Submitted by James David Durham
STALLINGS AS POSTMASTER AT IDER
The William J. Stallings family came from Randolph County, Alabama, a short
time before 1890 in a steer wagon. They lived one year in Section, Alabama, then came to Ider to live.
Mr. William J. Stallings was appointed postmaster of the Ider Post Office October
10, 1890. He was assisted by his daughter, Ida Stallings, who later married George York.
William was postmaster from October 10, 1890, to September 29, 1892. He received
his second appointment 1895-1900.
The years from 1877 to 1890 are rather vague to people living now, but when Ida
Stallings and her father took over the post office "going to Ida's to get the Ider mail
made an impression."
In 1890 Mr. W. J. Stallings moved the post office to the west side of Ider, near the
place where the ball diamond was later built.
The big pecan tree which stood in their yard was blown down July, 1971.
Service records compiled by Glenda Todd and used with her permission. This and other information about the history of the First and the men who fought with the unit
can be found in her book, First Alabama Cavalry, USA: Homage to Patriotism.