The maps span 300 years, documenting not only alabama s geographic past, but also that of the region, nation, and continent. Goodwater is located in the northeast corner of coosa county in central alabama. History of coosa county alabama 9780893086244 by rev. Reads history of coosa county alabama online books. Click below to enter the county s gis website while at your office or home pc or if you are on a mobile device, click mobile map other useful website links flagships other alabama county gis websites association of alabama tax administrators alabama department of revenue, ad valorem tax division site created and hosted by flagship gis, inc. Coosa county, alabama was created on december 18, 1832 from lands included in the creek indian treaty of cusseta, march 24, 1832. Lovejoy alabama state university, 1954 education 120 pages. Johnsville, new york list of the members of the baptist church in sardinia, erie county, new york a history of early sayville, new york. Site of an indian village on the coosa river in the southern corner of etowah county, alabama, one and a half miles above the greensport ferry ca. Created by the legislature december 18, 1832, from the land ceded by the treaty of cusseta, executed march 24, 1832. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. Wills and administrations wills and orphans record book 2 marriage records book a 18341838. To place a grant or deed on a map within context of coosa county see. A history of the coosa county training school, cottage grove, alabama, from its beginning, 1899, until the present, 1953 bertha l.
Coosa county, alabama genealogy, facts, records and links. The coosa county historical society 1 599 washington st. The heritage of coosa county, alabama heritage of alabama series. A few are included below with information about events of interest that took place in them according to rev. It was named for the coosa river, which forms its western boundary. Bibles, biographies, cemeteries, census, genealogy. The only newspaper dedicated to serving the people of coosa county, the land between the lakes.
The heritage of coosa county, alabama state library of alabama. Early records of coosa county, alabama, 18321860 database online. The hardcover of the history of coosa county, alabama by george e. Early records of coosa county, alabama, 18321860 ancestry.
Coosa county alabama genealogy and history usgennet. Box 5 rockford, al 356 wayne sewellpresident of coosa hs southern historical press. The usgenweb archives project is part of the usgenweb project send comments about this page to. Abstract of will book a 18341842, coosa county, alabama. History of coosa county, alabama 1996 edition open library. Book c coosa county alabama marriage records page 3 of 5.
Coosaby jack prather, the great, great grandson of ebenezer pond, the first white settler in the rockford area of coosa county, alabama and his dear friend chief black cloud. Everyday discount prices and great customer service. The most notorious person from each of alabamas 67 counties. There were many indian towns in coosa county, alabama. Names and records of people buried in coosa county, al cemeteries, researched and compiled by coosa county genealogical volunteers. The county was formed from parts of montgomery county and shelby county.
The word coosa is believed to mean canebrake in the alibamakossati indian dialect. The first part was written as told to me by my grandfather henry wilson pond the grandson of ebenezer. In a coosa county history book written at the turn of the century,no mention is made of a community named knights mill. Free genealogy coosa county alabama marriages book b coosa county alabama marriage records book b coosa county alabama marriage records leave a comment alabama, vital records. Coosa county was named for the coosa river, which forms its western boundary. History of indian towns in coosa county written around. The county was one of 14 counties organized from lands ceded by the creek indians in the 1832 treaty of cusseta. In 1818, counties were establishedwestern wetumpka fell in autauga county and the eastern portion in coosa county. Wewoka town was on wewoka creek, fifteen miles above wetumpka, alabama. Our goal is to help you track your ancestors through time by transcribing genealogical and historical data and placing it online for the free use of all researchers. According to the 2000 census, the county has a total. Its name derives from a town of the creek tribe and the coosa river, which forms one of the county borders. Chapter one tuscaloosa, alabama its early days 1816 1865. To link to this object, paste this link in email, im or document to embed this object, paste this html in website.
The usgenweb archives project coosa county, alabama. Chapter one tuscaloosa, alabama its early days 1816 1865 the following book, tuscaloosa, alabama its early days 18161865 was written by local historian matthew william clinton. History old goodwater train depotgoodwater was first known as adkins gap after an early settler but became known as goodwater because of its location near the spring that is the source of hatchett creek. Additional coosa county cemeteries are included in alabama cemetery records vol. The following are web links to genealogy, records and resources pertaining to coosa county. The most notorious person from each of alabamas 67. Search selected records in the usgenweb archives project alabama. Book b coosa county alabama marriage records page 4 of 7. Coosa county, alabama genealogy genealogy familysearch wiki. Calhoun county lost part of its original territory by the formation of cleburne, december 6, 1866, and etowah county december 7, 1866. History of indian towns in coosa county written around 1877.
