| 93RD SUBD - 1850 CENSUS Can someone tell me what towns/cities would have been included in the 1850 Wilkinson County, GA census listed as 93 subdivision (sometimes written as 93rd district). Thank you, Merrily 3/17/2008 |
ROSENWALD/ROSENWALL HIGH SCHOOL: Looking for any information
on the school that the African American attended in Toomsboro Ga.
The name of the school is called Rosenwald or Rosenwall High please E-mail
me at msbeepbeepfinest@yahoo.com. I would love to know and have pictures
of the school. 7/3/2008 |
- AIDES -BLOODWORTH - My grandmothers maiden name was Maude Bloodworth.
Her father was John A Bloodworth and her mother was Susan A Aides. She
would tell us we had Indian in us, but I have had no luck finding it.You
can e-mail at Brenda Trussell
2/28/2007
ANDERSON - Samuel- was married to Nicey Underwood Etheridge. He disappeared in1849- reason UKN. Need to find where he went . Need to find his parents and date of birth. He and Nicey were my g2grandparents, Faye. 5/20/2007
BENTLEY- My grandmother was Georgia, she had a sister named Minnie Bell and a brother everyone called Mac. Her father was George Bentley and her mothers name was Amanda-(her maiden name was SMITH)--I would appreciate anything you have. Debra Herringdine 8/18/2007
BERRYHILL: William W. and Julia A. PENNINGTON BERRYHILL were still living in Wilkinson County in 1880 by a reference book of families living in the county.
My brick wall is their son George F. BERRYHILL, b. 1852 ( 1860 US Census) and possible wife Mary Bradley. George was buried at Oakland Cem. in Birmingham, AL in 1915 (Death cert.).
I would appreciate any info on any of these, my Gr and GGrr Grandparents. L Sawyer Aug. 7, 2007
BAILEY-WYNN-LORD -I am trying to find-out if in fact my g3grandmother Nancy LORD Bailey, wife of William Henry Harrison Bailey, was a/the daughter of John H. LORD & Tabitha WYNN. As well, I am trying to find-out if my g4grandmother was in fact Ann WYNN daughter of William & Susan HENSON Wynn, she married my 4ggrandfather Wynnsford Harrison BAILEY.Thank You, Helena-Suzanne 10/20/2004
BARLOW - John, William and Henry Barlow were all awarded land in the 1807 land lottery of Georgia. They lived in Washington Co at the time of the drawing, but were awarded land in Wilkinson Co. I believe the William Barlow is the same that married Edith Mathoda, but am trying to find the connection to John and Henry. I think John may be my gr3 grandfather who was in Mississippi by 1811. Both William and John had sons named Henry, but they were too young to have been in the lottery, so I am trying also to find out what happened to the Henry in the lottery. I have not seen further records of him in all my years of doing Barlow genealogy. Does anyone know where I might look for further records of these families in Wilkinson Co? I haven't been able to find any census records for Georgia prior to 1810. Perhaps very early wills, marriage records, court records, etc for say about 1790 to 1810, or earlier. Were they all burned? Thanks for
any help you might give. Susan
BARNETT, Larkin- Am trying to find the birthplace and parents of Larkin Barnett, b.1802. d. 1862 at Lindale, Floyd Co., GA. I have been told was was as orphan very young. He lived with his grandmother (?) and then went to live with his sister who had married a Patterson. Larkin married Olive Davis of Putnam Co. GA. and the married Emmaline Knowles of Henry Co., GA, my ggrandmother. If you have any information this familly I will deeply appreciate it. I've been looking for years. EDalton
BEALL - I'm looking for information on William O. Beall who was Captain, Company F, Wilkinson Rifles during the Civil War. Stationed at Fortress Monroe, he returned home to Wilkinson County in ill health and died in 1862. I would like to find where he is buried and any other information about his family. 1860 census shows him as a boot and shoe manufacturer and living in the Irwinton District. He married Piety E. Hicks on October 8, 1843. Their children were Mary E., Frederic D., Nancy J., Harriett and Arthur C.
William O. Beall deeded one acre for the church located at the fork of U. S. Hwy 441 and the Toomsboro Road and the building was completed in 1856. He was a Baptist and Worshipful Master of Carmel Lodge No. 150, Masonic Grand Lodge of Georgia.
I know that Frederick D. Beall eventually moved to Laurens County and was a Postmaster. He's buried in Bethlehem Baptist Church Cemetery. At sometime, the "a" was lost from Beall. I believe that his son (name unknown to me) was my great-grandfather.
Thanks, Ron Bell
5/31/2007
BECK: I am searching for information on the parents of David Milton BECK, Sr., born about 1815 in SC;
- father may have been John; mother may have been Mary; died before
1880 in Wilkinson County;
married Zaney Bloodworth in Wilkinson County; children:
David Milton Beck, Jr. b. 9/15/1862 Wilkinson County; d. 5/19/1927;
buried at Noles Cemetery, Laurens County, GA; married 1st Sarah Ann
Criswell died 1910; married 2nd Clifford ? (brother's widow); married
3rd ? Alcy Braswell b. c. 1862
Henry Beck born 1845 GA; married Mary E. Bloodworth
John M. Beck born 1850 GA; married E. J. Snow
Farnsey/Temsey/Tansey A. J. Beck born 1852 GA
Betsy J. Beck born 1854 GA
Missouri S. Beck born 1857 GA married John M. Wynn
Louisiana/Lorian Beck born 1858 married Sam Nolan
Ron DAVIS, Woodland, CA , 6/8/2004
BENFORD - Looking for information on the Benford families-
- John Monroe Benford 1858-?
Alonzo Benford 1862-1887 ??
Jame Robert "Jim Buck" Benford 1866-?
Jarrott A. "Dutch" Benford 1868-1941
Ashley M. "Ash" Benford 1871-1950 ??1952??
What I think I know that James Robert was married 3 times
A) Elizabeth Jane Youngblood 1866-1890
B) Elizabeth Etheridge 1866-?
C) Susan Elizabeth "Susie" Beck 1870-?
Allen 03/14/2005
- BRADLEY: Looking for parents and sibling of Sarah
A. Bradley born abt.1814-1820 SC/GA .Sarah married James
P.Goodman 12/15/1834 in Wilkinson Co,Ga, Sarah died after 1910 in
Washington Co., Fla. Idella
3/1/2005
BRANAN looking for information Mary (Polly) Branan. Only can find that she was burned and died in Wilkinson County Ga. death date only showing 1814. She was the daughter of James and Sarah Tommey Branan. thanks, jackie branan hamlin. butts co. ga. 9/4/2005
BROWN: Isaac Brown, Julia, John, found in Chattahoochee 1880 without Issac. Julia A. Watson married Dec. 3, 1874 in Schley Co. Children, John, Jessee. Cant find any more on either. John b 1874, is my ggrandfather. any info is needed. Thank, Lou 04/27/2005
BROWN, THOMAS J. : Hi, I am looking for any and all information concerning the Brown Family of Wilkinson County. Thomas J. Brown married Clarissa Horton and I can't find any information concerning Thomas J. Brown. He is listed in the 1860 census but Clarissa is listed as a widow in the 1870 census. I can't find where Thomas J. Brown enlisted into the Confederate Army or anything about his parents or any other relatives. They had 3 children, Solomon, Mary and J.B. Brown. Clarissa married into the Wood family after 1870 and they moved to Laurens County. Clarissa is buried at Bluewater Baptist church in Laurens County along with her two sons. Any information on the Brown's or Horton's would be greatly appreciated. Thanks. Susan Brown Cofield 6/22/2004
BRUNER - I would like to know if anyone has any information on the Bruner's in Wilkinson Co . The Bruner name was mispelled alots like Brewer, Bruwer, instead the n in the name was mistaken for a w. William Bruner m. Catherine Eliizabeth Flick. He and she came down from SC to Warren CO, Ga and then left and went to Wilkenson Co in 1809. They had one son is all I can find and his name was William M. Bruner. The first William Bruner died in 1818 and his wife died in 1819 supposely had the flu that went through there at that time. Where are they buried ? Wm. was the Exec. of Daniel Kingrey will and when Wm. died Daniel K. made William M. the Ex. The Kingrey's are buried in woods on Freeman land and now the Watkins own this land. This 2 acres of land that was the Kingrey's cem. only shows one grave and that is Amanda Watkins Kingery who married a Kingrey has a gravestone. I understand you can tell others are buried there by the soil sink and shapes of graves but no toomstones. William M. Bruner married Elizabeth Nixon from Twiggs CO. and they inheirted Elizabeth Nixon sister home, her sister Katheryn died about 1860 and it was located on Irvinton Street which was close to the Court House in Wilkinson.
