Melvin’s Alabama History | Digital Alabama

Turkeytown

Sat, 20 Jun 2020 00:51:48 +0000

Chief Pathkiller, was a Cherokee warrior, town chief, and Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation. He also served as a colonel under Andrew Jackson in the Tennessee militia during the Creek War.

The post Turkeytown appeared first on Digital Alabama.

]]>

MELVIN’S ALABAMA HISTORY: Introduction

Mon, 02 Mar 2020 02:12:06 +0000

Melvins Alabama History with Melvin Cane (alias) has been a popular topic of discussion among his relatives for over a hundred years. Melvin was born in north Alabama in 1890 and the family discussions started when Melvin first walked off the family farm around the turn of the century.

The post MELVIN’S ALABAMA HISTORY: Introduction appeared first on Digital Alabama.

]]>

What A Melancholy History Is That Of The Red Man!

Sun, 24 Nov 2019 02:41:22 +0000

Credit: History of Conecuh County, Alabama by Rev. B.F. Riley, 1881

The post What A Melancholy History Is That Of The Red Man! appeared first on Digital Alabama.

]]>

Melvin’s Homemade Cane Syrup

Sun, 24 Nov 2019 02:39:33 +0000

Gourmet suvival cooking recipes and methods shared by Melvin Cane is the novel "The Raven."

The post Melvin’s Homemade Cane Syrup appeared first on Digital Alabama.

]]>

The Man-Slayer Dies At Murder Creek

Sun, 24 Nov 2019 02:01:03 +0000

Origin of Murder Creek About 1788, a bloody transaction occurred in the territory of the present county of Conecuh. During the revolutionary war, Colonel McGillivray formed an acquaintance with many conspicuous royalists, and, among others, with Colonel Kirkland, of South Carolina. That person was at McGillivray’s house, upon the Coosa, in 1788, with his son, […]

The post The Man-Slayer Dies At Murder Creek appeared first on Digital Alabama.

]]>

Palos, Alabama No 3 Coal Mine Explosion, May 1910

Sun, 24 Nov 2019 00:01:16 +0000

The difficulty of the rescue work tonight is enhanced by the stygian darkness. There are no lights except miners lamps and a few lanterns. The mining village of Palos is all excitement tonight and the wives, daughters and friends of the entombed men present a pitiful sight as they stand above the bank of the river on the opposite side from the mine wringing their hands and crying.

The post Palos, Alabama No 3 Coal Mine Explosion, May 1910 appeared first on Digital Alabama.

]]>