Apr - Jun 2005 Queries
Chatham County, Georgia

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Emma F. Winters Sat Apr 2 14:34:12 2005
Looking for Ann C.------, married Dr. F. F. HARRIS in 1834, Savannah, Ga. Ann was born in N.Y. She came to Savannah at young age and taught school for 8 yrs. F. F. HARRIS was a Lutheran minister and doctor. They married 1834 and moved to Alabama. She was born 1809. Info from The South Western Baptist Newspaper, 2-18-1852, Ann C.'s obituary. Do not know her last name or what F. F. stands for.
Thank you Emma F. Winters

Diane Jones Sun Apr 3 08:16:17 2005
My ancestor, Jackson S. JONES is buried in the Laurel Grove Cementery in Savannah. He is buried in Section 9 and his tombstone reads J. S. JONES. He was a Confederate soldier who died in Savannah and was buried there. Does Laurel Grove keep any records on this burial that would help in a genealogy search of who his parents were?

MICHAEL FARRELL Mon Apr 11 07:55:15 2005
Searching for the PARKER family. Last known address Thunderbolt mobile home park.
Dallas PARKER believed deceased, Mrs. Thelma PARKER, daughters 3, Glynda PARKER, Marsha PARKER, High school believed tob e Sol. C JOHNSON High School or high school for Thunderbolt area? If anyone has or can give me some type of info or help out, it would be appreciated. Thank you.

Susan McVeigh Mon Apr 11 11:49:20 2005
History of Elizabeth Gardner SPENCER, Savannah GA, 1784-Jan 15, 1818.

Darol McGhee Tue Apr 12 08:17:08 2005
I am looking for my grandfather, Mercedes MCGHEE, or any of his relatives. He moved from Albany, GA to Savannah and was in the area from approximately from the late 1930's until now. He is African-American and would be about 100 years old if he is alive. He fathered one child in Thomasville, GA, Mary Francis and two children in Albany, Elizabeth Thomas, and Floyzell McGHEE (my father). To my knowledge he only had one sister whos name was Ethel STEVENSON (deceased) in Albany, GA.
I have never seen him and don't know much about him but I am desparately trying to reasearch my family's history. If you have any possible information please contact me.

Robert Lueders Fri Apr 15 08:17:44 2005
My great grandfather, Louis Robert JOYNER was killed by a gunshot wound in Savannah on 25 April, 1891. I am trying to find details of the incident.

Jerry Hunt Thu Apr 21 17:03:16 2005
Birth records on my grandfather, Richard S. HUNT, born approx. 1885 in Savannah area

Darlene Simpson Fri Apr 22 20:44:12 2005
Looking for information about Mr. Charlie COOK. He died sometime between 1928 - 1932 in Savannah Georgia, by suicide. He would have been by grandfather. Would like obituary or place of burial.

Yvonne Gladden Pittman Sun Apr 24 21:46:00 2005
Desiring information on J. B. WRIGHT md. to Rebecca THERRIL; daughter, Elizabeth and son, John M. (plus, any other of their offspring. J. B. WRIGHT served as Justice of the Peace of Chatham Cnty. from around 1831 though possibly 1840 then migrated to Charleton Cnty., Ga. (reason for move= ?)

J. B. WRIGHT was my great-grandfather. We have no info on Rebecca prior to their marriage. No info on J. B. prior to references in the history of Statesboro.

Any further information will be greatly appreciated.
Yvonne

Yvonne G. Pittman Sun Apr 24 21:52:52 2005
Any info on Elizabeth WRIGHT, born around 1832/33. Attended school in Chatham County. Migrated to Charlton Cnty. Ga., with parents in approximately 1845.
Anything will be helpful.
Yvonne

Mary Cullinane Tue Apr 26 07:55:02 2005
We are looking for information on Ellen (REGAN) SHEEHAN and William SHEEHAN and a copy of their census ref sheet 4A, House no. 323.

Katey Brown Cantwell Tue Apr 26 13:33:26 2005
I am looking for graves of Donald MACDONALD and his wife Marie Augustine (LACHICOTTE) MACDONALD, buried in Savannah at Beaulieu Plantation. If anyone has any information on these graves or knows their whereabouts, I would greatly appreciate it.

