Hancock - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Jackson's of Hancock County

Larry F. Patrick — 3 Sep 2001 10:39:19 GMT

Interested in finding any information on these Jacksons that lived in Hancock County, from 1820 to 1850. Also, interested in the McWhorter family of this county. I believe I am a descendant of James and Lena Jackson, thru their son William H. and Sarah McWhorter Jackson of Arkansas

Capt. JUDKINS HUNT, Sr. , Rev. War Sol.

Carol Garrett — 12 May 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Would like to correspond with any HUNT descendants mentioned in Capt. Judkins HUNT's, Sr. will dtd.: 12 Dec 1817; pro.: 05 Jan 1818, Hancock Co., GA

Nimrod S.Chiles/Irena H. Latimer

PMitchell6164 — 25 Jun 2001 8:41:01 GMT

Seeking to share information on Nimrod S. Chiles b. abt 1800 m. Irena Hester Latimer in 1827 in Hancock Co, GA. Four known children: Arianna Eona m. Terrell Kitchens, John R. Chiles m. Olivia B. Lundy, Martha A. E. m. Benjamin Franklin Dunn & 2. Joseph Hillman, and Arena E. Chiles. John & Olivia migrated to MS and supposedly died in MS. Have much information on this family I can share.

1794 Hancock County Tax Digest

RPoore1003 — 9 Sep 2008 8:29:16 GMT

I'm trying to interpret an abbreviation on the 1794 Hancock County Tax Digest and need some help.

The digest lists landholders and among other things lists adjoining water courses. Most entries are the names of creeks and are easy to read. But I ran across this abbreviation that I can't figure out: "I.O.G." It is possible that the first letter is an "L."

Does anyone know what water course this refers to?

Thanks for any help you can give me.

Regards,

Ralph Poore
Boise, Idaho

Thompson-Harvey

Virginia Hart — 4 Jan 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Searching for parents of Jesse Thompson. According to their grandson's autobiography (Robert H. Thompson), Jesse was born in Cork, Ireland about 1778 and came to US with his family right after the revolutionary war. He married Margaret Ann Harvey in GA around 1806, and they migrated to Mississippi, living for a time near Mobile, AL. Margaret Ann Harvey is belived to be a daughter of Thomas and Rachel (Jones) Harvey.

share data

william s smith — 8 May 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Would like to share data on John STURDIVANT in Hancock County from about 1794 to 1839

Looking for Samuel Weeks/Weaks and William Weeks/weeks of Hancock and Greene Co. GA

sharonJ1948 — 28 Aug 2008 1:24:22 GMT

I am trying break down a brick wall that is and has been driving me nuts for 6 years.

William Weeks Sr. is supposed to be the father of Samuel Weeks..they came from NC or VA about 1793...Samuel married Ann Jackson in Greene Co, Ga 1788 and a couple of their sons were born in Greene Co. I just need whatever information anyone might have to get this family tied together..

Any information will be greatly appreciated.

Sharon Weeks-Maupin

Abednego Wright Will

BVBKRWS9571 — 21 Jul 2001 8:42:19 GMT

Researching Abednego Wright, died 1824, Hancock County. Would like information on his chiildren and if his will, filed in Hancock County, can be accessed. Abednego's daughter, Amanda Charity Reynolds Wright, married Thomas Burton. Their daughter, Martha A.D. Burton, married William C. Smith, son of Aaron Smith and Elizabeth Abercrombie. Their daughter, Antoinette Vashti Smith, married B.F. Rudisill, M.D., my great grandfather. I'll be willing to share information on any/all

Quinny Powell abt. 1775 s/o William

TJWashington — 26 Aug 2008 7:40:32 GMT

Hi,

I am trying to sort out which line of Powells (if any) my Quinny Powell belongs. He was born abt. 1775 and married a Patsy Hicks who was indian. He is found purchasing at the estate of William Washington in 1799 Hancock Co. GA, listed in Georgia/Cherokee Land Lottery in 1803 with William, listed in the Twiggs GA tax list in 1818, listed in the Houston Co. Census in 1830 along with William, and moved to Randolph Co. GA from Houston County after William's death before 1835. By 1840 he was living in district 718, Randolph Co. GA.

He had a daughter named Nancy b. 1810 GA who married Johnson Mathews also b. 1810 NC. Nancy is my 4th great grandmother.

Is Quinny s/o William who had children as follows: Quinny, Thomas, Charles and Silas?

Any information on this family would be greatly appreciated.

Terrie

Butlers of Handcock Co.

Mary M. Holland — 22 Mar 2000 12:00:00 GMT

In search of info on the Edmund Butler family. Had 4 sons:
Edmund jr.,John William and Harry. John and William moved to
Tn. John married Caroline M. Pounds 1842 in Putnam Co. Any info will be MUCH APPRECIATED !!!
Many Thanks Mary
jholland@catt.com

sturdivant family

smithw128 — 25 May 2002 1:39:17 GMT

Share inormation on family of Robert STURDIVANT, b. Dinwiddie Co., VA, Jul 28, 1789, to John and Nancy HOLLINSBERRY Sturdivant, grew to manhood in Hancock Co, GA, m. Ann NORWOOD Mar 3, 1814, to Perry Co., AL 1818, d. Dallas Co, AL Dec 21, 1856.

Jacob A. Brewer

Rob Brewer — 3 Jan 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for info on Jacob A. Brewer Sr. b. 1795 GA married Edeith Crocker daughter of Arthur Crocker. Any info on either family would help. Jacob & Edeith had children John W., Samuel, Jacob Jr. & Seborn. Found in Polk Co. MO in 1860. I think Jacob sr. may be the son of John Wesley Brewer b. ca1775. Thanks for any clues. Rob Brewer

Chappell Heath Bonner

ElizKelley — 30 Jan 2002 6:36:45 GMT

Chappell Heath Bonner and wife Priscilla Smith, and their three children Thomas S, James, Mary (Polly) Pleasant arrived in Hancock Co in 1802 or 03. Chappell died there in 1806. This family originated in Dinwiddie Co VA. Will exchange info with anyone searching this family.

Stephen EVANS and Obedience ELLINGTON and family

Dorothy — 28 Feb 2006 7:40:33 GMT

I am looking for the cemetery Stephen Evans is buried in. He died Nov 7, 1814 in Hancock Co., GA. Is his wife buried here too? When did she pass? Were any of their children born here? Were any of them buried here? They had 14 children: Abner P., Lila, Martha, Lucy, Stephen, David, Ellington, Stith, John, Enoch, Sarah, Mary, and Peter. Any information greatly appreciated. Thank you.

Dorothy

rabun

carolyn tamblyn — 21 Jul 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Would like to find the burial place of Matthew Rabun, d. ca 1818 in Hancock co. He was a member of the Powelton Baptist Church.

Rogers/Sayre

W.F. Rogers,Jr. — 6 Dec 1999 12:00:00 GMT

I am trying to find any information about a J.H.Rogers of Sparta. I believe that he was possibly a Sheriff of Hancock county. I am also looking for Robert, William or Nathan Sayre who I believe have connections to Sparta. Other possible names are Henry I. Rogers and Louisa C. Rogers Sayre. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Hunt - Reeves Family

Debi Reeves — 25 Feb 2000 12:00:00 GMT

I am looking for additional family information on the Hunt's of Sparta, GA. My Great Grand father was Alec Hunt and he married Jennie Lemon Hunt. My Grandmother was Magnolia Hunt Reeves and she married Jessie Reeves.
If any of this rings a bells please e-mail with any additional info.

Thanks !

Pryor Wright 1820-1840 Baldwin and Hancock Counties, Georgia

davidmoody|MA288330 — 8 Jul 2008 8:35:31 GMT

Prior Wright was a member of the 4th Regiment of Booth's Georgia Militia at Fort Hawkins, Macon, Georgia in November 1814. He first appears in Milledgeville when the 1820 census shows that he and his wife Margaret S. were born between 1794-1804 and had one son under 10. Margaret S. died in 1837. On 25 July 1839 Pryor Wright married his second wife, Elizabeth Youngblood, in Baldwin County. He died before 7 November 1840 when his son John S. Wright was appointed to administer the estate of Pryor Wright by the Inferior Court of Hancock County.
Who were Pryor Wright's parents? When and where was he born?

colman/maddox

jabbott815 — 18 Jan 2008 1:07:55 GMT

I am looking for a Colmam/Maddox cemetery possibally located out of Coulveton, ga. If any one has any information i wou;d appreciate it. Thanks, Jim A.

BOOTH family in Hancock ca 1790s

R_Nest — 29 Dec 2001 7:16:57 GMT

Seeking info on the family of Zachariah BOOTH b ca 1794/Hancock Co. GA who married Martha A DOUGLAS. They went to Talbot and Muscogee Co. GA. Who were the parents of Zachariah BOOTH?

Drewry-Williams

sissybear01 — 6 Oct 2005 3:55:59 GMT

Parham

Marilyn Kosanke — 27 Mar 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Am interested in Haddon (or Hadden) PARHAM, Matthew PARHAM, and Stith PARHAM. All three were involved in land transactions in Hancock Co. from 1789 to about 1810.

Simmons family of Hancock County Georgia

E.C.Sisson — 14 Mar 2002 6:04:19 GMT

I'm looking for additional information on my family. They
came to the Hancock County area prior to it's inception. After the Battle of Kettle Creek they were granted land near Devereaux (mouth of the Shouderbone creek). My grandfather
was born in Sparta, then moved to Savannah where he ran an
elecrical supply business after extensive travel. His name was Gardiner Thomas Simmons Sr. He died of T.B. in 1935.

My great-grandfather owned a store in Sparta,installed
the first telephone service, and was a the Hancock
County Judge in the 1870's to 1880's. He also served in
the 15th GA. Co.E, Sparta volunteers 1861-1865. His name
was J.Clarence Simmons.

Searching for African American Hodges from Hancock County, GA

adamadolphus1 — 4 Jun 2008 10:39:10 GMT

Searching for descendants of Eugene Hodges (b. 1862, d. 1942) and Mittie Trawick Hodges (b. 1868, d.?). Children were: Vinnie (b. 1892), Henry (b. 1897), Rins (b. 1898), Anna (b. 1899), Lindsey (b. 1900), Dawson (b. 1902), Pearline (b. 1904), Etta (b. 1906), and Ruth (b. 1909). Eugene is the son of Abel and Eliza Hodges. Mittie is the daughter of John Trawick. They orginally lived in Washington County, GA. but moved to Hancock County, GA @1900 after the death of Eugene's mother. Any information about these descendants would be deeply appreciated.

Daniel/Maddox

carhopsrock — 26 Mar 2008 3:37:34 GMT

Looking for any info on Riley Daniel and his daughter Margaret Maddox. They are buried in Jewell, Ga.

Berry Peeler, Minister of Gospel

lolene133 — 3 Apr 2008 8:03:47 GMT

Does anyone know the denomination of the church where Berry Peeler was minister? He married John Jones and Martha Mitchell in March of 1845. He is listed on the records as M. G. Any help appreciated. I can trace this Jones family on to other counties in Georgia and Alabama, then to Texas. I don't know what church they attended, so I can'tlocate church records. Jones is a hard name to trace, and I know nothing of Martha's family. So I'm looking to find church records in the hope of locating more on the families.

Lolene

Marriages of Hancock,Ga.

Wanda Curtis — 13 Jan 2005 8:01:51 GMT

Would anyone have access to Marriages of Hancock,GA. 1806-1850 by Martha Lou Houston.
Looking for dates and spelling of a Isaac Blount or Blunt to Sarah ?
This information will be deeply appreciated.
Thanks
Wanda

Kennedy Gardiner

altpensacola — 29 Mar 2008 4:11:58 GMT

Info from Katherine C. Bray; (where are you?)

Robert L. Kennedy b 1865 Hancock Co., Ga. m Lucy Gardiner
1886.
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IF it is the same Robert and Lucy
my data shows birthdate for Robert 1867
and Lucy also 1867 or 1870

For more info go to the Escambia Co. Florida board.
Most of these folks are buried in Pensacola.

The Kennedy Family for the 1900 Census Georgia
Robert L. age 33
Lucy age 30
Children:
Robert T. 11
Emma L. 9
Wallace 7
Nettie 3
Edwin C. infant.

Kennedy Family from Milledgeville Georgia
Husband Robert L. Kennedy b. 1867 d. 1923
Wife Lucy G. Kennedy b. 1867 d. 1947 age 80
Robert T. b. 1889 d. ? (1921?)
Emma Louise Kennedy Mertins b. 1890 d. 1964 Daughter Hazel Dunham
Wallace George Kennedy b. 12-1.1892 d. 1961
Nettie R. Kennedy Brown b. 1897 d.
Paul G. Kennedy b. 1901 d. 1954
Frank Kennedy b. ? d.?
Leland Whitaker Kennedy

AMBROSE JONES SC>GA>FL

grandmaferretlady — 18 Mar 2008 1:30:46 GMT

I am trying to find information on Ambrose Jones born 16 Feb 1784 in South Carolina and died on 03 Feb 1853 in Pensacola, FL. He married Shada Ann Wright on 02 Mar 1813 in Hancock County, Georgia. Shada was the daughter of Abednego Wright that lived in Columbia County, Georgia before going to Hancock County, GA.

Known children are Rev. Lazarus Alpheus Jones b. 07 Nov 1831 in Hancock County, Georgia m. Delilah Morgan and both are buried in Pensacola, FL. George Lafayette Jones m. Susan Eugenia Vaughan buried in Pensacola. Their minor children were under the guardianship of his brother Rev. William A. Jones after their death.

Rev. William A. Jones left Florida and was in Woodville, Ballard, KY in 1870 where he married Manerva. They were in Hickman, KY in 1880. William was in Castor, Stoddard, Missouri in 1900 living with his children.

Martha Elizabeth Jones married Owen Minor and they are both buried in Pensacola, FL.

Andrew J. Jones also left Florida and was living next to his brother William in Hickman, KY in 1880. Andrew and his wife Mahala adopted two children, Susan and Chris Harrison born in Kansas. I don't know if there was any relation. He came back to Pensacola around 1900 before his death September 26, 1904.

Green Family in Hancock

zlogan2001 — 13 Mar 2008 10:39:08 GMT

G.G.G.Grandmother Lodusky Green(1818) listed in the 1850 Free Inhabitants schedule. She was a mother of 4, Augustus(12yo), Anna(7yo), Martha(5yo) and another female who name begins with He???(9yo). all children were born in Alabama. Lodusky was born in GA.

Any information will be helpful.

Graves of Sally MADDOX(MADDUX)&Thomas GRACE

Bobby — 4 Jul 2006 9:40:33 GMT

Seeking information on Sally MADDOX(MADDUX) and Thomas GRACE. Sally died ca. 1825, and Thomas ca. 1806 in Hancock Co. Ga. Looking for Date of death and Burial Site. I Thank You. Bobby

Turner-Daniel

omstar99 — 23 Jul 2001 11:32:21 GMT

Seeking information on the families of James B. Daniel and Polly Turner. Father of Polly (Samuel Turner) died in Hancock Co. abt. 1850.

Turners of Hancock Co

Mike Claunch — 19 Apr 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for info on a Elisha P. Turner b: abt 1830 in Hancock Co.

Holliday, Hall, Thomas in 1790s

Curtis Holliday — 10 Feb 2000 12:00:00 GMT

I would like to correspond with anyone having info on three men whose names appear on the Hancock County tax lists for 1794 and 1796. Their names are John Holliday, Henry Hall, and James Thomas. They "disappear" after 1796. They must have left Georgia. ANY help appreciated!

JOHN E. AND MALINDA GRIMES DUNN - EPHRIAM AND ANNE DUNN

verbel5205 — 8 Feb 2008 3:46:21 GMT

SEEKING INFORMATION ON THE PARENTS OF JOHN E. DUNN MARRIED TO MELINDA OR MALINDA GRIMES DUNN on 2-01-1841 BALDWIN CO., GA. THEY ARE ON THE 1850 BALDWIN COUNTY, GA FEDERAL CENSUS AND ON THE 1860 HANCOCK COUNTY, GA FEDERAL CENSUS.
CHILDREN:
MARY DUNN b. abt 1840(SEEKING INFORMATION)
LOUISA DUNN m. ROBERT G. T. SIMMONS
AUGUSTUS DUNN m SALLIE LEE BURIED MEMORY HILL CEMETERY
MINEVA T. DUNN m. JAMES B. ROBERTS BURIED BAY SPRINGS CEMETERY
HENRY DUNN m. SARAH IDA BAUGH BURIED UNK LOCATION
JOHN DAWSON DUNN UNMARRIED BURIED MEMORY HILL CEMETERY
MAY OR MARY "MOLLIE" DUNN b. abt 1854 LISTED AS WIDOW ON 1880 HANCOCK CO., GA FEDERAL CENSUS LIVING WITH BROTHER, HENRY AND SARAH,MOTHER, MALINDA, AND CHILD, SIMMONS.(SEEKING INFORMATION)

SEEKING ANY INFORMATION AND ADDITIONAL CHILDREN'S NAMES (I KNOW OF ELIZABETH b. 1818, SARAH b. 1828, MARY b. 1823, JAMES b. 1818 AND SIMEON DUNN b. 1820)OF
EPHRIAM DUNN b. 1178 SC d. AND ANNE DUNN b. 1787. THEY ARE ON THE BALDWIN COUNTY, GA FEDERAL CENSUS FOR 1830 AND 1850.

