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Looking for Afro-Am ancestors in Marion county,Schley,Stewart,Sumter counties.

robert — 3 Jan 2002 8:47:40 GMT

Hello.I'm looking for the following surnames in Marion county and aligning counties of Stewart,Schley and Sumter counties:SLAUGHTER,MURRAY,MATHIS,PERRYMAN,IVORY,GIBSON,SHADE.I'm willing to exchange information.

BIBB COUNTY GEORGIA

tdbroots70 — 28 Apr 2003 1:14:23 GMT

Is anyone out there researching the below listed surnames out of Bibb County Georgia?

Particularly if from Macon, Walden, Sofkee and Rutland GMD 520 (referred to as Subdivision 8 on the 1870 census).

Allen
Castellow/Castellaw
Lundy
McArthur
Mclendon/McClendon
Ryder
Thomas

This is the story of Lubin Bell my maternal GGG Grandfather and Decendents.Found on the 1870 Census Report

KennethAHudsonjr — 19 Sep 2008 8:26:14 GMT

This is the story of Lubin Bell my maternal GGG Grandfather and Decendents.Found on the 1870 Census Report with wife and children and my GG Grandfather Parris Bell.On original document it shows Emiline Harrell as a nieghbor,later in 1880 Lubin Bell is married to Emiline [Harrell] Bell with her Grandson Martin Harrell.

1870 United States Federal Census
about Lubin Bell

Name: Lubin Bell

Estimated Birth Year: abt 1813

Age in 1870: 57

Birthplace: Georgia

Home in 1870: Webster, Georgia

Race: Black

Gender: Male

Value of real estate: View Image

Post Office: Preston

Household Members: Name Age

Lubin Bell 57
Sarah Bell 43
Lizar Bell 20
Parris Bell 16
Lettey Bell 13
Allen Bell 12

Source Citation: Year: 1870; Census Place: , Webster, Georgia; Roll: M593_182; Page: 421; Image: 522.

Source Information:

Ancestry.com. 1870 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2003. Original data: 1870.

United States. Ninth Census of the United States, 1870. Washington, D.C. National Archives and Records Administration. M593, RG29, 1,761 rolls.

Minnesota. Minnesota Census Schedules for 1870. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration. T132, RG29, 13 rolls.

Description:
This database is an index to individuals enumerated in the 1870 United States Federal Census, the Ninth Census of the United States. Census takers recorded many details including each person's name, age at last birthday, sex, color; birthplace, occupation, and more. No relationships were shown between members of a household. Additionally, the names of those listed on the population schedule are linked to actual images of the 1870 Federal Census.

1880 United States Federal Census

about Lubin Bell in 1880 he is married to Emiline [Harrell] Bell with her Grandson Martin Harrell.

Name: Lubin Bell his age and birth year incorrect from previous Census report 1870.

Home in 1880: District 978, Webster, Georgia

Age: 58

Estimated Birth Year: abt 1822

Birthplace: Georgia

Relation to Head of Household: Self (Head)

Spouse's Name: Emiline

Father's birthplace: Georgia

Mother's birthplace: Georgia

Neighbors: View others on page

Occupation: Farmer

Marital Status: Married

Race: Black

Gender: Male

Cannot read/write:

Blind:

Deaf and dumb:

Otherwise disabled:

Idiotic or insane: View Image

Household Members: Name Age

Lubin Bell 58
Emiline Bell 51
Martin Harrell 4

Source Citation: Year: 1880; Census Place: District 978, Webster, Georgia; Roll: T9_171; Family History Film: 1254171; Page: 466.2000; Enumeration District: 86; Image: 0309.

Source Information:

Ancestry.com and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. 1880 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2005. 1880 U.S. Census Index provided by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints © Copyright 1999 Intellectual Reserve, Inc. All rights reserved. All use is subject to the limited use license and other terms and conditions applicable to this site. Original data: United States of America, Bureau of the Census. Tenth Census of the United States, 1880. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1880. T9, 1,454 rolls.

Description:
This database is an index to 50 million individuals enumerated in the 1880 United States Federal Census. Census takers recorded many details including each person's name, address, occupation, relationship to the head of household, race, sex, age at last birthday, marital status, place of birth, parents’ place of birth. Additionally, the names of those listed on the population schedule are linked to actual images of the 1880 Federal Census.

1880 United States Federal Census

about Sarah Bell my GGG Grandmother first wife of Lubin Bell since Married to Emiline [Harrell] Bell with Sons Warren/Sank Bell.

Name: Sarah Bell

Home in 1880: District 978, Webster, Georgia

Age: 48

Estimated Birth Year: abt 1832

Birthplace: Georgia

Relation to Head of Household: Mother

Father's birthplace: Georgia

Mother's birthplace: Georgia

Neighbors: View others on page

Occupation: Keeping House

Marital Status: Widowed

Race: Black

Gender: Female

Cannot read/write:

Blind:

Deaf and dumb:

Otherwise disabled:

Idiotic or insane: View Image

Household Members: Name Age

Warren Bell 21
Sarah Bell 48
Sank Bell 25

Source Citation: Year: 1880; Census Place: District 978, Webster, Georgia; Roll: T9_171; Family History Film: 1254171; Page: 466.1000; Enumeration District: 86; Image: 0308.

Source Information:

Ancestry.com and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. 1880 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2005. 1880 U.S. Census Index provided by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints © Copyright 1999 Intellectual Reserve, Inc. All rights reserved. All use is subject to the limited use license and other terms and conditions applicable to this site. Original data: United States of America, Bureau of the Census. Tenth Census of the United States, 1880. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1880. T9, 1,454 rolls.

Description:
This database is an index to 50 million individuals enumerated in the 1880 United States Federal Census. Census takers recorded many details including each person's name, address, occupation, relationship to the head of household, race, sex, age at last birthday, marital status, place of birth, parents’ place of birth. Additionally, the names of those listed on the population schedule are linked to actual images of the 1880 Federal Census.

1900 United States Federal Census

about Luther Bell 1900 is still married to Emiline [Harrell] Bell his name is spelled incorrectly,his age and birth year incorrect from previous Census reports 1870\1880.Emiline's Grandson Martin Harrell since moved on.

Name: Luther Bell

Home in 1900: Militia District 978, Webster, Georgia

Age: 75

Birth Date: 1825

Birthplace: Georgia

Race: Black

Ethnicity: American

Relationship to head-of-house: Head

Father's Birthplace: Georgia

Mother's Birthplace: Georgia

Spouse's Name: Emiline

Marriage Year: 1850

Marital Status: Married

Years Married: 50

Residence : Militia District 978 (West Part), Webster, Georgia

Occupation: View Image

Household Members: Name Age

Luther Bell 75
Emiline Bell 72

Source Citation: Year: 1900; Census Place: Militia District 978, Webster, Georgia; Roll: T623 227; Page: 12A; .

