Apr - Jun 1999 Queries
Coweta County, Georgia


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SHERRARD, WYLIE, STEWART, PICKENS, BOYD, CUNNINGHAM

Cordelia Snell Holem Thu Apr 1 12:30:38 1999
"Am interested in connecting via e-mail with anyone working on these families from SC to GA circa 1840-1850/


LANCASTER

Marie Cook Mon Apr 5 01:23:27 1999
LANCASTER, Amanda Mayhayley, born October 18, 1878, died May 22, 1955. Any information on fortune teller, Mayhayley, involved in famous murder trial of John Wallace in Coweta County, Georgia. Would like to obtain copies of any articles published in the area newspapers. Any pertaining to her involvement in the murder trial of Leo Franks who was accused of murdering Mary Phagan in Austell, Georgia. Mayhayley was involved as an attorney. There is a picture of her during this trial and would like to obtain a copy. Any information appreciated. Thanks, Marie Teal Cook


LUCKIE

C. Luckie Tue Apr 6 18:05:34 1999
Need info on Alexander (L.?) LUCKIE b. 1817 but not in Coweta. Married Judith Jacob Weaver 1/12/1823. Know children's names, but need to know his parentage so I can continue to follow the line. Have lots of LUCKIE family info & willing to share. Any help would be greatly appreciated.


WASHINGTON

MARY VER HAGE Tue Apr 6 18:56:34 1999
I'm looking for my grandfather who name is Louis Alfred WASHINGTON, and his parent's name.


TACKETT, HANSON

Sue Forrester Sat Apr 10 17:30:46 1999
Seeking info on Deliah TACKETT who married George Washington HANSON ca 1850 in Coweta Co. This family later removed to Walker Co GA where 3 of George's sisters were living. They are enumerated on the 1860 census there, then disappear.
Can anyone help. Thanks. sueforrester@hotmail.com


DAWKINS, SMITH

Lygia Dawkins Cutts Wed Apr 14 11:04:47 1999
I am searching for any info on the family of Benjamin SMITH. He was suppose to be a resident of Coweta Co., I believe his father died there while living with Benjamin. Benjamin had two known sisters, Ursual SMITH who married Absolom TARVER and Winnifred "Winnie" SMITH, who married 1) Robert DAWKINS 2) Robert PALMER of Warren Co. GA. I believe, Winnifred SMITH and Robert DAWKINS to be my fourth great grandparents. Am looking for any info to prove this.


ODOM

Don Odom Wed Apr 14 19:08:02 1999
Seeking information on my ancestor William Odom b.7/8/1777 moved west to Walker Co. Alabama around 1848. Married to Jansie Odom b. 5/6/1778. Thanks Don Odom Florence, Alabama DMAODOM@PRODIGY.NET


WEBB,BARRETT

Steve Perdue Thu Apr 15 11:24:54 1999
Looking for information on descendants of Josiah Staples Webb son of Burwell Webb. Also Josiah's wife's family Mary Ann Barrett. She was born in Corinth, Coweta County, Ga. Any help on brothers and sisters of Josiah Staples Webb would be appreciated.


BOSWELL, HINDSMAN, BATES, EVANS

Walt Boswell Thu Apr 15 19:55:08 1999
Looking for any information on the families (ancestors and descendants) of Anderson Bates 1788-1866), Hannah Evans, Sophia Evans (abt. 1787-bef.1819),John W. Boswell and Susan Bates,Israel Hindsman, Jr. (1808-1881) and Sarah Boswell (abt. 1818-), etc. Willing to share data. Walt Boswell


ASHLEY SCREWS BOZEMAN

Candace Tue Apr 20 21:53:06 1999
Searching for descendants of William Bozeman, born July 1861 in GA; married to Charlotte "Lottie" Ashley (b. May 1858); had the following known children: Sylvester Bozeman, born May 1886
James Walter Bozeman, born July 22, 1885
Emma E. Bozeman, born May 1889
Mary Frances Bozeman, born May 1894
Also searching for descendants of Francis Marion Screws, born Sept 1, 1841; married to Mary A. Ashley (b. Nov 8, 1836); had the following known children: Marion Robinson Screws, born May 12, 1862
Amanda Screws, born ca 1866
Emma Screws, born ca 1867
Elmire Leona Screws, born Feb 25, 1869
Thomas Screws, born ca 1871
Henry Rufus Screws, born Jan 20, 1875
Sims Screws, born ??
These two families lived in Heard County, Georgia near the county line of Coweta County, GA and moved into Coweta County after 1900. Would like to have contact with descendants of these families to share family history.


