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[0378] hello
[owoodson] Hello,
BJS3> Hi Ouida. Tried about 15 names before I could get in. Kept asking for a - password.
[0378] I can't stay on long tonight.....I also couldn't get on for a while
[owoodson] I didn't have any trouble tonight--I did last week.
[0378] same password problem
[owoodson] I didn't have any mention of a password
[owoodson] Our weate
[0378] I got a message that they would email me with an alert...???
BJS3> The owner of this chat client XOOM merged with NBC so that may the - problem. Knwn as NBCi now.
[owoodson] Our weather is bad so I may loose power.
BJS3> Same here, T-storms.
[0378] it's fine here
BJS3> I'm going to just hang in the background as usual and keep the log so - "talk" to you later.
[owoodson] All right.
[owoodson] It must be a quiet night.
[0378] Ouida, I have really no clues on how to find out more about my great - grandfather's parents... Henry Tyler, James Tyler and Redden Tyler all lived - in Wilcox COunty at the time of the Civil War. But they were orphans - according to family stories. James, the oldest went off to fight and was - killed and supposedly Henry and Redden were raised by two old spinister - around Sunny South. I believe that Amos Tyler who married Anna Sheffield - were their parents But Amos is born about 181
[owoodson] What Company was James in?
[0378] let me look, I'll be back in a minute
[0378] I'd have to dig in my box, but my computer records show he dies in - 1863 in Seven Pines, tennesee
[owoodson] I found him, he was in the Wilcox Farmers
[owoodson] Redden was also in that co.
[0378] Redden lived to marry Ruth Sheffield 11/22/1876
[owoodson] There are a bunch of Sheffields in the Wilcox Farmers too
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[0378] I have it as Co. B, 38th Alabama
[owoodson] Hello ShelWinn
[0378] hello
[ShelWinn] Evening Had trouble getting on would not use my name from last - week
[owoodson] The Wilcox Farmers was the local name of the co. at the time of - organization
[owoodson] Everybody seems to have had that trouble but me for some reason
[owoodson] The FArmers were organized on April 7, 1862 at Bethel with W. Rip - Welsh as Capt. They mustered in as Co B 38th AL
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[0378] Yes, his muster papers are signed by Wm. R. Welsh
[ShelWinn] I'll try again - got thrown off net.
[ShelWinn] Researching BLOXOM, LEE POWELL
[0378] David Dumas suggested that AMos Tyler and Anna Sheffield might be - these boys parents... He found a record for Amos fighting in the Seminole - Indian Wars 1836-1841 in Water's Co. of Chisolm's ALabama Volunteers
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[0378] If you mean in Camden, Isearched there once about 10 years ago and - found nothing... Daddy told me before he died that two spinister ladies took - in Henry and Redden and promised James to take care of them while he was away - at war.
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[owoodson] There should be some documents on them if they were underage and - their father was dead,
[owoodson] Hello MurielM653
[0378] After he died I don't know what happened except that Henry marries - Rebecca Brewer by July 30, 1868
[MurielM653] Type HEREHi,
[0378] I did look pretty hard and found nothing.
[owoodson] I wonder if it could have been in Clarke Co.
[MurielM653] My first time in chat (this one too )
[owoodson] Welcome, what families are you researching?
[0378] well welcome
[ShelWinn] Are there any probate or will records for 1863?
[owoodson] Yes, quite a few.
[MurielM653] mine are Richey/Richie/(etc) and Farr from Dallas Co primarily
[ShelWinn] Is there somewhere to get name checked?
[MurielM653] have enjoyed reading the transcripts from the previous chats and - thought I'd pop in for a few
[0378] Ouida, would the area around Sunny South have been Clarke County?
[owoodson] There are index books in the Probate Office. BJ has put some - indexes on the webpage or sent out to the list. Not sure about the 1860s.
[owoodson] Clark County is just a few miles from Clarke Co.
[owoodson] I meant to say Sunny South is just a few miles from Clarke.
[0378] Yes, I know but it seems like everyone there definitely thinks of - Wilcox COunty as their county... at some time in History could the county - lines have been different?
