Apr - Jun 2000 Queries
Coweta County, Georgia

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Darlene Hall Sat Apr 1 21:05:11 2000
Searching for info on Lucinda COLBERT who married J.M.WATSON in Coweta county, Ga., 10 Jan. 1869. Is this Lucinda the daughter of Thomas and Elizabeth (Whitten) COLBERT, sister of Robert and Charles COLBERT?.

TRENT BLAIR Sun Apr 2 16:02:38 2000
I am trying to research my family tree and need help. As far back as I can go is my grandfather on my fathers side. My greatgrandfather was William "Bill" BLAIR, married to Mary Elander BLACK, unknown year. They were the parents of my grandfather, William Hubert "Boe" BLAIR born 7-11-1917, died September 1976. I am not sure if he had any siblings. I believe that he may have been born in Palmetto Ga, any help would be greatly appreciated. Please Email me at GATORSLAYER@aol.com Thanks

Patricia Argo Williams Tue Apr 4 14:56:30 2000
I am looking for any info on my Ggrandfather, George W. ARGO. He was living in Newnan, Ga. in 1916, when he signed my father's birth record. I am looking for his parents, and his first wife's name. They had a son William Thomas ARGO. His second wife's name was Susan. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Don O. Barber Wed Apr 5 11:26:51 2000
Seeking info on Sarah A. WILLIAMS b. 4/23/1828, Richard WINKLES b.1847 married Coweta Co abt 1845, Two children John F. 01/17/1847 and Millie C. 10/23/1849 moved to Carroll Co abt 1850. Any help appreciated

Sue Frederick Sat Apr 8 17:26:33 2000
looking for descendants of William COTTER, Methodist minister in GA for 70 years, last address known in early 1920's was Newnan - I'm assuming that is Coweta county - he was a brother to my greatgreatgrandmother- he wrote his autobiography when he was in his 90's

Mary Lu Johnson Sat Apr 8 21:52:04 2000
Particularly interested in any MOORE descendant of Jordan J. & Rhoda MOORE; Merida B. & Elizabeth [JACKSON] MOORE; Jesse Spencer & Martha Jane [ARTHUR] MOORE living in Indian Creek or Panther Creek Dist. ca 1830 and later.

WANDA WATSON Mon Apr 10 17:21:38 2000
Caroline (Callie) Elizabeth BAKER was born August 7 1853. Died August 18, 1942 in Alabama. Lived in Marion County Alabama after marrying John MADDOX. They had 3 children: Tom, Alice, Volcy. Volcy and Alice are buried in a cemetery in Winfield, Alabama. Volcy is my great grandmother. If you know anything about her, please let me know. Thanks. Wanda Watson

Pat Burris Fri Apr 14 07:46:07 2000
I am looking for information on the PENNINGTON Family. My father, Dennis Lee PENNINGTON, was born on 12/2/1895 in Coweta Cnty (I believe in Senoia). Father was John Thomas PENNINGTON and mother was Willie CONNELL.

Kathleen Tyson Sat Apr 15 20:59:34 2000
I am looking for information on my ancestors, William Washington WILLIAMSON II (died 1876) and Emily Medlock (PHILLIPS) WILLIAMSON. I know they were married in Coweta on 9 September 1832 and were the parents of William III, Zachariah, Martha, and Emily. I believe Emily's father was Zachariah and her mother's name was Mary. I would appreciate any birth or death dates known and any other information about the family. I am related to them through the WILLIAMSON line. Thanks!

LESLIE HAYNES Thu Apr 20 13:50:37 2000
I am looking for information on the parents and early life of John Lent HAINES. He was born 05/22/1847 and died 04/08/1879. He was married to Celia Antionette BROWN - born 6/14/1846 and died 7/01/1929. They had five children - Clifford, born 11/30/1868, died 2/21/1941; Elizabeth, born 4/21/1872, died 6/22/1960; Nannie Love, born 01/31/1875, died 10/03/1952; Horace, born 5/31/1877, died 1/04/1962; and John Jr., born 10/14/1879, died 12/09/1936. The original spelling of the family name is HAINES, but some of the descendants changed their spelling to HAYNES. John and Celia are buried at White Oak Church on Gordon Road. I think they lived in Coweta County most or all of their lives but I don't know where the family came from before that. Any information that anyone can give me on the HAINES/HAYNES or BROWN family would be greatly appreciated. Please feel free to e-mail me with anything that may be helpful.

LESLIE HAYNES Thu Apr 20 14:08:17 2000
I am searching for information on the parents of W T WILLIS (born 11/14/1844, died 08/17/1918) and Sara Frances VINEYARD (born 2/10/1840, died 12/31/1909. W.T. served in the CSA. He was in Company K, 1st Georgia Calvary. He and Sara both are buried at Cokes Chapel in Sharpsburg, Georgia. They had at least two children - Willie Bell born 11/15/1880, died 04/17/1881; and Claude Nathan WILLIS, born 10/25/1878, died 4/21/1954. Claude married Lula Dallas BROOKS, born 05/21/1881, died 7/14/1955. I'm not sure if they had any more children.
The crossroads at Lower-Fayetteville Road and Hwy. 154 was once called Vineyards Crossroads and Cokes Chapel is about 1/4 mile from the crossroads. I think the family lived in that area most of their lives. W.T. and Sara were my great-great grandparents and I would like to know where the family originated. Any information on the WILLIS or VINEYARD families would be greatly appreciated.

Kenny Williams Thu Apr 20 16:56:17 2000
I am trying to locate information on Etta Odessa MOORE. Her parents were Hill MOORE and Julia Ann (Northern) MOORE. Both Hill and Julia are buried in Southview Cemetery in Moreland. Etta married Jacob R. BINGHAM in 1893 and they had two sons Thomas Hill BINGHAM and Jesse Marvin BINGHAM, born 1895 and 1899 respectively. I have a census record that lists Etta in Coweta Co. in 1900, however, after that I have lost track of her. Etta is my wife's great-grandmother, but sadly no one in her family seems to know this. Any iformation on Etta after 1900 would be greatly appreciated. Thank You, Kenny Williams

Keitha Jenkins Kirk Fri Apr 21 10:57:01 2000
Wim J JENKINS and his wife, Elizabeth were living in the 19th Division of Coweta Co., GA.
Can anyone tell me approximately where this would be? Thanks. Keitha in AL http://members.aol.com/kkirk6/genealogy.html

Gerald Westmoreland Fri Apr 21 18:33:24 2000
Today I found a WESTMORELAND family listed in the 1850 Cowetta Co., GA Census:

William W. Westmoreland   age 44  born in GA
Amy Westmoreland          age 40  born in GA
William Westmoreland      age 17  born in GA
Reuben Westmoreland       age 16  born in GA
E. J. Westmoreland        age 13  born in GA
Mary Westmoreland	  age 11  born in GA
Lawrence (or Clarence)    age 5    born in GA
Robert                    age 3    born in GA
Maria                     age 1    born in GA

William W.'s son William who was age 17 in this census is the person I am interested in. He may be my ancestor. Does Anyone Know This Family and What Happened to this William?
The Tidwell Families book has this family in it but does not say what happened to this William. It lists William W. WESTMORELAND as the son of Reuben WESTMORELAND and Keziah Simmons. Reuben was born in 1770 in VA and died August 1845 in Cowetta Co., GA.
Reuben WESTMORELAND's parents were Joseph WESTMORELAND (born c1740 VA) and Martha Shores from Dinwiddle Co. and Mecklenburg Co. VA Joseph's father was William WESTMORELAND who lived in VA and died in NC.
If anyone knows this family please contact me. Thanks, Gerald Westmoreland LDSYES@aol.com

Tim L. Daugherty Fri Apr 21 20:26:44 2000
I am seeking ANY information on the family of Green B. NEILL born in SC around 1822 and lived in Coweta County, GA.
Thanks. Tim L. Daugherty

Jean Harrell Fri Apr 21 22:44:57 2000
I am looking for the parents of Enoch SMITH who died in the Civil War. His wifes name was Martha Sarah COUCH. Any information will be appreciated. Thanks

Debby Wilson Mon May 1 04:28:30 2000
Looking for the final resting place for my GGgandfather, William Rodger SANDERS M.D. died abt 1855 ? Coweta Co. Found his wife, Frances Henrietta Simons SANDERS and children in 1860 census in Newnan, Ga.She was possibly running a boarding home because other names were listed with hers other than her children. I will be in Coweta co. weekend of May 5th to search. Any Ideas where to look would be very helpful. Does Newnan have a good library? and a place to spend night. Thanks to whomever may reply.

