Jefferson County Georgia Queries

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DILLARD:12-08-02
DILLARD, TOLLIVER (TALIAFERRO), BORN 1824, DIED 1892, MARRIED ANNA JONES COOK 15 JULY 1862, FATHER TALIAFERRO DILLARD, DIED 1862. LOOKING FOR ANCESTORS AND/OR INFO ABOUT DILLARDS OF BURKE COUNTY. THANKS. TOM BEALL

MCGOWEN:12-08-02
LOOKING FOR ANY INFORAMATION ON A WILLIAM BILL MCGOWIN HE WAS MARRIED TO A EVA H.MCGOWIN IN WADLEY,GA D.O.B=9-20-1875 DIE 1965/1975 EVA DOB=9-20-1899 DIE =6-1984 CHILDRENS ANNIE GRACE D.O.B=12/25/1925 DIE=1-16-1981 DEWEY SLIM D.O.B=9-20-1920 DIE=1-1982 GLADYS= D.O.B=12/25/1916 DIE=4/19/2001 Unknown

PAGE:12-08-02
Looking for any information on Lemuel Page & Elizabeth Powell Page , their children were Jimmy,Mary,John, James,Wiley& Martha Page. I believe they were in Jefferson co. around 1810.Thomas Page

IDEAL/IDELL:12-08-02
Looking for parents and siblings of Earnest Faglie, wife's name is Ideal (Idell). He was 24 in 1930 and according to the 1930 census lived in Dearing, Ga at that time. Thank you.Bob

BOWEN:12-08-02
Looking for any information on my great, great, great grandfather, Windol (Windal) Bowen of Jefferson County, he owned property down around Wadley. I located him in the 1850 census along with his wife Milsa and 8 children. The census shows that he was from NC but not where and shows his wife from Sampson County NC but does not give her maiden name. There children listed was, Authaline, Zacka Durham, A. J., Milsa E. Elizabeth, Martha and two other daughters I cant make out the spelling. Any help would be greatly appreciated.Richard (Nick) Bowen

INGRAM:10-15-02
Can anyone identify this John INGRAM from Jefferson County, Georgia? I have a copy of the will of John INGRAM from Jefferson County, GA probated December 1, 1817. It mentions Ellender INGRAM – wife, Daughters: Mary, Jane, Nancy, Rebeckah, Elizabeth, Sunthe, Pheaby, Ascenth, Sarah, Moriah, and Sophia, Sons: John and David. Executors: John INGRA, David INGRAM, William FOUNTAIN and Lewis DEAL. Can anyone tell me who this John INGRAM is? Where did he come from and is he related to John INGRAM who came over on the Prince George from Ireland with his wife Mary, sons, William, David, John and Richard? Any help would be greatly appreciated!Lorrie Burns
HOLDEN:9-5-02
Enoch Holden born in GA about1807, Married a Nancy also born about 1807, moved to TN by 1825. John S. Holder is listed in 1820 Jefferson Co GA census as having 2 sons age 10-16 at the time. Any listing for an Enoch Holder/Holden?John Griffin

DUKE -BAKER - RICKS -HALL:9-5-02
I am looking for any information on John Forth DUKE and His wife Mary BAKER DUKE. They are buried in Savannah not Wadley. However they were both born in Jefferson County - Wadley. Irene RICKS was one of Mary's sisters . Anyone Having any info on this family please let me know . Also I am working on a tree of the decendents of Pool HALL who came to the Wadley - Bartow area in 1790. If you are a desendent of his please let me know . Looking for family stories too. Janette M. Niemiec

THOMAS/FARMER:9-5-02
Seeking information on the descedants of SIMON THOMAS. Supposedly married a EMMA FARMER. He was born in Jefferson County.Nathan, Kevin A.

