Forsyth County, Georgia AHGP:

Archived Queries from Mar 1997 to Apr 1998.

From: Glenn Woodward, grw@execpc.com
Date: 4/12/1998
I'm looking for the following information or further detail if it is possible The marriage of Jeremiah Tesseneer and Sarah Purcell November 5, 1865. I have information that the families lived around Forsyth and Dawson counties and some are buried in Dawsonville. Tesseneer has several variations of the spelling. Birth records of their children if possible, Hugh, Lewis (my g. grandfather) and Sarah. Also any pertinent information from the 1870 Census would be appreciated. I'm in Milwaukee so I greatly appreciate your efforts!


From: Pamela Gravitt , pamela_gravitt@nwg.com
Date: 4/12/1998
I am searching for information on JOHN B. GRAVITT born ? 1830. He was married to Anna Terissa ? (we have been told she could also be a Gravitt) One of their children was Newton S Gravitt born May 20, 1857 he was married to Columbia A. Sample they were married Nov 8 1877 in Forsyth county. Mr. Gravitt died Sept 27, 1930 I appreciate any information.

From: SHARON GRISSETTE , sharon@tecinfo.com
Date: 4/12/1998
I am searching for any information at all on ISRAEL ROBINSON and SUSAN ROPER, who were on the 1850 Forsyth Co. census. They were both born in South Carolina and married in 1837 in Lumpkin Co., GA. Their children were John Hamilton, Caroline, Amy Jane, George Thomas, and Walter. By 1860 they had moved to Smith Co., MS. Israel had 2 known brothers, Amos G. and William Jolly, who was the first to move to MS. Would like to know about parents of Israel or Susan or any Robinsons and Ropers living in the county at that time.

From: Hazel Kimbrell , hkimbrel@carol.net
Date: 4/12/1998
Trying desperatly to get a link to the MOONEY family line. I do have my grandmothers name, Laura Frances MOONEY married to George Ellis SMITH of Gwinnett County. She had two sisters (that I know of) Ida & Vader, two brothers (that I know of) Jeff & Ed. Laura was born July 3, 1899 in Forsyth County. Some of her other relitives are: Erskin M: ? no children. Larmon M: Eller they had Virgil, Carl, Bulah & Lula (TWINS) & Roy. This is the extent of my knowledge. Vader Mooney did marry a Mr. Holtzclaw. Anything you can help me with would be greatly appreciated. I don't even have my great grandparents names.

From: Carol Shrader, cshrader@exis.net
Date: 2/12/1998
I am searching for any information on the Thomas MILLS family that was listed on the 1840 Forsyth US Census.

From: Ronald T. Moore Sr. ,Romoqqd@aol.com or Rcm250@aol.com
Date: 2/12/1998
I am researching info about and/or looking for descendants of the following ancestors; Neata Savina LILES b.1887 d.1965 married to Charles Allen OVERBY in 1905 (after married lived & died in Gwinnett Co.) . David LILES b.1831 d.1918 married (1884) to Lucy Ann WHEELER b.1847 d.1892 & were parents of Neata S. LILES. James WHEELER b.1817 d.1908 married (1838) to Rosa Ann DAVENPORT b.1823 d.1899 & were parents of Lucy. Some of these are burried at Beaver Ruin Baptist Church on Forsyth County.
From: suefeild@jps.net
Date: 2/7/1998
I am looking for descendents of George JAMES b. 1799 Va., d. after census was taken in 1860,married Nancy Stacy BENNETT abt.1822. Nancy b. 1804 N.C. d. 2 April 1886, both are buried in the James Cemetery, off Union Hill Road, in Forsyth Co. Ga. they had 10 children;
  1. Mahlon H. b. 256 Oct.1824 Forsyth Co.,Ga.,d. 1 Aug.1904, Alpharetta,Forsyth Co.,Ga.m. Lucinda Buttler. Mahlon was the sheriff of Forsyth Co. at one time.
  2. Eliza B. b.13 Apr.1827, Forsyth Co. Ga., d. 9 Oct.1897,m. Zachariah Martin 19 Jan.1845.
  3. George W. b.2 Sept.1828, Forsyth Co.,Ga.,m.Mary J. Moore3 Feb.1853
  4. Chloe b.21 May 1830,Forsyth Co.,Ga.,d.6 Apr.1855,m. Thomas Kilgore 4 Feb.1849.
  5. Thomas Caryl b. 6 Jul.1832,Forsyth Co. Ga.,d. 24 Jan.1896,Farmersville Collin Co., TX.,m. Frances F. HOLBROOK (dau.of Lewis HOLBROOK and Sarah YANCEY),21 Aug.1852.
  6. Mary J. b. 30 Mar.1834, Forsyth Co.,Ga.,d.19 Apr.1855.
  7. Hannah b.12 Feb. 1836,Forsyth Co. Ga.,d. 13 May 1892,m. Sanford Morris 17 May 1855.
  8. William B. b.11 Jul.1838, Forsyth Co.,Ga.,d. 29 Sept.1918, m. Hudah Bagley,10 May 1868.
  9. Larkin b. 11 May 1840, Forsyth Co., Ga., d. 18 Sept.1869,m. Amanda (maiden name unknown) 2 Feb. 1866.
  10. Julia b. 6 Nov.1842, Forsyth Co., Ga.,m William M. Bennett 26 Jul.1862.

