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Re: 1800s Lamar County Newspapers

david_william_johnson — 2013-05-24 05:12:52Z

I have this Jacob C. Johnson in my tree and am sure (as one can be) the info is correct. It corresponds to all the family written history. Take a look.

Obit from 8/6/1921 in Detroit/Millville area

annhagen5 — 2013-04-28 21:10:47Z

I'm looking for an obituary of my 2x great-grandfather Marion Levi "Jimmie" Garrett who died Auguest 6, 1921 in either Detroit or Millville.

ROGERS, Arthur Fillmore and Lillian Cole

GmaGuk — 2013-04-18 00:12:41Z

I am tracing the family of Arthur Fillmore and Lillian (Cole) Rogers, who lived in Vernon, Lamar County, Alabama in 1945. The family also appears on census records as Rodgers and Roggers. I have located a book that I am trying to return. Can anyone in the vicinity help?

Ala. Genealogical Society Spring Seminar Apr 20 - fee correction

Chorton — 2013-03-30 15:38:50Z

Fee Correction:

The Alabama Genealogical Society Spring Seminar will be held on Saturday, April 20, 8:30 a.m. - 3:15 p.m. at Samford University in Birmingham in the Beeson Business Building.

The seminar title is Pathways to the Past: How to Locate Original Records, Onsite and Online.
Dorothy W. Potter will speak on "Sources and Research Methods for the Old South". Elizabeth C. Wells will speak on "Online Resources: College/University, Library of Congress and More". Yvonne Crumpler's topic is "Searching NARA's Web Site" and "Documenting/Citing Sources".

The seminar fee is $40 for non-members and $35 for members.
Lunch is "on your own" in the Samford Dining Hall. For additional information please go to http://www.algensoc.org/main/seminars.html or e-mail Yvonne Crumpler at ags-seminar@algensoc.org

Alabama Genealogical Society Seminar Sat. April 20, Birmingham

Chorton — 2013-03-28 20:01:40Z

The Alabama Genealogical Society Spring Seminar will be held on Saturday, April 20, 8:30 a.m. - 3:15 p.m. at Samford University in Birmingham in the Beeson Business Building.

The seminar title is Pathways to the Past: How to Locate Original Records, Onsite and Online.
Dorothy W. Potter will speak on "Sources and Research Methods for the Old South". Elizabeth C. Wells will speak on "Online Resources: College/University, Library of Congress and More". Yvonne Crumpler's topic is "Searching NARA's Web Site" and "Documenting/Citing Sources".

The seminar fee is $35 for non-members and $30 for members.
Lunch is "on your own" in the Samford Dining Hall. For additional information please go to http://www.algensoc.org/main/seminars.html or e-mail Yvonne Crumpler at ags-seminar@algensoc.org

Re: Dorroh-Mathis-Weathers Families (will gladly share)

lmcn36 — 2013-02-07 03:13:16Z

We shared info back then. I am sure much of mine is wrong after Jame's father Malachi - but i publish in hopes that someone will correct me if I'm wrong!
Granddaddy never talked about his family. Except for his sisters and brothers. I remember a picture of him in uniform with a fairly large group of men - with his hat in his hand. I thought he was in the german army when I was little! Now I wish I had asked!
I've had a reinterest since the AneestryDNA came out. I have had a lot of connections with Holders.
I'm glad we are reconnecting. I'm raising my G'daughter and I get "lost" sometimes!!

Elizabeth Connell

Re: Dorroh-Mathis-Weathers Families (will gladly share)

rtholder — 2013-02-07 01:09:26Z

Elizabeth,
I have the Family Tree Maker 2010. I have a little over 500 people but over 400 are on my mother's side (Goodwin - Spartanburg, SC). Most of the data on my father's side was collected back in the beginning of sites like ancestry.com so my info is close but not correct. The oldest is James D. Holder (1847 - 1904) married to Rebecca Jane Pounds (1849 - 1900). There is so much that needs correcting and adding, I would not want to publish it in it's current state. But would gladly send a copy of the data file in case anything in it may help.

Thanks,
Richard

Re: Dorroh-Mathis-Weathers Families (will gladly share)

rtholder — 2013-02-07 00:12:17Z

Elizabeth Connell,
Thank you for the reply and info. Back in 2002 I was active in trying to find all the info i could. I was using the FTW program. It has been a long time since I have tried running the program and accessing the data. But it sounds like you can provide a lot of the missing pieces that I finally gave up on.

I will dig out the program and data I have let you know. Maybe we could talk on the phone?

I live outside Atlanta, GA north in Cumming, GA

Home phone 770-887-2736
Cell phone 678-458-6462

Thank you,
Richard T. Holder

Re: Dorroh-Mathis-Weathers Families (will gladly share)

lazylizy — 2013-02-06 16:04:03Z

Hello cousin,
Shelly was my g'dad's brother. I have copy of their mom's death cert. Her name was Mittie. Just saying!

My dad took us to see them right before Beulah died. I remember a Shelley being there. Their house was right on a railroad track.

I know you and I have talked many years ago, it's good to "see" you again!
Did you get DNA'd? Me, my brother and a sister have been. I have been connecting with more holder/weathers/gladney than any other relatives...

Elizabeth Connell

Re: Land records lookup

robbalex1963 — 2013-01-31 17:57:46Z

This IS it... thank you SO very much.!

:)

Robert Alexander

Re: Land records lookup

jmredus — 2013-01-31 17:51:31Z

I couldn't find a deed but there is a mortgage for Byrd Alexander to Luella Brown Hughey dated April 14,1937.

Re: L.S. Bobo 26th Alabama Infantry

Wheeler331 — 2013-01-23 16:26:21Z

That is not the same L.S. Bobo. The one you are talking about buried at Musgrove was born after the Civil war.

Land records lookup

robbalex1963 — 2013-01-21 17:48:20Z

I am in need of someone in Lamar County that can lookup a land record for me. i am unable to travel.

In the 1930's my grandfather Byrd Thomas Alexander bought several acres of land from a Mrs Huey ?(spell). this would be just off 278 on Sorghum hollow road near Beaverton.

in the 1940 Census it was Barnes Mill road.

i'd like a copy of the deed or tax record. or just the date of sale. anything.

Re: L.S. Bobo 26th Alabama Infantry

LindsayIrene_Riggins — 2013-01-20 16:34:22Z

He is my Great Grandfather, Luther Spencer Bobo buried at Musgrove Chapel. My Grandmother Jaladean Bobo Greene's father.

If anyone has any more information on him I would LOVE to have it!
-Lindsay Riggins

Deaths and Marriages for 1894 Vernon Courier

VenMck — 2013-01-14 21:19:38Z

Following are the Deaths and Marriages from The Vernon Courier for 1894. I have just completed the entire roll of microfilm and all transcribed newspapers(along with many other items) can be seen in context on my website: http://www.genealogytrails.com/ala/lamar/ . There is an every word index so you can locate your family members. Hope this helps someone find that "brick wall"

1. LANGLEY, W. R.
Vernon Courier, January 4, 1894
Died: Mr. W. R. LANGLEY, an aged citizen who lived about two miles north of town, died of heart failure last Monday morning as he was coming to town. He was near Squire MIDDLETON’S when stricken. Help was summoned at once but nothing could be done for him. He was taken home and late in the evening there was thought to be some warmth in the body and a physician was called in but did not succeed in starting the circulating. Mr. LANGLEY came here from Shelby county about six years ago, he was a very industrious and peaceable man.

2. HARDIN, MR. AND MRS. JOE
Vernon Courier, January 18, 1894
Died: Mr. and Mrs. JOE HARDIN on Sunday morning Jan. 14. The circumstances surrounding their death were somewhat peculiar. Both were sick of pneumonia. Mr. HARDIN died about 2 a.m. Sunday, and at a few minutes past 6 his wife followed him. The interval between their deaths being four hours and three minutes. Both were placed in the same coffin, and taken near Pikeville, Marion county for burial Monday. Mr. HARDIN was a man in the prime of life, of large and robust physique. Mrs. HARDIN was a daughter of late tax assessor ALLEN. They leave several small children to battle through the stern realities of life alone.

3. BARNES, EDWIN
Vernon Courier, March 8, 1894
Mr. EDWIN BARNES, an aged citizen of Browns beat, died last Friday.

4. MILLER, MRS. ELIZABETH
Vernon Courier, March 29, 1894
Mrs. ELIZABETH MILLER, an aged lady, died at her brother’s, WM. BICKERSTAFF, three miles west of town, last Thursday evening.

5. BYRD, WEIDA
6. BYRD, CLOMA
7. BYRD, GREELY
Vernon Courier, March 29, 1894
A TRIBUTE OF RESPECT - On Sunday, March 11th, the angel of death visited our town and removed from our midst a fragrant flower in the person of little WEIDA, daughter of Bro. L. D. and sister LULA BYRD, aged 12 months and 12 days. We deeply sympathize with Bro. BYRD and his most excellent companion in the removal of their three little guests from earth to the Paradise of God. On Dec. 21, 1884, CLOMA, a sweet little girl was given to them, and on Oct. 26, 1885 God took her to himself. Then on Jan. 20, 1891 he intrusted to their care little GREELY, a bright eyes boy, who, until Aug. 26, 1892 remained the joy and pride of father’s and mother’s hearts.
It pleased the Lord to remove these flowers from the garden of earth and to transplant them in the blessed garden above. We know not why, but we do know that God does all things well. To Him I would direct father and mother in this sad hour. To Him draw night for comfort and consolation.
H. W. L. Sulligent, Ala.

8. JOHNSTON, JAMES
Vernon Courier, May 17, 1894
Died – at his home near Moscow on the evening of the 12th Mr. JAMES JOHNSTON, a young man of high standing in the community. He was buried near Shiloh Sunday afternoon.

9. MIDDLETON, Mrs. ANNA
Vernon Courier, May 17, 1894
IN MEMORIAM - Mrs. ANNA MIDDLETON, wife of W. G. MIDDLETON, Esq., died at her home in Vernon, Ala on the night of May 12, 1894.
Mrs. MIDDLETON was a daughter of JOEL H. SIZEMORE, of Fayette County, Alabama. She was born November 13, 1861, and was married to Mr. MIDDLETON January 9, 1879. She became a member of the Missionary Baptist Church at Shiloh, Ala in 1882, and has ever since lived faithful to her Christian principles.
In death, as in life, her only thought was for those she loved. Her life was a rare example of pure, noble, self-sacrificing womanhood. With the same patience and fortitude that has characterized her whole life, shoe bore the long illness imposed upon her, always cheerful thorough suffering and ever preserving her sprit of gentleness, unselfishness and devotion.
As a wife, she was dutiful and affectionate, always giving her now bereaved husband encouragement in every trail and solace in every sorrow. As a mother she was a noble example, and in her death, the home made hallowed by her devotion and sacred by her tender care has lost a valued counselor. May her disconsolate household in this their darkest hour find relief and guidance from him whose will it was to summons their companion and protector to her peaceful rest in the abode of Heaven.
C. V. THOMPSON

10. JERNIGAN, CHARLES
Vernon Courier June 7, 1894
Mr. CHARLES JERNIGAN, an aged and esteemed citizen of Military Springs beat, departed this life after a lingering illness on the 30th of May inst.

