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This file was contributed and copyrighted by: Larry E. Caver, Jr. ================================================================================ September 2002 -Transcribed by Larry E. Caver, Jr., from microfilm and original newspaper issues in the holdings of the Alabama Department of Archives & History, Montgomery, Alabama. NOTE: SEE THE BOTTOM OF THIS FILE FOR A LISTING OF NEWSPAPERS THAT HAVE BEEN IN LOWNDES COUNTY NEWSPAPER NOTICES FROM THE LOWNDES COUNTY CHRONICLE April 12, 1842: State of Alabama, Lowndes County, Regular Orphans' Court, November Term, 1841 Now, at this Court, Alfred HARRISON, administrator, in virtue of his office of Sheriff, of the estate of Uriah T. GREGG, deceased, came into Court, by his Deputy Sheriff Benjamin HARRISON, and reported, as the law directs, that said estate was wholly insolvent; Whereupon, it is ordered by the Court, that the Clerk give notice to the creditors and others, of the insolvency of said estate, in the nearest newspaper, once a month for the term of six months; and that the creditors file their claims and accounts in the Clerk's office, within the time prescribed by law, in order to be audited and settled by the Court at the time specified, or they will be barred. Copy from the Minutes, 8th November 1841. John VARNER, Clerk State of Alabama, Lowndes County, Orphans' Court, January 3, 1842 Now, at this Court, John P. COOK, administrator of the estate of Thomas P. SKIPPER, deceased, came into Court, and reported to the Court that said estate was wholly and entirely insolvent; Whereupon, it is ordered by the Court, that the Clerk give notice to the creditors, and all concerned, by advertisement to be published in the Lowndes County Chronicle once a month, that at the expiration of twelve months, or so soon thereafter as the Court may direct, the Judge of the Orphans' Court will proceed to audit and settle the same between the creditors of said estate. Ordered by the Court, that the creditors file all their claims in the Clerk's office of the County Court, against said estate, on or before the expiration of said twelve months, or they will be barred. Copy from the Minutes, 3rd January 1842. John VARNER, Clerk State of Alabama, Lowndes County, Regular Orphans' Court, February Term, 1842 Now, at this Court, Drury D. WALTON, administrator of the estate of Ruffin E. WALTON, deceased, came into Court, and reported upon oath, as the law directs, that the said estate is altogether insolvent, and insufficient to pay and satisfy the demands presented for payment and existing against it; Whereupon, it is ordered by the Court, that the Clerk give notice of the same, by advertisement, to be published once a month, for the term of six months, in the newspaper published in Hayneville, requiring all persons who have claims against said estate, to file them in the Clerk's office, within the time prescribed by law, or they will be barred. Copy from the Minutes, February 8th, 1842. John VARNER, Clerk State of Alabama, Lowndes County, Regular Orphans' Court, February Term, 1842 Now, at this Court, Samuel M'WILEY, administrator of the estate of Allen RUFF, deceased, came into Court, and reported on oath, as the law directs, that the said estate is entirely insolvent, and insufficient to pay and settle off the demands existing against it; It is therefore ordered by the Court, that the Clerk give notice to the creditors, and all others interested, by advertisement, to be published once a month for a term of six months, in the newspaper printed in Hayneville, that the Court will, at the expiration of nine months, proceed to audit and settle the said estate between the creditors of the same. Ordered by the Court, that the creditors of said estate file their claims with the Clerk within the said nine months, or they will thereafter be barred. Copy from the Minutes, 12th February 1842. John VARNER, Clerk State of Alabama, Lowndes County, Regular Orphans' Court, March Term, 1842 This day came Elizabeth PORTER into Court, and returned a schedule of the debts, and the amount of the estate of John