Milton Townsend (1820 – )

“MILTON TOWNSEND, real estate dealer and retired merchant, is  one of New Brighton’s most esteemed citizens. He is spending the sunset of life, in his beautiful home, upon the knoll at the lower end of Third avenue, enjoying every convenience … Continue reading

David Lewis Whetstone (1848 – 1872)

“Whetstone, David Lewis, merchant, Montgomery. 1863, Autaugaville; s. William D. Whetstone and Ann Louisa Houser; b. Aug. 15, 1848; m. Mary Ware, Montgomery, 1871; d. Nov., 1872.” Source:  A Register of the Officers and Students of Alabama University, 1831-1901, by … Continue reading

Bateman Lloyd (1756 – 1814)

BATEMAN LLOYD. 1756-1814. Me. Bateman Lloyd, the subject of this biographical sketch, was born August 28, 1756, at Woodstown, Salem County, in the southern part of the State of New Jersey, in which vicinity his family had for many years … Continue reading