Apr - Jun 2002 Queries
Coweta County, Georgia


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SMITH

Ann Hill Mon Apr 1 18:09:23 2002
Looking of information on Phillip A D SMITH married to Manerva unknown, daughter Harriett A SMITH married to James S TRAYWICK, they moved to Coosa Co AL on 1860 census. does anyone know the parents of Phillip or Manerva


KENT - CROWDER

Caroly Kuchar Wed Apr 3 00:50:07 2002
Looking for info re John L. KENT and Martha CROWDER, supposedly listing in Marriages in Coweta Co., Georgia 1827-1840 pg. 10


POWELL

R. Jackson Wed Apr 3 14:34:10 2002
Looking for information on Robert and Martha (Mattie) POWELL. Married in 1883 and may have moved to Coweta County.


ADAMS

Jane Benson Fri Apr 5 21:51:06 2002
The LWT of Joseph ADAMS, dated 5/25/1852 lists sons John J. & Harris ADAMS; daughters Sarah Braswell, Jane Nixon, Emily Plant, Hepseby Moore, Susan Chandler & Cintha Worthern as well as some grandchildren whose last names were BROOK, BRADDY, & WORTHEN. Is there anyone researching this particular ADAMS family lines ?


COATS / COTES - WARREN

Lisa Akins Sat Apr 6 11:38:02 2002
Looking for any imformation anyone has on Hannah COTES as listed on the 1860 census, #748 662 90yf born in GA & a pauper, Lovic WARREN listed on 1860 census # 732 650 as Lovet 31m Farmer 2250/10569 GA, Marshal COATS listed on the 1860 census also. I know that Lovic WARREN is buried in Cokes Chapel Cemetery, but does anyone have a listing of the other cemetery there. That list Coats or WARREN's. I would appreciate any help. Thanks


HAYES

Tony Hayes Sat Apr 6 19:05:37 2002
My father Michael Dean HAYES (March 23,1944 GA -May 09,2001 GA) is the son of William Harold HAYES (Dec. 12, 1914 - July 1965). William died and is buried in West Palm Beach Fla. I am not sure where he was born, but I do know that it was either PA or GA. My father Michael had a half brother names Charles HAYES born in the 1940's and died in his early 40's. I was able to find out from my father before he died that Charles was buried somewhere in Moreland, but I do not know this for fact.

I am at a loss in trying to search information on this line of my family, being as my father never met his father, and my info. is so limited. I would appreciate any advice, or help that any one has to offer.


COLBERT

Darlene Hall Tue Apr 9 11:44:31 2002
I am interested in learning about the Newnan Seminary. Elizabeth (WHITTEN) COLBERT m. Thomas COLBERT 1848, in Coweta Co. and was a school teacher, teaching Thomas' older children.
Was the seminary still there in 1860-1870? Charles Phillip COLBERT, third and last child of the couple was an educated man b. 1853. Is there a list of students who attended the seminary through 1870? Also, did Elizabeth teach there after the death of Thomas in late 1850's? Thanks in advance for any help you can provide. Darlene Hall


WHITE

Bobby Borror Mon Apr 15 11:06:39 2002 or Bobby Borror
My great-grandfather, Clarence Tanna WHITE, was born in Coweta County in the early 1900's. His father was Jackson WHITE and I would like to know if Jackson and his wife are buried in Coweta County, if they were married there, etc. Thanks. Bobby Borror


BREED - TURNER

Ronda Gatz-Ellis Mon Apr 22 22:08:06 2002
Looking for info on the BREED and TURNER families from Heard co. and Rock Mills Ala. Also have info and photos to share concerning Mayhayley Lancaster.


JONES

Ken Cluck Thu Apr 25 18:38:39 2002
I am looking for information on a John A. JONES. He was born about 1832. All of his children were born in Newnan, Coweta Co, His son Benjamin moved to Missouri. I have found a listing in either the 5th or 7th Georgia Infantry regiment (I don't remember which). I can find no other info on him. I need to know who his parents were and where he was born.
Thank you and God Bless.


BRAZELL - SCROGGINS

Jane Brazell Sisolak Sun Apr 28 12:53:47 2002
Does anyone have access to records from the Newnan Baptist Church? I saw a reference to membership records in an old query on the Coweta Genweb page. I am interested in the BRAZELL (including variant spellings) and the SCROGGINS (SCOGGINS) surnames.


BUNN - BROWN - GRAY - HARRIS - JAMES

FAMILY Thu May 2 16:54:03 2002
Harrellson, Louisville, Milledgeville, Baldwin, Coweta County, Georgia
Any family connection or info for the following individual would be appreciated as he was abandoned as a child and is only seeking to know his families genealogy.
Anthony Morris BROWN
Birth name, Tony Charles HARRIS
Birth, February 29, 1952, Milledgeville, Georgia at the Baldwin County Prison Mental Hospital while his Mother was incarcerated for some crime, he was rejected by his father. Mother, Lucille or Lille Mae Bunn GRAY, was of "Cherokee" ancestry. Born July 18, 1916, Cowetta County, Georgia. Death at 81 years, December 5, 1997, Louisville, Georgia,
Gramdmother, Susie Sabrah BUNN, "Cherokee",born in Harrellson, Georgia, Grandfather, Charley BUNN.
Mothers sister, Lucy Irene JAMES,
He had ten brothers and sisters all surnamed HARRIS. Names of living are Jesse, Edward, Avin and Susie. Others deceased, killed in an explosion/ one sister killed in fall at cottonmill.


