Walker County, Georgia Queries
2nd Quarter - 1997
Cities/Communities of Walker Co., GA: Chickamauga | LaFayette | Lookout Mountain | Rock Spring | Rossville
Richard Lynn Bennett Wed Apr 2 21:00:56 1997
Info regarding Lula BRADLEY and Walker OGLESBY, parents of James Hamilton OGLESBY
b. 8 May 1891, Lafayette, Walker Co., GA, my grandfather.
Karen Smith Sun Apr 6 18:39:19 1997
I am looking for info on Rev. John A. CLEMONS b. Feb 19, 1862, d. Apr 25, 1910, in Walker Co. GA. He m. Frances "Fannie" Amanda KEOWN b. Jun 3, 1867, d. Apr 30, 1893, in Walker Co. Their children were Luther Virgil, b. May 3, 1889, Quillian M., b. Jan 8, 1887, Lillie, b. Aug 17 , 1890, and Isaac Webb, b. May 23, 1892.
Jim Cox Mon Apr 7 07:37:42 1997
Looking for Info on Richard WILSON who was a Missionary Bapt. Minister and lived in Walker Co. in 1850 and Catoosa Co. in 1860. In 1860 he was 88 yrs old. I would like to know the name of his Church. He came to Walker Co., GA from TN between 1840 and 1850.
Richard B. Wall Wed Apr 9 04:44:32 1997
I am seeking info on the ancestors of the Wiley WALL/Harriet BALLEW family, who
moved to Walker Co. from Catoosa Co. following the Civil War. Wiley was a sharecropper
who came originally from NC. Harriet was b. in Catoosa Co. They had eight children,
four girls and four boys. The girls were Delonia, Pautha, Minnie and Mahalla.
They boys were Bynum, Hartwell, Wilburn and Wiley. It is not known if all moved
to Walker Co. I would appreciate any information.
Jackye Light Sat Apr 12 15:30:49 1997
Any info abt Willis Coleman HUATT, who d. 23 Apr 1902 around W. Armuchee Valley,
Walker Co., GA. His wife, Rachel Elizabeth BENNETT d. near Subligna, Walker Co.,
GA. Together, they had at least 4 boys and 2 girls: Ophelia, b. abt 1876, d. abt
1882; William Ira HEUATT, b. 08 Jul 1869; John Walter HEWATT, b. 1870; Joseph
Marsh HEWATT, b. 03 Apr 1873; Richard HEWATT, b. 1882; Unamed dau. Note the differences
in spelling of the HEWATT surname. The three older boys each left GA upon reaching
manhood. William Ira migrated to southern OK. John Walter to N. Central TX. My
ancestor, Joseph Marsh to the panhandle of OK to homestead around 1900. Please
let me know if you have any info on any of these individuals, no matter how trivial.
John B. Fox Sat Apr 12 21:04:37 1997
Would like to communicate with anyone having info abt George W. FOX who took up
lands in Walker Co. following the 1838 Cherokee Land Lottery, which were allocated
to Wilmouth FOX, widow of Rev. War veteran, William Eires FOX. Wilmouth FOX continued
to live in Jasper Co. where she had originally settled until her death ca 1830/1840.
William FOX and Wilmouth FOX had immigrated from NC into GA c1820.
Vicci Stone Tue Apr 15 23:26:32 1997
JONES--Looking for following family: Harrison JONES b. 19 Dec 1848 Walker Co.,
GA, m. Mary Jane McKinney 3 Jan 1869 Fannin Co., GA. Harrison's father I believe
to be Thomas JONES m. 8 Apr. 1846 in Walker Co., GA to Mary S. Any help greatly
appreciated.
John B. Fox Sat Apr 19 18:50:28 1997
Would like to communicate with descendants of John FOX and his wife Lucinda "Lucy"
HUDGINS who settled in Calhoun Co. in the 1850's. John FOX'S mother was Wilmouth
FOX who acquired land in Walker Co. during the Cherokee Land Lottery of 1838.
