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Abner Holliday, Furney Holliday & families

LHSunderman — 7 Oct 2008 8:35:03 GMT

Looking for anything on Abner E. Holliday Abt. 1771(Virginia)-1853(Georgia) & wives. First wife: unknown, 2nd wife: Elizabeth Goodwin -d.1848(Georgia).
Abner 1798,Burke Co.,GA. 3rd Regiment, 1st Division, 2nd Brigade.
He was granted 500 acres of land in Burke County in 1802.
Also looking for information on Ferney (Furney) Holliday, Burke Co., GA Civil War Soldier b.abt.1780.
Thank you!

1840 Burke County Census Online

cgayers — 28 Sep 2008 5:35:31 GMT

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1840 Burke County
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Abstracted by Lorraine H. Robinson
Second Transcriber Needed
[For more information on Burke County, Georgia,
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LOVETT FAMILY IN BURKE COUNTY

Marcae — 3 Jun 2004 5:47:06 GMT

I'm looking for any information on the Lovett family line out of Burke county. Earliest known location is Alexander, GA in the 1930's. In the 1920's census I found Friday and West Lovett who are brothers in Screven county. Any help would be appreciated.

MCGAHEE FAMILY

JPMDLM — 29 Sep 2002 6:17:57 GMT

LOOKING FOR FAMILY MEMBERS WITH LAST NAME MCGAHEE BLACK AMERICAN

Griffin-Burke Co., Ga

jojor — 7 Aug 2003 2:21:11 GMT

Trying to find family of Aaron and Sarah Griffin in the 1860
census. This family was in Burke Co in the 1850 & 1870
census. Also does anyone know the father of Aaron?

Joanna Lively

EffieBarber — 20 Aug 2005 1:32:03 GMT

I am searching for information about Joanna Lively she was the daughter of Emory Lively. She was born about 1838. She married Irvine Barber

Ellinor (Thomas) Pierce

cpt_tom — 7 Jun 2008 5:41:55 GMT

I am looking for any info on Ellinor. All I have is a Power of Attorney from 1793 which is severely water-damaged. where Ellinor states she is the daughter of Gilshot Thomas and the wife (or widow) of [water damaged] Pearce.

Any info would be greatly appreciated.

PYE, Edmond, Anne, and Edward

cpt_tom — 7 Jun 2008 5:33:50 GMT

I have found a couple of documents in what is now Screven, but was Burke, relating to an Anne Thomas who married Edmond Pye. I am assuming Edward Pye is their son, he is mentioned in Ann's brother's will.

S N Fry

rrbox0205 — 11 Apr 2008 6:17:01 GMT

I am looking for any information on the ancestry of S N Fry, b 1833 in North Carolina.

Please contact me at:

rrbox0205@yahoo.com

Lynch Family of Burke County and Orangeburg, SC.

riversrun422 — 27 Mar 2008 12:59:02 GMT

Hello,

Below is the obit of Effie E. Lynch Lamb. She was the daughter of Jacob M. Lynch and Hariett (Hattie) Drawdy Lynch. She had a sister, Eliza (Lizza) Bell Lynch who was married to Joseph Elmore Frazier of Girard, Georgia. Eliza would be my great great grandmother. I have quite a few questions on this family.

In the 1910, Burke Ga, Militia District 68, Eliza is listed with her husband Elmore at the age of 17 and a daughter in the household named Beulah, 8 months.

She doesnt appear in the census after the 1910 census.

Im thinking she may have died from complications shortly after having Mary L. who was 8 months in the 1910 census. but when and were is she burried? Could she had left the family and lived her life elsewhere? Eliza Bell was born in Edisto, Orangeburge, South Carolina. Could she be placed at her homeplace in Orangeburg, SC for her buriel? I have no clue. Im at a dead end with Eliza (Lizza) Bell Lynch.

In the 1920 census has her husband and other children and Elmore Mother living in the household.
1920, Girard, Ga, Burke
Jospeh E. Frazier, age 36 ( Joseph Elmore)
Mary E. Frazier, Mother, age 64 (Widowed)
Jessie M. Frazier (Daughter), age 9 (Jessie Mae)
Minnie C. Frazier, age 6 (Minnie Corine)
Joseph E. Frazier ( Joseph Elmore, Jr, (Bubba))
Mary L. Frazier, age 3 months (Mary Lee)
Arthur Story, age 36 Boarder

Does anyone have more information on this family? My grandmother was Jessie Mae Frazier, who was born on 7-13-1911 and who married John William Brookins. On her death certificate list her father as J. M. Lynch and her mother as Hattie Drawdy.
I have found Jacob and Hattie living in the 1900 Census, Edisto, Orangeburg, SC
Jacob, born about 1867, age 33
Harriett L., Wife, born about 1871 age 29
Effie E., Daughter,born about 1891, age 9
Eliza B., Daughter, born about 1894, age 6
Dora, Daughter, born about 1896, age 4

Another question I have is when reading Effie Lynch Lamb Obit it list a son name H. Fletcher Smith, of Summertime, Georgia. Was she married before she married who I believe was Henry Lamb? Would appreciate any information on Eliza Bell (Lizza) Lynch. Especially were she is buried and when she died. Thanks so much.

OBIT OF EFFIE LYNCH LAMB:

Girard, Jan 20, Mrs. Effie Lynch Lamb, 63, died in the Burke County hospital today after a brief illness. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday at 3 p.m. at Corinth Christian Church by the Rev. E. R. Lewis. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Survived by one daughter, Mrs. Mabel Sanders, Waynesboro; son, H. Fletcher Smith of Summertown, Ga.; sister, Mrs. Annie Mae Carpenter, Richmond Hill, Ga.; brother, Luther Lynch of Waynesboro; 11 grandchildren and one great grandchild. A native of Orangeburg, SC., the daughter of the late J. M. Lynch and Harriet Drawdy Lynch. She had resided in Girard for the past 25 years and was a member of the Baptist church. The Augusta Chronicle, dated, Thursday, 1-21-1954

Chestnutt, Sumner

Virginia Pendarvis — 11 Jun 2005 10:07:40 GMT

Looking for Alexander Chestnutt, Census 1769 has wife and 3 children, Source:"The Families of Burke County, 1755-1855.

Does anyone have any information that might tell me where I can find this information. I also have information regarding a settlement of Queensborough, I've looked in Virginia, no luck.
Thanks

Website covers Hargroves, Scott, Brinson, Addison, Daniel, Gray etc.

peb406 — 3 Jan 2008 12:29:08 GMT

http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~bpugeneology/Untitl...

This is the new website that I've been working on. It sort of sweeps over all of the families that I'm related to in the areas in and around old Burke county GA.

It's still in the early stages,so many people do not have individual profiles yet. If you have anything on people that appear on this site, please feel free to e-mail me whatever you have. I especially like pictures and letters, since those are things that I cannot find on Ancestry.

