The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-04-23

ana tmpreSSlNt anu worthy of the noble enlightenms mt and patriotism of the people of Mont gomery. The participants inciudco those of all ages from the veneraole gentlewoman in her ninety-second yeaV' who as a child had enjoyed tho priVl- lege of beholding the illustrious guest of the city, to the school boys wnose ancestors stood for freedom and inde- pendence. Nor were the Alabama p. RI apart from an occasion of such great and distinguished merit. Mrs: Amelia wyly, Honorary Life Regent or the Peter Forney Chapter, Mrs F. r. Glass. Regent of the Peter Forney Chapter. and Mrs. Phares Coleman or the Francis Marion Chapter, by their presence on the rostrum testifled to their sympathy with the patriotism ot the Sons of the Revolution and thelr appreciation of this beautfui ana timely tribute to the memory ot ohs to whom our nation owes so 1eep anu lasting debt of gratitude.
 The tablet Is of bronze and bears this inscription:
 "On this site stood. until December 1899, the house in which Marquis de Lafayette was given public reception and ball. April 4, 1925 while on ms last tour through the United States.
 "This tablet is placed by the society of the Sons of the Revolution Tn Una State of Alabama in lasting memory of this illustrious patriot and soldier of the Revolution. the friend of Wash inrton. and the youthful companion of liberty.
 April 4, 1s25-April 1, 1905"
 The addresses made in the course or the celebration were very eloquent. and in the spirit of that true and spon- taneous love of country and devotion to liberty which the Sons of the Revo- lution wish to cultivate and perpetu- ate. This noble order deserves the administration and sympathy of every true Alabamian. May they in the coming year grow in numbers and prosperity and may their aims and purposes be blessed with the success of arousing in the breast of all their fellow citizens an adequate apprecia- tion of the honor due the memory of those whose suffering and struggles bear for us the fruit of happiness anu peace The Daughters of the Ameri- can Revolution extend to the Sons CT the Revolution their heartfelt thanks for their noble and unselfish Sfforts. Such tributes to the past keep alive the fires of greatness in the present.
 It Is to be hoped that the example of the Sons of the Revolution in cele- k son will be followed by the other pat rfotic societies and also generally throughout the State. so that the Ala bama legislature may be led to make the day a legal holiday. Surely this Is a small tribute to pay to the mem . ory of man whose service In the cause of freedom was so vast and va ried. and whose mind still yields it's mighty influence on the thought and action of the men of the present.
 Queries.
 Stokeiy. Information is desired re- gardlng Captain Nehemiah Stokely who commanded a company in the sun Penn. regiment, Continental Lnie. un der Col. Daniel Brodhead He was m command at Fort stephen in 1779. The poInts especially needed are name ol his wife; dates of birth and death oi both: date of their marriage: names of their sons and wives; full military record, with all dates: and connection proved with the Delaware Stockleys One of the latter married MISS Dra per; the record of birth Is desired. 1he | same records as above are wanted con corning Capt. Thomas Stokely, whc | commanded a company of Westmore- land Rangers under Col. John Proc ter in IT'S in Pennsylvania, and wha went with Col Lochry in the famou. | expedition against the Shawanese In dians in 17S1. Please give name o volume and page from which the rec ords are taken. F. h. U. r. K. D. is advised to write to Gus todian of Public Records, State Li' | brary, Harrisburg. Pa. He will Fur nIsh record of service free of charge | The Pennsylvania records are unusual | Nuail nFpgaTVaH KinR.-The following records arc | desired. Ancestry of Henry King o | Nansemond Co.,. Va. who afterwart lived in Chowan Co.,, N. C.; full name el | his wife Katharipe; dates of theil birth, marriage, and death; service civil or military, rendered by Henry King or his ancestors. 1715 was th' year of Henry's death. His widow married Gerard Lynch, (see N. c Historical and Genealogical Register April. 1900, p. 300) His son, Michac King, married Isabel (who?), (see N. c Register, Jan. 1900. D.. 56.) All date' and records connected with this couple l are desired. In Michaefs will, dat ac May 20, 1741, his son Michael Is men | toned, (see Register, Jan. 1900, D. 56., All dates and records pertaining tC this Michael and wife, and also tt their son, John King and his wife, ar' | wanted. Is this last Michael the on' 1 mentioned in wills of Henry Van I4av' en and Edward Vann, (see N, c. Reg. July, 1901, D. 359,) and did he mar! the daughter of Roger Shell. DupllI | Co? (See Roger Shells will. N. c Reg, Oct, 1900, p. 490.) This Michae l and his son John, both of whom livet | in Bertie County, were probably In tn Revolution. The record of thelr ser vices Is wanted. Was this son Joh! the John Hobson King who married Elizabeth, daughter of Joseph ant Amelia Parker? (See Reg, Oct, 1901 D, 536.) If not, which of the man. John Kings mentioned in the Registe is this son2 Please give authorities
 F. K. D.
 If F. k. D. will apply to the Isecre
 tary of State, Raleigh, North Cdrolind
 he may be able to send her the record
 of revolutionary service of the ances
 tors she mentions. Col. Hathaway 0
 Edenton, North Carolina, may be abl
 to help her with the desired famil
 history.
 The DOnrybrOOk Fair,
 Which will be held all this week, c0nl
 mencIng Tuesday Night, promise
 some novel attractions.
 Much interest Is being evinced in th
 dog show which will take place O
 Wednesday night. Mrs. J. I. NckInne
 and Mrs. A. s. LOurie have this at
 traction in charge.
 After a series of tableaux by some O
 the very young folks of MOntEOmcF!