THE FOLLOWING ARE DUNN'S LIVING IN THE BALDWIN CO., GA AREA AT THE SAME TIME.POSSIBLE CHILDREN: WILLIAM DUNN, JOHN E. DUNN b. 1815 m. MELINDA OR MALINDA GRIMES, CHARLES DUNN b. 1817,GREENBERRY DUNN b. 1826 d. 1-28-1892, AND MARTHA DUNN b. 1816 m. WILLIAM GRIMES. ANY INFORMATION TO PROVE OR DISPROVE THEIR CONNECTION WOULD BE APPRECIATED.

I KNOW THERE IS A CONNECTION BETWEEN JOHN E. DUNN AND GREENBERRY DUNN BECAUSE AUGUSTUS DUNN AND DAWSON DUNN, SONS OF JOHN E. DUNN, AND THE SON OF GREENBERRY DUNN,S. GROVANE DUNN, ARE BURIED IN THE SAME PLOT AT MEMEORY HILL CEMETERY. ALSO FOUR OF JOHN E DUNN'S CHILDREN, GEORGE R. DUNN, HENRY B. DUNN, LILLIE DUNN ROBERSON, AND KATIE DUNN GILMORE ARE BURIED IN THE SAME CEMETERY AS GREENBERRY DUNN AND HIS SON, FOREST, AT BLACK SPRINGS CHURCH CEMETERY, UNFORTUNATELY, I DO NOT KNOW THE CONNECTION.

ANY INFORMATION WOULD BE HELPFUL AND GREATLY APPRECIATED.
PAMELA

Sparta GA Female School

MargaretHeath92 — 23 Mar 2006 9:18:08 GMT

I am researching Sereno Taylor who was a Baptist Clergyman and Educator. It is reported that he was involved with a school for women in Sparta. Does anyone have any information on this school or Taylor. This would have been about the 1840's.

Ashley and Criswell/Chriswell

carhopsrock — 4 Feb 2008 12:15:31 GMT

Looking for any info on the Ashley and Criswell/Chriswell families that were in Madison County during the 1830's-1850's.

Samuel Ashley married Jane Criswell on 1-11-1838

Ann Ashley married John Criswell on 4-6-1841

I have found info supporting the fact that Ann Ashley is Julia Ann Criswell, my husbands ggg-grandma. I also believe that Samuel Ashley was her brother. I have found Julia Ann listed in the following census schedules:

1850 Gilmer County, Ga.
Julia A. Creswell 24
Permelia 9
John W. 7
William 5
Taylor 1

1860 Campbell County, Ga.
Anney Chriswell 35
Permelia 16
John 15
William 11
Samuel 9
Huldy 7
Moses 5 (gg-grandpa)
Sarah J. 2 twin
James D. 2 twin

1870 Sparta, Hancock County, Ga.
Julia Chriswell 40
Samuel 17
H. 15
Moses 13
James 11
S.C. 11

Also listed in the same census

William Chriswell 23
Nancy 20

1880 Gregg, Aiken County, S.C.
Moses Crisswell 23
James 20 brother
Julia An 50 mother

This is the last census that I found Moses listed in, he died before 1900. His son, Alex, is listed in the 1900 Aiken Co. census, with his mother and maternal grandmother. He was a lifelong resident of Aiken County.

DUNN, MARTIN, CROOMS OF HANCOCK COUNTY GEORGIA

verbel5205 — 19 Feb 2007 4:59:03 GMT

LOOKING FOR INFO ON GREAT GRAND PARENTS:
JOHN EDWARD CROOMS b.1864 d.5-23-1915
MATTIE VIRGINIA MARTIN CROOMS b. 1864 d.10-18-1938
CHILDREN:
IRA ARCHIE CROOMS b. 6-22-1886 d. 2-04-1971
LUCY RAE CROOMS b. 6-17-1893 d. 3-05-1963
JOHN NEWTON CROOMS b.7-14-1889 d. 9-17-1958

HENRY DUNN b. 4-15-1848 d. 8-05-1905
SARAH IDA BAUGH DUNN b.11-18-1860 d.1-28-1926
MARRIED 1-18-1905 PUTNAM COUNTY GA ?
CHILDREN:
FRANK DUNN b.5-15-1881 d. UNKNOWN
ALGIE THOMAS DUNN b. 3-02-1887 d 3-22-1957
KATIE B. DUNN b.3-13-1892 d.11-16-1980
LYMAN AUGUSTUS DUNN b.4-11-1894 d. 1-11-1956
GEORGE RAY DUNN b.1-23-1896 d. 1-18-1961
HENRY DUNN b.12-17-1895 d.3-15-1968
LILLIE DUNN b. 8-14-1883 d. 1973
EVELYN DUNN b. 11-12-1889 d.6-17-1952

GREAT GREAT GRAND PARENTS
ARCHIBALD MARTIN AND MARY ELIZABETH ROBERTS MARRIED
11-16-1847
CHILDREN:
MOLLIE MARTIN b.abt 1855
MARY MARTIN b.abt 1856
ROCHELL MARTIN b.abt 1860
MATTIE VIRGINIA MARTIN b.abt 1864 d. 10-18-1938

ANY INFORMATION ON ANY OF THE ABOVE MENTIONED PEOPLE WOULD BE APPRECIATED.
PAMELA

HENRY DUNN AND SARAH IDA BAUGH DUNN

verbel5205 — 21 Feb 2007 9:22:47 GMT

I HAVE BEEN WORKING ON THE DUNN FAMILY HISTORY FOR ABOUT SIX MONTHS AND HAVE HIT A BRICKWALL.

I HAVE FOUND CONFLICTING INFORMATION ON HENRY DUNN AND DO NOT KNOW WHO HIS PARENTS ARE OR WHICH HENRY IS MY GREAT GRANDFATHER.

AS YOU CAN SEE BELOW ON THE 1880 HIS WIDOW MOTHER, MALINDA, WAS LIVING WITH HIM, BUT I DO NOT KNOW WHO MOLLIE OR DAWSON ARE IN RELATION TO HENRY.

CENSUS YEAR: 1880 STATE OR TERRITORY: GA COUNTY: HANCOCK DIVISION: DISTRICT 117TH REEL #: T9-0150 PAGE#: 267c
LAST NAME FIRST NAME (RELATIONSHIP) AGE SEX RACE OCCUPATION VALUE BIRTH PLACE
*DUNN (abt 1848) HENRY (HEAD-OF HOUSE) (SELF) 32 M W FARM LABORER GA
*DUNN (abt 1861) SARAH (WIFE) 19 F W KEEPS HOUSE GA
DUNN (abt 1850) DAWSON (OTHER) 30 M W FARMER GA
*DUNN (abt 1807) MALINDA (WIDOWEDMOTHER) 73 F W GA
DUNN (abt 1854) MOLLIE (WIDOWED SISTER?) 26 F W GA
DUNN (abt 1877) SIMMONS (OTHER) 3 F W GA
THE MOTHERS AND FATHERS OF ALL OF THIS FAMILY WERE BORN IN GEORGIA
SOURCE: http://www.family search.org
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COULD ELMIRA JERNIGAN AND MALINDA HOWELL BOTH BE WIVES OF THE SAME JOHN E. DUNN? OR DIFFERENT MEN?

MARRIAGES OF HANCOCK COUNTY GEORGIA
JOHN E. – ELMINA JERNIGAN 6-19-1831
JOHN E. – MALINDA A. HOWELL 8-20-1847
SOURCE:"40,000 EARLY GA MARRIAGES" BY JOSEPH T. MADDOX
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NAME: ELMIRA JERNIGAN
BIRTH:
SPOUSE: JOHN E. DUNN (AFN: 12NK-F5T)
MARRIAGE 6-18-1831 HANCOCK GA
SOURCE INF:
BATCH#: 8528405
SHEET: 05
SOURCE CALL #: 1396113
TYPE: FILM

FATHER:
MOTHER:

MARRIED BY JOHN M. JONES, J.P.
INFO: THE HISTORY OF HANCOCK COUNTY GEORGIA
BY E. W. SMITH, Pg 178
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FILE NUMBER/FAMILY: JOHN E. DUNN AND MALINDA HOWELL DUNN
REPOSITORY:
CALL # /MICROFILM#: M432-72
DESCRIPTION OF SOURCE: 1850 U.S. FEDERAL CENSUS HANCOCK CO., GA

INDEXED:
CONDITION:
DATE: 9-2006
TIME PERIOD/NAMES SEARCHED: 1850/DUNN
SEARCH OBJECTIVE: LOOKING FOR PARENTS OF HENRY DUNN

