Valley Leaves

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"Polly Stamps" who married "Joseph Echols".

"Otey Figures Echols" of 1886-1905.

"BEIRNE - PATTON - ECHOLS - SPRAGINS; by William Echols Spragins".

"L. W. Echols" dated 1878

"Mary Hobbs" mentioned as the wife of "William Echols"

"William Echols", born in Lynchburg and died in Huntsville, Ala.

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Both "ECHOLS, JOHN" and "ECHOLS, SAMUEL M." appear in the 1815 tax lists for Madison County.

This is likely referencing Samuel Moore Echols.

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Note that "*" indicates "name erased, marked out, or no tax listed".

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Mentions of a "Susan E. Echols" as well as "Ellen R. Echols" and "Ellen F. Echols".

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A "William Echols, Jr." is listed as an Exec of the "Will of Davis Battle".

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pg. 18 (seemingly referencing James Echols and Samuel M. Echols):

Along the approach to Union Hill we find that, in the 1850's, such familiar names appear as the Criscoes, Mayhalls and Echols. Echols, it should be noted, was a large land buyer and had tracts in many other sections of the county as well as here. Echols' Crossroads is an old name for the intersection of the Somerville - Bluff City road with the old river road north of Somerville; and this family appeared very early in the southwestern party of the county as well. They were well known around Danville, which seems to have been By seat of James M. Echols who came from Mississippi in the 1820's. There was a Samuel Echols, however, who was appointed to the apportion hands on the road from Somerville to the McMahon Ferry road in the court sessions of Dec. 1818, which places him nearer the highland regions.

pg. 29:

PR 3. p. 355

WILL OF JOHN ECHOLS

Dated 5 Nov 1816

Prob 13 Feb 1826

Madison County, Miss. Terr.

To sons Samuel M. & James – property already received by them.

To son John – & if he dies, then one-third to his widdow.

Daus: Lucy Williams, Lydia Standifer, Patsy Ellis, Temperance Rogers and Prudence Irvin. To granddau Caty Rogers.

Execs: Son John Echols & friend James Irvan

Wit: John (X) Owen, Daniel (X) Tanz, David L. Owen

pg. 32 mentions a "Wm. H. Echols"

pg. 51 describes the location and names of the Echols Cemetery (known of the names are associated with pages on this website, as of yet)

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Lists a "William Echols, Jr." of Madison County in a list of "STOCKERHOLDERS–EASTERN DIVISION."

A bride "Almira M. Echols" married to "Wm. W. Black" in "27 June 1849".

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Mention of a bride "L. M. Echols" to "Elias J. Smith", a groom "Garret Echols" to "Jane McCarley", and a mention of "William Echols, Jr." as a witness to the will of "John M. Leake".

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A bride "Catharane Jane Echols" is married to "John Morgan Black" on "13 Feby 1852" in Morgan County.

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PR 6, p. 329

WILL OF JOHN HOBBS

Dated 15 July 1833

Prob 9 Sep 1833

Lend to beloved wife Kezia Hobbs the plantation whereon I now live — & then to son William F. Hobbs.

My eight ch: Charity W. Jordan, Mary L. Echols, John F., Isham H., David M., William F., Eliza Ann & Amanda C. J. Hobbs. To John F. Hobbs land on which he lives plus land purchased with John D. Willis. To Isham H. Hobbs & David M. Hobbs – all my river lands including the Island. To bro. David Hobbs.

Execs: William Echols, Jr., Isham H. Hobbs, David Hobbs.

Wit: Howel D. Eason, John Lynch, Madison B. Robinson.

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A "Elkaner Echols" is an executioner of a will for "James Nance, Senr."

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A "Mary J. Echols" passed away circa 1860 in the Eastern Division of Morgan County, Alabama.

