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.

Alabama Land Cessions Map

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.

Winston County, Alabama Census Records

This page provides links to online census resources for Winston County, Alabama, during the years of 1860-1930. 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.

Winston County, Alabama Cemetery Records

This page lists known online cemetery transcriptions, burial records, and gravestone images for Winston 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.

Norwood, Fred L. – Obituary

Fred L. Norwood Sr., aged 82, passed away on April 22, 2002, in Boise, Idaho. Born on November 28, 1919, in Natural Bridge, Alabama, he spent 20 years in Las Vegas before relocating to Baker City for the last decade. A retired major in the U.S. Air Force, he served in World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam conflict. Preceded in death by his wife Dorothy, he is survived by two children, eight grandchildren, and 13 great-grandchildren.