Willing to share data, looking for any more info anyone may have on this family.


From: Annette Herrington, anetruss@flash.net
Date: 1/31/1998
Seek info on Hiram HAMMOND and his family. He married Emily THOMAS in Forsyth Co. on 21 Oct 1847. Soon afterward they moved to Gordon Co., GA. I believe his sister was Mary "Caroline" HAMMOND in my direct line. She married George Washington HORTON and settled in Floyd Co., GA. Seek their siblings, descendants and/or parents. Any help appreciated and am glad to share any info I have.
From: Rupert Sexton, insure@akorn.net
Date: 1/31/1998
I am compiling several family trees the surnames are BOTTOMS, COLLECT, HARRIS, HUBBARD, MARTIN, OWEN and HYDE, PERRY, PRUITT (PREWITT), SEXTON and WORLEY. I will share anything I have with anyone. I am a 5th generation native of Forsyth Co., GA.

From: Flora Donivan, FDonivan@worldnet.att.net
Date: 1/31/1998
McDOW, Robert J. b. 1821 Forsyth Co., GA. m. SEGARS, Sarah b. 1821 Forsyth Co. GA. in 1881 GA. Looking for the parents of either or both.

From: Larry, SPIVEY3583@aol.com
Date: 1/31/1998
Queen Victoria BAGLEY married Edward Lonzo BRANNON Jan. 8 1891 in Forsyth Co., marriage book F. Edward BRANNON's parents were listed as Leroy and Matilda (BOND) BRANNON. My question is who are the parents of Leroy and Matilda? Any help appreciated.
From: Larry, SPIVEY3583@aol.com
Date: 1/31/1998
Thomas Furman BRANNON married Alla Lee BAGLEY Dec 16, 1900 in Forsyth Co., Marriage book G. Need to know who the parents of Thomas Furman BRANNON were. Any help appreciated.

From: Larry, SPIVEY3583@aol.com
Date: 1/31/1998
Francis Marion BAGLEY married Frances Lillian BRANNON on Mar 11, 1180 (webmaster's note: this is the date as it was when I received the query, I assume it is a typo) in Forsyth county, listed in marriage book E. The parents of Frances Lillian BRANNON are listed as Thomas Seborn and Nancy Hane (POOL) BRANNON. My question is who are the parents of Thomas Seborn BRANNON and Nancy Hane POOL? Any help appreciated.

From: Larry, SPIVEY3583@aol.com
Date: 1/31/1998
Sarah Elenor BAGLEY married Jasper POOL Dec 22, 1881 in Forsyth county marriage book E. Jasper POOL's parents were listed as John and Mary (BRANNON) POOL. My question is who are John POOL and Mary BRANNON's parents. Any help appreciated.

From: Larry, SPIVEY3583@aol.com
Date: 1/31/1998
Nathan Floyd BAGLEY married Mary Luella BRANNON in Forsyth Co in 1876. Her parents were listed as Thomas Seborn BRANNON and Nancy Jane POOL. Can anyone tell me who the parents or siblings of Thomas Seborn BRANNON were? Any info appreciated.

From: Beth Sumpter, Beth_Sumpter@emory.org
Date: 1/31/1998
KELEY, BENSON
I am looking for any information on S. V. KELLEY who married Harriett M. BENSON on 20 Jul. 1858 in Forsyth County. By 1860 they have moved on to Gwinett County. They have a young daughter living with them by the name of Mary. In 1870 they have moved back to Forsyth County and live in the Chattahoochee district. Mary J. is not 14. I would appreciate any information on this couple. Thanks for the help!

From: Beverly Hintergardt, bhint@aeroflighttd.com
Date: 1/31/1998
I am interested in corresponding with anyone researching the Isaiah C. FITTEN and wife, Keziah A. MCCAY/MCCOY, family. They married in 1834 in Forsyth County.

From: Beverly Hintergardt, bhint@aeroflighttd.com
Date: 1/31/1998
I would like to correspond with anyone interested in Joshua DAVIS and wife, Susanna MCCAK/MCKAY. They were married in Forsyth County in 1836.

From: Beverly Hintergardt, bhint@aeroflighttd.com
Date: 1/31/1998
I am searching for relatives of Benjamin ROBBINS, born est. 1780-1790, married Rachel Parris in about 1809, probably in Georgia. They lived at one time in Forsyth County.
From: Lorene Veal, loreneveal@mindspring.com
Date: 1/31/1998
Need parents of Wiley OWEN, born 6 Feb. 1818, SC, died 21 Oct 1860 Forsyth Co., GA, bu. Salem Baptist Church, Forsyth Co GA. Married 12 May 1834, Hall Co GA to Mary QUARLES, born 21 Nov 1821, SC, d. 15 July 1906 bu. Salem Bapt Ch. Children:

Any help on wither Wiley OWEN or his wife Mary QUARLES will be appreciated.


From: Mark McCall, JMccall771@aol.com
Date: 1/31/1998
Seeking information about the family of Mary Delea (Millie) SHEPARD (1859-1900). Miss SHEPARD married William Jenkins Gordon of Shelbyville TN and Brrmingham AL on 12 Nov. 1889. They were married in her parents house in Forsyth, GA. Any information will be appreciated.

