Near Cullman in Cullman County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)

Mace Thomas Payne Brindley

1801-1871

— Pioneer - Landowner - Senator - Banker —

Mace Thomas Payne Brindley Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, July 3, 2022

1. Mace Thomas Payne Brindley Marker

Inscription. The first family to settle this area in 1832. Married Nancy Stewart Hanby, daughter of Gabriel Hanby, who was one of the original framers of the Alabama Constitution. They became parents of 11 children: 4 sons served in the Confederate Army. At one time his land holdings consisted of 1800 acres. Served 12 years as Blount County Clerk; 2 years as state representative: and 9 years as state senator. Served as Director of State National Bank of Decatur; at that time, there were only five banks in Alabama. Brindley name perpetuated geographically by naming of Brindley Mountain and Creek in his honor. Home site was located across road some 200 feet northwest of spring that served as water supply.

Erected by Descendants.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Government & Politics • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1832.

Location. 34° 14.453′ N, 86° 44.555′ W. Marker is near Cullman, Alabama, in Cullman County. Marker is on County Road 747, 0.1 miles south of County Road 1508, on the left when traveling south. Marker is at the Brindley family cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Cullman AL 35058, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 miles of this

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marker, measured as the crow flies. The Ave Maria Grotto (approx. 6.2 miles away); Ernest E. Greene Home (approx. 6.9 miles away); Betz Addition Historic District (approx. 6.9 miles away); “Die Deutsche Kolonie Von Nord Alabama” (approx. 7.1 miles away); King Pharr Canning Company Operated Here (approx. 7.1 miles away); Johann Gottfried Cullmann (approx. 7.2 miles away); Cullman, Alabama (approx. 7.2 miles away); Sand Mountain Plateau (approx. 7.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cullman.

Also see . . .
1. History of Brindley family in Cullman. Blog post based on a presentation by Brindley’s great-great grandson, Joe Brindley (Cullman County Historical Society, posted June 27, 2010) (Submitted on July 4, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

2. Brindley Cemetery. Find a Grave entry on the small family cemetery with photographs and details about those buried there. (Submitted on July 4, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, July 3, 2022

2. Mace Thomas Payne Brindley Marker

Brindley Family Cemetery image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, July 3, 2022

3. Brindley Family Cemetery

The burial ground's earliest grave dates to 1853, with all but one of the others dating to the latter 1800s.

Credits. This page was last revised on July 4, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 4, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 379 times since then and 61 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 4, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.