Curtis Thomasson's Columns
Gomillion family settled in the Pigeon Creek community
March 20, 2010
The Gomillion name is presumed to be a derivation of Gmelin or Gamalon. Various records suggest the family originated in the country of France or Germany and later migrated to Holland or Scotland. After several generations, some members of this family immigrated to the United States. Read story
Ansley family can boast heritage from British shores to Georgia
Saturday, March 6, 2010
In an earlier column, the Ansley family was introduced, and the Duncan McLean Ansley line was covered in some depth. In response to that writing, considerable early genealogy on the Ansley family has been provided that allows further coverage. Today’s column will be a look at the earlier ancestors and generations leading to that of Duncan McLean Ansley. Read story
Barfoot family celebrates at reunion in Snowdoun
Saturday, Feb. 27, 2010
Families having association with Covington County are presented in this column in various formats and often include coverage of family reunions. Read story
Reeves family originated in Pike County
Saturday, Feb. 20, 2010
One branch of the Reeves family arrived in Covington County circa 1907. The parents of this family were natives of Pike County, Ala. Read story
More Curtis Thomasson's Columns
- Griffin family homesteads in Friendship Community in 1800s
- Craig families lived in Covington, Butler counties
- Kervin family flourished in northern Covington County
- Kervin descendants were community leaders and compatriots
- Kervin family established church, cemetery
- Dubose ancestors were French Huguenots
- Ansley ancestors were outstanding citizens
- DuBose ancestors arrived in South Carolina in 1685
- DuBose family settled in Pleasant Home
- A different George family came to reside in Florala area
- Hugh L. George descendants settled throughout county
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Gomillion family settled in the Pigeon Creek community
The Gomillion name is presumed to be a derivation of Gmelin or Gamalon. Various records suggest the family originated in the country of France or Germany and later migrated to Holland or Scotland. After several generations, some members of this family immigrated to the United States. Read story
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Enough!
After reading the story Thursday on the front page of The Star-News I was saddened, and then I got mad! (Remembering Christie: Compressed air claimed life of 21-year-old who huffed) This story is just getting too common. When is enough enough? Read story
