Jan - Mar 2002 Queries
Coweta County, Georgia

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Kathy Buss Wed Jan 2 00:07:01 2002
I am looking for William S. HOUSTON . I believe his S. Stands for Strozer. I find it S. P. or G. but his sister Texas A. HOUSTON, Mentions her brother Strozer in a letter in 1882 wanting to know if he is alive. It seems this Strozer HOUSTON married a Louisa HOLMAN dau of Marshall HOLMAN and Katharine Tate of Coweta Co. GA they both died. She wasent happy in the mariage and she went to Atlanta , married again, and then suddenly disappeared as though swallowed up by an earth quake. She was never heard of afterwards, although an estate was left her, which she never claimed.

John HOUSTON and Nicey "Norcissa" Eunice FOWLER
Sons were: Andrew J. HOUSTON
John C. HOUSTON
William S. HOUSTON b. 1844 GA
SO the only one Strozer could be is William S. HOUSTON
Where is William S. HOUSTON in 1870?

1850 23 Oct Census Coweta Co. GA
HOUSTON, John     57  M  Farmer Real Estate 4050 b. SC 1793
       , Nicy     42  F                             SC Laurens 
       , Mary S.  20  F                             GA
       , Andrew J.17  M  Clerk                      GA
       , John C.  15  M  Farmer                     GA
       , Texas    13  F                             GA
       , Arkansas 12  F                             GA
       , Brazoria 10  F                             GA
       , Wm P.     6  M                             GA

1860 Census Coweta Co. GA
h/h 1259 BOURING, O.R.     34  M  Farming  4040-20146  GA
                , Nicy     50  F    S.C. wife of Jn. Houston
         HOUSTON, Brasora  17  F    GA Step Dau
                , William S. 16 M   GA Step Son

Sara Skaggs Sat Jan 5 23:14:27 2002
Searching for information on the MERCIER family. Sara or Sarah MERCIER married Richard Ivy O'KELLEY 29 Nov 1866. Both families were from Coweta Co, near Grantville. Sara MERCIER had a brother Lafayette, who practiced law in Grantville. MERCIER home located on what was then called Mercier Creek, near the Benjamin O'KELLEY plantation. Sara and Lafayette's father was supposedly killed at Battle of Chickamauga. Children of Sara MERCIER and Richard O'KELLEY were Odelia Dallas; Ludie Thomas m. Judge James BEALL; Benjamin IVY, physician Round Oak, GA; Lillian Belle; Sallie Myra; Charles Dean; Florence May m. William Columbus WORLEY (my great grandparents). Have O'KELLEY line back to pre-1748. Searching for information on MERCIER family. Any help would be appreciated!

Dennise Cornett Sun Jan 6 13:40:28 2002
Am searching for family members of Miles RACHELS (1811-1853). Believe he had brothers George, Samuel and possibly Burrill. Moved to Alabama in 1850. Family members lived in Newnan, during that time he had Alexander, George, and Sarah RACHELS.
Any information appreciated. Thank you for your time. Dennise Cornett . bluindian@earthlink.net

Mimi Jo Butler Sun Jan 13 16:10:30 2002
Mary Ann SIMS / SIMMS born Apr 4 1839 Newnan and married Hiram Anderson BUTLER 1866. They both died in 1913. Mary Ann BUTLER died in Boyce (Hamilton Co, TN) at the home of her sister, Mrs. Burney EMBRY.
Seek any data about her Sims family. Mary Ann & Hiram lived in Bartow (Cass) and Cobb Co, GA. They are buried in Liberty Cemetery, Acworth, Cobb Co, GA.

Barbara Brotherton Sun Jan 13 23:16:03 2002
I am seeking the names of the parents of Nancy Agnes CARMICHAEL. She was born ca 1821 in Abbeville, S. Caro. and married my ggggrandfather, John Simpson SPRUIELL, in Coweta Co., April 1839. Many decendents name Arthur CARMICHAEL & Frances BELL as her parents, but the research done by the dedicated members of your Genealogical Society on this line, particularly with the burial records of the White Oak A. R. P. Church, indicate that this is not correct. But since I'm unable to find where she does belong, I cannot convince others that Arthur CARMICHAEL and Frances BELL are out ancestors. I would be very grateful for your help

Scott Jackson Tue Jan 15 05:20:26 2002
I'm in the process of writing a book on The First Georgia Cavalry,Company B. The company was formed in Newnan in 1862 from men in Meriwether and Coweta counties.Any one having any information on members of this Company please contact me. I need photo's-pre war, war or post war of any of these men. Also any stories, letters, etc. I have alot of information already and will share.Contact me at skdtjxn13@msn.com I'm in Carrollton.

