If you are interested in the community of Summerville you may want to purchase a copy of my article, Summerville: a Forgotten Haven which was published in the winter 2025 issue of Alabama Heritage magazine.
I have written two articles for the Encyclopedia of Alabama which are available for use by the general public.
Tap Roots is a quarterly publication of the Genealogical Society of East Alabama.
A Sweet Rivalry
Sugarcane Syrup vs. Sorghum Syrup
Discover the reason people from south Alabama love Cane Syrup and people from north Alabama prefer Sorghum Syrup. We will also explore the syrup making process and the fall celebrations that were a vital part of the early South.
Lafayette: The Favorite Father
When General Lafayette traveled through the Creek Nation in 1825 no one was sure how the Creek people would respond to a former enemy. You may be surprised to discover how they responded to "The Nation's Guest."
Cowboys and Cattlemen of the Mimms Trail
When we hear the phrase Cattle Drive we immediately think of "the Old West." Did you realize that East Alabama was once much more like the wild west. Hundreds of cattle once roamed freely in the "Piney Woods" and were driven to markets in Columbus, Georgia and Montgomery, AL.
Mechanicsville Memories
Very few people are familiar with the story of Mechanicsville, AL. This tiny community dates back to the 1830s and played a vital role in the industrial growth and spiritual growth of multiple communities in Lee County and Chambers County, AL.