H. E. Vaughn, Jr. 2
Jul 1998
Naylor; Vaughan
James E. VAUGHAN, b. 6 Jun 1822, married Melvina V. NAYLOR, b.
4 Jan 1833. They had 2 children, William, 5 yrs old and J. L.,
3 years old in 1850. I would appreciate any information on any of the above.
Thanks -- Edd Vaughn
T.R. Lawrence 5 Jul
1998
Aiken; Clement; Everett; Hefner; Robbs; Stansell;
Tarvin; Ward; Warnock
I am looking for information on the CLEMENT family lines. I am looking
for ties or offshoots of the following: Madison Green CLEMENT; Perry CLEMENT;
Flavious Edward CLEMENT; Freerick Watson CLEMENT; James CLEMENT. I know they
came from the Carolinas and while some stayed in Walker County, GA, others went
to Texas and California, and one to Michigan. Some of the surnames linked to them
are: AIKEN; EVERETT; HEFNER; ROBBS; STANSELL; TARVIN; WARD, WARNOCK. Most
of them were in the area of "Zone, GA" or the "Pocket area". I also will share
what info I have. Thanks!
T.R. Lawrence; 1037 East 5th St., Chattanooga, TN 37403
Sherman Gibbs 5
Jul 1998
Hise; Shankles
Seek the parents of Charles HISE, born September 1869 in Texas. Married
in 1889 to Mary SHANKLES, in Walker County...on 1900 census of Walker...both
buried at Antioch, no dates on stone. His father was born in GA and his mother
in TX. Does anyone know who his father was? Thanks!
Sherman Gibbs; 514 Crane Street, Lafayette, GA 30728
Dorothy Hines Rawlings
7 Jul 1998
Cannon; Coffman; Little
My great grandmother was Mary Jane COFFMAN, who appears in the 1850 and
1860 Walker Co. census records. I am looking for the given name of her first husband
---- LITTLE, which I know because she had a daughter, Ellen LITTLE,
who was born in the early 1860's. We think this first husband died in the Confederate
Army, as she later married my great grandfather, Samuel CANNON. Any information
concerning any of these would be appreciated. Thanks! -- Dorothy Hines Rawlings
Roger Little
12 Jul 1998
Andrews; Brewer; Lester; Little
I am seeking information on my great-grandfather Holland LITTLE, born
1838 and listed on 1860 Walker County, GA census in household with Alex ANDREWS
(brother-in-law), wife- Elizabeth A. BREWER LITTLE, James S. LITTLE and
children: Mary BREWER; William G. LITTLE; Sarah E. LITTLE. I think my
Holland's father is also named Holland LITTLE who migrated from
Laurens County, SC to Green County, AL about 1838 and was on the 1850 Green
Co. census with wife Narcissa LESTER LITTLE and children. My Holland
would have been about 12 yrs. old in 1850, but he is not listed on the 1850
census in either AL or GA. I am trying to confirm his parents and where he was
from 1838-1860. Any info appreciated. Thank you! -- Roger Little
Roy Goodson 12 Jul
1998
Goodson; Keith
I am looking for information about Barney Felton GOODSON, b. 22 Jul 1886,
LaFayette, Walker Co., GA. He is the son of Greenberry Gordon GOODSON and
Mary KEITH. I would love to share information with other GOODSON
researchers. Thanks -- Roy Goodson
Lynelle Stevenson
16 Jul 1998
Brown; Jones; Shields
I'm looking for the parents and siblings of James R. JONES, pioneer of
Walker County. He married in Coweta County, as did his sister, Lydia, who
married P. H. BROWN. He had at least one other sister who married Robert
SHIELDS, her name known only as "Miss JONES". Thanks! -- Lynelle Stevenson
Kay Ford Morris 16
Jul 1998
Simmons; Thedford
Researching John Harkey THEDFORD and Adam Quimby SIMMONS families
in Walker County. Thanks! -- Kay Ford Morris
Beverly Brigham
16 Jul 1998
Cordell
I am researching Rudy CORDELL who was born in Walker County in 1876. I
would like to know her parents' names, brothers and sisters and anything else
I could find. I think there was a Francis CORDELL somewhere. Thanks! --
Beverly Brigham
Ed Adams 16 Jul
1998
Gordon
Looking for information about James Clark GORDON, b. 4 Jun 1834 in Walker
County; d. 9 Sep 1911. Need parents, siblings, spouse and children. Thanks! --
Ed Adams
Cyrus Dodd
24 Jul 1998
Speir
I'm researching the SPEIR family who lived in Walker County in the 1850's
and 1860's. The names are as follows: Willborn SPEIR; John SPEIR; William J.
