1997 Queries
Chatham County, Georgia

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Gary D Shaw December 30, 1997

Im looking for Clark Jackson SHAW born about 1897 in Lawrenceville, (m) Cora Ina Ashworth. He died and was buried in Savannah, Ga in 1951 ..His parents were Mark SHAW (m) to Martha Cox. Clark and Cora  children were :
Jay Dee (b) 8/6/1924  (d) 2/27/1982 (m) Minnie Louise Kittrell //26/1948
William Henry (b) 12/30/1920 (d) 10/30/1974 (m) martha ?
Harold (b) 1925 - 1928  (m) louise ?
Mary Virginia (b) 8/24/1922   buried in DeKalb Co. Ga. (m) Jim Hiter
Jean (b)  1925 - 1935
These children were put into an orphanage after the death of there mother until 1935. Aunts and uncles took them from the orphanage, I dont know who or where they went when they left there.
email me at gshaw27661@aol.com or snail mail me
3144 Una Street Birmingham, Al 35214 

LSwift8007 December 29, 1997

I am trying to find the parents of William MOORE who died December 25, 1863 in Brunswick.  He was married to Mary MCLEOD, whose parents I am also trying to find.  Mary MCLEOD was born January 20, 1792 and died May 8, 1852 in Savannah and was buried in Brunswick.  She had a brother John MCLEOD. William and Mary McLeod Moore lived in Brunswick and had the following children:
1) Anna Catharine Moore, Born Aug. 23, 1809
2) James Moore born Oct. 11, 1811
3) Elizabeth Rebecca Moore   b. Aug 11, 1813, d. Sept 20, 1821
4) William Moore  b. Aug 11, 1813   d. Dec 2, 1817
5) John Jacob Leonard Moore, b. Mar 23, 1818, d. Dec 2, 1834
6) John Collins Moore   died Aug 25, 1823
7) William Piercy Moore, b. Nov 27, 1825, died Sept 20, 1827
8) Malcolm Edwin Moore, b. Aug 15, 1820
9) Alfred McLeod Moore, b. April 7, 1823
10) Charles Carool Summerfield Moore, b. Feb 19, 1831

JMiller789 December 29, 1997

Searching for birth on Census of Thomas Jackson GEIGER b May 1863, father was Abraham H Geiger mother was Avey LEE they later moved to Hamilton Fla. He died and is buried in Valdosta Ga.

Ron Suttle December 13, 1997

Looking for info on David Talcott ELLIOTT married November 7, 1911.

jyearnc December 13, 1997

Trying to locate my father's family history. His name is Samual Brockington.  I think his age would be 79 if he is still alive.  All I know is that he was born in Savannah, Georgia.

Freda P. Summar December 11, 1997

Looking for info on John Randolph WEST, b. Dec. 3, 1850, d. Nov. 3, 1899, m. Lillie Beman Nov. 27, 1878. Need confirmation, and any info on parents, or children. Thanks.

Wilson December 7, 1997

CORNELIUS GEIGER b. 20 June, 1821 probably in Ware Co., Ga.  Married in 1847 a Mary Ann Gianovaly in Savannah, Chatham Co.  Had three daughters before the death of  Mary Ann in 1971.  Married a Francis M. Williamson around 1872/73 and had two additional children, a boy and a girl.  Died in Waynesville, Ga. 10 Feb., 1908.  I have tried unsuccessfully to link him to the Bryan Co., Ga Geigers.  Found out at the FHL the other day that there was a Cornelius Geiger born around 1775 who had a son named Martin born in Savannah around 1795.  Since there is a practice of naming sons after Grandfathers, I was wondering if there was a connection between my Cornelius and the Martin/Cornelius of Savannah, Ga.  If anyone can help out with this, I would be most appreciative.  Thank you for your time....S.G.

David E. Smith December 7, 1997

The Early Tax digest of Chatham Co Ga., List a DAVID SMITH, I am trying to find the name of his spouse. or if this DAVID SMITH married in Chatham Co.. My DAVID SMITH  born 13 Aug 1`779 in NJ. married a NANCY ? . either in NJ or Ga. My DAVID SMITH was in Ga.. at least by 1807 when his second son was born..
David E. Smith
12287 ElkRiver Mills Rd
Athens Ala. 35614

Park Gerdine December 7, 1997

Looking for information on Louis Girardin (also spelled Girardon) in Chatham County abt 1800-1840.  He married Christine Mayenden probably in Augusta 1850-1880.

