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An Alphabetical List of Names
of Citizens of Cahaba, Dallas
Co., AL,
mentioned in the book by Anna M. Gayle Fry.
Memories of Old Cahaba Copyright
1905 by Anna M. Gayle Fry
Published 1908 for Ms. Fry by the
Publishing House of the M. E. Church, South, Nashville, TN, Dallas, TX
Reprinted 1972 by the STRODE Publishers,
Huntsville, AL
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with that name; next is the page number on which that name is found;
finally come any quotes or notes from the book or other sources
regarding that person. Subsequent entries for the same person
are separated by semi-colons and follow the same pattern.
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names listed in excerpts of the diary of the Methodist minister, Rev.
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Most people, places, and
events referenced here
are of "pre-secession" days--1860
and earlier--
unless otherwise noted.
Abernathy, Mr., 1861, p. 37--presumed owner of the "handsome,
two-story Abernathy house, completed just after the war began," on the
southwest corner of Vine and South Streets;
Abernathy, Sam, p. 76, mentioned here in song--may be same as
above;
Adams, Dave, 1833, p. 16;
Adams, Mrs., 1860, p. 21--co-principal of The Cahaba Female
Academy w/Mrs. Roberson;
Aicardie, Mr., 1858-59, p. 32--(assumed to be the) owner of
the Dallas Hall, principal hotel in Cahaba, which was remodeled and renamed
Aidardie's Hotel in 1858 or 59 (probably the same as or related to the
Mr. Aicardie below);
Aicardie, Mr., 1860s, p. 38--with Mr. Shepard Diggs,
co-owned and operated the distillery on Fifth South Street during the War
(probably the same as or related to the Mr. Aicardie above);
Aicardie, Mr., 1860s, p. 47--presumed owner of "the Aicardie
place" on Capitol Avenue and Ash Street, afterwards the residence of Col.
R. D. Hunter;
Allen, Mr., 1860s, pre-1850, p. 45--tolltaker at the covered
bridge across the Cahaba River on the road to Selma "in the early days"--father
of Mr. Walter Allen of Selma--unclear in the book whether Walter
or his father owned all the land in the bend of the Cahaba River and was
a master stonecutter known throughout the state; [Nov.
1850 Census Info: residence #510, Josiah T. Allen 30M Marble
Cutter Mass; Barbara 28F, Germany; A. D. 3M, AL; H. T. 1M, AL; George
Summers, 24M Marble Cutter, Germany; Edward Thornton, 23M, Marble Cutter;
SC]
Allen, William B., (1818-1830), p.13--mentioned in an old account
book, Cahaba, 1818-1830;
Andrew, Warren; 1850s-60s, p.24--sheriff of the county, was
an important figure in all public parades; 1860s, p. 44--presumed owner
of "the Warren Andrews place" on Oak Street between First and Second North
Streets, also known as Chancellor Clarke's old home; p. 81--"...dashed
around, Grand Marshal of the day...", i.e., muster day, when troops were
recruited and marched off to war;
Arther (sic) family, p. 76--remembered in song here as "appear(ing)
in full array";
Arther, Emma, 1864, p. 91--mentioned here in a list of "beautiful
belles"--she was said to be "bright and fascinating";
Arther, Lizzie (sic), p. 82--mentioned here in song as
"a beautiful belle...whose beauty was far noted";
Arthur, Mrs. Mary, one of Cahaba's oldest and best-known residents
and grandmother of Miss Lizzie Diggs, who married the young lawyer
J.
S. Hays.
Averett, Alfred, 1833, p. 16;
Avery, A., 1833, p. 16;
B
Babcock family, p. 76--remembered
in song here;
Babcock, Mrs. Eliza, 1860s, p.
35--lived on/near First North Street in front of the old Babcock warehouse
on the bank of the Alabama River; p.36--3000 Yankee prisoners were confined
in this large brick warehouse during the Civil War; p.39--her home was
originally that of Judge Campbell, then Mr. William Boynton,
then General Pettus, and finally herself; p. 60--daughter of Mr.
William Curtis
and sister of Mrs. Dr. Ulmer; p. 90--the warehouse
prison is mentioned here in song; [Nov.
1850 Census Info: residence #550, Ann E. Babcock, age 40,
Female, property value $5000, b. in GA; also living there:Wm. Babcock,
22, M, warehouse keeper, b. AL; Joseph Babcock, 20, M, telegraphist, AL;
A.E. Babcock, 18, F, AL; M. J. Babcock, 16, F, AL; Joel Babcock, 14, M,
AL; John Babcock, 12, M, AL; H. C. Babcock, 10, M, AL; Betanica (?) Babcock,
7, F, AL;]
Babcock, Ann, p. 82, "...a beautiful belle...with hair
so brown and, and merry, laughing, bright blue eyes--the prettiest girl
in town.";
Babcock, Mary, p. 82, "...a beautiful belle...with sweet,
modest face...";
Babcock, Octa, 1864, p. 92--mentioned here in a list
of "beautiful belles"--she was said to be "fair and slender";
Bailey, Rev., p. 41--"Baptist minister
stationed in Cahaba for a short while, but he did not remain long, and
it can't be recalled that he had a successor..."; p. 76--remembered
in song here as "our ministers, Smyth and Cushman, 'Meet
Bailey
and Cotton (sic) halfway" a footnote here states that these are
"the Presbyterian, Methodist, and Episcopal ministers who, in a friendly
way, argued their different creeds";
Barker, Mr., p. 32--presumed owner
of Barker's Livery Stable;
Barker, Mr., p. 33--presumed owner
of Barker's Hotel, kept by Bob Travers;
Barker, Mr., p. 44-45--familiarly
known as "Shoestring Barker", this prominent resident lived on the outskirts
of town on the far north end of Oak Street in an "impressive" 2-story brick
home with big 'Corinthian Columns' in front--"This beautiful place is now
[i.e., 1905] owned and occupied by Mr. Clinton Kirkpatrick,
a prominent merchant and farmer, whose father bought it for a few hundred
dollars. It is the only place in Cahaba that retains any of its old-time
beauty"; p. 77--mentioned here in song with several others;
Bassett, John, p. 27--brother to
William,
proprietor of a fashionable tailor shop, and my g-g-(g?)-uncle
(see
my Bassett page); likely the same as or related to the Brother
Bassett often mentioned in Rev. Cotten's
diary entries; 1860s, p. 45--resided "Over the Point"
Bassett, William, p. 27--brother
to John, proprietor of a fashionable tailor shop, and my g-g-grandpa
(his daughter, Ida Eliza Bassett, married my g-grandpa William Sutton Gwin
and eventually became my g-grandma--see my Bassett
page);
likely the same as or related to the "Brother Bassett" often mentioned
in Rev. Cotten's diary entries;
1860s, p. 45--resided "Over the Point"
Baylor, R. E. B.; p.15--advertised as lawyer in 1832;
Beck, Miss, p. 58--became the wife of Dr. Saltmarsh,
was sister of the late Col. Thomas R. Beck, of Camden, AL, and niece
of Hon. William R. King." ;
Becker, Mr., p. 77--mentioned here in song with several
others; p. 77--mentioned here in song again with several others as "merchant
princes of renown";
Beene, Jesse, 1819, p. 12--prominent citizen of early
Cahaba mentioned by Brewer and Garrett; p.15--advertised as lawyer in 1830;
1840s-50s, p. 22--lawyer in Cahaba; p.75--"eloquent"
Beene family, p. 76--remembered in song here;
Beene, Mrs., 1850s-60s, p. 33--one of the city's elite
(see
Dawson, N. H. R.);
Beene, Mr. and Mrs. William, p. 58--"Two and a half miles
from Cahaba, on the Orrville road, on a high elevation overlooking the
town, was the old Beene place, at one time the home of Mrs. William Beene,
one of the most beautiful and gifted women of her day (she's mentioned
on p. 79 in song as having "Circe's charms"). Mr. Beene was a first
cousin of William L. Yancey and a nephew of Judge William E.
Bird, of Cahaba.";
Bell family, p. 76--mentioned in song here;
Bell, John, Jr., died in a fight to the death on Vine
Street between First North Street and Second North Street defending the
honor of his servant, Pleas, who'd been accused of the arson of Dr.
Troy's and Judge Bird's homes; p. 84, which fight is remembered
here in song;
Bell, Col. John, Sr., died in a fight to the death on
Vine Street between First North Street and Second North Street defending
the honor of his son's servant, Pleas, who'd been accused of the
arson of Dr. Troy's and Judge Bird's homes; p. 84, which
fight is remembered here in song;
Bell, Lucy, P. 79--mentioned here in song as being "beautiful...whose
silvery laugh" was also remembered; p. 82--mentioned here in song as "a
beautiful belle...so courted";
Bell, Mr., 1840s-50s, p. 25-6--presumed owner of the
Bell Tavern, which was the principal place of entertainment (grand balls,
etc., also used as a hospital during the War;
Bell, Mr., 1858-59, p. 32--presumed owner of Bell's Stable;
Benish, M., 1860s, p. 50--was in charge of the tannery
farther out Beech Street;
Bibb, Governor,
Bird family, p. 76--mentioned in song here;
Bird, Judge William E., 1840s-50s, p. 22--lawyer in Cahaba
whose home was burned (p. 31), helping to trigger the celebrated fight
to the death of Col. Bell and his son, John Bell.; 1860s,
p. 38--one of his residences was "located on the northwest corner of Walnut
and Fifth South Streets, afterwards owned by Col. John White, and
which later became the home of Dr. E. M. Vasser"; he was an uncle
of William Beene, above, whom see; p. 85, involved in the famous
fight remembered here in song--see BELL;
Biwell, Shirley, (1818-1830), p.13--mentioned in an old
account book, Cahaba, 1818-1830;
Blackwell family, p. 76--remembered in song here;
Blackwell, Mr., p. 27--dry goods merchant of the firm of Warford
and Blackwell;
Blackwell, Mrs. Sarah, p. 66--lived above Cahaba in the bend
of the Alabama River; p. 80--"...of gracious fame";
Blake, p. 83--in description of court about to meet, he's there,
"waiting for his time..."; p. 84--in description of memory of court
about to meet, he's there, mentioned with many others;
Blake, Luther, 1819, p.11--1 of 3 appointees of Gov. Bibb
to hold town's first election; (1818-1830), p.13--mentioned in an old account
book,
Cahaba, 1818-1830;
Blakey, Mrs. Margaret, 1833, p. 16;
Bowe, Mr., 1859-60, p. 28--bakery owner; p. 79--mentioned here
in song as "old man Krout and old man Bowe, with their cakes
and confections so rare";
Bower, Ebenezer, 1860s, p. 50--young man of fine intellect who
lived on Beech Street
Boyd, William, 1840s-50s, p. 22--lawyer in Cahaba--was living
in Galveston, TX, by 1905; p. 76, mentioned here in song as "a young lawyer
of brilliant parts, whose charming and manly graces found a way to win
all hearts"; p. 84--in description of memory of court about to meet,
he's there, mentioned with many others;
Boykin, Burwell;
p.15--advertised as lawyer in 1830;
Boykin family,
1850s-60s, p. 33--some
of the city's "aristocratic...from Portland beat" (see Dawson, N. H.
