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  1. Nancy Jane Mason: Birth: 22 May 1848 in Columbiana, Shelby Co., AL.

  2. James Wiley Mason: Birth: 2 Jul 1850 in Columbiana, Shelby Co., AL.

  3. Frances Ann Mason: Birth: 5 May 1852 in Alabama, prob Shelby Co.. Death: 13 Jul 1914 in Graham, Young Co., Texas

  4. David Heird Mason: Birth: ABT 1855 in Alabama.

  5. Priscilla Dianna Mason: Birth: ABT 1858 in Alabama.

  6. Mary Elizabeth Mason: Birth: 25 Mar 1859 in Alabama.

  7. Noel Griffith Douglas Mason: Birth: ABT 1861 in Alabama.

  8. Clarissa Jane Mason: Birth: ABT 1863 in Alabama.

  9. Lucy Medora Mason: Birth: ABT 1866 in Alabama.

  10. Mary E. Mason: Birth: 1869 in Columbiana, Shelby Co., AL.


Notes
a. Note:   1811* born in Caswell Co., North Carolina 1827 moved with father and family to Smith Co., Tn 1836 moved to Shelby Co., Alabama 1850 census Shelby Co., Alabama David G. Mason bp NC age 39 farmer worth 1000 Mary A. J. age 18 bp Alabama Nancy J age 2 bp Alabama 1870 census Beat 14 Shelby Co., Alabama (post office Columbiana) David G. Mason age 59 bp North Carolina farmer (worth 1100) Mary A. Mason age 40 bp tennessee James Mason age 19 bp Alabama Fannie Mason age 18 bp Alabama David Mason age 15 (55) bp Alabama Priscilla Mason age 12 (58) bp Alabama Noel Mason age 9 (61) bp Alabama Clarissa Mason age 7 (63) bp Alabama Lucy Mason age 4 (66) bp Alabama Mary Mason age 1 (69) bp Alabama 1880 census Tylers, Helena And Elliottsville, Shelby Co., AL David G. Mason occupation Farmer, bp NC, parents bp NC and NC age 60 Mary A. bp Tenn, parents bp TN (dad) and NC (mom) age 49 James W. age 29 Priscilla H. 22 Noel G. 20 Claricy 18 Lucy M. 14 Mary E. 11 in the history of Columbiana, Shelby Co., Alabama: Columbiana Sentinel September 7, 1905 JOSEPH L. PETERS (excerpts taken edited by Sabrina) Of the early history of Columbiana (Columbia, as it was originally called), especially that preceding the organization of the county of Shelby, and the admission of Alabama as a State into the Union in 1819, but little is known, except as derived from tradition, and that which may rest in the failing memory of the older inhabitants. It is well known, however, that for many years before any settlements were made at the place where Columbiana is located, or in its vicinity, several communities, each having a considerable population, had been formed in different parts of the county; that in the vicinity of Montevallo being the most numerous. ... No title was given by the government to settlers, to the lands in the county until 1821, when the first entries were made. The only title therefore held by the people residing upon the public lands, prior to that time, was by virtue of what was known as "Squatter Sovereignty." The incoming settler selected the best lands they could find where they chose to make their homes, and then proceeded to build houses and improve the lands, so that many valuable farms were cleared and improved and cultivated for many years before any legal title was obtained; and when the public lands were, by Act of Congress, made subject to entry there was a rush to the public land offices by that class of settlers who had taken the risk to improve their lands to obtain certificates of entry; and many were the disputes and petty law-suits growing out of these claims, often resulting in bitter personal altercations, and enmity. ... Up to 1825, quite a number of families had settled in the town, forming, a strong community ... During the period from 1826 to 1836 but little is known of Columbiana or its people aside from its public men ... The neighborhood south of town began to be settled up about this time and several came in from a distance. David G. Mason and Geo. M. Mason coming, from McMinnville, Tenn. and settled a mile below town in 1836 ... Noel Mason and Amos M. Elliott occupied the Circuit Clerk's office. Of Noel Mason we know but little. The headstone of his grave we find bears this inscription: Born in Coswell county, N.C., June 22, 1812; died Sept. 29, 1843 {Sabrina note: could be a brother or otherwise related to David? esp since david's bp always given as NC}{Sabrina note: confirmed, Noel was his brother} two records below are part of: Index To Will Book E 1846 ~ 1851 Shelby County Alabama Mason, David G. ~ (Apprentice to John D. Mason) 418 Mason, Noel ~ (Estate of; administrator