Walker County, Georgia Queries

1st Quarter - 1998

C. Jett 12 Feb 1998
Jett
Looking for information on B.A. JETT (believed to be Baylus JETT) who appears on the 1840 Walker County, GA census. Thanks -- C. Jett

Katy 13 Feb 1998
Jeffcoat; Lindsey
Looking for information on Allison JEFFCOAT, b. 1840, his brother Wes and sister Eliza. Allison enlisted in the 17th Inf. Co. "G", GA in 1861. He married Lizzie LINDSEY and had son Allie Allison in 1875 in Georgia somewhere. I would appreciate any help. -- Katy

Joe W. Kindrick 13 Feb 1998 Does anyone have a current email address for Joe?
Kindrick
Seeking information on Brittian S. KINDRICK. He is listed in the 1860 Georgia Census for Walker County, Cedar Grove Post Office along with wife, Mary E.A., and children, John A., Patience E., William C., Sarah M., Charles N., Martha S. and Forsitha A.. He is also listed in the 1840 & 1850 Georgia census for Chattooga County, GA. Any help would be appreciated. -- Joe W. Kindrick

Ron McCandless 13 Feb 1998
McCandless
Walker County, GA 1870 census lists Margaret J. McCANDLESS as a 31 year old woman living in Fricks Gap. My gggf was born in Tennessee but I have no name for him and this may have been his sister or sister-in-law. I would like to hear any information on this McCANDLESS or any other McCANDLESS family in Tennessee. -- Ron McCandless

Margaret McCleskey 13 Feb 1998
Bulloch/Bullock; Gordon
Looking for information on the children of Charles GORDON, who moved to Walker County, Ga about 1835 from Gwinnett County, GA, with two brothers. He was married to Susan BULLOCH/BULLOCK. - Margaret McCleskey

Georgia Mathis Cummons 13 Feb 1998
Mathis
Searching for the first name of my gggrandfather. He died in LaFayette, McCelmore's Cove are of Walker County around 1888. Would like to exchange information with anyone working on the MATHIS family in Walker County. -- Georgia Mathis Cummons

Amy Vaughn 13 Feb 1998
Hankins/Hawkins; Peterson
I'm looking for information on Jno M. PETERSON who married Louise(Louisa) HAWKINS/HANKINS. He is shown to be in Fricks Gap, Walker County, Ga in the 1870 census. -- Amy Vaughn

Gina Lively 13 Feb 1998 Does anyone have a valid email address for Gina?
Dotson; Lively
T. LIVELY registered in Texas in 1850, moved from Walker County, Ga. I am looking for history of the LIVELY and DOTSON fmilies. There are connections to South Carolina also. I also have the Texas Connections available to share. -- Gina Lively

Betty Lemmon 13 Feb 1998
Cook
Looking for Henry N. COOK died in 1919 in Chattanooga, TN, buried Warren Station, Ga. Henry lived in Lookout Mt. prior to his death, left wife and 6 children. It's possible he is buried in Walker Co., in the White cemetery. Can anyone tell me about a community called Warren Station during that time and where White Cemetery in Walker Co. would be? Henry COOK also had 2 brothers, William Jasper COOK and James W. COOK buried in Chattanooga. -- Betty Lemmon

Joe M. Little 13 Feb 1998
Little
Looking for descendants of Martin LITTLE, 1843-1906, buried Fairview Cemetery in Walker County. Looking for information on him or any of his family. -- Joe M. Little

Camellia Howell Foster 13 Feb 1998
Howell; Paterson
Looking for information on Thomas S. HOWELL, he lived in Walker Co. Ga in 1850. He married Nancy Ann PATERSON in Titus Co., Texas in 1857. They also lived in Grayson Co., Texas in 1860. Both died in Oklahoma. -- Camellia Howell Foster

Camellia Howell Foster 13 Feb 1998
Gentry; Howell
Looking for information on James Mathew HOWELL, who lived in Walker Co. GA in 1850, who are his parents? His wifes first name is Patience, is her maiden name GENTRY? I have lots of information from 1850 til 1997. Any help would be appreciated. -- Camellia Howell Foster