Sconyers/Sconiers/Conyers early 1800's

Wayne Sconiers — 28 Jan 2004 2:16:59 GMT

I'm interested in sharing info on Sconiers/Sconyers/Conyers from the early 1800's to the late 1700's from NC/SC/Ga/Al. I have an extensive data base already.
Wayne

Ansel Bush

bashinw — 11 Mar 2008 5:36:33 GMT

I am helping one of my students research her family tree. She has used census records to trace back to Ansel Bush (born between 1861 and 1867) who was born in South Carolina, and died in Burke County, GA. Ansel is listed on the 1930 census (Burke County)as head of household. His wife is listed as Lady Bush. Their grandson, Elijah Bush is living next to them. We have Elijah's death certificate and we know that his father was Duff Bush. Duff is shown as Ansel's son on the 1900 census for Burke county. Is there any way to discover the death date for Ansel Bush? It was some date after 1930. We would like a copy of his death certificate, but we don't know what date to place on the request. Are there any listings for African American cemeteries in Burke County? Maybe we could get the information from a headstone.

Thanks for any help you can offer.
-Wendy

Re-posting Daley C. Sapp Death Notice Should be 1945 not 1845

brooksdarlene — 24 Feb 2008 4:28:17 GMT

I made a mistake on the death date should be 1945 not 1845... Sorry!!
Taken from My Notes of Interest to Share with You.

The Augusta Chronicle
Daley C. Sapp
died 8-18-1945, age 47, near Sardis, Georgia, husband of Mrs. Phronie Shivers Sapp. Funeral services at Alexander Baptist Church. Interment in Bethel Cemetery. Besides his wife he is survived by one sister, Mrs. W. M. Brookins (Nellie Sapp)of Burke County, Georgia.

Per Death Certificate - The W. M. Brookins is for William Dwellie (Judge) Brookins. There was never a M in his name however I do see it come up from time to time.

Daley C. Sapp Obit 1945

brooksdarlene — 24 Feb 2008 4:26:05 GMT

Taken from My Notes of Interest to Share with You.

The Augusta Chronicle
Daley C. Sapp
died 8-18-1845, age 47, near Sardis, Georgia, husband of Mrs. Phronie Shivers Sapp. Funeral services at Alexander Baptist Church. Interment in Bethel Cemetery. Besides his wife he is survived by one sister, Mrs. W. M. Brookins (Nellie Sapp)of Burke County, Georgia.

Per Death Certificate - The W. M. Brookins is for William Dwellie (Judge) Brookins. There was never a M in his name however I do see it come up from time to time.

1830 Burke County Census Online

cgayers — 10 Feb 2008 3:28:45 GMT

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The USGenWeb Census Project is pleased to announce
the completion of the following census transcription:

1830 Burke County
http://www.rootsweb.com/~cenfiles/ga/burke/1830/
Abstracted by Dee Mohsin
Second Transcriber Kimberly Young-Giles
[For more information on Burke County, Georgia,
Please visit the Burke County, GAGenWeb page at
http://www.rootsweb.com/~gaburke/]

Sincerely,
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Roberts - Mary: Married Edward L. Oliver -Burke or Screven County

jctho53 — 24 Jan 2008 3:42:16 GMT

My Great grandmother was Mary Roberts. She died in 1891 when my grandfather was 3-6 weeks old. He was Reuben Elmo Oliver. I am not certain when parts of Screven was part of Burke Co. The Roberts home place is off 301 North.
Thanks for any information.
JCT

Looking for parents of Edward or Greene Oliver Burke or Screven Counties

jctho53 — 24 Jan 2008 3:34:18 GMT

My Great-Grandfather was Edward Lee Oliver. B27 Feb 1869 D. 26 Nov 1955. First wife was Mary Roberts and 2nd wife was Mattie Boddiford.
Thanks for any help.
JT
jjthompson@planters.net

Looking for info on Bargeron family (m)

ultrab_tch — 24 Aug 2002 10:26:03 GMT

Hi,
I am looking for information on a part of my family tree. I remember my aunt Mary Bargeron who lived in Sardis. I do not recall who she married. I know she had a son named Warren who married a woman named Betty and they had a daughter named Kay. Sorry I am not able to offer any more information. I am new to this. I do know that Aunt Mary had siblings: Idelle Taylor Kramer, Homer Taylor, and Velma Oliver.
Any further information you may have would be greatly appreciated.

Harrells Waynesboro,Ga. Burke Co.

Bev Harrell Hilliard — 6 Dec 2004 9:08:06 GMT

Looking for info on Joseph Polhill Harrell b. 1818 Joseph married Celia Walton they had several children :
1.Martha A. 1844, 2.Elijah 1845, 3.William J 1847, 4.Thomas A. 1849 , 1.Mary 1855, 5. Joseph Whitfield Harrell 1851(my greatgrandfather) 6.Robert Toombs Harrell 1855 , Frances S. ( f ) 1857 and Emma V. 1859. Joseph Whitfield Harrell married Emily Carol Ivey Nov. 20th 1884 they had children one was John Wesley Harrell b.1897 d. 1966 (my grandfather) all lived in Waynesboro, Ga. Looking to find who Joseph P's parents were and where they were from.

Burke County Deed Records

sfgayle — 24 Dec 2007 8:30:22 GMT

Can anyone give me the address for requesting Burke County deed records?
Thanks

Burke County Families

Walter Scott — 1 Aug 1999 12:00:00 GMT

I have a lot of information on the above families, and am seeking more. Most of my ancestors lived right on the Burke-Screven County Line, from Murray Hill to Bethlehem Church near Girard. Any help on these families would be sincerely appreciated!

Burke County Plantations

aisha1978 — 11 Dec 2007 5:26:31 GMT

Hello!
Where can I find a list of plantations in Burke County (and their owners)? Specifically, I'm looking for plantations of the Reddick family, who may have owned my ancestors. I hear they lived in Burke and Early Counties.

Thanks!

Howell Hargrove

Ray Hargrove — 20 Nov 2003 7:37:05 GMT

In 1801 Howell Hargrove owned 998 acres of land in Burke and Washington counties. A very sizeable plantation. By the mid 1800's he was gone. Does anyone know what happened and anything about his decendants? A Howell Hargrove moved from Georgia to Alabama around 1840. Are they related?

Sardis Cemetery lookup Hargroves and Bargerons

peb406 — 11 Dec 2007 3:08:23 GMT

Can anyone help me here. I can't seem to find a transcription fo this cemetery online anywhere. I'm mostly interested in the Hargroves from Sardis, but there are also two sisters that I'm looking for Mary Hargroves Bargeron, and Eliza Ann Hargroves Bargeron.

80-Mile Station (where the heck is that?)

peb406 — 5 Dec 2007 3:23:04 GMT

I have some members of the Gray family that I'm researching that are noted as born at 80-Mile Station Burke County GA.

Anybody know where this is?

CYNTHIA AND MONTE IN GA

TENNCANAA — 28 Jul 2006 2:00:23 GMT

I AM LOOKING FOR ANYONR RELATED TO THEM. I AM MONTES DAUGHTER

John Patterson family of Burke County, Georgia (1746-1822)

bblack_1 — 16 Nov 2007 11:33:18 GMT

John Patterson was an early settler of St. George's Parish and continued to request land under the headright land grant system in Burke County through the 19th century. John Patterson lived and owned land near the Burke/Jefferson County line near Schaeffer's Creek and Buckhead Creek (71st and 72nd GM Districts). John Patterson was a Revolutionary Soldier in Capt. Abner Beckham's Company, with John Twiggs Brigadier General.

I am trying to document the children of this John Patterson.

