Jul - Sep 2006
Chatham County, Georgia Queries

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Elle Shepard Mon Jul 3 22:56:39 2006
I am looking for any information or sources for finding an Orphanage (Goodge (?) ) (or Foster Care home) that was in operation in Savannah in the 1940's. Specifically the early '40's.

I'd also be grateful for any information leading the where-a-bouts of any relatives, children etc. of Raymond James BEDGOOD (Deceased 1986), Thelma TURNER (BEDGOOD, PAPE), Deceased - Helen Janet PRICE (BEDGOOD, RAY) - Deceased - Mary PRICE (Living or dead?)
Thanks, Please used the email given.

charlotte Wed Jul 5 21:24:46 2006
I am looking for any information on Henry LAIRD and his brother. They came to Savannah from Scotland early 1800.Related to John LAIRD of Scotland.

Cindy Hubbard Thu Jul 6 15:10:06 2006
I am looking for my grandmothers family. The only item that I have been able to find thus far is the 1900 census of Chatham Co. Georgia. Although she was not listed being born in 1908, I recognized all the Aunt's and Uncle's.
Her father's name was Thomas HAYDEN b. June 1851 in Wisconsin, his father b. in Georgia. his mother b. in Virgnia. No names of either.
Thomas HAYDEN married Almeda HUNTLEY b. 11-21-1873 in Avon, Rock Co.,Wisonsin she died 1920.
They had four children:
Mary Alma HAYDEN b. 11-1895 Gerogia
Thomas A. HAYDEN b. 11-1897 Georgia, went by Tom
William David HAYDEN b. 11-1899 Georgia, went by Bill
Anna Lenora HAYDEN b. 2-2-1908 Georgia (my grandmother), went by Annie
I hope I can help someone and open doors for myself also.
Thanks,
Cindy Hubbard

phyllis wilder Sun Jul 9 07:26:45 2006
I am looking for information about Harrell LEWIS Jr. We were married in Chatham county. He is a veteran and I am trying to secure benefits. How do I locate information to obtain support?

Sande Sun Jul 9 07:51:16 2006
I have an Ervin THOMAS born August 16, 1842 (1847?). Trying to determine parents name(s) and whether story about his family, that owned a Savannah GA plantation, being slain while Ervin THOMAS was away at school. Ervin THOMAS later went to Kentucky and married Celia Jane BARRIER and had 13+ children. Parents names possibly Ervin THOMAS and Ruth CHRISTIAN, but this is not confirmed info.

Previously posted at: http://www.usgennet.org/usa/ga/county/chatham/queries/julsep01.htm

Pam Sissons Sun Jul 9 15:42:11 2006
I am looking for Elizabeth PEEL, born on or around October, 1929 in Savannah. She is/was my mother Iris' sister, they were separated when their mother died young. Their mother, Ruth (JOYNER) PEEL, died around that time as well. Their father's name was Burnice PEE:. My mother died in 1975, I am hoping to find Elizabeth (or "Betty" as my mother called her) and see if she is still alive, or if I may have cousins somewhere. Found them both in the 1930 census, but nothing since then. Thank you in advance for any help.

Harry Tue Jul 11 01:07:10 2006
I am looking for Jerry Albritton ROBERTSON who married Alma Christine PRICE in 1957 or 1958. Alma's parents are Harry B and Edith PRICE. Any info or leads would be greatly appreciated.

Mary Kidd Sat Jul 15 12:55:28 2006
Am looking for an R.E. WALKER that married the daughter of Abram William HARMON, Sr. and Frances Margaret WRIGHTsometime between1890 and 1920. Any info will be grateful re either of these persons. Thanks Mary

Richard Joyner Mon Jul 17 11:49:12 2006
I am trying to get started finding my roots. I was born in Savannah, GA and now live in Phoenix. Any help appreciated.

Nancy Whitney Wed Jul 26 12:24:52 2006
Seeking birth, marriage, and death records for the above families.

Mark L. Buckley Thu Aug 3 14:01:21 2006
We need help in locating the burial place of Moses DALLAS, pilot for the Confederate Navy.

