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From: carolyn tamblyn <>
Subject: [LACY-L] AL Lacy families
Date: Wed, 17 Sep 2003 12:00:43 -0400
There were, indeed, Lacys in early Alabama history.
Lacey's Spring was "established by three Virginia-born brothers,
Hopkins, John, and Theophilus Lacy...(It).... took on their name and became
the site for a U.S. post office in February 1831. Lacy's Spring became
Lacey's Spring when the postal seal furnished by Washington officials
inserted an 'e' into the name.
Hopkins Lacy had been active in Tennessee politics prior to his
immigration into Alabama and John reportedly had served in the North
Carolina militia during the American Revolutioon. The Lacys became
important landowners and leaders in the area, promoting settlement and
serving in public office. All three brothers were buried in Bartee
Cemetery...." The Alabama Review, January 2002
The Alabama Review article was prompted by the placement of a historical
marker at Lacey's Spring in Morgan co., AL.
These three brothers were the sons of Theophilus and Martha Cocke Lacy.
Their two brothers, Batte Cocke Lacy and William Cocke Lacy, moved to Nelson
co., KY. Their progeny spread to TN, MS, and AL.
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