Source Information:

Ancestry.com. 1900 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2004. Original data: United States of America, Bureau of the Census. Twelfth Census of the United States, 1900. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1900. T623, 1854 rolls.

Description:
This database is an index to individuals enumerated in the 1900 United States Federal Census, the Twelfth Census of the United States. Census takers recorded many details including each person's name, address, relationship to the head of household, color or race, sex, month and year of birth, age at last birthday, marital status, number of years married, the total number of children born of the mother, the number of those children living, birthplace, birthplace of father and mother, if the individual was foreign born, the year of immigration and the number of years in the United States, the citizenship status of foreign-born individuals over age twenty-one, occupation, and more. Additionally, the names of those listed on the population schedule are linked to actual images of the 1900 Federal Census.

This is the story of Parris Bell my GG GRANDFATHER .Found on the 1870 Census Report with his Parents Lubin/Sarah[?] BELL.1880/1900/1910 Census reports with wife Malicie [?] Bell and children.Also my Great Grandfather Allen Bell named after Parris's Brother Allen. see 1870 Census.

1880 United States Federal Census

about Pairs Bell his name is spelled incorrectly.

Name: Pairs Bell

Home in 1880: District 978, Webster, Georgia

Age: 26

Estimated Birth Year: abt 1854

Birthplace: Georgia

Relation to Head of Household: Self (Head)

Spouse's Name: Malicie

Father's birthplace: Georgia

Mother's birthplace: Georgia

Occupation: Farm Laborer

Marital Status: Married

Race: Black

Gender: Male

Cannot read/write:

Blind:

Deaf and dumb:

Otherwise disabled:

Idiotic or insane: View Image

Household Members: Name Age

Pairs Bell 26
Malicie Bell 25
Cornealous Bell 3
Dasyline Bell 1

Source Citation: Year: 1880; Census Place: District 978, Webster, Georgia; Roll: T9_171; Family History Film: 1254171; Page: 466.1000; Enumeration District: 86; Image: 0308.

Source Information:

Ancestry.com and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. 1880 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2005. 1880 U.S. Census Index provided by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints © Copyright 1999 Intellectual Reserve, Inc. All rights reserved. All use is subject to the limited use license and other terms and conditions applicable to this site. Original data: United States of America, Bureau of the Census. Tenth Census of the United States, 1880. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1880. T9, 1,454 rolls.

Description:
This database is an index to 50 million individuals enumerated in the 1880 United States Federal Census. Census takers recorded many details including each person's name, address, occupation, relationship to the head of household, race, sex, age at last birthday, marital status, place of birth, parents’ place of birth. Additionally, the names of those listed on the population schedule are linked to actual images of the 1880 Federal Census.

1900 United States Federal Census

about Paris Bell 1900 Census reports with wife Malicie [?] Bell and children.Also my Great Grandfather Allen Bell named after Parris's Brother Allen. see 1870 Census.

Name: Paris Bell

Home in 1900: Militia District 978, Webster, Georgia

Age: 46

Birth Date: Feb 1854

Birthplace: Georgia

Race: Black

Ethnicity: American

Relationship to head-of-house: Head

Father's Birthplace: Georgia

Spouse's Name: Malica Anne

Marriage Year: 1876

Marital Status: Married

Years Married: 24

Residence : Preston Town, Webster, Georgia

Occupation: View Image

Neighbors: View others on page

Household Members: Name Age
Paris Bell 46

Malica Anne Bell 40
Allen Bell 19
Arlington Bell 15
Lonza Bell 13
Mariah Bell 11
Operatoria Bell 8
Linwood Bell 6
Will C Bell 5

Source Citation: Year: 1900; Census Place: Militia District 978, Webster, Georgia; Roll: T623 227; Page: 3B; .

Source Information:

Ancestry.com. 1900 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2004. Original data: United States of America, Bureau of the Census. Twelfth Census of the United States, 1900. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1900. T623, 1854 rolls.

Description:
This database is an index to individuals enumerated in the 1900 United States Federal Census, the Twelfth Census of the United States. Census takers recorded many details including each person's name, address, relationship to the head of household, color or race, sex, month and year of birth, age at last birthday, marital status, number of years married, the total number of children born of the mother, the number of those children living, birthplace, birthplace of father and mother, if the individual was foreign born, the year of immigration and the number of years in the United States, the citizenship status of foreign-born individuals over age twenty-one, occupation, and more. Additionally, the names of those listed on the population schedule are linked to actual images of the 1900 Federal Census.

1910 United States Federal Census

about Paris Bell 1910 Census reports with wife Malicie [?] Bell and child.Also my Great Grandfather Allen Bell has since Married my Great Grandmother Anna [Hollis] Bell.

Name: Paris Bell

Age in 1910: 68
[60]

Estimated Birth Year: abt 1842
[abt 1850]

Birthplace: Georgia

Relation to Head of House: Head

Father's Birth Place: Georgia

Mother's Birth Place: Georgia

Spouse's Name: Malissie

Home in 1910: Militia District 978, Webster, Georgia

Marital Status: Married

Race: Black
[Colored (Black)]

Gender: Male

Household Members: Name Age

Paris Bell 68
Malissie Bell 54
Maria Bell 16

Source Citation: Year: 1910; Census Place: Militia District 978, Webster, Georgia; Roll: T624_219; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 133; Image: 657.

Source Information:

Ancestry.com. 1910 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2006. For details on the contents of the film numbers, visit the following NARA web page: NARA Original data: United States of America, Bureau of the Census. Thirteenth Census of the United States, 1910. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1910. T624, 1,178 rolls.

Description:
This database is an index to the head of households enumerated in the 1910 United States Federal Census, the Thirteenth Census of the United States. In addition, each indexed name is linked to actual images of the 1910 Federal Census. The information recorded in the census includes: name, relationship to head of family, age at last birthday, sex, color or race, whether single, married, widowed, or divorced, birthplace, birthplace of father and mother, and more.

Parris Bell Died July 18 1925 from Original Death Certicate showing Lubin Bell still alive and Malissie Bell wife still alive.Buried at Old Lebanon Cemetary,Ga as well as most of Bell Family.

This is the story of Allen Bell my GREAT GRANDFATHER .Found on the 1900 Census Report with his Parents Parris/Mallisie[?] BELL.1910/1920/1930 Census reports with wife Anna [Hollis?] Bell and children.Also my Grandmother Erma Lou [Bell] Williams on the 1920/1930 Census reports.

1910 United States Federal Census

about Allen Bell Allen Bell has since Married my Great Grandmother Anna [Hollis] Bell.

Name: Allen Bell

Age in 1910: 26

Estimated Birth Year: abt 1884

Birthplace: Georgia

Relation to Head of House: Head

Father's Birth Place: Georgia

Mother's Birth Place: Georgia

Spouse's Name: Anna

Home in 1910: Militia District 802, Webster, Georgia

Marital Status: Married

Race: Black

Gender: Male

Household Members: Name Age

Allen Bell 26
Anna Bell 22
Allie M Bell 4
Birda L Bell 2

Source Citation: Year: 1910; Census Place: Militia District 802, Webster, Georgia; Roll: T624_219; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 132; Image: 631.