BRASSEL:8-8-02
Seeking information on the descendents of Nathan BRASSEL who died in Jefferson County about 1816. His will lists the following sons: Benjamin, William, James Littleton, Kendred, Elias, and Nathan. I am trying to determine if the Kendred Brazil and Benjamin Brazil/Brassel of Alabama and the William B Brassel of Tennessee are his children. Joyce Barber

SIMS:8-8-02
Looking for any information on the Sims family from around the cities of Bartow and Watley. James Sims married to Marie Bostic Sims. Any information would be appreciated. Candy Sims

GARY:8-8-02
Looking for any information concerning Susie Gary born in 1859. She is my greatgrandmother. She married William D. Ray of Hancock County, Ga. We believe she is buried somewhere around Wadley, Ga. ThanksVicki Yates

MT.MORIAH CAMPGROUNDS:8-8-02
Does anyone have any history of the Mt. Moriah Campgrounds in Jefferson County, Ga.? Does anyone know where William R. Parker, who gave the land in 1827, is buried? He and his wife Bathsheba are not buried at Mt. Moriah Cemetery. Unknown

GAY/GRIFFIN:8-8-=02
Would like the marriage date of Barnabas (Barney) Chesley Gay and Nancy E. Griffin, about 1858-59 in Jefferson County, Ga. Unknown

FOWLER:8-8-02
I need information on George Fowler who was listed in the 1820 and 1830 Census of Jefferson Co. He drew land in the 1821 Land Lottery. A will, dated May 7, 1832, is in Jefferson Co., listing heirs George, Jesse, John; daughters Sarah SpiveySusannah Waynewright; wife Nancy Fowler and the heirs of Teleitha Sutton. Any information about him or any of the heirs will be appreciated. Karan B. Pittman

WILLIAMS:7-13-02
RESEARCHING FAMILY OF DENNIS (DENNY) WILLIAMS. WAS LISTED ON THE 1820 CENSUS IN JEFFERSON CO, GA. HE WAS GRANTED A LANDLOTTERY IN 1827 AND WENT SOUTH TO IRWIN CO, GA. HE IS NOT LISTED AGAIN ON A CENSUS UNTIL 1840 IN LOWNDES CO, GA. HE HAS A HANNAH WILLIAMS LISTED IN THE 1850 CENSUS AS A 75 YEAR OLD MOTHER, TRYING TO FIND HANNAH'S HUSBAND, IF HE DIED AND WAS BURIED IN JEFFERSON CO, GA. THANKSTamar

HART/ALLEN:7-13-02
According to the Jefferson Co Gen Web site there was a marriage for Barney HART and Elizabeth ALLEN on 11 November 1807 in Jefferson Co, GA. I am seeking any information that might help identify these two and where they might have been living by the 1820's. I am especially interested in learning if they might be the parents of Elizabeth HART, born 1824/5 in GA, who married George Washington JOHNSON in Warren Co, GA in 1838. Thank you,Linda Johnson
Texas City, TX
DAVIS:7-13-02
I'm searching for any information on my Grandmother-Florence Davis or she may go by Florene Davis. Her two married names are Henderson and Mitchell. She was born June 9, 1929 supposedly in Jefferson County, Lousiana. Her mom was Julia smith or Julia Moneque-smith (think the moneques from Romeo and Juliet) Her father was Lemuel Davis. My name is Lakeisha, please contact me with any info you may have on any of these people.Antoine

PURVIS:7-13-02
Family lore has it that William Y. Purvis moved from Jefferson county to Tift County after he or someone in the family acquired rights to land won/earned from previous military service. We also think the Purvis's married some of the Youngs of Jefferson county. We think the Y. in Wiliam Y. Purvis stands for Young. Thanks. John E. Bennett Jr.

GIBBONS/THOMPSON/LIMES:6-13-02
First Name could be either Azenna/Zena/Zina Last Name could be with Gibbons/Thompson/Limes Father: Clayer Limes (African slave) Daughter: Susie Jackson born in Louisville Ga 1910or 1911 Sept 22 Husband #1 Walter (Gibbons?) Husband #2 Alfred Thompson Unknown

BOSTWICK:6-13-02
I am seeking information on Littleberry Bostwick, Sr. of Jefferson County, Georgia who fought in the American Revolutionary war. He was granted 575 acres of land in 1795 and had a large plantation. Seeking information about the slaves he owned and the type of crop he harvested on his plantation. Thanks.Tina