SPEIR; Matilda SPEIR; Mary SPEIR and Seaborn SPEIR. They lived in the Chattanoga
Township. Any help appreciated. Thanks! -- Cyrus Dodd
Pat McNeely 24 Jul
1998
Hamby; McNeely/McNealy/McNealey
I am researching a McNEELY/McNEALY family listed in Walker County, GA for
the 1860 census.
James McNEALY, b. abt 1824 in TN
Caroline (wife), b. abt 1824 in TN
Sarah, b. abt 1846 in TN
Bethine, b. abt 1851 in TN
Merry M. (Martelia), b. 1853 in GA
John C., b. 1856 in GA
Elizabeth, b. 1859 in GA
Martelia married Ed HAMBY and died in Anderson, McDonald County,
AR, Sep 1932.
John married in Christian County, MO and died in 1908. My husband is descended
from John. I would like to correspond with anyone who might have a line
on James and Caroline. The name becomes McNEALY/McNEELY/McNEALEY.
Thanks! -- Pat McNeely
Bryce W. Self
24 Jul 1998
Carroll; Chastain; Dyke; Farnsworth; Gartman; Hamilton;
Harris; Narramore; Robertson; Satterfield; Self; Standridge
My GGG-Grandparents were Jesse SELF (1792-1868) and Mary NARRAMORE
(1792-1850) who were in Walker County for the 1840-50-60 US Census. I have collected
1500+ families of their descent and am looking to swap with anyone else. Their
twelve children were:
John N. (1813) married Mary ???
Charity (1815) married Silas B. ROBERTSON
Nancy Priscilla (1817) married James STANDRIDGE
Ester (1819) no futher information
Elizabeth (1820) married John Nicholson CHASTAIN
Mary Alice (1821) married William Lewis HARRIS
Joseph L. (1824) married 1. Nancy GARTMAN; 2. Mary Jane DYKE
Francis T. (1826) married Mary Ann SATTERFIELD
William C. (1828) married Margaret Elizabeth ???
Amy Ann (1830) married Alonzo F. HAMILTON
Jesse F. (1832) married Elizabeth CARROLL
Martha J. (1836) married Thomas Jefferson FARNSWORTH
Thanks! -- Bryce Self
Duane Ellis 6 Aug 1998 Does
anyone have a valid email address for Duane?
Ellis
I am looking for information on the ELLIS family from Walker
County. The only names I know are Jesse and Martin Luthor ELLIS.
Thanks! -- Duane Ellis
June Anderson 6 Aug
1998
Martin; McWhorter; Shields
Sarah Amanda McWHORTER married James Monroe SHIELDS (my great grandparents)
in LaFayette on 10 Dec 1856. She was his second wife, the first being Sarah
(Sally) MARTIN. He also married his first wife in Walker County in 1852, she
died in 1856. I believe James was born in Jackson County, GA about 1830.
I also think I have found him living with his parents in Walker County on the
1850 census. If this is correct, his father's name is John S. SHIELDS and
his mother's name is Sarah. There was also a William and Martha
at home and a George and Samuel nearby. Thanks! -- June Anderson
Anna Lockman Willingham
6 Aug 1998
Cox; Gentry; Kelley; Lockman; Weathers
The 1850 Walker County census list my GGGF Hartwell WEATHERS, wife Mary
and 7 children. My GGF Simpson Augustus WEATHERS, b. 1849 is listed in
the 1880 Walker County census as Gustavas, 30; wife Manda, 22;
Lena, 6; Lula, 1. Lena was my GM. She is listed on the
1900 Walker County census as living with the Thomas G. GENTRY family.
She married Joseph Matthew KELLEY in 1901. He is on the 1900 Walker County
census as son of Woody and Frances KELLEY with 3 sisters and 1
brother. Any info on WEATHERS - KELLEY - GENTRY families would be appreciated.