George W. FOX took up the land there. Would like to know what happened to George
and perhaps his family. John and Lucy HUDGINS FOX were members of and perhaps
founders of Harmony Grove Primitive Baptist Church. Am interested in where descendants
are. There will be a Fox Family Reunion for the descendants 31 May 1997 at Wheelers
Primitive Baptist Church near Roxboro, NC. Descendants please come and bring picnic
lunch. Contact John B. Fox, 2273 Olivet Church Road, Winston-Salem, N.C. 27106
for further info.
Lionel H. Brown Tue Apr 22 18:56:25
1997
Seeking info on John T. BURKHALTER who lived in Walker Co. c1880-1900. He m. Elizabeth
MCCULLOH. Would like any info on BURKHALTER / MCCULLOH families of Walker Co..
I have some info to share on J.T. BURKHALTER. Thanks.
Dale Grissom Wed Apr 23 18:28:07 1997
Looking for family of G.W. PHILLIPS, b. 1808 NC. He was on 1840 Walker Co. census.
He m. Martha LANIER, c1841. They moved to Leon Co. FL bef. 1850. Who were G.W.
PHILLIPS and Martha LANIER's parents? Would like to correspond with anyone knowing
anything about this Phillips family who had its origins in NC. G.W. PHILLIPS named
his first son James Y. PHILLIPS. Thank you.
John Monschke Tue Apr 29 20:34:55 1997
Am looking for date of death and/or place of bur. for Susannah (CATLETT) STOWE.
She was m. to William M. Stowe who d. Jun 20, 1898. Susannah (CATLETT) STOWE it
is thought d. c1840-1850. May be bur. in the Catlett family Cemetery in Walker
Co., GA. Any help or info will be appreciated
Ron & Jan Ross Wed May 7 22:08:19 1997
Surnmes being searched in Walker Co: ROSS, BAILEY. Primarily looking for birth
or death/burial records and other possible siblings or ancestors of grandfather
William Benjamin ROSS (b. 1878 reportedly in GA -- possibly Walker Co., GA). He
moved to Morgan Co., TN in 1885-1900; m. Julia Etta LANGLEY in 1900. He d. in
1909 in Morgan Co., TN but no burial records available in TN. It is possible he
was bur. in Walker Co. William Benjamin ROSS had a sister-in-law, LaVerna BRANUMBURGH
(1885-1970) who was m. to William Mathew LANGLEY in Morgan Co. TN in 1903; then
to Wiley ESTES in Morgan Co. TN in 1914; and finally to Homer Jason BAILEY in
Walker Co. GA in 1923. She d. was bur. as "Vernie Campbell Bailey" in Memorial
Cem. Rossville, Walker Co. Because of the early death of William Benjamin ROSS
and subsequent early demise of his first-born son (both d. bef.age 30), very little
family history is known. Any help on this ROSS family would be tremendously appreciated.
Nancy Cooper Bannister Fri May 9 20:04:39
1997
Looks like my Thomas B COOPER and wife and 4 oldest children (girls) in Walker
Co., GA in 1840 Census. Thomas Benjerman COOPER (b. 1813 m. 1833 Jasper Co., GA
d. 1898 bur. Lamar Co., GA). Orry Eveline (TRAMMEL) COOPER (b.1814 d.1875 bur.
Lamar Co., GA). Looking for proof that they were indeed in Walker Co., GA in 1840
according to Census records. Also looking for parents and siblings of these two.
According to Pike Co History of families, Thomas B COOPER's siblings were: James,
John, Andrew, Life?, and Morgan? (last two could be nicknames or middle names).
Siblings names, not necessarily in the order presented. Lived in Jasper, Pike,
and Upson Co.
Laurie Norman Sat May 10 13:51:49 1997
I am looking for any info on Daniel M. HARRIS, b. in Pickens Co. SC, Mar 20, 1807,
m. Martha Jane WHITE, b. Jan 12, 1812. Both d. in Equality, AL, however many children
were b. in Chattooga Co.: Augustus Clayton, b. 1831; Harriet, b. 1834; Matilda,
b. 1842; Sarah Ann, b. 1844, Pickens Taylor, b. 1846; Louisa, b. 1848; Julia Ann,
b. 1852; Susan Jane, b. 1855. Info suggests that Daniel HARRIS was a judge in
the Inferior Court of Walker Co. from 1855 - 1857.
Claudine Putnam Sun May 11 05:10:04 1997
PEARCE - PATE - WALLS - MARTIN. Need to locate anyone related to or researching
the PEARCE family who lived in Fayette Co. in late 1700's and early 1800's. My
gggggrandfather John PEARCE, b. 1 Dec 1794 GA m. Martha (Patsy) Walls, b. 1795
SC on 21 Dec 1817 GA (probably Fayette Co.) They lived and d. in Walker Co.,GA.
John's sister, Nancy PEARCE, b. GA m. William WALLS, b. SC (brother of Martha)-
they lived in Fayette Co., GA. John's sister Rachel PEARCE m. William PATE 12
Mar 1829 in Fayette Co. Still another sister, Susan PEARCE m. Ira Lane MARTIN
and lived in Calcasieu Parish, LA. I have more info on these families and am very
eager to contact anyone researching them so we can share info.
Lisa Wilson Fri May 16 13:28:18 1997
Searching for any info on: ? Wilson, b. SC; m. Julian "July" A. ?, b. 1810, SC
children - all b. in Walker Co., GA: Nancy E., b.1830, Mary E. b. 1831, Hannah
L. b. 1833, Miranda E., b. 1835, Hugh H., b. 1838, John C., b. 1839, Francis I.,
b. 1841, William W. , b. d1845, Nathan J., b. Nov 1847, GA. July is listed as
"head of household" in the: 1830 Liberty Co., GA census, 20 yr old female. 1850
Walker Co., GA census, 40 yr old female. 1860 Walker Co., GA census, 50 yr old
female. I don't know where the man of the house was during these census'. Any
help would be greatly appreciated
William M. Thornhill Sat May 17 17:13:41
1997
I am seeking any info on Nancy WHITLOW who m. Joseph S. SMITH in Clarke Co. GA
24 Dec 1829. They subsequently moved to the Rock Spring area of Walker Co, GA.
Joseph S. SMITH d. 29 Apr 1886 in Rock Spring. Also seeking any info on the BLANDs
in that part of the country. Joseph S. SMITH's son William H. H. SMITH m. a widow
BLAND 6 Feb 1865 in Sumter Co. GA. They moved back to Walker Co., GA where several
children were b. The widow BLAND had a daughter named Vista or Bista.
Cheryl Smith Tue May 27 18:46:23 1997Does anyone have a
valid email address for Cheryl?
SHAHAN - John SHANAN 1850 Walker Co. census wife Mary White Shahan b. Tn. 1795,
John b. 1783 DE - children Armstrong, Minerva E., William H., David A., Louis,
and Mary J. Shahan m. William Riley Sumner. Looking for any Shahan descendants
and info. John Shahan probably moved to Walker Co. from Sevier Co., TN. Elizabeth
White age 50 also lived with the family.
Richard Heyduck Sat May 31 16:52:59
1997
Daniel Stout and his wife Elizabeth (Franklin) Stout lived in Walker Co. GA. at
least during the 1860s. I have located them there in the 1860 & 1870 census. They
were both b. abt 1800. I'm trying to find more info on them.
Jeff L. Bott Tue Jun 3 19:06:08 1997
Researching ancestors and descendants of William Pinkney JOHNSON b. Oct 18, 1830
in SC and d. Sep 10, 1888 near Bay Springs, Walker Co., GA and his first wife
Sophie L. KELLEY b. Nov 15, 1828 somewhere in GA and d. Jan 18, 1881 in Walker
Co., GA. (my GG grandparents). Also need info on his second wife Adline CHERRY
b. c1845 in Chattooga Co., GA. and d. Mar 6, 1910 in Quitman, Wood Co., TX. Children
of first marriage: 1. William A., b. Jan 27, 1849. 2. John Wiley, b. Jan 14 ,
1851. 3. Mary Ann, b. Feb 6, 1853. 4. Daniel H., b. Mar 1, 1855. 5. Dicie Elizabeth,
b. Mar 1, 1858. 6. Ben Hill, b. Jul 19, 1859. 7. Mitchell Bartow, b. Feb 2, 1862.