- Does anyone have any records of them anywhere, and where they may be
buried? Daniel Kingrey wife was Susannah ? And I think she may have been
a Freeman as that set of Freeman give the Kingreys the 2 acres of land
for cem. and this may have been Susannah land that her father left
her. Any info. would be appreciated. Thanks
Tiny Peterman ,1459 Bruner Rd, Dothan, AL 36301 2/5/2007
BRUNSON- I am trying to find Isaac Brunson b. 1808 in Wilkinson Co. He had a son, Murry Lewis Brunson b. 1844. I don't have the name of his first wife. His parents may have come from SC and Isaac moved to SC at some point but was in Decatur County, GA by 1850 census and he had married Jane Bryant. Murry Brunson died some time between 1850 and 1860 census and is buried in the Brunson Cemetery in what is now Seminole County. I know that Isaac had a brother, Amos, who died of typhoid soon after coming to Decatur County. I am looking for a marriage record for Isaac and his first wife and the parents of Isaac who died in 1864. He is my great great grand father. Barbara Jernigan Fowler. 5/4/2005
BRUTON/BREWTON - 1805 Georgia land lottery, district 5, lot 155, Wilkinson County, Georgia. I am trying to trace the chain-of-title from the original grantee, Benjamin Bruton, to the Bryant Wood and Rachel Smith deed (land is currently the Laurel Branch Methodist Church site). Does a deed book exist in Wilkinson County for this period (1805 to 1848)? If not, does anyone have any suggestions how I might determine to whom Bruton (Brewton) sold his land and when? Pharris Johnson 5/1/2007
BURNEY Green Blount – I am trying to find directions to the McCallum Cemetery, where Burney and his wife Sarah Frances Ball Burney are buried. His sons may also be buried there. The list of cemeteries states Burney Cemetery is located one mile west of the site of Old Ball’s Church. That places it just inside Twiggs County. My great grandmother, who was his granddaughter-in-law, wrote they are buried at McCallum, which is shown on DOT maps south of Ball Church Road near McCallum’s Pond. Blue Chip Road appears to head in that direction, but everything is Posted. Has anyone been there? Is it accessible from Blue Chip Road or from Magnolia Street in Jeffersonville? Rumor has these two roads used to intersect. Who owns the land where it is located? Thank you for any assistance you can give. JDorsey
CHERRY -Parents of James and William Cherry that came to Wilkinson Co. In the 1820's or 30's from North Carolina and Married Louisa and Parmelia Frazier. Their Mother was possibly Mary and there was possibly sisters: Silvey, Rena, Paysey, Delina (Delila?) . Mary and Silvey definitely lived in their households but I'm not sure of Rena and Paysey and Delina.
- Paysey married Daniel Hooks, Rena married Lovet Jenkins, and Delila
married William Merchant. Later child William of James lived in the Hooks
household. He was my Great Grandfather's brother and died at Jonesboro.
My GG Grandfather was James Cecil Cherry. He's buried at Eric Crossing
in Wheeler co. Any clues or pointers as to where they came from in North
Carolina would be very much appreciated. Mark
Cherry 11/17/2006
CHILDS, JAMES - I am looking for information on James Childs. He won a land lottery: Land grant to James Childs; Weeks District, Hancock County; January 22, 1807; 23rd Lot 230; 202 1/2 acres in Wilkinson County. He sold some of his land :Indenture between James Childes (sic) and Micajah Williams. September 17, 1816. Conveys lot No. 230 in 23rd district of Wilkinson County (202 1/2 acres) from James Childs (sic) to Micajah Williams for $360. Signed by James Childs (his mark),
I am looking for any connection to the family. I know at least three of his daughter married there as he did.
I am looking for surnames, Allen, Hall, McLane and Hughs who married a Childs. I am also looking for Jonathan B. , Jeremiah and Daniel Childs who some were there until about 1830. Larry Childs 10/15/2007
CHRISTIAN - I am searching for information on Doctor Christian and wife Fannie. They are in the 1870 Census in Wilkinson County. I believe him to be my GrGranddaddy. His sons are James, Robert, George, (My Granddaddy), daughters, Sallie, Lena and Lelia (I can't make out her name but she was married to Tom Allen. I have just been told that there are two more children, Dolly and John. Does anyone know anything about this family? Agnes Wasden Green, 450 Drage Dr. Apopka, Fl 32703 3/11/2007
CLEMONS - PHILLIPS - I am trying to find out information on Polly Clemons and Thomas Phillips. I believe they were married in Wilkinson County in July of 1825. I saw on the history of Wilkinson County that a John Clemons and Polly Clemons were early members of the Mt Nebo Baptist Church. I dont know if these are the relatives I'm looking for or not.
Sometime after their marriage, Polly and Thomas moved to Muscogee County where two of their children were born. I was hoping to find information in the marriage record that might lead me to the parents of either Polly or Thomas.
Jim Owens 3/12/2006
COOK - Seeking information on the parents of two Cook brothers who came to Wilkinson County, GA from points east. They were named Amos Cook (b. about 1813) and William Marion Cook (b. about 1809) Their father died when they were very young. I think their mother's name was Mary. She got remarried to Benjamin Stevens on 11NOV1824 in Laurens County, GA. Amos and William grew up and raised large families in Wilkinson County and several descendants are still there. I am searching for any clues as to Amos' and William's father's name. Thank you. spconnor@peoplepc.com 8/26/2004
CORNWALL - Researching John G. Cornwall, lived in Wilkinson Co., bought land from Wm. Covington, 1-4-1817. Marilyn Carrera 4/30/2007
DAVIS - I am requesting assistance from anyone who may have knowledge of Elizabeth Davis. She was born in Wilkinson County, Georgia 1808. She may have been of Indian descent. She moved to Texas in 1841 bringing with her 3 children, James Riley Davis – born in Georgia 12 May 1827, Malinda C Davis – born in Georgia 1830, and Martha Ann Davis – born in Georgia 1833. Elizabeth was married to a “Jim” Davis, apparently he died before she left Georgia. Please, any information is VERY MUCH APPRECIATED!!!! Lea Sayre 4/12/2006
DAVIS, Henry/POTTS, Nancy- I am interested in connecting with anyone of this line to exchange information. I will be happy to share anything that I might have regarding this line. My line is through Henry Emerson Davis that married Mary Ann Boon. I do have the scraps of their family bible, some in Henry's hand, with a small amount of information that is contrary to some that is on the internet. In addition, I have pictures of Henry Davis but, none of Mary Ann.
- I have met with, in person and on the internet,
several collateral descendants of Henry and Nancy Davis and we all seem
to be relying on the Davidson book for our info. I am trying to go further
back and have been researching in Kentucky and North Carolina. I have often
wondered what happened to the compiled information on this and allied families
that was referred to in the Davidson book.
I have tracked down certain segments of that branch of the family but, have been unable to confirm descendants of the James Bower that was the grandson of Oren Davis, mentioned in the Davidson book.
I will be in Wilkinson County later in the year and would be delighted to meet with any Davis descendant and exchange info. Thank you. Elizabeth Davis Angus 7/1/2004
DAVIS/POTTS - Does anyone have any info on where Henry Davis, married to Nancy Potts, may have come from in NC ? I thought I had found him in Warren County, KY, in 1810, but apparantly not same Henry Davis. A lot of the names in the KY census show up in Wilkinson County census..
- Some contacts have said Nancy Potts was of Welsh origins, from an old
family history. I can not find any proof for that but would be open
to further research fi someone could point me in a direction.
In studying maps of the areas during the late 1700's, I have wondered if Henry might have been from the western part of NC that became Tennessee.
Any help or clue would be most appreciated on Henry or Nancy origins, background. I will gladly share anything I have or contacts I have made. Elizabeth Davis Angus 2/27/2006
DAY-RADFORD--FOUNTAIN-FORT-DIXON-PRUETT-SIMPSON. Seeking information on parentage of Daniel C. Day and siblings who grew up in various households in the 1850s-1860s in Wilkinson and Twiggs Counties GA. The following list of Day siblings and their birth dates is from a hand written list (author unknown) found in a paper wallet in a field beside a burned out house in Wilkinson County in the early 1900's.
Lusindy Day b. 25 Apr 1836 d. 25 Nov 1840 (birth and death dates on original list)
Benjamin T. Day b. 5 May 1839 in GA
Lucinda Day b.13 Aug 1841 in GA d. c. 1915 in Bibb Co., GA
Martha Day b. 21 Nov 1842 in GA d. 6 Jun 1917 in Bibb Co., GA
James M. Day b.25 Oct 1846 in GA
William F. Day b. 22 Apr 1848 in GA d. c. 1904 Twiggs Co. GA
Daniel C. Day. b. 22 Jul 1849 in GA d. 29 May 1912 in Wilkinson Co.GA;
Addison H Day b. 6 Oct 1850 in GA d.c. 1910 on Savannah River in drowning accident
Eliza Day b. 23 Nov 1852 in GA d.28 Nov 1852 (birth and death dates on original list)
In the 1850 Census of Wilkinson Co GA, 8 year Lucinda Day and 1-year-old
Addison Day were living with the Thomas and Nancy Fort/Dort Family (difficult
to decipher surname script).
In the 1850 Census of Wilkinson Co GA, 7-year-old Martha Day was living
with the Benjamin and Jane Fountain Family.
In the 1850 Census of Twiggs Co GA, 5-year-old James M. Day and 2-year-old
Daniel C. Day were living with the John and Priscilla Radford Family.