R.)
Boykin community--p. 57--comprising
the Boykin, James, Oliver, and Reeves families,
"all of whom were wealthy, cultured, and refined people who attended all
the social functions in Cahaba and entertained royally at their country
homes", was loctated "seven miles back from Portland, on trhe Alabama River";
Boynton, Mr. William, p. 39--a nephew of Dr. Saltmarsh
and prominent young lawyer who married Miss Fannie Isabel of Talledega--bought
and remodeled the home on First South Street of Judge Campbell; p. 76,
mentioned here in song simply as "a young lawyer of brilliant parts, whose
charming and manly graces found a way to win all hearts";
Bradley, p. 76, mentioned here in song as "a young lawyer of
brilliant parts, whose charming and manly graces found a way to win all
hearts";
Bradley, Jackson, p. 84--in description of memory of court about
to meet, he's there, mentioned with many others--probably same as above;
Brazile, Abner; 1850s, p. 24--"efficient" Clerk of the Circuit
Court; 1860s, p. 48--lived in the 2-story frame home at the corner of Capitol
and Beech; p. 78--mentioned here as "Ab" Brazile with several others as
"high officials of the county"; pre-1860, p. 84--in description of memory
of court about to meet, he's there, "at his desk...";
Brenner, Mr., p. 27--proprietor of Brenner's tin shop;
Britton, Joseph, 1816, p.11--first precinct elections held at
these 4 men's houses: Britton, Federicks, Tubs, Yost;
Brooks, W. M., p. 83--in description of court about to meet,
he's there, "ever courteous and kind, with intellect grand in action" and
undisputed fame;
Brown, Eathan I., 1833, p. 16--in charge of the land office;
Brown, Italus, 1833, p. 16;
Brown, Tom, p. 77--mentioned here in song with several others
for his gaity, "whose waggish wit and repartee were known throughout the
town";
Bush family, p. 77--mentioned here in song with many other families;
Bush, Fannie, 1864, p. 91--mentioned here in a list of "beautiful
belles";
Bush, Pamelia, 1864, p. 92--mentioned here in a list of "beautiful
belles"--she was said to be "kind, true, and tender" hearted;
Bush, Mississippi, 1864, p. 91--mentioned here in a list of
"beautiful belles";
Bush, Margaret, p. 81, "...a beautiful belle..." recalled here
in song;
Bush, Mrs. Sally, 1860s, p. 36--her residence, "with a yard
full of of beautiful flowers at all seasons of the year," was opposite
the Judge Evans place at the end of South Street on the banks of
the Alabama River;
C
Calhoun family, p. 66--see King, William R.
Calhoun, James, C.; p.15--advertised as lawyer in 1830
Campbell family, p. 76--mentioned in song here;
Campbell, John C., p. 83--defense lawyer in Cahaba
Campbell, John R., 1840s-50s, p. 22--lawyer in Cahaba
Campbell, Mary, p. 82--mentioned here in song as "a beautiful
belle...whose beauty was far noted";
Campbell, Mr., of Campbell and Hanna, lawyers; (1818-1830),
p.13--mentioned in an old account book, Cahaba, 1818-1830; p.15--still
advertised as lawyer in 1830; (probably the same as John R. Campbell,
above)
Campbell, Judge (probably the same as John R. Campbell,
above), p.39--resided on First South Street in the home later bought and
remodeled by Mr. William Boynton (a nephew of Dr. Saltmarsh
and prominent young lawyer) who married Miss Fannie Isabel of Talledega--General
Pettus lived there once, and in the 1860s it was the home of Mrs.
Eliza Babcock; p. 58--Judge Campbell owned a country residence called
Mt. Nebo located back of the William Beene place out of town toward
Orrville;
Cargill, John, 1833, p. 16
Carr, Thomas, p. 60--home was on the Cahaba and marion road
above the Muckel place;
Carter, John, p. 76, mentioned here in song;
Casey, Thomas, 1819, p. 12--prominent citizen of early Cahaba
mentioned by Brewer and Garrett
Chamberlain, R. R.; p.15--advertised as lawyer in 1832
Chambliss, Major N. of Tennessee, 1870s, p. 59--married Mattie
Mathews, whom see;
Chaptman, Mr., northerner whose wife was the victim of
a murder by a black servant who was one of several hanged for the offense
in Cahaba's first public execution;
Chaptman, Mrs., victim of a murder by a black servant
who was one of several hanged for the crime in Cahaba's first public execution;
Chestnut family, p. 65--see Young, Rev. John
Chilton, Horace, 1861, p. 34--"...one of the most valiant--'the
bravest of the brave'..." members of the CSA company, the Cahaba Rifles;
he was serving as the company's "brave, young color bearer" or standard
bearer when he was killed at the battle of Cold Harbor, Virginia, in 1863;
p. 77--mentioned here in song with several others ;
Chisholm family, p. 65--see Harrel family;
Clark family, p. 76--remembered in song here;
Clarke, James B., better known as "Chancellor Clarke"; 1832,
p.16--advertised as lawyer in 1832; 1860s, p. 44--Warren Andrews
owned Chancellor Clarke's old home on Oak Street between First and Second
North Streets; p. 84--in description of memory of court about to meet,
he's there, mentioned with many others;
Cobb family, 1860's, p. 56--one of many families of "substantial
citizens" of the Providence (Baptist) Church community, which families
included the Cobbs, Cochrans, Ellises, Hardaways, Hatchers, Kennedys,
the Atlas J. Martins, the Moselys, Smiths, Swanns, Vaughns, Youngs,
and many others "too numerous to mention", all of whom "mingled freely
in the in the business and social life of Cahaba, and whose young
ladies were among the most admired of that period"--this Providence Church
community was located four or five miles from Orrville in a southwesterly
direction;
Cocheron, N., (1818-1830), p.13--mentioned in an old account
book,
Cahaba, 1818-1830
Cochran family--of the Providence (Baptist) Church community--see
Cobb
Family above;
Cochran, Miss Ellen, a belle of the Providence Church
community--see Cobb Family above;
Coggin, Daniel; p.15--advertised as lawyer in 1832
Coleman family, p. 77--mentioned here in song with several others
as "With all the grace of the olden days, Are dancing and laughing so merry";
Coleman, Judge A. R. "Gus", p. 84--now of Birmingham, AL; in
description of memory of court about to meet, he's there, mentioned with
many others;
Coleman, H. I. F., 1859-60, p. 28--dry-goods store owner; 1860s,
p.44--lived in an attractive home on Oak Street farther north of Second
North Street; I own an envelope postmarked from the 1860's with his
company's logo in the corner: H.I.F. Coleman
DRY GOODS, Cahaba, Alabama
Coleman, Mrs. "Hamp", p. 80--"...pious, good, and kind";
Collins, Rev. Powhattan, 1864-5, p. 21--principal of The Cahaba
Female Academy
Comolander, Levi,
1833, p. 16; "with his self-important air, was conspicuous as high constable.
Many ridiculous jokes were told by the lawyers, illustrative of his bombastic
language, and many a hearty laugh enjoyed at his grotesque mistakes. Likely
he is same as or related to Jesse Comelander;
p. 84--in description of memory of court about to meet, he's "running around,
getting the jury in place..."
Cone, Horace; p.15--advertised as lawyer in 1832
Cook, Judge, p. 83--"...is on the bench...";
Cotton, John,
1818, p.12--mentioned in an old account book, Cahaba, 1818-1830; perhaps
related to the Methodist minister who wrote Rev.
Cotten's diary ?
Cotton, Rev. Dr., p. 41--minister of the Methodist church and
one of "the most prominent ministers connected with Cahaba history and
[one of] those most closely identified with the place and people..."; [NOTE:
The directly-above-mentioned diary's author's name appears there as being
spelled Cotten, not Cotton.]; p. 76--remembered in song here
as "our ministers, Smyth and Cushman, 'Meet Bailey
and Cotton (sic) halfway" a footnote here states that these are
"the Presbyterian, Methodist, and Episcopal ministers who, in a friendly
way, argued their different creeds";
Craig family, p. 76--remembered in song here as "appear(ing)
in full array";
Craig family, 1840's, p. 55--one of several wealthy, influential
families (including the Smiths, the Orrs, and one or two
others whose names Fry forgets) composing a small settlement known as Orrville,
(located near Foulton, a town "of some importance" in the 1840's but which
ceased to exist within a decade) in a southwesterly direction from Cahaba
beyond the old cemetery;
Craig family, p. 65--see Harrel family;
Craig, B. H., 1840s-50s, p. 22--lawyer in Cahaba; 1860s, p.
50--lived farther out on First South Street between Pine and Chestnut;
Craig, Ben, p. 77--mentioned here in song with several others
(same as above?) as being "so good and pious, he would not
attend a ball" (emphasis Ms. Fry's, perhaps as if to say he thought dancing
was wrong, he was too good to dance, or some such);
Craig, Ellen, 1864, p. 91--mentioned here in a list of "beautiful
belles";
Craig, Georgie, p. 82--mentioned here in song as "a beautiful
belle...whose beauty was far noted";
Craig, James D.; p.15--advertised as lawyer in 1830; 1860s,
p. 44--his large, 2-story frame residence was on Oak between First and
Second North Streets--he was one of Cahaba's wealthiest and most influential
citizens; p. 79--mentioned here in song as "a man of wealth, known for
his pious ways and rigid truth and honesty";
Craig, Mrs. James D.; p.80, "with her cordial smile...";
Craig, Sallie, p. 82--mentioned here in song as "a beautiful
belle...whose beauty was far noted";
Craig, "Tack", 1864, p. 91--mentioned here in a list of "beautiful
belles"--she was said to be "beguiling...aggravating";
Craig, Thomas L.; 1859-60, p.28--owned family grocery store;
1860s, p. 48--lived diagonally across the intersection of Capitol Avenue
and Ash Street from
Craig, Mrs. Tom; p.80, "all so gentle...";
Col. R. D. Hunter; p. 78--mentioned here in song as being "a
grocer and merchant famed for his honest weight";
Craig, Mr. William G., p. 62--lived west of Dr. T. W. Gill's
place near the home of Nathan Jackson and the Marion and Orrville
road;
Crenshaw, W., 1833, p. 16
Crocheran family, p. 76--remembered in song here;
Crocheran, Henry, 1832, p. 16--wealthy merchant of New York
(of the firm of Crocheran & Perine) who settled in Cahaba as
early as 1820, established his mercantile house in 1820 or 21, and married
a sister of Mr. Simeon Watts of Cahaba.
