Berrien - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Amy GRINER Kirby

kirbymw — 2009-11-09 02:09:26Z

Do you have any information on William Kirby b1797 father and mother?
We know of William Kirby moving from Marion district South Carolina in 1786/87. He is on a plat beside his son Archibald Kirby in Effingham County.

Re: Danforth

eglebanc — 2009-10-25 23:00:28Z

I am still looking for information on my family...My new address is: egleBlanc@att.net. Thank you, Edna

Re: Joe Spells

Mxon76 — 2009-10-25 18:11:32Z

we need to make contact your grandmother Mary (mimmie) is tahe daughter of my uncle william henry mixon,

Re: Dempsey Griffin

RCnBA — 2009-10-15 15:30:16Z

Ok ... sent an email with a lil more info. Let me know if you don't get it. cates_atkins@yahoo.com

Rach

Re: Dempsey Griffin

nancy1260 — 2009-10-15 01:07:15Z

Yes, RCnBA, this is the right family. I did not know where Dempsey died, only during the Civil War. Thanks for that tidbit. Nancy

Re: Dempsey Griffin

nancy1260 — 2009-10-14 13:13:26Z

My email: Nancy@nilsenfamily.com. I would love to correspond regarding Dempsey's family. Look forward to hearing from you.

Re: Dempsey Griffin

RCnBA — 2009-10-14 00:57:01Z

oO( Nope ... that wasn't it ... ack there are a million of them in Georgia ... wonders if everyone in Nashville,GA wasn't related at some point or time) If you send me your email I'll send you what info I find ...

Re: Dempsey Griffin

RCnBA — 2009-10-14 00:51:46Z

Dempsey Griffin b. 1825 - d. 25 Jan 1865 Wilmington, NC
their children were:

James L. Griffin 1854-1924
Mitchell Griffin 1856-1907
Franklin Newton Griffin 1858-1939
William Washington Griffin 1860-1911
Richard Henry Griffin 1862-1938

Could this be it?

(Sources 1860 US Federal Census, US Veterans Gravesites, US Civil War Soldiers 1861-1865 & Soldier Records and Profiles)

Re: Dempsey Griffin

nancy1260 — 2009-10-14 00:29:48Z

Thanks for your post. This is the family I am interested in for my sister's grandson.

Re: Dempsey Griffin

RCnBA — 2009-10-13 21:00:03Z

Georgia Ann Weldon b. abt 1858 in Georgia d. 05 Jun 1943 Georgia married to Franklin M. Griffin b. abt 1858 in Berrien, Georgia. I found her parents listed as Pearman M. Weldon b. 1821 – d. 1900 and Anna Saylors b. 1818 – d. 1896 but admit to having trouble with Franklin I'll keep looking though. Not sure if this is what you're looking for, hope it helps.

Re: Berrien Town Photo

Goatster — 2009-10-13 15:23:41Z

I was the original contributor of this photo. It was in my husband's mothers box of photos. Her mother was from Nashville Georgia. Her name was Pearl HILL. After starting research on the family I discovered her mother was Elizabeth "Lizzie" Griner who married Lucious Sam Hill. Thanks for the info on the photo.

Re: Berrien Town Photo

skparker_1 — 2009-10-13 13:39:27Z

This photo appeared in The Nashville Herald on September 17, 1936 under the headline: "Given Election Victory Ride Here Last Thursday". The people on the extreme left and right ends were cropped out of the photo as it appeared in the paper.
The cutline:
The boys had fun over results of the election last Thursday afternoon. Above is shown Mark Sutton, a Talmadge support, just before riding Howell Giddens, a Russell supporter, to the Georgia & Florida depot and back in a push cart, the fulfillment of an agreement between the two prior to the election. Seated in teh cart is Mr. Giddens, while from left to right are Reuben Sumner, Mayor J.V. Talley, Mark Sutton, (the loser), Night Police J.C. Gay, Chief of Police J.B. Frost and Deputy Sheriff J. Wesley Griner. Picutre by Pat Sullivan, local photographer.
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It is interesting to note that this picture was taken on the square at the corner of Marion and Davis. The train depot is about a half mile east, so that was a lot of pushing the cart to fulfill that bet.

