When I was 48 years old I found out that my maternal grandmother was Clarissa Little. Clarissa was the brother of Earl Little, the father of Malcolm Little. Malcolm Little went on to become Malcolm X.
This was news to our family. My mother had grown up in the 30′s & 40′s in Alabama. At that time it was difficult to survive being a product of a mixed marriage. My mother spent her life trying to protect me and my siblings from the pain that she suffered. She led us to believe that her mother died many years ago which is why we never met her.
My mother’s mind was overrun by Alzheimer’s Disease. This made it impossible for her to keep the family secret any longer. We then reconnected with cousins that we had not had contact with for many years (under threat from my mother) and verified our heritage. My mother had always told us that her mother was a Cherokee Indian.
My goal is to connect with the Shabazz family and verify our heritage.
I can be reached at tbeecher
Tony
Me and my Mom
Searching for data regarding the 22 children between Tony Little and his wife Clarrie.
Hi I understand you are looking for information on Tony and Clarrie Little. So am I. My name is Joyce Little and I am in the process of planning the 10th bi annual Little Family reunion. It is to be held in July 2011 in Washington, DC. Twenty years ago my late uncle Oscar Little started the reunion. He supposely traced our ancestry back to Tony and Clarrie Little and yes I understand that the Malcolm X’s father Earl Little was suppose to be my Great Grand father Charles’ brother are and they are allegedly the children of Tony and Clarrie along with 23 others Ranson Little, Rev Earl Little, James Little, Gabe Little, Oscar Little, Reginald Little, Florence Little, Polly Rachel Larkin Little, Tempie Little, Phoebe Hazel Clark Little, Harriet Williams Little, Henry Little, Dave Little, Redden Little, John Little, Smithie Little, Susan Little, Marcellus Little, Tony Little, Benny Little, Betty Elizabeth Little, Alex Little, Paul Little, Lee Little and Lawrence Little. Malcolm Little who later became Malcolm X’s father was Earl Little and his mother was Louise Little. Drop me a line I hope it helps. Who knows you may want to attend our 2011 Little Family Reunion in DC. God bless happy hunting Joyce
Hi!!! I’m also in search of the children of Tony and Claire Little. I started this research project almost 6 years ago and have been seeking information regarding the Little Clan. According to several stories that have been told, I am of some relation to Malcolm X but have not been able to connect. After a few searches from the internet I was able to narrow it down that I could either be related as either a Gray or Little, but still was uncertain. During my research, I found that of course Malcolm X father was Rev. Earl Little of Reynolds, Ga. This is the same town that both of my paternal grandparents and my forefathers all originated from. According to my Great-Great Grandfather the Late Mr. J.W. Miller, Sr.; of Reynolds, Ga, he told me of a possible connection to the Malcolm Little Clan. It turns out that his wife who was my Great-Grandmother the Late Mrs. Ella Mae (Durham) Miller was kin the little’s of Reynolds, Ga. In fact just a couple of months ago I was able to verify that my Great-Grandmother Mrs. Ella Mae (Durham) Miller was the eldest daughter of The Late Mrs. Claudia (Little) Batts of Reynolds, Ga.
Mrs. Claudia (Little) Batts of Reynolds, Ga was my Great-Great Grandmother. She was born around 1891 and died on January 14, 1947 over in Ft. Valley, Ga. Some of my Great-Great Grandmother Claudia (Little) Batts children are still living. Most of them or at least three leave in the New York or New Jersey area. In addition to the connection of being a little by blood I was told by one of my cousins that he had attend the Little Convention some years back up north. I think it might have been Detroit, but am not sure. Personally I would love to connect with my little family and learn more about our heritage.
Just for the record I am also descendents of other prominent families or related to other allied families of the Reynolds, Butler, Roberta, Fort Valley, Thomaston, Macon, Warner Robins and etc ; Blood Related: The Clark, Miller, Tookes, Christopher, Durham, Montford, Ogburn, Dugger, Raines, and Terrell. Allied Families by marriage and many descendents of the families listed above include: Hicks, Gouch, McCartha, Talton, Worthy, Humphries, Troutman, Walker, Wooten, Edwards, Bentley and etc.
Hear from you soon.
Alvin E. Miller of Atl
Alvin, I would like to connect with you. My family name is Miller and Reeves both grandparents from Reynolds. I was told that the littles are family by my grandfather. Malcolm Little looks very much like my grandfather. Reynolds was a small town and there most of the town is related at some level. I am trying to trace my family tree and Troutman, Miller, Hicks and Reeves are prominent family names of mine. Still have a home in Atlanta. Please email me back I would like to match up information. Look forward to speaking with you.
do you know if any of the Edwards came from Taylor county Georgia? my grand parents were ed lockhart and Eddie Lou Edwards.
do you know if any of the edwards came from reynolds georgia
I just realized that J.W. Miller is your great great grandfather. He is the brother of my great great grandmother!!!!