Curtis family, p. 76--remembered in song here;
Curtis, Darius, p. 85, mentioned here with many other "...princely
sportsmen...out for a night of fun...with dashing ways...all booted and
spurred, on prancing steeds--they meet near Saltmarsh Hall, off on a fox
hunt, in Portland beat, then back for a party or ball.";
Curtis, William, 1833, p. 16; p. 35--one of the oldest citizens
of Cahaba--kept the home on the northeast corner of Pine Street and Capitol
Avenue, "a landmark in earlier days", as a hotel ; p. 60--also had a plantation
on the Cahaba and Marion road near the Taylor place--was the father of
Mrs.
Eliza Babcock and Mrs. Dr. Ulmer of Cahaba;
Cushman, Dr., 1860s, p. 40--occupied the Episcopal parsonage
at the southwest corner of Oak and Third South Streets; p. 41--minister
of the Episcopal church and one of "the most prominent ministers connected
with Cahaba history and [one of] those most closely identified with the
place and people..."; p. 76--remembered in song here as "our ministers,
Smyth
and Cushman, 'Meet Bailey and Cotton (sic) halfway"
a footnote here states that these are "the Presbyterian, Methodist, and
Episcopal ministers who, in a friendly way, argued their different creeds";
D
Dalton, Mr., of Dalton and Riggs, merchants, (1818-1830), p.13--mentioned
in an old account book, Cahaba, 1818-1830
Damon, William, 1860s, p. 46--lived on the western end of Second
North Street;
Davis family, p. 66--see King, William R.; p. 77--mentioned
here in song with several others;
Davis, Addie, p. 81, "...a beautiful belle...with large, black
eyes...";
Davis, William, p. 85, mentioned here with many other "...princely
sportsmen...out for a night of fun...with dashing ways...all booted and
spurred, on prancing steeds--they meet near Saltmarsh Hall, off on a fox
hunt, in Portland beat, then back for a party or ball.";
Dawson family, p. 76--mentioned in song here;
Dawson, N. H. R., 1840s-50s, p. 22--"distinguished, courtly,
dignified" lawyer in Cahaba who, at Saltmarsh Hall (on the southwest corner
of Vine and First North Streets in the center of town) traditionally "opened
the ball on the 25th of January, Jackson's day, or the 22d of February,
Washington's birthday, at 'the head of the set,' in the old-fashioned cotillion,
with beautiful, fascinating Mrs. Beene, or led the grand march at
the G. G. H. balls, when the gentlemen were all 'in masque,' with graceful,
charming Mrs. Pegues, or Mrs. Virginia Mathews, stately in
point lace and diamonds, with the air and manner of an empress. Here
assembled..." the "oligarchs of fashion", the "wealthy...aristocratic...talented...patriotic...noted..."
of the town and area; p. 55--married Miss Ann Mathews, oldest daughter
of Joel E. Mathews, who lived with him in their early married years
in a home built by Col. Josiah Walker a mile northwest of
the Joel Mathews place on the Cahaba road just above the Mathews
Creek; p. 83--in description of court about to meet, he's there, "learned...deep
in debate...";
Dawson, Reginald, 1840s-50s, p. 22--lawyer in Cahaba, (likely
the same or relative of the above N. H. R. Dawson); 1858--p. 76--mentioned
here in song as "the brilliant youg solicitor of Dallas Co. in 1858";
Dean, J. S., p. 78--mentioned here in song as "our young dentist";
Derry, Joseph, 1833, p. 16--in 1833 a foot bridge spanned the
Cahaba River at the foot of Vine Street, the principal business street,
and many pretty homes and residences were built in that part city known
as "Over the Point." There were still the remains of an old graveyard
to be found there, with one tomb protected by an iron fence in a good state
of preservation up to the early seventies--the tomb of a Mr. Joseph Derry,
one of Bonaparte's soldiers, who came to this country in 1818, with the
French exiles who settled at Demopolis. From there he removed to
Cahaba and lived "Over the Point". Bereft of all kindred and utterly
alone in the world, this old French gentleman made his home during the
latter years of his life at the residentce of Dr. T. W. Gill, near
his plantation on the Cahaba and Marion road, and died there in 1853 or
1854.
Diggs, J. S., p. 29--master of Walter Diggs, below.
Diggs, Anna, p. 82--mentioned here in song as "a beautiful belle";
Diggs, Miss Lizzie, a granddaughter of Mrs. Mary Arthur,
one of Cahaba's oldest and best-known residents. Lizzie married the
young lawyer J. S. Hays.; p. 82--mentioned here in song as "a beautiful
belle";
Diggs, Shepard (likely the same or related to J. S. Diggs,
above), 1860s, p. 38--with Mr. Aicardie, co-owned and operated the
distillery on Fifth South Street during the War; resided beyond the Hudson
place on Walnut Street in a cottage built in 1860; p. 77--mentioned here
in song with several others as "Shep" Diggs;
Diggs, Walter, p. 29--negro "body servant" of the father of
J.
S. Diggs of Cahaba, who rescued his master and family from a burning
steamer.
Dowman, Mrs., p. 80, "...calm and reserved";
Duffin, Mr., p. 78--mentioned here in song as "the artist";
Duke family, 1860s, p. 44--presumed owners of "the Duke place"
on Oak Street between First and Second North Streets;
Duke, Mrs. White, p. 80--"...graceful, fair, and tall...";
Dunham family, p. 77--mentioned here in song with several others
as "With all the grace of the olden days, Are dancing and laughing so merry";
Dunham, Texcie, 1864, p. 91--mentioned here in a list of "beautiful
belles"--she was said to be "a beauty";
Dunham, W. L., 1832, p. 16--merchant (who may have settled in
Cahaba as early as 1820)
Dunham, W. P., p. 27--wealthy merchant (early Cahaba resident--probably
same as or brother to the above), father of Mrs. H. V. Weedon and
Miss Willie Dunham; his two-story brick shop was owned in 1850 by E.
M. Perine;
Dunham, Willie, 1864, p. 91--mentioned here in a list of "beautiful
belles"--she was said to have "beautiful eyes and hair";
E-F
Earl, Margaret, p. 52--her tombstone, one of only two remaining
in the cemetery, was also rapidly decaying in the 1860's--the statistics
of her gravestone were lost to decay, telling only that it had been erected
to the memory of a beautiful young girl "who passed away in the dawn of
a young and brilliant womanhood";
Earle, L. B., 1832, p. 16--prominent physician--(the date and
name suggest that he may have been the father of the Margaret above, although
the last names' spellings are slightly different);
Edwards, Charles G., p. 75--"a lawyer of note...reserved and
cold";
Eaton, Mr., 1836?, p. 21--first principal of The Cahaba Female
Academy;
Edwards, Sam, 1859-60, p. 28--barbershop co-owner w/"Joe
the Barber", two free negros;
Eliot, Mr., 1833, p. 16;
Ellerbee, Irby, and Pegues neighborhood--p.57--was west
of Orrville near the edge of the county;
Ellis family--of the Providence (Baptist) Church community--see
Cobb
Family above;
Engleman, L., 1859-60, p. 28--dry-goods store owner; p. 78--mentioned
here in song as being "of Jewish descent...of well-known honor and worth";
Engleman, Professor, p. 78--mentioned here in song as being
one of two German professors of music (see Funk) who played at parties
and balls and wore spectacles;
English, Dick, p. 77--mentioned here in song with several other
individuals;
English, Dr. John, 1840s-50s, p. 24--prominent physician;
p. 75--"of princely form, of proud and generous soul";
English, Lizzie, p. 82--mentioned here in song as "a beautiful
belle...whose beauty was far noted...with heart so true";
English, Mrs. John, 1860s, p. 38--residence was located on the
corner of Walnut and Second South Streets (probably widow of Dr. John,
above);
English, Dr. Robert, 1840s-50s, p. 24--prominent physician;
p. 76--mentioned in song here as "Dr. Rob English, a cavalier";
English, Mrs., p. 79--(likely wife of Dr. John or Dr. Robert)
mentioned here in song as being "good";
Evans family, p. 76--remembered in song here as "appear(ing)
in full array";
Evans, Miss Eliza, p. 79--mentioned here in song with
Mary Troy and "their elegant, queenly forms";
Evans, Judge George R.; p.17--advertised as lawyer in 1836;
1840s-50s, p. 22--lawyer/judge in Cahaba; p.38--lived on the southeast
corner of Walnut and Fourth South Streets; p. 75--"a brilliant judge of
fair and spotless name";
Evans, Mrs. George, p. 79--mentioned here in song "with her
stately grace";
Evans, Judge James; 1860, p.22--succeeded Mr. Roberts
in the County Clerk's office where he remained until the death of Rainer
in '65, when he was elected to fill that vacancy; p. 36--his residence
was at the end of South Street on the banks of the Alabama River; p. 77--mentioned
here in song as being "wise and true";
Evans, Kate B., p. 82--mentioned here in song as "a beautiful
belle...whose beauty was far noted...of brilliant mind..."; 1864, p. 92--mentioned
here in a list of "beautiful belles"--she was said to have "black, twinkling
eyes...youthful, gay, and pretty";
Evans, Mary, 1864, p. 91--mentioned here in a list of "beautiful
belles"--she was said to be "so smart";
Evans, Roberta, 1864, p. 91--mentioned here in a list of "beautiful
belles"--she was said to be "calm and cold, but with a warm, true heart";
Fair, Archebald, 1833, p. 16;
Fambro family, p. 76, mentioned here in song;
Fambro, Judge (probably same as Wm. W., below), 1860s,
p.36--his residence was located on the west side of Vine Street across
from the business section and just above the banks of the ravine--formerly
owned by Burwell Gibson--Fambro's widow later willed it to the Presbyterian
church as a parsonage; (probably same as or related to the Col. Fambro
to whom Rev. Cotten referred
in his diary entry;
Fambro, William W.; p.15--advertised as lawyer in 1832;
Farley family, p. 76, mentioned here in song;
Farley, Dr. C.K., 1840s-50s, p. 24--prominent physician; 1860s,
p. 39--residence was (near the brick Methodist church located on Mulberry
Street) around the square on First North Street; p. 78--mentioned here
in song with two other "physicians held in high esteem";
Federicks, Mr., 1816, p.11--first precinct elections held at
these 4 men's houses: Britton, Federicks, Tubs, Yost;
Fellows, Thom; 1859-60, p.28--owned jewelry store; 1860s, p.