Re: Looking for ancestors of Edwin Ruthvin Wells, b. December 22, 1841s

jmroller — 2009-10-08 14:55:51Z

AM THE GREAT GRANDDAUGHTER OF FRANCIS VIRGINIA WELLS DAUGHTER OF EDWIN RUTHVIN AND SARAH BAUCOM. PLEASE CONTACT SO WE CAN SHARE INFO.

Majestic Theater

skparker_1 — 2009-10-04 19:58:59Z

One of my next projects will be to compile a book on memories of the Majestic Theater in Nashville. I have been compiling newspaper articles along and along, but now I need people to send me your recollections of the theater, events that happened there, the people who worked there, the famous people who visited, etc. I would like to begin work on this project soon. If you have stories to tell, please submit them to this thread or e-mail them to me at skparker@planttel.net.

If you have photos of the Majestic Theater, they can be submitted at the Berrien County Historical Photos website at berriencountyga.com.

LOOKING FOR: Lone Pine Cemetery AKA Newbern cemetery

JoelHewitt55 — 2009-09-07 14:02:51Z

Looking for the burial spot of my Revolutionary Soldier Thomas Newbern RS or his son by same name, I have read he is buried in
Lone Pine cemetery but county was not mentioned

If there is a Lone Pine and/or Newbern cemetery in YOUR county please contact me with location / directions etc

Thanks
Joel Newbern Hewitt

Re: Empire PBC

drowan8007 — 2009-09-07 06:05:39Z

Looks like that Empire Cemetery (friends of Irene) monument has a different date (1857)than Empire Church monument (1854). Maybe no one was buried while that was Lowndes.
Found these at georgia.gov;
Lanier Co Incorporated: August 7, 1920
Berrien Co Incorporated: February 25, 1856

Re: Empire PBC

drowan8007 — 2009-09-06 22:37:21Z

Thanks very much for the link, BR. I found a series of historic maps showing the shrinkage of Berrien Co and a map showing the position of Empire. I think that was Lowndes until 1856 and I can come close to the date it became Lanier.
Dean

Re: Empire PBC

BRay3870 — 2009-09-06 21:15:19Z

Pictures of church available at the site below, including founding date

http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&CRid=19...;

Re: CLEMENT'S SAWMILL @ RAY CITY

LORIM — 2009-04-17 01:45:43Z

My g-grandparents(JHP & Chloe Johnson) lived in and raised their family in Ray City. The following excert is from "Ray City Homecoming, July 3, 1976".

A business which contributed much to the new town of Ray City ws the Luckie Lumber Company. It was a huge operation ran by J.F. Luckie and located about one mile north of town on the rail line. In fact there was a whistle stop called by the name Luckie. The company, founded in 1909, was sold to L.J. Clements and Sons in 1916 and became known as Clements Lumber Company. It was operated by them until 1923 at which time it was acquired by the Jackson Brothers Lumber Company and subsequently burned in 1926.
At the height of the mill's operation tram railroads were built all over the area and were used for hauling logs to the mill where they were sawed into lumber. At the site of the mill were located quarters sufficient to house hundreds of employees and their families. Certainly such a payroll was quite a boost the the new town's economy.

1860-1880 Berrien County (Mortality) Census Online

cgayers — 2009-06-23 00:01:30Z

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the completion of the following census transcriptions:

1860 Berrien County, Georgia (Mortality Schedule)
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1870 Berrien County, Georgia (Mortality Schedule)
http://usgwcensus.org/cenfiles/ga/berrien/mortality/1870/

1880 Berrien County, Georgia (Mortality Schedule)
http://usgwcensus.org/cenfiles/ga/berrien/mortality/1880/

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Re: Leah & Robert BLAKELY (AfricanAmerican)

YSid9666 — 2009-03-20 14:37:50Z

I would like to know how I can obtain the record of the marriage between Leah Blakeley and L. T. or L. I. Gerald.

Re: CLEMENT'S SAWMILL @ RAY CITY

cwharrell — 2009-04-06 19:49:08Z

There is a great book in the geneology research section of the Valdosta Public Library that has much of the history of Ray's Mill. It describes many historical places in Ray City.

Re: Family

SuZQ59 — 2009-07-06 16:08:59Z

I inherited my mother's research, so some of it I cannot confirm but she wrote that in Huxford's book that he said "In the opinion of the old folks Mary (Mollie) Hires was a half-breed" and that some of her children were dark.

My mother said that her Grandfather James Henry (Bud) Fender always told here that there was Indian blood in the family but never just where it came from. I have not been able to find anything so far on the Hires line but will keep looking.
Sue

Re: "Clements Lumber Co. Sold Out at Ray City"

wiregrasser — 2009-08-26 12:15:33Z

Ron,
Here is the text of an article from the Feb 16, 1923 Nashville Herald. I'm interested in researching the history of Ray City in general. As you say, the Clements were an important part of that history. I'd be happy to share what I have found on the Clements if you'd like to collaborate.

CLEMENTS LBR. COMPANY SOLD OUT AT RAY CITY

Nashville Herald, February 16, 1923

The Clements Lumber Company one largest and oldest lumber concerns in this section of the state, was sold at Ray City last week by the Clements Brothers to Jackson Brothers, formerly of Tallapoosa, Georgia.

The Clements Lumber Company has been doing business in Ray City for twelve years, it was stated by the present owners. The Jackson Brothers are mill men of considerable experience. They were formerly in the cotton mill business.

They are said to have paid $100,000 and will assume charge of the plant at once.

The new owners have bought the Lon Fender timber tract, which Mr. Fender bought more than a year ago from the Sirmans estate. It is one of the finest timber tracts in this section of the state. This with the other timber insight affords at least five years running yet, and there is more to be had, it is said, that will run them ten years.

The Clements Brothers have not decided yet what they will do in the future.

Aaron Webb / georgia / circa 1900s .

c4f1e4694f — 2009-03-15 07:13:54Z

I am searching for information on Aaron w Webb, who fathered a child with Georgia Mae Hayes around 1896 she lived in berrien county. the child was named joeseph marcus hayes born 1896. he owes 113 years of child support!!! (not really) he is my great great grandfather my e-mail is donaldahayessr@yahoo.com any information would be appreciated

Information on CHESTER & MELVINA (Holliday) FORD, 1900's

veronajck — 2009-06-21 03:44:32Z

I am looking for information on my grandparents, who lived in Nashville, Berrien Co., Georgia in the 1890's to early
1900's. One of their children was, Ella Mae Ford Mitchell (my wonderful mother). They also lived in Macon, Georgia for a while, where other relatives lived. And, still more relatives were from Sylvester and Smithfield, Georgia.

My grandfather's (Chester Ford) own father name was, John Ford; who may have come from the Worth County area of Georgia.

Looking for relatives

tom1trqhrrstuoecn8t7bftvusvccajj — 2009-06-18 16:56:05Z

Good Day to all! I am looking for relatives of JOHN WASHINGTON FENDER who was married to FRANCES ELIZABETH KIRLAND from NASHVILLE, GA. The had a son JOHN ALBERT FENDER who ended up living in Spartanburg, SC. JOHN ALBERT was married to a MYRA CORRINE ROGERS. The ROGERS were from MOULTRIE, GA. Anyone will information please contact me thru my email: tom@rentalsatthebeach.com

Re: Daniel Mack Luke, Jr.

bnnttbrbr — 2009-08-01 16:31:32Z

I have in my rexords that Daniel M. Luke did indeed have a Malcom Luke b. 1848 in Clinch Co. Ga. he married Susan E. Griner b. 1845 in Clinch Co. Ga. married Feb. 15,1866 had Mary Alice Luke Nov. 23, 1871 thats all I have on Malcom Luke

Re: Thanks-- Halls

jijalew1 — 2009-05-20 23:45:22Z

I have children of Durham Hancock and Mary Polly Hall as, John D, Burrell, James T, Lucinda, Jordan A, Margaret,Cadar,Shadrack

