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An Alphabetical List of Names
of Citizens of Cahaba, DallasCo., AL,
mentioned in the book Memoriesof Old Cahaba by Anna M. Gayle Fry.

Memories of Old Cahaba Copyright1905 by Anna M. Gayle Fry
Published 1908 for Ms. Fry by thePublishing House of the M. E. Church, South, Nashville, TN, Dallas, TX
Reprinted 1972 by the STRODE Publishers,Huntsville, AL

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        Each name is generally followedfirst by the date(s), if any, mentioned in the book in conjunctionwith that name; next is the page number on which that name is found;finally come any quotes or notes from the book or other sourcesregarding that person.   Subsequent entries for the same personare separated by semi-colons and follow the same pattern. 

       Over 250 different familysurnames are listed so far!  Some are linked to my page ofnames listed in excerpts of the diary of the Methodist minister, Rev.Cotten, others to other pages in my site.

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Most people, places, andevents referenced here
are of "pre-secession" days--1860and earlier--
unless otherwise noted.

Abernathy, Mr., 1861, p. 37--presumed owner of the "handsome,two-story Abernathy house, completed just after the war began," on thesouthwest corner of Vine and South Streets;
Abernathy, Sam, p. 76, mentioned here in song--may be same asabove;
Adams, Dave, 1833, p. 16;
Adams, Mrs., 1860, p. 21--co-principal of The Cahaba FemaleAcademy w/Mrs. Roberson;
Aicardie, Mr., 1858-59, p. 32--(assumed to be the) owner ofthe Dallas Hall, principal hotel in Cahaba, which was remodeled and renamedAidardie's Hotel in 1858 or 59 (probably the same as or related to theMr. Aicardie below);
Aicardie, Mr., 1860s, p. 38--with Mr. Shepard Diggs,co-owned and operated the distillery on Fifth South Street during the War(probably the same as or related to the Mr. Aicardie above);
Aicardie, Mr., 1860s, p. 47--presumed owner of "the Aicardieplace" on Capitol Avenue and Ash Street, afterwards the residence of Col.R. D. Hunter;
Allen, Mr., 1860s, pre-1850, p. 45--tolltaker at the coveredbridge across the Cahaba River on the road to Selma "in the early days"--fatherof Mr. Walter Allen of Selma--unclear in the book whether Walteror his father owned all the land in the bend of the Cahaba River and wasa master stonecutter known throughout the state; [Nov.1850 Census Info:  residence #510, Josiah T. Allen  30M MarbleCutter  Mass; Barbara 28F, Germany; A. D. 3M, AL; H. T. 1M, AL; GeorgeSummers, 24M Marble Cutter, Germany; Edward Thornton, 23M, Marble Cutter;SC]

Allen, William B., (1818-1830), p.13--mentioned in an old accountbook, Cahaba, 1818-1830;
Andrew, Warren; 1850s-60s, p.24--sheriff of the county, wasan important figure in all public parades; 1860s, p. 44--presumed ownerof "the Warren Andrews place" on Oak Street between First and Second NorthStreets, also known as Chancellor Clarke's old home; p. 81--"...dashedaround, Grand Marshal of the day...", i.e., muster day, when troops wererecruited and marched off to war;
Arther (sic) family, p. 76--remembered in song here as "appear(ing)in full array";
Arther, Emma, 1864, p. 91--mentioned here in a list of "beautifulbelles"--she was said to be "bright and fascinating";
Arther, Lizzie (sic), p. 82--mentioned here in song as"a beautiful belle...whose beauty was far noted";
Arthur, Mrs. Mary, one of Cahaba's oldest and best-known residentsand grandmother of Miss Lizzie Diggs, who married the young lawyerJ.S. Hays.
Averett, Alfred, 1833, p. 16;
Avery, A., 1833, p. 16;



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Babcock family, p. 76--rememberedin song here;
Babcock, Mrs. Eliza, 1860s, p.35--lived on/near First North Street in front of the old Babcock warehouseon the bank of the Alabama River; p.36--3000 Yankee prisoners were confinedin this large brick warehouse during the Civil War; p.39--her home wasoriginally that of Judge Campbell, then Mr. William Boynton,then General Pettus, and finally herself; p. 60--daughter of Mr.William Curtisand sister of Mrs. Dr. Ulmer; p. 90--the warehouseprison is mentioned here in song; [Nov.1850 Census Info:  residence #550, Ann E. Babcock, age 40,Female, property value $5000, b. in GA; also living there:Wm. Babcock,22, M, warehouse keeper, b. AL; Joseph Babcock, 20, M, telegraphist, AL;A.E. Babcock, 18, F, AL; M. J. Babcock, 16, F, AL; Joel Babcock, 14, M,AL; John Babcock, 12, M, AL; H. C. Babcock, 10, M, AL; Betanica (?) Babcock,7, F, AL;]

Babcock, Ann, p. 82, "...a beautiful belle...with hairso brown and, and merry, laughing, bright blue eyes--the prettiest girlin town.";
Babcock, Mary, p. 82, "...a beautiful belle...with sweet,modest face...";
Babcock, Octa, 1864, p. 92--mentioned here in a listof "beautiful belles"--she was said to be "fair and slender";
Bailey, Rev., p. 41--"Baptist ministerstationed in Cahaba for a short while, but he did not remain long, andit can't be recalled that he had a successor..."; p. 76--rememberedin song here as "our ministers, Smyth and Cushman, 'MeetBaileyand Cotton (sic) halfway" a footnote here states that these are"the Presbyterian, Methodist, and Episcopal ministers who, in a friendlyway, argued their different creeds";
Barker, Mr., p. 32--presumed ownerof Barker's Livery Stable;
Barker, Mr., p. 33--presumed ownerof Barker's Hotel, kept by Bob Travers;
Barker, Mr., p. 44-45--familiarlyknown as "Shoestring Barker", this prominent resident lived on the outskirtsof town on the far north end of Oak Street in an "impressive" 2-story brickhome with big 'Corinthian Columns' in front--"This beautiful place is now[i.e., 1905] owned and occupied by Mr. Clinton Kirkpatrick,a prominent merchant and farmer, whose father bought it for a few hundreddollars.  It is the only place in Cahaba that retains any of its old-timebeauty"; p. 77--mentioned here in song with several others;
Bassett, John, p. 27--brother toWilliam,proprietor of a fashionable tailor shop, and my g-g-(g?)-uncle(seemy Bassett page); likely the same as or related to the BrotherBassett often mentioned in Rev. Cotten'sdiary entries; 1860s, p. 45--resided "Over the Point"
Bassett, William, p. 27--brotherto John, proprietor of a fashionable tailor shop, and my g-g-grandpa(his daughter, Ida Eliza Bassett, married my g-grandpa William Sutton Gwinand eventually became my g-grandma--see my Bassettpage);likely the same as or related to the "Brother Bassett" often mentionedin Rev. Cotten's diary entries;1860s, p. 45--resided "Over the Point"
Baylor, R. E. B.; p.15--advertised as lawyer in 1832;
Beck, Miss, p. 58--became the wife of Dr. Saltmarsh,was sister of the late Col. Thomas R. Beck, of Camden, AL, and nieceof Hon. William R. King." ;
Becker, Mr., p. 77--mentioned here in song with severalothers; p. 77--mentioned here in song again with several others as "merchantprinces of renown";
Beene, Jesse, 1819, p. 12--prominent citizen of earlyCahaba mentioned by Brewer and Garrett; p.15--advertised as lawyer in 1830;1840s-50s, p. 22--lawyer in Cahaba; p.75--"eloquent"
Beene family, p. 76--remembered in song here;
Beene, Mrs., 1850s-60s, p. 33--one of the city's elite(seeDawson, N. H. R.);
Beene, Mr. and Mrs. William, p. 58--"Two and a half milesfrom Cahaba, on the Orrville road, on a high elevation overlooking thetown, was the old Beene place, at one time the home of Mrs. William Beene,one of the most beautiful and gifted women of her day (she's mentionedon p. 79 in song as having "Circe's charms").  Mr. Beene was a firstcousin of William L. Yancey and a nephew of Judge William E.Bird, of Cahaba.";
Bell family, p. 76--mentioned in song here;
Bell, John, Jr., died in a fight to the death on VineStreet between First North Street and Second North Street defending thehonor of his servant, Pleas, who'd been accused of the arson of Dr.Troy's and Judge Bird's homes; p. 84, which fight is rememberedhere in song;
Bell, Col. John, Sr., died in a fight to the death onVine Street between First North Street and Second North Street defendingthe honor of his son's servant, Pleas, who'd been accused of thearson of Dr. Troy's and Judge Bird's homes; p. 84, whichfight is remembered here in song;
Bell, Lucy, P. 79--mentioned here in song as being "beautiful...whosesilvery laugh" was also remembered; p. 82--mentioned here in song as "abeautiful belle...so courted";
Bell, Mr., 1840s-50s, p. 25-6--presumed owner of theBell Tavern, which was the principal place of entertainment (grand balls,etc., also used as a hospital during the War;
Bell, Mr., 1858-59, p. 32--presumed owner of Bell's Stable;
Benish, M., 1860s, p. 50--was in charge of the tanneryfarther out Beech Street;
Bibb, Governor,
Bird family, p. 76--mentioned in song here;
Bird, Judge William E., 1840s-50s, p. 22--lawyer in Cahabawhose home was burned (p. 31), helping to trigger the celebrated fightto the death of Col. Bell and his son, John Bell.; 1860s,p. 38--one of his residences was "located on the northwest corner of Walnutand Fifth South Streets, afterwards owned by Col. John White, andwhich later became the home of Dr. E. M. Vasser"; he was an uncleof William Beene, above, whom see; p. 85, involved in the famousfight remembered here in song--see BELL;
Biwell, Shirley, (1818-1830), p.13--mentioned in an oldaccount book, Cahaba, 1818-1830;
Blackwell family, p. 76--remembered in song here;
Blackwell, Mr., p. 27--dry goods merchant of the firm of Warfordand Blackwell;
Blackwell, Mrs. Sarah, p. 66--lived above Cahaba in the bendof the Alabama River; p. 80--"...of gracious fame";
Blake, p. 83--in description of court about to meet, he's there,"waiting for his time..."; p. 84--in description of memory of courtabout to meet, he's there, mentioned with many others;
Blake, Luther, 1819, p.11--1 of 3 appointees of Gov. Bibbto hold town's first election; (1818-1830), p.13--mentioned in an old accountbook,Cahaba, 1818-1830;
Blakey, Mrs. Margaret, 1833, p. 16;
Bowe, Mr., 1859-60, p. 28--bakery owner; p. 79--mentioned herein song as "old man Krout and old man Bowe, with their cakesand confections so rare";
Bower, Ebenezer, 1860s, p. 50--young man of fine intellect wholived on Beech Street
Boyd, William, 1840s-50s, p. 22--lawyer in Cahaba--was livingin Galveston, TX, by 1905; p. 76, mentioned here in song as "a young lawyerof brilliant parts, whose charming and manly graces found a way to winall hearts"; p. 84--in description of memory of court about to meet,he's there, mentioned with many others;
Boykin, Burwell;p.15--advertised as lawyer in 1830;
Boykin family,1850s-60s, p. 33--someof the city's "aristocratic...from Portland beat" (see Dawson, N. H.R.)
Boykin community--p. 57--comprisingthe Boykin, James, Oliver, and Reeves families,"all of whom were wealthy, cultured, and refined people who attended allthe social functions in Cahaba and entertained royally at their countryhomes", was loctated "seven miles back from Portland, on trhe Alabama River";
Boynton, Mr. William, p. 39--a nephew of Dr. Saltmarshand prominent young lawyer who married Miss Fannie Isabel of Talledega--boughtand remodeled the home on First South Street of Judge Campbell; p. 76,mentioned here in song simply as "a young lawyer of brilliant parts, whosecharming and manly graces found a way to win all hearts";
Bradley, p. 76, mentioned here in song as "a young lawyer ofbrilliant parts, whose charming and manly graces found a way to win allhearts";
Bradley, Jackson, p. 84--in description of memory of court aboutto meet, he's there, mentioned with many others--probably same as above;
Brazile, Abner; 1850s, p. 24--"efficient" Clerk of the CircuitCourt; 1860s, p. 48--lived in the 2-story frame home at the corner of Capitoland Beech; p. 78--mentioned here as "Ab" Brazile with several others as"high officials of the county"; pre-1860, p. 84--in description of memoryof court about to meet, he's there, "at his desk...";
Brenner, Mr., p. 27--proprietor of Brenner's tin shop;
Britton, Joseph, 1816, p.11--first precinct elections held atthese 4 men's houses: Britton, Federicks, Tubs, Yost;
Brooks, W. M., p. 83--in description of court about to meet,he's there, "ever courteous and kind, with intellect grand in action" andundisputed fame;
Brown, Eathan I., 1833, p. 16--in charge of the land office;
Brown, Italus, 1833, p. 16;
Brown, Tom, p. 77--mentioned here in song with several othersfor his gaity, "whose waggish wit and repartee were known throughout thetown";
Bush family, p. 77--mentioned here in song with many other families;
Bush, Fannie, 1864, p. 91--mentioned here in a list of "beautifulbelles";
Bush, Pamelia, 1864, p. 92--mentioned here in a list of "beautifulbelles"--she was said to be "kind, true, and tender" hearted;
Bush, Mississippi, 1864, p. 91--mentioned here in a list of"beautiful belles";
Bush, Margaret, p. 81, "...a beautiful belle..." recalled herein song;
Bush, Mrs. Sally, 1860s, p. 36--her residence, "with a yardfull of of beautiful flowers at all seasons of the year," was oppositethe Judge Evans place at the end of South Street on the banks ofthe Alabama River;



