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Alabama Mortality Census Records

1850 Madison County Alabama Mortality Schedule optimized

The 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, and 1885 censuses included inquiries about persons who had died in the twelve months immediately preceding the enumeration. The 1850, 1960, 1870, and 1880 mortality census for Alabama all survived. Mortality schedules list deaths from 1 June through 31 May of 1849–50, 1859–60, 1869–70, 1879–80, and 1884–85. They provide nationwide, state-by-state death registers that predate the recording of vital statistics in most states. While deaths are under-reported, the mortality schedules remain an invaluable source of information.

North America Indian Names of Places in Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, Florida, and Louisiana

The post examines the significance and origins of North American Indian place names in Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, Florida, and Louisiana, particularly those derived from the Choctaw and Chickasaw languages. It highlights how these names reflect the rich cultural and linguistic heritage of the Native American tribes, while noting that many translations have become corrupted over time. The text provides numerous examples of place names alongside their original meanings, illustrating the deep historical connections embedded in the geography of the region.

Alabama Land Cessions Map

The Alabama Land Cessions map, created by A. Hoen Company in 1896, documents 16 specific land cessions made through treaties and agreements between the United States and various Native American tribes prior to that year. It serves as a reference for Charles C. Royce’s compilation of Indian land cessions across the U.S., providing insights into historical land negotiations involving the Choctaws, Cherokees, and Chickasaws. Each cession is linked to treaties, detailing boundaries and land relinquishments throughout Alabama.

Slave Narrative of Selie Anderson

Selie Anderson, 78, from Holly Grove, Arkansas, shares her experiences from childhood in Decatur, Alabama. She recalls her family, with her mother, Emmaline Thompson, working as a cook and midwife. Sold into servitude at six, she was raised by the Sprangle family and learned various household skills. Anderson reflects on her marriages, family life, and community experiences, including a frightening encounter with the Ku Klux Klan. Now living with her daughter and receiving welfare, she expresses uncertainty about the changing times and modern voting.

Biographical Sketch of Frederick W. Freeman

Frederick W. Freeman, born in Danville, Alabama, in 1864, became a prominent banker in Topeka after a brief tenure with the Santa Fe Railroad. Relocating to Topeka in 1874, he advanced through various roles in the banking sector, ultimately becoming president of the Merchants National Bank. His career spanned over thirty-five years, and he was a member of the First Baptist Church and Scottish Rite Masonry. Freeman married Grace M. Waugh in 1887, anchoring his legacy in the community.

Morgan County, Alabama Census Records

This page provides links to online census resources for Morgan County, Alabama, during the years of 1830-1930. Available records may include federal, state, or special censuses, with transcriptions, indexes, or images depending on source. External sites supply the data for each census year.

Morgan County, Alabama Census Records

Morgan County Alabama Cemeteries

This page lists known online cemetery transcriptions, burial records, and gravestone images for Morgan county in Alabama. Resources vary by cemetery and may include full surveys, partial records, mapping, or photographs. Links lead to external sites providing the available data.

Henderson Roll: 1835 Cherokee East of the Mississippi Census

1830 Map of Cherokee Territory in Georgia

An extract from the 1835 Cherokee East of the Mississippi Census, also known as the Henderson Roll, this database lists Cherokee households remaining east of the Mississippi before removal. It includes heads of households, family members, enslaved people, and whites connected by marriage, along with residence. The roll was later used in Cherokee ancestry claims.