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OWNERSHIP A third goal has evolved over time and that is to share the rich memories and history of Alabama. We now have several authors, sharing their family stories and memories in Alabama Memories. If you have stories to share, email Donna at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , You could be an author too. You do not have to be a great writer to share your memories. ADVERTISING ON ALABAMA PIONEERS We are currently accepting the following advertisements on Alabama Pioneers. Current Rates: SPONSOR A NEWSLETTER: Reach our entire membership by Sponsoring a Newsletter - with a 800 character advertisement, picture and a link to your website for $50.00 Only one sponsor will be allowed per newsletter.
Early Alabama Pictures, documents, etc. are great! Please send pictures in jpg format if possible. To convert your large documents, pictures etc to a format for the computer just take a picture of it with your digital camera and download it to your computer...then email of your picture with identification to Donna at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it If you still have questions about how to send your information, email me at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it and I will be happy to assist you. FRIENDS OF ALABAMA PIONEERS Who are the Friends of Alabama Pioneers and can I be listed as a Friend? Friends of Alabama Pioneers is a way to acknowledge the genealogy contribution of others. To be listed as a friend, a person must have contributed significant genealogy assistance, genealogy information, or a monetary contribution to Alabama Pioneers. REGISTRATION Why does www.alabamapioneers.com require Registration to access the Documents in the Library? Registration is like a Public Library Card and is required to maintain the integrity of the site and keep spammers off. There is so much information on Alabama Pioneers, how do I navigate the website? 1. You can always put a word in the SEARCH BOX to get a list of items on the webpage. 2. The BLOG on the website always lists the most recent items added with any new surnames posted. However, remember to log in first before reading the BLOG . Some items are visible to everyone and some items are visible to only members...so you must log in to see all the genealogy information on www.alabamapioneers.com 3. Sign up for the newsletter, it is emailed to you twice a month and will include all the BLOGS since the last newsletter. 4. Follow www.alabamapioneers.com on TWITTER and FACEBOOK
HINTS FOR UTILIZING THE SEARCH BOX We recently upgraded and now have a new improved search engine. How can I efficiently search on Alabama Pioneers when I have limited time? The BLOG will include every surname listed on Alabama Pioneers so if you look through every BLOG, then you will find every surname on the website but the best place to start is with the SEARCH BOX. Alabama Pioneers is a virtual library. Think of the search engine as the librarian in a public library. If you ask a librarian to list all the places the name John Smith can be found in the library, she/he would probably want to show you the exit to the library but if you have an unusual name, she may be able to guide you to some locations. It is still up to you to determine whether the results are relevant. The search engine on Alabama Pioneers is better than a librarian but not perfect. You can ask it a question with the push of a button while dressed in your PJ's and drinking a cup of coffee and in the comfort of your home. But you still have to have some patience to find what you are looking for. When given the name John Smith, the search engine is able to scan everything on the website with the word “John” or “Smith” and list them for you and in desperation, it may throw in a few results with part of the name included such as the name “Smitherman.” If you put the name in quotes...such as “John Smith.” The search engine scans everything looking for the two words together but it may miss J. Smith, Johnathan Smith, or John N. Smith or even the initials J. S., John Smyth, John Smythe, etc. In Genealogy there are many ways to spell (and misspell) names. The only certain way to ensure that you have covered everything is to try many different spellings in the search engine for the name you are seeking and to look at each and every result just as you would search books in a library. You have to be methodical if you want to get results but to avoid repeating your search each time you visit Alabama Pioneers, you might keep a record, (just as you would if you visited a public library) of the articles, pages, blogs, documents etc. that you have reviewed for information on your ancestor. Then you could refer to it when you visit Alabama Pioneers again. One great advantage Alabama Pioneers has over a public genealogy library is that it doesn't matter if a book doesn't have an index. The search engine will scan every document, article, or biography matching the keyword you list. Has the following scenario ever happened to you? “I visited a genealogy library in a neighboring state and had a week to complete my research on an individual but to my chagrin many of the old books in the library did not have indexes.....I desperately perused 400 page books, many with small print that could possibly have information on my ancestor, sometimes I was successful in finding a little information..but as in all genealogy research it led to more research...Since I was running out of time, I asked the librarian if the book was available for inter-library loan, only to be told that since the book was so rare, it was not. The end of the week came all to quickly and I returned home with many questions unanswered.” If you have been involved in Genealogy for a while, I'm sure you have experienced something similar. The search engine on Alabama Pioneers is like an index for articles, books, letters, and documents on Alabama Pioneers. Sometimes you have relevant information and sometimes you will not but at least your research can be done in your own time frame. Just remember to record the areas on the website you have researched so you do not repeat your work and remember to check the BLOGS frequently because we add new information each day. Be sure to subscribe to the NEWSLETTER on the HOME PAGE. It will be emailed weekly to you with direct links to the new BLOGS on Alabama Pioneers. The newsletter also provides member news and topics related to Alabama genealogy. Don't forget to check the posts in the FORUM. Some other member may have the information you seek. Good luck in your research!
