Author: Alabama Pioneers

A rich time for a poor car- Alabama’s Keller Car

When Americans think about cities historically known for automotive industry, places like Detroit are usually the first to come up, but did you know…

Days Gone By - stories from the past

Old Houses; Old Pioneers; New Problems

August 7, 2019 August 1, 2019by Alabama Pioneers

Nestled away in West Jefferson County, Alabama are three historical houses. The Owen House, the McAdory House, and the Sadler House are three restored…

Days Gone By - stories from the past

Alabama native and baseball great Willie Mays gives back to his community of Fairfield

February 4, 2019 December 29, 2018by Alabama Pioneers

Willie Mays Park in Fairfield, Alabama Willie Mays speaking in Fairfield’s Willy Mays Park. Image courtesy of blog.al.com Many may have seen Willie Mays…

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Looking for Robertson & Phillips ancestors in South Carolina and Tennessee

July 29, 2017 May 31, 2020by Alabama Pioneers

Robertson & Phillips My ancestors on one side of the family are Robertsons. I have traced them back to the 1200’s in Scotland. On…