Oct - Dec 1997 Queries
Coweta County, Georgia

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Victoria Moss Thu Oct 2 17:01:17 1997
Looking for DREWRY family in GA. Francis Oscar DREWRY, b. Feb 12 1826, d. May 29, 1867, married Eunice Dominick; buried in Coweta Co. Francis's sister, Sarah J. DREWRY married George E. WARD on Dec 1 1842. Two other Drewry's, possibly cousins also married in Jones Co. They were:
Henrietta DREWRY m. Dr. James H. ETHERIDGE and John W. DREWRY m. Anna ETHERIDGE on Dec 1 1851. Francis Oscar named his youngest child "Etheridge." Another sister of Francis Oscar married in Monroe Co. She was Mary Adeline DREWRY who married John RAGLAND on Oct 11, 1837. Another DREWRY marrying in Monroe Co. was James E. DREWRY who married Antionette Smith on Jun 10 1840.

Roy L. Hunt Sat Oct 4 13:04:15 1997
I am researching the family of James HUNT; born around 1800 in Walker county, GA. Married Mary Ann HAYNES in 1823 & then Jane T. ADAMS in 1837 in Coweta county, GA.
James & Jane had 7 children: (1) James M. [1839-1864], (2) Beverly D. [1840-?], (3) Sarah Catherine [1841-1911], (4) George A. [1844-?], (5) John Wesley [1846-1900], (6) Thomas Jefferson [1848-1931], (7) Joel Cicero [1851-?].

I am interested in three (3) pieces of information:
[1] The parents of James HUNT;
[2] Information anyone might have on any of these or other HUNTs in this lineage.
[3] In hearing from anyone related to James HUNT; by marriage or blood. James moved his family to Arkansas around 1860. I believe some remained in Georgia, I would like to hear from you. Thanks. Roy L. Hunt

Lynelle Cowan Stevenson Sun Oct 5 18:54:18 1997
Need siblings, parents of James Roland JONES, pioneer settler of Walker Co. James R. JONES was born 7 Nov. 1805, said to be born White Co. Tn. Was it White Co. Ga? A James Jones mar. Elvey Roland lived in White Co. Ga. James R. mar. Temperance Velvin, Coweta Co. Ga. One of his sisters (mine) was Lydia Jones who mar. Peter Henry BROWN in Coweta Co. Ga. Another sister married a SHIELDS. Lydia and Peter lived Alabama, Lafayette Ga. Sequatchie Co. Tn., Marion Co. Tn.

Riki Goodman Tue Oct 7 15:56:15 1997
Seeking info on Susan MILLSAPS. She married James R. NOLAN abt. 1868 probably in Coweta, GA. Daughter Callie Anita NOLAN was born abt 1868. Other children are Viola, J.R., Willie O., Mary, and Pearle. Would like to connect with anyone researching the MILLSAPS. It might give me a better idea to find those illusive GA MILLSAPS. Riki

Riki Goodman Tue Oct 7 16:05:22 1997
Seeking info on John Henry THOMPSON, born 3 Oct. 1866 in or near Coweta GA. He married Callie Anita NOLAN 1 July 1888 in Coweta, GA. His father was John Henry THOMPSON, mother Martha B. BENFORD. Need more info on grandfather Chesley THOMPSON and ggrandfather, Monroe THOMPSON. Thanks, Riki

Kathi Bledsoe Sun Oct 12 10:56:14 1997
BLEDSOE, William H. Born 1830 in Carrollton, GA. He was the son of Bailey Farmer BLEDSOE. He had 1 son that we know of; Bailey Farmer BLEDSOE II, born in Carrollton in 1854, who is my Great-Grandfather. We recently found out that William H. BLEDSOE died in the Civil War, at Fort Johnson, VA in January of 1862, while serving with Company 'G', 19th Georgia Infantry. He was 31 years old when he died,and his son Bailey was only about 8 years old. What we don't know is the name of William H.'s wife, whether she was alive at the time of his death or had died before him, as she not apply for his military pension. We also don't know where he was buried, in Georgia or Virginia, where he died. Any information about him would be greatly appreciated...he's been kind of a "mystery man" in our family tree!

L. Rutherford Thu Oct 16 00:32:52 1997
Need info on Daniel Edmonson b.1820 N.C. m.Harriet Brasher 1841. Was Harriett a Cherokee Indian? or was her mother Francis (Henderson) Brasher? Trying to research Native American ancestry of Lambert-Edmonson-Brasher line. Frances mothers name was either Deliah or Elizabeth. Does anyone know of the Indian line in this family?

Robert M. Lyle Thu Oct 16 07:53:40 1997
Need help finding the parents of william m. LYLE, b.12/8/1824 d.10/14/1912. Lived in both Carroll & Coweta counties. Married Mary Ann WELLS in Coweta county 11/22/1846. Second wife beleived to be Francis Louise BRYANT.

Tom Buchanan Fri Oct 17 09:54:36 1997
I am researching the RUSSELL and WILKERSON families of old Campbell Co./Coweta Co. GA and am the fourth great-grandson of Calvin A. RUSSELL (1822-1856) and Emeline Elizabeth WILKERSON (1827-1889) who married in Campbell Co. in 1844. Calvin was the son of Harris RUSSELL (1799-1873) and Leah STEED, in later years of Carroll Co. GA; Emeline was the daughter of Thomas W. WILKERSON and granddaughter of Robert WILKERSON. Soon after marrying in 1844, Calvin and Emeline moved to an area in what is today Clay Co. AL. I would love to hear from anyone researching these lines.

Molly Watkins Stroud Mon Nov 17 07:43:45 1997
Trying to find marraige between James R. WATKINS and Permillia (Millie) PINSON. They came to Coweta Co. in the 1830's from Laurens Co. SC. I would be interested in hearing from anyone with connections to this family. I will gladly share information.

Scott Turner Mon Nov 17 10:49:08 1997
Searching for any information on: Robert W. TURNER, born Feb 3, 1869 in Georgia, Son of William TURNER and Sarah Black TURNER. He shows up in Coweta County, GA in the 1900 and 1910 census, with his Wife Osie Ola TURNER born 1867, and his three children, Huntly TURNER born 1887, Willie TURNER born 1890, and Griffin Pernell TURNER born 1891. From here, Robert, Osie, and Griffin move to Chattanooga, TN by 1920.

Robert M. Lyle Thu Nov 20 12:15:04 1997
Need help identifying the children of Edward and Evelyn (SEAL) RAGLAND. One daughter was Julia Ann RAGLAND who married Joseph A. LYLE on 11/10/1870 in Coweta County. Have been told a second daughter was Frances Louise RAGLAND (not confirmed) whose first husband was James M. BRYANT and whose second husband was William M. LYLE. William and Louise were married on 5/3/1864 in Coweta County. Thanks for the help!

Paul Fleming Fri Nov 21 08:09:31 1997
Looking for information on these families who where in Coweta County in the early to middle 1800s: Fleming, Perry and Maxey

Paul Fleming Fri Nov 21 21:01:50 1997
Beth Pethtal posted a query 16 Apr 1997 concerning King Perry, his wife Roda Emiline Owen and others. Sallie L. Perry, daughter of King and Emiline, married William Elder Fleming (my g grandfather) in Coweta Co. Ga. 6 Nov 1866, The Fleming family moved to Ennis, Tx. about 1870. I have more info. on the Perry family and would like to contact Beth Pethtal, but have no idea of her address. Any help would be appreciated. Paul Fleming

joe Sun Nov 23 12:04:48 1997
any info on Homer SPRATLING, Afro American. Attended UNIVERSITY OF TUSKEEGE 1890'S, officer U.S. Army, wife DELIAHLA, children: daughters. CHERIE and NORMA, son HERBERT.

David Leon Phillips Wed Nov 26 20:18:26 1997
Researching John WRIGHT b: 1776 VA, resided in 1800 Franklin Co, GA, resided in 1840, 1842, 1850 Coweta Co, GA. (John WRIGHT is the s/o Obadiah WRIGHT b: 1732-36 VA d: 1801 Franklin Co, GA). John married Susanna ??? b: abt 1787 VA. Their children:
(1). " Son" WRIGHT b: 1790-180 (name could be Obadiah b: 1801)
(2). John C. WRIGHT b: 1812 GA (see below)
(3). "Daughter" WRIGHT b: 1810-1815;
(4). "Son" WRIGHT b: 1820-1825;
(5). "Son" WRIGHT b: 1820-1825..............John C. WRIGHT (Above) b: 1812 GA resided Jan 1843 Franklin Co, GA, resided Nov 1843 & 1850 Coweta Co, GA. He married Elizabeth KELLY b: 1822 GA.
Their children: (1). James M. b: 1841; (2). Marietta b: 1842, m: Seaborn Vandiver COLE; (3) Thomas N. b: 1844; (4) Elisha b: 1845; (5) Simon A. b: 1848; (6) Thomas Gurley b: 1848?.....

