Oct - Dec 1999 Queries
Coweta County, Georgia

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Betty Mabie Mon Oct 4 11:32:05 1999
Searching for information on parents of Daniel H THOMPSON (1829?-1862), killed during the Civil War, buried in Atlanta, married Mary Jane Connell (1821-1899) on 1/5/1854, in Coweta County, where they lived. We believe his mother was possibly Cherokee or Seminole named Elizabeth, born about 1783. He was born in SC.

Barbara Bishop Hunt Thu Oct 7 18:40:57 1999
Looking for relatives of John M.TURNER b. 5 Aug 1802 and wife Elizabeth (ASKEW?)b. 1 Mar 1807. Would like to find wedding date and location, probably Newnan as both were born there. Also they had at least one and probably more children. Almyra TURNER b. 12 Oct 1836 in Newnan. They moved to Upshur Co., TX although Elizabeth may have died in Ga. Almyra m. Roland Lee WALLACE in Upshur Co. TX in 1891; they later moved to OK. If you have any info please email me and I will share all info.

Sherry Peek Sat Oct 9 09:13:26 1999
I am posting this again for the other query had the wrong email address. Leonard Peek m. Caroline B. Pass 27 Dec. 1831 in Coweta Co., Leonard died 11 Sep 1889, Caroline d. 8 Aug 1876 both in Coweta co. These are their children, spouses names in ( ): William S., Nancy H.(PEEK), Edmund T.(Freeman), Sarah Amanda (McCullough), Caroline B.(Reeves), Ophelia J.(1.Methvin, 2.McCullough), and Frances. Most all of them are buried in Coweta Co.Nancy and Edward had Susan Caroline Peek, she m. Joseph G. NIXON,Ophelia J.) and Francis Idella. Do these names link with anyone? Check out my web page for more surnames at http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Flats/3221 Thanks!

Jimmie Futral Sat Oct 9 18:25:08 1999
Any information about Wilbur Futral or his father? Wilbur died early 60's

Carla Kizziah Thu Oct 14 16:43:50 1999
My G grandfather was born in Coweta County in 1842. His name was Stephen Glenn Carroll. His mother's name was Hulda Smith Hearn and father's name was John Wesley Carroll. He married Susan Bullard and her parents' names were Alan Eaushon Bullard and Matilda Redwine. Can anyone help me with these lines?

Guy Shaw Tue Oct 19 17:20:27 1999
I am looking for information on J. T. (John T.) ? Shaw who married Martha V. Cranford. Both born around 1846. Marhta's family ran Cranfords Mill in north Coweta county. They lived in and around the Rock Springs community. Both are burried at the family grave site on the property of Northgate high school on Fisher rd.

Guy Shaw Tue Oct 19 17:27:30 1999
I am looking for information on Allen Lee who married Lizzie Moore. They had children: Fannie, Looney, Algie, Paul. Both are burried at Rock Spring Baptist Church on Fisher rd. in north Coweta in an unmarked grave.

Laurie Greene James Fri Oct 22 20:21:14 1999
JOHN McQUEEN received land in the 1827 Lottery in Coweta County. I can find nothing on this man anywhere else. Any information would be appreciated.
Thanks, Laurie Greene James

Larry Drake Sun Oct 24 20:27:57 1999
Am seeking info on Isaac Thomas Drake, married Talitha Cumi Morgan. Have info on Isaac Thomas back two generations. I beleive Talitha Cumi Morgan Drake's father was William "Billy Toehead" Morgan. Need Proof!!! Any info would be appreciated.

Randy Brooks Wed Oct 27 13:01:38 1999
I am looking for info on William H. BROOK who married Pernesia M. PUCKETT on 1-11-1866 in Coweta Co., GA. Pernesia was daughter of Martin Miles Marshal PUCKETT and Leah J. Vowell PUCKETT. William was born circa 1841, and Pernesia was born around 1848. The only reference I have to William is their recorded marriage in 1866, and William and Pernesia show up in the 1880 census of Coweta Co. They had 5 children, Russell W. BROOK (died in CA 1954, no children), Thomas M. and Preston Reese (both died in Phillippines Insurrection of 1900), Albert Tucker BROOK (my ggrandfather, married Sarah Elizabeth Lassiter) and Lizzie P (Pearl or Pauline) whom I cannot locate. Any help on William's parents or what happened to Lizzie P. would be greatly appreciated. I do not have date of death for William or Pernesia.

