Jul - Sep 2001 Queries
Coweta County, Georgia

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Charles Barnum Tue Jul 3 20:59:18 2001
Berryman THOMPSON died in Newnan about 1925. Wouild like any informtion about his family in VR or NC or SC to 1700. He was probably related to several Charles THOMPSONs of NC.
Thank you, Charles

Carolyn Smith Wed Jul 4 15:52:14 2001
I am trying to contact the woman looking for relatives of Tommie Lee SMITH who lived and died in Coweta County. His date of death was Dec. 31, 1979. His father was Andrew SMITH and mother was Annie (CAMMON) SMITH. He was only 7 months old when his mother died. Tommie Lee was my husband's uncle. Would like to talk to you and share the SMITH and CAMMON family history with you. Carolyn Smith

Karen Hughes Fri Jul 6 12:57:09 2001
I found a will in the index of wills for a Benjamin HUGHES 1849-1892 in Coweta Co. Ga. I think this maybe my husbands great grandfather.

I need to find out if this is the Ben HUGHES I am looking for. Family says that he was shot, killed and robbed when his children were young somewhere in Georgia. His wife Mattie RUSSELL remarried and moved to Tennessee. I found her in the 1900 Census in Rhea Co. TN married to Chris Hood for 5 years. So that would have put her marrying in 1895. There were 4 living children from 7 births, i only found 2 living with her and one married living a couple of houses away in the 1900 census. They were as follows, Rufus b. 1881, Rena b. 1883 and Willie b. 1889.

Could someone please check for death records, read the will and find out if family is listed, and also look for marriage records? Since the 1890 census burned it has thrown a road block in front of me on this search. Thank you, Karen

GARY PARKER Sat Jul 7 14:51:16 2001
I am looking for any information on Solomon W. PARKER, Aaron COX, Sarah Edwards (MARTIN) COX and any WELCH that might be related to the PARKERs. They all were in Coweta County and Newnan before and after the Civil War. GARY PARKER

Alton Caldwell Thu Jul 12 17:16:31 2001
I am looking for surname CALDWELL, MATHIS. All the following were born in Georgia except Thomas, taken from 1870 Tallapoosa Co AL Census Chasity 50, Richard 30, Grie 22, *John 20 or John R (my great grandfather), Martha 18, Henrietta 16, Cornelia 14, Henry 12, Thomas 10 John R marries Dolly MATHIS March 26, 1877 Tallapoosa Co AL Marriage cert indicates John paid state of Alabama $250 ( was Dolly an Indian lady?)
1900 Talladega Co Al Census John R, Dolly, Richard, Elizabeth, *Walter Banks (my grandfather), George, Jesse, Della M, Etta E all born in AL except John R According to 1910 Riverbend Bibb Co Al Census Walter Banks CALDWELL was married to Josie LANGSTON
I would GEORGIA connection, plus any other
Alton Caldwell, 3015 Florida Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28205 ALTONC2@PRODIGY.NET 704-375-5905

Kathy Ross Sat Jul 14 08:24:56 2001
I am looking for information on Absalom or Absolom TARVER that died August 27, 1831 in Coweta County., Georgia. Specifically, who he married and if they had children. Thank you for any help you can offer.

Jimmielou Huffma Mon Jul 16 13:09:38 2001
I am looking for any information on Robert GRIGGS b.) 1795 - m.) 4/11/1816) Martha Ellington MORGAN. Robert GRIGGS was the son of Rhodum GRIGGS & Milley BAGLEY of Hancock County, Ga. I want info on Robert GRIGGS children. Robert had a son named John W. GRIGGS (m. Sarah D. ASHFORD on 1/3/1841) and they had a son Robert De Bel GRIGGS b.) 9/4/1841 who was my Great Grandfather. I am very interested in finding the brothers and sisters of Robert De Bel GRIGGS. I have quite a lot of info on this family except for the Coweta and Troup County, Ga.

Robert De Bell GRIGGS (ggf) went to Chambers County, AL married Melvina A. THOMPSON then to Dale County, AL then Henry County, AL and back to Dale County. He died September 20, 1920 and is buried at Chalkhead Cemetery, Ewell, Dale County, AL.

I feel there is a connection to all the GRIGGS in and around Dale, Henry, Pike and Barbour County, but so far the answer has eluded me. Any help would be appreciated. My E-mail is jeghuf@aol.com JGH

Virginia H Regan Mon Jul 16 18:48:54 2001
Elbert HARRIS. Born c 1806 Georgia, d 04 December 1874 Leon County, Texas. Need his parents, siblings, place of birth. He married in Coweta County, Georgia on 07 December 1828 to Elizabeth Ann HARKINS d/o William HARKINS & Nancy STELL.

