Rabun - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Cragg Family

mima2357 — 2013-05-17 19:03:54Z

Lisa Cragg, Please send me an email about William Schley Cragg, Rabun County Ga.

Re: Turpin/Wall

k_bouldin — 2013-05-15 12:49:26Z

Thanks for clearing that up.
It is easy to confuse two people of the same name and even easier when the couple have the same name.

Re: Turpin/Wall

AlohaPrince — 2013-05-14 01:34:08Z

Thanks for the update on the the two Allens and Easters. My name is Esther M. Turpin Houston and the coincidence is so weird as I never knew my Turpin grandparents and their kin.
I have been told that Thomas D. was called Denny and Ben was called Bennie. Some even thought they were twins, but I cannot verify that.
Will get back to you all when I look more carefully at the info that I have.
Thanks again,
Esther

Re: Turpin/Wall

rslesley — 2013-05-11 18:08:16Z

Keith, you are correct. My Allen T. Turpin was born around 1850, not 1827. He married an Esther M. (she may be Easter Melvino Hunicutt, but I have no proof, just speculation.) Easter Hunicutt's father was named Meredith Manson Hunicutt, and Allen T. and Esther named one of their sons William Manson Turpin.

Indeed, THOMAS DENNARD TURPIN'S parent's were Allen T.(born 1850, died after 1900) and Easter M. Turpin (born 1864, died after 1910), NOT Allen Pearson and Malinda Easter Green. Allen T.'s parents were William A. Turpin and Genetta "Jane" Wilbanks.

Thomas Dennard can be found in the 1900 Rabun County Census living with his parents and 5 siblings: William, Celia, Bennie, John Calvin (Johnny), and Jenovia (Sarah).

I can understand why some could get this couple (Allen P. and Easter) mixed up with the other Turpin couple since the names are similar, but the birth dates are clearly far enough apart to make a distinction.

Re: Turpin/Wall

k_bouldin — 2013-05-11 03:23:35Z

Esther,

Please see my reply to Rhonda.
We have a difference in information.

Keith

Re: Turpin/Wall

k_bouldin — 2013-05-11 03:12:44Z

Somewhere we have a glitch as our information is different.
I have Allen Pearson T. Tuprin 1827-1904 [son of Elias Turpin 1801-ca 1850 married Malinda Easter Green 1836-1911 [daughter of David Green 1801-1862 and Frances 'Fanny' Wall 1810-1891]. They had 10 children, Thomas Dennard Turpin is not among them. Allen and Malinda were married 1855. All of this was in Rabun Co. GA.
While most of this information comes from "Turpin Footprints" not all of it does and the authors of "Turpin Footprints" cite a number of sources including cemetery, census and county records.
Unfortunately I don't have Thomas Dennard Turpin in my database. There are a number of Thomas' but none are even close.
While I feel confident that this information is correct, it is very possible that the list of children I have is not complete, and that Thomas Dennard is their son.

Re: Turpin/Wall

39plustax — 2013-05-10 16:30:15Z

Esther we are indeed cousins! Your great grandfather was brother to my gg grandmother Amanda Turpen. The spelling of the name Turpen/turpin was changed from time to time. Please shoot me an email, I would love to "talk" with you more. 39plustax@gmail.com
Thanks. ~Beverly

Re: Turpin/Wall

AlohaPrince — 2013-05-09 14:45:36Z

Hi Beverly,
My great grandfather would be Allen Turpin son of William and Genetta Turpin and my grandfather would be their son Thomas Dennard Turpin m. Sarah Melinnie Waters. I would say we are cousins down the line. Good to meet you!
Esther Turpin Houston

Re: Turpin/Wall

AlohaPrince — 2013-05-09 14:07:26Z

Rhonda,
It's been a while since I've been in my gen, but I have listed Easter Melinda Green b. Feb. 1864, wife of Allen Turpin b. 1850/1849. My grandfather would be Thomas Dennard Turpin b. Nov. 28, 1908. Hope this helps.
Esther Turpin Houston

Re: Turpin/Wall

rslesley — 2013-05-01 18:13:52Z

Hi Keith,

Could you check to see if you have information on Allen T. Turpin (b.1850) and Ester M. (b. about 1863) from Rabun, GA. They had 12 children, one of them being Thomas Dennard Turpin. I specially would like to know Ester's parent's names if you have them, or even just her maiden name. Thank you for your help !