PORTER, deceased, whereby it appears to the satisfaction of the Court, that the estate is insufficient to pay the debts thereof; It is therefore ordered by the Court, that the estate of John PORTER, deceased, be now declared insolvent… A copy from the Minutes. Morgan B. HINKLE, Clerk State of Alabama, Lowndes County Court, February Term, 1842 {Thomas B. SCOTT vs. William H. PARRETT} William H. PARRETT, the Defendant, being a non-resident of this State- Ordered by the Court, that a notice of six months be given the said Defendant, by publication once a month in the Lowndes County Chronicle, of the Attachment pending against him in this Court. Copy from the Minutes, 19th March 1842. Morgan B. HINKLE, Clerk State of Alabama, Lowndes County, Regular Orphans' Court, April Term, 1842 {John HARDY and Susan C. HARDY, his wife, vs. James CRENSHAW, guardian- Susan C. CRENSHAW} The Defendant, having filed his account and vouchers, they were examined, audited and properly stated, and are now reported by the Judge of the Orphans' Court for allowance. The Plantiffs are hereby notified, to be and appear on the first Monday in June next, at an Orphans' Court for Lowndes County, at the Courthouse thereof, then and there to shew cause why said account shall not be allowed, and a decree rendered upon a final settlement of the guardianship of said ward's estate. Morgan B. HINKLE, Clerk NEWSPAPER NOTICES FROM THE LOWNDES COUNTY CHRONICLE April 12, 1842: FAIR The Ladies' Society of St. Peter's Church of Lowndes County, will hold a Fair at the Masonic Hall in Benton, commencing on the evening of the 3rd of May next, and continuing until the evening of the 4th, when a concert will be given in aid of the Society. The citizens generally are respectfully invited to attend. HAYNEVILLE HOTEL This spacious establishment situated on the southeast corner of the Public Square, in the town of Hayneville, is still continued by Mrs. Susan C. FARLEY, who is well prepared to accommodate travelers and boarders… State of Alabama, Lowndes County, Regular Orphans' Court, April Term, 1842 Joseph H. HOWARD and Seymour H. POWELL, executors of the Last Will and Testament of Slaughter COWLING, deceased, having filed their accounts current and vouchers, they were examined, audited and properly stated, and are now reported by the Judge of the Orphans' Court for allowance- The legatees and all others interested are hereby notified, to be and appear on the first Monday in June next, at an Orphans' Court for Lowndes County at the Courthouse, then and there to show cause why said account shall not be allowed, and a decree rendered upon a final settlement of their administration of said estate. Morgan B. HINKLE, Clerk Executor's Notice All persons indebted to the estate of John McCONDICHIE, Sr., deceased, late of Wilcox County, will please to come forward and make settlement, or they will find their notes and accounts in the hands of an officer for collection… Jay McCONDICHIE, Executor LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION, on the Will annexed, having been granted to Josiah PARMER, by his Honor, the Judge of the Orphans' Court of Lowndes County, on the estate of William LOWREY, late of said county, deceased… Josiah PARMER, Administrator State of Alabama, Lowndes County, Regular Orphans' Court, March Term, 1842 Now at this Court, John J. MOORER, guardian of Margaret F. MOORER, formerly Margaret F. SNOW, came into Court and reported that the said Margaret F. SNOW had intermarried with Stephen D. MOORER of the county of Lowndes, and of full age, who is desirous as well as himself, of a final settlement with the Court of his guardianship of the said Margaret F., and his management of her estate… Morgan B. HINKLE, Clerk State of Alabama, Lowndes County, Regular Orphans' Court, March Term, 1842 {Sarah WALLACE vs. Heirs of James WALLACE, deceased} It appearing to the Court that Elias WALLACE, John A. CUNNINGHAM and Francis Caroline, his wife, formerly Francis Caroline WALLACE, and William REID, and Malinda, his wife, formerly Malinda WALLACE, heirs of James WALLACE, deceased, who are non- residents, are hereby notified by an