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Calhoun family, p. 66--see King, William R.
Calhoun, James, C.; p.15--advertised as lawyer in 1830
Campbell family, p. 76--mentioned in song here;
Campbell, John C., p. 83--defense lawyer in Cahaba
Campbell, John R., 1840s-50s, p. 22--lawyer in Cahaba
Campbell, Mary, p. 82--mentioned here in song as "a beautifulbelle...whose beauty was far noted";
Campbell, Mr., of Campbell and Hanna, lawyers; (1818-1830),p.13--mentioned in an old account book, Cahaba, 1818-1830; p.15--stilladvertised as lawyer in 1830; (probably the same as John R. Campbell,above)
Campbell, Judge (probably the same as John R. Campbell,above), p.39--resided on First South Street in the home later bought andremodeled by Mr. William Boynton (a nephew of Dr. Saltmarshand prominent young lawyer) who married Miss Fannie Isabel of Talledega--GeneralPettus lived there once, and in the 1860s it was the home of Mrs.Eliza Babcock; p. 58--Judge Campbell owned a country residence calledMt. Nebo located back of the William Beene place out of town towardOrrville;
Cargill, John, 1833, p. 16
Carr, Thomas, p. 60--home was on the Cahaba and marion roadabove the Muckel place;
Carter, John, p. 76, mentioned here in song;
Casey, Thomas, 1819, p. 12--prominent citizen of early Cahabamentioned by Brewer and Garrett
Chamberlain, R. R.; p.15--advertised as lawyer in 1832
Chambliss, Major N. of Tennessee, 1870s, p. 59--married MattieMathews, whom see;
Chaptman, Mr.,  northerner whose wife was the victim ofa murder by a black servant who was one of several hanged for the offensein Cahaba's first public execution;
Chaptman, Mrs.,  victim of a murder by a black servantwho was one of several hanged for the crime in Cahaba's first public execution;
Chestnut family, p. 65--see Young, Rev. John
Chilton, Horace, 1861, p. 34--"...one of the most valiant--'thebravest of the brave'..." members of the CSA company, the Cahaba Rifles;he was serving as the company's "brave, young color bearer" or standardbearer when he was killed at the battle of Cold Harbor, Virginia, in 1863;p. 77--mentioned here in song with several others ;
Chisholm family, p. 65--see Harrel family;
Clark family, p. 76--remembered in song here;
Clarke, James B., better known as "Chancellor Clarke"; 1832, p.16--advertised as lawyer in 1832; 1860s, p. 44--Warren Andrewsowned Chancellor Clarke's old home on Oak Street between First and SecondNorth Streets; p. 84--in description of memory of court about to meet,he's there, mentioned with many others;
Cobb family, 1860's, p. 56--one of many families of "substantialcitizens" of the Providence (Baptist) Church community, which familiesincluded the Cobbs, Cochrans, Ellises, Hardaways, Hatchers, Kennedys,the Atlas J. Martins, the Moselys, Smiths, Swanns, Vaughns, Youngs,and many others "too numerous to mention", all of whom "mingled freelyin the  in the business and social life of Cahaba, and whose youngladies were among the most admired of that period"--this Providence Churchcommunity was located four or five miles from Orrville in a southwesterlydirection;
Cocheron, N., (1818-1830), p.13--mentioned in an old accountbook,Cahaba, 1818-1830
Cochran family--of the Providence (Baptist) Church community--seeCobbFamily above;
Cochran, Miss Ellen, a belle of the Providence Churchcommunity--see Cobb Family above;
Coggin, Daniel; p.15--advertised as lawyer in 1832
Coleman family, p. 77--mentioned here in song with several othersas "With all the grace of the olden days, Are dancing and laughing so merry";
Coleman, Judge A. R. "Gus", p. 84--now of Birmingham, AL; indescription of memory of court about to meet, he's there, mentioned withmany others;
Coleman, H. I. F., 1859-60, p. 28--dry-goods store owner; 1860s,p.44--lived in an attractive home on Oak Street farther north of SecondNorth Street;  I own an envelope postmarked from the 1860's with hiscompany's logo in the corner: H.I.F. ColemanDRY GOODS, Cahaba, Alabama
Coleman, Mrs. "Hamp", p. 80--"...pious, good, and kind";
Collins, Rev. Powhattan, 1864-5, p. 21--principal of The CahabaFemale Academy
Comolander, Levi,1833, p. 16; "with his self-important air, was conspicuous as high constable. Many ridiculous jokes were told by the lawyers, illustrative of his bombasticlanguage, and many a hearty laugh enjoyed at his grotesque mistakes. Likelyhe is same as or related to Jesse Comelander;p. 84--in description of memory of court about to meet, he's "running around,getting the jury in place..."
Cone, Horace; p.15--advertised as lawyer in 1832
Cook, Judge, p. 83--"...is on the bench...";
Cotton, John,1818, p.12--mentioned in an old account book, Cahaba, 1818-1830; perhapsrelated to the Methodist minister who wrote Rev.Cotten's diary ?
Cotton, Rev. Dr., p. 41--minister of the Methodist church andone of "the most prominent ministers connected with Cahaba history and[one of] those most closely identified with the place and people..."; [NOTE:The directly-above-mentioned diary's author's name appears there as beingspelled Cotten, not Cotton.];  p. 76--remembered in song hereas "our ministers, Smyth and Cushman, 'Meet Baileyand Cotton (sic) halfway" a footnote here states that these are"the Presbyterian, Methodist, and Episcopal ministers who, in a friendlyway, argued their different creeds";
Craig family, p. 76--remembered in song here as "appear(ing)in full array";
Craig family, 1840's, p. 55--one of several wealthy, influentialfamilies (including the Smiths, the Orrs, and one or twoothers whose names Fry forgets) composing a small settlement known as Orrville,(located near Foulton, a town "of some importance" in the 1840's but whichceased to exist within a decade) in a southwesterly direction from Cahababeyond the old cemetery;
Craig family, p. 65--see Harrel family;
Craig, B. H., 1840s-50s, p. 22--lawyer in Cahaba; 1860s, p.50--lived farther out on First South Street between Pine and Chestnut;
Craig, Ben, p. 77--mentioned here in song with several others(same as above?) as being "so good and pious, he would notattend a ball" (emphasis Ms. Fry's, perhaps as if to say he thought dancingwas wrong, he was too good to dance, or some such);
Craig, Ellen, 1864, p. 91--mentioned here in a list of "beautifulbelles";
Craig, Georgie, p. 82--mentioned here in song as "a beautifulbelle...whose beauty was far noted";
Craig, James D.; p.15--advertised as lawyer in 1830; 1860s,p. 44--his large, 2-story frame residence was on Oak between First andSecond North Streets--he was one of Cahaba's wealthiest and most influentialcitizens; p. 79--mentioned here in song as "a man of wealth, known forhis pious ways and rigid truth and honesty";
Craig, Mrs. James D.; p.80, "with her cordial smile...";
Craig, Sallie, p. 82--mentioned here in song as "a beautifulbelle...whose beauty was far noted";
Craig, "Tack", 1864, p. 91--mentioned here in a list of "beautifulbelles"--she was said to be "beguiling...aggravating";
Craig, Thomas L.; 1859-60, p.28--owned family grocery store;1860s, p. 48--lived diagonally across the intersection of Capitol Avenueand Ash Street from
Craig, Mrs. Tom; p.80, "all so gentle...";
Col. R. D. Hunter; p. 78--mentioned here in song as being "agrocer and merchant famed for his honest weight";
Craig, Mr. William G., p. 62--lived west of Dr. T. W. Gill'splace near the home of Nathan Jackson and the Marion and Orrvilleroad;
Crenshaw, W., 1833, p. 16
Crocheran family, p. 76--remembered in song here;
Crocheran, Henry, 1832, p. 16--wealthy merchant of New York(of the firm of Crocheran & Perine) who settled in Cahaba asearly as 1820, established his mercantile house in 1820 or 21, and marrieda sister of Mr. Simeon Watts of Cahaba.
Curtis family, p. 76--remembered in song here;
Curtis, Darius, p. 85, mentioned here with many other "...princelysportsmen...out for a night of fun...with dashing ways...all booted andspurred, on prancing steeds--they meet near Saltmarsh Hall, off on a foxhunt, in Portland beat, then back for a party or ball.";
Curtis, William, 1833, p. 16; p. 35--one of the oldest citizensof Cahaba--kept the home on the northeast corner of Pine Street and CapitolAvenue, "a landmark in earlier days", as a hotel ; p. 60--also had a plantationon the Cahaba and Marion road near the Taylor place--was the father ofMrs.Eliza Babcock and Mrs. Dr. Ulmer of Cahaba;
Cushman, Dr., 1860s, p. 40--occupied the Episcopal parsonageat the southwest corner of Oak and Third South Streets; p. 41--ministerof the Episcopal church and one of "the most prominent ministers connectedwith Cahaba history and [one of] those most closely identified with theplace and people..."; p. 76--remembered in song here as "our ministers,Smythand Cushman, 'Meet Bailey and Cotton (sic) halfway"a footnote here states that these are "the Presbyterian, Methodist, andEpiscopal ministers who, in a friendly way, argued their different creeds";


