Apr - Jun 2003 Queries
Chatham County, Georgia

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Karen Penselin Wed Apr 2 19:27:36 2003
I'm looking for information on an ancestor who came to Savana Georgia around late 1700's or early 1800's from England, I'm not sure what town. It may have been London. I was told he was the first territorial Govenor of Georgia - Sir Fredrick WOOD. He married a RANCIER and they had at least one daughter Mary. She married Charles DROSS. He came here from Hesse-Darmstadt Germany. and he went north to New Jersey to fight with the Union Army and they moved there after the war.

John Cotter Sat Apr 5 14:51:12 2003
William SHEEHAN, Savannah policeman,was born in Georgia 1855. His wife Ellen O"REGAN was born in Ireland. William's father was also William and he came from Ireland. William's Mother was born in Ireland

Leroy Von Hollen Thu Apr 10 12:06:17 2003
Harvey VONHOLLEN -- born 1893 in Savannah
Henry VONHOLLEN born ??????

anne seliskar Thu Apr 10 18:50:53 2003
My great-grandmother, Catherine Monihan Mitten LACY, immigrated from County Wexford to Savanah, Georgia about 1843. She died taking care of Yellow Fever victims. Is it possible to find out where she is buried?

Michael Bowlin Fri Apr 11 22:15:55 2003
Looking for biographical information on William Grafton AUSTIN, native of Texas, Medal of Honor recipient and former chief of police of Savannah, Chatham County Georgia around 1910. His first wife was Caroline J. RATZ, born ca 1866 in Savannah, married William G. AUSTIN around 1887 in Savannah. Did this couple have children. What happened to Caroline? Any onfo will be appreciated.

Carole H. Melson Sat Apr 12 12:27:45 2003
I am seeking information regarding a Thomas RICE who was born in Philadelphia, PA in 1761 and died in Savannah, Georgia on 6 November 1817. He died at the corner of the Bay and Jefferson Street. He was a ship carpenter and owned a boatworks in Savannah, Georgia. Thomas RICE married Miss Betsey DEWS in Savannah, GA.

The marriage was recorded in the Georgia Gazette 5/24/1792, 2:3. On 5 February 1824, an Elizabeth RICE was buried in Savannah, Georgia. She was residing on Bay Street in Savannah, GA when she died. She was born in Savannah, Georgia in 1770.
The above information was obtained from: "Register of Deaths in Savannah, Georgia", Compiled by The Genealogical Committee, Georgia Historical Society, Savannah, Georgia. See Index: Volume I, III, IV and "Marriages of Chatham County, Georgia, Volume I, 1748-1852", Compiled by the Genealogical Committee of Georgia Historical Society, Savannah, Georgia, 1993, Page 33.
Any information regarding this RICE Family and Dews Family would be appreciated. Thank you.
Carole H. Melson.

Sukochi Lee Fri Apr 18 13:27:09 2003
Looking for info on William COOLIDGE, b. abt.1814 d. 8 Dec. 1879
His spouse, Rachel A. McCLAIN, b. abt. 1831, d. 2 Oct. 1876 in Chatham Co., daughter Stella COOLIDGE b. 1859- 1860, Ga. She married George W. HAUPT abt. 1878 - 1879 either in Richmond Co., Ga. or Chatham Co., Ga. Her siblings were George COOLIDGE and WIlliam COOLIDGE. Please contact me with anything you may have on these families.
Thank you. Sukochi Lee, Woodstock, Ga.

Todd Ries Tue Apr 22 13:16:10 2003
I am looking for confirmation of the birthplace and date of Thomas McClain CROWLEY, son of John CROWLEY and Elizabeth McCLAIN. My current birth place and date are Savannah, Chatham County, Georgia in 1798. My data show that he and his siblings, Samuel "Little Sam" (b. 20 Jun 1791), Agnes (b. 10 May 1794)and John C. (b. 1796) were all born in Savannah. Thanks.

M Wissel Thu Apr 24 13:27:15 2003
I am seeking information regarding the GARRETT and JARRELL families. Joyce JARRELL was released to her adoptive mother @ June of 1924 from Saint Mary's Home. We believe that she was called Baby GARRETT until renamed Joyce JARRELL. It appears that it wasn't a regular adoption, but I am uncertain what transpired or how.
Any information would be appreciated! I do not have any birth records and I am trying to find out more about my family tree.