Kaye Jackson Elliott 13 Feb 1998
Bullington; Eggleston; Minter; Stultz
Have turned up info that leads to Walker County, GA possibly in seach of any of these families. Would welcome even snippets. -- Kaye Jackson Elliott

Kaye Jackson Elliott 13 Feb 1998
Childs; Jackson; McElheney
Searching for any Walker County, Ga relatives who might have lived there and migrated to Danville, VA or who had moved from Virginia to Georgia. -- Kaye Jackson Elliott

Bart Butcher 13 Feb 1998 Does anyone have a valid email address for Bart?
Butcher; Ellis
I am looking for any information on the BUTCHER family in Walker Co. GA. I have many family stories, but few documents. More specifically, I am trying to link James F. BUTCHER, in the 1850 Walker Co. census, to Edward F. BUTCHER in the 1870 Walker Co. census. Edward was counted with the George W. ELLIS family in the 1870 census. He was 16 at the time and I believe that the Ellis's may have been his material grandparents. Edward died in 1906. I would GREATLY appreciate ANY information. Thank you. -- Bart Butcher

Georgia Mathis Cummons 13 Feb 1998
Mathis
My gggrandfather was a MATHIS. He died in LaFayette around 1888/89. He lived in McClemore's Cove and had the blue print of LaFayette for wallpaper. His grandsons were Baptist preachers in Walker Co. His daughter, Louise Emaline MATHIS married Alexander Scott MATHIS, her cousin in 1881. Louise was born in Sequatchie Valley in 1854. Her death certificate doesn't show her parent's name. Is there a listing for deaths in Walker Co. during 1888/89. Until I find out this man's first name I can't go any further back. Please email me with any info or suggestions. Thanks -- Georgia Mathis Cummons

Jan Wilson 13 Feb 1998
Wilson
Looking for information about John WILSON's (b. 1803 SC d 1876) siblings and parents. I believe his brothers/sisters are Hugh, b. 1791; Mary, b. 1801; Alice Autell, b. 1805; Hannah, b. 1810; Jane, b. 1812 and Elizabeth, b. 1814. His mother's name may have been Nancy. John and Maranda were married 1824 and moved to Walker Co. from Floyd Co. after the Civil War. Thanks! -- Jan Wilson

Ken Hall 13 Feb 1998
Hall; Kimsey
Looking for any information on James Philip HALL, b. 1847 in Walker County. Married Sofia KIMSEY, joined 12th TN Calvary during Civil War. Only known child (thus far) is Richard Byers HALL, b. 1870, Henderson, KY. Any info/leads would be greatly appreciated. -- Ken Hall

James Huskey 14 Feb 1998
Durham; Huskey
Any info on 1840-1900 of HUSKEY's in Walker County would be most helpful. I have much to share, including photos of James W. HUSKEY, wife Sarah DURHAM and photos of children. Looking for info on William HUSKEY, wife Elizabeth, shown on 1850 Walker Co. census. Also researching DURHAM in Walker County, 1840-1900. -- James Huskey

Pat Worsham 15 Feb 1998
Childress; Parrish; Warren
Andrew Jackson PARRISH, son of John PARRISH and Nancy CHILDRESS, married in Walker Co. about 1869. I am looking for information on his wife's maiden name. On the 1870 and 1880 census her names appears to be Mary A. or Margy A. and she was born about 1851. One of her daughters' death certificates, however, gives her name as Elizabeth WARREN. Does anyone have a WARREN family that she fits into? Andrew and family moved to Searcy Co. AR about 1877. Thanks! -- Pat Worsham

Nancy Williams Cook 16 Feb 1998
Bunch; Kilgore; Williams
I am searching for information on Tinsley WILLIAMS, b. 6 Jan 1825, married Mary Ann BUNCH in TN, d. 22 Mar 1899. In 1850 they are on the Monroe Co. TN census then in Catoosa Co. GA in 1860 until death in 1899. His son James P. WILLIAMS, b. 18 Jan 1848 in TN, married Eliza Ann KILGORE, 19 Jan 1871 in GA, d. 12 Feb 1918. She is the daughter of Isaac and Susannah ??? KILGORE. They are on Walker Co. GA census in 1860 and 1870. Tinsley WILLIAMS is my gggrandfather. I have heard that his father was Alan WILLIAMS(?) from NC but have no documentation to prove this. Any info on these families would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! -- Nancy Williams Cook