Can anyone fill in the blanks on these WRIGHT'S. I have made one connection to these WRIGHT'S and that is Seaborn Vandiver Cole's sister, Brisnell Elizabeth COLE, married Sidney D. Jackson WRIGHT, the s/o Obadiah WRIGHT b: 1801. Obadiah WRIGHT b; 1801 could be the brother to John C Wright above. I'm trying to prove it.. I'm trying to "un-cornfuse" all this "stuff" Thanks for your time and effort. ....."Doubleugly"

Sybil Hamm Taylor Sun Nov 30 10:52:19 1997
SARAH BROOKS researchers can help me!
My 3rd great grandfather Thomas HAM b. in Cheraw Disr S.C. ca 1770 married Anna ??? and in 1845 lived in Lauderdale Co., Ala when he made a deed of gift to his wife Anna as follows:
"Whereas Sarah BROOKS late of Coweta County in the state of Georgia did on the 10th/ October 1839 convey by bill of sale to my wife Anna a certain Negro boy named Frank then upwards of three? years of age which conveyance was intended and understood to be a deed of gift from sd. Sarah Brooks to my sd. wife Anna and the heirs of her body; and whereas it appears that, the intention of said Sarah was not legally expossed?, in said bill of sale, and that complete title would and has vested in me to said Negro boy; (it goes on to give back to Anna and Heirs the legal title to the Negro named Frank).
I would like copies of this Instument "bill of sale or deed of gift" dated 10th? Oct. 1839 or 37 and a copy of the Will of Sarah Brooks, 1847 Coweta Co. Will Book A, page 190. I do not now know Anna's last name or the relationship of Sarah and Anna which would justify a gift of a valuable slave. I'll pay copy costs and postage and even a reasonable finders fee for this Information.
Sybil Hamm Taylor

Harold R. Coffman Tue Dec 2 11:47:19 1997
Looking for the maiden name of the wife of Chesley Hughs or Hughes. They are listed in the 1850 Census of Coweta County as Chesley Hughs and Nancy R. Hughs.

Nat Gough Tue Dec 2 15:11:43 1997
The 1870 Mississippi Census indicates that my Gr. Gr. grandfather, H.H. Brewster was originally from Georgia and had resided in Florida. Hugh Brewster and his family are referenced in the Coweta County Chronicles. One of Hugh Brewster's descendents (possibly a son) was noted to have moved to Florida. Can you determine what descendent of Hugh Brewster moved to Florida? When? and Where? Also, is there any information as to where Hugh Brewster's ancestors were located? Thanks for any help you can provide.

stenn150@mci2000.com Sat Dec 6 13:42:57 1997
I am searcking for the burial site of my GGF Andrew Tennant. Oral family history  has him buried in Coweta Co. Any help you can give me will be greatly apreciated.  

Sandra Shugart Tue Dec 9 22:15:45 1997
Seeking information on the parents of Robert Craig SHUGART, Sr. married to Sarah REYNOLDS. They had 11 children: Nancy Athalee SHUGART; Willie Ethel SHUGART; Dutch SHUGART; Jencil Alice SHUGART; Vera Kate Virginia SHUGART; Ruby Elizabeth SHUGART; Cecil Leila SHUGART; Robert Craig SHUGART, Jr.(my grandfather); Sallie Zadie SHUGART; Susan Leona SHUGART; Charlie David SHUGART. All of the chidlren were born between 1886-1909 in Sargent, Georgia. Robert C. SHUGART, Jr. (DOB - 2/18/1901 - Died 10/29/1989) married Jesse Inez TURNER Shugart (DOB - 1/13/1858; Died - 6/14/1997). Jesse Inez Turner Shugart was the daughter of Willie TURNER (DOB - 1/10/1846; Died - 5/10/1939) and Alice Lee WOOD Turner (DOB - 10/30/1858; Died 5/9/1942). Robert C. SHUGART, Jr. and Jesse Inez TURNER Shugart married in Newnan, Georgia, on 7/14/1925. As children, Robert C. SHUGART, Jr. attended public schools in Sargent, and Jesse Inez TURNER Shugart attended Mt. Carmel School near Sargent, GA. In 1920, the SHUGART family moved to Dooly County. Robert C. SHUGART, Jr.'s sister, Jencil Alice SHUGART married Jesse Inez TURNER Shugart's brother, Madison TURNER, and remained in Coweta County.

Dale Thomas Thu Dec 11 07:33:32 1997
Researching James Watkins b 1788 SC , d 1880-1881 Grantville, Coweta Co., Ga. Wife Emelia (Milly) PINSON b 1792 SC and was living 1881 at Grantville. Family moved in 1820's to Coweta Co. from Laurens Co., SC. James was probably son of William and Anne WATKINS of Laurens Co., SC, Emilia was daughter of Moses PINSON and Margaret HENRY or HARRY. James and Emilia had the following children:
l. Sarah b1815 m Eli COTTON living in 1880. 2. Margaret b 1815 , d 1907-1908 , m Bradford BOYD. 3. Leewis b 1811 , d 1867 , m Penima HENRY. 4. Ann b 1820, d 1903 Saginaw, Tarrant Co., Texas, m 1835 James B. HOUSTON. 5. James R b 1822, living 1880 in Texas, m Mary Jane TURNER. 6. Leander B b 1830 d 1918, m Mary c. LINCH. 7. William living 1880 in Texas. 8. Elisha P. m 1846 to Martha E. WATTS.

