Jan - Mar 2004 Queries
Coweta County, Georgia

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Susan Thu Jan 1 11:26:59 2004
Looking for information on a John T. FERRELL b. 1864. He was listed on the 1880 census for Coweta, Ga with parents, Doctor H. Sally FERRELL and brother, Blount C. I also think he may have married M. D. WORD on Nov. 14, 1882. I have a family Bible from pre Civil War time with the names John T. FERRELL b. Jan. 10, 1864 and Lucy H. FERRELL b. Nov. 18, 1850 and I'm trying to find out who they were.

Nichole Johnson Thu Jan 1 13:57:28 2004
Does anyone have access to the Coweta co. Chronicles with lineage pages? I need the following information looked up:
Name: SKIPPER, Charity
Volume: 160 Page Number: 202
Reference: Coweta Co. chronicles with lineage pages. By Mary Gibson Jones [et al.] Atlanta, Ga, 1928. (14, 869p.):571

Karen Cunningham Sat Jan 3 12:33:15 2004
I am looking into the history of my family and have dead ended at PERRIN. She was a CherokeeIndian married to a white man. If you have any information regarding this family, please contact me. THANKS!

Elaine Eaves Cox Sun Jan 4 20:09:26 2004
Suzanne, I have the information that you requested regarding Sarah EAVES & Anderson Ausbury OWENS information available, but your email address is not valid!
email me for this information
elaine eaves cox

Sandra Waldrop Mon Jan 19 17:10:58 2004
I am researching Benjamin WALDROP, born 1762. He moved to Coweta in the mid 1820s. He married for the second time Rachael GRIFFIN. They had two children Archibald WALDROP and Benjamin WALDROP, Jr., born about 1827. Does anyone know if there ara any WALDROPs left in Coweta County? Thanks for any help.

BARBARA GREEN GRAHAM Wed Jan 21 14:43:51 2004
Seeking history of Francis HESTERLY who lived in Coweta Co., GA. He died Oct 1849 and his estate was settled in said county. Names his widow and children. David/Daniel GREEN married Margaret HESTERLY in Jackson Co., GA in Jan 1820. This family also lived in Coweta County in 1850 census.
Anyone researching this line?

Boyce Alyce Fri Jan 23 16:12:23 2004
My paternal grandfather, Robert Lee BROWN born in the 1860's several brothers were Joe BROWN, Benjamin BROWN a sister Joan BROWN, (who married a Dr JONES) My father, King Tom BROWN (Robert Lee BROWN's son) was born in 1902 and lived at 9 Buchanan Street in Newnan. Robert Lee BROWN'S wife (my father's mother) was Boyce KING BROWN, she died in appx 1918 or 1919 and is buried at Andrews Chapel Cemetery in Roscoe,GA in the KING family section. Other relatives were the SEWELL, BARGE, GOLIGHTLY, BROADWATER, HYDE.. My grandmother, before she married Robert Lee BROWN, lived in Roscoe and graduated in 1892 from Georgia Teacher's College for Women in Milledgeville, Baldwin County, GA. I have her graduation picture. Both grandparents are listed on the 1910 census, the 1920 census shows Robert Lee BROWN as widowed with two children, (my father) his son, King Tom BROWN and (my aunt) his daughter, Emma Lou BROWN. My great grandfather I am told was Aaron BROWN, who owned sawmills.

Cathy Willig Sun Jan 25 13:16:21 2004
I am looking for info on Bill LAWSON and wife Nancy (ENTREKIN) LAWSON who are buried at Elmore Cemetery on Standing Rock Road.

Frank R Wooten Wed Jan 28 04:07:23 2004
I am looking for Oran WOODRUFF of Grantville, Ga formerly in Meriwether Co. Oran married first a Lana and second one Susan STAPLES. He was my gggrandfather born 1840 in Ga. I would like to find wills and deeds of a Woodruff Plantation that he might have been on to connect him further back, maybe to a Bettio WOODRUFF. Also I would like to know where he is buried in that area. Thank's Frank R Wooten

Brenda Mcfarland Belll Fri Feb 6 05:47:01 2004
I'm looking for anyone who may have info on Lottie, James, Grady, Robert and John McFARLAND .Their parents may have been Leslie, Florence McFARLAND. John may have worked on the railroad.

Fred Taylor Mon Feb 9 10:33:29 2004
Seeking information on Sarah Clifford THOMPSON, born 1847 died 1927. She was the second wife of Elder William Hardaway SMITH they were married in 1904, in the area of Coweta or Meriwether County, after his first wife, Susan Frances "Fannie" SUMMER, died. They later moved to Anniston, AL and lived with his son's family. Sarah and William are both buried in Anniston, Alabama. She died in 1927 and he died in 1929.

georgia garrett Mon Feb 9 10:50:26 2004
Searching for parents of John S. SHAMBLIN born in Coweta County, GA 1799. Moved to Tuscaloosa / Jefferson counties AL in later years. Would like list of siblings.