11. SCOTT, Mrs.
Vernon Courier, June 28, 1894
Mrs. SCOTT a sister of our townsman, O. F. HALEY, died here yesterday afternoon.

12. NICHOLS, GREEN
Vernon Courier, June 28, 1894
Uncle GREEN NICHOLS died last Friday night at his residence near this place. He was past eighty years of age and the father of eighteen children.

13. CASH, STEPHEN
Vernon Courier, July 12, 1894
Mr. STEPHEN CASH a well known citizen of Wilson Beat died at his home Tuesday after a lingering illness.

14. GUYTON, DERREL
Vernon Courier, August 23, 1894
Mr. DERREL GUYTON of Sulligent died last Saturday night and was buried in the family cemetery near that place Sunday evening. Mr. GUYTON had been confined to his bed for some time but was thought to be improving when death took him away.

15 MILLER, JOSEPH L
Vernon Courier, September 20, 1894
DIED: JOSEPH L. MILLER an esteemed citizen of Vail beat died last Friday at his home after a severe attack of fever of some weeks duration. He was a good man and most estimable citizen and a great many friends mourn his death.

16. PORTER, GEORGE W.
Vernon Courier, October 411, 1894
Died: At his home near Fern Bank on the 4th inst Mr. GEORGE W. PORTER, of typhoid fever.

17. BOYD, ALMA
Vernon Courier, October 18, 1894
Died: After a lingering illness Miss ALMA, the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. L. BOYD, on the 11th inst.

18. MARTIN, A. J.
Vernon Courier, October 25, 1894
Mr. A. J. MARTIN, a prominent merchant of Kennedy, died of a stroke of apoplexy last Saturday night. The deceased was a sterling business man who had accumulated considerable money. He was a man of many admirable traits. He was at all times cool and discreet and true to his friends.

Our community mourns its loss in the death of Mr. A. J. MARTIN, a leading merchant and prominent citizen of this place, which occurred Saturday night Oct 20th after a brief but violent illness, which lasted only from Thursday preceding at noon. Kind and generous by birth and education and tender and affectionate by nature, his wise counsel and loving farewell to relatives and friends present as he placed his arms around each one and said good by intensified to them the pain of their fighting but strengthened their hope of a happy immortality for him.

19. WOOLBRIGHT, DANIEL
Vernon Courier, Oct. 25, 1894
A TERRIBLE ACCIDENT - The steam gin of W B. ATKINS, located two miles south of Millport was the scene of a terrible accident last Friday morning.
DANIEL WOOLBRIGHT, a young man aged twenty-two had his arm caught in the gin, and it was mangled to the elbow, causing intense suffering and it being impossible to stop the flow of blood he bled to death in a short while. Drs. BLAKENEY, COLLINS and COLLINS were called in attendance as soon as they could get there but found him dying when they arrived

20. MOLLOY, ROBERT
Vernon Courier, Lamar County AL, November 1, 1894
A private letter to Judge YOUNG contained information that ROBERT MOLLOY, a highly esteemed citizen of Brown beat died night before last. He had been suffering several days form congestive fever.

21 BEATY, MRS. W. J.
Vernon Courier, Lamar County, AL, November 1, 1894
Mrs. W. J. BEATY after a lingering illness of pneumonia died at her home Thursday evening. She was buried in the city cemetery Friday

22. JONES, Infant child of W. L.
Vernon Courier, November 15, 1894
An infant child of W. L. JONES, of Bedford, died Monday evening.

23. PERKINS, Daughter of WILL
Vernon Courier, November 15, 1894
A seven year old daughter of WILL PERKINS died Sunday night of fever.

24. GUIN, Sister of JAMES P
Vernon Courier, November 15, 1894
A maiden sister of JAMES P. GUIN dropped dead in the road Monday. Her death it is supposed was caused by heart failure.

25. PARSON, ANDREW J.
Vernon Courier, December 13, 1894
Mr. ANDREW J. PARSON an old resident of this community died of typhoid fever at his home three miles west of town Tuesday. The deceased leaves a large family to mourn his death.

26. OWENS, SHAVE
Vernon Courier, December 13, 1894
Mr. SHAVE OWENS of Fayette county died Tuesday morning of heart failure. Mr. OWNES was a good citizen and the community sustained a great loss in his death.

27. ANDREWS, JOHN L.
Vernon Courier, December 13, 1894
JOHN L ANDREWS, who lives just over the line in Fayette county died suddenly of heart failure Wednesday morning of last week.

28. BANKHEAD, Mrs. SUSAN
Vernon Courier, December 20, 1894
Mrs. SUSAN BANKHEAD died at her home in Sulligent last Sunday morning in the 72nd year of her age. She was known by a great number of people and the esteem in which she was held was well typified in the name “Aunt Susan”. She was thus called by people for miles around whether of kin or not. She leaves three sons and one daughter to mourn her death. She was a woman of the highest order of intelligence and force of character and whatever may be said of the success of her children it only bears out the proposition that “great men always have great mothers.” The funeral service was held in the Methodist Church Monday evening and were conducted by Rev. H. B. HALLS, of Vernon

29. PITTS, POLLY ANN
Vernon Courier, December 27, 1894
Mrs. POLLY ANN PITTS who lives a short distance from this place died at her home Monday. She was a noble and most highly respected lady.

MARRIAGES

1. PENNINGTON - HARDIN
Vernon Courier, January 25, 1894
Miss LULA HARDIN and Mr. I. N. PENNINGTON were married in town last Sunday by Judge Young. It was a wedding surrounded with the most sad and peculiar circumstances. The marriage was to come off on the Sunday previous; but on that day at the hours appointed the father and mother of the young lady both lay still in death at their home. The young lady who was 17 on the day after the funeral and with the advice and consent of her guardian decided to marry and try to care for her six brothers and sisters younger than herself. In the realities of life often comes fateful circumstances that make heroines.

2. BURNS – MONTGOMERY
Vernon Courier, January 25, 1894
An elegant wedding occurred at the Methodist Church at 7 p.m. on Tuesday last. The contracting parties were Dr. W. A. BURNS and Miss ANNA DEZIREE MONTGOMERY. The ceremony was performed by the bride’s father, Rev. W. A. MONTGOMERY. After the ceremony a reception was held at the parsonage, where a number of friends congregated to wish the wedded couple a pleasant journey through life. The marriage record upon which the record was made, present the initials W. A. more times than any page in the book, the grooms initial were W. A. also his bondsman on the marriage bond were the same. The consent for license was signed W. A., also the certificate of marriage, and the Judge’s initials appear W. A. on the record several times. These letters appear about ten times on one page of the record.

3.
Vernon Courier, February 8, 1894
Marriage license have been issued in the past two weeks to G. W. NOLEN and NANCY RHUDY, WYETT J. REEVES and MINNIE YOUNG, E. S. MCGAHEY and ADA COOPER, white; and RUBEN BANKHEAD, and FLORENCE BANKEHAD, JOE S. METCALFE and ANNIE SPEARS, R. H. CHANEY and HATTIE HOLLIS, AARON STANSEL and Mrs. LIZZIE THOMPSON, colored.

4.
Vernon Courier, February 15, 1894
Marriage license have been issued since last report as follows: JOHN J. COLVIN and ELIZA JANE WADDELL, JAMES H. MOORE and ETTA MCARTHER, GEORGE L. LOFTIS and CLAUDIE RICHARDS, Dr. FRANCIS A. COLLINS and ROSA HANKINS.

5. BOMAN – SHACKLEFORD
Vernon Courier, March 1, 1894
BERRY BOMAN who was thought to be a confirmed bachelor, by some good streak of fortune came under the winning smiles of Miss SALLIE SHACKLEFORD and now he is happily married. He was in town Monday receiving the congratulations of every one.

6.
Vernon Courier, March 15, 1894
Marriage licenses have been issued since last report to the following persons: FREDDIE LAVENDER and EMMA I. COOK, BERRY BOMAN and SALLY SHACKLEFORD, HENRY M. YOUNG and ADA ESTES, JOSEPH E. GRAHAM and MARY A TATE, FRANCIS D. BLAIR and ANNA M. EDGEWORTH, BERRY GIDEON SWAN and MARY E. HOUSTON

7. FOWLER – ODOM
Vernon Courier, April 26, 1894
JOHN R. FOWLER and Miss LONA ODOM were married at Millport last Sunday. Both are highly respected, and we extend to friend JOHN and his charming bride our most hearty congratulations.
A Friend

8. PROPST - SMOTHERS
Vernon Courier, May 31, 1894
Marriage license were issued this week for HENRY PROPST and Miss TINIE SMOTHERS, two very popular young people of Kennedy.

9. MIDDLETON - MACE
Vernon Courier, July 19, 1894
MARRIED: At the residence of the bride’s father Mr. R. E. BRADLEY, Wednesday evening at 5 o’clock, Mr. W. G. MIDDLETON to Mrs. BELLE MACE, Judge W. A. YOUNG performing the ceremony. The Courier extends congratulations

10. GUYTON - PENNINGTON
Vernon Courier, July 26, 1894
Mr. JAMES H. GUYTON and Miss EASTER PENNINGTON of Sulligent were married at Gattman, Miss Tuesday evening at 3 o’clock Rev. I. B. SARGENT performing the ceremony. Parental objections caused the license to be procured in another state.

11. COLVIN - SHEARIN
Vernon Courier, July 26, 1894
A quiet wedding took place in the Probate office last Thursday. The contracting parties were Mr. JOSEPH COLVIN and Miss MATTIE SHEARIN. They were accompanied by Mrs. LOUETTA LOFTIS and Miss ELIZA LOFTIS Messrs SPENCER LOFTIS and L. L. DELK

12. MACKEY - MINTO
Vernon Courier, August 30, 1894
A BRILLIANT WEDDING - The following item taken from the Montgomery Advertiser society correspondence from Decatur ala is of interest to many people in this country.
The society wedding of the season was celebrated at the First Presbyterian Church, Decatur last Wednesday at 10:30 a.m.
Miss LILLIE MINTO, the church organist was led to the altar by JOSEPH N. MACKEY, a well-known traveling man from Memphis; both are quite prominent and popular. The church had been handsomely decorated, and the entire wedding party was lovely. Rev. T. J. ALLSION of the same church preformed the ceremony in a very pleasant but impressive way.
Mrs. MACKEY is a lady of very rare Musical accomplishment, and for a couple of years past has preside over the musical department of CREW College, and won the friendship and admiration of every one with whom she came in contact. The Courier wafts congratulations to the happy couple and wishes for them a life as happy and bright as a summer’s day

13. PENNINGTON – MCMANUS
14. CANTRELL - CANTRELL
Vernon Courier September 13, 1894
Marriage license have been issued to ARTY A. PENNINGTON and LULA MCMANUS, JAMES L. CANTRELL and LULA CANTRELL.

