Alabama history books west alabama heritage center. Looking back fayette county alabama 18241974 published by the fayette county historical society with cooperation of the fayette county broadcaster, volume three, fayette county history, december 1974. Guide to fayette county, alabama ancestry, genealogy and family history, birth records, marriage records. Jan 22, 2012 the fayette county historical society for 2020 will focus the on unique stories of people and places throughout history in fayette county through changing vignettes and activities. Fayette county was created in 1824 from tuscaloosa county. Old pictures, photographs and postcards from family albums, old yearbooks, genealogy records and shoeboxes submitted by researchers like you.
The address on file for this person is 20695 mormon road, fayette, al 35555 in fayette county. The maps span 300 years, documenting not only alabama s geographic past, but also that of the region, nation, and continent. Fayette county, her history and her people by lotto, f. History fayette county courthousethe area that would become fayette was first settled in the early nineteenth century and comprised the area that is the presentday old town section of the city. Amazing descriptions of early people who resided in fayette county. Fayette county, alabama courthouse burned twice was the. The area is surrounded with rich agricultural low lands and rolling hills, very conducive to farming and other agricultural occupations. Please enjoy your visit to genealogy trails and dont hesitate to email me your comments. Admission is free call bart robertson 2700519 to arrange a tour for your group. Fayette county, alabama was created on december 20, 1824 from portions of marion county, pickens county and tuscaloosa county. Bibles, biographies, cemeteries, census, genealogy.
Links to online data pertaining directly to fayette. Early marion county, alabama consisted of present day alabama counties of marion, walker, winston, lamar, fayette, pickens, greene, western tuscaloosa county and mississippi counties of present day lowndes and. Collector bookstore is a retailer of new books located in leavenworth, kansas. With illustrations descriptive of its scenery, and biographical sketches of some of its prominent men and pioneers brink, mcdonough and company unigraphic, 1878 fayette county ill. What cities and towns are in fayette county, alabama and in this book. Texas county history, texas history, texana, edition. Sisters of belle smith and children of fayette county alabama. There are 3 maps for each of the 19 congressional townships that make up fayette county. History of fayette county, kentucky by william henry. Lamars history the history of lamar county is part of the history of fayette and marion. The history of lamar county is part of the history of fayette and marion.
Fayette county, her history and her people hardcover august 11, 2015. Guide to fayette county, alabama ancestry, genealogy and family history, birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, family history, and military records. Lamar county is composed of the territory lying east of range, south of township 11, east of the mississippi line, and north of township 18, and covers an area of full townships and 5 fractional townships. Fayette county, her history and her people internet archive. Fayette county was created on 20 december 1824 from portions of tuscaloosa and marion. Local published resources genealogical and historical books. The following are web links to genealogy, records and resources pertaining to fayette. One hundred twentyone people had entered their names for land grants before the county was created. This book is probably one of the most sought after books on kentucky history genealogy. The company is a alabama domestic limitedliability company, which was filed on april 16, 2020. Fayette county was created on 20 december 1824 from portions of tuscaloosa and marion counties. Fayette county, alabama genealogy, books, cds, maps. See all 17 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Fayette county, alabama history west alabama history.
The fayette county depot museum, housed in a historic train station, interprets the citys and county s history. Fayette historical society and depot museum facebook. Fayette county, alabama genealogy, facts, records and links. Page 91 my impression now is, that the window was not constructed till spring, for until the sticks and clay was put on the chimney we could possibly have no need of a window. Links to census records on the web helpful tools for census research purchase census cds purchase books containing census. Fayette county, alabama facts when was fayette county, al created. Fayette county, alabama politics were never dull in the early days. This book discusses the history of the county through such topics as. It is located in the northwestcentral section of alabama. Fayette county, alabama created on december 20, 1824.
Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Apr 01, 2008 looking back, fayette county, alabama, 18241974. The fayette art museum and civic center features folk art by local artists including outsider artist jimmy lee sudduth, whose works hang in the smithsonian. Genealogical and personal history of fayette county. Fayette county alabama genealogy, free genealogy, ancestry. It is located in the northwestcentral section of the state. Fayette county alabama genealogy and history presented. History of fayette county, pennsylvania internet archive. Fcml is dedicated to serving the public by providing quality materials, services, and programs. Worldcat history of fayette county, alabama family history library index to looking back, fayette county, alabama, 18241974 family history library periodical source index index to 3. Concord baptist church, fayette county, alabama, 18391969.