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Deed of Trust. March 12, 1821. Sami. M[?] Echols (debtor) of 1st part; Middleton Faid[?] (trustee) of 2nd part; and Iasiah Minter (creditor) of 3rd part. Samuel M. Echols owes Iasiah Minter $150 which is due 3-15-1822. As security he puts up a bond, given by Russell Maichbanks in favor of Echols and dated 3-12-1821. to make title to 50 acres of land (West part of SW/4 Sec. 34-6-2W). Echols uses land to secure debt. If debt not paid then land to be sold to pay debt, but if debt paid this deed is void. Received and recorded 6-5-1821.

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Under "Limestone County":

Nov. 18, 1819. John Echols of Cotaco County [now Morgan County], Ala., sold to James C. Moore: Negores (named) and land in Limestone county it being half of the NE/4 of Sec. 17-4-4W.

John Echols

Witness: John E. Irvin

Acknowledged Nov. 23, 1820 before J. T. Smith, Limestone County Clerk.

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pg. 125:

Obadiah Echols to Nancy Matlock

pg. 142:

May 3, 1824. Power of Attorney

William Mitchell of Morgan Co., Ala., appoints William F. Gillespie of Morgan Co. his full attorney to demand and receive from John Richards of Goochland Co., Va., a Negro woman named Fam and her offspring. Said slaves given to Richards to secure a $65. debt due Richards by Mitchell. Gillespie is hereby authorized to pay the debt plus interest in return for the slave and her increase.

Witness: George M. Echols

Acknowledged May 3, 1824

pg. 148 (advertisement for Echols Notes):

ECHOLS NOTES, VOL. I (Marriages, Wills, and Census Records), by Rebecca Echols Terry. 192 pages, 8-1/2 x 11, fully indexed, offset printed, soft cover. $10 PRE PUBLICATION price before June 1st, and $12. after June 1, 1978. May be ordered from author at 1414 Monterrey Dr., SE, Huntsville, Ala. 35801. This primarily Southern compilation of Echols Marriages, W ills, and Census records was collected 4 over a ten year period from microfilm, courthouses, and state archives. Mrs. Echols travelled thousands of miles researching the Echols name (and its 63 spelling variations) in Va., N.C., S.C., Tenn., Ga., Ala. and Miss, resulting in a most unusual family Source Book. Research in Illinois, Texas, Mo., Md., New Mexico, Ky., Indiana, La., Calif, Ark., and West Virginia is also included. The * information in this book is laid out very methodically with wills, marriages, and census records in separate sections or chapters. Each chapter is then broken down into state, then counties within that state. For instance in the Virginia wills the counties with the earlies Echols wills are listed first: Lunenberg County, ill Book 1, page 489, will of Abraham Echols dated 1749; in Amelia County, Will Book I, Page 12, Will of George Marchbanks dated in 1740 (a family connection) is given. Each will is abstracted but all pertinent information is given. This book is not a history or genealogy of Mrs. Terry's 1own line but is a unique and most useful source book of excellence for anyone researching the Echols family

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Under the section "Limestone County":

Nov. 18, 1819. John Echols of Cotaco County (now Morgan County), Ala., sold to James C. Moore; Negroes (named) and land in Limestone county it being half of the NE/4 of Sec. 17-4-4W.

John Echols

Witness: John E. Irvin

Acknowledged Nov. 23, 1820 before J. T. Smith, Limestone County Clerk

A witness with a surname of Irvin is potentially interesting. The brothers Samuel and James also had a sister named Prudence Echols who married Christopher Irwin.

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Under "Madison" "HELION LODGE, NO. 1" (a masonic lodge), is "Echols, W(illia)m" below "These men were known to have been members between 1825 and 1830."

