Henry County

Did you get all of the information you wanted for Hattie Lee Pipkin Kirkland? Sybil Kirkland was my husband's mother and we can give you information about Hattie. Cindi Parramore

Thank you, maybe I can trace William.

I have been unable to find any connection between the Mt. Enon Hodges and the other in Henry County. There is listed in the 1880 census of Barbour County a William and Emiley Hodge with sons Benjamin and Charles. I believe Benjamin is the Ben W.Hodge(s)married to Berta Lynn in Henry County shown in Edwin with children Floyd, Lester John, and Thelma. Charles is shown also in Henry County with wife, Mollie L. with children Ovie C., Bessie M., Irene, and Myrtle L. Ben W.'s son John is John Ben Hodges who is buried at Mt. Enon. John Ben married Mollie Price who happens to be my first cousin once removed.

Looking for any info that will help me determine where the Hodges buried in Edwin Cemetery originated. I would like to find out if they are related to the other Hodges of Henry County that are descended from Robert and if so how.
Brian
Hodges-Family.org

Hi,
I have direct Forehand family from North Carolina down into Dooly and Berrien Counties in Georgia. We are trying to gather Forehand (male descendants) to do Y DNA testing with us. I have two cousins and a great uncle so far. Would any of you be interested in participating? My DNA is 95% Scot-Irish and I would love to trace our family back to a time in Ireland if possible.
Thanks!

I am researching my wife's family & believe your father would be her great uncle through his sister Minnie Lou Brooks Phillips. If you would be willing to share any info you have on the Brooks or Hutto families I would appreciate it.

I have a record showing a Nancy Taylor marrying my 3X GGF Jordan Holland on January 4, 1855 in Henry County Alabama. I also have a record showing Jordan marrying my 3X GGM Sarah Mary Ann Whitehead on December 4, 1857 at the home of Thomas Holland (according to land records in Abbeville). I cannot find any record of a divorce or annulment for Jordan and Nancy. She must have been underage, because the record said that consent was given by an Ivey Taylor. I can find no record of her after the marriage. Even though she is not a blood relative, I am curious to know what happened to their marriage and why she dropped off of the face of the Earth. Any thoughts on this??

Fee Correction:

The Alabama Genealogical Society Spring Seminar will be held on Saturday, April 20, 8:30 a.m. - 3:15 p.m. at Samford University in Birmingham in the Beeson Business Building.

The seminar title is Pathways to the Past: How to Locate Original Records, Onsite and Online.
Dorothy W. Potter will speak on "Sources and Research Methods for the Old South". Elizabeth C. Wells will speak on "Online Resources: College/University, Library of Congress and More". Yvonne Crumpler's topic is "Searching NARA's Web Site" and "Documenting/Citing Sources".

The seminar fee is $40 for non-members and $35 for members.
Lunch is "on your own" in the Samford Dining Hall. For additional information please go to http://www.algensoc.org/main/seminars.html or e-mail Yvonne Crumpler at ags-seminar@algensoc.org

The Alabama Genealogical Society Spring Seminar will be held on Saturday, April 20, 8:30 a.m. - 3:15 p.m. at Samford University in Birmingham in the Beeson Business Building.

The seminar title is Pathways to the Past: How to Locate Original Records, Onsite and Online.
Dorothy W. Potter will speak on "Sources and Research Methods for the Old South". Elizabeth C. Wells will speak on "Online Resources: College/University, Library of Congress and More". Yvonne Crumpler's topic is "Searching NARA's Web Site" and "Documenting/Citing Sources".

The seminar fee is $35 for non-members and $30 for members.
Lunch is "on your own" in the Samford Dining Hall. For additional information please go to http://www.algensoc.org/main/seminars.html or e-mail Yvonne Crumpler at ags-seminar@algensoc.org

I my son and I would like to set up a meeting if possible and let you have access and memories that I still have. I will try to email you a contact point about this

I am a decendant of the Williams from Henry Co Alabama. I live in Polk County Texas. I wld love any info and will be happy to share. email elizabeth_burris@yahoo.com William Williams is my gggf

I have Groubys in my family tree. Who were EH Grouby's parents? We are currently trying to identify some unmarked grave in the Abbeville Cemetary. Do you have any records regarding that?

I am looking for the miss Gibson who married Jesse Turner in 1825 in Henry county Alabama too. My family information says that my Elizabeth Gibson married Sim Lowery. I know this is fact. I also found an Elizabeth Turner married Sim Lowery in Henry county in 1849. I am confused. Is there one Elizabeth who married Jesse Turner then later married Sim Lowery or did the daughter of Jesse Turner and the miss Gibson, Elizabeth Turner, marry Sim Lowery in Henry county in 1849. Elizabeth was a sister or maybe a niece of my great great grandfather Michael Houston Gibson born abt.1820.

Yes, I would like to have info on the Forehands. My Grandfather was John D. Kent. His first wife was Lucile Forehand. Their daughter, Edna, was my mothers half sister. Also, I think, one of my great uncles was married to Lucile's sister.

