17 comments

  1. Leman H Wilson

    I really enjoy reading all about the history of Alabama as I am from Opelika,Al. and I look forward to the history of Lee County.My cousin in La Grange,Ga. turned me on to this Alabama Pioneers and I am sure glad she did. Thank You so much and keep up the great work. Leman H.Wilson Feb.21 2015

  2. Julia Saint

    Shorterville is just a few miles East of Franklin.

  3. Mary Baker

    Love seeing Old Pictures & visiting Old Towns Adventures!!!!??

  4. Holly Bachus

    Leigh Ann

    1. Leigh Ann

      I might have to go check that out!

  5. Brian Hood

    I’m painting interior of a house, it’s in Henry co., my church is in Henry co., as well

  6. Which county is named for an Alabama Daniel Boone? - Alabama Pioneers

    […] Springs – eleven miles east of Newton on the Columbia road, and at one time the county sit of Henry county, was one of the earliest settlements within the territory now embraced in this county. John […]

  7. Brooke McKeehan Shelnutt

    David McKeehan

  8. Vicki Karolewics

    My 5th great grandfather Bartlett Peaden was one of the first settlers of Henry County, AL.

  9. Elizabeth Savage

    My Grandfather was William Young Carr of Abbeville. He served in the Civil War, was town treasurer and lived in Trawick St.

  10. Debbie Kirk Newport

    Is this your Dad’s family history Betsey Kennedy Nail ? Love seeing the old houses

    1. Betsey Kennedy Nail

      Not to my knowledge. I do know though that some of my family on my grandmothers side came from Alabama. I love reading these stories and seeing all the old house etc. Thanks

  11. Patricia Hemeter Spriggs

    Love the pix! Thanks for posting them.

  12. Jennifer Rahn

    Beth Tate I bet you would like this

  13. Stacy Dement

    I have photos of Fuller and McClenney families of Henry and Houston Co area. c.1900

  14. Pam Brammer

    Interesting read. Thanks.

  15. Ken Ard

    Can sure tell it was indain country. Arrowheads in every field

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