Strange advertisement? in Cullman, Alabama newspaper of 1884...

Web Version  |  Update preferences  |  Unsubscribe Like Tweet Forward Strange advertisement? in Cullman, Alabama newspaper of 1884 Posted by Donna R Causey on 26 June, 2020   LOST BOY Five Thousand Dollars Reward (Note – Transcribed as written) (Excerpt from The Cullman Tribune, Cullman, Alabama, January 11, 1884) This cash will be paid in coon skins, possum hides or other produce to be collected at or about next camp-meeting, or thereafter, by any one what catches him; for a young man […] Read more → PATRON + Gen. LaFayette letters – These three letters note the preparations of the transportation required Posted by Donna R Causey on 26 June, 2020 Once Gen. LaFayette agreed to the invitation of Governor Israel Pickens to visit Alabama, Gov. Pickens began to make preparations for his visit by dispatching letters – these were a few of the responses about the transportation by steamship and carriages needed. (This letter is noted on the back,) “Gen. Everitt committee of escort.”) Matthew’s […] Read more → PATRON – Mill for sale, death and money lenders were in the news in Albertville October 23, 1919 Posted by Donna R Causey on 26 June, 2020 Mill for sale, death and money lenders were in the news in Albertville October 23, 1919 (The following genealogical information with names of Albertville citizens has been transcribed from The Sand Mountain Banner, Albertville, Alabama, published October 23, 1919) THURSDAY, OCT. 23, 1919 It seems unfortunate that Sand Mountain should produce so many demonstration agents […] Read more → You're receiving this because you subscribed via our website. Thanks for reading! Edit your subscription | Unsubscribe

Transcription of Indian Springs Removal Treaty of February 12, 1825...

Web Version  |  Update preferences  |  Unsubscribe Like Tweet Forward Transcription of Indian Springs Removal Treaty of February 12, 1825 Posted by Donna R Causey on 25 June, 2020   This Indian removal treaty transcribed below was signed on February 12, 1825, and ratified by the Senate on March 7, 1825. It was signed by a minority group of Creek Indians, led by William McIntosh and was widely disputed as invalid by the Creeks. The Creek chiefs protested intensely and sent a delegation to […] Read more → PATRON + (Old Photos) Alabama farmers supplied food for WWII soldiers – Part V Posted by Donna R Causey on 25 June, 2020 When the U.S. officially entered World War II, the need for food for the troops increased everywhere. The Federal Farmers Security Administration (FSA) stepped in to work with local farmers to provide needed food. Once the produce and additional food were grown and raised, the federal "Food for Defense" department bought the products such as […] Read more → PATRON – July 13, 1889, Local news from the Covington Times, Covington County, Alabama Posted by Donna R Causey on 25 June, 2020 (Abstracts Transcribed from The Covington Times, Andalusia, Alabama, July 13, 1889) LOCAL NEWS Rev. Mr. Holley was in town last week Rev. Mr. Jordan of Highland Home, is conducting a series of meetings at this place. Postmaster Prestwood’s brag patches of corn are fine. So much for proper cultivation. Mr. James Stephens has purchased the […] Read more → You're receiving this because you subscribed via our website. Thanks for reading! Edit your subscription | Unsubscribe

Alabama native, Kathryn Thornton made history on Nov. 22, 1989...