In the 1860 Census of Wilkinson Co GA, 12-year-old James M. Day and
10-year-old Daniel C. Day were living with the John and Priscilla Radford
Family.
In the 1860 Census of Wilkinson Co GA, 12-year-old William F. Day was
living next door with John and Priscilla Radford's son and daughter-in-law,
James G. and Emaline P. Radford.
In the 1860 Census of Wilkinson Co. GA, 14-year-old Martha Day was
living with the Jeremiah Dixon family.
In the 1860 Census of Wilkinson Co GA, 21-year-old Benjamin Day is
married to Mary A. and they have a 4-month-old child, Rebecca.
Seeking info on Benjamin Day and contact with any of his descendants.
Lucinda married James F. Pruett of Wilkinson Co. GA b. 17 Oct 1842 d. c. 1899 in Bibb Co., GA They lived in Macon, Bibb Co., GA. Where are they buried? They had one son, James Henry Pruett. Seeking contact with any descendants.
In GA in 1865 Martha married a Jewish soldier who deserted the Union Army during the Civil War, Peter Sternberg, b.Mar 1842 in Ohio d. 1908 in Penn, St. Joseph Co., Indiana. After the war ended, they returned to Indiana to live. They had one child, Sarah Annie, who died at 7 years old. After Peter died in Indiana in 1908, Martha returned to Macon, GA, and lived with her sister, Lucinda Day Pruett, and Lucinda's family in Macon. Martha died in Macon of malaria in 1917 and her body was shipped to Indiana to be buried beside her husband and daughter. All buried in Eutzler Cemetery , Misawaka, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.
Seeking any info on James M. Day and contact with his descendants.
William F. Day m. in Twiggs Co. about 1869 widow, Missouri Beall Mercer b. 1842 in GA d.1879 in Twiggs Co., GA. They had two daughters, Myra and Fannie. Fannie married Obidiah ("Obe") D. Fountain. They had no children. Myra married Newton I. Booth. They had several children. Seeking contact with any descendants. Fannie and Myra and their husbands are buried in Asbury Cemetery in Wilkinson Co. Where are William and Missouri Day buried? William did not remarry after Missouri died. Family story that William Day was shot and killed in Twiggs County by a jealous husband who found William with his wife.
My great, great grandparents were Daniel C. Day and Sarah Jane Snow who m. 5 July 1864. Sarah Jane Snow b. 1851 In Wilkinson Co. GA d.4 Jul 1930 in Wilkinson Co. GA. Both buried in Snow Hill Cemetery, Wilkinson Co. GA. Have extensive information on this line and willing to share.
Addison H. Day married in Wilkinson County GA about 1868 to Sarah
E. Simpson b. 4 Feb 1857 in Wilkinson Co. GA d.2 May 1922 in Wheeler Co.
GA
The family lived in Laurens County GA and eventually relocated to Alamo,
Montgomery/Wheeler Co, GA. Family stories hold that Addison would leave
home for long periods of time and would return and stay a while and then
disappear only to return again. Once he went to the spring to get
a bucket of water and was gone for 2 years! Family story is that he had
3 families. One wife and family in Montgomery/Wheeler Co; a second wife
and family in Wayne Co. GA; location of third family unknown. Am
in contact with Wheeler Co descendants. Seeking contact with any Wayne
Co. descendants.
Any help on any of these families would be greatly appreciated. Wayne
H. Day, Clarkston, GA. 3/27/2007
DENSON - My grandaddy father name was Amos Denson Sr. and his wife name was JoAnn Blackshear. I would like to know the name of their siblings (African American). Appromate DOB was 1870-1885. Lucretia Denson 11/30/07
DIXON - I am looking for information about my great grandmother. She was born Martha Jane Dixon in 1832. Her parents were Sampson and Savil Dixon from Wilkinson Co. Ga. In 1849 she married John Franklin Evans in Wilkinson County. They lived in Jefferson County (Wrens) and raised their family. I found them in an 1860 census there. I would like to know where and when she died. My name is Audrey Manley, P. O. Box 83 Barwick, Ga 31720 4/4/2006
DUBOSE, John H. - John H. DuBose (1795) of South Carolina married Amanda Akridge (1808) in Baldwin County in 1823 and raised their family in Baldwin, Wilkinson, and Washington counties. One of their son’s was Andrew John Hammond DuBose (1850) who married Neoma Anne Lingold (1862) in 1878. One of their son’s was Samuel Dennis DuBose (1886) who married in 1909.
Andrew and Samuel raised their families in Baldwin, Wilkinson, Washington
and Putnam counties. Any information concerning these families will be
appreciated. I have been unable to trace John H. Dubose before his marriage
in 1823. All I know is that he was born in south Carolina. Would greatly
appreciate any information on John H D. Pete
7/25/2007
DUPRIEST (DUPREE), CRISWELL, BECK - I am looking for information on Dupriests (Duprees) Becks and Criswells in Wilkinson County, Georgia.
I have just returned from a genealogical research trip to Georgia. It was quite productive in solving some mysteries but presented several others.
I was especially interested in my great-grandmother, born Mary Jane Dupree, whom I found in the 1870 census as an 11 year old, living with Aniny (mistranscription for Areny) Dupree (50), James Dupree (14), a domestic servant, Sarah Green, and Ivison Beck (5). The only information I had from her death certificate was that she was born near Macon and her father's name was John. I had found my current-generation relatives from her first husband in Savannah and an affadavit of my grandmother's birth (she was a child of a second marriage) said my grandmother was born in Savannah. The only other Mary Dupree I could find of the right age in Georgia was a family in Spalding County. If she had been from that family, her father, John, would have been killed in the civil war, but I couldn't figure out what might have happened to her mother, Mary, so that she was living in Savannah with James (not a brother of the Spalding County Mary) and Ariny (no recognizable relative of the Spalding County Mary).
From the records of the Laurel Grove Cemetery in Savannah, I found that Arena Dupree (died 20 March 1875) was in the same burial Lot as Mary Jane's first husband and a daughter who died young plus Gertrude Beck who died 25 Oct 1897, age 3y, 6m.
At the Georgia Historical Society, I was able to find in the vestry records for Christ Church the marriage of Mary Jane Dupree and her first husband, taking place "in her mother's home." At that point I realized that Mary Jane was not the Mary of Spalding County living with another relative, but that Arena was her mother. It occurred to me that Arena might be a variation of Irene.
To my delight, I was able to find 1860 Census records for Bloodworth, Wilkinson, Georgia (post office, McIntyre):
Sarah Cristwell (80)
Irena Dupriest (35)
Iverson R. Dupreist (17)
Sarah M. Dupriest (15)
James Dupriest (5)
Mary J Dupriest (1)
At the top of the same census page and previous page, John W or N Beck (11) is living with the Weaver family.
The 1850 census for the same location lists:
Sarah Criswell (61)
Arena Dupriest (29)
Iverson R. Dupriest (7)
Sarah M (5)
John R. (2)
I had come across a newspaper article about
the death of Iverson Dupree from a train accident in 1869 and I wondered
if the Ivison Beck had been related to this Iverson. It would seem
possible that Sarah married a Beck and then died so that the Beck children
were raised by relatives, or some similar senario.
I had the good forturne while in McIntyre, Wilkinson County, to find Milton Criswell, a descendant of Lawson Criswell and Sarah Temples Criswell. He was able to tell me some family history and show me the graves of many Criswells at Mount Carmel Cemetery. He also has restored an original family log cabin from 1800. He is remarkable!
My mysteries are:
Where is the father (John?) of Irena Dupriest's children, both in 1850
and 1860.
I can find a Green Dupriest (26) of similar age to Irena. Is
he her brother? Her husband? Why is she continuing to have his children
if he is not with the family?
Is Sarah Criswell, (I mean the likely mother of Lawson Criswell, not
his wife Sarah Temples) the mother of Irena Dupriest, making her Lawson
Criswell's brother?
What is the relationship between the Dupriests and the Becks?
What happened to the parents of Ivison Beck, Gertrude Beck and John Beck
that they are being raised in homes of others?
If you can help me with any of this, I will appreciate your information.