Jim Willoughby Sat Dec 13 14:34:32 1997
am seeking information on of Mary, Elizabeth, James, Theophilus, and William Meadows NC>Clark County GA, Green County GA, Coweta Co. GA. Robert Willoughby was one of the children of William Willoughby and Jereselum Willoughby, married ca. 1790 in Richmond County Georgia. They moved to Clark County Georgia around 1801. Other children included: David (married Polly Meadows,) Thomas, William B., Agness, Mary, (Polly), Sarah, Randall, Willis, George Robert m. Elizabeth Meadows in Dec 1820, Clark Co GA. There were five Children.
Robert died ca. 1836-7: children, 1. James, born 1825, 2. Nancy, and 3. Sarah, became wards of Theopehilus Meadows (m. Martha McLin, Coweta Co. GA 8 04 1831)and moved to Coweta Co. Ga 1837. The Two other children 4. Seaborn and 5. Lizzy Willoughby, moved to Coweta Co. Ga. into the household of William Meadows.M
1. James Willoughby, b. 1825, in Clark Co. Georgia, son of Robert and Elizabeth Meadows, married Sarah Chapman, daughter of William Chapman, in Coweta Co., in 1850. He was my gggrandfather.
I would appreciate any MEADOWS correspondence and information.

carroll Smith Sun Dec 14 20:47:12 1997
I am seeking information such as dob,dod, where marrried, where born, where buried,etc. on Christopher C. SMITH dob c1821 and wife Nancy SMITH dob c1821. I found them in the 1850 Coweta County census and in the 1860 Coweta County census with their two sons Joseph dob c1853 and Andrew Calhoun SMITH dob 9-7-1858 dod 6-9-1941 (my grandfather). I cannot find any more info on them them until the 1900 census in Red River County, TX on Andrew. Andrew was married to Harriet Emily AYERS or AYRES (I believe) b 2-18-1860 d 2-20-1896. I do not know where they were married, but they had a son James Christopher SMITH b. c1881 in GA. ( place unknown) prior to moving to TX. Christopher C. SMITH was a soldier in the Confederate Army. I found a Christopher C. SMITH listed in the 7th Rgmt., Co. F GA Vol. Inf. Army of N. V. and transferred to Co. B, 10th Rgmt. GA. cavalry 8-17-1864. I was wondering if this is Chistopher I am seeking info on. I would appreciate any information on any of those mentioned above.

Susan Jinnett-Sack Sun Dec 21 12:26:47 1997
TATUM-BALLARD marriage. I am seeking any information on the family of ELISHA TATUM, born 1793 in NC(parents unknown) and who married MARY BALLARD(parents WHARTON BALLARD AND SALOMA REDWINE) on Jan. 4, 1832 in Coweta County. Their son was ROBERT PARKS TATUM, born April 1, 1843. Would be delighted to share information on the Tatum family.

Harold Tennant Fri Dec 26 20:06:51 1997
I am searching for my GGF Andrew James Tennant. I don't know his place of birth. He died in Coweta Co. I haven't been able to find his place of burial. His wife name was Elizabeth Waller. They were married in Butts Co.Ga. They had Eight children. Mary, DOB 1837, Charles, DOB 1839, Ellen, DOB 1841, William, DOB 7-7-1843, Chathrine, DOB 1844, John, DOB 1-17-1847, Harriet, DOB1848, Robert James ( My GF ) all except John born in Coweta Co. Any iformation and suggestions will be greatly appraciated. stenn@mci2000.com

Beth Collins Sun Dec 28 14:57:41 1997
I am interested in finding out the parentage of John Gilmore FRY and Lucy STRICKLAND Fry. Thank you.

Donald DEVOLL Wed Dec 31 23:17:35 1997
I am looking for information on the parents of George W. HENDRIX, Sr., b. ca. 1790 in SC. George m1. Margaret HUGHEN. They moved to Coweta County ca. 1836 and had nine children.
Their ninth child, Henry Harrison HENDRIX, is my ggfather. George m2. Mary FRY 20-Jan-1855 in Coweta County. They had two children, Thomas F. and James P. HENDRIX. I believe they moved on to AR and OK in the late 1800's.