Is any one related to this John Patterson? Does anyone have info they can share for this John Patterson?

looking for father of Crawford Barton Heath.

amberh1981 — 29 Oct 2007 7:25:03 GMT

I was wondering if anyone might be able to help with my family tree. I am trying to determine if I am descended from Rigdon Heath Jr not. In my files that I have inherited from my late great uncle. I have the following information:

Rigdon Heath b. bet. 1795-1799 Craven County, NC d.bet. 1848-1849 Burke County, GA
And also another
Rigdon B. Heath b. 1805 Burke Co, GA d. prior to June 6, 1850 Burke, Co., GA
(Could these two Rigdon’s be the same person)

I have the Children of Rigdon Heath being:

James Washington Heath b.Feb 18, 1836 d.1915 Buried Augusta, GA

William Oliver Heath b. July 25,1838 d. July 10, 1863 Richmond, VA (possibly died in the Civil War)

Sarah Marie Heath b. July 14, 1840 b. before June 6, 1850

Caroline Louisa Heath b. Sept 1841

Rigdon Heath Jr. (or III) b. January 23, 1844 burke co, GA d. before June 6, 1850

Theophelus Barrien Heath b. March 2, 1846 Burke co, GA d. August 4, 1926 Safford, Kansas

Crawford Barton Heath . Sept 28, 1848 Burke Co., GA d. April 8, 1926 Buried Friendship Baptist Cemetary , Bulloch Co., GA (Whom I am descended from )

I have 2 possible fathers for Rigdon Heath:
Rigdon Heath Sr. born on 2 Dec 1767 in Craven Co., NC. He died in 1799 in Craven Co., NC

Or
Jordan Heath b. April 12, 1758 d. Feb 13, 1840 on Tombstone “Pvt SC Militia wounded siege Charleston” buried Bethany UMC Burke County, Girard, GA
m. Christina Wimberly

Thanks for your time

Amber

Hendersons and Bishops

FrancesJohnson9962 — 6 Nov 2007 8:44:08 GMT

I'm searching for information on John Henderson and John Bishop who settled in Burke County in the late 1700s. I know these two paid taxes in Burke County during this time but this is all of the information I have on them. Any information will be appreciated.

Looking for Joyner/Joyner History

PatrickSaturday13 — 3 Nov 2007 7:28:50 GMT

I am preparing for a small visit in South Georgia. Would anyone have a suggestion as if possibly they came across William Franklin Joyner/Joiner, born Dec 1, 1849, Perkins County, Georgia. Looking for a marriage date and any proof of children from Melviney Barefield. I decend from their eldest child Seaborn Charleston Joyner born Aug 31, 1877 in Burke County, Georgia. Any help in the location of this information will be a great help for us. We are about 4 hours away. We would be more than happy to share any finds with the family. Seaborn's siblings are as follow: Hattie, Mattie, Lenox, Rosa, James, Lloyd, Fannie, Reba, Franklin, Gussie, F Lee, Lula Mae and Jethro.

Seaborn Charleston Joyner married on 13 Jun 1897 in the home of the former Bessie Mae Murrow, daughter of Flavel and Mamie Murrow. We are missing many burial places as well of the fammily. Any information will be a blessing. Seaborn's children with Bessie are as follows: Sallie Maude, Clara Leona, Richard Lenox, Ruth Odessa, Harris Clark, Harris Clark, Gladys Lavonia,Rayford Alton, Mildred Mamie, Milton Flavel, Blanche Eleene,and Dorthy Eleese. Mildred was my great grandmother, she passed away in 1994. We never discovered the history of Mildred's husband Jesse White he died in his home in Keller Georgia in 1965 a few years before I was born. Any email information is also welcome.

Thanks for any direction to look while we in South Georgia. Pat.

You may write me at my home email tlsaturday@yahoo.com.

John Atwell Brooks

RitaHadden27 — 2 Nov 2007 12:05:42 GMT

I am at a brick wall!! Does anybody know who the parents were of John Atwell Brooks of Burke County,Ga.? John Atwell Brooks was married to Lydia Harden, the daughter of Charles Matthew and Anna Blount Harden of Jefferson County,Ga. Any information would be so deeply appreciated.

Rita H. Simpson

Land Records

joy8722 — 16 Oct 2007 6:09:20 GMT

Does anyone know who I would need to contact in regards to land records for Burke and Jennings Counties?

My ancestor John James and David James owned land in Burke and Jennings county and I would like to get those records.

BURKE COUNTY LOOSE RECORDS

Edward R. — 24 Jan 2002 6:52:27 GMT

Encountering difficulty in Burke County during the late 1700s/1800s due to the loss of many early records? These older miscellaneous records, mentioning various Burke County names, could contain an answer. For additional details and samples of the Burke records available, feel free to e-mail me at:

Researcher1937@aol.com

Thanks.

Edward R.

James Family

joy8722 — 18 Feb 2005 9:57:28 GMT

I am looking for any decendents of the James Family from in and around Burke and Jenkins counties.

There were brothers Augustus (my G Gfather) Charles, and David and sisters Mattie, Hattie, May, and Mary. They were children of David and Sara James.

Augustus married Mary E. James.

Charles married Ophelia. They had girls one was Ina (Inie) and one was Mattie, I would like to have contact with any of their decendents.

Wells Family of Burke County

HMock24 — 24 Aug 2007 2:41:15 GMT

I have been researching the Wells Family of Screven County, but have been told that some of the relatives of this family lived in Burke County. Have been searching for the parents of Alexander J. Wells, born in North Carolina, in 1826. I have been told of a Fredrick Wells that lived in Burke County and may have possibly been the father of the Alexander J. Wells that I have been researching. I have also been told that it was believed that Fredrick Wells may have been a brother of Jacob Wells, also born in NC. Jacob Wells married a Lydia Thompson Ennies. [The name Enneis was from a previous marriage] Any information that anyone has and willing to share will be greatly appreciated. I may be contact direct at: hamock@windstream.net. Please use Wells Family of Burke/Screven County as your subject. Thanks.

Green's Tavern - Green family

webmaster01 — 21 Aug 2007 4:13:01 GMT

Hi, I am looking for any information regarding the early Green family of Burke County. I am particulerly interested in the John Green who owned and ran Green's Tavern. Here is what a fellow researcher told me about this man.

John Green(e) was an officer in the local Patriot forces of what was then the 'River District' of Burke County. And, he was also a JP of that local "Court of Conscience" that we know of from the Revolutionary War and post-war period of Burke County in that area between the Savannah River and Brier Creek. He ran a tavern near Burton's Ferry on the Savannah River (US 301 bridges). The "Court of Conscienc" often met at Green's Tavern.

Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Turner Family

webmaster01 — 27 Jul 2007 4:28:33 GMT

Looking for Information on Charles Turner.

I know very little about him and what I do know, I learned from documents in Bulloch County.

Charles had a least two children

Mary "Polly" Turner b. abt 1805
Daniel Turner b. abt. 1811.

Mary is my 3rd Great Grandmother. She married my 3rd Great Grandfather William B. Green in Bulloch County on March 30, 1829.

I found the following documents in Bulloch County which tells EVERYTHING I know about Charles Turner:

Nov. 2, 1829.

