Genealogy information transcribed from The Shelby Guide February 22, 1870 and Shelby Chronicle October 2, 1884 Transcribed from The Shelby Guide February 22, 1870…
This biography can be found in Biographies of Notable and Not-so-Notable Alabama Pioneers Volume VI CHARLES HOOKS REVOLUTIONARY WAR SOLDIER (1768- 1843) Montgomery County,…
This genealogy information and more from the Spring edition of the Iron Age can be found in the KINDLE BOOK ALABAMA GENEALOGY NOTES…
Back when trains were the popular way to travel, train robberies occurred frequently. This one took place in Birmingham on February 19, 1914, and…
A few months back I wrote an article stating May 4 was the date the State of Alabama adopted formally adopted as bird day…
This biography can be found in Biographies of Notable and Not-so-Notable Alabama Pioneers Volume V CHARLES WALDRON BUCKLEY BIOGRAPHY AND GENEALOGY (b. Feb 18,…
(Excerpts transcribed from The Valley Daily Times-News, Lanett, Alabama, February 17, 1916) Corbett Dominey, of Ozark, was killed Saturday night when the car he…
This biography is included in the Book Biographies of Notable and Not-so-Notable Alabama Pioneers Vol. III along with several other Abercrombie families in…
They say that meals were better in the good old days. Here are a couple of recipes you can try from the Past- 1890s and 1900s…
These epitaphs on tombstones reveal that the husband must have died last since he had the last word. Within this grave do lie Back…
This biography can be found in Biographies of Notable and Not-so-Notable Alabama Pioneers Volume V MANLY ENOS WEAVER BIOGRAPHY and GENEALOGY (b. Feb. 16,…
People from many countries began settling in Alabama in the early days This story is an excerpt from the book ALABAMA FOOTPRINTS Exploration: Lost…
This biography is also in the book Biographies of Notable and Not-So-Notable: Alabama Pioneers (Volume 1) RICHARD ELLIS BIOGRAPHY and GENEALOGY (1781- 1846) Madison…
SCROLL DOWN TO READ STORY (Excerpts transcribed from The Valley Daily Times-News, Lanett, Alabama, February 17, 1916) LANETT SOCIETY One of the most delightful…
(Our ancestors had a lot to remember when operating a gas stove) PROPER USE OF GAS STOVE For Best Results Burners Must Be Kept…
This article and more abstracts are available in the eBook ALABAMA GENEALOGY NOTES: Volume I Personal mentions from the first edition of the Birmingham…
Cider was a popular alcoholic beverage made from the fermented juice of apples before the 20th century. The juice of any variety of apple…
This biography can be found in Biographies of Notable and Not-so-Notable Alabama Pioneers included in volume 4 DR. ROBERT SOMERVILLE HILL BIOGRAPHY and GENEALOGY…
During the 1930s Great Depression era, many writers were employed to interview people around the United States, so their experiences and life history could…
Epigrams which originally were inscriptions on tombs were invented by the Roman poet Martial. Poignancy and sting was deemed the necessary characteristic of this…
(Local news transcribed from THE MONTGOMERY, ADVERTISER, Montgomery, Ala., February 7, 1900) MRS. AUGUST UHLFELDER ENTERTAINS AT CARDS Mrs. August Uhlfelder entertained beautifully yesterday…
This is an excerpt from ALABAMA FOOTPRINTS Pioneers: Lost & Forgotten Stories (Volume 3) First Edition Become an Alabama Pioneers Patron/Patreon and unlock even…
(Local news transcribed from THE MONTGOMERY, ADVERTISER, Montgomery, Ala., February 7, 1900) BOYLE ACQUITTED Murder of McClure a Deeper Mystery Than Ever Florence, Feb.…
(Local news transcribed from THE MONTGOMERY, ADVERTISER, Montgomery, Ala., February 7, 1900) A MORGAN CLUB ORGANIZED LAST NIGHT MUCH ENTHUSIASM AND ELOQUENCE IN BEHALF…
This is an excerpt from the book Vinegar of the Four Thieves PAINTING TIPS Put a strong rubber band lengthwise around your paint can…
This biography can also be found in Biographies of Notable and Not-so-Notable Alabama Pioneers Volume 3 - NOW IN EBOOK, PAPERBACK AND HARDBACK. Books…
(Local news transcribed from THE MONTGOMERY, ADVERTISER, Montgomery, Ala., February 7, 1900) BEWARE: A newspaper transcription on this page has words which may be…
I wonder if anyone today has proposed by text. VINEGAR OF THE FOUR THIEVES: Recipes & curious tips from the past
Charcoal Iron was made in Shelby County since around 1848. A furnace was built by Horace Ware, who afterwards added a foundry and bar…
This biography can be found in Biographies of Notable and Not-so-Notable Alabama Pioneers Volume V Now in EBook, Paperback and Hardback - Great gift!…