Shirley Ryan Mon May 1 17:33:49 2000
Searching for the family of Sallie RUSSELL, b 1880 in Georgia, moved to Alabama, married John Wesley EDWARDS there in 1895. Does anyone know the RUSSELL family who built the Presbyterian Church in Cowetta? Thanks in advance!

Jerry Brooks Tue May 2 13:07:35 2000
Sarah Berry, widow of Peter BROOKS moved to Coweta County after 1830 amd died there about 1842. Would like to hear from any of her descendants.

Valaree Vaughn Thu May 4 12:49:54 2000
Looking for information on the family of Clement Floyd CLIFTON and wife Nancy L JACKSON. He is the son of George CLIFTON and Elizabeth DICKENSON/DICKERSON/DICKSON. She is the daughter of John JACKSON and Margaret DOWNS. They were in Troup Co, GA in 1830: 2 males age 20-30 (Clement, unknown), 1 female under 5 (Armelia Ann), 1 female 20-30 (Nancy) and in Cowetta Co, Ga by 1840: 1 male under 5 (James Aaron), 1 male 5-10 (John T), 1 male 20-30 (unknown), 1 male 30-40 (Clement), 2 females under 5 (Nancy A, Elizabeth), 1 female 5-10 (unknown), 1 female 10-15 (Armelia Ann), 1 female 30-40 (Nancy).

In May 1827 Clement was awarded land in Lee County through the 1827 Land Lottery. He married Nancy Jackson June 7, 1827 clarke Co, GA. It's unknown if they ever lived in Lee Co or what happened to the land but by 1830 they were in Troup Co. They moved into Randolph Co, AL before 1850.

1850 Randolph Co, AL census: Clement F Clifton, age 47, farmer, $1500, GA
Nancy, age 43, GA
John C, age 17, GA
Aaron, age 14, GA
Nancy, age 12, GA
Elizabeth, age 10, GA
Missouri, age 8, GA
William, age 4, GA
Matilda, age 2, GA

Any help would be appreciated. I would like to identify the two unknown persons. Also Clement was suppose to have been raised by an older brother, unknown name, after the death of his mother about 1800. His father George remarried Millie BROWN.

Philip Carson Goins Sun May 7 14:18:40 2000
I am looking for any information on the GOINS Family of Coweta Co. My Great Grandfather was John Bartley GOINS, born 9-26-1852 and died 2-16-1904. He is buried in Cokes Chapel. His wife was Nancy HAMRICK. They had 10 children. One married Bernice Gurtrude CHANDLER. One married Pearle MARDIS and Pearl Odell SPARKS. One married a Pink BARTON. This is all I have other than some old stories such as: Our home place is in Coweta Co.,somewhere back their was a female Indian in our line. Any Information would be so helpful and appriciated.

TaMeeka DuPree-Greene Fri May 12 19:51:47 2000
I am looking for info about my great, great granddaddy. His name was Henry William? BAILEY. He was born in Troup county in 1868? He moved to Grantville (Coweta County). He had three wives: Elvira SPEARMAN, Henrietta DANSBY, and Mrs. SWEET. We know that his dad was white and mom was black name Tenie COX. If anyone with any info about Henry BAILEY please let me know. I also know that they used to live on Corinth Road near the Arnold School.

jan jorolan Mon May 15 12:29:23 2000
Looking for any information connecting to Powell ENGLAND and Mary YORK. Married 1815 in Coweta Co GA. Need parents of Mary and any other information about her family, or her husband's family, the ENGLANDs.