Delores Schellenger Sun Jan 20 18:46:21 2002
Could Missouri Clemtine NIX be wife of James HARRIS b.9 Jan 1862 married Missouri KNIX June 8, 1893. Missouri KNIX born March 10, 1851. Missouri NIX shows as being born in Coweta Co. to David Nathan NIX & Miss LENDERMAN. James & Missouri lived in Calhoun Co. Ga

Angela P. Williams Mon Jan 21 17:12:38 2002
My great-great- grandmother name was Mary SIMS? Her brother name was Arthur SIMS. Mary had several children app 8. Her oldest daughter name was Addie Bea Burnett? Addie married Abraham CAMERON. To this union five children were born Elnora (1916), Cylemor (1918), Vera Lee (1920), Virginia (1922), and Abraham (1924). Cylemor was born in Newnan and Vera Lee was born in Grantville. Any information that you may have would be greatly appreciated. Please foward all replys to Wladytrucker @ aol.com

Mimi Jo Butler Sat Jan 26 18:42:17 2002
Additional SIMS info from 1850 & 1860 census: John C. SIMS b c 1814 GA, wife Euphemia (Nyhemia) b c 1820 GA. Chn: Wm. B b c 1837; Mary b 1839; Augustin (Augustus) b c 1840; Almyra (Jemina) b c 1841-43; Indiaina (Burnia) b c 1845-1857; John A b 1849. John C. dec'd by 1860 census when "Nyhemia" living in Newnan, seamstress, when her 5 youngest chn. Where were they in 1870? Mary m. Hiram A BUTLER. Burnia m. ____ EMBRY.

James T. Lord Sun Feb 3 07:00:07 2002
Haralson United Methodist Church Cemetery in Coweta Co, Ga. has some GARRISON's buried there, - Wiley Lee GARRISON, His Wife Annie Ludie Crawford GARRISON, Annie Barnwell GARRISON, William Earl GARRISON, Mary Lou GARRISON, Juanita Virginia GARRISON, Eugene Woofin GARRISON and Eunice E. GARRISON. Seeking information on these and other Georgia GARRISON's

My connection is thru Wiley Lee GARRISON,

Drexell Carter Sun Feb 3 19:04:03 2002
I am looking for any info on Frances (McCLOUD) BARROW, husband unk, children: Martha b. 1855, James b. 1857, Arkansas b. 1858, Mary F b. 1859, Olice b. 1880

Drexell Carter Thu Feb 7 18:10:47 2002
I am trying to find the parents of Martha K BARROW who married Perry Monroe DUKES abt 1876, thank you!

Nancy Wood Merriman Tue Feb 12 13:11:40 2002
In the 1850 census of Coweta Co., there is this household at #911: WOOD, Wiley, age 31; Rebecca, age 32; Pleasant L., age 5; William, age 2. Can someone tell me the parents of this Wiley WOOD and why he named his firstborn Pleasant. Thanks!

JudyKayse Sat Feb 23 16:46:08 2002
George W. NEELEY b Coweta County 1829. Graduated Medical school in Atlanta 1855. Moved to Texas in 1856. Wife Julia Ann MAY of Fayette County. I wish to know his parents. Can some one help?
Thanks, Judy May Kayse

Jerry Zollars Sun Feb 24 16:24:32 2002
I am looking for information on the family of Lt(jg) Thomas E. ZELLARS. There is a memorial to him in Grantville. It describes him as follows:
Grantville native Thomas E. ZELLARS (1898-1924) graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1920 and reported for duty aboard the USS Mississippi. As turret commander he rose to the rank of lieutenant. In 1924, an explosion and fire engulfed his turret. ZELLARS and 47 others were killed but not before he opened a flood valve on a burning powder train - an act that saved the ship and its crew. In 1944, Naval destroyer USS Zellars DD 777 was launched in ZELLARS' honor. It went on to serve in both WW II and the Korean War receiving five battle stars. The ship was decommissioned in 1971.
I would appreciate any information.