[owoodson] A number of families in the Lower Peach Tree-Sunny South area had - family members who lived in Clarke.
[owoodson] Not after the very early years-the area from Clarke that became - Wilcox was not changed after 1819 I do not think.
[0378] Hmm.... I'll try looking there... it certainly is a place I haven't - looked before. Would I have to Grove Hill for the info?
[owoodson] Yes, Grove Hill is the county seat.
[0378] Thanks, for the guess.... I'll put that on my list the next time I'm - down there
[0378] I need to sign off tonight early.... hope to talk again soon.
[0378] good night all
[owoodson] Good night
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[owoodson] MurielM653, you know there were Richies and Farrs in Wilcox also.
[ShelWinn] Ouida, did the names I send do any good? (Brazil)
[owoodson] I didn't recognize any other Wilcox names on the list.
[MurielM653] no i didn't know that. very interesting. will have to check - that out
[owoodson] There was a Richie family at Allenton and a Farr, Benjamin, I - think, in the McWilliams area
[ShelWinn] Would have been interesting if there was. To see other stories - from same area.
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[MurielM653] i don't have many names as of yet. this has been a tough one to - do.
[MurielM653] had no names, even grandparents until about 3 years ago
[ShelWinn] BJ, did you have any list of probate from 1863?
[MurielM653] i have found the name as Rich/Richie/Richey and Ritchey
[MurielM653] thanks. will check those out
[MurielM653] just got some of the digital cds today so will do some searching
[ShelWinn] Is TWP 10 and 11 the Pine Apple area? Check the County site but - could not get to them.
[owoodson] ShelWinn, which family do you need probate 1863 for?
[ShelWinn] Bloxom (any spelling) Washington
[owoodson] Township 10Range 11 is the Pine Apple area
[ShelWinn] Hoped that was the case. Found BLM records for Township 10 and - 11.
[ShelWinn] Was there any particular reason Wilcox Co. men would have gone to - MS to enlist in Civil War?
[owoodson] Which Lee family are you researching?
[owoodson] No, I don't think so--unless the local co. was sent there and - someone decided to join that group, which was already in MS
[ShelWinn] Martin LEE son of Joel. There were also in Lowndes Co. AL
[ShelWinn] Two of the Bloxom sons enlisted in MS from Wilcox Co.
[owoodson] Is this any relation to the Martin Batte Lee who married an - Albritton woman?
[owoodson] What regiment were they in-MS or AL
[ShelWinn] Don't know on the LEE. MS Infantry and Cavalry.
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[owoodson] What date did they join-early or late?
[ShelWinn] Don't know - didn't receive that info.
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[ShelWinn] I have tried the find out more but no luck yet.
[owoodson] There was a Leslie Bloxom in the Wilcox True Blues, I see.
[ShelWinn] He would be another brother.
[owoodson] Have you gotten their records from Washington?
[ShelWinn] No - haven't done that yet. I get into doing this again in the - winter.
[owoodson] They might tell you some interesting things about their service, - etc.
[ShelWinn] Would there be anything if they did not sign to receive pardon.
[ShelWinn] Don't know if they did or not but left for Brazil in May 1966
[owoodson] Yes, there will be a copy of every record concerning their - service. I have seen some that even have personal letters with the records.
[ShelWinn] I have only gotten prarole papers on Confederates.
[owoodson] Some records are only a document or two, but others can be a dozen - or more.
[ShelWinn] Guess I had better put that on my list.
[owoodson] We purchased for our Library the microfilm that covers the - regiments Wilcox Companies were in.
[ShelWinn] And mine had to go to MS. Just my luck.
[owoodson] If you know the regiment you could get the film through one of the - Family History Centers I would think.
[ShelWinn] That's possible. We have a good branch here in town.
[owoodson] We purchased our film from the LDS records center in Salt Lake.
[ShelWinn] I'll check the website and see if they have it on film.
[owoodson] They are really fascinating records.
[ShelWinn] I have my great-grandfather's (Union) and his pension record - - there was a lot of information.