ROBINSON

Beckylee Fri May 3 15:56:37 2002
Any information on Adaline Florencew ROBINSON would be appreciated. What I have so far is b. March 27, 1858 Coweta Co, GA. d. march 14, 1929 in TX(?). She was married Benjanin M. VINES. Does anyone know her father and mother's name? Any other kin? Thanks in advance.


LONGSTREET ACADEMY

Carolyn Cary Sat May 4 18:42:26 2002
Need any information on location, year begun, etc.


YOUNG - MORELAND

TONIA COFFEY Mon May 6 11:35:31 2002
I would like to know if Ida MORELAND and Bradley YOUNG who were married had any children listed or birth certificates on file. It should be for Freddie YOUNG and Ruby YOUNG (3/10/1927). I would also like to know the names of Ida MORELAND's mother and father and also Bradley YOUNG's mother and father. And would you happen to know whether they were slaves any at all or from what tribe of Indians did they come from. I know this is a lot to ask, but anything you send would be appreciated.


COX

Elaine Eaves Cox Mon May 13 20:07:50 2002
Looking for information on John H.(Henry?) COX and Mollie WILSON family. I only know of them having 3 children, 1 son also named John Henry COX, and two daughers who all I have is their married names. One married a Bud LUNSFORD and the other a Will McDOWELL.
John Henry COX II married a Phronie LEWIS and had the following children:
Elizabeth COX b. 12/28/1898 d. 4/17/1943 married James F. WARREN Sr. lived in Newnan, GA area
Jennie Mae COX b. 1901 d. ?? married a ?? MOORE, lived in the College Park, GA area
John H. COX III b. 1902 d. ??? was in the Air Force and lived in St. Petersburg, FL
Milton H. COX Sr. b. 1904 d. 10/25/1969 married to Maggie Jewel ROGERS
Vera b. 1907 d. ?? married to Bennie LONG, lived in the Columbus, GA area.
If anyone has anything on this family please contact me at my email address.
Thanks
Elaine Eaves Cox


EVES

Elaine Eaves Cox Mon May 13 20:12:41 2002
Ran across a item where a Buckner EVES was listed in the Coweta County Deed Book A on page 272. Can someone look to see what this was about and email me with the information? Thansk for your help in advance.
Elaine Eaves Cox


STRICKLAND -STRICKLIN

melva brown Tue May 14 11:34:22 2002
Look for John T STRICLKAND or STRICKLIN maried a Lucy from (NC). They had 17 children one of them named Beaula or Buelah. Beaula went on to marry John B HARRIS in Newnan, GA on Sept. 15, 1903. Looking for any info on STRICKLAND or STRICKLIN


MATHIS - MATHEWS

Ann Samuell Tue May 14 14:01:18 2002
Does anyone know who the parents of Isabella MATHIS or MATHEWS were? She married in Coweta in 1837 to Jeremiah C. ALLEN of Campbell County. Their daughter said that she was born in Cobb County GA in 1840. Joe Baggett had suggested that she might be the daughter of William MATHEWS who was in Coweta and then moved to Cobb, dying there in ca.1869.


WRIGHT

Alice Wright Tue May 14 20:14:54 2002
I am seeking information regarding Bethel M E Church located in Coweta County.


BROOKS

Dick Brooks Wed May 15 22:46:26 2002
My GGGGgrandmothers name was Sarah BROOKS; My GGGgrandfather was Little Berry BROOKS who married Martha Ann BRASWELL in Coweta County on March 8, 1842. Littleberry died in 1857 leaving two sons, William Lewis and James Thomas; 4 daughters, Safronia F, Samantha, Nancy, and Debra Frances. Sarah died approx 1869. I have been unable to determine their exact death date or locate where they are burried, but I have located the graves of most of his children. If anyone has any information about the death date and grave locations of Sarah, LittleBerry or Martha, I would appreciate them sharing that info.


MAYS - FREEMAN

Jean Allread Wed May 22 03:28:34 2002
Would enjoy info for a friend on the following - John W. MAYS married Ida FREEMAN they had a daughter Lena Mae MAYS born 17 May 1893 in Senoia GA Thank you


SIMS - COUCH

Scott Morgan Tue May 28 12:34:11 2002
Looking for information on the parents and/or siblings of Martin Wiley Thompson SIMS, born around 1837 in Coweta. I have a family bible page showing M.W.T.'s children and the children of his son, Culver SIMS.
Also looking for information on the family of Mary COUCH, who married Culver SIMS in 1898.
Thanks!


