General Samuel "Sam" Houston (March 2, 1793 – July 26, 1863) was an American politician and soldier, best known for his role in bringing…
SPRING HILL COLLEGE Mobile, Alabama Spring Hill College in Mobile, Alabama is the oldest Catholic college in the Southeast is also the third oldest…
His biography can be found in Biographies of Notable and Not-so-Notable Alabama Pioneers Volume VI GEORGE LEE ALEXANDER BIOGRAPHY and GENEALOGY (b. 1839- d. 1862)…
Today, LaGrange College is a private, four-year liberal arts and sciences college, affiliated with the Methodist Church in LaGrange, Georgia. LaGrange College actually opened…
The Trail of Tears was the name given to the forced relocation of Native American nations from southeastern parts of the United States following…
Auburn, located in Lee County is the largest city in eastern Alabama with a 2014 population of 60,258. It is a college town, home…
If all mankind minus one, were of one opinion, and only one person were of contrary opinion, mankind would be no more justified in…
Buccaneers attacked the first white settlers of Cherokee County, Alabama HUGH CARDON'S HISTORY OF CHEROKEE COUNTY, ALABAMA Part V Mr. Hugh Cardon wrote the…
This biography can also be found in Biographies of Notable and Not-so-Notable Alabama Pioneers Volume 3 - NOW IN EBOOK, PAPERBACK AND HARDBACK. Books…
CHAPTER TWELVE by By HON. E. A. POWELL (transcribed from FIFTY-FIVE YEARS IN WEST ALABAMA printed in the Tuscaloosa Gazette August 12, 1886) WHAT…
HAPPY BIRTHDAY! JOSEPH A. ADAMS BIOGRAPHY and GENEALOGY (1843-1887) Chambers and Dale County, Alabama Joseph A. Adams was an editor and publisher. He was…
Click …/to see how to honor your ancestor as a Notable Alabama Pioneer WILLIAM WIRT ALLEN WILLIAM WIRT ALLEN BIOGRAPHY and GENEALOGY (1835-1894) Colbert County,…
Click …/to see how to honor your ancestor as a Notable Alabama Pioneer (biography continued below) Happy Birthday! WARREN RANDOLPH BELL BIOGRAPHY and GENEALOGY (1839-1908)…
This biography can be found in Biographies of Notable and Not-so-Notable Alabama Pioneers Volume VI THEODORE ACKLAND/ACKLEN BIOGRAPHY and GENEALOGY (1833 - 1870) Madison…
This biography is included in the Book Biographies of Notable and Not-so-Notable Alabama Pioneers Vol. III along with several other Abercrombie families in Alabama. Robert Hayden's…
REMINISCENCES OF THE EARLY DAYS IN CHAMBERS COUNTY By E. G. Richards1 Mr. Editor:—It was my intention when I wrote No. 8 of Reminiscences…
Click …/to see how to honor your ancestor as a Notable Alabama Pioneer Happy Birthday! HENRY MARTYN CALDWELL BIOGRAPHY and GENEALOGY (1836 – 1895) Butler…
THOMAS DUNN BIOGRAPHY and GENEALOGY 1798-1838 Wilcox County, Alabama Thomas Dunn, a son of Benjamin and Susannah Dunn, was born in Georgia around 1798.…
MASTIN HILL HANSARD BIOGRAPHY and GENEALOGY (1830-aft. 1904) Talladega county, Alabama Mastin Hill Hansard was one of the leading farmers of Talladega county. He…
MOUNT IDA County Road 11, Sylacauga, Talladega County, AL OLD HOMES OF TALLADEGA COUNTY1 (KINGSTON, MT. IDA, SELWOOD, THORNHILL, ALPINE) BY MARY WELCH LEE…
ORANGE VALE OLD HOMES OF TALLADEGA COUNTY1 (KINGSTON, MT. IDA, SELWOOD, THORNHILL, ALPINE) BY MARY WELCH LEE (MRS. SCEARS LEE) A few miles on…
This transcribed story was written by a true pioneer of Chamber County, Alabama for the local newspaper. REMINISCENCES OF THE EARLY DAYS IN CHAMBERS…
May 17, 1836, Sumter County, Alabama PERSONALS Newspaper extracts from Voice of Sumter, Livingston, Alabama We are authorized to announce John Rains Esquire of…
The composer of the Star-Spangled Banner was sent to Alabama in 1833 to solve a serious problem with Indians. (This was transcribed by the…
Did you know that Francis Scott Key, who wrote America's national anthem arrived in Alabama in the role as peacemaker? Read about his mission…
Finding a beaux Early Days of Alabama was sometimes difficult according to this story. (Lawrence County, Alabama) by Col. Edmond Saunders written ca. 1890s…
Style of Dress in Early Times (Lawrence County, Alabama) by Col. Edmond Saunders written ca. 1890s The young men in full dress wore blue…
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…
REMINISCENCES OF THE EARLY DAYS IN CHAMBERS COUNTY By E. G. Richards1 Part III At the election held for the organization of Chambers County…
LaFayette, Alabama grew rapidly in 1833 - churches and schools were built. This article was written around 1880s about the early days of LaFayette,…
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