PATRON + Newspaper interview with a former Slave of Franklin County who lived 107 Years...

Web Version  |  Update preferences  |  Unsubscribe Like Tweet Forward PATRON + Newspaper interview with a former Slave of Franklin County who lived 107 Years Posted by Donna R Causey on 21 April, 2022   (This was transcribed From the Franklin County Times, Alabama many years ago) Editor Franklin County Times: What is there about the name “Dickson” that is conducive to longevity? You have has some articles lately about Mr. Richard H. Dickson, of Goose Creek, Texas who has the distinction of being in his hundredth year.  I […] Read more → PATRON + GOOD OLE DAYS – Can you believe there was deep snow in 1886 that lay on the ground until April in Cleburne County, Alabama? Posted by Donna R Causey on 21 April, 2022   EARLY DAYS IN CLEBURNE, by Mrs. M. Fowler of Fruithurst, Alabama (The following transcription of the history of Cleburne County, Alabama was written in 1936 and published in The Cleburne News From The Cleburne News, November 26, 1936 Heflin, Cleburne Co., Alabama For much of this data relating to Cleburne county, then Benton county, in […] Read more → PATRON – Randolph County, Alabama – (J) – Civil War soldiers with links to gravesites Posted by Donna R Causey on 21 April, 2022 All the names of the Civil War Soldiers buried in Randolph County can be found in the book Alabama Genealogy Notes Volume XI Postcard is of U. S. Post Office, Roanoke, Ala. -"Visitors and Tourists will always receive a True Southern Welcome at Brown’s Rexall Drug Store in Roanoke, Alabama. Travelers to and from Florida […] Read more → PATRON + BIOGRAPHY: Captain John William Tobin born April 21, 1827 Posted by Donna R Causey on 21 April, 2022 This biography is included in the Book Biographies of Notable and Not-so-Notable Alabama Pioneers Volume II CAPTAIN JOHN WILLIAM TOBIN BIOGRAPHY and GENEALOGY (1827-1865) CLARKE COUNTY, ALABAMA Captain John William Tobin was born on April 21, 1827, in Clarke county, Ala.; the son of John Tobin and Emily Elizabeth Phelps. His father’s grandfather came from […] Read more → You're receiving this because you subscribed via our website. Thanks for reading! Edit your subscription | Unsubscribe

PATRON – 1877 – 1879 Notes from News clippings...

Web Version  |  Update preferences  |  Unsubscribe Like Tweet Forward PATRON – 1877 – 1879 Notes from News clippings Posted by Donna R Causey on 19 April, 2022 This article and more abstracts are available in the Book ALABAMA GENEALOGY NOTES: Volume X Scroll to the bottom to see Table of Contents of the book News clippings by Mrs. Henry Certain of Huntsville, Alabama from OUR HOME JOURNAL in 1877-1879 were published in The Alabama Historical Quarterly, Vol. 07, No. 03, Fall Issue […] Read more → Part 4 Alabama in Mexico War – personal letter about the war Posted by Donna R Causey on 18 April, 2022 ALABAMA IN MEXICO WAR Letter to DR. W. S. WYMAN From S. F. NUNNELEE (Written June 14, 1906) Mexico War Correspondence, Military Records Division Department Archives and History) Part 4 The next day after the surrender, our Brigade was ordered to prepare for a march to Alvarado, a town of some size down the coast, 60 […] Read more → PATRON + Thompson, Alabama was incorporated in 1883 and had around 200 residents in 1885 Posted by Donna R Causey on 18 April, 2022 Thompson, Alabama citizens had high hopes for the newly incorporated town in 1883, but today it is only an unincorporated community in Bullock County, Alabama. The charter was repealed in July 1919 and the Post Office ceased to exist in 1954. (Transcribed from Union Springs Herald, Union Springs, Alabama October 7, 1885) THOMPSON, ALABAMA This thriving and growing town […] Read more → PATRON – Dallas County, Alabama – Various Early Court Records Posted by Donna R Causey on 18 April, 2022 DALLAS COUNTY, ALABAMA VARIOUS COURT RECORDS From Minutes of Probate Court of Dallas Co., Alabama: Book A p. 5: JOHN B. BATES was administrator of the estate of DANIEL HUTCHESON in 1819. Compiler’s note: I found no other papers, but did not make an exhaustive search.i Dallas Co., Alabama, Deed Book A, p. 370: I, […] Read more → PATRON + MONDAY MUSINGS: Family reunions Posted by Donna R Causey on 18 April, 2022 Family reunions are coming up this spring and summer… so remember…. to take tape recorders and ask questions! A family reunion is an effective form of birth control Climbing my family tree was fun until the nuts appeared! Every family tree has some sap in it. Genealogy: Where you confuse the dead and irritate the […] Read more → A true story, Hawkins and the Bear Posted by Donna R Causey on 18 April, 2022 In this true tale of Alabama’s pioneer days, Legendary Williamson Hawkins kills a bear near Birmingham with just an axe. Be a part of our community – be a www.alabamapioneers.com patron Read more → You're receiving this because you subscribed via our website. Thanks for reading! Edit your subscription | Unsubscribe

PATRON – Marriage and Death Notices in the April – June 1878 of the Shelby Guide...