15. ALDRIDGE - THORNTON
Vernon Courier, September 20, 1894
Married: ALDRIDGE – THORNTON – married at the residence of Mr. A. J. THONRTON, Miss JENNIE THORTON to JAMES ALDRIDGE, J. M. MORTON Esq saying the ceremony

16. GILLIAM – WEATHERS
17. MCDONALD - BLACK
Vernon Courier, November 8, 1894
Today has been a lively day at the court house. Two weddings came off in a few minutes of each other. The first was Mr. JOHN COMODORE GILLIAM and SALLY ELIZABETH WEATHERS. They were accompanied by a party of friends. In a few minutes in came Mr. L. A. MCDONALD and Miss MOLLIE BLACK, who were accompanied by a party of friends consisting of: Misses JENNIE MCDONALD, NANNIE BLACK, AND MARGRETT MILLER; also Messrs WM BLACK; HIRAM MILLER, ELI MOZELY; WM TARWATER; SAM M MOZELY and LOUIS MILLS. They were all good looking and come to the court house as a matter of convenience as all the parents were willing.
After the ceremony the whole party visited the Courier office, and then went out in town and were amused for a time by Mr. J. L.GUYTON by some trick riding on his bicycle. May their journey though life be long and happy

18. GUTHRIE - VERNER
Vernon Courier, November 15, 1894
On last Thursdays at the Presbyterian church in Calidonia, Miss Mr. JOHN L. GUTHRIE and Miss KATE VERNER were married, Rev. Mr. WOODS saying the ceremony. The happy bride and groom accompanied by Messr. PERRY VERNER and Prof. LAWRENCE, Miss WILLIE BARRENTINE and LUCY MURPHY came here Friday morning and were given a reception at the grooms father’s Mr. D. I. GUTHRIE, where hosts of friend as emblemed to congratulate the happy pair. Mr. GUTHRIE is one of our most prominent merchants, Miss VERNER is the daughter of the late WM. VERNER of Calidonia, and is a beautiful and accomplished lady. May their life be one of continued bliss.

19. EDGEWORTH - JACKSON
Vernon Courier, November 22, 1894
Mr. WILEY EDGEWORTH and Miss IDA JACKSON, daughter of Commissioner A. C. JACKSON are to be married at 2 pm today. Judge YOUNG is engaged to perform the ceremony at the home of Commissioner JACKSON. The young people have the best wishes of a large number of friends, each being a member of one of our most esteemed families.

20.
Vernon Courier, November 22, 1894
Marriage license have been issued in past week to REUBEN H. CASH and TEZZIE SAGELY, FRANKLIN A. VICK and B. S. WARREN, JOSEPH JOHNSON MCGEE and FANNIE BLACK, JAMES SYLVANNUS HANKINS and NANNIE E. BURNETT, RICHARD WILEY EDEWORTH and IDA JACKSON, SAMUEL HUGH BASS and ALICE C. SAYLORS.

21. ANDREWS - BELK
Vernon Courier, November 29, 1894
Mr. WM. ANDREWS of Fayette county and Miss AMANDA BELK of Kennedy were married in Judge Young’s office yesterday at 11 a.m.

22. ARMISTEAD - REID
Vernon Courier, Dec 13, 1894
The following invitation is out: Mrs. And Mrs. G. E. REID request your presence at the marriage of their daughter GEORGIE to Mr. R. S. ARMISTEAD Dec 5th at 5 pm 1894, Calhoun, Ala.

23.
Vernon Courier, Dec 20, 1894
The Christmas weddings are up to the usual number. The following have been licensed to wed to wit: WM. SAMUEL LAMPKINS and LUCY SHELTON, ROBERT C. FLIPPO and MARTHA M. STANFORD, JOHN C. GUIN and F. E. SHACKELFORD, JAMES LEROY HAYS and FANNIE DOWDLE, WM. OSCAR YARBOUGH and MARY E. CLINE, J. I. BONNER and MARTHA BYARS, J. S. WILSON and MATTIE B. BREWER, MAJOR COLUMBUS EDGEWORTH and DORA CRIBBS, JEPTHA SEAY COLEMAN and ROSIE WEIR, FRANCIS CLARENE STRATTON and D. OHELIA COOPER, HENRY LAMPKIN PLOTT and HATTIE CORK, THOMAS J. OAKS and MARY L. ELLIOTT, WM. B. WHITE and DELLAR BARNES, JOHN W. HARPER and MARY A. BANTON, JACKSON CALDWELL and POLLY COOK, and JESSIE ATKINS has gone back to get an order from his father, and will get license today. All are white.

24. PLOTT - CORK
Vernon Courier, December 20, 1894
Married: H. L. PLOTT and Miss HATTIE CORK were married at her residence Sunday at 10 a.m., Rev. M. J. WILLIAMS officiating. The bride and groom left on the 10:45 train for Birmingham, spending Monday and Tuesday in the Magic city, returning Tuesday evening.

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Vernon Courier, December 27, 1894
License to marry have been issued to the following since last issue: GEORGE E. COLEMAN and FANNIE JOHNSON, GEORGE A. NOLEN and FANNIE HUMPHRIES, JAMES ROBERT WEATHERS and AMANDA RICKMAN, JOHN WESLEY DUKE and MARY E. JOHNSON, white and to JEFFERSON PARCHMAN and ETTA BANKHEAD, JOSEPH SMITH and LURA FLEMINGS colored

Re: Looking for African American slave info

demetreus444 — 2012-12-24 18:36:06Z

my name demetreus lamar i have 4 children,denesha lamar quintay lamar ezra davis destiny chukwudebe i was born in montgomery alabama on 1-13-83 my father name felton lamar my mother name diedre brooks lamar im living in cincinnati.

Re: R.T. Duncan m. Frances Palmer, son of Julia Ann Duncan

SFlud2357 — 2012-12-17 18:23:15Z

I am researching for a student.
It seems you might have a connection to their family.
Is your Francis a brother to David T. Palmer son of William T. and Alta Plamer?

You may reach me at smflud@eufaula.k12.ok.us

Burial Peyton E.and Darcus Brown Wright ? -Beaverton

tux161 — 2012-11-26 22:23:33Z

In search of death date and burial place of Peyton Wright born 1837 and his 2nd wife Darcus(Darkey,D.E.)Brown Johnson Wright born 1832 of the Beaverton Community.Peyton served in the Al.Infantry Comp.K16 and was the son of John G.and Martha Sizemore Brown. Darcus was the daughter of Samuel and Sarah Sizemore Brown. They are last shown on the 1900 cenus for Lamar co.Died probably between 1900-1905 as he does not show on confederate list for 1907. Any help on this family would be appreciated. Thanks

Re: Lamar County Ancestors

lapressle — 2012-11-25 12:58:18Z

Please forgive me for cutting into your conversation, but as I was searching for my lineage I came across your postings. Recently the same thing happened to me and I was in tears blaming myself for getting the family's hopes up about relatives I had found. I was ready to take off my Sherlock Holmes costume and give up but fortunately I took another look at the information and it was correct on my part.

Some people just want privacy while the rest of us can hardly contain our excitement. Good luck in your search and I would love to chat with you again. You may have some good tips for me.

Lisa

Re: L.S. Bobo 26th Alabama Infantry

MHavekost — 2012-11-12 14:29:35Z

I realize he was born too late, but it could be a son or clue to his name.

Re: Smith and Odom family in Lamar Co

williamfcraigjr — 2012-11-02 19:09:13Z

im not sure but i think maybe shes the grandmother or a great aunt.

Re: Smith and Odom family in Lamar Co

johnny2c — 2012-11-01 22:12:24Z

Thanks for all the information. I also need the death dates of James Smith and wife Polly Odom. What is Winny Odom's connection to these families?

Johnny Odom

Re: L.S. Bobo 26th Alabama Infantry

Wheeler331 — 2012-11-01 01:49:51Z

Okay, checked it out and he was born way too late. Thanks for the info though.

Re: L.S. Bobo 26th Alabama Infantry

Wheeler331 — 2012-11-01 01:48:18Z

I will look into it. Thanks.

Re: L.S. Bobo 26th Alabama Infantry

MHavekost — 2012-10-30 20:17:19Z

There is an L. S. Bobo b. 1878, d. 1966 buried in the Musgrove Chapel Methodist Church cemetery (located in the Bobo Community in northern Fayette Co. AL). The Social Security Death Index indicates his name is Luther S. Bobo. I'd guess he's a descendant of the Bobo you are seeking, perhaps bearing the same name.

Re: L.S. Bobo 26th Alabama Infantry

Wheeler331 — 2012-10-30 17:03:06Z

Thank you. I know all of this information. I am just trying to figure out Who he was.......what the L. S. stood for. Every record I see on him just says L.S. Bobo but never spelled out the name.

Re: L.S. Bobo 26th Alabama Infantry

williamfcraigjr — 2012-10-30 16:12:51Z

Sanford County Formed 1868 From part of Fayette County and Sanford renamed Lamar County in 1877 So its possible that l.s.bobo is lewis bobo because part of the 26th regiment came from fayette county.

Bobo, L.S.
Regiment Name:26th Regiment, Alabama Infantry (O'Neal's)Side:ConfederateCompany:DSoldier's Rank In:PrivateSoldier's Rank Out:SergeantAlternate name:Film Number:M374 roll 5Notes:

26th Regiment, Alabama Infantry (O'Neal's)
Overview:26th Infantry Regiment was formed at Tuscumbia, Alabama, in December, 1861, using the seven company 3rd Alabama Infantry Battalion as its nucleus. The men were from Walker, Winston, Tuscaloosa, Marion, and Fayette counties. Two companies under Major J.S. Garvin were soon ordered to Fort Donelson and captured in that fight on February 16, 1862. After being exchanged, they joined the regiment in Virginia. It was placed in General Rains' Brigade at Yorktown, then was assigned to Rodes', O'Neal's, and Battle's Brigade, Army of Northern Virginia. The 26th was active in many conflicts of the army from Williamsburg to Mine Run. Later it moved to Camp Sumter, Georgia, and for a time guarded prinsoners. During the spring of 1864, the unit was attached to Cantey's Brigade and fought with the Army of Tennessee from Atlanta to Bentonville. This unit totalled 283 men in April, 1862, and reported 32 casualties at Gaines' Mill and 86 at Malvern Hill. It lost 116 at Chancellorsville, and of the 319 engaged at Gettysburg, forty-one percent were disabled. The regiment was badly cut up at Nashville and a very small group surrendered in April, 1865. Its commanders were Colonel Edward A. O'Neal; Lieutenant Colonels John S. Gavin, William H. Hunt, and William C. Reeder; and Majors David F. Bryan, and R.D. Redden. Soldiers:View Regiment's Soldiers »

Re: Koonce and Stokes Connection

williamfcraigjr — 2012-10-30 15:59:55Z

Tennessee State Marriages, 1780-2002
Name: Miss Lavenia Koonce
Spouse: Nolan Stokes
Marriage Date: 29 Oct 1932
Marriage County: Lauderdale

Re: Smith and Odom family in Lamar Co

williamfcraigjr — 2012-10-30 15:50:50Z

Alabama, Marriage Collection, 1800-1969
Name: James W Smith
Spouse: Mary Odom
Marriage Date: 4 Sep 1838
County: Tuscaloosa
State: Alabama
Source information: Hunting For Bears