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Dalton, Mr., of Dalton and Riggs, merchants, (1818-1830), p.13--mentionedin an old account book, Cahaba, 1818-1830
Damon, William, 1860s, p. 46--lived on the western end of SecondNorth Street;
Davis family, p. 66--see King, William R.; p. 77--mentionedhere in song with several others;
Davis, Addie, p. 81, "...a beautiful belle...with large, blackeyes...";
Davis, William, p. 85, mentioned here with many other "...princelysportsmen...out for a night of fun...with dashing ways...all booted andspurred, on prancing steeds--they meet near Saltmarsh Hall, off on a foxhunt, in Portland beat, then back for a party or ball.";
Dawson family, p. 76--mentioned in song here;
Dawson, N. H. R., 1840s-50s, p. 22--"distinguished, courtly,dignified" lawyer in Cahaba who, at Saltmarsh Hall (on the southwest cornerof Vine and First North Streets in the center of town) traditionally "openedthe ball on the 25th of January, Jackson's day, or the 22d of February,Washington's birthday, at 'the head of the set,' in the old-fashioned cotillion,with beautiful, fascinating Mrs. Beene, or led the grand march atthe G. G. H. balls, when the gentlemen were all 'in masque,' with graceful,charming Mrs. Pegues, or Mrs. Virginia Mathews, stately inpoint lace and diamonds, with the air and manner of an empress.  Hereassembled..." the "oligarchs of fashion", the "wealthy...aristocratic...talented...patriotic...noted..."of the town and area; p. 55--married Miss Ann Mathews, oldest daughterof Joel E. Mathews, who lived with him in their early married yearsin a home built by Col. Josiah Walker  a mile northwest ofthe Joel Mathews place on the Cahaba road just above the MathewsCreek; p. 83--in description of court about to meet, he's there, "learned...deepin debate...";
Dawson, Reginald, 1840s-50s, p. 22--lawyer in Cahaba, (likelythe same or relative of the above N. H. R. Dawson); 1858--p. 76--mentionedhere in song as "the brilliant youg solicitor of Dallas Co. in 1858";
Dean, J. S., p. 78--mentioned here in song as "our young dentist";
Derry, Joseph, 1833, p. 16--in 1833 a foot bridge spanned theCahaba River at the foot of Vine Street, the principal business street,and many pretty homes and residences were built in that part city knownas "Over the Point."  There were still the remains of an old graveyardto be found there, with one tomb protected by an iron fence in a good stateof preservation up to the early seventies--the tomb of a Mr. Joseph Derry,one of Bonaparte's soldiers, who came to this country in 1818, with theFrench exiles who settled at Demopolis.  From there he removed toCahaba and lived "Over the Point".  Bereft of all kindred and utterlyalone in the world, this old French gentleman made his home during thelatter years of his life at the residentce of Dr. T. W. Gill, nearhis plantation on the Cahaba and Marion road, and died there in 1853 or1854.
Diggs, J. S., p. 29--master of Walter Diggs, below.
Diggs, Anna, p. 82--mentioned here in song as "a beautiful belle";
Diggs, Miss Lizzie, a granddaughter of Mrs. Mary Arthur,one of Cahaba's oldest and best-known residents.  Lizzie married theyoung lawyer J. S. Hays.; p. 82--mentioned here in song as "a beautifulbelle";
Diggs, Shepard (likely the same or related to J. S. Diggs,above), 1860s, p. 38--with Mr. Aicardie, co-owned and operated thedistillery on Fifth South Street during the War; resided beyond the Hudsonplace on Walnut Street in a cottage built in 1860; p. 77--mentioned herein song with several others as "Shep" Diggs;
Diggs, Walter, p. 29--negro "body servant" of the father ofJ.S. Diggs of Cahaba, who rescued his master and family from a burningsteamer.
Dowman, Mrs., p. 80, "...calm and reserved";
Duffin, Mr., p. 78--mentioned here in song as "the artist";
Duke family, 1860s, p. 44--presumed owners of "the Duke place"on Oak Street between First and Second North Streets;
Duke, Mrs. White, p. 80--"...graceful, fair, and tall...";
Dunham family, p. 77--mentioned here in song with several othersas "With all the grace of the olden days, Are dancing and laughing so merry";
Dunham, Texcie, 1864, p. 91--mentioned here in a list of "beautifulbelles"--she was said to be "a beauty";
Dunham, W. L., 1832, p. 16--merchant (who may have settled inCahaba as early as 1820)
Dunham, W. P., p. 27--wealthy merchant (early Cahaba resident--probablysame as or brother to the above), father of Mrs. H. V. Weedon andMiss Willie Dunham; his two-story brick shop was owned in 1850 by E.M. Perine;
Dunham, Willie, 1864, p. 91--mentioned here in a list of "beautifulbelles"--she was said to have "beautiful eyes and hair";


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Earl, Margaret, p. 52--her tombstone, one of only two remainingin the cemetery, was also rapidly decaying in the 1860's--the statisticsof her gravestone were lost to decay, telling only that it had been erectedto the memory of a beautiful young girl "who passed away in the dawn ofa young and brilliant womanhood";
Earle, L. B., 1832, p. 16--prominent physician--(the date andname suggest that he may have been the father of the Margaret above, althoughthe last names' spellings are slightly different);
Edwards, Charles G., p. 75--"a lawyer of note...reserved andcold";
Eaton, Mr., 1836?, p. 21--first principal of The Cahaba FemaleAcademy;
Edwards, Sam, 1859-60, p. 28--barbershop co-owner w/"Joethe Barber", two free negros;
Eliot, Mr., 1833, p. 16;
Ellerbee, Irby, and Pegues neighborhood--p.57--was westof Orrville near the edge of the county;
Ellis family--of the Providence (Baptist) Church community--seeCobbFamily above;
Engleman, L., 1859-60, p. 28--dry-goods store owner; p. 78--mentionedhere in song as being "of Jewish descent...of well-known honor and worth";
Engleman, Professor, p. 78--mentioned here in song as beingone of two German professors of music (see Funk) who played at partiesand balls and wore spectacles;
English, Dick, p. 77--mentioned here in song with several otherindividuals;
English, Dr. John, 1840s-50s, p. 24--prominent physician; p. 75--"of princely form, of proud and generous soul";
English, Lizzie, p. 82--mentioned here in song as "a beautifulbelle...whose beauty was far noted...with heart so true";
English, Mrs. John, 1860s, p. 38--residence was located on thecorner of Walnut and Second South Streets (probably widow of Dr. John,above);
English, Dr. Robert, 1840s-50s, p. 24--prominent physician;p. 76--mentioned in song here as "Dr. Rob English, a cavalier";
English, Mrs., p. 79--(likely wife of Dr. John or Dr. Robert)mentioned here in song as being "good";
Evans family, p. 76--remembered in song here as "appear(ing)in full array";
Evans, Miss Eliza, p. 79--mentioned here in song  withMary Troy and "their elegant, queenly forms";
Evans, Judge George R.; p.17--advertised as lawyer in 1836;1840s-50s, p. 22--lawyer/judge in Cahaba; p.38--lived on the southeastcorner of Walnut and Fourth South Streets; p. 75--"a brilliant judge offair and spotless name";
Evans, Mrs. George, p. 79--mentioned here in song "with herstately grace";
Evans, Judge James; 1860, p.22--succeeded Mr. Robertsin the County Clerk's office where he remained until the death of Rainerin '65, when he was elected to fill that vacancy; p. 36--his residencewas at the end of South Street on the banks of the Alabama River; p. 77--mentionedhere in song as being "wise and true";
Evans, Kate B., p. 82--mentioned here in song as "a beautifulbelle...whose beauty was far noted...of brilliant mind..."; 1864, p. 92--mentionedhere in a list of "beautiful belles"--she was said to have "black, twinklingeyes...youthful, gay, and pretty";
Evans, Mary, 1864, p. 91--mentioned here in a list of "beautifulbelles"--she was said to be "so smart";
Evans, Roberta, 1864, p. 91--mentioned here in a list of "beautifulbelles"--she was said to be "calm and cold, but with a warm, true heart";
Fair, Archebald, 1833, p. 16;
Fambro family, p. 76, mentioned here in song;
Fambro, Judge (probably same as Wm. W., below), 1860s,p.36--his residence was located on the west side of Vine Street acrossfrom the business section and just above the banks of the ravine--formerlyowned by Burwell Gibson--Fambro's widow later willed it to the Presbyterianchurch as a parsonage; (probably same as or related to the Col. Fambroto whom Rev. Cotten referredin his diary entry;
Fambro, William W.; p.15--advertised as lawyer in 1832;
Farley family, p. 76, mentioned here in song;
Farley, Dr. C.K., 1840s-50s, p. 24--prominent physician; 1860s,p. 39--residence was (near the brick Methodist church located on MulberryStreet) around the square on First North Street; p. 78--mentioned herein song with two other "physicians held in high esteem";
Federicks, Mr., 1816, p.11--first precinct elections held atthese 4 men's houses: Britton, Federicks, Tubs, Yost;
Fellows, Thom; 1859-60, p.28--owned jewelry store; 1860s, p.46--lived on the western end of Second North Street; p. 78--mentioned herein song as having "beard so black, a man of northern birth...of well-knownhonor and worth";
Flanegan, James, 1833, p. 16;
Fort family, p. 65--see Harrel family;
Foulks family, 1860s, p. 39--their 2-story brick home on WalnutStreet "beyond the Hudson place" was never completed;
Foulks, Mr., p. 77--mentioned here in song with several others;
Froud, Thomas J., 1833, p. 16;
Funk, Professor, p. 78--mentioned here in song as being oneof two German professors of music (see Engleman) who played at partiesand balls and wore spectacles;