From: Sue Feild, suefeild@jps.net
Date: 1/31/1998
Looking for information on the JAMES family who lived in Forsyth Co., Georgia. George JAMES b. abt. 1799 VA, d. after 1860 Forsyth Co. GA, married Nancy Stacy BENNETT abt 1822/1823. Nancy b. 1804 SC, d. 1866 Forsyth Co., GA. Children; H. b. 25 Oct. 1824 GA, Eliza B. b. 13 Apr. 1827 GA, George W. b. 2 Feb. 1828 GA. Chloe b. 21 May 1830 GA, Thomas Caryl b. 6 Jul 1832 GA, Mary J. b. 30 Mar. 1834 GA, Hannah b. 12 Feb. 1836 GA, William B. b. 11 Jul. 1838 GA, Larkin b. 11 May 1840 GA, Julia A. b. 6 Nov. 1842 GA. Looking for information on this family or anyone doing research on descendence of this family, willing to share my record, please contact me.

From: Whaley 6, Whaley6@aol.com
Date: 1/31/1998
Looking for anyone researching Alexander HARRIS b 1-1-1812 VA, md (1) Elizabeth ?. They had one child A. Harris (Max) b 1840 SC. Alexander moved to Forsyth County, GA and md (2) Keciah MAULDIN on 3-3-1844. They had 3 children - Ase (Ira) A., Hentry Pleasent, and Mary E. Alexander in 1840 and 1850 Forsyth County, GA census. md (3) Arie Jane Sawyers on 2-12-1860. They had 3 children - Martha Ann, Charles William Ira, and Aria A. Alexander in Pickens County, GA 1860 census. The family moved to Blount County, AL 1862-1864. Alexander died on 11-30-1864 and is buried in Hopewell Cemetery, Cullman County, AL.

From: Larry and Robbie Lewis, thelewis@bellsouth.net
Date: 1/31/1998
I would like to contact and exchange information with anyone who is researching H. W. LEWIS married to Deanny PEARSON in 1847. Following thru several census periods I have See H. W. listed as Hamilton LEWIS, and also as Wiley LEWIS. The marriage record is listed as Wiley H. LEWIS. They were listed in the 1850 census in the 31st district of Forsyth Co. and also in this district in 1860. In the 1870 census they were listed in the Freemansville district of Milton Co. so possibly their part of the county was taken in by Milton when it was formed.

From: Betty Hollowell, holwel@neweracoop.com"
Date: 1/25/1998
Robert J. McDOW and his wife Sarah Ann SEAGERS (SIGLER, other spellings) evidently resided in Forsyth County from around 1842 through 1859. All but one of their children were born there. They were also born in Georgia - he in 1820 and she in 1821. They were married 7 Apr 1841. The children were: Sarahan Tina, b 15 Jul 1842, John Carroll, b 15 Nov 1843, William Thomas, b 1846, married Louisa Jame FORTENBERRY 11 Aug 1867 in Marshall Co., AL; Lucinda Emeline, b 4 Mar 1848, marries Peter WALDEN 17 Sep 1864, Calhoun Co., AL; Miles Johnson, b 15 Aug 1854, married Sarah Ann PARRISH 14 Nov 1878, Marshall Co., AL; James, b 29 Apr 1857; Mary Elizabeth, b 17 Jun 1859, married Frances Marion NEELY 1 Feb 1877, Marshall Co., AL; and Martha Forrest b 22 May 1862, Cherokee Co., AL, married John Runnion J. PARRISH 17 Aug 1882, Marshal Co., AL. If anyone knows the parents of Robert J. McDOW or Sarah Ann SEAGERS, we would love to know.

From: Annette Nichols, georgianet@webtv.net
Date: 1/25/1998
JORDAN - BOOKER
James (Ayers or Andoe) HORDAN (c. 1820 GA. - aft 1870 Forsyth Co., GA.) m. 1844 Lumpkin Co., GA. Nancy BOOKER (c. 1822 SC - aft 1870 Forsyth Co., GA). There was possibly 10 children (all probably born in Forsyth Co., GA):
  1. James 'Jim' A. JORDAN, Jr. (b. c. 1846) m. Francis ?
  2. Adaline 'Nancy' JORDAN (b. c. 1848). May have married a CANTRELL or WRIGHT?
  3. Reuben J. JORDAN (1850-1927, bur. Hall Co., GA) m. Lucretia N. ?.
  4. Drury Hutchins 'Hutch' JORDAN (1852-1922, bur. Cobb Co., GA) m. Elizabeth Ann Ruth MADDOX
  5. Mary 'Margaret' JORDAN (c. 1857-1916 Hall Co., GA) m. 1880 Forsyth Co., GA William Anderson WHITE [my great-grandparents]
  6. Susan Jane JORDAN (c. 1858- ?, bur. Hall Co., GA) m. Joe Whiting.
  7. William 'Bill' Washington JORDAN m. Mary GOULD.
  8. Charles Dave JORDAN (c. 1860) said to have went to TN.
  9. George Pleasant JORDAN (1865-1929 bur. Hall Co., GA) m. Mattie Anna V. CANTRELL.
  10. Mary J. JORDAN m. ? LANDERS?

Would like to contact descendants of family? Also need any information on the BOOKER family.