46--lived on the western end of Second North Street; p. 78--mentioned here
in song as having "beard so black, a man of northern birth...of well-known
honor and worth";
Flanegan, James, 1833, p. 16;
Fort family, p. 65--see Harrel family;
Foulks family, 1860s, p. 39--their 2-story brick home on Walnut
Street "beyond the Hudson place" was never completed;
Foulks, Mr., p. 77--mentioned here in song with several others;
Froud, Thomas J., 1833, p. 16;
Funk, Professor, p. 78--mentioned here in song as being one
of two German professors of music (see Engleman) who played at parties
and balls and wore spectacles;
G
Garland, J. M., 1836, p. 17--succeeded J. T. Wilson in
the land office
Garrett, p. 77--mentioned here in song with several other individuals;
Garrett, M., 1833, p. 16
Gayle, Billups, 1833, p. 16--uncle to the author, p. 29
Gayle, Col. George W.; p.15--advertised as lawyer in 1832;
1840s-50s, p. 22--lawyer in Cahaba; 1850s-60s, p. 33--oft-time speaker
at political meetings at Saltmarsh Hall who made "those old walls
reverberate...with patriotic eloquence..."; 1850s-60s, p. 35--entitled
"Col." here for the first time--his office and residence were located
on the former grounds of the old state capitol on the southwest corner
of Vine Street and Capitol Avenue; p. 83--in description of court about
to meet, he's there, "in his prime..."; p. 88--became nationally famous
for making a toast and giving a speech in which he offered a reward of
one million dollars for Abe Lincoln's head, reported in John Hardy's
paper, the Selma Times ;
Gayle, Mrs. George; p.80, "of exquisite tact and bright, ingenious
mind...";
Gayle, John, (1818-1830), p.13--mentioned in an old account
book,
Cahaba, 1818-1830;
Gayle, Maggie, p. 82--mentioned here in song as "a beautiful
belle...whose beauty was far noted";
Gayle, Mathew, 1833, p. 16;
Gayle, Col. Rees D., 1840s-50s, p. 22--lawyer in Cahaba; p.
29, father of the author; 1850s-60s, p. 33--oft-time speaker at
political meetings at Saltmarsh Hall who made "those old walls reverberate...with
patriotic eloquence..."; p. 40--resided on Oak Street between First and
Second North Streets; p. 62--had a plantation near his father-in-law, Dr.
T. W. Gill; p. 83--in description of court about to meet, he's there,
"with argument clear and rhetoric splendid and trenchant...; p. 89--Col.
Rees D. Gayle, Capt. E. B. Moseley of Bogue Chitto, and Mr.
Halsey Smith of Carlowville were three of only five members of the
Cahaba Rifles to survive the bloody battle of Antietam;
Gayle, Mrs. Rees, p. 79--mentioned here in song as being "ever
kind--a lovely, gracious lady, cultured, gentle, and refined" (mother of
the author);
Gayle, Sallie, 1864, p. 92--mentioned here in a list of "beautiful
belles"--she was said to be "bright and witty";
Gayle, William; p.15--advertised as lawyer in 1832;
George, Emmett, p. 76, mentioned here in song; p. 85, mentioned
here with many other "...princely sportsmen...out for a night of fun...with
dashing ways...all booted and spurred, on prancing steeds--they meet near
Saltmarsh Hall, off on a fox hunt, in Portland beat, then back for a party
or ball.";
Gibson, Burwell; p. 32--manager (owner?) of Bell's Stable;
p.36--his residence was located on the west side of Vine Street across
from the business section and just above the banks of the ravine--Judge
Fambro bought it in the 1860s, and his widow willed it to the Presbyterian
church as a parsonage;
Gill family, p. 77--mentioned here in song with several others,
esp. with the Mitchells as being "from Cahaba Hills";
Gill, Bruce, perhaps same as J. B. below, p. 85, mentioned here
with many other "...princely sportsmen...out for a night of fun...with
dashing ways...all booted and spurred, on prancing steeds--they meet near
Saltmarsh Hall, off on a fox hunt, in Portland beat, then back for a party
or ball.";
Gill, J. B., p. 62--lived on the banks of the Cahaba River in
a large home;
Gill, Jennie, p. 82--mentioned here in song as "a beautiful
belle...whose beauty was far noted";
Gill, Rufus, p. 85, mentioned here with many other "...princely
sportsmen...out for a night of fun...with dashing ways...all booted and
spurred, on prancing steeds--they meet near Saltmarsh Hall, off on a fox
hunt, in Portland beat, then back for a party or ball.";
Gill, Dr. Thomas W., 1833, p. 16--see Mr. Joseph Derry
above; p. 60--see Muckel; p. 60--lived a mile from the Curtis
place
at Walnut Grove, a plantation of 2000 acres--was the grandfather of Ms.
Anna M. Gayle Fry, the author of the book; p. 78--mentioned here in
song as "a planter of wealth, with his noble, strong, fine face..." with
"...Dr. McCurty and Dr. Saltmarsh, all men of Christian grace";
Gill, William, lawyer who owned considerable property in town;
(1818-1830), p.13--mentioned in an old account book, Cahaba, 1818-1830;
p.60--brother of Mrs. Elizabeth Taylor;
Griffin, A. B., 1864, p. 92--mentioned here in song as having
played the part of Napolean "en tableau";
Griffin, Judge, 1860s, p. 59--lived farther west of the Chambliss
place just off the Orrville road on the White Bluff road next to Judge
Le Noir and Mr. Gilbert Johnson;
Grumbles, James, 1833, p. 16
Guiwn, John, 1833, p. 16--This is my ggg-grandpa;
I believe the name was miscopied from some original document which probably
read Guinn (and was actually spelled Gwin by him--I have
his signature); (he is the same as the Brother
Guinn often mentioned in Rev. Cotten's
diary entries); p. 40--his residence at the corner of Oak and First
South Streets across from the Academy and adjoining the Presbyterian church,
was "another old landmark of early days"; Nov.
1850 Census Info: residence #585 is the home of John, 57,
and Jane, 56, Gwin (sp. Guinn here), both of TN, and their newlywed son
and daughter-in-law, C.R. (Chesley) and Frances E. (Fannie) Gwin; and in
residence #547 is another son of John and Jane, William Gwin (sp. Guinn),
29, a carpenter, and his wife Roseann, 28
H
Hanna, Mr., of Campbell and Hanna, lawyers; (1818-1830),
p.13--mentioned in an old account book, Cahaba, 1818-1830; p.15--still
advertised as lawyer in 1830;
Haralson, Judge John, 1870's, p. 59--member of the Alabama Supreme
Court, was born a mile and a half out the road to Marion just past Clear
Creek;
Hardaway family--of the Providence (Baptist) Church community--see
Cobb
Family above; Nov.
1850 Census Info: residence #546 is that of the Walker family
where Thomas J. Hardaway, 32, M, a wagonwright b. in VA., is residing as
well;
Hardy, John, 1833, p. 16; p. 88, owner of the Selma Times
in which he reported George Gayle's "thoughtless boast" of offering
a million dollars for Abe Lincoln's head...;
Harrel family, p. 65--lived at Harrels' Crossroads, about 15
miles from Cahaba on the road to Marion--other families in the community
included the Forts, Craigs, Chisholms, Voltzes,
and Capt. John Moore;
Harris family, p. 66--see King, William R.
Harris, Calvin; 1850s-60s, p.24--succeeded Warren Andrews
as sheriff of the county; p. 77--mentioned here in song with several others
as "Cal" Harris;
Harrison, Kirk; p. 67--owned a beautiful home five miles from
Cahaba on the road to Selma--the property also contained a race track!--later
Judge
John Hunter owned the plantation and kept fine race horses;
Hatcher family, p. 77--mentioned here in song with several others
as being "Hatchers galore"--could be either of the families below, which
at least seem to me to be two different ones;
Hatcher family--of the Providence (Baptist) Church community--see
Cobb
Family above;
Hatcher, Captain Bob--p. 78--mentioned here in song as "of county
fame...prominent in olden days" (same as below?); p. 85, mentioned here
with many other "...princely sportsmen...out for a night of fun...with
dashing ways...all booted and spurred, on prancing steeds--they meet near
Saltmarsh Hall, off on a fox hunt, in Portland beat, then back for a party
or ball.";
Hatcher, Col. Robert family, p. 66--see King, William R.;
Hays, Charlie, p. 77--mentioned here in song with several other
individuals; p. 84--in description of memory of court about to meet, he's
the editor of the Dallas Gazette which is "now thrown aside, with
its advertisements for runaway slaves, and its editorial, strong and bright
from the pen of Charley Hays";
Hays, J. S., 1860s, p. 48--lived on sw corner of Capitol and
Ash--young lawyer who married Miss Lizzie Diggs, a granddaughter
of Mrs. Mary Arthur, one of Cahaba's oldest and best-known residents;
p. 76--mentioned here in song as simply "Hays" ;
Herbert family, p. 76--remembered in song here;
Herbert, Dr. P. W., 1832, p. 16--prominent physician;
Heustis, Dr. J. F., 1832, p. 16--prominent physician; p. 38--resided
on Fifth South Street--afterwards relocated to Mobile; p. 76--remembered
in song here;
Hildebrand, Joseph, 1833, p. 16
Hildebrand, Mr., 1859-60, p. 28--harness and saddle shop owner;
same as Joseph above?