CENSUS YEAR:1850 STATE OR TERRITORY:GA COUNTY: HANCOCK DIVISION:111TH DISTRICT REEL #M432-72:PAGE#: 26b
LN HN FN LAST NAME FIRST NAME AGE SEX RACE OCCUPATION BIRTH PLACE
33 393 399 *DUNN JOHN E. 51 M W OVERSEER NC
34 393 399 *DUNN MALINDA 30 F W GA
35 393 399 DUNN WILLIAM A. 11 M W GA
36 393 399 DUNN JAMES H. 10 M W GA
37 393 399 DUNN AUGUSTUS F. 8 M W GA
38 393 399 DUNN GEORGE P. 5 M W GA
39 393 399 DUNN NANCY L. 1 F W GA

JOHN E. MARRIED MALINDA A. HOWELL ON 8-20-1847 SO THEY HAD ONLY BEEN MARRIED FOR 3 YEARS WHEN THIS CENSUS WAS TAKEN. IF JOHN E. IS THE SAME MAN THAT WAS MARRIED TO ELMIRA JERNIGAN ON 6-19-1831, THEN ALL THE CHILDREN 5 AND UP ARE ELMIRA’S. BUT NOTE THAT HENRY DUNN IS NOT LISTED ON THIS CENSUS WITH THIS FAMILY. IF BORN IN 1848, HE WOULD HAVE BEEN TWO YEARS OLD.
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JOHN E. DUNN, MALINDA HOWELL, AND ELMIRA JERNIGAN DUNN WERE ALL MEMBERS OF THIS CHURCH. JOHN E. DUNN RETURNED IN 1848, BUT ELMIRA JERNIGAN DUNN DID NOT. SHE PERHAPS WAS DEAD, IF THIS JOHN E. IS THE SAME MAN WHO MARRIED MALINDA HOWELL.

BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH OF THE WASHINGTON ASSOCIATION
NAME WHEN JOINED WHERE TO
Pg71 197 DUNN, JOHN (E.)? 8-18-1832 RESTORED TO GRACE 2-16-1833 EXPELLED
202 DUNN, MALINDA A. HOWELL9-12-1840 BY EXPRESSION OF FAITH
205 DUNN, JAMES K. 8-30-1841 BY EXP. 1-16-1847 LETTER
206 DUNN, AUGUSTUS B. 8-30-1841 BY EXP.
207 DUNN, REBECCA KELLY 8-20-1841 BY EXP.
208 DUNN, JNO E. 2-18-1843 BY LETTER 1-16-1847 LT.
209 DUNN, ELMYRA JERNIGAN 2-18-1843 BY LT. 1-16-1847 LT.
212 DUNN, JOHN E. 8-15-1848 BY LT. RETURNED AGAIN 10-14-1848 LT.
213 DUNN, THOS. J. 10-19-1850 BY EXP. 6-23-1855 LT.
214 DUNN, THOS. J. 9-24-1856 BY LT RETURNED 3-18-1860 LT.
215 DUNN, MARTHA A.E. 7-19-1862 BY LT 12-15-1866 LT.
216 DUNN, MARTHA A.E. WENT DANCING SO TOOK 7-30-1867 BACK
218 DUNN, A. F. 11-14-1863 BY LT. 12-17-1910 LT.

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NAME: HENRY DUNN
SEX: MALE
RELATION: SON OF JOHN E. & MALINDA DUNN
BIRTH: 4-15-1848 BALDWIN CO. GA? OR HANCOCK CO
DEATH: 8-05-1905
BURIEL:
SPOUSE: SARAH IDA BAUGH
MARRIAGE: 1-28-1880 PUTNAM CO GA
BIRTH: 11-18-1860
DEATH: 1-28-1956 HANCOCK CO GA
BURIEL: HANCOCK CO GA
SOURCE INF:
BATCH#:
SHEET:
SOURCE CALL #:
TYPE:

FATHER: (AFN: 12NK-F5T) JOHN E. DUNN or JAMES E. DUNN
MOTHER: (AFN: 12NK-F62) MALINDA HOWELL DUNN
SOURCE: http://www.family search.org
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OTHERS IN MY FAMILY BELIEVE THAT MELINDA GRIMES OF BALDWIN COUNTY AND A DIFFERENT JOHN E. OR JAMES E. DUNN WERE THE PARENTS OF HENRY DUNN WHO MARRIED SARAH IDA BAUGH.

NAME: MELINDA GRIMES
SEX: F COMPACT DISC # 5 PIN # 243954
RELATION: WIFE OF JOHN E. OR JAMES E. DUNN
BIRTH: 5-07-1810 BALDWIN CO. GA
DEATH:
BURIEL:
SPOUSE: JOHN E. OR JAMES E. DUNN
MARRIAGE: 2-01-1841 PLACE: BLANK
BIRTH: 1806 BALDWIN CO. GA
DEATH:
BURIEL:
SOURCE INF: SUBMISSION SEARCH 317440-090599195231
BATCH#:
SHEET:
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FATHER: (AFN:) JOHN GRIMES DISC 5 PIN 243949
MOTHER: (AFN:) MARY PEAK WEST DISC 5 PIN 243950

CHILDREN: MARY AND JOHN GRIMES:

JAMES GRIMES BORN: 3-18-1802 BALDWIN
GEORGE GRIMES BORN: 11-11-1803 BALDWIN
DIED: 3-18-1880
BENJAMIN GRIMES BORN: 9-17-1805 BALDWIN
WILLIAM GRIMES BORN: 11-16-1807 BALDWIN
MELINDA GRIMES BORN: 5-07-1810 BALDWIN
NANCY GRIMES BORN: 1-21-1812

FILM #: 446206
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REF #: 95489

SUBMITTER:
CHARLES H. MILLER JR.
638 HARBORSIDE DRIVE
APT E
JOPPATOWNE, MARYLAND 21085-4486

CHILDREN OF MELINDA AND JAMES E. DUNN

MARY DUNN 1840
LAMAR DUNN 1842
AUGUSTUS DUNN 1844
MINERVA DUNN 1845
HENRY DUNN 1848
JOHN DUNN 1850
MARY DUNN 1854

FILM #: 458246
BATCH #: A458246
SHEET: 00
SOURCE CALL #: 458246
TYPE: BOOK
SOURCE: http://www.family search.org
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BALDWIN COUNTY JOHN DUNN AND MALINDA DUNN

FEDERAL CENSUS 1850 BALDWIN CO. GA
PAGE 222 (113) AUGUST 20 1850 EXCLUSIVE OF MILLEDGEVILLE
355 355 JOHN DUNN 44 M FARMER 600 GA
MALINDA DUNN 40 F GA
MARY DUNN 10 F GA
LOUISA DUNN 8 F GA
AUGUSTUS DUNN 6 M GA
MINERVA DUNN 5 F GA
HENRY DUNN 2 M GA

IF YOU HAVE DATA IN YOUR DUNN FILE WHICH MAY HELP UNSCRAMBLE THESE DUNNS I WOULD APPRECIATE THE INFO.
THANK YOU,
PAMELA

Dennis Dudley Dunn

jabbott815 — 1 Jan 2008 9:46:50 GMT

I am looking for the burial site I a Thenia Dennis Dudley Dunn. Died abt. 1896 or 1898, she died in Hancock County Ga. Thanks for any help. Jim

Whiteheads in Hancock County

ReneeMarker53 — 11 Dec 2002 7:30:46 GMT

I was wondering if anyone might be able to help me find my g.g.granfathers parents. His name was McDonald or Mack Donald Whitehead. He was b. around 1845 in GA. From what I've heard he came from a large family that owned a plantation in GA. In a 1950 census I found his name in a school, and that's about it. Supposedly he ran away from home when he 12 or 13. He then joined the Confederate Army. After the war he went back to find his family, but couldn't find them. He then went to WV and had his family there. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Renee

McDonald Whitehead

sjackson0112 — 12 Dec 2007 3:56:25 GMT

I am looking for any info on a McDonald Whitehead. Born around 1850 in Georgia and then moved to West Virginia. Have little info on him and his 3rd wive, Florence V Pumphrey. Searching for names of his parents.Mcdonald Whitehead is my GGG Grandfather. Any info woulg be greatly appreciated. You can e-mail me at: sjackson0112@hotmail.com

Thank You, Stephanie Jackson

Joseph Howell

jabbott815 — 11 Dec 2007 1:58:39 GMT

I am looking for any information on Joseph Howell Sr. He owend land around Mayfield, Ga. Probably on the Ogeece river. He was listed as an Elder of the Fulsom Creek Baptist Church, which later changed to Horbab Baptist Church. He died on Oct.11,1819, but do not know where he is buried. If any one has any information on him I would appreciate the help. Thanks, Jim A.

Louisa A. Patterson 1828/1829

cleghorns — 7 Dec 2007 3:36:21 GMT

am looking for information about Louisa A. Patterson (Born about 1828/1829). I am trying to find informatin about her parents and spouse.