Stuart Bailey Mon Feb 23 13:08:32 2004
I am looking for info on the families of Pendleton GEORGE and Martha HAMMOCK

Dianne Mizelle Thu Feb 26 21:26:44 2004
Am looking for informantion on a John W. LUNDY who died in Macon Georgia On February 10, 1860. According to the Macon Messenger, He was a native of Newnan, Coweta County and his remains were carried, on Saturday Morning, back to Coweta County, accompanied by his Mother and Sister. Does anyone have any informaion on this family?

Dan Rector Fri Feb 27 10:47:54 2004
I am requesting the birth date for Jefferson Randolph SMITH in Newnan, Georgia in 1860. Thanks.

james stokes Sun Feb 29 02:46:53 2004
I am looking for and interested in meeting anyone that is related to Georgia PRICE who married Marshall STOKES. They had I think 6 children 4 names I know Marshall, John, Willam, and Elsie. I know Marshall had a sister named Ethel with whom he travel to Milwaukee, Wisconsin with and they worked at the Plankinton Hotel. Georgia DRIVER was his (Marshall) wife her parents were Bartow PRICE and Ella DRIVER. They were from the Newnan area.
If you know of anything or any leads please contact me James Stokes(404) 447-2972 thank you.

Ted Smith Wed Mar 3 08:11:47 2004
Would like to trade info with anyone researching Shadrach SMITH and his wife Jame WALL. I have changed my address since last posting.

Roxanna Jolly Mon Mar 8 13:08:08 2004
I'm looking for information about a Martha TURNER born circa 1826. She married William HAMMETT Jr on 1/10/1839. They are said to be buried in Oakhill cemetery but I have not yet confirmed this information. If anyone could shed some light on Martha and her side of the family, I would be grateful. Thank you!

KEN FORBUS Wed Mar 10 19:31:49 2004
Looking for anyone with information on Charlie Sydney FORBUS or Charlie Melson FORBUS. Charlie Melson FORBUS was born on March 14th, 1894. His father Charlie Sydney I do not know and I'm looking for his information.

George Nix Tue Mar 23 20:42:09 2004
Am interested in any information about my grandfather, George Thomas NIX.

Linda Sumner Fri Mar 26 10:39:01 2004
I am looking for any information on Daniel M. RAY born around 1838. Also info on Eliza Jane RAY and Francis RAY who were his daughters and Andrew RAY who was his son. They were all born in Georgia. Any information would be appreciated. Thanks, Linda

Connie Urquhart Day Fri Mar 26 20:36:09 2004
Seeking information on family of Henry-1795 and Martha URQUHART who settled on Sandy Creek in Cowetta Co. around 1820 from N.C. Their children born there were John-1827; William N-1829; Sarah C.-1832; Daniel W.-1833; Martha A.-1835; Narciper J.-1837; Olive-1839; Nancy Ann-1844. Henry died in 1873. Looking for church records, burial place, plat records, and extended family of siblings. Daniel W. married Sarah Francis Carlton. Their daughters married CALDWELL, POWLEDGE, & GWIN.

Bill Dixon Sun Mar 28 22:45:42 2004
Looking for info on John M. DICKSON / DIXON. Married Sarah Margaret BOOTH, March 19,1840. Left shortly thereafter for Kentucky. Looking for the parents of John. His marriage license is spelled DICKSON, census in Kentucky shows changed to DIXON. Been looking for a long time. Any help would be appreciated.

pam helms Mon Mar 29 19:49:05 2004
Looking for info on William C. & Charlotte BOWEN.....born a daughter, Mary Jane BOWEN 12.15.1846 in Georgia. Do not know if there were siblings. Mary Jane married Francis Marion LYNCH in Panola County, Tx 12.6.1866, later moving to Scott County, Arkansas.

Barbara Nelson Tue Mar 30 09:23:57 2004
I find a Hiram REAVES m: Catherine ROBERTS on 10/12/1847 on the Coweta listing on the internet. It shows Hiram as b: 1825 in SC. This fits my ancestor perfectly....How do I determine his parentage listed when application made? How may I get a copy if it is the correct person?
Thank you in advance.
Barbara Nelson
distler5@charter.net

Landon Tue Mar 30 11:06:24 2004
I am looking for information on the family of Isaac Newton DAVIS, born about 1830 in Elbert Co, GA. The 1860 US Census lists him in Coweta Co. with occupation of "Editor". Also lists brothers / cousins (???) James J. (Attorney) and Jesse M. Davis (Printer) in same household. Wife was Elizabeth (NEWELL) DAVIS, who was born in MS. A review of Coweta Co. newspapers around 1860 lists the "Independent Blade" from 1859-1860. Any info would be appreciated. Thanks!