Hill family, p. 76--mentioned in song here;
Hill, Isadore, p. 82--mentioned here in song as "a beautiful
belle...whose beauty was far noted";
Hill, John, 1833, p. 16
Hill, Col. Sam, p. 26,--wealthy merchant (of the firm of Hill
and Somerville) and planter who owned the Crocheron house
in 1859-60; p. 77--mentioned here in song with several others as "merchant
princes of renown";
Hines, Ella, 1864, p. 92--mentioned here in a list of "beautiful
belles"--she was said to be "bright and witty";
Hogan, Dr. B. H., 1832, p. 16--prominent physician
Holiway, Thomas, 1833, p. 16
Hood, John R.; p.15--advertised as lawyer in 1832
Hoot, Jacob, 1833, p. 16; 1860s, p. 47--presumed owner of "the
Hoot place" on Pine between First North Street and Capitol Avenue; on
26 Jun 1826, Jacob Hoot, Rigdon Norris,
and my ggg-grandpa, John Gwin, pledged their respective wealth
to vouch for Hoot's integrity as constable in Dallas Co.;
Howard, Dr., p. 76, mentioned here in song as "a gentleman courtly...";
Howell, Orsin, 1840s-50s, p. 22--lawyer in Cahaba
Huddleston, Mrs Lilian, 1833, p. 16
Hudson, Herbert L., 1859-60, p. 27--young Englishman who married
a daughter of the wealthy James D. Craig and owned the drugstore
formerly owned by Dr. Smith; p. 39--resided on Walnut Street in
the "little suburban villa...with terraced grounds in imitation of his
old home in England"; p. 77--mentioned here in song with several others;
Humphreys, Carlisle, 1819, p.11--1 of 3 appointees of Gov.
Bibb to hold town's first election; (1818-1830), p.13--mentioned in
an old account book, Cahaba, 1818-1830
Hunter family, p. 77--mentioned here in song with several others
as "With all the grace of the olden days, Are dancing and laughing so merry";
Hunter, Fannie, 1864, p. 92--mentioned here in a list of "beautiful
belles"--she was said to have "sweet Madonna face and large eyes, soft
and brown";
Hunter, Mr., p. 77--mentioned here in song with several others
as "merchant princes of renown";
Hunter, John D., 1840s-50s, p. 22--lawyer in Cahaba; possibly
same as Judge (below);
Hunter, Judge John, p. 67--purchased the Kirk Harrison
property five miles ouot on the Selma road and kept race horses there;
Hunter, Judge John S., p. 78--mentioned here in song as "stately
and tall, with proud, aristocratic ways...prominent in olden days";
Hunter, Nannie, 1864, p. 92--mentioned here in a list of "beautiful
belles"--she was said to be "of girlish grace, with brown curls tumbling
down";
Hunter, Col. R. D., 1860s, p. 47-- resided in the old
"Aicardie place" on Capitol Avenue and Ash Street, earlier the residence
of the Aicardie family;
Hunter, Mrs. R. D., p. 80-- "with her sweet and pretty face...";
Hunter, Sallie, 1864, p. 91--mentioned here in a list of "beautiful
belles"--she was said to be "so debonair";
Hunter, Stark, p. 85, perhaps same as John S., above,
mentioned here with many other "...princely sportsmen...out for a night
of fun...with dashing ways...all booted and spurred, on prancing steeds--they
meet near Saltmarsh Hall, off on a fox hunt, in Portland beat, then back
for a party or ball.";
Hunter, Dr. Thomas, 1840s-50s, p. 25--prominent physician;
p. 78--mentioned here in song as "Tom Hunter" with two other "physicians
held in high esteem"; p. 84, involved in the famous fight remembered here
in song--see BELL;
Hunter, William; p.17--advertised as lawyer in 1836; p.75--"famed
jurist...of noble form";
Hunter, Judge William; 1860s, p.42--resided at the southwest
corner of Capitol Avenue and Oak Street (probably same person as Wm. Hunter,
above), which residence afterward was known as the home of Miss Mary
Troy;
I-L
Irby, Pegues, and Ellerbee neighborhood--p.57--was
west of Orrville near the eadge of the county;
Isabel, Miss Fannie, 1860s, p. 39--of Talladga, she married
William
Boynton, nephew of Dr. Saltmarsh;
Jackson, A. H., 1840s-50s, p. 22--lawyer in Cahaba; p. 60--lived
at the end of Saltmarsh Lane after the Muckel place; m. Miss Jennie
Gill, a daughter of Dr. T. W. Gill; p. 76--mentioned here in
song;
Jackson, Nathan, 1833, p. 16; p.62--lived west of Dr. T.
W. Gill's place near home of Mr. William G. Craig and the Marion
and Orrville road;
Jackson, T. M., 1833, p. 16
James family--p. 57--see "Boykin Community"
"Joe the Barber", 1859-60, p. 28--barbershop co-owner w/Sam
Edwards, two free negros
Johnson family, p. 65--see Young, Rev. John
Johnson, Mr. Gilbert , 1860s, p. 59--lived farther west of the
Chambliss place just off the Orrville road on the White Bluff road next
to Judge Griffin and Judge Le Noir;
Johnson, Mary, 1864, p. 91--mentioned here in a list of "beautiful
belles"--she was said to be "modest...strong...intellectual";
Joiner, Mr., p. 78--mentioned here in song as a "Justice of
the Peace--his ridiculous practical jokes repeated now, though years have
passed, mirth and laughter still provokes";
Jordan, Theosophile, 1833, p. 16
Judge, William, (1818-1830), p.13--mentioned in an old account
book,
Cahaba, 1818-1830
Kegwin, Mr., 1861-62, p. 42--temporarily in charge of the Presbyterian
church in the interim between Dr. Smyth and Dr. Sparrow
Keenan, Mike, p. 76, mentioned here in song;
Kendall, Samuel, (1818-1830), p.13--mentioned in an old account
book, Cahaba, 1818-1830
Kennedy family--of the Providence (Baptist) Church community--see
Cobb
Family above;
King family, p. 76, mentioned here in song;
King, General, p. 86--mentioned here in song--likely same as
Wm.
R. King, below--in the gala day of the grand opening of the railroad
to Marion and Uniontown--King is quoted here as saying, "the (rail)road
shall not fail; money are power, and I, and I are got it!"--description
includes "prominent men from all the country 'round, high officials of
the State...the engine, wreathed in flowers gay, is mounted on the track;
brilliant speeches and a barbecue...and Mrs. Pegues...in grand array...christened
the engine with champgne, Jerry Munn was at the throttle";
King, Peyton, (1818-1830), p.13--mentioned in an old account
book,
Cahaba, 1818-1830
King, William R., 1836, p. 17--at this time Senator, afterwards
Vice President of the United States; was frequent visitor to Cahaba; p.
66--lived in the old Cornegay place across the Alabama River from
Cahaba in a community of planters including Col. Thomas M. Mathews,
Col.
Robert Hatcher, the Saffolds, the Milhouses, the Davises,
the Pickenses, the Minters, the Calhouns, the Wades,
the Winnamores, the Vassers, the Smiths,
Judge
Harris, Josiah Walker, and Dr. Rees; p. 75--a "courtly
and grand statesman";
Kirkland, H., 1833, p. 16
Kirkpatrick, Mr.Clinton, 1905, p. 45--owner
and resident of the old Barker place at the far north end of Oak Street
at the time of this writing (1905)
Krout, Mr., p. 30--owner of the confectionery and restaurant
on the west side of Vine Street; p. 79--mentioned here in song as "old
man Krout and old man Bowe, with their cakes and confections so
rare";
Lake family, 1860s, p. 44--presumed owners of "the Lake place"
on Oak Street between First and Second North Streets; p. 76, mentioned
here in song;
Lake, Robert, 1860s, p. 47--presumed owner of "the Robert Lake
property, a handsome residence fronting on First North Street built just
before the war;
Lapsley, John, 1840s-50s, p. 22--lawyer in Cahaba; p. 83--in
description of court about to meet, he's there, "waiting for his time...";
Lenoir, Isaac, p. 78--mentioned here in song (same as Judge,
below?);
Le Noir, Judge, 1860s, p. 59--lived farther west of the Chambliss
place just off the Orrville road on the White Bluff road next to Judge
Griffin and Mr. Gilbert Johnson
Lewis, Thomas H., 1840s-50s, p. 22--lawyer in Cahaba;
p. 76, mentioned here in song as simply "Lewis, of bright and promising
mind"; p. 84--in description of memory of court about to meet, he's there,
mentioned with many others;
Lewis, Captain, p. 81--"...on prancing steed, his red sash flashing
gay...", referring to the parade on "muster day" when troops were recruited
and marched off to war--perhaps same as Thomas, above;
Lister, Jerry,
p. 27--proprietor of a fashionable tailor shop; Nov.
1850 Census Info: residence #549, Jeremiah Lister, age 32,
Male, Tailor, b. in GA; also living there: Eliza Lister, 25, F, AL; James
Lister, 10, M, MS; Mary, 8, F, AL; Charles, 6, M, AL;
Lister, Jere, p. 45--one of three
people whom the author could recall who lived "Over the Point"--probably
same as above, since the other two were the Bassett brothers (John
and William--see Bassett above);
Lodor family, p. 76--mentioned in song here;
Lodor, John A., 1840s-50s, p. 22--lawyer in Cahaba; p.40--resided
at the southwest corner of Oak and Fourth South Streets; p. 84--in description
of memory of court about to meet, he's there, mentioned with many others;
Lodor, Mrs., p. 79--mentioned here in song as being "bright";
Lovett, John, 1833, p. 16; 1860s, p. 46--lived on the western
end of Second North Street; p. 50--owned the large brickyards farther out
Beech Street;
Lovett, William, 1833, p. 16; 1860s, p. 46--lived on the western
end of Second North Street; p. 50--owned the large brickyards farther out
Beech Street;
Lowery, Professor, ca. early 1860s, p. 21--principal of The
Cahaba Female Academy
Lucy, Smith, 1860s, p. 50--built and lived in the home on the
se corner of Beech and First South Streets for his fiance, but died before
he could marry her, leaving everything to her anyway;
M
Marant, Mr., 1836, p. 17--of Marant & Warford, among
the most prosperous merchants
Martin, Atlas J. family--of the Providence (Baptist) Church
community--see Cobb Family above;
Martin, James B., 1856-60s, p. 48--came to Cahaba in 1856-7
from Jacksonville, AL, later became a famous Confederate Lieutenant General--lived
on sw corner of Capitol and Ash in the J. S. Hays cottage;
Mathews, Miss Ann, p. 55--the oldest daughter of Joel E.
Mathews who married Col. N. H. R. Dawson, whom see;
Mathews, George, 1833, p. 16
Mathews, Joel E., 1833, p. 16; p. 53--His home was located 2
miles south of Cahaba on the banks of the Alabama River, and its description
takes up almost two full pages of text, from p. 53 to p. 55; p. 78--mentioned
here in song as "of learning and wealth, known for his generous bounty";
Mathews, Mrs. Joel, p. 80--"--constant friends and kind to all";
Mathews, Lucy, p. 81, "...a beautiful belle...with her winsome
ways...";
Mathews, Ms. Mattie--p. 58 (see Mrs. Peter Mathews, below)
Mathews, Peter E., 1833, p. 16
Mathews, Mrs. Peter, p. 58, lived on the Orrville side of the
Mitchell and Saltmarsh families on the road to Orrville, several miles
from Cahaba--her home was later known as the Chambliss place--Ms. Mattie
Matthews (probably Peter's daughter and "one of the lovely girls of
dallas County in the early sixties") lived here all her life, even after
she married Major N. Chambliss of Tennessee; p. 80--"...Mrs. Peter
Mathews, a choice friend"; 1864, p. 91--mentioned here in a list of "beautiful
belles"--she was said to be "stately and rare";
Mathews, Rebecca, 1864, p. 91--mentioned here in a list of "beautiful
belles"--she was said to have "beautiful eyes and hair";
Mathews, (Col.) Thomas M., 1833, p. 16--p. 27: in 1865 he owned
the Crocheron house; as a Union man, he used the home as the site
of the surrender/prisoner exchange at the War's end; p. 66--see also King,
William R.; p. 78--mentioned here in song as being "with manner imposing
and grand, from his nearby estate";
Mathews, Mrs. Thomas, p. 80--"--constant friends and kind to
all";
Mathews, Mrs. Virginia, 1850s-60s, p. 33--one of the city's
elite (see Dawson, N. H. R., who is likely her son-in-law);
Mays, Joseph, 1813, p.12--had charge of the land office located
there; (1818-1830), p.13--mentioned in an old account book, Cahaba,
1818-1830,
McCracken, Billy, p. 81, "A picture grand there now appears--the
militia, in full review, with banner flying, and martial tread, they come
within our view. We hear the sound of the big bass drum, the music
of the fife, and see those muster days again, replete with joy and life.
Billy McCracken is the drummer bold, who leads the troop along; with tall
blue cap and feather red, he halts before the throng. And with a
loud, resounding note, he beat the drum that day, and rattled and tapped
and tapped and rattled, as the soldiers marched away." (footnote: Billy
McCracken, a free negro, was the well-known drummer on all public parades
in Cahaba.);
McCurdy, Mr., p. 67--lived two and a half miles from Cahaba
on the Selma road; his daughter also lived there, later marrying Dr. Henry
of Montgomery (is this name a typo of the Dr. below?);
McCurty, Dr., p. 78--mentioned here in song with Dr. T. W.
Gill and Dr. Saltmarsh, "all men of Christian grace";
McCurty, Mollie, p. 82--mentioned here in song as "a beautiful
belle...whose beauty was far noted";
McDonald, Mr., 1833, p. 16
McElroy, John, a "gentleman tailor", (1818-1830), p.13--mentioned
in an old account book, Cahaba, 1818-1830
McGowan, Tom, 1833, p. 16
McKinnis, Mr., p. 77--mentioned here in song with several others;
McLemore, Evie, p. 82--mentioned here in song as "a beautiful
belle...whose beauty was far noted";
McLoughlin, John, 1833, p. 16
Milhous family, p. 66--(see King, William R.); p. 77--mentioned
here in song with several others as "With all the grace of the olden days,
Are dancing and laughing so merry";
Milhouse, Ed, p. 85, mentioned here with many other "...princely
sportsmen...out for a night of fun...with dashing ways...all booted and
spurred, on prancing steeds--they meet near Saltmarsh Hall, off on a fox
hunt, in Portland beat, then back for a party or ball.";
Milhous, Mr. Frank, 1866-67, p. 35--lived on Pine St. in the
old Perine home next door to Col. Gayle's residence;
Subject: [ALDALLAS-L] OBIT: Hallie
Jones Childers of Selma, 10-Jan-2001
From: B.J. Smothers, smothers@mindspring.com
To: ALDALLAS-L@rootsweb.com
Came across this Obit in the Anniston Star 10
Jan 2001. Thought it may be of interest to someone. B.J. Smothers
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Childers--SELMA
Services for Hallie Jones
Childers of Selma will be today at 11 a.m. at St. Paul's Episcopal Church
with Rev. Polk VanZandt officiating. Burial will be in Live Oak Cemetery
with Lawrence Funeral Home in charge. Mrs. Childers
died Monday [8 Jan 2001].
Survivors include her husband,
Judge Childers; three children, Caroline Childers Majors of Selma, Rev.
Robert T.J. Childers and his wife, Terry Childers, both of Grace Episcopal
Church in Anniston, and Benjamin M. Miller Childers II of Pensacola, Fla.;
a sister-in-law, Mary Drue Jones Hobbs of Selma; a brother-in-law, Eramus
Roy Childers of Wilcox County; three nieces, Mrs. A. James Wheeler and
Mrs. Joseph Moore, both of Selma, and Mrs. Nancy Childers Lansing of Atlanta,
Ga.; a nephew, Marcus S. Childers of Mobile; and five grandchildren, Bascome,
Mary Martin, and Miller Majors, all of Selma, and Robert Childers and Elizabeth
Childers, both of Anniston.
Pallbearers
will be James Wheeler, Joseph Moore, Ralph Hobbs, A.J. Atkins, Victor Atkins,
Julien Atkins, James Foster and Charles Cobb.
Mrs. Childers
was a descendant of one of Dallas County's early families and was the
daughter of the late Robert T. Jones and Mary Milhouse
Jones.
She was educated in Selma Public Schools, the University of Alabama, where
she was affiliated with Tri-Delta Sorority, and Huntington College, where
she earned her bachelor's degree. A lifelong member of St. Paul's Episcopal
Church, she was a member of the Episcopal Church Women, the Altar Guild,
and was a Sunday school teacher. She was a former president of the Selma
Charity League, the former state vice president in charge of the Selma
Center of the National Society of Colonial Dames of America, a member of
the Daughters of the American Revolution and the United Daughters of the
Confederacy. She was also a member of the Pandora Women's Social Club and
served as Cub Scout den mother and was active in the Parent-Teacher Association
when her children were in school.
Memorial donations
may be made to St. Paul's Episcopal Church, the Public Library, or the
American Cancer Society.
Milhouse, Laura, p. 82--mentioned here in song as "a beautiful
belle...whose beauty was far noted";
Milhouse, Walter, p. 85, mentioned here with many other "...princely
sportsmen...out for a night of fun...with dashing ways...all booted and
spurred, on prancing steeds--they meet near Saltmarsh Hall, off on a fox
hunt, in Portland beat, then back for a party or ball.";
Minter family, p. 66--see King, William R.
Mitchell family, p. 58--lived on the Orrville side of Dr.
Saltmarsh, whom see; p. 76, mentioned here in song; p. 77--mentioned
here in song again with the Gill family as being "from Cahaba Hills";
Mobley, p. 77--mentioned here in song with several other individuals;
Molett family, 1870's, p. 59--lived on large plantations in
the south bend of the Alabama River, had "hundreds of slaves, many of whom
were native-born Africans and could only speak the African lingo";
Moore, Capt. John family, p. 65--see Harrel family;
Moore, Capt. Robert family, p. 65--see Young, Rev. John
Morgan, Gen. John T., 1857-58, p. 22--lawyer in Cahaba; 1850s-60s,
p. 33--oft-time speaker at political meetings at Saltmarsh Hall
who made "those old walls reverberate...with patriotic eloquence..."; 1860s,
p. 48--lived in the cottage at the sw Corner of Capitol and Ash built by
J.
S. Hays--later became a renowned Confederate General; p. 83--in description
of court about to meet, he "stands by with massive mind, in oratory brilliant
and eloquent..."; p. 89--in 1905 the late United States Senator from Alabama,
here played the fife "as it never was played before" at the dedication
ceremony the day the Cahaba Rifles left for war;
Morgan, Mrs., p. 80, "kind"
Mosely family--of the Providence (Baptist) Church community--see
Cobb
Family above;
Mosely, Dr. E. B., 1860s, p. 57--after C. C. Pegues was
appointed colonel of the Fifth Alabama Regiment, he was elected Captain
of the Cahaba Rifles and served thus until the War's end; p. 89--Col.
Rees D. Gayle, Capt. E. B. Moseley of Bogue Chitto, and Mr.
Halsey Smith of Carlowville were three of only five members of the
Cahaba Rifles to survive the bloody battle of Antietam;
Mosely, Frank, 1860s, p. 49--kept the county poorhouse on the
banks of Clear Creek at the foot of First North Street, the grounds of
which were back of the Brazile Place at the corner of Capitol and Beech;
Mosely, John, 1833, p. 16;
Mosely, Miss Puss, a belle of the Providence Church community--see
Cobb
Family above;
Mot, Mr., p. 77--mentioned here in song with several others
;
Muckel family, p. 60--lived at the end of Saltmarsh Lane, next
to the A. H. Jackson place
Munn, Jerry, p. 87, engineer of the locomotive that was christened
by Mrs. Pegues at the grand opening of the Cahaba to Marion railroad--see
GEN. KING;
Murphy, Bill, p. 83--lawyer? In description of court about
to meet, he's there, "waiting for his time...";I
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Nelson, James, 1833, p. 16
Norris, p. 77--mentioned here in song with several other individuals;
Norris, William H., 1833, p. 16; Likely related to the Rigdon
Norris who, along with my ggg-grandfather, John Gwin, on 17 Jun
1826 mortgaged his wealth to vouch for their friend Jacob Hoot,
who was running for constable;
Norwood, Daniel, 1833, p. 16
Nott, Robert, 1833, p. 16
Ocheltree, Mr., p. 32 and 45--presumed owner of the "old Ocheltree
House" on the eastern part of Second North Street just out of the business
portion of town on the north side of the street.
Oliver family--p. 57--see "Boykin Community"
Orr family, 1840's, p. 55--one
of several wealthy, influential families (including the Craigs,
the Smiths, and one or two others whose names Fry forgets) composing
a small settlement known as Orrville, (located near Foulton, a town "of
some importance" in the 1840's but which ceased to exist within a decade)
in a southwesterly direction from Cahaba beyond the old cemetery;
Outlaw, Joseph W.;
p.15--advertised as lawyer in 1832; likely related to the Outlaw
listed in the old photo album index
now owned by Barbara Ward.
Parnell, M. A., 1833, p. 16
Patty, p. 63-64--a slave woman of the author's father, described
as "happy and contented" at the beginning of the sentence yet "elated with
freedom" in the middle of the sentence--she had been an inheritance from
his mother, feigning devotion to him (as well as feigning being crippled
with rheumatism)--after receiving her freedom, she told him, "I ain't got
time to fool with you now...";
Pegues family, p. 77--mentioned here in song with many other
families;
Pegues, Col. C. C., 1850s-60s, p. 33--oft-time speaker at political
meetings at Saltmarsh Hall who made "those old walls reverberate...with
patriotic eloquence..."; 1860s, p. 46--home fronted on Pine Street, occupying
the block between Pine and Chestnut;
Pegues, Capt. Christopher C. "Kit", 1861, p. 34--commander of
the Cahaba Rifles; probably the same as C. C. Pegues above; p.
