They Made Sure The Knot Was Tied Securely This story is an excerpt from the book ALABAMA FOOTPRINTS Exploration: Lost & Forgotten Stories (Volume 1) (STORY CONTINUED BELOW) On the 4th of June 1800, Governor Sargent called into existence by proclamation the county of Washington. It appeared to the Governor "that the divisions already made, […]
T. B. Allen lost his parents when he was a young boy. SOURCE (Clippings from Tuscaloosa Weekly Times, Tuscaloosa, Alabama May 12, 1899) ALABAMA GENEALOGY NOTES: Volume II Table of ContentsIntroductionANDERSON FAMILY of Dallas, Greene, & Marengo Counties, AlabamaDUNAWAY FAMILY of Perry, Marengo, Dallas & Wilcox CountiesTUBB FAMILY of Perry County, AlabamaMORRISETTE or MORRISETT FAMILYof […]
Patron – Sheriff’s land sale and other legal notices on November 22, 1883, Columbiana, Alabama (Excerpt from The Shelby Chronicle, Columbiana, Alabama, Nov. 22, 1883) SHERIFF’S SALE By virtue of —- issued from the Circuit Court of Shelby County and to me directed I will proceed to sell in front of the store house of […]
Our ancestors often had unique ways of turning a phrase. Have you ever heard these old sayings? Here are some more. "Good Lord willing and the crick {creek} don’t rise." Usually expressed when agreeing to do something. "I hear you cluckin’ and I know your nest ain’t fur {far}.” Meaning: I understand or at least […]
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