Rhonda

Re: Turpin/Wall

rslesley — 2013-05-01 18:11:25Z

Hi Keith,

Could you check to see if you have information on Allen T. Turpin (b.1850) and Ester M. (b. about 1863) from Rabun, GA. They had 12 children, one of them being Thomas Dennard Turpin. I specially would like to know Ester's maiden name and her parent's names if you have them. Thank you for your help !

rhonda

Re: Turpin/Wall

39plustax — 2013-04-22 15:35:17Z

Thank you Keith for responding. Yes I would love Turpin info! A cousin and I are planning a York/Beck reunion for Sept 2013 in Rabun county and any info you can provide would be Wonderful, pictures too if you have them.
Thank you Keith.

Sorry the email bounced. Let's try again.
My emails.
39plustax@gmail.com (OR try)

b.smithjenkins@hotmail.com

Re: Turpin/Wall

k_bouldin — 2013-04-20 23:37:52Z

Beverly,

In answer to your query on Wm. Turpin and Jane Wilbanks.
I have a lot of information on the Turpin side I can send you a family history report if you like.
I have no information on Jane Wilbanks. I would like some basic information on her, if you have it.

let me know.
I tired your email and it bounced
Keith

Re: Turpin/Wall

39plustax — 2013-04-15 18:48:09Z

William Turpin and Jane Genetta Wilbanks are my 2nd great grandparents. I would love to hear from you regarding this connection. My grt grandmother was their daughter Amanda.

Please email me at:
39plustax@gmail.com
~Beverly

Re: Charles L. Taylor and Sara M. Swafford

kataybug41 — 2013-04-13 21:39:29Z

I would love ANY info you may have :) I'll also glady share my family info. My family tree site is http://kataybug41.tribalpages.com

Re: Bynum House

jellybelly0916 — 2013-04-06 09:58:15Z

Nathan, my grandfather is Knox Bynumhe died in 2003 and his brother Bill died before that, the Bynum house was closed down and demolished a few years ago. The property is now owned by my great aunts Rosland Strickland and Emily Albright. Hope I could answer something for you.

Re: Bynum House

bsteady11 — 2013-04-02 18:35:48Z

I am interested in a picture and article on the Bynum House. My Mother and her family used to go there every summer (she was a Magill and born in 1920). Then when she married we came down every summer from Philadelphia (the Robertsons). Great memories!

Re: Charles L. Taylor and Sara M. Swafford

RUBYVANDIVER — 2013-03-24 16:38:47Z

i also have vandiver information if any one would like to compair notes i also have pics

Re: Charles L. Taylor and Sara M. Swafford

RUBYVANDIVER — 2013-03-24 16:29:38Z

I am a vandiver from this line will share info have reserched line for 20 years let me know what line u need info on there is a reunion for vandivers on 5-4-2013 unicoi state park Helen Ga m e-mail is boobbeesbutterfYys@yahoo.com

john jennings sr. and jr.

shaunalk — 2013-03-08 18:10:40Z

seeking inf. on john jennings born abt. 1730 and his son born abt 1761- va. or s. car. they were in s car and n. car, before 1800. they were in ga. abt. 1800 to abt 1810. they were in wilson co. tn. abt 1810 to 1828. they moved to lafayette co/ mo. and went to sherman, tx abt. 1845.

john jennings sr. and jr.

shaunalk — 2013-03-08 18:10:18Z

Re: FINNIS "Finney" & DIANA M WATKINS MARSENGILL

sandragordonnavarro — 2013-02-19 04:29:34Z

Birth: Feb., 1857
Jackson County
North Carolina, USA
Death: 1914
Mountain City
Rabun County
Georgia, USA

Dianna was the daughter of John Watkins and Catherine Pressley. Her parents were wed on 20 Apr 1853 in Jackson Co, NC. Performed by: M. Coleman, Justice Of the Peace.