SPAN/SPANN:6-13-02
I am searching for information on the Span/Spann Family of Jefferson County, GA. Laney Spann may have also been spelled Lany Spann (1840 Federal Census), Lancy Span 1830 Census Jefferson County. The 1820 Fedeal Census spelled the name Lany Span. Laney Spann married Nicy/Vicy and had one child, Delaney Foster Spann a/k/a Laney Spann who married Joseph Rice Whitson. Apparently, the father, Laney, was dead by 1840. I would be most appreciate of any information on this family. Unknown

BOYD/WARREN:6-13-02
I am looking for any information on a John D. Boyd b. 1799 in Jefferson Co. Ga. and married a Mary Warren. John's father was Andrew Boyd b. 1769/70 in Scotland i believe, I don't know who his mom was. any help would be appreciated. Thanks.Sandra

VINING:6-13-01
Looking for parents of Telittra Ann Vining who was born in Jefferson Co, 1834 and died in Stellaville in 1919. She had a daughter Mary Elizabeth Williams who was born in 1857 in Stapleton.Jeff Irvine

JORDON:6-13-02
Looking for the will of Matthew Jordan, born in 1776 in Dobbs Co. N. C. and died about 1857 in Jefferson Co., Ga. Thanks.Jo Harvell/a>

THIGPEN/COPELAND:4-9-02
Am searching for data on the family of Seaborn THIGPEN and his wife Lucinda COPELAND. They are listed in the 1850,60&70 Census of Jefferson County. He was a methodist preacher. Any assistance greatly appreciated. Wallace Spivey

JORDAN:4-9-02
Looking for information on John Jordan b. 1780 in Wayne County, NC moved to Jefferson County, GA in 1807 and married Nancy Parsons (don't know date of birth or death - but believe she was the daughter of John and Martha Parsons of Jefferson County) Aug 23 1807 in Jefferson County. Became a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church in 1808. Had children all born in Jefferson County: Isaac Garland, Thomas Pleasants, James, John, and Nancy. In 1829 moved to Lowndes County, GA. Then in 1833 moved to Thomas County, GA where he died in 1867. If you have any information on either John Jordan or Nancy Parsons - I'd love to hear from you.Thank you very much.Diane Jordan Saunders

SKINNER:4-9-02
Looking for info on SKINNER family. Grandfather Allen Jasper SKINNER b abt. 1863 moved to Fl. when abt 8-10. He was orphaned and we are looking for family connections. If you have any info on any SKINNER please contact. Susan Skinner Buchanan

WOOD/WOODS:4-9-02
Looking for early WOOD or WOODS ancestors. My Woods came out of Emanuel County (Mathew N. Woods > John L. Woods). Notice some in Jefferson County that almost identically matches names. Any help here? Unknown
Also, desperately seeking any info on BERRYHILL
PATTERSON:4-9-02
Would appreciate any information on Wm. PATTERSON b:28 Sept 1743 in Jefferson Co. d:17 Jun 1801 Married Nancy Mossman on Jan 1759 and their son, Robert PATTERSON b:6 Nov 1759 d:14 Mar 1824 all in Jefferson Co. Charles Johnson

MEADOWS:4-9-02
I am looking for anything you have on the Meadows family living in Jefferson county. My great grandfather was John Lee Meadows, married to Effie W Meadows and their children included Leo Maurice Meadows who was married to Florence Adelaide Meadows. Any information you have would be appreciated, especially around John Lee and Effie W Meadows.Thank you,Leigh Harting
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HUNTER:4-9-02
I am seeking information on the family listed below. Frank O'Driscoll Hunter is the man HUNTER ARMY AIRFEILD, in Savannah, GA, is named for. Their families lived in Savannah and Louisville, during the early 1900's. It is my hope to link them with the Hunters of Appling, Tattnall, Burke and Telfair counties. God Bless, First Generation 1. Edward HUNTER. Born in Jefferson Cty, GA.1 On 27 Dec 1821 Edward married Mary WRIGHT.2 Born in 1790 in Virginia.1 They had the following children: 2 i. Edward H.W. (1822-) ii. S.H.W.. Born in 1823. Occupation: Physician.1 Phil Hunter. Jr.