Source Information:

Ancestry.com. 1910 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2006. For details on the contents of the film numbers, visit the following NARA web page: NARA Original data: United States of America, Bureau of the Census. Thirteenth Census of the United States, 1910. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1910. T624, 1,178 rolls.

Description:
This database is an index to the head of households enumerated in the 1910 United States Federal Census, the Thirteenth Census of the United States. In addition, each indexed name is linked to actual images of the 1910 Federal Census. The information recorded in the census includes: name, relationship to head of family, age at last birthday, sex, color or race, whether single, married, widowed, or divorced, birthplace, birthplace of father and mother, and more.

1920 United States Federal Census

about Allen Bell shows my GRANDMOTHER Erma Lou [Bell] Williams name spelled incorrectly.Moved from Webster County,Ga. to Sumter County,Ga. with her Parents Allen/Anna [Hollis] Bell.

Name: Allen Bell

Home in 1920: Militia District 789, Sumter, Georgia

Age: 38 years

Estimated Birth Year: abt 1882

Birthplace: Georgia

Relation to Head of House: Head

Spouse's Name: Annie L

Father's Birth Place: Georgia

Mother's Birth Place: Georgia

Marital Status: Married

Race: Black

Sex: Male

Home owned: Rent

Able to read: Yes

Able to Write: Yes

Image: 868

Household Members: Name Age

Allen Bell 38
Annie L Bell 35
Allie M Bell 11
Berta L Bell 9
Otis B Bell 6
Annie L Bell 4 6/12

Source Citation: Year: 1920;Census Place: Militia District 789, Sumter, Georgia; Roll: T625_278; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 99; Image: 868.

Source Information:

Ancestry.com. 1920 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2005. For details on the contents of the film numbers, visit the following NARA web page: NARA.

Note: Enumeration Districts 819-839 on roll 323 (Chicago City. Original data: United States of America, Bureau of the Census. Fourteenth Census of the United States, 1920. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1920. T625, 2,076 rolls.

Description:
This database is an index to individuals enumerated in the 1920 United States Federal Census, the Fourteenth Census of the United States. It includes all states and territories, as well as Military and Naval Forces, the Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, and the Panama Canal Zone. The census provides many details about individuals and families including: name, gender, age, birthplace, year of immigration, mother tongue, and parents’ birthplaces. In addition, the names of those listed on the population schedule are linked to actual images of the 1920 Federal Census.

1930 United States Federal Census

about Allen L Bell shows my GRANDMOTHER Erma Lou [Bell] Williams name spelled incorrectly.Still living in Sumter County,Ga.with her Parents Allen/Anna [Hollis] Bell.

Name: Allen L Bell

Home in 1930: Militia District 759, Sumter, Georgia

Age: 51

Estimated Birth Year: abt 1879

Birthplace: Georgia

Relation to Head of House: Head

Spouse's Name: Annah

Race: Negro (Black)

Occupation:

Education:

Military service:

Rent/home value:

Age at first marriage:

Parents' birthplace: View Image

Household Members: Name Age

Allen L Bell 51
Annah Bell 39
Berta L Bell 18
Otie B Bell 16
Arma L Bell 14 GRANDMOTHER Erma Lou [Bell] Williams

Source Citation: Year: 1930; Census Place: Militia District 759, Sumter, Georgia; Roll: 385; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 8; Image: 165.0.

Source Information:

Ancestry.com. 1930 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2002. Original data: United States of America, Bureau of the Census. Fifteenth Census of the United States, 1930. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1930. T626, 2,667 rolls.

Description:
Containing records for approximately 123 million Americans, the 1930 United States Federal Census is the largest census released to date and is the most recent census available for public access. The census gives us a glimpse into the lives of Americans in 1930, and contains information about a household’s family members and occupants including: birthplaces, occupations, immigration, citizenship, and military service. The names of those listed in the census are linked to actual images of the 1930 Census.

In Dec. 1946 my Great Grandmother Anna [Hollis] Bell died at Americus Colored Hospital.My Grand Mother Erma Lou [Bell] Williams moved to Philadelphia,Pa.with Mother Joe Ann [Williams] Hudson and Married My Father Kenneth Andrew Hudson Sr.

Heickman/Hickam

ahmadMubarak — 29 Aug 2003 3:38:28 GMT

Hello, I am looking for info on a mulatto/black family orginating from Georgia. In 1839 I believe in Cass or Carroll County a C.G. Heickman or Hickman was born. According to a 1880 Census his father was from Georgia & his mother from Ireland. I beliebe his fathers name may be Wren Heickman or Hickman or either Pascal. Anothe clue it this Pascal married an ex-slave who was free by the Georgia Legislature. I am lost as I was told by family members that Wren was the son of Pascal(Pascal was a Portugese immigrant) but the census recoreds which I found bear no such names. Any information on any of the parties would be greatly appreciated.

Purifoy slaves, will,info

theresam45 — 15 Sep 2008 10:04:43 GMT

looking for any info about the slaves on the Purifoy plantation names, marriages etc...my gg grandmother's name was Patsy "1812" she had two children that we knew of Vinia and Madison maybe others were sold, who were their father? Madison's census record say's mother came from Maryland.All others say Georgia.

Rooks Surname in Wayne, Upson, Burke Counties

gr8kat2 — 17 Feb 2008 8:07:30 GMT

I’m looking for any information on a Reverend George Washington Rooks who was a AME Methodist minister and his father may have been named Henry. His last known place of residence was Columbus (Muscogee County)Georgia in 1900 where he was the pastor of St James AME church. He died between 1900 and 1910.

Chenault family from Wilkes and Lincoln Counties

mamiafia — 3 Sep 2008 3:41:11 GMT

I am researching the descendents of Askew Chenault, who was married to Susan Chenault and Delia Chenault. I am also looking for information about McLendons, particularly the descendents of Minnie McLendon, died c. 1918.

