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From: Louis Taunton <>
Subject: Re: [LACLAIBO] SLATER/NEAL
Date: Fri, 02 Jun 2000 11:49:29 -0500


Hi Kelly, Thanks for all your great help. Barbara and I have corresponded
before and she has been a GREAT help. I did not know that the courthouse
burned, so I am sure that is where their marriage license was issued.
Again, Thank You So Very Much. Louis
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From: Kelly Priestly <>
To: <>
Date: Friday, June 02, 2000 10:59 AM
Subject: Re: [LACLAIBO] SLATER/NEAL


>Hi Louis,
>
>I see your Joseph & Martha Slater on the 1850 in the household of Robt.
>M. Stephenson. I looked in my Claib. Psh Marriage Index book and could
>not find a marriage for them. It is possible that they married in 1849
>and prior to the burning of the courthouse, which was at that time
>located in Athens. I don't have the date in front of me, but I think it
>burned in November of 1849.....unfortunately, all records were lost.
>
>One other note--right next door to your Joseph Slater is my Joseph Wise
>& family. Hugh Slater m. Nancy Jane Wise....she was a sister to Joseph
>Wise. That may not mean anything, but might turn out to be the tie that
>binds them all together....at least it is something for you to look into
>:o)
>
>You might try contacting one of my Wise cousins--Barbara Slater Bishop
><>. She is a descendant of Hugh Slater & Nancy Jane
>Wise. She may be able to help you more on the Slaters.
>
>Hope this helps your search!
>Kelly Priestly
>
>
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