William M. Bunting Wed Apr 27 08:55:49 2005
Elizabeth A. HARRIS, Matron of Florida's Confederate Hospital Army of the West and in Newnan, Ga. (1863), born in Rhode Island (c1822), moved to Madison, Florida (1850 census), her son Aborn HARRIS served in the 3rd Fla Infantry CSA. The local UDC Chapter (disbanded) was named in her honor and her grave marker in Oakridge Cemetery was erected by the local UDC. She moved to Savannah, Ga., circa 1880. Any information about her while in Chatham Co. would be appreciated. I would like to know her date of death and if there is an obit I would appreciate it also. THANKS

Joel Cuthbert Tue May 3 11:09:15 2005
Trying to establish parent names of Seth John, George, & Isaac CUTHBERT. Father probably John or Joseph CUTHBERT; early emigrant from Drakies, (Inverness) Scotland, was part of original Darien Colony. John CUTHBERT was founder of Mulberry Grove Plantation; left property to sister Ann. Daniel CUTHBERT (possibly Alexander Daniel CUTHBERT) founded Drakies Plantation on south border of Mulberry. Seeking relationship between Daniel and John.

Margaret Darlene Cook Simpson Sun May 8 22:14:11 2005
I am looking for any information on my paternal grandfater, Charles Gray COOK. He died around 1930 in Savannah, Georgia. My father was Charlie Gray COOK, born in 1928. Charlie Gray COOK died May 22, 1982. There was no contact with his fathers side of the family since approximately 1930. Charles Gray COOK was married to Minnie HINLEY until approximately 1930. If you have any information please contact me. I believe Mr. Cook committed suicide?

Herbert N. Hardwick III Wed May 11 08:05:09 2005
I am searching for information about my grandfather Herbert N. HARDWICK Sr., his wife Johnnye nee CHOATES(?) and his many brothers and sisters. I believe that one brother was named Clifford and one sister was named Hattie. He was a graduate of Hampton Institute and I think he taught at Beach High School and worked as a carpenter. He and his wife had four children, Mercedes, Herbert Jr (my father), Delores and John.

PATRICIA CROSBY NYBERG Sat May 14 07:52:31 2005
Seeking information on Timothy K CROSBY.

Jerry Sat May 14 16:51:25 2005
Looking for my sister Karen PARRISH born in 1954, in FL. She had a twin sister. She also has a brother looking for her by the name of John HICKS.

Melissa Williams Mon May 16 18:36:29 2005
My daughter is working on a family tree for a school project and needs information on my family history. Any information you can provide on my grandmother Bessie SCREVEN or Bessie Mae SMITH would be greatly appreciated. Please email any info to ldyscorp20@aol.com

J Rutledge Sun May 22 06:36:37 2005
I would like to confirm my parents residences in Savannah, Chatham county from the years of 1941 through 1960. My father's name was James Garold SCREVEN Sr. I remember living on 40th and Montgomery, and on a farm on the Telfair Rd.

Tim Meitin Mon May 23 14:49:53 2005
Charles LOPEZ was born in 1865. He was the son of John H. LOPEZ and Florida O'SULLIVAN-LOPEZ. He is my Great Great Uncle and I would like to find any of his decendants, and place of internment.

Tim Meitin Mon May 23 14:56:49 2005
Charles E O'SULLIVAN was born in 1818 (appox). I am his Great/Great Grandson. I would like to know more about him. He was a bookeeper and worked for the newspaper the Republican. He passed away in 1870. I would like to know where his father and mother were from and if he had a brothers and sisters..

kirby Thu May 26 08:21:25 2005
looking into the ancestry of one James KING 1802-<1870 [wife Ann], dau Amelia Sophia ca1843-<1880 who md Thomas Bartholmess MELL and had one Ida Ameila MELL 1870-1941. James & family lived next to The Sailor's Home in 1880 census with $3000 RE value. Thomas MELL & dau Ida lived with Thomas' father William in 1860 census -- Dist #4, Savannah.

Anyone know where The Sailor's Home is/was? Would James have been a river boat pilot? Would there be any interesting paperwork on him through his profession?