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In Morgan County:

Deed of Trust

23 June 1827

John Echols, debtor

Mathew Cyrus, Alfred Dowdy and William Walker, creditors

Burwell Marchbanks, trustee

John Echols, Mathew Cyrus, Alfred Dowdy, and William Walker, his securities, owe Joseph Bollew of Bollew & McWhorter $62.40 in a bond dated 9 June 1827 to be brought into the county court at the next August term. Marchbanks pays $1 and allows Cyrus and Dowdy to have "quiet possession" of 1 strawberry "rone" horse about 5 years old until suit is decided. If suit is against Echols, Marchbanks, after a time he thinks proper or Cyrus and Dowdy request the sell of horse, may sell the horse "before the court house" at Sommerville. Advertisement for the sale is to be made at least 15 dj.ys at the Sommerville courthouse and 2 other public places in Morgan County. After judgement is paid, Echols is to receive any balance. If suit is decided against Bollew this indenture is void.

Witnesses: James Echols, Robert Francis and Alslow Dowdy

Acknowledged: 28 August 1827

Recorded: 10 September 1827

Dated 28 February 1827:

The county court of Madison County issues writ to be delivered, 6 March, 1827, the property of Robert McCarty for $119.55 owed William Echols, Sr., William Echols, Jr. and Robert Holding, merchants under the firm name of William Echols, Jr. and Co. by a suit in court.

Also "Wm. F. Echols" is a witness to a deed of Trust named "Rhoda Colbert" on March 19, 1827.

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A "William Echols, Jr." is a witness to the will of Ann B. Wayland.

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A land plot for "W. Echols, Jr." in section 36 of Township 5, Range 2 East in Decatur County.

A groom "Echols, George W." is married to "Hodges, Dorotha" in 1830.

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In Morgan county, the "By" column of marriages lists both "Wm. F. Echols, JP" and "W. H. Echols, JP".

Bridge "Echols, Sarah W." is married to "Johnson, Lewis" in 1833.

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Under "Morgan County":

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Land for "W. T. Echols" in Section 31, Section 4, Section 5, Section 6, and Section 7.

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Under Section 18:

NE1/4 of NW1/4 W. T. Echols

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11 April 1820. Deed of Trust

Samuel M. Echols owes James B. Lockhart $198.00 due 1 March 1820. To secure Lockhart against loss, Echols deeds to Middleton Ford, in trust, one bond drawn by Lemuel Mead in favor of Samuel M. Echols dated 3 August 1818 covering the NW/4 of Section 3-7-2W; also a certificate for the NE/4 of Section 3-7-2W; also the following property:

• 1 bay mare
• 1 sorrel mare
• 1 sorrel colt
• 2 feather beds and furniture
• Hogs
• All his household and kitchen furniture
• All his plantation and farming utensils

Echols to keep possession of the property except the bond and certificate until default. If Echols defaults then Ford to sell property (after giving 15 days notice) and pay Lockhart with the proceeds. If Echols pays the debt by 1 March 1821 then this deed is void.

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Suit filed October 23, 1858 by some of the heirs at law of Adam Hall, deceased, to set aside the probate of the will which had been admitted to probate June 29, 1858. William Echols and Joshua Beadle were executors.

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Under "Morgan" "ORPHANS COURT REGISTER 1" for 1818-1873:

On petition of Elijah Crockett and others, it is ordered by the Court that the following men, to wit, Wm. T. Rather, John Wallis, Turner (?) Harwood, Ralph Campbell, James Echols, James Wilcockson, and R. K. Crockett are appointed a jury to view and mark out a road from the town of Somerville to the bridges on Cotaco Creek, thence to John Wallis'.

He is also mentioned later in:

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Under "Morgan" "ORPHANS COURT REGISTER 1" dated 1818-1873:

Ordered by the Court that Burwel Marchbanks be appointed over seer of the road from Sommerville to John Wallis as marked. Also, Isaac Yearry, James Echols, and Ralph Campbile are appointed to apportion the hands.

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Under "Company B, Lincoln County, Tennessee" "Recruited 19 January 1864" includes "Echols, W. J., 4 Cpl".

Under "Company E, Madison County, Alabama" "Recruited 25 January 1864" includes "Echols, James".