Also researching my GGGP James H. & Laura COX. Their daughter Lula
married Isaac Newton LOCKMAN in Catoosa County, GA. Thanks! -- Anna Willingham
Mary E. Collins-Albright 6 Aug 1998 Does
anyone have a valid email address for Mary?
Collins; Youngblood
I am looking for any general or historical information on Samuel Amos COLLINS,
born 10 Nov 1879 in Walker County, GA. He is the son of William COLLINS,
b. ca 1861. William COLLINS was married to Willie YOUNGBLOOD.
William and Samuel Amos COLLINS are buried in the Oak Grove Cemetery
in Bosque County, TX.
Willie YOUNGBLOOD-COLLINS died and was buried somewhere in Walker County,
GA. Thanks! -- Mary E. Collins-Albright
Gary Pinson
16 Aug 1998
Brown; Fariss; Pinson
Samuel FARISS (d. 1862 Walker Co.) married Rebecca PINSON 1822 in
Habersham County. He was a State Senator and Judge in Rabun then Walker Counties
and a Congressman from Walker County. I would like to correspond with descendents/researchers.
Does anyone know where his diary (mentioned by a descendent in a letter to National
Archives in Joseph PINSON's Rev. War file) is located? I believe it may
contain proof of relationships needed by many researchers, including connections
to Civil War Governor Joseph Emerson BROWN. Thank! -- Gary Pinson
Richard Cottrell 16
Aug 1998
Cottrell; Grigsby; Hedrick; Patterson
John HEDRICK, born 12 Jun 1766 Rowan County, NC died 22 Jul 1849 Villanow,
Walker County, GA, moved to Walker Co. from Monroe Co. TN in 1840/42. Several
of his children came with him. They are listed on the 1850 Census of W. Armuchee,
Walker Co. GA:
Jacob and Rebecca (HEDRICK)COTTRELL, page 377
James and Lydia (HEDRICK)GRIGSBY, page 377
Robert and Susanna (HEDRICK) PATTERSON, page 373
William HEDRICK, page 373
The COTTRELL and GRIGSBY families were active in the Shiloh Baptist
Church in Walker Co., GA. Jacob COTTRELL built the chimney for the church
in the 1840's and was paid $6.00.
The families moved away from Walker County in the 1850's with the exception of
the Robert PATTERSON family. This family stayed in Walker County up until
the 1880's or ever later. I would like to hear from anyone with info on these
families. Thanks! -- Richard Cottrell
Karen Baker 26 Aug
1998
Jenkins
I am looking for information on Harmon JENKINS, b.c1808-1812 in GA. I am
also looking for information on James JENKINS. Both were in Walker County
GA in 1840-1850. I would love to share information. Thanks! -- Karen Baker
David
C. Rains 26 Aug 1998
Campbell; Raines; Rains
Phillip Merida RAINS was born in 1850, possibly in Walker County. He married
Martha Jane CAMPBELL in Hamilton County, TN in 1870. They moved shortly
thereafter to Arkansas where they lived the rest of their lives. I am looking
for the parents/siblings of both, they are my great grandparents. Thanks! -- David
C. Rains
Melissa J. Alward
26 Aug 1998
Atkins; Brooks; Gaddis; Hamilton; Nesbitt
My ggg grandfather, Joseph William HAMILTON was reportedly born in Walker
County in 1811. He married Emily Gaddis BROOKS, b. 1822 also in Walker
County, the daughter of Jacob Reed BROOKS and Sarah GADDIS. I am
looking for Joseph's parents and for information for any Native American
connection as I believe from my mother that there is one somewhere. Joseph
and Emily had among others, a son named Joseph who married Josephine
ATKINS, their children included Horace Preston HAMILTON who married
Alma NESBITT. The Native American connection came in before Horace.