1850 United States Federal Census
Name: James W Smith
Age: 35
Birth Year: abt 1815
Birthplace: Georgia
Home in 1850:Beat 5 Division 16,Fayette County,Alabama *****
Gender: Male
Family Number: 320
Household Members: Name Age
James W Smith 35
Mary Smith 40
Benjamin F Smith 10
William W Smith 6
Mary M Smith 3 **Mary Malissa Smith

1860 United States Federal Census
Name: James W Smith
Age in 1860: 37
Birth Year: abt 1823
Birthplace: Georgia
Home in 1860: Western Division,Fayette County,Alabama ******
Gender: Male
Post Office: Millport
Household Members: Name Age
James W Smith 37
Polly Smith 37
Benjamine Smith 18
William Smith 16
Malissa Smith 12 **Mary Malissa Smith

1870 United States Federal Census
Name: James Smith
Age in 1870: 55
Birth Year: abt 1815
Birthplace: Georgia
Home in 1870: Stickland, Sanford, Alabama **********
Race: White
Gender: Male
Post Office: Big Pond
Household Members: Name Age
James Smith 55 Ga
Polly Smith 65 Sc
Melisse Smith Daughter 22 Al**Never Married Spinster
Lee Smith GrandSon 5 Al
Benjamin Smith Grandson 2 Al
Winny Odom 114 Sc**See 1870 Census Bottom Of page

*******Sanford Formed From Part Of Fayette 1868 And Renamed Lamar County in 1877

1860 United States Federal Census
Name: Winny Odom
Age in 1860:104 **********************
Birth Year:1756
Birthplace: Georgia (South Carolina)
Home in 1860: Western Division, Fayette, Alabama **********
Gender: Female
Post Office: Millport
Household Members: Name Age
Winny Odom 104 **See 1860 Census At Bottom Of Page
Ferdinand Odom 59 Sc
Patsey Odom 55 Sc
Sarah E Odom 23 Nc
Frank Odom 36 Nc
Sarah Jane Odom 40 Al
Susan Odom 18 Sc
Richard Odom 16 Miss
Samuel Odom 8 Miss
John Odom 9 Miss
William Odom 5 Ark

1820 United States Federal Census
Name: Winny Odum
Home in 1820 (City, County, State): Union,Union County,**** South Carolina **********
Enumeration Date: August 7, 1820
Slaves - Males - Under 14: 1
Slaves - Males - 14 thru 25: 1
Slaves - Males - 26 thru 44: 2
Slaves - Females - Under 14: 1
Slaves - Females - 14 thru 25: 1
Slaves - Females - 26 thru 44: 1
Total Slaves: 7
Total All Persons - White, Slaves, Colored, Other: 7

Possible parents of James W. Smith

Georgia Marriages, 1699-1944
Name: Temepance Bridges
Spouse: Benj L. Smith
Marriage Date: 24 Mar 1816
County: Jackson
State: Georgia

***Tempy Smith 1850-1860-1880 Fayette County Al Census

Re: Hubert Windom Hankins born in Lamar County, Alabama

sarahyerby55 — 2012-10-29 02:56:00Z

yes that is my grandfather

Re: Hubert Windom Hankins born in Lamar County, Alabama

sarahyerby55 — 2012-10-24 02:10:14Z

yes yes! that is who i,m looking for,for so long, can you help me. please get in tuch with me. my email-is sara.motes@yahoo.com

Re: Mary Elizabeth Gosa m. Francis Leroy "Frank" Miller

barndor3337 — 2012-10-24 00:37:11Z

Frank Miller's first wife was Emeline Robison.. Her father was Rial Robertson/ Robison. I have a copy of her death certificate.. Frank Miller was also related to my GGgrandmother Ellen Miller who married a McDonald and her son William was my GGrandfather.

Re: Hubert Windom Hankins born in Lamar County, Alabama

kmaxwell123 — 2012-10-23 22:32:31Z

There is a S.Washington Hankins (white) born about 1873 in the 1930 census for Lamar Alabama.

There's also a Mary Francis Harrison, daughter of Joe Harrison, born about 1892 that looks like she was married to Rady Yerby. Is that your grandmother?

Re: Hubert Windom Hankins born in Lamar County, Alabama

sarahyerby55 — 2012-10-23 02:17:56Z

hi i to am looking for info on my grandparents on my mother,s side (hankins)and my father,s side (cozby/yerby)i dont know anything,except my mom,s dad was washington hankins, and my dad,s was rady cozby yerby. g.dad was brought from texas at about age 6 or 7 and given to a yerby family that rased him. i can,t find adoption record,s or any thing. i just turned 61 years old and don,t know who i am,any help will be app.

Smith and Odom family in Lamar Co

johnny2c — 2012-10-18 01:08:45Z

Looking for any info about James Smith b abt 1815 and wife Mary "Polly" Odom b abt 1823 married 1838. Polly is my gggrandfather's sister. Thanks

Re: Lamar County Ancestors

Wheeler331 — 2012-10-15 18:12:10Z

I am from Lamar County but now live in south Louisiana.
I am very sorry that you found some people to be rude or less than helpful. In my experience, I mostly found people who are very willing to help me. I did however run into a couple that were not willing to help and whom came off a little rude.

Different people have their reasons I suppose. One guy insisted I was on the wrong line when I knew I was not. Then didnt want to help because he had many hours working on the family history I did not want to just give out his information. I found it to be very aggravating but his right I guess.

Most of the people have been very willing and very nice. Dont let a few bad experiences get in your way of learning more on your family history.

Re: Lamar County Ancestors

montanapets — 2012-10-14 06:00:41Z

Check findagrave too. I posted a bunch of pics in the New Hope Cemetery there. There is a wonderful man at the funeral home that went out and got all these for me and was so helpful. I'm researching the Brocks although I'm not related.

Re: Lamar County Ancestors

jerrybamakidz — 2012-10-14 05:52:19Z

I am from Lamar County Alabama and i seen where you added obits about some close relatives of mine and I would love to compare notes with you. You can reach me at jerrybamakidz gmail com

Re: Mary Elizabeth Gosa

jf5460 — 2012-10-13 16:27:36Z

So excited about the pictures. Can't wait to see them. My email address is jf5460@aol.com. Thank you so much for your help. Have a great day. Debbie

Re: Who are your Haskins?

phaskin78 — 2012-10-12 23:08:13Z

I am Patricia Haskins from Calif. My dad was Alfred Henry Haskins from Oregon, where I now live. His Dad was Grover Haskins (Doc) and his Dad was James B Haskins either lived in Idaho Washington, or Oregon I was born in 1933 Feel free to look on my tree and see me. Anyone who wants to write I would love to hear from you Pat My email is pjhaskin@hotmail.com

Re: Mary Elizabeth Gosa

bkt1974 — 2012-10-12 17:46:53Z

Not real sure about the picture but she looks like grandma Villie, and i have a picture of Frank Miller, Lila holding Noel, and Zate, AND Mary. IF you will send me your email address i will try to send what photos i have. In the picture i have she is younger but the nose and face look simular. Brenda

Re: Mary Elizabeth Gosa

jf5460 — 2012-10-11 23:57:08Z

Finally got the picture of Lila on my tree. Can you confirm that it is her?

Re: Mary Elizabeth Gosa

jf5460 — 2012-10-11 23:56:55Z

Finally got the picture of Lila on my tree. Can you confirm that it is her?

L.S. Bobo 26th Alabama Infantry

Wheeler331 — 2012-10-11 16:57:19Z

Hello, I am looking for information on L.S. Bobo who served as a Second Sgt. in Company D of the 26th Alabama Infantry. There have been a few letters published on the net that he wrote during the Civil War.

I have Bobos in my family and a Lewis Bobo but I dont know if this is the same person. Would love to find out more about him.

I can be reached here or at my personal email JWheeler331@gmail.com

Re: Mary Elizabeth Gosa

bkt1974 — 2012-10-10 22:08:22Z

Found it Debbie i think you have more info than i have but when i get a chance i will see if i have any photos. Brenda

Deaths and Marriages for 1893 Vernon Courier

VenMck — 2012-10-10 03:21:53Z

Following are the deaths and marriages found in the 1893 issues of The Vernon Courier. You can see the full transcriptions of the newspapers (and many other items) on my website at http://www.genealogytrails.com/ala/lamar/. There is an index on the website for your convenience to locate your ancestors in the newspapers.

DEATHS IN 1893 VERNON COURIER

1. ENIS, Daughter of W. R.
Vernon Courier, Jan. 5, 1893
BURNED TO DEATH - A special to the Age-Herald of Dec. 29, from Fayette C. H. Says: A most lamentable accident occurred here last night. The little 2-year-old girl of our sheriff, W. R. ENIS, was burned to death. The little child is standing near the fire, and its clothes were caught by the flames, and the body of the child was burned almost to a crisp. It lived only a few hours.

2. BOLIN, Mrs. R. D.
Vernon Courier, Jan. 12, 1893
DIED VERY SUDDENLY - Mrs. BOLIN, wife of Rev. R. D. BOLIN, of Crews, died very suddenly on the evening of the 6th. She had not been the least unwell, and was generally very healthy. She was doing her usual housework when stricken, and fell, expiring in a few moments.

3. SMITH, L. R.
Vernon Courier, Jan. 12, 1893
A GOOD MAN GONE - Mr. L. R. SMITH, a well known and highly esteemed citizen of Military Springs beat, died of consumption at his home near Bedford on the 5th inst.
Mr. SMITH had lived in the community for many years and no man had more or firmer friends. The writer knew him, from our childhood to the day of his death, and a more upright and better man we never knew.
His remains was laid to rest in the family lot in the cemetery at Friendship Church on last Friday in the presence of a large number of friends.
A loving husband and father has gone from the family circle, and the community has lost one of its most valued members.

4. ALLEN, Mrs. W. Y.
Vernon Courier, Jan. 12, 1893
Mrs. ALLEN, wife of Mr. W. Y. ALLEN died at his home a few miles north of town, on the 5th inst. She had been a sufferer from rheumatism for quite a while. Her death was due to heart failure.

5. HALL, LIGE
Vernon Courier, January 26, 1893
LIGE HALL, a colored section hand, was killed by a freight train at Crews, on the Memphis & Birmingham road last Thursday.
It seems that the man did not get away from the track far enough, as he was not struck by the front of the engine, but by some part of the engine after the front had passed by him. His back was broken.
The man was from Nettleton, Miss.

6. DUKE, MOSE
Vernon Courier, January 26, 1893
DIED FROM HIS WOUND - Mr. MOSE DUKE died at his home a few miles east from town, on Tuesday morning. His death was due to wounds from a pistol ball, received in a difficulty which occurred just before Christmas between himself and JIM FLINN.
In the difficulty Mr. DUKE received a pistol shot in the groin. At the time it was not thought that he would prove fatal, although it was quite serious. The wound was treated, but Mr. DUKE did not recover, as expected, the wound proving more serious than it was at first thought to be.

7. PARSONS, BUCK
Vernon Courier, Feb. 2, 1893
Little BUCK, the two-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. PARSONS, died on the 28th inst, after an illness of only two days. He was buried in the City Cemetery Monday. The bereaved parents have the sympathy of many friends in the hour of bereavement.