order of the Judge of the Orphans' Court of Lowndes County, to be and appear at an Orphans' Court, at Hayneville, on the first Monday in May next, to shew cause, if they can, why the prayer of the petitioner should not be granted. Morgan B. HINKLE, Clerk NEWSPAPER NOTICES FROM THE WATCHMAN October 12, 1855: It is our painful duty to announce the death of W.B. MOSS, Esq., who departed this life in the city of Montgomery, on the 9th instant, of yellow fever. Mr. MOSS was a young man of high promise and brilliant intellect, and had won an enviable distinction both as a lawyer and politician. Died, at Providence, Dallas County, on Monday, 24th September, of congestive chill, Mary Eliza, eldest daughter of A.M. SIMMONS, in the 13th years of her age. On Wednesday, 26th September 1855, amidst a circle of relatives and friends, her remains were deposited in the bosom of her mother earth, at the bury ground near Mt. Willing, in this county. NEWSPAPER NOTICES FROM THE WATCHMAN October 12, 1855 (continued): State of Alabama, Lowndes County, Special Probate Court, October 4, 1855 This day Rachel MOORER, widow and relict of Henry MOORER, deceased, by her attorneys, came into Court and filed a petition praying that dower be assigned her in the lands of said deceased… E.H. COOK, P.J.L.C. State of Alabama, Lowndes County, Special Probate Court, October 4, 1855 This day J. D. MOORER, administrator of the estate of Henry MOORER, deceased, came into Court and filed a petition for an order to sell the real estate of said decedent for distribution… E.H. COOK, P.J.L.C. NEWSPAPER NOTICES FROM THE WEEKLY HERALD (Benton) November 10, 1859: Dr. W.S. LOGAN, Dentist, having located near Benton, offers his professional services to the citizens of Lowndes and adjoining counties, and so solicits the patronage of those requiring dental operations. Dr. L.L. HOLCOMBE tenders his professional services to the citizens of Lowndes County in the vicinity of Gordonville, and respectfully solicits a liberal share of the patronage, to which prompt and unremitting attention will be paid. Office and residence at U. T. KEENAN's, Gordonville. Dr. C. J. RANDOLPH, having permanently located in Benton, tenders his professional services to the citizens of town and country- Office and residence in the southern part of town on Market Street. Died, in Benton, on the 4th instant, Mr. Mark BISHOP, aged about 29 or 30 years. Married, at Kingston, on the 28th ultimo, by C.A. EDWARDS, Esq., Mr. William D. ROOT and Miss Alabama L. TATUM. The AUTAUGA HOUSE, situated as it is in the central part of town (Autaugaville) is convenient both to permanent and transient boarders, and all who may patronize this House may rest assured that every possible attention will be given to render them comfortable, and make their stay pleasant and agreeable. Mary THOMPSON, Proprietress I offer for sale my house, known as the "MANSION HOUSE" in Benton, Alabama. Failing health compels me to sell… James W. KELLY NEWSPAPER NOTICES FROM THE WATCHMAN HAYNEVILLE, LOWNDES COUNTY, ALABAMA April 6, 1860: Married, at the residence of Mr. S. W. MERIWETHER, on Tuesday, the 27th ultimo, by the Reverend David LEE, Mr. James C. PATRICK and Miss Martha Love MERIWETHER, all of this county. With a full and confiding reliance in the promises of her God and Savior, departed this life at her late residence in this county, on Thursday last, the 8th instant (ultimo), Mrs. Mary MAULL, relict of the late Capt. James MAULL, aged about 74 years. Kind to all, doting upon her children, lenient to her menials, she gathered around her many firm and devoted friends. For firmness of character, energy and industry, she had few equals… Mrs. MAULL was a native of Colleton District, South Carolina, and emigrated to this state over 40 years ago when Benton was a wilderness. For weak or for woe, she and her husband settled our now beautiful and flourishing town, and by their industry, converted "the forest into a map of busy life." Many years ago she united herself to the Presbyterian Church, in which she lived a consistent and zealous member up to her death… NEWSPAPER NOTICES FROM THE WATCHMAN April 