Dougherty - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

The Brim Family

bobbylinzey — 17 May 2008 12:31:58 GMT

My wifes family has lived in Dougherty county from time to time...her grandmother was Annie Kate Waldrup Brim...she lived off of Slappy Drive in Albany...her husband was Grover Cleveland Brim...If you have any info on the Brim family I would appreciate hearing from you...my email address is bobbylinzey@aol.com
Thanks Bobby Linzey

Johnson Tourist Home in 1930's

jwwaller — 20 Nov 2007 12:18:24 GMT

I would love to know what happened to the family who operated Johnson Tourist Home on Jefferson Street sometime after 1930. According to the 1930 census the family consisted of F L Johnson, his wife Annie and two children - Salaita (b. 1925) and Bobbie Lee(born 1928.)

4 Sisters from Albany, GA

RockofGibraltar — 27 Oct 2007 12:40:26 GMT

I have a photo of four sisters, from a white family, taken in Albany, GA. The photographer was McCollum. It looks like it was taken in the mid to late 1800's. If you know who they are, please send a reply. If you are related to them and want the photo, let me know.

Looking for my brother...please help!

kjbds13 — 4 May 2006 12:36:11 GMT

The only information I have is his mother's name is Cheryl (sp?) and her father was an officer on the military base, pretty high up like a coronel or general. My brother was born in either 1968-1969 time frame. His father was Ronald David Lancaster. My brother was named after my Dad but I am not sure if Ronald and David were used or even what order. I am not even sure he is a Lancaster. My father died a few years back and never did find him. It is now my quest in life and any help anyone can give me would be so appreciated. My Mother was able to see him once and said we look like twins! I am now 36 and would love to finally meet him. PLEASE HELP ME!

What school if you lived on the Marine base in 1960's

Linda — 17 Jul 2006 4:24:32 GMT

What elementary school would a child have gone to if they lived in base housing in the 60's? I remember more from the old the photos I have in that time period, but I remember very little about the school. I seem to have some memory that it was a new school at the time. Any suggestions are welcome. Thanks!

Jones, Kemp

Donna Powell — 18 Feb 2004 5:07:47 GMT

Seeking information on J Ernest Jones and Pearl Kemp Jones buried at Red Oak Cemetery, Doles, Worth Co, GA. Family history relates that both are bureid at Red Oak, both graves have no names or dates - with son, marker of PFC Woodrow Jones, Co C, 330 INF, on left of two unidentified gravesites. Possible marriage of Ernest and Pearl on May 5 1910 in Dougherty CO, GA. Other children include Stella Mea Jones Moore bMay 17 1909, Worth CO, GA, d Jan 8 1962, buried at Notchaway Baptist Cemetery, Baker CO, GA married to Andrew Clifton Moore; Clara Mae married to STONE; Annie Ruth; J.D.; Christine; Kathleen married to DEAN, with child named Betty.
Thanks for any information on this family,
Donna

PERCY VAN COUCH JR. 1911-1977

PMPARKER — 12 Nov 2002 10:52:32 GMT

Looking for anyone related to Percy Van Couch Jr.
his parents were Percy Van Couch and Lucy Miller
of Talbot co. Ga. Percy lived in the Albany area and I
believe he is buried in Dougherty co. I found letter written
by his aunt and she mention that Percy Jr. and wife and
son and Lucy came to visit her. So Jr. had a family looking
for Couch males from this linage. Thanks for any help.
Paula

Shiflett Headstone Picture

JeanetteF — 25 Aug 2007 3:08:58 GMT

Could someone send me a photo of the headstones of Helen Futch Shiflett and Hollis Shiflett buried in Crown Hill Cemetery? They are my in laws.
I would appreciate it very much.
Jeanette

Obituary Lookup - VANN

joking140 — 21 Aug 2007 9:01:04 GMT

I would appreciate help with obituary lookups for 2 people who are related to me.

Eugene F Vann died 10/18/2003 in Albany.

Charles Eugene "Pete" Vann died 3/5/2007 in Leesburg.

Thank you very much for your help.

Joe King

Descendants of the Jackson and Toson's from Baker County.

jeannie kearson — 15 Apr 2002 5:18:13 GMT

These are the facts most of the Jacksons that lived in Baker County and Dougherty are interrelated group. The jackson married into the Tosons family from Baker County then immigrated down the old Pretoria Station ot Road to Oakridge
drive, Washington Street, River road, Marin Luther King drive, and Cotton Ave. We were a very large family especially back the the late 1800's. The average child born to our people were 8 to 16 childen per household. Our trademark we love horses, had alot of Deacons and Rev in the family.My GGgrandfather Tony Jackson use to raise horses for the Fargus and partime for the branch family up the Leary road.
My GGreat Uncle Scarley Jackson remembered the Hawkins,
Adams, Chatmon, Coles, Bragg, Williams people around Baker County from along time ago to dougherty borders.
Our people are said to have some connection to General Andrew Jackson wife Rachel. Uncle jack mention that Tony Jackson people from Tennessee and surrounding North Carolina probably worked for those people. We need to find the connection.I think they use to breed horses for them.
but more research is needeed. The Jackson immigrated down to Dougherty County on the old Pretoria back in the day
accordeing to Uncle Jack. Here is a clue to our relatives the
men would always put PAPA Or UNCLE in front of their names. Papa Jack or PAPA Tony etc. UNCLE NELSON or UNCLE Eugene. This half of the Jackso married into the Toson family from Baker County. If you would like a family list email me.. Love jeannie! amor!

Obituary Lookup - Emmett Hatcher

joking140 — 28 Jul 2007 11:02:27 GMT

I would appreciate an obituary lookup for a distant relative of mine:

Emmett E. Hatcher died 11/17/1987 in Dougherty County, Georgia.

Thank you very much for your help.