Fayette county, her history and her people lotto, f 1863 on. On the eve of the war a former governor, george mathews, led a private army on an abortive invasion of florida. Fayette county is located in northwest alabama at the foothills of the appalachian mountain range. Please use the dropbox for payments to fayette gas board, fayette water board, fayette garbage, alabama power, fayette county water association and other businesses where available. Everyday discount prices and great customer service.
Search census records 1860, 1870, 1880, 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940, 1890 veterans. Fayette county was named in honor of general lafayette, the distinguished frenchman and patriot of the american. A suffrage tea party to mark the 100th anniversary of womens suffrage in the u. Fayette county was established around the same time as walker county from parts of tuscaloosa and marion counties. Lafayette who was touring alabama at the time of the county s formation. Fayette county, alabama marriage records the devastating loss of the fayette county courthouse soon after the civil war destroyed a wealth of information and left a smoldering heap of unanswered questions. Fayette county, alabama created on december 20, 1824 was. Fayette county was created in 1780 as one of the first three counties formed by the virginia legistalure in kentucky territory. Fayette historical society and depot museum home facebook.
This high tea will include a speaker on the womens suffrage movement. The staff and board of trustees have made this difficult decision to support the overall health and wellness of fayette county and for the safety of our patrons and staff. Rootsweb please, add your favorite websites to this page. The war of 1812 between the united states and britain was seen by georgians as an opportunity to open up more land. If you would like to see this site grow, please take the time to contribute any. Alabamaatlas alabama fayette county, alabama people quickfactsfayette countyalabama population, 2005 estimate 18,2284,557,808 population, percent change, april 1. Fayette medical center can use your homemade cloth masks.
Janaway genealogy bookstore history of fayette county, alabama. Fayette county was created in 1780 as one of the first three counties form by the virginia legislature in kentucky territory. Search usa pennsylvania fayette county fayette county. Fayette is a city in fayette county, alabama, united states. Many of the records posted below were compiled in 19581959 and published by the late herbert m. Fayette is named in honor of general lafayette who was touring alabama in 1823.
Looking back fayette county alabama 18241974 published by the fayette county historical society with cooperation of the fayette county broadcaster, volume three, fayette county history. Fayette county, alabama genealogy genealogy familysearch wiki. Additional resources heritage of fayette county, alabama. Search death records, birth records, marriage records and other vital information. Welcome to our fayette county family history research page. My name is veneta mckinney and i am your fayette county host.
A courthouse fire in 1866 resulted in the loss of numerous early records. Fayette county, alabama genealogy familysearch wiki. Family maps of fayette county, alabama arphax publishing co. Home alabama photographs and pictures collection fayette county courthouse in fayette, alabama.
Fayette county alabama genealogy and history presented by. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Newell has graciously given the fayette county website. The county is primarily made up of three communities that house our six schools. A history of quality health care in rural alabama reed, harold on. What other genealogical resources are available in fayette county, al. He traversed the sipsey river, coal fire creek, bear creek, buttahatchee, and luxapalilla creek as he passed through during his search for gold and treasures. Fayette county, alabama deed records fayette county deed records. This book is a genealogical treasure chest, as it is filled with lists of persons from the county such as. This book should be in the library of anyone who has or is researching in the state of alabama due not only to its scaristy but also for its content. More than 40 years of history vanished in a matter of minutes. Fayette county, alabama was created by the legislature december 20, 1824. Frank, 1863publication date 1902 publisher schulenburg, tex.
This book is probably one of the most sought after books on kentucky historygenealogy. Fayette historical society the fayette county historical. To place a grant or deed on a map within context of fayette county see. Its territory was originally a part of tuscaloosa and marion counties. The population was 4,619 at the 2010 census, 3 down from 4,922 at the 2000 census. We specialize in price guides and reference books for the antiques and collectibles industry. It is the definitive history on fayette county, ky. Fayette county was established on december 20, 1824. Nearly four years after the incorporation of the town, the alabama legislature created fayette county on december 20, 1824 from parts of marion, pickens, tuscaloosa and walker counties. Fayette historical society and depot museum, fayette, alabama. Fayette county, alabama created on december 20, 1824 was named after general there was no such thing as sending to the store to get a sack of flour in the early days of alabama. Fayette county, alabama genealogy and family history linkpendium familysearch catalog the familysearch catalog contains descriptions and access information for all genealogical materials including books, online materials, microfilm, microfiche, and publications in their collection. This is a definitive work and can be used as an index to land grants. Usgenweb united states census mortality schedule, 1850 fayette county source.
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