CALDWELL, Alexander – I am looking for information on the children of Alexander Caldwell b. 1809 Knox County, TN, d. Jan. 1876, Jeffeson Co., AL. I am trying to connect Elizabeth Caldwell b. 1839 in AL, m. 20 Jan 1857 to William Reatherford (Rutherford); and Jane Caldwell b. 06 Jan 1831, d. 04 April 1902 – Shelby County, m. 24 Nov 1853 to James Waymon Acton. I have been told that Alexander’s will names Elizabeth, who predeceased him, and names Hampton Rutherford (my great-grandfather), his brothers William Rutherford and John Nations as receiving her share. Would appreciate any information on this possible connection. Please contact Karen Hitt at klh2278@aol.com [posted July 16, 2006]
CALE, Thomas Edison – I am trying to find information regarding a Thomas Edison Cale, son of Edward and Mamie Cale of Birmingham. Any help that you could provide would be appreciated. (P. S. He died while on active duty with the Air Force in Texas 1952? ) Regards Lewis B. Dey (lemer@worldnet.att.net OR ldey@worldnet.att.net) [posted January 3, 2000]
CALLAHAN, Daniel – Daniel Callahan lived in the Tarrant area of Jefferson County 1910-1930, Would like to contact living descentants to exchange information on Daniel’s children. Please contact Betty Lang at Betty470@webtv.net. [posted September 6, 2003]
CARDEN, Phillip – Seeking information on descendants of Phillip Carden. Phillip Carden,b:ca. 1929-d:1897.1st wife was Nancy GUY. Especially need information on his and 2nd wife, Winnie WILLIS’,daughter Ellen CARDEN,b:1866,who married a VANDERSLICE. Please contact Doris Smothers at dor@bellsouth.net [posted December 4, 2008]
CARLISLE, Mannering Walton – Need info on Mannering Walton Carlisle who married Florence Ermine Carlisle. He wrote several articles for newspapers in Birmingham between 1900-1930. He is buried at Elmwood. Also need location of old Elyton cemetery. Please contact Patricia Carlisle at pcarlisl@bellsouth.net [posted June 21, 2004]
CARLTON, Mathew L. – Mathew L Carlton b 22 Feb 1890 died 4 july 1951. Mathew L Carlton had a mining accident that cost him part of his leg, I am seeking any information from a possible descendant on this accident. This is the only info I have…Can you tell me perhaps what mine he worked at and/or what happened that caused the accident, he is my grandfather and I have always wanted to know what happened to him. Please contact Kyanne Eastman at kyanneastman@yahoo.com [posted October 8, 2005]
CARTER, William Thomas – William Thomas CARTER, died 1901, Jefferson Co., AL Need date of death and burial place for William Thomas CARTER. His wife was Amanda Caroline [FENDLEY]CARTER. His children were: James CARTER, Thomas Lafayette CARTER, Catherine CARTER, William Franklin CARTER, Matthew Gilbert CARTER, Mary S. CARTER, & Lydia CARTER. Would appreciate it if someone knows where he or any of these CARTERS are buried. Please contact Bette Leatherwood at leatherw@cvalley.net [posted November 11, 2000]
CATALDO – I’m looking for someone who may have been born in Birmingham, AL with the name of Kelly Cataldo. He supposedly was adopted by an aunt to the Rosata family. This was at the beginning of the 20th century. Anyone have any information. There also was a brother Vincent Cataldo. If you have information, contact Rosata family at EBAR48@aol.com [posted January 3, 2000]
CHAMBLISS, Sarah R. Duke – Date of Death of Sarah R Duke Chambliss. Sarah R “Sallie” Duke Chambliss was born in 1854 in Georgia. She married Nathan Merriam Chambliss 8 Nov 1868 in Fayette County, Alabama. They raised a large family in Birmingham. Sarah died of T.B. we believe in Nov or Dec 1907, at home in Birmingham. Her husband Nathan died 28 Apr 1912 in Boyles, Jefferson, Alabama according to his death certificate. I am hoping we might have some descendants of Sarah Duke and Nathan Merriam Chambliss still living in Birmingham. You may contact me at princesskaren@sbcglobal.net or by mail at 1704 Sarkesian Drive, Petaluma, CA 94954-4516. Thank you for your assistance. Karen Chambliss-Abraham [posted January 23, 2009]