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Garland, J. M., 1836, p. 17--succeeded J. T. Wilson inthe land office
Garrett, p. 77--mentioned here in song with several other individuals;
Garrett, M., 1833, p. 16
Gayle, Billups, 1833, p. 16--uncle to the author, p. 29
Gayle, Col. George W.; p.15--advertised as lawyer in 1832; 1840s-50s, p. 22--lawyer in Cahaba; 1850s-60s, p. 33--oft-time speakerat political meetings at Saltmarsh Hall who made "those old wallsreverberate...with patriotic eloquence..."; 1850s-60s, p. 35--entitled"Col."  here for the first time--his office and residence were locatedon the former grounds of the old state capitol on the southwest cornerof Vine Street and Capitol Avenue; p. 83--in description of court aboutto meet, he's there, "in his prime..."; p. 88--became nationally famousfor making a toast and giving a speech in which he offered a reward ofone million dollars for Abe Lincoln's head, reported in John Hardy'spaper, the Selma Times ;
Gayle, Mrs. George; p.80, "of exquisite tact and bright, ingeniousmind...";
Gayle, John, (1818-1830), p.13--mentioned in an old accountbook,Cahaba, 1818-1830;
Gayle, Maggie, p. 82--mentioned here in song as "a beautifulbelle...whose beauty was far noted";
Gayle, Mathew, 1833, p. 16;
Gayle, Col. Rees D., 1840s-50s, p. 22--lawyer in Cahaba; p.29, father of the author; 1850s-60s, p. 33--oft-time speaker atpolitical meetings at Saltmarsh Hall who made "those old walls reverberate...withpatriotic eloquence..."; p. 40--resided on Oak Street between First andSecond North Streets; p. 62--had a plantation near his father-in-law, Dr.T. W. Gill; p. 83--in description of court about to meet, he's there,"with argument clear and rhetoric splendid and trenchant...; p. 89--Col.Rees D. Gayle, Capt. E. B. Moseley of Bogue Chitto, and Mr.Halsey Smith of Carlowville were three of only five members of theCahaba Rifles to survive the bloody battle of Antietam;
Gayle, Mrs. Rees, p. 79--mentioned here in song as being "everkind--a lovely, gracious lady, cultured, gentle, and refined" (mother ofthe author);
Gayle, Sallie, 1864, p. 92--mentioned here in a list of "beautifulbelles"--she was said to be "bright and witty";
Gayle, William; p.15--advertised as lawyer in 1832;
George, Emmett, p. 76, mentioned here in song; p. 85, mentionedhere with many other "...princely sportsmen...out for a night of fun...withdashing ways...all booted and spurred, on prancing steeds--they meet nearSaltmarsh Hall, off on a fox hunt, in Portland beat, then back for a partyor ball.";
Gibson, Burwell; p. 32--manager (owner?) of Bell's Stable;p.36--his residence was located on the west side of Vine Street acrossfrom the business section and just above the banks of the ravine--JudgeFambro bought it in the 1860s, and his widow willed it to the Presbyterianchurch as a parsonage;
Gill family, p. 77--mentioned here in song with several others,esp. with the Mitchells as being "from Cahaba Hills";
Gill, Bruce, perhaps same as J. B. below, p. 85, mentioned herewith many other "...princely sportsmen...out for a night of fun...withdashing ways...all booted and spurred, on prancing steeds--they meet nearSaltmarsh Hall, off on a fox hunt, in Portland beat, then back for a partyor ball.";
Gill, J. B., p. 62--lived on the banks of the Cahaba River ina large home;
Gill, Jennie, p. 82--mentioned here in song as "a beautifulbelle...whose beauty was far noted";
Gill, Rufus, p. 85, mentioned here with many other "...princelysportsmen...out for a night of fun...with dashing ways...all booted andspurred, on prancing steeds--they meet near Saltmarsh Hall, off on a foxhunt, in Portland beat, then back for a party or ball.";
Gill, Dr. Thomas W., 1833, p. 16--see Mr. Joseph Derryabove; p. 60--see Muckel; p. 60--lived a mile from the Curtisplaceat Walnut Grove, a plantation of 2000 acres--was the grandfather of Ms.Anna M. Gayle Fry, the author of the book; p. 78--mentioned here insong as "a planter of wealth, with his noble, strong, fine face..." with"...Dr. McCurty and Dr. Saltmarsh, all men of Christian grace";
Gill, William, lawyer who owned considerable property in town;(1818-1830), p.13--mentioned in an old account book, Cahaba, 1818-1830;p.60--brother of Mrs. Elizabeth Taylor;
Griffin, A. B., 1864, p. 92--mentioned here in song as havingplayed the part of Napolean "en tableau";
Griffin, Judge, 1860s, p. 59--lived farther west of the Chamblissplace just off the Orrville road on the White Bluff road next to JudgeLe Noir and Mr. Gilbert Johnson;
Grumbles, James, 1833, p. 16
Guiwn, John, 1833, p. 16--This is my ggg-grandpa;I believe the name was miscopied from some original document which probablyread Guinn (and was actually spelled Gwin by him--I havehis signature); (he is the same as the BrotherGuinn often mentioned in Rev. Cotten'sdiary entries); p. 40--his residence at the corner of Oak and FirstSouth Streets across from the Academy and adjoining the Presbyterian church,was "another old landmark of early days"; Nov.1850 Census Info:  residence #585 is the home of John, 57,and Jane, 56, Gwin (sp. Guinn here), both of TN, and their newlywed sonand daughter-in-law, C.R. (Chesley) and Frances E. (Fannie) Gwin; and inresidence #547 is another son of John and Jane, William Gwin (sp. Guinn),29, a carpenter, and his wife Roseann, 28


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Hanna, Mr., of Campbell and Hanna, lawyers; (1818-1830),p.13--mentioned in an old account book, Cahaba, 1818-1830; p.15--stilladvertised as lawyer in 1830;
Haralson, Judge John, 1870's, p. 59--member of the Alabama SupremeCourt, was born a mile and a half out the road to Marion just past ClearCreek;
Hardaway family--of the Providence (Baptist) Church community--seeCobbFamily above; Nov.1850 Census Info:  residence #546 is that of the Walker familywhere Thomas J. Hardaway, 32, M, a wagonwright b. in VA., is residing aswell;
Hardy, John, 1833, p. 16; p. 88, owner of the Selma Timesin which he reported George Gayle's "thoughtless boast" of offeringa million dollars for Abe Lincoln's head...;
Harrel family, p. 65--lived at Harrels' Crossroads, about 15miles from Cahaba on the road to Marion--other families in the communityincluded the Forts, Craigs, Chisholms, Voltzes,and Capt. John Moore;
Harris family, p. 66--see King, William R.
Harris, Calvin; 1850s-60s, p.24--succeeded Warren Andrewsas sheriff of the county; p. 77--mentioned here in song with several othersas "Cal" Harris;
Harrison, Kirk; p. 67--owned a beautiful home five miles fromCahaba on the road to Selma--the property also contained a race track!--laterJudgeJohn Hunter owned the plantation and kept fine race horses;
Hatcher family, p. 77--mentioned here in song with several othersas being "Hatchers galore"--could be either of the families below, whichat least seem to me to be two different ones;
Hatcher family--of the Providence (Baptist) Church community--seeCobbFamily above;
Hatcher, Captain Bob--p. 78--mentioned here in song as "of countyfame...prominent in olden days" (same as below?); p. 85, mentioned herewith many other "...princely sportsmen...out for a night of fun...withdashing ways...all booted and spurred, on prancing steeds--they meet nearSaltmarsh Hall, off on a fox hunt, in Portland beat, then back for a partyor ball.";
Hatcher, Col. Robert family, p. 66--see King, William R.;
Hays, Charlie, p. 77--mentioned here in song with several otherindividuals; p. 84--in description of memory of court about to meet, he'sthe editor of the Dallas Gazette which is "now thrown aside, withits advertisements for runaway slaves, and its editorial, strong and brightfrom the pen of Charley Hays";
Hays, J. S., 1860s, p. 48--lived on sw corner of Capitol andAsh--young lawyer who married Miss Lizzie Diggs, a granddaughterof Mrs. Mary Arthur, one of Cahaba's oldest and best-known residents;p. 76--mentioned here in song as simply "Hays" ;
Herbert family, p. 76--remembered in song here;
Herbert, Dr. P. W., 1832, p. 16--prominent physician;
Heustis, Dr. J. F., 1832, p. 16--prominent physician; p. 38--residedon Fifth South Street--afterwards relocated to Mobile; p. 76--rememberedin song here;
Hildebrand, Joseph, 1833, p. 16
Hildebrand, Mr., 1859-60, p. 28--harness and saddle shop owner;same as Joseph above?
Hill family, p. 76--mentioned in song here;
Hill, Isadore, p. 82--mentioned here in song as "a beautifulbelle...whose beauty was far noted";
Hill, John, 1833, p. 16
Hill, Col. Sam, p. 26,--wealthy merchant (of the firm of Hilland Somerville) and planter who owned the Crocheron housein 1859-60; p. 77--mentioned here in song with several others as "merchantprinces of renown";
Hines, Ella, 1864, p. 92--mentioned here in a list of "beautifulbelles"--she was said to be "bright and witty";
Hogan, Dr. B. H., 1832, p. 16--prominent physician
Holiway, Thomas, 1833, p. 16
Hood, John R.; p.15--advertised as lawyer in 1832
Hoot, Jacob, 1833, p. 16; 1860s, p. 47--presumed owner of "theHoot place" on Pine between First North Street and Capitol Avenue; on26 Jun 1826, Jacob Hoot, Rigdon Norris,and my ggg-grandpa, John Gwin, pledged their respective wealthto vouch for Hoot's integrity as constable in Dallas Co.;
Howard, Dr., p. 76, mentioned here in song as "a gentleman courtly...";
Howell, Orsin, 1840s-50s, p. 22--lawyer in Cahaba
Huddleston, Mrs Lilian, 1833, p. 16
Hudson, Herbert L., 1859-60, p. 27--young Englishman who marrieda daughter of the wealthy James D. Craig and owned the drugstoreformerly owned by Dr. Smith; p. 39--resided on Walnut Street inthe "little suburban villa...with terraced grounds in imitation of hisold home in England"; p. 77--mentioned here in song with several others;
Humphreys, Carlisle, 1819, p.11--1 of 3 appointees of Gov.Bibb to hold town's first election; (1818-1830), p.13--mentioned inan old account book, Cahaba, 1818-1830
Hunter family, p. 77--mentioned here in song with several othersas "With all the grace of the olden days, Are dancing and laughing so merry";
Hunter, Fannie, 1864, p. 92--mentioned here in a list of "beautifulbelles"--she was said to have "sweet Madonna face and large eyes, softand brown";
Hunter, Mr., p. 77--mentioned here in song with several othersas "merchant princes of renown";
Hunter, John D., 1840s-50s, p. 22--lawyer in Cahaba; possiblysame as Judge (below);
Hunter, Judge John, p. 67--purchased the Kirk Harrisonproperty five miles ouot on the Selma road and kept race horses there;
Hunter, Judge John S., p. 78--mentioned here in song as "statelyand tall, with proud, aristocratic ways...prominent in olden days";
Hunter, Nannie, 1864, p. 92--mentioned here in a list of "beautifulbelles"--she was said to be "of girlish grace, with brown curls tumblingdown";
Hunter, Col. R. D., 1860s, p. 47-- resided in the old"Aicardie place" on Capitol Avenue and Ash Street, earlier the residenceof the Aicardie family;
Hunter, Mrs. R. D., p. 80-- "with her sweet and pretty face...";
Hunter, Sallie, 1864, p. 91--mentioned here in a list of "beautifulbelles"--she was said to be "so debonair";
Hunter, Stark,  p. 85, perhaps same as John S., above,mentioned here with many other "...princely sportsmen...out for a nightof fun...with dashing ways...all booted and spurred, on prancing steeds--theymeet near Saltmarsh Hall, off on a fox hunt, in Portland beat, then backfor a party or ball.";
Hunter, Dr. Thomas, 1840s-50s, p. 25--prominent physician; p. 78--mentioned here in song as "Tom Hunter" with two other "physiciansheld in high esteem"; p. 84, involved in the famous fight remembered herein song--see BELL;
Hunter, William; p.17--advertised as lawyer in 1836;  p.75--"famedjurist...of noble form";
Hunter, Judge William; 1860s, p.42--resided at the southwestcorner of Capitol Avenue and Oak Street (probably same person as Wm. Hunter,above), which residence afterward was known as the home of Miss MaryTroy;