David G. Mason) 26, 27, 46-47, 310, 432-433 jurors-Grand Jury Fall Term 1859 Mason, David G. Jurors - Spring term 1855 State vs Horton, jury member Mason, David G. Spring Term 1862 ~ Petit Jury, jury member Mason, D. G. Fall-Term 1863 ~ Tallis Jury, jury member Mason, David G. Spring-Term 1865 ~ Petit Jury, jury member Mason, D. G. Fall-Term 1866 ~ Petit Jury, jury member Mason, David G. Spring-Term 1868 ~ Special Jury, jury member Mason, D. G. Shelby County (1869) Jury List for the trial of Peter Pickett Petit Jury - Spring Term 1870 1st Week State vs Wideman 1870 Mason, D. G. (witness) 10B 0038 Shelby County (1872) Grand Jury List Shelby County Alabama Complainant Complainant (year) Defendant (reason) Allen and Rushing (1859) Mason, D.G. (bill) 10A 0040 Mason, David G. (1859) Baker, John F. and William; McClanahan, David N. (debt) 33A 0071 Mason, David G. (1859) Baker, John F. and William; McClanahan, David N. (debt) 43A 0163 (looks like he took them to court twice) As appeared in The Shelby County Guide Columbiana, Alabama Thursday, July 22, 1869: ELECTION NOTICE. LIST of manager and returning officers for the election to be held in Shelby County Tuesday, August 3d, 1869, for a member to Congress and member of the Board of Education for this district. Precinct No. 8. - K. L. Morrison, Danl. Gardner, David G. Mason; Sheriff returning officer. (precinct 8s list of registered voters include: Mason, D. G. Mason, David G. Mason, Isaac D. Mason, J. J. ) confederate soldier died in civil war include: Mason, Isaac D. - dead, Co B Infantry what if Job Mason was David G.s relative?) Job Mason had brothers David and John. All 3 came to Shelby Co., Alabama and most left for Texas by 1830s. So how did David and George get from Tennessee to Alabama, and why go there just when other Mason's move? Possibly, not related, or descendant from cousins of Job. 8/2/2005 posted: believe I am researching the David Mason line you mentioned. I have a David G. Mason, married to a Mary A. (possibly also S.) last name ? though I have seen a marriage record listed with Mary A. S. Harris. I am descendant from his daughter Fannie who married a Hand. I believe that he was born in North Carolina, though some sources say he may have lived, at least for a time, in Tennessee, before setteling in Columbiana, Shelby County, Alabama. Please let me know if you have anything on this line. Would love to know if he was related to Noel, or the other Masons in Shelby county in this time frams (1840 on) 8/3/2005 recieved reply: The David G. Mason you mention in your post is David George Mason, s/o Wiley Mason and Nancy Busey. David George Mason married Mary Ann Harris 4 Jan 1846, and their third child was Francis Ann Mason , b. 5 May 1852, who married Jim Hand. I don't show any children from that marrieage, so would appreciate anything you have on that line. David George Mason had several brothers in the Shelby county Alabama area during the period you mention; Noel, William, George Wiley and Charles were there. Noel was the county clerk of Shelby county, until he died very suddenly, unmarried at the early age of 31. Charles Mason (my gg grandfather) married Sarah Ann Williams there in 1853 and moved to Jefferson county, Illinois. I have a great deal of other information on this family if you would like to contact me directly. OBITUARY: From an article in the Alabama Christian Advocate magazine, May 7th,1891 issue....Vol 10 # 50........on page 7, Col. 2. DAVID G. MASON was born in Caswell county,North Carolina,Dec.1,1810.His father, Wiley Mason,removed from that state to Smith county,Tenn.,where he remained until he came to Alabama,in 1821, and has been a citizen of Shelby country ever since. He departed this life March 16,1891, aged 80 years,3 months and fifteen days. He was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South,forty years. Bro. Mason was a good man. We all loved him. I was always glad to see him at the church. He will no more fill his seat in the church on earth, for he has gone to fill his seat in heaven. He leaves many friends to mourn him, Sorrow not, dear friends,as those who have no hope,for heaven is made richer by your giving up a pure christian man. God comfort you, and may our last end be like his. " Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord." A.J.Chappell


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