8. COLVIN, C. T.
Vernon Courier, Feb. 2, 1893
A GOOD MAN GONE - Mr. C. T. COLVIN, a well-known and highly esteemed citizen of Trulls beat, died of pneumonia on Saturday the 21st inst. He was sick only a few days. His remains were laid to rest in the cemetery at Asbury Church. He was an active member of and an elder in the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. He leaves a young wife and a number of relatives to mourn his loss.
Mr. COLVIN was one of the leading young men in this community and his death will be felt by all. - A FRIEND.

9. YOUNG, JAMES G.
Vernon Courier, Feb. 9, 1893
Mr. JAMES G. YOUNG, a well-known citizen of Pine Springs beat departed this life last week. Mr. YOUNG had long been a citizen of the county and his death will be keenly felt by a host of friends.

10. SAGELEY, JAMES C.
Vernon Courier, Feb. 9, 1893
Mr. JAS. C. SAGELEY, a well known citizen of Military Springs beat, died on the 3rd inst, of consumption. Rm. SAGELEY had been afflicted with the dread disease for quite a while and the call of the Angel of Death was not unexpected. His remains were laid to rest on the 4th inst in the family burying ground near Bedford. He left a wife and several children, who, in this hour of affliction have the sympathy of a host of friends.

11. KIRK, THOMAS T.
Vernon Courier, Lamar County AL, Feb. 16, 1893
SHOOTING AT GUIN - Mr. THOMAS T. KIRK, a well-known and highly esteemed young man, and who was postmaster at Guin, was shot, and fatally wounded, late Saturday evening in Guin by DOCK SIDES and some others. DOCK and CHRIS SIDES, brothers, and LEE SIDES, a relative, were all in the party that attacked KIRK, and are all reported to have taken a hand in the shooting. Mr. KIRK received four wounds, all of them through the body, but lived until 7 o’clock Sunday morning.
The cause of the shooting seems to have been an old grudge. Mr. KIRK was a Republican and politics is thought to have figured in the case.
KIRK was met on the streets, about sundown, Saturday evening, as he was going home, by DOCK, CHRIS and LEE SIDES. DOCK SIDES began to abuse KIRK, and KIRK, seeing that his life was really in danger drew his pistol and two shots were fired almost simultaneously, witnesses not being able to tell who fired the first shot. This was a signal for a general fusillade from the rest of the SIDES party. KIRK’S pistol refused to revolve after ht first shot and he was at the mercy of his assailants, who shot him twice and he fell in the street mortally wounded.
DOCK SIDES, seeing that KIRK was still breathing, told the other boys to shoot him in the head that he was not dead yet.
When KIRK realized his helpless condition and that his assailants were determined to finish him he scrambled to his feet and started down the street, in a fusillade of shots at short range, two of which took effect in his back, but managed, in his desperately wounded condition to elude his assailants, who were following him up. KIRK ran into a residence near by and fell. A physician was sent for, who said there was not possible chance for him.
Dr. COLLINS hearing the shooting had come to the front of his store, and received a stray bullet in the thigh. His wound is painful though not serious.
Other parties are reported to have received pretty close calls from stray bullets, though no one else was hurt. Bystanders say that fifteen or twenty shots were fired in the battle.
KIRK’S one shot seems to have taken effect, as DOCK SIDES is reported to have received a pretty serious wound in the abdominal region.
After the shooting DOCK SIDES went to the PRATT Hotel and sent for a doctor, and had his wound dressed. When the officers went to the hotel to arrest him he had disappeared and had not been captured at last report.
CHRIS and LEE SIDES were captured and carried to jail at Hamilton. They escaped at the time but were captured soon afterward.
Mr. THOMAS T. KIRK, the murdered man, was born and reared in Lamar county and was highly esteemed by the good people who knew him. He has many relatives in this county and his sudden taking off was a great shock to them.
The SIDES are young men who recently came to Guin from Mississippi, and went into the saloon business.
The day of the shooting, a trial took place, in Guin, in which a man by the name of EVANS was tried on the charge of shooting DOCK SIDES, which occurred about Christmas, and KIRK was a witness in the case, which is thought to have had something to do with bringing on the attack.
The above facts were obtained by inquiry of parties who live near Guin, and are given as the best report of the difficulty obtainable.

12. VICE, CLAUDE
Vernon Courier, March 23, 1893
Master CLAUDE VICE, little son of Mr. and Mrs. S. W. VICE of this place, died March 14, about 10:30 a.m. Little CLAUDE has been sick only a few days with congestion of the stomach and bowels, when the Master called his spirit to the God that gave it, and it will only be for a short season, at best, when we will be called to follow. Grieve not fond parent, for little CLAUDE is now happy. Burial will take place today at the Day cemetery.
M., Days Gap, March 15, 1893

13. EASTMAN, GEORGE
Vernon Courier, April 27, 1893
Mr. GEORGE EASTMAN was killed by a falling tree while at work in his field last Thursday near Crews Depot. The deceased was an Englishman by birth and was a good and worthy citizen of Alabama at this death.

14. HOOTS, MRS. LAWRENCE
Vernon Courier, May 11, 1893
DIED QUITE SUDDENLY - MRS. HOOTS, wife of Mr. LAWRENCE HOOTS died quite suddenly on the 2nd inst, at his home in Ridge Beat. Her death was due to some disease of the heart.

15. PALMER, GEORGE
Vernon Courier, May 11, 1893
A WRECK NEAR SULLIGENT - A freight train was ditched four miles west of Sulligent last Saturday and GEORGE PALMER, colored, one of the brakemen, was caught in the wreck and killed.
The train was making good time on good track in a level country, when the wheels of a car about the middle of the train jumped the track. The car kept on the tract for about four hundred years, when it struck a switch and was ditched, and five cars and the caboose that followed were strewn along the road.
The trainman, as they discovered the accident, tried to leave the train, and were all successful except GEORGE PALMER. All the wrecked cars were empty except one, which was loaded with coal.

16. ALDRIDGE, CELIA
Vernon Courier, May 18, 1893
A NONAGENARIAN - MRS. CELIA ALDRIDGE, an aged lady who resided near Bedford, died on the 7th inst., while visiting her son, P. W. ALDRIDGE, near Crews. Her remains were carried home and interred in the family plot in the cemetery at New Hope Church. She lived a devout Christian life, being a life-long member of the Methodist Church. She had been in feeble health for some time before her death.
It was not known exactly how old she was, the record of her age having been destroyed when she was a child. But she could remember being told that she was born in the old hundred, or before the year 1800, which would make her more than 94 years old at the time of her death.

17. BARNES, LOUISA
Vernon Courier, May 25, 1893
FELL DEAD WHILE SHOUTING
Mrs. LOUISA BARNES, an aged lady fell dead while shouting during a religious service at Blooming Grove Church, eight miles northeast of Vernon on the 14th inst. Mrs. BARNES was about 80 years of age and was the widow of JETRHO BARNES.
The Rev. BILLESBASUS, a converted Jew, was conducting a revival meeting a the church at the time, and there was considerable religious excitement existing among the people.

18. CLARK, WESLEY J.
Vernon Courier, May 25, 1893
A Washington dispatch of the 20th says: WESLEY J. CLARK, of the clerical force of the Sixth Auditor’s office, who was appointed to the Weather Bureau from Alabama four years ago, died in this city Thursday. He was ill five weeks with grip and measles.
Mr. WESLEY J. CLARK was a Marion county boy, and was a very estimable young man. His untimely death will be a great shock to his relatives and friends.

19. FALKNER, Mrs. B. L.
Vernon Courier, June 8, 1893
The wife of Hon. B. L. FALKNER died at their home on Monday last, after a painful illness of several days. She was buried in the family burying ground on Tuesday. The bereaved husband and children have the sincere sympathy of the entire community in their sad bereavement.

20. MORTON, DR. MARTIN W.
Vernon Courier, June 8, 1893
Dr. MARTIN W. MORTON died on Monday morning last, and was interred in the Odd Fellows cemetery at 1 o’clock Tuesday.
The primary cause of his death was consumption. In January 1891, Doctor MORTON was taken with a severe attack of grippe, and despite his serious illness he continued to visit his patients, who were afflicted with the same dread disease, for several days before he took to his bed. From this attack he never fully recovered.
A few weeks ago he left his office and visited relatives at Nettleton, Beaverton, and Sulligent, and at the latter place his death occurred. On Tuesday, the 30th of May he stopped in to take dinner with an old friend, Mr. G. W. RUSH, and was suddenly taken ill and rapidly grew weaker until his death.
He was buried with Masonic and Odd Fellows rites, and the largest procession ever seen on such an occasion in Vernon plainly showed in what esteem he was held by his neighbors. IN his death the medical profession of the county has lost one of its brightest lights. It can be well said that he had but few equals in Alabama. A man of powerful intellect, naturally studious, benevolent far beyond his means, genial and companionable, of the most sympathetic nature, no one can tell what the community has lost by his – to us seems untimely death; for his three score and ten was not near attained. The most familiar figure that walked the streets of Vernon will be seen no more. What a sad reminder of our own frailty. Himself a great physician, the profession heaping upon him all the prescriptions at their command for his malady, but to no avail.
A widow and twelve children mourn his death. Six of the children being of tender years. The benevolent spirit of the father still vies and will come again by the hand of others to comfort his own. To the ashes of a character of such splendid intelligence, graceful manners, entertaining conversation, so eminent in his profession, and so true to a friend we can but say “rest in peace.”

21. MOLLOY, PROF. W. J.
Vernon Courier, June 8, 1893
Prof. W. J. MOLLOY died at his home on Tuesday evening last, and was buried in the family burying ground at Mt. Nebo Church yesterday. The deceased was a victim of that dread disease consumption. He was county superintendent of education for the term preceding the present, and was a prominent teacher in the county. He was a man of sterling integrity and bright intellect. His death was not altogether unexpected as he had been a great sufferer for several years. He was a man of pure and blameless life, a consistent Christian, and his death is a great loss to the community in which he lived. His disposition was sincere and true, and there will be many sad hearts on account of his death. He leaves a wife and four children. Death could not have found a more shining mark.

22. PENNINGTON, MARTIN
Vernon Courier, June 8, 1893
AN OCTOGENARIAN - MARTIN PENNINGTON died on May the 27 at this home four miles from Vernon in his 81st year.
He was married in 1839 to MARTHA TACKET, and they lived for 56 years on the old homestead where he died. His wife survives him. Seventeen children blessed their union, thirteen of whom are living. He left 79 grand-children and 10 great-grand-children.
He was a member of the Baptist Church for a number of years, and was a good and useful citizen. His remains were laid to rest in Friendship burying ground on the 28th of May, in presence of a large number of relatives and friends.

23. PHILLIPS, DR. J. R.
Vernon Courier, June 8, 1893
A FATAL SHOOTING AT MILLPORT - An awful tragedy was enacted at Millport last Saturday in the killing of Dr. J. R. PHILLIPS by his brother-in-law, WILLIAM MUSTIN. An old family feud blazed up with the above fatal result. Various reports have reached here as to how the difficulty occurred and as to the facts of the killing. It seems that the shooting took place during a personal encounter. MUSTIN shot PHILLIPS twice. The fatal shot taking effect in the abdomen. At last accounts MUSTIN had not been arrested. The deceased was a physician of good standing in the county, a fearless and dangerous man. Al the parties were from Pickens county. Dr. Phillips having resided in Millport for four or five years.