William Green, Lewis Green, and Jacob Nevill for $2200.00 bind William Green as guardian of Daniel Turner, orphan of Charles Turner. Wit: Ely Kennedy

Nov. 22, 1830

William Green, planter, for the affection he has for his brother-in-law, Daniel Turner, gives him his sorrel gelden and all his hogs. Wit: Edmund Brannen, David Williams. Rec: 28 Dec. 1830

And finally:

Jan. 1, 1831

William B. Green and Mary Green, formerly Mary Turner, his wife, to James W. Lewis and Lewis Green, for $500, all of Mary Green's interest in the estate of Charles Turner, of Burke Co., dec'd. Wit: Willis Wilkinson, Elisha Sumerlin, JIC, Rec: 3 May 1832.

So it looks like Charles died sometime in 1829. Any information on Charles Turner would be greatly appreciated.

Harts in Burke County, Ga

Ifetayo02 — 19 Jun 2006 7:36:26 GMT

Melody, We are looking for the SAME Abram Hart. He was married to my Great Grand Mother's Sister, Azaline Royal Jackson. His wife was Martha Royal Hart. My uncle Washington Hart's obituary indicates that he was raised in Pine Hill Baptist Church.

Please Contact me asap. This is so thrilling!!!

Nathan Rackley, Jonas Chambers, Reubin Thompson & Rachel Chambers

CMillerGa — 20 Jul 2007 2:24:55 GMT

I am researching the family of my 3great-grandmother Rachel Chambers b 1767 Md, died 1857 Emanuel Co Ga, who married Reubin Thompson b 1755 N.C., probably in Burke Co Ga.

I have found some land plats at Georgia's Virtual Vault and some other information from the Hollingsworth Surname Card Collection for Screven Co Ga. I believe that Rachel's father was probably Jonas Chambers whose plat for 750 acres in Burke Co was recorded in 1789. There are several other plats involving land that Jonas obtained in Burke Co and also in Screven Co. There are also plats and deed references for Reubin and for Rachel in both counties also.

I found a plat for Nathan Rackley that was witnessed by Jonas Chambers. I also found a Hollingsworth card that says Nathan Rackley was the heir of Pricilla Chambers in 1816 in Screven Co Ga. I think that Pricilla was Jonas Chambers' wife, and if so, who was their daughter who married Nathan Rackley? I found some postings at Rootsweb for a Nathan Rackley b 1777 in S.C. who married a Nancy Mary Chambers b. 1781 S.C.

How many Nathan Rackleys were there in early Burke Co? Is one of them this Nathan?

Also, I found several land deeds in Cecil Co Md for a Jonas Chambers in the 1760's and 1770's. He is not there in the 1790 census. I think this Jonas Chambers may be the one who shows up in 1789 in Burke Co Ga. Other Chambers names that I have found on the Burke Co plats include John, Robert, and Katharine Chambers.

Any help with this family would be greatly appreciated.

Mary E. Welch 1820 - 1865

carter263 — 14 Jul 2007 2:37:49 GMT

Looking for Mary Eleanor Welch b 1820 Jefferson, Ga. d 4 April 1865 Burke County, Ga. married Robert James Pughsley or Pugsley b 26 Dec 1815 and probably died in Burke, Ga. also. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Jean

Tishie Bordeaux Obit Need 1994

gennut35210 — 10 Jul 2007 11:17:54 GMT

Georgia Deaths, 1919-98
about Tishie Bordeaux

Name: Tishie Bordeaux
Death Date: 31 Jan 1994
County of Death: Coffee
Gender: F
Race: W
Age: 94 years
County of Residence: Burke
Certificate: 004775
Date Filed: 04 Feb 1994

1820 Burke County census online

gendiva1 — 15 Jun 2007 9:30:12 GMT

The USGenWeb Census Project is pleased to announce
the completion of the following census transcription.

1820 Burke County
http://www.rootsweb.com/~cenfiles/ga/burke/1820/
Abstracted by Lorraine H. Robinson
Second Transcriber Needed

This transcription was made available due to the
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Roberson of Habersham District

nowhere — 9 Jun 2007 3:08:35 GMT

My Grandfather, Norman Franklin Roberson was born in obscurity, I have not found him or any of his family in 30 years or looking. Here is what I know...He was born in 1876, his father died when he was quite young, he married Carrie Estelle Chester in 1910, they moved to Putnam County, Florida in circa 1922, they lived in Sunnihites, Palatka, Putnam County, Florida until his death in 1948.

Has anyone got any information on the Robersons of Burke? Any leads would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
Janice S. Mahaffey

Byne and Williams in Burke County

bobjohnston1934 — 12 May 2007 11:33:27 GMT

Does anyone know how to contact Nancy Lorey? She contributed to the Burke County site in the past. The email address I have for her is apparently out of date. Her WorldConnect posting indicates she has information on my great-grandfather Harry R. Williams (born circa 1838), whom I have looked for in vain since about 1990. He married Sarah A. Byne (born circa 1844 in Burke County), daughter of Oliver Hazard Perry Byne (1815-1868) of Burke County.

Thanks,

Robert Edge "Bob" Johnston

Andrew Graham of NC / GA

nichsteve — 3 Jun 2007 2:38:53 GMT

I am searching for info on Andrew Graham, believed born NC abt 1790. He married Rachel Collins. They are in GA after 1827 or so and Andrew died in Decatur Co GA in 1847.

While doing some searching today, I found an Andrew Graham on the 1820 Rutherford Co NC census. There were also several Collins listed. I also found an Andrew Graham on the 1820 census for Burke Co GA, which is a bit earlier than we thought they had gone to GA. Is it possible that the timing of their move could cause them to be recorded on both census records?

I would appreciate any help with info about Andrew, Rachel and/or their origins. Steve

John DILLARD family

@@mlsmith67@earthlink.net — 4 Jun 2003 4:26:52 GMT

According to my great-aunt Mary DEAN Hazen, "John D. DILLARD was born in Fairfield, South Carolina in 1803. He moved with his father John to Burke Co., Ga. in 1815. He then moved to Walton Co., Ga. in 1820, then to Muscogee Co., in about 1830. He was living in Walton Co. when Crawford DILLARD was born. He bought farm land N.E. of Ozark, AL in about 1850. He died in 1861 and is buried on his farm [the family farm in Dale Co. AL].
The John DILLARDs were landowners in Georgia."

We have not yet traced John Sr. back to a specific person in Fairfield Co. SC, nor identified his wife. Nor have I found any records from Burke Co., Georgia for this family.

John Sr.'s son John D DILLARD eventually married a Hilah WATSON. Were the WATSONs also in Burke Co., or did John and Hilah meet later?

Any information on this family in Burke Co. would be greatly appreciated!

Connecting relatives..Harrell (Milan Co,Texas) and Sapps

JoyZiegler74 — 19 Aug 2005 3:30:44 GMT

In my short itme of searching I have came across both Sapps and Williams and I think maybe Benjamin was the father of the John Sapp that married my grandmother Mollie .

They lived in rogers,Texas and he is buried there. John died in 1902. His middle name was Washington and they came from Alabama.

Can you help me?????
thanks for whatever you can resolve for me.

