Children of James G. Birdwell and Aletha Leonard of Alabama and Louisiana – Frances, Sophronia, and Mary Ann Birdwell

Or, Subtitled: “Methodist; farmer, ginner, plantation owner in Louisiana and Texas” 7. Frances C. Birdwell, the seventh child of James G. Birdwell and Aletha Leonard, was born about 1836-1837 in Jackson County, Alabama. This date of birth is suggested by the 1850 and 1860 federal censuses. As a previous posting notes, the 1850 federal census … More Children of James G. Birdwell and Aletha Leonard of Alabama and Louisiana – Frances, Sophronia, and Mary Ann Birdwell

Mary Ann Green (1861-1942) and Husband Alexander Cobb Lindsey (1)

Or, Subtitled: A Family History Full of Twists, Turns, and Confusion When I began Begats and Bequeathals back in January 2018, I stated that my goal here would be to share some 40+ years of research on my family lines, in the hope of providing accurate documentation to anyone who might be researching these families … More Mary Ann Green (1861-1942) and Husband Alexander Cobb Lindsey (1)