From: PDORSEY943@aol.com
Date: 1/25/1998
Looking for Geneva HENSON, b. Mar 1878, married William Lee GRAVITT, b. 1877, need info on HENSON line before Geneva. I think her father was named James HENSON b. 1803 anything will be great.

From: Gayla Soo, GaylaSoo@aol.com
Date: 1/11/1998
STRICKLAND -- DILLARD. I am seeking information about Ezekial STRICKLAND born abt 1809 in SC. He marries Jane DILLARD who was the daughter of Samuel DILLARD and Elizabeth RIED. They married in 1841 in Chatooga County, GA. Ezekial may have had a brother or other close relative named Joel STRICKLAND. Joel STRICKLAND married Jemima (Mima) DILLARD who who was Jane DILLARD's sister. I have been told that Ezekial and Joel may have lived in Forsyth County and Hall County. They eventually went to AL, Talledega County, and made a short move to Clarke County, ARK but Ezekial and Jane STRICKLAND returned to Talledega County where they lived out their lives. Who were Ezekial's parents? What is his relationship to Hoel STRICKLAND?

From: Jennifer Dunn, V1Angelic@aol.com
Date: 1/9/1998
I am looking for information on the ancestors of William Dorsey Pirkle. He maried Lanie (Unknown) about 1903. As of 1910 they had two children, Bennie (b. about 1904) and Glynn (b. probably Jan 3, 1905). Glynn married Bessie Collins (b. November 2, 1905; dau. of Ed and Lula Collins). They had at least one child, Harold Glendon Prikle, b. 1923. Any information on this family would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

From: Richard E. Payne, richpayne@juno.com
Date: 1/9/1998
DAVIS - I am searching for the parents of Calvin W. DAVIS who married Sarah LEDBETTER in Forsyth Co. on 2/1/1844. Based on the 1850, 1860, and 1870 census records, he was born in GA in 1815-1822. Calvin is on the 1845 state census and the 1850 census for Forsyth Co. He moved to Saline Co., AR between 1850 and 1860.

From: Sue Field, suefeild@jps.net
Date: 1/9/1998
I am searching for descendants of George JAMES and Nancy Stacy BENNETT. George was b. 1799, VA, died after 1860 in Forsyth Co., GA. Nancy was b. 1804, SC, d. 1886, Forsyth Co., GA. They had 10 children;
  1. Mahlon H. JAMES, b. 25 Oct. 1824, Forsyth Co., GA. d. 1 Aug. 1904, Alpharetta, Forsyth Co., GA. Buried Jasmes Cem., Forsyth Co., GA. m. Lucinda C. BUTLER, 9 Dec. 1845, Forsyth Co., GA.
  2. Eliza B. JAMES, b. 12 Apr. 1827, Forsyth Co., GA. d. 9 Oct, 1897, buried Union Hill, Forsyth Co., GA. Married Zachariah MARTIN, 19 Jan. 1845.
  3. George W. JAMES Jr. - b. 2 Sep. 1828, Forsyth Co., GA. married Mary J. MOORE, 3 Feb., 1853.
  4. Chloe JAMES b. 21 May 1830, Forsyth Co., GA. Married Thomas KILGORE 4 Feb. 1849.
  5. Thomas Caryl JAMES b. 6 Jul. 1842, Forsyth Co., GA. d. 24 Jan. 1896, Farmersville, Collin Co., TX. m. (1) Elizabeth OSBORN, 21 Aug. 1852, (2) Frances F. HOLBROOK (dau. of Lewis HOLBROOK and Sarah YANCEY).
  6. Mary J. JAMES b. 30 May 1834, Forsyth Co., GA. d. 19 Apr. 1855.
  7. Hannah JAMES b. 12 Feb. 1836, Forsyth Co., GA. d. 13 May 1918, m. Sanford MORRIS 17 May 1855.
  8. William B. JAMES b. 11 Jul 1838, Forsyth Co., GA. d. 29 Sep 1918, married Haldah BAGLEY 10 May 1868.
  9. Larkin JAMES b. 11 May 1840, Forsyth Co., GA. d. 18 Sep. 1869, married Amanda (maiden name unknown) 2 Feb. 1866.
  10. Julia A. JAMES b. 6 Nov. 1842, Forsyth Co., GA. Married William BENNETT, 26 Jul. 1862.

Would appreciate any date on this family, have lots of data to share. Please contact me.

From: Janice Spinks, monkus@alltel.net
Date: 1/9/1998
I am looking for any info on Sewells in Forsyth County. I have a lot, but I have a lot of blanks to be filled in. I notice there are no Sewell listed, but a lot were born and raised in Forsyth County. If anyone has any Sewell family history, it would be appreciated.

From: Vicki Land, vtori@ix.netcom.com
Date: 1/9/1998
Interested in anyone with the surname BORING. Especially interested in Isaac BORING Jr. b. 1799. I don't know when he died but he did live in Forsyth County.

From: Leilia Morton Vannoy, LMVANNOY@aol.com
Date: 1/9/1998
I'm researching Morton, Trammell, and Thompson lines who lived in Forsyth County throughout the 1800's and 1900's. Interested in anyone who is related or has info. Thanks.

