Two humorous tombstones from the west explain a lot. Cripple Creek, Colorado, A man killed by a rattlesnake “Within this grave There lies poor…
The circus cured him from fighting - This is how (Lawrence County, Alabama) written ca. 1890s by Col. Edmond Saunders George McMahon occupied a…
Finding a beaux Early Days of Alabama was sometimes difficult according to this story. (Lawrence County, Alabama) by Col. Edmond Saunders written ca. 1890s…
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Are you ready to celebrate Mother's Day today? Mother's Day was officially designated by President Truman as Mother's Day on the same day that…
PATRON - First Monday's in Scottsboro, Alabama - a tradition that was started by these three men. (Transcribed and unedited story from a WPA…
PATRON + Many Alabama Representatives stayed home in 1837 rather than risk voting on controversial legislation. LEGISLATIVE LABORS in 1837 written by William Garrett1…
Click to see how to honor your ancestor as a Notable Alabama Pioneer WILLIAM VARNER BIOGRAPHY and GENEALOGY (1793-1870) Macon County, Alabama William…
The Inn-keepers (Lawrence County, Alabama) written ca. 1890s by Col. Edmond Saunders The Innkeepers of Moulton (Lawrence County, Alabama) have been numerous, and they…
Style of Dress in Early Times (Lawrence County, Alabama) by Col. Edmond Saunders written ca. 1890s The young men in full dress wore blue…
PATRON + A true incident from Reconstruction Days in Greensboro, Alabama that reveals the difficulties during that time. An incident from Reconstruction Days in…
(Building below is the Supreme Court in Montgomery, Alabama) Met at Cahawba in Central Alabama "The Alabama Supreme Court convened for the first time on…
DR. MILTON LE GRAND WOOD BIOGRAPHY and GENEALOGY (1855-1924) Montgomery, Alabama This biography can also be found in Biographies of Notable and Not-So-Notable Alabama…
Click …/to see how to honor your ancestor as a Notable Alabama Pioneer BOLLING HALL, JR. BIOGRAPHY and GENEALOGY (1813-1897) Autauga and Elmore County, Alabama…
PATRON + Could you walk eight miles each day to get to your job like this? STORY OF A WPA WORKER1 Written Feb. 15,…
COL. JAMES EDMONDS SAUNDERS BIOGRAHPY and GENEALOGY (May 7, 1806 – 1896) Lawrence County, Alabama James Edmonds Saunders was born in Brunswick County, Virginia,…
Did you know that the famous Clement Comer Clay first moved to Alabama to escape legal problems? Clement Comer Clay came to Madison County…
Click to see how to honor your ancestor as a Notable Alabama Pioneer Maggie Adams Hatton Biography and Genealogy (1879 - 1939) Elmore…
PATRON - More Touring Alabama in 1820, 1821 - Part IV Letters written home by Adam Hodgson Touring Alabama in 1820, 18211 Written ca.…
PATRON + The character of the early settlers to Alabama was of high quality according to Col. Saunders The State of Society (Lawrence County,…
Women's Equality Day is a day proclaimed each year by the United States President to commemorate the granting of the vote to women throughout…
Randolph's County Seat was changed from Wedowee to McDonald due to this one man This interesting transcribed article about Randolph County, Alabama town names…
Touring Alabama in 1820, 1821 - Part III Letters written home by Adam Hodgson Touring Alabama in 1820, 18211 Written ca. 1820 by…
PATRON + Immigrants Brought Their Prejudices To Mississippi Territory This is an excerpt from ALABAMA FOOTPRINTS Pioneers: Lost & Forgotten Stories (Volume 3) First…
PATRON + RECIPE WEDNESDAY - Oatmeal Coffee? I wonder if Starbucks has tried it? DISHES FOR THE INVALID (Recipes below are from the perfect…
PATRON + Good story about the Conjure woman of Sumter County, Alabama - hair is an important item The Conjure Woman of McCainville1 By…
Did you know that Foley, Alabama has a secret tunnel under the city? - watch the video and see old photographs of Foley (You…
Update: We are so excited for Lizbeth. She has found her Hall family through the query below! I am looking for information on the…
This biography is included in the Book First Families of Lawrence County, Alabama Volume I CROCKETT McDONALD BIOGRAPHY and GENEALOGY (1801-1857) Lawrence County, Alabama…
There has been a mystery how Hal's Lake in Clarke County got its name. The mystery of Hal’s Lake Clarke County, Alabama Believed to…
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