Thanks! -- Melissa J. Alward
Mike Patterson
30 Aug 1998
Bryan
My Walker County ancestor, James Tillman BRYAN (1817-1906), joined the
Highland Battn. Georgia Mtd. Volunteers (Florida War/Cherokee Disturbance and
Removal) on 4 Jul 1836 at Lesley Ferry or Leesley Ferry. Does anyone know exactly
where this Ferry is/was? Thanks -- Mike Patterson
Pat McNeely 30 Aug
1998
McNeely
I am looking for James McNEELY family in Walker County, GA from at least
1860-1866. This family was in the census and the children were listed with someone
else in Arkansas in 1870. I am interested in corresponding with anyone who has
information on this family. Thanks! -- Pat McNeely
Dorothy Rawlings
5 Sep 1998
Coffman, Watts, West
I received a copy of the probated will of my great uncle, Hugh COFFMAN,
who died in 1934 in Walker County, GA. He lists children Effie WATTS, Harve
COFFMAN and Ollie WEST. I would like to find descendants of these children
and exchange information with them. Thanks! -- Dorothy Hines Rawlings
Uyless Wallace 8
Sep 1998
Cook, Goins, Wallace, Waters
Researching the James M. WALLACE family that had two daughters to marry
as follows:
Loress WALLACE, b. abt 1890 - d. abt 1976 married
1. Will COOK and 2. James WALLACE
Caroline (Carrie) WALLACE, b. abt 1890 - d. abt 1967 married Loni GOINS
Both families lived near LaFayette, Walker County and both families are buried
at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Noble, GA near Rock Springs. I would like to make contact
with descendants. Thanks! -- Uyless Wallace
Ruth Townsley 8 Sep
1998
Hawkins; Lasseter
I am looking for information on the family of Alexander Stephens HAWKINS,
my g-grandfather. He was married to Sarah C. LASSETER. I am also looking
for her family. My grandmother told me that Sarah C. LASSETER was Cherokee
Indian. Any information on either of these relatives would be greatly appreciated.
The HAWKINS farm was burned by Sherman on his march to the sea. This farm
is in the Lookout Mountain area and the Battle of Chicamauga could be seen from
there. I have a copy of the obit of Alexander Stephen HAWKINS and these
are facts that are mentioned. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks! -- Ruth Townsley
Pat Boger 8 Sep
1998
Hobbs; Howell; Pullen; Wilson
Wondered if anyone can tell me a little bit about the community of Wilson mentioned
in the early settlements of Walker County, where was it located?
Also, I am researching my mother's family - WILSON, 3 generations were
from Walker County:
Julian A. "July" ?? WILSON, b. abt 1810 SC had 9 children born in Walker
County
Nathan J. C. WILSON, b. 28 Nov 1847 married Sarah M. HOBBS (9 of
10 children born in Walker Co.)
William W. WILSON, b. 17 Apr 1871 Cedartown, Chattooga Co., GA, married
Virgie Bell HOWELL/PULLEN (8 of 9 children born in Walker Co. Thanks! --
Pat Boger
Janet Smith 8 Sep
1998
Henry
I am trying to find out more about the father of Josiah Moore HENRY, b.
1826 d. 1903, the son of Lorenza HENRY. I have always been told by my grandmother
that we were related to Patrick Henry and I have been trying to trace back. Thanks!
-- Janet Smith
Lingerfelt 10 Sep 1998
Blankenship; Lingerfelt
I am looking for any information on John LINGERFELT who married Laura
Alice BLANKENSHIP on 28 Aug 1861 in Bradley County, TN. I have been told they
lived in Walker County for some time. Any information on brothers, sisters or
parents would be appreciated. Thanks! -- Lingerfelt
S. Wilson 16 Sep
1998
Wilson
I am looking for the descendants of a Richard WILSON, who was born in 1829
and lived in Catoosa County from about 1848 to at least 1860. (In the 1850 census,
the family is in Walker County, but this was before Catoosa County was formed)
The last record we have of him in Catoosa County is the 1860 census. His wife's
name is not given, just an initial, and it appears to be an L. There are several
children. He had younger brothers Joseph and Benjamin, whom we have
also lost track of. The parents of Richard were Richard, Sr. & Jane
BURKE WILSON.