Joy

Robinsons in Georgia 1790's

alabamakinchaser1 — 3 May 2007 2:23:05 GMT

I found these records with Robinson in tax records and service records. If you know of any of these and the families please let me know.. I am hoping one of these might be my 5th great grandfather. Thank You, Shirl

Burke County, GA
Lark Robinson Officer 1st Battalion
Alden Robinson
D. Robinson
Philip Robinson

Camden County, GA
Oliver Robinson

Chatham County, GA
Jno Robinson
Peter Robinson
Thos. Robinson
Wm. Robinson

Franklin County, GA
Jno Robinson

Liberty County, GA
Jno Robinson

Washington County, GA
Edward Robinson
Israel Robinson
Robert Robinson
Jno Robinson

Historical sign with Lemuel Lanier listed on it

bglanier — 9 Apr 2007 4:06:53 GMT

There is suppose to be a historical sign listing some early settlers in Burke Co.. One of Grandfathers (Lemuel Lanier), and some of his brothers is suppose to be listed on it. Does anyone know where it is located?

Rev. Jacob Lewis Hillis & Mamie Kelley Marriage Notice

riversrun422 — 28 Mar 2007 11:24:32 GMT

Rev. Jacob Lewis Hillis married Mamie Kelley of Vidette, Ga, 12-25-1929. Mamie is the only d/o Charles Benjamin Kelly. Formerly of Girard, Ga. She is descended from the Jenkins and Drake families of Ga and S.C. Her grandfather was an active service throughout the war between the states. Her mother was Miss Susie G. Jenkins of Burke County, Ga. Paternal side the bride is descended from the Kelley's of Jefferson County who moved from Macon to Louisville in the early days of Louisville. Mr. Kelley, her father was a large planter. The bride attended Asbury College, Wilmore, Ky and the Georgia State College for Women, Milledgeville, Ga. Mr. Hillis, youngest son of Mrs. Kate A. Hillis of Girard and is a descendant of the Houston and Daniels families. He graduated at Georgia School of Technology in the Class of 1926. He studied Theology in the class at Emory University, highest grade made in seven years. They will live in Waycorss District. The Augusta Chronicle

Early photos of the Old Sardis, Ga Town Stores before they were torn down

riversrun422 — 19 Mar 2007 5:41:43 GMT

Early photos of the Old Sardis, Ga Town Stores before they were torn down.
Please see link below:

http://www.usgennet.org/usa/ga/county/butts/sardisstoresburk...

Vett Jones

rmedoyle1 — 18 Mar 2007 1:34:59 GMT

Does anyone know or has corresponded with Vett Jones? In 2005 she was researching the Lewis, Barron and Sapp Families.

Ransom Lewis Family Tree

VETTJONES1 — 12 Mar 2005 1:12:29 GMT

I am seeking information about Ransom Lewis (1807-1883) and his wife, Sarah Barron (d1886), they are buried at Old Church Cemetery. Ransom is the son of Thomas and Sarah Ransome. Their children include Wilbur, Sam, James, Fannie, and Eliza.
Thank you.

Pictures of Sardis, Ga School Classmates, Tobias and Mobely Family Photos -

riversrun422 — 9 Mar 2007 6:06:20 GMT

This website is credited to Lou Malin and her family. Includes Sardis School, Classmates, Tobias and Mobley Family. If you know any one in these photos please email me or Lou Malin and let us know. Our emails are on the website listed below.
Some of the names include:
Mamie Holland Odom
Irene Royal
Ralph Rentz
Deerwood Stafford
Eula Long
Mary Buxton
Mildred Bargeron
Willie Alice Tobias
James Belton "Slick" Tobias
Manie Christine Tobias
Amanda Jane Elizabeth Dixon Mobley
Carson Christopher Mobley
Norman White
Howard Emerson Mobely
Ralph Dixon
Caroll Holland
G. W. Mallard
Buck Wilson Sanders
Ed heath
Teacher: Dolly Holliman
Martha Daniel
Robbie Heath
John Daniel
Thomas Odom Sterling Long

If you have old photos like these of your family and want them placed on the web please email me at brooksdarlene@bellsouth.net. I am very interested in the Burke County and Jefferson County area. Thank You! Darlene Brooks.
You can view this website here: Photos may take a few minutes to load.

http://www.usgennet.org/usa/ga/county/butts/loumalinfamily.h...

Company I, 3rd Regiment, Georgia Infantry

Rae_Jean — 4 Mar 2007 11:16:48 GMT

Seeking information on John F Peed who enlisted in CSA Company I, 3rd Regiment, Georgia Infantry during April 1861.
The companies of the 3rd Regiment were recruited in the counties of Clarke, Burke, Dawson, Dade, Madison, Baldwin, and Oconee.
John F Peed died 2 July 1863 during the Battle of Gettysburg.

Trying to determine which of these counties was home to John F Peed. Believe he is my 2nd Great grandfather.
Have searched for more information on him for over 20 years. Help appreciated.

Lasseter Married Bell

mildredv1 — 19 Feb 2006 4:34:52 GMT

Seeking any information about the Lasseter Family from Burke Co. Sisters Elizabeth b. 1817 and Frances Caroline b. 1823 married brothers Arthur and Fred Bell in the 1800s. Their parents were William and Jane Lasseter.

Burke Co. Oglesbys

Sheryl [Woodson] Seymour — 22 May 2005 2:55:21 GMT

Di-Lane Plantation -Midville, Ga

melody — 6 Sep 2006 12:33:32 GMT

I am looking for a WIlson Drew or the present owner of the De-La Plantation in Midville,Ga.

Burke County Photos Town and People

riversrun422 — 1 Feb 2007 5:33:42 GMT

Please view my website pertaining to Burke County old photos of the town and its people. I have one school photo that is listed first I need help with identifying students. This site is still under construction. I need your help if you have any old photos of this county. Your help is much appreciated. If I can be of any assistance to you please let me know. Thank You! Darlene Brooks

You can contact me at:
brooksdarlene@bellsouth.net

Please view this site at:
http://www.usgennet.org/usa/ga/county/butts/Burkecountyphoto...

I have other sites that may be some interest to you.

Father of Jesse P. Farrow

Regina Paul — 7 Feb 2005 12:01:20 GMT

Anyone have proof of the father of Jesse P Farrow born abt. 1832 in GA? Married Mary Spence in Emanuel County Georgia in 1853.

The earliest I have found him is in the 1850 US Census living in Burke County - District 65.

The Farrows I have found that could be his father in earlier census are: Daniel Farrow and Sheldon Farrow.

Any and all help would be appreciated.

WILLIAM THOMPSON - SARDIS CHURCH

FLTB2 — 27 Aug 2001 5:06:33 GMT

My WILLIAM THOMPSON died in Burke Co GA 8 Oct 1816. He was a member of the Sardis Baptist Church. Do records exist for that period? Is there a cemetery for the decreased? His wife was CHARITY MURRAY THOMPSON. I am also looking for records of NICODEMUS THOMPSON JR AND SR who may have died in Burke Co GA. Any ideas?

Where could I go for this information? Thank you.

Laverne Thompson-Brown

Chance, Bell

Mark Johnson — 27 Nov 2006 3:02:21 GMT

Looking for graves of Benjamin Chance and of Kissiah Sapp Bell Chance. Kissiah married Benjamin in 1873 10 years after the death of her husband Hardie Bell in the Civil War. They had at least one child known to the Bell Family as Uncle John. Possibly buried at Habersham in Jenkins County in unmarked graves. Any knowledge of these graves would be greatly appreciated.

