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Genealogy

Hagler descendants settled throughout Southeast Alabama

Today’s column will continue coverage of the Hagler family, which lived primarily in Barbour, Covington and Dale Counties. Last week’s narrative ended with a presentation ... Read more

by Curtis Thomasson, Saturday, April 19, 2014 12:00 am

Genealogy

Hagler ancestors migrated from Switzerland to North Carolina

There are a few Hagler descendants residing in Covington County who are proud of their Hagler ancestry. Their immediate parents and grandparents first settled and ... Read more

by Curtis Thomasson, Friday, April 11, 2014 11:59 pm

Genealogy

Edgar descendants moved into Covington County

In last week’s column a review of the Edgar family of this area was begun with coverage of the earlier ancestors down through John Thomas ... Read more

by Curtis Thomasson, Friday, April 4, 2014 9:43 pm

Genealogy

Edgar ancestors migrated to South Alabama circa 1850

The first Edgar ancestor to bring his family to South Alabama was that of John Thomas Edgar, a native of Georgia. He arrived circa 1850 ... Read more

by Curtis Thomasson, Saturday, March 29, 2014 12:01 am

Genealogy

Clark ancestors came from England to America by way of Barbados

Earlier in this column a Clark family was featured as residents of Covington County. Today, another Clark line, which settled primarily in Coffee County, will ... Read more

by Curtis Thomasson, Saturday, March 15, 2014 12:00 am

Genealogy

Brightwell family migrated from Georgia in 1850s

Members of the Brightwell family came to South Alabama as early as the1850s when they settled in Butler County. Family legend contends that they descend ... Read more

by Curtis Thomasson, Saturday, March 8, 2014 12:20 am

Genealogy

T.R. Thomasson UDC holds district meeting in Andalusia

The General Henry D. Clayton District, Alabama Division, United Daughters of the Confederacy held its annual district meeting on February 22, in Andalusia. The Thomas ... Read more

by Curtis Thomasson, Saturday, March 1, 2014 12:00 am

Genealogy

Heustess family settled here circa 1888

The Huestess family did not arrive in Covington County until the late 1800s. As they settled in Hallton, a community predating Opp, they played a ... Read more

by Curtis Thomasson, Saturday, February 22, 2014 12:38 am

Genealogy

Cole family descendants were early settlers here

Members of the Cole family were some of the very earliest settlers in Covington County. Two brothers, natives of South Carolina, arrived in the area ... Read more

by Curtis Thomasson, Saturday, February 15, 2014 12:00 am

Genealogy

Cannon families contributed to business, politics

There were two Cannon family lines to move into Covington County fairly early. One headed by Lewis M. Cannon arrived during the 1850s and settled ... Read more

by Curtis Thomasson, Saturday, February 8, 2014 12:00 am

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