Brewer 18321932 of alabama in his book, history of coosa county, alabama. All public documents are available for viewing during normal office hours mf 8. Book a coosa county alabama marriage records access. The heritage of coosa county, alabama compiled by the coosa county heritage book committee. The heritage of coosa county, alabama heritage of alabama series coosa county heritage book committee on. Book c coosa county alabama marriage records read more book c coosa county alabama marriage records page 3 of 5 access genealogy p. It was created by the alabama legislature on 1868 dec. Alabama legislative acts, journals, and constitutions. Coosa county courthouse coosa county was created by an act of the alabama state legislature on december 18, 1832.
In addition to the recording duties and responsibilities listed above, the recording office also renews driver license, administers oaths for affidavits, and provides notary service no charge to coosa county residents. The usgenweb archives project coosa county, alabama table of contents. The coosa county commission is the governing body of the county, establishing goals and objectives to direct the county s growth and development, and carries out other responsibilities as set forth by alabama statutes. Coosa county alabama coosa county was established on december 18, 1832. Brewers history of coosa county can be purchased at any of these addresses. Coosa county cemetery records alabama select a cemetery.
According to a journal of american history description of the book alabama s outlaw sheriff stephen s. The usgenweb archive project alabama main table of contents. Im not sure the community called itself knights mill, or if that was just the accepted landmark in a rural area, or that was just what the census taker decided to name it. History of coosa county, alabama by george evans brewer, 1996, published for the coosa county historical society by southern historical press edition, in english history of coosa county, alabama 1996 edition open library.
History of coosa county alabama book on disc pdf al14 for. Coosa county alabama genealogy, free genealogy, ancestry. The usgenweb archives project alabama file manager. Brewer and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Coosa county alabama genealogy and history presented by. When the alabama territory was created in 1817, wetumpka was within its boundaries. It gained a small snippet from montgomery county in 1837 and lost a portion to the south upon the creation of elmore county in 1866. Welcome to our coosa county family history research page. The east side of town was incorporated on january 17, 1834, and the west side on february 18, 1834. All public documents are available for viewing during normal office hours m. The county government is administered by a fivemember county commission representing the five county districts. If you have alabama files youd like to contribute to the archives site, please click. The heritage of coosa county, alabama state library of.
The heritage of coosa county, alabama heritage of alabama. Also, many of these communities were larger or at least more active in the past. Coosa county was created by the alabama legislature on 1832 dec. Adams the coosa county commission is the governing body of the county, establishing goals and objectives to direct the county s growth and development, and carries out other responsibilities as set forth by alabama statutes. Renfroe, his two years as sumter county sheriff were followed by six years of bizarre. Chilton county is located in the central part of the state. Index to orphans court book 2, coosa county, alabama. Coosa county is a county located in the east central portion of the u. Read, highlight, and take notes, across web, tablet, and phone. Alabama records compiled by pauline jones gandrud vol. Coosa county, alabama simple english wikipedia, the free.
Guide to coosa county, alabama ancestry, genealogy and family history, birth. This is an excerpt from a book the history of coosa county, alabama written by rev. Interactive map of alabama county formation history 17991980 animated maps illustrating alabama county boundary changes. Search alabama death records alabama newspapers, full search 182003, 105 titles alabama obituary search, 1991current alabama funeral notices. Alabama historical boundary changes list of all boundary changes by county provided by newberry library. This is a definitive work and can be used as an index to land grants. A site on albert crumplers plantation on hatchemalega creek was chosen as the county seat and given the name lexington. Brewers history of coosa county can be purchased at any. Coosa county, alabama was in the middle of the creek indian. It gained a small portion from montgomery county in 1837, and lost another to the south upon the creation of elmore county.
The coosa river forms the eastern boundary of the county. Here youll find record collections, history, and genealogy resources to help you trace your coosa county ancestors. Coosa county was formed from the creek cession of 1832 so does not have a parent county. The county was established on december 18, 1832, formed from parts of montgomery and shelby counties. This collection contains a sampling of maps and blueprints from the extensive holdings at the alabama department of archives and history. Debra lamberth, revenue commissioner rockford, al 356.
Coosa county was created on december 18, 1832, from lands included in the creek indian treaty of cusseta, mar. Professional basketball player jamario moon was born in goodwater. Coosa county commission ronnie joiner, unzell kelley, bertha kelly mcelrath, randall dunham, todd j. Flagships other alabama county gis websites association of alabama tax administrators alabama department of revenue, ad valorem tax division site created and hosted by flagship gis, inc. Lee peacock their story is included in history of conecuh county, alabama by b.
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