MUSTIN WAS DISCHARGED - WILLIAM MUSTIN, the slayer of DR. J. B. PHILLIPS had a preliminary trial last week before Justice WINSTON and ATKINS of Millport, MORTON of Kennedy, and VAILS of Vails beat, and was discharged. The evidence showed that MUSTIN had avoided meeting PHILLIPS as long as he could, and that when they did meet PHILIPS attacked him with a chair and struck him twice before he fired a shot. MUSTIN first shot towards PHILLIPS as though trying to cause him to stop, but PHILLIPS kept up the attack and MUSTIN then shot him in the leg and again through the body, the latter shot proving fatal. Public opinion seems to agree with the verdict.(Vernon Courier, (Lamar County, AL), June 15, 1893 –

24. HOPPER, Mr. J. D.
Vernon Courier, July 20, 1893
Mr. J. D. HOPPER died very suddenly last Saturday at his home, near Molloy. The immediate cause of his death was heart failure. Mr. Hopper was one of the substantial and leading me n of his community, and had many friends through the county who will learn of his death with sadness.

25 MOORE, THOMAS B.
Vernon Courier, July 27, 1893
CRUSHED TO DEATH - Mr. THOMAS B. MOORE, who lived three miles west of Vernon, met with an accident last Friday receiving injuries which resulted in his death on Monday night.
His remains were laid to rest in cemetery in town Tuesday evening in the presence of a large number of relatives and friends.
Last Friday morning Mr. MOORE was engaged in digging brick from the foundations of the old Iron Furnace one and a half miles west of Vernon. He was working in a trench about six feet deep and on one side the bank rose eight or ten feet higher and overhung the trench in which he was working. He had straightened up to rest a few moments and while standing the bank from above slid in upon him, burying him to the top of his head. His little son and another small boy were near by and run to him and scratched the dirt away so that he could breathe. Some men who were near by were quickly summoned, and they proceeded to dig him out. Mr. MOORE said they would never get over it, that he was killed. Dr. W. A. BURNS was summoned and did what could be done for the injured man. Mr. MOORE received no external injuries and gave evidence of improving for a couple of days and his friends began to hope for his recovery.
Mr. MOORE was an upright man, industrious farmer and a good citizen, and his death will be a great shock to his many friends
Mr. MOORE was middle aged man and leaves a wife and several children.

26. BOMAN, W. LUMPKIN
Vernon Courier, August 3, 1893
A GOOD MAN PASSES AWAY - Mr. W. L. BOMAN departed this life on the 27th ult after an illness of several weeks. He was at first afflicted with erysipelas, and then blood poison set in, which caused his death.
In the death of Mr. LUMPKIN BOMAN the county as well as the community lost one of its best citizens. His influence was always on the right side, and his example will be pointed to as that of a model man. He left an interesting family, which in this hour of bereavement have the sympathy of a large circle of friends.

27. BREWER, FRANKLIN
Vernon Courier, August 17, 1893
Mr. FRANKLIN BREWER died on Monday July 31, at his home in Trulls beat. His remains were laid to rest in Asbury cemetery on the day following. A severe stomach trouble was the primary cause of his death.
When informed that death was inevitable he called his family around him and gave that advice that none but a father can give. After which while in the full possession of his mental faculties he fell into that sleep form which no mortal can awake.
In the death of Mr. Brewer we have lost one of our best citizens. He was genial and companionable a gifted conversationalist and benevolent beyond his means. If every one to whom he has shown a kindness were to place a flower on his grave he would sleep beneath a mountain of flowers. He was a man of great physique and a few days since tred the earth as a giant. What a sad reminder of human frailty.
A widow and seven children, three being of tender years, mourning his loss. No one can tell what we have lost in the death of Mr. Brewer and we can but say to the honored remains, “rest in peace.”
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28. MACE, ETHEL G.
Vernon Courier, August 17, 1893
PROVED FATAL - Mr. ETHEL G. MACE died on the 16th inst at his home in Nettleton, Miss from a wound caused by the accidental discharge of a pistol.
His remains were brought here for interment and laid to rest in the Odd Fellows cemetery at 12 m last Friday.
Mr. ETHEL G. MACE was the only son of Mr. and Mrs. J. B. MACE of this place and had reached his 23rd year. Three years ago he was married to a daughter of Circuit Clerk R. E. BRADLEY. About eight months ago he located at Nettleton, Miss to engage in his profession – jeweler - and had the brightest prospects when the fatal accident snapped the brittle thread of life. The bereaved relatives have the sympathy of a host of friends in this hour of affliction.
HOW IT OCCURRED
The accident that caused Mr. MACE’S death was of that peculiar kind which no man can understand and none explain.
A gentleman friend brought him a 32-calibre revolver to repair. He did the work and put the pistol back together. To test it he put the cartridges in the chambers and it failing to work satisfactorily he took them all out but one and was turning the cylinder to se where the trouble lay, and in some way the pistol was discharged. The ball struck him in the abdomen and passed through his body. The best medical talent that could be had was soon at this bedside, but his wound was mortal and he sunk gradually until death occurred.
One noticeable fact about the accident was that the wounded man did not know that he was hit until told by his friend who saw the blood. He had asked his friend where the ball struck, saying he did not hear it hit the floor.

29. COLEMAN, CHARLES
Vernon Courier, August 31, 1893
TRIBUTE OF RESPECT - Hall of John Payne Lodge No 245 of A. F. and A. M. - Fernbank, Ala., August 19, 1893
The committee appointed to prepare suitable memorial of our late deceased brother, CHARLES COLEMAN, beg leave to submit the following report
Bro. CHARLES COLEMAN was born in Perry county, Alabama, January 4, 1844, and died at this residence in Lamar county on the 4th day of August 1893, and was buried with Masonic honor in the Ebenezer cemetery on the 6th of August.
The funeral sermon was delivered by the Rev. A. J. CHAPPELL, pastor of Ebenezer Church, of which our deceased brother had been a member in good standing since 1886.
And Whereas, It has pleased the Great Master of the universe to call form labor below to refreshment above, our worthy brother, who was raised to the sublime degree of a Master Mason in this lodge on the 17th day of November 1883.
And Whereas, He demonstrated during his life as a mason, such great love for the Mystic brotherhood, therefore be it resolved, 1st, that while we bow with humble submission to this dispensation of an all wise Providence we deplore the loss of our brother, 2nd that we sympathize deeply with the family and relatives in this, their sad bereavement and assure them that we will ever cherish the memory of their loved one. 3rd that the members of this lodge wear the usual badge of mourning for thirty days, as a token of their regard and affection. 4th that these resolutions be spread upon the minutes of the lodge and a copy with the seal of the lodge attached be furnished the family of the deceased, and also a copy of same be sent to the editor of our county paper for publication. JEPTHA T. SEAY, ALLEN S. FIELDS, GEORGE G. WIER – Committee

30. RICHARDS, MRS. MARGARET
Vernon Courier, Sept. 7, 1893
TRIBUTE OF RESPECT - Fernbank, Ala., Sept. 3 – Editor Courier; please allow space in your columns for the following:
RICHARDS – MRS. MARGARET RICHARDS, wife of W. G. RICHARDS, and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. WILLIS DAVIS, was born in Tuscaloosa county, Alabama, March 11, 1835, and died of consumption in Fernbank, Ala, Sept. 1, 1893. She was married to Capt. “BILLIE” RICHARDS Dec. 22, 1854. She was the mother of six children, five sons and a daughter. The husband and sons survive but the daughter preceded the mother to the spirit world some ten years ago. Methinks the mother and daughter are still shaking hands and talking over the events of their ten years separation.
Mrs. RICHARDS joined the church in her seventeenth year, living a devoted Christian life, and dying in the full triumph of a living faith in Christ. During the last few minutes of her life, she called to her bedside her husband, children and friends and requested each one to meet her in Heaven. May her children and friends comply with her last request by following her worthy examples. May her sorrowing husband, children and friends meet her where parting is no more.
MRS. S. M. SEAY, MRS. M. E. KING, MRS. JULIA FIELDS, Miss M. F. SIMS.
Fayette papers will please copy.

31. FLINN, MRS. A. J.
Vernon Courier, September 21, 1893
DEATHS - On the 12th, Mrs. A. J. FLINN, Near Moscow

32. STRAWBRIDGE, ROBERT
Vernon Courier, September 21, 1893
Death - On the 13th, Mr. ROBERT STRAWBRIDGE, near Sulligent.

33. GRESHAM, MRS.
Vernon Courier, September 21, 1893
Death - On the 13th, Mrs. GRESHAM, near Sulligent

34. LUCUS, MRS. LOUEZA
Vernon Courier, September 21, 1893
MRS. LOUEZA CATHERINE LUCUS, daughter of WM. And S. M. DRAPER, was born Dec. 29th, 1843, and married D. M. LUCUS July 24th, 1867. She proved to be a true and faithful companion until her death, which occurred August 28, 1893. She professed religion and joined the Baptist Church in 1858, in which church she lived a devoted Christian until God called her to the church triumphant. She lay 37 days stricken with typhoid fever. She was patient in all her suffering never murmuring, for she trusted in the Savior, whom she knew would make her afflictions work for her own spiritual good. She leaves an aged mother, brothers and sisters, a husband and four children to mourn their loss. She often spoke of death as being an end to her troubles. She will be missed at home, at the church and in the community where she lived, but our loss will be her gain. May the grace of God enable the bereaved husband, children and relatives to wade through the severe afflictions that they are now going through, and save us all in heaven at last.
J. W. DRAPER

35. REEVES, J. C.
Vernon Courier, September 28, 1893
We regret to chronicle the death of Mr. J. C. REEVES, who died at his residence near Bedford on the 19th inst.

36. PAGE, W. M.
Vernon Courier, September 28, 1893
Died at his residence in Beaverton on September 23rd Mr. W. M. PAGE. Mr. PAGE was sick but a few days, his suffering was extremely severe during his short illness. He leaves a wife, eight little children, and a number of relatives and friends to mourn their loss. Mr. PAGE, only a few hours before the Angel of Death visited him, had the Rev. I. B. SARGENT called to his bedside and requested him to pray, after an earnest prayer he was received into the Methodist Church. - Friend

37. MARLER, MRS. JAKE
Vernon Courier, October 12, 1893
MRS. JAKE MARLER died at her home, five miles west of town, last Friday. She had been sick quite a while and her death was not unexpected.

38. HILL, GEORGE
Vernon Courier, Oct. 19, 1893
A rumor is in circulation to the effect that Mr. GEORGE HILL late of his county was killed by the soldiers at the opening of the Cherokee Strip. The rumor is that his horse became frightened and ran over the line.

39. OGDEN, JACK
Vernon Courier, November 2, 1893
JACK OGDEN, Col who lived near Millport was killed one day last week by his mules running with him. He was sitting on the fore axel driving when the mules became frightened and ran away throwing him off and killing him.