Bobbie December 6, 1997

I have information that John HOUSTON married Rebecca Chambers in Savannah, Chatham Co., GA.  Would like to verify this.  Anyone researching these family names please contact me.  Will share information.

ALETA BOETTICHER December 6, 1997

Looking for information on William Randolph Dawson,Born May 1860 in or near Savannah, GA. And his sister Virginia Elizabeth (Jane) Dawson born in 1862. Their father's name was Richard Dawson & mother's name was Nancy??. They had two half-brothers named John & Richard Dawson who were grown men when W.R. and Jane were children.  They had two uncles named John & William Dawson. Any info on this Dawson family would be appreciated. Thanks.

Judy Archer December 5, 1997

I'm trying to find my Tedder roots, they are supposed to be in Chatham county.  My ggrandfather was Thomas Tedder, could have been E. or James. His father was supposed to be Hinton Tedder. Any help is appreciated.

Waring W. Hills III November 30, 1997

Looking for information on Captain/Rev. or Dr. GEORGE (WASHINGTON) HILLS. He was possibly the son of sea captain and Savannah merchant Ebenezer Hills. He served as captain of the brig William which sailed between Savannah and New York in 1809. He later became a minister, date unknown, and married Elizabeth Beckett SEABROOK (ca. 1822), daughter of Joseph Baynard Seabrook and Martha Beckett Seabrook of Edisto Island, SC.  He performed marriages in Savannah during the 1820's.

Seeking information on Capt/Rev/Dr. George Washington HILLS. I believe he is the son of Captain Ebenezer Hills, sea captain and merchant of Savannah (died in 1805). George Hills is listed as Captain of the brig William running between Savannah and New York around 1808. Later from 1825-1828, I have found mention of Reverend George Hills performing marriages in Savannah. He married Elizabeth Beckett Seabrook of Edisto Island, SC, around 1820. She was the daughter of Joseph Baynard and Martha Beckett Seabrook. They had one son, Joseph Washington Hills, born in 1823 at Edisto.

Judy Ballard November 26, 1997

Can anyone tell me who now has the genealogical collection of Mrs. Ruth ELSOM?  About 10 years ago, Mrs. ELSOM lived at 1319 E. Anderson St., Savannah, GA.  Her telephone number has been disconnected.  Need cemetery lists of cemeteries she listed in Colleton and Hampton Counties of SC.

Addie Howell November 19, 1997

Frederick  PARRAMORE  b- NC , died Mar 1811 in Chatham  Co .He was 14 years old and was an Apprentice to J.J. Evans Editor of the  "Republican Evening Ledger" he lived with Mr Evans on Drayton St. What cemeteries were in Savannah at that time.
Is it possible to find what cemetery he is buried in ?  Any help would be appreciated.

Elloree November 14, 1997

Seeking information of Martha FREEMAN who m John Nelson YOUMANS about 1832. Descendants of at least one child of John and Martha (John Raymond YOUMANS) lived in Savannah in the 1930's. There were FREEMAN familes living in the same area. Were these families related?

Johnie Wilson November 11, 1997

Looking for Thomas Newman b. 1780/90's.....m....Sussana Norman....also James Norman...same time ......m. Nancy Newman........also  Mary Jane Jennie Newman.. m. Hiram Norman...... 2nd John Wilson.....they lived Chatham Co. ca 1790-1810, moved to MS.

Russell Morris November 4, 1997

I am researching the Frederick Ball Family. Frederick was a builder who moved to Savannah, married and had eight children there. His wife was Eliza Toxey born 12/22/1785, believed to be the daughter of William Toxey and Sarah Appleton. Does anyone know of the Toxey or Appleton families?

