Peter JAMES (b. 1810 SC d. 8 Jan. 1836, age 26, Morgan Co., AL
Buried: Hopewell Baptist Church Cemetery, 2 1/2 miles east of Danville, Morgan Co., AL
Parents: John JAMES and Elizabeth SANDLIN JAMES of York Co., SC
Family: m. Nelly SANDLIN 24 Dec. 1833 Morgan Co., AL
Ref: Mar. Rec. Bk. A, p. 244
NOTE: Peter JAMES was the brother of Thomas JAMES, Sally JAMES, Harvey, and Mary (Polly) JAMES STROUP of Morgan Co., AL. Final settlement of his estate in Morgan Co., AL, lists the following heirs (Ref: PR Bk 5, pgs. 134-135; and PR Bk 7, pgs. 46-48):

Nelly JAMES, widow
Thomas JAMES, brother
James L. Boyd in right of his wife, Hannah JAMES BOYD, sister
(will gives "W. L. Boyd")
James SANDLIN in right of his wife, Anna Jose, sister
Elizabeth JAMES, sister
William HARVEY in right of his wife, Sally, formerly Sally JAMES, sister
John JAMES, brother
Joseph STROUP, in right of his wife, Polly JAMES, sister
*Daniel JAMES, b. July 18, 1819 d. Jan. 30, 1872, brother.
*Susanna (Susan) JAMES, twin of Daniel JAMES, b. July 18, 1819 d. July 27, 1896 m. Daniel PEELER Mar 12, 1840. Both buried Bethel Church, Kingston Addition of Plainview, Ark. Their son, J. J. PEELER b. Aug 26, 1844, d. Sept 3, 1887
Catharin JAMES, sister, m. William Smith BYRD in SC. Bur Antioch Baptist Church Cem., Blacksburg, SC

* minors when Final Settlement of Will was made.

Ref: Peter James Estate Min. Bk 5, Orphans Court, Morgan Co., AL. Thomas James, Adm.

Ref: Peter James Estate Min. Bk 5, Orphans Court, Morgan Co., AL. Thomas James, Adm)

Ref: Peter James Estate Min. Bk 5, Orphans Court, Morgan Co., AL. Thomas James, Adm)

Thomas JAMES (b. 1804 York Co., SC, d. 29 June 1871, Morgan Co., AL
Buried: James Family Cemetery located near Forrest Chapel on land formerly owned by the James Family.
Parents: John JAMES and Elizabeth SANDLIN JAMES of York Co., SC. He died in York co., SC, 13 Aug 1850 (bur. across the road from his home). Elizabeth survived him and is buried at Antioch Baptist Church near Blacksburg, SC.
Migration: Thomas JAMES came to Morgan Co., AL, with his sister, Mary (Polly) JAMES STROUP and her husband Joseph STROUP, other brothers and sisters, and the SANDLINS, his cousins.
Thomas JAMES purchased the following land from his brother-in-law, Joseph STROUP on 27 Aug 1834: W 1/2 NE 1/4 Sec. 14,T7,R5 W-79.85 acres (This piece of land known by patent). Deed Bk C, p. 142.
Thomas JAMES also obtained land in Township 7 South, Range 5 West as follows: SW 1/4 of SE 1/4 Sec. 10, 39.93 acres Jany 4, 1837 on Cert. 8,925, Huntsville Land Office.

Family: m. Susanna SANDLIN 27 Oct. 1835 in Morgan Co., AL (Ref: Bk A, No. 973. She was b. 11 July 1817 SC, d. 9 Jan 1862 Morgan Co. She is buried James Cemetery, Morgan Co., beside her husband near Iron Man corner near Danville, AL
Children: (11)

Narcissa James, b. 23 Jan 1837 AL
Francis James, b. 1838, AL
Edney James, b. 1840, AL
John J. James, b. 1842, AL
Amanda C. James, b. 1843, AL
Martha A. James, b. 1846, AL
Emily S. James, b. 1847, AL
Daniel T. James, b. 1849, AL
Thomas B. James, b. 1859, AL
Jonathan B. James, b. 1853, AL
Leander James (m), b. 1855, AL
Mary E. James, b. 1857, AL
William R. James, b. 1859, AL

The oldest child, Narcissa b. 23 Jan 1837 d. 20 Mar 1882 (bur. James Cemetery) married Dr. D. R. LONG 30 Mar 1856. (Ref: Bk B, p. 291). She survived her husband.
Children of Narcissa JAMES and Dr. LONG:

Mary LONG, b. 3 Jan 1860 d. 3 May 1864, bur. James Cem., Morgan Co., AL
John D. LONG, b. 1863, age 17, on 1880 census, Morgan Co.
Solomon T. LONG, b. 1866, age 14 on 1880 census, Morgan Co.
William W. LONG, b. 1874, age 6 on 1880 census, Morgan Co.
Menda M. LONG, b. 1877, age 3 on 1880 census, Morgan Co.

