2006 Queries
Hancock County, Georgia

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Tony Mozingo Thu Jan 5 15:02:13 2006
Am deeply grateful for assistance in research of a history of the Primitive Baptists of south Mississippi. All of them came to Miss. from Hancock County, Georgia, circa 1820, but I know nothing more. Does anyone have information on the James Valentine FORD or Harmon RUNNELS families, especially if there is a connection between them. Also,what of the Primitive Baptists of Hancock County?
Thank you so much.

Belva Harris Cauthen Wed Jan 18 02:17:51 2006
Seeking information on my ancestor William HARRIS, who may have died intestate ca 1796 in Hancock Co, GA.
Thanks. Belva Harris Cauthen

Mary Ellen Owen Fri Jan 20 10:49:19 2006
Nathaniel G. BREEDLOVE 1802-1863 m. Dalilah WARREN 1813-1860 on Jan. 26, 1832 in Putnam Co., Ga. They lived in Hancock Co., Ga.
His parents: William Watkins BREEDLOVE and Sarah Harding FOSTER from Va. and both died in Hancock Co.
Dalilah parents were Robert WARREN 1782-1851 m. Betsy SIMS of Baldwin Co. They both died in Hancock Co. Robert's family who lived and died in Hancock were: Jesse and Elizabeth WARREN (parents of Robert) and Jeremiah, Mary (Polly) who married Henry YOUNG; William Warren 1785-1859; Sarah who married Lot HARTON; James who married Lucy STEMBRIDGE, he died 1820 and she then married William Watkins BREEDLOVE, Jr. and moved to AL.

Nathaniel BREEDLOVE and Dalilah WARREN had a daughter Julia A. BREEDLOVE 1834-1883 who married Michael K. BUTLER 1816-1888. They married Dec. 4, 1856. Both died in Milledgeville but their bodies were taken to Sparta for burial.

I'm having a hard time finding where these people were buried.
Thanks for any help that is given.
Mary Ellen

Larry Childs Sun Feb 5 10:43:16 2006
Looking for information on CHILDS families in Hancock County 1790 - 1830. Any connection to James CHILDS and Elizabeth CHILDS from Va.

Clyde Laughlin Fri Feb 10 14:43:49 2006
Looking for information on my great grandfather, John LAUGHLIN, father of Ocie LAUGHLIN married to Emma DIXON. They had 15 children.

Shaketa Evans Sun Feb 19 17:42:14 2006
Hi,I am looking for info on Idonia EVANS born 1910 to 1994 she was a native of New York but later moved to Hancock County,Ga. What I am trying to find is her relatives and what is her heritage she had a son named Jonnie D. EVANS who died in 1998.
So if any can find any info on her please as soon as possible email me. Thank you

Lavern Barkster Wed Feb 22 07:51:51 2006
I'm searching for any BARKSDALE that came off of the Dickson Plantation (Sparta,GA). I'm a descendent of Charlie BARKSDALE who migrated to Sandersville, Georgia and married Marie BARKSDALE. Charlie passed away in 1970 and Marie passed away in 1977. Charlie had a son name Elmon BARKSDALE and Elmon Sr. had a son name Elmon BARKSDALE Jr. This is my father. All of BARKSDALE more than likely worship at St. Paul C.M.E church and this is where my Grandmother (Susie BARKSTER) and Grandfather (Elmon BARKSTER) are buried. Down through history some how our last name got changed to BARKSTER but on my dad's birth certificate his last name is BARKSDALE.

Cynthia D. Johns Thu Feb 23 21:39:29 2006
I am trying to find information on the ancestors of William Green JOHNS born about 1807 in Georgia who married Nancy ELLIOT in 1823 in Hancock County. His direct descendents include James Edward JOHNS born 1825 in Georgia; James Edward JOHNS, Jr. born 1851 in Covington County, Alabama; James Herbert "Heard" JOHNS born 1886 in Claiborne County, Mississippi; and James Kermit JOHNS (my grandfather) born 1914 in Winn Parish, Louisiana.

Robert Allen Downs Wed Mar 1 17:52:26 2006
My great-grandfather wasRichard Lee DOWNS (1852-1939). Richard grew up in Washington County, Georgia. He lived near Warthen, Georgia. A Richard DOWNS is listed in the 1900 Hancock County Federal Census. I am uncertain if this is Richard Lee DOWNS.

Silas DOWNS was his father or grandfather?
Richard's first wife was Martha Elizabeth TANTON. They had a son, Samuel Tildon DOWNS and two daughters, Dorinda DOWNS and Lillian Estelle DOWNS. All three later married into the KITCHENS family and lived in or near Mitchell, Georgia.

Richard's second wife, Angie C. OSBORN, he married Sept. 11, 1890. They had a family, but I know very little about them. Angie C. and Richard Lee DOWNS are buried at Mineral Springs Baptist Church in Washington County, Georgia.
Anything about him you know, please contact me.

Jerry McGinty Sat Mar 25 07:02:14 2006
Does anyone have information on HOOD families that were in the area, ca. 1800-1810? As you know, there is no census data to check.
Thanks,
JMcG

Christine Christensen Tue Apr 11 09:10:52 2006
I have found a marriage between Lewis JOHNSON and Mary Ann PORTER, 25 Feb 1833 in Hancock County. I believe they emigrated to Autauga County, Alabama before 1850 (in 1850 census there). I am looking for their parents and siblings. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Ruth Sat May 13 19:47:32 2006
Am looking for info on family, also any photos, military records. Elias BOYER - g-g grandfather - Revolutionary Soldier. Isabelle (LEWIS) THOMAS BOYER - grandmother, married Mack Donald BOYER, Sarah THOMASON - g-g-g grandmother who married Nathan VEAL Jr. and lived in Washington County, GA. Any info on marriage of Sarah THOMASON and Nathan VEAL Jr. appreciated.