Lounell Callison Wed Oct 27 20:00:22 1999
Looking for any info on WILLIAM SMITH JR. B: 1774 in PA D: unknown in Newman, Coweta,GA. He married MARY ROGERS (no info). He came to Newman with his parents William and Daisey (Fields) Smith when his father received land in GA for being in the Revolutionary War. Williams, Jr had 8 children: Joseph D. B: Dec, 1805 in Coweta,GA D: Dec, 1856 in Sabine Parrish,LA. Thomas B:? Coweta Andrew Jackson, Elizabeth, Jane, Mary Irene, Nancy, Rebecca and Sarah who fell from a tree and died at a early age. All the children were born in Coweta Co., and several of the family then moved to Sabine Parrish,LA. Its been told within the famiily "that the children got a big thrill from meeting and listing to the Revolutionary Soldier WILLIAM SMITH, Sr in Newman,GA".
Thanks for your help...

Mike Allen Fri Nov 5 08:00:33 1999
In the 1880 census Simeon F Allen (BORN IN COWETA, GA) is listed with the following family Mary Jane age 34 wife she is from Macon Co, Al daughter of Thomas Washington Daughtery
Minnie age 5 - George age 3 - Paul - Jessie and Sarah Daughtry sister in law.
Simeon and Mary are buried in Macon Co along with their last child Kaite who died at age 12 in 1898. Simeon had five children prior to marriage with Mary as follows.
Mary E wife born in 1836 father Lewis Kirby Jackson Co Al children:
Eliza Caroline married Charles C Barber
Joseph Milton Allen married Alice Lenora Dupriest Tallaposa Co.
John Fletcher Allen married Mary F Allen Coosa Co
Robert Wade Allen married Jessie E Gordon Shelby Co
Mary Alice Allen married Robert Daughtery Macon Co
Simeon and Mary E Allen left Jackson Co Al 1870 to Ark. Mary E . died and Simeon and children returned via oxen cart in 1871
Simeon F Allen served in 1st Ala Independant Vidette Calvery. He was in Company B. Captian George F Allen was commander of Company B.
Please contact me via e-mail. Do these names fit with your family? Also looking for info on George F Allen.

Lenora Reaves Fri Nov 5 17:43:52 1999
Seeking father/family of Melvin P. McEWEN b. 1854 in Coweta Co.GA according to death certificate from Carroll Co. GA. Melvin m. Elmira WATSON. Need proof that he is brother of Stephen A. McEWEN, b. 1851 GA, who married Sarah E. HARPER in Carroll Co. GA. Stephen's mother was Laura SHELL. Stephen's parents died when he was young and he was raised by a grandmother.

Janice Quiggle Sun Nov 7 13:04:45 1999
Any information about James Oree MOORE, married Sarah Eva COPELAND. Lived in Coweta, Carroll and Troup. Interested in parents.

Bill Jones Fri Nov 12 20:03:32 1999
I am looking for information on descendants of Elam Williams who married Clelie Parthena "Cena" Jones on Mar. 13, 1878 in Coweta Co., GA. They lived in Coweta County and then moved to Fayette Co., Ga. Elam Williams is buried at Line Creek Cemetery in Fayette Co. Cena is buried at Whitlock Cemegtery in Fayette Co. They had 10 children, 1. George W. Williams, 2. Mattie Williams, mar. a Lassetter, 3. John t. Williams, 4. Bartow Williams, 5. Winnie Williams mar. a Whitlock, 6. Clara Williams mar. a Whitlock, 7. Fannie Lou Williams, buried Whitlock Cemetery, Fayette Co., 8. Effie Williams, mar. a Robertson,; 9. Annie Sue Williams, mar. a Carden, and 10. Povale Williams, mar. a Knowles. Anyone having information on these or their descendants, I would appreciate hearing from. Will be glad to share information I have on the family.

