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Bodie family ancestry originated in Normandy, France
The earliest ancestor in the Bodie family according to Ancestry.com is Jean Budd, a native of Normandy, France. He was born there in 1508, but ... Read more
Many cemeteries in Covington County need immediate attention
In the previous column, the urgency of identifying and registering cemeteries, especially those that are being abandoned, was outlined. Lists of those that have been ... Read more
Davis family settled in Damascus area of Coffee County
Other Davis family lines from Covington County have been presented in this column at earlier dates. The one being featured today settled primarily in Coffee ... Read more
Prescott family settled primarily in Elba community
One of the earliest pioneers in South Alabama was Ephraim Prescott, a Methodist minister. He and his brother, Isaac Prescott, have had many descendants to ... Read more
Vaughn family descendant endears herself to family, community
While researching the Battle and Vaughn families, a descendant common to both stood out as an exceptional person. Bessie Sessions (Vaughn) Battle is remembered for ... Read more
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- Vaughn ancestors came from England to America in early 1600s
- Harrison ancestors migrate from South Carolina to Coffee County
- Harrison descendant is researching family from local area
- Hogg descendants contributed much public service to Covington County
- Battle descendants were prominent in Mobile in 19th century