Dianna married Finnis Mathis "Finney" Marsengill on 13 Jan 1877 in Swain Co, NC. Performed by: E.P. Gibson, Justice of the Peace at the home of John Wadkins (father of the bride). David Wadkins, Sam Massey and Matt Massey, witnesses.

They would remain in Swain County until after the death of Finney's mother.

Eight children would be born to this union: William Finnis Marsengill; John Thomas Marsengill; Emma K Marsengill; Josephine Marsengill; William Berry Marsengill; Henry Alexander Marsengill; Mary Marsengill; Frank M Marsengill.

Finney and Diana would remove to Rabun County, GA where she would die ca. 1914

** I am a descendant of their son, Mallard Frank Marsengill and his 1st wife Carrie Belle Seay.

Sandra Gordon Navarro

Re: Seymour and Miriam Beck York Reunion (1802 - Present)

davidturpen50 — 2013-02-16 04:42:08Z

Sorry, we will not be able to make the reunion on March 1. We will be showing our antiques and collectibles in portland that week end.

Re: Seymour and Miriam Beck York Reunion (1802 - Present)

davidturpen50 — 2013-02-16 04:41:58Z

Sorry, we will not be able to make the reunion on March 1. We will be showing our antiques and collectibles in portland that week end.

William Henry Turpen

davidturpen50 — 2013-02-16 04:39:36Z

W.H. Turpen married Rosa May Fitz 02 Dec 1896 in Clearmont Missouri.Rosa was born in Missouri.

Clayton in Rabun County vs. Clayton County, GA

jamiecox000 — 2013-02-12 14:31:09Z

Beware of potential confusion between Clayton County, and the town of Clayton in Rabun county, approximately 100 miles to the Northeast. I have relatives in both locations and thus became sensitive to this issue. When you add a census record to your tree from Clayton County, the location will be added as "Clayton, Georgia, United States". If you then click on that place name in your person's overview, Ancestry will erroneously show you a map of Clayton over in Rabun County. I see massive confusion in people's trees about this. I see records and people that I know belong in Clayton County attributed to Rabun County and vice versa.

Re: Question regarding Hale Ridge Cemetery

jamiecox000 — 2013-02-12 14:18:05Z

I have some info on the Speeds, etc.
William Calvin Speed (b 1837, Rabun Co.), was the son of

Terrill Speed (b 1811, SC, d 1-7-1877, Rabun Co.) and

Jerusha Pelfrey (b 1812, NC, d Rabun Co.)

My father's research states that: "The Speeds came into Rabun County before 1840 and settled on Hale Ridge where they stayed for many years. "

Contact me if you want more info.

Re: Seymour and Miriam Beck York Reunion (1802 - Present)

CherylYorkS — 2013-02-04 15:32:58Z

Hi David sorry for the delay.I have done a little research and found a William Turpen married to a Rosa M. Fitz in the Missouri Marriage Records 1805-2002 in the Nodaway area. I also found a William Turpen married to a Rosa Turpin and his father was listed as William Turpen in the Missouri Death Records 1834-1910 in Nodaway. Did your Turpens ever live in Missoui? I can't find these Turpens connected with ours, but they still maybe. We are thinking the reunion might be held in the fall maybe October in Rabun County, Georgia. I wish this would coincide with your trip. If you get to Georgia send us a email and we will see what might be happening then.

McCrackens

annie4081 — 2013-01-24 01:25:52Z

Hi, Sharron, I happened to notice a 2008 message that you
were lookin for ggrandparents-McCrackens and Godfreys. They
are also my ggrandparents. One of their daughters is my
ggrandmother. I will be glad to share with you what info I
have. Their daughter married a Wilbanks. I would like to
know something about military serve for McCracken. My
email is annie408@centurylink,net if you would rather get
in touch with me that way. Seems maybe we are related.
Regards, Ann Wilbanks Floyd

McCrackens

annie4081 — 2013-01-24 01:23:16Z

McCracken Unit

annie4081 — 2013-01-24 01:02:48Z

Muster rolls from Rabun Co. reveal both names of McCracken
and Loweryin military unit Co F 4th Regt Cav Ga State
Guards. McCracken is listed as 5th Sergeant. There is
also a written muster roll signed by someone whose name I can't make out. I need a strong magnifing glass! This was
4th Mar 1862. As yet don't have an address for McCrackens
in Tiger. Maybe I'll find a census with that information
on it. Hope this helps some. Ann Wilbanks Floyd

