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(Barbour County, Alabama. Gertha Courie, Federal Writers Project) She was born in Eufaula, Alabama. She claims to be eighty four years old. I asked her, "Aunt Lou, where were you born?" Answer: "Missey, I was born on Barbour Street in Miss Adelaide McKenzies "Back Yard". Honey, when I was born Miss Martha Bailey (my Mistis sister) said, I was born with a Skain over my eyes. Missey, I can't tell you why I see these things, I wish I didn't. (Is a fortune teller). "My trade is a "Granny" (Meaning a licensed mid-wife).
Her mother was a "Black Creek Indian" and is burried in Fairview Cemetery. She cant read or write. She remembers making hoopskirts for the ladies of Eufaula. Her mind is not so clear, but she still follows her trade as mid-wife.
