Following is one of my great-great-great-great-grandfathers. Have not been able to get back further on the Guttery/Guthrie/Guthery/Gutherie etc line. Does anyone have any information which would help?
Thanks
Fred Norton

(Fred’s Ancestor)
NAME…………………………ROBERT GUTTERY
BORN…………………………ABOUT 1752
BIRTHPLACE………………..CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
DIED………………………….1799
PLACE OF DEATH…………ELBERT COUNTY, GEORGIA

FATHER………………………UNKNOWN
MOTHER (MAIDEN NAME)…UNKNOWN

WIFE…………………………ELIZABETH “BETSY” JOHNSTON
MARRIAGE DATE………….ABOUT 1777
PLACE OF MARRIAGE……SOUTH CAROLINA

CHILDREN………………* WILLIAM GUTTERY, b. JANUARY, 1778, SOUTH CAROLINA CAROLINA
……………………………….JOHN GUTTERY, b. 1791
……………………………….THOMAS GUTTERY, b. 1780
……………………………….LEROY “LEE” GUTTERY, b. 1785
……………………………….MARY “MOLLEY” GUTTERY , b. 1787, SOUTH CAROLINA CAROLINA
……………………………….BETSY GUTTERY , b. 1789, SOUTH CAROLINA
……………………………….NELLEY GUTTERY

Information known as of August 13, 2005
REMARKS:
From Floyd Guthrie of Alabama

1. Robert GUTTERY. Born About 1752 in S. C. Died 1799 in Elbert Co., Ga. Occupation Farmer.

Robert moved to Elbert Co., Ga about 1785 1st paper work on him is on 11 Aug 1792 where he bought land from Austin Webb. Robert's will was wrote 20 Apr 1797 and was recorded in Ordianry's Record 1791-1803 section B page 72, Elbert Co., Ga. on 12 Sep 1799. His inventory was recorded on 17 Apr 1799 and was settled 7 Feb 1801

Research: "Guthrie and Allied Familes" by Mrs McQueen Guthrie
Elbert Co., Ga Wllls 1791-1803 Book B page 72

He married Elizabeth "Betsy" JOHNSTON, daughter of William JOHNSTON & Sarah (JOHNSTON), Circa 1777 in SC. Born About 1756 in SC. Died 1825 in Hall Co., Ga. Occupation Home Maker. Religion Pri. Baptist.

She was a charter member of the Holly Springs Pri. Baptist Church in Elbert Co., Ga. founded 6 Feb 1796. It was formed on 3 Jan 1795 as a arm of the Dove Creek Church. On 23 Feb 1801 she sold some land to William Mauge and on 16 Feb 1801 sold land to Charles Henry. In 1821 she won land lottery in Monroe Co., Ga. Her will was filed 7 Mar 1825 in Hall Co., Ga and settled 4 Jun 1834 in Hall Co., Ga

They had the following children:

2 i. William GUTTERY
3 ii. John GUTTERY
4 iii. Thomas GUTTERY
5 iv. LeRoy "Lee" GUTTERY
6 v. Mary "Molley" GUTTERY
7 vi. Betsy GUTTERY
8 vii. Nelly GUTTERY
He appears to be enumerated in the 1790 SOUTH CAROLINA census, Abbeville County, Image 18.

Hi Fred-
Was reading some of your Ancestry.com messages and source data provided. It showed (possibly from notes of Floyd Guthrie) that first papers in Elbert Co. GA for Robert was Aug 1792. Here's some additional info from a Colquitt cousin:
Troy Colquitt owns a farm in Elbert Co. GA and was researching it's history. He found a July 1810 deed from a Nathaniel Booth to Robert Booth (land up Broad River northwest of Hwy 72 between Elbert Co. and Madison Co. GA). Part of the deed reads "Contains 150 acres with the mill and plantation included and being part of the same tract or parcel of land granted to ROBERT GUTHREY by his excellency , Samuel Elbert then governor of the state, the 4th day of February, one thousand seven hundred and eighty five." This supports that Robert moved to Elbert Co. GA by 1785.
Per Troy- This property is about 10 miles from the land that Beverly GUTHREY owned in Oglethorpe Co. GA .

My big interest is Beverly GUTHREY whom I believe might have some relation to the Robert Guthrie.Beverly was born 1755-1774 probably VA and m. Sarah Colquitt in Cumberland Co. VA 17 Dec 1793 (I have marriage record). It appears Beverly moved to Cumberland Co. GA by 1797 based on some deeds.

(I actually have 2 Guthrie lines but only believe this one may link to Robert because of timing/geographic proximity.)

Any info on possible connection of Robert and Beverly Guthrie appreciated.
Pat Guthrie Gilbert

Burial: Unknown Holly Springs Church Cemetery - GA
Will: 12 Sep 1799 Will Was Proven On This Date.
Land Purchase: 11 Aug 1792 Bought 100 Acres From Austin Webb

Individual:
Robert may have been from an old Charleston, S.C. Family.
(Source: Dombhart's History of Walker County)

Robert moved to Elbert Co., GA about 1785. Robert's will was written on April 20, 1797 and was recorded in Ordinary's Record 1791-1803 Section B, Page 72, Elbert Co., GA. on September 12, 1799. His
inventory was recorded on April 17, 1799 and was settled on February 7, 1801. The Church Cemetery is situated in the extreme Northwestern portion of Elbert County, about two and one half miles north from Bowman, and only a few hundred yards from the line separating Elbert from Hart County. Part of the Cemetery lies in Hart County.

(Source: Historical Collections of GEORGIA D.A.R. (Vol. III p. 157)
* Robert Guthrie and wife Betsy, folio 103 deed bood A. Elbert County, GA., to Austin Webb 100 acres on Broad River, agreeable to a grant signed 1785 (August 11, 1792) (p. 184)
* Elizabeth Saylors, folio 99, to Robert GUTTERY 33 acres on Broad River originally a grant to said Elizabeth Saylors in 1785. (p.192)
* Robert GUTTERY and wife Betsy, folio 116 Elbert County, GA., to Charles Boddingfield of Wilkes County 233 acres on Broad River, originally a grant to said GUTTERY in 1785. (May 22, 1794) (p. 199)
* Austin Webb, folio 44, to William Whaley, part of the original grant in 1785 to Robert GUTTERY on Broad River, October 23, 1795.

Absolom Stenchomb and Robert McDowell test. (p. 145) September 12, 1799, Betty GUTTERY and James Ryley executors, of Robert GUTTERY, deceased. (p. 222) Robert Guthrie old warrant 400 acres, Headrights and bounty warrants. Were issued during the Revolutionary War, by executive council, and grants were signed by the Govenor laid off into Military sections and ruled over by a Justice of the Peace. Robert Guthrie or GUTTERY had received more grants than one. The usual amount of land given to a soldier was 287 1/2 acres and that was for an officer.

Will of Robert Guthree Elbert County, GA April 12, 1797
In the Name of God Amen:

"I, Robert Guthree, of the state of GEORGIA and county of Elbert, bein sorely afflicted, but of perfect mind and memory, thanks be given unto God. Calling to mind the mortality of my body and knowing that it
is appointed for all men once to die, do make and ordain in this my last will and testament. That is to say principally and first of all, i give and reccomend my soul into the hands of Almighty God that gave it and my body I reccomend to the Earth to be buried in decent Christian burial at the discretion of executors, nothing doubting but I shall receive the same again at the general Resurrection by the Mighty Power of God. And as touching such worldly estate where with it hath pleased God to bless me with.
I give devise and dispose of the same in the following manner and form:

First I give and bequeath to my dearly beloved wife, Betty, all my estate lands, mill, Negro man Mark, stock of every kind and household furniture, as long as she shall live and to be at her disposal at her
death. Whom I constitute my executrix and James Ryley executor of this my last will and testament. Also I give and leave to every one of my children one dollar each to William, Thomas, Leroy, Molly, Betsy and John and Nelly Reives to be raised out of my estate at my death and paid to each of them, rattifying and confirming this and no other to be my last will and testament."

In witness whereof, I have unto set my hand and seal this twelfth day of April one thousand seven hundred and ninety seven. Robe

Note from Thomas L. Downey: "Robert is probably buried at the Holly
Springs Baptist Church Ce metery, which is located in the extreme
northwestern portion of Elbert County, GEORGIA, abou t two and one half
miles north from Bowman, and only a few hundred yards from the line
separa ting Elbert from Hart County. Part of the cemetery lies in Hart
County; this is the second ol dest church in the Hebron Association,
having first been organized as an Arm of Doves Creek , and probably the
third oldest in Elbert County. (From History of Hart County, GA, Holly
Spr ings Baptist Church by J. S. Christian - on file at the Hall County
Library, Gainsville, GA. ) Also from same book - Elbert County, GA, Feb.
6, 1796. " This is to certify that whereas a n Arm of Doves Creek Church
collected on the waters of Beaverdam at Holly Springs meeting hou se,
having agreed to keep house together called a presbytery to look into
their standing, an d the Presbytery after making all necessary inquiry;
finding them ripe for constitution and g ave them to the Lord and each
other." There were 21 members, with an ordained minister, one d eacon,
and so on; Included among these twenty-one persons were Elizabeth
Guttery, and Willia m and Hannah GUTTERY. (They were Here, Vol 7, page
1198-99)."