Elbert HARRIS and Micajah HARRIS both received Lottery land received by a John HARRIS (he died in late 1820's in Coweta Co, Ga). What was the relationship of these men? Elbert and Micajah both removed from Coweta Co, Ga to Randolph and Chambers Counties in Alabama. Elbert went to Texas around 1855/6.

Lee Shively Fri Jul 20 16:35:40 2001
Somewhere between Newnan and Greenville in either Coweta or Meriwether County (depending on time period) my greatgrandmother REDDEN is buried. She was Nancy Ann YEARTA / YEARTY who married William George Washington REDDEN. He died 1929 she died before 1932/33. You would have to go through the community, town of Gay, Ga. to get to the gravesite. If you have any information on cemeteries with YEARTA, REDDEN buried in them please let me know. lshi369@aol.com

Elaine Eaves Cox Sat Jul 21 22:29:49 2001
Looking for information on John H. COX who was married to Mollie WILSON. They had the following children:
John Henry COX b. 09/29/1878 d. 12/29/1954 married to(1st)Phronia LEWIS and(2nd)to Norma BRUCE John and Phronia both buried in Oak Hill Cemetery in Newnan, GA

John COX and Mollie WILSON also had 2 girls. Do not know their names but in obituary of their father one is married to a Bud LUNSFORD and the other Will McDOWELL.

John Henry COX and Phronia LEWIS had the following children:
Elizabeth COX b. 12/28/1898 d. 04/17/1943 was married to James F. WARREN.
Jennie Mae b. 1901 married to ?? MOORE
John H. COX III b. 1902 married to ??( retired from Air Force and lived in St. Petersburg, FL)
Milton Hightower COX Sr. b. 02/01/1904 d.10/25/1969 married to Maggie Jewel ROGERS
Vera COX b. 1907 married to Bennie LONG

Any help in the above would be greatly appreciated. Elaine Eaves Cox

Dawn Sun Jul 22 21:44:45 2001
Francis Addie WELLS was born 1849 in Coweta County. She married Edward F. KNOTT in Coweta about 1870. I have hit a brick wall on Francis Addie. No clue to her parents or siblings. Can anybody help? Thanks

Leonard Westbrooks Wed Jul 25 22:22:08 2001
John GILBERT is an ancestor of mine. He was recorded as living in Coweta County on the 1860 census. I would very much like to learn the location of his home at that time. The deed may be recorded in the name of Thomas GILBERT, his father. Any assistance is greatly appreciated.

Georgette Helbling Sat Jul 28 23:10:06 2001
I am seeking info on my maternal grandfather Paul HAYES dob 10/05/1898. His last know address was 30276 Senoia Ga
I am also seeking info on my maternal grandmother Louise (HICKS) HAYES dob 04/10/1900. Four children were born from this union, Joe, Chalie, Annie Ruth,Margarette

Peggy Powers Wiley Sun Jul 29 12:40:24 2001
Would like to contact anyone working on Eli S. SMITH (born:1816 Georgia) married 24 January 1836 Coweta County, Georgia to Martha J. BULLARD (born:1819 South Carolina). Eli & Martha are on the 1840-Coweta County, GA census
1850-Coweta County, GA census
1860-Upshur County, Texas census
Would be glad to exchange info and photos. Peggy Powers Wiley

Pat Calvert Hauge Tue Jul 31 21:28:59 2001
Looking for info on George Uriah CALVERT. I don't have his wifes name but some of his children were born in Coweta CO. They were Claude, Fanny, Sid, &George. George U had something to do with an artesian well there

Athena Butterfield Wed Aug 1 19:40:12 2001
I am looking for information about my great grandfather Cicero Cecil EVANS and his father, according to his death certificate is Willis or Willie, could be a nickname. I found two marriage recordings for Coweta Co., one for W. R. EVANS married S.T. MEADOWS in 1873 and the other for W. R. EVANS married L. S. MEADOWS in 1883. This is around the time frame that I am looking for. Does anyone that has connections to the MEADOWS or EVANS families know the name for the initials? This would help tremendously. Thanks, Athena Butterfield.

Deb Whitmore Fri Aug 3 14:07:11 2001
i am looking for the desendants of Charles GARNER who married Ann DARNALL. Their son Samuel died in 1852 in Coweta County. He married Sarah BILLINGS. Any help with this family and their lines will be appreciated. Deb

Linda Bailey ROllins Sat Aug 4 12:02:23 2001
I am looking for information on Zachariah BAILEY whose wife was Bertha GRIER. He was born near Lynchburg, VA in 1793 and died in Randolph County Georgia in 1845. His chidren were Ann Elizabeth, Mary, Sarah B., Joseph (J.T.), Mildred and Zachariah. We believe he is a relative of Bryant BAILEY, but cannot prove it. I would very much like to know who Zachariah's father and mother were. Zachariah was sheriff of Cowetta County in 1832. Any help would be so greatly appreciated. Lindar@cp-tel.net

Harvey Martin Sat Aug 4 16:31:51 2001
Jane C (Janie Catherine) born August 17, 1855 daughter of John Wesley CHAPPELL. John was born January 2, 1819 in Cleburne Co., Al. Seeking ancestors and descendants of John and Jane(Janie) - harvcuba@swbell.net

William Reid Sun Aug 5 11:41:48 2001
Our REID family was in Coweta Co. (town unknown) in 1830, and perhaps as early as 1790 or 1800. Many moved to Tallapoosa Co., AL, but others apparently stayed in GA. I should be very grateful for any information about the following line!

John (?) REID (perhaps b. about 1781 in NC) moved to Coweta Co. at some point probably during the early 1800s. He married Mary A. __ REID (perhaps b. about 1790 in GA, d. Tallapoosa Co. AL around 1862).

John (?) & Mary A. REID's children (born between about 1813 and 1835) were Jesse Taylor REID (b. 1830 Coweta GA, m. Ellender HUGHES 1851 Stows Ferry, Tallapoosa Co. AL, d. 1925 Gonzales Co TX); Abner L. REID (b. abt 1831); James G. REID (b.1813, m. Louisa D. ROSS 1840), John H. REID (b.1822 GA, m. Martha), William H. REID (b. abt 1829), Phillip P. REID (b. abt 1824, m. Epsey BAILEY 1858), Cornet G. REID (m. ?Buys?), Andrew B. REID (m. Mary B. PAGE 1841), George W. REID (b. abt 1833, m. Mary MORRISON 1854), Mary Ann REID (b. abt 1823 in GA, m. James M. RAY, 1851), Louisa REID m. ?TRAYLOR?) and Elizabeth REID (b. abt 1828 in GA, m. Richard DRIVER, d. abt. 1825).

Any suggestions about old nbewspapers that might have articles or notices about these folks (say, 1790 to 1850) would also be appreciated.
Bill Reid - reidw@reidpsychiatry.com

Pat Burris Thu Aug 9 05:49:22 2001
I am looking for any information on William PENNINGTON, (1801-1873) who lived in Coweta County. Was married to Mary Elizabeth COGGIN, Louise WEBSTER & Mary Ann WALDROP (at different times, of course) I am trying to find information on his parents. He is buried in Bethel Methodist Church cemetary. He and Mary Elizabeth had 7 children, one of which is my g-grandfather, Henry Allen PENNINGTON. Appreciate any help.

Joan L. Gresham Thu Aug 9 19:22:06 2001
Am very interested in finding out more data on James Martin GUTHRIE sp/ Belinda BISHOP, parents of John Wesley GUTHRIE born 1835 in Coweta County. Who were their parents? Where did they come from or were they native to Coweta County? Would appreciate any help you can give. They are my maternal gggrandparents. They later moved to Williamson County Texas where their last child was born and James Martin GUTHRIE was killed there in a dispute over a cow in 1854 so I am told by a Geneologist who is also working on this family but other branches. Thanks so much. Am writing a family history to share with my sons and many cousins.

carleen maurer Thu Aug 9 21:25:07 2001
Does anyone have info. on Jesse Nesbco COCHRAN? He was married to Mary PENDERGRASS on July 6,1893.They are my Grandparents.The Parents of my Mother Emma Cochran CAULEY. He was supposingly shot by a Son- in-law in 1921 or 1922. Please contact me at ccdm@msn.com.

Lester Houston Fri Aug 10 21:23:39 2001
I am trying to find my great great grandfather.My great grandfather was Samuel HOUSTON born around 1821.He lived in Coweta county in 1840 and 1850.His wife's name was Frances. He was living in Heard County in 1860 and 1870.I have relatives in Fayette County also. I had a uncle that was the mayor of Union City in Fayette County. It is said we are related to John HOUSTON of Coweta county born 1760 died 1835 in Coweta county.Any information will be appreciated.

Brian Madaris Sat Aug 11 21:01:53 2001
I am looking for a photograph of SEWELL's Mill that is located just south of Roscoe on Sewell Mill Road. The mill no longer stands. This mill was originally the Thomas MADARIS Mill before and around 1847. Thomas was my 4th great grandfather. He and his son's one of them my 3rd great grandfather William Fletcher MADARIS built the mill. If anyone has a photograph and would allow me to copy (I will pay) please let me know. My e-mail address is kellcin@mindspring.com

Lisa Williams Kinser Sun Aug 12 13:19:42 2001
Looking for information on my GGgrandmother, Emma Kate KNIGHT. I have her birthdate as June 7 ---- should be around 1870 in Newnan, GA. She married Joseph S. WILLIAMS from Meriwether Co and eventually settled in Pike County where most of the WILLIAMS' settled.
There is a possibility that she could be part Creek Indian, but no proof. Can't seem to find any info on any KNIGHTs in the area that fits.
Thanks. KyGaLisa@aol.com

Joan Tribble Sun Aug 12 14:41:16 2001
This query is not for myself, but a great nephew who is looking for his grandfather on his dad's side. The grandfather was Forrest Lissie BENNETT, who he believes is buried in Newnan. F. L. BENNETT was killed in about 1947 in the War, and was not brought home until around 1950 for burial. If anyone has a Coweta County Cemetery book and can find this name, I would appreciate hearing from you. Any info. would be of great value in our search. Thank You

Edna King-Miller Mon Aug 13 22:14:02 2001
Looking for documentation on the marriage of John Chatman CLARK, to Sirena Sheffield STRAUGHN, 1829, in Coweta County. Maybe someone could tell me where to write for the record. I'm unable to find Sirena in my searches. He was born in SC. She was born in Clarke County to Travis STRAUGHN and Nancy PARKER. Any information will be appreciated. thanks.

Robert Bonner Sat Aug 18 09:00:51 2001
I am searching for information about Sam W WOOD brother of my G G Grandmother Mary Ann WOOD. She married Richard C. LYLE died in Carrollton GA buried in Stripling Chapel Cemetery.
1. William A.1 WOOD died in Coweta Co., GA. He met Jane C. WARD October 20, 1842. She died October 18, 1847 in Coweta Co. GA. More About William WOOD and Jane WARD: Single: October 20, 1842
Children of William WOOD and Jane WARD are:
2. i. Mary Ann2 WOOD, b. September 06, 1843, Coweta Co. GA; d. August 28, 1921, Carroll Co. GA.
ii. William Silas WOOD.
3. iii. Samuel Ward WOOD, b. 1847, Coweta Co. GA; d. September 18, 1938, Coweta Co. GA. Sam W. Wood was the brother of Mary Ann Wood who married Richard Calvin Lyle. 3. Samuel Ward2 WOOD (William A.1) was born 1847 in Coweta Co. GA, and died September 18, 1938 in Coweta Co. GA. He married UNKNOWN.

Patti Martin Sun Aug 19 14:45:21 2001
I am looking for descendants and ancestors of Robert WILLIAMSON (1791-1869) who lived in Coweta Co. near Panther Creek District. He was married twice: Matilda GOGGANS (1803-1843) and Matilda CARTER.

Jerrie Jackson McIngvale Mon Aug 20 11:16:13 2001
Looking for any info on James Madison JACKSON m. Fredonia Zippona DAVIS. James Madison JACKSON buried Elim Baptist Church, Coweta Co., GA. Fredonia b. 17 Jan 1836, d. 6 July 1923. James Madison may have been brother to John Ephriam JACKSON my ggrandfather b. Aug. 31, 1842 and d. Apr 26, 1921 buried Wilsonville Cemetery, AL, m. Susan Civility JACKSON b. 1845, d. Feb. 15, 1928. Looking for any connection, or info on this line of Jacksons.
Thank you. Jerrie Jackson McIngvale Oldmedic@aol.com

Pat Kelton Tue Aug 21 17:12:31 2001
I am researching my THOMAS descendancy. My great grandfather was John Walter THOMAS, who was born in 1831, the son (I have been told) of Joseph and Susannah THOMAS. John Walter THOMAS was born in Georgia, probably in DeKalb County. He seems to have lived in Campbell/Coweta and Dekalb Counties during his life in Georgia. He had these known siblings: Sterling Harrison THOMAS; Thomas Jefferson THOMAS; Susan Cerena THOMAS; Mary Jane THOMAS; and Martha A. THOMAS --- there could have been others.
John Walter THOMAS married Caroline ENDSLEY. He served in the Civil War and afterward brought his family to Texas.

