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…
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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…
Not manicured Mama’s hands were not beautifully manicured or white and soft. They could plant a garden, gather food for canning and make a meal…
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(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!…
This is an excerpt from the book ALABAMA FOOTPRINTS - Settlement: Lost & Forgotten Stories (Volume 2) CONTINUED BELOW.... During the American Revolution,…
(Local news transcribed from THE MONTGOMERY, ADVERTISER, Montgomery, Ala., February 7, 1900)BEWARE: The following article includes some offensive language. Please consider the time it…
Happy Birthday! WILLIAM YANCEY ADAMS BIOGRAPHY and GENEALOGY (1848-1925) Blount County, Alabama William Yancey Adams, a teacher, was born at Gum Springs, Blount County…
Happy Birthday! WALLACE REVERDY BISHOP, M. D. BIOGRAPHY and GENEALOGY (1873-1908) Talladega county, Alabama Wallace Reverdy Bishop, M. D., practiced medicine in Talladega. He…
DR. J. M. MASON BIOGRAPHY and GENEALOGY (died February 3, 1909) Lee, Montgomery Counties, Alabama. DEATH OF DR. J. M. MASON An Eminent Methodist…
This biography is also in the book Biographies of Notable and Not-So-Notable: Alabama Pioneers (Volume 1) and SOME SOUTHERN STARR FAMILIES Compiled Genealogy Records,…
Are you a genealogy addict? These are the symptoms. You know you are addicted to genealogy when..... "You can answer all the queries on…
MOBILE PARK'S IRON DEER IS SURVIVOR OF THE WAR BETWEEN THE STATES By Benjamin D. Baker Alabama Writers' Program Works Project Administration Council Chamber,…
(Local news transcribed from THE MONTGOMERY, ADVERTISER, Montgomery, Ala., February 7, 1900) WALLER AT CENTERVILLE His Speech Well received by the Audience That Heard…
Recipe Wednesday -- from the 1920s Salt-Codfish Salad Soak one pound of salt cod in cold water overnight. Drain water, put more cold water…
COLBERTIANS By R. L. James SECTION III OBITUARIES AND CEMETERY RECORDS To the Readers of the Alabama Historical Quarterly: (The Alabama Historical Quarterly, Vol.…