She lived with her sister (Alicia Barksdale & husband Alfred) in Hancock County GA in 1850 Census. In 1860 Census she was living with her younger brother George M. Patterson in Sumter County, GA as Louisa A. Wiley with 3 children (and no husband listed). Children are Mack (age 7), Frances W. (age 4) and Nannie (age 2). In 1870 Luezer Wiley is listed in Early County, GA with two children Nannie 0. age 12 and Willet (Willie) age 4.

EVANS

ptmacaw — 28 Jun 2001 1:03:08 GMT

If anyone is researching these lines in or around hancock co. please contact me by email. Trying to find the parents and siblings of OBEDIAH EVANS b1817 in Ga.? Hope I can do this by elimination.

These EVANS were in Twiggs co. Ga. in 1830:
ISHAM
URIAH

In Wilkinson co. GA. in 1830:
STEPHEN
BURWELL
JACOB

also looking for a place called Cedar Ridge.

thanks
pat

http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Lake/8044

Dunn, Kelley, Dudley, & Dennis

Vivian Whitaker McBride — 20 Feb 2001 12:00:00 GMT

I am looking for any information about Augustus B. DUNN who married Rebecca KELLEY and they had a son named James Morris DUNN born ca 1842, died ca 1915. James married Mary Elizabeth DUDLEY born ca 1847, died ca 1912. Her parents were Thomas W. DUDLEY and Betheny DENNIS. All were supposedly from the Sparta area of Hancock County in Georgia.
Any info will be greatly appreciated.

Melson men in Hancock Co., GA bet. 1800-1820

middlegeorgiagenie — 18 Sep 2007 12:25:17 GMT

In the 1820 census of Jones Co., GA there are three Melson men: Cannon, Daniel and Elijah. Daniel in particular has a large family. Cannon has a few children and Elijah seems to be just himself and his wife. Does anyone claim one of these three Melson men as their ancestor? I believe they passed through Hancock Co., GA first, as evidenced by deed records, etc. of Daniel. Daniel was a JP and witnessed many early marriages.I think Daniel died in Jones Co. b/t 1826 & 1830 because his widow Mary [Grace]Melson is listed as HH in 1830 Jones Co., GA. Some may have moved to Coweta Co., GA and beyond.

Sarah Gaulding ca 1800 - ca 1830

LWms0011 — 6 May 2007 11:49:09 GMT

I am searching for any information concerning Sarah Gaulding's family who may have lived in Hancock County in 1818.

Sarah Gaulding, b between 1800-1805 and died before 1834, married Nathaniel Griggs in Hancock County 3 Nov 1818. Nathaniel Griggs, b 1800, was a son of Rhodum Self Griggs and Mildred (Milly) Bagley Griggs of Hancock Co., GA. Nathaniel (and presumably Sarah) have no children in the household in the 1820 Hancock Co. census, there are 3 children in the Nathaniel Griggs household in the 1830 Hancock Co census, 2 boys < 5, 1 adult male (Nathaniel) bet 30-40, 1 girl bet 5-10 and 1 adult female (Sarah?) between 30-40. Nathaniel married Cecelia Brant(or Briant) Bridges on 8 Jan 1834 in Jones County. Nathaniel Griggs is in Hancock County in 1840, in Bibb County in 1850, and in the GA State Penitentiary in 1860 (he's our black sheep!). Cecelia Griggs is living in Macon Co in 1860 and back to Bibb County as a widow in 1870 (living with their son Nathan B Griggs. Nathaniel Griggs is presumed to have died in prison, his sentence which began in 1858 was for 10 years. He owned property in Crawford County in 1856, collected general delivery mail in Crawford County, and his court case was tried in Crawford County in 1857. His crime was perjury. He purchased items from the estate of Little Bryan in Macon County in the 1840s and John L Bryan (son of Nathan Bryan) witnessed at least one of the Crawford County deeds. Little and his son Nathan Bryan were executors for John W Bridges estate in 1835 in Jones Co (1st husband of Cecelia Brant/Briant). I strongly suspect a close family relationship betwen Cecelia Griggs and the Macon County Bryan family, but have no proof.

There were two Gaulding households in Hancock County in 1820:
Richard Gaulding
1 male 26-45
2 females < 10
2 females 10-16
1 person engaged in agriculture

William Gauldin(g):
1 male < 10
1 male 26-45
1 female 16-26
1 female slave < 15
1 person engaged in agriculture

Could one of these men (or both of them) be related to Sarah Gaulding?

There do not seem to be any Gaulding/Goulding families in Hancock County in 1830. A William Gaulding is in Elbert Co. GA and another William Gaulding is in Morgan Co., GA. I do not see a Richard Gaulding. I am particularly curious about him because I believe that Nathaniel and Sarah's 2nd son was Richard Griggs and this Richard Gaulding could be his namesake. Hitherto, the first name "Richard" was not particularly a name found amongst the Griggs males and if researchers are correct, the older son was named Rhodum after his paternal grandfather. Richard Griggs married Elizabeth Bryan, grand daughter of Little Bryan, in 1848 not long after he returned from 12 months service in the Mexican War. He was probably recruited by Lt Ed Gaulding in Bibb Co in 1846 (from Macon Telegraph) and Lt Gaulding, soon promoted to Capt., led one of GA regiment companies (not Richard's). All speculation, a lot of dots, very few lines connecting them, help earnestly requested! :-)

Orear cemetries

jabbott815 — 7 Jul 2007 3:20:04 GMT

Is there any one in the Hancock, or sorrounding counties who might know of a Orear buried in any cemetery? I am looking for a William Addason Orear. Thanks for any help.

Native Americans returned to Hancock County in 1920s?

OliviaWilliamsonBraddy — 14 Sep 2007 2:30:01 GMT

Seeking information on an insurge of Native Americans back to Hancock County, probably in the 1920s. Any help appreciated.

Olivia Williamson Saffold
saffold@pineland.net

Family that lived in Hancock Co.

Marge Crawford — 21 Jul 1999 12:00:00 GMT

My g.g.g. grandfather, John F. SHERMAN and Nancy COLEMAN, were in Hancock Co. from approx. 1826 and 1837 (originally from VA). They had children who probably married and stayed in Hancock Co. Then John and Nancy moved to Stewart co. where they are buried.

John R. Tucker

kadaryne — 20 Jun 2007 1:33:03 GMT

Looking for info re: ancestors of John R. Tucker(b.1830 in Ga.) and wife Sarah E.(or Araminta?)(b.1834 in Ga.)Children were William F., Mollie, Charles J., John W., Mattie, Ida May, Robert, Willie, Julia, and Coke(?).

1850 census places John R. Tucker in Washington Cty.; 1860 census places him in Hancock Cty. Other documentation places him in Island Creek, Hancock Cty., in 1854. (In 1870, he and family are in Texas...)

Any info will be greatly appreciated.

1820 Hancock County census online

gendiva1 — 15 Jun 2007 10:05:09 GMT

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

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

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. Copies 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/

Marriage Amelia Beall and William Reese

hudson813 — 24 Apr 2005 11:54:25 GMT

Need help finding marriage info about Thaddeus Beall and wife Amelia Jane Beall's daughter, Amelia Eleanor Brook Beall, who married William Reese around 1790? Need copy of certificate or suggestion as to how I may obtain one

Emily F. Jones

whaleybears — 30 May 2007 1:25:44 GMT

I'm looking for the parents of Emily F. Jones who married W. S. Whaley of Hancock Co., in Warren Co. in 1845.

Reynolds family

beckysheffield1 — 14 May 2007 7:11:51 GMT

I'm looking for parents of my GGGGrandfather James M. Reynolds (b:1826). He lived in Hancock County Georgia.
Wife was Mary (b:1830). Children are William A, Wiley, Martha (Mary), Sarah, James H., George T., and my gggrandfather John H.

I would also like to know Mary's maiden name.

Any info about this family would be greatly appreciated.

Dunn Family History Book

Peggy Childs Mitchell — 16 Nov 2001 3:42:37 GMT

Does anyone know anything about a Dunn Family History that was supposed to be published about 1993. Think the authors were A. Binion Anderson, Jr. and Mrs. J. Morris (Odessa) Dunn. Mrs. Dunn was from Macon, GA. It was being planned in 1990 and hoped to be published by 1993. Also does anyone know if a Dunn Reunion is still held each year in Hancock Co., GA. Any information would be appreciated. genes4fun@aol.com

Marriage Lookup for Philip LeVar

deeannc138 — 19 Apr 2007 9:58:59 GMT

I am trying to find information on my ggg grandfather, Philip LeVar. He lived in Hancock county from at least 1794 until his death sometime around 1830. We believe he was married a few years before 1810 to Mary.

Any information that anyone has on the marriage or children (listed below) would be greatly appreciated.

