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Photograph of Samuel Dale, Monroe County, Alabama (Transcribed excerpt is from The Monroe Journal, Monroe County Alabama, December 5, 1935) PICTURESQUE PERSONALITIES OF MONROE…
ABOUT TOWN (Transcribed extracts from the Herald-Journal (Bessemer, Alabama) Dec. 20, 1888) A wrong impression having gone abroad, Dr. S. W. Talley, the dentist,…
From Maryland Elizabeth Scott lies buried here. She was born Nov. 20th, 1785 according to the best of her recollection. Burlington, Va. Died when…
ROBERT PRICE HEACOCK BIOGRAPHY and GENEALOGY (1861-aft. 1904) Talladega County, Alabama Robert Price Heacock, was a contractor and builder, Sylacauga. He was a native…
Once Gen. LaFayette agreed to the invitation of Governor Israel Pickens to visit Alabama, Gov. Pickens began to make preparations for his visit by…
(Transcribed from December 27, 1923, The Birmingham News, Birmingham, Alabama) Some Descendants of JAMES CRAWFORD (1789-1839) Hale County, Alabama James Crawford, son of George…
REV. NATHAN ASHBY BIOGRAPHY and GENEALOGY (1810-1887) Monroe and Montgomery County, Alabama Ashby, Rev. Nathan, of Montgomery, was born in Fredericksburg, Va., August 5, 1810. He knew…
A young man who was also an avid golfer found himself with a few hours to spare one afternoon. He figured if he hurried…
ALABAMA ITEMS (Local news transcribed from Memphis Daily Appeal., August 08, 1858) The Poslmaster-General has established Post Offices at the following places in Hillaber…
(Transcribed from THE GUNTERSVILLE DEMOCRAT, January 15, 1903, Guntersville, Alabama) MARSHALL COUNTY ONE HUNDRED YEARS AGO A Paper Read by O. D. Street,1 Esq.,…
(Transcribed from December 27, 1923, The Birmingham News, Birmingham, Alabama) CHRISTMAS DANCE AT HOME OF MR. AND MRS. FAY A dance at the home…
Our ancestors learned many household tips over the years. Here are a few that may help today. To remove dents in a wooden bowl or…
Governor Israel Pickens appointed General Thomas Farrar to accompany General LaFayette on his visit to Alabama in 1825. General Farrar wrote interesting letters about…
(Transcribed from December 27, 1923, The Birmingham News, Birmingham, Alabama) SOCIETY PERSONALS Mrs. A. Worrell and son, James, are spending the holidays in Parish,…
At a recent and well-attended religious service in this city (Troy, Alabama) on a hot evening, a bat varied the interest of the occasion…
WILLIAM FRANKLIN NABERS BIOGRAPHY and GENEALOGY (1830-1918) Jefferson County, Alabama William Franklin Nabers was born in Jefferson County, Alabama, on August 6, 1830, the…
(Transcribed excerpt is from The Monroe Journal, Monroe County Alabama, December 5, 1935) PICTURESQUE PERSONALITIES OF MONROE by Miriam Brewer Richardson, Montgomery Advertiser Monroe…
(Transcribed from December 27, 1923, The Birmingham News, Birmingham, Alabama) MRS. GRIDER AND SISTERS ENTERTAIN AT JANUARY TEA Mrs. Frank Grider and her sisters,…
WOMAN AND HOME (Excerpt from The Courtland Enterprise, Courtland, Alabama, February 15, 1894) PRETTY SLEEP WOOERS Useful Novelty Pillows for Couch or Divans –…
SAMUEL DURHAM McCLELEN BIOGRAPHY and GENEALOGY (1820-1887) Captain, 58th Regiment, Alabama Infantry Samuel Durham McClelen of Piedmont (Calhoun County, Alabama) enlisted in Company F,…
ORIGINAL NEWSPAPER ADVERTISEMENTS MONTGOMERY HOTEL The subscriber informs the public, that his large and commodious House is now finished and ready for the reception…
Patron - Bellefonte, Jackson County, Alabama – Sheriff Notices for land sales and sale of slave in 1839 (Transcribed extracts from Bellefonte Courier and…
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Didn't Use His Own Medicine Doctor – Take this medicine as directed and your cold will be gone in two or three days. Patient…
(Transcribed from The Anniston Star, Anniston, Alabama, December 22, 1918) PIONEER CITIZEN RECALLS EARLY DAYS IN ANNISTON WHEN “COMPANY FARM” WAS THE CITY'S PRINCIPAL…
PERSONAL Note: Some of the Personal mentions were omitted because the newspaper was too faded and they were unreadable. (Transcribed extracts from the Herald-Journal…
Our ancestors had many ways to plant gardens economically. These gardening tips can still be used today and do not require chemicals. "Turn fruit…
(Parts of this story are from excerpts from the book ALABAMA FOOTPRINTS Exploration: Lost & Forgotten Stories (Volume 1) and ALABAMA FOOTPRINTS - Volume…
EARLIEST POSTOFFICES IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY A table of Postoffices compilation (N.A.RO. all States and Territories Books 1, 2 and 3) shows four Postoffices credited…
Patron - Local news from The American Banner (Bay Minette, Alabama, September 16, 1899) (Transcribed extracts from The American Banner (Bay Minette, Alabama, September…