YOUNG:4-9-02
Searching for Jacob Young deceased Dec 1835 believed to live in Jefferson Co. GA. and his son George Young born abt 1774 Jefferson Co. GA. Any help will be appreciated. Nadine Young Billingsley

HUNTER:4-9-02
I am seeking the family line of S.H.W. Hunter, born in Jefferson City, Ga. (or County) listed in the 1850 census for Jefferson County. His mother (I guess?) is also listed; Mary Hunter b. 1790, Virginia Any information is greatly appreciated.God Bless Phil Hunter, Jr

ANDERSON:4-9-02
Looking for information on STEPHEN(S.D.)ANDERSON who was listed living in Wadley Georgia in his brother's 1923 obituary. Stephen was born circa 1855 and is the son of Joel Anderson of Johnson Co. He may have married Lizzie Creech 1875 in Jefferson Co.Judith Folsom

PHILLIPS:2-21-02
I am looking for information on Elmore Phillips that was in Jefferson Co. in the early 1900s, he was married to a LaFavor. Some of their children were Roy, Jeff, and Annie Laura, I feel sure there are more I just don't know who they were as of yet. Elmore was my grgrandfather and I think he is buried in Walden cemetery just outside of Avera because there are quite a few Phillips buried there although he may be buried somewhere else in Jefferson Co. Any help will be greatly appreciated. Marvin Poole

WALDEN:2-21-02
I am searching for the parents of Mitchell Walden born 1803, Jefferson County, Ga. and/or siblings. Beverly Black and mail address is , 517 Sunset Drive, Waynesboro, GA 30830
BRALEY:2-21-02
Looking for information on the will of James BRALEY, Sr, filed in Jefferson Co, GA in 1815. Can anyone Help. Unknown

COBB:2-21-02
Would like to know what cemetery John Addison Cobb(s) is buried in in Jefferson County? Any other information you have about him. Thanks. Donna Casey

ANDERSON:1-17-02
We are looking for information on James Anderson Father of William Anderson (born 1818) and buried at the Anderson Cemetary formerly known as the Reedy Creek Cemetery between Wrens & Harlem, GA. Dan Anderson

MCNEIL:1-17-02
Need to find parents brothers or sisters of Samuel McNeil b 24 Nov 1800 d Nov / Dec 1865 married to 1. Margaret ( Mary ) Jones on 22 Dec 1819 in Jefferson County Gerogia ( no. 105 , by W. Carson, Justice of Peace) 2. Mary Undine Brown Johnson ( THEIR ONLY CHILD BORN IN MISSISSIPPI) Please contact me with infoAmy

HENSON/DOCKERY:1-17-02
I am trying to obtain a marriage certificate on Jewell HENSON and Bernice DOCKERY. They were married in October or November of 1933. This marriage resulted in the birth of Janie Jewelline in July 1934. I would also like to get a birth certificate for her. Unknown

RAIFORD:12-15-01
John Raiford was a Revolutionary War Patriot and I think received a land grant for his service. Lore has it that the land was in Jefferson County (or perhaps the predecessor county which I believe was Burke). I would appreciate any clarification or additional information you could provide. My wife and children are descendants from this Hero and his wife Lucy Rebecca Spell. Any data about the Galphin Indian Agency or their life along the Ogoochee River would be most welcome. I will be grateful for your help.Monty (Montford) Reed

COOK:12-15-01
I'M LOOKING FOR THE GRAVE OF JESSE COOK AND 1ST WIFE ELIZABETH--------------? I BELIEVE HIS BROTHER WAS HARBARD COOK, BORN IN BURKE CA.1793, THEY WERE IN JEFFERSON COUNTY, LATER. ANY HELP IS APPRECIATED. Wallace Cook

BARTON:12-15-01
I am in search of my grandfather his name was WALTON THOMAS BARTON he he was born Oct.03,1906 and died Oct 06,1969 married MAMMIE LEE STEWART they had 5 or 6 kids I have found alot on my grandmother I was told that MR.BARTON was raised by a BERRY ARRINGTON and a LIZZIE TAYLOR there in Jefferson Co,Ga he is buried at the Mt Moriah Campground Grave yard alone with some of there kids, we have heard several stories on them but I can't seem to come up with anything as of yet.He may have been an orphan? he has a few bro and sis. any help would be great!!!!!!!!!!!! ThanksLynn Barton/Boone