Are you still looking for information on Ma and Pa Forehand. That was my Grandfather and Grandmother.

hi my great gmom was Isabel Hucco.who I believe was related to kyrie. any help be greatly appreciated

I was wondering, since the name Steve Elliott was recently brought up and he is no longer with us, is there anybody in Henry Co., AL who is doing similar work to what Steve did? I live way up in the Northeast although I'm originally from Mississippi, so I really can't do any research there in Alabama. I could sure use some help to find out what happened to my gg grandparents, Ezekiel Brown and Emily (Greene)Brown, and all their children. They were previously in Harris Co., GA. I know that by 1860, they were in Henry Co., Woodsville Beat 1, and listed as Open Pond Post Office, with the following children: George, 21; H. Harrison, 19; Jane, 17; Mary, 16; Margaret or Nancy, 12; James, 11; and Charles, 6. There was a William Chumney living with them (as a laborer?), 21. By 1870, only Emily, Nancy and Charles are on that census. Is there anybody who could help me? Thanks in advance. Sue Howard

I was wondering, since the name Steve Elliott was recently brought up and he is no longer with us, is there anybody in Henry Co., AL who is doing similar work to what Steve did? I live way up in the Northeast although I'm originally from Mississippi, so I really can't do any research there in Alabama. I could sure use some help to find out what happened to my gg grandparents, Ezekiel Brown and Emily (Greene)Brown, and all their children. They were previously in Harris Co., GA. I know that by 1860, they were in Henry Co., Woodsville Beat 1, and listed as Open Pond Post Office, with the following children: George, 21; H. Harrison, 19; Jane, 17; Mary, 16; Margaret or Nancy, 12; James, 11; and Charles, 6. There was a William Chumney living with them (as a laborer?), 21. By 1870, only Emily, Nancy and Charles are on that census. Is there anybody who could help me? Thanks in advance. Sue Howard

United States Census, 1920"

Name: Thomas A Dykes
Residence: Beat 2 Balkow, Henry, Alabama
Estimated Birth Year: 1860
Age: 60
Birthplace: Alabama
Relationship to Head of Household: Self
Gender: Male
Race: White
Marital Status: Married
Father's Birthplace:
Mother's Birthplace:
Household Gender Age Birthplace
SELF Thomas A Dykes M 60y Alabama
WIFE Mattie O Dykes F 49y Alabama
SON John H Dykes M 21y Alabama
SON Lanine A Dykes M 18y Alabama
DAU Annie L Dykes F 15y Alabama
DAU Reba F Dykes F 13y Alabama
SON Ruly J Dykes M 12y Alabama
Lois L Kirkland F 5y grand-daughter Alabama
Beacher B Kirkland M 24y son-in-law widower Alabama
Collier S Martin M 23y Alabama
J W Martin M 16y Alabama
Henry Townsford M 24y Alabama Black labor

States Census, 1900"
Name: Thomas A Dykes
Titles and Terms:
Event Type: Census
Event Date: 1900
Event Place: ED 99 Precinct 16 Balkum, Henry, Alabama, United States
Birth Date: Oct 1859
Birthplace: Alabama
Relationship to Head of Household: Head
Father's Birthplace: Alabama
Mother's Birthplace: Alabama
Race: White
Gender: Male
Marital Status: Married
Years Married: 13
Marriage Year (Estimated): 1887

Household Gender Age Birthplace
Head Thomas A Dykes M 41 Alabama
Wife Mattie O Dykes F 29 Alabama
Son Berry Dykes M 12 Alabama
Son James W Dykes M 11 Alabama
Son Joseph S Dykes M 9 Alabama
Daughter Cora D Dykes F 7 Alabama
Daughter Tonine D Dykes F 5 Alabama
Son John H Dykes M 2 Alabama
Daughter Lennie M Dykes F 1 Alabama
Nephew John H Dykes M 19 Alabama

:


Thomas A. Dykes

Event Date: 1880 census
Event Place: Clopton, Dale, Alabama, United States
Gender: Male
Age: 20
Marital Status: Single
Occupation: Farmer
Race (Original):
Ethnicity: American
Relationship to Head of Household: Son
Birthplace: Alabama, United States
Birth Date: 1860
Spouse's Name:
Spouse's Birthplace:
Father's Name: James Dykes
Father's Birthplace:
Mother's Name: Haner Dykes
:
Household Gender Age Birthplace
Self James Dykes M 60 Alabama, United States
Wife Haner Dykes F 55 Alabama, United States
Son Thomas A. Dykes M 20 Alabama, United States
Other P. H. Mc Kay M 23 Alabama, United States
Other Riter Mc Kay F 19 Alabama, United States



Name: Cora Dell Weaver
Titles and Terms:
Name Prefix:
Event Date: 05 Apr 1974
Event Place: Henry, Alabama
Gender: Female
Race (Original):
Race:
Age (Original): 80y
Birth Year (Estimated): 1894
Birth Date (Original):
Birthplace:
Marital Status:
Spouse's Name: John Byron Weaver
Spouse's Titles and Terms:
Spouse's Name Prefix:
Father's Name: Thomas Asbury Dykes
Father's Titles and Terms:
Father's Name Prefix:
Father's Birthplace:
Mother's Name: Ola Payne

Hope this will help you on your research.

John Steven Elliott died May 24, 2008 in Pell City. His obit is online at FindAGrave [95849065]. He is buried in Haleburg Cemetery, Haleburg, Henry Co, AL.

Personal note: Steve was indeed a fantastic guy and a great historian for Henry Co. He and I exchanged emails all the time since many of my ancestors came from Henry Co. and he had kinfolks who came to Smith Co, TX many years ago. Some details can be found in some of our earlier messages on this
message board.

Rex Kirby