40. STRAWBRIDGE, D. W.
Vernon Courier, November 9, 1893
WAS IT SUICIDE - On last Thursday evening Justice A. U HOLLIS was called on to hold an inquest over the body of Mr. D. W. STRAWBRIDGE, who lived about 3miles south west of Sulligent, he had either committed suicide of had accidentally shot himself. On that evening one of his little boys had been out hunting and when the returned his father asked him for the gun. Mrs. STRAWBRIDGE tried to prevent the boys’ giving his father the gun saying that he was vexed about something and might hurt himself. He took the gun and left the house when he had gone abut 200 yards a report was heard. When the family reached him he was dead. The full charge had entered his abdomen and ranged upward, possibly reaching the heart. The evidence before the coroner’s jury seemed to show that he had committed suicide by placing the butt of the gun on the ground and then took a forked stick to spring the trigger. No good reason as to why he should have killed himself, but the jury decided that it was a case of suicide.

41. PENNINGTON, MINNIE
Vernon Courier, December 7, 1893
DIED: Little MINNIE, 4 year old child of Mr. AND Mrs. JERRY PENNINGTON, on the 30th of Nov. of pneumonia.

MARRIAGES OF 1893 VERNON COURIER

1. HAYS - HUBBERT
Vernon Courier, Jan. 5, 1893
MARRIED: Mr. A. J. HAYS, JR. and Miss EULA HUBBERT were married on the 1st inst, at the home of the bride’s father, Mr. R. J. HUBBERT, in Trulls beat, Rev. A. J. CHAPPELL performing the ceremony.

2. METCALFE - CANTRELL
Vernon Courier, Jan. 5, 1893
JOHN B. METCALFE and MARY CANTRELL were married at the court house Tuesday by Judge YOUNG. JOHN is a leading colored teacher of the county.

3. WOODS – WOODS
Vernon Courier, Jan. 5, 1893
A Lovely Marriage at Twelve Corners - At the home of Mr. P. M. WOODS, at Twelve Corners, a lovely marriage took place at 3:30 p..m. on December 28, when his lovely and accomplished daughter, Miss VERGIE was joined to Mr. WALTER G. WOODS in the holy bonds of matrimony.
Rev. WILLIAM C. WOODS performing the marriage rites.
The attendants were Mr. FELIX ARMSTRONG and Miss EFFIE WOODS; Mr. A. L. HILL and Miss ALICE WOODS.
The bride was attired in an exquisite toilet, and was bewitchingly lovely, and the manly bridegroom was handsome in regulation dress.
A large number of friends and relatives were present to witness the union, and after the ceremony was aid which bound the loving hearts together, the guests repaired to the dining room where a feast of good things was spread.
On the following day an elegant reception and dinner was given Mr. WOODS and his bride at the home of his father, Mr. T. M. WOODS, near Moscow.
The bride is a daughter of Ex-County Treasurer P. M. WOODS, and by her sweet disposition and loveliness of character wins the friendship and admiration of everyone. The bridegroom is one of Lamar county’s best young men and the happy couple has the best wishes of a host of friends.
While Mr. WOODS and his bride bore the same name they were not related to each other.

4. GUIN - TOWNLEY
Vernon Courier, Jan. 26, 1893
Mr. WILL R. GUIN, a well known young man of this place, was united in marriage to Miss FANNIE TOWNLEY, at the Baptist Church at Townley, Ala on the 22nd inst.
The bride is well known here, having spent some time with friends in this place, and has many friends here who will gladly welcome her to the social circles of our little city. Mr. GUIN and his fair bride arrived here Tuesday afternoon, and will reside in Vernon.
The Courier wafts congratulations to friend WILL and best wishes to his fair bride, joining their many friends in wishing them a long, successful and happy life.

5. RICHARDS - BYRD
Vernon Courier, Feb. 23, 1893
Married: Mr. R. J. RICHARDS and Miss DELLA BYRD were united in the holy bonds of matrimony at the Probate Office, Monday morning by his Honor, Judge YOUNG.

6. SMITH - MCDANIEL
Vernon Courier, Feb. 23, 1893
Mr. GOSA SMITH and Miss ABBIE MCDANIEL were married on Sunday the 19th inst, at the residence of Mr. D. W. HOLLIS, four miles north west of Vernon. Mr. SMITH was formerly a citizen of Lamar but has resided for a number of years in Texas, and came back to Lamar to claim him a bride.

7. YOUNG – WOODS
Vernon Courier, Feb. 23, 1893
Mr. ROBERT J. YOUNG and Miss EFFIE WOODS were married yesterday at the residence of the bride’s father by Judge W. A. YOUNG. The contracting parties enjoy a wide circle of friends, many of whom were present to “Kiss the Bride” and grasp the hand of a manly fellow in warm congratulations upon the Smile that Dame Fortune had bestowed upon him. Promptly at two o’clock the couple appeared, attended by MR. T. J. YOUNG and Miss ALICE WOODS, Mr. JOHN GUTHRIE and Miss LILIAN YOUNG, and in less time than it takes to tell it Miss EFFIE WOODS became Mrs. ROBT. J. YOUNG. The Bride is the only daughter of Mr. T. M. WOODS. She posses not only the charm of a winsome face, but the highest and more enduring charms of intellect and heart. Mr. YOUNG has been for several years the editor of The Courier. Those who know “BOB” YOUNG intimately esteem him highest; there is no truer test of manhood than such a fact. His substitute at the end of the quill this morning, and a host of friends extend to his Bride their warmest congratulations and will divide with her that post in their hearts, which is always warm for him.
Life is what we make it. May yours be always as bright as a summer morning, is The Courier’s wish for its Editor and his Bride.

8. HENDERSON - HOLDER
Vernon Courier, Mar. 2, 1893
Mr. PINK HENDERSON, a substantial farmer of Military beat, was married last week to Miss JOHNNIE HOLDER, one of Pickens county’s fairest daughters. The Courier wafts congratulation to the happy couple.

9. COWART - HAYS
Vernon Courier, Mar. 2, 1893
Married – Mr. H. P. COWART and Miss MATTIE HAYS were united in the holy bonds of matrimony, at the residence of the late Mrs. SALLIE HAYS, in Betts beat, on the 23rd inst., Esq. E. L. BOYD performing the ceremony.

10. RICHARDS - SEAY
Vernon Courier, Mar. 2, 1893
A somewhat romantic marriage is reported from Fern Bank, in which two well-known young people were the chief actors. Mr. JAMES RICHARDS and Miss MATTIE SEAY decided that there was no happiness for them away from each others, so they quietly went across the line, into Mississippi, and were made one. Mr. JAMES RICHARDS is a son of Capt. W. G. RICHARS of Fern bank, and his fair bride is the eldest daughter of Dr. J. T. SEAY of Fern Bank. The young people are both very young which was the cause of their going to another state to get married.

11. OWEN - BANKHEAD
Vernon Courier, April 6, 1893
The mail was a freighted one evening last week with a number of delicately perfumed envelopes, each enclosing a card upon which was the following: “Mr. and Mrs. J. H. BANKHEAD invite you to be present at the marriage of their daughter MARIE, to Mr. THOMAS MCADORY OWEN, of Bessemer, Wednesday afternoon, the twelfth of April, 1893. Methodist Episcopal Church, Fayette, Ala”

12. SHEPHERD - FOSTER
Vernon Courier, April 13, 1893
Married: Mr. W. ALONZO SHEPHERD and Miss DONIA FOSTER were united in the holy bonds of matrimony, on the 6th inst, at the Probate office, Judge W. A. YOUNG performing the ceremony. The young people met with parental objection to the fulfillment of Love’s young dream and they proceeded to the court house and were made one.

13. HENSON - BARNES
Vernon Courier, April 27, 1893
At the hour of midnight on Sunday last, Mr. D. E. HENSON and Miss NANCY BARNES were married at the residence of Judge YOUNG. Objections on part of Miss NANCY’S parents caused the young couple to leave home, near Beaverton, and come to town to get married. After the ceremony the couple started on their return in the bright moonlight.

14. CLARK - POPE
Vernon Courier, April 27, 1893
Mr. R. O. CLARK, of Marion county, and Miss BETTIE POPE, the eldest daughter of Judge JOHN A POPE, were married at Judge YOUNG’S residence, yesterday afternoon. Objections on part of the bride’s parents caused the young people to come to the court house to procure the necessary license for marriage. They returned to Mr. CLARK’S home five miles south of Hamilton yesterday.

15. JOHNSON - PENNINGTON
Vernon Courier, May 4, 1893
Mr. JAS. A. JOHNSON and Miss ARMITA PENNINGTON, STEPHEN CAUDLE and Mrs. LUISA F. NELSON were license to wed Monday.

16. CAUDLE - NELSON
Vernon Courier, May 4, 1893
Mr. STEPHEN CAUDLE and Mrs. LOUISA NELSON were united in the hold bonds of matrimony on the 1st inst, in Lawrence beat. The smiling groom can recall 84 winters and the blushing bride perhaps has not witnessed the advent of half so many springs. Mr. CAUDLE resides at Guin, Ala.

17. MORTON - JONES
Vernon Courier, June 22, 1893
Before our readers peruse this item the event mentioned herein will have taken place. The marriage of Mr. VIRGIL E. MORTON and Miss IDA JONES, two well known young people of this place, has been anno0ucned to take place at 8:30 p.m. June 21 at the Wimberley House.

Vernon Courier, June 29, 1893
AN ELEGANT WEDDING – MORTON – JONES
The marriage of Mr. VIRGIL E. MORTON and Miss IDA JONES, which took place at the Wimberley House on the evening of the 21st was one of the prettiest home weddings ever seen in Vernon.
The bride was arrayed in an exquisite toilet, and the handsome groom in regulation dress.
The ceremony was performed by Judge W. A. YOUNG.
The attendants were Mr. J. J. GUYTON and Miss DEZZIE MONTGOMERY; Mr. D. C. MORTON and Miss MINNIE SUMMERS.
A large crowd of relatives and friends were present to witness the union of those two popular young people.
The lovely and accomplished bride is a granddaughter of Rev. L. M. WIMBERLEY. The groom is a son of the late Dr. M. W. MORTON.
The Courier joins their many friends in wishing them a long and happy life.

18. HICKS - PRICE
Vernon Courier, June 22, 1893
At 3 o’clock a.m. last Friday Judge Young’s slumbers were disturbed by a knock at his door. He answered the knock and found a couple desiring to be married. He invited them into the room where several such marriages have taken place soon made them one and sent them on their way rejoicing. The contracting parties were Mr. LUM HICKS and Miss MARY PRICE, both of Lawrence beat

19. HAYES - SAYLORS
Vernon Courier, June 29, 1893
Mr. H. B. HAYES and Miss MOLLIE SAYLORS were licensed to wed Saturday

20. REDD - WALLACE
Vernon Courier, July 27, 1893
Mr. JOHN REDD and Miss ORA WALLACE were married in the court room Thursday afternoon by Rev. T. W. SPRINGFIELD. The young people thought to save trouble they would come to the court house to be married.

