Fayette County, Alabama Index to Marriage Records, 1850-1970


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By: Herbet & Jeanie Newell, Pub. 1970, reprinted 2022, 260 pages, soft cover, Index, ISBN #978-1-63914-059-6. Fayette county was created in 1824 from Tuscaloosa County. This book is in alphabetical order by groom. It lists the brides and grooms names along with the book number it was recorded in. It will make a great addition to anyone's collection who is researching in the area of Western Alabama.







Georgia Courthouse Disasters


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Few places in the United States feel the impact of courthouse disasters like the state of Georgia. Over its history, 75 of the state's counties have suffered 109 events resulting in the loss or severe damage of their courthouse or court offices. This book documents those destructive events, including the date, time, circumstance, and impact on records. Each county narrative is supported by historical accounts from witnesses, newspapers, and legal documents. Maps show the geographic extent of major courthouse fires. Record losses are described in general terms, helping researchers understand which events are most likely to affect their work.




Rube Burrow, Desperado


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Rube Burrow, Desperado is the factual story of a prolific train robber in the 1880s and 1890s who briefly captured national attention through his daring deeds. His robberies ranged from Texas to Arkansas to Mississippi and Alabama, the state where he was raised. He topped off his criminal career with a cold-blooded murder that triggered a major manhunt. Burrow managed to pull off a number of amazing escapes from his pursuers, finally resulting in the inevitable violent end. Various writers attempted to write about him and his deeds, but often getting the facts wrong. Through diligent research, Rick Miller has laid out the true story from primary sources, correcting the many errors written about Burrow and his cohorts. While Burrow did not achieve the lasting notoriety of Jesse James, Butch Cassidy, or Billy the Kid, his story is as exciting and interesting as his outlaw counterparts.




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