Heirs of Thomas JAMES, as listed in Est. Settlement 11-28-1871 (PR Bk 35, pgs. 308-309) are as follows:

Narissa Long, widow of D. LONG
Fannie WALLACE, wife of S. H. WALLACE (Samuel H.) m. 8 Nov. 1866 (Ref: Bk C1, p. 130, Morgan Co., AL)
A. C. JAMES
M. A. JAMES
Thomas B. JAMES, b. 2 Feb 1850 d. 1 June 1916
Mary E. JAMES b. 30 Jan 1857 d. 26 Feb 1924. Bur. Hopewell Cem. (all of the above heirs were over 21 and residing in Morgan Co., AL
Edna EVANS, wife of John EVANS, residing in Arkansas m. 25 Sept. 1861 Morgan Co., AL (Bk C1, p. 43)
D. T. JAMES, residing in Arkansas (over 21)
M. E. JAMES, residing in Morgan Co., AL, under 21 years of age
John B. JAMES, residing in Morgan Co., AL, under 21 years of age
Leander P. JAMES, residing in Morgan Co., AL, under 21 years of age
M. C. JAMES, residing in Morgan Co., AL, under 21 years of age
William R. JAMES, residing in Morgan Co., AL, under 21 years of age

NOTE: H. SHARPE appointed guardian of minors.

#153
Thomas JAMES, age 55, Farmer, b. SC
Susan, age 45, b. SC
Francis T., age 22, b. AL
Edney, age 20, b. AL
John J., age 18, b. AL
Amanda C., age 17, b. AL
Martha, age 14, b. AL
Emily S., age 13, b. AL
Daniel T., age 11, b. AL
Thomas B., age 10, b. AL
Jonathan B., age 7, b. AL
Leander, age 5, b. AL
Mary E., age 9, b. AL
William R., age 1, b. AL

ANNA JOSE JAMES
b. 26 April 1812 York Co., SC
d. 2 March 1905 Morgan Co., AL
m. first DAVIS PARKER 20 July 1830 Morgan Co., AL
Ref: Mar. Bk. A, p. 170

He died 1832 Morgan Co., AL.
Ref: PR Bk 5, p. 27
CHILDREN: None

m. second JAMES BENJAMIN SANDLIN 18 Aug 1833 Morgan Co., AL
Ref: Mar. Bk A, No. 834
He was born in SC, the son of JONATHAN and SOUSANNAH SANDLIN b. 1774 NC. He and wife, SOUSANNAH were living in Walker Co., AL, in 1850 (census). He is buried next to Ezekiel and Nelly Childers in an unmarked grave in Doss Creek Cemetery. Land sales show that he lived in York Co., SC, Lincoln Co., TN, Morgan Co., AL, and Blount Co., AL. JAMES BENJAMIN SANDLIN m. first MARTHA GILLENTINE 28 Oct. 1827 Morgan Co., AL.
Ref: Mar Bk A, p._____. She died in 1832 and is buried Hopewell Cemetary, Morgan Co., AL. They had three children.

CHILDREN of ANNA JOSE and JAMES B. SANDLIN (11)

1. HENRY SANDLIN
b. 1834
m. MARY L. POTEET
CHILDREN: not listed

2. MARTHA JANE SANDLIN
b. 13 Oct. 1835
d. 12 Jan 1906
m. WILLIAM BENNET (BEN) REEVES
b. Jan 1835
d. 19 Jan 1905
Both buried Sandlin Cemetery, Ola, AR.
CHILDREN: (9) not listed

3. JOHN JAMES SANDLIN
b. 28 Feb 1839
d. 15 Apr 1932
m. ESTER JANE HARPER 15 Oct. 1866
Bk Cl, p. 128 Morgan Co.

4. SUDIE (EMALINE) SANDLIN

5. SARAH JANE SANDLIN
b. 1841

6. AMANDA ANN (AUNT FED) SANDLIN
b. 7 Nov. 1842
d. 15 April 1935
m. W.H. McCOLLUM
b. 30 Jan 1841
d. 8 Jan 1891
CHILDREN: (3) not listed