Freedmen's Bureau Records Relating to Freedmen's Labor 1865 - 1869

swanmak116 — 1 Sep 2008 7:25:06 GMT

Freedmen's Bureau Records Relating to Freedmen's Labor 1865 - 1869.
The freedmen's labor contracts, which the bureau assisted
in drawing up, consist of agreements between freedmen
laborers and planters stating terms of employment. Area
covered : Arkansas, Georgia, North Carolina, and Tennessee
at
http://www.freesurnamesearch.com/new/

Benjamin McMichael 1858-1941 Georgia slave to Ohio

Lace_Lynch — 18 Aug 2008 8:04:22 GMT

Benjamin McMichael, 83, died Wednesday at his home in Barnesville (Ohio)following a three weeks illness due to a stroke of paralysis.
Mr. McMichael was born of slave parents on a plantation near Macon, Georgia May 28, 1858.
After the civil war he moved to Ashley, Delaware county (Ohio) where he attended the grade schools.
Later, he worked his way through Oberlin academy and Oberlin college, graduating in 1883 with the B. A. degree.
In 1885, he walked to Barnesville from Beeman, Missouri to teach at Flat Rock school, south of here.
He served as tax accessor at one time and in 1910, took the entire federal census of Barnesville.
Twelve years ago Mr. McMichael was licensed as a local preacher in the African Methodist church and at the time of his death was superintendent of the Sunday school.
He married Martha Briggs, who died in 1938. Their only child, Leland M. McMichael was killed in an automobile accident in 1932.
Funeral services will be held Sunday at 1:30 p.m. at the Bethel A. M. E. church conducted by the pastor. Rev. C. E. Johnson. Burial will be in Captina cemetery.

Fiday, November 14, 1941
Zanesville, Ohio newspaper

PLEASE HELP!! African-American Oliver/Roebuck/Eldridge in Georgia and South Carolina

SINGCL6 — 15 Aug 2008 12:07:13 GMT

This may get a little confusing so please bear with me. I am brand new to this whole genealogy research thing!

I am searching for descendants of Squire(b.~1862,SC;d.1926,Hart Co.,GA) and Sarah Alice Roebuck Oliver(b~1870, Anderson Co.,SC;d.1952,Hart Co.,GA). They were my maternal great-grandparents. I am eagerly searching for the descendants of their children, with the exception of their youngest child (James D. Oliver-my grandfather).

Squire and Sarah's children were:
Robert Oliver (wife: Ida, unknown maiden name)
Alice Oliver (husband: Alex Williams)
Thurmon Oliver (wives: Bertie Holland and Sallie Rucker)
Nettie Oliver
Lola Oliver (husband: Lenton Gary)
William Oliver (wife: Sallie Scott)
Annie Oliver (husband: Robert Jones)
Jeffrey Oliver (wife: Ceola, unknown maiden name)
Beausee Oliver (wife: Lucille Wakefield)
Claudia Oliver(husbands: Clarence Curry and Marrcell
Mauldin)
James D. Oliver (wives: Naomi Roebuck and Alice Hill)

, all Oliver (children) born in Georgia, maybe Moss/Elbert/Smith/Hart counites.

Also searching for parents of Squire and Sarah Alice Roebuck and their descendants.

The earliest record I have found for Squire Oliver is a census from 1880. He is listed as the nephew of the head of household (Robin Eldridge;b.~1820 in VA and wife: Katy, unknown maiden name;b.~1825 in SC). Their is a Lou Oliver(b.~1838,SC) listed as the sister of Robin Eldridge. I can only presume that she was Squire's mother, as well as the other Oliver children listed on the census: John Oliver, Liza Jane Oliver, and a male Lize Oliver. There was also a nephew, Ampy Oliver(?), listed on the record. Squire Oliver died in 1926 in Hart Co., GA.

All I know about Sarah Alice Roebuck Oliver is that she was born to a slave, Celand Roebuck, and an unknown white Union soldier in Anderson Co.,SC in 1870. Sarah Alice Roebuck Oliver died in 1952 in Hart Co., Ga. Celand also had a son, Maylon Roebuck, whose father is unknown. Celand Roebuck was also born in South Carolina.

ANY information or direction is most welcome and appreciated!!!! With all of these relatives, it's hard for me to believe that I am having trouble finding records! If you can help, please email Chante' at SINGCL6@yahoo.com

ELDER/GOODWYN/PERSONS/TOLBERT

grj3211 — 31 Jul 2008 4:09:37 GMT

I am looking for descendants of, or anyone who might have any information about, any of the individuals listed below. I am a descendant of Permelia A. Elder, later referred to as Amelia “Tommie” Elder Goodwyn/Goodwin also spelled Goodan/Gooden, who married a John Goodwyn/Goodwin of Coweta Co. Georgia, in August of 1890. The Myrtie Goodan (later referred to as Myrt Elizabeth Goodwin Givens) daughter of Amelia “Tommie” Elder Goodwin, was my maternal grandmother. Thanks for reviewing this query.

1870 U.S. CENSUS
Henry ELDER 39 Male Black Farm Laborer Ga.
Lila ELDER 37 Female Black Keeping house Ga.
Mary J. ELDER 2 Female Black At Home Ga.
Jack PERSONS 88 Male Black Farm Laborer N Ca.
Jennie PERSONS 76 Female Black At Home N Ca.
Moses TOLBERT 36 Male Black Farm Laborer Ga.
Permelia A. ELDER 2 Male (female) At Home Ga.

Source citation: Ancestry.com; Year: 1870; Census Place: District 1 Coweta, Georgia; Roll: M 593_145; Page: 267, Image: 535 *Permelia A. (great-grandmother) incorrectly listed as a male

*John Goodwyn/Goodwin married Amelia (Tommie) Elder 17 August 1890

1900 U.S. CENSUS
John(ny) GOODWYN Head Black M Mar. 1871 29 M Ga. Ga. Ga.
Tommie GOODWYN Wife Black F Mar. 1869 31 M Ga. Ga. Ga.
Willie GOODWYN Son Black M Sept. 1890 9 S Ga. Ga. Ga.
Kerley GOODWYN Dau. Black F May 1892 8 S Ga. Ga. Ga.
John E. GOODWYN Son Black M Apr. 1894 6 Ga. Ga. Ga.
Dooly GOODWYN Son Black M Dec. 1896 3 Ga. Ga. Ga.

Source Citation: Ancestry.com; Year: 1900; Census Place: Militia District 645, Coweta, Georgia; Roll: T623-190; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 16

1910 U.S. CENSUS
Tonnie GOODAN Head Female Black 41 Widowed Ga.
John GOODAN Son Male Black 16 Single Ga.
L T GOODAN Son Male Black 13 Single Ga.
Myrtie GOODAN Dau. Black 7 Single Ga.

Source Citation: Ancestry.com; Year: 1910; Census Place: Turin, Coweta, Georgia; Roll: T624_182; Page: 7B Enumeration District: 44 Image: 506

African American HAWK family in Walton County, GA

Taurus Hawk — 1 Dec 2003 9:57:37 GMT

In search of African American HAWK families. I am a g-grandson of GREEN HAWK m. LOVINIA HAWK. After the Civil War, Green was a sharecropper working on land from Hillsman Hawk's estate. Later around 1895 he purchased 123 1/2 acres in the same area near Sandy Creek. He passed away in 1912 and is buried in Ivey Cemetery. His wife Lovinia passed away in 1916. They had many children. John, William, Lou(ise?) .I 'Thompson', Mary Frances 'Harris', and B (Their names were not identified in any census data while living with their parents), Andrew Cornelius, Homer, Green Jr., Ardless Benjamin (my grandfather), and Adley. I have not collected information from the 1930 census, but there are still a good number of Hawk family members living in Monroe, Atlanta. This line also migrated to Michigan in Detroit, Flint, Port Huron. We have one in Toledo, OH. We also have families in Sacramento, CA. If your research takes you back to the turn of the century 1900, then you can validate this information. I also have information posted on The Walton County website at http://www.rootsweb.com/~gawalton/. I also posted some Hawk/ MALCOM slave data under miscellaneous link.