Betty McKenzie November 2, 1997

I'm looking for information about the age and family of Kenneth McKenzie (Mckensie) who was in an 1820 GA census as son of D.W.McKenzie, Chatham co. These are from old notes and I have a "Putnam" written along side. If he is my family he would be about 22 years old in l820. I have in my notes also Peter and Samuel (I can't tell if they are different families or the same) We're trying to find how we came to the USA.
Bettie McKenzie 1100 Division St. Red Oak, IA 51566

Andrew Marshall October 22, 1997

I am Andrew W. Marshall b. 15 Sep 1945 in Skipperville, Dale County, AL. I have connections to the Bull family thru my Marshall and Newton families. I am looking for anyone with a Bull surname. In the 1820 US Census, there were Bull families living in Warren, Chatham, Columbia, Jasper, and Wilkes Counties, GA. Any information about any Bull's would be appreciated.

Martha Shipman October 14, 1997

Researching Earl George Gravlin, b. 5 Sept 1892, Magog, Ayres Cliff, Province Quebec. d. 23 Feb 1970, Savannah, Chatham Co., GA. Buried: St. Bonaventure Cemetery. I have information re wife, children and ancestors to exchange with anyone researching the Gravlin family.  Earl had one son, Carl, who d. in Rincon, Ga in March/April 1997. Earl is a descendant of Urbain dit Baudreau Graveline, a founder of Montreal, Canada.

Richard W. Jervis October 14, 1997

Looking for information regarding family of Eugene C.Aaron b.1898 in Toombs County, Mother Sallie THIGPIN AARON, Father James Buchannan AARON. Moved to Savannah after attending UGA in early 1920's, Married Gertrude ALSBROOK. He worked and retired from S&A RailRoad, her Candler Hospital. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Judy Canant October 12, 1997

I have found marriage records on my gr-gr-gr-grandmother Hirt's maiden Surname in the Marriages of Chatham Co, Ga.  I also found several other marriages involving the Strouss Family (and variations of the spelling). Does anyone have this family in their line.  Can anyone provide information on the Strouss family of Savannah?
Elizabeth STROUSS, (Mrs?)   b: February 4, 1832 d: September 10, 1877 in Thomasville, GA "At Rest" Married  - Francis Xavier HIRT b: October 10, 1832 in Germany  (name sp Frank Hert in m recds) m: May 15, 1862 in Savannah, Chatham Co, GA  -Jno. A Staley, MG d: January 27, 1882 in Thomasville, Thomas Co, GA "At Rest" Father: unknown Hirt

Bob Zingo October 10, 1997

Recently I was given information leading to a Georgia line of Ayers.  They may have started in Virginia and moved to Georgia, then some may have moved back.  Or they may have started in Georgia.  In any case, this is what I presently have.
Sebert (or Seaborn) AYERS (or AYRES) m. Henrietta  Cir 1842? son - Joseph Thomas AYERS  (b.4 Aug. 1845 Savannah, GA - d. 19 Jan. 1923 WV) m. Henrietta Hoke 22 Aug. 1872 in WV or VA. Joseph enlisted CSA - 1 Feb. 1863, Botetourt Co., VA .
Any suggestions you might have as to other sources to get me started would be appreciated.  I can return the favor if you have any interests in the Southern Virginia/ West Virginia areas. Thanks,
Bob Zingo 
1 Braunston Dr. Fairport, NY 14450
(716)388-1654

Bill Snipes October 10, 1997

Mrs E. J. THOMPSON of Savannah, GA has returned home after spending time with her mother, Mrs. Maggie SNIPES, who has been sick for some time. This item appeared in the Oct 12, 1939 issue of the Laurinburg, NC Exchange newspaper. I would like to know the name of E. J. THOMPSON, and his wife's maiden name. Thanks,

Debby Buteau October 10, 1997

Capt John TURNER  of SC  married Sarah CESSAR in Savannah on 02/15/1827. They were married by the Rev Mr Sinclair.  I am looking for any information on the parents/sibilings of these two.  Also if anyone knows which church Rev Sinclair was associated with.  Thank you,

Barbara Prestridge October 7, 1997

Looking for any information on the WALL family of Savannah, GA.  I've found this family in Savannah as early as 1785.
John Peter WAGNON m Miss Rebecca SAUCER in Savannah, GA in 1784.  At this point, I am looking for any info on any WAGNON in Chatham Co. or any county in GA.  Thank you. 