Joe King

MICKLER need any info

sharonbrowarddavis — 2 Jul 2007 11:04:50 GMT

if you have any resources to this county, PLEASE help me find this family. I know they were there 1910. Ellen in her 50's was with her son. Did she remarry? Is there a marriage for Ellen MICKLER after 1910? Perhaps an obit? Any MICKLER marriage would be of interest. What about cemetery records? If you have those PLEASE help. Sincerely Sharon Broward Davis

Janes

walkerchet — 25 Jun 2007 6:46:33 GMT

Seeking information on Edward Janes (b. abt 1806) and descendants. May have moved to Dougherty Co., GA with family after 1860 from Lee Co., GA

Dodd-Courson

wallsga — 15 May 2007 1:05:51 GMT

Seeking information about JOHN ROBERT DODD and BASLIN DODD, sons of George C. Dodd and wife, Bernice Courson.

George and Bernice are buried in Riverside Cemetery in Albany.

Any help would be appreciated.

Seeking family

Delois Young — 31 Jul 2000 12:00:00 GMT

I am seeking family that was based in the Dougherty/Lee County area of Georgia. If the names of Tommie Lee, Mattie and/or Bernice sound familiar please contact me.

Thank you.

OBIT: Robert C Utz, 1996

kr_frank — 9 Mar 2007 7:56:07 GMT

I'm looking for an obit for
Robert C Utz, died 10 Nov 1996 in Dougherty County, GA.
Last residence: Albany
Best Regards,
Kristian Frank from Germany

OBIT LOOK-UP: Hubert Skinner, April 1986, Albany, GA

schoony156 — 16 Feb 2007 5:50:27 GMT

Family members seeking a copy of the Obituary for Hubert Skinner who passed away in Albany, Dougherty County, Georgia in April 1986. Exact DOD unknown since I do not have access to the Georgia Death Index. Hubert was born on 5 March 1923 in Alabama.
Thanks in advance for any help you can offer.
Bob Schoonover, Email: Schoony@comcast.net

SSDI:
HUBERT SKINNER 05 Mar 1923 Apr 1986 31705 (Albany, Dougherty, GA) 31705 (Albany, Dougherty, GA) 428-28-6024 Mississippi

Obituary request Fry/Baker

dinoyes — 9 Feb 2007 3:12:04 GMT

Could some do an obituary look up for me for Orval Lee Fry in the Albany, GA paper. Orval died 9/18/1995 Parents were William R Fry and Ethel Purington (Fry) Baker.

Also, for Ethel Purington Baker (Fry). She died 6/27/1984 in Albany.

Thanks for your help.

George D.Wilson

janslater96 — 5 Feb 2007 1:43:29 GMT

Does anyone have info on a George D.Wilson b. 1850 ga.He was in the 1920 census for albany ga.His wife Ella, an his grandson, John W. Price, b. 1 April 1909,his parents for R.B. Price,wife Mae? suppose to Grimes not realy sure.This is all I have on this family.Thanks

POW/MIA Korean War, Dougherty Co. ROBERT FRAZIER

H Davis — 18 Oct 2006 10:54:06 GMT

I am searching for the family of a soldier who was killed in the Korea War. When he entered service he gave Dougherty County GA as his home of record.

Soldier: ROBERT FRAZIER
Born: May 15, 1932, Black
Date of loss: November 7, 1952, Missing in Action in North Korea. His remains were never recovered

When the Korean War ended the enemy never returned or accounted for over 8,000 of our servicemen. They died in their hands. That was over 50 years ago. Since that time DNA has been perfected and also they are recovering remains in North Korea. Our government is obligated to return those remains to the proper family. DNA samples have been obtained from most of the families of these missing soldiers. For various reasons some families have not been located. There are 70families in Ohio that have not been located. There is one family from Dougfherty County that has not been located.

When the remains are recovered and identified they will be returned to the family for proper burial. I am just an old (76 years) Combat Veteran out of the Korean War and thankful that I did return. I consider this a very noble cause and I hope that you can help in some way to find this family. For more information on the project you may go to http://www.jpac.pacom.mil/. My part in the program is to match up the lost families with the proper agency.

I will be grateful for any assistance in locating this family.

Harold Davis
40th Infantry Division
Korea ’52-‘53
910-791-2333

Sam and Bessie Newbern Goode of Albany Ga. (Deceased)

jhewitt — 29 Jun 2006 8:27:40 GMT

Looking for my aunt and uncles graves, they died in the Albany Ga area, in the late 1950s or early 1960s

Any help appreciated

Toland Gooch obituary

Dorothy Swanson — 22 Aug 2006 1:49:39 GMT

Would like the obituary of a toland Gooch who d. mar. 9, 1995 in Albany, Doughtery Co. Ga. Thank you. Dorothy

Part of Newark NJ

Mary A Dougherty — 10 Aug 2006 4:48:27 GMT

Jenn you wanted to know what part of Newark my DOUGHERTYS lived Well it was iin St James RC Parish

General A. or Ruby B. Chancey

Audrey Moore — 29 Oct 2004 6:19:49 GMT

Looking for any information on General A. Chancey DOB: June 10, 1895, DOD: June 1970 or Ruby B. Chancey. Lived in Dougherty County in the 1920's. Names are found in the 1930 census along with offspring Annie P., James W., Viola N., Gerald A., and Jack C.

Jessie M. Crandall

boots22 — 30 Jul 2006 7:36:02 GMT

I would like to correspond with anyone who has info on Jessie M. Crandall, F, who appears on the 1930 Dougherty County census. Thank you.

Peter Cody cemetery plot

Paul Wright — 26 Jul 2006 12:06:23 GMT

I know that Peter Cody was in Dougherty County , Georgia in the 1850 and 1860 Census but where was he buried? Should anyone know please send me the info. I am also interested in any one who is tracing this family.