Perrymond family of Georgia and Virginia

aungelic — 17 Dec 2007 2:14:32 GMT

Hi, my name is Mrs. Aungelic Perrymond and I'm trying to research my husband's family. My father in law told me the family came from Virginia, but I've been unable to find any records so far. If there is anyone who has any information, I would really appreciate you sharing it with me.
Thanks,
Aungelic

Landers, Stanford, Butler in Mcduffie/Columbia Co Georgia

EG Landers — 29 Nov 2003 6:39:56 GMT

I'd like information of black Landers in the McDuffie/Columbia Co
area. I've got info regarding slave-holders, plantations, etc.

Searching for African American Hodges from Hancock County, GA

adamadolphus1 — 13 Jun 2008 11:11:51 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. 1990), 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 & Unknown. They originally 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.

williams/laster/hollis/holland

louise w pulley — 1 Jan 2003 2:36:13 GMT

looking for any one that may have any information on these last names they were last known to to be in florida around tampa and around the fla - ga state line. thanks

Flagg and Jordan families

angelsky7 — 10 May 2008 8:49:44 GMT

Hi,

I am looking for a relative or anyone with information on the Flagg and Jordan families of Dougherty and Calhoun counties. George Flagg was a Georgia slave and his wife was named Georgia. She was from Virginia. They had seven childre one of whom was Joseph Flagg who married and then divorced a woman named Mattie. She remarried with a man named George Jordan. My great granpa took that surname as well. His name was John. If anyone has any information for me please contact me.

Rosie WARD Love - Worth County, Georgia to Youngstown, Ohio

Lace_Lynch — 13 May 2008 2:41:19 GMT

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – Services will be Wednesday, May 14, 2008 at 11 a.m. at the Union Baptist Church for Mrs. Rosie Love, 94, who departed this life Monday, May 12, 2008 at Hospice House.

Mrs. Love was born June 10, 1913 in Worth County, Ga., a daughter of Eddie and Julia Gatewood Ward, coming to this area in the early 1920s as a child.

She was employed as an assembler with Ravenna Arsenal. Rosie was also a caregiver for various families in the area and was a homemaker. She was a member of the Union Baptist Church, one of its church mothers and a member of the Mission Ministry. She enjoyed reading, especially books about the Wild Wild West. She also enjoyed fishing and fondly making quilts for babies, particularly her grandchildren.

Her husband, Robert, whom she married March 26, 1948, passed away May 21, 1989.

She leaves to cherish her memory her devoted son, Stanley (Mary Louise) Tripp of Alta Loma, Calif.; four grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; eight great-great-grandchildren; two great-great-great-grandchildren; and a host of family and friends.

Besides her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Lucille Crim; one granddaughter; one great-great-great grandson; and 16 brothers and sisters.

Friends may call from 10 to 11 a.m. at the church.

Arrangements entrusted to the L.E. Black, Phillips & Holden Funeral Home.

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Youngstown Vindicator
May 13, 2008

African American Griots

griot16 — 15 Apr 2008 11:03:58 GMT

African American Griots has a new address. Please visit us at http://aagriots.org/ .
Charee Harvey

Stubbs Family in Georgia

cmagee175 — 14 Jan 2006 9:46:26 GMT

I'm looking for African American Stubbs in the Bibb, Jones, and possibly Washington Counties. Some migrated to Crisp County. The names I'm seeking are Lewis Stubbs (b. 1864) married Mary Jane ___ (b. 1870), two of their children are Emma and Oscar. Oscar Stubbs appeared in Crisp County in 1930, he married Jannie Mosley. Any information would be helpful. email cmagee@cox.net

GARDENHIRE-Jordan, Parrie Lee

GMorris4560 — 18 Mar 2008 4:03:28 GMT

I am looking for any information regarding the family of my paternal grandmother, Parrie Lee Gardenhire. She was born in Appling, Georgia on October 21, 1917. Her parents were Judge & Georgia Gardenhire. In 1937 she married Don (DL) Jordan. She died in 2000 in Los Angeles, CA.

Jones

terri_f89 — 17 Mar 2008 7:41:47 GMT

My grandmother, Marlene Ford, I believe had the maiden name Jones. She was born in Georgia in 1932, but lived much of her life in Florida.
She had a brother named Horace Jones, and one who was a sheriff in Quitman County, but that's about all the
information I have. I'm not sure when she married my grandfather, William Ford, but I'm guessing around the 1950's?
I know very little about my grandmother's family and any information you have to offer would be wonderful.

Tally and Ella Sapp

vsapplee1 — 15 Mar 2008 11:18:40 GMT

Looking for descendants lived Randolph and Terrell counties.

Tookes or Tooke family of Thomasville, Georgia

sampsoncooke — 12 Mar 2008 3:25:59 GMT

Looking for Amanda Tookes' family. Born 1850 in Thomasville. Married Morris Sampson around 1864 and they lived in Montecello, Florida, and finally in Madison County, Florida. He died in 1883. Amanda and their children moved to Jacksonville (FL) around 1887.

Obituary for Eula Mae Spencer

ajrawls — 7 Mar 2008 3:56:01 GMT

I need a copy of the obituary for my aunt, Eula Mae Spencer. She passed on March 1, 2008 in Brunswick. The obituary appeared in the Brunswick News.

Thank You,
A. J. Rawls
Anchorage, Alaska, USA

surname Rice

jacket4 — 6 Mar 2008 2:52:46 GMT

I am searching Robert Rice born about 1825 married to Margaret around Jeffersonville, Twiggs county Ga. I can't find anything before 1870. Anything would be appreciated.
thanks

Need help finding a family member

shender64 — 3 Mar 2008 2:32:41 GMT

Looking for a family member that was in Oglethorpe County Georgia 1890 the name is Carke Freeman wife Maria Erberhart,don't know who is Clark Freeman mother and father, believe had to be in city of Crawford in Ogelthorpe County. Could someone please help.

Foreman descendants

VETTJONES1 — 18 Feb 2008 6:37:49 GMT

I'm researching descendants of Edward (1820-abt.1878) and Sallie Foreman (1830-1902) of Burke County, Georgia. There offspring include Thomas, Edward Jr., Alex, Charity Bingham, and JoAnn(Gus) Sapp. Gus and JoAnn had two daughters Emma Burke and Hattie(Sonnie) Sapp Roberson - my paternal great grandmother. Any help is appreciated.

Thompsons, Banks, Daugherty/Dougherty, Lynch Families - Jasper County, Georgia

lowery1968 — 14 Feb 2008 5:58:35 GMT

I'm researching my family tree containing the following names: Thompsons, Banks, Daugherty/Dougherty, and Lynch. These families were present in the 1870 US Census and onward. Some members migrated to Newton and Rockdale Counties, as well as Atlanta and Chattanooga. I would appreciate hearing from anyone who has ancestors from these families. Thanks, Sharon

Kitchen, Swint, Williams, Worthen

Wilbur Johnson — 31 Jul 2002 5:06:34 GMT

Looking for any information on Janie Kitchen, Patsie Kitchen, Henry Worthen. Lived in Baldwin and Hancock Counties. Thanks - appreciate any help.

Slaves from Georgia

step2txagain — 12 Feb 2008 8:33:15 GMT

If you are looking for slaves from Wilkes Co., Ga I listed the names from my 4th greatgrandfather's, Col. William Johnson and Isaiah Tucker Irvin's will. Please check under Slave information for the list of names.

McClendon, Hutchins, Means, Leath, Powell in Early and Clay Co, Georgia

SaundraB — 17 Jan 2008 8:36:50 GMT

I am researching the McLendon, McClendon, Leath, Means, Hutchins, Powell and other related surnames from Early and Clay Counties, GA. So, I am looking to converse with anyone else who's doing these same surnames. We have a family reunion to attend in the Atlanta area this coming 2008 summer during the last weekend in July, and we would like to meet new relatives that are found through this email.

Saundra Brown
saundra_b_2001@yahoo.com

African Americans In COWETA COUNTY With Surname "MAYFIELD" 1920;1930

historygyrl378 — 17 Jul 2007 3:55:02 GMT

I am seeking any information on my grandfather WILLIE HARRISON "BUSH" MAYFIELD, who was born in Georgia around 1869. according to the 1920 US census he and his family lived in the 5th district of Coweta county, and in 1930 resided in the 7th district of Coweta county. He married EMMA LUELLA REEVES in 1894 in Georgia and of that union 10 children were born. Their names were,MARY ELIZABETH, JOHN WILBURN, BESSIE, MYRT, PEARL, ROS, SUSIE, THELMA, JOHNNIE, and GRACE.

African American Coney and Stanley

MommomSandy — 13 Dec 2007 5:52:34 GMT

Frank Coney b. 1862 married Alice Stanley b. 1866 on Nov. 22, 1882 according to the marriage certificate. They had several children(the spelling may be incorrect on several names. The names were spelled differently on the various census sheets.): Ruibin b. 1883; Lizzie b. 1885; Polly Ann b. 1887; Elvenia b. 1889; William E. b. 1891; Ida b. 1892; Alex b. 1894; Lila b. 1900; Lula b. 1902; Latha b. 1907; Samuel b. 1910; and Clarence b. 1911.

It appears that Elvenia/Lovoenia married a Will and had the following children: Milton b. 1912; Eddie b. 1914; Evie Mae b. 1921; Nora Bell b. 1924; Dan b. 1925; Randal b. 1926.

Alex/Allec married Annie May (no last name available for Annie) and had:
Allec, Jr. b. 1918 and Georgia May b. 1919
Samuel married Anah (no last name available for Anah) and had:
James b. 1925; William b. 1928, Lugenea b. 1930 and Rose M. b. 1931.
..There may have been additional children for any one of these families. Also, the birth years may be off 1-2 years. The Census sheets did maintain some consistency with the birth years.

I am a direct decendant of Alice Stanley's sister, Sarah. If anyone has any information on this family, please reply to this thread. I found the marriage certificate two years ago while visiting Georgia. There are so many other missing links to our family tree. There are currently 8 generations beginning in 1820 in Dodge/Laurens Co., Chauncey, Eastman Georgia area.

Thank you so much
Sandy

Georgia Glimpses

KemisMassey — 4 Dec 2007 11:10:39 GMT

Columubs Ledger- Enquirer 07/24/01891

Georgia Glimpses

Rome’s cotton receipts foot up 92,530 bales.

Mr. R.C. MILNER has been appointed chief engineer of the Georgia Southern railroad system.

The State convention of the Georgia Alliance will meet in Atlanta on Wednesday, August 19.

In the colored firemen’s contest in Augusta Wednesday, a Macon company carried off first prize.

Glanders is prevalent among the horses and mules in Lee county, and quite a number affected have died.

It is reported from the melon region that the bottom has dropped out of the market and the growers are very much discouraged.

At an early hour Wednesday morning a handsome two-story residence on Jones street was set on fire by an incendiary and destroyed. Fortunately the house was unoccupied at the time.

It was reported in Augusta Tuesday that Dr. James RESSE, a druggist had taken morphine with suicidal intent. Dr. RESSE says that it was nearly a sensational report, that he hadn’t even taken an overdose.

AA. Wright of GRIFFIN has an Egyptian lotus in bloom in his pond. This is the sacred flower of Egypt and is worshipped by the natives. It bears seed resembling the pecan nut and is good to eat. The seedpod is a curiosity.

Moses SMITH, an old Negro from Washington county, was tried in Bibb county Wednesday on a writ of lunsey. After questioning Moses two or three hours the jury concluded that he had plenty of sense and he was discharged. Moses claims there was a conspiracy against him.

Col. John T. WILCOX of Shell Bluff, GA, has either the largest watermelons in the State or the smallest pigs. He says that he has watermelons so large that his pigs, which have been in the habit o going into the patch, have nibbled holes in the ends, gone inside, eating as they went and now stay inside melons the most of the time.

The Trinity Methodist Episcopal church in Savannah has the largest congregation of the churches in that city, and has a membership of 740. The church was built during 1848 and 1849, and the membership of old Wesley chapel moved into it in 1850, under the pastorate of the Rev. James E. EVANS. The old Wesley chapel, from which they moved, was built in 1812 and dedicated by Bishop ASBURY. It stared with a membership of 27 whites and 25 colored. The present church was dedicated by Bishop PIERCE, with a membership of 450 whites.

Billy KING’s little boy of Yahoola district, Lumpkin county, was out picking berries a few days ago and a bird sitting on a bush near the ground attracted his attention. He threw some rocks a t it, but it refused to move. He concluded to go up to it and capture it in his hat. Just at that time, when he made his pass at the bird, he discovered a large rattle on the ground just under where the bird was sitting. He dropped his hat and the monster struck at it and coiled himself in the hat. He threw a rock and crippled the snake and went for assistance, and it was killed. It was three and half feet long and as large in proportion.

Rawls/Phillips/McRae from Montgomery Co., GA

ajrawls — 24 Nov 2007 10:36:58 GMT

Hi Group:

I am researching African-American Rawls, Phillips and McRae from in and around Montgomery County, Georgia. I have some data and would like to correspond with anyone else researching Black Folks from the Wiregrass.

Slaves from Georgia

aquaricorn — 10 Mar 2006 12:46:32 GMT

I have a partial list of slaves that were sold during the auction in Savannah, Georgia on March 2 and 3, 1859; this was known as "The Weeping Time". I was able to track my family back to the Butler plantation.

Please contact me if you can track your family to either of Pierce Butler's plantations (Butler's Island and Hampton Point Plantation [St. Simon's Island] both of the coast of southern Georgia).

Surnames listed above are the names some of the slaves took after Emancipation.

surname >PORTS

felicia5 — 13 Nov 2007 2:50:29 GMT

Looking for information on:

Elizabeth Ports> birth yr. abt. 1878?

children: Robert, John, Margaret

Researching Clay and Early County, GA Surnames

SaundraB — 6 Feb 2005 11:13:07 GMT

Researching all Leath, Means, Hutchins, McLendon, McClendon, Urquhart surnames in the area of Clay and Early County, Georgia.

Some of the descendants of these surnames migrated across the Chatahoochie River to Henry County, Alabama which later split into 2 counties producing also Houston County.
In all Alabama the surnames of Smith, Thomas, Long, Danzy, Danzey, Grimsley, Knight are added to the above name list.

Please contact me ASAP.

Saundra Brown

Henry SIZEMORE shoots and kills African-American John WARE in Chattahoochee County, 1899

retrofit — 27 Oct 2007 6:23:24 GMT

“Fatal Shooting At King’s Mill.

“Mr. Henry SIZEMORE Becomes involved in a Difficulty With John WARE, Colored.

“Geneva [Talbot County], Ga., April 27—News has just reached here of the shooting and fatally wounding of a negro, John WARE, by Mr. Henry SIZEMORE at King’s Mill, in Chattahoochee county, just west of Box Springs [Talbot County], Ga., yesterday. One ball entered the right side, struck a rib and glanced around, coming out in the back; the other hit squarely in the upper part of the stomach and went entirely through the body. Parties from there say WARE cannot live. No arrests had at that time been made. The negro says there had been bad feeling between him and Mr. SIZEMORE for some time. Recently two of the SIZEMORE brothers, he claims, met him on the dam at King’s Mill and thrashed him. Yesterday he says he challenged Mr. Henry SIZEMORE, when alone, to fight it out fist and skull, and upon attacking him was shot by Mr. SIZEMORE. Parties here have two 38-calibre balls that passed through the negro. One of the balls is badly mashed.”

[Columbus (GA) Enquirer-Sun newspaper, Friday, 28 APR 1899, p. 7. An identical article also appeared in the Weekly Enquirer-Sun on 06 MAY 1899, p. 6.]

“SHOT THE NEGRO.

“Mr. SIZEMORE Would Not Fight ‘Fist and Skull.’

“GENEVA, Ga., April 28—Mr. Henry SIZEMORE fatally shot John WARE, a negro, at King’s mill, in Chattahoochee county, about nine miles from here, yesterday, both balls passing through the body. They had had a difficulty, and the negro, it seems, was worsted. Yesterday he approached Mr. SIZEMORE and proposed that they fight it out fist and skull, and upon being attacked, Mr. SIZEMORE shot him. No arrest has been made.”

[Macon (GA) Telegraph newspaper, Saturday, 29 APR 1899, p. 5.]

I believe the above man to be Julius Henry SIZEMORE (ca. 1849 GA – aft. 1880), son of Wiley & Mary (ASKEW) SIZEMORE, who m1. 20 SEP 1874 in Chattahoochee Co, GA, to Frances “Fannie” HALE (ca. 1852 GA – aft. 1880), and is said to have m2. Cynthia HESTER. I believe he appears in records as Henry and is the only man known by this name in the area during this period. In 1880, Henry and Fannie were farming in Ft. Perry District in Marion Co, GA. According to my record, their son William J. SIZEMORE (b. ca. 1875 Marion Co, GA) died in Macon, Bibb Co, GA, so perhaps one of the following is one of Henry’s wives:

“SIZEMORE.

“Mrs. J. H. SIZEMORE died at her home, on Hanson Avenue, in South Macon, at 6:20 o’clock last evening. She was 50 years of age and had been in bad health for several months. She leaves one son, Mr. G. W. ARRINGTON, of Macon, and a daughter, Mrs. Walter FLOWERS, of Palatka, Fla. She was a consistent member of the Primitive Baptist church. The funeral arrangements will be announced later.”

[Macon (GA) Telegraph newspaper, Monday, 09 DEC 1907, p. 3.]

“Mrs. J. H. SIZEMORE.

“Obsequies over the remains of Mrs. J. H. SIZEMORE took place yesterday afternoon at Mount Waverly Baptist Church and the interment followed at Cedar Ridge Cemetery. Many relatives and friends of the deceased accompanied the remains to their last resting place.”

[Macon (GA) Telegraph newspaper, Tuesday, 10 DEC 1907, p. 3.]

“SIZEMORE.

“While preparing the noon meal yesterday [Mrs.] J. H. SIZEMORE, residing on Clinton street, East Macon, was seized with an affection of the heart, dying a few minutes afterward. Medical assistance was summoned, but the lady had passed away before the physician reached her. She is survived by her husband, J. H. SIZEMORE. The body will be carried to Juniper [Marion County, near the line with Talbot County], her former home, this afternoon at 1 o’clock for funeral and interment.”

[Macon (GA) Telegraph newspaper, Tuesday, 11 APR 1911, p. 11.]

Henry SIZEMORE shoots and kills African-American John WARE in Chattahoochee County, 1899

retrofit — 27 Oct 2007 6:14:11 GMT

Melson family - listed as black or mulatto in Talbot Co., GA & others

middlegeorgiagenie — 30 Sep 2007 11:51:12 GMT

There is a Caleb Melson in Talbot Co., GA listed as "mulatto" with his family in census records from 1870 to 1910. His wife's name is Mary J. He was b. about 1843 in GA. Does anyone know this family???
Or does anyone know any black Melsons in Georgia??

JONES - Quitman County?

terri_f89 — 1 Sep 2007 3:14:09 GMT

My grandmother, Marlene Ford, I believe had the maiden name Jones. She was born in Georgia in 1932, but live much of her life in Florida. She had a brother who was a sheriff in Quitman County, but that's about all the information I have.
I know very little about my grandmother's family and any information you have to offer would be wonderful.

margaret faint charleston

pennywoods10 — 22 Aug 2007 3:38:32 GMT

greetings I'm searching to find my ggrandmothers born inthe late 1800's she was married to willie otis charleston and had two children together as I know of my grand mother rosa mae and my uncle jb charleston

margaret faint charleston

pennywoods10 — 22 Aug 2007 3:38:28 GMT

Treadway/Treadaway in Buena vista(marion county) GA

AIMJBTNH3 — 14 Aug 2007 8:28:00 GMT

My Great Grandmothers name was Medda Mirah Treddway. Had children w/ Robert Rogers. They are From the Buena Vista GA area. I cannot find any African Americans with the last name of Treadway. Could someone please email me if they have any info. Thank you! Telena Rogers

Her son is Bishop Warren Rogers who was born in 1876; He is my grandfather

please contact me at
Telenarogers@gmail.com

Africana Heritage Project Seeking Descendants from Drayton Family Plantations

toniheadr — 10 Aug 2007 3:18:28 GMT

Hi Everyone,

It's Toni Carrier from the USF Africana Heritage Project, writing to report that the Magnolia Plantation Foundation in Charleston, SC, is funding a project for us to conduct research in Drayton family papers, to reconstruct the family lineages of enslaved communities on Drayton family plantations.

