HARPER,Sr. m. DUNLAP, Mary M in Georgia Deed Book A-VV, 1784-1806, of Early Wilkes Co. (or so I have been told. I need a look-up!). Robert was probably born about 1721 in VA, I think. They had some children born in Halifax, VA. Their children, so far as I know, are Alexandria, Sr., Robert, William, Samuel, James, John, and George. Floy Adkisson
HARPER, Samuel m. (1) BONNER, Ruth Hipley CHANEY, (2) ?, Sarah. Samuel was b. abt. the mid 1700's. He was evidently one of the Hardin Creek Harpers of Early Wilkes Co. His father was Robert HARPER, and his mother was Mary M. DUNLAP. It is believed that he had a son named Philip HARPER. Does anyone have any information about this family? If so, please contact me. Thanks. Floy Adkisson
Would like information on Adam LOVING / LOVIN his wife Lydia, brother John LOVING and their native american roots, rumor says they are cherokee, but they lived and worked on several creek indian reservations. son was Manuel W. (WALTON) LOVING, wife Elizabeth CHILES, daughter of Moses Washington CHILES, sister of Seaborn G. CHILES, preacher. descendants lived in Sabine Co. Texas. Will write and send information Leatha Ann Betts
Looking for parents and siblings of Orry (may be nickname) Eveline TRAMMEL b.1814. Said to have lived in Greene Co and Wilkes Co. before going to Jasper Co., GA where she married Thomas Benjerman COOPER in 1833.
Looking for info. on the STROZIER Cemetery in Wilke's Co. Also link's to James B MOORE wife Barbara Ann LUNCEFORD. I have no info. on him,she was born 1797 Wilke's Co. died 1881 in Harris Co.Ga.
Daniel GUNNELS of Wilkes co and Oglethorpe Co about 1800. He is listed on monument at Kettle Creek Battle. He died in Oglethorpe Co 1806. Also Information on AKIN Family and Thomas BRIDGES Family Thanks Jim
BARRON / GARRARD Searching for information on the family of Prudence BARRON (c1740-1796) and John GARRARD of Wilkes Co GA. John Garrard was in Wilkes by 1786 and lived there until about 1806, when he moved to Jones Co GA.
I need help on Benjamin STEPHENS and Jesse STEPHENS who were on the 1790 Wilkes Co. Census. I think Benjamin STEPHENS,b.1762, was born in Onslow Co.,N.C. Also believe Jesse STEPHENS was his son. Any help will be appreciated!!!!
I am searching for the ancestors of Samuel OVERSTREET,I and his wife Mary (last name Unknown). They lived in Wilkes County Ga. Samuel was born abt. 1789 in Wilkes County to William OVERSTREET and Elizabeth (THURMOND) OVERSTREET. They owned property on Buck- head creek. If any one has any information on these people, please e-mail me. Am willing to share any info I might have. I am also searching for information on any CALLAWAYS that might have migrated from Virginia or West Virginia. My e-mail address is: INT:Cynde@dixienet.com
Researching ancestry of Henry James Yancy Moss born GA c 1815.He is found in Ala census 1840 and on as a prominent citizen and circuit clerk, postmaster etc. Owned a large farm. Who were his parents? Also GA ancestry WM Henry TANNER, Lucy G. GAAR, Elizabeth WALKER, Thanks
NELSON, John. Resided Wilkes Co. prior to the Revolution on land granted by King George III. Wife was Elinor and children were : William NELSON (married Elizabeth and had sons John and Charles), Lucy NELSON and Mary Ann NELSON. William NELSON'S son, John NELSON married Sophia W. ROBERTS abt 1818 and d. 1825. Am seeking any information on this NELSON line in Wilkes (and/or Columbia)Counties.
I am searching for information on my great- great grandparents. Their names were James William SMITH and Mattie Ann Russell Bell SMITH. She was married previously to a man named BELL. My grandfather's (Benjamin Clark SMITH, son of James William and Mattie) death announcement in the paper says that he was born in Wilkes County Georgia November 23, 1891. I found James William and Mattie in the 1900 census of Elbert County in the Eliam district. I have been unable to locate them prior to this. If anybody has a connection to Smith's with a possible connection I would love to hear from you. I have been told that James William died around 1903-1904 and was buried in Elbert County. I haven't been able to locate his grave. I am hoping to visit Washington and do some research myself soon. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks for your time and energy put into this page and program. Carol H. Mize
Any NEALS / NAILS who lived in Wilkes Co. Ga. prior to 1800, then removed to Tn. Al. & Ms. This family may have been associated with the EASTER family. Francis Marion NEAL / NAIL b. 1821 Al. was son of Sarah (Sally) NEAL / NAIL b. abt 1790 Tn. and was in Lauderdale Co. Al. 1840 and had moved on to Monroe Co. Ms. by 1850. Francis Marion states his father was b. Ga. Mother Sarah was a widow in 1840 Lauderdale Co. Al. Other children fo Sarah NEAL/NAIL were: Nancy S. & Sarah II. Any info on NEALS/NAILS appreciated. Margie
I'm a decendant of Henry STARR who was married to Mary Starr. They were living in Wilkes County in 1783. He acquired many hundred acres as part of the Bounty Grant Land. 200 acres in 1788 and 350 acres in 1792. He was a pioneer in the County and established himself and raised a large family in an area referred to as Starr's Hill. I'm trying to find Henry's ancestors.
I am searching for information on James HENDRICK and wife Rebecca Maxwell Hendrick. They were married in Elbert Co. 1827, but prior to this believe them to have been in Wilkes, Co. Also seeking info on Elias Hendrick who lived in Madison Co. in Rev. War and wife was Molly WHITEHEAD Hendrick. Will share information also.
Family tradition has Eli REEVES and wife Nancy STEED plus John Franklin REEVES married to Jand STIPES passing through Wilkes Co. on the family's settlement in Montgomery Co. all about 1830. Any help will be appreciated. RMcCallum McCallum@netside.com
Looking for information about a William DAVIS and wife Agnes LANIER who died in Wilkes County, GA, early 1800s and buried at Sardis Cemetery. Looking for William Davis' parents. He had a brother Hardaway Davis.
STEWART / WISE Seeking to identify the parent of Jane Stewart, b. 1788, in GA, she m. Joel Wise of Wilkes Co, GA. There were two Stewart families that settled in Wilkes after the Rev. War. Which family does she belong to? One was the Charles Stewart family, the other was the James Stewart.
Looking for descendants of: GOLDEN / GOLDING, Seaborn b.1798/GA who married Elizabeth JOHNSON 10 April 1825 in Wilkes Co., GA. My Seaborn GOLDEN married Levina JOHNSTON (HUDGINS / HUDGENS)in Lincoln Co. 15 Jun 1828. Levina married Stephen HUDGINS / HUDGENS 24 Sept 1818 in Wilkes, Co., GA - trying to get it correct. Any leads appreciated.
My ancestor John DICKEN of Louisa Co., Va. is said to have died in Wilkes Co., Ga. after 1792. Perhaps he had accompanied his son, John DICKEN Jr. there? His son Joseph DICKEN may also have settled and died there? Would welcome hearing from DICKEN descendants.
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