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[ShelWinn] Thanks for the information. Time to get dishes done. Good night.
[owoodson] Good night.
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[owoodson] BJ, looks like we have had a slow night.
BJS3> I wonder if it has anything to do whith difficulty logging on
[owoodson] It could have, but I had an easier time tonight, than last week
[owoodson] It took me two or three tries last week.
BJS3> Sorry I didn't do that IRC trial this week.
BJS3> Maybe this week.
[owoodson] I can surely understand why you didn't have a chance.
BJS3> Should we call it a night?
[owoodson] I am going to have company this next week, but can probably work - it in with no problem. It seems like no one else is going to come on-so - maybe so.
BJS3> OK, we'll just do the trial when its convenient for us both. Thanks for - these great chats Ouida.
[owoodson] You are welcome --I really enjoy doing it.
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[owoodson] Hello, BooMAck
[BooMack] Good evening everyone!
BJS3> Hi Boo! We were just about to jump ship.
BJS3> Hahahaha.
[BooMack] Okay I hope to catch everyone next Thursday!
BJS3> It's up to yuo Ouida. I don't want to make that decision.
[owoodson] It doesn't matter, I can stay till 10.
BJS3> OK, folks log's still ipen.
BJS3> ipen=open
[BooMack] Thanks for staying! Ouida, what is Grampion Hills?
[owoodson] The Grampion Hills is the area south or Camden toward Monroe - County. It is the name of the ridge of hills--some of the highest points in - the county.
[owoodson] south of Camden
[owoodson] They were named by the first settlers in that area for their - native hills or mountains in Scotland.
[BooMack] Also, I did an inter-library loan and got the book, "From Cabins to - Mansions" from Birmingham.
[owoodson] Good, glad you got it.
[BooMack] I also read your books, Within the Bend, books 1-4. Are your books - for sell any where?
[owoodson] I have them available for sale.
[BooMack] How do I obtain them?
[owoodson] By ordering them from me.
[BooMack] Do I need to email you and get that information?
[owoodson] Yes, that would be fine. owoodson@frontiernet.net
[BooMack] Thanks, I will do.
[owoodson] Thank you for your interest.
[BooMack] You are welcome. Besides, Mrs. O. Martin do you know if any - descendants of John McArthur or Peter McArthur resides in Wilcox County?
[owoodson] The Hines are descendants of John McArthur and Mrs. Will Jones is - a Peter McArthur descendant.
[owoodson] I can't think of any others now.
[BooMack] Thanks. I am still researching information on John McArthur who - supposedly owned my ancestors.
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[owoodson] Peter settled in the Black's Bluff area. One of his daughters - married a Horn, John, I think. His grandson was Peter McArthur Horn, who I - have researched quite a bit.
[BooMack] Is Black Bluff a town in Wilcox County?
[owoodson] No, its another area of the county--Black's Bluff was the area in - a bend in the river--and today is known as Coy more or less the same area - that is.
[BooMack] I know it's just about ten Ouida, but I have one more question. - What type of business(es) was John and Peter involved in?
[owoodson] JOhn was a blacksmith and later he had a sawmill and millwork - factory in partnership with William Thomas Mathews. Actually this could be - two John McArthurs. He also had a plantation and farmed the land. Peter was a - planter or at least a large farmer.
[owoodson] I know the very early probate records show John receiving payment - for blacksmith and carriage repair work, etc. The sawmill and factory were - in business in the 1850s-early 60s. The Yankee soldiers burned the sawmill - in 1865.
[BooMack] Was this the John McArthur that you referred to in one of your - books regarding the story of "The Day the Yankees Came" and a sawmill was - burned. The only other John McArthur that I saw listed in Wilcox county was - John D. McArthur, I think that was his son.
[owoodson] Yes, I am pretty sure that it was. I think John D. was his - son--pretty sure about it.
[BooMack] Ouida, thanks for the information. I am going to logoff. - Goodnight BJ.
[owoodson] Good night.
BJS3> nite
BJS3> Ouida, good nite
[owoodson] BJ, see you next week.
[owoodson] Good night
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