CHANNELL, James Allen – Need the full names,of both Parents of James Allen Channell.The Fathers’ name,is Harvey Channell.James Allen Channell,Died in 1980,and is laied to rest just west of Tuscaloosa Alabama.Is servived by two sons.Danny Ray Channell,and Randy Allen Channell.Has an Uncle named Lee Channell.And one named Richard Channell,who is also laied to rest in the same cematary,as james Allen Channell. Please contact Randy Channell at cavedogydog@yahoo.com [posted July 16, 2004]
CHAPPEL, Charles – In search of the ancestors/other descendants of Charles “Charlie” CHAPPLE b. 7 Jan 1872 (England) d. 8 June 1907 Pratt City, Jefferson, Al. Burial at Fraternal Cemetery in Pratt City. Wife was Anna “Annie” Bell MOORE, daughter of Thomas MOORE. They were married 17 April 1892 in Jefferson, Al. Children of Charles and Anna include: Anna Tamar CHAPPLE LEWIS, Robert T CHAPPLE, Alma Bertha “Bertie” CHAPPLE KEMP, Charles “Charlie” Lewis CHAPPLE, & Olean May CHAPPLE BURRELL (still living). Charles is my 2nd great-grandfather. I am looking for Charles’ father, mother, brother(s), and sister(s). I have no information on Charles and his family. I wish to correspond with others researching the CHAPPLE line. Contact Melissa Hogan via email at ilovegenealogy@netzero.com. [posted April 28, 2004]
CHRISTIAN, George Avant – Looking for more info on my father’s and paternal grandfather’s families. His name was George Avant CHRISTIAN, b. 13 October 1920 in Birmingham, AL; m. 20 June 1942 in Reno, NV to Rhoda Ruth BIAS; d. 31 October 1993 in Seattle, WA. His father was William (Warmoth?) Richardson CHRISTIAN, b. 21 December 1888 in Murfresboro, TN; m. 6 January 1913 in Birmingham, AL to Eva Elizabeth SHACKELFORD; d. 6 August 1956 in Birmingham, AL. His father was Henry Allen CHRISTIAN, b. 10 December 1853 in Madison Co.?, AL; m. Jimmie Wills RICHARDSON (b. 4 February 1847 and d. 25 September 1905); d. 17 September 1920. Henry’s father was Allen CHRISTIAN, b. 1824; m. October 1942 to Percilla AVANT — he died in May 1857 in Jackson Co., AL and she died 15 April 1857. I have no further info on great-grandmother. Please contact me at X2LOUD4U@aol.com [posted February 14, 2000]
CHURCHHILL, F. M. – CHURCHHILL, F.M. – In the Jefferson Co.,AL census, there is listed an F.M Churchhill, 35 and J.B.M Churchhill, 28 as Physicians. I am trying to find their relation,if any, to my ggGrandfather, A.W.Thompson listed right after them in the census as a “student of medicine.” Please contact K. Elaine Luce at grannylu@karnesec.net [posted March 26, 2007]
CLAYTON, J. Asroe – I would like to find the Parents of J Asroe CLAYTON born abt 1866. Died abt. 1927 I beleive in St. Clair County. Asroe married Margret KENT I believe. Asroe and Magie and children can be found 1900 in Talledega county and 1910 and 1920 Shelby County AL. Maggie can be found 1930 living with Cora OZLEY(Her daughter) in 1930 Jefferson County. Maggie CLAYTON Died abt 1933 in St Clair county. Willie L CLAYTON is son of Asroe and maggie CLAYTON, he is my greatgrandfather born abt 1895 died abt.1963 Any help would be greatly Apprecitated. Please contact Tangela Williams at sdw1159@otelco.net [posted November 12, 2004]
CLARK, Thomas C. – Seeking information on Thomas C. Clark (my Grandfather) born June 19, 1883 (On Death records). He was born to Irene Minerva ? and Thomas (or Plez) Clark. in Birmingham Alabama. Thomas had one sister, Dovie Clark born Dec 19 1890; A brother, Eph Clark born Feb 12 1894; A brother, Dave Clark.. born May 1 1881. Other brothers were Bob and William T, but not sure of their birthdates. Please contact me, Alice Goodson, at goodson2@lcii.net [posted May 31, 2000]