WILLIAMS, GARRETT/JARRETT

Mary Ann Williams Morris Thu Apr 22 21:48:17 1999
I would appreciate any information about my great,great grandparents, Berry E Williams (birth 1816) and Sarah Ann Garrett/Jarrett (birth 1821) who were married in Coweta County August, 1938 and later moved to AL and AR. Thanks. Mary Ann Williams Morris


Whatley

Mike Coyle Sun Apr 25 14:35:53 1999
Wyatt W. Whatley, husband of Martha (Mattie) Clementine unknown had the following children. James, Jessie, Ira, John Henry, Mary D., Dela Jane, Fenora P., Walter Wyatt,and Effie E.. Wyatt and Mattie are burried at Oak Hill Cemetery. Their sons Jessie and John Henry and their families are also burried their. My grandfather was Walter Wyatt Whatley. Would like to hear from any relatives to share information. Mike Coyle


ASHLEY, MCSWAIN

Candace Gravelle Sun Apr 25 23:33:26 1999
Would like to contact descendants of James Bartow ASHLEY, born March 13, 1862 in Heard County, GA, married to Mary E.L. McSwain, and they had the following children:
Rose Lee Odessa Ashley born ca 1882
Mary Magdalene Ashley born ca 1884
Freddie Elizabeth Pearlie Ashley born ca 1887
Willie I. Ashley, born ca 1892
Would like to know where in South Carolina that James Bartow Ashley's father Thomas Ashley and his ancestors came from, and to find out who Thomas Ashley's parents were.
James Bartow Ashley and Mary E.L. McSwain Ashley lived in Coweta County, Georgia ca 1900 to 1940's when they died. Would like to contact descendants to share family history.


MCINTOSH

w bawsel Wed Apr 28 19:12:32 1999
I am looking for information on a Lucienda or Lucien Mcintosh. She is suppose to be the daughter of Chief William Mcintosh, or the daughter of Chilly Mcintosh (William's son) Thank You


BULLARD, SPENCE

Sarah Cook Fri Apr 30 15:41:41 1999
I am looking for information on William BULLARD and family. His wife Catherine (Maiden name unknown) both supposedly were born about 1798 and 1799 in South Carolina. They lived in Coweta Co. from before 1830 until after 1875. Some know children were John R., Susan C., Stephen Alfred who married Amanda Melvina SPENCE from Stewart Co., Willis F. and Julia Ann. There may have been others.


WOOD , WOODS

Wayne Woods Fri Apr 30 16:46:46 1999
I am looking for any descendants of Charles WOOD who was listed in the 1850 Census of Coweta County. There were 11 children named and A woman named Martha WOOD age 76 years and born in Maryland. Was she a sister of Charles WOOD? Charles was the youngest child of Aristarchus WOOD/S of Greene County, Ga. who died in 1794. I would like to make contact with anyone that may be related to this family. Wayne Woods


THOMPSON, BENFORD, FOWLER

Riki Goodman Sat May 1 07:20:22 1999
Searching for information on John Henry THOMPSON born 10 Nov 1839 in GA. He married Martha B. BENFORD in Carroll county about 1863. Their children were Martha Jane 1864; James Henry 1866; Ella E. 1869; M. Fannie 1870; Will O. 1872; Johnny Monroe 1872; Ida Elizabeth 1878; Robert L.1881. Martha is buried in Carroll county (March 3 1890). After her death, John Henry married Nancy FOWLER probably in Coweta county. Their children are: Gralanda, George, Lee Oscar, Aaron. John Henry and Nancy are buried in Coweta county. Have info, willing to share. Need more. Riki


RICE

Cindy Strickland Thu May 6 06:00:24 1999
Could someone please do a look-up on the 1850 census of Coweta County, for George Anderson Rice, born Oct. 26, 1831? Any info on this individual greatly appreciated. Thank you, Cindy


HOUSTON,FOWLER,STEVENSON

Kathy Buss Sun May 9 20:41:26 1999
Looking for any one related to John Houston, Nicey Fowler, Moore Stevenson Family. I am trying to find any of the families to add to my family group records. Anyone have a Picture of Texas A. (Houston) Gay and her husband Solomon Gay? I have letter from Texas A. GAy to sister but would like a original Copy. Would love to hear from any of Moore Stevenson's childrens family I am from son Augustus Robert Stevenson. Kathy Buss katbuss@brightok.net Wilson, OK


DICKSON

Victoria R. Winston Sun May 9 21:34:39 1999
I am looking for any information on my Great-Great Grandparents, Elijah Dickson and Adaline Philips. Who were married in Coweta County, GA. on 02-14-1904.