6, 1860 (continued): State of Alabama, Lowndes County, Probate Court, March 24, 1860 This day came into Court, James MARTIN, executor of the estate of A. McDONALD, deceased, and filed account current with vouchers, evidence and statement, for final settlement. Ordered by the Court that the 28th day of April 1860, be set for said settlement, and that publication be made in The Watchman, a newspaper published in Lowndes County, for three successive weeks, when any person interested may appear at the Probate Courtroom, in Hayneville, on that day, and contest said account or any item thereof, if they think proper. E.H. COOK, P.J.L.C. April 20, 1860: Married, on the 10th instant, by the Reverend Mr. SOLOMAN, Mr. W. A. MIDLETON, of Montgomery, and Miss Kate COLVIN, of Lowndes County. We have learned certainly, that the homicide of Enos TARTT, at the hands of Thomas SIMMS, on last Monday morning, did occur at the said Simms' house, six miles west of Summerville… May 18, 1860: John VINCENT, an overseer on the plantation of Mr. M. THOMAS, about five miles from this place, committed suicide on Sunday evening last… May 25, 1860: Departed this life on the 18th inst., after a painful and lingering illness of 15 months, Mrs. Catherine M. RUSH, consort of Mathew RUSH, in the 49th year of her age. Departed this life at Lowndesboro, on Sunday evening, May 20th, Mrs. Margaret S. DAVIDSON, wife of Mr. George L. DAVIDSON, in the 47th year of her age. We have today seen a letter containing the particulars of the murder of Dr. NIXON, of Lowndes County, by one Mr. LOWERY, in the county of Covington near Watkin's Ferry, about the last of April… On Sunday evening last, about 7 o'clock, a fight occurred upon the lower bridge between William B. MARTIN and John O'BRIEN, in which the latter was killed. June 1, 1860: The body of James JONES, who was drowned at the wharf on Saturday night (according to the Montgomery Mail), was yesterday found about five miles below the city. Died at the residence of Mr. Jesse H. ROBERTSON on Saturday morning last, Mrs. M.J. HAGOOD, in the 74th year of her age. June 8, 1860: Departed this life near Mt. Willing, in this county, on Monday, May 25th, of Bilious Fever, Mrs. M.E. BARGANIER, wife of A.A. BARGANIER, in the 28th year of her age. June 29, 1860: Died in this place on Friday night last, the 22nd inst., Miss Laura CANTER, in the 25th year of her age. Died on Saturday evening, the 23rd inst., Edward McGRATH, son of Mr. D. & Mrs. B. McGRATH, in the fifth year of his age. NEWSPAPER NOTICES FROM THE WATCHMAN July 6, 1860: At a regular meeting of the Hayneville Guards, held June 30th, the following resolutions were adopted: Whereas, it has pleased an allwise Providence to remove from our company, Mr. William E. McCAW… (No specific death date mentioned). July 13, 1860: Died in this county, on Monday morning last, Mrs. Margaret HOLLEY, consort of Mr. Henry HOLLEY. Died on the evening of the 25th ultimo, at her residence in Dallas County, Mrs. Mary SAFFOLD, widow of the late Hon. Reuben SAFFOLD, in the 67th year of her age. August 17, 1860: Died in this place, on the 11th inst., BERTHA, infant daughter of Mr. & Mrs. SCHWABACKER, aged 11 months and 29 days. October 5, 1860: Died in Glennville, Barber County, on Saturday, the 29th ultimo, John T. KEMBLE, in the 17th year of his age. October 19, 1860: Died on Wednesday, the 26th ultimo, at his residence in Lowndes County, Rev. John Bailey PERDUE, in the 73rd year of his age. November 1, 1860: Died October 24th at her residence, Mrs. Adaline P. CANTELOU, aged 21 years and nine days. NEWSPAPER NOTICES FROM HAYNEVILLE EXAMINER September 21, 1870: Died, in Butler County, August 24, Mr. Jacob THORNTON. The Monroe Journal records the death of Judge RALL, an old citizen of that county. Died, September 11, William TURNER, an old citizen of Talldega. Mr. Clayton WILSON, one of the promising young business men of Montgomery, died suddenly last Friday night. W. P. LAVENDER and James M. BULLOCK are the Conservative nominees for the legislature in Greene. HAYNEVILLE SCHOOL Miss A. E. FARRIOR will reopen her school in the Reformed Methodist