From: Mark McCall, JMccall771@aol.com
Date: 1/7/1998
I am attempting to find information about my G Grandmother - Mary Delea (Mollie) SHEPARD. She was born in Monticello, KY on 23 Mar 1859 and was living in Forsyth Co. GA in 1889. She marries my g grandfather, William Jenkins GORDON, on 12 Nov 1889. The marriage took place in her parents home in Forsyth. I do not know anything about her family.

From: Annette Nichols, georgianet@webtv.net
Date: 1/7/1998
WHITE - MORGAN - JORDAN - BLAKE - HUGHES - STACKS - McKINNEY - DACUS
Benjamin WHITE (1824 SC - 1902 Hall Co., GA) m. 1855 SC Elizabeth Anna "Annie" MORGAN (1841 SC - 1911 Gwinnett Co., GA). Known Children
  1. Barnett H. WHITE (1856 SC - 1891 Forsyth Co.) m. #1, Mary Ann BLAKE; m. #2, Louise J. HUGHES.
  2. William A. WHITE (c. 1858 Pickens Co., SC - 1933 Hall Co., GA) m. #1, Margaret JORDAN [my great-grandparents]; m. #2 Mrs. Nora STACKS.
  3. Robert C. WHITE (1861 Pickens Co., SC - 1932 Gwinnett Go., GA) m. Ella McKINNEY.
  4. Sarah A. WHITE (c. 1864 SC - 1900 GA) m. ? DACUS.
  5. Louise "Lou" WHITE (c. 1867 SC - AFT 1910) m. Peter McKINNEY.

The WHITE family came after 1870 from South Carolina. Would like to make contact with descendants?


From: Rhonda Hawkins, hawkins@atlcom.net
Date: 11/16/1997
KELLEY, SARTOR, WALLACE, CHATHAM
Seeking information on Benjamin KELLY b. c1822 who marries Narcissa SARTOR 1st, then marries Mary Jane WALLACE CHATHAM (a widow) in 1866. He marries Mary Jane in Forsyth Co, possibly Narcissa died there just 6 months earlier. Seeking info on children from both marriages: Mary E. (c1946), Hiram or George W. (c1848) and Azzie Lee (1871). I know there were more children, but I haven't found them yet. Benjamin is the son of Hiram KELLY and Elizabeth McGEE. I have Sartor ancestry, need Narcissa's descendants. Have some WALLACE ancestry to share.
From: BONNYJIM@aol.com
Date: 11/7/1997
Buckner Walker was on 1840 Forsyth County census with wife Seleta (Freeland) and eight children (four more born in GA and TN). This family was mixed blood Cherokee although Seleta may have been full blood. Their children, Jeremiah, Mary ann Polly who m. Cyrus Posey Cook; James Harvey m. Rebecca Eaton; John R., Memory m. Sarah Williams, Mary James; Nancy m. Joseph Burgess; George W., Sara m. Joseph McClure; Robert H. m. Sarah Taylor, Ida Walker, Mary Taylor; Isaac, Buckner Jr. m. Frances Christiansen; William Monroe m. Amanda Jane Williams. Some of the family lived in Hall and Habersham and Buckner's children were born in Lumpkin, Union, GA and Polk TN also. Want to hear from any Cherokee Walker or Freeland from those areas.

From: Jennifer Dunn, V1Angelic@aol.com
Date: 11/7/1997
I'm looking for information on Glenn and Bessie Pirkle (maiden name unknown). They lived near Gainesville, but in Forsythe Co., GA. I only know of one son, Harold Glendon Pirkle, who was born in 1923. He marries Beatrice Conner in 1946. Any information on this family would be greatly appreciated.

From: FlashThom@aol.com
Date: 10/19/1997
I am trying to find out information about a John Clinton Spruce and a Peggy Davenport. They were wed sometime before 1836 (but near that year). I believed they died in Forsyth County at some point in the late 1800s. Do there names or any other Spruce or Spruse's appear in the census records of the mid to late 1800s.


From: Jane Miles, janetoy@aloha.net
Date: 10/19/1997
Searching for the parents of Jesse B. WALLIS born Spartanburg, SC, 10-12-1822, married Sarah EDWARDS in Forsyth Co., GA May 17, 1842. Sarah was born in Forsyth Co., 4-23-1828 and is the daughter of Littleberry EDWARDS and Nelly FELTON or Howard. Jesse died in Forsyth Co. 8-18-1895 and Sarah died in Forsyth Co. 5-20-1914. William Cicero WALLACE was their son, born 7-1856 in Forsyth Co., he married Josephine REDD May 17, 1877 in Forsyth Co, GA. William and his family later moved to Cobb Co. Any information that connects these lines, please respond. Wallis/Wallace family apparently moved to Georgia from Spartanburg Co., SC between 1822 and 1830. Re-occurring first names are Jesse, William and Sterling(Starlin).
From: Suzanne C. Matson, SCMATSON@aol.com
Date: 10/19/1997
HOLTZCLAW, Elijah - searching for info on Elijah, his wife, his children c. 1850. He is present in Greenville, SC 1840 census but not later. He may have been a member of Mt. Tabor Church (denomination unknown) in the 1860's. Any info greatly appreciated. I have some info on his ancestors that I can share.

From: FBecket@aol.com
Date: 10/19/1997
I am looking for Enoch ROGERS m. to Susannah CUNNINGHAM who came to Forsyth (then Cherokee) Co. in the early 1800's. Need to identify which John ROGERS was Enoch's father and Susannah's ancestry.