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Irby, Pegues, and Ellerbee neighborhood--p.57--waswest of Orrville near the eadge of the county;
Isabel, Miss Fannie, 1860s, p. 39--of Talladga, she marriedWilliamBoynton, nephew of Dr. Saltmarsh;
Jackson, A. H., 1840s-50s, p. 22--lawyer in Cahaba; p. 60--livedat the end of Saltmarsh Lane after the Muckel place; m. Miss JennieGill, a daughter of Dr. T. W. Gill; p. 76--mentioned here insong;
Jackson, Nathan, 1833, p. 16; p.62--lived west of Dr. T.W. Gill's place near home of Mr. William G. Craig and the Marionand Orrville road;
Jackson, T. M., 1833, p. 16
James family--p. 57--see "Boykin Community"
"Joe the Barber", 1859-60, p. 28--barbershop co-owner w/SamEdwards, two free negros
Johnson family, p. 65--see Young, Rev. John
Johnson, Mr. Gilbert , 1860s, p. 59--lived farther west of theChambliss place just off the Orrville road on the White Bluff road nextto Judge Griffin and Judge Le Noir;
Johnson, Mary, 1864, p. 91--mentioned here in a list of "beautifulbelles"--she was said to be "modest...strong...intellectual";
Joiner, Mr., p. 78--mentioned here in song as a "Justice ofthe Peace--his ridiculous practical jokes repeated now, though years havepassed, mirth and laughter still provokes";
Jordan, Theosophile, 1833, p. 16
Judge, William, (1818-1830), p.13--mentioned in an old accountbook,Cahaba, 1818-1830
Kegwin, Mr., 1861-62, p. 42--temporarily in charge of the Presbyterianchurch in the interim between Dr. Smyth and Dr. Sparrow
Keenan, Mike, p. 76, mentioned here in song;
Kendall, Samuel, (1818-1830), p.13--mentioned in an old accountbook, Cahaba, 1818-1830
Kennedy family--of the Providence (Baptist) Church community--seeCobbFamily above;
King family, p. 76, mentioned here in song;
King, General, p. 86--mentioned here in song--likely same asWm.R. King, below--in the gala day of the grand opening of the railroadto Marion and Uniontown--King is quoted here as saying, "the (rail)roadshall not fail; money are power, and I, and I are got it!"--descriptionincludes "prominent men from all the country 'round, high officials ofthe State...the engine, wreathed in flowers gay, is mounted on the track;brilliant speeches and a barbecue...and Mrs. Pegues...in grand array...christenedthe engine with champgne, Jerry Munn was at the throttle";
King, Peyton, (1818-1830), p.13--mentioned in an old accountbook,Cahaba, 1818-1830
King, William R., 1836, p. 17--at this time Senator, afterwardsVice President of the United States; was frequent visitor to Cahaba; p.66--lived in the old Cornegay place across the Alabama River fromCahaba in a community of planters including Col. Thomas M. Mathews,Col.Robert Hatcher, the Saffolds, the Milhouses, the Davises,the Pickenses, the Minters, the Calhouns, the Wades,the Winnamores, the Vassers, the Smiths,JudgeHarris, Josiah Walker, and Dr. Rees; p. 75--a "courtlyand grand statesman";
Kirkland, H., 1833, p. 16
Kirkpatrick, Mr.Clinton, 1905, p. 45--ownerand resident of the old Barker place at the far north end of Oak Streetat the time of this writing (1905)
Krout, Mr., p. 30--owner of the confectionery and restauranton the west side of Vine Street; p. 79--mentioned here in song as "oldman Krout and old man Bowe, with their cakes and confections sorare";
Lake family, 1860s, p. 44--presumed owners of "the Lake place"on Oak Street between First and Second North Streets;  p. 76, mentionedhere in song;
Lake, Robert, 1860s, p. 47--presumed owner of "the Robert Lakeproperty, a handsome residence fronting on First North Street built justbefore the war;
Lapsley, John, 1840s-50s, p. 22--lawyer in Cahaba; p. 83--indescription of court about to meet, he's there, "waiting for his time...";
Lenoir, Isaac, p. 78--mentioned here in song (same as Judge,below?);
Le Noir, Judge, 1860s, p. 59--lived farther west of the Chamblissplace just off the Orrville road on the White Bluff road next to JudgeGriffin and Mr. Gilbert Johnson
Lewis, Thomas H., 1840s-50s, p. 22--lawyer in Cahaba; p. 76, mentioned here in song as simply "Lewis, of bright and promisingmind"; p. 84--in description of memory of court about to meet, he's there,mentioned with many others;
Lewis, Captain, p. 81--"...on prancing steed, his red sash flashinggay...", referring to the parade on "muster day" when troops were recruitedand marched off to war--perhaps same as Thomas, above;
Lister, Jerry,p. 27--proprietor of a fashionable tailor shop; Nov.1850 Census Info:  residence #549, Jeremiah Lister, age 32,Male, Tailor, b. in GA; also living there: Eliza Lister, 25, F, AL; JamesLister, 10, M, MS; Mary, 8, F, AL; Charles, 6, M, AL;
Lister, Jere, p. 45--one of threepeople whom the author could recall who lived "Over the Point"--probablysame as above, since the other two were the Bassett brothers (Johnand William--see Bassett above);
Lodor family, p. 76--mentioned in song here;
Lodor, John A., 1840s-50s, p. 22--lawyer in Cahaba; p.40--residedat the southwest corner of Oak and Fourth South Streets; p. 84--in descriptionof memory of court about to meet, he's there, mentioned with many others;
Lodor, Mrs., p. 79--mentioned here in song as being "bright";
Lovett, John, 1833, p. 16; 1860s, p. 46--lived on the westernend of Second North Street; p. 50--owned the large brickyards farther outBeech Street;
Lovett, William, 1833, p. 16; 1860s, p. 46--lived on the westernend of Second North Street; p. 50--owned the large brickyards farther outBeech Street;
Lowery, Professor, ca. early 1860s, p. 21--principal of TheCahaba Female Academy
Lucy, Smith, 1860s, p. 50--built and lived in the home on these corner of Beech and First South Streets for his fiance, but died beforehe could marry her, leaving everything to her anyway;


