Curtis Thomasson, Author at The Andalusia Star-News - Page 45 of 48

Genealogy

Holland family proud of heritage in the county

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 12:00 am

Genealogy

South descendants resided in South, surrounding areas

The South community and the family for which it was named were introduced in last week’s column. Today’s writing will be a continuation of the ... Read more

by Curtis Thomasson, Saturday, December 25, 2010 12:00 am

Genealogy

South ancestor created South Community in late 1880s

Most folks from Covington County are familiar with the small community of South, which is located about two miles north of Red Level in the ... Read more

by Curtis Thomasson, Saturday, December 18, 2010 12:00 am

Genealogy

City of Andalusia impacted by Robinson family descendants

Today’s column will be a continuation of the lineage of Julius Gurdon Robinson, introduction of some other Robinson lines who settled in the area and ... Read more

by Curtis Thomasson, Saturday, December 11, 2010 12:00 am

Genealogy

Robinson descendent became leader in county

Today’s column will be a continuation of the review of the Robinson family of Conecuh and Covington Counties. Last week’s column was ended with a ... Read more

by Curtis Thomasson, Saturday, December 4, 2010 12:00 am

Genealogy

Robinson family came from England to Massachusetts in 1600s

The Robinson family of Covington County has left quite a legacy to local citizens. In addition to their success and services to the area, the ... Read more

by Curtis Thomasson, Saturday, November 27, 2010 12:00 am

Genealogy

Ballard descendants serve as country doctor

In last week’s column the lineage of Evans Coleman Ballard was covered from the earliest of his ancestors who have been identified to his children. ... Read more

by Curtis Thomasson, Saturday, November 20, 2010 12:00 am

Genealogy

Ballard descendants served county as farmers, medical doctors

The Ballard family of Covington County was introduced in this column several years earlier, and now additional genealogy has been secured that allows an additional ... Read more

by Curtis Thomasson, Saturday, November 13, 2010 12:00 am

Genealogy

Three Notch Road is historically popular in South Alabama

Today’s column will focus on the Old Three Notch Road, which ran from Pensacola to Fort Mitchell in Russell County, Alabama. The road was introduced ... Read more

by Curtis Thomasson, Saturday, November 6, 2010 12:00 am

Genealogy

Our ancestors used federal roads coming into Alabama to get here

The popular name of Three-Notch continues to intrigue local folks throughout South Alabama. Its origin came from the practice of marking trees with three blazes ... Read more

by Curtis Thomasson, Saturday, October 30, 2010 12:00 am

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