7. CYNTHIA SANDLIN
b. 1848 m. SUID POTEET
Both buried near Purcell, OK
CHILDREN: (4) not listed

8. MATTHEW (MACK) SANDLIN
b. 11 Mar 1845
d. 13 Feb 1899
m. CENIA SHERRILL of Cedar Plains, AL (first wife) 9 Dec. 1873.
Ref: Bk C2, p. 80
CHILDREN: (1) Not listed

9. JOSEPH JOHNATHAN SANDLIN
b. 11 March 1852
d. 10 Oct 1915
m. EMMA GODDARD 11 Feb 1884
Ref: Bk D, p. 237
b. 10 Jan 1863
d. 24 Jan 1902.
Both buried Hopewell Cemetary, Morgan Co., AL
CHILDREN: (6)

A. JAMES B. SANDLIN
b. 22 Jan 1885
d. 6 Dec 1964
m. OLA SANDLIN dau of BILL SANDLIN 21 Sept. 1913
Ref: Bk N, p. 127, Morgan Co., AL
They operated the Telephone Exchange in Danville, AL, for many years.

B. WILLIAM MARVIN SANDLIN
b. 13 July 1887
d. 22 June 1963
m. MARY SPARKMAN 22 Dec 1907 Morgan Co.,
Bk K, p. 233

C. LEWIS ERMA SANDLIN
b. 7 Oct. 1890
d. 15 Jan 1953
m. LILLIAN ROBERTS 18 Dec 1910, Morgan Co., AL
Ref: Bk L, p. 435

D. MABLE ANNE SANDLIN
b. 5 Feb 1893
m. FLOYD HALBROOK 24 Feb 1914

E. SALLIE BETT SANDLIN
b. 29 Mar 1896
m. LELDON HIGDON 12 Dec 1915. Morgan Co., AL
Ref: Bk O, p. 219
He d. 4 June 1968. Bur Forrest Chapel Cemetery

F. LESTER CECILE SANDLIN
b. 22 Nov 1898
m. LOLA C. ROGERS 10 Feb 1924.
Ref: Bk S, p. 138

10. DANIEL JAMES (JIM) SANDLIN
b. 1853
d. age 8

11. ROBERT BENJAMIN SANDLIN
b. 23 April 1856
d. 26 Dec. 1943
m. SUSAN (WILLIE) MATKINS in 1877
He followed his brother John James SANDLIN to AR, later moved to Wagner, OK (Fort Gibson).
b. 8 Jan 1863
d. 26 Nov. 1901.
She is bur in cemetery in Cherokee state Park and he is bur in Wagner Cem
CHILDREN: (9) Not listed
Ref: The Sandlin Clan by Dale S. Sandlin

SARAH (SALLY) JAMES
b. 1818 SC
d. 23 April 1902 Morgan Co., AL
Buried: Cemetery at Massey across the road from McKenfree Methodist Church
Parents: JOHN JAMES and ELIZABETH SANDLIN JAMES of York Co., SC
Family: m. WILLIAM L. HARVEY 14 Aug 1832, Morgan Co., AL
Ref: Bk A, p. 112
He was b. 25 Jan 1813
d. 11 March 1894
Buried beside his wife at Massey, Morgan Co., AL
CHILDREN:

1. WILLIAM M. HARVEY
b. 27 March 1848
d. 21 March 1910, Morgan Co., AL
m. FRANCES PONDER of Lawrence Co., AL, 23 Dec 1874 in Lawrence Co., AL.
She was b. 5 Feb 1852
d. 15 June 1933.
Both buried in cemetery at Massey across from McKendree Methodist Church.
CHILDREN: (6)

Charles T. HARVEY b. Jan 1879 m. Francis R. PLEMMONS 21 Oct. 1888 Morgan Co., AL, dau of John P. PLEMMONS. Ref: Mra. Bk D, p. 515
John HARVEY b. July 1872
Ida M. HARVEY b. April 1881
Sallie (Sarah) HARVEY b. Oct 1885 m. Charles N. PARKER 19 Jan 1917 at Butler Parker's. Ref: Bk P, p. 31
Mary Della HARVEY b. Jan 1888 m. William Terrence TUCKER
Eva HARVEY b. Dec. 1895
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Family Group*

Husband's Full Name: JOHN BODERY

Birth: 1805, NC
Mar.: 23 Mar 1823, License Morgan Co., AL. Not returned


*information obtained from 1850 census

Wife's Full Maiden Name: NANCY FILGO

b. 1797, NC

CHILDREN:

Sarah Ann b. 1 Feb 1824, Morgan Co., AL
Mar. 16 Mar 1843, Morgan Co., AL
d. 22 Nov. 1900, Morgan Co., AL
Spouse: Daniel Reid CROW