Joyce Fri May 19 11:06:24 2000
Looking for any OVERBY'S that had relatives that moved from Coweta Co Ga.to Ala-probally(Etowah Co.Ala) I have a Mary OVERBY born:1892 in Etowah,Ala. she also had a brother named Robert OVERBY,he had a barber shop in Gadsden Ala.Theres been a clue that she may be related to the OVERBY'S in Coweta Co.Ga. Also,could a William OVERBY be related to her?He was hung by the Yanks in Virginia in 1864.He was supposably from Coweta,Co.Ga. (I was told that 3 of the Mosby Men were hung in Virginia,and that there was a museum there right at the tree where they were hung)Does anyone have any knowledge of this?or have any info?If anyone is related to the OVERBY's in Coweta,Ga.
Please contact me, Email signseeker@webtv.net

Greg C. White Sat May 20 15:33:32 2000
Lt.Col. James W. HANCE, 53rd Georgia Vol. Infantry - CSA.
I am seeking a copy of a war-time image/photo of this Coweta County resident, for use in my upcoming book, "Georgia At Gettysburg". HANCE was born circa 1829 in South Carolina and was a merchant. I've found one reference that indicated he & family resided in Preston (present-day "Turin"). Colonel HANCE was killed in battle at Gettysburg, Pa., July 2, 1863.
Please contact: Greg C. White, 3101 Mills Ridge Dr., Canton, GA 30114.

James Waters Thu May 25 10:39:14 2000
I'm looking for Elam or Fleming WATERS. They were listed in the 1850 census. Fleming came to Texas, but I don't know what happened to Elam. Any information would be apreciated. Thank you.

Richard Manley Sat May 27 11:18:20 2000
My grandfather, Monroe Franklin MANLEY, was born in Coweta County on November 13, 1880. His father was Irvin Patrick or Preston MANLEY and his mother was Tallulah SMITH MANLEY. I am looking for any information that anyone knows especially the name of Irvin P. MANLEYs father.

Charles Canada Sat May 27 12:49:55 2000
I am looking for any information on Georgia Hiram TURNIPSEED who fought with the Newnan Guards (and other related units) until the end of the Civil War.
Charles CANADA - canatx@aol.com

b Sun May 28 21:50:41 2000
We are trying to find out about the parents/siblings of Jack J. LEVELS (1866 - 1917). He turned up in Walker County, Alabama and married Mary Lee CROW, but no one knew where he came from. Years later after his death, a letter came from relatives in Georgia trying to locate him, but we do not know who they were. We have discovered 1) that the name was spelled differently on occasion, and 2) a LEVELLS family was mentioned in the early settlers of Senoia, Georgia that fit the time frame (he showed up in Alabama around 1892). If anyone has any information that matches with this, we would appreciate it very much if you would contact us.

Sherri Williams Mon May 29 16:01:41 2000
My great grandmother, Alice Georgia SIMPSON, was born in Newnan, Coweta County, on January 12, 1879 to Rufus Marion SIMPSON and Sarah Jane MIZE. They married on October 22, 1868 in Coweta County. Sarah Jane MIZE's mom, Delphy or Adelphia MIZE is buried in Mount Carmel Methodist Cemetery there in Newnan. I am looking for any kindred connections. Rufus Marion SIMPSON was born in DeKalb County, Georgia, in the Stone Mountain area. His parents, James M. SIMPSON and Caroline CASH may have died while Rufus was young and he and his brothers and sister went to live with a Rufus H. CASH, a brother or uncle to Caroline. I think Rufus and his wife, Sara CAMPBELL may have lived in Coweta County and that's how Rufus Marion SIMPSON may have found his way to Coweta County. Looking for missing pieces to this puzzle. Please e-mail me if you know this family; Swill35791@aol.com Thanks, Sherri Williams

Georgia Cox Garrett Mon May 29 21:17:27 2000
Looking for info on parents of John S. SHAMBLIN,Sr. b. in Coweta Co.,GA abt 1799. He married Elisabeth Ray? of Oglethorpe Co.,GA They are both buried in Shamblin Cemetary,Tuscaloosa Co.,AL. Looking for parents of John and Elisabeth SHAMBLIN.

Linda Lihosit Wed May 31 23:35:57 2000
James Abner LEE born Dec. 9, 1846, married to Mary Fletcher TURNER born 6/2/1830 died 8/13/1894 married 12/7/1871 any information you have would be appreciated!

