Hidden History of Chilton County, Alabama

Hidden History of Chilton County, Alabama
Author: Billy J. Singleton
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Total Pages: 144
Release: 2022-10-24
Genre: History
ISBN: 146715217X
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Take a juicy foray into the all-but-forgotten history of Chilton County, Alabama.

Chilton County

Chilton County
Author: Billy J. Singleton
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Total Pages: 128
Release: 2017
Genre: History
ISBN: 1467125180
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"Located in the geographic center of the state, Chilton County is the Peach Capital of Alabama. The mild climate and gently sloping terrain of central Alabama provide an ideal environment for cultivation of the region's principal agricultural export and Alabama's leading commercial fruit. This distinctive setting has influenced the heritage and historical legacy of the county and its people for more than 100 years. From the big peach water tower that welcomes visitors to Chilton County to the annual peach festival celebration and the crowning of the Peach Queen, this iconic fruit has become symbolic of a way of life for residents of the Chilton County communities of Clanton, Jemison, Maplesville, Thorsby, and Verbena. In celebration of the 150th anniversary of this remarkable county, Images of America: Chilton County is the story of the people and places that are the heart of Alabama. A resident of Clanton, Billy J. Singleton has written extensively on the history of Chilton County and the state of Alabama, is a member of the Alabama Historical Association, and serves on the Board of Directors of the Friends of the Alabama Department of Archives and History." --

The Family Tree Historical Newspapers Guide

The Family Tree Historical Newspapers Guide
Author: James M. Beidler
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 337
Release: 2018-03-20
Genre: Reference
ISBN: 1440350663
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There are more historical newspaper resources than you think--and they're easier to access than you know. When researched properly, no other type of record can beat historical newspapers in "taking the pulse" of their times and places, recording not just the names, but also information important to the community. This comprehensive how-to guide will show you how to harvest the "social media" of centuries past to learn about your ancestors and the times and places they lived in. With step-by-step examples, case studies, templates, worksheets, and screenshots, this book shows you what you can find in online (and offline) historical newspapers, from city dailies to weekly community papers to foreign-language gazetteers. The Family Tree Historical Newspapers Guide features: • Tips and techniques for finding crucial genealogy records in newspapers, such as birth announcements, obituaries, and even news reports • Step-by-step guides for using popular online newspaper databases such as GenealogyBank and Newspapers.com • Case studies that will put information found in newspapers to use

Cullman County, Alabama Confederate Soldiers

Cullman County, Alabama Confederate Soldiers
Author: Robin Sterling
Publisher: Lulu.com
Total Pages: 602
Release: 2013-07-11
Genre: History
ISBN: 1304221636
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At the time of the Civil War, Cullman County did not exist. It was carved mostly from the East side of Winston and the West side of Blount in 1877. This book attempts to identify all of the Confederate soldiers originating from the area which became Cullman County, as well as those who migrated to the county after the War. The book also contains rare first person accounts of the war as told by Cullman County residents George Martin Holcombe and Elijah Wilson Harper and printed in the Cullman Alabama Tribune. This book is important to the genealogy and history of Cullman County and contains much previously unpublished information on the old soldiers. It contains service records, pension applications, births, deaths, marriages, and obituaries.

Genealogy and History of the Friday Families from Switzerland, Colonial and Southern America, 1535-2003

Genealogy and History of the Friday Families from Switzerland, Colonial and Southern America, 1535-2003
Author: J. S. Friday
Publisher:
Total Pages: 440
Release: 2003
Genre: South Carolina
ISBN: 0595298966
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"In the mid 1730's the Frydig's/Fridig's left Switzerland ... Two families arrived in South Carolina in 1735 ... This book will document the early settlers in South Carolina and follow [the Friday name] to Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Arkansas, Texas, Oklahoma and California."--Introduction.

Winston County, Alabama Confederate Soldiers

Winston County, Alabama Confederate Soldiers
Author: Robin Sterling
Publisher: Lulu.com
Total Pages: 403
Release: 2013-07-10
Genre: History
ISBN: 1304218368
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Much has been written about men who joined the Federal Army from the so-called Hill Country in Alabama which included Winston County. Little has been written about the men who enlisted from Winston in the Confederacy. Surprisingly, the number of Winston County Confederates almost matched the number of those who supported the Union. Many important Confederate officers hailed from Winston County. The book begins with an essay describing the Forgotten Winston County Confederates. Following is an alphabatized list of all Confederate soldiers associated with Winston County including those that moved in after the war. Information includes service records, pension applications, birth, marriage, and death information. The book is filled with rare photos and obituaries. Additional information includes articles on Captain White's Mail Guard and the Winston County Rough and Ready Volunteers. Full name index. This book is important to students of Winston County History.