KACHELOFER, Fredric Arnold Albrecht – KACHELHOFER Family in Lauderdale and Jefferson Co. AL. Fredric Arnold Albrecht KACHELHOFER born 4 Nov, 1832 in Bern, Switzerland. Married Rosalie Sophie Carline GRUNDER 4 Oct, 1856. Immigration to the U.S. Jul, 1866 in Switzerland. Spouse and 4 children: Immigration to the U.S. 12 Oct, 1869. Family found in Florence, Lauderdale, County, AL in the early 1870’s. This daughter, my grandmother, Caroline (Lina) KACHELHOFER married Joseph HALBERG 11 Nov, 1874. Following the death of her husQueries with surname of Kband in 1880 she married Ernst (Earnest, Ernest) WINTTER 21 Aug, 1881. They relocated to Wheeling, Jefferson Co. AL and then to Brighton, Jefferson Co., AL. Fredric Arnold Albrecht KACHELHOFER moved to Lipscomb, Jefferson Co., AL where they lived until his death 3 Nov, 1892. His spouse Rosalie Grunder died on 23 Dec, 1901. Both are buried at Brighton Cemetery, Brighton, Jefferson Co. AL. I am particularly interested in locating th ship(s) and port(s) that Frederic A. A. KACHELHOFER and his spouse and family made their entry into the U.S. and where they traveled from to arrive in Lauderdale Co. AL. Also the way by which Lina and Ernst came to know one another. Please contact John E. Wintter 420 Redwood St., Birmingham, AL 35210 or jwintte@bellsouth.net. [posted May 24, 2004]
KEITH, Andrew Jackson – Death of Andrew Jackson Keith, Jr. 1937. Andrew Jackson Keith, Jr. was buried in Forest Hill Cemetery in Birmingham in November, 1937. The funeral home that handled the arrangements was Vice Funeral Home in Woodlawn. Who would have the records for Vice Funeral Home since it is no longer in business? Thanks for taking time to read my message. Please contact Joan Bonnett at jbon2@hotmail.com [posted December 8, 2004]
KEMP, Need information on the father of Thomas P. Kemp (1863-1950). We think his name was John Wesley KEMP, his wife’s name was Lucinda Jane (?). Contact Margaret Pappas at marpjimh@concentric.net . [posted September 3, 1999]
KENNEDY, Laura – I am seeking any information on Laura Kennedy, born in Winston CO MS 1876, Was teacher in Winston CO Ms 1900-01, last information I have 1905 stenographer law firm Bush and Bush Birmingham, lived at 614 North 22D Birmingham. Can find no marriage record Jefferson Co. Contact Mildred G. Grissom at Choctaw16@aol.com, or USPS mail at 1665 Neshoba Trace Cove Germantown, TN 38138 [posted August 12, 2004]
KENNEDY, Robert Jr. – Seeking obituary of Robert Kennedy, Jr from Birmingham Alabama. Killed in Vietnam 10-21-69. He was a sergeant in the Army (11th Infantry, 5th Division, Mech). He was killed in a mortar attack. Please contact Tom Combs at suzy92447@hotmail.com [posted December 17, 2008]
KENNEDY, William Mitchell or Eurnice – I am seeking any information on William Mitchell Kennedy, b.9/27/1898, Tuscaloosa Co. d 2/10/1965, Bessemer, Jefferson Co., Alabama or his sister Eunice Kennedy York, b. 2/24/1909, d. 9/11/1999, Bessemer, Jefferson Co., Alabama. I assume they had other siblings, but I am not of aware of their names at this time. I have descendant information of William Mitchell that I would be glad to trade. Please contact Rhonda Kennedy at getgotgo@aol.com [posted February 10, 2001]
KERR, Matthew – I am looking for death and burial information for Matthew Kerr, who died 3/6/1894 in Blossburg, Jefferson Co., Alabama. I would also like a grave photo if possible. Please contact Ann Marie Middleton at amidd67@chartermi.net [posted November 16, 2007]
KERR, Thomas – I am looking for a marriage record for Mathew Kerr’s son, Thomas Brown Kerr, who married Catherine Omiston Wyllie about 1888 in Jefferson County, Alabama.. Please contact Ann Marie Middleton at amidd67@chartermi.net [posted November 16, 2007]
KILE, Sarah or Frances – Would like information on family of Sarah and Frances Kile. Both married to John A. Chapman in 1870’s. Kile family was thought to own a hardware store in Birmingham in the 1830’s. Jewish? If you have any info would appreciate email. Please contact Lorraine Karabaich at lkarabaich@hotmail.com [posted January 13, 2001]