BUTLER:11-29-01
I am the grand-daughter of Hezekiah andSusan Butler of jefferson County Georgia sibling were; nathaniel Butler one daughter,franceButler(jackson) @twin boys);lizzie butler (Hughes;Lucy Butler (grimes) son noah grimes;markButler daugther joyce lander;Aaron Butler had two girles one name was Rose Hezekiah died 1911 Susan died 1944-1945she was a McCluchion before marriage.. it would be greatly appreaciated if you could find and email any thing regarding this family thanking you in advance Joyce Lander

EASON:11-29-01
I would like to find the origins of Edmond D. Eason, born in 1808, md to Elizabeth Caldwell in Jefferson Co., GA on 21 Feb 1828, dead in Schley Co., 6 Aug 1858. Their children included 1) William Thomas Eason, born 12 Feb 1830 in Jefferson Co., GA, md to Julia Virginia Sellers on 27Dec 1860. He died 18 Aug 1881 in Schley. 2)Mary Ann Rebecca Eason, b 1836, md to John S. Barker 14 Jan 1857. 3) John S. B. Eason, b 1837, md to Ida ?. 4) Spencer E. Eason, b 1840, md to Emma Holloway. 5) Nancy Ann "Nannie" Eason, b 23 Feb 1842 in GA, md to John Wesley Dozier, b 1848 in GA. She died 17 Apr 1893 in Schley. He died 31 Aug 1929 in Schley. Prior to her marriage to John Wesley Dozier, Nannie Eason was married to a ? Stewart. 6) Littleton Eason, b. 1846.Any help is gratefully accepted.Thor Egede-Nissen

FORD;11-29-01
Looking for Wiley Ford, b in GA abt 1810. I have found Samuel Ford and John Ford in Jefferson Co 1820 Census who each had a male in the "0-10" age in their household. There is a Wiley Ford born to William W Ford in 1875. William was a son of Samuel Ford. I would like to know if the Wiley Ford born in 1810 belongs to one of these families.Gary Liddell

THIGPEN:11-29-01
Trying to confirm that a George Washington Thigpen married a Mary Lou Hobbs in Jefferson County, Georgia, on or about 3 SEP 1913. I believe the marriage was performed at the courthouse. Family members say the marriage took place in Warren County, but found nothing there; others say McDuffie... but nothing there. Have even checked Glascock and nothing there. Thanks very much!R.Thigpen

DRAKE:11-29-01
I am researching the DRAKE Family and their origins before they arrived in Jefferson County. My earliest known ancestor was, LEMUEL BRAXTON DRAKE. His sister's name may have been THENEY who m. JOHN KING. Other possible family members may be.Robert DRAKE, Nancy DRAKE, Edney DRAKE, Francis DRAKE, Thomas DRAKE, Easley DRAKE, and Susannah DRAKE. Any help you could offer would be greatly appreciated. I'm more than willing to share any or all information I've gathered thus far. Thank You,Steve Dingler

BOND:11-2-01
A relative of my wife's, Joseph Dickinson Bond, was born 1832 Edenton, Chowan, NC and returned to Edenton with his spinster daughter, Matilda Penelope (Tillie) Bond, after having been a Baptist Minister in Georgia and Alabama. I do not know where in GA or AL, and I do not know his wife's name or when Tillie was born. Tillie was the last member of the family to live in the 1758 Cupola House, where her four spinster aunts had spent their entire lives, and became so impoverished that she sold the interior of the house, which is now in the Brooklyn Museum. Tillie's grandmother, Penelope Barker Dickinson, was named for her great aunt, Penelope Barker, organiser of the Edenton Tea Party, the first political action by women in America. Having found a marriage record in Jefferson County for Joseph D Bond & Susan A F Todd on October 15, 1854, I am wondering if this might be his marriage. Is there any Baptist church in Jefferson County that might have records to show if they had a Minister of this name in the middle of the nineteenth century? John Collins