Camellia Howell Foster 17 Feb 1998
Howell
I am stuck in 1850 Walker County, GA, James Matthew HOWELL and wife Patience are found on page 357 of the census. Is there anything written about this family? ANYWHERE!, besides the census. -- Camellia Howell Foster

Jane Bailey 17 Feb 1998
Bailey; Coulter
Who were the parents of Thomas Calvin BAILEY, b. 16 Sep 1857? He married Mary Ann COULTER on 4 Feb 1885 in Greenbush, Walker Co., GA. They resided in Walker Co. after their marriage. Thomas' father may have been Cicero BAILEY, but I'm not sure. I have a lot of data on the children of Thomas Calvin BAILEY and would love to exchange info. Thanks -- Jane Bailey

Adrian Hopkins 17 Feb 1998
Capehart; Cleghorn; Jones; Loner; Michael; Moreland; Nuckolls; Westbrook
Looking for information on the following families:
Thomas Lafayette NUCKOLLS, b. 1848 in Cherokee Co., GA, d. ??; marr. Mary MORELAND abt 1870 Walker Co. GA. Their children are: Cornelia, b. 3 Dec 1872 Whitfield Co. GA married Francis Marion Adolpus JONES 5 Aug 1900 Walker Co.; Cordelia b. 17 Nov 1874, marr. Albert WESTBROOK; Lillie, b. 17 Jul 1876, marr. Will CLEGHORN; Alex, b. 12 Dec 1879, marr. Pearl LONER; Ludie, b. 21 Sep 1885, marr. Arthur CAPEHART; and Vinnie, b. 24 Dec 1890 marr. Manson MICHAEL. -- Adrian Hopkinns

Carol 19 Feb 1998
Lawrence
Searching for any information on LAWRENCE family of Walker County. Great grandfather George C. LAWRENCE, born 1860. The family later moved to Arkansas. His son James Columbus LAWRENCE born 1893 (my grandfather) in Arkansas. Any info appreciated. -- Carol

Zan Welch 24 Feb 1998
Cook
I am searching for anyone who has any information on Annie Laura COOK, b. 17 Apr 1888 in Cherokee Co. GA. She moved to LaFayette, GA around 1910 and lived there until she died on 17 Feb 1965. She was married to John Andrew COOK 10 Oct 1905 in Atlanta, GA. She had three siblings that I know of, 2 sisters, Lizzie COOK and Alma COOK and 1 brother, George COOK who lived in Rome, GA. George died in Rome, GA sometime in the 50's. If anyone has any information please contact me. -- Zan Welch/Memphis, TN

Gerrie
Giddens; Moreland; Ramey; Young
I am trying to find information on Isaac GIDDENS. I am posting this to Walker County because he apparently lived in Ringgold, Georgia but at the time Catoosa County had not been formed yet. Isaac was apparently killed by a Joshua Ramey, who I understand was the Executioner of Walker County in 1849. Isaac (or Issac) had 4 children:
1. Mary Abigail GIDDENS, b. 16 Apr 1847 in Ringgold, d. 24 Feb 1902 in Fort Scott, Kansas. She married William Fletcher YOUNG on 26 May 1865 in Chattanooga, TN.;
2. William Trion GIDDENS, b. 11 Feb 1849 GA, d. 7 Sep 1902 location unknown. He married Harriett Octava MORELAND.
3. Randolph GIDDENS, know nothing about him
4. Priscilla GIDDENS, have nothing concrete on her.
If anyone out there knows anything about this Isaac (there are apparently a few Isaac GIDDENS) or any of the other people mentioned above, please let me know. -- Gerrie