Re: Mccrackens

annie4081 — 2013-01-20 22:22:31Z

Hi, David, I have sent one message that didn't co throughso you might want to contact me at annie408@centurylink.net. I will give you what I know but so far don't have civil war info as yet.
Regards, Ann Wilbanks Floyd

Re: Mccrackens

lowerydaal — 2013-01-18 00:04:23Z

Hey
John McCracken and my 2nd greatgrandfather were neighbors. He was the witness on my gg's application for pension benefits and they were in the same unit. Do you have any unit or any other civil war info and do you know where John lived in Tiger? Any info would be appreciated.

Sincerely
David Lowery

FINNIS "Finney" & DIANA M WATKINS MARSENGILL

milmoo — 2013-01-09 19:18:45Z

I am looking for any info on the parents of Diana M.WATKINS MARSENGILL (@1857-1914) who was married to Finnis MARSENGILL (@1844-1934). Thanks

Re: Seymour and Miriam Beck York Reunion (1802 - Present)

davidturpen50 — 2012-12-27 00:50:53Z

My name is David Darrell Turpen b.2/8/1946 son of James Clifford Turpen b. 1908 and GS of William Henry Turpen b.11869 d. 1928 who married Rosa May Fitz. my wife and I will be traveling starting in March through New Mexico, Texas and other areas throughout the south and mid west. We would like to be kept informed on this reunion. My email is dturpen@turpen.org . We live in Battle Ground , WA

Seymour and Miriam Beck York Reunion (1802 - Present)

Twins1985 — 2012-10-24 15:50:25Z

Several descendants are planning a Reunion of the descendants of Seymour and Miriam Beck York
Sons): Jeremiah - Jeffrey - John
(Seymour and Miriam were married January 12, 1802)

Would like for you to respond to this post.
Let us know how you are related. We plan to have this Reunion in Rabun County Georgia in 2013. A specified date will be set by March 1, 2013. We now have these families listed as part of their descendants:
York, Beck, Chastains, Pickett, Turpin/Turpen, King, Marsengill, Smiths, Vinson, Taylor, Allgary, Walls,
Scruggs, Gibson, Pruitt, Keener, Dunlap, Dickerson, Bynum, and we are sure they are many many more. So let us know and we will add that name. Let us know your interest and any suggestions. Bring Cameras, Notebooks, Pictures, to record and share a part of history.

Re: jonathan dunlap

Twins1985 — 2012-10-24 14:31:48Z

Carolyn we talked years ago. Regarding your Roselean York Dunlap. I am her brother, John Benson York's, great granddaughter. I think you sent me pictures of Roselean and G. W. and Jeff and Jerry. I am sorry to say I have misplaced those pictures could you or would you send them again to me.I am still trying to do research on them. As well as the Dunlap family. I tried the email address I had for you and it was not valid any more. Could you e-mail me again. Thanks
Cheryl

N. Wilbanks Kramer Joy Cemetery, Lakemont, Rabun Co., Ga.

annie4081 — 2012-10-22 20:21:24Z

Hi, I was in Rabun Co. at Joy Cemetery, Lakemont, but did not fine a grave site for our ancestor. There is also a Lakemont Baptist Church but I did not find a graveyard there. Do you have any more information on this? I am also interested in the possible Indian connection if you have something new . I am new to genealogy and don't always know how to research properly. There were Wilbanks graves there at Joy as well as MCrackins which were in the family tree for Nancy. My daughter took pictures of the grave stones. I haven't seen them yet. Thanks, Ann

Round Knob Cemetery

jdholman11 — 2012-10-22 01:51:36Z

Does any one know the location of Round Knob Cemetery? Could it be the Germany Cemetery? John M Chastain's death certificate says he was buried there in 1921. He lived in Rabun County, Georgia.

Re: Welcome!

StaceyLavonnePowellDixon — 2012-10-16 15:22:01Z

I am looking for any information of Thomas Jefferson Powell 1804-1860 1840, 1850, 1860 Census have him living in Rabun County. I have no knowledge of where he may be buried or where he actually came from in Georgia (All census state Georgia as his birth state). Any help would be appreciated.

