Oglethorpe County Genealogical Queries
January 1998 through April 1998

Queries Posted from 9-96 through 12-97

Lewis  Ishmael P. Finn  29 Apr 1998

Searching for any information on my great grandfather George Lewis, alias Ross Lewis who, according to my grandmother Eva Lewis, the whole family lived in Overthorpe, Georgia from about 1920 to 1930. He died in Birmingham, Alabama in 1963. My grandmother says that he was involved in some murder trial in Macon County in the 1930s.

Great Grandmother's maiden name: Annabelle Macdonald Grandmother's maiden name: Eva Lewis

If you have any information, please contact me.

Thank you
Ishmael P. Finn Rangerfinn@msn.com

HOLMES, ADAMS  KEN PETERS  28 Apr 1998

JAMES HOLMES married NANCY ADAMS abt 1829 in what was elbert co. 13 children 6 sons went to the war 4 return IRA HOLMES my line. trying to find were JAMES and NANCY are buried. thank you KEN PETERS in watauga tx.

THORNTON, WISE  Sharon Childers Alderman  24 Apr 1998

I have just discovered that I now have ancestors in Oglethorpe, Ga. I looking for the Carlton Crawford THORNTON and Mary WISE family. Carlton and Mary were both born, and married there - 'Feb 27, 1830. The first 2 children were born there - Judith THORNTON in 1831 and John Wesley THORNTON in 1832. After that, the family moved from 'Georgia' to 'Utica, Hinds Co., Ms.'; where the remaining 6 children were born; including my gg grandmother - Nancy THORNTON. Nancy married a W. A. BROOM, and eventually emigrated to Victoria, Co., Texas, where she died after her 80th birthday.

Carlton THORNTON born: Sept. 17, 1805, son of Herod J. Thornton and Sally Smith. Mary WISE born: abt 1805, daughter of John WISE and Judith Ann LACY. I would appreciate any information or a direction; in order to verify, that a fellow researcher might have. I did not find these surnames previously listed.

Sharon Childers Alderman
family e-mail address: ChasAld@aol.com
alternate e-mail address: sharona20@juno.com

snail mail: Sharon Childers Alderman,
24511 Whitesail Dr.,
Huffman, Texas 77336-2871.

PATTON  Edward L. Watson  19 Apr 1998

I am trying to find out any information about the following family members (all born in Oglethorpe County):

BEULAH PATTON was born about 1885 in Lexington, Oglethorpe County, Georgia, and died 1913 in Lexington, Oglethorpe County, Georgia. She married HARDY HOPSON SMITH December 29, 1901 in Lexington, Oglethorpe County, Georgia, son of JABEZ SMITH and LUCY TILLER.

Notes for BEULAH PATTON: Buried in Flatwoods Pentecostal Holiness Church Cemetery(Little White Church); She died giving birth to a son, Wilburn, who also died at birth.

Beulah had a brother and a sister(twins) that lived in/near Lexington, Oglethorpe County, Ga. Neither of them ever married--they lived together until they passed away. It is believed that Beulah's brother was known as "Bud" Patton. Sister's name not known at this time. No other facts available except that it is known that they were still living in 1935-36.

Children of BEULAH PATTON and HARDY SMITH are:

1. LUCY SMITH, born Lexington, Oglethorpe County, Georgia; died Lexington, Oglethorpe County, Georgia. (No date of birth or death)

Notes for LUCY SMITH: Lucy & Lonnie were twins and both of them died when they were about 9 years old.

2. LONNIE SMITH, born Lexington, Oglethorpe County, Georgia; died Lexington, Oglethorpe County, Georgia. (No date of birth or death)

Notes for LONNIE SMITH: Lonnie & Lucy were twins and both of them died when they were about 9 years old.

3. WILBURN SMITH, born Lexington, Oglethorpe County, Georgia; died Lexington, Oglethorpe County, Georgia(No date of birth or death).

Notes for WILBURN SMITH: Wilburn and his Mother both died as she gave birth. Little Wilburn was placed in his Mothers' arms and was buried in the casket with her.

4. PAUL D. SMITH, born May 27, 1905, Lexington, Oglethorpe County, Georgia; died April 26, 1956, Toccoa, Stephens County, Georgia.

5. MAY BELL SMITH, born December 11, 1908, Lexington, Oglethorpe County, Georgia; died January 03, 1920, Toccoa, Stephens County, Georgia.

6. GRACE LOVE SMITH, born August 17, 1909, Lexington, Oglethorpe County, Georgia; died June 18, 1985, Toccoa, Stephens Co., Georgia.

7. NOAH THOMAS SMITH, born June 07, 1910, Lexington, Oglethorpe County, Georgia; died December 10, 1961, College View, Colorado.

I need dates of birth and death for Beulah PATTON Smith, Wilburn SMITH, Lucy SMITH, Lonnie SMITH as well as any information on the parents of Beulah PATTON Smith and any other PATTON family members. I would love to find out who Beulah PATTON's parents were, when they were born, when they died, where they came from, where they were married, how many brothers and sisters she had, their dates of birth, death, and where they were born, etc. If anyone out there can help me, I will appreciate it greatly.

Edward L. Watson
LPENNY@HARTCOM.NET

GRIFFITH  Sandy Crabb  19 Apr 1998

I am searching for information on Stella Griffith. She is from Oglethorpe County. She was born in 1913 in this same county. She married Robert Lunsford from Wilkes County but divorced. I lost track of her at this time and not sure what happened to her after this. Thanks for any help.