Re: Looking for Parker, Harnage, Nash, Harper ancestors

lindastewart134 — 2009-02-23 11:49:37Z

I am kin to Mary Clyde Parker and I believe her parents are George and Dicey. I may be wrong but I am thinking I am on the right track. Contact me back if ya like and we can share some info.

lindastewart@ymail.com

Berrien Press Calendar Girls

skparker_1 — 2009-02-07 22:18:46Z

I know this page is more family tree oriented than local history oriented, but the Berrien Historical Foundation is going to host a display of pictures of the Berrien Press Calendar Girls from since the newspaper's founding in 1959 to now. The display, covering 50 years, will open later this year at the Perry Memorial Library in Nashville.

Anyone who has their original picture is asked to contact The Berrien Press at 229-686-3523 to make arrangements for it to be scanned. We have many of the originals from 1959-1975, 1999-2003, and 2007-present. Yet we need pictures from the other time frames. All pictures have been scanned from yearbooks, but it is hoped to have the original to replace the yearbook photo because of picture quality issues.

Also, anyone who can identify Calendar Girls by name and month from 1959-1963 is also asked to please share that information. Berrien High yearbooks from that time period did not identify the girls by either name or by month, so we need the public's help.

With deep appreciation,

Skeeter Parker
Berrien Historical Foundation

Re: Looking for Parker, Harnage, Nash, Harper ancestors

skparker_1 — 2009-03-22 21:48:54Z

You are correct, Clyde's parents were George and Dicey. I will try to get in contact soon.

Re: Harper

skparker_1 — 2009-03-22 21:45:28Z

I can't verify the burial place, but yes, after JEY Griner's death, Lottie did marry Jessie Lindsey.

Empire PBC

drowan8007 — 2009-09-05 13:21:19Z

Interested in founding date of church, by whom, when cemetery began to be used, whether and when county jurisdictions have changed. Any help appreciated!
Dean

Re: "Clements Lumber Co. Sold Out at Ray City"

Vernon_Vaughn — 2009-08-25 14:42:32Z

Ron, I'm afraid that I've never seen the article to which you refer. However, I have received a couple of replies to my original post that give quite a bit of info regarding the old sawmill. I don't know if you can access these posts, but if you'd like to give me your mailing address I'd be glad to mail you copies of what I have.

Regards, Vernon Vaughn

Re: LOOK FOR FOREHAND

shades2008 — 2009-04-26 21:55:23Z

Hi,
I ran across these old posts and am hoping you guys are still around and will get this note. I am also a Forehand descendent...from William / Rebecca > David / Sophie > John Homer/ Fannie >Forehand to Marcus Lafayette, who was my grandfather. I would so love to see any of the old photos you guys mentioned. I didn't grow up around any of the family.
Thank you, Mona Forehand

Re: William Sullivan - Georgia

tbenefie1 — 2009-04-15 00:46:15Z

The WILLIS DEMPSEY SULLIVAN is incorrect. This son, born in 5 Dec 1845, was 1st child of Dempsey Rite Willis (1825-1917) and Caroline Elizabeth Conger; whether they were married or not, there is no documentation. However, the child's name was DEMPSEY RIGHT WILLIS, and he is buried at the Turner Primitive Church cemetery in Tift County, GA, near the Alapaha River at the Ferry Lake Road at Tift-Irwin county line.

Dempsey Right Willis (1845-1925) death certificate does NOT show name of father and does not show name of mother. And any documentation in the county to prove any of this has been destroyed in a much earlier fire.

Tom Benefield

new email

GAILFINNEGAN1 — 2009-05-19 18:15:31Z

elfinno2004@yahoo.com has been changed to gailfinnegan @ymail.com

New Ramah PBC Cemetery, Ray City, Berrien, GA

ronyates47 — 2009-08-17 02:13:02Z

New Ramah PBC Cemetery, Ray City, Berrien, GA

Hello List. Can anyone familiar with Ray City, GA give me a confirmation on the exact location of the New Ramah PBC Cemetery? The link below will show you what I think is correct.

http://www.yatesville.net/tngrey/showmap.php?cemeteryID=262

I am searching for a few Clements and Patten ancestors. Thanks for you help. Ron Yates

"Clements Lumber Co. Sold Out at Ray City"

ronyates47 — 2009-08-24 23:01:12Z

If possible I would like to have access to this article. I am researching the Clements line and the turnover at the Mill was an important event in the Clement's family history.