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Marant, Mr., 1836, p. 17--of Marant & Warford, amongthe most prosperous merchants
Martin, Atlas J. family--of the Providence (Baptist) Churchcommunity--see Cobb Family above;
Martin, James B., 1856-60s, p. 48--came to Cahaba in 1856-7from Jacksonville, AL, later became a famous Confederate Lieutenant General--livedon sw corner of Capitol and Ash in the J. S. Hays cottage;
Mathews, Miss Ann, p. 55--the oldest daughter of Joel E.Mathews who married Col. N. H. R. Dawson, whom see;
Mathews, George, 1833, p. 16
Mathews, Joel E., 1833, p. 16; p. 53--His home was located 2miles south of Cahaba on the banks of the Alabama River, and its descriptiontakes up almost two full pages of text, from p. 53 to p. 55; p. 78--mentionedhere in song as "of learning and wealth, known for his generous bounty";
Mathews, Mrs. Joel, p. 80--"--constant friends and kind to all";
Mathews, Lucy, p. 81, "...a beautiful belle...with her winsomeways...";
Mathews, Ms. Mattie--p. 58 (see Mrs. Peter Mathews, below)
Mathews, Peter E., 1833, p. 16
Mathews, Mrs. Peter, p. 58, lived on the Orrville side of theMitchell and Saltmarsh families on the road to Orrville, several milesfrom Cahaba--her home was later known as the Chambliss place--Ms. MattieMatthews (probably Peter's daughter and "one of the lovely girls ofdallas County in the early sixties") lived here all her life, even aftershe married Major N. Chambliss of Tennessee; p. 80--"...Mrs. PeterMathews, a choice friend"; 1864, p. 91--mentioned here in a list of "beautifulbelles"--she was said to be "stately and rare";
Mathews, Rebecca, 1864, p. 91--mentioned here in a list of "beautifulbelles"--she was said to have "beautiful eyes and hair";
Mathews, (Col.) Thomas M., 1833, p. 16--p. 27: in 1865 he ownedthe Crocheron house; as a Union man, he used the home as the siteof the surrender/prisoner exchange at the War's end; p. 66--see also King,William R.; p. 78--mentioned here in song as being "with manner imposingand grand, from his nearby estate";
Mathews, Mrs. Thomas, p. 80--"--constant friends and kind toall";
Mathews, Mrs. Virginia, 1850s-60s, p. 33--one of the city'selite (see Dawson, N. H. R., who is likely her son-in-law);
Mays, Joseph, 1813, p.12--had charge of the land office locatedthere; (1818-1830), p.13--mentioned in an old account book, Cahaba,1818-1830,
McCracken, Billy, p. 81, "A picture grand there now appears--themilitia, in full review, with banner flying, and martial tread, they comewithin our view.  We hear the sound of the big bass drum, the musicof the fife, and see those muster days again, replete with joy and life. Billy McCracken is the drummer bold, who leads the troop along; with tallblue cap and feather red, he halts before the throng.  And with aloud, resounding note, he beat the drum that day, and rattled and tappedand tapped and rattled, as the soldiers marched away." (footnote: BillyMcCracken, a free negro, was the well-known drummer on all public paradesin Cahaba.);
McCurdy, Mr., p. 67--lived two and a half miles from Cahabaon the Selma road; his daughter also lived there, later marrying Dr. Henryof Montgomery (is this name a typo of the Dr. below?);
McCurty, Dr., p. 78--mentioned here in song with Dr. T. W.Gill and Dr. Saltmarsh, "all men of Christian grace";
McCurty, Mollie, p. 82--mentioned here in song as "a beautifulbelle...whose beauty was far noted";
McDonald, Mr., 1833, p. 16
McElroy, John, a "gentleman tailor", (1818-1830), p.13--mentionedin an old account book, Cahaba, 1818-1830
McGowan, Tom, 1833, p. 16
McKinnis, Mr., p. 77--mentioned here in song with several others;
McLemore, Evie, p. 82--mentioned here in song as "a beautifulbelle...whose beauty was far noted";
McLoughlin, John, 1833, p. 16
Milhous family, p. 66--(see King, William R.); p. 77--mentionedhere in song with several others as "With all the grace of the olden days,Are dancing and laughing so merry";
Milhouse, Ed, p. 85, mentioned here with many other "...princelysportsmen...out for a night of fun...with dashing ways...all booted andspurred, on prancing steeds--they meet near Saltmarsh Hall, off on a foxhunt, in Portland beat, then back for a party or ball.";
Milhous, Mr. Frank, 1866-67, p. 35--lived on Pine St. in theold Perine home next door to Col. Gayle's residence;
Subject:     [ALDALLAS-L] OBIT: HallieJones Childers of Selma, 10-Jan-2001
From:        B.J. Smothers, smothers@mindspring.com
To:          ALDALLAS-L@rootsweb.com
Came across this Obit in the Anniston Star 10Jan 2001. Thought it may be of interest to someone.  B.J. Smothers
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Childers--SELMA
        Services for Hallie JonesChilders of Selma will be today at 11 a.m. at St. Paul's Episcopal Churchwith Rev. Polk VanZandt officiating. Burial will be in Live Oak Cemeterywith Lawrence Funeral Home in charge.     Mrs. Childersdied Monday [8 Jan 2001].
        Survivors include her husband,Judge Childers; three children, Caroline Childers Majors of Selma, Rev.Robert T.J. Childers and his wife, Terry Childers, both of Grace EpiscopalChurch in Anniston, and Benjamin M. Miller Childers II of Pensacola, Fla.;a sister-in-law, Mary Drue Jones Hobbs of Selma; a brother-in-law, EramusRoy Childers of Wilcox County; three nieces, Mrs. A. James Wheeler andMrs. Joseph Moore, both of Selma, and Mrs. Nancy Childers Lansing of Atlanta,Ga.; a nephew, Marcus S. Childers of Mobile; and five grandchildren, Bascome,Mary Martin, and Miller Majors, all of Selma, and Robert Childers and ElizabethChilders, both of Anniston.
          Pallbearerswill be James Wheeler, Joseph Moore, Ralph Hobbs, A.J. Atkins, Victor Atkins,Julien Atkins, James Foster and Charles Cobb.
          Mrs. Childerswas a descendant of one of Dallas County's early families and was thedaughter of the late Robert T. Jones and Mary MilhouseJones.She was educated in Selma Public Schools, the University of Alabama, whereshe was affiliated with Tri-Delta Sorority, and Huntington College, whereshe earned her bachelor's degree. A lifelong member of St. Paul's EpiscopalChurch, she was a member of the Episcopal Church Women, the Altar Guild,and was a Sunday school teacher. She was a former president of the SelmaCharity League, the former state vice president in charge of the SelmaCenter of the National Society of Colonial Dames of America, a member ofthe Daughters of the American Revolution and the United Daughters of theConfederacy. She was also a member of the Pandora Women's Social Club andserved as Cub Scout den mother and was active in the Parent-Teacher Associationwhen her children were in school.
          Memorial donationsmay be made to St. Paul's Episcopal Church, the Public Library, or theAmerican Cancer Society.


Milhouse, Laura, p. 82--mentioned here in song as "a beautifulbelle...whose beauty was far noted";
Milhouse, Walter, p. 85, mentioned here with many other "...princelysportsmen...out for a night of fun...with dashing ways...all booted andspurred, on prancing steeds--they meet near Saltmarsh Hall, off on a foxhunt, in Portland beat, then back for a party or ball.";
Minter family, p. 66--see King, William R.
Mitchell family, p. 58--lived on the Orrville side of Dr.Saltmarsh, whom see; p. 76, mentioned here in song; p. 77--mentionedhere in song again with the Gill family as being "from Cahaba Hills";
Mobley, p. 77--mentioned here in song with several other individuals;
Molett family, 1870's, p. 59--lived on large plantations inthe south bend of the Alabama River, had "hundreds of slaves, many of whomwere native-born Africans and could only speak the African lingo";
Moore, Capt. John family, p. 65--see Harrel family;
Moore, Capt. Robert family, p. 65--see Young, Rev. John
Morgan, Gen. John T., 1857-58, p. 22--lawyer in Cahaba; 1850s-60s,p. 33--oft-time speaker at political meetings at Saltmarsh Hallwho made "those old walls reverberate...with patriotic eloquence..."; 1860s,p. 48--lived in the cottage at the sw Corner of Capitol and Ash built byJ.S. Hays--later became a renowned Confederate General; p. 83--in descriptionof court about to meet, he "stands by with massive mind, in oratory brilliantand eloquent..."; p. 89--in 1905 the late United States Senator from Alabama,here played the fife "as it never was played before" at the dedicationceremony the day the Cahaba Rifles left for war;
Morgan, Mrs., p. 80, "kind"
Mosely family--of the Providence (Baptist) Church community--seeCobbFamily above;
Mosely, Dr. E. B., 1860s, p. 57--after C. C. Pegues wasappointed colonel of the Fifth Alabama Regiment, he was elected Captainof the Cahaba Rifles and served thus until the War's end; p. 89--Col.Rees D. Gayle, Capt. E. B. Moseley of Bogue Chitto, and Mr.Halsey Smith of Carlowville were three of only five members of theCahaba Rifles to survive the bloody battle of Antietam;
Mosely, Frank, 1860s, p. 49--kept the county poorhouse on thebanks of Clear Creek at the foot of First North Street, the grounds ofwhich were back of the Brazile Place at the corner of Capitol and Beech;
Mosely, John, 1833, p. 16;
Mosely, Miss Puss, a belle of the Providence Church community--seeCobbFamily above;
Mot, Mr., p. 77--mentioned here in song with several others;
Muckel family, p. 60--lived at the end of Saltmarsh Lane, nextto the A. H. Jackson place
Munn, Jerry, p. 87, engineer of the locomotive that was christenedby Mrs. Pegues at the grand opening of the Cahaba to Marion railroad--seeGEN. KING;
Murphy, Bill, p. 83--lawyer?  In description of court aboutto meet, he's there, "waiting for his time...";I



