Eufaula, phoenix like, rose again with renewed vigor from the ruins of a tornado in March 1919 (CONTINUED BELOW) (Transcribed from The Clayton Record…
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Counties of Alabama Date of Formation County Court Houses.—By act of December 31, 1822, the sheriffs of the several counties were made the custodians of…
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This is an excerpt from ALABAMA FOOTPRINTS Pioneers: Lost & Forgotten Stories (Volume 3) First Edition Become an Alabama Pioneers Patron/Patreon and unlock even…
This article and more abstracts are available in the Book ALABAMA GENEALOGY NOTES: Volume III- Scroll to see Table of Contents of book GREENSBORO,…
This is an excerpt from the book Vinegar of the Four Thieves HOUSEHOLD TIPS FROM THE PAST Brighten yellowed nylon or linen by adding…
This biography can also be found in Biographies of Notable and Not-So-Notable Alabama Pioneers VOL VIII WILLIAM WALLACE SCREWS BIOGRAPHY and GENEALOGY (1839-1913) Russell…
A TRIPLE MURDER IN GREENSBORO, ALABAMA1 (Published in 1908) While the occurrence to be noted does not belong, strictly speaking, to the history of Greensboro, yet…
This biography can be found in Biographies of Notable and Not-so-Notable Alabama Pioneers included in volume 4 THOMAS LAMAR SOWELL BIOGRAPHY and GENEALOGY (1858…
A major weather system occurred in the south around February 24th, 1875 with severe flooding and tornadoes. Flooding washed out many roads and railroad…
Here is an old recipe (1880's ) for Blueberry pickles– I haven't tried it so I can't vouch for it but it sounds easy…
These epitaphs reveal some unusual ways people died. Here lies entombed one Roger Morton, Whose sudden death was early brouoght on; Trying one day…
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…