Mary Ann, b. 1826, Morgan Co., AL
m. 23 Dec 1845, Morgan Co., AL
Spouse: John T. ROYER

Nancy C. (Catherine) b. 1829, Morgan Co., AL
m. 1 Dec 1858, Morgan Co., AL
Spouse: William ROYER

William, b. 1830, Morgan Co., AL
m. 6 Jan 1857 Morgan Co., AL
Spouse: Mrs. Mary Jane JUNKINS

John, b. 1832, Morgan Co., AL
m. 12 Apr 1861, Morgan Co., AL
Spouse: Nancy McCLARY

James R., b. 9/5/1834, Morgan Co., AL
d. 9 Aug 1855, Morgan Co., AL
Burial: Napp Cem., Morgan Co., AL

Lafayette (Burt), b. 1835, Morgan Co., AL


Martha, b. 1837, Morgan Co., AL
m. 10 Dec 1857, Lawrence Co., AL
Spouse: George W. WILEY

Elizabeth, b. 1839, Morgan Co., AL
m. 3 Feb 1861, Lawrence Co., AL
Spouse: Andrew J. WILEY

Hiram, b. 1841, Morgan Co., AL
m. 16 Aug. 1867, Lawrence Co., AL
Spouse: Nancy STOVER

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JOHN BODERY

John BODERY (b. 1804 NC d. 1868 Morgan Co., AL
Buried: Place unknown
Land: Owned land in Township 6, Range 5W. The earliest land transaction was 15 April 1837 when he and wife, Nancy, sold 80 acres (W/2 of NW/4 Sec. 20, T6, R5W) to Charles ROYER and on the same day, they sold 60 acres to William CONDRON (SE/4 of NE/4 Sec. 17, T6,N5W) and 20 acres "laying due north of the above designated land known to have been entered by Jacob JONES." Ref: Deed Bk C, pgs. 479-80. There is no record of when John BODERY obtained the first tract (Tract Book shows this parcel of land owned by the State 23 May 1828). The second tract was "entered by Jacob JONES 5 Oct. 1832," Cert. No. 25, 464. John BODERY owned other tracts of land in this Township. Ref: Alabama Tract Book for Morgan Co., AL.

FAMILY: Married Nancy FILGO (b. NC) in Morgan Co., AL. License issued 23 Mar 1823. Not returned. Ref: Mar. Book A, p. 31

CHILDREN: (10) (Listed in Estate Settlement, Morgan Co., AL, PR Book 33, p. 244, 22 april 1872.*)


William H. BODERY over 21, residing in MS.
Nancy C., widow of William ROYER, over 21, Morgan Co.
Mrs. D. R. CROW, over 21, Lawrence Co., AL
John T. ROYER, over 21, Morgan Co., AL
Jack WILEY, over 21, Morgan Co., AL
Burt BODERY, over 21, MS
Children of dec'd wife of G. W. WILEY (dau of John BODERY). Number unknown.

*Bk 25, pgs. 89, 111; Bk 34, p. 35. Widow was not mentioned

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1. Nancy C. (Catherin) BODERY b. 1829 Morgan Co., AL m. William Royer 1 Dec. 1858 Morgan Co., AL. Ref: Bk B, p. 383
   CHILDREN: (as listed on 1860 Census, Morgan Co., AL)
   William, age 4, b. AL
   Mollie, age 1, b. AL
   
2. William H. BODERY b. 1830 AL
   m. Mary Jane Junkins 6 Jan 1857 Morgan Co., AL. Ref: Mar. Bk B, p. 308. She was b. VA age 28 (1860 Cens). She died 1863. Ref: PR Bk 19, p. 183-194.
   CHILDREN: (as listed on 1860 Census, Morgan Co., AL
   Francis E. BODERY, age 1, b. AL
   William JUNKINS, age 8, M, b. AL
   Henrietta JUNKINS, age 6, F, b. AL
   Joseph JUNKINS, age 5, M, b. AL
   
3. Mrs. D. R. CROW, Lawrence Co., AL (Sarah Ann BODERY) m. Daniel Reid CROW 16 Mar 1843, Morgan Co., AL. Ref: Mar. Bk A, p.____. for additional information on this family, see page______).
4. Mary Ann BODERY b. 1826 (44 yrs. of age on 1870 census) m. John T. Royer 23 Dec. 1845 Morgan Co., AL (License). ref: Bk A, p. 497
   CHILDREN: (1870 Census, Morgan Co., AL)
   Martha ROYER, age 23
   Sally (Sarah) ROYER
   Frances ROYER
   Ellen ROYER
   Ruberta ROYER
   James ROYER
   Price ROYER
   William ROYER
   
5. Elizabeth H. BODERY m. Jack (Andrew Jack) WILEY 3 Feb 1861 Lawrence Co., AL. Ref: "Life & Legend of Lawrence Co." by Dorothy Gentry. Andrew J. Wiley was son of Elijah WILEY b. 1793 KY and wife, Sarah, b. 1795 SC (Ref: 1860 Census Morgan Co.)
   
