My G-Great Grandfather, J.Y. Register's death in August of 1872 is noted in the 1872 PROCEEDINGS OF THE MOST WORSHIPFUL GRAND LODGE OF ALABAMA. His Masonic Lodge was Geneva.

In the 1859 proceedings of the Alabama Conference of the Methodist Church, John Y. Register is listed as a local preacher who was an elected and ordained elder.

1857-'58 MAIL ROUTES OF MY G-GREAT GRANDPA REGISTER
ROUTE No. 7231.
From Newton to Geneva, 30 miles, and back, once a week.
Bidden*' names, Sum per annum.
Stephen F. Gafford $594.
Benjamin F. Price 425.
W. H. Roberts 300.
John F. Adams 219, schedule changed ; no guaranty.
John Y. Register 170. °°°.
Contract made with John Y. Register, April 25, 1857, to commence July 1, 1857, to expire June 30, 1858, at $170.00, per annum. Leave Newton Friday at 7 a, m. ; arrive at Geneva by 5 p. m. Leave Geneva Tuesday at 7 a. m. ; arrive at Newton by 5 p. m.
(According to 1858 records, Grandpa Register was fined $9.78 for missing three round-trips- $1.63 per half-trip.)

In 1859, John Y. Register was fined on many of his routes:
Route 7157~ Greenville to Andalusia ($375 annual contract) fined $1 on May 21 for WET MAIL
Route 7184~ Daleville to Andalusia ($1500 annual contract) fined $22.04 for 12 instances of INFERIOR   SERVICE "ON ROUTE" in June
                   ~ fined $56.29 for 13 instances of  INFERIOR SERVICE "ON ROUTE" in July
Route 7215~ Elba to Greenville ($395 annual contract) fined 50 cents for "FAILED TO SUPPLY" Millville, Alabama on May 27
                      ~Fined $3.80 on March 1 when he failed to arrive at Greenville
                       ~Fined $3.80 on March 3 when he failed to arrive in Elba
Route 7188~ Abbeville to Big Creek ($248 annual contract) fined $2.38 for failing to arrive on October 27
Route 7192~ Troy to Newton ($650 annual contract) fined $7.86 for failing to arrive in Newton on October11, 18 and on November 12.
                  ~ fined $5.24 for failing to arrive in Troy on October 5 and 8
Route 7184


Suspended service that John Y. Register bid on for 1860-'61

ROUTE No. 7221. From Elba to Wardville, Florida, 75 miles, and back, one a week. Bidders' names. Sum per annum.
John B. Edwards $1,298. 00.
Stephen F. Gafford 980.00.
Charles Stone 829. 00.
John Y. Register 500. 00. (Suspended. )

ROUTE No. 7228.
From Indigo Head to Buzbeeville, 10 miles, and back, once a week.
Bidders' names. Sum per annum.
John Y. Register $125.
N.G.Powell 119. 00. (Not let. Unnecessary.)

In 1861, John Y. Register is listed as a FLORIDA MAIL CONTRACTOR who had a $238 contract but had been paid only $130 for ROUTE No. 6568
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1866 estate settlement with J.Y. Register as administrator of the estate


Phillips, deceased, Estate of, Final Account      May 10th 1866

This day having been set to hear and determine all matters as to the account heretofore filed by James A. Phillips as the Administrator of said Estate for a final settlement in this administration now comes the said Phillips and moves the Court that his said accounts may be passed and allowed, as the same has been filed, as aforesaid and it appearing that due notice of the nature of and of the time set to make such settlement has been given in all respects according to law, strictly in pursuance of the order of Court in said Estate, made and entered on the 14th day of April ???? and J. Y. Register who was heretofore duly appointed by the Court to act as guardian as determined to defend and protect the interests of Sallie A. Phillips, Hezekiah Phillips, and Marshall L. Phillips, the only minors concerned in the proceeding and settlement, now appearing in open Court consenting to act and proceeding to contest said settlement the Court proceeds to hear the matters pertaining to said accounts, and to consider the evidence submitted relating thereto where??? it is shown by sufficient proof that said administrator has received of the assets of said estate the sum of Two Thousand Eight Hundred Sixty four and 85/100 dollars the amount found due on last settlement with the interest included ??? that he has justly expended in and about the costs and charges necessary and incident to said administration for the payment of just debts of said deceased (including eight hundred fifty five dollars confederate money in hand which is worthless) The sum of Thirteen hundred fourteen and 49/100 dollars leaving a balance of fifteen hundred nineteen and 46/100 dollars subject to future charges and for distribution among those entitled.  And said account appearing to be full and correct it is considered and decreed by this court that said accounts be, and the same are hereby on all things, passed and allowed as above stated.  Be it now made known and duly proven to the court by the said Phillips that pending his said administration, he has out of said estate, from time to time made payments to the heirs of said decedent amounting in all to Fifteen hundred sixty three and 84/100 dollars and said administrator having filed with the Court the vouchers and evidence in support of the same showing the several amounts so paid and distributed and the character of such payments and which have not hither ???? have allowed to him.  And having also submitted proof of the accuracy and truth of the payments aforesaid which proof is sufficient and satisfactory to the Court.  Now on motion of the said James A. Phillips and after a full hearing of said matters it is adjudged the court that said several payments made to said heirs ??? aforesaid ought to be and the same are hereby accordingly allowed to said administrator to be deducted by him from their said respective distributive share.  And it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that said administrator has no available assets in his hands and that he has already now paid out more than he has received, it is unnecessary to make any further decree.  It is further ordered that said accounts vouchers, evidence, and statements on file relative to this ????? settlement.  and all other ??? writings on file respecting said estate be recorded and that said administrator be discharged from further ???????? as such administrator.