COBB, Alexander – Seeking information on Alexander COBB, bn SC 1772, married Ruth BANKS, SC, abt 1803. Settled Bibb Co, Al 1818-19. some info on descendents, nothing on ancestors. will share what I have. Please contact me, Fred Ward, at ncsfw@aol.com [posted August 19, 1999]
CODY, James Andrew – Searching for the family of James Andrew CODY, who settled in Marion County, Alabama cir.1833. His known children were: Mary, Andrew J., Matthew, Thomas Franklin, Juliett, Lucinda, Ezekial, and Sarah. Any information on this family would be appreciated. Please contact Paul L. Wright at w1937@mindspring.com [posted May 29, 2000]
COLE, Carlos – I am looking for any information on the birth of Carlos Cole. All I have is his birthday of Dec 19, 1921. Please contact Nikki Cole at icyunv_me24@yahoo.com [posted November 16, 2007]
COLLINS, Francis Lee – COLLINS, Francis Lee b. Nov 24 1832 “near Birmingham” Alabama. d. 27 Apr 1875 Visalia, Tulare, California. no death record exists for him. his father was a family doctor who d. abt 1843-45. his mother d. abt 1847-49. their names are unknown. Francis had a twin brother, name unknown who was a physician in Kansas City in 1924. Francis m. Mary Jane PEYTON 19 Feb 1859 in Tule River, Visalia, California. They had 7 children, Alice Augusta 1859, Cynthia Emaline 1861, Frances Arabella 1863, Anna Lee 1865, Lodosky Elizina 1866, James Louis 1868, Francis Thomas 1875.who were Francis’ parents and siblings? how “near” Birmingham was he born? contact me at fenenga@mminternet.com or Cornelia Warner, 2057 Westwood Dr., Medford, OR 97501 [posted December 22, 2003]
COOPER, I am searching for information on the parents of Emily Cooper who was born abt. 1806, married William Bowdoin in 1824 in Montgomery Co., AL, settled in Autauga Co., AL where she died between 1844 and 1850. She may have had a brother named Ezekiel Cooper who also lived in the Autauga/Elmore Co. area of Alabama. Any help will be much appreciated. Please contact Robert O. Haack at b.haack@mindspring.com. [posted March 25, 1999]
COOPER, Caroline Savanah, I am searching for information on the parents of Caroline Savanah COOPER. She was born December 21, 1851, in Georgia. She married William Moses Hughes September 07, 1865, in Village Springs, (Jefferson Co.) Alabama. She and William moved to Texas approximately in 1870 where she died October 3, 1907, in Henderson County Texas. In checking the Censuses for 1860 and 1870 I do not find any mention of the COOPERS that lived in Village Springs ( Jefferson County ) that are conclusively her parents. Please contact Phillip Graham at 2pgraham@bellsouth.net. [posted July 11, 2003]
CORNELIUS, William Jr. – Need any information on William CORNELIUS, JR. Born in South Carolina Aug 21, 1789. Died in Blount County, AL Oct.1869. Son of William CORNELIUS, SR. and Lettice CORNELIUS. Please contact Kenneth Cornelius at kroscornal@aol.com [posted September 28, 2007]
COTTRELL, Jennie – Jennie Cottrell and infant child Clarence Cottrell born 1915. Have located adoption record in Jefferson County, AL for infant male child, Clarence Cottrell born 1915 to Jennie Cottrell, adopted by Harry D. and Vida Self 1915. Would like information on Jennie Cottrell and unknown father. Please contact Janna Jennings at jannajenni@numail.org. [posted August 10, 2003]
CROCKER, Marcus Gideon – Need ancestors of Marcus Gideon CROCKER,born Dec 23, 1852in Jefferson Co. AL. Married to Emma Ellen REYNOLDS.Known children are: Mary Francis, Jesse Carson, James Arthur, Allie Lee, David Elias, Thomas Edison, Elsie Ophelia. Please contact James Crocker at crockerjf@msn.com [posted September 7, 2000]