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6. Burt BODERY, MS. No further information
   
7. Children of deceased wife of G. W. WILEY (no names given in estate settlement of John BODERY).
NOTE: Martha W. BODERY m. G. W. WILEY 10 Dec. 1857, Lawrence Co., AL (Ref: "Life & Legend of Lawrence Co." by Dorothy Gentry)
********
1830 Census - Morgan Co., AL

John BODERY    1 M age 15-20
               1 M age 30-40
               2 F under 5
               1 F 5-10
               1 F 20-30

1840 Census - Morgan Co., AL

John BODERY    1 M under 5
               2 M 5-10
               1 M 10-15
               1 M 30-40
               1 F under 5
               2 F 5-10
               1 F 10-15
               1 F 30-40

The John BODRY family lived next to Nancy Devault.
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1850 Census - Morgan Co., AL

Division No. 10
#419-405
John BODRY, age 45, M, b. NC, Farmer
Nancy BODRY, age 53, F, b. NC
Catherine, age 21, F, b. AL
William, age 20, M, b. AL
John, age 18, M., b. AL
*James, age 16, M, b. AL
Lafayette, age 15, M, B. AL
Martha, age 13, F, b. AL
Elizabeth, age 11, F, b. AL
Hiram, age 9, M, b. AL

*NOTE: James R. BODRY b. 9-5-1834 d. 8-9-1855 Morgan Co., AL. Buried Nap Cemetery, Morgan Co., AL.

1860 Census NW Division, Ivy Bluff, Morgan Co., AL
#416-395

William ROYER, age 26, M, b. AL
Catherine ROYER, age 32, F, b. AL
William ROYER, age 4, M, b. AL
Mollie ROYER, age 1, F, b. AL
Washington ROYER, age 24, M, b. AL

1860 Census - NW Division, Ivy Bluff, Morgan Co., AL
#417-396

Washington WILEY, age 27, M, b. AL
Martha WILEY, age 22, F, b. AL
James WILEY, age 2, M, b. AL
Nancy C. BODERY, age 70, F, b. NC
Elizabeth BODRY, age 18, F, b. AL

NOTE: John BODERY, age 56, b. NC, was livig in a Boarding House (1860 Census) #468-444 NW Division

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1870 Census - Morgan Co., AL

#399-432 subdiv. No. 35
Nancy BODRY, age 47, F, b. AL
Mary A., age 26, F, b. AL
Elizabeth, age 20, F, b. AL
Andrew J., age 12, M, b. AL
Frances, age 10, F, b. AL

#594-610 Subdiv. 35
Jack WILEY, age 24, M, b. AL
Elizabeth WILEY, age 25, F, b. AL
Elijah WILEY, age 8, M, b. AL
Sarah WILEY, age 6, F, b. AL
Colorado WILEY, age 3, F, b. AL

1870 Census - Lawrence Co., AL

#99 Dry Creek District
Hiram BODERY, age 26, M, b. AL
*Nancy BODERY, age 26, F, b. AL
John BODERY, age 2, M, b. AL

#134 - Dry Creek
George BODRY, age 27, M, b. AL
Mary, age 24, F, b. AL
James, age 10, M, b. AL

*Nancy STOVER mar. Hiram BODERY

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1880 Census - Lawrence Co., AL

#170 T 7R6 West Beat 9
WILEY, Andrew, age 36, b. AL, Farmer
WILEY, Elizabeth, age 38, b. AL
WILEY, Elijah, age 18, b. AL
WILEY, Sarah, age 14, b. AL
WILEY, Colorado, age 11, b. AL
WILEY, Marie, age 7, b. AL
WILEY, David, age 7, b. AL
WILEY, Lutie, age 3, b. AL, dau

1880 Census - Morgan Co., AL

T8, R4 W
#138 SANDLIN, F. Ellen, age 20, F, B. AL
SANDLIN, Maggie M., age 2, F, b. AL
BODRY, A. Jackson, age 19, M, b. AL, brother