William B. Bullock obit

marybullock — 27 Jun 2006 4:00:24 GMT

I am needing an obit lookup of a William B. Bullock his date of birth is listed as 1-30-1930 and his date of death is listed as 9-1971 according to the Social Securtiy Death Index, also according to SSDI he died in Albany, GA. According to other records his date of death is 8-28-1971. His parents were Charlie and Hattie Bullock. I believe he was married and that he had three children, two girls and one boy. If anyone could also find out where is is burried, that would be much appreciated also. I will be willing to pay for the fees of postage and photocoping.

Robert & Davis families

Thomas Browne — 21 Jul 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Dougherty County Georgia Looking for any info on Ella Catherine and William Henry Robert, Eugenia Winkler or Ella Davis

MARRIAGE LOOKUP--BENJAMIN M. RALEY AND MARTHA LINDSEY

GBaragona — 31 May 2006 4:50:26 GMT

If your county has old marriage records from about 1835- 1840, I would appreciate your checking to see if there is a marriage between Benjamin M. Raley and Martha Lindsey (Lindsay, Linzy). Ben was discharged from the army in 1836 in Columbus, Georgia. In 1840, they were living in Randolph County, Georgia, so Ben may have lived in the area between Muscogee and Randolph counties from 1836-1840. According to census records, Martha was born in Georgia.

Thanks for any help you can provide.

Anyone who can look up and obituary from Aug 1987

Wilkes — 25 May 2006 8:13:50 GMT

Looking for the obituary for Eva Wilkes. She is shown on the Social security index as having died in Dougherty County. Any help would be appreciated.

Meta O'Steen

mkosteen — 7 Jan 2004 8:41:45 GMT

I am looking for any information on Meta O'Steen, born: 6 April 1889, Died: Oct. 1977, last residence Albany, Ga.
She was the wife of John Holly O'Steen.
Mike

ETHERIDGE

sree1234 — 7 Jul 2001 10:14:21 GMT

HOPING SOMEONE WILL REMEMBER PERCY ENGLAND ETHERIDGE WHO LIVED IN ALBANYAND DOUGHERTY COUNTY,GA IN THE 1940S AND 1950S WITH HIS WIFE DELLA LOU AND 13 CHILDREN. WAS AN ASSEMBLY OF GOD PREACHER AND ALSO WAS AN EVANGELIST,ALSO OWNED A GROCERY STORE AS WELL AS FARMED. PLEASE EMAIL ME IF YOU KNOW ANYTHING.
THANKS
SANDRA ETHERIDGE

Cannon's

Michael Cannon — 24 Mar 2000 12:00:00 GMT

I am looking for any info on the Cannon's during the 1860's
i know one of the sisters married a Warren.
thank you!

Pine Bluff

Delane — 9 Aug 2004 4:09:55 GMT

Looking for information on Allen Ratliff died 1889 in Albany. The Obit states he was buried in Pine Bluff. I had the opportunity to visit Pine Bluff but did not find a marker. I was told Sumner Cemetary was originally Pine Bluff Cemetary. it would seem that Sumner would be too far from Albany in 1889 to transport a body.
Does anyone know if there is another Pine Bluff Cemetary in or around East Ablany/Acree area?
I feel sure Allen Ratliff would have had a marker due to the fact he owned a large plantation , merchantile, hotel and cotton warehouse
Can anyone help with this?
Thanks, Delane

Boyt (Boyd or Boyl?)

Skye Driggs — 11 Apr 2006 1:33:14 GMT

The following article was in the Paulding New Era (newspaper) from Paulding County dated 3 Dec 1886. I'm not related, hope the info benefits someone.

The two largest persons in southwest Georgia are dead. Warren Shiver, a prominent farmer of Worth county, died at his home near Acree. He was the largest of a large family and was known as the Worth county giant. He was six feet, seven inches in height, and of immense frame weighing nearly 300 pounds. He once killed a man with a blow from his fist. Mrs. J.L. Boyt (Boyl, Boyd?), wife of a prominent farmer of Dougherty county, is also dead. She was also very large in size and a member of the Baptist church.

Billy Blair - Albany, GA

jadanosh — 23 Mar 2006 1:01:45 GMT

Looking for Billy Blair who was living in Albany in 1955/1956. Working as a store clerk or a butcher.
Please reply to Busymomintx@aol.com

James L. Dozier descendants

James O. King — 18 Feb 2006 4:26:18 GMT

Seeking contact with descendants of James L. Dozier of Dougherty County. He was the son of John B. Dozier of Sumter County, GA, born abt 1835. James L. was enumerated in the 1880, 1900 and 1910 census enumberation of Dougherty County. His sons George W. and Mercer were enumerated in a separate HH in 1900. Any contact with the descendants of these families would be appreciated. My telephone number is 502 243 2295 and mailing address if 9407 Jonathan Place, Crestwood, KY 40014. Thanks. Jim King

Hadley

bob bailey — 15 Feb 2006 12:57:42 GMT

I am looking for the burial location of Henry "Red" Hadley. Born in Thomasville, he was living in Albany at the time of his death in the fall of 1974. He died in a VA Hospital in Atlanta. Red Hadley was an assistant football coach at Monroe High School and earlier had played professional baseball with the Atlanta Black Crackers. Any information about his correct birth or death date and where he is buried would be appreciated. Thank you.

TAYLORS IN ALBANY IN 1972 ON CHAMPANGNE DR....

katherinetaylor21 — 7 Feb 2006 10:23:19 GMT

Does anyone remember a couple that lived in Albany,GA in 1972 named Martin Taylor & Charlene? He was in the Navy?? They had a german sheppard named CB??

Charles GILMORE death report

ixtabai — 24 Jan 2006 8:46:49 GMT

If you live in the Albany, GA area, would you be willing to look for & send me the newspaper article and/or the police report on the death of my great-uncle?