Web Version  |  Update preferences  |  Unsubscribe Like Tweet Forward PATRON – Marriage and Death Notices in the April – June 1878 of the Shelby Guide Posted by Donna R Causey on 16 April, 2022 Marriage & Death Notices in the April- June 1878 Shelby Guide This was published in THE CAHAWBA JOURNAL Fall 1985 It has been copied as it was written in THE CAHAWBA JOURNAL (*Note- These news articles are copied just as they were written in 1878 – Some of the words used may not be appropriate […] Read more → Simpson Manuscript – Inauguration of Governor and Temporary Quarters selected Posted by Donna R Causey on 16 April, 2022   Excerpt from ALABAMA STATE CAPITOL AN HISTORICAL SKETCH, Brochure by JAMES B. SIMPSON, Late Recording Secretary to the Governor JANUARY 1898 Roemer Printing Co., Montgomery, Ala,, Printers INAUGURATION OF GOVERNOR COLLIER Before the destruction of the Capitol the vote of the State election cast in the preceding month had been counted and it was […] Read more → UPDATED WITH PODCAST: PATRON + Millie Francis, the Creek Pocahontas Posted by Donna R Causey on 16 April, 2022 Millie Francis was the first woman and Native American to be awarded a medal from the U. S. Government. Millie was the daughter of Creek leader Josiah Francis (Francis the Prophet). She was born in Montgomery, Alabama about 1803. Josiah Francis was most often referred to as Prophet Francis. He along with Tecumseh, ignited a […] Read more → PATRON + The Trial of the Judges and other early impeachments in Alabama Posted by Donna R Causey on 16 April, 2022 Early Alabama Impeachments The first impeachment case in the State was the famous attempt in 1829 to depose three justices of the Supreme Court. This case is popularly known as “The Trial of the Judges.” It was not an impeachment in the strict sense of the term, as it was not instituted as required by […] Read more → PATRON + SATURDAY SECRETS -Removing spots and stains – some ways were dangerous in the 1890s Posted by Donna R Causey on 16 April, 2022   Removing stains and spots has always been a problem. Here is how they dealt with most stains and spots according to a 1890s book. How To Remove Stains And Spots Children’s clothes, table linens, towels, etc., should be thoroughly examined before wetting, as soap-suds, washing-fluids, etc., will fix almost any stain past removal. Many […] Read more → You're receiving this because you subscribed via our website. Thanks for reading! Edit your subscription | Unsubscribe

A Methodist circuit rider received $100 and had to go where he was sent without complaint...

Web Version  |  Update preferences  |  Unsubscribe Like Tweet Forward A Methodist circuit rider received $100 and had to go where he was sent without complaint Posted by Donna R Causey on 15 April, 2022 The Methodist Circuit Rider had a difficult life in the early days of Alabama as can be seen by the narrative below. THE METHODIST CHURCH IN THE EARLY DAYS The Methodist church in those early days had only a limited membership, but after the country was laid off in districts and circuits, it increased rapidly […] Read more → PATRON – Marriage & Death Notices in the January – March 1878 Shelby Guide Posted by Donna R Causey on 15 April, 2022   Marriage & Death Notices in the January – March 1878 Shelby Guide This was published in THE CAHAWBA JOURNAL Fall 1985 It has been copied as it was written in THE CAHAWBA JOURNAL (*Note- These news articles are copied just as they were written in 1878 – Some of the words used may not […] Read more → PATRON + The Coosa River Crossing of British Refugees in 1781 Posted by Donna R Causey on 15 April, 2022   Peter A. Brannon was a pharmacist chemist, 1900-1910. He spent the remainder of his career with the Alabama Department of Archives and History, serving as curator, 1910-1941; archivist, 1941-1955, and as director, 1955-1967. In his lifetime, he wrote many historical articles about Alabama. The following transcribed story by him was a paper prepared for […] Read more → PATRON + FUNNY FRIDAY: Take a break from doing your taxes and enjoy a laugh about them – it's good for the soul Posted by Donna R Causey on 15 April, 2022 “There is no child so bad that he/she can’t be used as an income tax deduction.” “It’s tax time. I know this because I’m staring at documents that make no sense to me, no matter how many beers I drink.” Dave Barry “There was a time when $200.00 was the down-payment on a car; now […] Read more → You're receiving this because you subscribed via our website. Thanks for reading! Edit your subscription | Unsubscribe