• Daughter, born 1800-1810
• Son, born 1810-1815
• David, born 1815-1820
• Daughter, born 1815-1820
• Thomas Philip, born 1822
• Robert J, born 1826 or 1828
• Frances, born abt 1830

DeeAnn LeVar Cheatham

Ezell

Patty Beals — 21 May 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Am seeking info on Mildred S. Ezell who published a book on The Swint Family. I am the great granddaughter of David Daniel Swint and Amanda Jane Kitchens Swint.

William Huddleston

Barbara Walker Winge — 17 Mar 2000 12:00:00 GMT

In the name of God, Amen, I William Huddleston of the County of Hancock and State of Georgia being of Sound mind (praised be to God) do make this my last will and Testament as follows:
Impremis, I Give to my beloved wife Jane Huddleston all my Estate both real and Personal during her widowhood (after paying my Just debts) and in Case of her death or Marriage, then the whole of my Estate both real and Personal to be equally divided between my Children. And I do constitute my Sons James and Joseph Huddleston Sole Executors of this my last will and Testament. In Witness Whereof I have hereunto set my hand and Seal this 10th July 1803 -
Signed sealed and delivered in presents of

William Huddleston (Seal)

Test
Barnaby Shivers
John (his X mark) Dennis
Samuel Evans

Was there a New Hope Church in Hancock co Ga about 1793

RossSmith53 — 13 Apr 2007 4:39:36 GMT

Was there a New Hope Church in Greene co Ga or Wilkes co Ga about 1791 in the area of Ga that became Hancock co Ga in 1793? GEORGE RAY LIVED IN WILKES CO GA IN !&(! NEAR THE GREENE CO GA LINE AND JOINED THE Powelton Baptist Church and the church records say he had attended an arm of the New Hope Church before that. The arm of the New Hope Church was possibly in Wilkes co in 1791 and when Hancock co was formed in 1793 it was then in Hancock co Ga. The land George ray lived on at that time is now in Tallifiero co Ga. Any help appreciated. Thanks

Neel Plantation

Warren_Neel — 19 Mar 2007 2:24:26 GMT

I'm planning a trip to Hancock County to look for the old Neel Plantation. Thomas Neel was born in S.C. but moved to Hancock County at an early age. According to my sources he moved into an already existing "Colonial House" and established a fairly large plantation. There is a Neel's Creek in the northern part of the county. I assume that's a good point to start looking, but if anyone had more precise information, I'd appreciate hearing from them.

Mayfield Academy, Hancock Co

patejm — 26 Jun 2001 2:44:14 GMT

Can anyone direct me to a source reference book that contains a history of the Mayfield Academy in Mayfield, Hancock Co., GA? Thanks

SPARTA, HANCOCK COUNTY, GEORGIA -- HOOD, GARRETT, RENFROE, SPARKS

@@OldSchraderPlace@aol.com — 7 Jan 2003 12:12:28 GMT

Am seeking any information on JOHN MILLER HOOD (1843-1906) who married CORNELLIA ANN GARRETT in 1865 in Hancock County. John Miller Hood's father was WILLIAM HOOD (1809-1859) and his mother was MARGARET RENFROE (1828-1870). Need further lineage on William Hood or any of these ancestors. I will happily exchange information. John Miller Hood and Cornelia Ann Garrett were my great grandparents and the parents of ten or eleven children, only five of whom I am aware. Any information would be appreciated. THANKS SO MUCH!
Judy Schrader

Rocky Branch Baptist Church

teamsears — 10 Mar 2007 3:54:50 GMT

Does anyone have info for the Rocky Branch Baptist Church near Powellton?

I'm interested in baptismal & burial records & church history.

Also, is the church still in its orginal location?

Thanks!
Marc

James Reese Rev War Vet

hudson813 — 7 Mar 2007 5:53:46 GMT

Help. Is there any support for the facts that James B. Reese born 8-29-1741. Source: Title: Births from the Bristol Parish Register of Henrico, Prince George, and Dinwiddie Counties, Virginia, 1720-1798 Author: Churchill Gibson Chamberlayne page 86. Publication: Genealogical Publishing Co., Inc., Baltimore; 1980

“North Carolina Revolutionary War Soldiers “ Page 484 DAR Durham, N.C. and “King’s Mountain Men” page 219 by Katherine K. White - James Reese age 41.

Archives of Maryland State “Master Rolls and Other Records of Service of Maryland Troops in the American Revolution Volume 18, Page 428. James Reese @ age 43 enlisted 21 February 1782 Term WAR, Remarks inl. By Maj. Davidson, 5 Regt.

Hancock County. The history of this county furnishes a number of instances of longevity. … Captain James REESE, 84; ……. Source: Pages 491 - 493. Historical Collections of Georgia - Rev. George White, M. A. - New York - 1854. Transcribed by Tim Stowell - October, 2003

"Capt. James Reese, Sr., 84yr 4d, d.8-18-1823 in Hancock Co. at his residence . He was native of Virginia, member of Methodist Church for upwards of 50 years. From Newspaper, Mount Zion Missionary, Mount Zion (Hancock Co.) 1 Sep 1823.” Page 106 “Marriages and Deaths1820-1830” Abstracted from Extant Georgia Newspapers.

Also does anyone have info on where he was buried?

Purchased land during 1821 GA Land Lottery.
"Obit: Capt. James Rees died July 18, 1823, age 84, in Hancock Co., Georgia---once of Camden Dist. S.C." Nancy Holloway and/or Margaret Lewis. Children by Nancy: Joel (Am.Rev.) a1760-aNov. 1812 Putnam Co., GA, James, Jr. b1760-70, David d 1820-30 Hancock Co., GA, Martha "Patsy" b a1761, Mary "Polly" b a1769(?), William 27 Aug1769
Thanks

John Perry & Sarah Ferrell

utopia780 — 8 Jan 2004 6:56:38 GMT

Wish to hear from other people researching John PERRY and wife Sarah FERRELL, originally of Franklin Co. NC, who lived in Hancock Co. GA from late 1790's to about 1819. Their children were Julia (m. McLEMORE), Britton, Betsy (d. young), Sarah Rebecca "Sally" (m. CURRY), Martha "Patsy" (m. SHROPSHIRE), William Marshall, Benjamin, and Boling Houston Perry. Especially need documentation of John PERRY's father, said to be William PERRY.

Crooms family

Aubrey23 — 26 Mar 2002 3:08:19 GMT

Searching for information on Major Crooms who married Jane Simpson and a son Francis Crooms, could be other children.

Allen, Whaley & Livingston of Hancock>Putnam>Troup GA

SusanHolman55 — 13 Dec 2006 8:36:06 GMT

Freeman Allen died 1803 in Hancock co. GA. Jane Allen and James Bullard named executors of his will. Sept. 1807, Willis Roberts appointed guardian of Churchill Allen orphan of Freeman Allen, Britain Williams appointed guardian of William Allen orphan of Freeman Allen, James Whatley [Whaley] appointed guardian of Beverly Allen orphan of Freeman Allen, dec'd. Jan. 1808, Jane Livingston appointed guardian of Betsey Allen, Nancy Allen, Polley G. Allen orphans of Freeman Allen, dec'd.
By 1840 Churchill Allen, William F. Allen and Jane Livingston were in Troup co. GA. Churchill was administrator of both Jane Livingston and William F. Allen's estates.
Looking for others researching this family.
Susan Holman
disdsh@aol.com

Griggs Of Middlesex county, New Brunwick NJ

jgriggs67 — 24 Feb 2007 10:28:13 GMT

I was born in Plaifield,NJ. My line goes back to Jonn William Griggs, Thomas Edward griggs 1844-Charles Griggs Born about 1820 then I get stuck. John W. Was married to Cecieia Staats, Thomas E. Was married to Nancy Williamson and I do not know yet who Charles was married to. Jown W. Is buried in Bloomsbury NJ, Thomas E. was born in New Brunswick and is buried near by and Charles U. Is still a mystery.
jgriggs@cox.net
Thanks
Jay

Ancestory

Douglas E Bazor — 8 Apr 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for info on Caleb Bazor Thomas Bazor and Sarah Layfield. From Hancock county late 1700 t0 early 1800.

Elias Boyer of Hancock County Georgia

nicoleandreayoung — 27 Sep 2006 1:00:00 GMT

Can anyone share with me a copy of the book "Elias Boyer of Hancock County GA" by James J Muldrow?

I am told it has information on the Boyers and Trawicks of Hancock County.

Much appreciated.

Deeds Abstract lookup please; MADDUX, Alexander & Benjamin

rhondaflynn2 — 24 Sep 2006 9:47:16 GMT

If there is anyone out there with a land deeds abstracts book, will you please lookup the surname MADDUX (also spelled MADDOX, MATTOX).

Specifically, I am interested in deeds pertaining to Alexander MADDUX & Benjamin MADDUX. The deeds would be very early, pre 1810. THANK YOU!