Church in Hayneville, the 3rd of October next. Terms as heretofore; paid quarterly in advance; no deduction except for protracted illness or necessary detention. Administrator's Sale of Land By virtue of an order of the Probate Court of Lowndes County, Alabama, I will offer for sale, on the premises four miles east of the town of Ft. Deposit, on Monday, the 3rd day of October 1870, between the legal hours of sale, the lands belonging to the estate of R. N. MOORE, deceased; to wit: the north half of the southwest quarter of Section 26, all in Township 12, Range 15, containing 160 acres, more or less; also, and the reversionary right to the south half of the southwest quarter of Section 23, township 12, Range 15, containing the dwelling house and 80 acres of land, lying and situate in Lowndes County. Terms of sale- CASH. James S. KNOX, Administrator NEWSPAPER NOTICES FROM HAYNEVILLE EXAMINER September 21, 1870 (continued): Married, at Fort Deposit, September 14th, by Reverend W.J. GLENN, Captain Jo ALLEN, of Fort Deposit, and Mrs. CHAPLIN, formerly of Hayneville. There was a "runaway match" in Hayneville this morning. The happy couple is T.J. MATHEWS and Miss Mary E. DAVIS. Col. E.L. SHUFORD, who has been in George six or eight months, will return to Lowndes shortly. His wife will accompany him. As Mr. Aquilla MILES does like Texas, to which state he removed a month ago, we hope he will return to his old home in Lowndes. A colored man by the name of Charles GILMER, conducted himself in a very boisterous manner on the Streety Place one and a half miles from Hayneville, last Monday. He cursed and threatened things generally. The next morning very early, Mr. Frank HARBISON, the owner of the place, had an altercation with Charles… It was put to an end by HARBISON, who drew a pistol and shot Charles through the side of the neck. He ran about 125 yeards and fell dead… State of Alabama, Lowndes County, Probate Court, September 8, 1870 This day came Duncan McCALL, guardian of Ichabod BELL, a minor, and filed his accounts and vouchers for an annual settlement of his said guardianship of said minor. It is ordered that the 10th day of October 1870, be set for said settlement, and notice is hereby given to all persons interested to appear and contest the same if they think proper. J.V. McDUFFIE, Judge of Probate April 3, 1877: Mr. Henry LONG, of Conecuh, cut his own throat with a razor March 27th, and died of the wound. –Evergreen Star Mrs. Louisa DuBOIS, wife of Reverend John DuBOIS, and mother of Mrs. W.O. MONROE of Greene, died at Eutaw March 19th. Caleb TYSON, colored, of Macon, was born March 25th, 1767; he has been married seven times and been the father of 51 children. Mr. Jere P. ROUTON, at one time sheriff and at another time circuit clerk of Butler, died March 27th. –Greenville Advocate Between February 27th and March 3rd, Zachariah, Daniel, Virginia and Jackson CHANDLER, all of one family, died in east Perry of pneumonia. State of Alabama, Lowndes County, Probate Court, April 2, 1877 This day came L. A. CALLIER, guardian of the estate of James and Emma CALLIER, and filed his petition in due form, praying for an order of sale of certain lands therein described belonging to said estate. It is ordered that the 14th day of May 1877 be appointed a day for hearing the same, at which time all persons interested can appear and contest the same if they think proper. J.V. McDUFFIE, Judge of Probate State of Alabama, Lowndes County, Probate Court, March 5, 1877 This day came William E. ALEXANDER, guardian of W. I. ALEXANDER, and filed his accounts and vouchers for an annual settlement of his guardianship of said estate… J.V. McDUFFIE, Judge of Probate Mr. James FOLMAR, who is living with his father, Mr. J.L. FOLMAR, within a mile of Hayneville, had his shoulder broken last Wednesday evening. He was hauling wood and had loaded his wagon and started to get up in it, and had placed his foot on the hub, when the mules suddenly started, which threw him against a stump. He was wounded in the same shoulder in the fight at Natasulga. NEWSPAPER NOTICES FROM HAYNEVILLE EXAMINER April 3, 1877 (continued): Dr. J.C. KNOX, of Talladega, died a few days ago at his home in that county. His first wife was a daughter of the late Chancellor BOWIE, and niece of Dr. Samuel BOWIE, of Farmerville; and his son, Major Sam B. KNOX, led the First Alabama Infantry the last three years of the war, and until his gallant form went down in the smoke and gloom of the battle of Franklin. Dr. KNOX, therefore, has a well known name in Alabama, and quite a number of relatives in this county. The report that Mr. Thomas WADE, who was badly burned two weeks ago, was dead, is a mistake. Though badly mutilated by the accident, he is yet, we are glad to say, with the living. Gen. Peter C. JOHNSTON, an elder brother of Gen. Joseph E. JOHNSTON, died at the residence of Senator JOHNSTON, his nephew, near Abington, Virginia, March 21st. He was born in Prince Edward County in 1793; served as an officer in the War of 1812, and was a member of the convention in 1861… February 20, 1879: State of Alabama, Lowndes County, Probate Court, December 10, 1878 Notice is hereby given that H.L. SMITH, E. P. SMITH and Caroline E. SMITH qualified as executors of the estate of H.V. SMITH on the 10th day of December 1878. Notice is hereby given to all parties indebted to said estate to make immediate payment, and those having claims against the same to present them within the time prescribed by law, or they will be barred. J.V. McDUFFIE, Judge of Probate LETTERS OF GUARDIANSHIP on the estate of James W. BRANSCOMB and Thomas BRANSCOMB were granted to the undersigned, on the 15th day of February 1879 by the Probate Court of Lowndes County, Alabama… Lucretia BRANSCOMB, Guardian Fletcher McQUEEN, Esq., was here this week on a brief visit to his relatives. Mr. McQUEEN is a native of this county, and brother of the late Mr. John W. McQUEEN of Steer Creek. He went to Florida 26 years ago with his father (not named) and Col. COTTRELL, and now dwells in Thomas County, Georgia, which he served in the legislature of 1867. Mr. McQUEEN says Mr. STREETY was the only man who recognized him when they met, though he met several here and at Montgomery whom he knew in his earlier years. Miss Laura McDUFFIE has returned from Tennessee, where she was schooling. At the residence of Reverend A. F. GOLDSMITH at 7 o'clock Thursday evening, the 13th instant, the words "what God hath joined together let no man put assunder", from Reverend M. BISHOP, united in the holy bonds of marriage Mr. Howell R. GOLSON and Miss Carrie H. GOLDSMITH, both of this place. Married, at the residence of Mr. Phil BURT, a short time ago, by Reverend J.M. FORTUNE, Mr. Steve BARGAINER, of Mt. Willing, and Miss Sina CHEATHAM, of this place. Mr. J.S. KNOX brought a turnip to town last week which weighed 9 lbs. Big turnip that, and a good farmer who raised it, we say. St. Clair "Dots" Our little village is radually creeping up. Dwellings are going up, and families moving in. Mr. T.K. PADGETT and family from Braggs, and Mr. GROVER and family from Fort Deposit, are building. The former is an excellent farmer, the latter a first class machinist. Mr. J.M. DRIVER killed Mr. William FINLAY in self-defense at LaFayette a few days ago. –LaFayette Clipper Mrs. SESSIONS, aged 103 years, and Mrs. Kate McLeod COLLIER, daughter of Dr. COLLIER, have lately died in Pike. –Troy Enquirer Died, at Houston, Texas, January 22, Mr. Melvin AMES, son of the late Dr. Silas AMES of Montgomery. Mr. Williamson A. GLOVER, of Greene, died February 7th, aged 74 years. –Eutaw Whig NEWSPAPER NOTICES FROM HAYNEVILLE EXAMINER February 20, 1879 (continued): Col. R.H. CHILTON, the adjutant and inspector general of the Army of Northern Virginia, died February 18th, at Columbus, Georgia. He was a graduated of West Point. Dr. George H. GRAY killed himself at Denison, Texas, February 15th. LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION on the estate of Martha E. STAGGERS, deceased, were granted to the undersigned on the 28th day of January 1879, by the Probate Court of Lowndes County, Alabama… James M. STAGGERS, Administrator December 18, 1879: Jeremiah AUSTILL died at his home in Clarke, last week, aged 85 