Sandy

LOVEN, LOVING  Steven L. Prince  17 Apr 1998

I am searching for information regarding Mary Ann LOVEN born 1779 in Lexington, Oglethorpe County, GA. Her parents were Thomas LOVING and Polly STROOP for whom I have even less information than for Mary Ann. She married James PACE on 22 November 1796 in Lexington (they later divorced). They apparently moved to Tennessee at some time prior to 1806, when their son William Franklin PACE was born on 3 July in Rutherford, Gibson County, TN. Please accept my sincere gratitude for any information you may have regarding these individuals.

-- Steven L. Prince

CARTER  Margaret Young  17 Apr 1998

I am direct descendant of Eli Carter who married Mary Ann Graham in Oglethorpe County in 1840. She is daughter of Armstead Graham of said county. I am looking for information on both families. Any help would be appreciated.

Margaret Young
<younghsv@ipa.net>

HENDON  Mark Hendon  17 Apr 1998

Looking for info on William McKinley HENDON born 1805, Ogletorpe County

Mark Hendon
mhendon@bahrinc.com

ARNOLD, SIMMS  Colleen Hunt  17 Apr 1998

I am looking for information on George Washington ARNOLD and Salina Kellender SIMMS. They were married in Oglethorpe Co. GA on 24 August 1838. They had eight children(Elias Owen, Kellender, John H., Martha, Susan Elizabeth, Henry, George Jr., and Mary J.) Any information on this family would be greatly appreciated. Thank you

Colleen Hunt

GILLHAM, GILHAM  Herbert J. Gillham  17 Apr 1998

Ezekiel was believed to have been born in Ireland or Virginia around 1732 and died, supposedly in Lexington, Oglethorpe County, GA after July 10, 1800. He was married to Sarah Clements in VA. His will was in will book "A", page 97-8 1703-1807 and was recorded the 10th day of July, 1800.

Their children were Charles, Mary, Jacob, Ruth Nancy, Margaret, Thomas, Ezekiel, Jr. and Edith.

He was one of the first elders of the Beth Salem Presbyterian Church at its first home. He was said to have been buried in the Newton Chapel Churchyard by another family researcher, but I was unable to find anyone in Lexington during the time I was there in 1989 who had ever heard of the Newton Chapel Churchyard.

He had grandsons, Benjamin Franklin Gilham and Thomas Gilham who carried on a correspondence with a cousin in Edwardsville, Madison County, Illinois. I have transcripts of about 14 of these letters. Many of Ezekiel's descendants joined Ezekiel's half brothers in their migration to this part of the country where they settled about 15 miles or so northeast of downtown St. Louis, Missouri.

Any information you could provide, especially as to his date of death and location of his grave would be helpful. As he was a Revolutionary soldier, I would like to pursue having his grave marked by the government if it can be found.

Respectfully,
Herbert J. Gillham
@ HJGLM@JUNO.COM
snail mail 2700 Highway 67
(Missouri Avenue, Granite City, IL 62040-2029)

SPIKES  TopBranchW  15 Apr 1998

SPIKES, Alisha Elizabeth. This lady was born January 13, 1845 in Georgia - probably Ogelthrope County she died March 21, 1919 in Clay County Texas. She married Jesse Cleveland BARKER and they raised 11 children. We know she had one brother, Henry, who went to Texas with this family but we know nothing of her parents or other siblings. Can someone help us? We would certainly appreciate any help we can get. Thank you.

DAVIS, LANIER  Catherine Liepins  13 Apr 1998

Would like any information on William and Agnes [Lanier} Davis. They were in Oglethorpe County Ga., about 1805. They both died in Wilks County, Ga. I am willing to share what I have.

Catherine Liepins... <uliepins@p-c-net.net>

BROOKS  alangford@earthlink.net  12 Apr 1998

Searching for information on an orphan Allen BROOKS. According to the minutes of the Ordinary Court of Oglethorge County, Georgia, on 23 January 1801, an orphan, age three years and four months, named Allen Brooks, was bound to Alexander Thompson Jr. Alexander Thompson Sr., father of Alexandr Jr., was surety for the bond. No information was given as to the parents of this orphan. Really need to know what happened to this child and would appreciate any information information on who the child's parents might have been.

McCANNON  RonnieMc@ix.netcom.com  12 Apr 1998

I am trying to find information on my Grandfather Shub McCannon, he was married to Lessie Patton. His parents was Matthew and Daisy McCannon, any info will bea apreciated.

JACKSON  Frankie Carlin Meyer  9 Apr 1998

I am searching for information on the JACKSON brothers who fought in the Rev. War and moved to the Greene County area of Georgia. Since Oglethorpe Co was later formed from Greene County, I thought I would check this county too. They were uncles of Andrew JACKSON. An article in a Greene County History book has an article from a local paper describing a visit from General Andrew JACKSON to visit his uncles to pay them for running off squatters from his land. My husband is descended from one of these uncles whose descendants then moved to nearby Alabama. They intermarried with the WOODS, HALL, and HAYNES families near Roanoke in Randolph County.

Frankie Carlin Meyer
fjmeyer@4state.com

GOSS, SIMS, THOMAS, MORTON  Kimberly L. Clemons  5 Apr 1998

Steve GOSS and the GOSS family Nancy SIMS and the SIMS family Geraldine THOMAS - MORTON: THOMAS & MORTON families.

Thanks so much for your help. I am looking for any information on the aforementioned people and/or families. These names were provided by my Great- Grandmother, whose mother's name was Geraldine.