KILGORE, William – I’m looking for my Great Grandfather William Kilgore and his two sons Thomas Kilgore and Francis Kilgore. William Kilgore was in the 1910 United State Federal Census. Home in 1910 — 16 WD — Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama Series T624 Roll 20 Part 144B Birth Nov 8, 1834 Born Tenn. Image 18 Ed # 103. William Kilgore also was a Confederate Soldier in the Civil War under Cap. John D. Thomas Company Tennessee Volunteers. He was married to Matilda de Ablar on January 6, 1886. She died April 11, 1882 Colton CA, Thomas Kilgore Born Nov 13, 1873 Phoenix, Arizona. Francis Kilgore Born July 25, 1876 Los Angles Calif. I would like to know if there are any records or pictures. Any information would be a great help. Please contact Jeanie Kilgore Enriquez, 3743 Candlewood St., Lakewood Calif, 90712. [posted August 29, 2004]
KING, Thomas – Hello I am trying to locate the time of death of my Great GrandParent. THOMAS KING was born 1862 in Dolomite, Alabama, and died Unknown in Dolomite, Alabama. He married GEORGIANNA NELSON Jan 28, 1885 in Jonesboro,Alabama. She was born 1864 in Dolomite, Alabama, and died Unknown in Dolomite, Alabama. Notes for THOMAS KING: I found the following in the Probate Office, Jefferson County, Birmingham, Al.: * Black marriages, Volume 1, page 533. “THOMAS KING married GEORGIA NELSON at Jonesboro on 29 January 1885. Married by Arthur Hall, m.g. License was issued on 28 January 1885. Thomas is over 21, Georgia is over 18. Both reside in Jefferson County.” Note: No fixed age was given for either party. It is said that Thomas King is a Mason. And that he Started the Mason’s in Fairfield Alabama. Notes for GEORGIANNA NELSON: I found the following in the Probate Office, Jefferson County, Birmingham, Al.: Marriage Notes for THOMAS KING and GEORGIANNA NELSON: Records of Marriage was found in Probate Office, Jefferson County, Birmingham, Alabama. Children of THOMAS KING and GEORGIANNA NELSON are: i. DANA KING; ii. EMMA KING; b. August 01, 1884; iii. GLENDORA KING, b. July 01, 1892; iv. WILLIAM KING, b. May 02, 1896; v. MATTIE KING, b. 1899; vi. LILLY KING, b. 1903; vii. THOMAS KING, b. 1907; viii. BARBARA KING, b. 1909; ix. JOHNNIE ALBERTA KING, b. August 22, 1911, Dolomite, Alabama; d.November 26, 1937, Dolomite, Alabama. Please contact me at ladyd@dnaco.net. [posted October 6, 1999]
KING, Rosa – I am seeking any information on Rosa King. She lived in Ensley and Pratt city. She was married to Jesse King. They had no children. I would like to know when she died. I am estimating in the late 1950’s and where did she lived prior to death. Please contact Cassandra Jenkins at rjenkin1@yahoo.com [posted February 17, 2007]
KINDRICK, Florence May – Looking for any information on Florence May Kindrick, married to Edward Bilbe in Birmingham in 1891. They were divorced sometime before 1900. They had 2 daughters, Florence and Grace. Birth place, birth date, parents names, and all other info on Florence May would be greatly appreciated. Thank you. Contact Jo Ann Obermaier at joberpv@yahoo.com [posted November 22, 1999].
KIRKLAND, Benjamin Franklin – Parents for Benjamin Franklin KIRKLAND, born 1850 Birmingham qdetailtext : Need parent info for Benjamin Franklin KIRKLAND, Born 7 Mar 1850 or 1855 in Birmingham ALA. Had brother named John. Died 16 Jan. 1938 Arkhoma OK/AR biried Reville Valley near Magazine Ark. B.F.KIRKLAND married Mary Rebecca GARY on 10 Oct. 1877 in Nashville TN. Had five children with her Annie, William, Joseph, Benjamin, Ettie Paoulet b: 29 Oct 1895 [my grammom]. Benjamin Franklin KIRKLAND has been a brick wall since 1992. Can any one help Email me at SueVWhiteley@aol.com Thank you in advance,Sue c
KNOX, Mary Dibert – Seeking information about Mary Dibert Knox (b 1867 in Kans) who married a Melton (of SCar) and lived in Birmingham, Jefferson, Ala in 1930 with her daughter Florence Melton who married a Sawls. Florence “Sawls” is a widow in the 1930 census with two children Mary and William. Florence Melton Sawls died in 1953 and is buried in the Oakland cemetery (according to the Angwin Funeral Home records on-line at your site). Her husband (whoever he is) is not listed for the Oakland cemetery. I would like to find out more about Florence, who her husband was (he was b in Ala), who her children married, and about her mother Mary Knox Melton. Did she also die in Ala? Contact information: Mary Nemann 3/26/2003 nemann@sover.net
[posted March 30, 2003]