Family Records of Alfred Trawick

nicoleandreayoung — 22 Sep 2006 1:21:59 GMT

I am searching for some record of my ancestor Georgianne Boyer (born abt 1851), possiblely born Trawick. She may have been property of Alfred Trawick of Hancock county. Looking for some documentation to support this. Any help is much appreciated.

FOSTER, BIRD, KNOWLES, JACKSON, CALLAWAY, DEAS, JACKSON early 19th century

Scott Fraser — 27 Jun 2002 11:45:41 GMT

Looking for others reseaching these surnames in Hancock county early 1800's. Have family Bible with surnames.
Thomas and Hannah FOSTER
Charles FOSTER
William FOSTER
John FOSTER
Abner FOSTER
Margaret FOSTER
Martha FOSTER and Robert BIRD
Laura FOSTER and James Madison KNOWLES
William Thomas KNOWLES
Ann Eleza KNOWLES
Sarah Jane KNOWLES

Other names not in Bible researching in Hancock County:
Antonia and Mary DEAS
Simone Deas
William T. DEAS
Joseph F. DEAS
James Appelton DEAS
Caroline Francis DEAS
Ann DEAS
Mary DEAS
Thomas M. JACKSON
Richard Eugene CALLAWAY

Please email if you see any names you might be related. Thank you.

Marriage Lookup?

gregoryburnham1 — 23 Sep 2004 6:10:32 GMT

Looking for marriage record between the years 1814-1821 for the following three names: Coatsworth Pinckney Black, Morning Montgomery, Morning Asberry. Have hit a brick wall and would greatly appreciate any help! Thank You.

John Harvey Hadden Sr.-died April 1989

Rita Hadden Simpson — 10 Sep 2006 10:36:47 GMT

I have found the obits of John Harvey Hadden Sr. and John Harvey Hadden Jr. They both died in 1989, a few months apart. The mother and paternal grandmother is listed as Julia C.Hadden of Sparta,Ga. Does anyone know who the father of John Harvrey Sr. was? These Hadden's are buried at Mineral Springs Baptist Church Cemetery in Washington County,Georgia.

Rita Hadden Simpson

Churches in Hancock co Ga in the 1790's

Ross Smith — 7 Sep 2006 8:26:06 GMT

Would anyone know the names of the churches that were in Hancock co Ga in the 1790's. George and rachel Ray transferred to the Powelton Baptist Church,known at that time as Powels Creek Baptist, in 1791. They transferred from an arm of the New Hope Church. I assume that was the New Hope Baptist Church. I don't know where that was. George Ray owned land in Wilkes co ga near Crawfordville Ga. The Powelton
Baptist Church minutes said they transferred from an arm of the New Hope Church. That probaly meant that some members of the New Hope Church started a new church. If I knew where the New Hope Church was in 1791 I would know what area of Ga George Ray lived in. It was probaly in the Crawfordville Ga area in Wilkes co Ga but it might have been in Greene co or Hancock co Ga. Thanks

McDANIEL Family of Hancock Co., GA

fcspatti — 30 Apr 2005 12:13:14 GMT

Would love to share info on the McDANIEL family of Devereux, Hancock Co., GA. Please contact ASAP. My husband is a descendant of John McDANIEL & Margaret TRAWICK? through their grandson Robert who married Minnie Bell ROBERSON in Hancock Co. Many gaps in the family tree!

BARNES, George

emulling — 23 Jun 2001 2:57:48 GMT

BARNES: George BARNES arrived in Hancock Ga. in the early 1800's. He supposedly married sisters-Elizabeth LEWIS in 1816 and Abigail LEWIS in 1828. He lived in Hancock County GA. and then in Baldwin County Ga. where he died in 1871 age 71 years. Census records state he was born in MD. Children: William Payton BARNES m. 1. Martha MOORE 2. Ascension OVERMAN; George W. BARNES Jr. m. Saluda (?); Francis Marion "Frank" m. 1 SalLy L. HAWKINS dau. of Benjamin Hawkins 2. Hariett Estelle STEMBRIDGE who m. 2. Gus MORRIS; Marcellus Augustus "Gus" BARNES m. Martha L. BUTTS; William Henry Harrison BARNES m. 1. Julia Elizabeth DRISKILL, 2. Nicey Ann Fleming DENHAM; Sarah P. BARNES; Judith F. BARNES; Eliza Florelle BARNES m. Charles William ENNIS; Mary S. BARNES; James W. BARNES m. Nannie H. (?). Anyone connected?

Jesse WARREN Dinwiddie VA to Hancock GA

DigMyPast76 — 1 Sep 2006 9:27:54 GMT

Powelton Baptist Church

rsmith6670 — 22 Jun 2006 9:25:56 GMT

Would anyone be able to tell me the phone number of the Powelton Baptist Church located in the Powelton and Sparta Ga area please? I understand they have church records from the 1780's or 1790's and the church clerk will help people find the records about their ancestors who attended church tere but I can not find a p[hone number or address. If anyone can help it woiuld be appreciated. Thanks

JOHN L. BASS MURDERED BY MRS. HUDSON

Cher Newell — 31 Aug 2006 6:30:56 GMT

The following was sent to me by someone. Does anyone know more about the people mentioned here and the incident?

Here is a few things you may not know.Sept17,1857 Milledgeville,Ga.John L Bass was killed in his own house in Hancock,Co by Mrs. Hudson.Bass came home drunk,maltreated his wife and drove her and her children and Mrs.Hudson and her children out of the house. Mrs.Hudson bursted 2 caps at him;then she went home, the next morning very early, just as Bass was getting up she entered his room,placed a pistol to his breast and fired,killing him instantly.Mrs.Hudson was 25,sent to prison 18 Oct 1859.

I am researching the Bass surname and have a vast amount of info.Willing to share in exchange. Cher

Civil War 59th co. I

BerniceWright31 — 9 Nov 2005 11:50:14 GMT

Does anyone have or know where there is a roster for the
59th inf. reg.(civil war) co. I or S. One site lists it
as being call Turners Guard form Hancock County, Ga.
I'm trying to locate a James B. Wright who was the musican
for the company. Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks
Bernice

Boyer History in Hancock County - Descendants of Elias Boyer

nicoleandreayoung — 11 Aug 2006 5:22:21 GMT

My family has recently undertaken the huge task of researching our family history. We are descended from a ex-slave mulatto by the name of Porter Boyer (1845-1925) who resided in Baldwin County Georgia. My family has done quite bit of research on all of the descendants of Porter and his wife Georgeanne (also a mulatto from Baldwin County Georgia). However, we run into some difficulty in finding Porter's mother and father and his siblings. We suspect that he was actually born on one of the Boyer plantations in Hancock GA and later migrated to Baldwin. There are a lot of family stories circulating as to the potential lineage of Porter, however, I suspect if there is a better understanding of the Boyer family history in GA that will potentially answer some of the questions about Porter.

I was wondering if you could share any information you may have on the descendants of Elias Boyer. I am particularly interested in any family history or documentation you may have around the time of 1845 onwards. I have heard stories that Porter and his mother were freed before the war and that he had other siblings (both white and mulatto) but I am looking for the documented proof of this.

I heard that a Susan Muldrow wrote a history of Elias Boyer and his descendants, is that so? Is a copy readily available?

Your help is much appreciated.

Thanks.

Correct info - Reynolds/McCarty

JonnieMaynardJarrett — 26 Mar 2002 1:53:20 GMT

I just recently posted a message her and I really messed up, I just completely forgot to put in the major surname... Sorry for all the inconvenience. I am looking for information on the following:
Gabriel Robinson REYNOLDS born 1798 in GA, married Ann GRANT , children were: Mary Jane REYNOLDS, Sarah Ann REYNOLDS born 1828, Peter S REYNOLDS. born Dec 7, 1830 in GA, Harriet E. REYNOLDS,
Garland Swain REYNOLDS born 1835 in GA, John W. REYNOLDS, Josephine Charlotte F REYNOLDS, James Whitfield REYNOLDS, Thomas REYNOLDS born 1849, Nancy REYNOLDS born 1852 in Butts County, GA. Garland Swain REYNOLDS was my ggggrand-father, he married Sarah E. JACKSON in
Talladega County, Alabama on Dec 23, 1852, they had the following children:
Josephine REYNOLDS born 1855 in AL, Georgeanna REYNOLDS born 1856 in AL, Elizabeth REYNOLDS born 1859 in AL, Martha E. REYNOLDS born 1862 in AL, probably died in Jasper, Walker County, AL area (my ggrand=mother, she married James M. MCCARTY in AL), Charles Gabriel born REYNOLDS Feb 25, 1867, Angie REYNOLDS born Nov 8, 1870, Patilla Brady REYNOLDS born April 27, 1885
in Clay County, Al, Arthur REYNOLDS born in AL, Bell REYNOLDS , Bob REYNOLDSborn in AL, Marvin REYNOLDS, Sarah Jane REYNOLDS, Will REYNOLDS born in AL, and Zora REYNOLDS.
Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Charles Butts

barbaragerald — 20 Jul 2006 10:20:21 GMT

I am seeking information on Charles Butts. He was born in 1812 in Hancock County. His father's name may have been Willis Butts and his mother's name may have been Minnie. He was in Barbour County, Alabama by 1846. I would appreciate any help.