COUCH, James Taylor – Need birth information for James Taylor COUCH, born 1870 to 1880 in or around Birmingham; had a brother named Garfield. There may have been more siblings, unsure. Please contact Gene Couch at auntpeep67@aol.com [posted June 20, 2005]
CRIM, W. Robert – W. Robert CRIM, born abt. 1866 in AL, probably Jefferson County. 1910 Federal Census, Jefferson Co., AL shows W. Rob Crim, widowed, with four children including Dewitt aka Dee Crim. Robert Crim was married to Fannie Weed, b. 23 Feb 1874, d. 13 Jun 1907, buried in Farrington Cemetery, Jefferson Co., AL. Believe Robert Crim had other marriages. Can find no other information on Robert Crim or Fannie Weed. Please contact Lisa Sapp at lcrim58@hotmail.com [posted September 25, 2006]
CRUNK, Zona – Looking for information on Zona CRUNK who married W. E. MANLEY. Zona Crunk Manley died May 29, 1905 in Birmingham, Alabama. W. E. Manley died September 14, 1890, location unknown. Zona and W. E. had a daughter, Margaret MANLEY (1884-1946) who married John Thomas MEREDITH, Senior (1873-1944), and together they had several children including Margaret, John Thomas, Jr., Andrew, Mary Alice, and several others. Any information is most appreciated! Please contact Stephanie Goldberg at samanthaj3@gmail.com [posted December 2, 2006]
CROTHERS, Mable – Mable Crothers (maiden name) was born Sept 1904 in Ohio. Mable married Hamilton Cowdy in Ohio. In 1925 their residence was Birmingham Alabama. I found them in 1930 census of Alabama. She is my aunt and a brick wall. Her husband died in Florida. They could have divorced. If you have any information about Mable Crothers, please contact Betty Daley at b2joandal@msn.com [posted December 16, 2005]
CROW, James – Would like any information on James or Jim Crow born and lived in Birmingham. Married Mattie Margret Lambert. Had daughter that I know of Sarah or Sally Mary Crow Bates. She was born in Birmingham maybe Florence 4-28-1865. Moved to Texas in the 1800’s. She died 1-18-1948. I have a lot of information on Sarah Mary Crow Bates. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Please contact Peggye Sprouse at sprouse@netintell.com [posted April 8, 2001]
CROWE, Dillard – I am seeking information from the obituary of Dillard Crowe who died on 15 Nov 1995 accroding to the Social Security Death Index in Blountsville, Blount Co., Ala. I am trying to determine if this Dillard Crowe was the son of William “Gus” Crowe who was born in S.C. William Gus Crowe lived for some time near Brevard, N. C. where his son Dillard was born about 1915. I would like to have any information from the obit about his parents or survivors. Your help appreciated. Please contact Dwight Crowe at cdcrw@cs.com [posted June 9, 2005]
CROWLEY, William Thomas – Looking for parents of William Thomas CROWLEY b: OCT 1844 New York, m: 20 JAN 1873 Birmingham, AL, d: 4 AUG 1901 Powderly, AL. Can find no records before his marriage except for a possible 1850 U.S. Census record for Kings Co, NY. This shows Eliza CRONLEY 28 b. PA with Wilm 6 b. NY, Robt 4 b. NY and Ann A 1 b. NY. The 1900 census confirms his NY birth. Please contact Sue Daigle at Dustysusie@comcast.net [posted September 28, 2007]
CRYER, Alfred, I am looking for descendants of Alfred and Nancy CRYER who were in Madison County,Ala. in 1880. Children were: James, William, Charles, Matilda, Margareth, Earnest, and Jane. Nancy CRYER died about 1887. After her death Alfred, Jane and some of the sons moved to Texas. Any information about this family will be greatly appreciated. PLease contact Faye Blacklock at cnfb@aol.com [posted March 25, 1999]