Lynda Farley October 4, 1997

Francis DAVIES was born 1740 - SC. Married (unknown) and Edward, Peter, Thomas, Mary and John were born. In 1770 they moved to Chatham Co, GA where Sarah and William were born. Seeking information on any of the above, particularly interested in William. Francis owned a plantation at Cherokee Hill. He died 1798. Any assistance greatly appreciated.. please help me break down this brick wall!

Zane Thompson September 28, 1997

Looking for a info on, ancestors of, Lucy SLEDGE of Savannah, who mar. in Atlanta ca 1860 Benjamin Franklin GREER of Marietta.
Zane A. Thompson
RR 1 Box 235A
Roque Bluffs, ME 04654

Bob Harris September 27, 1997

WALKER, Robert. Looking for the ancestors of Robert WALKER, b 4 Aug 1768 in CHATHAM Co. GA d 13 Oct 1842 in TUSCALOOSA Co. AL. He married Margaret "Magey" PIERCE and they were living in AL by 1808. Children: Elonor married a BOSWELL, Mary H. married Edwin MOODY, Julia Foster married Meddleton Milledge Meade HILL, Moses Pierce, Robert B. Martha Jane married Francis White MCGUIRE. Robert may have married before Margaret PIERCE either in GA or AL.
Bob Harris
7 Ancient Bend, San Antonio, Texas 78248
(210) 492-3683 harris@texas.net
Genealogy Surnames homepage: http://www.geocities.com/heartland/7576

Sandy Clunies September 27, 1997

Researching life of Florence Martus (1868-1943), whose 44 years of waving at the ships from Elba Island inspired the "Waving Girl" statue in Savannah harbor. Have her parents from census: John Martus (b. Germany) and Rosanna [-?-] (b. PA) and siblings. Brother George Martus was lighthouse keeper at Cockspur and Elba islands. Especially interested in newspaper accounts from 1943 period when she died - she was evidently a newsworthy figure of the times. Would appreciate resources to explore more on her life.

Verbie Caldwell September 24, 1997

I am looking for any info an Elias Smith who married Rachael McBee in 1844 in Chatham co . Ga. anything on either of these would be appreciated they are my GGgrandparents I don't know where either of them came from the family ended up in N.W. Ga. in the Pocket area, where Floyd, and Gordon co. meet.
Thanks Verbie Thomas Caldwell

Dottie Slocomb September 21, 1997

I am looking for information on the J. W. SEAY family of Savannah, Georgia. He married JOSIE SCANLAN in Savannah. J. W. is the son of Caroline Hendrix and Allen Seay. From the "Lexington Dispatch" - February 1, 1893: Married Mr. J. W. Seay to Miss Josie Scanlan in Savannah January 24, 1893. Anything on this line would be greatly appreciated.

Edith C. Privratsky September 20, 1997

Looking for information on the family of William John DAVIES. It is believed that William John DAVIES m. Sarah RIGBY, daughter of Nicholas RIGBY and Sarah MILLEDGE. William John DAVIES was born abt. 1740, location unknown. Sarah RIGBY was b. abt 1742 in GA. Any help greatly appreciated.

Janice Milligan Anderson September 18, 1997

Looking for information on my father's family. Father - James Carswell Milligan. Grandfather's name - William Dexter Milligan. Looking for my great grandfathers name. My father, James, was a Baptist Minister in Savannah, Ga.

Carolyn Collier September 17, 1997

I am looking for information on John Stiles, who entered the service of the Revolutionary War in Chatham Co.,GA. I need his parents or any leads that might point me in the right direction to research him. Thank You,

Debby Buteau September 16, 1997

I am looking for information on the CESSAR family of Savannah:
Thomas B CESSAR m         FULTON (?) Jane
b:02/25/1823                                 b: 1826
d:01/11/1899                                 d:10/04/1861

Thomas is buried in Laurel Grove Cemetary. Thomas remarried in 1862 to Charlotte CHRISTIAN. Thomas had one child David R with Jane. He had no children with Charlotte. I have reason to believe that CESSAR, Hosea and LYON, Mary were his parents.
There were multiple sibilings:
Margaret, John Henry, Sarah Ann, Celia Louisa, Susan, Harriett, Mary Catherine
I also believe Hosea had a twin brother named Peter.
Anyone with anything that could help me on this line would be greatly appreciated.