Carol Todd Sat May 3 06:51:56 2003
We are looking for information on Capt. John LOW of Savannah, who was born ca. 1783-1784 in Northern Ireland, and died in 1876 in Griffin, Spalding Co., GA, and is buried in Laurel Grove Cemetery in Savannah. He was in Savannah at some time during the war of 1812, and probably resided there continuously until the late 1840's or later. He was a Savannah River pilot, later owned all or part of the coastal steam packet St. Matthews, and was Savannah Harbormaster in the 1840's.

He was married to Lavinia ?unknown. He owned a house on the corner of Tattnall and Jones Streets that currently bears a plaque stating it to be "The John Low House", but we have not been able to find out more about this designation. (Note: this is not the Civil War Capt. John LOW of the CSS Alabama, nor do we believe him to have been related to Andrew LOW.) We have found little on him so far in the Georgia Historical Society.
We would surely appreciate any suggestions on where to look for more information. Thanks so much!

Donna Wride Sat May 3 14:31:39 2003
Researching David Wiley CARTER, b. abt 1843. He resided primarily in Bryan Co. but I have possibly connected him John CARTER Jr. & Sr. from the Chatham Co 1850 index. Be most interested to hear from someone who may be researching this line.
Thanks, Donna

Kristina Simms Tue May 6 10:17:41 2003
I have found a marriage of William D. WRAY to Sarah MOORE in Baldwin County GA 8 April 1820.
Also a marriage to a Mary Eugenia COPE in Chatham County in 1828.
Is this the same man? The person I want to find out about is Sarah MOORE, if anyone has the information. Thank you.

Donethia Sun May 18 09:46:23 2003
I've been looking into writing a book of my family history and Iam also interested in meeting or knowing about any living or deceased relatives.My ggrandfather name was Isadore HEYWARD. He from what I know was married to a Mattie or Hattie HEYWARD. Don't know if they had a lasting marriage or divorced early on. I do know that they had a couple of children together one being my grandmother. I found Isadore in the SS index. If anybody out there know's anything please pass this message on to someone who you think may have some information.

Also reaserching Lydia WILLIAMS maiden name WALKER. She was married to Ben WILLIAMS. These person are my grandfather's parents. He past away last year at the tender age of 98 yrs old.

Again if you have any availble infor. please E-mail at dxwillaims38@yahoo.com
Thank you for reading my Query. Donethia

Jay Lamb Sun May 18 14:01:50 2003
My father is buried in Savannah, GA. I need to find out where.

William L. Noehren Sun May 18 14:25:33 2003
My Grandparents, Charles H. F. NOEHREN - Emma DORING entered the Port of Savanah Ga.in 1886. Married in Savanah Ga. in 1887. had a son Charles born June 1888 in Savannah Ga.
That is about all the information I have. I believe they came from the Schleswig-Holstein part of Germany.
William L.Noehren

pat prasad Mon May 19 15:25:44 2003
My grandmother Maggie TREE died in Savannah GA about 1926. I have little information about her and anything would help. I do know she was born in Hamilton County TN in what is now called Chatanooga. It was called Hill City. She was born in 1879 and died of TB. I would appreciate any information. Her maiden name was RAGON / RAGAN.

Perry Cuyler Smith Mon May 26 07:23:39 2003
I am trying to find out what happened to Thomas Hamilton CUYLER a member of the prestigious Savannah family. He is not buried in the family plot although he died in the mid to late 1880's.

Beverly Carver Wed May 28 14:28:16 2003
I am looking for ancestors of Silas Abner HAMILTON born 1852 Savannah, Ga. Need parents, siblings etc. thanks Bev

Earl Hall Thu May 29 09:05:20 2003
I have been checking on James HALL who lived in Savannah in 1811. I have a very old ref that he was banished from FL that year. He said Wm Craig of FL had told the Spanish that he was disloyal. In 1824 he offered himself for Congress in GA. In 1822 in the Savannah Republican he states he was not disloyal and that Craig was responsible for his banishment. HALL sued Craig in FL for his treatment and taking his land in FL. HALL had an attorney named John Rodman in FL. He called Francis Richard to speak for James HALL. My ancestor,John HALL lived near Francis Richard in FL and knew him. I have wondered if this James HALL is related to my John HALL? My John HALL went to Darien, GA to marry Mary SILCOX from FL and again to have their son William Ray HALL in MacIntosh County,GA.They returned to FL and lived there until death.
Does any of this info relate to anyone's research?
Thank you, Earl Hall - Tampa

