Jan - Mar 2005 Queries
Chatham County, Georgia

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Dawn Dement Detring Sat Jan 1 12:49:48 2005
Researching Absolem DEMENT who was on the 1790 Census of Chatham Co.GA. Later about 1800-1810 I find a Mrs. Sarah DEMENT marriage in Chatham Co. GA. Is this Absolem DEMENT's widow? Are there probates for this time period? Can someone find this marriage again for me? Thanks.

Dawn Dement Detring
National Dement Family Reunion July 2005 Louisville, KY

Randall Joseph Barnwell Jr Sun Jan 2 05:55:39 2005
Hi y'ALL! I am looking for information and connections to family members of Charles Mortimer BARNWELL and Mortimer Beresford BARNWELL. Any help with Randall, my father or his brother Emmanuel and their sisters Rosemary, Beulah, or Doris would be very appreciated.
I am looking to be in contact with family members mostly but any help or info. or knowledge is gratefully accepted.

Cecil McClellan Sun Jan 2 20:26:20 2005
Can someone tell me if there is microfilm of Savannah Morning News for June 1879? My ancestor Mary TAYLOR was in the 1880 death census. Her husband was a forman printer for this newspaper, so she more than likely had an obit write up of her death. Her name was Mary (LANGLEY)TAYLOR.

Nancy Brewer Thu Jan 6 13:09:50 2005
Would appreciate any information about these family members who settled in Savannah. They also spent time in Phila. PA. Given names of REILYs are Timothy, John Joseph, Edmund, Marguerite, Robert, Dorothy and Mary. Given names of CONNORs were Mary Ann, Edward and Ann. Given name of FLAHERTY was Margaret. Given name of WAY was Agnes.

Verdell Lawton Tue Jan 11 06:37:16 2005
Seeking information on Mary Jane SMALLS b. 1890

John D. Wells Thu Jan 13 08:14:31 2005
Looking for info on Benjamin Screven WELLS b 27 Feb 1856 in Savannah, Ga died 04 May 1913 He married Jane Hannah GRIBBLE 1880. She was b 1860 d1892 . He married Maude Fending HARDEN 29 Jun 1895 in Savannah, Ga She was born 1870 died 29 May 1956.

Children of Benjamin and Jane are Farley Rippon WELLS b 1883, Jennie Louise WELLS b 1885, Benjamin Screven WELLS b 1887, Edwin Julius WELLS b 1890, Harold William WELLS.

Children of Benjamin and Maude are Maud Hardin WELLS b 1896 d 1981 in Savannah, Amelia Bird WELLS, Frank Nix WELLS b 1899 d 1966 Pompano Beach Fl. , Louise WELLS, Henry Blum WELLS, Clifford WELLS b 1906 , Mary Elizabeth WELLS b 1907, d 1985 Savannah, Charlie WELLS b 1909 died 1952.

I am trying to link Benjamin's Grand or Great Grandfather James Theodore WELLS b abt 1829 married Mary SWEAT in Savannah in 1854 and My Great Grand dad John A WELLS. Both are from SC Beaufort area. John A WELLS married Cynthia COOK in Camden Co. Ga in 1833.

I'll be greatful for any help. John Wells wellsjdw@aol.com

James Coulter Sat Jan 15 17:23:48 2005
I am searching for information on Shem Missouri CARNES born Oct 7, 1876. He may have died in Chatham County on 17 June 1935. His parents are James CARNES and Sarah RICE. Shem was married to Sarah Florence ARNOLD. Shem is my great grand uncle. I would be thankful for any additional information or confirmation of his death.
Thanks, JIM

Anita Moran Sun Jan 16 12:46:25 2005
Looking for any information on Hollis BRAGG (d. 07 Aug 1938) and Agnes SILLS WILLIAMS BRAGG. (b. 1890 Bulloch Co.)

David & Juanita Wright Mon Jan 24 12:19:25 2005
We are seeking any information on Edward Atlas WRIGHT and his wife Martha (SANDIFORD) (?) WRIGHT and their children one of which was Joseph Calvin WRIGHT. We are also looking for their descendents and siblings.
Thanks
David and Juanita Wright
dwrigh17@bellsouth.net

E. Wingate Mon Jan 31 09:18:46 2005
I'm trying to locate information on Catherine (S.C.) and Carey Clay WILLIAMS who were in Savannah at the time of the 1910 Census. When she died in 1917 two of their three children were placed at Bethesda. Would appreciate any leads.

Cleon Roberts Mon Jan 31 19:59:13 2005
I am looking for information about James OGILVIE, who came to Savannah from Scotland around 1749. His address there was "Post Rock." His son, Peter OGILVIE was a Tory, who fled Georgia for Florida at the end of the Revolution, and then sailed to Nova Scotia.

Maria Gross Mon Feb 7 10:32:26 2005
Seeking information on:
Lizzie Rebekkah LIVELY born 3/6/1910; Barney Henry LIVELY born 2/6/1913; Mary Ann LIVELY born 9/12/1915

Preacherman Sat Feb 12 05:34:12 2005
I am inquiring about Adam KIMBLE, my great granddaddy. I am looking for his daughters. He was buried in Broxton, Georgia. I am trying to locate an obituary of that funeral. If you can help I would be very grateful. Thank you.

Dalton Reddick Tue Feb 15 11:38:52 2005
Jacob G. REDDICK was born March 30,1924. Died Feb. 23,1904. Buried at Turkey Branch Baptist Church. Effingham Co. Married Mary Jane JACKSON. I would like more information about the REDDICK of NE Georgia. He was my greatgrandfather.

RAYSHUNDRA Tue Feb 15 17:28:14 2005
I am trying to locate family members on my father's side. The only thing I konw is that my great grandfather was called Farmer John and he was from the Savannah area. If you can give me any help, I would greatly appreciate it. My family relocated to Brooklyn, NY. My grandfather is named Raymond. He dropped the ugh off the end of SCARBOROUGH.

Dixon Tue Feb 15 21:51:53 2005
I'm looking for any information on a Dennis DIXON. He was my great-grand father, one of his sons was Harry K. DIXON. I was told that he and my grand-mother owned and operated a hotel in Savannah, Georgia and later on they owned a lumber company in Pooler,Georgia. Any help is greatly appreciated. I do not know anything about the DIXONs,so it would be wonderful to learn something, good or bad, I need to know more about my family.
Thanks, David Curtis Dixon

Edwin J. Wells, III Thu Feb 17 16:13:36 2005
I am a descendant of Benjamin Screven WELLS and his first wife, Jennie BAKER (aka Hannah Jane) GRIBBLE, through their fourth child Edwin Julius WELLS b. 03-08-1890 in Savannah. I would like to acquire any public documents available related to this couple. I would also like to contact any descendants of this couple or the sister of Jennie Baker GRIBBLE WELLS, Mrs. Elizabeth GRIBBLE DERBY wife of Eddie S. DERBY. Please send your advice or help to me via e-mail. I would be most grateful.
Sincerely,
Ed Wells

Ida Saunders Tue Feb 22 18:54:37 2005
Would like to locate PACE, SELLERS, DEANS from 1785-1910 in Chatham County Area. Thank you for any help. Ida P. Saunders

Charles B. Shaw Fri Feb 25 14:21:58 2005
I need to see a copy of the birth certificate for "Matthew George SHAW".

E. Peden Fri Feb 25 15:57:20 2005
I am searching for any information that may be available for a Rollie Holt GOINS. He was living in the Savannah, Georgia area during 1917 I am sure. His address was listed as Walberg East Street. After that time I have not found any records. Any information that any one has will be very appreciated.

Marge Crews Fri Feb 25 20:23:52 2005
Looking for Nicholas MILLER 1753-1809 and his wife Susannah ROGERS c.1766-1816. They both died in Chatham Co. GA. Their daughter Susanna MILLER was born in Savanah in 1787 and married Joseph WILKINSON, Jr..

Christine Jones Sat Feb 26 17:43:59 2005
My father, Charles Frederic JONES, was born in Savannah, GA in 1911. I would like to know as much as possible about my JONES ancestry. I believe my grandfather was also Charles Frederic JONES from Sanannah.
Thank you for your assistance. This is very important to me.
Sincerely,
Christine M. Jones

Jennene Middlebrooks Sat Feb 26 23:21:07 2005
I am looking for any information on Willie C. ROUSE. He was my grandfather. He was believed to be born in either Sylvania Georgia or Barnwell, South Carolina but moved to Chatham county as either a teenager or young adult. He last resided on 519 Kline St, in Savannah. We would like to have a family reunion but we don't know anything about our family now that he is dead. Could someone please let me know of any information or records pertaining to him or his immediate family? Thank You, Jennene Middlebrooks.

Jennene Middlebrooks Sat Feb 26 23:25:53 2005
I am looking for any recordings or newspaper articles or any information on the gospel group The Georgia Biscuits. They were comprised of the ROUSE brothers from Savannah, GA. They attended United House of Prayer for All People. My father was John ROUSE a member of the group. He and one of my uncles is now deceased. I would appreciate any radio recordings or newspaper articles on them. They performed on a local Savannah radio station on Sunday mornings.
Thanks,
Jennene Middlebrooks

leslie Waldburg Wed Mar 2 09:21:53 2005
Any WALDBURG history beginning since slavery to present.
Jacob, John, Leslie, David, Buck, Sally, Jack, Joseph, Aleitha, Annie, Freddie, Jessie, Sylvester.

M. Clements Wed Mar 2 10:21:43 2005
Searching for info on John M. DOWNES, Jr. who m. an Elizabeth SKINNER in Chatham County about 1901. He was working in Savannah for a while and then was with the U. S. Corp of Engineers. Searching for info on John and Elizabeth.
John was b. in Blackshear, GA about 1875. His parents were John M. DOWNES and Martha C. (GROOMS) DOWNES. Her parents were Mr. and Mrs. Ed SKINNER from Burke Co., GA.
Thanks
M. CLEMENTS

Mary Norton Wed Mar 2 12:29:40 2005
I am looking for any information on Jones Lee NORTON and his second wife, Mildred L. (BESSENT) NORTON. They were married on April 8, 1955 in Savannah. He retired from the "Seaboard Railroad" and they moved to Jacksonville Fl. where he passed in 1972. I would like information about Mildred and if she had any children from a previous marriage.

Dorothy A. Gregoy Thu Mar 3 13:06:21 2005
We are trying to loate a date of birth for Mary Butler McNEILL. The daugther of Rev Charles C. McNEILL and Elizabeth Miller Manning Butler McNEILL. Can you assits us. The BUTLERs are out of Chatham County GA.

Michael O'Neil Sun Mar 6 09:36:29 2005
Desire specifics on O'NEIL in the Catholic cemetery.

Kathleen Marsh Tue Mar 8 12:19:57 2005
A news item in Savannah Morning News 5 January 1896 mentions Coroner GOETTE. Can anyone furnish his full name and any other information about him?

Bill Bartlett Sat Mar 12 18:34:57 2005
My great great grandfather (William H. PICKREN) died during the Civil War while at Camp Phillips/Camp Beaulieu (on the Beaulieu plantation). He died in April 22, 1862. He is not buried next to his wife in the family cemetery plot in Columbus, GA. I "assume" he was buried near where he died. I have spoken with someone in the office of each cemetery in Savannah and they all said there is no CW soldier by that name buried in their cemetery.

Does anyone know if there might have been a cemetery on (or near) the Beaulieu plantation where Confederate soldier burials were made? Are there other very old cemeteries near the old Beaulieu plantation?

Any information would be appreciated.
Thanks.
Bill Bartlett
Fairfax, VA

Vickie Bowen Mon Mar 14 19:24:13 2005
I have information that states a "Solomon OGDEN" came to Georgia. When is unknown but it shows he past away in 1788 in Chatham, GA. Any help in finding information about this family would be greatly appreciated.

Claudia Priester Wed Mar 16 10:43:02 2005
I am looking for information on James Howard PRIESTER born around 1922 in either Chatham County or South Carolina. He married Inez BRINSON sometime around 1940. They had a son Warren Howard PRIESTER in 1941. Inez BRINSON had 2 sisters and 2 brothers. Lester BRINSON had the little store in Thunderbolt for years. Mamie worked at Breckenridge Florist for many years.
Any information or suggestions as to where to look will be appreciated. I would like information on his family and if he is living or dead, where and when.
Thanks,
Claudia

Christine Jones Fri Mar 18 15:18:23 2005
Several weeks ago I wrote to inquire about my father, Charles Frederic JONES. He was born in 1911, I believe November 14, in Savannah, GA. He died in 1956, and I have few records. I believe his father's, my grandfather's, name was H. Fred JONES. I am traveling to the England/Wales area and would like to trace my JONES line to its origination, either England or Wales. I am most thankful for any help you can provide. Sincerely, Christine Mae Jones.

Gerri Mortell Sun Mar 20 11:33:44 2005
My g-g-grandmother Rose HALL lived in Savannah, but I'm in Massachusetts and have no current or foreseeable access to records. I've learned that birth and death records are not available for Georgia for the middle-1800's, but I did see, in a census index, the name Rose HALL in Savannah - specifically, in the 1870 census.

Could anyone give me information about this or any other Rose HALL from that time period, the middle to late 1800's? The only other thing I know about Rose is that she gave birth to a son, Stephen, and a daughter Mary, who married a Patrick J. MURPHY, either before or after they moved to Massachusetts. Rose might have had a connection to New York, but I'm not certain of that. I would appreciate any help - thank you so much!

Linda Yarbrough Mon Mar 21 08:53:08 2005
My Cousin died in Sept 26, 1997 in Chathum Co. Interested in obituary of Margie HILLARD or Annie Mae LYNN.

Joy Waldrep Mahan Mon Mar 21 20:25:39 2005
My grandmother believed her great grandfather (Joel or Benjamin SANDERLIN) was a prosperous ship captain & property owner in Savannah & Ossabaw Island. He married Juliann MILLER. They died about 1825 leaving young daughters, Anne & Ellender Phereby SANDERLIN. Contact

Terry Mount Tue Mar 22 08:17:50 2005
Seeking information on the family of Ann HALL who married Peter ESNARD in 1859 in Chatham County, GA. Were living in Charleston, SC, in 1880. Would like to know if Ann HALL was related to Henry T. (Tucker) HALL, William T. HALL, or William P. (Perot) HALL.
Thanks,
Terry Mount

Lynn Hawkins Carsone Mon Mar 28 17:27:04 2005
I am looking for any information regarding relatives of my father, John Harris HAWKINS. He was the son of Charles D. and Lucy J. HAWKINS. I know that he had a brother, Mark B. and a sister Lucy. I also know that he had a nephew, John Thomas HAWKINS. Any information about our family would be appreciated.

carol wilson lopez Tue Mar 29 14:49:41 2005
Looking for information on my REID family line.
Jacob S. Reid-1833
children
Jamimah / Jane-1858
John O. Alvers-1860
William Henry-1862
Rachel Carrie-1866
Emma Pernina-1869
Minnie Deleane-1872
George Anna-1875
James Plesant-1877
Victor Paul-1880
Walter Blain-1884
Any information is a great help-they were in Georgia (Savannah)
Thanking you in advance
Carol

Patricia Ferguson Tue Mar 29 19:38:43 2005
Looking for information about a Mrs. Zula MASON buried in Laurel Grove Cem., DOD 02/25/1897, age 26, residence 322 W. Hall St. I believe this person to be my g-grandmother who was married to James Norman MASON. Zula (ALLEN) MASON was born in Lee County, Alabama, in 1870. Mr. MASON was born in Virginia, parents yet unknown to us. My grandfather, Norman Phelps MASON, was born in Birmingham on 14 Dec 1893, and another child, Ivy May, was born a couple of years later and subsequently died at the age of 2. We are at a loss to explain why Zula has been buried in Savannah. Any info would be appreciated.

Barry H Horton Wed Mar 30 09:14:29 2005
I am looking to get information on the FENNELL's and the connected ALEXANDER family (through Mary Clark (ALEXANDER) FENNELL's first husband, Jms. Randolph ALEXANDER). I have some info. both facts and family hand me downs. Please email and we'll compare notes.