1900 Census - Morgan Co.

New Decatur Beat 19
#58-62
Andrew J. BODRY, b. Mar 1859, age 41, b. AL NC TN
Mattie BODRY, b. July 1859, age 40, b. GA SC
Romer C. BODRY, son, b. Nov. 1882, age 17, b. AL AL AL
Claudie F. BODRY, b. Oct. 1888, age 11 yrs., AL
Freddie C. BODRY, b. Aug 1890, age 9 yrs., b. AL
Robert J. BODRY, b. Apr 1899, age 1 yr., b. AL

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SOME BODERY (BODRY) MARRIAGES Lawrence Co., AL

Martha W. BODERY and George W. WILEy 10 Dec. 1857
Elizabeth H. BODRY and Andrew J. WILEY 3 Feb 1861
H. L. BODRY and Nancy STOVER 16 Aug 1867
Susan BODRY and S. M. SMITH. License issued 13 May 1864
A. J. BODRY and Maggie HURNDON (License) Aug 31, 1880

BODERY (BODRY) MARRIAGES Morgan Co., AL

John BODERY and Nancy FILGO. License issued 23 Mar 1823. Bk A., p. 31
Sarah Ann BODERY and Daniel Reid CROW 16 Mar 1843, Bk A, p. ___
Mary Ann BODERY and John T. ROYER 23 Dec. 1845 (License) Bk A, p. 497
Catherine BODERY and William ROYER 1 Dec 1858, Bk B, p. 383
NOTE: William ROYER m. 1st Nancy E. PUTMAN 12 July 1854. Sol. 13 July 1854 Morgan Co., AL, Bk. B, p. 219
William BODERY and Mary Jane JUNKINS 6 Jan 1857, Bk. B., page 308
Elizabeth H. BODERY and George W. RUSSELL. License issued 29 Jan 1860. Returned without being solemnized. Bk. C1, p. 222
John L. BODERY and Nancy McCLARY. Sol. 12 April 1861. Ref: Bk. C1, p. 29
Virginia BODERY and Albert W. SYKES. Sol. 23 Feb 1871. Ref: Bk. Cl, p. 287
Ellen BODERY and W. W. SANDLIN. Sol. 3 Sept 1876. Ref: Bk. C, p. 231
Marian A. BODERY and Henryette POTEET. License issued 25 Dec. 1876. ref: Bk. C2, p. 262
Annie Pearl BODERY and Thomas T. MASON 9 April 1925. Mar. Bk. S, p. 521. She was 17 years of age.
Roman C. BODRY and Lucy N. WOODS. Sol. 25 May 1907, Bk. K, p. 98


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Andrew J. BODRY and Lula C. TRANTON. Sol. 30 Dec. 1924 Bk S, p. 431. He was age 54. Second marriage for both.

BODERY DEATHS

H. L. BODERY, age 70, b. AL, died of heart disease, Morgan Co., AL (Beat 21) 14 June 1908. Buried Charleston, MS.
Ref: Register of Deaths, Morgan Co., AL, Ofc. Probate Judge

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CHARLES ROYER (1793-1865)

Charles ROYER (b. 1793 VA d. 1865 Morgan Co., AL)
Buried: Morgan Co., AL
Location of Land: E. 1/2 of NE 1/4 Sec. 19, T6S, R4W, 78.20 acres obtained 16 July 1818, Warrent #1,395. He became an extensive land owner.
Family: m. Sarah MOORE (b. 1807 NC). License issued 10 aug 1833 Morgan Co., AL. Not returned (Ref: Bk. A, p. 234). She survived her husband.
Children: (as listed in Estate Settlement. PR Bk. 26, p. 171. John T. ROYER, admin.


1. John T. ROYER m. Mary Ann BODERY 23 Dec. 1845 Morgan Co., Bk. A, p. 497
   
2. William ROYER m. Catherine BODERY (Sol. 1 Dec. 1858) Morgan Co., AL (Ref: Bk B, p. 383)
   
3. Washington ROYER (m. Doshane PUCKETT)
   
4. Henry ROYER (m. Evaline LONG)
   
5. Elizabeth HOKETT (m. Benjamin HOCKETT 1 Dec. 1836) Morgan Co, AL (Ref: Mar Bk A, p. 308)
   
6. Sarah RUPELL (RUSSELL) m. G. W. RUSSELL
   
7. Margaret KIRBY (m. JOHN KERLY 3 Aug 1856) Ref: Bk B, p. 297
   
8. Taylor ROYER under 21 resided in Morgan Co., AL
   
9. Hettie PUTMAN, wife of Anson PUTMAN who was formerly Hettie ROYER. He was a Bapt. Minister in 1854 - they resided in TN
   