Dunn family

Jim Abbott — 4 Jul 2006 2:40:40 GMT

I am trying to find any infromation about Mrs. Betheny Dennis Dudley Dunn.
She died in Hancock Co.Ga. May 3, 1896. I would appreciatre any and all infromation any one might have about her. Thanks, Jim A

Culver Family

Valorie_King — 12 Jun 2006 2:51:01 GMT

I am looking for anyone who has information on Mac Dora Culver who was born in AL, 1857. He married Virginia Elizabeth Bowles (DOB 1857 AL) in 1879. Mac died in 1940 and Virginia died 1934 in Atlanta. Mac Dora has connections to Hancock County.

Thank you!

sosia1@excite.com

Harvey Murphy Hancock County, Georgia 6-15-1918 - 6-24-1976 Information.

riversrun422 — 29 Aug 2006 4:35:24 GMT

This is my grandfather's brother. My grandfather was John Eugene Murphy. His father was David Murphy and Mother Lottie D. Murphy. I am researching the Murphys, Garland, Osborn's of Hancock and Baldwin County, Georgia.

If anyone has more information on this family would love to hear back from them. I do not have old pictures of this family. If anyone has any please contact me.

You can reach me faster at brooksdarlene@bellsouth.net. Thanks, Darlene Brooks

Harvey M. Murphy - Born 6-15-1918 - 6-24-1976.

Death Certificate No. 022063. S.S. No. 259-28-2839.

Enlistment date, U.S. World War II on July 27, 1944, Private, Fort Mcpherson, Atlanta, Ga. Enlistment records indicates he was separated from his wife; Grammer School for education.

Born 6-15-1918 and died 6-24-1976

The Augusta Chronicle dated 6-25-1976-Friday.
Sparta, Ga-Harvey Murphy, 58, of 310 Adams St. died Thursday at his residence. The funeral will be held at 4 p.m. today at Mount Hope Methodist Church, with the Revs. Ted Abernathy and Mike Sigmon officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Murphy, a life long resident of Hancock County, was a member of Mount Hope Methodist Church. He owned and operated Murphy's Garage. Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Fannie Giddens Murphy; three sons, Harry Murphy, Roy Murphy and Leon Murphy of Sparta; five daughters Mrs. Ann DeLay, Milledgeville, Ga., and Julia Ann Hadden, Mill Jane Murphy, Mrs. Margaret Hadden and Miss Lisa Murphy, Sparta; four brothers, John Murphy, Durward Murphy, and Bobby Murphy, Milledgeville, and Cohen Murphy, Macon, Ga; and three sisters, Mrs. Louise Veal and Mrs. Faye Smith, Milledgeville, and Mrs. Betty Lucas, Cochran, Ga. Patterson Funeral Home is in charge.

Tom Thomas or Stephen (steven) Thomas

Troy A Peters — 21 Jun 2006 12:41:34 GMT

I am looking for Tom Thomas or Stepehn (steven) Thomas. They lived in Norwood area around 1880 were former slaves. Trying to find them and/or slave owner in 1860. Thanks for any assistance or information.

walker/orear

Mike — 11 Jun 2006 3:27:13 GMT

I am looking for information about the Walker/O'Rear family. I found a marriage certificate with a Aloa Garner Walker and Sarah Elizabeth O'Rear (looks like O'Rear). Married in Dec. of 1917 in Hancock Co. Any information about them especially Sarah would be greatly appreciated.

Mike

Land and/or Will Lookup; MADDUX, Alexander

Rhonda — 20 May 2006 9:55:31 GMT

If anyone has a deed book or will book for Hancock County, will you please lookup the surname MADDUX (also spelled MADDOX & MATTOX). Specifically, I am hoping for information regard Alexander MADDUX or his son Benjamin. Thank you!

P.S. I have not been able to find anything on line, and I have looked. I am hoping someone has books they can look in for me. Thank you.

Abercrombie Gravesite

jjrice — 16 Aug 2001 6:26:09 GMT

Searching for Hancock County location of gravesite of Major Charles Abercrombie, my gr gr gr gr grandfather, born 1741, died 1819. I understand that the Hancock and Baldwin County D.A.R. members placed a govenment marker at the gravesite. He and wife Edwina are buried on their private land in a site surrounded by a stone wall on the outskirts of Sparta. I would appreciate any help in locating these graves. Thank you very much.

Matthew Kinchen - 1790s Hancock Co. GA

jlweidinger — 3 Nov 2001 11:22:16 GMT

I'm trying to find more information out on the Matthew Kinchen that moved to Hancock Co, GA from Edgecombe, Co.NC. I have information from "Abstracts of Edgecombe County, N.C. - 1775-1779" that states "DB 8-355 Matthew Kinchen and wife, Eliza(beth) Kinchen, of Edgecombe, Co. to Elias Bryan of Martin Co., Sept. 1, 1795 for 1000 pds. Virginia money two tracts of land: (1) 640 acres of the east side of Swift Creek adjoining Capt. Thomas Bryan, it being a tract granted to Robert Foster by a deed of grant bearing date Nov. 4, 1735, conveyed by deed from Thomas Kearney to Edmund Kearney to William Kinchen; (2) 160 acres adjoining the aforesaid tract, granted to William Kinchen by deed bearing date Nov. 26, 1761. Wit: Frederick Philips, - Bellamy." It appears that Matthew Kinchen sold all his land in N.C. and moved to Hancock Co. GA. as I found the following in "DB 8-762 Matthew Kinchen of Hancock Co., Georgian appointed William Bellamy, Esq. of Edgecombe Co., as his attorney, July 12, 1797, to demand and receive from Jeremiah Hilliard and Jacob Battle, Esqrs. any money they had collected for him. Wit.: Jams.Marks. Proved by the oath of Exum Philips." So, I believe he and Elizabeth were now residing in GA by 1797. I show one refer to Matthew Kinchen and his son, William Kinchen in Hancock Co., GA. I would like to find information that this William Kinchen was the father of Nancy & Elam C. Kinchen of LA., and also the husband of a Mary Golson, then Mary Courtney in 1827, LA. Please email or reply to this message. Jen

Hancock Co. Map

Jerry McGinty — 2 May 2006 9:12:31 GMT

Does anyone know where I can find a map showing Washington Co. before Hancock Co. was created from it in 1793? Or, a Hancock Co. map showing the same information in 1793?

Thanks

Hancock County Publications for Sale??

Debbie (Osborne) McCarrell — 1 Aug 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Does anyone know if the county Historical Society has any publications for sale? I would sure be interested in just about anything, as I'm searching long-distance! I'd appreciate a name/e-mail, etc! Thanks.

Looking for a Lillie Pearl (Rawls) Griffin info

deveil — 19 Apr 2006 5:16:55 GMT

Looking for any Griffin info on Lillie Pearl (Rawls) Griffin, born Mar 20, 1901 in Hancock
>County, Ga, died on May 3, 1977 in Baldwin County, Ga I unfortunately
>don't know who she married or if she had any children. But she lived
>the majority of her life up in that area. Do you know anyone that does
>research on the Griffin family in that area.
>
>Name: Lillie P Griffin
>Death Date: 03 May 1977
>County of Death: Baldwin
>Gender: F
>Race: W
>Age: 76 years
>County of Residence: Hancock
>Certificate: 014286

I have old pictures of her and her parents and sisters and half brother

Raleigh MILLER Penelope BRYANT

Sparky321 — 9 Jan 2002 2:22:25 GMT

I am looking for a connection. I have a Raleigh MILLER b c1803 in GA married Penelope BRYANT 01 JAN 1827 in Hancock, GA. Penelope was b c1801 NC? They had four sons:

Joe, Lum (Columbus?), William Bryant, and Raleigh all born in GA probably.

His father was James MILLER b c1760 died c1822 Hancock, GA who married Leanna UNKNOWN (Possibly MONROE).

Other Children were: Elijah, James, John, and others not listed.

Any of these sound familiar?

John

Robert Clarke Bryant 1840 Hancock GA

Louis Bryant — 6 Apr 2006 3:32:26 GMT

The 1840 census of Hancock Co. GA, list a Robert C. Bryant with males 0-5 (2) 20-30 (1) females 0-5 (1) 5-10 (1) 15-20 (1) 20-30 (1).
I find a marriage for Robert Clarke Briant and Martha Young Harper 2-29-1832.
There is also an older Robert Bryant same census.
Does anyone have any information on this Robert Clarke Bryant or Briant?
Thanks
Louis