Cecil Byrom 28 Feb 1998
Blackwell; Edge; Lazenby
I am researching family of my Great Grandparents, Francis Marion EDGE, son of John & Elizabeth C. (BLACKWELL) EDGE, b. 27 Sep 1858 near LaFayette, GA and Minnie A. LAZENBY, b. 1 Apr 1861, LaFayette, GA. Would appreciate any help/guidance in identifiying family/siblings of Minnie and best source of records in Walker Co. GA area. Thanks -- Cecil Byrom; 1101 Edgewood Dr., Greenville, TX 74502

Note: Visit the Georgia History and Genealogy Room at the Walker County branch of the Cherokee Library - see link on the Walker County page. -- Sherry

Shirley Anderson
Guthrey; Musgrove
I am searching for relatives who lived in Walker County in the 1800's. My gggrandfather's name was William GUTHREY and he married Mary Charlotte MUSGROVE. They were listed on the 1850 census as living with their son, Robert Musgrove GUTHREY. I have the complete descendant tree (see my homepage at: Shirley J. Anderson's Home Page ) but am looking for information about the brothers and sisters or parents of either William or Mary. Thanks -- Shirley Anderson

John A. Campbell 3 Mar 1998
Vann
I am researching my grandfather Thompson VANN, b. 1883 possibly in Walker County. Thompson is the son of John VANN. In 1900 Tennessee census Thompson is 16 years old, working as a farm laborer and living in James County, now Hamilton. He probably left home early because of too many mouths to feed. Possible brothers and sisters might have the names of Mary Lee, Frances Elizabeth or Lewis. I am particularly interested in the time frome of the 1900 and 1890 census. In 1890 Thompson would have been 6 or 7 depending when the census was taken. Thanks for any help you can give. -- John A. Campbell

Charlotte Maness 5 Mar 1998
Paine; Payne
I am interested in corresponding with anyone having knowledge about the family of William PAYNE/PAINE and his wife Sarah who were living in Walker county, in the 1850 census. -- Charlotte Maness

Donna Morrow 9 Mar 1998
Bailey; Davis; Hefner; Phillips; Stansell
Searching for BAILEY & STANSELL relatives. Jordan BAILEY married Louisa Jane STANSELL around 1849-50. They lived with her parents Elijah & Jane ? STANSELL in the 1850 Walker Co. census. I know that his parents were George BAILEY, born around 1795 in GA, possibly married to a DAVIS?. Brothers and sisters were Vard BAILEY; George Walker BAILEY married Margaret Sephronia HEFNER; Martha BAILEY married Cam PHILLIPS. If you have any informaton on these families please email me. Thanks -- Donna Morrow

Larry Roberts 9 Mar 1998 Does anyone have a valid email address for Larry?
Phillips; Roberts
Can someone help me find information about Cooper Bennett ROBERTS who lived in Walker County? He married Permelia PHILLIPS in Walton Co. in 1828, but he is listed in the 1840 census in Floyd Co. and he is listed in Walker County in 1850. Questions: when and where did he die? Who were his parents, brothers and sisters? Your help will be greatly appreciated. -- Larry Roberts

Bobbie J. Brooks 9 Mar 1998
Brooks
Jesse E. BROOKS was born in Laurens Co. SC in 1808 and moved to Walker C. about 1830. His son, David H. BROOKS, fought in the Civil War in the 11th GA., Co. G and died at Elmira Prison in NY about 2 days before the War ended. There was Walter BROOKS, his son, then Jesses BROOKS, my grandfather, Robert Guy BROOKS, my father, and me, Robert Gary BROOKS. -- Bobbie J. Brooks

Don Brand 9 Mar 1998
Brand
Francis M. BRAND, born 1823 died 1903. He was born at Fricks Gap P.O. and lived in Upper Cove Dist., any information about him or relatives would be helpful. -- Don Brand

Pam Mullinax 9 Mar 1998
Baker; Bird
Janie Elizabeth BAKER was born in Lafayette, Walker Co., GA, on March. 18, 1881, and died Oct. 10, 1948 in Chattanooga, Hamilton Co., TN. She was the daughter of James C. BAKER (b. Nov.11, 1847 in Walker Co.) and Jane BIRD (b. Aug. 13, 1841 in Rock Springs, Walker Co.; d. Jan 12, 1897). I believe James C. BAKER was the son of Levi BAKER and Phoebe T. WOOD). Any and all information on these families would be appreciated. -- Pam Mullinax

