Jan - Mar 2001 Queries
Chatham County, Georgia

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Rachel Johnson Tue Jan 2 08:39:06 2001
I am looking for anyone with information on the KNICKERBOCKER family of Savannah GA. I have a letter dated Aug 16, 1868 from Eliza INGRAHAM KNICKERBOCKER to her brother David Meade INGRAHAM. These families were in New York during the Civil War. I believe the Eliza was married to Cyrus KNICKERBOCKER.
I would like to find anyone descended from them.
Rachel - http://www.cheljohnson.homestead.com/welcome.html

Kelly Low Wed Jan 3 21:11:39 2001
I am trying to find documentation of the birth of John LOW, son of John LOW and Eliza LOW (nee GREEN) of Savannah Georgia. John (the son) was born about 1862 or 1863. His father John was serving on the CSS Alabama at the time. Eliza died within 1 or 2 years of John's birth. Our understanding is that he was raised by relatives until emigrating to New Zealand in the 1870s or 1880s.
Do you have any suggestions on where I should start looking? thanks very much, Kelly Low

Bruce Bendler Fri Jan 5 06:01:52 2001
Looking for info. on the family of Joseph WOOD, in Savannah by 1759. He came there from New Castle County, Delaware. The Council of Georgia granted him land on Savannah River to build a wharf and warehouse. He also received a grant for 450 acres of land. He had five children and owned eight slaves by 1761.

Sharolyn McCoy Sat Jan 6 07:53:02 2001
Looking for information on the John WADE family listed on the 1850 Chatham Co. census. Thank you.

maria Sun Jan 7 11:09:06 2001
Looking for descendants of Luke CARSON who was born in Ireland ABT 1816,and who appears in the Chatham County census of 1870. His father was also called Luke (1777-1833)and his Mother, Jane (1786-1838), his sister was Margaret (1818-1870).His parents and sister are all buried in Kilcairn graveyard, County Down, Northern Ireland

ANDREW HANLEY Wed Jan 10 20:12:52 2001
Would appreciate information re grandfather,Andrew HANLEY. Emigrated from Ireland about last 1/3 of 19th century. Was active in community affairs and Catholic church. Date of death?Date arrived in Savannah? Thanks

Kirby McClain Mon Jan 15 06:30:04 2001
I am researching my ancestor Paul McLANE, who was sentenced by a court in London on December 1746 to transportation to the colonies and forced labor for seven years. I have information that he was placed aboard the ship St. George, which departed England in January 1747. Although the arrival port is unknown, I have every reason to believe it was Savannah, GA. If anyone has any information on Paul, or the ship, I would greatly appreciate an e-mail.

Susan McCoy Wed Jan 17 17:07:13 2001
Marriage and divorce of Jennie Louise Brinson THORNLEY and Thomas A. WARD. Judgement No. 16293. Also copy of letter to Lottie EMMONS re: This judgement dated October 12, 1927 writtne by Deputy Clerk S.C.C.CO.GA.
Do these papers exist? How do I get copies?
Thank you for your time.

Chriss Perkins Wed Jan 17 18:34:56 2001
John H. MONROE was Fire Chief of Sav GA 1913-1916,1918-1923, 1925-1934. He retired in 1934, but was called back to office in 1937 and served until his death on February 6, 1941. Chief MONROE designed and invented the first water tank, hence Savannah became the first city in the world to install water tanks. I would love to get in contact with anyone researching his family. I am specifically interested in a launch he owned in 1927, called "The Seagull."

D. Casey Wed Jan 17 18:37:29 2001
Capt. Robert FLOURNOY of Bonabelle, Chatham Co., Ga. m. Mary Willis COBB around 1800. Their daughter Mary Mildred FLOURNOY b. 1805 in Ga. m. Nathaniel A. ADAMS 26 July 1821 in Chatham County, Ga. I would like to acquire a copy of their marriage record from Chatham County. Also any info anyone might have on these people I would like to share and will be glad to share what I have. D. Casey at dandj@peachnet.campuscwix.net

Patsy Williams Fri Jan 19 09:01:22 2001
Looking for grave of John P. BLACK who died in Savannah Oct 6, 1845. He was married to Margaret A. ENGLAND.

Patricia Dresselhaus Sat Jan 20 13:58:10 2001
Looking for birth, parents, marriage, death records of Louis D'Andelot De BOISFEUILLET in Savannah area whose daughter Olive married Dr. Joseph FOURMY/FORMI April 22, 1816. Believe the actual surname was PICOT from St. Malo area, Brittany, France. Believe he was married to Magdeleine PEYRE. Both fled the French Revolution, then the uprising in St. Dominque (Santo Domingo, French part, now Haiti).
His half-brother was probably Charles Pierre Cesar PICOT De BOISFEUILLET who settled on Sapelo Island about this same time frame.
Any information would be appreciated.

Carolyn Walker Sun Jan 21 21:00:26 2001
Hi! I'm looking for info on Thomas WALKER, m. Elizabeth O'STEEN in Chatham County. Also looking for link between this Thomas and the Littleberry WALKER bunch.

Mary Overstreet Mon Jan 22 05:59:45 2001
i am looking for information on William OVERSTREET born in Roberson County, North Carolina and married Catherine B. COPE in Savannah, Georgia on 5/1/1822. Any decendant information is needed.

Kathryn Reynolds Mon Jan 22 14:34:05 2001
Looking for any information on the WELLS Family. Some of them lived in Liberty County. There is a connection to the GEOGHAGEN family. If you have any information on the WELLS family, please contact me. Thanks, Kathryn

Robert Loy Tue Jan 23 05:52:50 2001
I am looking for information on one John Fuller LOY who died in Savannah, GA - Sept 1977. Any scrap of info would help.

Elizabeth Gold Tue Jan 23 16:25:56 2001
Seeking antecedents of Bessie HOOD, Elizabeth (ELLIS) HOOD, Edward Dupont HOOD. Resided in Savannah,before and after WWII. Family from Atlanta and Birmingham, AL

Kent Manthorne Thu Jan 25 19:37:49 2001
Birth date of William Anthony KING, b. Savannah 1841 to James and Ann or Anna McCllen KING also James W.S.KING b. 1832. Also dates of death for both and where buried?
Thanks, KM

Peggy Greenman-Fritts Sun Jan 28 10:45:19 2001
I am looking for ANY information on a Joseph (E?) LONG, born 1835. I know he was a confederate soldier and had a plantation in Savannah that was destroyed during the Civil War. I know he was married and had a daughter during the Civil War. I found him on a 1880 census in Arkansas. Any information on him or on any plantation owners with the name "LONG" or related to I would appriciate it. thank you.

Jeff & Lori (Begley)Cole Sun Jan 28 20:33:31 2001
Looking for anyone with access to the 1860 Chatham County census records...interested in Thomas BEGLEY, page 302...if you have access and can provide details from the record we would appreciate hearing from you. Thank you!

kaye Mon Jan 29 03:30:21 2001
Do Chatham County marriage records list the birth place of the parents of the married persons; what about birth records-do they list of the birth place of the parents?

Frances Reid Mon Jan 29 15:40:20 2001
I am looking for info about Simon GAY who died in 1985. My Daughter in law, Dorie Peake REID is His Granddaughter and would like some info. Thank you

james cross Mon Jan 29 23:32:25 2001
Is there anyone that has any info on the early CROSS family of Savannah...ie..THOMAS CROSS...

Greg Biggs Tue Jan 30 00:18:18 2001
I am looking for information about Savannah painter Fermin CERVEAU - specifically about the Confederate flags he made in 1861 (and any thereafter) for local units.
Please email me at Biggsk@aol.com if you can help. This is for a book on Georgia Civil War flags. Greg Biggs Thanks!

Bill Rexroad Tue Jan 30 17:25:54 2001
Do you folks keep a file there of obituaries from the Savannah Morning News? I am looking for James WOODS, died March 1997 at St. Helens Island, SC. Will greatly appreciate any help on this.

John Wilson Wed Jan 31 20:10:52 2001
I need someone to look-up a newspaper obituary for me. The name of the person I'm looking for is Clyde Thomas WILSON from Savannah, GA. All I know is he died in March 1984. At one time he lived in North Carolina. I would be most greatful for any help on this matter.

Carl Oberg Fri Feb 2 07:00:35 2001
looking for the names of parents of William B. TINSLEY B-1807 Va. D-1864 GA. Was treasurer of GA. 1847-1850. bank officer Savanah 1850s until death. Married Sarah G. DAVIES. It would be helpful if anyone has the name of the initial B. Any other info helpful.

Pat Bajwa Fri Feb 2 22:06:00 2001
I an looking for the above surname in possible varient spellings. Lewis H. BURGOYNE was a French fur trapper and he married Sarah. I believe that she was a Native American.
From what I understand, today the area just north of Savannah is in Chatham County. In 1796-1803 when Sarah was born, it was a French settlement and was called Purysville it was still a part of S.C. at the time.
What I would like to have is some information on, is the name of the French ships and the url for the passenger lists of those that entered the Savannah and Charleston Harbors during that time. I would like to know more about the settlers and Native Americans in that time and place.
Sarah was from a splinter band known as "Mushroom Indians". They had to join another tribe in order to survive. I do not believe that was the name of the band but that they harvested mushrooms as a food source rather than for rituals as did their Southwestern counterparts. Sarah eventually ended up alone withe 7 children by 1850 Clark County Ms. She died in Arkansas.
If anyone is willing to let me know more abaut the French and Native Americans pre Chatham County, I will be most greatful.
Thank you very much in advance. Pat

Kay Kirkman Sat Feb 3 10:08:58 2001
According to early Methodist history, John and Charles Wesley and 124 persons left London, England, for America on October 14, 1735. They didn't start across until December and landed at Savannah, then a town of 40 houses, on 5 Feb. 1736. Robert and George KIRKMAN were among the passengers.
Does anyone have records of this arrival and what happened to the passengers?

Janice Walker Sat Feb 3 15:51:40 2001
Looking for information on Jane PIGG who was living in Savanah following the Civil War. Does any one know what became of her?

Manuel Bettencourt Sat Feb 3 23:07:04 2001
Grand-Father was Manuel (Manoel) Joseph (Jose) BETTENCOURT, born in Faial Is, Azores in 1871. Any info appreciated. His wife was Lillian WOLTERS. I believe she was the daughter of Peter Herman WOLTERS who owned a brewery in Savannah in the late-1800s. His wife was a NUSSER.
Any info on these individuals or the P. H. Wolters Brewing Co. appreciated.
Manuel Bettencourt - 624 Suncrest Blvd, Talahi Is., GA 31410, 912-897-9273

Susie D. Palmer Sun Feb 4 18:12:20 2001
Looking for parents of Jacob Francis WRIGHT born about 1813 possibly in Savannah. He moved to NC and married Melissa BRINSON. They lived at Duck in northern Dare County.Jacob was a carpenter. After Melissa died in early 1850's he went to Elizabeth City, NC and built draft boats. The family never heard from him again and think he died from the scarlet fever epidemic at that time.

Bettye Burroughs Justis Mon Feb 5 18:12:03 2001
I am looking for information on my grandfather who was born in Savannah about 1879-1880. His name was George Maxwell BURROUGH. Thought to be related to the BURROUGH that served as a early mayor of Savannah. I have no information on his family. He moved to Texas married my grandmother in 1918. There was also an earlier marriage in Texas 1915. He died in Dallas, Texas 1947. If you have any information please contact me.

Gail Hilliard Tue Feb 6 08:11:39 2001
Looking for information on William Delma BRYAN and his children. He lived in Savannah from the 1930's until the 1950''s, and although he was born and raised in Florida I believe that his family was originally from Savannah. Any information would be appreciated. Thank you

Mike Currie Tue Feb 6 15:28:49 2001
Looking for any information or family connections to Dennis McLendon CURRIE. Born 8 Dec 1857 in Montgomery. Son of Duncan and Martha Ann (McLENDON) CURRIE. Thank you. Mike

Kim Peters Thu Feb 8 21:19:56 2001
If anyone has information on dates/places for immigrations, emmigrations, occupations, residences, births, deaths, marriages, parents,etc. I would be most appreciative. John Frederick FISCHER b.2 Aug 1861 in Osterholz-Scharmbeck. d.28 Nov 1923 where? m. when & where? Annie Catherine MURKEN b. 3 Sept. 1853 in Worpswede Germany d. 31 March 1939, where? (John Frederick had 13 brothers and sisters all born in Germany. 3 brothers died in the Germany Army in WWI. 3 sisters, Addie, Lena and Annie came to Savannah. I can't find information on any of his siblings. If you have information on the names of these 12 siblings it would be most helpful.)

John Frederick's Children: John William FISCHER m. Elizabeth JAUGSTETTER, 1 son: John William Jr. Henrietta C. FISCHER m. Henry Frederick KUCK.
Meta (Mamie) Johanna FISCHER m. Lawrence THOMPSON, 2 children: Lawrence and Kathleen m. OSTEEN. Lawrence III owned Thompson's Sporting Goods.
Meta Adalar FISCHER m. Charles JAUGSTETTER, 2 daughters: Kathy lives in VA, Margie lives on Skidaway Island.
Adlena FSICHER m. SLOCUM, divorced, 1 son: William died with tetanus at age 9. Lena married Carl SHSIEK in 1940, d. in 1985.
Addie MURKEN m. Charles Henry KONEMANN - no children.
Lena MURKEN m. John HARR (listed as b.8 Aug 1911, d. 22 June 1992 in SSDI) - 4 children: John Jr., George F. Addie, Unknown Female. *John was reported in 1985 to be working on the family history. If anyone knows John's family please ask them to contact me regarding the history.
Annie MURKEN m. John Edward STRUCK - 1 son John Edward, Jr. living in Savannah.

Please note that the information was provided to me in a narrative by Florence GILDEA - Aunt "Honey", my great aunt & my hero. Any help you can give to fill in the blanks will be greatly apreciated.

Kim Peters Thu Feb 8 21:55:07 2001
My G.Grandfather Neil GILDEA b. 28 Feb. 1854 in Donegal Ireland, immigrated in 1866, m. Mary IVEY whom he met in Jacksonville, FL bet.1890-1893.(He was proprietor of Alhambra Music Hall and Cabaret in Savannah, first bar in the old Desoto Hotel, night club in Norfolk and bar in Jacksonville (105 N. Hogan Street), m. (when?/where?) ***If anyone can help me acquire photos or copies of photos of any of these places circa 1888-1940 please let me know!

Mary IVEY whom he met in Jacksonville, FL bet.1890-1893.
Her mother Elizabeth Jane UPTON b. abt 1847 Davisboro, GA/Jefferson County 1850/1860 census m. 1st husband W. Ben IVEY of Florida (when, where?) Ben, committed suicide sometime bet 1873-1888 - 5 children:
Mary IVEY b. 13 Sept. 1873 d. 1 June 1921, 4 sons:
Asa O. m. Annie RYAN -one daughter GLADYS m. BRUNSON lived on Wilmington Island,
Elizabeth's son: W. Ben IVEY did not marry died young buried in Savannah,
Elizabeth's son: Thomas Whit IVEY m. Annie CONNORS - 1 child: Gladys, deceased in Norfolk, VA,
Elizabeth's son: James IVEY did not marry, died young, buried in Savannah.
Elizabeth's second husband Owen TRAVERS m. when? where? moved to Savannah, abt. 1893.
They had 2 children: Annie TRAVERS, Eliza Jane TRAVERS when? where?.
Annie TRAVERS married George CLEARY had three sons: George Jr, William and Bernard. William died 19 Feb. 1985
Eliza Jane TRAVERS m.Charles SCHAUSS - one son: Charles SCHAUSS and one grandson: Charles Thomas SCHAUSS.
Mary IVEY married Neil GILDEA - ten children: Edward Cornelius, Mary Elizabeth, Catherine Margaret, Florence Gilden (died age 8), Joseph Anthony, Francis Joseph, Benjamin Joseph, James Francis, Florience Eleanor (Aunt Honey), Elizabeth Jane (Sr. Mary Daria. All are now deceased. 4 sons: Asa O., W. Ben, Thomas Whit, James.
Elizabeth Jane UPTON m. 2nd husband Owen TRAVERS (he had a saloon, billiards, fine wines, cigars in Jax. FL) when? where married?

The Neil GILDEA family lived in Savannah for many years but built on Wilmington Island around 1940 and the house is now owned by his g.grandson. Aunt Honey provided me with almost all of the family history in 1985. All of the family documents were reported to have been in a trunk which was stolen while the family was preoccupied moving their furniture etc. to Wilmington Island.
Any help you can give to help fill in the picture a bit, will be greatly appreciated.

WJ Harris Sun Feb 11 08:24:57 2001
Can anyone tell me anything about John WALLACE, Esq. who was the British Consul of Ga. ? He died in Chatham in 1804. And on the 1812 tax list of Chatam is William WALLACE. Is this his son? William WALLACE , residence Chatham County drew Baldwin County in the 1807 land lottery, and married Elizabeth SAXON in Baldwin County in 1818--could these be the same persons?? I am also looking at Robert C. WALLACE from Chatham County who drew land in Troup County in a later lottery. Would love to hear from anyone with any information about these WALLACE'S.

Skeet Brown Sun Feb 11 20:20:24 2001
Desperately seeking any information about the following: Thomas WATSON, b. abt. 1712 d. 1783 in Savannah at some date he married a Margaret McCORMICK. Also, information on Robert McCORMICK, possibly her father. John WATSON, Sr., who married a Margaret SESSON.
Any help will be greatly appreciated and will exchange what pitiful information I have. Please reply to e-mail address. Thank you.

Ansearch Tue Feb 13 01:37:09 2001
My ancestor Francis Bellune DURANT, moved from Marion SC, through Beaufort CoSc to Savannah area and dau Eliza Jane DURANT in 1847 married at Cherokee Hill to Wilson Conner COOPER, from Coopersville, Effingham co (near Dover). He was son of George & Nancy Conner COOPER, he graduated Yale Univ., traveling by water back & forth to college. Established & was headmaster of Cooper College. Both his grandfathers , Wilson Conner and Richard COOPER were Rev.War,vets, buried in Dead River Ch cemetery near Uvalda, Ga. & old family log home was moved to college campus as historic museum. They had large family of whom a number died in childhood- he died 1861 and she followed her father & bros to TX, taking her remaining children too.
I'd like to contact others interested in these family connections to learn further details, especially DURANTs of whom I have skimpy info. I can provide a lot, but have gaps on all of these.
Thanks,for any info, Ansearch, email: streborjc3@aol.com.

Paul H. Saeger, Jr. Tue Feb 13 15:06:16 2001
My ancestor, John ARMSTRONG, was born in Georgia about 1800. His brother, William ARMSTRONG, was also born in Georgia about 1806. Their parents were James and Mary ARMSTRONG who came to the U.S. through the port of Savannah about the time that John was born. James migrated to Franklin County, Tenn between 1812-1815.Would appreciate any information about this family.

John H. hilton Fri Feb 16 16:10:51 2001
I would like to make contact with any HILTON's in Chatham Co., Darien, and McIntosh Co. that might be related to an Andrew HILTON or his son William HILTON. William was born in the Old Barnwell SC District in 1811 and he married an Elizabeth LYONS.

Hal Phillips Sun Feb 18 08:47:24 2001
I am trying to find information on Charles H. SHOBE died 19 Jan 1976 in Laurens Co at age of 78. His county of residence was Chatham. Also, Thelma M SHobe died 24 Sep 1976 Chatham Co at age of 68. Suspect that THelma was wife of Charles. Who were Charles' parents? Thanks hal phillip@goodnet.com

E T Sun Feb 18 09:30:46 2001
I am trying to locate the obit for Frankie N. WEBER to see if this is one of my family members. Her name was Francis (Frankie) Rose NICAUD and she married a Caleb WEBER.
According to Chatham records this is what I have found:

Frankie N Weber   F  W   18 Jan 1963  Chatham  76 years   00232   Chatham

Dori Salisbury Mon Feb 19 09:55:27 2001
I am looking for any information regarding my great-greatgrandmother, Mamie WEEKLEY, possibly COLE who died in Bloomingdale in November 1936. Any information would be appreciated. Thanks.

Diane O'Neil Conner Tue Feb 20 09:02:39 2001
I am looking for information on my ansestors in Savannah. I have some information given to me by the Catholic Dioceise, but I can't seem to find anything on other members of the family. My great-grandfather was Charles J. O'NEIL born in 1879 from Ierland, married Mary Elizabeth EVANS (she went by Maude). in 1904. They had 5 children: #1.Charles F. O'NEIL (b.1905-m.1929) to Gertrude J. JONES the adopted daughter of George and Caroline JONES. #2.Edward BURCH (b.1908 m.1934) to Mildred D. BROWN. #3 Mary E. O'NEIL (b.1911 ) married Eugene McDONALD. #4 Helen O'NEIL (b.1917 M.1952) to Frank O. EADY, #5 John A. O'NEIL (b.1920 m.1942) to Mary HESLING. Any information would help. I have more but this is the main group I am interested in.

Charles Dickson Wed Feb 21 08:23:08 2001
I am trying to trace my wife's family. Family lore has it that their family is connected with Sir William BLACKSTONE, the English barrister. Her g-gfather, William Henry BLACKSTONE, was born in Chatham Co., GA 12/4/1847 and died in AR. He married Martha Jane ADKINS, also born in GA around 1855. They married--we believe--in Salem, AR.
Their daughter Emma Samantha BLACKSTONE (b. 1/27/1883--Salem, AR; d. 1/28/1964--Ft. Worth, TX) married William Alexander SEARCY -- again in AR we believe before they settled in Texas.
I am looking for information concerning William Henry's father, was that William Harvey BLACKSTONE (b. 1823 in AL) who married Mary Jane PERRY? Was William HARVEY the son of James Harvey BLACKSTONE(b. 1805, GA) who married Johanna PILGRIM? Any information on this family line would be appreciated.

kaye Wed Feb 21 15:20:12 2001
Do birth certificates list from what country the parents come from (around 1900)? I won't waste my time procuring one if they don't. Thanks.

Wayne Foster Wed Feb 21 17:22:47 2001
If anyone has a cemetery book listing and could help me with this name I would appreciate it very much. Charles F GRAHAM, died in Chatham Co. 26 May 1926. I don't know if he is the one I'm searching for, maybe a marker will give a birth date, wife in the same plot, etc. Thanks, Wayne Foster

Anne Donaldson Thu Feb 22 12:47:30 2001
Does anyone know about a Lula DONALDSON? She m Wm Douglas DONALDSON b 1871 Pierce Co. Lula died in Chatham in b 1884 d 1970. They had 4 children. Does anyone know if this is the same Lula DONALDSON?

Barbara Illg Thu Feb 22 13:45:55 2001
I am searching for any information on my grandparents (Joseph Patrick ARMSTRONG who married Stella Pauline KEARNEY on 7-18-1923) and my great grandparents (Francis Edward ARMSTRONG who married Anna Theresa ROACH and Francis James KEARNEY who married Anna WALSH). I believe all three couples married in Chatham County. The children of my great grandparents are Joseph Patrick ARMSTRONG, Martin ARMSTRONG, Otto Michael ARMSTRONG, Albert ARMSTRONG, Stella KEARNEY, Margaret Mary KEARNEY, and Michael J. KEARNEY
Thank you.

Wilbur A. Maxwell III. Thu Feb 22 20:13:16 2001
I am looking for any kind of connection between these names around 1928-29. Wilbur(er) Austin(e) MAXWELL born in Chatham County, Ga., age 21 and Evelyn Eunice WEEKS born 12-13-1914 in (?)(NY), age 19 (she really was 15). They had a son born to them, Wilbur(er) Austin(e) MAXWELL Jr. born in Statesboro, Ga., County of Bullock, on 11-27-1929. I am their grandson and have very little information on them. Can anyone help? Thank you, Bill

JOHNNIE DOZIER Tue Feb 27 00:17:31 2001
I am searching for Benjamin DOZIER b. 1774 in Marion county, SC One site I visited said he died in Chatham county, GA after 1830. He is a descendant of Jacque DAUGE from France. He is the father of Daniel DOZIER who was born in SC about 1805. I hope to find that he is also the father of John Jackson DOZIER who has eluded us for years. It would seem that John J.DOZIER would have been born in Chatham county.

David Rudge Tue Feb 27 01:31:07 2001
I am searching for the descendants of Mary Louise nee RUDGE BANKS. She lived in Savannah, GA from ca. 1883 until her death in 1906.My information about her family, including links to information about her ancestors, is located here: http://kanga.cc.wmich.edu/~rudged/gen/banks.html. The site includes an index. The other surnames above represent the married names of her daughters, all of whom were married in Savannah.

Beryl Anderson Wed Feb 28 19:34:57 2001
William Anthony WHITE, born 29 May 1840, died in Savannah, Georgia in 1926, his place of burial is unknown to me. I am working on the family history, and wondered if an index of the local cemeteries exists? Would appreciate any help in telling me where to search. BERYL

ADAM BIRD Sun Mar 4 21:25:15 2001
Hi, I am looking for info on an old family BIRD/BYRD - in southeastern GA. I have the names: Edmond BIRD, South Q BIRD, Scilla BIRD - then there is Clara BIRD (or BYRD) and her children: Ida, William M, =, Eugene, George, Charles, Elizabeth and Richard. I have traced these names back to Camden County, GA census, 1880. But they did not appear prior to that time. BIRD / BYRD is not acommon family name in that county either. These BIRDs also left that county and returned to Chatham County, Ga. Please help if possible with any info or leads at all.

Rebecca Kelley Tue Mar 6 05:46:30 2001
Looking for mother and father of Henry W. KELLEY he was born in Coffee County Alabama. Wife Nancy Jane Bowden KELLEY have death certificate on him. Would be thankful for any & all help.

Frank Lowe Tue Mar 6 10:14:08 2001
Searching for birth records of Francis Davidson LOWE, son of Col. Samuel D. LOWE and Laura E. HOUSTON.

Jeanne Nelson Tue Mar 6 18:10:02 2001
I am looking for Chatham County orphanage records on my Grandmother Florence Rose WILBUR. The dates would have been around 1904. She and two siblings were put in an orphanage in Savannah by their mother who later came back for them when she was more financially stable. Any help would be appreciated.

Betty Lee Tue Mar 6 20:28:28 2001
I am researching the descendants of Frederick HERB 1728-1790 and his wife, Ursula PETERS 1741-1814.

Nancy Fleetwood Miller Wed Mar 7 07:36:28 2001
Green FLEETWOOD (1810-1856) married Mary MORGAN (from Effingham County) in 1832 in Chatham County. They had 6 children: (1) Thomas M. FLEETWOOD married Laura WHITE, (2) James M. FLEETWOOD married Philitia METZGER/Cornelia THOMPSON, (3) William Henry FLEETWOOD married Laura COOPER/Catherine Elizabeth GROSS, (4) Mary Lucretia FLEETWOOD married George Galpin WILSON, (5) George S. FLEETWOOD married? Elizabeth COHEN, and (6) Laura FLEETWOOD married William T. GIBSON.

Green's occupation was that of a ship captain/harbor pilot operating out of Savannah. He owned a home on Columbia Square and a plantation on Whitemarsh Island.
Green's only known brother, John FLEETWOOD (1811-1859), was also a pilot in Savannah. John married Mary or Margaret THOMPSON in Chatham County in 1840. They had no children.
Green and John Fleetwood were listed in the 1820 & 1821 Land Lotteries as "orphans." These families are buried in Laurel Grove Cemetery and Bonaventure Cemetery in Savannah.

The earliest record I have found puts Green in Savannah in 1829, however, that is as far back as I have been able to go. Could really use some help trying to find the parents of Green and John FLEETWOOD.
Would like to learn more about these families and the "life of the mariner" in early Georgia. Will gladly share information. <>

Jo Coleman Wed Mar 7 10:28:53 2001
Hi: All of the above surnames have meaning to me - perhaps we can share data. Particularly interesting is LUCE. Apparently, that was the old country name and some decided to change it to COLLINI. Appreciate your response. Jo

Hal Taylor Wed Mar 7 21:10:24 2001
I am trying to find out about the area in Savannah known as Sackville and how I can find out about my relitives that owned it at one time. What their names were...

Susan Thu Mar 8 12:35:43 2001
Desperately seeking info on origins of one Robert G. MANNING who I believe was born abt. 1780 in Chatham Co. GA. He married "Dicey" who was born abt. 1785 in GA. Need parents of Robert and maiden name of Dicey. They migrated west and ended up in Santa Rosa Co. FL, where Robert shows up on the 1820 NW Florida census. Thanks ssings@musicliveshere.com

Ronald Wilson Thu Mar 8 20:29:14 2001
Looking for information on John MOORE who died in November of 1861. The following is an excerpt from a book on the History of The Tugalo Baptist Association. "John MOORE enlisted as a Private and entered the service of the Confederate States in 1861, and died in Savannah, Georgia in November following. The writer remembers hearing a report soon after his death, that such was the reputation he had made as a minister during his brief life in Savannah, that a delegation was sent from the First Baptist Church, requesting that his body be turned over to the Church for burial, which was granted." It seems to me that the Church making this request was the First Baptist Church of Savannah. Is there anyone who has a book on the cemeteries of Savannah? I would sure love to find out where John is buried. He seemed to have been a highly respected man. He is my wife's Great Great Grandfather.
Thanks for any help you can give. Ronald

Jo Coleman Fri Mar 9 16:48:41 2001
In the 1800's there were some LUCE's living in Savannah. One was a Bar Keep names Alonzo B. LUCE. I am speculating at some point the last name was changed to COLLINI? Anyone know anything about this? Thanks

Jo Coleman Fri Mar 9 16:51:47 2001
Looking for new cousins........

Anne Donaldson Fri Mar 9 20:43:30 2001
Does anyone have any inf. on Lula WALKER b aft 1875, d aft 1951? Married Wm. Douglas DONALDSON b 1871,Pierce Co. They had 4 children. Lula's father might be Thomas WALKER, mother Elizabeth O'STEEN.

Sharon D. Brown Sat Mar 10 07:03:12 2001
Would like to know if there is a record of a marriage between Jessie Lee ASHLEY and Leon BOULWARE sometime between 1949 and 1952. Also would like to see a record of Leon BOULWARE's death in June or July of 1967.

JULIUS JOHNSON Sat Mar 10 09:44:01 2001
JOHNSON, Frank - Want to know family background. He died in 1973 in Savannah, GA. He was my father, but I don't have any knowledge of his parents who I was told live in Jenkins County or the Millen, GA area. Frank was born 12/14/14 and his second wfie name was Julia BATEY who died in the early sixties. She was the mother of six. Her mother is Beaulah Garnder Batey BUTLER who was born in Chatham Co, 7/12/15. I hope this enough to get me started. Thanks, Julius.

Lenora Davis Sat Mar 10 18:49:58 2001
Looking for relatives of Susan ALLEN, esimated born between 1841-1844, (could be wrong) in Savannah GA. Maybe married to Henry LEE. Mother Phylis PEOPLES; Father:Hinton ALLEN She gave birth to Tempy ALLEN 6-20-1865 who moved to N.Y. around 1901 with her 3yr old daughter Estelle Lawrence. My grandmother. Any brothers and sisters or relatives of Susan ALLEN. please let me know. Lenora Davis

Darlene Cantey Sun Mar 11 17:37:14 2001
I am looking for the family history of Oscar CRAWFORD and his wife Anna Lou PARKER who lived in the Thunderbolt area of Chatham County. They had a son, Wesley Archibald CRAWFORD, who was born in 1913. Ocasr and Anna's children were Eunice who married George Savage Norris, Reuben, George, and Wesley. Oscar was a boat builder and lived at Thunderbolt Bluff.
Any information about this family would really be appreciated. Darlene

Bonnie Findley Sun Mar 11 23:12:47 2001
Urgently seeking info on Jean PAUL m. Charles Dozia McCORKEL of Jacksonville, FL. Thought to have lived in Chatam Co., GA in the late 1930's or early 1940's. Short lived marriage resulted in a child named Charlotte, unknown what named Charlotte lived under, possibly her step-fathers. Charlotte is my sister that I very much like to meet. Any help is greatly appreciated. Bonnie Findley (bibofin@aol.com)

Melissa Mc Daniel Tue Mar 13 12:21:22 2001
Gilbert G. PATE born in Savannah around 1814 m. Mahalia Jane ELMORE daughter of Elijah ELMORE. All three are buried at Elmore Cemetery in Pickens Co. Alabama. Any information appreciated.

J. Coleman-Moreland Tue Mar 13 23:32:43 2001
I am looking for any information on a Sally (Maiden ?) MORELAND that is of German descent, m. to Ru(e)ben Morris MORELAND, Sr. I have no information, other than she lived in Savannah, Chatham Co., GA.(?), possibly, then moved to Birmingham, Jefferson Co., AL. They had a son , Ruben Morris MORELAND, Jr., my gfather, m. to Irene F. BOBO, of Jefferson Co., AL. Ruben & Irene's son, Herman W. MORELAND, is my dad. Any info would be of immensely appreciated, as I have nothing on Sally or Ru(e)ben, Sr.

Barbara Crites Thu Mar 15 07:19:06 2001
Wish to exchange info with researchers of Cheatham Eli HODGES married Marie Veronica SMITH 10 May 1919 in Savannah. Marie Veronica SMITH, b 1902, is d/o William L. SMITH, b. 1870 and Marianne E. V. BURKE, b 1879.
Their children: 1. Mary L. HODGES m William H. WATERS. 2. Margaret E. HODGES m C. A. WHITMAN, JR. 3. Cheatham Eli HODGES, JR. m Marie.
Thanks. Will gladly share info. Barbara

Elizabeth Scarbrough Swadley Fri Mar 16 12:11:41 2001
All information on William SCARBROUGH and decendents

Betty Kling Sat Mar 17 19:06:56 2001
I am looking for information for Mathew BING m. Caroline? -
Children: Lisbun - Julius - Joel Mc FREEN - Lebina ORR - Laura LAWTON or SAWTON. Mathew BING is listed as a member of the Freedman Bank abt 1863 in Savannah, Georgia. Moved to Beaufort Co., South Carolina.

ALLEE MCNAMEE Sun Mar 18 14:52:28 2001
Information on families in the county abt 1800-1850 with the following names: DELANY, DELANEY, DELANY, DELANNEY, DELANE, DOOLEY, DOLANY or DELANOY

Linda Meadows Mon Mar 19 13:19:46 2001
Seeking info on William A. JOHNSON, born 1831 Georgia. Parents William A. JOHNSON, Martha Jane TATE from Catham county. William married Bridget CLARK (born 1845 IRE) in California. Would like to knpw of siblings and what the middle initial "A" stood for. William is my gg-grandfather

Jo Geisler Wed Mar 21 15:20:15 2001
Seeking information about Joseph WIGGINS, Frederick WIGGINS and family. Joseph was born about 1789 in Effingham Co. and served as Commissioner in Chatham Co. in July 1809. Frederick was his father.

jo harper Thu Mar 22 02:11:55 2001
Searching for Joseph DALE b. 1829, Wisconsin, m. Delia WHITE, Wisconsin, moved to Savannah area before Civil War. Became banker. Had Kate, Fulton, Joseph, Lily m. DIXON, Georgie, Jessie m. DIXON, Eugie, Louette. Sons-in-law were Merritt DIXON, H. MITCHELL, James M. DIXON, W. J. LINDSAY and W. W. OSBORNE. Thanks, jo

Barbara Jones Taylor Fri Mar 23 18:01:21 2001
Looking for any info on Sally JOHNSTON (?) or her daughter Mary JONES from Savannah, GA. Mary JONES had 4 sons: Bill, Roy Charles Lee and Mack. Mary ran a boarding house for men in Savannah. I one of Charles' daughters. I do not know very much about me JONES family and would like any info that you might have.

Melissa Clark Fri Mar 23 18:22:59 2001
Looking for COOLERs that lived in Pooler. My ggrandmother was Alice Elizabeth COOLER married Lester Eugene HOLMES. She had a brother name Calvin.

Bryan Morton Fri Mar 23 20:10:38 2001
I have info on the above families and would like to share and find out more, especially about the CLER / COLSON lines. Specifically: William Lebby COLSON Jr and Sr, Charles Fred CLER, Charles CLER.

Marsha Faulk Sat Mar 24 14:02:37 2001
My great great great great grandfather, John Baptiste MAGNAN was a French born immigrant from Santa Domingo who settled in Augusta but after his wife's death in 1815, he moved to Savannah where he died in April, 1822. His obituary does not mention a burial site but they were Catholic by religion. I would think he's either in the Catholic Cemetery or Bonaventure. Can anybody tell me where he is buried??? Any help greatly appreciated.

R. Hudgins Sat Mar 24 18:58:44 2001
I would like to find out about my grandmother's family. Her name was Martha Beatrice WICKHAM born June 28, 1898 in Savannah, GA. She had a sister Maragaret WICKHAM. Martha married Frank Jackson HUDGINS about 1920 and they moved to Denver, CO.

William Speer Sun Mar 25 07:40:18 2001
Searching for one , Amelia TALLY (maiden name)...Married D.L. MILLER.....Their son , Robert Toombs MILLER was my grandfather
Suggestions---advice , both would be appreciated... Thanks, W.J.Speer - New Orleans

Ed Ellis Sun Mar 25 23:26:39 2001
I am a retired United Methodist Minister looking for some one to check the 1920 census record for Savannah, GA For my grandfather Clarence Milton ELLIS. Cleveland Co, NC 1875. They moved to Savannah in 1919. This is my grandfather. He was pastor of Ardsley Park Baptist Church in Savannah from 1926 to 1930. Can you get me an address for Ardsley Park Baptist Church?

On the 1910 Mechlenburg Co. NC census:
Clarence M. Ellis age 35
Rosa, wife age 32
Bertha age 14 --said born in S. C. ??
Edgar age 13 (my father)
Corrie age 08
Pearl Lee age 7 (married John Goethe from Savannah in 1919) (check this one too if you can)
Margaret Harper Ellis age 66 mother in law ? born in N. C.
Mary b 1913 Henery b 1918 Quilla (sister of CME)
I would very much appreciate any help. Will pay expenses. ED Ellis

CHIP GILBERT Mon Mar 26 23:27:26 2001
John BAGGS / BEGGS arrived on ship BRITTANIA, James CLINDINON - Master from Ireland in March 1772. Records show he married in Jefferson Co. in 1815 + appeared with James BEGGS in 1820 Jefferson Co. census. Any info on him from 1772-1815 as well as any info on tracking the history of the ship BRITTANIA would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

Charlie Copeland Grafton Tue Mar 27 06:12:57 2001
I would like to correspond with anyone who is a descendant of James COPELIN / COPELAND, born approximately 1775 in Bryan/Chatham/Effingham County, GA. He married Dorcas ROBERTS. Their children were Martha Ellen, (Patsy - married Sanuel HENDERSON); Mary Ann, (Polly - married James REEVES); Isabel (married Peter HELVESTON); Isham (married Rebecca WELLS). James was given a land grant on Three Rivers Lake, (MS Territory) for 640 acres in 1797. The area later became Baldwin Co., AL. and then Washington Co., AL. By 1805 the land belonged to the "Heirs of J. COPELIN." I have no proof that James ever physically lived on the property. However, there is proof that Dorcas did live there. So, I suppose it is possibe that he died in GA., and not in AL. Some say Dorcas was part Indian. I have no proof of this either. Who were James's parents? Who were Dorcas's parents? I would like to compare/share information with anyone from this family; however, at this time I have little to offer. I do know that this James COPELIN / COPELAND is the grandfather of James COPELAND, the noted outlaw from the Pascagoula River Valley, Jackson Co., MS, who was executed in Perry Co., MS in 1857. I have seen the COPELIN / COPELAND name spelled a variety of ways - even within the same family. Any information in the research of this family would be greatly appreciated. Charlie COPELAND GRAFTON (770-228-6249; 770-227-6266 fax)

Frieda Hill McCall Wed Mar 28 13:26:35 2001
Looking for connecting lines to the above surnames families were living in Savannah, Ga. in early 1900's. My HILL family goes back to Burke-Richmond Co's in 1800's G.G.G.Grandfathers' name was Gilliam HILL. Believe he is William Gilliam HILL b. about 1770-1780. There was a William HILL and Judith HILL in Screven/Burke Co.s.
If you have any info. on the above surnames please contact me. Will share info., if you do the same. Frieda Hill McCall....email add..fhmsva49@aol.com

karen maguire Sat Mar 31 21:59:52 2001
I am searching for information on the family of Elton WILSON, born in Savannah GA, Dec. 22, 1892. His parents were Alexander WILSON and Minnie JONES.