Also, is there any kind of swell maritime museum or living history experience in Savannah that my kids might enjoy when we travel there [short of me going to the Hist. Soc. or a library on my day-trip to Savannah]?
Thanks.

Sarah W. Crook Fri May 27 20:09:23 2005
In the late 1800s & early 1900s, Thomas David DABBS, my grandfather, lived in Hagan, GA, now part of Statesboro, Chatham Cty., GA. He was married to a Lillie, and they had a child named Susie Mae, before Lillie passed away. Lillie is buried in the Macedonia Baptist Church Cemetery in Statesboro. I have reason to believe that there was some relationship to a Jessie KAYLEE and if not a relative that she knew them very well. She passed away before I could talk to her.

Thomas David DABBS married my grandmother Jessie Bell GURGANIOUS (GURGANUS), after Lillie's death, when Susie Mae was around 5 yrs. old. I believe they were married around 1913 but I don't know where.

Jessie was a lot younger than Thomas and Thomas passed away in 1927 when my mom was only 7 yrs. old. Thomas & Jessie DABBS had three children together: Alberta, Sylvester & Elizabeth (my mom). My mother is the only one still alive, and she is 84 years old.

(I also believe that I had an Uncle Will GURGANIOUS and David GURGANIOUS (also spelled GURGANUS) that also lived in Statesboro around this time.) David is buried in Statesboro. Will is buried in the Langley Cemetery in Aiken Cty., SC. All of them were farmers.

Thomas is buried at the Macedonia Baptist Church Cemetery, but there is no marker, and we have not been able to find anyone at the church that has any written records of the cemetery. But my mom and aunt have visited his grave there. My mom has Alzheimers and no longer remembers the spot. He may have preached some at the Church also. Thomas also had an adopted son named Andrew (BRASBAR) DABBS, who was 23 years old when Thomas died and stayed in the Statesboro area.

I believe that Thomas DABBS's family were in Anson Cty., NC, and his father was, Archibald DABBS, Mother either Amanda BRAZZELL or Elizabeth (?). They were also related to HUNTLEYS somehow. Archibald's children were Thomas David-13 years old, William-15, Daniel-5, Green-2 & Adolphus-1. I believe that Elizabeth may have been Thomas and William's mother, and Amanda may have been the mother of the youngest three, due to the age difference. However, in the 1870 census, Amanda is listed as Thomas' sister in law, and Adolphus as his nephew.

Thomas David DABBS (ages match with above Thomas & my Thomas) was in Wateree Township, Kershaw County, SC, in 1870s, with wife Rachel & 3 mo. old son Thomas Z. DABBS. There was an Amanda and Adolphus living there also(ages matching above).

I am trying to find out if my grandfather was the same Thomas DABBS that was Archibald's son. Right now, all I know is that the ages match, and my mom has talked about hearing that he was from NC or the Columbia, SC, area, both of which would be matches with this census. My mother was too young to remember anything about him. She grew up in Aiken County, SC.

If Thomas was the son of Archibald, then my mom had a half brother that she never even knew existed. I would like to know what happened to Rachel and Thomas Z. Rachel was 23 in 1870 and Thomas was 24. My mom knew about his wife named Lillie in Statesboro, and was raised up with Susie Mae and Loved her as much as a full sister. I want to know everything that I can find out about Thomas David DABBS whether it is good or bad. Please email me at sarahwcrook@aol.com.

joseph e harty jr Mon May 30 14:58:23 2005
Seeking names of brothers and sisters of Joseph E. HARTY.

Susan Marshall Tue May 31 12:11:35 2005
While traveling through Savannah, we stopped at the Mary Marshall Hotel. Mary was the widow of Col. James MARSHALL of Florida. There is a portrait of him above the fireplace.

There was a striking family resemblance to one of my siblings.

I would love to know more about James MARSHALL's origins.

Gina Mason Wed Jun 1 06:52:33 2005
Looking for William H. THOMPSON of Savannah, GA, who, in the teens and 1820's, owned a wholesale business dealing in sugar, cotton, mackerle and coffee. May have been in partnership with someone with the LAWRENCE surname. Ran business in Augusta too. Another surname is BOLLES who also ran a store in Savannah during the same time period which may have been associated with THOMPSON and LAWRENCE. I have no other information.

ginny walker Sat Jun 4 18:56:56 2005
Looking for burial place of Julia M. Relihan BARRETT and her husband (? BARRETT) and the burial site of Winfield Scott HATCH.