From: Yvonne B. Henson, Henson@rmi.net
Date: 10/19/1997
I am looking for any information on Noah Strong Edmondson (Edmonson) born about 1847. Married a Nancy J about 1868. I found them on the 1880 census for Forsyth County, GA.

From: Chris Powell, cpowell@ogslp.org
Date: 10/19/1997
Looking for any information abort Allen POWELL, b 1822 SC, who marries first an S. GARRETT in Forsyth Co. in 1841 and second and Esther (or Easter) BENNETT in Forsyth Co in 1847. Allen came to Georgia about 1840, and is listed in Baptist church records in Forsyth Co in the 1840's. He is listed in Cherokee county on the 1850 Census, and in Gordon Co in 1860 and 1870. The Powell family moved to AR in 1871. Any information on these folks would be highly appreciated.

From: Jonelle Ellis Russell, ljrussell@earthlink.net
Date: 10/19/1997
Hiram KELLEY (b 1787 ?NC?) married Elizabeth McGEE 19 Aug 1813 in Burke County, NC. At least four children were born in Burke Co. before the family migration to Habersham Co., then Forsyth and Cherokee Counties. Daughter Sarah E. KELLEY married Joshua Calvin ELLIS (b. 1 Feb 1814 ?NC?) in Forsyth County 28 Feb 1837. The families were in Cherokee Co. at the time of the 1840 census. William ELLIS age 40-50 in 1840 also lived in the area. Joshua sold land to William ELLIS before moving on to AR with Hiram KELLEY. Elizabeth McGEE KELLEY died in 1846 possibly in Cherokee Co. Will exchange information with those researching these families.

From: Mary Campbell, campbell@bcm.tmc.edu
Date: 10/19/1997
I am looking for information on the parents of William R. WILEY and his wife Martha AUTREY. They were in Forsyth County, Georgia in the 1840's and early 1850's, then moved to Cherokee County, Alabama around 1856.

From: Barbara Ferrell, Ferrbjm@aol.com
Date: 10/19/1997
STOKES, JOHNSTON
Seeking the parents and/or siblings of Robert Paul STOKES, b 1842 Jackson Co, GA. First census record: 1860 Forsyth Co, GA, 17 year old shoemaker, living with Nathaniel and Nancy McGinnis. No relationship found so far to the McGinnis family. In 1865, Robert P. STOKES married Nancy Jane JOHNSTON in Forsyth Co. Mary Jane was the daughter of Alexander Wilson JOHNSTON Jr, and Sarah CASE, originally from Buncombe Co, NC. In 1880 Robert and Mary Jane STOKES are in Pike Co, AR, then in TX before 1900.

From: Flash Thom, FlashThom@aol.com
Date: 10/19/1997
Interested in who Nancy Luisa Spruse's (b. 29 Oct 1836) parent might have been.

From: Barbara Ferrell, Ferrbjm@aol.com
Date: 8/9/1997
Seeking the parents of Robert Paul STOKES, born 1842 in Jackson Co, GA (according his oath in 1868) and married Mary Jane JOHNSTON in Forsyth Co, GA 1865. The first census record of Robert Paul STOKES is in 1860 when hi is a 17 year old shoemaker living with Nathaniel McGINNIS in Forsyth Co. Mary Jane was the daughter of Alexander Wilson and Sarah (CASE) JOHNSTON.

From: Joan Marie Meyering
Date: 7/19/1997
HARBIN. Would like further information on the family of Newton HARBIN and Arminda ? who were in Forsyth County in 1860. Children Ephiram b. 1849, Harriett b. 1852, Larua, b. 1852, and Lafayette b. 1855. What happened to the two boys? Where did Newton and Arminda live after 1860? What other children did they have? What was her last name? Who were his siblings and parents? Any help would be appreciated.
From: Harland L. Thacker, thacker@juno.com
Date: 7/19/1997
James M. Thacker and Frances Ann Blanton. They married about 1852. Frances was born in SC and I do not know where James was born or where they were married. James was captured by the Union army and died as a POW at Point Lookout Maryland. They had four sons, James K. Thacker (b. June 20, 1853 married Cynthia Steadman), William Arthur (b. May 24, 1854, married Sarah McConnell and Mary Emma Spears), George W. Thacker (b. April 7, 1857, married Cassa Dilbeck) and Francis Marion (b. September 3, 1862, married Emogene Turley). After James death in 1864 while a POW, his family settled in Bartow County, GA. The two oldest boys moved to Alabama, but I do have been told that Francis Marion stayed in Bartow County with his mother. Would like to find out more about where they married, and who their ancestors were. Any help will be appreciated.

From: Ellen Livell, beavertd@brightok.net
Date: 7/19/1997
I'm trying to locate any information regarding Jane WALLACE, married to William B. MITCHELL in Forsyth county GA. She was supposedly from TN. They married in 1843. Jane WALLACE's first husband was James E. waters, they had two children and he died. Her parents, William WALLACE and ? raised the two children. William WALLACE is buried at Hopewell Baptist Church in Forsyth county. Jane WALLACE moved to Ozark County MO with some of her children and died 9 September, 1887 and is buried in James cemetery in DAWT MO, Ozark county. All information would be appreciated, if anyone is searching this family.