Laurence Morrell Sat May 31 11:07:36 2003
I am searching for my ggf's papers of intent to become a citizen of the United States. These were filed in the Chatham County Clerk of the City Court in Savannah, Georgia somewhere around 1892. Is there a way to get a copy of those documents ?
Laurence Morrell

Michael Dunigan Sun Jun 1 11:46:40 2003
Interested in any info on the British prison ships in Savannah during the Revolutionary War. My ancestor Mattias ARDIS is said to have died aboard one of these ships. Particularly interested in knowing where these prisoners were buried.

Sandy Pond Sun Jun 1 21:14:06 2003
I found on Family Search that John Absolem PAGE and Lassie Jane ROGERS where married in 1870 in Chatham, GA. It also stated that there first son was born in this county as well. William EdwarPAGE b. 7 of April 1871. It also states that Lassie Jane ROGERS was born in 1851 in this same county. If anyone has information regarding this please let me know. Thank you

Andre Wed Jun 4 08:32:13 2003
I'm looking for a birth or death for a Mr James MILLER .We think that he was born in 1898 and died in 1967 and his daughter thinks that James mother 's name was Cathrine MILLER. Can you help please thank you.
Sincerely, Andre Surette

Peggy Thu Jun 5 20:14:47 2003
Does anyone know where newspapers from the 1920's in Savannah when residents turned 100 might be archived? I have located what seems to be my husband's relative from the 1920 Census who was 97 at the time and turned 100 probably in 1923 or 1924.

Mr. Leffingwell Wed Jun 11 03:02:56 2003
I need any data on a French emigree who fled to England and was in Savannah for some period between 1795 and 1800. Probably to England ca. 1795, to Savannah ca. 1797, born ca. 1759, died ca. 1798. Name - Phiippe DUC OLIVIER, perhaps DUCOLIVIER, DU OLIVIER, OLIVER, DU COLIVIER, etc. Also possible is DU COLLEVILLE or in fact any likely "phonetic" similarity. Accompanied from England by a young woman born ca. 1779, name Constance (Connie) (last name unclear; perhaps BAKER) probably of Anglo-French parentage.

Bob Espy Fri Jun 13 12:58:27 2003
I am looking for any info on Jane WISEMAN daughter of Joseph WISEMAN son of William WISEMAN. I am looking for info on William and Joseph too. I know William WISEMAN is linked to the first families of Georgia. The time frame is circa 1730-1850

Debra Blacklock-Sloan Sat Jun 14 10:36:29 2003
I am searching for two daughters - Helen and Mary BLACKLOCK to see if they lived in this county. Their father, John F. BLACKLOCK was a rice factor/merchant from South Carolina.
Thank you, Debra Blacklock-Sloan

Jean Childress Sun Jun 15 23:17:49 2003
Am trying to find information on Ella KING, Joseph LILES and Pearl Allan LONG. Ella worked at a hotel, probably as a maid or laundress, in the early 1900. She married Joseph LILES, who was also living in Savannah. Pearl A. LONG may have been a salesman and traveling with a very young daughter. Does anyone have access to the directories at the Library?

Orville Shelburne Wed Jun 18 07:30:33 2003
Looking for info on GGGgrandpa James MADISON, aka Capt. MADISON, and wife Susan EDMUNDS. James died Aug 1808 and son Thomas born 1808. Any suggestions appreciated.

Robert APREA Tue Jun 24 12:19:46 2003
I am looking for any information about my cousins who , about the years 1880-1910, migrated form the Italian cities of MASSA LUBRENSE and VICO EQUENSE (NAPLES ) to the States . Several APREA, SAVERESE and ESPOSITO setteld themselves in Savannah where they managed : Aprea Fish and Co, Wholesale Shippers of Fresh Fish and Oysters, 4 - 8 Bryan Street, West, Savannah.
Any information would be greatly appreciated and please receive many thanks in advance .