SLEDGE HISTORY
The first recorded history of the Sledge family began with Alice Simpson. She was born in Sumpter County Alabama in 1843.
It has been said that the actual "Sledge" name was chosen by Alice's son Thomas Sledge because "Simpson", his mother's married name, was a slave name. Thomas Sledge was said to have carried the last name Simpson until the age of 20.
It is also believed that Thomas Sledge, even though choosing his own last name, was actually a Sledge. During this time, there were several Sledge Plantations with slaves in Sumpter County Alabama. There was a possibility that Thomas Sledge was the son of one of the slave owners or their relatives.
Alice Simpson
LANCASTER HISTORY
Anna Moore Lancaster is the mother of Chris "Pa" Lancaster. Lillie Lancaster is the wife of Chris Lancaster.
Two of Chris and Lillie's daughters (Amie and Mamie) married sons of Thomas and Josephine Sledge (Arthur and Anelepson).
Anna Moore Lancaster
Mamie Lancaster Sledge
Amie Lancaster Sledge
The search for any information, documentation or photos on either of these families is continual. Feel free to email sledgelancasterfrost@gmail.com with information.