Charles Wiley "Red" GILMORE
died Dec 31, 1940
was either murdered or committed suicide in Albany, GA

I'd be glad to pay for your expenses. Please write to me at my permanent email address & I'll send you my mailing address
Thank you so much.

Sandy Gilmore Sheppard
TracingMyRoots@hotmail.com

Wright/Hatcher

DStephensOglesby — 17 Jan 2006 7:40:49 GMT

Looking for information on Andrew Jackson Wright b Feb. 10, 1847 in Baker Co., (now Doughtery Co.) GA. He married Margaret or Martha Jane Hatcher. Nothing found on her-born Mar 2 1847.

Sometime between 1870 & 1880 he moved to Taylor Co., FL.

I believe his father was A.R. Wright (in Doughtery Co in 1860)- no other information on him. mother unknown.

A.R. Wright was listed as a planter -any info appreciated.

Amanda Tanner born c1849 living in Dougherty Co 1860 and 1870

Allen Wheatley — 13 Jan 2005 12:31:07 GMT

In the 1860 and 1870 Census Amanda lives with her father James Tanner in Albany, Dougherty Co, GA. In 1870 here are two Amerson Children living in this home, Anna (3 yr) and James (3 mo).

In 1857 Ann Beck marries William H Tisdale.
In 1865 Mrs Ann Tisdale marries Daniel Amerson.
Both marriages are in Dougherty Co, GA.

I find no record of Daniel or Ann after the marriage. Is it possible that Daniel is the father of Anna and James Amerson?

Amanda Tanner shows up in Texas with these two children sometime after 1870 where James Amerson rears a family in Collingsworth County, TX.

Where is the connection from Tanner to Amerson in the period 1865 to 1870 in Dougherty County, GA ?

Winkfield Family

kenneth — 11 Nov 2005 4:16:28 GMT

Looking for distant relatives of Preston Winkfield. Preston Winkfield was born in Washington, GA around 1888. His father's name was George Winkfield. After that I'm lost. Please help connect the dots. Thanks.

DIXON, Sarah Louise

ExieLee14 — 8 Nov 2005 5:53:22 GMT

I'm looking for information on Sara Louise Dixon. She was probably born around 1928 or so. She married a teacher by the last name of Williams, and I believe lived in Decatur.
Thanks, Yolanda

GRIER, Johnnie C - Albany

ExieLee14 — 8 Nov 2005 5:49:37 GMT

I'm looking for information on a Johnnie C Grier. He would have been born around 1924 in Albany. He was a friend of my dad's and he asked if I could find him. Daddy is now 81....
Thanks for any help!
Yolanda

African-American: Tift

tiffhill94 — 6 Jan 2005 10:05:57 GMT

Does anyone have any information on the surname Tift (African-American) from Albany. My ancestors were born there and migrated to Twiggs Co.

JOHN COLLINS WITCHER OF ALBANY

DJ — 5 Oct 2005 2:56:05 GMT

Looking for any information on John Collins Witcher of
Albany,GA.
At one time he was living in Franklin Co GA and married
Martha Rucker.
I have no dates for him, he is buried somewhere in
Albany.

William H. Betts Murder Trial Circa 1870

Tamra13AL — 29 Sep 2005 4:09:01 GMT

I am looking for information about the murder trial of Lt. Col. William H. Betts of the 13th Alabama Infantry Regiment C.S.A. that I believe took place in Albany, Georgia about 1870. Betts was accused of murdering a Federal soldier, Edward N. Emerson, on November 4, 1867 in Dougherty County. Betts was not captured until September 1870 in Atlanta. Supposedly Betts was acquitted of the charge, but I do not know the specifics of the case. I am writing the history of the 13th Alabama Regiment and I would like to include this Reconstruction trial in my manuscipt. If anyone has knowledge of this case, or can direct me to it, I would be very thankful.

Looking for my brothers obituary - PIQUETTE

chasmar1 — 23 Apr 2004 3:04:22 GMT

My older brother died the day he was born, 9-18-1965. My parents lived in Albany, but were out of town at the time my brother was born. He was born and died in Gainesville, GA. I'm certain there was an obituary back home in Albany but I have been unable to aquire one.....
I was wondering if someone would be willing to do an obituary look up for David Price Piquette, Jr. (infant)?
I will pay for cost of copying, mailing etc...
Thank you,
Marisa

John Roe

DianeChenault — 11 Sep 2005 8:10:08 GMT

I am looking for information on John Roe who was born about 1806 in Georgia. He was in the 1870 census for Albany, Dougherty Co, GA as a Plantation Overseer. He Married Harriett Boon in 1825 in Hancock County, GA. I am looking for John's parents & his date & place of death. John & Harriett had 4 children that I know of Susan (my direct), John, Gideon, & Fredonia

Any info would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks

Rosa Adams Suicide

Melissa — 1 Sep 2005 11:25:13 GMT

I'm conducting family research for a friend - her grandmother is Rosa Adams (born 1886-died 12/16/1932). Family lore has it Rosa committed suicide and was found in the kitchen by the gas stove, but this hasn't been verified and my friend wants to find out the real story of her grandmother. She has her death certificate and under "Cause" it says "Unknown." That probably was cryptic for suicide back then, but maybe not. I doubt if her obituary would say, but I'd love to have it. Wonder if we could obtain it from an Albany newspaper? Does anyone have any info on that?

Rosa married Daniel Shelton McLennan (11/14/1886, Westville, Florida-2/24/1959, Dougherty, Georgia) - they were married in Florala, Alabama in January of 1910, then moved to Albany Georgia to live and to raise their son, Edward Larkin McLennan.

If this family sounds familiar to anyone, I'd really appreciate hearing from you. Thank you.

Melissa

Daniel McLennan

lissap1955 — 20 Aug 2005 7:23:11 GMT

I'm looking for the parents and siblings of Daniel McLennan, born about 1886 in Alabama. He married Rosa Adams (1886-1932) and they moved to Albany, Georgia where they raised a family. One son is known - Edward Larkin McLennan.

