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Chapter V: Wagons South

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Chapter V#

Wagons South — Alabama — “Heart of Dixie”#

A. State of Alabama created December 14, 1819#

Some native-born Americans from the 13 Original Colonies trickled into Alabama while the British ruled here. After the Revolutionary War ended, the trickle became an increasing stream…A boundary dispute with Spain involving Alabama was settled by the Treaty of San Lorenzo 1795. (I; p.123)

Chapter IX: Texas Fever in the Air

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Chapter IX#

Texas Fever in the Air#

During the 1830’s and from thence onward, “Texas Fever” caught hold of many Alabamians. Many pioneers left the State of Alabama and County of Fayette before they had very deep roots established there.

Chapter XI: Look Away Dixie Land

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Chapter XI#

…Look Away Dixie Land… (1850-1860)#

The Federal Census of Fayette County Alabama 1850 reveals that there are eleven (11) of the BERRY surname as Head of Household. They are given below: