Jul - Sep 1997 Queries
Coweta County, Georgia

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Earlene Lyle Mon Jul 7 17:12:11 1997
Elizabeth G. Lyle, born in Jackson Co, GA on 19 January 1816, married Joshua Isom Dalton on 1 March 1832 in Jackson County. In 1860 and 1870 Isham, Elizabeth, and their children were living in Coweta Co, GA. Elizabeth and Joshua moved to Summerville, Chattooga Co, GA at some point, and Elizabeth died there on 1 July 1879. Joshua died there also; however, I do not have his date of death, nor do I have where either Elizabeth or Joshua were buried. I would appreciate any information on this couple or their children.

Jerry Payne Tue Jul 15 22:52:50 1997
I am seeking information regarding a Cathcart Family. Theodore Cathcart is one of my great great grandfathers. He married a Lewis and lived in Bibb County, Alabama. He had two brothers that settled in Coweta County, Georgia circa 1825. I got this information from a relative via an input to a family bible. I can provide additional information, but I do recall that one of the Cathcarts first name was Larkin. Do you have any information concerning this family?
Also, I have another great great grandfather from Georgia, Benjamin Franklin Culpepper., born 27 Aug. 1845, d. Sept. 3, 1890. He married a Nancy Howard. B.F. served in Pvt. Pemberton's Cav., 36th GA and perhaps 6th GA Inf. Nancy Howard was from Georgia also. She was born on 27 August 1846, and Died Feb. 19, 1918. After the civil war (they were married in Georgia) they settled in Chilton County, Alabama. They are buried in Cedar Grove Methodist Protestant Church between Clanton and Thorsby, Alabama. Any information regarding the Cathcarts and/or Culpeppers/Howards will be deeply appreciated. Thanks, Jerry Payne Baltimore, MD.

Midge Murphy Sat Jul 19 14:40:45 1997
Need some help diggin' up roots. My husbands ancestors were married in Coweta County on Dec. 14, 1837. Richard M. Murphy and Parenthia Ann Dempsey. Her parents were Levi and Charity Dempsey...grandparents Barnett and Winifred Dempsey. Would appreciate anything you might have on the Dempseys or hopefully our elusive Murphys. I found the Murphy-Dempseys moved to Monticello, Drew Co.,Ark and he fought in the 1st. Arkansas Cavalry-Monroe's. Midge Murphy lvrmurphy@youngminds.com

Louis R. WARD, Jr. Sat Jul 26 10:19:50 1997
I am interested in exchanging information on the following Bulloch Co., GA family:
Wright M. JOHNSON, b.abt 1827, married Martha, b.abt 1830 (last name unknown). They had the following children (and maybe more):
Henry Clay JOHNSON, b.Jun 1856 (probably in Bulloch Co., GA.
Henry married Keziah COWART, b.Aug 1853 in Bulloch Co., GA.
Mary JOHNSON, b.????
My Web Page: http://members.tripod.com/~stoliker/index.html

Robin Minadeo Sun Jul 27 18:35:37 1997
Looking for information on CAROLINE SPRATLING b. 1828 in Coweta Co., GA. Also need information on her parents, father possibly WILLIAM SPRATLING, mother

BOB . DALTON Mon Jul 28 13:21:41 1997
Seeking any information regarding the family of Bradley B. DALTON, born in Coweta County in the early 1890's. Sons names are Thomas and Davis DALTON. Also daughter named Elizabeth that married Aubry STEVENS. They had a son with the given name of Dalton. Am trying to obtain any and all information about my g.grandfather that was killed in the Civil War at Richmond, Virginia, in 1864. Grandfather was Charles Wesley DALTON, born in 1862. Father was Byrom Young (B. Y.) born in 1894, died in 1985. I now live in Henry County, Georgia. Any information atall will be appreciated.

Connie Haynes Mon Aug 4 20:05:50 1997
Researching the HAYNES, Moses family from GA> One of his sons Thomas Clinton HAYNES married Rhoda DAVIS and they moved into Randolph Co. AL and then to Jackson Co. Any HAYNES---DAVIS connections?
Connie Haynes 130 Green Dr. Section, AL 35771

Nancy DeVore Williams Tue Aug 5 08:53:11 1997
Sarah DAVIDSON married James H. WILLIAMS in Carroll Co., Dec. 19, 1835. There is a John Davidson in Carroll Co. in the 1830 and 1840 Census who could be her father. He was living with his dau Martha and husband Jonathan Baugh in Talladega Co., Alabama in 1850 Census. Sarah's and James daughter married William J. Davidson, son of Washington Davidson. Were Sara and Washington brother and sister?(Washington lived in Coweta Co. in 1840 Census) There is a John Davidson living with William J. in Winston Co. in 1860,possibly all the same John. Would love info on Decendants or ancestors (or even distant cousins) and would be happy to share. THANKS!! Nancy

Brian Madaris Thu Aug 7 07:01:34 1997
I am looking for information on William Fletcher MADARIS who lived in Coweta County from 1830 -1871. He was murdered in Newnan in Sept. 1871. According to the 1860 Census he lived in an area called "The Several Township". Is anybody familiar with where this "Township" was located. I am desperately seeking his burial place. I am also looking for information regarding his wife Barbara Allen BUFORD MADARIS, or any other MADARIS. Our surname has also been found spelled: MEDARIS, MEDEARIS, MCDARIS.

John and Haywood MADARIS owned a Lumber Mill in Coweta County in the 1840's and 50's. There supposedly is a place called "MADARIS SHOALS". I would like to locate this if you are familiar with it. Haywood was one of the first Postmasters of Newnan.

Roy Hunt Mon Aug 11 20:45:28 1997
My ggrandfather, James HUNT (1800-1870) married Jane ADAMS in Coweta county in 1837. What I am trying to find out is- Who his parents were? Thanks
Sincerely, Roy Hunt

Tom Turnell Mon Aug 18 18:40:35 1997
I am searching for information on John William Turnell. He was born on June 30, 1873 in Athens, GA. I am specifically trying to see if there is a link between him and George Turnell who was married on Oct 2, 1835 in Clarke County to Martha Sansom. John William Turnell's father was Stephen Walker Turnell place of birth unkown. Other possible connections: Robert Turnell, Frances D. Turnell (female) and Eliza Turnell (female)

Danny Shoemake Mon Aug 18 21:02:53 1997
I am looking for the parents of John Wyley SHOEMAKE.

Lynelle Cowan Stevenson Tue Aug 19 18:22:46 1997
James Roland JONES, pioneer of Walker Co., married Temperance VELVIN in Coweta Co.Ga. 1828. In 1835 moved to Walker Co. where he died 1886. Strong family tradition says that Lydia(Lidy)JONES who married Peter Henry BROWN in Coweta Co.1841 was sister of James Roland JONES. "History of Walker County" says J.R.JONES born White Co. Tn., but other researchers say he is son of James JONES and Elvey ROWLAND who lived in Coweta Co. Ga. and was born in Ga. Can anyone help with the siblings of J.R.JONES or information about parentage? P.H.BROWN and wife Lydy lived 1850 Coweta Co. Ga., 1860 Cherokee Co. Ala., 1870 Sequatchie Co. Tn., but in between census lived Selma Ala., Lafayette Ga., Marion Co. Tn. Either JONES or BROWN family had connection with SPEARMAN family. What was it?

Mic BARNETTE Tue Aug 19 23:27:32 1997
Interested in CRAWFORD and WIDNER families of Henry, Carroll, and Coweta Counties, Ga and Abbeville, SC.

Ina B. Morris Sat Aug 23 18:22:55 1997
BACKUS/BACCUS, William b 1800-10 GA married 12 Oct 1825 Walton Co. GA Sarah BALES b. 180l SC. They were in 1840 Coweta Co. GA census and 1830. They had six children. Looking for parents and descendants.
Ina B. Morris, 505 Squires Row, San Antonio, TX 78213

Kathi Bledsoe Sun Aug 24 15:00:57 1997
My father and I are trying to find any information we can on Bailey Farmer BLEDSOE, who is my GG Grandfather. We found him listed on the 1830 census for Coweta County, then not again until the 1850 census for Carroll County. We have no information on him prior to 1830, or between 1830 and 1850. The period before 1830 is extremely important because he was the first person in our family to live in the US. He immigrated here from Ireland, but we don't know what year he arrived here or where in Ireland he was from. We do know that he was married to RHODA CHANDLER, and they had 5 children, 3 sons and 2 daughters. We are only sure of one of his children's names, WILLIAM H. BLEDSOE. WILLIAM H. was born in Carrollton, GA in 1830 and he died in 1861, when he was only 31 years old. He was listed on the 1860 census for CARROLL COUNTY. He had 1 son that we know of, BAILEY FARMER BLEDSOE II, who was born in Carrollton in 1854. BAILEY FARMER BLEDSOE II eventually moved to Texas, where my grandfather and my father were born. This information would be most helpful to us:
- Any info on BAILEY FARMER BLEDSOE prior to 1830.
- Date of death; (we think his DOB was Feb.23,1796).
- When he arrived in the US from Ireland(may have arrived in VA, this is later shown as his birthplace).
- Were he and Rhoda Chandler divorced and when?
- When he moved to CARROLL COUNTY.
- Why WILLIAM H. BLEDSOE died at 31; was he killed in the Civil War? Any info on our descendents in COWETA or CARROLL counties would be most helpful!

TED BROOKE Mon Aug 25 20:26:29 1997
Researching BROOK and UPSHAW families in Coweta Co. Will send Family Group sheet free for SASE. Ted Brooke, 2055 Foster DRive, Cumming, GA 30040. Specific Coweta Co. names are Adkin UPSHAW, Haston UPSHAW, Forrester UPSHAW, Henry BROOK, Sarah BROOK, James BROOK, Jeremiah BROOK, William BROOK, Wiley BROOK, etc.

Trannie Burrow Wed Aug 27 20:22:20 1997
Looking for VIRGINIA MISSOURI EASON born in Coweta Co, Ga. She married James Monroe Wakefield 02-25-1869. They lived in Fayette Co,Al

John Anderson Fri Aug 29 18:25:09 1997
William DUKE married Judy W CARTER on 24 October 1841 in Coweta Count. They were located in Carroll County in the 1850 Census in the 11th Div on the 16th day of Sept, page 043 #574. They were also in the 1860 Census of Carroll County on 16 June line 20 page 396. Who were their parents and where did they move to after 1860? Did William serve in the Civil War? Their daughter, Nancy Ann Duke born 4 Aug 1847 in Carroll County married James Marion JONES ca1868 and is buried in the Johnson Cemetery, Munday Tx Knox County. Their first two children were born in Mississippi and the remaining four children were born in Texas. Any information on this family would be appreciated. John H. ANDERSON houston27@juno.com

Jimmie S. Page Fri Aug 29 19:16:45 1997
Seeking information on Thomas EASON who bought land in Herny Co. Ga. in 1824. He married Martha "Patsy" WELCH in 1812 in Morgan Co.Their children are: Thomas Jr., Harrison, John, Moses, Joseph and Elizabeth. Any infomation on any EASON would be appreciated. I have information to share.

Jimmie S. Page Fri Aug 29 18:57:21 1997
I am looking for information on the EASON family of Coweta Co. Ga. Thomas EASON who married Martha "Patsy" WELCH in Morgan Co. Ga. 25/Jan/1812. They then moved to Henry Co. and then to Coweta Co. in the late 1820's. Thomas and Martha's children were; Thomas Jr. b. ca 1813 Morgan Co., Harrison b. 1816,m. Mary KELLY, 1837; John b. 1817,m. Mary UPSHAW 1849 Joseph b. 1812, m. Sara Caroline STAMPS, Elizabeth m. John LEE 1855, Moses EASON b. 21/Jan/1832 in Coweta Co. m. Elizabeth WOODARD. There were other children, but I have not been able to identify them. Other names of brothers, uncles, parents, are: Abraham, Rice, James, and George EASON. Any information about any of these or any other EASONs would be greatly appreciated. I think they may have been in Green Co. as well and before that in South Carolina.

Nancy Maxwell Sat Aug 30 19:23:48 1997
GUTHRIE-BISHOP James Martin GUTHRIE, b 1802 in SC, m Belinda BISHOP, b 1816 in SC. On 1840 census of Coweta Co.; moved to Upshur Co., TX ca 1846, Williamson Co., TX in 1849. Children: John Wesley GUTHRIE, b Feb 1835; James A. GUTHRIE, b 1837; Mary M. GUTHRIE, b 1839; William Franklin GUTHRIE, b 24 May 1841; Louisa J. GUTHRIE, b 1844; Lorenzo P. GUTHRIE, b 19 Jun 1845; Roswell C. GUTHRIE, b 1848. All children except Roswell were born in Coweta Co.
Would appreciate any info on parents/siblings of James and Belinda and will be glad to share what I have. Thanks!

Gary Parker Wed Sep 3 18:18:09 1997
I am looking for information on my gggrandfather Solomon W. PARKER who lived in Cowetta County in 1880.He was born on 1/3/1821 in Georgia and died on 8/1/1900 in Clanton, Alabama. His first wife was Lula Jane McGee who was from Thomasville, Georgia. His second wife was Missouri Cox Thomas. They married in 1865 after the war in Pike County, Alabama. He joined the Mason's in 1850 in Buena Vista Ga. I don't know if he had any brothers or sisters . It's like he just dropped out of the sky about 1850. Maybe he was in Ga. somewhere but I can't find him in Alabama before 1860. Any help would be great. Thanks, Gary Parker

Linda Feagin Harwell Thu Sep 4 05:45:40 1997
Researching Charles C. VENABLE (1827 Ga-1900 Ala). Married Jane BARROW (1824 N.C.-) Her parents: Robert and Elizabeth Barrow. Charles known children:
Robert B. (1850-) married Rosana L. HIGGINBOTHAM; John (1851-); Cornelius (1853-); William Taylor (1854-) married Nancy Emaline Gent CAMPBELL; Mary J. (1856-) married James STARNES; Burchey L. {Elizabeth?} (1858-) married A. H. WILLIAMS; Sarah D. (1861-); Charles H. (1865-); Zippara (1866-) married Joseph WILLIAMSON and Walter Lee (1868-1945) married Nannie H. PERRY. All children born in Coweta Co.Ga.

Neill Marshall Sat Sep 6 14:54:43 1997
I am looking for any information on the family of Jesse S. MARSHALL born in Coweta CO GA in 1802 married Catherine SHAW from SC in Wilkes GA on 6-11-1823, and moved to Chambers CO AL in the 1830's then moved to Upshur County, Tx in 1852. Jesse & Catherine were the parents of ten children: John S., Chesly, Frank M., Matthew C., Edward P., William L., James M., Mary A., Lucy A., and Martha J.

Robert Terrell Wed Sep 10 19:54:13 1997
I am trying to verify information on my great-grandparents: David Henry TERRELL, born May 26, 1830 in Coweta County, GA., and Sarah Caroline HARRINGTON, born Oct. 13, 1837, also in Coweta County. I need to know their parents names and other history about them as may be available.

Robyn Houp Fri Sep 12 00:16:40 1997
Joseph W. WRIGHT born 1840; married Sarah A. Hubbard, born in 1845. Lived in the Texas district (761) of Heard County. Numerous children included Mary C. born in 1862, Eliza born 1864, William H. born 1866, Joseph E. born 1869, Georgia E. born 1872, and John McLucas, born 7-17-1878. At least one more son, Alf (Alfred?) and possibly two more daughters, Emma and Mattie were born later. Who were Joseph's parents?
Supposedly his mother was full-blooded Creek Indian. Would like to confirm this. Also, would like to know who were Sarah's parents. Would also like info on Tom HOGAN and Mary BLANKS. Nothing else is know except they married each other and were supposedly from Heard Co. although I'm not sure of the district.

Rhonda Hawkins Sat Sep 13 06:58:58 1997
Seeking all BARNES families in Coweta Co in 1900 to present. Would especially like to find grandchildren and ggc of Lark Bell BARNES, my ggf's brother.

Jane Stickland Wed Sep 17 20:48:04 1997
LYLE, Charles G,b Coweta Co 1837, father LYLE,James B mother DAVIS,Jane, m BRACEWELL, Frances,daughter of BRACEWELL, James of Gwinnett Co in Harris Co, 1857, d Confederate Veterans Home, Atlanta, 1929. bros: Richard, James, and other children; there is a connection with the LYLEs of Jackson Co, I'm sure, but unable to verify the connection; James & Jane LYLE moved to Texas(?), Charles and some others stayed in GA, Charles moved quite a bit;he appears in Chattahoochee Co, 1860 any info appreciated, and glad to share

Pamela McKenzie Carroll Thu Sep 18 13:10:51 1997
McKENZIE, John Edgar b. June 22 1876 Houston County GA md Lucinda Demonia (Demoney) Oct. 15 1893 Palmetto, GA Campbell County. Lived in Rico, GA Campbell County. Had ten children and moved to Cullman AL. Looking for parents of John Edgar McKenzie. Thought to have lived in Coweta County GA.

Dorothy F. Scarmack Thu Sep 18 21:00:18 1997
I am seeking any information on my G-Grandmother Bertie MOODY Flournoy believed to have married in Meriwether Co. GA abt 1864-65 to Joel L. Flournoy born 9 Sept 1846 in Talbot Co., GA. Bertie (may be nickname for Roberta or Bertha) and Joel had at least 3 sons born in Meriwether Co.: my Grandfather George Hamilton FLOURNOY born 1865 or 1866, Marion born abt 1870, and John born abt 1873. Bertie died in Meriwether Co. before 1880 U.S. Census. I am especially interested in locating Bertie's parents and siblings, but would also appreciate information on the families of Marion and John. I believe Marion may have lived all his life in Meriwether Co., but John moved to Grantville, Coweta Co. around 1900. Any information on these families will be greatly appreciated. I am willing to share information.

Deborah Byrd Sun Sep 21 17:29:33 1997
Looking for information on the family of Larkin and Pherba DUNN. They lived in Walton County and were cut into Henry, Dekalb then into Coweta County. Their daughter Nicy DUNN, b. 12 Feb 1813 md Jesse LAMBERTH 28 Apr 1828 and moved to Floyd county and died there 22 Sep 1869. Other children were Ananias, Henry md Harriet E. , Larkin md. Nancy, and Betsey md possibly George HANSON. Who were Larkin's parents and what was Phereba's maiden name?

Trannie Burrow Sun Sep 21 19:29:25 1997
WAKEFIELD, John and Dorothy (unknown). John was born in Pendleton Dist in 1780, died prior to 1850 in Coweta Co.,Ga. Dorothy was born in SC abt 1790 and died 1850-1860 in Coweta Co.,Ga. They had seven children. Need to know where they are buried, it is beleived they are buried somewhere in Newnan,Ga.

Sharon Nunnally Tue Sep 23 12:43:34 1997
I need information about Jeriamah Cole. I know that he lived in Carroll Co. in 1700's. I know that he had one son named after him and I am not sure how many other children. He married Lotty I. Martin. I am uncertain of the date. I do not know anything about either set of parent's for these two but would be greatful for any help. The second Jeriamah fathered Seaborn Vandiver Cole in Carroll Co. and He was the father of John Riley Cole who married Nancy Carrie McLeod in Carroll Co. in 1889. (Nancy Carrie's father was John McLeod of Carroll Co. I Their children were Felix Vandiver, Christine, Winnie, AnneMae (my grandmother born Feb. 1908) Mary Gladys, Golson, Goldie, Lurlie, & Damon. John Riley Cole and daughter Lurlie died in 1917 or 1918 in Carroll County. Nancy Carrie Cole died in Carroll Co. in 1945 or 46. Annie Mae Cole married Arthur Luther Jones in Cowetta County Dec. 30, 1926 their children are Carrie Sue, Hardy Ray Jones, and Riley Jones. It is believed that either Seaborn Vandiver Cole or John McLeod once owned Stone Mountain and sold the property to the goverment.

David E. Corley Tue Sep 23 20:44:18 1997
Looking for info on ELBERT D. CORLEY b.1815 SC m. 1838 Fayette Co., MARY ANN MOORE b. 1817 GA. ELBERT was the s/o WILLIS . b.SC, and NANCY C. CORLEY b. IRL. Issue; WILLIS B., GEORGE died WBS, WILLIAM ASMON m. 1st KISSIAH JANE CALLAWAY 2nd MARY ELIZ. CALLAWAY, JOHN J. m. MARRY R. CONKLE, ELBERT JACKSON m. MARY F. STARR COUCH, MARTHA E. m. ? MOORE, and THOMAS

Wylline Waters Sun Sep 28 03:50:00 1997
Searching for info on ELKANAH or ALKANAH ODOM found in this county in early 1800's.

Barbara Thomas Tue Sep 30 10:29:54 1997
David THOMAS (born c.1778 SC, died 1850-60 AR or TX) and his son Lewellen THOMAS (born c.1806 GA, died 1868-80 TX) were in Coweta Co from about 1830 to 1834. David THOMAS was married to Hannah BURSON and had known children Mary (born c.1805, married Ransom SHIPP), Lewellen, John Springer (born 1817 GA, married Mary McELROY), Ann (born c.1818 GA, married Henry Ewell/Uel SMITH), and Elizabeth (born c.1821 GA, married William A. DOWNS). Lewellen THOMAS married Elizabeth "Betsy" WATSON (born 1810-12 GA, died after 1890 TX)in Coweta Co in 1830. Their children were Mary (1832-1915, married Alexander MARTIN), David A. (born c.1834, married Martha SISSON), George (born c.1835), William Mansfield (1837-1921, married Sarah McKENZIE), John P. (born c.1838), Clemuel (born c.1841), Burton T. (1844-1920, married Mary Jane HAZEL), Lucy A. (born c.1845), James T. (1847-1934, married Mary Elizabeth McKENZIE), Joseph Edgar (1850-1916, married Leanna SMITH), Sarah (1852-1933, married Zachariah WILLIAMS and John DuBOIS), Martha (born c.1855), and Thomas B.(born 1859). I need information on Elizabeth WATSON, wife of Lewellen THOMAS. I'd also like any information on this THOMAS family. Barbara Thomas

Kelly Nix Tue Sep 30 21:56:33 1997
Interested in information about the family and ancestors of Thomas A. Garrison. He lived in Heard County in the 1850s-1860s. He was at one time a Methodist minister. He was married to Louisa Yates in Coweta County in 1837. They had 8 children: William D. (my GGGrandfather), Martha A., Dorman? F., Mary A. E., Thomas Whitfield, Louisa R.C., Milas T. , and Quincy Thurman. Anyone know who Thomas's parents were? Also, I would like to confirm the identity of William D. Garrison's wife, Mary E. I believe it to be Winchester, but am not sure. Anything anyone could tell me would be very helpful.