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William and Rhoda Decius Alaman--From Ohio, Living in Cumberland County, Illinois

Findingmom — 2011-08-25 23:47:43Z

For Everyone interested in this family!
The 1850 Illinois Census, Cumberland County, Cottonwood twp: Wm. Oliman, 35, Black Smith, 500, Ohio (b. 1815), Roda M., 27, Ohio (b. 1823), Marquis D. L., 1, Illinois (b. 1849).

William dies May 16, 1855 in Cumberland County, Ill. and is buried in Greenup Cemetery.

There is an 1855 Illinois State Census, Cumberland County, Union Township that shows: Rhoda Aldman, Head of Household -- 3 male children under the age of 10, 1 male 20-30 years. This may be her brother Simon Decius who is living with her since the death of William.

A search of the 1860 Illinois Census, Cumberland County, Greenup twp shows: Rhoda M. Olerman, 32, Teacher, Ohio, Benja F., 10, Illinois, Alice A, 6, Illinois (However, I do believe this to be Allen A.)

In 1860 in Greenup, Marquis (Layfayette) is living with H. B. Decius (Rhoda's brother).

In 1870 Marquis is a laborer for the Railroad living in Clark County. And Allen age 16 is working as a laborer in the George Conger household in Clark County, Cumberland township.

The 1870 Illinois Census, Clark County, Cumberland Township shows: Benjamin Alleman, age 19, living in the household of Almen (Almon) Sherman and his wife, Rhoda!!!!!

The 1900 Arkansas Census, Franklin County, Priarie Township: shows: Alma C. Sherman, Nov 1835, New York, Rhoda, May 1833, Ohio, md. 30 years, 3 children born-3 living.

Nixon Cemetery Records show A. C. Sherman, b. Nov 1835,d. Jan 1902. Roda M. Sherman, b. Apr. 1822, d. Jan 1906.
(Ft. S NP: b. Nov. 6, 1836 in NY. Married Mar. 2, 1862 in Greenup, Cumberland County, Illinois to Mrs. Roda M. Alaman--came to Charleston, Arkansas on Dec. 11, 1879.

A search of Findagrave.com shows that A. C. and Roda Sherman are buried in Nixon Cemetery in Charleston, Franklin County, Arkansas.

ALAMAN/BRANCH/McCLAIN FAMILY REUNION

LillianHunt62 — 2010-08-16 18:57:54Z

We are having a Family Reunion 3-4 Sep. 2010. In Austin, TX.
Contact: Diane Ford (512)363-7247 or Vincent Branch (512)293-0303. Come on down Lake Como area, Fort Worth, TX we
want to see you guys. It's long over due. I am the Great Grand daughter of Joseph(joe)Bernard Alaman.

Re: Alamans in Texas

LillianHunt62 — 2010-08-16 16:35:01Z

No,not that I know of.

Re: Alaman Family

robertmcclain0530 — 2010-04-01 18:21:41Z

My grandmother was a Alaman, her father was Joe Alaman and they lived in Bastrop,Tx. Her name was Lee Edna Alaman. She always talked about her Uncle Leon. We have a cousin in Los Angles name Alma Ruth. She spoke to the family about a reunion in Calif some years ago. I wondered if there was other family out there some place. Jose(Joe) had four daughters Alma, Bessie, Lillian, and Lee Edna. I would like to know more about the family. Please contact me at 580-248-2260.

Re: Josie Alaman

LillianHunt62 — 2010-03-29 06:53:06Z

No, I do not have any info. on Josie Alaman. here is a lot of relatives in Fort Worth, TX around the Lake Como area.

Re: Josie Alaman

jodyford99 — 2010-03-25 20:21:50Z

I am the person you contacted on this thread's cousin. Josie Alaman from Conway is indeed our great grandmother. Do you perhaps have any other info on this person?

Re: James K. Alaman, b. Nov. 14, 1934, Pulaski County, Arkansas

jodyford99 — 2010-03-25 19:50:27Z

If this is the James Alaman that later married Emma Jean Tucker from Greenbrier Arkansas, I am one of his grandchildren.

Conflicting information about the origins of the Alaman last name

kycasado — 2009-05-28 14:35:26Z

I wondered if anyone would care to weigh in on this.

On the one hand, some people claim that Alaman is a variant of Aleman (meaning German in Spanish), thus pointing to a germanic origin.

On the other hand, others have said that this is unlikely, as the name appears as Alaman from very early Spanish records and there exists an Arabic surname Al-Aman. As Spain was a muslim nation for a 700 year period ranging from the mid 700's until the late 1400's, Alaman is possibly a hispanization of this surname, much like the Spanish surname Almanzor (Al-manzour) and other hispanizations from the arabic (e.g., Gerala from Jair-Allah, etc.).

Discussion is wellcome.

James K. Alaman, b. Nov. 14, 1934, Pulaski County, Arkansas

Findingmom — 2008-11-20 19:35:42Z

I am looking for the children of James K. Alaman. I have the family information that you may be searching for. James was the son of Josie Corine Alaman who was living in Faulkner County, Arkansas with her parents, Frank and Clara Hogan Alaman. Josie died in Dade County, Florida on August 2, 1995.

I have done quite a bit of research on our line of the Marquis Alaman family.

I would love to find James' descendants.

Re: the A the L the A the M the A the N... well you know!

LillianHunt62 — 2008-04-14 21:42:34Z

Hello Cousin Tony, I am still waiting on that call from you. Please call me soon.

the A the L the A the M the A the N... well you know!

muwaqqil — 2008-03-17 05:21:26Z

hola mi familia,

My name is Tony, son of Claude Jr. (Skip), grandson of Claude Sr. and therefore great grandson of Leon the Patriarch... it's good to see you all taking interest and looking back, i did a little research a few years back, but got side tracked. but i'm really happy to see Alaman's pop up any and everywhere; spread out, multiply and bring it back home... i've missed California like the last two times, i don't want to miss many more reunions. i look forward to seeing and interacting with everyone in the future...

