I am seeking any information I can get on the elusive family of Winwright (or Winright or Wainwright) and Rachel Lawson who lived in Wilkes County, GA, and moved to Putnam County, GA about 1805 – 1810. I believe they are my ggg grandparents. They had about 7 children: a. Four of their children were still minors when Winright died in about 1821, since guardians had to be appointed for them. These four children were Pleasant Lawson, William S. Lawson, Rachel Lawson, and Thomas R. Lawson. b. The settlement papers on Winwright’s estate, which are located in the Putnam County courthouse in Eatonton, GA, indicate that there were older daughters who had already married at the time of their father’s death: Sarah (who married a Martin), a daughter who married John R. Russell, and another daughter who married James Conner. Winright Lawson was possibly the third of eight brothers: Adam, Alfred, Wainright (or Winright), Shelton, Brooks, Reuben, William, and David. There is an item in an old publication (Historical Collections of the Habersham Chapter, DAR, Vol II, 1902) in which the author requests information on the descendants of these eight brothers. The author, who is not identified, states that the youngest brother, David Lawson, was his/her grandfather. Records confirm the presence of some of these other brothers in the Wilkes County area. Adam Lawson served as a temporary guardian for Winright’s minor children following his death. Adam and “Wynright” Lawson both were listed in the 1805 Georgia land lottery for Wilkes County. A Shelton Lawson is reported to have married Elizabeth Wellborn in Wilkes County in April 1823. A William Lawson is listed along with Adam and “Wright” Lawson in the 1809-1811 Georgia tax digests for Wilkes County. There is an IGI Index 4.00 entry for Winright and Adam Lawson which report that they were born in Wilkes County in the 1760’s and their parents were William and Elizabeth Lawson; however I do not know the source of this information. The maiden name of Rachel, Winright Lawson’s wife, may have been Robertson. Winright Lawson is listed as receiving a distributive share of the estate of Thomas Robertson, deceased, in GA 1812. Rachel died by 1827, as her estate was appraised in May of that year, and Pleasant A. Lawson was appointed substitute guardian for minor’s William S. and Rachel (jr) Lawson that year. I am almost positive that my line comes through Winright and Rachel Lawson’s son William S. Lawson. His name, initial, age and birth area match my gg grandfather William Sanders Lawson, born in Putnam County, GA, in 1810. He married Harriett McDaniel in 1839 and they raised their family in Meriwether County, GA. I would appreciate any assistance in learning more about the family or parents of Winright or Rachel Lawson of Wilkes/Putnam County, GA.
I am looking for more information on the James McLean who died in Wilkes Co, GA, in 1802. One of his daugthers was Elizabeth McLean, who married David Sherrill. Who were James'parents. Who was his wife? Please e-mail me at: kspen1230@att,net Thanks, Karen
I am trying to locate additional information on John Alexander of Wilkes County. He was born abt 1703 and married Bethiah Castellow abt 1728.His sons, Samuel and James Alexander fought in the revolution and their father, John, was taken prisoner by the British and taken to Augusta. The information I have was found in the book, "We Have This Heritage" by Robert Marion Willingham, Jr. There was information in the book about Samuel and James but nothing about John by name. I have come to a deadend. The Alexander may have gone to Wilkes County from Mecklenburg County, NC. Any help on Alexander or Castellow would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
Looking for the present day location of the Wootten Family Graveyard, supposedly located on the old Wootten Plantation/land. Generally, located southeast of Tignall, Georgia on South side of Sandtown Road between Ga. Hwys. 17 and 44. Probably south of Robertson- Campbell Road. I am researching all Wootten family information, particularly Thomas Wootten,Sr. (b.1728,d.1791, m. Tabitha Bradford Crowell Pope) and Thomas Wootten, Jr.(b.1778, d. 1848, m. Milly Smith) Both assumed to be buried at this cemetery.
Seeking any info on John Tatum and/or his brothers William and Stephen. All born in Spotsylvania County, Virginia area abt 1762. They moved from Orange County, NC abt 1792-1798, into the Wilkes County, GA area. Some of them moved to Dickson County, TN area abt 1802. However, some of this TATOM/TATUM clan remained in Georgia.
I am looking for information on a Jacob HOUSE b abt 1772. He had two known brothers Robert and William b abt 1785 in Wilkes Co. This family was living in Butler Co KY by 1810. Any information would be greatly appreciated.