Leslie
Howard 4/8/2008
ETHRIDGE, JOHN- Does anyone know about the Ethridge and Phillips families in this news article ? "July 7, 1885 The Union-Recorder (Milledgeville) Married on July 3, by W.H. Stembridge, Esq. N.P., at the residence of the bride's sister, MRS. JOHN ETHRIDGE, Mr. CHARLES BABB to Miss JANE PHILLIPS, all of this county." I suspect the Ethruidge is from Wilkinson County. Thanks Eileen 1/25/2007
EVANS, FREEMAN J. - I need info on Freeman J. Evans. He was the son of Martha J. Dixon Evans and John F. Evans. He was born in Wilherson County in 1853. I believe he married in Gordon Ga. about 1870 or 1871. His sister Marrietta married John Brown and they lived in Laurens County Ga. Audrey 10/2/2007
FAIR -William H. Fair, wife Thiraza (have also seen her name as Mathursa and Thrussey), plus three sons (Samuel J. B. Fair, Thomas J. Fair, and unknown male under the age of 5 were listed in the 1840 census in Wilkinson County, Georgia. William H. Fair was born in South Carolina; his wife and children were all born in Georgia. From other census information, it appears that S. J. B. Fair was probably born in 1832 while younger brother Thomas J. Fair was probably born in 1836. I have not been able to find anything before this census record for any members of this family. Nor have I been able to find death records for any of them. By the 1850 census, the third son (who was probably the youngest) is no longer in their household, probably deceased. Any ideas about where to look for possible birth or marriage records for events regarding this family in Georgia would be greatly appreciated. Census ages for William H. Fair and his wife Thiraza vary greatly. Most likely they were born between early 1800 and probably before 1815. Thank you for any clues! Libby.Mason
1/1/2008
FORDHAM, DIONNE – Mother of Nancy Jane Dominy and spouse of Frederick Dominy. Nancy Jane Dominy was the 2nd wife of Zenus Fordham, and their daughter Dionne Fordham II was the spouse of John Gideon Miller. Who were this older Dionne Fordham’s parents and how was she related to Zenus? What was the family relationship between Zenus and Nancy Jane other than marriage? If you have any answers, email Amy 10/18/2007
FRAZIER: I'm looking for any information on William Frazier who can be found on the 1840 Wilkinson County Census. I believe he may be the father of Thomas and John Frazier, who are also listed on the 1840 Wilkinson County Census. Both Thomas and John moved on to Early County, Ga. by 1850 and then to Covington County, Alabama by 1860. Thanks- James Frazier 6/4/2004
GAINEY -Am trying to find out information about my great grandmother’s parents. Her name was Annie Eliza (may be short for Elizabeth) Lavender. She was born Feb. 15, 1862 in Wilkinson county and died Nov. 6, 1922 in the hospital in Ocilla, GA while living around Fitzgerald, GA. Her death certificate listed her parents as Lemuel Lavender and Mary Gainey.
I believe the Lemuel listed on the death certificate was the son of Levin Lavender (I found something on the internet that said he died in Wilkinson county Oct. 15, 1871) and Charlotte McDaniel (site on internet had her dying in Wilkinson county Dec. 17, 1836). An internet site has Lemuel born Sep. 5, 1825 in NC and dying while serving in the Civil War in Danville, VA on Dec. 14, 1862. It says he married a Queen Mary Magdelene Hogan on Apr. 14, 1850 in Wilkinson county. I believe he actually married Mary M. (Magdalene ?) Hagan, whose maiden name was Mary M. Gainey. I found on the Wilkinson county genealogy website a marriage in Wilkinson county on Jan. 11, 1844 between Mary M. Gainey and Henry H. Hagan, Jr., Esq.
In the 1850 census, Lemuel and Mary are listed living with children named Thomas Hagan and Delilah Hagan, ages 5 and 4, respectively, on Sept. 8, 1850. In the same census in the same subdivision of Wilkinson county on Oct. 19, 1850, there is listed a Samuel and Mary Lavender with children Thomas and Delilah (ages 6 and 4) at the home of a Mary Gainey. I believe that Samuel is actually Lemuel and this is the same family as the one listed in the census on Sept. 8, 1850, but they have either moved in with or are visiting Mary’s mother, Mary Gainey. I found something else on the internet that had this Mary Gainey as the widow of Matthew Gainey.
After Lemuel died in 1862, Mary married a Howell King before 1870. He apparently died around 1872 and she is listed with 3 of her children, including Annie, in the 1880 census as Mary King. I can’t find anything on her after this. Based on the census records, she should have been born around 1822.
Any help regarding her birth date and place, death date and place, parents, and marriage date/place to Howell King would be greatly appreciated. Craig Lyles 9/4/2007
GARDNER: I am looking for the parents of Matthias Liverman Gardner (b.11 Jan 1820 (Al), d. 25 Apr 1862 Houston Co.Ga. Buried Ft Valley, Ga.) Matthias married Sarah Murray on 16 jan 1845. Matthias & Sarah's son, James Walton Gardner was born 4 Jan 1850 in Wilkinson County. He is my great grandfather. My grandfather, Judge Bernard Clay Gardner, b. 14 Feb 1882, was born in Garden Valley or Gardner Valley, Georgia. I am at an impass locating ancestors of Matthias L. Gardner. I also am unable to locate "Garden" or "Gardner" Valley which is said to be somewhere near Macon, Ga.(Wilkinson, Houston, Peach Counties). Can anyone help?
- I believe the children of Matthias and Sarah are: John Thomas
Gardner (Sep 1846), Ellen Lavenia Gardner (Jul 1848),
James Walton Gardner (Jan 1851), Lewis William Gardner (Dec 1854), Hiram Cicero Gardner (Jun 1857).
*Suggestions before which I cannot link have been that this Gardner family came from North Carolina or either South Carolina. South Carolina Gardners seem more positive a fit but I can find no direct connection. Thank you! Janet
Gardner Kemp Please email info to: JKGardGal@aol.com
GREEN - David Green, b. 29 Aug 1801, d. 05 Dec 1893, Pinetta, Madison Co., FL
David is believed to be son of Jesse J. Green who migrated from NC with the Culpepper family (having married a Culpepper) to Laurens Co., GA and then to Wilkinson Co. Around 1840, David moved to Lowndes Co., GA along with his daughter, Martha, and her husband, Jeremiah Coleman Dixon. He subsequently moved to Madison Co., FL where he died in 1893 and was buried in Hickory Grove Cemetery near Pinetta, FL. The information I have concerning David's relationship to Jesse was obtained from the book Wilkinson Co., GA Historical Records. I would appreciate any information that substantiates this relationship and any additional information that develops this Green lineage. Bill Greene. 5/1/2005
HALL: I am looking for Daniel Hall and his son Daniel Hall and Maybe a brother Allen Hall all from Wilkinson County.
They all married a female Childs in Wilkinson County all from the same family. They may have moved to Macon County and Pike Counties about 1840. Larry Childs 2/28/2008
HALL: African-American Fed Hall, b 1850, d 1936, was born in Wilkinson County, Georgia and had at least one brother residing in Wilkinson County @ 1930. Fed moved to Baldwin County, Georgia @ 1880 and married Jane (?Ship?). Fed Hall is my great grandfather. His children were James, John, Virginia, Roxie and Frank. I am trying to identify Fed's parents through his brother. Fed's brother and/or children and in-laws are reported to have been retailers and funeral home directors in Toomsboro. If anyone knows any of these people, please e-mail me at M. Adolphus or by telephone 478-552-5230. Any information would be appreciated. 10/16/2006
HALL/FAIRCLOTH: When I was reading the history of Wilkinson County, I saw that ISSAC HALL was mentioned as one of the "founders"/early settlers of the county. Does anyone know what his wife's name was - first and maiden and who her parents were and what their children's names were - he may be the father of my long lost relative Nancy HALL Faircloth. When she was born on November 9, 1804, it was Wilkinson County - by the time she married Frederick Faircloth on Nov. 30, 1823, it was Laurens County. All these county boundary lines changed so much back then that it is difficult to know where to look for these ancestors. Can anyone help? Nancy
HARRIS: Would appreciate info on where to obtain an obit of Martha Turner HARRIS. She was the grandmother of the TINSLEY household in Gordon in the early 1900's (1900 - 1912). Emily Walker
HAWTHORNE/LYLES: Looking for info on my great-aunt Elizabeth (Lyles) Hawthorne, her parents were Sherwood & Winifred (Hudson) Lyles. She was married to John Thomas Hawthorne. Born 1852 in Twiggs County& no info after 1880 census of Wilkinson County. John Melvin (Lyles) Hudson. 7/12/2007
HILL: I am looking for the parents of Joseph Hill. Joseph was born abt 1782 NC moved to Wilkinson County. Any information would be appreciated. B. Hill Yon 5/13/2005
HOLCOMBE/LINDSAY: I am searching for any information regarding Rose Holcombe, b. 1855 to Elijah Holcombe and Maryann (Polly Ann?) Lindsay, father Chaney. I found information regarding them in 1860 census, Wilkinson County, Georgia. Chaney and Elijah are shown as merchants, children Rose and Warren (gggrandfather). No mention of mother, assumed she died whenWarren was born. Any information would be appreciated. Marilyn Nalley 7/12/2004; 4/11/2006
JACKSON, Joseph Etheridge Jackson 1832-1901, m. Sarah Jenkins, s/o Joseph Absolum "App" Jackson d before 1860 & Sarah Etheridge. I have seen genealogies that state that Joseph Absolum Jackson was the s/o Benjamin Carter Jackson but without proof given. There was a Benjamin Jackson of Washington County who received Lot 205 in Wilkinson County in
the 1805 land lottery. I am trying to confirm or document this,assuming it is correct. There were two Absolum Jacksons in Wilkinson Co., at the same time. My Absolum is NOT the s/o Wm Jackson. Carol.10/31/2007
- JOHNSON, Martin - am looking for information on
my ggrandfather,
Martin Johnson. I saw
a Martin Johnson on the Hancock County, GA Military website concerning
the event with his children in the field. I am most anxious
to find out who his wife and children were. Is there anyone
who can help me? Thanks, Kathryn
1/31/2005
- JOHNSON/JOHNSTON - I am seeking information on David
Johns(t)on. According to his will -- He was born
c. 1787 in Wilkinson Co., GA. He was married in 1840 to Hannah Frederika
Hoffman in Plaquemines Parish, LA. At the age he was at the wedding,
it seems that he was perhaps married before. David and Hannah had
one son named: Alexander Johnston. Alex moved to New Orleans, LA
and married Magdalena Keisel in 1863.
