On 4 February 1909, the home of H. Nolen Hodnett and Willie Mae White of Clay Co, AL was totally destroyed by fire. Their two little sons, Bruston and Leldon, were trapped inside. Three-year-old Bruce was rescued from the burning house; little Leldon (age 2) perished. The family struggled to put their lives back together aided by a strong faith in the Lord and the generosity of family, friends, and neighbors. The following book of gifts is nearing 100 years old and lists many of those Clay County families whose kindness is still remembered.

Names appear in original order. Some names are difficult to read and are interpreted as best I could. Recognize your family?
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THE FIREBOOK
Page No.  Seq. Order  Last Name  First Name  Gift 
1 1 Bennett  Mrs. Will  1 bed quilt 
1 2 Clegg  Mrs. W.P.  1 sheet 
1 3 Rice  B. C.  1 basket 
1 4 Young  Miss Elizabeth  1 pr. pillow slips & hand towels 
1 5 Turner?, Taner?, Tower?  Mrs. L.E.  1 pr pillow slips & sheet 
1 6 Hunter  Mrs. 1 bed quilt & Spread 
1 7 Hodge  Mrs. H.F.  quilt 
1 8 Clegg  G. W.  coffee $0.50 
1 9 Perry  L.L. 25 lb. flour 
1 10 Stewart  J. W.  ___? $0.72 
1 11 Camp  A.M. cloth $0.72 
1 12 Tidwell  R.L. sugar $0.50 
1 13 Huckaby  D.G. 1 gallon syrup 
1 14 Clarady  J.B. 1 sheet 1 dress 
1 15 Pearson  Mrs. M  1 pair hoes 1 lb. soda 
2 16 Burks  W.B. $0.50 
2 17 Nix  E.M. $0.50 
2 18 Laney  J.W. $0.40 
2 19 Simpson  H.L. $0.50 
2 20 Williams  G.E. $0.25 
2 21 Perry  Tom $1.00 
2 22 Wilson  G.M. $0.25 
2 23 Childs  E.R. $0.50 
2 24 Clardy  Mrs. Mint  $1.00 
2 25 Wilkson  Mrs. E.M.  $0.50 
2 26 Camp  H.C. $0.50 
2 27 _____  S.P.H  $0.50 
2 28 Noel (Noll?)  J.R. $0.50 
2 29 Hodge  J? M. A.  $0.50 
2 30 Gaither  Rev. H.C  $1.00 
2 31 Stuart  T.J. & Jane  $1.00 
2 32 Birk  T.R. $0.50 
2 33 Williams  R. J.  $0.50 
33 34 Hodnett  Momma  1 pitcher ____ coffee 1 little dress l sack feathers 
33 35 W?.L.  flour  glass 
33 36 Alford  Lizzie  pillows 1 kettle 
35 37 Hood  Selie  1 dress 
35 38 Mathis  Katie  1 dress 
35 39 Hood  Puss 1 dress 1 pair socks 
35 40 Hood  _illa  2 pillows 
35 41 Hood  Sis 1 little dress under garment 
35 42 Caldwell  Donie  1 sheet 1 set pillow slips 1 bucket 1 towel 
35 43 Kelback  Mrs. 1 apron
35 44 Hodnett  Mrs. M.M.  1 apron 
35 45 Killgore  S.A. 1 bucket 1 set cups & saucers 10 yds prints 11 yds outing 
35 46 Blankenship  Mrs. 1 wash pan 
35 47 White  Mrs. M.J.  2 aprons 1 dress 
35 48 Thrift  Nora 1 sack feathers 
35 49 Crow  Mrs. 1 dress pattern 
35 50 Thomas  Mrs. 1 pair socks 
35 51 Jones  Mrs. Fannie  1 sheet 1 set pillow slips 
35 52 Rafe?  Mrs. 2 pillow 1 set pillow slips 1 quilt 
35 53 Monkus  Tom 1 sheet 1 set pillow slips 
35 54 Gilbert  Mrs. S.J.  1 chair 1 pillow 2 cans fruit 
35 55 Blankenship  Cora 1 quilt 1 pillow 
35 56 Mountain  Mrs. Jane  1 mattress 1 towel 
35 57 Thrift  Mrs. Sara  1 pillow 1 apron 
35 58 Kenady  Mrs. Dicie  1 chair 2 cups 2 saucers 1 set pillow slips 2 knives 
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