Laura Lamm Mon Jun 6 10:08:15 2005
My grandmother, Ada Eleanor ALLEN, passed away August 11, 2004. She was born and raised around the Chatham County area. We always thought that she had only been married twice during her lifetime. After talking to a family member, we were told that she was married one other time which would of been her first marriage. This marriage, we believe, would of happened in Chatham County. My grandmothers birth date is Feb. 1, 1920.
How do we go about finding out this information? Thank you, Laura Lamm

margaret noyes Thu Jun 9 10:36:33 2005
Robert W. ROBERTSON,1869.1900 Chatham Census. Carpenter, Wife Ella 1872, child Fleta 1892. Is he son of Thomas Jefferson ROBERTSON & Emma SOLOMON, Twiggs Co.?
Info, pictures, articles etc on George L. TOUCHTON, Savannah Dentist, b1885 wife Letitia PETERSON, 2n wife Madeleine??
Ditto on Walter Scott WILSON, Savannah Doctor, wife Caroline (MARTIN) WILSON, genealogist, Pauline (WILSON) NOYES, antique dealer.
Looking for TOUCHTON connection to name VASTINE. Could be connected to ROBERTSON, BRIDGES, MOTLEY. VASHTI common nickname in family???

megan Thu Jun 9 14:06:40 2005
I'm looking for history on James Hargis ESPY who lived in Savannah during the Civil War. He was born on 16 June 1841 and died in 1862 but I do not know how. Father was Joseph Samuel ESPY born 21 Jan. 1803. Any history on this family or their house (The ESPY House on Abercorn St) would be very helpful. Thank you.

SureELK Thu Jun 9 19:54:30 2005
Request Obituary. Mr. William SAFFOLD resided in Chatham County, Savannah and was killed in action, WWII. Thank you.

H. Yant Sun Jun 12 20:00:08 2005
Looking for a friend that was born in Savannah,Ga. Sept 1913, supposely in a hosp, Charity Hosp, 36th& Gifford.

kirby Mon Jun 13 08:08:33 2005
Looking for Savannah city directory which might list John Thomas HEARD as a resident in 1917

Shaun Fri Jun 17 21:19:17 2005
I looking for the grave of a Benjamin (Ben or Benge) THORPE who died in Chatham County, GA between 1911 to 1913. I think he was murdered while on the job as a cemetary keeper.

Dr. George H Lanier Mon Jun 20 19:35:42 2005
Looking for Barry H HORTON to contact me about ALEXANDER connection to FENNELL family and MASTERS family.
DR GEORGE

m Sat Jun 25 10:15:10 2005
A post in April 2000, man seeking info on Rachel McDONALD buried 1823. please reply---- I have the info on her burial plot and photos of headstone for you. She is buried at "Lazaretto", the original quarantine from 1767-1785 on Tybee Island. most are in mass graves. Her death significantly post-dates the Lazaretto. nevertheless, hers is the only headstone there and remains a mystery.

Martha Futch Sun Jun 26 07:10:54 2005
I am looking for information on my brother Cliff PUDER and my stepsister Erin PUDER. I was the only one adopted out of the family and I need to speek with them.

Chalres A SMith Mon Jun 27 06:56:21 2005
Looking for any info on the parents of Walton Wells SMITH born 1811, Chatham county GA. His wife's name was Patty Lucinda COX maried in 1840 in Roswell, GA

Peggy Warren Mon Jun 27 13:22:04 2005
I am looking for Clara Bow "Boots" WARREN born 1930 in Chatham County. Her parents were P. D. WARREN and Olie (?).

C.THOMPSON Thu Jun 30 12:35:58 2005
I would like to inquire about the prison camp Gen. Hugh W. MERCER was commandant and the Union black soldiers who disappeared and as a new interstate was being put through where the camp had been, the bodies of black Union soldiers were found. Could you verify if this is true? Also if there was a reason Gen. MERCER never moved into MERCER House that had something to do with the discrepancy at the prison camp?