Re: Bynum House

boldman1 — 2012-09-20 12:48:00Z

Candi,
I am Mary Bynum. I am also doing our family history. Let's share info:)

Re: Rabun County lookup in Forest Service Court cases book?

smsitton — 2012-09-16 17:49:33Z

FYI - I finally broke down and order a copy of the book since the nearest library copy was 600 miles away! I did not find any one I was looking for, but would be happy to do look ups for others now that I have this book!! Just send me an email if you need a look up. The information is very sparse, however, just names and heirs of former owners of land that became the national forest near Clayton, Rabun, GA.

(FYI - for some reason this was posted twice..I deleted the duplicate today)

Re: Rabun County lookup in Forest Service Court cases book?

smsitton — 2012-09-16 17:48:52Z

Re: Rabun County lookup in Forest Service Court cases book?

smsitton — 2012-09-16 17:47:36Z

There are a good number of smiths in the index, but no James Calab, William Raleigh or Cordealia. There is a William D., William L., and William Taylor Smith listed but no William R or William without an initial. Nothing close to your James or Cordealia. (There is a Caledonia Smith, but doubt that is what you are looking for..spelling is too far off.)

If you want to look thru the Smith names, I can scan the Smith index and send it to you via email. Let me know.

Re: Rabun County lookup in Forest Service Court cases book?

scflathead — 2012-09-16 15:18:08Z

Looking for information on Smiths, particularly James Calab (Kale) Smith, William Raleigh (Ryal)Smith and Cordealia Smith.

Re: Wilbanks & McCrackin of Rabun Co, GA and Oconee Co, SC

AuburnSongbird — 2012-09-11 19:48:03Z

Hurray! Someone at last who knows them personally. I barely remember Mr. Kramer and don't remember my great-grandmother at all. Thanks so much for getting in touch with me. I'll be sending you an email.

Betty Law Morgan

Re: Wilbanks & McCrackin of Rabun Co, GA and Oconee Co, SC

annie4081 — 2012-09-11 01:45:27Z

My paternal grandfather is John W.Wilbanks. He and his wife Victoria had 10 children. My father was Barnie H. His older sister was Nancy Mary. I didn't know much about her history but I do remember going to her funeral when I was about 15. Mr. Kramer cried so pitifully as if his heart was broken. John's wife, Victoria was the daughter of John H. and Nancy C. Godfrey McCracken. I have more information there. My name is V. Ann Wilbanks Floyd. I live in Greenwood, S.C. but I grew up in Clemson where my grandparents are buried. annie408@century.net

Re: Wilbanks & McCrackin of Rabun Co, GA and Oconee Co, SC

annie4081 — 2012-09-11 01:27:07Z

Re: Rhoda Janie Beasley Green

cadawaca — 2012-09-09 17:48:24Z

I just checked the 1900 federal census and found James, Mary E., and their children (Roda J., Sarah E., George E., Hattie M., John A., and Joseph A.) living in Flatts Township, Macon County, North Carolina (near modern-day Scaly Mtn.).

Information recorded for this family includes the number of years James and Mary E. were married, 13, putting their marriage around 1887. It's possible this couple married in Macon County. If so, then check James E. Wooley's _Macon County, North Carolina Marriages, 1829 - 1939_, and if you find an entry, visit the Record of Deeds office at the Macon County courthouse in Franklin and see if there's a marriage license. Hope that there is, because it could tell you not only Mary E.'s maiden name, but also the names of her parents.

If you do not find a marriage record for James and Mary E. in Macon County, check both Rabun County and Oconee County, South Carolina (because of the family's close proximity to both locales). For the latter, you will most likely need to use newspapers to find a record of marriage, if one was published, as South Carolina did not require the registration of marriages until the early 20th century.

Good luck with your research. Let us know how it turns out!

Dawn Watson
Digging in the Roots: A Genealogical Odyssey
http://genealogical.wordpress.com/

Re: ELLARD, ELLERD

SandraF30 — 2012-09-06 19:16:06Z

Thank you for the information. I can't make it this year, but it would be great to attend.