By family lore, Rosa committed suicide.

If this family sounds familiar to anyone, I'd appreciate hearing from you. Thank you.

Melissa

JACOB BARTLEY PICKRON

Jeff Pickron — 28 Mar 1999 12:00:00 GMT

LOOKING FOR ANY INFO ON THE PICKRON FAMILY FROM DOUGHERTY COUNTY GEORGIA.

pickron

marciacantor — 14 Aug 2005 1:35:25 GMT

My pickron line is in Baker and miller co's and maybe more. Look in the Tabb line and you'll find a great number of Pickron's at the end. Also look in the cemetaries (Tabb) and you will find John F Pickron. He was married three times and has many children. My line is from him. Born 1844 and Married Susan Jane Tabb. Let me know if this is your line and I'll fill you in on all i have.
Marcia Brownlee Cantor

HINSON DEATH IN ALBANY

jandjplus3 — 20 Jun 2005 10:41:35 GMT

My great-great grandfather, James Leander Hinson, died in Albany, GA 26 APR 1906 even though he spent his lifetime in Tennessee. I cannot figure out what he was doing in Albany at that time. Does someone have access to newspapers written during this time period that would be kind enough to see if anything unusual occurred? He may have been with the railroad then, or he may have been visiting a relative or friend. We don't know where he is buried.

Thanks for your kind searching!!

Pauline applin/aplin Peters Obit

margaretHighsmith13 — 25 Jun 2005 12:12:35 GMT

looking for someone to look up obit for a Pauline Applin/aplin Cloud Peters. she is buried in a private cemetery. Children, Vicky Unknown last name, Betty, Jimmy (Nickname Pete),
Steve.
any help would be greatly appreciated.
Maggie

Lavenia Aplin Carlyle/Carlile Obit

margaretHighsmith13 — 25 Jun 2005 12:04:58 GMT

Looking for some one to look up obit on a Lavenia aplin Carlile/Carlyle. Had sons Dennis, Russell, Donald Ray, and had 3 girsl.
Don't have a year of death but I believe it was in 2000.
Many thanks

Darius RAMSEY of Dougherty Co.

Mary Kathryn Kozy — 15 Dec 1998 12:00:00 GMT

Darius RAMSEY and Eliza SHIVER were married in Dougherty Co. in 1858. They had 9 children, 7 of whom lived to adulthood. Their children were: Ella McDora, baby girl, Nancy Lieuzenia (or Nancy Rosena), Alice, Cary Darius, William Elzie, Jessie Belle and Hattie Eubillia.

If anyone has additional information on Darius' parents, Alexander and Rachel RAMSEY of North Carolina, or on Darius and Eliza's children/grandchildren, please contact me! Thanks!

JORDAN GROVE BAPTIST CHURCH

MSWB63 — 28 Mar 2005 10:31:58 GMT

I am searching for the current owners of the property once held by Colonel L.A. Jordan. Jordan Grove Baptist Church is on some of the property but supposedly this is the second location of the church. There is suppose to be an older site of the church which also contains some graves. I am in need of a list of graves located at the original Church site. I beleive I have family members buried there.

Willie Sue Fambro (c.1928- ?)

GregWhite1863 — 21 Mar 2005 1:11:43 GMT

Willie Sue Fambro, daughter of Frank W. Fambro (1856-1931) and Mamie Lee Fambro, was born about 1928, perhaps in Dougherty County. She is mentioned in her father's obituary from the 11/5/1931 "Albany Herald". Frank was buried in Oakview Cemetery.

Frank W. Fambro was the son of Dr. Lucius Cicero Fambro (d.12/1861), and grandson of Allen Gates Fambro (1800-1880). Frank had lived in the Atlanta area, and moved to Albany, GA about 1925.

What became of Willie Sue Fambro?

OBIT: Mr. William Asbery STRAWDER

Nancy Bruce — 11 Jun 1999 12:00:00 GMT

The Albany Herald
Tuesday, November 13, 1945

Mr. W. A. Strawder

The funeral service of Mr. W. A. Strawder, 78, who died Tuesday morning at the home of his daughter, Mrs. E. W. Kelly, 719 East Broad Avenue, will be conducted at the Salem Baptist Church at Adel this afternoon. The cortege left the Albany Undertaking Company chapel at 11 a.m.

He is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Ed Woods, Mrs. E. W. Kelly and Mrs. Leonard Barfield; three sons, Joe Strawder, Leo Strawder and Woodrow Strawder, all of Albany; and one brother, J. T. Strawder, of Quitman. Twenty grandchildren and four great-grandchildren also survive him.

Mr. Stawder's grandsons will act as pallbearers.

[Note: W.A. = William Asbery; 1st son of Allen A. Strawder]

Walter Louis Jack White

CampingGS — 15 Jan 2005 12:13:13 GMT

Can someone do a cemetery or obituary look up for Walter Louis Jack White? He was born 7/19/1919 and died 3/25/1968. He resided in Dougherty County at the time of his death. Thanks.

Civil War- Nelson's Cavalry Company

slag1861 — 10 Nov 2004 6:52:26 GMT

Are any of you aware of a roster of men who served in Capt. Thomas M. Nelson's Georgia Cavalry unit in the Civil War? I'm specifically looking for a record of any man wounded or killed in January, 1863 or shortly after. Thanks!

Grimes in Dougherty, Co., Ga. (Albany Area)

CGT714 — 23 Oct 2005 1:14:00 GMT

Does anyone know the family lines of the Grimes in Albany , Ga.?

