Jefferson county was created by an act of the legislature December 13, 1819. The territory from which this county was formed was taken from Blount County. Since 1890, however, a portion of Jefferson has been annexed to Walker, and a part of Shelby to Jefferson.The county has a total area of 719,360 acres, or 1,124 […]
After Gen. LaFayette visit. There were many details to follow up with in Alabama, including payment for services rendered as indicated by these letters. His Excellency Israel Pickens Gr. High Priest Gr. Ch. S. A. Some data incident to General LaFayette’s visit. Col. Thornton You will please deposit with Doctr Webb Chairman of the Mobile Committee […]
LOCAL ALABAMA NEWS IN 1890 (Transcribed from Choctaw Advocate, Butler, Alabama, June 11, 1890) A large pipe works will be built at Thomas, Ala., by the Pioneer Furnace Company, at an early date. The plans are not yet completed, but the works will be large ones and will employ a great many men. The Capital […]
Stringing Needles for Mother My mother’s sight has failed so that threading a needle is a task almost beyond her. After an absence from home, I learned that a young friend had helped her over this difficulty by threading her needles for her. She simply took the spool of thread and paper of needles, and, […]
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