84--in description of memory of court about to meet, he's there, mentioned
with many others--likely same as C. C. Pegues above; p. 88--accepted
the colors from Miss Vasser at the ceremony the day the Cahaba Rifles
left town to fight for the CSA;
Pegues, Fannie, 1864, p. 92--mentioned here in a list of "beautiful
belles"--she was said to be "a slight brunette";
Pegues, Mrs., 1850s-60s, p. 33--one of the city's elite (see
Dawson,
N. H. R.); p. 79--mentioned here in song as being "so graceful and
gay, ready for party or ball, with her joyous mirth and sparkling way,
a smile and a jest for all"; p. 87--christened the locomotive at the grand
opening of the Cahaba to Marion railroad;
Pegues, Irby, and Ellerbee neighborhood--p.57--was
west of Orrville near the edge of the county;
Perine family, p. 76--remembered in song here;
Perine, Adra, 1864, p. 91--mentioned here in a list of "beautiful
belles";
Perine, E. M., 1850s, p. 27--owned the mercantile house on the
west side of Vine Street in the 1850s originally built for Mr. Dunham;
he later joined the firm of Crocheran & Perine; p. 35--lived
"in the early days" in the home adjoining Col. Gayle's house on
Pine Street, which home was later the residence of Mr. Frank Milhous;
p. 37-38--later he lived in the "palatial...twenty-six room(ed)...spacious
brick mansion" located at the foot of Vine Street and extending several
blocks on South Street (over a page of the book is given to the description
of this home); p.51--beginning at this home "and extending out to 6th South
Street was the plank road built from Cahaba to Wookville , now Uniontown.
This road, with its tollgate, was the fashionable drive in the 50's and
60's."; p. 77--mentioned here in song with several others as "merchant
princes of renown";
Perine, Mary, p. 82--mentioned here in song as "a beautiful
belle...whose beauty was far noted";
Perine, Mr., 1832, p. 16--merchant (of the firm of Crocheran
& Perine) who settled in Cahaba as early as 1820; same as? or relative
of the above?;
Perine, Mrs., p. 80, "...with elegant mien, at home in her grand
old place."
Perine, Sally, 1864, p. 91--mentioned here in a list of "beautiful
belles"--she was said to be "majestic and fair, with ...high sense of duty";
Perry, Horatio G., 1819, p. 12--prominent citizen of early Cahaba
mentioned by Brewer and Garrett; p.15--advertised as lawyer in 1830
Pettus, E. W., 1857-58, p. 22--lawyer in Cahaba ; 1850s-60s,
p. 33--oft-time speaker at political meetings at Saltmarsh Hall
who made "those old walls reverberate...with patriotic eloquence..."
Pettus, General, probably the same as or related to E.W.
Pettus, above, 1860's, p. 39--at one time lived in the Judge Campbell
house on First South Street;
Pettus, Judge, p. 83--in description of court about to meet,
he's there, "learned...deep in debate";
Pettus, Lucy, 1864, p. 91--mentioned here in a list of "beautiful
belles"--she was said to be "loyal and true";
Pettus, Mrs., p. 79--mentioned here in song with Mrs. Robertson,
"handsome sisters of one race, with charming, old-time manners full of
dignity and grace";
Phillips, William L.; p.15--advertised as lawyer in 1832
Pickens family, p. 66--see King, William R.
Portis family, 1860s, p. 38--residence located back of the distillery
(off Fifth South Street) on the banks of the Alabama River;
Portis, Thomas J., 1853, p. 21--principal of The Cahaba Female
Academy, and afterwards prominent lawyer and influential citizen until
after the Civil War;
Portis, Mrs., p. 80--"...graceful, fair, and tall...";
Potris (sic) family, p. 77--mentioned here in song with many
other families--probably a typo and should be Portis, as above;
Q-R
Quarles, William, p. 77--mentioned here in song with several
others; p. 85, mentioned here with many other "...princely sportsmen...out
for a night of fun...with dashing ways...all booted and spurred, on prancing
steeds--they meet near Saltmarsh Hall, off on a fox hunt, in Portland beat,
then back for a party or ball.";
Quartermas, Marshll, p. 79--mentioned here in song as "the marshall
of the town, with his busy, inquisitive air";
Radcliff, John, (1818-1830), p.13--mentioned in an old account
book,
Cahaba, 1818-1830
Rainer, Judge, 1852, p. 22--Probate Court Judge from 1852 to
his death in 1865; p. 37--his residence was on the corner of Vine and Fifth
South Streets; p. 83--worked in the Probate Office with "generous" Bob
Roberts;
Rainer, Lizzie, 1864, p. 91--mentioned here in a list of "beautiful
belles"--she was said to be "slender...of gentle, quiet grace";
Rees, Dr., p. 66--see King, William R.
Reese family, p. 77--mentioned here in song with several others--(same
as above? perhaps a typo?);
Reeves family--p. 57--see "Boykin Community"
Rhiner, Judge, p. 78--mentioned here with several others as
"high officials of the county";
Riggs, Mr., of Dalton and Riggs, merchants (1818-1830),
p.13--mentioned in an old account book, Cahaba, 1818-1830;
Roberson, Mrs., 1860, p. 21--co-principal of The Cahaba Female
Academy w/Mrs. Adams;
Roberts family, p. 76--remembered in song here;
Roberts, Bob, 1852-60, p.22--Probate Court Clerk; large-hearted
man of generous impulses, made a popular officer, generally beloved, especially
by the children, to whom he was always kind and liberal; died in the early
60s; p. 78--mentioned here with several others as "high officials of the
county"; p. 83--...of generous heart...;
Roberts, Willis, 1819, p.11--1 of 3 appointees of Gov. Bibb
to hold town's first election; (1818-1830), p.13--mentioned in an old account
book,
Cahaba, 1818-1830;
Robertson, Mrs., p. 79--mentioned here in song with Mrs.
Pettus, "handsome sisters of one race, with charming, old-time manners
full of dignity and grace";
Rogers, Taylor, 1833, p. 16;
Ross, Jesse, 1833, p. 16;
Rutherford family, p. 76--remembered in song here;
Rutherford, Hon. Thomas B., p. 52--his tombstone, one of only
two remaining in the cemetery, was also rapidly decaying in the 1860's--he
was the father of Mrs. Thomas L. Craig of Cahaba and Mrs. William
Norris of Selma--he was also a member of the Alabama Lower House of
Representatives from Dallas Co. in 1822;
Ruthland, B. H., 1833, p. 16;
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Sadler, Isaac, p.50--lived farther out Beech Street;
Saffold family, p. 76--remembered in song here;
Saffold, A.J.; p.15--advertised as lawyer in 1832;
Saffold, Judge Ben, 1850s-60s, p. 33--(see Saffold family);
Saffold family, 1850s-60s, p. 33--some of the city's elite (see
Dawson,
N. H. R.)--footnote here refers specifically to "Judge Milton Saffold,
later of Mongomery, and Judge Ben Saffold, of Selma"; p. 66--see
King,
William R.
Saffold, Judge Milton, 1850s-60s, p. 33--(see Saffold family);
Saltmash family, p. 76, mentioned here in song;
Saltmarsh, Dr., p. 39--uncle of Mr. William Boynton (same
as Mr. Saltmarsh, below?); p. 58--"farther out (i.e., from the Wm.
Beene place, which was 2.5 miles from Cahaba on the Orrville road) was
the long, high Saltmarsh Hill, on the top of which was...the home of Dr.
Saltmarsh...of northern birth, who married a Miss Beck, sister of
the late Col. Thomas R. Beck, of Camden, AL, and niece of Hon.
William R. King."; p. 59--also owned another plantation several miles
out the Marion Road just past the old Basin Spring--the lane from
the Marion Road to the home was three miles long; p. 78--mentioned
here in song with Dr. T. W. Gill and Dr. McCurty, "all men
of Christian grace";
Saltmarsh, Mr.; p. 33--(same as Dr. Saltmarsh, above?) presumed
owner of Saltmarsh Hall, where all the community's public entertainment
took place in the late 50s or early 60s;
Saunders family, p. 76, mentioned here in song;
Saunders, E. W., (1818-1830), p.13--mentioned in an old account
book, Cahaba, 1818-1830;
Saunders, Frank, 1840s-50s, p. 22--lawyer in Cahaba; p. 59--lived
three and a half miles out the road to Marion on a plantation on one of
the high plateaus of the Cahaba River; p. 84--in description of memory
of court about to meet, he's there, mentioned with many others;
Saunders, Mary, 1864, p. 91--mentioned here in a list of "beautiful
belles"--she was said to be "queenly";
Saunders, Sophia, 1864, p. 91--mentioned here in a list of "beautiful
belles"--she was said to be of "merry laugh and happy heart";
Saunders, William, p. 67--lived on the road to Selma several
miles from Cahaba, had several daughters, much-admired in the county;
Sheppard, David, (1818-1830), p.13--mentioned in an old account
book, Cahaba, 1818-1830;
Shields family, p. 77--mentioned here in song with several others
as "With all the grace of the olden days, Are dancing and laughing so merry";
Siddons, Mr., p. 77--mentioned here in song with several others
;
Smeed, Mr., 1833, p. 16;
Smith family, p. 66--see King, William R.; p. 77--mentioned
here in song with several others;
Smith family, 1840's, p. 55--one of several wealthy, influential
families (including the Craigs, the Orrs, and one or two
others whose names Fry forgets) composing a small settlement known as Orrville,
(located near Foulton, a town "of some importance" in the 1840's but which
ceased to exist within a decade) in a southwesterly direction from Cahaba
beyond the old cemetery;
Smith, Miss Alice, stepdaughter of Atlas J. Martin and
a belle of the Providence Church community--see Cobb Family
above;
Smith, Dr., p. 28--first owner of the drugstore later owned
by Herbert Hudson; 1860s, p. 46--lived on the western end of Second
North Street; p. 77--mentioned here in song as "the old-time druggist...known
the country round";
Smith, Halsey, p. 89--Col. Rees D. Gayle, Capt.