10. Dorcus SMITH, wife of Milton SMITH, who was a daughter of Mary PUTMAN dec'd, dau of Charles ROYER (resided in MS).
    
11. William H. NORRIS, son of Aly NORRIS, who was a dau of dec'd - under 21 years of age - resided in MO.
    Final settlement of estate. Ref: Min. PR Bk 31, p. 99, April 28, 1873

HEIRS:
William N. NORRIS
Nancy C. ROYER, Exec. of Will of William ROYER dec'd. May 1868. Ref: PR Bk 26, p. 163, Morgan Co., AL


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G. W. ROYER
Henry ROYER
C. T. ROYER
Sarah RUSSELL
Margaret WILEY
Geo. RUSSELL, Adm. of Martha ROYER's Est.
Hattie PUTMAN
Dorcus SMITH

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HENRY H. ROYER (1841-1912)

Henry ROYER (b. 1841 Morgan Co., AL d. 27 Feb 1912 Morgan Co., AL)
Buried: Morgan Co., AL
Family: m. Evaline LONG
Children: (as listed in Final Settlement of Est. May 12, 1913, Morgan Co., AL. Ref: PR Bk 63, p. 65)


1. C. R. ROYER, over 21 residing Austin ville, Morgan Co., AL
   
2. Mary PUCKETT, over 21 resideing Neel, Morgan Co., AL
   
3. Charles ROYER, over 21 residing Neel, Morgan Co., AL
   
4. Sarah PRATER, over 21 residing Lanes, Morgan Co., AL
   Onie STROUP, over 21 residing Neel, Morgan Co., AL
W. W. ROYER - died 6 Dec. 1908. Ref: PR Bk 53,
pgs. 182-183, Morgan Co., AL

Heirs:
Malinda A. ROYER - widow, over 21, residing Morgan Co., AL
Ellen ROYER, age 33, residing in Morgan Co., AL
Jennie STEWART, age 30, residing in Morgan Co., AL
Jerry ROYER, age 17, residing in Morgan Co., AL
Julia Annie ROYER, age 13, residing in Morgan Co., AL
Lee ROYER, age 9, residing in Morgan Co., AL

NOTE: Marvin WEST, Esq., appointed guardian of Julian Annie ROYER and Lee ROYER, minors, Dec 9, 1908.

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ROYER MARRIAGES - MORGAN CO., AL
1833-1925

Charles ROYER and Sarah MOORE, License 10 Aug 1833. Not returned. Ref: Bk A, p. 234
Nancy ROYER and Thomas CLARK, Sol. 14 Feb 1832. Ref: Bk A, p. 204
Elizabeth ROYER and Benjamin HACKETT, Sol. 1 Dec. 1836. Ref: Bk A, p. 307
Thoms J. ROYER and Eliza CONDRON. Sol. 9 Mar 1837. Ref: Bk A, p 317
Caroline ROYER and H. BURNETT. Sol. 14 Feb 1837. Ref: Bk A, p. 314
John ROYER and Mary Ann BODREY. License 23 Dec. 1845. Ref: Bk A, p. 497
William ROYER and Nancy E. PUTMAN. Sol. 13 July 1854. Ref: Bk B, p. 219
Margaret A. ROYER and John KERLY. Sol. 3 Aug 1856. Ref: Bk B, p. 297
William ROYER and Catherin BODERY. Sol. 1 Dec. 1858. Ref: Bk B, p. 383
Martha Ann ROYER and John B. LONG, License 30 April 1861. Ref: Bk C1, p. 30
Sarah C. ROYER and William F. GAMBLE. Sol. 20 Aug. 1867. Ref: Bk C1, p. 157
Charles F. ROYER and Mary E. ROBINSON. Sol. 3 Dec 1868. Ref: Bk C1, p. 211
Mary F. ROYER and Thadens HOWELL. Sol. 24 Nov 1868. Ref: Bk C1, p. 202
Margaret E. ROYER and James T. HOWELL. Sol. 21 Dec 1869. Ref: Bk C1, p. 244
William ROYER and Linda A. RUSSELL. Sol. 5 Dec. 1873. She was the dau of Pollie RUSSELL. Ref: Bk C1, p. 79
Nancy E. ROYER and George D. LONG. Sol. 24 Aug 1880. Ref: Bk D, p. 37
Mollie E. ROYER and William A. NAPPS. Sol. 5 Jan 1881. Ref: Bk D, p. 66
Frank L. ROYER and Josie RAPER. Sol. 14 Oct. 1884. Ref: Bk D, p. 280