BROOKS - CHANDLER

Marian BROOKS Muller Thu May 20 07:38:44 1999
Milley BROOKS b-Apr 16 1819 Troup Co. mrd Hassell CHANDLER July 19 1842 d-Nov 09, 1848 Coweta Co. GA. Trying to find out where Milley is buried. Her father John BROOKS and mother Annice WATTS BROOKS died the same month. John d-Nov 03 1848 Troup Co and Annice d-November 29 1848 Troup Co also.I do not know where any fo them are buried Please help me if you can.
Thank you, Marian BROOKS Muller muller@rconnect.com


CHANDLER

Rosemary Savage Wed May 26 03:47:30 1999
Please forward any information you might have about William Clarke Chandler and his wife Elizabeth Francis. They were born in Virginia and died in Coweta Co. Ga.
Thank you. Rosemary Savage


WILSON/MCDANIEL

Ethel Hoyt Thu May 27 20:41:42 1999
I am looking for the parents of Allen H. WILSON. Allen enlisted in the Civil War in Newnan. He also married Mary A MCDANIEL in 1852 in Coweta Co. They list the value of their estate at $150.00 before the civil war. I cannot find them together after the war. They had four children. They were Janus, Serah, Pherrby and Dovie. If anyone has access to an index of land transactions during the civil war I may find out why they never returned to their farm.


BURKE

Patricia Alsabrook Fri May 28 05:49:46 1999
Searching for info on Corry Crowell Burke, born, Dec 29, 1919, had a brother Howward, approx 2 years younger. Mother's maiden name was Cora Crowell, married a "Payne", had 2 children, then married "Gene(?)" Burke, had 2 boys They divorced, and Cora married Gurd Tinsley (Fayette County). Cora's death was probably 1936 or so. thank you


WHITE

Pat Jones Sun May 30 08:07:12 1999
I am looking for information on the family of James V. WHITE who lived in Coweta Co. in the 1840's. He was married to a Martha (unknown). His children were Eliza, Adeline S, John, Martha, Mary, David, Francis, Luther, James, Susan, Parmetia, Ann, Amelia, Savannah, and Camella. It is possible that Martha was of Indian extraction. Help if you can. Thanks.


BOZEMAN

Leonard Raines Fri Jun 4 12:03:01 1999
Seeking information on John M. BOZEMAN who left Coweta County, GA in the spring of 1862. He settled then in Montana where he blazed the Bozeman Trail from the Oregon Trail to the gold fields of Montana. John M. left behind a wife and two children (Names Unknown) in Coweta County when he left. Seeking any information on John M., or, his wife and children that he left behind.


COOK

Becky Buck Sun Jun 6 09:57:18 1999
Searching for any info on Caleb Cook about 1830


CANNON

Jacqueline Roberts Tue Jun 8 18:14:06 1999
Emily Amanda Cannon Couch was my Grandmother. She was married to George Washington Couch. They lived in the turin area of Coweta County. I belive they were married in Thomas,GA May 4, 1893. If anybody can give me any info on her it would be appreciated.


FAMBROUGH

Alan Parrish Wed Jun 9 12:47:41 1999
Seeking information on the Rev. Doctor William N. Fambrough of Coweta County, and his ancestors. He was the father of my wife's ancestor, Elizabeth Tignor Fambrough, b:1859 Coweta Co., d:1929 Tift Co., GA who married Thomas Patrick Carmichael, b:1851 Coweta Co. d:1942 Tift Co., GA.


VINES

Bob Vines Sat Jun 12 18:59:58 1999
Has anyone run across CASWELL DOZIER VINES who was born in COWETA in 1796 while it was still Indian Territory.I am trying to determine who is his father and mother. He was married to an unknown wife in 1820 in Coweta.I have seen references to many VINES in the Coweta area.I do not have any documentation , but feel that Caswell may be related to Benjamin Bush Vines thru one of his sons, Daniel b. 1750 in Anson NC,Isaiah b. 1755 Coweta or William b. 1760 Coweta. Any of these three could be his father as well as some of their sons. Some LDS records show a Casiock Vines b. 1800 and married same year 1820 to unknown wife and childrens names are the same as those of Caswell. Caswell moved to Coffee County, AL. where he had two boys, Chesley Daniel Vines b. 1825 and John William Vines b. 1830. Thanks for any information or suggest where I can look.


DEAN / DEEN

vicki dean Tue Jun 15 11:57:25 1999
Looking for my Fredrick DEAN/DEEN in any records from 1817 to 1850. I don't have a wife connected to him. He is supposed to be from NC and may be related to Shadrick, John and Burkett DEAN/DEEN. They may have changed the spelling after moving into GA around 1790.
I have one son,Jahue Peter, linked to Fredrick. J. Peter was born 19 Aug 1817 in Coweta. Fredrick lived with Peter in Heard Co and Troup counties from abt 1850 until his death in 1862.
Thanks for any assistance. Vicki


HORTON - HARWELL

Sam Horton Tue Jun 15 20:04:52 1999
I am trying to locate information on my great-great-grandparents, Arthur Madison HORTON, (1838-1890), married Elizabeth Jane HARWELL, he served with the Georgia 41st Infantry (formed in Coweta county). They had several children, including my great-grandfather (Ellis Mariam Horton 1877-1951). The other children were: Asa Jones, Alice, James Leonard, Anzley M, John Flournoy (Toy), Hattie Elzora, and Emma Elizabeth. Arthur also had a child (Mary Clementine) with a first wife Mary Cannon.
Thanks, Sam Horton


CHADWICK

Anita Chadwick Ladd Fri Jun 18 23:15:52 1999
Peter L. CHADWICK born 1820-1823 married Mary LONG and had 2 children (there may be more) James M. Chadwick born jan 16, 1850 and died Jan 3, 1929 married to Mittie L. DUNCAN in Coweta Co. GA. The second son is John Thomas Chadwick he also was married in Coweta Co. GA to Sarah or Sallie Emily King.


BEADLES - ROSSER - DURRAH

Tajuana Tillman Sun Jun 20 15:23:21 1999
I'm looking for any information on blacks families in coweta county, My family is from Newnan. My great grandfather died there in 1974 Sol Beadles i'm not sure if thats the name he was born with. If you can give me any information on these family i would appeciate it.


LAMAR

Joy lamar Bowels Mon Jun 21 12:23:19 1999
I am looking for John T. LAMAR/Mary Virginia Postell, parents of Carra Augusta LAMAR. She was born in Houston, Ga. 1858. Her mother has recorded ancestry, but I can not place John T.
I will appreciate anything,Joy Lamar Bowles


SMITH

Sherry Peters Wed Jun 23 00:40:42 1999
I am searching for information about Charlie Dawson SMITH from Madras, Coweta County Georgia. Charlie was born 9 Jan. 1884 or 1885, his parents were Dawson SMITH and Elizabeth ROSS or PHILLIPS.


PANNELL HOWARD

Katie Campbell Sun Jun 27 19:23:37 1999
Any information about Joseph E. PANNELL who married Mary HOWARD. They are on the 1900 Coweta Co. Census, but I don't know where before that. Anything on their son Adolphus "Bud" PANNELL,who married Mytie MAY. Also - any information on Mary TENNANT, William MAY, Peter NESTLEHUTT, Indiana NESTLEHUTT, George BENNETT, his wife Polly ??, Martha Everline MOORE who married James Mathis WHITE. I have quite a bit that I would love to share on some of these names, and would love anything anyone may offer. Thanks in advance.



Katie Campbell Sun Jun 27 19:26:29 1999
Looking for info on: PANNELL, HOWARD, MAY, TENNANT, NESTLEHUTT, BENNETT, NAIL and possible HENRY


PARKER

Gary Parker Tue Jun 29 18:02:57 1999
I am looking for any information on Solomon W. Parker w/m who lived in Coweta County in 1870, and possibly a short time before that. He was born in 1821 in Ga. and died 8/1/1900 in Clanton Alabama Chilton County. Married to Missouri Thomas. Maiden name Cox. I found him in the 1870 Census. I need to know about brothers sisters and mother and father. He was a Civil War veteran CSA 1st Alabama Infantry, POW held at Camp Douglas in Chicago.


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