Children of second marriage: 1. Luther Franklin, b. May 17, 1882. 2. Dawson Zadok
"Did" b. Apr 27, 1883. 3. Hillary Pinkney b. Feb 2, 1887.
Tabitha Bennett Tue Jun 3 10:16:22 1997
I am seking info abt the CROMER family. George Enock Cromer, Jr. to be specific,
he was b. in Athens, GA. but grew up in Walker Co. His possible dob was Jun 22,
1930. Mother name was Amanda KINSEY CROMER. Fathers name was George Enock CROMER
Sr. Siblings were Dover, Bennie, Mildred SWAFFORD and youngest was Johnny (he
was killed by a train possibly in the LaFayette area) Any info would be greatly
appreciated.
Cindy Lee Williams Tue Jun 3 21:28:56 1997 Does anyone have
a valid email address for Cindy?
I am looking for info on my gg grandmother, Tamar TYNER HUNT. I have a copy of
an article as it appears in the Walker Co. history books regarding the capture
of Tamar and her sister Mary by an Indian raiding party. The article was written
by James Alfred SARTAIN and possibly appears on Page 40? The incident took place
in what is now Elbert Co. on the banks of Cody's Creek where Tamar's father, Rochard
or Richard TYNER, had built a home for his family. Any info would be helpful and
I would extremely grateful. Thank you.
Chuck Ritchey Sun Jun 8 10:07:18 1997
I found my 4th ggrandfather, John W. RITCHEY, in the 1850 census of Walker Co.,
GA with his wife, Susan (STEWART) RITCHEY and four of their children, Martha,
Robert, John and William. John RITCHEY was a pioneer minister for the Cumberland
Presbyterian Ch. I'm searching for any info about RITCHEY families in Walker Co.;
appreciate any help you might give me with this. Thanks!
Sherry Allen Mon Jun 9 18:53:35 1997 Does anyone have a
current email for Sherry?
I would like to correspond with anyone researching the WALTONS/WALDENS of Lafayette
or Walker Co, GA. My ggrandfather was supposed to have been b. there c1850-1851.
His name was William Alexander WALTON who m. Sarah Elizabeth BLAIR in Davidson
Co, TN. William Alexander WALTON'S parents were William WALTON and Nancy STEWART.
This family was supposed to have came to TN twoards the beginning of the Civil
War. I would appreciate any help or info. Thanks.
Judy B. Franklin Mon Jun 9 19:34:52 1997
I am trying to find relatives of a Ola Bell GOODWIN. She was b. in TN to Ben Buchanan
and Mary Jane RAY. She was m. to William or Thomas GOODWIN his nickname was Peg.
I don't know that he had an atficial leg. My G-Grandmiother was living with them,
she was known as Jennie Smith. They are bur. in the LaFayette Cemetery in Walker
C., GA. If you are or know someone that is connected to this line please contact
me. Thank You
Samantha Partain Wed Jun 11 12:53:16 1997
Seeking information on Archibald PARTEN and wife Sarah SEWELL, The PARTEN'S were
in Walker Co. from 1840-1850 that I know of. thanks!
K. Hines Thu Jun 19 05:36:21 1997
I am researching the MORGAN family who lived in NW GA during the early 1800's.
John R. MORGAN lived in Walker Co. during the mid 1800's. I would like to contact
anyone else researching this family.
Anne Renshaw Thu Jun 19 10:00:11
1997
I am looking for the RAMEY and WHEELER families in Walker Co., GA. They were original
settlers in Cane Creek in abt. 1830. Jeremiah RAMEY is listed in a History of
Walker Co.. I believe his father to be William RAMEY but, I haven't been able
to prove it yet. Jeremiah RAMEY m. Pricilla WHEELER abt.1846 in Walker Co.. They
had 9 children, the oldest of which is Colby D. RAMEY my ancestor. Pricilla WHEELER'S
parents were Colby WHEELER and Ginny WHISTENANT. Colby later m. Sarah (Sally)________
. I believe Colby's parents to be George WHEELER and Lydia but, I have no proof
of that yet. Colby and Ginny came from Habersham Co., GA, where they where m.
Thanks for any help.