Robert Edge Johnston Sat Nov 13 15:31:28 1999
I am trying to locate Anne Wise, who's 15 May 1998 Coweta County GEN WEB query addressed Wiley Jones Bridges, born circa 1779, son of Nathaniel Bridges and Ritter Simms. Wiley Jones Bridges married Jane Strickland, circa 1800.
Wiley Jones Bridges and his family were amongst the first settlers in Coweta County. Several of his sons participated in the Creek War. The AOL address shown in Ms. Wise's query is no longer valid.
In addition to the above, I have particular interest in Solomon T. Bridges, I believe a son of the aforesaid Wiley Jones Bridges. Solomon T. Bridges married Serena A. May, a daughter of my g-g-g-grandfather, Drury May, of Fayette County. Also, Solomon's brother Ancel Bridges married Hulda Westmoreland, another kin, and Thomas W. Bridges, another brother, married Elizabeth Moses, a step-kin. Finally, Mary Bridges, a sister to Solomon, Ancel and Thomas Bridges, married James E. May, another of Drury May's sons.
So, as you can see, it is a "close knit" family, and I have several important links of interest to Wiley Jones Bridges. I would be willing to share information on any of the above. Also, a number of other later Bridges descendants married folks in my May, Moses and Jennings lines in both Coweta and Fayette Counties. I would like to share information on any of these as well.
I would especially like to contact Ms. Wise to share information.
Robert Edge Johnston (Bob)

Bill Marshall Mon Nov 15 07:00:09 1999
John W. Marshall married Sarah White in Upson County 11-7-1838. He was my G-G-Grandfather. They had a child in Merriweather County in 1840, John Lenard Marshall. I have searched the surrounding counties and find no records except the marriage. they migrated from GA through AL, MS, to Arkansas. I find them on AR census of 1870-1880 in Independence County, AR. They had children born in GA,AL,MS and Arkansas. Maybe they were connected to Coweta County Marshalls. does anyone know of this family? Your help or suggestions would be appreciated.

Robert H Cline Jr Mon Nov 15 17:36:30 1999
1900 Coweta Co. Census lists Isom Taylor PRITCHETT married to Martha FOMBY. They were married in 1864 and had many children. Only ones that I know of were, Roxie [my GGGrandmother B:1877],George B: 1879, Minnie B: 1882. Any information would be greatly appreciated. I have lots to share with anyone that has ties to these people.

Robert Cline Mon Nov 15 17:54:10 1999
Peter CURRANS b: 1840 IN IRELAND Married Sarah E. WALLACE B: 1840. Only child I know of was, Margret [ my GGGrandmother] who married Thomas W. SMITH B: app 1953. My Grandmother[Margret] was 1 of 11 children.All were born in Coweta & Heard Counties. Anyone that has any ties to these families, I would love to share information with you.

Michael Miller Tue Nov 16 15:10:36 1999
I am trying to trace my family tree which currently ends in Newnan, Georgia at about 1872. Addie KENNEDY, born Sept 9,1872 purportedly in Newnan, Georgia to William S. KENNEDY and Mary Elizabeth VANPELT. I say purportedly because it appears from 1870 census that they may have been in Harrisonburg, Va. William S. KENNEDY was from Newnan, Georgia, and by family stories his family had a plantation to the northwest of town. Mary VANPELT was from Harrisonburg, Va. Any help would be appreciated.

Kenny Williams Mon Nov 22 10:31:15 1999
Looking for info on Thomas Newton Bingham, b.1837, d. 1900, He married Maragret Melissa Rutland 3-27-1863. They had, I believe, 10 children. I have no info farther back than Thomas Newton and no info on Margaret Melissa. Can anyone help. Thanks

Jack Schmidt Tue Nov 23 09:23:56 1999
My Great grandmother was Martha Dorma Simms MERIWETHER. She was one of 12 children. She married Louis E. WEINBERG in the 1880's.
I would like to trace any information on this marriage and where Mr. WEINBERG was from and his family information. Also, if any descendants of Robert MERIWETHER and Martha Dorma SIMMS have their family information, I would like to hear from them.

David Parmer Thu Nov 25 07:04:20 1999
My parents live near Sharpsburg and there is an old family cemetary behind their home. The family is named Stong and the headstones refer to Sara Strong (age 75 years), Isham S. Strong (age 31 years, apparently died in the Civil War), James Madison Strong (Born 6/29/1829 died 10/14/1862 Civil War), William E. Strong (Born 6/27/1804 Died 10/28/1850). The cemetary was apparently hit by a tornado about 15-20 years ago and it is in bad shape. There are other headstones but they are not readable. They seem to have been a somewhat wealthy family based on the ornate headstones. I'd appreciate any information you could give me! Thanks in advance.

Gail Dellar Sat Nov 27 08:29:08 1999
I am trying to locate a copy of a birth certificate for Adella Walker, born in Newnan, Georgia on July 25, 1855. Her father was Harrison or Noll Walker. Thank you for your help.

margie Mon Nov 29 21:20:47 1999
NEELY, MRS ROY C. lived in Newnan Ga in 1954 according to the obit of her father, VIRGIL SLOCUM WHITE who died in Winston Co Ms. Her mother was ETHEL SMITH WHITE. Siblings: CARLOS WHITE of East Point Ga( in 1954); H. I. WHITE of Lincoln, Nebraska(in 1954). Sisters: Mrs. J. B. SCOTT of Salem, AL(in 1954); Mrs. A. W. TREDT of Houston, Tx(in 1954); Mrs. Jessie CULBERSON of Durant, Ms(in 1954) Trying to find any info on this WHITE family. Virgil Slocum WHITE was the brother of my grandmother, ELLA JANE WHITE who was b 1880 in Monroe Co Ms. Thanks for any help..

Gladys Neeley Fri Dec 3 15:30:07 1999
I need help in finding any info on Isiah Sanders born abt 1826 in Campbell Co. I believe part of Campbell Co. was absorbed by Coweta Co. in 1829? Thanks Gladys.

Rellina Lester Mon Dec 6 10:49:24 1999
I am looking for any information on Frances (Frank) Drake and Seleta Drake. Also, Mary Carter and William Green Carter

Vern Smith Tue Dec 7 10:01:10 1999
My ggparents were: William Hardy SMITH b abt. 1855, d. after 1928
Susan Frances SUMMER b abt 1855
They resided in Paris, Coweta Co. at the birth of my gfr:
Harry Milton Smith, b. 14 Jan. 1879
Harry had a sister, Roselle SMITH?
Descendants of Harry's offspring, Durwood SMITH, may still live nearby. I would be very grateful for information about these people or their ancestors.

G. Batson Sat Dec 11 06:08:23 1999
Seeking information on an ANDREW EDMONDSON, who was in Coweta County, Ga. during early 1830's. Hoping he might be head of household for a wife, MARTHA REBECCA, and children,MARY(who married a Belcher), ELI, DAVIS, MARTHA REBECCA(who married a Waldrop)and THOMAS JEFFERSON EDMONDSON. The family lived in Coweta County, and the children would have been born during this time frame. The father of the family must have died, for in 1850 the family is found in Randolph Co., Ala with the mother, MARTHA REBECCA EDMONDSON as head of household.
Will appreciate any information or suggestions for finding out more about this ANDREW EDMONDSON. E-Mail VenB@aol.com.

William L. Hill Sat Dec 11 08:36:00 1999
Information concerning telegraph operators school. Offered as a course ofstudy at the college that was located in Senoia about the turn of the century.Any and all information, pictures, etc. would be greatly appreciated.

Melba Balwick Sun Dec 12 04:51:04 1999
I am searching for information that anyone may have on the surname BACHUS, WILBURN, and BALE and HAZEL. My grandfather JAMES JEFFERSON BACHUS was married to ANNIE OMA (SARA ANN) HAZEL and was born to WESTON BACHUS and MARTHA ELLEN WILBURN in Nunan, Coweta county Georgia on 9-13-1850. WESTON BACHUS was the son of FRANK BACHUS and ? BALE, born in Nunan, Coweta county Georgia in 1829. FRANK BACHUS was married to ? BALE and was born in Coweta, Georgia in 1803.