Kenia Brown Hama Mon Aug 7 21:11:26 2006
I would like to find out more information about my great-grandmother. Her name was Alice GREELEY. I believe that her maiden name was SMART and she was born in South Carolina. Her husband's name was Solomon GREELEY and he also was born in South Carolina. They moved to Savannah, Georgia in the early 1900's. I would really like to know where she is buried and her parents name.
Thank you in advance,
Kenia B. Hama

Tom McGrath Sun Aug 13 12:06:26 2006
Seek decendants of Thomas F. LYNCH (1870-1958). Thomas was born in NJ, later moved to Georgia. Married Mary V. O'BRIEN about 1898. Thomas was in the military and they lived in Savannah area. Children were:
Ellen V. LYNCH, b. 1899 married Patrick DEVINE
Thomas F. LYNCH, b. 1904 married Olga VANOTTE
William Joseph LYNCH, b. 1913 married Rosemary SCHWARZ

Darlene F. Johnson Wed Aug 16 09:20:30 2006
Searching for relatives of my grandmother Bertha (Albertha) Marie born to James STANLEY and Bertha BIRD 1919 Chathman Co. Had a brother named Carl BRYANT. Father and daughter moved to New York in 1930's. Nellie JONES of N.Y. raised her. Please e-mail me if you can supply me with any information of the named persons. Thank you.

Larry Boulineau Wed Aug 16 17:55:18 2006
Seeking information on Marie SUREAU from the mid 1800's

KIM CHATMAN. Fri Aug 18 02:51:14 2006
I am looking for anyone who has information on my ancestors or descendants of my GGGGrandfather Sam / Samuel CHATMAN born about 1845 or 1860. Census reocrds have age difference. Our lastname is also spelled CHAPMAN on census records. He was born in Georgia. He ended up living in Township 11, Cherorkee County, Indian Territory, Oklahoma. Also Redland, Sequoyah, Oklahoma and Braden, Leflore, Oklahoma. During this time he was married to my GGGGrandmother Rella Riller Lillie (WHITNEY) CHATMAN born in Kentucky or Missouri about 1879.
I was told by family members Sam's father's name was George CHAPMAN / CHATMAN born in Georgia. Sam's race was listed as Mulatto in census. As Black in another.
Grandpa Sam and Grandmother Lillie had about 10 kids. One died at a early age. The names of the other children were John CHATMAN, Flavor CHATMAN, Sundayson CHATMAN, Freely CHATMAN, Levi CHATMAN, Eve CHATMAN, Viola CHATMAN, Ina CHATMAN, Lelia CHATMAN. I was also told that Sam may have had another wife named Sarah and may have had 3 children together.
I am looking for any information on CHAPMAN / CHATMAN family. I have also been told of some of our family carrying the lastnames of HAYNES / HAINES, not sure how it was spelled. A lot of my family live in Arkansas, California, and in Oklahoma - Tulsa, Okmulgee, Oklahoma City. I was also told some were down South. I am trying to find descendants and find out about ancestors. If anyone could help me with this family puzzle it would be very much appreciated. God Bless.

Sarah Howe Fri Aug 18 07:21:48 2006
Seeking info on Fanny BELL, wife of a plantation owner. Trying to locate information about the plantation, surviving relatives, etc.

michael Fri Aug 18 13:46:22 2006
I want to know what part of Chatham County, Districts 6 and 7 were located at. Thank you.

michael Fri Aug 18 13:47:56 2006
Seeking information on John SHIGG, born around 1825 and Susan SHIGG born 1830. Do you have any information on when they died?

Vicki Daniel Sat Aug 26 18:04:40 2006
Seymore, Whillamena, Harvey, Maude, Jean, Jack, Hubert

Joyce Newberry Tue Aug 29 18:42:08 2006
My grandfather, Thomas C. JEFFERSON, died in Savannah,GA around 1938 or 1939. He was a mason and he worked for the Atlantic Coastline Railroad. He was born in Newberry,S.C. and had about 3 wives. My mother, his daughter was Laura (JEFFERSON) Ward, Warren, Parker.