Henry Bell Brookins Burke County, Ga

riversrun422 — 23 Oct 2006 5:18:04 GMT

Is anyone familiar with these Brookins?

HENRY BELL BROOKINS AND MRS. MARY BROOKINS

They are listed in my great granddaddys obit as his parents but yet I have search and search for any piece of infor on these people and get no where. My father told me that William D. (Judge is what everyone called him) was really born a BELL. He took his grandmother's name BROOKINS. The church that he is buried at has records that his mother is CAROLINE BROOKINS. I have also been told that his mother was working at someones plantation or home and she became pregnant by that man and was raised as a bastard child and was took in by the BROOKINS family, if so then who is HENRY BELL BROOKINS. None of this makes sense to me. Does anyone go to the Burke County Courthouse often and look up records? If so maybe you could keep me in mind if you run across anything on HENRY BELL BROOKINS. I would appreciate it. Any information on these two people I would appreciate very very much. I have search the Augusta Chronicle Archives, Ancestry.com and numerous other exploring places. I dont find anything.
Thanks, Darlene Brookins Brooks

This is my grandfathers obituary from the Augusta Chronicle.

William Dwellie (Judge) Brookins - Sardis, Georgia
age 82, died Wednesday 1-27-1965) at his residence near Alexander, Ga., after a brief illness. He was the son
of Henry Bell Brookins and Mrs. Mary Brookins, both natives of Burke county. He was a retired farmer and a member of the Sardis Methodist Church. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Myrtle Flakes, Alexander, Ga., Mrs. Gaynell Hillis, Sardis, GA., two sons, Frank Parker Brookins, Alexander, GA., and Bonnie H. Brookins, Waynesboro, GA.

I have search the Augusta Chronicle Archives, Ancestry.com and numerous other exploring places. I dont find anything.

Lt. Col. Thomas Chisolm

kathychisolm01 — 3 Nov 2006 12:19:06 GMT

Any information about Thomas Chisolm-married to Mary Butler Spencer, had a son George Washington Chisolm. Thomas Chisolm served in the American Rev. War. Buried (?) in Burke County on his plantation (?) Royal Land Grants, named in Georgia Historical Collections. Help me, if you can! Kathy

2000 - James N. Joyner - Burke County, Waynesboro, Ga

Darlene Brooks — 6 Oct 2006 2:38:06 GMT

The Augusta Chronicle - July 24, 2000
Waynesboro, Ga - Mr. James N. Joyner, 41, of Leslie Drive, died Saturday, July 22, 2000, at Burke County Hospital. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. today at Rosemont Heights Baptist Church with the Revs. Earl Saxon and Wayne Dixon officiating. Burial will be in Sardis Baptist Church Cemetery, Sardis. Mr. Joyner, a native of Richmond County, was a material handler at Kimberly-Clark, He was co-founder of Spring Branch Sportsman Club and a member of Rosemont Heights Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Geri (GeraldineBrookins)Joyner; a son, Kevin Joyner, Waynesboro; a daughter, Courtney Jana Joyner, Waynesboro; his parents, Talmadge and Frances Joyner, Sardis; a brother, John Williams Joyner, McBean; and two sisters, Jeannie Flanagan Augusta, and Lee Ann Joyner, Sardis. Pallbearers will be Pat Johnson, Robert Rogers, Walt Worsham, Jesse Crims, Mike Johnson and Jow Spencer. Honorary pallbearers will be members of Spring Branch Sportsman Club. Deloach Funeral Home is in charge of arrangement.
Note: Geraldine Brookins is the only child and daughter of John D. Brookins, a native of Burke County, residence of Aiken, SC and mother is Willie Frances McGlohon, a native of Burke County, Ga. Her parents divorced when she was six years old and both married again later. (Per: Darlene Brooks)

Scott's from Millen / Burke

peb406 — 2 Oct 2006 6:23:04 GMT

Looking for:

Nannie/Nancy A. Scott Hargrove
b.1848
d.1898
Married to Stepehen Brinson Hargrove "at John Scott's by Henry Rawson" according to an old note.

Parents?:
John Scott
b. 1813
and Eliza A
b. 1821

W. M. A. Griffin

wiserabc — 2 Oct 2006 9:30:36 GMT

My great grand father was William Perry Alexander Griffin he was born Sep 20,1863 in Tennessee and raised in Georgia Fulton Co. he run a way in he's teen to Sulphur Spring/Miller Grove, Hopkins County,Texas and died there Jan 04, 1946. Father initials are W. M. A. Griffin andWilliam Perry Alexander Griffin had two sister that i know of. If you have Info. on my line of Griffin's in Tennessee or Georgia with these initials who had two girls and a boy W. P. A. Griffin Please late me Konw. Help Help!!!!!!!! This has been one tuff Family to track before texas.

10-10-1882 - Death of Eddie Duke, Child of Elza Duke

Jen Darlene Brookins-Brooks — 18 Jul 2006 3:28:29 GMT

Burke County Folks, Burke County, Ga

10-10-1882

Sad Death: Died this morning at the residence of his mother, Mrs. Elza Duke, Little Eddie Duke, of hemorrhagic Fever. He was a pupil of Prof. Rodgers School, and beloved alike by his instructructor and play fellows.

Need to know where to get my dipolma.

Donna — 30 Sep 2006 8:22:03 GMT

I graduated from Boggs Academy in Georgia class of 1975, I've lost my dipolma and can't seen to locate the correct sources to get another dipolma. I was told that all records have been move to another state. If there is anyone who can help me to locate the right sources it is appreciated.
Thank You For Any Help.

1918-James P. Rowell, Obituary, Tragedy, Burke County, Ga, Augusta, GaRowell, Johnson, Peters, McKinnie, Ivey, Toole, Glover, McNair, Langley, McArdie, Williams, White, Dorn-

riversrun422 — 30 Sep 2006 3:35:49 GMT

1918-James P. Rowell, Obituary, Burke County Farmer and Former Member of Local Police Force, Killed When Auto Strikes Train.

Names included in this obituary are:

Rowell, Johnson, Peters, McKinnie, Ivey, Toole, Glover, McNair, Langley, McArdie, Williams, White, Dorn

Please click on the attachement.

Sterling Jenkins

frankljenkins — 24 Sep 2006 5:33:26 GMT

I am looking for some information on Sterling Jenkins who appeared on the 1830 Burke County census.

Any information would be appreciated.

Thank you.

Frank

Benjamin H Hampton (b 1799-1805 Burke Co, GA)

LisaFFranklin — 13 Sep 2006 1:47:44 GMT

Seeking information on any early Hamptons from Burke Co, GA, Barnwell Co, SC or Aiken Co, SC.

Benjamin H Hampton was born 1799-1805 in Burke Co, GA. Possibly his family was from Barnwell Co, SC as it was just across the Savannah River from Burke Co, GA.

Benjamin H Hampton is the 3rd Great-grandfather of my husband. He was married to Mary (b 1837 AL) and by her had Sabra Ann Hampton (29 Jul 1850 Milton, Santa Rosa Co, FL - 19 Jan 1929 Ringgold, Bienville Parish, LA) and James born abt 1855 FL.

