the original homestead.
hidalgo36@onemain.com
1/3/2003
PEYTON
We are trying to find out who were the people in Thomas Peyton or Payton family and if he
had another family earlier in his life.(I notice he was at least 60 in
the 1830 densus.) We were told that Elijah Peyton from Giles Co TN
might have been one of his sons. Thomas was married to Nancy Griffin.
mbaker1@se.rr.com
1/3/2003
WOODALL
I am searching for my Woodall line in Morgan co. I know that my
ggrandfather was Walter Douglas Woodall. His father was Robert L.
Woodall married to Sallie Sparkman on August 6, 1887.. Then I found
Robert L. Woodall under his parents and siblings on a 1880 census
record for morgan co. They are: Robert T. Woodall (father)/bd:1821
Susan C. (Long) Woodall (mother) /bd:1828 America A. & Martha A. Woodall
(daughters)/bd:1854 & 1866(in order)John Z., Robert L., Doctor R., &
James D. Woodall (sons)/(in order) bd: 1859, 1861, 1863, & 1869.
Jerry & Lanell Turney-Sims
1/2/2003
VEST/TURNEY
I am looking for any information concerning the Vest-Turney Family.
I have old photos I am willing to share.Sarah Vest and Daniel Turney
were married in Morgan County. They had a son Jonathan Henry Turney;
who had a son Marion Clyde Turney; who had a son, Gerald Turney. I am
Gerald's daughter. I have some photos that family members may want and
I will gladly send them.I am really looking for any information on
Daniel Turney.
Ann Johnson-Murphree
12/18/2002
VEST/WHITE/MURPHREE
My grandfather was P.M. Vest of Hartselle and Decatur Alabama. He
married Ira Mae White. I am in search of information on either
grandparent and their families. I am also searching for information
on W.T. Murphree who was married to Lillian (Lemay or Lamay) Murphree.
Jay Carter
12/16/2002
PRICE
I am looking for Census Information on Charles W. Price.
The information that I have has him listed on the 1860 census
on Image 320, Roll M653_19, Page 317, Township Somerville.
I would like to know what information is listed for this person
and if he has relatives listed with him. The Charles Price that
I am looking for would have a wife by the name of Hannah G. Price
and a daughter by the name of Anna M. Price. He would be
approximately 50 years old. Hopefully, this is the Charles Price
that I am searching for. He is my Great Great Great grandfather.
LuAnn
12/6/2002
CROW
I am trying to find more info on a Jane Harkins Crow b.
Nov 11, 1814 in Decatur, Morgan County AL. Any help greatly
appreciated.
Karin
11/27/2002
JENNINGS
I am searching for James A. Jennings. He was born in 1862 tn and
died in 1937 morgan co, ala. Married Sarah Dishman. I am trying to
find his parents etc. I am at lost with line. I know he was in the
Marshall co, Tn in 1900 and the Morgan co, Ala in 1910. Can anyone
help me with my search. Thank you for your time and effort.
ddavis@txi.com
11/18/2002
DAVIS
I am trying to find information on my Great Grandfather Jessie
Augustus Lane (JAL) Davis. In 1908, he was interviewed at a
Civil War Reunion in Texas, where he had moved to from Alabama in
1856). He told of having been a school teacher in Decatur, Alabama
from 1848 (he was 17) to 1856. I am trying to find out what schools
were in existence in Decatur at that time and where to look for
records.
Peter Gold
11/3/2002
BULLOCK
Would like to work with those searching the BULLOCK family.
Flossie Mae Bullock, born May 02 1903, Morgan Co, daughter of Felix Oscar
Bullock, married Conrad McDaniel of Etowah Co Ala. Flossie died Huntsville,
Nov 1981. Some say she is buried in Pensacola, Fla. Can you help please?
4865 Rainbow Drive Rainbow City Ala 35906.256 442 3119
Annie Wagoner Spalding
11/6/2002
GULLION
Looking for information on John William Gullion, born in 1879 In
Morgan county .I can find no informationon him
Kathy Hudson/Seminole, Ok.
HudsonK@hughes.net