Linda Thu Aug 31 14:31:12 2006
I am searching from info on Emma CREWS who married Judge CONNER in about 1880, and Tom NEW who married Lucie CONNAGHER of Mississippi about 1875 to 1883. The CONNER family moved to Marietta and to Floyd County, GA. The NEW family moved to Spalding County and then to Floyd County.

Dave Williams Sun Sep 3 17:00:13 2006
I am looking for any information on Charles Benjamin WILLIAMS. He was born May 2, 1887 in Ridgeville, SC. His son and my grandfather (Charles Richard WILLIAMS) was born in Jan 1917 in Thunderbolt,Georgia. Charles Benjamin reportedly died by drowning sometime between 1920 and 1923, but I have hit a dead end. He registered to serve in the military on June 5, 1917 out of Chatham County Georgia. I have a copy of the registration card. Any information would help....thanks.

Larry Boulineau Fri Sep 8 17:04:19 2006
Has anyone heard of the name PONPALON and does anyone know of pictures of F. C. (Francis) BOULINEAU---he was a ships captain.

Diane Phillips Main Fri Sep 8 23:24:54 2006
I am still looking for uncles and aunts that were in the Savannah or Pooler, GA area. My grandmother was Margaret (MORRISON) PHILLIPS and my Grandfather was William Wilfred PHILLIPS. My dad was Henry PHILLIPS and my mom was Laura (SMITH) PHILLIPS. I know that we had other relatives that lived in the Savannah and Pooler area as well as the Tybee Beach area.
I would appreciate any and all information. Thanks and Have A Great Day! Diane

Brenda Laney Tue Sep 12 12:18:29 2006
Hi I am trying to locate the grave of Agrippa or A. G. WHITTLE. He was born 1830-1838 in SC. He is buried at the Laural Grove Cemetery in Savannah I believe. He died on November 13, 1872. Does anyone have a transcription or picture of the gravestone or can you tell me where I can find one? If someone is related to this family I would ver much appreciate any information you can give me.
Thank you
Brenda

Pattie Pinone Wed Sep 13 14:09:16 2006
My father: Robert Clinton MORRIS was born Feb 2, 1922 in Chatham Co. The place of birth is Park View San.
Could you tell me what Park View San is?

Larry Boulineau Sat Sep 16 15:42:54 2006
Did Cpt. F.C. BOULINEAU or his sisters have families? Are there any pictures? The family is buried in Laurel Grove Cemetary in Savannah, Georgia. F.C. BOULINEAU was a ships captain and was born in 1860 and died in 1905. Any help would be appreciated.

Keith Ward Tue Sep 19 17:27:40 2006
I was born in Savannah Georgia on April 13 1966, and put up for adoption,my birth announcement states that a Mr and Mrs Wiley D. RIMMER had a son, his birth name was William Keith. That is me, I am trying to find Wiley RIMMER or his wife. Please help if you can, thankyou Keith

Ivette Speight Wed Sep 20 14:22:02 2006
I am searching for Philip, Lula, Phoebe, John, Nancy, and Philip Jr MOSELY. Lula MOSELY married Sanco SPEIGHT aka Samuel SPEIGHT in Savannah GA. I would like to know if there are any family members who are MOSELY or extended family. Thank you.

Bobi Fussell Pope Wed Sep 27 13:28:43 2006
Am looking for woman by name of Johnnie (BRANTLEY) JOSIE / JOSEY not sure of spelling last known to be living in Savannah, Georgia. She gave birth to a female child on May 1, 1935, and placed the child up for adoption. She was left and adopted by family in Soperton, Georgia, name of HOLTON. She supposedly married a man by name of JOSIE / JOSEY. I'm looking for this woman, as she is my maternal grandmother. I desperately need medical information. Anyone with info, please contact me at Chiefnurse@Netzero.net. Thank you so much.

Lynn Barber Sat Sep 30 10:06:57 2006
I am looking for the family of John M. PHIPPS who possible lived in Savannah area during the 1940's. He was my great uncle. His parents were James W. and Martha J. (THOMPSON) from north GA. There was also a cousin, Mattie BERRY, who could have actually been the one from Savannah. I have a picture of some of the family taken there in 1941.
Thank you for your help.