SUZETTE GLAZIER MARTIN Thu Jun 1 16:04:49 2000
My fraternal grandparents were Jesse Hiram GLAZIER, married to Mary Elizabeth JOHNSON. He was a farmer in Haralson, Coweta County, Ga. I am trying to find out their family histories to determine American Indian ancestry. Any help with this, especially with her family history would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

margie Sat Jun 3 11:18:46 2000
Obit of Virgil Slocum WHITE who died 1954 in Winston Co MS. Children: H.I. WHITE of Lincoln, Nebraska; Mrs. Roy C NEELEY of Newnan, Ga; Mrs. J. B. SCOTT of Salem, AL.; Mrs. Jesse CULBERSON of Durant, MS.; Carlos WHITE of East Point Ga; Mrs. A.W.TREDT of Houston, Texas. Virgil's sisters were: Maggie WHITE HONEYCUTT and Nancy WHITE THOMPSON of Columbus, Lowndes Co. MS. A brother, Robert E.L. WHITE of Cincinnati, Ohio. Trying to find any info about this family. If anyone has any connection, please contact me..

Edith Castleberry Sat Jun 3 15:21:38 2000
I have an obit for Temperance Caroline RICE, my gggrandmother, who was born in Coweta County, GA, August 21, 1843. It says she was "removed to this state" (meaning Arkansas). I am wondering if she was an Indian who came to AR in a relocation of the Indians at that time. She should have been in the 1850 GA census. This is all the information I have on her. I would be grateful if someone who has access to the 1850 census would check for me. Thanks, Edith

Greg C. White Sat Jun 3 19:24:41 2000
I am seeking contact with all descendants of Levi WHITE (1785-1834)& Susannah MADDOX (d.1848). They resided on lot 70 or 101 on White Oak Creek in southern Coweta County, just to the north of the Meriwether County line. Children were Edward (1810-1871), James (1812-1835), Robert (1814-1864), John Clayborn (1816-1870), Elizabeth Simms (1819-1889), Martha Ann (1821-1837) Susannah Maddox (1824-1850), Dr. Peter A. (c1825-c1875) and Ewing M. (1830-1905). Some children moved to Monroe and Sumter counties, others to Texas. Levi WHITE came to Georgia from Warren County, NC., initially residing in Greene and Walton counties. Moved to Coweta about 1832.
GREG C. WHITE, 3101 Mills Ridge Dr. Canton, GA 30114

Katie Campbell Mon Jun 12 20:27:10 2000
My father's maternal line and some of his paternal line were in Coweta Co as well as Carroll Co, Heard Co and over in Randolph Co AL. I'd love to hear from anyone who may connect with the following families: Joseph M. and Mary (HOWARD) PANNELL, William D. MAY Sr and his wife Mary (TENNANT) MAY, William D. MAY Jr and his wife Indiana NESTLEHUTT, Adolphus Lambert "Bud" PANNELL and Myrtie (MAY) PANNELL.

Clyde Horton Tue Jun 13 00:12:54 2000
Looking for the names of the first two wives of Peyton HORTON.

Pam Davison Tue Jun 13 12:44:39 2000
I am trying to research my family ancestry. My mother is Betty JOHNSON, daughter of Lucian R. & Annabelle (Polly) JOHNSON. Lucian's parents were Grover and Naomi JOHNSON (Hogansville ?). Polly's parents were Jim and Ida BOSWELL (Grantville). Any assistance would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

Steve Lee Mon Jun 19 15:43:10 2000
I'm looking for information on John W JACOBS (8yro), listed in the 1870 Federal Census (Coweta County). Father is listed as William JACOBS and mother is Nancy A. JACOBS.

Jon O'Donnell Mon Jun 19 08:42:21 2000
Seeking info on one J.Ben WILSON ( or variants, J. B. , B. J. or Ben J.)who seems to have entered Coweta from Hancock in the 1850s. He was b. in Belfast in 1823, came to the US 13 years later and m. Sophronia CHEELY in Hancock CO in the 1840s. They had a son, J. B. ( again variants) b. maybe 1849. Sophronia seems to have died because on Nov 20, 1858 he m. Elizabeth HILL, b. Abbeville S.C. Sept, 1836. In 1860 Census, they are in Randolph Co, Ala, where he is recorded with another son aged 2 1/2 who must have been born in Coweta. Were these people in Coweta in 1850s/ Did Sophronia die in Coweta or earlier in Hancock? Any help appreciated. Thanx. Jon O'Donnell