Mike Patterson 10 Mar 1998
Cavender; Henry; Jackson
Interested in CAVENDER family in Walker County before 1880. Joseph CAVENDER, Sr., came to Walker in the mid-1830's from Fayette County. His wife, Myram (HENRY) CAVENDER, died in Walker about 1835. Joseph himself died in the 1840's. His youngest son, Joseph Milton CAVENDER, was living with a married sister, Emeline JACKSON, in Walker in 1850. John H. CAVENDER in 1850 Walker Co. census was also Joseph, Sr.'s son. George Washington CAVENDER in 1850 in Walker was Joseph Sr.'s nephew. -- Mike Patterson, 2205 Glade Road, Colleyville, TX 76034-4569

Mike Patterson
Bryan; Dooly
Descendants of Thomas BRYAN, Sr. of Walker County; and his son, Thomas BRYAN, Jr. (1793-1878). Thomas BRYAN, Jr.'s wife, Mary (DOOLY) BRYAN (1795-1844) died in Walker County. Mary's father, William DOOLY (b. ca 1770) was a resident of Walker in 1840. Does anyone have a photograph of Thomas BRYAN (1793-1878)? I am a descendant of his son, James Tillman BRYAN (1817-1906> of Chickamauga. -- Mike Patterson, 2205 Glade Road, Colleyville, TX 76034-4569

Mike Patterson
Baldwin; Garrett; Martin; Siler; Sparger
Working on SPARGER descendants in Walker County, beginning about 1858. Samuel SPARGER came to Walker Co. from Marion County, TN. His wife, Susan SPARGER died around 1890 around Chickamauga. Does anyone know of her gravesite or death date? Their children were: Harvey (b. 1833); Thomas (b. 1835); Josiah (b. ca 1836); Robert (b. 1838); George Washington (b. 1847); Nancy Mahala, who married Marshall SILER; Louisa Jane, who married Rappley GARRETT; Susan, who married Oscar MARTIN; Barbara Elizabeth, who married a BALDWIN; Samuel SPARGER, Jr.; Mary; and Richard.
Samuel SPARGER, Sr. came to Texas after his wife's death and died in Texas in 1893. -- Mike Patterson, 2205 Glade Road, Colleyville, TX 76034-4569

Duane Jackson 14 Mar 1998
Hicks; Jackson
Moses, b. 1773 and Rebecca, b. 1793 JACKSON had four children: Sally A., b. 1820; Moses S., b. 1827; Catherine J., b. 1833; and George Washington, b. 1840. George W., was my great-great grandfather, he married Martha Jane HICKS. Her father was Andrew, b. 1814 who was married to Sarah, b. 1817. George & Martha had seven children: Martha Jane, b. 1840; Thomas, b. 1842; Elender, b. 1843; Elizabeth, b. 1844; William, b. 1846; Mary, b. 1847; and Meshac (Mesh), b. 1848. I would like to exchange information about these families. -- Duane Jackson, RR 1, Box 10, Burlington, OK 73722.

Bobbie J. Brooks 15 Mar 1998
Brooks; Harris; Tumblin/Tomlin
I am trying to find information on the HARRIS family. My mother is Frances L. (HARRIS) BROOKS, her father was Roy Lee HARRIS, my great grandparents are C. William Asberry HARRIS, b. 1865 and died in 1932, Maude Alberta (TUMBLIN/TOMLIN)HARRIS, born 12 Mar 1875 and died 11 Jul 1955. I cannot find any records past this. This HARRIS family lived on Dunwoody Road in Walker Co., and still do. I am told that C.W.A. HARRIS's father (my great great grandfather) may have changed his name to keep from pledging allegiance to the Union after the Civil War. Can anyone help me? --Bobbie J. Brooks

Patricia Pulczinski 15 Mar 1998 Does anyone have a valid email address for Patricia?
Blalock; Huskey; Jones; Shields
I would like to correspond with anyone that could give me info on the Robert SHIELDS family. Robert and sons James & Samuel moved to Walker Co. in 1850. He remarried to a Miss JONES, sister of James R. JONES, and they had two children,Susan & Robert, Jr., b. in 1852. After her death, he married Mary (Polly)HUSKEY. They had a son Daniel & a dau. whose name is not known. Robert SHIELDS,Jr. married Catherine BLAYLOCK. Their boys, Bert, Clark, Walter & Willie were raised by BLAYLOCK relatives.