Claudine Putnam Fri Jun 20 06:45:31 1997
PHILLIPS - WILSON Richard R. PHILLIPS, b. 1794 NC - d. ? Walker Co., GA m. in
Oglethorpe Co., GA 26 Dec 1828 to Elizabeth WILSON, b. 1808 GA - d. ? Walker Co.,
GA. They had 9 children: 1. Joseph Wilson PHILLIPS, b. 25 Dec 1831 GA, m. Sarah
Ann Amanda PEARCE, b. 9 Dec 1835 GA. Joseph , Co. E, 39th GA Vol. Inf. under Capt.
Chas. D. Hill Was killed in Civil War 28 Jun 1862. 2. Mark Sexrton PHILLIPS, b.
1835 GA Mark (Seek) Private 15 May 1862. Captured at Vicksburg, MS 4 Jul 1863
& paroled there 8 Jul 1863. Co. E, 39th Rgt., GA Vol. Inf., Army of TN CSA
"Walker Light Guards" 3. Martha PHILLIPS b. 1836 GA 4. Susan PHILLLIPS, b. 1838 GA 5.
John N. PHILLIPS, b. 1841 GA, Co. E, 39th Regt. "Walker Co., Lights" Pvt 15 May
1862. Captured at Vicksburg, MS 4 Jul 1863, paroled there 8 Jul 1863. Killed at
Missionary Ridge, TN 25 Nov 1863. 6. Georgia Ann PHILLIPS, b. 1843 GA 7. Elizah
W. PHILLIPS, b. 1845 GA 8. Richard P. PHILLIPS (Bud), b. 1848 GA 9. Whitman G.
PHILLIPS (Whit)., b. 1850 GA. Anyone having additional information on this family,
please contact me.
Tom Lloyd Sat Jun 21 10:42:01 1997
Would like to communicate with anyone having info of Benjamin AGNEW b. c1826,
and wife Elizabeth AGNEW b. c1829, of Walker Co., GA, and their ancestors. I believe
Benjamin's father and mother were Samuel b. c1806, and Mary AGNEW b. c1807. Grandparents
may have been John and Polly AGNEW. Would like info or confirmation of Benjamin's
ancestors. Thank you.
Eileen Sumner Mon Jun 23 17:34:35 1997
Am looking for family of JAMES GIBSON HARDIN of Walker Co., GA. His parents were
m. abt 1823 in Walker Co., GA. Any help will be appreciated.
John W. Powell Sun Jun 29 11:23:38 1997
Would appreciate any info on the family of Rev. Thomas Wm. POWELL (1839-1887)
who lived in Berrien Co., GA from Dec 1880 until his death in Aug 1887. Rev. POWELL
moved to Berrien Co. from Clinch Co. where he lived from 1874 to 1880. He preached
at several churches in Clinch (Stockton Baptist 1868-70), Coffee (Antioch, Poplar
Springs), and Berrien Co.s (Rays Mill, Milltown, Nashville First Baptist.) Rev.
T.W. POWELL and wife, Mary A.T. (WHITLOW) bur. in Nashville City Cem. Children:
1. John Whitlow Evans POWELL (where did EVANS come from?) b. Dec 1872 Walker Co.,
GA; m. Leila KNIGHT 28 Nov 1901 in Berrien Co. 2. Thomas Wm POWELL, Jr. b. Nov
1874 in Clinch Co., GA, m. Carrie Bell HANCOCK 31 Sept 1899, Berrien Co. 3. Mattie
POWELL b. 6 Oct 1876 Clinch Co, m. John A. WILKES 1 Oct 1891. 4. Rev. Alva Roy
POWELL b. 28 Dec 1878, Clinch Co., m. Mattie Essie MARTIN 28 Jul 1901, Berrien
Co. 5. James H. POWELL b. Oct 1882 Berrien Co., m. Patsey REYNAULT (where did
he go after 1910?) 6. Mollie POWELL b. Oct 1886 Berrien Co., m. 1st Linton TURNER
and 2d WILLIS. Any connections for childrens spouses families appreciated. If
anyone has access to Valdosta or Nashville papers for 1890, Mary A.T. (Whitlow)
POWELL d. 14 Dec 1890, would appreciate a lookup for her obituary.
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