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Under "Madison" "COMMISSIONERS COURT MINUTES" for 1831-May 1844:

Ordered… John Echols be overseer…2nd grade road from the cross lanes near Doct. Thompson's house to Benjamin Lawless.

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Under "Morgan" "RECORD BOOK 1" for 1821-1834:

Ordered by the Court that Burrel Marchbanks be appointed overseer of the Road from Summerville to John Wallis, as marked and that Isaac Yeary, James Echols & Ralph Campbell apportion the hands.

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Under "HARTSELLE 1899":

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Mentions a "Wm Echols J. Judge P. C."

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"William Echols, Jr." and "Larkin W. Echol" are listed as witnesses to "Will of Martha Hamblin" in "Will Book 1, Pages 48 and 49" dated 11 April 1854.

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Under "Morgan County Death Records, Book 'C'" (not sequential records):

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Under "Morgan County Death Records, Book 'C'" (not sequential records):

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Under "Madison County" "Sheriffs Execution Docket [Book], 1811-1816":

• 923 Jacob Gardenham [?] vs John Echols
• 960 James Cotton, use of Win. Newton vs John Echols

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"John Echols" is on the jury of "State of Alabama vs Joseph Welsch" in 1819.

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Pages 183 - 185

State of Alabama vs William Barkley

The grand jury handed down a bill of indictment against William Barkley at the November 1819 term of Circuit Court.

William Barkley, late of Cotaco County, laborer, on 14 Sept 1819 in Cotaco County was found to have in his custody and possession a false, forged and counterfeited writing obligatory. It stated: "On or before the twenty fifty of December next I promise to pay unto Wm. Barkley or Bearer the just sum of forty five dollars it being for value received of him." The note was dated 25 August 1819 and the signature stated "Samuel Ray." Barkley knew the document was forged and false, however, on 30 September 1819 he sold the note to Archelaus Craft with intent to defraud. Craft. Featherstone Walden, foreman of the grand jury. Henry Minor, attorney general of the Northern circuit. Defendant William Barkely came into court and pleaded not guilty.

In the Superior Court a jury of good and lawful men were empaneled:

• Owen Evans
• William Owen
• Thomas Queen
• David Ballew
• Thomas S. Bibb
• James Moody
• Benjamin Slade
• Dennis Holmes
• John T. Rather
• John Echols
• Samuel M. Echols
• Moses Harlin

Verdict. Not guilty

"John Echols" is also on the jury of "State of Alabama vs William Barclay" in 1819.

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Pages 244 - 250

John M. Taylor and Philip A. Foote, surviving partners doing business as Taylor & Foote, for the use of James Lockhart, vs Samuel M. Echols. Debt. [Matthew S. Lockhart is a late partner of Taylor & Foote doing business as Matthew S. Lockhart & Co.]

Sheriff ordered to find Samuel M. Echols and "him safely keep" to ensure his presence in court on the 1st Monday of November 1819. He is being sued by Taylor & Foote, for the use of James B. Lockhart, executor of the Last Will & Testament of Matthew S. Lockhart, deceased, in a plea that Echols pay them $150 which he owes them and unjustly detains to their damage of $100. Case filed on the 3rd Monday in February 1819. Witnessed by Edward Richardson, Clerk of the Superior Court. Issued 21 May 1819.

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Page 274-277

John Miller vs. John Echols

The sheriff was commanded to find and confine John Echols and to have him in court on the first Monday in November 1819. Miller sued for the use of James H. Shropshire in the amount of $75 which amount Echols detains to Miller's damage of $100.

This action founded on a promissory note dated 11 Nov 1811 and given by Echols to Miller, due by 15 Nov 1812.

C. C. Clay, attorney for plaintiff. Bail required.

Miller has repeatedly asked Echols for the $75 but Echols has refused to pay.

At the March term 1820 came the parties by their attorneys. Defendant says nothing. The court rules that Echols pay Miller the sum of $75 plus $40.50 damages.