Robert Battle September 15, 1997

I am looking for any information on the family or ancestry of William SPENCER of the Savannah area. He died 1776 in Christ Church Parish. The children named in his will (27 Jan 1776-22 Aug 1776) were as follows: John SPENCER, George Basil SPENCER, William Henry SPENCER, Joseph William SPENCER, Susannah SPENCER, Sarah SPENCER, Elizabeth PARKER, Jane BOWEN, Mary THOMSON, and son-in-law Alexander THOMSON (loyalist customs collector in Savannah).
Thanks, Robert Battle (3933 N. 29 St., Tacoma, WA 98407-5307).

H. Coe September 14, 1997

Am researching the line of Isaac COE born abt 1775 in South Carolina. Married Rebecca CHAMPION born in Chatham County, Ga. Children: Edward H. COE and Isaac M. COE born Feb. 28, 1813 in Chatham Co.?, Ga., William A. COE born Jan. 27, 1803 in Georgia, and Sarah COE born 1810 in Georgia.
Would appreciate any info on this line.

Heather Overbey Cormier September 11, 1997

I am searching my grandmother's line. Here is all of the information I have:
1. Robert C. McMurray- b. ? d. 1931, bur. Boston, GA.- (1) wife was ___________? Whaley-b. ? d. bef. 1902 children.
  1.1. Robert C. McMurray II- b. ? d. 9-24-1926.marr. Lillian Edenfield 6-29-1912. She was either adopted or raised by the Mannings from Meldrum, GA. children:
    1.1.1. Robert C. McMurray, Jr.- b. 8-19-1913, d. 6-13-1989.marr. Edith______?.(first wife) children
      1.1.1.1. Roberta McMurray- b.?, d. ? Twin sister of Catherine.
      1.1.1.2. Catherine McMurray- b ?, d ? Twin sis of Roberta. 2nd wife: Peggy_______?
      1.1.1.3. Martha Jane McMurray- b. ?, d. ? (same name as my grandmother)
    1.1.2. Martha Jane McMurray- b. 3-8-1916 twin sister of Mary
    1.1.3. Mary McMurray- b. 3-8-1916 d. 12-14-1917 twin of above.
    1.1.4. Fred Dopson McMurray- b. 12-21-1918, d. 12-1985 marr. Lillian______? child.
      1.1.4.1. Fred D. McMurray, Jr. - killed in Vietnam
    1.1.5. Warren Hardwick McMurray- b.10-31-1920, d.3-17-1982 marr. Janie______? no children.
  1.2. Marian McMurray- b. ? d. 1927 marr. George Dopson. He operated a lumber mill in Thomasville, GA. children.
    1.2.1. Louise Dopson- b. ?, d. 1944. Buried in Savannah - never married.
    1.2.2. Nell Dopson- b. ?, d. 1968. Buried in Savannah. Never married
  1.3. Fred McMurray- b. ? d. ? Buick dealer in Thomasville, GA. marr. Bessie Mae________? no children.
Robert C. McMurray & 2nd wife - Laura Whaley( sister of first wife) b. ? d. 1934, buried in Boston, GA children.
  1.4 Birdie Lucille McMurray- b. ? d. 1959, bur. Savannah, marr. Joel Herman Evans. no children.
   1.5. Martha Jane McMurray- b. 8-19-1916. marr. (1) James Anderson. children.
    1.5.1.Nancy Jane Anderson- b.10-4-1932. Currently married to Ron Brown.
Martha Jane marr, 7-5-1941 (2) John Charlie Hogan.
    1.5.2. Marsh Gail Hogan- b. 10-21-1942. marr. Clark Zeral Overby(My parents)
    1.5.3.John McMurray Hogan- marr. Janet______?
     1.5.4. Michael Wayne Hogan- marr. Pat_____?
     1.5.5. Laura Diane Hogan- marr. (1) Dennis Hodnett, (2) Jeff______?
If any one has any info on the first Robert C. McMurray I would greatly appricate it. Also, all that I know about Robert C. McMurray, II is that he was a prominent businessman, a banker I believe. He was murdered by his wife Lillian Edenfield. She was sent to some kind of mental hospital for the rest of her life. My grandmother was then raised by her Aunt Birdie. There may be newspaper articles on Robert,II. I am in Louisiana and can't travel at the moment. If anyone can help I would be grateful.Thanks!

Sherry Vander Zanden September 9, 1997

I am the great granddaughter of William Oscar MURRAY and Annie Fletcher SLAYTON. One of their sons was Lowell Douglas MURRAY, born 22 Sep 1901, died 4 April 1946. Among my great grandmother's papers was a letter from Iris POWELL (Mrs. Russell POWELL) stating that she and Lowell had two children while whey were married, Arthur and Margaret, and that Arthur had requested information about his father's family. Family members do not know if this letter was ever answered nor did they have knowledge of the marriage. I would like to locate Arthur and Margaret to give them the information that was requested so long ago.

Bud & Judy Mason September 3, 1997

At this time I seek information on possible descents of a Wolfe line located in Effingham and Chatham Co. Ga. Their existence is well recorded in the Ga. Records, but cannot seem to piece all of them together. John WOLF(E) married a Jane HURST in September of 1853 in Effingham Co. Ga. They had several children . One daughter was Roxey Ann WOLFE ROUNTREE. Roxey Ann had at least one sister who resided in Savannah. I think that her name was Mrs. Emmett Coursey, as she attended the funeral of Roxey Ann Wolf Rountree in Egypt, Ga. It is possible that there was another sister listed as Mrs. S.F Wolfe of Savannah. This also could have been a sister-in-law. John Wolf and an Emmett Coursey owned land and ran a store in Egypt, Ga. We know that Roxy Ann Wolf married Cornelius Green Rountree and remained in Egypt. There they raised their 5 children and died there in this little community. They are buried at Turkey Branch Cemetery in Effingham Co. Loving relatives report that Roxey told that her heritage was of Jewish/ Spanish descent.
Who were her grandparents? Did they arrive with many of the early ships that landed in Savannah from Spain? Can anyone enlighten me on this my great-grandmothers line? Thank you, Judy Rountree Mason 27 Eldridge Ave. Hyannis, Ma 02601

Bernard Hill August 31, 1997

I am trying to find the names of my great grand parents. My grand mother ELLA GARDNER was born abt 1873 in Savannah GA, Chatham county. Birth records do not go back that far.Ella was sent north when she was about 5 yrs old for her protection. However, her traveling companion was washed overboard with all of Ella's papers pinned to her underwear and never found. Ella remembered the Bryant Baptist Church, located on Gordon street in Savannah Ga. The church is no longer there. I believe those church records contain the names of my great grand parents.Any one in possession of, or knowing the location of the BRYANT BAPTIST CHURCH records please contact me via e-mail.

Judy Canant August 29, 1997

Our BALFOUR family supposedly came to Savannah from Edinburgh, Scotland, in the early 1800's. Our first proven ancestor was Robert Balfour, b c1835 Savannah, found in Savannah Orphanage at age 14, d 2-20-1897, Married 3-2-1859 Savannah, Mary MEYER b 2-2-1835 Schonthal, Wirtemburg, Germany, sister of Eliza Meyer MAUPAS of Savannah. We believe that Robert was the son of Robert Balfour, Sr, b 1804 Scotland, d Sept 13, 1835 on a ship lost on the Savannah Bar. He was buried from Christ Church, Savannah. Robert, Jr and Mary Meyer Balfour had 2 living children, Robert Charles Balfour and Georgia Ella Mary Balfour. Georgia never married. Robert married1882, Thomasville, GA, Elizabeth HIRT, b Savannah 1-13-1863 and daughter of Francis Xavier HIRT and his wife Elizabeth ___. My grandfather, Charles Xavier Balfour, b 1883 Thomasville, GA, was their firstborn child.
Seek others descended from these families. Seek information on the parents of Mary MEYER. Wish to know more of the HIRT family and their connection to the BALFOUR and MEYER families. Email please.