1870
Jackson Grimes , Dougherty, GA 33 1836 Georgia White Male
Catharine Grimes , 31 1838 South Carolina White Female
Sarah F Grimes 10 1859 Ga White Female

1880
Jackson GRIMES Dougherty, GA 50 1830 Ga
T. Catherine GRIMES Dougherty, GA 35 1845 NC Female Wife

1900
J T Grimes abt 1861 South Carolina Albany, Dougherty, Ga White Head
Harriet abt 1865 SC Wife
Ola abt 1887 Ga Dau
Hallie abt 1891 Ga Dau.
Ada Ca 1893 Ga Dau
Bernice abt 1899 Ga Dau
Wightown 1884 Ga Son

1920 Albany, Doughtry Co., Ga. 111 3B.
Grimes, Harriet W. 56 Wd bca 1864 Sc Sc Sc
", James W. 35 Ga. Sc Sc
", Charles D. 18, Ga Sc Sc.
Doughtry 1930
page 18B James W. GRIMES 46 single Ga SC SC

Page 19A Wm T. GRIMES 39 NC NC NC Alma F. age ? Tn., Wm T. age 14,
Norna? Norma ? 62 Mother NC NC NC.

Found a J.T. age 57 Ga Ga Ga in Floyd Co., Ga. 1910 pg 29 A
Son Lon 14, Son Edward age 12

Thanks for any updates
Christine G. Thacker

Ginette / Teannette Towns

TJ8393 — 17 Oct 2004 9:39:44 GMT

This is my great-grandmother, I found her on the 1880 census for Doughtery County, Albany, GA. She was the mother of Fannie, Loula, Frank Tharp(e) and Jessie and Elias Green. Where can I look for any more information? Does anyone know where I could write for birth and death certificates for this county? Theressa

Local Historians Information Please

Delane_Delk — 7 Feb 2005 5:05:37 GMT

Dees Information

Delane_Delk — 7 Feb 2005 5:05:37 GMT

Are there any Dees decendants around Albany or Acree area? I am looking for decendants of Lee Dees or Leo Dees the earliest date I have on him is 1898. I have no idea of his age.
Any information would be appreciated.
Thanks
Delane

Obit copy Ethel Baab, died 10/16/2001

bsclark — 14 Sep 2004 12:11:20 GMT

Looking for obit for Ethel Baab (Weygandt), she lived in Albany, Dougherty Cty, GA. She was married to Walter Baab, and children Henry, Jeanne and Carol.

Thanks!

DEES Decendants

DelaneDelk — 12 Aug 2004 1:35:01 GMT

ROBBIE R. MOCK

duaneeeggleston — 7 Dec 2002 1:01:34 GMT

Miller County Liberal
Thursday 5/26/1994

ROBBIE R. MOCK

Mrs. Robbie R. Mock, age 85, of Albany, died Wednesday, May 18, 1994 at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital.

Graveside funeral services were held Friday, May 20, at 2:00 p.m. at Riverside Cemetery with the Rev. Bobby Moye officiating.

A native of Houston, Fla., Mrs. Mock had lived in Albany since 1987. She was a member of Sunnyside Baptist Church and a homemaker.

Mrs. Mock is survived by one son, Forrest Cecil Williams of Seffner, Fla.; one daughter, Mrs. Shirley Watson of Albany; one brother, T.L. Petty of Tampa, Fla.; eight grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

Plantation List

Delane — 9 Aug 2004 4:13:27 GMT

Is any type of plantation list available? My greatgreat grandfather Allen Ratliff was the owner of WASK Smith Plantation? Anyone every heard of it? I have no idea what WASK is but I think it must have been the original owners name. I got the information from a copy of Allen Ratliffs will.
Thanks
Delane

Need Obituary Lookup for William Kretz who died Dec. 1982

Rosemary Miller — 28 Jul 2003 6:29:30 GMT

I would appreciate help in locating the obituary of William Thomas Scott Kretz who died in December of 1982. He lived in Albany, Dougherty, GA and was born July 16, 1912 in Texas.

I understand the library will lookup obituaries, however, the exact date of death is required and I only know he died in December of 1982.

Any help will be greatly appreciated.
Rosemary Miller
Nederland, TX
Rosemary@gt.rr.com

Tift/Whearry

Carolyn Tift — 20 Jun 1999 12:00:00 GMT

I am looking for information on Buster Tift. He was married to Johnny Whearry at one time. She was the daughter of Abraham Whearry and Louise Sutton. At one time they lived in the Donalsonville, Ga., area. If you have any information, please respond.

1900 GA State Census-- Dougherty County

NFlorida — 21 Jul 2004 8:56:19 GMT

How do I find a copy of the 1900 Georgia State Census?
I am searching for the following people and need a copy.
The 1900 GA, Dougherty County Census shows G. S..(Guss, Gustave, Gustavus) Hardman and wife, Ella, sons, Edward and Gus. Gus, Sr. is a printer. Edward's birth is listed as June 1894.

Orbit look-up; James Burrell Hamm (Ham) died 1954

Bernice — 4 Jul 2004 6:23:46 GMT

Is there anyone who has access to orbits for Dougherty County that can do a look-up for me? I'm searching for an orbit on James Burrell (Burrel) Hamm (Ham) who died in Dougherty County on Feb 27, 1954.
Bernice

Vernon Crandall

TerriSchadt — 18 Aug 2004 4:09:26 GMT

Looking for any information on my grandfather Vernon Crandall B 07-21-1915 D 10-23-1997. Per the SSDI he last residence was Dougherty CO GA. Any info would be helpful.