Sue Blosser 22 Mar 1998
Meadors; Walden
Researching for the family of James Madison MEADORS, b. 12/19/1881 Whitley Co., KY; d. 2/11/1954 Rossville, Georgia(?). He married Hattie WALDEN. Their children are: Martha; Lula; Howard; and Lawrence. James was my mothers' uncle. I have quite a bit of information on the MEADORS line and I'm willing to exchange all info. -- Sue Blosser

Julie Bradley 23 Mar 1998
Bird; Satterfield; Tucker
I'm looking for information on my gggrandfather Elijah Parks SATTERFIELD. He was born in Walker Co. Ga. on Nov.4, 1847. I know he has four older brothers who served in the C.S.A. I'm not certain ,but I believe he married Sally TUCKER. They had eleven children, 7 boys and 4 girls. They moved to Hill Co.TX in 1895. In 1909 Elijah went back to Walker Co. Ga. and married Malinda BIRD. They returned to Hill Co. TX. that same year. If you have any information contact my e-mail or Julie Bradley, PO Box 223, Lohn, TX 76852.

Cathy Wood Osborn 24 Mar 1998
Kinsey; Piethill
I would like to contact Dr. Norma THOMPKINS who submitted an article in the "Walker Co. History" in regard to the family of Roland and Margaret (PIETHILL) KINSEY. Visit my homepage Cathy's Hillbillys, Confederates and German-Texans. Thanks for any assistance. -- Cathy Wood Osborn

Mike Patterson 24 Mar 1998
Carlock; Cornet; Hamilton; Herd
Looking for descendants of these Walker Co. folks: Elizabeth (HAMILTON) CARLOCK (1809-1890)and husband James CARLOCK; Margaret (HAMILTON) HERD (b.1820) and husband, J. E. HERD; Margaret (HAMILTON) CORNET (b. 1834) and husband. These people came to Walker County from Marion Co., TN. -- Mike Patterson, 2205 Glade Road, Colleyville, TX 76034-4569.

Melinda Reid 29 Mar 1998
Cooper; Shirley
Researching Lawrence Preston COOPER, b. May 1861 GA, d. 25 Oct 1927, probably in TX. In 1870 GA census he is shown living in home of Isabelle SHIRLEY (?) in Walker Co. 1900 GA census shows him married to Mary L. living in Rome, Floyd County, father of 8 children. 1910 TX census shows him in McLennan Co., TX. Need to know his parents and Mary's maiden name and parents. -- Melinda Reid

Carolyn Wagner 30 Mar 1998 Does anyone have a valid email address for Carolyn?
Dyer; Gillean
My 3rd ggrandfather was John GILLEAN, b. 1804 in Walker Co., GA. He married Sarah "Sallie" DYER and they had 10 children: Marion, killed in the Civil War; John Houston; James M.; Hiram A.; William Elliott; Sara Angeline; Pleasant "Doc"; Virgel Gerome; Jefferson and Martha Ann. Six of the brothers served for the CSA. Any information on this family would be greatly appreciated. Most of them moved to Mongtomery Co. AR and Delta Co. TX in the late 1870's. I don't know if Marion's widow moved with them or remained in Walker Co. GA. Thank you. -- Carolyn Wagner, 1618 Bellview Rd., Lowell, AR 72745

Misty Murphy 31 Mar 1998
Henderson; McSpadden
I am looking for any information on Nancy Elizabeth HENDERSON. (1852-1893) Born in Chickamauga, Walker Co. GA and married James Oliver MCSPADDEN in 1870. They moved to Corsicana, TX in 1870. I would like any information on her family! Thank you. -- Misty Murphy

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