Judy Canant August 29, 1997

My husband's great grandmother was Ida Amanda SIKES, b May 4, 1856 Savannah, GA. She was the daughter of ____ SYKES and his wife, Elizabeth Virginia PETTUS. Elizabeth died in childbirth Mar 14, 1872 in Savannah and was buried in lot #1302 Laurel Grove with her dead infant. Others buried in the same family plot were named NIX, EADY, SYKES, RICH. We do not know the first name of Mr SYKES or where he was buried. Elizabeth Virginia PETTUS was the daughter of Edward PETTUS, b ca 17799 in VA and his wife Isabella Richardson, widow. We do not know Isabella's maiden name.
We seek the name and family of Ida Amanda Sikes' father, ______ SYKES, and more about the PETTUS family. If you can help, please Email.

Judy Canant August 29, 1997

Savannah, GA and Charleston, SC
Seeking others related to the SEYLE and RICHARDSON family. We have the SEYLE line back to Samuel SEYLE, SR b c 1750. Please Email.

Barbara Murphy August 27, 1997

I am looking for any information on the MOORE family in Savannah, GA 1880-1900. Horatio MOORE b. 1825 d. 1900, wife Mary ROSE MOORE b. 1825 d. 1901, son Tristram MOORE b. 1851 d. ? wife Genevieve COUNTS b. 1864 d. 1933. Would also like info on COUNTS - Genevieve born in Savannah of parents John and Martha PARDUE.

J. Strickland August 26, 1997

Trying to find information on the following lines:
MARVIN, Dr Joseph b abt 1754/55 in Saybrook, Conn. Served in Continental Army as a Surgeon in Savannah, Married Anna ANDERSON from Savannah, GA. After marriage returned to Conn. and then came back to Savannah. Both are buried in Savannah.
Their son, Samuel MARVIN b 1784 in Saybrook, Conn ,married Susan DAWSON from Savannah and had two daughters: Susan Dawson MARVIN and Martha Susannah MARVIN. Martha Susanna married John Mitchell HEAPE, Sr.

Shannon Wilson August 26, 1997

looking for info on Joshiah And Levi HART . Both lived in Chatham County in early 1800's. Thanks, Shannon

Bill Collins August 22, 1997

Need more information on this family:
Henry Collins m Fannie
children:
1. Jacob Samuel Collins 1854 1925 died in Savannah
  m Henrietta Bell Grayson 1856 1948 died in Savannah

  2. Helen Collins born Feb 11, 1895
   m John Saxton Wolfe
 3. John Saxton Wolfe Rev.
 3. Helen Wolfe
 2. Ethel Grayson Collins
 2. Walter MacConnel Collins
 2. Martha Collins
 2. William Arthur Collins 1883- 1915
  m Kate Lillian Taylor 1885- 1908

 3. William Arthur Collins II 1907-1983
  m Winnagene Helen Chapman 1910-1961

 3. Walter Collins
 3. Helen Collins

Logan Henderson August 19, 1997

I am trying to find information on my g-grandparents Joe B. and Josephine Horning. Joe died on 27 Feb 1899. Josephine died on 1 Nov 1906. Thier daugher Jennie married my grandfather Logan H. Henderson later moved to Madison Co. NC. She was born 8 Nov 1892 in Savannah. Joe and Josephine were said to be German or German descent. Any info about them would be appreciated. Thanks for any help,
Logan Henderson
3103 Mary Ann Way
Lake Park, Ga 31636

Jeffery Harte Furlong August 5, 1997

Looking for parents of Jerome HARTE.
My grandfather on my fathers side was originally named Jerome Harte. He was adopted by his Aunt, whose last name was Furlong. Throughout the years our family has kept the Harte name as a middle name for historical reasons. I have heard from my now deceased grandparents that the Harte's used to own a huge estate or plantation in Savannah, or in that vicinity. It was also rumored that they owned much of Savannah years ago. There estate or plantation may have also been used as a boarding home or orphanage for some time. I have been told that it was a very large square structure with a porch that went around the entire second floor.
I have looked up the surname Harte to no avail. I am very limited in my knowledge of genealogy but do have a strong interest in it.

Jeffery Harte Furlong
R.R. 10 Box 790
Augusta, Me. 04330
(207) 623-0369