Notes for Robert GUTTERY
Note from Thomas L. Downey: "Robert is probably buried at the Holly Springs Baptist Church Cemetery, which is located in the extreme northwestern portion of Elbert County, GEORGIA, about two and one half miles north from Bowman, and only a few hundred yards from the line separating Elbert from Hart County. Part of the cemetery lies in Hart County; this is the second oldest church in the Hebron Association, having first been organized as an Arm of Doves Creek, and probably the third oldest in Elbert County. (From History of Hart County, GA, Holly Springs Baptist Church by J. S. Christian - on file at the Hall County Library, Gainsville, GA.) Also from same book - Elbert County, GA, Feb. 6, 1796. " This is to certify that whereas an Arm of Doves Creek Church collected on the waters of Beaverdam at Holly Springs meeting house, having agreed to keep house together called a presbytery to look into their standing, and the Presbytery after making all necessary inquiry; finding them ripe for constitution and gave them to the Lord and each other." There were 21 members, with an ordained minister, one deacon, and so on; Included among these twenty-one persons were Elizabeth GUTTERY, and William and Hannah GUTTERY. (They were Here, Vol 7, page 1198-99)."


Last Modified 30 Jul 2004 Created 30 Jul 2005 by Reunion for Macin

On July 18. 2005. I visited the site of the cemetery where he is buried. It is located on Holly Springs Road northeast of Bowman, Elbert County, GEORGIA. It is a large cemetery in two sections on two sides of the church. The present church was constructed in 1958 according to the cornerstone. A monument in front of the church says the original church was established in 1795. The oldest headstones are so eroded that they cannot be read. Anything before about 1835 is unreadable. There are a lot of these. There was no one around, so could not find out if they had a plot of the graves. Will try to write them when I get home. Took of pictures of the cemetery.


The Descendants of Robert Guthree:

The following information is a summary of the first 3 or 4 generations of descendants of Robert Guthree of Elbert Co., Georgia. Said Robert Guthree is the ancestor of Mrs. John McQueen GUTTERY. She published her book Guthrie and GUTTERY and Allied Families in 1956
In his will dated April 12, 1797 and entered into probate on September 12 1799, Robert Guthree of Elbert County, GA mentions his wife Betty and children William, Thomas, Leroy, Molly, Betsy, John and Nelly Reives.
On March 7, 1825, Leroy GUTTERY and John Williams entered into bond with Hall County, GEORGIA as the executors of the estate of Elizabeth GUTTERY. Also recorded in Book Misc. A page 44 Hall Co., GA is the appraisement of the property of Elizabeth Guthery. There appears to have been some trouble with the sale of the slaves, as this estate was not settled until 1834.
According to several accounts William Guthrie the son of the above Robert was born in 1778 in SOUTH CAROLINA. Sometime after the death of his father and before the death of his mother he moved with his wife Hannah first to Lincoln Co., TN and then to Walker Co., AL.
William and Hannah's children:
Robert (b. Feb. 26, 1801 in GA, d. Apr. 6, 1817 in AL m. Nov. 11, 1821 Sara Ann Williams (b. May 8, 1804, d. Feb. 8, 1881)).
Johnson (b. Mar. 12, 1806 in GA, d. May 26, 1876 in AL m. Mary Wilson (b. Feb. 22, 1807 d. Oct. 13, 1885))
John (b. 1807 in GA, m. Mary Rutledge)
Catherine (b. 1813 near Murfeesburo, TN d. 1882 m. John Downey)
Isham (b. 1814 near Murfeesburo, TN)
Hetty (b. 1815 near Murfeesburo, TN m. Henry Townley)

Mrs. John McQueen GUTHREY in her book traces the movement of William GUTHREY and his wife Hannah from GEORGIA to Tennessee to Alabama. She then shows the lines of descent of the children of William and Hannah including the daughters. The son's of William and Hannah were ministers and some of the history of the churches is given: especially the church at Holly Springs.
The first part of the book is a rehash of the early Guthrie history and as such contains the truths and inacuracies of the original writers.
The last part of the book is mostly information taken from census records. She has many Guthrie's listed, but no relationships. I feel that a careful study of these census records and court records of Walker Cherokee and Cullman Counties would almost certainly show the Cullman County Guthries are descendants of sons of William and Hannah Guthrie.