POWELL

R. Jackson Thu May 30 10:46:12 2002
Seeking information on Robert and Martha POWELL. Both died in Coweta county. Robert in 1931 and Martha in 1955. I need someone who can look-up the death certificate on Martha for her parent's name. Also need to know where they are buried.
Any help is greatly appreciated. Willing to pay for look-up. Thank you, Rita


JONES

Nancy Blackburn Thu Jun 6 23:44:11 2002
Seeking information on family of Miles and Martha JONES found on Coweta Co Census in 1850. Would appreciate any information...Thank you very much.


WILSON

Kim Gay Fri Jun 7 09:33:57 2002
I am looking for the parents of John P. WILSON. I believe his parents to be E.M. WILSON & Demetre Bolin WILSON who lived and are burried in Coweta Co. E.M. WILSON b. Sep. 19, 1829 d. Aug. 4, 1884, Demetre WILSON b. Nov. 11, 1834, d. Jan. 10, 1896. John P. WILSON b. Mar. 1, 1874, d. Oct. 21, 1949.
John WILSON was married to Mary Lou PURGASON & had 3 children.
Any help would be greatly appreciated!!
Thanks, Kim Gay kimg@accessunited.com


FREEMAN - HARDY

Val Freeman Sat Jun 8 16:10:04 2002
Was Robert W. FREEMAN who died 1976, [last residence Senoia, Coweta Co.,] the son of Henry Laban FREEMAN and Ella Jane HARDY? I would like to exchange information on this family. Like what happened to Robert's brother, Henry? I have the ancestors. Thanks, Val


COUSINS - ROSSER - DOBBS - SEWELL - CLOPTON - PHILLIPS

Cathy Sun Jun 9 09:52:59 2002
African-Americans who are researching their ancestors who may connect to the surnames I mentioned. Please contact me.
Thanks, Cathy


CULWELL - TURNER

Sarah Wed Jun 12 13:02:29 2002
Seeking imformation on Nancy CULWELL married Daniel Calhoun TURNER. Listed on the 1840 Coweta County Census. May have been married there around 1825.
Any information will be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Sarah


DENNIS

Robert L. Cheatwood Fri Jun 14 11:37:01 2002
I am looking for information on Elijah DENNIS. He was 41 years old and living in Newnan on the 1870 Census (Page 316). He was in Dekalb County, Alabama on the 1880 Census. His wife was Margaret and they had 6 children. The first two were born in Georgia and the other four in Alabama.


PITTS

Kathy Isaacson Scarbrough Mon Jun 17 16:30:28 2002
Am looking for any information about Luther Oliver PITTS (Luke) and his family.......any photos that can be scanned and sent to me via email. Am looking into his native background. Lived in and around Newnan GA.


CARR / KARR

Chris Karr Sat Jun 22 20:17:14 2002
Looking for information on John CARR / KARR. He lived in Coweta County in August of 1859 - the date his will was made. He had three sons: Green, John A. and George, and six daughters: Amy Brown, Letty Hendrix, Frances Williams, Rachel Williams, Charity Bell and Sarah Blair. I believe this man to be my husband's gg grandfather. Any help in locating the will or other information on this family will be greatly appreciated.


JOHNSON - HUTCHERSON

Chris Karr Sat Jun 22 21:57:45 2002
Searching for Thomas JOHNSON b. October 23, 1846, and Zabie HUTCHERSON b. July 4, 1853. They were the parents of Sabie A. JOHNSON who was born January 29, 1883 in Senoia, GA. Sabie married William Harrison BENNETT and they were the parents of Lula, Oscar, Mae, Clarence and Gertrude. Thomas JOHNSON and Zabie HUTCHERSON were my husband's maternal grand parents.
Would appreciate any information on this family. Chris Karr


MOTEN - REESE

Carole Newell Mon Jun 24 13:30:56 2002
I am interested in information on a black couple, Milton MOTEN and Lizzie (Elizabeth) REESE who lived in Newnan, Georgia during 1900-1979. I am interested in anyone with knowlege of their ancestors.
Thanks, Carole Moten Newell, Granddaughter


REECE - MOORE

Mary Morris Wed Jun 26 20:57:25 2002
Does anyone have any info.on Clarence REECE? He married Bell MOORE. Probably early 1900's or 1920's. He was a pharmacist. She is buried in New Lebanon Baptist Church in Sargent, Coweta Cty. Ga. Would like any info.you can give me. My e-mail is ....marym612000@yahoo.com


COUCH - KARR - BLAIR

Chris Karr Thu Jun 27 16:27:32 2002
Searching for any info on Sarah J. COUCH - possible first marriage name, BLAIR. Married to Green B. KARR. Children William J. KARR b. 19 Jul 1873 in Coweta County, GA; Milton KARR b. 11 Dec 1866; Della KARR (unknown); Emma KARR (unknown). Any information would be appreciated. Thanks and God bless. Chris


GURLEY

Debby Beasley Fri Jun 28 22:25:13 2002
Is David GURLEY and wife Elizabeth (BROOKS) GURLEY buried in Gurley Cemetery? I think his death was 1864, hers 1890. Thanks


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