Chambers Co. AL - OBIT: James Alfred (Major) Lauderdale USGenWeb Archives Project Notice: In keeping with our policy of providing free information on the internet, data may be used by non-commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material. These electronic pages may not be reproduced in any format for profit, nor for commercial presentation by any other organization. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material for purposes other than as stated above, must obtain express written permission from the author or the submitter and from the listed USGenWeb Project archivist. Submitted by: Melissa Smith iamabravesfan@geocities.com ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Obit: James Alfred "Major" Lauderdale Obit from the Chatt-Valley Times, Wednesday, Jan 29, 1941: "PIONEER CITIZEN OF LANGDALE SUCCUMBS AT HOME, SUNDAY" J A Lauderdale, 86, one of the most beloved men of Langdale, and resident of the community for the past 35 years, died at his home Sunday. Services were conducted from the Baptist church Monday, the Rev L E Kelley officiating. Burial was in Wadley, with Johnson and Company in charge of arrangements. Mr Lauderdale was a faithful member of the Baptist church, and a man highly respected by all who knew him. He and his family came to Langdale from Tallapoosa County, years ago. He is survived by eight children: Mrs Dave Williams of Clay County; Mrs O B Smith of Lafayette; Mrs Jim Gauntt and Mrs Howard Lasley, of Langdale; J F Lauderdale of Alexander City; A J of Lafayette; Thomas of Buffalo; and Perry of Shawmut. **Notes: Born Dec 1854,Tallapoosa Co, AL died 26 Jan 1941, Parents: Andrew & Elizabeth Lauderdale, Spouse: Lannie Ann Smith m. 15 Nov 1877 in Tallapoosa Co, AL.**