JIM WILLOUGHBY Sun Dec 12 17:29:59 1999
Alvin Carter PRIDGEN was born 9 Oct 1838 Coweta Co., Ga., according to his Confederate pension records and 30 Nov. 1838, Ga., according to his tombstone records. He married Eliza GILLILAND (1841-1913), in Clarke Co., Ga. They remained in Clarke Co., and according to Larry PARR a descendant of Alvin's sister Martha Jane BLAIR, Eliza Gilliland PRIDGEON's father was the inventor of the famous double barrel cannon. This cannon was to destroy the Yankees, because it was supposed to shoot two cannon balls out at the same time with a chain connecting them. "It was to mow all the Yankees down." The first time it was fired they could not get the balls to go at the same time. It knocked down a barn and killed a cow. The next time it was used, was when the Yankees were ready to come into Clarke Co. They filled it with nails and other metal debris and it scared the Yankees off. After that it was put on the area around Athen's city hall where it remains in 1997. Alvin joined the Confederate army in New Orleans, La., and fought at Appomattox. When he filed for his pension, he was survived by two boys and two girls, plus his wife.
Alvin and Eliza four children are buried in Boggs Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery: Ablin C., Annie, Alma and Clovis L. PRIDGEON. Alvin died 30 March 1903, and Eliza died 14 Jan. 1913. They are buried in Boggs Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery.

Jim WILLOUGHBY Tue Dec 14 15:13:36 1999
I am searching for ancestors and descendants of William WILLOUGHBY, likely b. 1759 in either Virginia or Caroline County, Maryland.. lived in William enlisted as a REV soldier in Spotsylvania County Virginia and served in the Georgia Continental line.
William WILLOUGHBY married Jerusalem JONES in Richmond Co Georgia on 20 Jan 1790. and died in Clarke County , Georgia in 1829. Their children were: James M., Robert, Elizabeth, Mary Ann (Polly), William B, Thomas, Agnes, George, Randle, and David.
I descend from Robert WILLOUGHBY, who married Elizabeth MEADOWS in Clark County Georgia in 1820. Elizabeth MEADOWS' parents were most likely William MEADOWS and Elizabeth BAILEY, who married ca. 1800 and died in COWETA County, Georgia
ROBERT WILLOUGHBYS' son James, Married Sarah CHAPMAN in Coweta County, Georgia in 1820.
I have lot's of data on family, but can't prove his parents...
Jim Willoughby jwjazz429@peachnet.campuscwix.net

Lynn Hill Wed Dec 15 07:39:44 1999
I am looking for any info on Louis Garfield DRAKE, b.8-28-1908 d.02-06-1994. His parents were Thomas DRAKE and Katie(Cattie?) IVEY. Garfield married Ada Mae THORNTON in Carroll Co. on 06-16-1928. Does anyone have any info on any of these people? Thanks, Lynn Hill

Deb Wilson Thu Dec 16 04:58:45 1999
looking for my gggrandfather,William R. SANDERS M.D.b.abt 1815 Abbeville dist. S.C., left S.C. abt 1851/52 ? to Coweta Ga. ? died abt 1853 to 1858, left behind wife,Frances Henretta Simons SANDERS and six children with them in Ga.: Augusta Louisa, Edward, Martha Floride, Jane C., Susan Catherine,and Wm. Alton, My ggrandfather Charles Waring, stayed in S.C. and raised his family in Berkeley Co. near Charleston. Any help with the above Ga. folks would be GREAT Oh, my grandfather was Sidney St. Clair SANDERS b. july 30.1882 d. may 6, 1958, my mom was Jennie Eleanor Sanders MOORER,b. dec. 18,1918 d. Dec. 21, 1998, the later three SANDERS buried New Hope Meth. Church cemetary, Berkeley Co. S.C.