Thanks in advance, Tami Johnston, New Orleans, LA 3/1/2005
- JONES: I am looking for birth and/or any other information
on the following named persons born in and around Wilkinson County:
Jessie Irene Jones, b February 14/16 1900
Vance Jones b 1900 +- 7 years
Joe/Joel Jones b 1900 +- 7 years
Clarence Jones b 1900 +- 7 years
Email: Prks681@cs.com 10/15/2004
- CADER KEATON-TAPPENA DENNARD. I am looking for information
on these two people who where married in Wilkinson County (I think).
Cader is listed as having his name submitted for the Land Lottery drawing
of 1805. In the 1806 Land Lottery, the orphans of Cader
Keaton drew lot # 98, 12th district, Wilkinson County. 1860 Federal
Census of Mitchell County, where they moved, shows Cader, age 57, born
1803 in Washington County; and Tappena, age 50, born 1808-1810 in Wilkinson
County. Their first child, James Madison Keaton, my
great grandfather, was born in April 1845. The Cader of the Land Lottery
and the Cader born in 1803 must not be the same person but maybe they are
related. I am at a brick
wall. I will appreciate your help. Hopefully, Kathryn Keaton Hicks, Rossville, GA 10/15/2004
KING: My line was William King born March 16, 1818 in Wilkinson co., Ga....he had brother, Jehu(John) born Oct. 16, 1806 and Hiram, and a sister named Ann...parents supposedly were Bennet King and Polly.....(Mary, no doubt)...Does anybody know anything about the Bennet King in war of 1812 and in all the land drawings and tax digest from about 1798 til 1820...he was in census of 1820 in Wilkinson co. but then a later land lottery listed Mayr/Polly King , next friend of orphans of Bennet King...about 1821??? may be remembering that date wrong. any help appreciated....Jehu moved to Arkansas after the 1860 census was taken.....in 1860 my William was in Dale co., Al....he married in 1842 in Stewart co., Ga. to Winifred Hardie, daughter of William....then by 1870 William moved to Texas...Panola co. in 1870, Erath by 1880...don't know where he died.... Thanks Sue King 5/10/2008
LANE: I am searching for information on the parents of William W. LANE, born about 1830, possibly in Screven County; may have been the son of Elizabeth LANE that married Reuben BOLTON in 1832 in Screven County;
- died after 1910. Lived in Screven County, Dodge County, and Laurens
County and may have lived in Wilkinson County & Montgomery County,
now Wheeler County; married Celia E. MNU b. c. 1837 and may have married
Eliza Jane Callahan of Montgomery County.
Children of William W. LANE & Celia MNU:
Robert Hamilton Lane b. 10/17/1850, d. 03/01/1942; married 1st Francis
Clarkann Parker born 11/10/1856, died 07/20/1912, married 12/10/1874;
married 2nd Ziba MNU (son Garth Davis, daughter Lizzie Davis b. c.
1888, grandsons Walter Roundtree b. c. 1912, & Emmett Roundtree b. c.
1906, & granddaughter Pearl Roundtree b. c. 1912); lived in Wilkinson County
Alice L. Lane , born 09/17/1855, Screven County, Georgia, died after 1900, Screven County, Georgia; married Benjamin "Franklin" Herrington born 11/15/1844, Screven County, Georgia, died after 1870, Screven County, Georgia.
Milton J. Lane b. 10/17/1856; married Emma Etta Cail b. 10/11/1864
Ron DAVIS,Woodland, CA 6/8/2004
LASETER/LASSETTER/LASTER -I am seeking information for the family
of William Monroe T. Laseter/Lassetter/Laster (ca 1843--1887 Lee Co., GA)
who married Susannah C/E Wright (ca 1842--after 1900) . Her father
may have been Charles Wright. Their children included Lee L., James
Melvin, Augustus Monroe, Charlie, Frank, and Christopher Laseter.
WMT and Susannah lived in Crenshaw Co., AL in 1870, in Rapides, LA in 1880,
and in Lee County, GA in 1887. Any information would be appreciated.
Jan
Powell 8/26/2006
LEE, HENRY/W .H.: I have been desperately trying to find information on my great grandfather for many years. His name was Henry Lee/W.H. Lee and he married Elizabeth (Lizzie Hammock). Grandma Lizzie was the daughter
of Samuel J. Hammock and Vianna Hightower. I would be so grateful if anyone could supply me with just any information at all. Henry and Lizzie Lee had two children. Tullie George Lee (my grandfather) was born in Wrightsville, Ga., according to his WWI Military Registration Card. I would be so grateful if anyone could supply me with just any information at all concerning Henry or Lizzie Hammock Lee. Ginga Smithfield 6/6/2008
LEONARD ... my gggg-grandmother was Nancy Leonard b 1797, marr Samuel Pollus Ward in 1815 in Twiggs County. Does anyone have Nancy's parents names or any of her siblings? Or know of any Leonards in Georgia between 1800 & 1820? Please help. Thanks, Melanie Ward 12/16/2006
- LINDSAY-HOLCOMBE- I am trying to find any information on Chaney
M. Lindsay, b. 1803,South Carolina, Lucey Lindsay, B. 1803, South
Carolina, Mary Ann (Polly) Lindsay, b. 1835, D. 1860, Wilkinson Cty., Polly
was married to Elijah Holcombe, children Rose, b. 1855, Warren, b. 1859.
!860 Census, shows them living in Toombsboro, he was a merchant. 1870 shows
Chaney, Lucey, Rose and Warren in Gordon. Warren later came to Gwinnett
Cty, GA. I am especially interested in any information regarding
Rose. Thank You. Marilyn
3/19/2005
- MCCONNELL: William McConnell came to Georgia
in the early 1800s settled in Wilkinson Co and died there in 1851.
I am trying to find when he came, who his wife was and anything about their
daughter Dicy McConnell who married a Wm. Nelson in 1824. Ginger
Redman-McConnell 6/22/2004
MCNEAL - Im looking for info on John E. McNeal who married Sarah Jane________. There children were James Eurasmus McNeal, Annie V. McNeal she married William A. Mullis, and Tabitha McNeal.I believe John Eurasmus McNeal was born @ 1840, Please help if you can. Roxie 6/4/2007
MCDONALD: Looking for the family of or info on McDonald, Lovett or (William Lovett) born June 6 1810 in Wilkinson Co. Married Hannah Thomas of Ga. I know where he went after 1850 but nothing before then. He had a son Andrew Jackson McDonald born Ga. 1831. Thank you Sheila McCloud 3/24/2004; 1/18/2005
MACKEY, WILLIAM – Father of Hopie Mackey and son of an older William Mackey, supposedly an Indian trader at “old Oconee Town.”. The volume of controversy over this person on the web is phenomenal, proof of how many people trace their roots back to the senior William Mackey of Wilkinson County. If anyone ever finds definitive proof (other than the scrawling on the will and Otto Etheridge’s deathbed claims) that William Mackey, Indian Trader was of the Georgia Mackays/Mackeys and not the Virigina Mackeys, and that Hopie Mackey (wife of Meret Etheridge) was the daughter or grand daughter of a “Creek Indian Princess” and not Rebecca Marks of Virginia – or that they are one in the same -- please email me: Amy 10/18/2007
MARSHALL, JOHN -I am looking for information about John Marshall and his families. After James Childs died Elizabeth Childs Married John Marshal April 1822.
Elizabeth Childs Marshall is found living with Jeremiah Childs in the 1840 and 1840 census.
I would like more information about John Marshall. I have been told that his wife had died and he had several living children there in Wilkinson County. Any help will be appreciated. Larry Childs 10/15/2007
MERCER - Looking for the grave of ______Hyman Mercer__ who spent almost all his life in Wilkinson Co Fran
ENOCH T. MILLER – Who were his parents and where did they come from? Maddux says he was son of John/James Gideon Miller who was son of Isaac Miller from North Carolina. If anybody knows anything about the origins of Isaac Miller (may have married Delilah Rawls in Jones Co, NC in 1795), how he got to Georgia, and anything about the family relationship to the Underwoods, Mathews, or Parkers, please email me Amy 10/18/2007
- MILLER:- My husband's 2great-grandfather A.L.
