Muskogee Indians

Yoholo-Micco. A Creek Chief, from History of the Indian Tribes of North America

The Muskogee, often referred to as the Creek tribe, are a Native American group whose name’s origin is uncertain, possibly deriving from Shawnee language referring to swampy ground. The Cherokee called them Ani’-Gu’sa, meaning “Coosa people,” and they were known by various names among different tribes. The Muskogee language belongs to the Northern division of the Muskhogean language family. Historically, the Muskogee inhabited areas from the Atlantic coast of Georgia to central Alabama, with numerous towns and villages. Their significant role in regional history includes interactions with European explorers and settlers, alliances, and conflicts, culminating in their forced relocation to Oklahoma in the 19th century. The Muskogee population has fluctuated over time, with early estimates in the thousands and later censuses reflecting both decline and dispersal. Their cultural and historical impact is notable, especially in the formation of political confederacies and mound-building traditions.

Biography of Francis Marion Crowell

Afton owes much to the enterprising spirit and business ability of Francis Marion Crowell, whose identification with the town dates from the time of its establishment, and he is now conducting one of the leading department stores in this part of the state, displaying marked executive force, energy and determination in the control of his interests. He was born on a farm in Tallapoosa County, Alabama, March 14, 1859, his parents being Dr. Marion and Nancy A. Crowell, the former of whom was born at Mecklenburg, North Carolina, February 15, 1830, while the birth of the latter occurred in Henry … Read more

Tallapoosa County Alabama Marriage Records

The following information details the Tallapoosa County Alabama Marriage Records available online. Hosted at Alabama GenWeb Archives Tallapoosa County Marriages by Bride Surnames A – C Tallapoosa County Marriages by Bride Surnames D – H Tallapoosa County Marriages by Bride Surnames I – M Tallapoosa County Marriages by Bride Surnames N – R Tallapoosa County Marriages by Bride Surnames S – Z Tallapoosa County Marriages by Groom Surnames A – C Tallapoosa County Marriages by Groom Surnames D – H Tallapoosa County Marriages by Groom Surnames I – M Tallapoosa County Marriages by Groom Surnames N – R Tallapoosa County … Read more

Slave Narrative of George Brooks

Date of birth: Year unknown (See below) Place of birth: In Muscogee County, near Columbus, Georgia Present Residence: 502 East 8th Street, Columbus, Georgia Interviewed: August 4, 1936 Age: 112 This old darky, probably the oldest ex-slave in West Georgia, claims to be 112 years of age. His colored friends are also of the opinion that he is fully that old or older—but, since none of his former (two) owners’ people can be located, and no records concerning his birth can be found, his definite age cannot be positively established. “Uncle” George claims to have worked in the fields, “some”, … Read more

Tallapoosa County, Alabama Census Records

  1840 Tallapoosa County, Alabama Census Free 1840 Census Form for your Research Hosted at Ancestry.com – Ancestry Free Trial  1840 Tallapoosa County, Census (images and index) $ 1810-1890 Accelerated Indexing Systems $ Hosted at Tallapoosa County, Alabama USGenWeb Archives Project Tallapoosa County, Alabama: 1840 Census Index Hosted at Census Guide 1840 U.S. Census Guide 1850 Tallapoosa County, Alabama Census Free 1850 Census Form for your Research Hosted at Ancestry.com – Ancestry Free Trial  1850 Tallapoosa County, Census (images and index) $ 1810-1890 Accelerated Indexing Systems $ Hosted at Tallapoosa County, Alabama USGenWeb Archives Project Tallapoosa County, Alabama: 1850 Census … Read more

Tallapoosa County, Alabama Cemetery Records

Most of these are complete indices at the time of transcription, however, in some cases we list the listing when it is only a partial listing. Tallapoosa County Hosted at Tallapoosa County, USGenWeb Archives Project Agricola Cemetery Akins Grave Ann R. Adams Grave Antioch Church Cemetery, Tallapoosa, Alabama Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery At Truet Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery Roxanna Rd. Barnes Family Cemetery Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery Beulah Baptist Church Cemetery Boyd Cemetery Boyd Cemetery Britt Family Cemetery Brown Family Cemetery Burton Family Cemetery Camp Ascca Grave (Craddock) Tallapoosa, Alabama – Camp Hill Cemetery Canaan Cemetery Carmichael Family Cemetery Old … Read more