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Trying to determine if Daniel Brown who married Elizabeth Evans in Wilks Co. GA 5/8/1817 is the same Daniel Brown who was in Jasper Co. GA on 1820 Census and possibly the same Daniel Brown who was listed on the 1850 census in Muscogee Co. GA (1850 census lists children born between 1824 and 1833 in Twiggs Co. GA). Would like to compare notes with anyone researching a Daniel Brown. Thanks
Need information on John Thomas, born l780, N.C.Married Jerusha Hendrick, Wilkes Co. l806. In Clinton, Jones, Co., Ga. l810. Last census report showing John Thomas, was l850.
Seeking information on Thomas H. HARDY who married Emily LUNCEFORD in 1857 in Wilkes Co. They had at least 1 dau who married E.E. WALLER. Would like to know if Thomas and Emily had other children and their names. And if their daughter who married E. E. Waller had children & their names.
I am Edna Danforth LeBlanc. Searching for info on my Great- grandparents: William T. Danforth (b.1810 in Vermont)& Nancy R. Dunaway (b.11/20/1821) in Wilkes co.Georgia.(Marriage: 1/13/1843). They lived in Pulaski Co. Ga.(Hawkinsville).I have great-aunts:Martha J. who married Thomas McSwain, Mary Jane, Elizabeth, & Cynthia. If you can help please let me know. Thanks, Edna ljoseph@planttel.net
My family legend is that two Thornton brothers migrated from the "Athens GA" area to Pasquotank Co., North Carolina (circa 1800-1810). My research establishes a documented line to a William Thornton (b.abt 1780-85, d. 1835), a land owner in Pasquotank Co. in 1812, with a James Thornton as witness to the deed. William was the first Thornton to settle in Pasquotank Co. and probably entered the area and was married to a local girl, Wilkey Harris, before 1812. Searching for family links probably in early Wilkes Co.
Looking for information on Hickerson (Hicks) Cosby and wife Ann Harris Cosby, daughter of Archelaus Harris and Frances Smith Harris. They moved to Wilkes County for Virginia in the 1780-or 90's.
I am researching Taylors from Currituck County North Carolina who migrated out. At least one, Joseph Taylor, came to Wilkes Co ca 1800. It is possible that others came also. I have extensive information about the Taylors in Currituck Co and am hoping to add to it by linking to any Taylors in Wilkes Co. Joseph Taylor's wife would have been Anna, and he was in property transactions in Currituck with Taylors named Benjamin and Edward. Please e-mail me directly. Thanks.
I am searching for David N. WILLIAMS. I haven't much on him except that he enlisted in the Civil War in Wiles County, Jan.23, 1864. Any help is appreciated. Sincerely, D. O'Brien
I need information on a WILLIAM LEVERETT b 1760, married to a CEALEY ANNE MOSLEY b 1760, who was in Wilkes Co. in 1787. Two of his children were BURRELL AND WILLIAM C. LEVERETT I believe. I'm not sure how many more their were. The next family members I have info on are TELITHA LEVERETT and JOHN LEVERETT both born in 1807, cousins who married each other. I can't tell who their parents are. Was one of them a child of WILLIAM AND CEALEY? If so who were the parents of the other cousin? Iwould appreciate any info on this. According to family lore and old handwritten records WILLIAM and CEALEY LEVERETT were my GGGGrandparents. Thank you for your time and efforts. Carolyn
I am looking for information on Thomas Jones who in about 1786 settled with his family on Long Creek of the Oggchee River in what was then Wilkes County and later became part of Warren County. He and his wife Mary were members of the Long Creek Baptist Church. I am trying to find out the maiden name of his wife and the names of their children, one of whose name was Benjamin, my gggrandfather. I believe that Thomas came from Virginia but am not sure. Any help will be appreciated.
William Smith married Talitha Fowler, daughter of Nathan Fowler, in Wilkes County sometime before that part of the county was split off to form Warren County, probably about 1788. I would like to know the date of their marriage and the names of any of their children. Thanks.