21. PERKINS - MIXON
Vernon Courier, July 27, 1893
Mr. JAMES M. PERKINS and Miss MARY M. MIXON were united in the holy bonds of matrimony Tuesday morning at the court house by Judge YOUNG. The young people were accompanied by the bride’s father, Rev. Mr. MIXON of Lawrence beat. The marriage took place about 7:30 in the morning and the happy pair went on their way rejoicing.

22. BROCK - MCGILL
Vernon Courier, August 24, 1893
At the residence of Mr. MCGILL, in Military Springs beat, on last Sunday evening at 3 o’clock, Mr. H. A. BROCK of Lawrence beat and Miss NANNIE MCGILL were united in the holy bonds of matrimony. The Courier extends congratulations.

23. STEPP - JOHNSON
Vernon Courier, October 12, 1893
[Crews News] - We had something like a runaway marriage here Sunday or rather one of the parties got on the train here. Miss MITTIE JOHNSON and her mother came to town that morning to spend the day with friends. Near train time Miss MITTE said hat she must go to the depot to meet the west bound train as there would be some ladies on it whom she wished sot see. When the train pulled up to the station she walked up close to it and a gentleman stepped off and assisted her on the train., and they rolled out from some point in Miss, where they could be made one. The gentleman proved to be Mr. STEPP, he was section foreman on the Sulligent section last winter and while there formed Miss JOHNSON’S acquaintance. Miss JOHNSON’S parents objected to the match, hence the elopement.

24. MOORE - GRESHAM
Vernon Courier, October 26, 1893
A marriage license was issued to SIDNEYHAM J. MOORE and Miss FRANCIS GRESHAM.

25. MEDLEY - STEWART
Vernon Courier, November 9, 1893
One marriage license have been issued this week, to JORDAN MEDLEY and JULIA STEWART, colored.

26. DAVIS - NICHOLS
Vernon Courier, November 16, 1893
TIMOTHY ARTHUR DAVIS and Miss OSETTA NICHOLS, white, and NATHAN LAMPKINS and MARTHA COCKRAN colored, have been licensed to wed.

27. LAMPKINS - COCKRAN
Vernon Courier, November 16, 1893
TIMOTHY ARTHUR DAVIS and Miss OSETTA NICHOLS, white, and NATHAN LAMPKINS and MARTHA COCKRAN colored, have been licensed to wed.

28. WEATHERS - TOMLIN
Vernon Courier, November 23, 1893
The Usual Way - After Squire J. E. TOMLIN had forsaken his bed on the morning of the 17th and built him a good fire and according to his usual custom he called his daughter CORA to get up and help get breakfast, he was doubtless surprised that he could get no answer. The truth is there was no pretty CORA TOMLIN anymore, for at the hour of 1 a.m. she had stood up in the parlor at Judge YOUNG’S residence and by common custom her name became Mrs. CORA WEATHERS. The groom Mr. OSCAR WEATHERS fearing that the Squire would say no, should he ask for his daughter’s hand persuaded Miss CORA to join him in a moonlight ride to Vernon there to assert the privilege allowance by the law to girls over 18 to marry whom they please. The Squire was not altogether in the dark as to what was going on and kept a vigilant watch in the day time and of Sundays; but when he saw Miss CORA at work after supper fitting her new dress he went to sleep little dreaming that the dress was already finished. A lively party of friends came with the bride and groom. The Courier extends to the happy couple its best wishes.

29. FORD – OAKS
Vernon Courier, November 30, 1893
Married: At the residence of Judge YOUNG at 12 m Wednesday Mr. WILL FORD and Miss MARGARET OAKS. Her father objected to the match so while he gone to market they took matters into their own hands with the above result.

30. COKE - CLINE
31. GREEN – WEIT
32. BURNS – HARBIN
33. PRATER – JOHNSON
Vernon Courier, November 30, 1893
Marriage licenses have been issued to GEORGE S. COKE and HER CLINE; REUBEN T. GREEN and MARY E. WEIR; SAMUEL W. BURNS and Mrs. SARAH HARBIN; WALTER PRATER and NANCY I. JOHNSON; WM. W. FORD and MARGARET OAKS.

34. COOK - COX
Vernon Courier, Dec 14, 1893
Mr. JOHN COOK and Miss IDA COX, a good looking couple were married Monday in the Probate office

35. RICHARDSON – SHELTON
36. GUIN – GILLIAM
37. MCADAMS – COLEMAN
38. MILLICAN – DONNER
39. SPANN – NELSON
40. ALLEN – RICKMAN
41. MARTIN – CLICK
42. DARNEL – SYKES
43. BRAYLES - BANKHEAD
Vernon Courier, Dec. 14, 1893
Marriage licenses have been issued since last report of the following:
JOHN ROBERT RICHARDSON and MAY SHELTON; JOHN A. GUIN and M. ABIGAIL GILLIAM; WM. SAMUEL MCADAMS and LEONA VIRGINIA COLEMAN; HENRY LOVEY MILLICAN and VANDY BELLE DONNER; WM. PARKER SPANN and NANNIE A. NELSON; WALTER E. ALLEN and ALICE I. RICKMAN; JOHN COOK and IDA L. COX, all white, and JASPER MARTIN and SUSAN CLICK, JERRIE DARNEL and RENA SYKES, JOHN I. W. BRAYLES and ETTA BANKHEAD, Colored.

44. MARLER - NIX
Vernon Courier, December 28, 1893
Mr. JAKE MARLER and MRS. JANIE NIX were married at the residence of the bride’s father Sunday evening. May their life be long and happy.

45. BROCK – BYRD
46. ALLEN – BROCK
47. YARBROUGH - EDWARDS
48. ALLEN - ROWLAND
Vernon Courier, December 28, 1893
ALFRED NEWS - Editor Courier: As I have seen nothing from Alfred in your paper I will give you a few dots.
I started out on Sunday the 17th to fill my appointment to preach at 11 o’clock. After doing so I rode six miles to the residence of Mr. E. D. BYRD, where I performed the marriage ceremony between Mr. THOMAS J. BROCK and Miss M. J. BYRD. After the ceremony an excellent dinner was served to a large crowd.
On Monday, the 18th I was called on to go to Mr. JOHN W. BROCK’S where I found a large crowd waiting and I performed the ceremony which made M. E. ALLEN and Miss S. H. BROCK one for life, an excellent dinner was set before those present to which they did ample justice.
Again on Wednesday I went to the home of Mr. P. A. EDWARDS where I said the ceremony which made Mr. W. D. YARBROUGH and Miss LOUISA. EDWARDS partners for life, and again we were invited to partake of a sumptuous dinner.
It seems that our friend were not all married still, so on Thursday we were called once more and had the pleasure of joining in wedlock Mr. JAMES. M. ALLEN and Miss ELLA ROWLAND, and once more we were invited to a table spread with good things to eat and one that was no less appreciated than the others. May God bless the four couples and may they be happy families.
M. M. BROCK

46. BARHAM – SHELTON
Vernon Courier, December 28, 1893
An elegant wedding occurred at Mr. ELI SHELTON’S on Sunday evening last when Mr. WM. L. BARHAM and Miss ELSIE SHELTON entered into solemn compact for life. Judge YOUNG went out and said the ceremony. A large crowd of friends assembled for the occasion. The bride, who is out of Lamar’s best lady teachers was tastefully and elegantly dressed and has been the subject of many nice and complementary sayings.

47. SPANN – MORTON
48. BURROW - MILES
Vernon Courier, December 28, 1893
A double wedding occurred at the home of MILTON R. MORTON on Sunday last. Mr. CROCKETT SPANN and Miss LIFFIE MORTON, Mr. RAIFORD A. BURROW to Miss DOLLIE MILES. The last couple were from Texas and Fayette county respectively and met at that place by previous arrangements. The young ladies’ parents not being pleased with the marriage.

49.
Vernon Courier, December 20, 1893
The following parties have been licensed to wed during the past fifteen days to wit:
MILFORD E. ALLEN and SAMANTHA H. BROCK;
THOMAS J. BROCK and MISSOURIE BOYD
JAMES E. STRAWBRIDGE and HATTIE L. HARRISON
WILLIAM D. YARBROUGH and F. LOUISA EDWARDS
JAMES M. ALLEN and ETTA F. ROWLAND
GEORGE D. FLINN and ICY GORDON
GEORGE C. SPANN and LIFFIE MORTON
HOSEA P. HAYS and CARRIE O. WELLS
E. CLAYTON LACY and JOSIE BARKER
NEWTON G. FALKNER and SARAH M. DRAPER
JACOB H. MARLER and Mrs. JANIE NIX
FIELDING P. WILLIAMS and TELY WEST
WM. L. BARHAM and ELSIE SHELTON
RAIFORD A. BURROW and DOLLIE MILES
BURWELL H. FALKNER and L. ANN VARNOR
JOHN CUTTS and MARY L. KIRK,
All white and
SAMEUL THOMPSON and Mrs. CAROLINE PORTER
JAMES ROSSUM and LIZZIE BROCK
GEORGE W. LACY and CATHERINE BROCK
HENRY WEIR and MRS. FANNY MARK
JAMES KENNEDY and MALISSA HOLLIS, colored

Re: Mary Elizabeth Gosa

jf5460 — 2012-10-09 22:58:36Z

It's a public tree, Cook Family Tree, with owner, jf5460. When you do a tree search, Type in George Cook born about 1860 in Mississippi, died 1930, Monroe County, MS. Spouse, Lila Miller.

Re: Mary Elizabeth Gosa

bkt1974 — 2012-10-09 22:49:14Z

Debbie, What is the name on your Cook family tree i don't know what to put to find it. Thanks Brenda

Re: Mary Elizabeth Gosa

jf5460 — 2012-10-07 17:39:35Z

Brenda,
I only remember meeting Grannie Gosa once, and of course never meet Lila. Have a picture I believe is Lila, will scan a post on my Cook tree. Maybe you can confirm that it is indeed Lila. Have the original marriage certificate of George and Lila. On it, her full name is listed as Lila Vystrust Miller. Have no clue where the name Vystrust comes from. They were married March 15, 1930 and my Dad was born December 24, 1930. According to the 1940 census, Dorothy Jean was born in 1936, the year George died. Don't know if she was born before or after his death. Know Lila was married before George, and had two children from that marriage. Don't know if it ended by death or divorce. Do you know why Lila is buried at Greenbrier Cemetery by herself instead of New Hope with her family or Hatley with George? George died when my Dad was 5 and he was 16 when Lila died. So, I don't know much about my Mississippi relatives. Want to learn all I can about them and if you have any pictures, that would be great!! Please check out my Cook Family Tree and help where you can. Thanks, Debbie

Re: Mary Elizabeth Gosa

bkt1974 — 2012-10-05 00:19:00Z

Debbie, If you live in Mississippi you probably know more about the Gosa's than i do. We always lived in Texas and only got to go to Mississipi about once a year, usually Christmas time. As you know Mary Elizabeth or Grannie Gosa as i knew her was my ggrandmother her daughter Villie was my grandmother. I have alittle info on the Gosa's don't know what info you need, but will help you if i can. I talk to David Parker from time to time about the family. Let me know what your interested in and i will see if i know the answers. If i have any pictures i will have to see if i can work this computer so it will send them. Talk to you soon, Brenda Chism Thompson