Miller
is found in the 1850 Wilkinson census, listed as a
railroad manager. The family is said to be from Sweetwater Tn, and
moved to Screven Co. Ga. A.L. Miller died in 1865 and is buried in Screven
Co, but I can't find the family in 1860. I have found his widow and
children in Screven in 1870 and subsequent censuses. His widow Priscilla
was born in Madisonville Tn, same county as Sweetwater. His
brother William who is found in Screven Co in 1870 is also buried
in the Cornelius Burke Cemetery in Screven Co, and a brother Drury who
lived in Pickens Co, Al. Does anyone know where I can find him in
the 1860 census?
Carol Miller
6/25/2004
- MILLER- Seaching for information on my Great grandfather was
John
W. Miller who is said to be buried at A Turner Cemetery in Wilkinson
County, Georgia. was married to Mattie Eusula "Hattie" Hearn.
Great Grandfather John W. Miller - b. ? d. ? in Wilkinson County, Georgia in Turner Cemetery -Irwinton, Georgia
Thanks in advance Scott Eubanks 7/26/2004
- MURKERSON/MURCHISON FAMILY- Hi, I am Susan Cofield and I am
searching for any and all information concerning the Murkerson family from
Wilkinson County. George Andrew Lee Murkerson married
Margaret Ann Wealthy Wood. He also had several brothers and sisters.
I need help with any information on the Murkerson or Wood family from Wilkinson
County area prier to 1850. Thanks. Susan
Brown Cofield 7/4/2004
MYRICK - My g-g-grandmother, Lucinda Myrick, was born in Wilkinson Co.,GA abt. 1815. She married William Barlow there on 13 Sep 1835. I am searching for the parents of Lucinda Myrick. I have searched and searched, and have speculations as to who it might be, but no confirmation of such. If anyone has any information on this Lucinda Myrick, please contact me at familyhistory_lady@yahoo.com. 5/14/2007
NESBITT -I am researching the Nesbitt family from Wilkinson, mainly Alexander Nesbit. He would have been my GGGGgrandfather. I have his wives names and his childrens, but I am looking for his parents names and more personal information about him. I believe he came originally from Ireland. Any info that anyone can help me with would be greatly appreciated. Thank you. Diane Woodall12/27/2006
NIX/NICKS- I' m searching for any decendants of Jeremiah Nix (Nicks) born 1787 married Frances Lousia Webb daughter of Austin Webb,I would love too find out who Jeremiah Nix father was.Austin Nix that married Lucinda Walls is my gg grandfather.Jeremiah and Austin are buriedat the Nix cemetery in Randolph Co Ala.Jeremiah was Austin Nix father there many Nix researchers but dont have a clue. Thanks Kathy Hayes 9/3/2006
- PAULK - I'm interested in knowing who the first wife of Uriah?Euriah
Paulk b 14 Oct 1780 Wilkinson Co (twp?) he lived in the county and
had children previous to 1830, then he married Isabel Hughes/Hughs (parents?)
24 Jun1825 she was born ca 1816. Uriah moved to Boxankle, Stewart
Co Ga with this wife and is shown on 1850 census there. Believed he was
the son of John Paulk. Does anyone know what twps the Paulk's resided
in? Is there a map available for twps that can be viewed and copied? Many
Thanks Mickey Paulk 03/19/2005
PAULK - I am seeking information about Samuel Paulk and
Jane Ingram Paulk
Jonathan Poulk/Paulk (spouse Elizabeth?) died 1799, Jefferson County
Georgia. He had a son and Daughter. Samuel Paulk (1792) and Elizabeth.
Samuel Paulk (born 1792) and Jane Ingram had & kids. Who are they.
They were married in 1812.
I have:
William I. Paulk (my line) Spouse Julia Ann Gammell
Wealtha Paulk Clay County Ala
Maybe a Jackson Paulk (?)
Maybe Elizabeth Paulk (?)
But in census he is shown with seven kids.. Where are there descendents?
Samuel moved to Alabama, WHEN?
Do any of these people sound familiar to you? Please contact me. Does
this line tie in with the Wilkinson County line?
Janet Clark 6/30/2006
PITTMAN - Searching for a Pittman/Pitman who would have lived in Wilkinson or surrounding area around 1785-90. My g-g-g grandfather was named Elbert Pittman and the first mention of him that we can find was a marriage record in Laurens County (Dublin) in 1811 when he married Nancy Counsel/Council. Our guess is that Elbert would have been born around 1785-90 but this is purely speculation. His oldest son was named JOHN WALLACE PITTMAN if this is any clue to Elbert's father's name. Land records showed that Elbert owned a farm in the northwest corner of Laurens County near Wilkinson County in an area that bordered Pulaski County. Anyone with any information mentioning an Elbert Pittman I would greatly appreciate you sharing it with me. Thanks, Charles Pittman 10/12/2006
PORTER - I am related to these Porters. My grandfather
was born in Alabama. My grandfather, James Alvin Porter; to his father,
George Frank Porter; to his father, Charles Franklin Porter; to his father,
Richard Taliaferro Porter; to his father, Joseph N. Porter. I believe
Joseph Porter is buried in the Porter Cemetery. What is the connection
to William Brown that I see from cemetery records that is also buried in
this cemetery? What other Porters are buried in this cemetery?
Any help would be appreciated. tucklings@msn.com
9/26/2006
PORTER/HOOVER: My great grandparents were Hiram Augustus Hartley and Anna Hoover Hartley (my grandmother, their child, was Mattie Belle Hartley Nipper) and I know that their parents were Hillory and Rhoda Mason Hartley and John and Sara Sutton Porter Hoover. I would like to know Sara Sutton Porter Hoover’s parents names, birth etc..I believe her grandparents were Joseph and Rose Taliaferro Porter, the latter being the daughter of John and Mary Hardin Taliaferro. I know they were all long time residents of Wilkinson County so any information you could tell me about any of them would be so appreciated. Thank you in advance. Dian Brownfield 5/10/2008
RAY - looking for any info on Abigail (Abby)Ray b 1814 in Ky or Va.she married John Barnett b 1815 in Ky or Va. they are my great grandparents. They were m in Floyd Co, Ky. in 8-18-1837 they had 8 children.1.Elias 2.Spicy 3.William my grandpa.4.Robert.5.Branson.6.Molly.7.Sarah.8.Daniel. Any help with this would sure be appreaciated. I would like to know who the parents of Abigail Ray are. Thank you in advance.wilma w wells. P.S. If you think you know of this family please email me at the email address above.or if you know of someone that might know of them please let me know. 5/6/2005
- REGISTER: I am looking for any information on Elijah
F. Register. One Elijah was reportedly born in 1800 and his
son Elijah F was born in 1835. Elijah F born in 1835 married Nancy
Coleman in 1853 in Laurens County, Ga. If anyone has any information
about either of these or direct family line I would appreciate any information.
Will share what info I have. You can contact me at Ladylyn51@aol.com. Thanks,
Linda Winn-Lyon 10/14/2005
REGISTER: I'm trying to find information on John Calvin Register's (b. 1835) parents. I've seen 2 different sets, one being Elijah F. Register and Nancy Colemen; the other being John Peter Register and Nancy Jane Pipkin. I descend from John Calvin's son Oscar Perrien Register. Dawn Hodges 1-29-08
RIVERS- an African American Family- My GGG-Grand father Rafe (Rayford) Rivers and wife Tina are founded in the 1870 US federal census for Turkey Creek, Wilkinson county, Georgia. This census has Rafe Rivers(b:1805) and Tina ( b: 1820, d: circa 1900) with seven of their children: Martha (b:1848), Margaret(b:1853), Lewis(b:1856, d:1932), Clarissu(b:1858), Rafe(b:1862), Henry(b:1865) and Laura(b:1868). In that family Lewis Rivers is my GG-Grand father. He moved to Tennille city in Washington county and married Anna Moore (b:circa 1859, d:1933) and they also had seven children: William Lucius(b:1879), Henry(b:1880), Hardy(b:1884), Lewis (b:1887...my G-Grand father), Ethel(b:1893), Orin Frances(b:1905), Daniel N. Rivers(b:1906) Any information or suggestions are greatly appreciated. Email 12/27/2006
ROSS - We are looking for more information on the parents of James Alexander Ross 1788-1876, born in Wilkinson Co. and his parents William and Nancy Ross? Where they came from and details of their life, facts, if possible who and how we got here from Scotland. I know some about our Ross family in Scotland. Please only serious leads with proof!
Thank you, Sincerely Chris & Tammy Simpson 4/16/2008
SALMON, THE REVEREND JAMES J. - Listed on the 1850 Wilkinson Co. GA census with wife Elizabeth and children Green, Tempy Ann, Beverly L (male) James, John Julia and Elizabeth Jane.