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Clabron L. ROYER and Francis E. SYBERT. Sol. 5 Jan 1886. Ref: Bk D, p. 350
James ROYER and Mary Ellen PRATER. Sol. 8 Oct 1889. Ref: Bk E, p. 17
Sarah F. ROYER and Joseph D. PRATOR. Sol. 16 Feb 1889. ref: Bk D, p. 564
Mary A. ROYER and E. J. PUCKETT. Sol. 18 Mar 1896. Ref: Bk F, p. 557
C. R. ROYER and S. G. MC AFEE. Sol. 14 Feb 1895. Ref: Bk F, p. 357
Joseph R. ROYER and Betie J. BROWN. Sol. 23 Dec 1895. Ref: Bk F, p. 509
Jacob M. ROYER and Charity I. MEEKS. Sol. 2 June 1897. Ref: Bk G, p. 195
William A. ROYER and Fannie L. HOKETT. Sol. 17 Dec 1899. Ref: Bk H, p. 78
Lucian P. ROYER and Maggie O. WILLIAMS. Sol. 28 Feb 1900. Ref: Bk H, p. 132
Charles M. ROYER and Minnie WALDEN. Sol. 30 Oct 1902. Ref: Bk I, p. 97
Omie ROYER and Claude HUGHES. Sol. 21 June 1905. Ref: Bk J, p. 130
Onie ROYER and Everett STROUP. Sol. 21 Aug 1907. Ref: Bk K, p. 150
Edward C. ROYER and Annie GRAY. Sol. 2 Dec 1896. Ref: Bk J, p. 492

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GEORGE WASHINGTON ROYER

George Washington ROYER (b. 11 Dec. 1835 near Decatur, AL)
Buried: Morgan Co., AL
Served in War Between the States - Private in Co. C, 5th Alabama Cavalry.
FAMILY:
m. Doshane PUCKETT
1880 Census - Morgan Co., AL, lists the following:

Geo. ROYER, age 46, b. AL; Father TN; Mother TN
Dosia A., age 36, b. AL, Father AL, Mother AL
Charles R., age 14, b. AL, Father AL, Mother AL
Lillie A., age 13, b. AL, Father AL, Mother AL
Mary M., age 11, b. AL, Father AL, Mother AL
Lucian P., age 8, b. AL, Father AL, Mother AL
Lenear, age 4, b. AL, Father AL, Mother AL


NOTE: G. W. ROYER b. 12-11-1838 d. 12-16-1914
buried Decatur Cemetery, Morgan Co., AL
Mrs. D. A. ROYER, b. 10-8-1842 d. 5-24-1931
buried Decatur Cemetery, Morgan Co., AL

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Some Royer Marriages - Lawrence Co., AL

Eliza ROYER and James CROWDEN, 2 Oct 1835
Mary A. ROYER and Marian COOPER, 26 Sept. 1854
Margaret L. ROYER and John KIZER 8 July 1867
J. J. ROYER and Sallie E. GRAVES 1 Sept 1875
Andrew J. ROYER and Missouri J. GRAVES 24 Sept 1875
Jas. D. ROYER and Martha ALEXANDER 6 Sept. 1880
J. D. ROYER and Indiana WEST 2 Jan 1884

James D. ROYER b. 7 April 1860 d. 27 Jan 1944
Anner, wife of J. D. ROYER b. 8 Dec 1868 d. 4 Dec 1907
Both buried Red Hill Cemetery, Lawrence Co., AL

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1850 Census, Morgan Co., AL, Div. No. 11
#465
Charles ROYER, age 58, b. AL
Sarah, age 46, NC
Mary, age 26, TN
Sarah, age 24, AL
Charles, age 16, AL
William, age 16, AL
Washington, age 14, AL
Margaret, age 13, AL
Martha, age 11, AL
Henry, age 9, AL
Dorcus, age 4, AL
Taylor, age 3, AL

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Dedication iii
Foreword
Southern Kinfolks, A column featuring the John J. Stroup Family
The Sage of Flint, Alabama
Early Settlers of the Flint Area, 1820-1888
The Crow Family
Revolutionary War Account of Thomas Crow
South Carolina Land Plat of Thomas Crow
South Carolina Land Grant for Thomas Crow's Military Service The Crow Family (continued)

Page 44 through page 67
The Ellis Family


Page 68 through page 107B
Crow Census, Marriages and other records
Township 6, Range 5 West, Morgan County, Alabama Tract Book

Page 108 through page 163
The Stroup Family

Page 164 through page 188
The James Family
The Bodery Family
The Royer Family

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