Alabama

Menawa, Creek Warrior

Menawa, also known as Hothlepoya or “The Crazy War Hunter,” was a prominent Creek warrior and chief of the Oakfuskee towns along the Tallapoosa River in Alabama. Renowned for his daring feats and raids on the Tennessee frontier during the early settlement period, he was infamous for his horse-stealing expeditions. Over time, his reputation grew, and he became widely known and feared by settlers. With the influence of Tecumseh in 1811, Menawa’s role evolved from a marauder to a significant figure in the Creek War, ultimately earning the name Menawa, meaning “The Great Warrior.” His life was marked by numerous battles, including the pivotal Battle of Horseshoe Bend, and he continued to play a crucial role in Creek politics, advocating against further cessions of territory to the United States. Menawa’s legacy is one of fierce bravery, strategic prowess, and a complex relationship with both his Creek heritage and the encroaching American settlers.

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.

Alabama Indian Tribes

The following tribes at one time are recorded in history as having resided within the present state of Alabama. If the tribe name is in bold, then Alabama is the primary location known for this tribe, otherwise we provide the tribes specifics as it pertains to Alabama and then provide a link to the main tribal page.

State Recognized Tribes

The following is a list of Tribes that have been recognized by their respective states, but not by the Federal Government. Alabama Recognized Tribes Cherokees of SE Alabama P.O. Box 717 Dothan, AL 36302-0717 334-671-3658 Cherokee Tribe of Northeast Alabama (North Alabama Cherokees) P.O. Box 1227 Scottsboro, AL 35768 205-228-4778 Echota Cherokee of Alabama P.O. Box 2128 Sylacauga, AL 35150 205-338-2080 Langley Band of Chickamogee Cherokee Indians in the Southeastern U.S. Alabama Machis Lower Creek Indian Rt 1 708 South John St New Brockton, AL 36351 Star Clan of Muskogee Creeks of Pike County P.O. Box 126 Goshen, AL 36035 334-484-3589 … Read more

Creek Indian Memorial, Russell County, Alabama

View from the Creek Memorial

We invite you to take a walk with us!! After Toy provided us with the photos of the Creek Memorial, Dennis and I remembered we had taken this same walk a few years ago.  This site is so beautiful and peaceful, if you are ever in Russell County, Alabama, near Fort Mitchell, you should really take the time and visit.  The site is located on top of a hill, but it is a gentle walk with areas to stop and rest.  With the heat and humidity in Alabama, I would plan to visit in the spring!! The Chattahoochee Indian Heritage … Read more

Alabama Revolutionary War Pensions

  Revolutionary War Pensions – $ This collection of records includes digital images of entire pension files for soldiers and sailors who served during the Revolutionary War. These records reveal more details about the veteran’s history and service unlike selected service records chosen for genealogical content. They also contain more specific information about a soldier’s family, state of health, and life after the war. Revolutionary Soldiers in Alabama Being A List of Names, Compiled From Authentic Sources, of Soldiers of the American Revolution, Who Resided in the State of Alabama Alabama Revolutionary Cemeteries Some Rev. War Veterans Buried in Chambers … Read more

Creek Indian Wars

The Creek Indians, who had been allies of the British during the War of 1812, were angered by white encroachment on their hunting grounds in Georgia and Alabama. In 1813, some Creeks under Chief Red Eagle (William Weatherford) (1780-1824) attacked and burned Fort Mims on the lower Alabama River, killing about 500 whites [the Fort Mims Massacre]. Afterward, US militiamen, led by General Andrew Jackson (1767-1845), invaded Creek territory in central Alabama and destroyed two Indian villages, Talladega and Tallasahatchee, in the fall of 1813. Jackson pursued the Creek, and on March 27, 1814, his 3,000 man army attacked and … Read more

Alabama Civil War Rosters

The Civil War not only divided the country from North to South, many families were divided in the same way.  These ancestors didn’t have the means we have now to communicate with each other, letters took many days. Unfortunately many of our ancestors met on the field of battle not knowing the other was there. When you are using the links you will often find a different county listed in the one you are searching.  Many of these families moved around during the war and often were not in the original county of residence.  Many of the soldiers were buried … Read more

Alabama Civil War Pension Records

Alabama Civil War Pension Records Description Barbour County Civil War Pensions, hosted at ALGenWeb Archives Project Application for the Relief of Confederate Soldier T. G. Loftin Application for Widow’s Pension Mrs. Emma Ellen [Fountain] Stephens Reclassification of Widow’s Pension Mrs. Emma Ellen [Fountain’ Stephens Application for the Relief of Confederate Soldier, J. W. Stephens Application for Widow’s Pension Susan A. Fountain Stephens Prisoner of War Records, Samuel E. Stephens Bibb County Civil War Pensions, hosted at Bibb County Alabama GenWeb Pritchett, William N. Quinn, J. V. Butler County Civil War Pensions, hosted at ALGenWeb Archives Project Harris, Polly, widow of … Read more

Alabama Civil War Miscellaneous Records

Autauga County Autauga County Civil War Monument, hosted at flickr Alabama Civil War Message Board, hosted at History Sites Bibb County Bibb County Soldiers, hosted at Bibb County Alabama GenWeb Avery, Henry W. Bailey, B.T. Belcher, William Henry Brown, Daniel J. Brown, Elijah Canterbury Men Colbert, Thomas W. Deason, John C. Elam, Hiram Elam, John M. Fitts, Oliver Hobson Men Kyzer, Levi D. Kyzer, Paul H. Marlow, Richard Merchant, Daniel Z. Miller, Joshua E. Muckleroy, William Scoggins, Henry C. Shropshire, Robert A. Smith, Andrew J. Smith, Charles Smith, Isaac Splawn, James M. (1) Splawn, James M. (2) Stewart, A.J. Wallace, … Read more