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Jean Champion Butterworth 
Randal Champion is retired andis a resident of Tuscaloosa County. He attended Tuscaloosa County High School and received his undergraduate education from the University of Alabama. He was employed as a high school biology teacher in Mobile. He retired from the State of Alabama Medicaid Agency. (Many Articles in 
Inez McCollum - grew up in Etowah County. Married Mack McCollum, a BI-vocational minister. Moved to Birmingham to work while he worked and went to Howard College/Samford University. Inez and Mack had three sons, Jay, Joe and John. They bought their first home in what is now Hoover. Inez continues to be active in Shades Mountain Baptist Church and some of the civic organizations in Hoover. Inez also enjoys reading, travel and spending time with friends. (Many Articles in 
Clifford Dobyns - I was born in Ashland, Kentucky in1932. I graduated from the University of Kentucky in Industrial Management. My first job was with General Telephone Company of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky. My next job was with Humana Health Care System in Louisville, Kentucky. I came to Birmingham in 1978 as Director of Management Engineering for the Baptist Health Care System and years later held the same position with Eastern Health Care System. When I retired, I began driving a school bus for the Mountain Brook School System and later became their Director of Transportation. My current work status involves a vast array of “honey-do” projects.
Becki McAnnally - I was born and raised in Shelby County, in Helena..attended and graduated from Thompson High School in Alabaster. Graduated from Birmingham Baptist (Ida V. Moffett) School of Nursing , in 1963..I am also an alum of Alabama, UAB , and Samford. I was employed for 40 ofthe 45 years of my career at Children's Hospital ...26 years of that as Division Director of the Outpatient Services. I have published several articles for Senior Living and for the Tannehill Trader; I am married to a Baptist Minister, have two children, four grandchildren. I live in Welti, Alabama, a pretty agricultural community about 7 miles east of downtown Cullman, Al. My father's family was from Bibb County, AL. and my mother's family all lived in Jefferson County. (Many articles in
Dorothy Graham Clements Gast -
Susan Moore Teller -I am Susan Moore Teller. I worked as a newspaper columnist for four years, was a reporter for a time. Then I became an Advertisng Executive, then Retail Display Sales Manager, and then a National Advertising Executive. I wrote a lot of material, most of it wrapped fish the next day. Retirement for me meant researching family history and writing about it. I hoped what I wrote would inform people about the history of my people who settled the United States, and continue to do so long after I am gone. I am married to a wonderful man for going on 35 years. Our lives are blessed with children and grandchildren, some of whom live close enough to be part of our daily life. 
Joyce Ray Wheeler was born in Kentucky, but after marriage and two sons she and her husband, Dr. Ruric Wheeler she moved to Birmingham, Alabama in 1953. She was a former school teacher for a short while. She has been active inthe Faculty Wives Club at Samford University and a member of Shades Mountain Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School classes for women for many years. She enjoys travel, her grandchildren and writing her memories. (Many articles in 
Judy Everett Ramos has been an amateur genealogist since she was 11 years old. She has visited cemeteries, courthouses, local libraries, and national archives to find her information. She has written letters to various agencies in several states to track down documents on her ancestors. Since 2008, she has done much of her research online and has met many “new” relatives along the way. Judy is a new member of the Daughters of the American Revolution and is interested in pursuing membership in other similar organizations. Judy is a Corpus Christi, Texas native, but she has traced her roots around the globe through several family lines. Judy hopes that by sharing her stories online, she will find more “new” relatives, and they can help each other put ancestry puzzle pieces together. She is a former newspaper, television, and radio reporter and currently works in school public relations. When she is not searching for ancestors, Judy spends time on her other hobbies, photography and cooking, both of which are centered on her family. She loves taking pictures of her family and cooking up new recipes for them. Judy and her family live in Hurst, Texas, outside Fort Worth. Contact her through the Alabama Pioneers Forum - USER NAME: ramosjudy 
Thelma Ann Smelser was born in Piedmont, Alabama, but grew up in Montgomery. She graduated from Sidney Lanier High School and Huntingdon College with a degree in English. She taught high school English in DeKalb County, Georgia for twenty years. She is married with two grown sons and four beautiful grandchildren. She and her husband, Bill, are tax professionals with H&R Block, and they own TAS Publications, a company that publishes books, magazines, and offers business services such as business plans and resumes. Ann has published a volume of poetry and a science fiction novel that is available as an ebook on Amazon.com. Presently she is working on a book about her family history entitled From Kings. It should be ready for publication after Christmas. Ann now lives in Loganville, Georgia with her husband, a poodle, and six cats. She has the following website. 
Gayle Stephens Farris - I am Gayle Stephens Farris, resident of Calera, Al. I grew up in St.Clair county in the small (then) town of Springville. After high school I attended Business College and was employed by State Farm. While there I contributed to the Department News Paper. My husband Larry & I have been self-employed for over 35 years. I am currently working on a short story devotional book, based on my experiences and how God has worked for MY good in all things. I really enjoy both reading and writing stories about events that linger in our memories, stories that make you laugh............and cry.|
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