From: Caledo2531@aol.com
Date: 7/19/1997
I am looking for information on James W. Chastain who lived in Forsyth Co., Ga. in the 1860's to the 1880's.

From: Thomas Bennett, tbird@inetdirect.net
Date: 6/28/1997
My name is Tom Bennett, and I have completed my GGF William Jackson Bennett's family back to his birth in SC, 1816. William married Nancy C. Wilson/Willson on 21 Sept 1848. Nancy was born in Ga on 29 July 1827. They are buried at Buffington Cemetery, East of Canton, Ga. William raised his family, 5 boys and 1 girl in and around Cherokee and Forsyth Co. His children were William Jackson Jr., Sam Kimbrell, Isreal Jackson, Ricchard Lawson, Eliza A. and Zachariah Thomas. At this time I do not have any information about William's brothers, sisters or parents. I want to find or exchange family information on any and all of the names listed above.

From: Flora Barrett, Dfbarr@juno.com
Date: 6/22/1997
DOOLY/DOOLEY/DULA/ANDERSON
Searching for parents of JAMES DOOLY born 15 March 1797 either in Va. or Ga. married on 16 March 1826 in Habersham Co., Ga. to RUTH GILLEY ANDERSON. They moved to Forsyth County, GA and raised their family there. Also searching for parents of RUTH GILLEY ANDERSON who was both 20 April 1805 in NC. There were ANDERSON families living in Habersham County, GA when James and Ruth married, but have never found proof of a connection to them. All help appreciated.

From: Flora Barrett, Dfbarr@juno.com
Date: 6/22/1997
BANNISTER / DOOLY
Searching for descendants of DEVEREX BANNISTER born 8 Dec 1834 and married to MARY ANN DOOLY who was born 26 March 1834. They married 21 Dec 1854 in Forsyth County GA. and lived in Forsyth County all their lives. They had 8 known children as follows: James M; Nancy E; Sarah Jane; Missouri Elizabeth; Cleopatra; Joshua; Tom and Alice who married OSCAR ROPER. I would love to hear from any of the descendants.

From: Sharon K. Jung, fbgtitle@ktc.com
Date: 4/26/1997
MITCHELL...The following family was living in Forsyth Co. GA during the 1850 and 1860 census. William Bennett MITCHELL and wife, Jane MITCHELL, formerly Jane WATTERS. Their children were
  1. Goodman L. Mitchell b. ABT 1844 (was in Co E, 21st Regiment GA Inf.) Killed at Spotsylvania, VA.
  2. Daughter b. ABT 1846
  3. James Madison MITCHELL b. ABT 1847 (Was in Co F 24th Regiment, GA Vol. Inf. CSA, Gwinnett Co. GA).
  4. Milly Jane MITCHELL b. ABT 1849 m. Moses Ervin (Irvin) BOYD
  5. Joseph MITCHELL b. ABT 1851
  6. Leroy F. L. MITCHELL b. ABT 1853
  7. Mary A. MITCHELL b. ABT 1855
  8. Isaac C. MITCHELL b. ABT 1857

Jane WATTERS and William Bennett MITCHELL were married in Forsyth Co. GA on August 10, 1843. William also was in Co. E, 21st Regiment GA Inf. CSA during CW. I am seeking any descendants of these folks and would also like to correspond with anyone researching this family.


From: CrysDH@aol.com
Date: 4/26/1997
Seeking information on June McKinley LUMMUS, b. 1884 (Forsyth Co.). She married to William Duffie WALLACE. She had a sister, Pearl (who married ? TRIBBLE), and a brother, Grady. Their parents were John Wesley LUMMUS and Elizabeth LEWIS.

From: Joanne Shaffer jbsroots@server1.softdisk.com
Date: 4/19/1997
TONEY -- Forsyth CO., GA. What happened to the TONEY's? Robert TONEY was a miner. He and his wife Margaret, children William b. 1838 (killed in 2nd battle of Manassas) Robert b. 1840 Nancy b. 1842 Dallas b. 1844, Jesse b. 1846 Mary b. 1849 are in Forsyth Co. on the 1845 State Census and 1850 Federal Census. Unable to locate after that. William TONEY married Arena COLE (dau of Loyd and Elizabeth COLE in Forsyth Co. 8-15-1859). Any info is appreciated.

From: The Hagen Family, hagen4@ix.netcom.com
Date: 4/19/1997
BENNETT, Timmy (Timothy?)
I am searching for a Timmy BENNETT who was born in California ca. 1967. He was born to Joseph "Chip" BENNETT and Terry WILSON. Sometime after 1967, Timmy, his sister Tammy (born ca. 1969) and their mother, Terry WILSON lived in Forsyth, GA. I have an address on Little Street listed for them, but have been unable to locate them to date.
If you have knowledge of these people and since they are presumably still living, please have them contact Kathleen Hagen (BENNETT) at hagen4@ix.netcom.com. I am Timmy and Tammy's cousin. My father is their uncle Bill (William) BENNETT.

From: Dorothy Brewer, Dot_Brewer@msn.com
Date: 4/19/1997
Looking for any connections to THOMAS CHRISTWELL family on 1860 census of Forsyth Co. GA Cumming district could not read age of Thomas wife Loray? age 20 children Nancy E age 2 and Wm G 9mo my ggrandfather was WILLIAM G CRISWELL born Madison Co GA have been told in 1865 not sure of this. William married Maude Barkley b 1871 in Kentucky they were married in Walton Co. GA as I have been told they had 3 children Allmirah, Mabell, and grandfather Mark. My father was WILLIAM JACKSON CRISWELL, have been researching now 3+ years cannot find any connections and help would be greatly appreciated this brick wall just keeps getting higher and higher THANKS is there any more CRISWELLs out there

From: Louise Birchfield, LBirchfELD@aol.com
Date: 4/12/1997
I'm looking for any information on the families of William Bart Pugh and Eliza Ann Wilson. They were both born in Georgia and married each other. I found a William Pugh, son of Alexander and Eleanor Pugh, who was born ca 1836 and living in Forsyth County, GA in 1850. Living right down the road from him was Eliza A. Wilson, daughter of Anderson and Savilla Wilson, born ca 1846. However, I cannot find where they were married.
My William Bart Pugh and Eliza Ann Wilson were living in Winston Co., AL in December 1865 when their son, John Philip Pugh, was born. They had two other children, Mary and Jim. Family history says that William Bart Pugh went home during the closing months of the Civil War to check on his family. He was at home when a cavalry unit rode up and shot him and killed him as he tried to run. I don't know if it was a CSA or Union cavalry group. I also don't know what became of Eliza and her children after his death. John Philip Pugh, their son, married in Winston County, AL in the 1880s.
Can anyone tell me if there is a connection with this William and Eliza Ann Pugh and the Forsyth County Pugh? Thanks a lot for any information.

From: Kay Bradley, kbradley@flash.net
Date: 4/12/1997
Seeking information, ancestors, and/or descendants of Absolum SNEAD and Diannah SNEED who were married in 1839 Forsyth Co, GA. Diannah was possibly the widow of Daniel SNEED. Diannah's father was Daniel BEASLEY of Richmond Co, NC. Any tidbit of info is appreciated.

From: Jane Miles, janetoy@aloha.net
Date: 4/2/1997
Searching for the parents of Jesse B. WALLIS born Spartanburg, SC, 10-12-1882, married Sarah EDWARDS in Forsyth Co., GA May 17, 1842. Sarah was born in Forsyth Co., 4-23-1828 and is the daughter of Littleberry EDWARDS and Nelly FELTON. Jesse died in Forsyth Co. 8-18-1895 and Sarah died in Forsyth Co. 5-20-1914. My g-grandfather William Cicero WALLACE was their son, born 7-1856 in Forsyth Co., he married Josephine REDD May 17, 1877 in Forsyth Co. William and his family's moved to Cobb Co. Any information that connects to these lines, please respond.
From: GFS Judy, GFSJudy@aol.com
Date: 4/2/1997
Looking for any connection to the BUICE or BUIS surname in Forsyth Co. GA, especially in the Civil War period. Will exchange what I have, willingly.

From: Sandra Cook Foster, SandraF103@aol.com
Date: 3/29/1997
COOK, I am looking for the parents of John Jasper, b. abt 1839 in Jackson Co., GA, d. 11 Oct 1890 in Forsyth Co. GA. He was raised by James WELBORN and his wife Elizabeth ? (maiden name unknown). In James' Will he referred to John Jasper as his son. John Jasper m. Aurelia CASPER on 22 Jan 1861 in Jackson Co. Aurelia was b. July 1847 also in Jackson Co. and is the daughter of David CASPER and Rebecca WILLIAMS. Children of John Jasper and Aurelia COOK are:

Any help would be greatly appreciated.....


From: Janna Mayfield, jsm1@ix.netcom.com
Date: 3/13/1997
Baylis Mayfield b. 1835 d. abt 1900 s/o William Campbell and Terry Kennamore m. Harriett Wingo b. May 8 1832 sc d. around 1931 Forsythe co. Ga. Children: Calvin b. 1855, James Dean b. 1855, Mary ann b. mar 1860, Ella J. b. mar 17 1865, nancy e. b. 1868, margie e. b. aug 17 1870. The children were born probably in Hall co. or Forsythe co. Ga. James Dean m. Sarah Crow. Children: william b. mayfield b. 1875, charley b. abt 1878, James c. b. 1880. Mary Ann Mayfield m. John a. Ivey. Children: bailus, samuel, emma, Sarah Hariette, Deria, Robert F., charlie. Ella J. m. John M. Whitlow. Children: ada, john m., william spencer, alma azalee, alton carl, ola m., felton. Margie e. m. Hiram thomas jones. Children: Nathaniel H.; Laura, Nancy, William H. I would like to correspond with any of the researchers researching the above surnames. I would like to find the brother of Baylis, Reuben Mayfield, who married a Mary. Children: Jane, William, Temperance, Pearson W., James Mayfield. The sister, Mary Mayfield, who married Henry P. Prator. Children: thomas f., William t., elizabeth, Taylor A., Martha, John D., Ann.

From: wheelerj@swbell.net
Date: 3/10/1997
JAMES ALLMON WHEELER b. September 10 1857, Forsyth, GA. d. September 22 1934, Cleburne TX. Need information on father and mother. I have the name of James William Wheeler but no proof??? I have information on the Wheeler descendents if someone is looking.

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