Aunt Doris and Claudine, the Godmothers, God bless 'em...

dos dedos como siempre

Tony

Re: Josie Alaman

LillianHunt62 — 2007-11-26 08:50:51Z

Hello, my name is Lillian Joyce Thompson Hunt, these are my ancestor's I have tried to contact Anne, to no avail. I live in Cedar Creek, TX about 11 miles from where the Alaman's settle, in Bastrop, TX. Leon was my GG Uncle. Antonio Alaman married Maria (Mariah) they had several children. If any of this seems familiar to you, pls. e-mail me stilllil32354@aol.com

Re: Josie Alaman

LillianHunt62 — 2007-11-26 08:34:29Z

Hello, my name is Lillian Joyce Thompson Hunt, I live in Cedar Creek, TX, near Bastrop, TX. My GG Grandfather's name was Antonio Alaman, GG Grandmother's name was Maria (Mariah) Alaman. They lived in Bastrop, TX and Gonzales, TX. My Great Grandfather's name was Joe Alaman (Joseph). He had several sibling and one in question Uncle Leon Alaman. Yes, they came from Spain. If you would like more info. send an e-mail to me. stilllil32354@aol.com

Re: Alaman Family

LillianHunt62 — 2007-10-15 23:41:01Z

Hello Anne, I made a type error on Grandpa Antonio last name it is spelled Antonio Alaman. Tell your husband I have pictures of my grandfather (Joe) and uncle Leon. I also have the pictures of Grandpa Antonio and Grandma Maria (Mariah).

Re: Alaman Family

LillianHunt62 — 2007-10-15 23:29:59Z

Hello Anne, my name is Lillian Joyce Thompson Hunt, I am the Great Niece of Leon Alaman. I am doing the Family Tree of my family it is on-line and you are welcome to view it. I live in Cedar Creek, TX located approximate 6 miles from Bastrop,TX. Uncle Leon had a brother name Joseph B. Alaman (Joe)that's my Great Grandfather. Uncle Leon was married to Malvina Simms. The lived in Fort Worth, TX. My family the Alaman's came from Spain/Mexico and settled in Bastrop, TX. Grandpa Joe died 30 Jul 1950 in Ruarl Smithvile, TX at his Son-in-Law and Daughters home. He is buried in Bastrop County.There was other sisters and brothers, Aunt Fannie, Virginia, Johnnie, Antonio Alaman(Tony)and Leon. Their parent's names were Antonio Alalman and Maria (Mariah) Alaman. Uncle Leon died 15 Jan 1970. I am so excited to get this information from you.Pls contact me at my e-mail address: Stilllil32354@aol.com or call me 512-581-0479. I am waiting to hear form you. Also to hear from Marcus daughter.

Re: Alaman Family

2006-04-05 01:17:31Z

Anne,
I read your posted and I am interested in further information. I am Marcus' granddaughter and Bert's daughter. I am currently living in South Carolina and am keeping in constant contact with Lloyd. Thanks to Daddy Marcus, my last name is spelled differently, but the meaning is the same. Are you the family historian? When you get a chance, please send me an e-mail. I look forward to hearing from you soon, cousin.

just beginning to search

daemt845 — 2005-04-01 12:50:00Z

I am interested in finding out information about my, grandfather, the James Alaman family from Lubbock,Texas. My father's name is David Ray Alaman, date of birth,4/24/58.

Josie Alaman

daemt845 — 2005-04-01 12:50:00Z

Josie was my Great Grandmother according to my Grandmother. She said that that was James Alaman's mother. I plan to speak to her more and learn more about this.

Re: Lucas Alaman, Mexican Historian

2004-06-18 05:23:36Z

My relatives lived in El Paso,Texas. My great grandfather's name was Leon Alaman and his brother's name was Jose. Do you know the names of any of Harry's ancestors who went from Mexico to Texas?

Alaman Ancestors

2004-06-18 05:16:29Z

Thanks for replying. My mother told me that her grand father's name was Leon Alaman and his brother's name was Jose. I am going to look for the information you told me about. I am very excited because I finally feel as though I am starting to get somewhere. We are having a Family reunion in August.

Re: Josie Alaman

2004-06-10 18:22:56Z

My first advice is to refer you to the message posted on the Alaman ancestry board by Anne Alaman on 12July, 2001. It seems most likely that you are related to that Texas branch of the Alamans. Anne married Lawrence Alaman. His gr-gr grandfather was Leon Alaman who came from Mexico with his brother, Jose. This branch has progeny in Texas and LA,Ca, and had a family reunion in CA.
I don't know if they are related to David Alaman, Jr., whose family came from Lubbuck, TX.
My grandfather, Harry Allen Alaman (.d 1950), and his ancestors are probably not closely related to the Texas branch, although an aunt, Josie Alaman, married a Mr Boyd in Texas. My branch of the Alamans came from Ohio. William Alaman was born in 1816 in Ohio and died in Cumberland Co., Illinois in 1855. His family may have come from So. France, possible related to Sicard Alaman(1210-1275).

Re: Josie Alaman

2004-06-10 04:14:18Z

My great grandfather's name is Antonio Alaman and I was told that he was from Madrid, Spain. My grand father's name is Leon Alaman, and he was from El Paso, Texas. I am trying to locate family in Texas, Spain or any other place they may be located at. Do any of these names sound familiar to anyone out there?

Harry Alaman