Connie Wed Feb 27 12:54:00 2002
Did you know a Eulie or Mary REESE. They live by the old Knox Furn. building(but it might have been called something else.). They had about 5 children. The last two being twin boys. They were born in 1934, died shortly after birth. And are buried in on of the cemerteries in the town of Newnan. I am a relative and would like to know more.

Cheryl Jackson Wed Feb 27 23:09:08 2002
I am searching for information on Henry Vincent HARRIS m Agatha WHITE, their daughter, Sarah Jane HARRIS m Christopher Columbus JACKSON. I am looking for the 1850 Census that Henry and Elizabeth HARRIS are listed. Will share any information that I have.

Dale Palmer Fri Mar 1 12:16:40 2002
I am looking for any information regarding Egbert C. PALMER married to Arabella MOSELY. The 1880 Coweta census lists him as 41, Arabella as 29. daughter Percy 10, son William D 8, daughter Nellie 6, son Jack 4, son Harrrison 1. I am especially interested in his son Charlie, born after the 1880 census. I am told by aunts that he married Pearl STRICKLAND in Newnan, then moved to Alabama.
I would appreciate any information.
Thank You. Dale Palmer

Cher Haile Mon Mar 4 05:41:50 2002
Seeking any and all GILLCOAT family surnames and derivitives in all counties of Georgia in 18th and 19th centuries. Your help is greatly appreciated! Cher Haile

John Bellamy Mon Mar 4 12:26:45 2002
Looking for relatives of George W. LEWIS, Jr, b Coweta Co., Ga. 2-1-1921, d Coweta Co., Ga. 9-15-1990. Would have been grandson of Lizzie Bellamy LEWIS.

Pat Hall Howard Wed Mar 6 16:22:55 2002
Charles Newton BAKER is on the 1900 Coweta County Census, married w/1 son at home. He wrote a letter to sister, Serena on "Baker Bottling Works" letterhead dated 19__. No other date. He was 67 in 1900. Looking for information on his 2 sons, Charles & Arthur (probably b. Coweta County and on the "Baker Bottling Works" of Newnan, GA. Also, when did Charles Newton die and where is he buried. He was a Confederate Soldier, but from Heard County, not Coweta County.

Betty Allen Jackson Hodges Sat Mar 9 09:13:40 2002
Looking for data re. Malissa [Melissa} KERSEY, marrid Dr. Wm ALLEN ca 1885 in Coweta Co., GA. They moved to Atlanta ca.1906. She died in 1915, and is buried in Newnan Cemetery.

Frances Limozaine Sat Mar 9 17:45:31 2002
I am looking for any data on John B. WATSON who married Mary A. FURLOW 31 Dec. 1829 in Coweta County. They are living in the section that later became Heard County and are enumerated there in 1840. Any data on these two families will be greatly appreciated.

Susan Sat Mar 9 20:30:35 2002
I am looking for information on Leroy COX who married Katie LUCIUS. My information says they were in Coweta County around 1820 when my ggg grandmother was born.

Jan Deda Sun Mar 10 17:07:25 2002
I am looking for any information on a Travis HAYES b:11/3/1888 or Henry HAYNES b:June 1847. Also a Willis WEST b: April 1860 who was married to a Margaret b: Sept 1857. They were listed in the 1900 census in Coweta county. In the 1910 census Willis was married to an Annie. There was a daughter named Maggie who was married to Travis HAYNES but lived with her father Willis and had she had a son named Willis who was my father. I never knew anything about any of them and would like to. It amazes me how many Willis WESTs there are. Any info will be appreciated.

M.W. Glenn Fri Mar 15 07:32:41 2002
Please contact me with information concerning George P. HODNETT or Jesse RAWLS both living in late 1800's in Haralson or Senoia areas (Coweta Co.). Thanks, Woody Glenn 706-226.2198 Dalton,Ga.