William H. Brannon possibly came from Wilkes County, to Glascock County where he m. Rebecca Jane Norris,in 1872.I am looking for parents or any information that might tell me about him. He may have been born 1840-50. Thanks
Does anyone have any information on Alfred Able Smith he was born about 1822 and married Tobitha/Tabitha Wooten. I am trying to find the name of his father he had at least 2 sisters Sarah (married Archibald Miller) and Elizabeth married John P Hursey
I'm looking for parents or siblings of Reverend William Montgomery (Presbyterian), born 1768, who married Elizabeth Lane from Wilkes Co. in 1803. (They may have married in neighboring Oglethorpe Co.) Rev. Wm.'s family came from Waxhaw Settlement, Lancaster Co., SC, , to the Wilkes Co. or Oglethorpe Co. area about 1790 to 1800. THANKS for any help!
Looking for any information on Thomas B Wilkinson and Lucy Crosby who were married in Wilkes County on 8 Jan 1813 and had a son Urial or Uriah B Wilkinson on 13 May 1819.
I am trying to find out when Thomas Jones, my ggggrandfather, first came to the Long Creek area of Wilkes (later Warren) County. By the time of the 1793 Tax list he owned 150 acres joining Winfrey. His son Benjamin also lived along Long Creek but was not taxed on any land. In 1794 the same land adjoined Fowler (probably Nathan Fowler) and Barnett. He was an original member of the Long Creek Baptist Church, established in 1786. Sometime between 1801 and 1803 Thomas and Benjamin Jones and Nathan Fowler moved from Warren to Jackson County. Any information on when Thomas first appeared in Wilkes County and when (and why) he left will be appreciated.
Have info on Wilkes/Lincolnton area Cullars, Some Arnetts. Seeking info on Mary Ann Cullars burried Norman Cem. Lincolnton. Seeking info on Samuel Arnett & Anna Ashmore. Seeking info on Ellen Cullars. Any YORK, WALTON, MOREMAN, GLAZE, HOLLINGSHEAD, ASHMORE, STANDARD, DALLAS, FLORENCE, CURRY surname researchers interested, please e-mail. My Arnett Line is from Anson, NC 1796 to Newton Co., GA and to ALA. My Cullars Line is from Rev. War & Greenbriar Co., VA. 1783-1786 to Lincolnton to ALA and GA.
In visiting Friendship Baptist Church and Cemetery in North Wilkes County, just above the town of Tignal, I found a large tomb stone bearing: J. W. Norman, b; Dec 26, 1883, d. April 6, 1904. Also I found the Norman Community there also, I found where it was founded in 1920. Can anyone tell me what Norman it was named after? Thanks for your help. Don What does the J. W. stand for, and who were his parents, and what was his wife's name.
Looking for information on the family of William Smith who married Talitha Fowler in about 1785. They lived along the Long Creek area in Wilkes (later Warrren) County. Would like to know when they married and the names of their children.
I would like any information on Benjamin & wife Martha_____ CARTER who moved from Laurens Co., SC, about 1795? They lived in the area of Wilkes Co., that later became Lincoln Co. It is thought that Benj., b. between 1732 and 1745 in Frederick Co. VA, moved to Laurens Co., SC, after Rev. War, and then to Wilkes/Lincoln Co., GA, had sons Joel, John (1780-1858), Samuel (1783), Abner (1785), Stephen-all born SC. Or possibly his son was a John CARTER (Sr.), who had sons by these names & dates. This family was related to the WEATHERs & possibly GRAYS who were also from Laurens SC. It is believed that John CARTER b. abt. 1780 SC married Zilph BENSON in Lincoln Co. records 1808. These names all appear in the 1805 & 1807 land lotteries-several won land in Wilkinson Co. in 1807. They are showed as tax defaulters in 1807 in Lincoln Co-probably because they had moved to Wilkinson-soon to become Twiggs co. John is later found in Twiggs Co. tax digest for 1818 in the same district as Joseph BENSON, and the above listed CARTERs. This family is in Crawford Co. 1820's to 1854. They then move to Pike Co., AL.
My 5thG Grandfather, Alexander GILLESPIE, a Rev. War veteran from Ireland, received land in Washington Co., GA in 1785 and lived in Greene & Wilkes Co's. before going to Jackson Co. ca1791. He left Jackson Co. ca1812 for St. Tammany Parish, LA and in 1824 moved to Copiah Co., MS where he died in 1839 at the age of 96. Alex.'s wife was Sarah, last name unknown. In various Georgia records Alex. was associated with DICKSONs, COWANs & WELBORNs. I am seeking all possible help in tracing Alexander GILLESPIE prior to his arrival in Georgia and identifying Sarah's maiden name. Thanks.
