Ada Lee Spradley

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Porath-Spradley Marriage

At the residence of Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Berry, in the presence of a few intimate friends, Mr. Gustave F. Parath and Miss Ada Lee Spradley were quietly married on Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Elder Charles I. Talley performing the ceremony. There were no attendants, the bride, gowned in white lace, entering with the groom.

Mr. and Mrs. Porath left during the afternoon for Troy, to visit friends, after which they will return to Montgomery to make their home.

Ada married Gustav Frederick Porath 12 Jul 1912, Montgomery Co. AL. Gustav was born 19 Oct 1885, Stettin, Pomerania, Germany; died 12 Aug 1937, Montgomery Co. AL. [Group Sheet]

1. Gaston Gustav Porath was born 20 Jun 1913, Alabama.
2. Frederick Spradley Porath was born 08 Mar 1915, Alabama.
3. Emma Catherine Porath was born 28 Aug 1916, Alabama.
4. Ada Gertrude Porath was born 29 May 1918, Alabama.
5. James Joseph Porath was born 11 Apr 1920, Alabama.
6. Julia Dean Porath was born 10 Jul 1921, Alabama.
7. Blanche Louise Porath was born 18 Sep 1923, Alabama.
8. Gustav Frederick Porath, Jr. was born 05 Jul 1925, Alabama.

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Commissioned as Justice of the Peace, September 1, 1900, appointed Justice of the Peace for Precinct 15, Pike Co, Alabama September 22, 1904.

1913 newspaper article from either the Mongomery Advertiser or Montgomery Journal.

Spradley Here for the First Time in Nearly 40 Years: Former Resident Relates Experience of "Carpetbagger" Days, Has Not Seen Railroad Train Since He Left

Stephen A. Spradley, of Pike County, who is making his first visit to this city in thirty-eight years, gave a vivid picture of conditions as they existed at that time.

"The last time I was in the city", said Mr. Spradley, "was October, 1875. At that time Montgomery had not recovered from the effects of the war, and everything was chaos and confusion.The carpetbaggers were in control and everything was in bad shape. I drove forty-five miles to Montgomery to sell a load of produce, and it took me five days to make the trip with a yoke and oxen."

"I remember that sweet potatoes brought $3.25 a bushel in greenback money, Greenbacks at that time was worth about one-half of their face value. Anyone who had any gold or silver money kept it secreted, and this, added to the hardships of the times as it was difficult to trade your paper money for produce or provisions. I remember distinctly having to give $25 in greenbacks for $10.00 worth of food. This money was later redeemed at face value.

"When George S. Houston was elected governor of the state he had a law passed to tax all money that was stored away, and in this way more gold and silver was put into circulation."

"The only railroad was the L & N and at that time they burned wood only. I have never seen a railroad since."

Mr. Spradley was greatly surprised to learn that there were buildings over six stories high now in Montgomery.

"At that time the only building of six stories was the old Madison Hotel", he said.

When speaking of the outrages committed by the carpetbaggers, Mr. Spradley's eyes flashed and his face grew red.

"While they were not in power long, it was awful while it lasted," he declared. "...the thieves and crooks from the north came down here and we reelected to office. ... and you can see what the result was. Montgomery is a fine place now and I am sorry to have to leave it so soon."

Mr. Spradley is visiting his daughter at 15 Brassel Street while here.

OBITUARY
Stephen A. Spradley died at five o;'clock this morning at the home of his daughter, Mrs. G. F. Porath on Williams St. He was born in 1849 in Crenshaw County and moved to Pike County in 1897. He was perhaps the oldest member of the Antioch Church of Christ in Pike County, having been a member about 50 years.

He was preceded to the grave by his wife, and an infant many years ago. He is survived by four daughters, Mrs J. J. Rushing, Mrs. G. F. Porath, Mrs. J. D. Youngblood and Mrs. Jack Coll, of Baton Rouge, LA., son J. K. Spradley, three brothers, C. T.Spradley, John Spradley and W. P. Spradley, and a number of other relatives who mourn his death.

The funeral services will be conducted at Antioch Church at Shellhorn, Friday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock by Rev. W. T. Grider assisted by Rev. W. E. Pedigo. the body will be laid to rest in the Antioch Cemetery with Rhodes Funeral Home in charge. Active pall bearers: Gaylord Spradley, Ray Spradley, Albert Rushing, Druard Rushing, J. D. Howard and Kirby Brown.

Stephen married Avarille Catherine CASTELLAW 26 Jan 1873, Crenshaw Co. AL. Avarille (daughter of Benjamin Franklin CASTELLAW and Mary Louisa Jordan) was born 05 Jun 1852, Alabama; died 07 May 1927, Youngblood, Pike Co.,AL. [Group Sheet]

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OBITUARY

Mrs. S. A. Spradley Called by Death

Mrs. Katherine Spradley, wife of S. A. Spradley died at her home near Youngblood, Alabama, this morning after a short illness. She was born June 5, 1852 and has lived a long and useful life.She was a faithful member of the Antioch church.
She is survived by, S. A. Spradley and five children; Mrs. J. J.Rushing, Kirby Spradley, Mrs. Gus Porath of Troy, Mrs. J. D.Youngblood, of Youngblood and Mrs. John W. Coll, of Baton Rouge,LA and many other relatives who mourn her death.
The funeral will be held at Antioch church Sunday morning at nine o'clock and will be conducted by Rev. W. T. Grider, of Troy.cInterment will take place at Antioch with Carrol in charge.

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In records his name has been spelt: Castellaw, Castellow, Castelow, and Costello.

On August 28, 1838, Benjamin F. Castellaw signed for the purchase of 39.25 acres in Cahaba, Crenshaw Co.(Lowndes),Alabama.

On December 1, 1852, Benjamin F. Castellaw signed for the purchase of 39.75 acres in Crenshaw Co., Alabama.

1850 state or territory: Alabama >County: Lowndes> Division:Rockey Mount District>Reel #: M432-8>Page #: 188B>Reference:enumerated by me on the 17th day of December 1850, A. J. Perry(Note: the name was listed as Castello)

1860 Federal Census of Lowndes Co., Alabama (Note: the name was listed as Castelaw)

He was a planter.

Benjamin married Mary Louisa Jordan 29 Dec 1836, Lowndes Co. AL. Mary was born 17 Apr 1817, South Carolina; died Aft 1859, Lowndes Co. AL. [Group Sheet]

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John married Amy Bell McLendon HILL 10 Oct 1811, Randolph Co. GA. Amy was born 1777, Wilkes Co. GA; died , Quitman Co. GA. [Group Sheet]

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