Mroczkowski and McAllister

jhartgen — 2 Aug 2005 3:04:06 GMT

My great grand parents. Looking for information on them and relatives Married in 1877

COOPER/REYNOLDS

Pat Weaver — 14 Aug 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Researching John Harris COOPER & Lucinda Clarinda REYNOLDS. They were married in Dougherty County in 1865 or 1866. They migrated to Alabama, where they died in Calhoun Co.
Thanx,
Pat

Husbands' names - Westbrook and Little

L. Stull — 3 Apr 2004 2:17:33 GMT

Does anyone know the names of the husbands of Fannie Jones Westbrook (died in April 1984 in Albany) and Billie Jones Little (died in December 1999 in Albany). I have the obituaries, but no husband is listed in either case. I will appreciate any information you may provide. Please use E-mail address - Stull@aol.com

Acree family reunion

Jazmyn66 — 11 Mar 2004 7:33:59 GMT

Acree family reunion July 24th &25th Jacksonville, Fl.
for information please contact Felicia,efm50@comcast.net

Peterson Family search 1800s.

Noriega E. James — 20 Sep 2001 5:15:31 GMT

Looking for ancestry information on Peterson and or Ingram family from Georgia. Henry Peterson married Molly Ingram. They had 10 children: Mattie, Ellie, Tempy, George, Allison (born 1900), Polly, Keith, Clarey, Henry, and Kenny. The family may have lived in Arlington Ga or near Albany Ga. Henry and Molly probably would have been born between 1870 and 1875. The children were all born during the late 1890ies or early 1900s. Many of the children moved to Florida as adults.

Martha Ward Barker

Susan A. Penn — 7 Jun 1999 12:00:00 GMT

I am looking for information on my mother's birth mother, Martha Ward Barker, born in the late 1800s. She married
? Barker. They had a daughter, Nancy, born in the 19teens. ? Barker died in the flu epidemic in 1917. When Martha gave birth to my mother, Jessie Louise Barker, born 01-31-18, in Dougherty County, GA, she gave her up for adoption to Joseph C. and Annie Hafer Whipple of Quitman, GA. A woman in Valdosta made the arrangements for the adoption. There is no record of the birth at the courthouse in Albany. Nancy may have attended Valdosta State College in the 1930s. Martha worked for the government in Washington, D.C. during WWII. Thank you for your help.

Obituary Look-Up For Hartwell H.Harrell 1952 Miller cty.

callymo2003 — 1 Jul 2004 2:26:54 GMT

Someone please help me!!!My Grandfather and Grandmother both died in 1952 in Miller cty.Ga.There are no Newspaper recordsor cemetary records since both establishments have been sold and no one kept the records.Could someone please check the Albany Herald for me.I know they died in 4-01-1952 and9-05-52.My grandmother was Susan rebecca hooks Harrell.I have tried to prove my lineage to him so,I can join the civil war organization.The night my mother (Effie L.Harrell )MCClendon died I was so upset I gave them her brother Bennie Harrell as her Father.I am an only child and the only way I can get it changed is through the court.I have to find an obit.that list my mother as a daughter.The family bible is vanished!!Can anyone help me??Willing to pay .have been to Miller cty.several times and there are no info there.

CHEEKS FAMILY

LaKisha Bryant — 29 Jun 2000 12:00:00 GMT

My name is LaKisha Bryant. I'm an African-American woman and I live in Georgia. So far, I think my family is going to cross several states including, GA, TN, KY, VA and the Carolinas. As far back as I have so far is Robert Cheeks (my
great-grandfather) born in 1872 (after the civil war) in Macon, GA. He was married to Patsy Marshall, born in 1898 from Richmond, VA. Her parents were Allen Marshall & Irene Sheppard.

They had eleven children: Annie CHeeks, Catherine Cheeks Coleman, Jesse Cheeks, Sr., Wilson Cheeks, Jimmy Cheeks, Robert CHeeks, Andrew CHeeks, Flora Cheeks Calloway, Henry Cheeks, Bill Cheeks, and Irene Cheeks Ross. That's all I have so far.

I know the name of Robert's father, but we're trying to figure out where the Cheeks name comes in. Robert's father was white and his mother was either black or mixed; we're thinking the latter. My grandfather and great-grandfather could have passed for white men. I'm thinking that most of it is going to trace to slavery and plantations and go from there. Any idea where I can find slave journals, etc.? Do you have knowledge of any of these people or could you give me some info that you may have? Where should I begin? Email me at LBRYANT@ISOA.NET

Jones,Williams

dixie jones — 14 Feb 2004 9:08:24 GMT

Looking for Solomon Jones and Patience Williams parents Henry and Mariah Jones and William and Elizabeth Williams also, Archie Arch Jones and William Billy Jones.

Search for Diane Wilson (May 31, 1971)

amy_berliner — 31 Jan 2004 11:19:08 GMT

I was born in Albany Georgia, at the Phoebe Putney Hospital, I was adopted privately through the Dr. His name was Dr.Vincent Arelano, my mother was approx 15 from what I know, she also gave a posted message stating my fathers last name was Dollar. She doesnt know my gender, I would like to connect with her to exchange stories, and ensure she is okay, I admire her courage and want her to know I love her. I have been in a wonderful home, and I now am married with a child of my own,Anyone with info please feel free to contact me at 213-250-0070 or email me at amyberliner2003@yahoo.com thank you

1870 Dougherty County census online

Kathy Grace — 24 Jan 2004 4:35:21 GMT

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

1870 Dougherty County
http://www.rootsweb.com/~cenfiles/ga/dougherty/1870/
Abstracted by Ross Jones
Second Transcriber Jan Crews

This transcription was made available due to the
dedication and effort of the transcriber(s) and will
now benefit researchers everywhere.

Other New Additions to the project are online at
http://www.rootsweb.com/~cenfiles/nu/index.htm

Please visit the USGenWeb Census Project at
http://www.rootsweb.com/~census/ if you are
interested in transcribing any county of any federal
census records. A copy of all transcriptions done
for this project are submitted to the appropriate
state File Manager for inclusion in the USGenWeb
Archives.

