http://boards.ancestry.com/surnames.arther/mb.ashx 2008-02-14 16:17:48Z http://c.ancestry.com/s/0/p/0/i/logo.gif http://boards.ancestry.com/surnames.arther/mb.ashx 175 38 http://boards.ancestry.com/surnames.arther/2/mb.ashx Seeking more info on g.grandmother Jane Arther, b circa 1855, said to be an orphan, grew up in White Co., GA and married James Colley in 1874.Later moved to Pickens Co., GA and raised a large family. I learned there were other ARTHER families in Pickens, and wonder if they were kinfolk? 2008-02-14 16:17:48Z carlgaddis1 http://boards.ancestry.com/surnames.arther/2/mb.ashx http://boards.ancestry.com/surnames.arther/1/mb.ashx Source: <a href="http://www.army.mil/cmh-pg/mohciv.htm" target="_blank">http://www.army.mil/cmh-pg/mohciv.htm</a><br><br>ARTHER, MATTHEW<br><br>Rank and organization: Signal Quartermaster, U.S. Navy. Born: 1835, Scotland. Entered service at: Boston, Mass. G.O. No.: 17, 10 July 1863. Citation: Served on board the U.S.S. Carondelet at the reduction of Forts Henry and Donelson, 6 and 14 February 1862 and other actions. Carrying out his duties as signal quartermaster and captain of the rifled bow gun, S/Q.M. Arther was conspicuous for valor and devotion, serving most faithfully, effectively and valiantly. 2006-11-18 16:22:35Z jasche http://boards.ancestry.com/surnames.arther/1/mb.ashx