Rex Bull Thu Dec 16 07:11:01 1999
My great great grand father was Thomas CARPENTER, buried in Coweta. He married Lovenia JOHNSON in Lincoln County, resided in Coweta County, Sons were John Thomas, Ellis, Thomas Washington, Daughters May Ann and Amanda. Ellis married Anne C FLURRY, was killed at the Battle of Murfreesboro, Thomas Wastington married sister Antoinette P., daughter Amanda(Jan-1840 Feb.9,1934 married D.C. Neely. Any info is appreciated

Mary May Fri Dec 17 08:00:17 1999
My greatmother is Martha Jane Taylor m.Thomas Cottingham. One of the family members found me on the internet and sent me some info about my family and she was telling me that one set of our family had moved to Newnan,Ga. Would appreciate any info I can find. Thanks

Herb Mitchell Sat Dec 18 03:21:34 1999
I'm hoping that someone can assist me in this one... I'm trying to establish the relationship between William T. MITCHELL, b Feb 19, 1828 in Coweta GA, d 1909 in Lineville AL; he married Nancy TURNER Apr 19, 1849. They had several children, some of which are: M.T., Maggie, James T., Jarret,, John, Lissie and Sallie; and Henry T(homas) MITCHELL, born Jul 30, 1829 in Coweta GA, married MArtha Ann Lucinda BEAN Jan 2, 1850 in Randolph Co, AL; among their children: Hicksey Ann, Emily Izora, John Walter, Israel Highens/Haggins, Henry Thomas, Jeremiah Gasaway, Zolemer Francis and Wiley Martin.
Henry T's parents are believed to be John J MITCHELL b @ 1803 in SC and Asenath JONES born @ 1807 in GA.
William T's parents are James Tolen MITCHELL b in GA (date unk) and Elizabeth WHITE, b Apr 28, 1812 in GA and married Apr 8, 1827.
Any assistance is greatly appreciated, this pair of Mitchell's have been driving some of us crazy for years!
Herb - hr_mitchell@yahoo.com
We know there is a relationship between Henry T and William T, as the obituary for William T was found in the papers of Henry T's daughter, hicksey Ann Clementine MITCHELL CONGER after she died.

David Dungan Wed Dec 22 08:42:22 1999
Any information regarding William W. Wilson 1859-1904 born in Coweta County Georgia, moved to Alabama, date unknown. Information would be appreciated.

Karyn Miller Wed Dec 22 11:10:41 1999
Looking for any information on black LONG and RENDER families leaving or lived in Coweta County. Specifically relatives of Andrew Joseph LONG and Lucille RENDER (Long). Andrew and Lucille were married in Coweta County, Feb 1907 and lived there until about 1912 (???). Lucille's family more than likely originated from Merriweather county, which is near Coweta. Andrew family lived in Coweta, he was the youngest of three. He had an older sister name Matilida. My grandmother Mattie Lee LONG (Webb) was the first child born of the union of Andrew and Lucille, April 10, 1910. She is the surviving child of four. She had two brothers and one sister Lillie Louise LONG (Love). Any information on relatives that you might have lived in Coweta, neighbors or just knew my kin, would be helpful.

Robert Edge Johnston Wed Dec 29 21:38:32 1999
I thought I had most of the May folks sorted out in Fayette and Coweta Counties, but I continue to draw a blank looking for parents or any information on Margaret or Maggie May, I believe of Fayette County, whom I believe married Nathaniel S. Bridges of Coweta County.
This particular Maggie May (there are several) was likely born circa 1850-1855. Nathaniel S. Bridges was born 21 July 1851 in Coweta County, one of thirteen children I believe born to Thomas W. Bridges (1819-1879) and Elizabeth Moses (1825-1906).
I understand the young couple removed to Texas.
Any leads would be appreciated. Robert Edge Johnston (Bob)

Margaret Lewis Thu Dec 30 15:11:11 1999
I am looking for information about Dr. Samuel Lot HAMILTON born November 9, 1824 in Coweta County, Georgia. He married Cynthia J. PAXSON on November 27, 1843 and commenced the practice of medicine the same year. Samuel HAMILTON was a physician in the Civil War, serving under General Forrest, who was his cousin. The HAMILTON'S emigrated to Texas in 1867. I am very interested in obtaining parental information on HAMILTON and his wife Cynthia PAXSON.

Jerry McKelvy Thu Dec 30 15:15:27 1999
Searching for information on Jabez and Rebecca McKelvy. They arrived in Coweta County from Laurens County, South Carolina about 1840 and lived there until about 1860. Would like to get in contact with any McKelvys/McKelveys who might possibly live in Coweta County.