Great gift for a Freemason or Masonic Lodge! Freemasons contributed to America and the state of Alabama through their patriotic service and philanthropic…
James Crawford, son of George Crawford was born March 10, 1789 in South Carolina. He married Nancy McCarter, the daughter of James and Nancy…
James Acton, Sr. was born 1746, Longnor, Shropshire, England and died Elizabeth McCraft (b. 1750 Scotland – d. 1823 Garrard, Kentucky, USA). James died…
On July 4, 1850 at a hot July 4th celebration at the Washington Monument, President Zachary Taylor died five days later on July 9,…
This biography is included in the book Biographies of Notable and Not-so-Notable Alabama Pioneers Volume I AND First Families of Lawrence County, Alabama Volume I DANIEL…
This biography can also be found in Biographies of Notable and Not-So-Notable Alabama Pioneers VOL VIII ROBERT TYLER GOODWYN BIOGRAPHY and GENEALOGY (1870-1949) Elmore…
John Ball was born 1675 in Stafford Co., Virginia and died 1722 in Stafford County, Virginia. He married Winnifred Williams on Mary 9, 1713…
WARNING: This story has been transcribed from unedited handwritten notes from 1930s and may contain some offensive language OTHER FOLKLORE WPA Writer's Project Written…
Read this and other stories in ALABAMA FOOTPRINTS: Removal Available as Ebook and Paperback In the summer of 1830, Jackson urged the Cherokee, Chickasaw, Choctaw,…
THREE WAYS TO DISCOVER MORE OF ALABAMA'S LOST AND FORGOTTEN STORIES WEBSITE www.alabamapioneers.com ALABAMA GRIST MILL PODCASTS ALABAMA FOOTPRINTS BOOKS Listen to Alabama Grist Mill…
This biography is included in the Book Biographies of Notable & Some Not-So-Notable Alabama Pioneers Vol VII JAMES TOOLE BIOGRAPHY and GENEALOGY (1867- 1925)…
This was published on July 26, 1923. We have come a long way in Women's Rights since then! July 26, 1923, The Advertiser, Moulton,…
Do you like peanuts? Then you might want to head to the "Peanut Capital of the World" in Dothan, Alabama in the fall Each…
The spirit is willing but the creek was cold by Shannon Hollon I remember a few years ago me and my 2 boys(Justin and…
During the "Alabama Fever" period of United States history, early settlers migrated to Alabama from North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Mississippi, Georgia, Kentucky, and…
The Ghost of the lost Confederate gold by Shannon Hollon Back during the depression Uncle Byron Campbell got word that during the Civil War…
Lying at the southern extremity of the Appalachian Mountains, Shelby County is richly endowed with abundant natural resources and unrivaled beauty in the profile…
Isaac Abercrombie was a pioneer of Perry County, Alabama (born 1748 Scotland - died 1825 Alabama) This book is a compilation of six generations…
Though it was not his intent, this photographer with the Historic American Buildings Survey who was simply taking pictures of a historic house may…
PERSONAL REMINISCENCES OF COLONEL ALBERT JAMES PICKETT BY COL. MICHAEL LEONARD WOODS1 Montgomery (Alabama) PART I (Albert James Pickett has been given the title…
This biography is included in the book Biographies of Notable and Not-so-Notable Alabama Pioneers Volume I HENLEY GRAHAM SNEAD BIOGRAPHY and GENEALOGY (1814-1906) BIBB COUNTY,…
After the Revolutionary War, free bounty land was offered by the federal government to citizens and soldiers for their service. The practice of awarding…
{Thorsby was founded by Swedes in the late 1800s and was established as a Scandinavian Colony in the South. This year's celebration will feature…
This biography can be found in Biographies of Notable and Not-so-Notable Alabama Pioneers Volume 1 Now in Ebook, Paperback and Hardback! HENLEY GRAHAM SNEAD…
Prior to 1800, many colonists loyal to the throne of Britain immigrated to north and south Alabama to escape involvement in the Revolutionary War…
Biographies of Notable and Not-So-Notable: Alabama Pioneers Volume 1 includes the genealogy and biography of William Barrett Travis of Alamo fame and Elisha Cottingham,…
This biography can also be found in Biographies of Notable and Not-So-Notable Alabama Pioneers VOL VIII WILLIAM B. S. GILMER BIOGRAPHY and GENEALOGY (1796-1863)…
Some Descendants of Shadrack Woolley (1752-1809) with Notes & Sources Read the sample pages of the book instantly in your browser with the FREE Amazon.com's Kindle…
DR. LINCOLN LACONIA BURWELL BIOGRAPHY and GENEALOGY (October 25, 1867- March 6, 1928) Marengo and Perry County, and North Carolina Dr. L. L. Burwell,…
This biography can be found in Biographies of Notable and Not-so-Notable Alabama Pioneers included in volume 4 GEORGE WASHINGTON JONES (b. 1865 Kentucky d.…
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