I am looking for information on John Anderson,born 1786 in wilkes co. N.C. Married Sarah Ellis of same around 1815,He may have had a brother named Jesse Anderson.John had a Son there Osborne Anderson and later two other son'sJohn jr. and jesse.They went too Cumberland co. Ky,in 1820's.John died and his wife married a William Trotter and came to mo. in Carroll co.Any thing would help marriage records and there parents names as well as any military records......Thanks Roger
My gggrandfather,BALAAM LETT,was b.1798 in Wilkes Co.,Ga.son of DANIEL LETT,b.abt.1770,mar. to Cynthia ?Mary ?unknown.Other LETT folks in GA. this time frame were HUGH LETT,Limestone Co.,ISOM-ISHAM LETT, REUBEN LETT,a Capt who fought the British at Charleston,SC;Sgt. James LETT,Georgia 4th Cal.,a James McVey LETT,Wyatt LETT,wife REBECCA,with 8 children,in Chambers County,Hugh in Russell County,& Nancy LETT with 8 yr old FRANCIS M.LETT.BALAAM,& Sibs,ZILPHA,ISHAM,Susan,in Wilkes Co in 1802 were left household effects,"out of compassion & pity"by GRANT & Kinman,any LETT info appreciated greatly, Thanks, MEL LETT
I am searching for proof that Mary Coleman,wife of Dudley Hargrove, was daughter of Daniel Coleman of Wilkes Co. Also need any information of Hargroves into Wilkes
Jesse Talbert, justice of peace for Wilkes Co. Ga. rec. land there in 1788, from serving in Rev. War., probably from Beaufort Co. S. Car. as Talbirds/Talberts are there James, Henry, etc. He paid taxes until 1793, when he migrated to Hancock Co. Ga. or the county divided. May have died there 1810. Wife may have been Patsie Talbert. Sometimes he is written as Jesse Talbott....but this is incorrect. Most records have him as Jesse Talbert. Children: Benjamin Talbert of Clarke and Baldwin Co. Ga., with daughter Martha Talbert who married Esom D. Franklin there 19 Jul 1809, Jesse Talbert married them. John Talbert Joseph Talbert Edmond Talbert of Clarke Co. Ga. William Talbert of Clarke Co. Ga. Seeking more information on Talbert family. Poss. from Talbotts of Suffolk England.
To anyone researching McDonalds, I am trying to find the parents of Randolph McDonald who married Susannah "Hannah" Huff on Feb. 29 1812 in Wilkes Co Ga. Thank you Rachel
I am trying to find the right Hardiman Duke who married Sally Jordan in Oglethorpe Co Ga on March 25, 1805. Hardi (y) (e) man Duke was born about 1785 and Sally about 1787. I would further like to know who their parents were as I have already found 5 Hardimans and can't figure out which one is mine. Any help would be appreciated, Rachel
William W. Glass, Jr. rec'd land grant-400 acres, on waters of Little River in Wilkes Co.,GA in 1784. Does anyone know anything about this fmily? Wife was Sarah?.
Thomas Little died in Wilkes County in 1784, his wife Mary was appointed administrix 6 Oct. 1784. The heirs of Thomas Little were granted land in Wilkes Co. in 1785. Christopher and Michael Saylors were among the heirs selling the land 1792. How were they connected to the family. Can anyone give me information on the Littles and Saylors?
Jeremiah CLOUD(b. 1720 in either Frederick co VA or New Castle co DE - d. 4 Nov 1783 in Wilkes co GA). Would like any information on Jeremiah and wife, Sarah (Surname unknown), parents ,dates, etc. or leads for sources of information. I have documentation of his son, Ezekiel CLOUD(b.14 Mar 1762 in Yadkin co(?) NC - d.30 May 1850 near McDonough, Henry co GA) and wife, Elizabeth Jones HARMON(b.1783 in NC - d. aft. 1860 in Henry co GA) married in Oglethorpe co GA. Jeremiah is my Maternal GGGG Grandfather. I have hit the wall with Jeremiah in NC but if he died in Wilkes co, there should be records. 'Preciate any help and will share CLOUD information.
I am looking for the burial place for Meshack S. Turner I. He died in Wilkes County in 1794. He was one of the original founders of the Phillip Mills Baptist Church. I would also like to find the name of his first wife. His second wife was Rebeckah Robertson. They were married in 1760 in VA. He moved to Wilkes County in 1785 after the death of his brother, Shadrack Turner I.
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