Should you find any information, or if I may be of any help at all, please contact me at: fri@facilityres.com

Again, many thanks in advance,
Kimberly L. Clemons

LANDRUM, SCROGGINS  Ruth Byrne  5 Apr 1998

I'm looking for the parents of Martha Landrum, born 5 January 1817 in Oglethorpe County, Georgia. She married Robert Scroggins on 29 July 1836 in Oglethorpe County. She died on 8 December 1893 in Fredonia, Alabama. She and Robert moved to Troupe County, Georgia, where he was a plantation overseer for the Alfred and Cox family. Robert died in April 1870, as a highly respected member of the community, according to one of the Troupe County historians. believe that she was a child of either John Landrum and Betty Ann Young Landrum or William Whitfield Landrum and Eunice Bledsoe Landrum from researching the census records. We've been to Oglethorpe County to do research and found everyone to be very helpful. Now I'm going through the land records to see of we can find any information there.

Thank you very much for any help,
Ruth Byrne

LANDRUM, YOUNG, BELL, BLEDSOE  Ruth Byrne  5 Apr 1998

I'm researching these families, who arrived in Oglethorpe Co, GA around 1800. My ancestor is Martha Landrum, born 5 January 1817 in Oglethorpe Co, GA and died 8 December, 1893 in Fredonia, AL.

Thanks,
Ruth Byrne

MARTIN Date: Sun, 05 Apr 1998 18:09:18 -0400 From: Rita Marshall <2650.dallas@worldnet.att.net> To: Oglethorpe County Query <charles.meadows@nashville.com>

I am looking for any information on a Claiborne MARTIN. There are several different spellings of the first name: Clayborn, Claborn Claiborne. I know the was in Oglethorpe in 1793. Would be most graeful for any help. Also know that he traveld to Alabama with a Issac Oakes. Thankyou, Rita Marshall 2650.dallas@worldnet.att.net

LEE  George Lee  4 Apr 1998

A grandson of Richard LEE from Buckingham Co., Va. (ca. 1780) wrote a letter in 1867 identifying an uncle Jesse Lee from Oglethorpe Co., Ga. Who was Jesse LEE? Approximate time frame would be early 1800s. Any leads are greatly appreciated. Please email at geolee@juno.com.

Thank you.

HALE  Hamilton Ziegeler  2 Apr 1998

HALE, Samuel b.1802, Oglethrope Co.,GA. d.1875, Choctaw Co.,MS. m. 1826 to Elizabeth Bradford in Oglethrope, GA. trying to find a definite link to the parents and ancestors of my Samuel. I believe his father is Samuel Sr., gf. unknown, ggf. Edward Hale ? from Isle of Wight, VA. any help would be appreciated.

Regards
Hamilton Ziegeler, hamzig@goldinc.com

DOWDY  Emma Sanders  31 Mar 1998

Looking for any information on Richard Dowdy or any DOWDY in Oglethorpe County.

Emma Sanders

PHILLIPS,WILSON  Claudine Putnam  30 Mar 1998

Richard PHILLIPS married 26 Dec 1828 Oglethorpe Co., GA to Elizabeth WILSON

Claudine Putnam

THE OGLETHORPE FAMILY GENEALOGY  Tommie Smith  29 Mar 1998

THE OGLETHORPE FAMILY GENEALOGY for whom the county was named is their genealogy available? Family legend says a Sarah Oglethorpe married a John Culpepper and they had a son named John who was born October 1, 1772 in Camden Dist. South Carolina. I don not know Sarah's birth date.

Thank you .
Tommie Smth
tommies@airmail.net

STEWART  Sam Stewart  29 Mar 1998

Hi, My name is Sam Stewart an I am researching my Great-Great grandfather ALFRED STEWART. Alfred Stewart was born in either North Carolina or Virginia in 1776. records show him coming to Oglethorpe Co. GA before 1800. He married Hannah Phillips in Oglethorpe Co. on 11/8/1800. Tax records indicate that he owned/sold land in Oglethorpe Co. A John M. Stewart is mentioned in some of the records, we believe this is a brother who is listed as buried in a location 300 yards east of St Highway 22, Co. Rd 240 in Oglethorpe Co, and was born 11 Jun 1774 and died 13 May 1848. There is a second grave marked Margaret A. Stewart, Born 20 Jun 1840, died 6 Nov 1848 that may be his child at this location. If any one has information on additional members of this family hopefully we can share information. Thank you in advance.

Sam Stewart at mfript@worldnet.att.net

Rhodes  kate@Bridgewater.net  28 Mar 1998

Hi, I am searching for information on a Richard Rhodes who was born in Ga. about 1770/80. Is the Richard Rhodes in Olgethorpe, Co., Ga. in 1800 the same Richard Rhodes in Lawrence Co., Al. in 1820 that moved on to Henderson Co., Tn. in 1830 and into Tippah Co., Ms. in 1840? I don't know where he was in 1810. Would appreciate any help you might be able to give.

Thanks, Kathlene

JOHNS, McGEHEE  Eleanor Colson  28 Mar 1998

I am searching for the ancestors of Mary JOHNS. She was born about 1775 in Oglethorpe (Wilkes) County, Georgia. She married James McGEHEE, son of Micajah McGEHEE on 26 November 1795 in Oglethorpe County. She died before 15 December 1849. Children: Edmund, Edmund (first one died in infancy), Elizabeth, Francis (Frank), Harriett, John, Thomas, William, James, Abner, Mary Ann McGEHEE. They later moved to Putnam County, Georgia. There is a John JOHNS in Wilkes County, Georgia about 1770. Is this her father or her brother? I have not been able to find anything on her parents.

SPURLOCK, TRAYLOR  Eleanor Colson  28 Mar 1998

I am looking for information on the ancestors of Allen SPURLOCK. He was born in North Carolina (possibly Surry County) about 1775. He married Frances TRAYLOR, daughter of William TRAYLOR in June 1794 in Oglethorpe County, Georgia. A James SPURLOCK also found in Oglethorpe was probably his brother. I would like to find what county in North Carolina he was from and anything about his parents and siblings.

Eleanor Colson
EleanorCol@aol.com
Katy, Texas

ROBERTS  Karen L. Ashworth  26 Mar 1998

Searching for parents, siblings of Francis ROBERTS born 10 January 1819 in Oglethorpe County, Georgia; married 28 December 1837 in Elbert County, Georgia to Emily L. ALGOOD. I have Francis' issue and some descendants and would be happy to share.

Sincerely,
Karen L. Ashworth

WOODS  Darrell Woods  25 Mar 1998

I am looking for any information on J. W. Woods born in 1854 Died in 1928 Wife - Minnie L. Born in 1877 Died in 1926 Thats all I have on them the are buried in Oglethorpe County & probaly lived most of their lives there.

I have found out that they had a son Sam L. Born on Aug 15 1909 Died July 17 1987 Wife Frances Norman Woods Born Nov 29 1911 Died Sept 13 1996 Also lived most of there lives in Oglethorpe County

SHARP  Bobby Sharp  25 Mar 1998

Looking for William SHARP, list in 1800 census of Oglethorpe County Georgia, may also listed earlier in Wilkes County Georgia, he was a Revolutionary War Vet. from North Carolina and drew land in the 1800 land lotteries. Possible bury somewhere in Georgia.

Thanks
Bobby F. Sharp
e-mail myrbob@uswest.net

WILLIFORD  Cyndi Ford  24 Mar 1998

Looking for information on William Williford born circa 1870 married Dolly Williford, their son Lewis Williford is my husband's grandfather. Any help would be appreciated. email tedford@earthlink.net

Cyndi Ford

BROACH  Darryl James McKoon  24 Mar 1998

Looking for family information regarding William (Willie) Patrick BROACH and Ida Mae (PASS) BROACH. William Patrick BROACH was the son of William Charles BROACH and Mary Bennett (BUTLER) BROACH. Ida Mae (PASS) BROACH was the daughter of John Daniel PASS born 1827 and Mary Elizabeth (CARTER) PASS.

Ida is buried in the BROACH family graveyard on the old Hammond Estate next to a son that died an early death in a sawmill accident. The BROACH family once had a two story house near the location of the existing house at this site.

William remarried to Mollie GLENN, no children. She was the sister of Grady GLENN that wrote a column for the Oglethorpe Echo. William maybe buried in Crawrford.

Any information to add or make what I have more complete - dates, etc. is greatly appreciated.

Sincerely,

Darryl James McKoon

GRIFFIN, NORTON, GRIFFIN, ISOM or ISHAM  Ronald J. Skellie  24 Mar 1998

Seeking information on marriages of Furney (Ferdinand) GRIFFIN to Elizabeth NORTON or Frances _________, possibly ISOM or ISHAM circa 1784 in Oglethorpe (Frances) and 1800 Elizabeth NORTON who was listed as head of household in Oglethorpe census of 1800. Three children possibly born from these marriages: Isham 1785, William 1787, Lucy 1791 (later married Asa MERCER of Wilkes County, Georgia in Mississippi. Isham moved to Mississippi with Furney GRIFFIN circa 1803-05 and married Margaret FORD in Wilkinson County, Mississippi.

MARTIN, OAKES  Rita Marshall  22 Mar 1998

Hello, I am new to genealogy and I am hoping you may be able to point me in the right direction. I am trying to find information on a Claiborne, (Claborn, Clayborn) MARTIN and his family. He was in Oglethorpe County from at least 1793 to 1816, when he moved to Alabama with a family named OAKES. He had a son named William B. MARTIN. I have not been able to locate this person anywhere. I did find a Buckley MARTIN in Alabama, who was born in Georgia. He is listed on the same page as Claiborne, in 1840 cenus in Alabama. My question is this. How could I find out if this William B and Buckley MARTIN are the same person?

Thank you for your time,
Rita

WINGFIELD, WILLIAMS, PATRICK  Sandra Benham  22 Mar 1998

Looking for the parents of Sarah Nancy WINGFIELD who died 1801 in Oglethorpe County, Georgia. She married Isaac WILLIAMS who died 1809 in Oglethorpe County, Georgia. Sarah and Isaac had seven known children: Weston, William, Sarah, Susannah, Rachel, Alse and Elizabeth "Betsy" born 1768 died after 1814 married 16 September 1802 Oglethorpe County, Georgia Samuel PATRICK.

My name is Sandra Benham, my e-mail address is jcbenham@msn.com.

My snail mail address is: 6790 India Lane, Cumming, GA 30041

PASS  Darryl James McKoon  22 Mar 1998

looking for any information regarding John Daniel PASS (dates unknown), the father of John Thomas PASS (born 2-25-1850, died 12-9-1922), who in turn was the father of Robert Allie PASS (born 7-8-1881, died 2-21-1942), who in turn was the father of Francis Elizabeth (PASS) McKOON (born 10-28-1928).

Additionally, I would be greatful for any information on related lines of this Oglethorpe family. Please copy djm5x9@aol.com with any communications regarding this information.

Sincerely,

Darryl James McKoon
Atlanta, Georgia

PATTON  Kevin Patton  22 Mar 1998

James PATTON. Born Sept 1857 Died July 11, 1914 Oglethorpe County, Georgia. Can you tell us anything about this man thank you.

BURGESS, YOUNG  Kandace Marshall  17 Mar 1998

I am searching the BURGESS family of Maxeys, Oglethorpe County, Georgia. My great grandfather, Alexander John BURGESS born December 16, 1867 near Maxeys, Georgia; died January 23, 1944. He was one of ten children. His parents was ___ BURGESS born ? ; died July 4, 1900; Gussie Mae ___.

Alexander John BURGESS married Blanch YOUNG born July 29, 1893 Maxeys, Georgia; died September 20, 1971. They had 4 children: Mabel, Fred, Henry, John, Jr. About 1915, they moved to Montgomery County, Alabama.

I would appreciate any information/help on the BURGESS and YOUNG families.

Kandace Marshall
marshall-0001@erec.net

BURGESS/YOUNG query Date: Wed, 25 Mar 1998 20:50:47 -0600 From: Kandace Marshall <marshall-0001@erec.net> To: Oglethorpe County Query Followup <charles.meadows@nashville.com>

Hi Charles,

My name is Kandace Marshall, I posted a query for the BURGESS and YOUNG family of Oglethorpe County, Georgia.

Correction: My great great grandfather, Alexander John BURGESS ...

I'm sorry that I did not catch this mistake before now. I will appreciate if you will correct my mistake whenever you have a chance. Thank you for your help.

Thanks again, Kandace Marshall

BRUCE  Nelson Braddy  15 Mar 1998

Searching for information concerning the BRUCE family know to be in Oglethorpe County around 1800. Specifically looking for information about Henry William BRUCE born about 1809.

Nelson Braddy
nrbjkb@msn.com

GILMER  Dorothy Tejada  14 Mar 1998

I am interested in information related to James, John, Robert, and Peach(y) GILMER found on the 1820 and 1830 Oglethorpe census. The Peach GILMER line is of most interest.

Thanks -
Dorothy Tejada
tejada@swbell.com

ANDERSON, AYCOCK  Dea Shelton  14 Mar 1998

Frances ANDERSON born 1785 Oglethorpe, Georgia died Good Hope, Georgia 1870 married Reddrick AYCOCK December 28, 1809 Oglethorpe, Georgia

AVENT, WATSON  Sharron K. Minson  13 Mar 1998

I am looking for the marriage record of Sara Antinette AVENT to Samuel Wells WATSON. I think they were married in Oglethorpe County. Do you have books on the marriage records that go past 1820? They married January 4 1857. Any help you could give me would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks
Sharron

HUTSON/HUDSON  E. Annette Rose  11 Mar 1998

Someone out there is looking for Elizabeth Hutson/Hudson, who married Nathanial Harrison SMITH. This lady is believed to be sister to Frederick HUTSON/HUDSON.......son of John HUDSON of Lunenberg County, Virginia. The mother, Mary, remarried Seth WARD in Lunenberg County, Virginia, and moved to Oglethorpe County, Georgia. In 1800. Seth became guardian of the two oldest, Frederick and Rolan/Roland/Rowland. In 1801, Seth became guardian of Ward HUDSON. Elizabeth is to have married in 1808........due to the spelling of the name, it is confusing. It is known that the family name has been recorded as both HUTSON and HUDSON. Please contact earphoto@gonetgo.com and God Bless.

E. Annette Hudson Rose
37900 Rd 86
Dinuba, California 93618
209 591-1979

SIMS  Todd Dorsey  8 Mar 1998

I am searching for information on Wiley SIMS, circa late 1700's, from Oglethorpe County, Georgia, and his children, Biddie, Bennett, Patsy, Murry, Sally, John H., Charley, Julie, Wiley, Elizabeth, Andrew, and Nancy E. Any information on the SIMS from Oglethorpe will be greatly appreciated.

Todd Dorsey
PO Box 197
Maysville, GA 30558

BRADFORD, JONES  David Bradford  06 Mar 1998

I am looking for info on gggparents Reese BRADFORD (born 1806) and Mary JONES (born 1813) who were married 17 September 1839 in either Wilkes or Oglethorpe County. Their son Lewis Milton BRADFORD was born 10 May 1845 in Wilkes County. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

David Bradford
wdb@physics.ucf.edu

MARTIN  Rita Marshall  05 Mar 1998

Clayborn MARTIN. Need any information on this person. He was born in North Carolina, but was in Oglethorpe County by 1793. The first name has different spellings. Claborn, Clayborn, and Claiborne.

Rita Marshall
2650.dallas@worldnet.att.ne
2650 Southwood Dr.
Dallas, Tx. 75233

DAVENPORT  Nikki Lincoln  02 Mar 1998

Please research in Oglethorpe County the surname Davenport (around 1880 - 1910), and I want to help from other researchers, please let me know.

Effie Penelope DAVENPORT (born 4/13/1905?), Helen DAVENPORT, Claudia Jewell DAVENPORT (born 3/5/1907), Arthalene DAVENPORT, Elizabeth DAVENPORT, Henrietta DAVENPORT, Rosa DAVENPORT, Leonard DAVENPORT, Franklin DAVENPORT, Steven DAVENPORT (these are the brothers and sisters out of 16 children) I don't know the names of the others

The father: Rev. Arthur DAVENPORT was the paster of Thankful Grove Baptist Church in Oglethorpe County, Georgia around the 1900 - 1915. The mother: Effie (WALKER???)

Henrietta DAVENPORT had my grandmother, Helen Willene DAVENPORT, on October 15, (1930 -1935??)

If you have any information on this please contact me at nikki@inphoto.com

MORTON, FULLILOVE  Jim McMullian  27 Feb 1998

Thomas R. MORTON (born 1 September 1797) of Rockingham County, North Carolina married Elizabeth FULLILOVE (born 2 March 1806) in Oglethorpe Cooutny on 25 October 1823. I am trying to identify both individuals parents names and any other information. I will be happy to share the information that I have on these families, though very limited.

Thanks
Jim McMullian

BARR  Martha Mason  26 Feb 1998

BARR, Robert S. resided in Oglethorpe County in 1850 Martha Mason

ARNOLD  Jim DeLoach  25 Feb 1998

Georgia in about1870. He was married to Manda (surname unknown) and was the father of James M. ARNOLD who was born in 1869. I know that James is buried at Salem Church Cemetery with his wife Mary Ellen TIDWELL. I am trying to establish Steven's parents names, his actual birth and death dates, and where he is buried. Manda's maiden name and birth/death/burial data would be helpful. I understand Manda is buried in a small cemetery (Maxwell's?) near the intersection of US 78 and Salem Road outside of Lexington, Georgia. I have no idea if that is true or not.

1870 census as living near Maxey's with his wife, Manda. From the census, I know he was born about 1835 and was married to Manda, surname unknown, born about 1844. I believe she is buried in a small cemetery near the intersection of Salem Church Road and US 78, perhaps known as Maxwell's Cemetery, but I have no idea where Stephen is buried. I am trying to establish his and her birthplace and dates, and who his father was.

OGLETHORPE COUNTY DEED  Pamela Farmer-Scott  23 Feb 1998

Is there someone who would go to the Oglethorpe County Courthouse and copy a deed for me? I will be happy to pay for their time and copies. There is no research involved as I know the book and page numbers. I am trying to assist someone with their SAR application and this deed is needed for documentation. The gentleman in question is quite ill and time is truly of the essence. Any assistance you could offer will be greatly appreciated.

Pamela Farmer-Scott
ati@aerotropic.com

PONDER  Annette Ward  23 Feb 1998

I am searching for the ancestors and descendents of Elijah PONDER. Last found Elijah PONDER on the 1860 Fayette County, Alabama census with wife Mahalia, and children: Mary, Finas, Richard, Martha, Emily, and Columbus. There seems to be two Elijah's- one Elijah is the son of Abner PONDER of Oglethorpe County, Georgia and the other Elijah is possibly the son of a William PONDER. Has anyone out there sorted out these two Elijah PONDER's?

Annette Ward
rasaw@netusa1.net

PETERS  Pamela Farmer-Scott  23 Feb 1998

Have extensive information on the PETERS family of Oglethorpe County Late 1700's through mid 1820's. Would like to share and exchange information with others interested in this surname.

Pamela Farmer-Scott
ati@aerotropic.com

BURFORD, BULLOCK, BRADLEY  Fred Bradley  20 Feb 1998

I am seeking information on former residents of Oglethrope County, Georgia. Philip H., and Agnes BULLOCK(BULLOCH) BURFORD moved from Oglethrope County prior to 1830 to DeKalb County, Georgia. Philip, and Agnes had the following children, maybe more.
(1) Matilda M.S. BURFORD married John L. BRADLEY,
(2) Mildred T. BURFORD married Robert M. GOWER of Gwinnett County, Georgia
(3) Clarissa BURFORD married John Robert McCURDY of Dekalb County, Georgia
(4) Sarah BURFORD married Henry A. COLEMAN,
(5) Susan Mitchell BURFORD married William Russell AYERS.

I am also trying to make a connection with a Philip Terrel BURFORD a former Revolutionary War soldier, who is buried in DeKalb County. I believe that he might have been the father of Philip H. BURFORD, because one Philip H.'s daughters Mildred had the middle name of Terrel. I would appreciate any information/help on the the families of BURFORD, BULLOCK(BULLOCH), BRADLEY, GOWER, COLEMAN, AYERS and McCURDY.

I will be happy to share the information that I have on these families, though very limited.

Thanks and Best Wishes,
Fred Bradley.
email = (fbrad@wilmington.net)

LANDRUM  John E. Craig  16 Feb 1998

William T. LANDRUM married Sarah MILNER December 23, 1852. I am trying to verify that this Wiilliam, who moved to Tennessee with his family about 1860 from Georgia is the son of William LANDRUM and Jane BLEDSOE, who were married in Oglethorpe County, 5 June 1820.

WHITE  Alicia B Abbott  16 Feb 1998

Hi -- We are looking for information on : David WHITE who married Margaret "Peggy" FOSTER in Oglethorpe County, Georgia in 1799.

WILLIAMSON  Dan Jones  13 Feb 1998

My grandmother was born Augusta WILLIAMSON. Her father was J.D. Williamson, both were born in Oglethorpe County. I don't have the years at my fingertips but they are available to me. J.D's father, George, came to Oglethorpe County from Isle of Wight County, Virginia. That about as much as I know of them. I would like to be able to find out somehow where George came from. Any information on how to research that?

Thanks,
Dan Jones,
LaGrange, GA
e-mail: danj@mindspring.com

HIGHTOWER, HOUSE  Tegwin Matenaer  12 Feb 1998

I'm checking Philemon (Phillip) HIGHTOWER-married Charlotte "Lotty" HOUSE December 21, 1815 in Oglethorpe County, Georgia. That's all I have and all I know except the had my ggg grandfather James JACKSON 1818 born in Macon, Bibb County, Georgia Another relative married a Temperance HOUSE later.

HEARD, SMITH  David E. Smith  11 Feb 1998

Trying to locate the ancestors and descendants of Nancy HEARD who married a Davis SMITH or David SMITH, 20 October 1801 in Oglethrope County, Georgia. Nancy was born 9 March 1783 and David was born 13 August 1779 in New Jersey. These folks stayed in Oglethroupe County, Georgia for a while before migrateing to Perry County, Alabama circa 1817....They had the following children. John H. SMITH , Joel SMITH, Mary SMITH, Susan SMITH, Samuel Walker SMITH, Elizabeth Catherine Waters SMITH, Nancy Heard SMITH, David Harris SMITH, Sarah "Sally" Jones SMITH, Salinda Francis SMITH, James Jackson SMITH, Have loads of Information to trade.

David E. Smtih
12287 Elk River Mills Rd
Athens Ala 35614
desmith@HiWAAY.net

PRUETT  Pauline Stockbauer  7 Feb 1998

PRUETT, Joseph: born Georgia 1850 Census shows him as overseer on Ogelthorpe County plantation.

Pauline Stockbauer

NIX, MORGAN  Monica  1 Feb 1998

Littleberry J. NIX born 1819 (Oglethorpe County, Georgia) married Melissa Ann MORGAN born 1820 in Georgia. Marriage date December 27, 1831. He died in 1893 in Dallas County, Texas and she died 3 July 1866 in Texas. Parents of Littleberry NIX may be Edward NIX and Cynthia PATTON married in Oglethorpe County. I am trying to confirm. I have no record of her parents.

Please respond to Monica at cornrstn@arn.net

CHANNELL  Benjamin E. Channell  31 Jan 1998

I'm Benjamin Earl Channell in Fort Worth, Texas in search of Military records on George CHANNELL. George came to Georgia from Virginia at the close of the Revolutionary War. He is said to have taken part in that war on the side of the colonies, but his military record has not been found to date. He sent for Mary BARNES, his Virginia sweetheart, and she is said to have traveled to Oglethorpe County, Georgia, with families named BARNES, COLEMAN, ALLEN, and many others. Tradition says that George CHANNELL and Mary BARNES were married in Oglethorpe County Georgia in 1780.

George CHANNELL, presumably the first of the name in Georgia, made a fortunate draw on January 23rd, 1822. He was number 213 on the list of Grantees in the 11th District, Monroe County, Georgia. (Page 94, History of Upson County Georgia Nottingham and Hannah)

It is known that George CHANNELL and Mary (BARNES) CHANNELL had, among other children whose names are not known, Isam, Hudson, Littleton, and Harmon C. CHANNELL.

Like so many Pre-Revolutionary families the CHANNELL family is very hard to trace. Any authentic records on any branch of the CHANNELL family that anyone can send me will be most deeply appreciated.

Benjamin E. Channell
E-Mail Address - bec6109@swbell.net

CREEL, BELCHER  Mary Kennedy Stacks  31 Jan 1998

Looking for any information of John CREEL and Polly BELCHER.

Our records show they were married in Oglethorpe County on 5 November 1810. John CREEL is the son of Thomas CREEL. Polly BELCHER is the daugher of Mathew and Alcey BELCHER.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Mary Kennedy Stacks

DOGGETT  Charlie Doggett  30 Jan 1998

Need parents of Anderson DOGGETT, born 20 August 1803 in Oglethorpe County, Georgia; died after 1870 in Choctaw County, Alabama. Married to Elizabeth BONNER, circa 1812-1880, Choctaw County, Alabama.

Contact Charlie Doggett,
5510 Country Dr. #122,
Nashville, TN 37211-6449,
phone (615) 831-1976,
or e-mail CharlieDoggett@Home.com.

ARNOLD, BROOK, JACKSON, SMITH  Ted Brooke  29 Jan 1998

Need parents of Francis JACKSON, born 1811 in Georgia, married John T. ARNOLD 22 November 1832 Oglethorpe County, Georgia, died about 1851 in Oglethorpe County. Known children: (1) Nancy Susan ARNOLD, born 1837, married (1) James BROOK, 1855, (2) Andrew Jackson SMITH, 1866; (2) Robert ARNOLD, born 1839, died after 1850; (3) William ARNOLD, born 1841, died after 1850; (4) Martha F. ARNOLD, born 1843, married Willis JACKSON, 1859; (5) Amanda H. ARNOLD, born 1846, died after 1850; (6) John ARNOLD, born 1848, died after 1850.

Ted Brooke,
2055 Foster Drive,
Cumming, GA 30040.

CHAMBERS, HANNAH  Randy Chambers  25 Jan 1998

My ggf James C. CHAMBERS with wife Elizabeth HANNAH lived in Oglethrope County in the 1870's and 1880's. Interested in information concerning this family. Especially interested in finding out about Elizabeth HANNAH. Did James marry Elizabeth in Oglethrope, taxes paid, where lived in County etc. In late 1700's CHAMBERS family lived in Greene County - Is there a link between the CHAMBERS of 1700's and my ggf. (He was back and forth into Greene County and other area counties from birth on (1837).

Thanks
Randy - Rchamb5801@aol.com

GRESHAM  Jan Gresham  25 Jan 1998

Researching ancestors of Elizabeth Harwell STEWART who married Valentine D. GRESHAM, March 2, 1843, in Oglethorpe County, Georgia. She was born May 15, 1823 and died March 20, 1889. Valentine had a son whose name was William Fowler GRESHAM who, in turn, had a son whose name was William Bacon GRESHAM. William B. is my grandfather and was born in Greshamville, Greene County, Georgia, November 18, 1879.

BROWN, SIMS  Emily O'Neal  24 Jan 1998

Am seeking information on William W. BROWN or wife Louisa G. SIMS. They married in Oglethorpe County June 10, 1836. Children: Thomas H., born 1840?, Frances H., born 1838?, and George Washington BROWN, born January 16, 1844 (my greatgrandfather).

Thanks
Emily O'Neal

"The Lexington Echo"  Steve Cunningham  18 Jan 1998

Hi,

Some time ago, one of my relatives found an old clipping from the Lexington Echo, in Oglethorpe County. I wondered if these old newspaper files were around? I have my family back to about 1810 on Oglethorpe County, but have hit a dead end. They emigrated from Virginia about then, to Georgia. Maybe, if I could find my Great Grandfather's Obituary notice, as well as a couple of more, it would help. Let me know if you can help.

Steve Cunningham

CARRUTH, ANDERSON, BRADY, ECHOLS, ELKINS  Rob Cantrell  18 Jan 1998

Looking for information on:

Robert CARRUTH born circa 1746 Augusta County, Virginia married Elizabeth ANDERSON married Mary HITCHCOCK, 06 April 1815 died May 1816

Children of Robert CARRUTH & Elizabeth ANDERSON:
John CARRUTH born 14 AUG 1772, Rutherford County, North Carolina, died 11 June 1824 Amite County, Mississippi
Adam CARRUTH born circa 1774, North Carolina died 1840 Madison County, Georgia
James CARRUTH born 11 June 1776 North Carolina, died 16 October 1856, Madison County, Georgia

Have indication that Robert CARRUTH served in Revolutionary War. About 1794 Robert moved his family from North Carolina to Oglethrope County, Georgia. Robert and son Adam owned land in Oglethrope County, Georgia, would like any information that might be available, seen to have come to an end with land records, wives, lineage. respond to Rob Cantrell <rbaenc@darrington.net>

LAMBRETH, SORRELL  Tom Jackson  17 Jan 1998

I am searching for information on William Few LAMBERTH and his spouse Susan Ann SORRELL, daughter of Etheldred SORRELL of Oglethorpe County, Georgia. William Few LAMBERTH was born May 21, 1814 in Georgia and Susan Ann SORRELL was born September 25, 1817 probably in Oglethorpe County where her father Etheldred SORRELL and her mother, Nancy WALKER were married on April 07, 1810. I am looking for the parents of William Few LAMBERTH and for any other information on any of the above-mentioned folks. Any and all help will be appreciated. I have information on the decendants of the LAMBERTH's and SORRELL's if anyone needs it.

Tom Jackson
e-mail: k7wn@nettally.com

DAWSON  Cindy Faulkner  15 Jan 1998

Seeking the parents/siblings of Arfaxton R. DAWSON born 1805 Oglethorpe County, Georgia. He married Mary HORN (possibly in Tennessee). The family lived in Tennessee; Jackson County, Alabama; Franklin County, Illinois; and Grayson County, Texas. Please email me at cindyfau@erols.com if you have any information.

Thank you!
Cindy

CAMPBELL  Kevin Roper  14 Jan 1998

I would appreciate any information on William CAMPBELL, Sr. Particularly in regard to any brothers and/or sisters he may have had living in Oglethorpe County between the creation of the county and about 1840. I also need assistance in finding out his wife's last name. The best I could determine is that her first name is Mary. I have information on his children and a good bit on his grandchildren, but not a whole lot on who his siblings or parents may have been. I'm at a standstill with my tree until I can clear some of that up.

Thank you for your efforts,

Kevin Roper

PASS  Ron Partin  8 Jan 1998

Would like to exchange information on the PASS family of Oglethorpe and Elbert Counties.

Ron Partin <rpartin@bgnet.bgsu.edu>

BULLARD  Ron Partin  8 Jan 1998

Would like to exchange information on the BULLARD family of Oglethorpe and Elbert Counties.

Ron Partin <rpartin@bgnet.bgsu.edu>

LAWLESS  J & E Dippel  7 Jan 1998

Was John LAWLESS of Oglethrope County, the father of John LAWLESS in the 1820 Census for Hall County and the grandfather of John LAWLESS who died in Troup County, in 1849? If so I need information on their wives and children. I've been researching this family since the 70's and I'm desperate.

BURFORD  Milt Burford  4 Jan 1998

Looking for Ancestors of BURFORD.
A Leonard Peyton Clement BURFORD was born in 1800 in Oglethrope County, Georgia. Parents were Solomon BURFORD and Sarah HUDSON.

Milt Burford

HAMMOND  Wayne Hammond  2 Jan 1998

Does anyone have any information on my grandfather, Daniel Webster HAMMOND of Oglethorpe County, born June 5, 1884, married to Sidney Hope SMITH Also my great-grandfather, Archibald E. HAMMOND, of Oglethorpe County, married to Darthula HARPER of Oglethorpe County; born sometime around 1840? Also my great-great-grandfather, Jessie Mercer HAMMOND of Oglethorpe County, born May 15, 1820?

Please contact me at whammond@bellsouth.net. Thank you.

Wayne Hammond
home phone: 770-267-3967

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