The family is found on the 1860 Milton, Santa Rosa, Co, FL census as follows:

Division 2, Santa Rosa Co, FL
Page 28
P. O. Milton, FL
Enumerated 6 Jul 1860
194/194:
Benjamin Hampton 55 M W Laborer GA
Mary 23 F W AL
Sabra 7 F AL
James 2 M FL:
Georg W Layfield 25 M W Laborer GA
Sebina 22 F W AL
Joseph 3 M FL
Georg W 6/12 FL

Thanks!

Searching for any info

JudithWise57 — 26 Jun 2001 6:17:29 GMT

Looking for any ancestors of the above names.
My genelogy: Judith Weathersbee (Myself) married Jerry Wise in Allendale, S.C. My dad, Marion Weathersbee married Katherine Mooney. Looking for anything on John Mooney who married C(K)atherine Pierce Ready. Parents of Marion Weathersbee were James Moore Weathersbee & Bessie Jones (Joans) Hankinson. Parents of James Moore Weathersbee were Floyd Mixson(Mixon) Weathersbee & Jane Mixson/Mixon. Parents of Bessie Jones Hanknson were Ida Martha Oliver & "Batt" Jones (Possibly William Burney) Hankinson.
Floyd Mixon/Mixson Weathersbee's parents were John Johnson (Called Johnson) Weathersbee & Sarah Elizabeth (Could be just Sarah Or Elizabeth) Johnson. I was told she was the daugter of a Capt. Joseph Johnson & his wife Penelope.) Need info on Jane Mixson/Mixon line bad. Ida Martha Oliver's parents were Thomas Oliver & Eliza Goodwyn Mims. I found some info on them in Screven Co.,Ga. and some in Barnwell Co., S.C. I was told Burke Co. is right across the river from Barnwell Co.,S.C. Any information is greatly appreciated. E-mail judyandkavan@webtv.net

12-25-1904 Double Wedding - Gunter, Coleman, Barton, Gunter

Darlene Brookins-Brooks — 24 Aug 2006 3:01:47 GMT

From the Book
Burke County Folks Volume II 1901-1910 - Jo Goodson Knight

12-31-1904
Double Wedding-
Married on Christmas day of 1904 at the home of the brides father, Mr. Gunter of the 66th district, Miss Minnie Gunter to Mr. Henry Coleman, Miss Minerva Gunter to Jno Barton. Justice R. C. Hatch.

2-7-1926 - Adnes Darsey, Waynesboro, Ga, Myer Steines Store

Darlene Brookins-Brooks — 20 Aug 2006 4:18:05 GMT

Miss Agnus Darsey has returned from Waynesboro, Ga., where she has been for several months clerking in Myer Steines Store in the place. She is now taking a business course in the business college recently opened in this place.

The Augusta Chronicle dated 2-7-1926.

Katherine Attaway

Mark Hall — 14 Aug 2006 4:58:05 GMT

Looking for any information on Katherine Attaway or her family. Her father was Ellington Attaway. She married Charles Jenkins. Is buried in Brewton Cemetery in Hagan, GA. ANY assistance will be greatly appreciated as my research is being done VERY long distance. SFC Mark Hall

One more thing about William Phillips!

Amy Whatley — 10 Aug 2006 12:25:12 GMT

Dear Greene County Board,
I am participating in a DNA project with a volunteer group of researchers to find documetnted male descendants of all the original male Phillips immigrants to the New World.
Rootsweb has a policy of only posting announcements about DNA porjects on a special forum. Therefore, we hope you will visit this forum to review an announcement of a special DNA Project for descendants of the above described Phillips immigrants. Here is a link to our announcement on the DNA board at rootsweb: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec?htx=messaged&r-rw&...
You can also get to the DNA forum by going to Rootsweb Message Boards>DNA research>Announcementsof DNA Projects. Our message number is 816. This new forum is the place to go for more information on DNA.
Thank you for taking the time to read this message, and we hope you will visit the DNA Research board for more information.
Sincerely,
Amy Whatley

Joseph Burke

Christiana — 6 Aug 2006 10:50:00 GMT

I am looking for anyone with any information on Joseph Burke. All i know is his mothers name was Sarah and his fahters name was Thomas. I believe he married a woman named Myrtle. This is my mothers family and she doesnt know very much about them, any information would be greatly helpful. Thank You Very Much
Christiana

William Phillips on the 1790 reconstructed GA census

Amy Whatley — 5 Aug 2006 3:17:24 GMT

I'm looking for a direct line descendant of William Phillips to participate in the Phillips DNA Project. If interested, contact me or the project director, Shannon Phillips at PHILLIPSDNAPROJ@ AOL.COM.

Charles Jenkins

Mark Hall — 1 Aug 2006 1:23:08 GMT

I am trying to locate information on Charles (Charlie) Jenkins, married Katherine Attaway (daughter of Ellington Attaway) in 1869. Also information on their son Simuel. ANY information, ancestors, burial locations, etc.... Also, is there any relation to Gov. Charles J. Jenkins? THANKS, SFC Mark Hall

Information of Amos Wiggins

daviswiggins1 — 8 Apr 2002 5:03:28 GMT

Would appreciate any information on Amos Wiggins of Burke County. I have information from 1820 census. I need the names of his children and wife. I believe he had sons, William and Amos and daughter, Mahala. Trying to determine if John M. Wiggins, born 1811 was also his son. Appreciate help.

12-21-1912 - Mrs. W. H. Lynch, Death Notice

Jen Darlene Brookins-Brooks — 18 Jul 2006 2:18:41 GMT

Burke County Folks, Jo Knight

McBean, Georgia
12-21-1912

Mrs. W. H. Lynch died at her home in Vidette, Georgia on the 9th inst., after a short illness. Mrs. Lynch was in her 60th year, and was one of the most esteemed ladies in that community. She is survived by her husband and two grown sons. Mrs. Lynch was a consistent member of the methodist church and her many acts of charity and kindness will never be forgotten.

11-19-1910 - Death of Joseph Polhill Saxon, Waynesboro, Ga

Jen Darlene Brookins-Brooks — 18 Jul 2006 2:14:05 GMT

11-19-1910

Mr. J. P. Saxon buried in Augusta, Georgia yesterday. The funeral of Mr. Joseph Polhill Saxon, who died Wednesday night, at the city hospital, will be held this afternoon at 3 o'clock from Broadway Methodist Church. Interment city cemetery.
Mr. Saxon born in Burke County, near Waynesboro, Ga., on the 9th of December 1858. At the age of 19 he came to Augusta, Georgia, and entered the grocery business as an apprentice. At the age of 22 he bought out his employer, and the business was carried under the name of J. P. Saxon. A year ago the firm's name was changed to J. P. Saxon & Sons. On 10-26-1883, he married miss S. G. Rich. Mr. Saxon was a consisent member of the Broadway Methodist Church, and was a treasurer of the Knights of Pythias and the Woodmen of the World. Both Lodger's will attend the funeral services in body. Mr. Saxon leaves a wife, five sons and two daughters, who are, Mrs. Sophie Rich Saxon, Mr. Allen Saxon, Mr. Hugh Saxon, Mr. Joseph Saxon and George Saxon and Mrs. L. B. Moore and Miss Bessie Saxon.