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Pages 343 - 346

James C. Moore, by the right of property, vs. David Baily.

James C. Moore sworn that a certain Negro girl, Jenny, about 13 or 14, was levied on by Washington Gray, Sheriff; that she was the property of John Echols by virtue of an execution issued by the Superior Court of Madison County "at the suit of David Bailey, assignee &c" Sworn by James C. Moore before James Anderson, J. P.

John Echols and Andrew Riley were security for John Echols on the levy made on Negro girl Jenny on 23 Nov 1819. She was held subject to sale on 4 Dec 1819. David Baily says she is his property, he having purchased her before she was levied on.

Jury: […]

Verdict:

The jury finds that the Negro girl, Jenny, was the property of John Echols at the time of the levy, not James C. Moore. Therefore, the court orders that the Sheriff sell said girl and that David Baily recover against James C. Moore plus costs.

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Under "Morgan County" "Old Salem Church - 1825 - 1851":

April 6, 1833

Church met and afterwards proceeded to business. A door was opened for the reception of members. None came forward. Sam M. Echols was appointed Clerk.

Next page:

June 1833

Saturday before the 1st Sunday in June. A door was opened for the reception of members. "Sister Elizabeth Quean came forward, give in her experience & was Recd." Saml. M. Echols, CC

July 1833

Saturday before the 1st Sunday in July 1833. A door was opened for the reception of members. None came forward. Saml. M. Echols, CC.

Later:

The messengers were selected to take our letter to the next Association. They are brothers:

• Thomas Jones
• Henry Thomas
• James Couch

Saml. M. Echols, Clk. the minutes made under the inspection of brother Jas. Couch.

October 1833

Saturday before the first Sunday in October 1833. A door was opened for the reception of members. Non came forward. Saml. M. Echols, CC.

Saturday, 6 October 1833

A door was opened for the reception of members. A black man of the name of Simon came forward and was recd. by experience. Saml. M. Echols, C. Clk.

November 1833

Saturday before the 1st Sunday in November 1833. A door was opened for the reception of members. None came forward. One direction of Brother T. Jones. Saml. M. Echols, CC.

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For Lawrence County:

And:

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Mention of "William Echols, Jr." to be the guardian of the infant heirs of David M. Hobbs.

Multiple references to "Daniel Echols".

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Deed of Trust

Allen Davison, John Echols and Churchill Randals

Pages 261, 262

This indenture made February 2, 1839 between Allen Davison of the first part, John Echols of the second part and Churchill B. Randals of the third part.

Witnesseth that the said Allen Davison is justly indebted to the said Churchill B. Randals in the sum of $57.50 by note bearing date of February 2, 1831 which debt the said Allen Davison is willing and desirous to secure to the said Churchill B. Randals.

Now this indenture for and in consideration of the sum of one dollar to him in hand paid by the said Allen Davison hath this day bargained, granted and sold unto die said John Echols the following described property: two bed steads, one bureau, one feather bed, white speckled cow about four years old and two yearling steers.

If default in payment, the said John Echols shall, after giving 30 days notice, place the time and sale by advertising the same at three or more public places, and sell the above described property at public auction to the highest bidder.

Signed by Allen Davison (his mark), John Echols and C. B. Randals. Richard S. Randles witnessed the above signatures and recorded this indenture February 2, 1839 in Book A on pages 261 and 262.

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The citations heretofore awarded in this cause, having been returned duly executed, and no one appearing to contest said application, it is therefore ordered by the Court that William Echols Jr., William Watkins, O.D. Sledge, Alexander Ewing and Thomas W. White, be appointed Commissioners to divide in equal portions, and of equal value, as near as possible in accordance with the provisions of the last Will and Testament of said testator, between Harriet Barnard, Martha L. Patton, Kate Moore, David L. Moore and Samuel Moore, the following Real and personal property to wit: