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Genealogy

Paulk family had many descendants here

The Paulk family which settled into Covington County was featured in last week’s column. Since there was considerable genealogy available on this family, the story ... Read more

by Curtis Thomasson, Saturday, August 27, 2016 3:15 am

Genealogy

Paulk family arrived in from Georgia in 1839

This writer appreciates so much when another family researcher shares genealogical data, which makes for a feature in this column. That is what happened for ... Read more

by Curtis Thomasson, Saturday, August 20, 2016 2:54 am

Genealogy

Thomasson family holds 2016 reunion

The Thomasson Family Association held its annual reunion on Saturday, August 6, in Andalusia in the fellowship hall of the Cedar Grove Church of Christ. ... Read more

by Curtis Thomasson, Saturday, August 13, 2016 12:08 am

Genealogy

Genealogy: Lucas descendants settled in county circa 1850

Members of the Lucas family were around Covington County before 1850, and some came into it a few years later. The earliest ancestor found by ... Read more

by Curtis Thomasson, Saturday, August 6, 2016 12:00 am

Genealogy

Nixon family arrives before 1900

A fellow genealogy enthusiast, Jeff Lundy, recently shared some history on the Nixon family with ties to Covington County, Ala. One of the lines he ... Read more

by Curtis Thomasson, Saturday, July 30, 2016 12:00 am

Genealogy

Henry Jesse Law and family were prominent residents

In his book entitled Andalusia, Alabama, William Casson “Bill” Hansford described Henry Jesse Law as “one of Andalusia’s most prominent and influential citizens.” After sharing ... Read more

by Curtis Thomasson, Saturday, July 16, 2016 1:17 am

Genealogy

DAR, UDC lead parade, award ceremonies

With this week beginning with historical observances it seems appropriate to consider some of the activities of local heritage organization who held commemorative celebrations. Also ... Read more

by Curtis Thomasson, Saturday, July 9, 2016 1:29 am

Genealogy

2016 Stokes reunion features Lamar Stokes family

The annual Burrell Jackson Stokes Family Reunion was held on Saturday, June 25, 2016, in the fellowship hall of Cedar Grove Church of Christ, located ... Read more

by Curtis Thomasson, Saturday, July 2, 2016 1:35 am

Genealogy

Another Williams family line is that of Andrew Williams

In last week’s column the ancestors and some descendants of John Pruitt Floyd were presented. John Pruitt was married to Willie Ella Williams in 1894 ... Read more

by Curtis Thomasson, Saturday, June 25, 2016 2:46 am

Genealogy

Herndon, Floyd marriage brought folks here

Although the Name Herndon is not generally recognized in the area, there are numerous descendants of this ancestry who live or have lived in Covington ... Read more

by Curtis Thomasson, Saturday, June 18, 2016 12:00 am

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