Robert Downs Tue May 23 10:33:00 2006
Trying to find out who the parents of Richard Lee DOWNS are.
Richard was born January 26, 1852 and died March 8. 1939 in Hancock County, Georgia. Buried at Mineral Springs Baptist Church, Washington County, Ga. His grandparents were Silas and Nancy DOWNS, according to 1870 Washington County Federal Census near Warthen, Georgia. Richard's first wife was Martha Ann TANTON and his second wife was Angie Cheek OSBORN, both from Washington County, near Warthen, Georgia.

Pj Sisseck Fri Jun 30 18:38:25 2006
Looking for descendents of Zadoc TURNER. He moved to Hancock CO about 1790, and died in 1819. He may be my fifth/sixgreat grandpa.

Katy Howard Fri Jul 7 13:15:09 2006
I am just beginning to search for Benjamin TURNER who married Rebecca ECHOLS. He was born 25 Feb. 1796 in Hancock, Ga. I do not know who his parents were. She was born 21 Aug. 1794 also in Hancock, Ga. I only have her parents as ECHOLS and DIXON. I know who their children are and that Bejamin and Rebecca lived and died in Kemper, Miss. I would like to know who their parents and siblings were. Any help would be wonderful. Thanks for your time and help! Katy

Kathy Sun Jul 9 21:38:05 2006
Looking for information regarding a Joshua KENNERLY or Joshua KENNY whom married a Catherine LANGSTON in 1789. Trying to locate a copy of his will from 1801

B. C. MCCRAY Tue Jul 11 20:41:49 2006
Any information concerning Eppy McCRAY in Hancock County Georgia would be appreciated. Thank you

Mary Lynn Gary Skelton Tue Jul 18 08:39:31 2006
I am searching for documentation and information regarding my gg-grandparents S Henry and Sarah Lorahama (PALMER) GARY. Henry was born abt 1805. I am not sure about the spelling of Sarah's middle name. I know she had a nephew named Theophulus PALMER. They married 2 Feb 1826 in Hancock Co.

I am also looking for church documents for Island Creek Baptist Church in Hancock Co. The church was constituted on March 14, 1794, by John Thomas and Benjamin Thompson. Sarah and Henry were members of this church. Sarah joined by baptism on 6 Oct 1827. Henry joined by letter on 18 June 1835. I would appreciate any help and will be glad to share the information I have.

Cheryl Hall Johnson Mon Aug 21 12:59:37 2006
I am interested in any information regarding an Isaac HALL Sr., my ancestor, his brother Samuel or any other relatives of this family.

Charlene Huckabay Grafton Sun Sep 3 17:07:20 2006
Charles was born 1728 Hancock, Ga, son of James b/1700 Henrico, Va. and Mary Fellows b/1702, Va.
Any info appreciated and rewarded.
Charlene Huckabay Grafton

Donna J. Posley Tue Sep 26 09:34:05 2006
Looking for some decendents of Mary Dixon POSLEY DOB-11-22-1913. Last residence Hancock County, GA daughter of Simon DIXON and Bertha or Alberta DIXON.

Castleberry, Ilo Thu Oct 5 07:51:39 2006
My grandfather Milo CASTLEBERRY, and grandmother Elizebeth (INGRAM) CASTLEBERRY originated from Handcock Count/Sparta, GA.

My grandfather father's name was Rev. Gilbert CASTLEBERRY of Hancock County and was the minister of St. Paul C.M.E. Church in Hancock County.

I have not been successful in finding much information on either of my grandparents. Can you help?

No EMAIL address given Sat Oct 21 19:33:18 2006
Interested in information on David HITCHCOCK who was a Primitive Baptist Peacher in Hancock and Putnam Co GA. Any information is appreciated.

gladys dieckmann Thu Oct 26 19:39:51 2006
Need the death of Frankie WHATLEY who married Thomas MASON of Hancock Co GA. He died abt. 1837. She must have died bef. 1837. Can find no mention of her in his will. Somebody please help!!!!
GLADYS MASON DIECKMANN

Margo Gamble Mon Nov 6 09:29:49 2006
Isaac MOTLEY appears on the 1805 Ga Land Lottery Persons Entitled to Draw list. He also appears on the Hancock, GA 1810 Census with record dated 1812. Also listed on this Census is Richard MOTLEY whom I believe was his son. He may have migrated there from Ameelia Co., Virginia. Any info would be appreciated.

Nancy Hall Thu Nov 9 11:12:56 2006
Seeking info on Sarah Grace GARNER, born in Jewell GA 1868 +/- 5 years. Sister named Nancy.

Alice Dorman Sun Nov 26 20:18:12 2006
John C MOFFETT married Elizabeth about 1801. Any proof would be a huge help. I know John was born in SC 1773-4. His mother was Terresa and father Gabriel. I have a brick wall on these 2 ancestors. They had many children and then moved to Perry Co. MS 1818. I need a marriage record or any record.

Richard Gilbert Tue Dec 12 13:52:55 2006
Seeking McKINNON relatives in Hancock County.

Rick Buckner Wed Dec 13 18:21:39 2006
Does anyone know anything re the BUCKNER family from Hancock County that migrated west to Alabama? I want to know also where Joel BUCKNER was buried that died in the Civil War.
Rick Buckner richardbuckner56@comcas.net

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