E. B. Moseley of Bogue Chitto, and Mr. Halsey Smith of Carlowville
were three of only five members of the Cahaba Rifles to survive the bloody
battle of Antietam;
Smyth, Rev. Dr., p. 41--minister of the Presbyterian church
and one of "the most prominent ministers connected with Cahaba history
and [one of] those mostclosely identified with the place and people...";
1861-62, p. 42--after he resigned, a Mr. Kegwin was in charge for
a short while in 1861 or 1862--then came Rev. Dr. Sparrow in 1863
through 1865; p. 76--remembered in song here as "our ministers, Smyth
and Cushman, 'Meet Bailey and Cotton (sic) halfway"
a footnote here states that these are "the Presbyterian, Methodist, and
Episcopal ministers who, in a friendly way, argued their different creeds";
Somerville family, p. 76, mentioned here in song;
Somerville, Mr., 1860s, p. 35--owned the home on the northeast
corner of Pine Street and Capitol Avenue, "a landmark in earlier days"
when it was kept as a hotel by Mr. William Curtis one of the oldest
citizens of Cahaba;
Spaight, p. 76, mentioned here in song--likely same as below;
p. 84--in description of memory of court about to meet, he's there, mentioned
with many others;
Spaight, A. W., 1840s-50s, p. 22--lawyer in Cahaba--was living
in Galveston, TX, by 1905;
Sparrow, Rev. Dr., 1863-65, p. 42--aged pastor of the
Presbyterian church from 1863 through 1865; p. 79--mentioned here in song
as "our minister...so feeble and old, but would never give up his Master's
work and had no greed";
Spears family, p. 65--see Young, Rev. John
Speed, John M., 1833, p. 16;
Stark, Eliza, 1864, p. 91--mentioned here in a list of "beautiful
belles"--she was said to be "bright and fascinating";
Stephenson, Mr., p. 77--mentioned here in song with several
others;
Stoutenborough family, p. 76--remembered in song here;
Stringfellow, Hattie, 1864, p. 92--mentioned here in list of
"beautiful belles" as being "en tableau of the Empress Josephine,
resplendent in the royal robes of her coronation...";
Swann family--of the Providence (Baptist) Church community--see
Cobb
Family above;
Taylor, Mrs. Elizabeth (Gill), p. 60--sister of William Gill,
one of the earliest settlers in Cahaba--lived adjoining the Carr
plantation on the Cahaba and Marion road;
Thomson of Bogue Chitto, (1818-1830), p.13--mentioned in an
old account book, Cahaba, 1818-1830;
Tipton family, p. 77--mentioned here in song with several others";
Tipton, Reuben, 1860s, p. 46--lived on the western end of Second
North Street; p. 77--mentioned here in song with several others as "Rube"
Tipton;
Town, Professor, 1857-58, p. 21--principal of The Cahaba Female
Academy (same as below?);
Town, William, p. 77--mentioned here in song with several others
(same as above?);
Travers, Bob, p. 33--manager (owner?) of Barker's Hotel on the
corner of Walnut and First North Street.
Travis, Mr., p. 77--mentioned here in song with several others;
Troy family, p. 76--mentioned in song here;
Troy, Daniel, 1840s-50s, p. 22--lawyer in Cahaba; p. 84--in
description of memory of court about to meet, he's there, mentioned with
many others;
Troy, Dr., 1840s-50s, p. 24--prominent physician whose home
was burned (p. 31), helping to trigger the celebrated fight to the death
of Col. Bell and his son, John Bell; p. 38--(one of?) his
residence(s) was located on Fifth South Street, owned "in the early days
of Cahaba by Dr. J. F. Heustis, Sr., who removed to Mobile" and
afterwards was also the home "of Dr. John English during his life";
p. 78--mentioned here in song with two other "physicians held in high esteem";
p. 84, which fight is remembered here in song;
Troy, Miss Mary; 1860s, p.42--resided at the southwest corner
of Capitol Avenue and Oak Street, the former home of Judge William Hunter;
p. 79--mentioned here in song with Miss Eliza Evans and "their
elegant, queenly forms";
Tubs, George, 1816, p. 11--first precinct elections held at
these 4 men's houses: Britton, Federicks, Tubs, Yost
U-Z
Ulmer, Dr. J., 1840s-50s, p. 24--prominent physician; p. 60--m.
a daughter of Mr. William Curtis; p. 76--remembered here as "good",
greeting people with "how do you do?";
Underwood, Dr., 1833, p. 16
Vasser family, p. 66--(see King, William R.); p. 77--mentioned
here in song with several others as "With all the grace of the olden days,
Are dancing and laughing so merry";
Vasser, Miss Anna M., eloquent and patriotic speaker at the
Saltmarsh Hall at the dedication ceremony of "the Cahaba Rifles, Dallas
County's bravest and most gallent sons," under the command of Capt.
Christopher C. Pegues "on the eve of [the company's] departure for
the scene of conflict..."; p. 88--she presented the colors to the Cahaba
Rifles on the day they marched out of town to fight for the CSA; 1864,
p. 91--mentioned here in a list of "beautiful belles"--she was said to
be "gifted, whose brilliant, bright, and facile mind lifted dark shadows...";
Vasser, Dr. E. "Ed" M., 1860s, p. 38--lived on the northwest
corner of Walnut and Fifth South Streets in the former Judge Bird
residence after Col. John White lived there; p. 85, mentioned here
with many other "...princely sportsmen...out for a night of fun...with
dashing ways...all booted and spurred, on prancing steeds--they meet near
Saltmarsh Hall, off on a fox hunt, in Portland beat, then back for a party
or ball.";
Vaughn family--of the Providence (Baptist) Church community--see
Cobb
Family above;
Vogelin family, 1860s, p. 38--old residence, early Cahaba landmark,
was located on the southeast corner of Walnut and Second South Streets;
Voltz family, p. 65--see Harrel family;
Wade family, p. 66--see King, William R.
Wade, R., (1818-1830), p.13--mentioned in an old account book,
Cahaba,
1818-1830
Waford family, p. 76--remembered in song here;
Walker family, p. 77--mentioned here in song with several others";
Walker, Col. Josiah, p. 55--prominent citizen of Dallas
Co. who built and for many years lived in a home located a mile northwest
of the Joel Mathews place on the Cahaba road just above the Mathews
Creek; p. 66--see King, William R.
Walker, Mel, p. 81, "...a beautiful belle...loved by all...";
Walker, Sallie, p. 82--mentioned here in song as "a beautiful
belle...whose beauty was far noted";
Walker, Tom, 1860s, p. 45--lived in a white cottage on Fifth
North Street;
Walker, Mrs. Tom, p. 80, "...just and true";
Warford, Mr., 1836, p. 17--of Marant & Warford, among
the most prosperous merchants
Warford, Mr., p. 27--dry goods merchant of the firm of Warford
and Blackwell (same as above?); 1859-60, p. 28--dry-goods store
owner
Warford, Mr., 1860s, p. 45--presumed owner of "the Warford place"
on the Cahaba side of the river opposite the locality known as "Over the
Point";
Watson family, p. 76, mentioned here in song;
Watson, Menzo, 1860s, p. 46--lived on the western end of Second
North Street; p. 77--mentioned here in song as "with his racy jokes, made
laugh and jest for all";
Watson, Tom, 1860s, p. 46--lived on the western end of Second
North Street;
Watts family, p. 76--remembered in song here as "appear(ing)
in full array";
Watts, Alice, 1864, p. 92--mentioned here in a list of "beautiful
belles"--she was said to be "kind, true, and tender" hearted;
Watts, Bettie, p. 53--only daughter of Mrs. Simeon Watts,
she was buried as "a lovely young girl in the first flush of early maidenhood"
in the new cemetery, located on a little rise on the south end of Oak Street;
now spelled Betty, 1864, p. 92--mentioned here in a list of "beautiful
belles"--she was said to be "bright and witty";
Watts, Simeon, p. 26--his sister married Henry Crocheron,
above;
Watts, Mrs. Simeon, p. 40--resided at the corner of Oak and
Fifth North Streets; p. 80--"...stately and calm, a perfect, grand old
dame.";
Weedon, H. V., p. 27--son-in-law of Mr. W.P. Dunham
Welsh, James, (1818-1830), p.13--mentioned in an old account
book,
Cahaba, 1818-1830
White family, p. 77--mentioned here in song with many other
families;
White, John, 1857-58, p. 22--lawyer in Cahaba--was living in
Birmingham by 1905; 1850s-60s, p. 33--oft-time speaker at political meetings
at Saltmarsh Hall who made "those old walls reverberate...with patriotic
eloquence..."; p. 84--in description of memory of court about to meet,
he's there, mentioned with many others;
White, Col. John, 1860s, p. 38--(probably the same as John White
above)--lived in the former Judge Bird residence before Dr. E.
M. Vasser lived there;
White, Mrs., p. 80;
Whitehead, William, 1833, p. 16;
Williams, John, 1860s, p. 43--resided on the southeast corner
of Oak and First North Streets in the former home of (and built by) Judge
Fambro--Col. Daniel Troy had owned it next when, as a young
lawyer, he'd married Miss Lucy Mathews, daughter of Joel E. Mathews--after
her death, Col. Troy had sold it to John Williams--during the War, Mr.
Shepard Diggs lived there; p. 84--in description of memory of court
about to meet, he's there, mentioned with many others;
Wilson, J. T.,
1836, p. 17--was in the land office; perhaps related to my ancestors and
relatives, the Wilsons, listed in the old photo
album index now owned by Barbara Ward.
Wilson, James,
1833, p. 16; perhaps related to my ancestors and relatives, the Wilsons,
listed in the old photo album index
now owned by Barbara Ward.
Winnamore family, p. 66--see King, William R.
Wood, P. G., 1860s, p. 40--resided at the northeast corner of
Oak and Fourth South Streets--likely the same as P. G. Wood, below;
Woods, P. G., 1840s-50s, p. 22--lawyer in Cahaba
Wood, Green, p. 76, mentioned here in song--could be same as
above;
Yancey, Ben C.; p.17--advertised as lawyer in 1836; p.75--"famed
jurist"
Yancey, William L., 1836, p. 16--editor, the Cahaba Reporter;
his biography was written by John W. Duboise; p. 58--he was a first
cousin of William Beene, whom see; p.75--"eloquent"; p. 83--in description
of the courtroom ready for session, he's "there, in full pride...";
Yost, Cap, 1816, p.11--first precinct elections held at these
4 men's houses: Britton, Federicks, Tubs, Yost
Young family--of the Providence (Baptist) Church community--see
Cobb
Family above;
Young, Rev. John, p. 65--pastor of Prosperity Church, known
as the "The Seceder Church", some 9-10 miles from Cahaba and a mile or
more off the Cahaba and Marion road--in the community were the homes of
the Johnsons, Chestnuts, and Spears, and the Capt.
Robert Moore plantation;
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