Jan - Mar 2008 Queries
Chatham County, Georgia

BOURGOUTZIS

niko6 Tue Jan 1 21:59:01 2008
Seeking info on the BOURGOUTZIS family in Chatham County, GA

George Akers Sun Jan 6 19:15:14 2008
Looking for HALE births in 1947 and 1949.

Phil Sheridan Mon Jan 7 07:48:30 2008
Looking for records on a Charles Owen SHERIDAN and his brother John SHERIDAN that arrived in Chatham County approximately 1851-1852 and both served in Mercer-Olmsteads 1st GA Volunteer Infantry

Debbie Pidek Thu Jan 10 14:15:57 2008
I am reserching my McMICHEN family history. We know there were McMICHANs aboard the Ship Brittania which arrived in 1772 but find no record of them following this arrival other than much later when the name appears in Bartow and Paulding County, GA. The above listed surnames are all variations on the spelling of the modern day McMICHEN.

Beatrice Crumbine Fri Jan 18 11:10:56 2008
Pleaze post the death certificate for my grandfather:
Karl Frederick SCHULTZ
Deceased in 1950's or 1960's.

betsy keller Sun Jan 20 11:53:45 2008
Looking for relatives of George Adam KELLER.

leslie Tue Jan 22 11:15:20 2008
I am looking for John SPENCE who died and was buried in a pauper grave.

Kathy Gray Thu Jan 24 15:12:21 2008
I'm trying to find out who my great grandfather was. My grandfather (great grandfather's son) was James Pierpont DUGGAR. He had a few brothers and grew up in (I believe) Chatham or Savannah, Georgia. My grandfather passed away when my mother was very young and none of us know anything about his family or ancestors.
Any info would be appreciated. Thanks.

Wanda M. Gray Thu Jan 24 19:14:51 2008
Chatham County Censuses for 1850 depicts the family of Thomas E. SHAW, steamboat captain, age 29, born in GA,
His wife, Ann E., is 27, SC, daughter Lara [Laura] E., 27, born in GA,
William A., 5, GA; James B., age 6, born GA.

In the 1860 census, this family remains in Chatham County, without Thomas E. SHAW, and the family is residing with James G. CORNELL, believed to be the brother of Ann E. SHAW.

I am searching for any information on this family. William A. [possibly Alexander] may have relocated to Scott County, Arkansas by the 1880 census, and may have married a Ellen F. MITCHELL.
Any assistance will be appreciated.

Emily Pennington Fri Jan 25 15:33:51 2008
Trying to help my elderly mother find out about her family originally from Savannah, early 1800s to 1940s. Surnames include LODGE, TARVER and SCHERER (but not sure about spelling of SCHERER). They were members of Christ Episcopal and St. John's Episcopal.

I live in Athens and my mother will be visiting me in early April, and we hope to visit Savannah then and visit cemeteries & etc. where they may be located. Any help you can give is appreciated.

Anita Sat Jan 26 15:19:35 2008
I am looking for my mother people the only thing i no is my Great Grand Mother was names Susan TARPLEY. She had six children A. J. TARPLEY, Dore TARPLEY, Daller TARPLEY, John TARPLEY, Eve TARPLEY that my mother, Mother Gladys B. RICHARDSON. I have to cousin Benny GILLISPIE, George GILLISPIE. My Great Grand mother was stole from GA. at a early age. I don't how old but the family end up in Alabama. My grand mother was marry to John RICHARDSON. If anyone anything write I don't know Susan last name but Tarpley was her first husband's name and her second married name was Williams.

Latasha McDaniel Mon Jan 28 14:39:51 2008
I'm trying to locate my brother. His name is LeJon McDaniel McKEE / McKAY and he was born in December '75-'76. His mother's name is Denise McKEE / McKAY. My father was in the army and stationed in Savannah, Ga between '75-'76 and his name is Percy L. McDANIEL.

Any assistance on locating him would be greatly appreciated.
Thank You,
Latasha

Thelma Hearn Fri Feb 1 18:36:31 2008
I'm looking for any info on an Edward LEE born in McCreary Co. Ky. 24 Oct. 1899 & D: 7 March 1951 in Savannah, Ga. I believe his mother, Hattie, was my Great Aunt. It would be so wonderful to find some of their relations. If you have anything you could share with me, I would be greatful.
Thank You, Thelma Hearn tlhearn@windstream.net

Joni C. Thompson Mon Feb 4 07:14:45 2008
Good morning! I am doing research on my gggrandfather. I understand that he and his brother owned a saloon/restaurant at 59 Bay Street. His name was Federick August BEWANDOWSKY. It was shortened to BEWAN (BEVAN) at some point. He dies abt. 1884 after moving to Savannah abt. 1882. His daughter Marie married a George Adam GABEL in 1884. Any information about my family will be greatly appreciated. I live in Sylvania.
Thank you,
Joni

marie Thu Feb 7 13:08:46 2008
Regarding Emma WEBBER and K. C. CLIFFORD - Looking for anything related to 1882 baby cradle.
Thank you!

Jessica Buehler Thu Feb 7 18:37:28 2008
I am looking for information for my daughter. Her biological father's name is Anthony Peter CHIBOUCAS, currently residing in Oregon. His father's name was Anthony CHIBOUCAS and it is my understanding that he was born in Savannah, GA in 1915. I would like to have confirmation of this. I also would like to get information regarding his mother and father. Any information that is available would be greatly appreciated.

Michael Fri Feb 8 19:09:23 2008
I am looking for information to fill in some of the family blanks. Of particular interest are my great grand parents Betsie (b. 1856) and her husband Alexander YOUNG (b. 1850) I think in possibly Screven but lived many years in Savannah. Their children (Iola, Theopolis, Magnolia, Disney) + 2 or 3 others were all born in Savannah, Ga and lived many years on E. Bolton St. Any information about my great grandparents and or their children will be greatly appreciated.

Ruth Olson-Martin Sat Feb 9 21:51:14 2008
Would like copies of any pictures of Pope Pius X high school in the middle 1950's as well as any information on John Frank MARTIN and wife Julia GILLISON's marriage in 1930's at First African Baptist Church in Savannah. Have posted before...Am updating e-mail address.

Jospehine Poteat Sun Feb 10 14:57:08 2008
I am looking for information on the POTEAT family: Walter POTEAT, Josephine (SLADE) POTEAT, Walter POTEAT jr, Manley POTEAT.
Josephine (SLADE) POTEAT died in Chatham County, Savannash Ga, March 17, 1938.
Walter POTEAT was a railroad worker.

Colin McKee Mon Feb 11 18:00:00 2008
Looking for any info on John McKEE who married widow Martha SAUNDERS in Chatham county in 1823. Where was he from , any relatives, any relatives of Martha whose husband Frederick was murdered. Any links or ties at all will be helpful.
Thanks
Colin McKee

TRACY Tue Feb 12 11:00:53 2008
Looking for cousins - Lisa, Sherry or Donna. Father was Gene. Grandparents: Mary and Tally DEVERGES from Savannah. They owned the Coffee Bluff / White Bluff Fishing Camp.
Also looking for cousins, Debra and Brenda KING. Mother was Shirley KING.

Frank D. Williams Thu Feb 14 21:55:11 2008
I would like to learn some history of my paternal grandparents: Lilian and Robert WILLIAMS, married and lived on Chester Street in Savannah, Georgia.

js jones Fri Feb 15 19:46:25 2008
Seeking BURNHAM information in Chatham County, GA.

Debbie Mon Feb 18 16:32:04 2008
Looking to find Calvary Baptist Temple Church Cemetery, where my great-great grandparents John Eli SMITH (1874-1933) and Leila (SATURDAY) SMITH (1876-1946) are buried.

Rick Clifton Mon Feb 18 20:46:49 2008
I am looking for info on a George CLIFTON who was born in 1761 and fought with Delaware in the Rev. War. He received a land grant in Ga., moved to Alabama and died in Ga. in 1840. I have some info on his family up to mine.

We have not been able to find his parents.
Any help will be appreciated!!

TRACY WELLS Tue Feb 19 12:48:20 2008
Looking for any family members related to Tommy and Shirley KING, Talley and Mary DEVERGES - Used to own Coffee Bluff Fishing Camp, Mabel MORRIS, Gene DEVERGES from Savannah.

Concetta Orsini Wed Feb 20 12:48:36 2008
Does anyone know about a Marino ORSINI and Margaret KISH who had four children in Savannah, Georgia: Rosemary, Alfonso, Johnny, and Gloria (who had polio)???

I am the wife of Alfonso ORSINI born in 1954. I know the family suffered many difficulties and would like it if someone could give me some answers and understandings of the past. I'm trying to put together pieces of the puzzle to make some sense of things. I would be very greatful. Thank you kindly.

MALIL JALIK Thu Feb 21 11:01:41 2008
I'm searhing for relatives. My grandfather John KIRK (Black) who was born 1900 in Savannah. His mother's name was Sarah.

Vaughn Sanders Sat Feb 23 14:35:39 2008
Seeking information on Alonza SANDERS.

Kristina Hill Tue Feb 26 23:39:14 2008
Seeking info on E. L. CARSON.

pamela Mon Mar 3 11:50:05 2008
I have found a letter dated 1883 APO Savannah and hope someone out there may recognize who may have written this letter as the last page is missing:

Dear Brother:
I write you these few lines to inform you that I received your kind letter of the 28th and was very glad to hear that you and your family were well as this leaves me and my family at present. I sent letter to Brother John sometime ago but never received an answer. I see from your letter that he received it. I cannot give you any particulars as to Frank's death. I wrote Jimmie, her son, to try and find out something. I got a letter from him but he never said anything about it. I suppose Harper would not let him. Harper was in town during the Centennial but never came by to see me or tell me anything about her death or sickness. We heard from Capt DAY's son that she had died of pneumonia. But I believe Frank freted herself to death. Harper has been drinking very hard for a long time. Frank left 5 children, the oldest girl Maud is with Capt DAY's wife. Jessie is with some lady at Lumber City but I canot find out who it is the boys Jimmie, Thomas and Ro bert are staying with at Lumber City. Their father is running on Capt Days' Boat. Lizzie died in confinement she left 2 children: Milo and Harry - they are in Augusta. I heard you were married but did not know how many children you had. I have been married since 1875 and have had six children. 5 Girls and 1 boy. I have not but three living. My boy is about six weeks."

This is all of the letter and it was found in Emerson Brown AWTRY's bible given to him by his father: James Hill AWTRY (son of Jacob and Isabella) and mother: Martha Cleveland REEVES in the year 1899. I would appreciate any help with this mystery letter writer. awtryp@yahoo.com thank you.

James Henry Mon Mar 3 18:52:09 2008
I am trying to find the name of the father and mother of William S. HARRISON who owned Monteith Plantation in Chatham County. William married Mary KELLER of Effingham County on Sept. 15, 1807.

Linda Herman Wed Mar 5 15:37:45 2008
I would like to know about Dr. Robert EXLEY, grandfather. He lived in Savannah and was a dentist during the late 20's -30's. He was originally from Guyton, GA.

Kerri Wed Mar 5 21:06:15 2008
I am looking for my great-grandparents, Kelly THOMPSON (1908-1976) and RoseLee SCOTT (born 1916). Their children, Edith Mae, Cardell, and Mattie were born in Savannah. Kelly's parents were Sam THOMPSON and Carrie CURRY. RoseLee's parents were Mitchell SCOTT and Minnie HOWARD (born 1896). Any info about any of these people would be greatly appreciated.

Margaret Chouinard Sun Mar 9 16:24:07 2008
Still looking for info on Thomas Ulmo LEWIS, died 1960 in Miami, parents Jack and Mamie (ANDREWS) LEWIS, all buried in Bonaventure Cemetery, from Tattnall / Toombs counties.

Elizabeth Callahan Sun Mar 16 10:21:09 2008
I believe I am a descendant of William Samuel HARRISON and Mary KELLER of MONTEITH Plantation. My great-great-great grandmother was Harriet HARRISON (1820-1901). I would like to be in touch with anyone of that family line, especially interested in what became of Maria Eliza HARRISON (12-7-1810) as that may lead to further clues of my line. Elizabeth

Betty Mon Mar 17 10:32:49 2008
Can someone please look up the marriage and/or divorce of Marvin A SIMMONS, and a Gertrude ? I know Gertrude was in Chatham Co in 1923, as Gertrude SIMMONS. They were separated at the time. It's possible her maiden name was HAM. She was 35 years of age in 1920 meaning her date of birth would be about 1885. They probably married between 1908 and 1920. In 1924, Marvin was married to another lady.

Roy Chadwick Sat Mar 22 18:33:39 2008
Looking for any info or a connection to a Allen BOND abt 1891. Allen was believed to be a Manager for Southern Plaster Co.
Any info would be appreciated,
Thanks,
Roy Chadwick.

Bonnie Shuman Carn Sun Mar 30 15:43:23 2008
I am looking for the marriage record for William Henry SHUMAN b 1805 in Bryan County, GA. He was the son of William Henry SHUMAN b 1880 d 1806 and Polly BRIDGES (Shuman BANDY) and grandson of Martin Henry SHUMAN b 1740 and Tabitha. William b 1805 was married in or around Bryan County before 1830. His first son, John Rutherford SHUMAN, was born on 29 May 1829 in Bryan County. I am trying to find the name of his first wife. Some records say Martha SHEFFIELD, but there are records that contradict that information. William moved to Thomas co, GA in the early 1830's where he married Sarah Ann SHEFFIELD in 1835. William's best friend and cousin was Samuel G SHUMAN of Bryan County.