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Nelson, James, 1833, p. 16
Norris, p. 77--mentioned here in song with several other individuals;
Norris, William H., 1833, p. 16; Likely related to the RigdonNorris who, along with my ggg-grandfather, John Gwin, on 17 Jun1826 mortgaged his wealth to vouch for their friend Jacob Hoot,who was running for constable;
Norwood, Daniel, 1833, p. 16
Nott, Robert, 1833, p. 16
Ocheltree, Mr., p. 32 and 45--presumed owner of the "old OcheltreeHouse" on the eastern part of Second North Street just out of the businessportion of town on the north side of the street.
Oliver family--p. 57--see "Boykin Community"
Orr family, 1840's, p. 55--oneof several wealthy, influential families (including the Craigs,the Smiths, and one or two others whose names Fry forgets) composinga small settlement known as Orrville, (located near Foulton, a town "ofsome importance" in the 1840's but which ceased to exist within a decade)in a southwesterly direction from Cahaba beyond the old cemetery;
Outlaw, Joseph W.;p.15--advertised as lawyer in 1832; likely related to the Outlawlisted in the old photo album indexnow owned by Barbara Ward.
Parnell, M. A., 1833, p. 16
Patty, p. 63-64--a slave woman of the author's father, describedas "happy and contented" at the beginning of the sentence yet "elated withfreedom" in the middle of the sentence--she had been an inheritance fromhis mother, feigning devotion to him (as well as feigning being crippledwith rheumatism)--after receiving her freedom, she told him, "I ain't gottime to fool with you now...";
Pegues family, p. 77--mentioned here in song with many otherfamilies;
Pegues, Col. C. C., 1850s-60s, p. 33--oft-time speaker at politicalmeetings at Saltmarsh Hall who made "those old walls reverberate...withpatriotic eloquence..."; 1860s, p. 46--home fronted on Pine Street, occupyingthe block between Pine and Chestnut;
Pegues, Capt. Christopher C. "Kit", 1861, p. 34--commander ofthe Cahaba Rifles; probably the same as C. C. Pegues above; p.84--in description of memory of court about to meet, he's there, mentionedwith many others--likely same as C. C. Pegues above; p. 88--acceptedthe colors from Miss Vasser at the ceremony  the day the Cahaba Riflesleft town to fight for the CSA;
Pegues, Fannie, 1864, p. 92--mentioned here in a list of "beautifulbelles"--she was said to be "a slight brunette";
Pegues, Mrs., 1850s-60s, p. 33--one of the city's elite (seeDawson,N. H. R.); p. 79--mentioned here in song as being "so graceful andgay, ready for party or ball, with her joyous mirth and sparkling way,a smile and a jest for all"; p. 87--christened the locomotive at the grandopening of the Cahaba to Marion railroad;
Pegues, Irby, and Ellerbee neighborhood--p.57--waswest of Orrville near the edge of the county;
Perine family, p. 76--remembered in song here;
Perine, Adra, 1864, p. 91--mentioned here in a list of "beautifulbelles";
Perine, E. M., 1850s, p. 27--owned the mercantile house on thewest side of Vine Street in the 1850s originally built for Mr. Dunham;he later joined the firm of Crocheran & Perine; p. 35--lived"in the early days" in the home adjoining Col. Gayle's house onPine Street, which home was later the residence of Mr. Frank Milhous;p. 37-38--later he lived in the "palatial...twenty-six room(ed)...spaciousbrick mansion" located at the foot of Vine Street and extending severalblocks on South Street (over a page of the book is given to the descriptionof this home); p.51--beginning at this home "and extending out to 6th SouthStreet was the plank road built from Cahaba to Wookville , now Uniontown. This road, with its tollgate, was the fashionable drive in the 50's and60's.";  p. 77--mentioned here in song with several others as "merchantprinces of renown";
Perine, Mary, p. 82--mentioned here in song as "a beautifulbelle...whose beauty was far noted";
Perine, Mr., 1832, p. 16--merchant (of the firm of Crocheran& Perine) who settled in Cahaba as early as 1820; same as? or relativeof the above?;
Perine, Mrs., p. 80, "...with elegant mien, at home in her grandold place."
Perine, Sally, 1864, p. 91--mentioned here in a list of "beautifulbelles"--she was said to be "majestic and fair, with ...high sense of duty";
Perry, Horatio G., 1819, p. 12--prominent citizen of early Cahabamentioned by Brewer and Garrett; p.15--advertised as lawyer in 1830
Pettus, E. W., 1857-58, p. 22--lawyer in Cahaba ; 1850s-60s,p. 33--oft-time speaker at political meetings at Saltmarsh Hallwho made "those old walls reverberate...with patriotic eloquence..."
Pettus, General, probably the same as or related to E.W.Pettus, above, 1860's, p. 39--at one time lived in the Judge Campbellhouse on First South Street;
Pettus, Judge, p. 83--in description of court about to meet,he's there, "learned...deep in debate";
Pettus, Lucy, 1864, p. 91--mentioned here in a list of "beautifulbelles"--she was said to be "loyal and true";
Pettus, Mrs., p. 79--mentioned here in song with Mrs. Robertson,"handsome sisters of one race, with charming, old-time manners full ofdignity and grace";
Phillips, William L.; p.15--advertised as lawyer in 1832
Pickens family, p. 66--see King, William R.
Portis family, 1860s, p. 38--residence located back of the distillery(off Fifth South Street) on the banks of the Alabama River;
Portis, Thomas J., 1853, p. 21--principal of The Cahaba FemaleAcademy, and afterwards prominent lawyer and influential citizen untilafter the Civil War;
Portis, Mrs., p. 80--"...graceful, fair, and tall...";
Potris (sic) family, p. 77--mentioned here in song with manyother families--probably a typo and should be Portis, as above;


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Quarles, William, p. 77--mentioned here in song with severalothers; p. 85, mentioned here with many other "...princely sportsmen...outfor a night of fun...with dashing ways...all booted and spurred, on prancingsteeds--they meet near Saltmarsh Hall, off on a fox hunt, in Portland beat,then back for a party or ball.";
Quartermas, Marshll, p. 79--mentioned here in song as "the marshallof the town, with his busy, inquisitive air";
Radcliff, John, (1818-1830), p.13--mentioned in an old accountbook,Cahaba, 1818-1830
Rainer, Judge, 1852, p. 22--Probate Court Judge from 1852 tohis death in 1865; p. 37--his residence was on the corner of Vine and FifthSouth Streets; p. 83--worked in the Probate Office with "generous" BobRoberts;
Rainer, Lizzie, 1864, p. 91--mentioned here in a list of "beautifulbelles"--she was said to be "slender...of gentle, quiet grace";
Rees, Dr., p. 66--see King, William R.
Reese family, p. 77--mentioned here in song with several others--(sameas above? perhaps a typo?);
Reeves family--p. 57--see "Boykin Community"
Rhiner, Judge, p. 78--mentioned here with several others as"high officials of the county";
Riggs, Mr., of Dalton and Riggs, merchants (1818-1830),p.13--mentioned in an old account book, Cahaba, 1818-1830;
Roberson, Mrs., 1860, p. 21--co-principal of The Cahaba FemaleAcademy w/Mrs. Adams;
Roberts family, p. 76--remembered in song here;
Roberts, Bob, 1852-60, p.22--Probate Court Clerk; large-heartedman of generous impulses, made a popular officer, generally beloved, especiallyby the children, to whom he was always kind and liberal; died in the early60s; p. 78--mentioned here with several others as "high officials of thecounty"; p. 83--...of generous heart...;
Roberts, Willis, 1819, p.11--1 of 3 appointees of Gov. Bibbto hold town's first election; (1818-1830), p.13--mentioned in an old accountbook,Cahaba, 1818-1830;
Robertson, Mrs., p. 79--mentioned here in song with Mrs.Pettus, "handsome sisters of one race, with charming, old-time mannersfull of dignity and grace";
Rogers, Taylor, 1833, p. 16;
Ross, Jesse, 1833, p. 16;
Rutherford family, p. 76--remembered in song here;
Rutherford, Hon. Thomas B., p. 52--his tombstone, one of onlytwo remaining in the cemetery, was also rapidly decaying in the 1860's--hewas the father of Mrs. Thomas L. Craig of Cahaba and Mrs. WilliamNorris of Selma--he was also a member of the Alabama Lower House ofRepresentatives from Dallas Co. in 1822;
Ruthland, B. H., 1833, p. 16;



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Sadler, Isaac, p.50--lived farther out Beech Street;
Saffold family, p. 76--remembered in song here;
Saffold, A.J.; p.15--advertised as lawyer in 1832;
Saffold, Judge Ben, 1850s-60s, p. 33--(see Saffold family);
Saffold family, 1850s-60s, p. 33--some of the city's elite (seeDawson,N. H. R.)--footnote here refers specifically to "Judge Milton Saffold,later of Mongomery, and Judge Ben Saffold, of Selma"; p. 66--seeKing,William R.
Saffold, Judge Milton, 1850s-60s, p. 33--(see Saffold family);
Saltmash family, p. 76, mentioned here in song;
Saltmarsh, Dr., p. 39--uncle of Mr. William Boynton (sameas Mr. Saltmarsh, below?); p. 58--"farther out (i.e., from the Wm.Beene place, which was 2.5 miles from Cahaba on the Orrville road) wasthe long, high Saltmarsh Hill, on the top of which was...the home of Dr.Saltmarsh...of northern birth, who married a Miss Beck, sister ofthe late Col. Thomas R. Beck, of Camden, AL, and niece of Hon.William R. King."; p. 59--also owned another plantation several milesout the Marion Road just past  the old Basin Spring--the lane fromthe Marion Road to the home was three miles long;  p. 78--mentionedhere in song with Dr. T. W. Gill and Dr. McCurty, "all menof Christian grace";
Saltmarsh, Mr.; p. 33--(same as Dr. Saltmarsh, above?) presumedowner of Saltmarsh Hall, where all the community's public entertainmenttook place in the late 50s or early 60s;
Saunders family, p. 76, mentioned here in song;
Saunders, E. W., (1818-1830), p.13--mentioned in an old accountbook, Cahaba, 1818-1830;
Saunders, Frank, 1840s-50s, p. 22--lawyer in Cahaba; p. 59--livedthree and a half miles out the road to Marion on a plantation on one ofthe high plateaus of the Cahaba River; p. 84--in description of memoryof court about to meet, he's there, mentioned with many others;
Saunders, Mary, 1864, p. 91--mentioned here in a list of "beautifulbelles"--she was said to be "queenly";
Saunders, Sophia, 1864, p. 91--mentioned here in a list of "beautifulbelles"--she was said to be of "merry laugh and happy heart";
Saunders, William, p. 67--lived on the road to Selma severalmiles from Cahaba, had several daughters, much-admired in the county;
Sheppard, David, (1818-1830), p.13--mentioned in an old accountbook, Cahaba, 1818-1830;
Shields family, p. 77--mentioned here in song with several othersas "With all the grace of the olden days, Are dancing and laughing so merry";
Siddons, Mr., p. 77--mentioned here in song with several others;
Smeed, Mr., 1833, p. 16;
Smith family, p. 66--see King, William R.; p. 77--mentionedhere in song with several others;
Smith family, 1840's, p. 55--one of several wealthy, influentialfamilies (including the Craigs, the Orrs, and one or twoothers whose names Fry forgets) composing a small settlement known as Orrville,(located near Foulton, a town "of some importance" in the 1840's but whichceased to exist within a decade) in a southwesterly direction from Cahababeyond the old cemetery;
Smith, Miss Alice, stepdaughter of Atlas J. Martin anda belle of the Providence Church community--see Cobb Familyabove;
Smith, Dr., p. 28--first owner of the drugstore later ownedby Herbert Hudson; 1860s, p. 46--lived on the western end of SecondNorth Street;  p. 77--mentioned here in song as "the old-time druggist...knownthe country round";
Smith, Halsey,  p. 89--Col. Rees D. Gayle, Capt.E. B. Moseley of Bogue Chitto, and Mr. Halsey Smith of Carlowvillewere three of only five members of the Cahaba Rifles to survive the bloodybattle of Antietam;
Smyth, Rev. Dr., p. 41--minister of the Presbyterian churchand one of "the most prominent ministers connected with Cahaba historyand [one of] those mostclosely identified with the place and people...";1861-62, p. 42--after he resigned, a Mr. Kegwin was in charge fora short while in 1861 or 1862--then came Rev. Dr. Sparrow in 1863through 1865;  p. 76--remembered in song here as "our ministers, Smythand Cushman, 'Meet Bailey and Cotton (sic) halfway"a footnote here states that these are "the Presbyterian, Methodist, andEpiscopal ministers who, in a friendly way, argued their different creeds";
Somerville family, p. 76, mentioned here in song;
Somerville, Mr., 1860s, p. 35--owned the home on the northeastcorner of Pine Street and Capitol Avenue, "a landmark in earlier days"when it was kept as a hotel by Mr. William Curtis one of the oldestcitizens of Cahaba;
Spaight, p. 76, mentioned here in song--likely same as below;p. 84--in description of memory of court about to meet, he's there, mentionedwith many others;
Spaight, A. W., 1840s-50s, p. 22--lawyer in Cahaba--was livingin Galveston, TX, by 1905;
Sparrow, Rev. Dr., 1863-65, p. 42--aged pastor of thePresbyterian church from 1863 through 1865; p. 79--mentioned here in songas "our minister...so feeble and old, but would never give up his Master'swork and had no greed";
Spears family, p. 65--see Young, Rev. John
Speed, John M., 1833, p. 16;
Stark, Eliza, 1864, p. 91--mentioned here in a list of "beautifulbelles"--she was said to be "bright and fascinating";
Stephenson, Mr., p. 77--mentioned here in song with severalothers;
Stoutenborough family, p. 76--remembered in song here;
Stringfellow, Hattie, 1864, p. 92--mentioned here in list of"beautiful belles" as being "en tableau of the Empress Josephine,resplendent in the royal robes of her coronation...";
Swann family--of the Providence (Baptist) Church community--seeCobbFamily above;
Taylor, Mrs. Elizabeth (Gill), p. 60--sister of William Gill,one of the earliest settlers in Cahaba--lived adjoining the Carrplantation on the Cahaba and Marion road;
Thomson of Bogue Chitto, (1818-1830), p.13--mentioned in anold account book, Cahaba, 1818-1830;
Tipton family, p. 77--mentioned here in song with several others";
Tipton, Reuben, 1860s, p. 46--lived on the western end of SecondNorth Street; p. 77--mentioned here in song with several others as "Rube"Tipton;
Town, Professor, 1857-58, p. 21--principal of The Cahaba FemaleAcademy (same as below?);
Town, William, p. 77--mentioned here in song with several others(same as above?);
Travers, Bob, p. 33--manager (owner?) of Barker's Hotel on thecorner of Walnut and First North Street.
Travis, Mr., p. 77--mentioned here in song with several others;
Troy family, p. 76--mentioned in song here;
Troy, Daniel, 1840s-50s, p. 22--lawyer in Cahaba; p. 84--indescription of memory of court about to meet, he's there, mentioned withmany others;
Troy, Dr., 1840s-50s, p. 24--prominent physician whose homewas burned (p. 31), helping to trigger the celebrated fight to the deathof Col. Bell and his son, John Bell; p. 38--(one of?) hisresidence(s) was located on Fifth South Street, owned "in the early daysof Cahaba by Dr. J. F. Heustis, Sr., who removed to Mobile" andafterwards was also the home "of Dr. John English during his life";p. 78--mentioned here in song with two other "physicians held in high esteem";p. 84, which fight is remembered here in song;
Troy, Miss Mary; 1860s, p.42--resided at the southwest cornerof Capitol Avenue and Oak Street, the former home of Judge William Hunter;p. 79--mentioned here in song  with Miss Eliza Evans and "theirelegant, queenly forms";
Tubs, George, 1816, p. 11--first precinct elections held atthese 4 men's houses: Britton, Federicks, Tubs, Yost