ARRINGTON:10-21-01
James Arrington, died about 1817, came from Isle of wight co. Virginia, also his wife Rebecca Portis Arrington. any thing you have on them and where they were buried . They died in Jefferson co. I just don't know where. Any help would be appreciated. They are my GGGGGGG Grandparents Thank You.Charles Arrington

BROWN:10-21-01
My g.g.g.grandfather, Francis Brown, is, I believe, the same Francis Brown that lived in Jefferson Co. GA between 1794 and 1805. I believe he was from NC before going to GA, as his first two children were supposed to have been born there (evidence but no proof). I have never been able to connect him to any other Browns in the county, and it's possible he was there with inlaws, names unknown, although one author did say he thought Francis' wife was a Spiers. I've never found any evidence of that, though. We will soon have a Y-chromosome DNA profile that I would love to compare to the DNA profile of any other Brown from Jefferson Co. If you descend down a straight patrilineal path of Jefferson Co. Browns, AFter Francis BROWN left Jefferson Co., he showed up c. 1817 in Lawrence Co. MS. In MS, he was near THIGPENS and TARVERS, and other family names I have seen in Jefferson Co. queries. Any connections? please contact me. Connee

GAMBLE:10-21-01
I have traced my Gamble family line back to my gggg grandfather who is listed on the Jackson County, AL census as Mitchell Gamble (whose son was Thomas). Mitchell was born in 1812 or 1813 in Georgia. From other information gathered, I believe he was born in Jefferson County, GA and later traveled to TN and then on to AL. In Alabama, William Gamble and Burgess Gamble who were also born in GA, lived near Mitchell and were probably his brothers or other relatives. Any information that might help me learn more about this Gamble line from Jefferson County, GA would be appreciated. Debbie Deb

GUIN:10-21-01
Looking for information on John A. Guin, who was married to a woman named Winnefred. I found one on the 1850 Jefferson County Census, who was supposedly 10 years old at the time of that Census. Is he the same one, as the one on the 1870 Washington County Census, who was supposedly 27 years old at the time of that Census, and the age discrepency a mistake of some sort? The John A. Guin in the Jefferson County Census, was born in Jefferson County. Any help would be appreciated. Christine Rose

POTTER:10-2-01
I am looking for the burial site of William H Potter(1793-1870) and his first wife Permelia (Nixon)Potter(1805-1860). Someone told me that William may be buried in the Lebanon Cem.---I am not sure if that is in Jackson Co or Jefferson. I do not know where Permelia is. Anything you can find out will be appreciated.Thank you.Gwen

LIVINGSTON:10-2-01
I am a volunteer genealogist (registrar) for a Sons of the American Revolution chapter in Virginia. I am working with an applicant for membership whose ancestors came from Jefferson County, GA. The g-g-grandfather was Joseph M.Livingston whose father was William Livingston. But, we need proof that William was in fact Joseph's father. William died in 1840. Joseph is among the males shown in William Livingsston's household in the 1830 and 1840 census for Jefferson County. Unfortunately, only the head of household was named in the censuses before 1850. What we need is William's will, or short of that, an appraisal of his estate and a settlement of his estate which shows his heirs getting their fair share. William's wife's maiden name was Rachel Vining. She died in 1848. Perhaps she had a will, or there was an appraisal and disbursement of her estate. Can anyone in Jefferson County help? Bob Bowen, Registrar, Colonel Fielding Lewis Chapter, Virginia Society, Sons of the American Revolution.Bob Bowen

WIGGINS:10-2-01
Would appreciate any information on Amos Wiggins. I have the information from 1820 census. However, I need the names of his wife and children. I believe he had sons, William and Amos, and daughter, Mahala. Wife's name may have been Sarah. Trying to determine if John M. Wiggins, b. 1811, was also his son. Appreciate help. J.P.Rogers

HARRISON:10-2-01
William Cole Harrison lived in Jefferson county, GA in 1802 where Charles T Harrison was born. Trying to prove that Charles T Harrison was his son. Alice Harrison Dartt

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