Regards, Ron Yates

Re: "Clements Lumber Co. Sold Out at Ray City"

ronyates47 — 2009-08-26 13:31:53Z

Perfect!!

I would be pleased the share all and I am always looking for more and better information. The Clements involved in the Lumber operation were in my wife's direct line. I use my own website system:

http://www.yatesville.net/tngrey/getperson.php?personID=I442...

and;

http://www.yatesville.net/tngrey/getperson.php?personID=I444...

regards, Ron Yates

Re: "Clements Lumber Co. Sold Out at Ray City"

ronyates47 — 2009-08-25 15:49:32Z

Vernon it is kind of you to make this offer but I can access all of the posts that are here. It seemed as if someone had located a copy of the actual story of the sale which would have been my specific interest. Ron Yates

Re: New Ramah PBC Cemetery, Ray City, Berrien, GA

ronyates47 — 2009-09-02 18:31:19Z

Thank you Anne, just a few days ago a good soul helped me with correcting the locations. I modified what I had in error to be Beaver Damn Cemetery and added New Ramah PBC as a new cemetery as follows:

http://www.yatesville.net/tngrey/showmap.php?cemeteryID=272&...

It is kind of you to respond. Ron Yates

Re: LOOK FOR FOREHAND

Theidmi — 2009-07-04 03:58:28Z

Do you still have this pic of David and Sophie you might share?
Thanks,
M. Forehand
theidmi@yahoo.com

Re: Looking for Parker, Harnage, Nash, Harper ancestors

Mango813 — 2009-03-16 07:21:16Z

My name is Theresa I know I am related to some Parkers from Cecil but not sure how.

Re: Berrien Town Photo

bulldog30602 — 2009-08-18 06:27:55Z

The man with bow-tie. One of his relatives later served as Nashville police chief(1980's) and chief sheriff's deputy(90's-2006). Have a great day.

Re: Hand Family

singerone — 2009-07-21 02:27:41Z

Just found this post. If the Pate Hand you refer to lived in Nashville,Ga, and Charlotte Dampier his wife, was my great-uncle Pate Hand. The parents were James Hand and Marjorie Wilcox Hand. My paternal grandmother was Queen Elizabeth Hand who married a Morgan James Taylor.

If this is the same person, I have a wealth of info on this family.

Curtis P. Taylor
singer_one@yahoo.com

Re: Garrett/Fulford

kdtucker49 — 2009-06-06 02:32:56Z

I stumbled across your post while researching my Fulford family. This William W. Fulford was my GG-Grandfather and was apparently killed in the Civil War in Knoxille, TN. Did you ever find out anymore about the Fulford-Kelly connection? Was Martha Kelly his mother? William W.'s grandson, William Warren Fulford (son of John Wesley Fulford)of Lax GA, was my Grandfather. Any information you may have on this family would be greatly appreciated. Duane Tucker (Valdosta, GA)

Martha McClellan

southerngirl441 — 2009-08-25 21:11:32Z

Born 1922 Berrien County
Died 1988 Berrien County
Buried: Westview Cemetery, Nashville, Berrien County

Could someone help me with her family information. Email me at southerngirl441@hotmail.com

Re: New Ramah PBC Cemetery, Ray City, Berrien, GA

wpanne — 2009-09-02 17:42:29Z

Ron Yates, If the map you posted for New Ramah Primitive Baptist Church is the one you meant to post I think you are in error...Beaver Dam and New Ramah are not the same. I have relatives buried in both and have a good many pictures of the graves there. Please contact me at ababbs@aol.com and I will share what I know. BTW I am a Yates descendant.
anne