The Birmingham Public Library has made available online a document of abstracts prepared by the Works Progress Administration (WPA) in 1937. It includes deeds, wills, and administrations from the years 1833-1844. It contains literally hundreds, if not thousands, of surnames, which can be searched using Adobe Reader.
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From microfilm at Birmingham Public Lib, AL
Micro#1034935 Roll:1 item #2
These are double pages, pg # is on right hand page, left page not numbered.
Pg 225
H. A. Gillespie adm of estate of Saul Jones deceased, who was adm of the estate of William Hicks deceased
Final settlement, 7th day of Dec 1870 set for examining/auditing account.
Ellen Jones a minor, it is ordered that Reuben Ellis be hereby appointed guardian to represent said minor.
William Hicks deceased left as his heirs and distributees the following persons, to wit:
From microfilm at Birmingham Public Lib, AL
Micro#1034935 Roll:1 item #2
These are double pages, pg # is on right hand page, left page not numbered.
From microfilm at Birmingham Public Lib, AL
Micro#1034935 Roll:1 item #2
These are double pages, pg # is on right hand page, left page not numbered.
From microfilm at Birmingham Public Lib, AL
Micro#1034936 Roll:2 item #3 of 4
(this is a typed document)
Birmingham Public Library Microfilm
Roll:4 E-G
Galaspy, George, Captian, Beat 1, 17th Regt. Elected, no date of commission issue shown, Certificate of election, Tuskaloosa, October 17, 1822, J. V. Isbell, Lieut. Col.
Gallaspin, J. W., Ensign, Com May 28th ‘32, 11th Regt, lauderdale. Authority-Military Register, State Militia, 1820-32.
Gelaspy, George, Lieutenant, 17th Regiment, Alabama Militia, beat No 1, Authority: Election Return, dated June 7th, 1821, Cahawba, Tuskaloosa County, signed by J. V. Isbell, Lieut. Col.
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Micro#1034788 Roll:4 item #2 of 4