years. He was born in South Carolina in 1794, and came with his father, Capt. Evan AUSTILL, to this state, then a part of the Mississippi Territory, in 1812. He has dwelt in Clarke and Mobile ever since, and represented the latter county in the legislature of 1845. He was the father of Chancellor AUSTILL of Mobile… (Lengthy article on career) Mrs. Mary STALLINGS died in Butler, December 2nd, aged 83 years, and Mr. Lloyd MILES and Miss Callie LEE married in Butler, December 7th. –Greenville Advocate Mrs. Margaret TARLETON, wife of the late Mr. G.W. TARLETON, died in Mobile, December 10th. Hon. Armistead D. CARY died near Brooklyn, Conecuh, December 7th. He was born in 1791 or 1792, in Gloucester County, Virginia, and was educated partly at Dr. WADDELL's famous school in Abbeville, South Carolina… He married Miss CANTEY of Sumter County, South Carolina, and came to this state in 1820. From 1826 to 1850 he was clerk of the Circuit Court of Conecuh… -Evergreen Star The Pleasant Hill (MO) Review notices the death, November 19th, of Judge J.K. HAWTHORN, who was born in Wilcox and was a colonel in the Confederate Army. (Sandy Ridge) Mr. J.R. HUDSON and Miss Cynthia WOOD were married by A.J. PERRY, Esq., December 12th. Again our hearts are made sad by the invasion of our ranks by the fell destroyer "Death". Mary Ellen, eldest daughter of I. C. and A. E. COOK, was born March 10th, 1871, and died Wednesday, December 3rd, 1879… State of Alabama, Lowndes County, Probate Court, November 22, 1879 This day came T.J. ERNEST, guardian of the estate of Fannie ERNEST, ward, and filed his accounts and vouchers for a final settlement of his guardianship of said estate… J.V. McDUFFIE, Judge of Probate Lowndes County Newspapers South Alabamian & Lowndes County Advertiser Published at Hayneville prior to July 4, 1840 with E.W. THOMPSON, publisher. Alabamian Published at Hayneville starting July 18, 1840 and lasting at least until October 17, 1840; G.R. WRIGHT, editor; G.W. WRIGHT and E.W. THOMPSON, publishers. This paper was a continuation of the South Alabamian & Lowndes County Advertiser. Lowndes County Chronicle Published at Hayneville starting in or prior to 1842 and continuing until around 1860 when the name changed to the "Hayneville Chronicle"; (-) BARRY, E.W. THOMPSON, editors, with E.W. THOMPSON, J.F. CLEMENTS, publishers; W.J. BROCKET, proprietor (1857). Benton Ledger Published at Benton starting in October 1852, L.T. BLOME & J.T. CASTELLAW, proprietors. No other information none. Young American Published at Benton in or starting prior to September 1854. No other information known. The Watchman Published at Hayneville starting in or prior to October 1855 and continuing until at least November 1860. Benton Herald Published at Benton in or prior to 1859. No other information known. Weekly Herald Published at Benton starting in late 1859, S.W.C. WESTON, editor, and later J.H. MACKEY & Thomas S. ABERNETHY, editors, D.W. LOGAN, publisher. This paper was combined from the Benton Herald and the Autauga Herald (John L. PORTER, proprietor). Hayneville Examiner Published at Hayneville starting in or prior to 1870 and continuing until at least 1886; BREWER & MICHAEL, proprietors (1870-1872), McGRATH & BAINE, proprietors (1880), Tom BAINE, proprietor (1882). Citizen Examiner Published at Hayneville starting around 1890 and continuing at least until 1922; W.M GARRETT, Jr. (1892), J. D. GARRETT (1897), and Evans HINSON (1990), editors. This paper was a continuation of the Hayneville Examiner. Lowndes County Newspapers Weekly News Published at Hayneville from January 28, 1898- January 6, 1899, Arthur W. HALL, editor. Fort Deposit Vindicator Published at Ft. Deposit starting in or prior to November 1898 and continuing until at least June 1900. Lowndes News Published at Hayneville starting January 13, 1899 and continuing until December 22, 1899, Arthur W. HALL, editor. This paper was a continuation of the Weekly News. Benton Watchman Published at Benton starting in January 1899 and continuing until at May 1899. Lowndes Signal Published at Fort Deposit starting in or prior to January 1929 and continuing to present.