Michelle Matarrese Mon Jun 19 14:02:46 2000
David DARNELL wrote a will in in 1851 in Coweta County, so the family must have been there. Any information about this family and his three children much appreciated. His children Lucinda, David Young, and James M. Especially looking to see if there is a "Young" family

Eleanor Edmondson Wed Jun 21 12:24:46 2000
Seeking parents and siblings of Wiley GEORGE who married Jenny STEADHAM 6 Dec 1835 in Coweta Co. Apparently, they left GA with her relatives and lived in AL for awhile. Later they moved to Smith Co. TX and Then Wood Co. TX. Believe they may have moved to West Texas and lived in Taylor Co. near Abilene. Will trade info.

Keitha Renee' Jenkins Kirk Wed Jun 21 13:51:03 2000
I am looking for parents of William J. JENKINS and his wife, Elizabeth ?. They were in Coweta Co. in 1850 but my 1860 were in Calhoun Co., AL What I know of them is as follows:

William J. Jenkins b. Feb 10 1812 TN d. Mar 15 1877 AL
Wife:  Elizabeth ? b. Jun 30 1826 GA d. Aug 6 1900 AL
Margaret           b. Abt 1846 GA 
Malinda            b. abt 1848 GA 
Sarah              b. abt 1850 GA
George J           b. abt 1853 GA
Levi Walter*       b. May 2 1855 GA d. Feb 17 1941 AL
Mary Ann C         b. Jan 4 1856 AL d. aft May 1930 AL
Andrew Jack        b. abt 1857 AL   d. Bef 1900
Hannah E           b. abt 1859 AL
James J            b. Nov 11 1860 AL d. Feb 23 1921 AL
Susan              b. Abt 1864 AL
Emma               b. Apr 14 1864 AL d. Jul 13 1920 AL
Millie**           b. Dec 1868

MORRIS SMITH Wed Jun 21 16:30:22 2000
Looking for information on William "Bill" EASTERWOOD and his wife Sarah Freeman EASTERWOOD, Bill and Sarah had a daughter named Callie. Bill worked in cotton mills in the Newnan area 1910/20 . Thier daughter Callie was born in a mill village in 1910 . Sarah was the sister of my grandmother Jennie FREEMAN.
Help would sure help on this request.

Sherry Peek Sun Jun 25 12:30:37 2000
I am looking for anyone having information on the above surnames. Leonard PEEK m. Caroline B. PASS in 1831 in Coweta Co, they died in 1889 and 1876 and both are buried in Tranquil cemetery. They had William S., Nancy H. PEEK, 1832 m. Edward PEEK (cousin), Edmond T. PEEK 1837 m. Georgia A. FREEMAN in 1866, Sarah Amanda PEEK 1836 m. Giles McCULLOUGH 1887, and Caroline B. PEEK 1842 m. Frederick REEVES 1863. If anyone knows anything on these families please contact me, I will swap and trade any information I have. Thanks!

Phyllis Wilkins Kenady Tue Jun 27 18:08:09 2000
Seeking information on John L. WILKINS b 25 Dec 1816 m 19 Dec 1844 d 3 Mar 1860. Married Elizabeth McCLENDON b 20 Feb 1820 GA d 14 Apr 1879, daughter of Thomas and Sarah Woodward McCLENDON in Coweta Co., GA.
John L. WILKINS son of Moses and Sarah (Sally) Lipscomb WILKINS.
Moses b 21 Nov 1785 SC m Dec 1810 d 10 Nov 1845. Where is he buried? Supposedly died in Coweta Co., GA. Moses had a twin brother Aaron. John, a doctor supposedly went to medical school in Forsyth, GA.
Any information regarding any of the above stated data would be greatly appreciated.

Jackie Niemeyer Thu Jun 29 22:39:13 2000
I am looking for birth and death dates and parentage for a John F. SMITH who married Elizabeth BALLARD in Coweta County, GA July 11, 1844. Is this the same John F. and Elizabeth SMITH who were in Campbell County, GA 1850-1880? Did this John F. SMITH die in the civil war as a guard at Andersonville Prison?