If you are a descentant of these WILSON's or think they may connect o your
family please contact me. Thanks! -- S. Wilson
Alice Thomas 21
Sep 1998
Broome; Turner
Looking for information on the family of Jacob Robert TURNER & Mary Jane BROOME.
Thanks! -- Alice Thomas
Angela Whited 21 Sep
1998
Bowman; Jackson; Whited
I am trying to locate some records of a cemetery which is located right next door
to the chapel. My grandmother, Viola JACKSON. always called it Garrettes
Chapel. I saw it for the first time this past Saturday and I would almost
call it the same because of the way it sits at the church. I am trying to bringer
closer to a grave there for my mother, Ethel JACKSON WHITED and family
and her siblings, Patricia JACKSON BOWMAN and Harold JACKSON. The older
graves are only marked with a rock or small stone. I would like to put a name
with my grandfather so I can show my children one day where their great grandfather
is at rest. If anyone could help me in any way I would appreciate it. Thanks!
-- Angela Whited
Linda Brewster
22 Sep 1998
Ault; Browning; Morris
Nancy (BROWNING?) MORRIS appears in the 1850 census of Walker County with
her son, George and his wife Susannah (AULT); another son, Jeptha;
and two daugthers, Anas & Nancy. I am searching for information on Nancy
- who was her spouse? Garrett MORRIS of Clarke County? Where were they
prior to 1850? By 1860 they had moved to Whitfield County, GA. Any information
would be appreciated. Thanks! -- Linda Brewster
Baylus Brooks 30 Sep
1998
Brooks; Carlock; Hamilton
I am researching the CARLOCK family from this region, from census records
it looks like there were two branches of this family in Walker County, GA and
I would like to distinguish the two. The one that belongs to me is the James
B. CARLOCK (1800-1865) branch, this family is buried in Lookout Mountain Cemetery.
Son William H. CARLOCK and father lived in this area from c1850 to 1870,
many CARLOCK's still live here. James CARLOCK married Elizabeth
HAMILTON after the death of his first wife Martha Jane BROOKS in Marion
County, Tennessee. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks! -- Baylus Brooks
Don Watson 30 Sep 1998
Blassengame; Callahan; Day; Hinds; Johnson; Jones;
Watson
I am seeking anyone related to Armisdea Catherine "Kate" CALLAHAN, born
about 1849 in Texas and Mahala Carolina "Carrie" CALLAHAN, born between
1850 and 1856 in Texas. Kate & Carrie, were the daughters of James Hughes
CALLAHAN and Sarah Medissa DAY.
Captain James H. CALLAHAN was a well known Texas Ranger of his day. On
April 7, 1856, James became angered over some comments made by a neighbor,
Woodson BLASSENGAME and an altercation occurred. A shootout ensued and
James CALLAHAN and two friends William S. "Maulheel" JOHNSON and
Eli HINDS were shot. CALLAHAN and JOHNSON were killed. Woodson
BLASSENGAME and his wife Mary and a son Calvin were taken into
custody and were held at the residence of the Justice of the Peace since there
was no jail. On April 14, 1856 a large mob overtook the BLASSENGAME's and
Woodson & Calvin were taken out and shot repeatedly. Mary made her
escape into nearby woods. Eventually at least 22 people were indicted for the
murders of Woodson & Calvin BLASSENGAME.
In September of 1856, shortly after the death of James CALLAHAN, Sarah,
James' widow died from all the stress. Sarah had just lost a child
in death just 6 months prior to James' death. Court records indicate that
the 5 surviving children were placed in the custody of a family friend, William
E. JONES of Comal County, Texas. Soon a sister of James CALLAHAN that
was residing in Walker County, GA indicated that she wished to raise the two girls
"known as Kate and Carrie". The court approved and the girls were
sent back to Georgia to be raised by their aunt. The three boys remained in Texas.
Court records do not give a name for the Aunt.
I am researching this entire event as many of the priniciples involved were related
to my own family. My Great-great-grandfather, John M. WATSON, took the
BLASSENGAME family into custody after the initial shootout. I would like
to make contact with anyone related to these families and would especially like
to know of any stories that made it down the family to today. I also have a great
deal of this history that would be willing to share as well. Thanks! -- Don Watson
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