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Ulmer, Dr. J., 1840s-50s, p. 24--prominent physician; p. 60--m.a daughter of Mr. William Curtis; p. 76--remembered here as "good",greeting people with "how do you do?";
Underwood, Dr., 1833, p. 16
Vasser family, p. 66--(see King, William R.); p. 77--mentionedhere in song with several others as "With all the grace of the olden days,Are dancing and laughing so merry";
Vasser, Miss Anna M., eloquent and patriotic speaker at theSaltmarsh Hall at the dedication ceremony of "the Cahaba Rifles, DallasCounty's bravest and most gallent sons," under the command of Capt.Christopher C. Pegues "on the eve of [the company's] departure forthe scene of conflict..."; p. 88--she presented the colors to the CahabaRifles on the day they marched out of town to fight for the CSA; 1864,p. 91--mentioned here in a list of "beautiful belles"--she was said tobe "gifted, whose brilliant, bright, and facile mind lifted dark shadows...";
Vasser, Dr. E. "Ed" M., 1860s, p. 38--lived on the northwestcorner of Walnut and Fifth South Streets in the former Judge Birdresidence after Col. John White lived there; p. 85, mentioned herewith many other "...princely sportsmen...out for a night of fun...withdashing ways...all booted and spurred, on prancing steeds--they meet nearSaltmarsh Hall, off on a fox hunt, in Portland beat, then back for a partyor ball.";
Vaughn family--of the Providence (Baptist) Church community--seeCobbFamily above;
Vogelin family, 1860s, p. 38--old residence, early Cahaba landmark,was located on the southeast corner of Walnut and Second South Streets;
Voltz family, p. 65--see Harrel family;
Wade family, p. 66--see King, William R.
Wade, R., (1818-1830), p.13--mentioned in an old account book,Cahaba,1818-1830
Waford family, p. 76--remembered in song here;
Walker family, p. 77--mentioned here in song with several others";
Walker, Col. Josiah,  p. 55--prominent citizen of DallasCo. who built and for many years lived in a home located a mile northwestof the Joel Mathews place on the Cahaba road just above the MathewsCreek; p. 66--see King, William R.
Walker, Mel, p. 81, "...a beautiful belle...loved by all...";
Walker, Sallie, p. 82--mentioned here in song as "a beautifulbelle...whose beauty was far noted";
Walker, Tom, 1860s, p. 45--lived in a white cottage on FifthNorth Street;
Walker, Mrs. Tom, p. 80, "...just and true";
Warford, Mr., 1836, p. 17--of Marant & Warford, amongthe most prosperous merchants
Warford, Mr., p. 27--dry goods merchant of the firm of Warfordand Blackwell (same as above?); 1859-60, p. 28--dry-goods storeowner
Warford, Mr., 1860s, p. 45--presumed owner of "the Warford place"on the Cahaba side of the river opposite the locality known as "Over thePoint";
Watson family, p. 76, mentioned here in song;
Watson, Menzo, 1860s, p. 46--lived on the western end of SecondNorth Street; p. 77--mentioned here in song as "with his racy jokes, madelaugh and jest for all";
Watson, Tom, 1860s, p. 46--lived on the western end of SecondNorth Street;
Watts family, p. 76--remembered in song here as "appear(ing)in full array";
Watts, Alice, 1864, p. 92--mentioned here in a list of "beautifulbelles"--she was said to be "kind, true, and tender" hearted;
Watts, Bettie, p. 53--only daughter of Mrs. Simeon Watts,she was buried as "a lovely young girl in the first flush of early maidenhood"in the new cemetery, located on a little rise on the south end of Oak Street;now spelled Betty, 1864, p. 92--mentioned here in a list of "beautifulbelles"--she was said to be "bright and witty";
Watts, Simeon, p. 26--his sister married Henry Crocheron,above;
Watts, Mrs. Simeon, p. 40--resided at the corner of Oak andFifth North Streets; p. 80--"...stately and calm, a perfect, grand olddame.";
Weedon, H. V., p. 27--son-in-law of Mr. W.P. Dunham
Welsh, James, (1818-1830), p.13--mentioned in an old accountbook,Cahaba, 1818-1830
White family, p. 77--mentioned here in song with many otherfamilies;
White, John, 1857-58, p. 22--lawyer in Cahaba--was living inBirmingham by 1905; 1850s-60s, p. 33--oft-time speaker at political meetingsat Saltmarsh Hall who made "those old walls reverberate...with patrioticeloquence..."; p. 84--in description of memory of court about to meet,he's there, mentioned with many others;
White, Col. John, 1860s, p. 38--(probably the same as John Whiteabove)--lived in the former Judge Bird residence before Dr. E.M. Vasser lived there;
White, Mrs., p. 80;
Whitehead, William, 1833, p. 16;
Williams, John, 1860s, p. 43--resided on the southeast cornerof Oak and First North Streets in the former home of (and built by) JudgeFambro--Col. Daniel Troy had owned it next when, as a younglawyer, he'd married Miss Lucy Mathews, daughter of Joel E. Mathews--afterher death, Col. Troy had sold it to John Williams--during the War, Mr.Shepard Diggs lived there; p. 84--in description of memory of courtabout to meet, he's there, mentioned with many others;
Wilson, J. T.,1836, p. 17--was in the land office; perhaps related to my ancestors andrelatives, the Wilsons, listed in the old photoalbum index now owned by Barbara Ward.
Wilson, James,1833, p. 16; perhaps related to my ancestors and relatives, the Wilsons,listed in the old photo album indexnow owned by Barbara Ward.
Winnamore family, p. 66--see King, William R.
Wood, P. G., 1860s, p. 40--resided at the northeast corner ofOak and Fourth South Streets--likely the same as P. G. Wood, below;
Woods, P. G., 1840s-50s, p. 22--lawyer in Cahaba
Wood, Green, p. 76, mentioned here in song--could be same asabove;
Yancey, Ben C.; p.17--advertised as lawyer in 1836;  p.75--"famedjurist"
Yancey, William L., 1836, p. 16--editor, the Cahaba Reporter;his biography  was written by John W. Duboise; p. 58--he was a firstcousin of William Beene, whom see; p.75--"eloquent"; p. 83--in descriptionof the courtroom ready for session, he's "there, in full pride...";
Yost, Cap, 1816, p.11--first precinct elections held at these4 men's houses: Britton, Federicks, Tubs, Yost
Young family--of the Providence (Baptist) Church community--seeCobbFamily above;
Young, Rev. John, p. 65--pastor of Prosperity Church, knownas the "The Seceder Church", some 9-10 miles from Cahaba and a mile ormore off the Cahaba and Marion road--in the community were the homes ofthe Johnsons, Chestnuts, and Spears, and the Capt.Robert Moore plantation;

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