James J. was an itinerant preacher in both GA ( Darien BC, Hancock Co.) and AL where he died in 1859 in Russell Co., AL. Have no prior confirmation of this family. Also, the 1850 lists the location of the house as in the "93rd Subdivision". Can anyone tell me where that may be? Thank You, Marilea S. 12/27/2006
SANDERS, Merritt Arthur Our Brick Wall is Merritt Arthur Sanders/Saunders who maarried Sarah "Sally" E. Fountain in Wilkinson County, Ga. on Jan. 1, 1842. She was born on April 4, 1824 in either Jefferson or Wilkinson County, Ga. and grew up in the latter. He was born in Georgia (where?) in 1820, and was living in Lowndes County in 1850. He had sons Samuel G., born l844, Daniel, and Jesse. His daughters were Frances and Elizabeth. He died about 1856--and was supposed to have "gone back to his old home" where he came from prior to moving to Lowndes County to die. No one ever knew where he died or was buried. He supposedly was related to a Logan Saunders/Sanders, born in S.C. about 1800. Logan was not his father as far as we know, because there is no record of him having a wife or children before 1828, when he married Eleanor Shaw in Decatur County, Ga. Our Sanderses supposedly came to Lowndes County about 1833. They lived near Masse, Ga., in the part that later became Berrien County, and in Milltown, which became Lakeland, Ga. Sally Fountain was the daughter of Ethelred Fountain, and niece of Israel Fountain, both of whom lived in Wilkinson County. NOW--who is Merritt Arthur's family? Which Sanderses? There was also a Daniel A. and Samuel B. Saunders, a generation older than Merritt Arthur, in the Berrien County records, both from Wilkinson County. Did they live near Limesink Church near the western Wilkinson County line? Is one of them possibly the father? Merritt went by the name "Arthur", and that name is still in the family. Can anyone help with these dead ends? Where did the Wilkinson County Sanderses come from prior to living in Wilkinson County? Sandra Sanders 12/15/2006
SANDERS/HOLDER: Need help finding parents of Claiborne/Claborne
Sanders and Nancy Holder Sanders and connecting to Wilkinson Co SANDERS.
CLAIBORNE/CLABORNE SANDERS married Nancy Holder, Nov. 4, 1832
in Wilkinson Co GA [Claiborne born abt 1814, Nancy born abt 1809] Was Claiborne
the son of Samuel Sanders in 1850 Census Wilkinson Co GA? Claiborne Sanders
is listed in the Wilkinson County GA Court of Ordinary, Minute Book A,
July Term 1835, page 14: Martha Sanders, Orph. - Claborn Sanders is appointed
Gdn. for Elbert A, Cyon {Sion} D. B. and Nancy Sanders,
$300 Bond. Sam'l. Sanders Security. Samuel Sanders makes two subsequent
appearances for Claiborne regarding the Martha Sanders Estate during the
Nov ember Term 1844: Martha Sanders, Est. -Sam'l. Sanders as agent for
Claibourn B. Sander, Admr. makes his return; and during the May Term 1845:
Martha Sanders, Est. - Samuel Sanders, Agent for Claibourn B. Sanders,
Admr. has settled the estate and has L of D. The indication is that possibly
Claiborne had left the county. Linda
Croft 4/18/2006
SAPP – Looking for relations/parents of William Robert Sapp, born circa 1850’s in Pulaski Co., GA. Married Everlina “Ebbie” Elmira Pritchett 13 Mar 1887 in Pulaski Co. Died 1895 in Pulaski Co., GA
Children: James Washington Sapp (1888-1964) b. in Bleckley Co., GA - m. Ancie Lee Barrentine
Nettie E. Sapp (1892-1986) b. in Pulaski Co., GA – m. John F. “Tully” Jones
Robert Philip Sapp (1889-1988) b. in Pulaski Co., GA - m. Eva Mae Sanders
Ebbie’s other marriages: Allen, Perdue, Akins. P Sapp Jager
SHEARER/THROWER: Sarah Shearer born in SC in 1793 married a Thrower in Wilkinson Co. in 1813. Their known children are Lewis born about 1814, James A. born about 1815, Richard born about 1818 and Meredith born about 1823. There may be other children. At least three of the sons married in Henry Co. Sarah and some of the children moved to Chambers Co. AL by 1850. Searching for the name of Sarah's husband. Beth 3/1/2005
SHINHOLSTER: I am searching for information on the parents of George W. SHINHOLSTER, born about 1825; married Sarah HATCHER on 09/03/1846; died 08/16/1847; his daughter Georgia Ann SHINHOLSTER was born 10/18/1847. He was a member of Liberty Baptist Church in Wilkinson County. Ron DAVIS,Woodland, CA 6/8/2004
SIMMONS, LACY J.: Between the years of 1830 & 1840 I have lost track of my 3X Great Grandfather Lacy J. Simmons & his wife. He was born <1810> Wilkinson Co., Georgia. His father was John F. Simmons b. Halifax Co., N.C. Lacy is believed to have married circa 1830 to an unknown Native Am Woman, They had four children between 1830 -1840. She died in 1840 in Dooley Co., Ga giving birth to my gg grandfather James C. Simmons. I am seeking evidence of where they married & her name. Their children were: John M. Simmons b. <1831>, Susan Lucinda Simmons b. 1832 m. 1. Richard Thomas Doke & 2. John Elmer Matthews, Anna Clifford Simmons b. bet. 1833-39 m. George E. Wills, and of course my gg grandfather James Clayborne Simmons b. 2 Mar 1840 Dooley Co., Ga. Except for Susan Lucinda & J.C. exact yr of birth is not known for the other children. John M. is on the census of 1840 in Dooley Co., but not on the 1850 census of Thomas Co, Ga where J.C. is living with his wife, Nancy Milton Simmons m. 1841 Thomas Co., Ga. as a matter of fact the only child from the first marriage living with them is my gg grandfather, J.C. We find the daughters later in life in Florida (which is where Lacy J. eventually moved). When Lacy died in the early 1890's his will includes his son, John but he does not know his residence, therefore John lived to adulthood.
So my brick walls are my 3X great grandmother, whose name or tribe I do not know, and my great uncle John M. who disappeared off the census after 1840, I also would love to know where they were married. I suspect in Wilkinson Co., can anyone help me? Thanks, Lillian 5/10/2008
- SMALLWOOD - I AM NEW TO THIS BUT I AM TRYING TO FIND OUT HOW
FAR BACK THE SMALLWOOD NAME GOES. MY DAD WAS ELMER SMALLWOOD..HIS
DAD WAS PEYTON WHO MARRIED MARY JANE CROOMS...ANY HELP WOULD
BE APPRECIATED..THANKS..Cathy Hartley
7/11/2006
SMITH - Hello my name is Lucretia C.Denson. I'm looking for anyone who can help me fine answers to all my questions on my family in Toomsboro Ga. My Granddaddy was John T. Smith Jr. He was the sheriff of Wilkinson county in the 60's and 70's and drove the school bus. I know about him, What I wanted to find out information on his granddaddy who was a slave in Virginia. His name was Nelson Smith and he was born in Virginia and was married 3 times to Catharine, Tilida.and Lucy.What I wanted to know did he have more children and what was his parents name? After he was freed from slavery he move to Worthern or Worth Georgia, Then he came to Toomsboro Ga. I wanted to know what was his other children name and did they reside in Virginia or come to Wilkinson county. I want to know much about Nelson Smith he was born in 1835 or 1837 please contact Lucretia Denson Thanks. 11/20/2007
SMITH - I’m looking for information on the family of Elizabeth (Hancock) & Lewis Smith. His name is alternately spelled Louis. The couple, both born in GA, married in Wilkinson Co, GA on 19 May 1825 and were still in that county for the 1830 & 1840 censuses. They pop up in 1850 living in Milledgeville along with their recently married son, John H Smith (living with his in-laws, the Gann family, whose surname was misspelled as Gun). By 1852, all of the family had moved to Texas.
