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Genealogy

Bellingrath ancestor came to area from Germany circa 1848

The past two columns have focused on members of the famous Bellingrath family and their descendants. In answer to those readers who have asked, these ... Read more

by Curtis Thomasson, Saturday, March 12, 2011 12:00 am

Genealogy

Burnett family left major mark on community

John Stewart Burnett and his wife, Mary Elizabeth “Mamie” (Bellingrath), were introduced in last week’s column, which featured coverage of the Bellingrath family and the ... Read more

by Curtis Thomasson, Saturday, March 5, 2011 12:00 am

Genealogy

Coca-Cola Bottling came here in ‘05

In 1905 John and Mamie (Bellingrath) Burnett moved to Andalusia from Castleberry to Andalusia to establish a Coca-Cola Bottling Company. Mamie’s brothers, William Albert and ... Read more

by Curtis Thomasson, Saturday, February 26, 2011 12:00 am

Genealogy

McQueen Cemetery to be nominated for historic registry

Another cemetery that is almost forgotten except by a few local citizens bears the name of McQueen or McQuien, which in recent years has also ... Read more

by Curtis Thomasson, Saturday, February 12, 2011 12:00 am

Genealogy

Holland family heritage recorded by family

The Charles and Annie Laurie (Floyd) Holland family was introduced in a column only a few weeks earlier. Since that time additional family history has ... Read more

by Curtis Thomasson, Saturday, February 5, 2011 12:00 am

Genealogy

McGowin family descendants have reputable local heritage

In the previous three columns, the McGowin family of Covington and surrounding counties has been featured. The majority of the lineage was of the descendants ... Read more

by Curtis Thomasson, Saturday, January 29, 2011 12:00 am

Genealogy

McGowins have reputable heritage

In the previous three columns, the McGowin family of Covington and surrounding counties has been featured. The majority of the lineage was of the descendants ... Read more

by Curtis Thomasson, Friday, January 28, 2011 11:58 pm

Genealogy

McGowin became business giant

Today’s column will be a continuation of the descendants in the family of Samuel and Martha (Mason) McGowin who lived primarily in Escambia County, Alabama. ... Read more

by Curtis Thomasson, Saturday, January 15, 2011 12:00 am

Genealogy

McGowins lived in Covington, surrounding counties

Ancestors of the local McGowin family moved the family from Georgia to South Alabama. Their arrival date is not known, but the family became quite ... Read more

by Curtis Thomasson, Saturday, January 8, 2011 12:00 am

Genealogy

Holland family proud of county heritage

The Holland family of Covington County was reviewed in depth some time earlier, but an available feature story printed in The Opp News on Thurs., ... Read more

by Curtis Thomasson, Saturday, January 1, 2011 10:33 pm

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