Category: New Stories

New Stories

Hampton Harmon’s move to Texas in 1851 – this story tells the perils they faced

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AUTHOR SUNDAY – But wait – it’s not just any old doorknob! – This is a heartwarming story you’ll want to share

(Remembering Joyce Ray Wheeler who was a frequent contributor of wonderful stories to AP. I especially liked this heartwarming one. Joyce Ray Wheeler passed away November…

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Clippings 1945 – Names Patterson, Thomason, Marvin, Johns, Arnold & Lacey

From The Montgomery Advertiser September 9, 1945 From The Montgomery Advertiser September 9, 1945 From The Montgomery Advertiser September 9, 1945 From The Montgomery Advertiser September 9, 1945 EIGHT GENERATIONS OF ARNOLDS EIGHT GENERATIONS OF ARNOLDS “In my personal genealogy research, I often spent days in courthouses, libraries,…

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Walker County, Alabama [historic pictures] the home of C. J. Harris, a finalist in American Idol 2014 & the Music Park

Old York USA Heritage & Music Park  C. J. Harris, one of three finalists from Alabama on American Idol, in 2014, brought considerable attention…

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PATRON – Simpson Manuscript – Names & details of the ordinance passed on January 11th to dissolve the union between Alabama and US

Excerpt from ALABAMA STATE CAPITOL AN HISTORICAL SKETCH, Brochure by JAMES B. SIMPSON, Late Recording Secretary to the Governor JANUARY 1898 Roemer Printing Co.,…