Pat Floyd Fri Mar 15 13:55:22 2002
The Mechanics Band of Newnan, Georgia
Does anyone have any history on this Band? One that was in the picture on this web page was Dave FLOYD, which was my grandfather. I would love to learn more about the "Mechanics Band of Newnan." Can anyone help?

Sandy Bagwell Fri Mar 15 19:04:00 2002
I am writing a book dealing with murders in Georgia and I would like any information that I can get about Mayhayley LANCASTER, the psychic that helped to convict John Wallace of murder.

Linda Heath Tue Mar 19 21:26:16 2002
I am looking for information on the children of James DOSTER and Anna HISTELEY married in Coweta Co, Ga. Sept 20, 1838. Anna's last name is spelled HISTELEY, HISTALEY, HISTOLEY and I don't know which is correct. The marriage license says HISTELEY. Any help will be greatly appreciated. Thanks and God Bless.

Ruth Ritter Thu Mar 21 16:34:55 2002
I am looking for information on Mt. Pilgrim Lutheran Cemetary. The information I have is vague.
The GABLE family I am looking is of David GABLE and his wife Nancy LIGHTNER. David was born 15 May, 1802 and died 12 Nov. 1886. Nancy was born 15 Dec. 1807 and died 22 Jan. 1884. The records I have says they and some of their children were intured in the Mt. Pilgrim Lutheran Cemetary in either Haralson or Coweta County. I hope you can shed a light on this mystery.
Thanks for your help.

Patricia Pickett Sun Mar 24 16:05:52 2002
I am looking for the parents of William Tarpley PRICKETT b. 1815 in Coweta County, Ga. He married Elizabeth Ann McCLURE. Someone emailed me that Tarpley's parents were Joel PRICKETT and Mary Ann DOBBS can someone send me the proof or tell me what book they found the information in. The 1830 Coweta county census has a William PRICKETT listed with a son Tarpley age. 1851 tax has Tarpley last name as PUCKETT, Tarpley also witness William W. DODDS will in Oct. 23, 1854. Thank you Patricia

Wanda Wilhelm Keesee Mon Mar 25 16:17:57 2002
I am trying to determine the parentage of my great grandfather, John F. HAYNES who married Susie N. HOWELL, daughter of John Payne HOWELL and Virginia Cornelia SEWELL in January 1900 in Troup Co., GA. There is a possibility that he was married previously, for the marriage roles show a John F. HAYNES married to Sallie J. SMITH in 1886 in Troup County, GA. I am also trying to determine if there is any connection between John F. HAYNES and "Green" HAYNES who owned property inside the city limits of LaGrange,Troup Co., GA in 1860. Any leads would be greatly appreciated.

FRANK R WOOTEN Tue Mar 26 10:15:41 2002
Hello: I am researching the Oran WOODRUFF family of Grantville Ga Coweta co. Oran was born approximatly 1840 in Merriwether co. Ga in Grantville,which is found later in Coweta co. He had brothers Solomon, Joseph, and a mother Bettio. His first wife was named Lana ? and his second wife was Ulyses LONG.
By Lana Joseph Brown, Albert(Bunk), and Pattie were born. Jo Brown was my direct line and he married Caroline PHILLIPS. Any info on who Oran owner was prior to emancipation would be appreciated. This could be in the form of wills, deeds, Manumation papers, etc. Frank R Wooten

Barbara Walker Winge Tue Mar 26 17:35:38 2002
Seeking information on Armstead BOYD in the Third District of Coweta County, Georgia.

Tonia Coffey Wed Mar 27 13:25:55 2002
I am looking for information on my grandmother Ruby Constance YOUNG born on March 10, 1927 to Bradley and Ida YOUNG in Coweta County, Georgia. I am searching for relatives and information on my grandmother's parents.

Rovaine Brown Sun Mar 31 15:56:34 2002
Joseph B WALKER, B:1/21/1804 SC D: 4/16/1856 Newnan, Coweta Co.GA buried in Oak Hill Cemetery Newnan. first wife Mary ? children: Thomas M ( also buried Oak Hill) Henry Wesley, Martha Josephine, James Felix, second wife Mary Jane Hamrick child: Joseph O. Any information helpful