I would appreciate knowing of any others who have knowledge of, or interest in, this THOMAS family. Pat Kelton

debbie hill Thu Aug 23 21:20:51 2001
I'm researching my family tree, on the BAKER side my grandfather's family. I've discovered that I'm related to Eugene JACKSON of Newnan, GA. father of country singer Alan JACKSON. Eugene JACKSON was born 7-6-1927 and died 1-31-2000. The BAKERs were from Rome in Floyd Co, GA. Any information on the JACKSON side would be of great help.

Debby Wilson Tue Aug 28 11:00:33 2001
looking for Frances Henrietta (SIMONDS) SANDERS and husband, William Roger SANDERS, M.D. Moved to Coweta co.from S.C. c.1843. I think Wm. died c.1845 in Newnan. Frances is thought to be the neice of Andrew CALHOUN M.D.who ? ran the drug store in Newnan. In 1850 census Frances is in Newnan with her children [all but my G-grandfather, Charles] there were several unrelated adults in the house hold that makes me think she ran a boarding home. Can't find her after 1850 and can't find the burial place of Wm. Help!!
Frances' mother was Jane Hamilton CALHOUN [Andrew's sister], cousin of John Caldwell CALHOUN, vice-president of the Confederate states of America

Pat Calvert Hauge Tue Aug 28 20:26:52 2001
Still looking for George Uriah CALVERT but now I know he Married Nancy Ann SWORDS.

Curt Wright Wed Sep 5 10:54:36 2001
Would like to correspond with descendants of Ezekiel BAILEY. Thanks, C.M.Wright

Susan Wood Sat Sep 8 19:38:34 2001
I need any information on John A. MAY and Sarah Jane EVANS who married in Coweta Co., Ga on 26 Sep 1852. They had a son, William Edward MAY born 12 Feb 1856. I know nothing else so any information would be appreciated.

Donna Waters Evans Sun Sep 16 00:31:33 2001
I am looking for the children on Mary E. (Molly) (WATERS) VINES and William Thomas VINES. Molly's obit has these surname listed as spouses of her daughters: PHILLIPS, BORDERS, CHASE, and McCARTY.

I hesitate to list first names since they could be possibly be living. I am related to Mary E. and would like to connect to someone descended from this family for information to include in my family tree. Thanks in advance.

Evelyn Mooney Thu Sep 20 14:00:57 2001
Willie Sapheria COOPER, my Grandmother, is on the 1880 Coweta County Census, age 14, with mother Elizabeth THOMAS, age 35 , born in Ohio, & step-father Madesen THOMAS, age 34, born in GA.

Willie married in Dec. 1881 in Coweta County to James Andrew JOHNSON, son of James & Margaret JOHNSON, from Heard County. Willie had an older brother, Mitchell, who lived in Palmetto for many years. Willie's father was born in NJ. Have no further information on him. Would like to have any info on the COOPERs & JOHNSONs. Mitchell had 2 children, Cecil & Eunice COOPER.

Elizabeth & Alford THOMAS are on the 1900 Carroll County Census as neighbors of Willie & James Andrew JOHNSON in Whitesburg.

Lester Houston Sun Sep 23 22:55:05 2001
My great grandfather was Samuel F. HOUSTON. I have been trying to find out who his father was. He was living in Coweta county in 1850. The 1850 census has him living with his wife Frances.The children at that time was Georgia A.,Cecero Irvin. Samuel also lived in Heard county Georgia in 1860 and 1870. All of his children were. Georgia, Elizabeth, Frances, William, Newton, Emma, Samuel, Dovie.

James Robert HOUSTON my granfather. My grandfather married Nan THOMAS of Coweta county. I have relatives from Fayette county now. I had a uncle that was mayor of Union city in Fayette county. His name was Plyman HOUSTON or (Doc).
Any information would be appreciated. Lester Houston

John C. Bellamy Tue Sep 25 09:56:44 2001
Searching for relatives of Nickolas BELLAMY, born Franklin Co., GA, 1796, died Coweta Co, GA, 1870.

Lester Houston Thu Sep 27 20:28:44 2001
I am trying to find relatives of James Robert HOUSTON. He married Nan THOMAS of Coweta county.They are buried at Flatcreek Baptist Church in Fayette county.Their children were Willie, Alice, Bertha, Loy, Roy, Ethel, Sara, Plyman(Doc), Charlie, Lester HOUSTON Sr., Irene and Alma. Any information will be appreciated.

Gary E. Best Sun Sep 30 12:15:08 2001
Looking for any info. on Harris BEST b. abt.1810 in N.C. d. abt.1853 in Coweta County. Married to Temperance SLAUGHTER. Looking for anything on his parents and futher back. I have most of the info. on Harris' children and forward. He owned 300 acres in Coweta before his death....Thanks...Gary BEST