Sincerely,

Maggie Stewart-Zimmerman
Coordinator, USGenWeb Census Project
http://www.rootsweb.com/~census/

Looking for Rosa Leila (Grubbs) Jackson again

@@Bonnylyn41@aol.com — 10 Feb 2005 1:43:32 GMT

Hello all
I am still looking for any information on Rosa Jackson, but I now have the date of her death. June 8, 1921 in Dougherty County. I believe she is buried in New Bethel Church Cemetery in Sylvester. I have tried to write to the cemetery but my letter came back saying "no mail receptacle". Can someone help with an address for this church or any information on her death? Any leads would be appreciated.
Bonny in Plymouth Michigan

Slave Cemetaries-1860, 1870, 1880, 1890

Theressa McCullough — 3 Aug 2003 5:14:18 GMT

I found my great grandmother, Ginnet Towns residing in Doughtery County, Albany City on the 1880 Census. From her age and the fact that there is a Towns plantation there I am assuming she was a slave that was released which is why I can't find her on earlier records. However it occured to me that there has to have been slave cemetaries or at least "black only" cemetaries in this area that might give me clues about her. Does anyone know of any such cemetaries? I'd also appreciate information on the other cemetaries in the area also as I am hoping my grandfather might be there. Thank you...Theressa

Marriage of J. R. Jackson & Rosa Leila Grubbs

@@Bonnylyn41@aol.com — 10 Feb 2005 1:43:32 GMT

Hello All
I have been told by a relative that the marriage of Julian Robert Jackson of Richmond County and Rosa Leila Grubbs of Burke County took place in October 1893. They lived in or near Dougherty County most of their lives. Does anyone have access to marriage records for this time period that would give more details? Any help appreciated.
Bonny in Plymouth Michigan

Looking for Rosa Liela (Grubbs) Jackson

@@Bonnylyn41@aol.com — 10 Feb 2005 1:43:32 GMT

Hello All
I'm looking for the death of Rose Grubbs Jackson, b. abt 1870 and died in Dougherty Co. between 1912 and 1943. There is a cert available, number 14405-C that could be her. Can anyone tell me what the "C" stands for. I'm also looking for any information on Julian Robert Jackson b. Aug 3, 1870 d. May 5, 1943. Any leads would be appreciated.
Bonny
Plymouth Michigan

Petersons of Arlington Georgia Calhoun County

noriegaj — 24 Oct 2003 1:04:30 GMT

I’m looking for the Peterson family of Arlington, Georgia in Calhoun County. My great great grandfather George Peterson was married to Martha and later to Mary. Between them they had 13 children: Mourxxx (illegible), Harriet, Henry, George, Moses, Spank, Marjorie, Watson, Lora, Shellman, Martha, Hattie, and Easterly. My great grandparents, Henry and Molly Peterson had 10 children: Ellie, Tempy, Mattie, Clarey, George, Henry, Allison, Polly, Kenny, and Keith. Henry’s daughters married into the Knighton, Connor, Jackson, Mack, and Wakefield families. See my webpage at http://petersonfamily.tripod.com.

Quilller

Pin — 1 Oct 2003 3:27:32 GMT

I am looking for information on George Washington Quiller.

Looking for hospital friend was born in .

Laurie — 6 Aug 2003 8:42:35 GMT

She was born in Albany, GA and her father was in the military. She was NOT born in the base hospital because of a chicken pox outbreak. She is looking for the hospital that military was sent to during this time frame (March 1968) where she was born. She has to get a copy of her birth certificate and all forms require hospital where she was born and has no clue. Any help or suggestions would be very much appreciated...this is kind of an emergency, she has relocated, lost her birth records and cannot open bank accounts, change driver's license etc without this information. Thanks!

Trying to find ggg-grandparents

YAVONDAS — 4 Mar 2003 6:32:33 GMT

Hi,

I am trying to find out who my ggg-grandparents were. My gg-granddad was Steve Daniels who married Katie (Kate)Sanders-Daniels. I think they were both born in Albany, Ga but later moved to Waycross, Ga. They had kids Jeff Wright b. 1912, Carrie Belle, John D., James, Bennie , Juanita, Steve, and Katie Mae Daniels. Any information about Steve or Katie (Kate) would be appreciated including knowledge of parents, siblings, aunts, uncles, cousins, anything.

Aline Perry Mosely

BobPerryvtjujqguma03i9tajbuu5s2cupll — 23 Jul 2005 4:59:59 GMT

I have just found out that this is a relative of mine and was living in Albany. I only know that she married a J. C. Mosely, any Help would be appreciated.

I Need a Lookup Please

James Mlone — 21 Jul 2003 3:57:13 GMT

I am trying to trace a Brother of My GG Grandfather
His Name was P.A. Crawford and he was from Columbia County Ga
There is A P.A. listed in he 1860 census for Dougherty but the last name is spelled Cranford, he is also listed as from Columbia county

Could someone do a look up in the local records fo me and see if maybe the ensus name was mispelled?
My P.A. Died at Gettysburg in 1863 so there may be a widows pension listing or other documents

any help would be much appreciated

Thanks
James Malone

hester-lee-Mccord

ahesterofsc — 20 Jul 2003 8:41:40 GMT

looking for any info on a hester lee McCord bailey, mother of the late jackie Mcord married thomas hester tifton area, divorced and maried frank konarik. looking for info on the lee side and hester side. all were from albany and tifton area. any info send to ahesterofsc@hotmail.com

Towns Plantation owned by R Towns

TJ8393 — 16 Jul 2003 1:07:12 GMT

Does anyone know where I may be able to locate old property tax records for plantations, specifically the one above? Theressa

Death Certificates

ErnestM_H — 4 Feb 2003 7:47:46 GMT

I have been given the following information.
Mrs Mary M Hall
Death Date 1 Aug 1920
County of Death Dougherty
Certificate 20175-B

Is there a way to access this certificate thru the net ?
Can a non-certified copy be obtained?

Is anyone available to do an obit check for me?

Thanks
Ernest Hall