Update: Eliza & Mary have both been found! Eliza Smith, born 18 Mar 1826, married Charles Meredith (alternates Meridith, Merideth, Meredeth) on 07 Jan 1845 in Wilkinson Co, GA and died in May 1892 in Bastrop Co, TX. Mary A. Smith, born 30 Jun 1834, married James Robinson (misspelled as Roberson in county marriage records) on 09 Jan 1854 in Bastrop Co, TX and died 14 Nov 1895 in Bastrop Co, TX. I’m looking for any descendants of Lewis & Elizabeth’s family, and am also very interested in their parentage. I would like to correspond with any Smith or Hancock researchers looking in Georgia to possibly narrow down family possibilities. Thanks! Daniel E. Smith 12/14/2007
STEVENS-DRIGGERS: Martin Andrew Stevens/Stephens & Eliza/Liza M Driggers was listed in Wilkinson Co in 1880 cencus, with their children; Charlie M, George W., John W. & Nancy J. I believe he was listed as Martin E Stevens. I believe they lived in Laurens Co at one time. Both are said to be buried at Reedy Springs Church Cem. Where is Reedy Springs ? I also need any info on both Martin's & Eliza's parents. Who were they and where were they from.? Does anyone know how to find the records of Reedy Springs Church & Cem.? All or any info will be much appreciated. Nadine 1/31/2005
STUCKEY: Private Edmund Stuckey, of Captain L. C. Bains Company of the Vaiden Artillery Regiment of the CSA in Vaiden Mississippi, enlisted on the 18th day of Jan. 1862. He stated he was born in Wilkinson County Georgia, was 53 years old, five feet, six inches high, fair complexion, blue eyes, sandy hair and was a farmer when he enlisted. He was discharged for disability at Columbus Miss, August 7 1862. Does anyone know of the connection to the Wilkinson County Stuckey family? R. Elizabeth Brewer 10/4/2006
TAYLOR: I believe Mary the daughter of Canty Taylor might be my direct descendent, but have been unable to find out anything about this family. They were in Wilkinson early 1800"s. Retha Hale 8/5/2004
TOOL(E): My wife has a relative(s) by the surname of Toole(e) who at least passed through Wilkinson County around 1860? A William Gaines Tool b. 1831, married Angelina Salina McCardle from Wilkinson County and apparently moved on to Brookes County, GA. Need any information on this Tool(e) and marriage date. James Grimes 3/12/2005
USSERY, JOHN B. - Please help me find the grave site and date of death of John B. Ussery, born in Laurens county, Ga. April 27, 1822. Gene Ussery 4/26/2008
VAUGHN: This is what I know..Jesse Vaughn..RS..was my GGGG Grand-Father. His dau. Mary [Polly] [B abt. 1796 D abt. 1855] married James Lowe about 1812, most likely in Wilkinson Ct. Ga. They moved to Jones Ct. Ga. about 1829 and James Lowe dies in 1831.[Census 1830] Jesse Vaughn made WILL dated 9-17-1825 Probated 1-29-1829. My GGrand-Father, Jeremiah Willett [B 1815 D 1877] had a sister named Sarah who married ???? Vaughn. Sarah was born abt. 1813 D after 1880 census, Elmore Ct. Ala. I did not find Coleman Vaughn on 1860 census. Coleman Vaughn was listed as being 54 Yrs. and 7 months in 1864 when the state reorganized the Ga. State Militia. That is the last record of have of Jesse Coleman Vaughn. Jeremiah Willett was an Ensign 1837, Wilkinson Ct. Ga. Jeremiah married Sarah Lowe, the dau. of James and Mary [Polly] Vaughn Lowe, before 1840, most likely in Wilkinson Ct. Ga. A Sarah Willis marries Coleman Vaughn[son of Jesse Vaughn] Nov. 19, 1832, Wilkinson Ct. [I believe that this Sarah Willis is really Sarah Willett, Jeremiah's sister.] Sallie [Sarah] Vaughn was living with her Nephew, James Lowe Willett, 1880 Elmore Ct. Ala.A Mrs. Sarah Willett marries Thomas Merida [Meredith]??, Nov. 19, 1820 in Warren Ct. Ga. [I believe that this Sarah is Jeremiah and Sarah's mother] No proof.] [I have not found Thomas Merida on Census] I need to know if this Sarah Willis was Sarah Willit and anything else pertaining to the Willett, Lowe, Merida and Vaughn families of Wilkinson Ct. Ga. Any help appreciated.......Bob Willett, Ruston, La. 5/24/2006
- WALLS - Seeking information on Lucinda Walls born 1824 father
and mother unkown.Lucinda Walls married Austin Nix they were married abt
1843 in Ga,1st son named "Galeto".
another son was born in Walton Co Ga John K P Nix.They came to Randolph Co Alabama abt 1846 ,Lucinda died 1894 Randolph Co Ala.Anyone doing the Walls history that have a Lucinda Walls born 1824 married Austin Nix and have her father and mother name please e-mail it has been proven that her family wasn't Jeremiah and Delia Walls.Any information on Jeremiah Nix or Nicks he married Francis Louisa Webb daughter of Ausitn Webb married October 11,1810 Elbert Co Ga trying to find Jeremiah father and mother as well. Kathy Hayes 10/2/2006
WATSON: I am looking for information on my greatgrandmother. Her name was Sallie T. Parker Watson. She was born in 1878. As an adult she lived in Laurens Co, but I can not find anything on her as a child. I believe her mother's name was Rocksy or Roxy. I am not sure if when she died or where. I would like to find info on her as a child.She may have been part Indian and I was wondering if this is why I can not find anything. Thank you Donna Schneider 03/28/2005
- WATSON, JOHN H: Hi, I'm looking for info on John
H. Watson, Susan in Chattahoochee Co. Ga. 1880, children, Oliver
C., Phillip, Robert J., Lucinda, James Nathan, Dennis, Julia. Any info
would be appricated. Thank you, Ms.
Brown 9/1/2005
WEEKS/WEEKES am trying to locate the graves or any information you can provide on Bartemus Weeks or (Weekes) and Martha Jane Weeks Smith in Wilkinson County, Georgia. Bartemus was Martha Jane’s father and he was married to Elizabeth Jones in 1852. In 1856 Martha Jane Weeks from Twiggs County married Rev David Smith, a Primitive Baptist Minister. In the 1860 census it shows them living in the High Hills District near Danville/Allentown area. Rev Smith owned approximately 900 acres of land and 38 slaves. I appreciate any help that may be available. Thanks, Carolyn Coleman. 6/17/2008
WEEKS- PARKER-BUTLER - I was able to trace my family to Bloodworth District, Wilkinson County Gordon Georgia area back to around 1824. The race is predominately black. The family names are Weeks, Butler, and Parker.
My Great Grandfather James Weeks (b.abt 1884) - married Della (Parker) Weeks (b. in Georgia abt 1886) had a daughter My grandmother Corine Weeks (b. in Georgia 1916)
Della's parents are Martha Parker (b. abt 1864) and Joe Parker (b. abt 1875) However, Martha was raped by a Cherokee Indian whose name sounds like Quanna Pakka. this might have happened in the either Georgia, North or South Carolina. So my great grandmother Della is one half Cherokee Indian.
James Weeks' father was Robert Weeks (b. in Maryland abt 1860) who maried his mother Georgiana Weeks (b in Georgia.abt 1863)
Robert Weeks father was Joseph Weeks (b in Georgia. abt.1824) and his mother was named Notice Weeks (b in Georgia abt.1831) My Grandfather was Robert Butler (b. in Georgia abt 1909) - (Gordon, Wilkinson GA) I don't know if he is dead or alive but he lived somewhere in the Wilkinson, Gordon, Georgia area. His mother is Kate Butler (b.in Georgia abt 1880) His mother Kate listed herself as a widow in one of the census' but I don't know who her husband was.
This is all the information I am able to find about my family. I would like to know if my relatives were slaves and if so who owned them? Or if Joseph Weeks migrated to the United States if so from where? T. Pyror 2/22/2006
- WEST - I am looking for information on William WEST who was
in Wilkinson County 1820. Where did William go when he left Wilkinson?
Who was his spouse? Who were his children? Any information useful and helpful.
Thanks Fran
8/17/2005
WHEELER - I know that the Nunn-Wheeler cemetery was named after John Nunn and his son in law John Wheeler, but I do not know who John Wheeler's parents were or where he/they were from. Any information on John Wheeler who married Rebecca Nunn would be greatly appreciated. Donna Wheeler 9/6/2004
- WYNN (ALSO SPELLED WYNNE)
- I WOULD LIKE INFORMATION
ON THE UNION L (NOONAN) WYNN FAMILY; I.E., SPECIFICALLY HIS BROTHERS'
NAMES AND THEIR DATES OF BIRTH, DATES OF DEATH, WHERE BURIED, ETC.
BELIEVE WILLIAM H WYNN BORN 1790 TO BE ONE BROTHER AND OBEDIAH WYNN BORN
BETWEEN 1813-1820 TO BE ANOTHER BROTHER.
BELIEVE TO BE WILKINSON COUNTY. THANK YOU.
WYNN (WYNNE): I WOULD LIKE INFORMATION ON THE PARENTS OF JAMES FRANKLIN WYNN (DOB 1800) AND HIS SIBLINGS, THEIR DATES OF BIRTH, DATES OF DEATH, WHERE BURIED, ETC. BELIEVE TO BE WILKINSON COUNTY. THANK YOU. SHIRLEY 5/8/2006
WYNN OR WYNNE: WILLIAM H WYNN BORN 1790 IN BURKE COUNTY, DIED 1870, MARRIAGE 5-2-1811 TO SUSAN HENSON OR HINSON OF WILKINSON COUNTY. BELIEVE WILLIAM H WYNN TO BE BROTHER OF JAMES FRANKLIN WYNN, WILKINSON COUNTY DOB 1800, DOD 1864 DEEP BOTTOM VA (MILITARY). JAMES FRANKLIN WAS MARRIED TO WINNEY OR WINNIE LASSITER. WOULD LIKE TO SHARE WHAT I HAVE AND FIND OTHER INFORMATION. WOULD LIKE MORE INFORMATION ON UNION (NOONAN) L WYNN AND LUTITIA MARTIN WYNN - CHLRN GEORGE WASHINGTONA WYNN, J.F.A. WYNN, AMOS E WYNN, JAMES M WYNN, MARTHA F WYNN, AND CELIA S WYNN (CELIA DIED AT AGE 10). NEED MORE INFORMATION ON OBEDIAH WYNN (PROBABLE BRO OF UNION WYNN WHO MARRIED THERESSA WYNN IN 1845. SHIRLEY 5/8/2006