Alabama Miscellaneous Military Records

Cemeteries/Burial Places Alabama Soldiers in the Confederate Cemetery, Spotsylvania Court House, VA Listings by County Chambers County Following hosted at Chambers County ALGenWeb Archives Civil War Records of James L. Blassengame Civil War Records of Jabez Prather Civil War Letter, Robert J. Kellam to his mother David Sargent CSA records Clarke County Following hosted at Clarke County ALGenWeb Archives Grove Hill Guards, List of Wounded News From the Grove Hill Guards Casualties, May 21, 1863, Co I, 5th Alabama Infantry Casualties, June 2, 1864, Co I, 5th Alabama Infantry Letter from Joe Bowers, Co I, 5th AL Infantry Clay County … Read more

Alabama Civil War Enlistment Records

Alabama Civil War Enlistment Records Description Barbour County Civil War Enlistments, hosted at ALGenWeb Archives Project Caples, Thomas Calvin 1862, Crenshaw County McLeod, Hugh 1862, Pike County McLeod, Neil 1862, Pike County Pugh, Jesse Y 1862, Pike County Pugh, Nathan David, Pike County Pugh, Wade Hezekiah 1862, Pike County Butler County Civil War Enlistments, hosted at ALGenWeb Archives Project Wingard, William Asbury 1862, Pike County Wingard, Zachariah Zach 1863, Pike County Coffee County Civil War Enlistment, Draft Registrants, hosted at ALGenWeb Archives Project Maddox, Matthew M Sr Enlistment 1864 CW Florida Draft Registrants from Coffee Co 1917-1918 A-G CW Florida … Read more

Alabama Civil War Census Records, Confederate

Blount County Enumeration of Confederate Soldiers Residing in Alabama, 1907 1862 Blount County Confederate Census (hosted at Robin Sterling’s Blount County, Alabama Research)Surnames A-B Surnames C – D Surnames E – F Surnames G – H Surnames I – L Surnames M – N Surnames O – R Surnames S – U Surnames V – Z Clarke County 1907 Census of Confederate Soldiers (hosted at Tracking Your Roots) Coffee County1907 Living Confederate Soldiers (hosted at Coffee County ALGenWeb) Census Of Confederate Soldiers,1907 (hosted at Tracking Your Roots) Covington County 1907 Confederate Veterans’ Census (hosted at Tracking Your Roots) Dale County … Read more

Alabama War of 1812 Pensions

Pension application files for most War of 1812 veterans, however, will be found in the second series of pension files, i.e., those based on the acts of 1871 and 1878. These acts, based on length of service alone, relate mostly to militia veterans called to federal service. The 1871 act provided pensions to veterans who had served at least sixty days or to their widows if they had married before 1815. The 1878 act provided pensions to those veterans, or their widows, who only served fourteen days. By the time these acts were passed, most applicants were widows or minors … Read more

Alabama War of 1812 Military Records

On June 1, 1812, President James Madison gave a speech to the U.S. Congress, recounting American grievances against Great Britain, though not specifically calling for a declaration of war. After Madison’s speech, the House of Representatives quickly voted (79 to 49) to declare war, and the Senate by 19 to 13. The conflict formally began on June 18, 1812 when Madison signed the measure into law. This was the first time that the United States had declared war on another nation, and the Congressional vote would prove to be the closest vote to declare war in American history. None of … Read more

Wilcox County, Alabama Census Records

  1820 Wilcox County, Alabama Census Hosted at Wilcox County ALGenWeb 1820 Alabama State Census Notes on the 1820 Alabama Census Hosted at Tracking Your Roots 1820 Wilcox County, AL State Census 1830 Wilcox County, Alabama Census Free 1830 Census Form for your Research Hosted at Ancestry.com – Ancestry Free Trial  1830 Wilcox County, Census (images and index) $ 1810-1890 Accelerated Indexing Systems $ Hosted at Tracking Your Roots 1830 Wilcox Co., AL Census (pdf) Hosted at Census Guide 1830 U.S. Census Guide 1840 Wilcox County, Alabama Census Free 1840 Census Form for your Research Hosted at Ancestry.com – Ancestry … Read more

Winston County, Alabama Census Records

Hancock County was renamed Winston County in 1858. Any census listings for 1830-1850 can be found on the following page: Hancock County, Alabama Census 1860 Winston County, Alabama Census Free 1860 Census Form for your Research Hosted at Ancestry.com – Ancestry Free Trial  1860 Winston County, Census (images and index) $ 1810-1890 Accelerated Indexing Systems $ Hosted at Mark Grace’s Genealogy Pages 1860 Winston County Alabama Census Hosted at USGenWeb Archives Census Image Project 1860 Winston County, Alabama Census Hosted at Winston County ALGenWeb 1860 Winston County Census Index 1860 Winston County Complete Census Hosted at Census Guide 1860 U.S. … Read more

Tuscaloosa County, Alabama Census Records

  1830 Tuscaloosa County, Alabama Census Free 1830 Census Form for your Research Hosted at Ancestry.com – Ancestry Free Trial  1830 Tuscaloosa County, Census (images and index) $ 1810-1890 Accelerated Indexing Systems $ Hosted at Tuscaloosa County ALGenWeb 1830 Tuscaloosa County Census Hosted at Tracking Your Roots 1830 Tuscaloosa Co., AL Census (pdf) Hosted at Census Guide 1830 U.S. Census Guide 1840 Tuscaloosa County, Alabama Census Free 1840 Census Form for your Research Hosted at Ancestry.com – Ancestry Free Trial  1840 Tuscaloosa County, Census (images and index) $ 1810-1890 Accelerated Indexing Systems $ Hosted at Census Guide 1840 U.S. Census … Read more