Web Version  |  Update preferences  |  Unsubscribe Like Tweet Forward Alabama native, Kathryn Thornton made history on Nov. 22, 1989 Posted by Donna R Causey on 24 June, 2020 On November 22, 1989, Kathryn Thornton, a native of Montgomery and graduate of Auburn University, became the first woman to fly on a military space mission on the Space Shuttle Discovery. Dr. Thornton also became the second woman to walk in space in 1992. Graduated from Sidney Lanier High School Born August 17, 1952, to […] Read more → PATRON + Controversy surrounded the first governor of Alabama Posted by Donna R Causey on 24 June, 2020 A CONTROVERSY SURROUNDED THE CITIZENSHIP OF THE FIRST GOVERNOR OF ALABAMA (From the National Intelligencer of October 13, 1819) ALABAMA – We furnished our readers some time ago with a synopsis of the Constitution of the new state of Alabama. There was one feature of it, however, which we overlooked at the time, and which […] Read more → PATRON + 1899 News clipping about Tuscaloosa, Alabama citizen John H. Bankhead Posted by Donna R Causey on 24 June, 2020 The name John H. Bankhead is well-known in the State of Alabama. He has contributed much to the success of the state. SOURCE (Clippings and photograph from Tuscaloosa Weekly Times, Tuscaloosa, Alabama May 12, 1899) The Grand Masters of Free & Accepted Masons of the State of Alabama 1811-2011 Many early photographs of the Grand […] Read more → PATRON – Is your Albertville, Alabama ancestor mentioned in this newspaper from October 23, 1919 Posted by Donna R Causey on 24 June, 2020 LOCAL NEWS OF PEOPLE IN ALBERTVILLE October 23, 1919 Albertville is a city in Marshall County, Alabama. It was inhabited by the Cherokees until their removal in the 1830s. In 1908, the city was almost wiped out by a tornado. Among the earliest settlers were Thomas Albert and his brother, Dr. W. T. Albert, Gran […] Read more → PATRON + RECIPE WEDNESDAY: Cherry Bounce cordial & Mock Pink champagne for celebrations Posted by Donna R Causey on 24 June, 2020 A cordial is an alcoholic drink that contains a liqueur, or cordial. Most are flavored. This is one that has been handed down from the 1930s. Couple at champagne supper, ca. 1900 (Bain Publishing Co., Library of Congress) CHERRY BOUNCE 1 quart sour pie cherries 1 lb. (2 cups) sugar One fifth light rum Put all […] Read more → You're receiving this because you subscribed via our website. Thanks for reading! Edit your subscription | Unsubscribe

Benjamin Hawkins Established A Mail Route Through Alabama...

Web Version  |  Update preferences  |  Unsubscribe Like Tweet Forward Benjamin Hawkins Established A Mail Route Through Alabama Posted by Donna R Causey on 23 June, 2020 This story is an excerpt from the book ALABAMA FOOTPRINTS Settlement: Lost & Forgotten Stories (Volume 2) available at Amazon.com  Benjamin Hawkins grew up among the planter elite in North Carolina and was a delegate to the Continental Congress. He learned the Muscogee language and married Lavinia Downs who some believe was a Creek woman. […] Read more → PATRON + (Old Photos) Alabama farmers supplied food for WWII soldiers – Part IV Posted by Donna R Causey on 23 June, 2020 When the U.S. officially entered World War II, the need for food for the American troops increased. Farmers who had received help from the federal government during and after the Great Depression were encouraged to produce more food but with fewer employees. Many farmers did not have the additional funds to buy extra seeds and […] Read more → PATRON – People who attended a picnic, in Albany, trips to Birmingham fair in 1920 and more Posted by Donna R Causey on 23 June, 2020 (Transcribed from the Albany-Decatur Daily, Albany, Alabama, October 9, 1920) Note: Albany, Alabama, also known as New Decatur, Alabama, was a city in Morgan County, Alabama, United States, situated immediately to the southeast of the city of Decatur near the Tennessee River. New Decatur/Albany existed as a city from 1887 until 1927, when it merged with the city of Decatur. The […] Read more → PATRON + TOMBSTONE TUESDAY: This was evidently not a loving family Posted by Donna R Causey on 23 June, 2020 This was evidently not a loving family – Copied from a tombstone in a Massachusetts Churchyard: This to the memory of Ellen Hill, A woman who would always have her will. She snubbed her husband, though she made good bread, And on the whole he’s rather glad she’s dead. She whipped her children (and she […] Read more → You're receiving this because you subscribed via our website. Thanks for reading! Edit your subscription | Unsubscribe