Jonathan Sandlin (b.1774) and his wife, Sousannah, moved from North Carolina to Walker County, Alabama during or before 1850. Descen- dants and relatives lived in Alabama, Mississippi, Arkansas, Texas and elsewhere.

Family history and genealogical information about the descendants of Lewis Sandlin who was born ca. 1776 in North Carolina. He was a descendant of James Sandlin (born ca. 1666) who lived in James River, Virginia. Lewis married Sarah (surname unknown) sometime prior to the year 1798. They lived in Clay Co., Kentucky and were the parents of twelve known children. Descendants lived in Kentucky, Missouri, Indiana, Illinois, Kansas and elsewhere.

Thomas Lewis, Sr. was born in Shackleford Banks, Carteret County, North Carolina. He married Deborah Bonner, daughter of Henry Bonner. They had nine children. Descendants and relatives lived mainly in North Carolina.

Elias Fort was born before 1646 and died in 1677/1678.

A collection of stories, written or collected by Barb Carruth of the people of Lamar County, Alabama. Many are untold, interesting and informative to read.Note from Barb: "It is my intent for this book to serve as an easy reference in the reader's search of Lamar County people. I focus on many who have been forgotten, bringing their stories to life again. I am not a writer but a COLLECTOR of local historical information which may help you discover your family history or solve your family mystery. Barb is well known as a researcher of the early history of Lamar County Alabama as well as Fayette, Marion, Pickens, and Winston counties in Alabama and Monroe County, Mississippi for over twenty years.