3-30-1888, Birth of infant baby boy son of H. E. Godbee, Habersham

Jen Darlene Brookins-Brooks — 18 Jul 2006 3:06:36 GMT

Burke County Folks, Burke County, Ga

3-30-1888

Habersham: Whoopie! Mirabile dietu!
Mr. H. E. Godbee is the smiling father of a bouncing boy.

1897 - 1888, Wm. E. Turner, R. M. Turner Death notices

Jen Darlene Brookins-Brooks — 18 Jul 2006 2:57:31 GMT

Burke County Folks, Burke County, Ga

11-13-1897

Mr. R. M. Turner, Hephzibah, aged 77, died on the night of the 9th inst., and was buried the following day. Rev. J. W. R. Jenkins conducted the funeral services.

3-9-1888

Green's Cut - March 8, Mr. Wm. E. Turner, Formerly of this place but recently a resident of Augusta, died at the latter place Wednesday at the age of 68 years. His remails were interred at the place yesterday.

7-30-1898 - Mary Ann Turner death notice

Jen Darlene Brookins-Brooks — 18 Jul 2006 2:50:00 GMT

Burke County Folks, Burke County, Ga
8-13-1898
Ridge - Miss Mary Ann Turner of this place, died on the 30th of July at the residence of her brother-in-law, Thomas Atkins. She was buried at the family burying ground near there.

3-26-1898 - Joe P. Prescott, Death of Infant Daughter Notice, Girard, Ga

Jen Darlene Brookins-Brooks — 18 Jul 2006 2:13:31 GMT

Burke County Folks, Waynesboro, Ga

3-26-1898
Girard, Ga - Mr. Joe P. Prescott's infant daughter was buried at Bethany Cemetery last Saturday afternoon.

10-26-1918 - Harvey Kelly, Waynesboro, Ga Death Notice

Jen Darlene Brookins-Brooks — 18 Jul 2006 1:48:55 GMT

The True Citizen, Waynesboro, Ga

10-26-1918

Mr. Harvey Kelly died at his home in Waynesboro, Ga. last Sunday night, of heart affection. Mr. Kelly was picked up unconscious in a shed where he was at work and carried to his home. He never rallied and died within a few hours. He was carried to Hephzibah for interment.

8-27-1907 - Birth of C. R. Daniels, Jr., Burke County, Ga

Darlene Brookins-Brooks — 15 Jul 2006 4:27:14 GMT

8-27-1907
Birth: C. R. Daniels, Jr., is the title of one of our youngest citizens, who arrived in our midst last Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Daniels are the happy parents of the dear little fellow.

Burke County Folks, by Jo Knight

1910 - Freeman Chance Committed Suicide at his home in Munnerlyn, Burke County, Ga

Darlene Brookins-Brooks — 15 Jul 2006 3:48:21 GMT

Burke County Folks 1882-1900, Jo Knight

10-22-1910

Mr. Freeman Chance committed suicide at his home in Munnerlyn Friday morning last by stabbing himself with a pocket knife in the region of the heart. Mr. Chance was in bad health and despondent. We are told that he talked of the matter several times and told some one that he attempted it before but the knife pricked the skin and deterred him. But said that the next time he tried it he intended putting a piece of paper under the point of the knife until he struck the fatal blow.
He was a single man about 58 years and was occupying a room a short distance from the house of a relative. Early Friday morning a nephew went to his room to inquire after him, when he quietly informed him that he had stabbed himself. He lived a short time afterwards. His remains were followed to Habersham.

Cemetery

sonjataylor46 — 5 Jul 2006 3:39:01 GMT

I was going thru the Augusta Archives and I found an obit that stated the person was buried in the New cemetery.
She was Mrs Chance She died 27 Sep 1908. Burke Co.
Does anyone know which cemetery this could be.
Sonja

early Georgia Court of Conscience records 1775

Niles Reddick — 2 Jul 2006 10:35:15 GMT

John W Rheney - Burke County, GA

MDPlunk — 29 Jun 2006 2:41:11 GMT

Seeking info on John W Rheney (1810-1883), and daughter Julia Adella Rheney who married George Thomas in about 1878, and may have married a Clark after George died in 1882. Any help appreciated...

Mike

lookup

SusanHolman55 — 23 Nov 2006 12:36:49 GMT

James Briggs received land Oct. 1767, 250 acres, stating he had wife and two children and had lived in the provedence for 12 months, Burke co. GA.
Looking for source of this information.

thanks so much!

Susan Holman

Burke Families Census and Cemeteries Digital Book

@@Jhbrew631@aol.com — 26 Jun 2006 1:05:49 GMT

I am looking to see If anyone would be interested in a new Digital Book on the Burke County Land Lotteries, Burke County Census from 1820 - 1880 and Burke County Cemetery Listings. All would be on a CD in PDF form with master index full name listing. If I can get 100 people to commit, I can have the delivery in October 2006. They would sell for $14.95 plus GA sales tax with shipping at $1.50 each. If interested please give me an e-mail to:

BurkeDigital@aol.com

Will/estate lookup; early 1800s; Alexander MADDUX

Rhonda — 25 Jun 2006 12:10:03 GMT

Is there anyone out there with a will book? I am trying to locate my brick wall, Alexander MADDUX (also spelled MADDOX & MATTOX). I know that he existed, and that he died before 1810 as he is mentioned in another estate (unfortunately, no county is mentioned).

It is rumored Alexander died in Greene County, but I have personally been to Greene County searched the courthouse thoroughly. I can find no probate or land records for Alexander in Greene County. I have been to four counties total and have not found his estate. The cost of these fruitless trips is beginning to add up; especially since I have no other choice than to systematically search all early counties in GA.

I know Alexander died before 1810, and I know he had an estate, but it's unclear as to which county he died. So, if you have a will book available for this county, will you please look for Alexander MADDUX? I appreciate your time and help very much. Thank you!

1910 Wedding Article of Annie Laurie Herrington and Henry L. Sasser, Sardis, Ga

Jen Darlene Brookins-Brooks — 23 Jun 2006 12:01:06 GMT

The True Citizen, Burke County, Waynesboro, Ga
December 17, 1910
Herrington - Sasser
Miss Annie Laurie Herrington and Mr. henry L. Sasser were married at the residence of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Seab R. Herrington, on the 14th inst., a Sardis Rev. R. R. Norman officiating. The Attendants were, Misses Lucille Pierce and Lucy Herrington, Messrs. W. K. Bargaron and Arthur Cates. The parlors were tastefully decorated for the occasion, and quite a number of friends were present to witness the marriage of these popular young people. After the ceremony the bridal party and a number of friends assembled at the home of MR. and Mrs. J. E. Sasser, parents of the groom, where a splendid wedding supper was served. They will make their home on the Bargeron Place near Sardis. Congratulations are being showered upon them by friends who wish them a long and happy wedded life.

3-17-1894 Mildred Cox died at the age of 45 years old.

Jen Darlene Brookins-Brooks — 22 Jun 2006 11:48:15 GMT

The True Citizen
Waynesboro, Ga, Burke County
March 17, 1894
Died - Mrs. Mildred Cox died at her home in the 66th district last Saturday. She was about 45 years of age.