Tales of Old Blount County, Alabama
Tales of Old Blount County, Alabama

Author: Robin Sterling

Publisher: Lulu.com

Published: 2013-08-19

Total Pages: 392

ISBN-13: 130434276X

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Many of the people and events in Blount County history are well documented. Others, not so much. This book of essays is an attempt to revisit some of the well known events of our county's past, add a little more background, and present our history from a Blount County point of view. In addition to illuminating some familiar topics, this book attempts to bring to light people and events who played significant roles in the development of Blount, but were somehow overlooked or skimmed over by the primary reference books-people and events which were the topic of conversation among our ancestors but over time, have been forgotten. These fun to read tales will promote a greater understanding of the history of Blount County.

Blount County, Alabama Confederate Soldiers, Volume 3: Miscellaneous
Blount County, Alabama Confederate Soldiers, Volume 3: Miscellaneous

Author: Robin Sterling

Publisher: Lulu.com

Published: 2013-08-15

Total Pages: 504

ISBN-13: 1304330702

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Mary Gordon Duffee wrote: "When the drums beat, and the bugles called for men to march to the front, I tell you old Blount responded nobly, and sent hundreds of her gallant sons to march, fight, suffer and die for the flag that now lies furled forever." This series of books attempts to identify all the Confederate soldiers who enlisted in organizations from the Blount County area, along with those who moved to Blount County after the Civil War. Whole company rosters are captured and entire service records, pension applications, birth dates, spouses and marriage dates, newspaper clippings and obituaries, and dozens of pictures are contained in these volumes. This is the first time ever all this information has been available in a single reference book. Volume 3 contains information on soldiers who enlisted in other Alabama organizations and those who moved to Blount County after the Civil War. These books are vital to any serious student of Blount County, Alabama genealogy and history.

Blount County, Alabama Confederate Soldiers, Volume 1: Cavalry
Blount County, Alabama Confederate Soldiers, Volume 1: Cavalry

Author: Robin Sterling

Publisher: Lulu.com

Published: 2013-08-15

Total Pages: 361

ISBN-13: 1304330494

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Mary Gordon Duffee wrote in 1892: "When the drums beat, and the bugles called for men to march to the front, I tell you old Blount responded nobly, and sent hundreds of her gallant sons to march, fight, suffer and die for the flag that now lies furled forever." This series of books identifies Confederate soldiers who enlisted from the Blount County area, plus those who moved to Blount County after the Civil War. Company rosters are captured and service records, pension applications, birth dates, spouses and marriage dates, newspaper clippings and obituaries, and pictures are contained in these volumes. This is the first time ever all this information has been available in a single reference book. Cavalry companies examined here include: 12th Alabama Cavalry, Companies B and C; 2nd Kentucky Cavalry, Company G; Lewis Battalion Alabama Cavalry, Companies B and E; Graves, Barbiere, and Stewart's Alabama Cavalry; Holloway's Escort; and the 3rd Confederate Cavalry, Company D.

Blount County, Alabama Cemeteries, Volume 2
Blount County, Alabama Cemeteries, Volume 2

Author: Robin Sterling

Publisher: Lulu.com

Published: 2013

Total Pages: 390

ISBN-13: 1304260488

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Blount County was carved out of the territory ceded to the State by the Creek Indians following their defeat at the Battle of Horseshoe Bend. The earliest settlers began streaming into the former wilderness as early as 1817. Blount was originally a large county, but over the decades pieces were taken to make up other adjoining counties such as Jefferson, Marshall, Etowah, and Cullman. Every cemetery within the contemporary boundaries of Blount was visited by the author and each readable tombstone was copied to develop the contents of this three volume series. Most of the cemeteries were read in 2002. Volume 1 covers alphabetically H through P, beginning with the Hipp Family Cemetery and concluding with the Phillips Cemetery (sometimes called the Old County Line Cemetery). This book is vital to any serious student of Blount County genealogy and history.

The Longhunters
The Longhunters

Author: Leslie W. Blevins Jr.

Publisher: Xlibris Corporation

Published: 2012-04-23

Total Pages: 210

ISBN-13: 1465397884

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Finding the descendants of William Blevins Sr. has been the object of researchers for many decades. The author was happy to learn much about William Blevins Sr. and his ascendants and descendants as he sought information from his family and genealogical researchers who were willing to share information, books that have been written, and a wide range of information available on the Internet. Without all these sources this work would not have been possible. The author thanks all those who have so generously contributed to the information contained herein. They know who they are. Much of what is reported here was obtained from authoritative works and obscure data unobtainable in any single source. Some was also furnished by other genealogists who, with a great deal of patience, answered my questions with detailed responses. Without the material and encouragement of so many generous persons; this report could not have been written. In conclusion, my parting wish is that those persons who have contributed both time and information to this project may read it and forgive me for the errors which have surely crept into it.

Blount County, Alabama Cemeteries, Volume 1
Blount County, Alabama Cemeteries, Volume 1

Author: Robin Sterling

Publisher: Lulu.com

Published: 2013

Total Pages: 402

ISBN-13: 1304260429

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Blount County was carved out of the territory ceded to the State by the Creek Indians following their defeat at the Battle of Horseshoe Bend. The earliest settlers began streaming into the former wilderness as early as 1817. Blount was originally a large county, but over the decades pieces were taken to make up other adjoining counties such as Jefferson, Marshall, Etowah, and Cullman. Every cemetery within the contemporary boundaries of Blount was visited by the author and each readable tombstone was copied to develop the contents of this three volume series. Most of the cemeteries were read in 2002. Volume 1 covers alphabetically A through H, beginning with the Alldredge Family Cemetery and concluding with the High Rock Methodist Church Cemetery. This book is vital to any serious student of Blount County genealogy and history.

The Roots & Branches for George Dewey Price and Elzie Layfield
The Roots & Branches for George Dewey Price and Elzie Layfield

Author: Janice Price-Gattis

Publisher: Lulu.com

Published: 2016-01-28

Total Pages: 342

ISBN-13: 1105986667

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The ancestry of George Dewey Price and his wife, Elzie Layfield. It includes their descendents as well as their ancestors. I have included birth dates, marriage dates, death dates, and pictures where available.