This is the first time a former slaveholding family has ever undertaken or funded genealogical research in their family papers. We are profoundly grateful to them, and we would like to hear from descendants. The Drayton family held plantations in South Carolina, Georgia, Florida and Texas.

You can read about this groundbreaking research at the follwing URL:

http://www.africanaheritage.com/Lowcountry_Africana.asp

If you know or feel that your family has roots on Drayton family plantations, please do contact us. We would like to welcome you to the group and learn about your family's history.

You can contact us at toniheadr@aol.com or info@africanaheritage.com

Best and Peace,
Toni
www.africanaheritage.com

Jacob and Anna Harmon looking for more info...

jstevens73 — 2 Aug 2007 3:18:47 GMT

My name is Jean Stevens and I have recently moved into a home in Covington Ga and have discovered that next door to where I live which is now the home of our sub-division pool there is a wooden fenced in area that contains 3 cement above ground graves, 2 adult and 1 small grave of which I have recently found out that they belong to Jacob and Anna Harmon and apparently on of their children. The graves are very old and worn and hard to read. I was told by our Commissioner's office that the 2 adults are Anna and Jacob which you can read the names(barely) but they do not have much information on the baby grave. They assume it belongs to possibly an infant that had died at birth. I do see 3 of the girls she gave birth to died at a very young age so I am wondering if possibly it belongs to one of them and why is there only 1 infant grave?? I am in the process of cleaning up the area and I would like to get as much information as I can so we can put a plaque up in the area so everyone can read and know the history behind the graves. For some reason I feel impelled to find more information. Unfortunately the pool area where these graves are had not been kept up by the previous Homeowners association and the pool is basically destroyed and I would like to at least preserve and clean up the gravesite area just out of respect if nothing else.

Thank-You for any information you can forward to me.

Lewis family of Washington Co.

griot16 — 1 Aug 2007 12:12:45 GMT

I am looking for the family of Emanuel and Eliza Lewis of Washington Co. Their children were Lilla "Honey", Ardelia, Louise, Prarrie, Lizzie, Daniel and Robert. Lilla passed in Coffee Co. and its possible other family members were in Coffee and Irwin Co. She passed in 1946 but not much more is known of any of them.

Any help in finding this family would be appreciated.

TOLBERT,BARTON,SUTLEY.. Polk Co GA

cshradel — 14 Apr 2007 4:35:09 GMT

searching for info about Christina/Teana Tolbert and her family of NC and Polk Co Ga. circa 1825-1930.
I have names of Dove Barton,Lula Barton, Garrison Barton,Uriah Tolbert.
I believe she was born in NC and moved to GA around 1841 with Thomas Tolbert [born in NC @ 1780], where she/they had maybe 7 children
Any help is appreciated.

thanks

Henry James Collins

cmegan2007 — 11 Jul 2007 6:39:35 GMT

I'm looking for anyone that knew Henry James Collins(Carter?). I was told that he lived in Macon/Bibb county Georgia with his wife in the late 70's. Any information will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

C

Patrick

macy55gray1 — 6 Jul 2007 7:19:03 GMT

I'm seeking information about Alonzo/Lonzo Patrick and his wife Alice Tatum.They were married in July 18,1890 Rusk County,Texas.Alonzo/Lonzo was born in August 1869-1871 and Alice was born (month unknown)1874-1875.I believe they both relocated to the East Texas region before they were married.If anyone can assist me will you please contact me.Thank you!

More African Americans in Georgia:1802, 1813, 1833 & 1837

adamadolphus1 — 30 Jun 2007 1:38:32 GMT

All of the following information was taken from Our Children's Ancestry, by Sarah Canty Whitaker Allen (1935) on Ancestry.com's public Family History pages:

1. Elbert County, Georgia (1802) The Will of Charles Cosby(pp.337-338):

Tob, George, Dennis, Betty, James, Thornton, Jack, Lucy, Hannibal, Mariah, Malinda, Charity, Antony, Junius, and Mirah.

2. Clark County, Georgia (1813) the will of ______ Harvie (pp. 297-298):

Shedrack, Hannah, Annaca, Jesse, Mariah, Amos, Gabriel & Levenia, Frank & Betsy, Matilda.

3. Baldwin County, Georgia (1833) The will of John Moran (p. 415):

Joe and Nancy.

4. Greene County, Georgia (1837) The will of Irbane Leonard (p. 381):

Charity, Mary, Irbane, Dave, Betty, Ellen, Joseph, Frank, Zibby, Hannah, Harriet, Henry, and Harrison.

All of these families had a connection to the Whitaker family in Baldwin County, Georgia.

African Americans in Baldwin County, Georgia (1837)

adamadolphus1 — 26 Jun 2007 2:35:32 GMT

The following is a list of slaves contained in the inventory of William Whitaker’s estate in Baldwin County, Georgia (Milledgeville) during 1837. All of the slaves were divided up among his children over a number of years after his death. Some of these African Americans remained in Baldwin County, Georgia while some went to neighboring Wilkinson County, Georgia. Others went to Mississippi and South Carolina. The younger ones were born in Georgia and the older ones in either South Carolina or Virginia. The information transcribed below comes from Our Children’s Ancestry, by Mary Cantey Whitaker Allen, (pages 138-139) and is available on line at Ancestry.com’s public Family History site. There is a total of sixty-two, ranging in age from less than a year up to 60 years. Three of the children and their mothers are tied together. Some of them retained the Whitaker surname, but most of them assumed other surnames. I hope this information will be helpful to any African American researching their ancestry. It was helpful to me:

Whitaker Slaves in Baldwin County, Georgia (Salem Community) 1837

NAME AGE PRICE

Dave 55-60 450
Amy 58 250
Wiley 27 1000
Dinah 43 350
Bonds 17 1000
Betsey 9 400
Caroline 7 400
Eliza 5 350
Cater 22 1000
Cater's Mariah 3
Jinney 20 800
Jinney's Frances
Emily 34 800
Emily's Mary
Edmond 17 800
Dick 15 900
Amy 13 650
G "C" reasy 11 500
Bitty 9 400
John 7 450
Ned 5 300
Rasha 3 250
Elvira 19 1000
Floi(y)d 1 0
Fanny 32 100
Lewis 13 800
Harriet 12 800
Robert 9 500
Alfred 6 400
George 4 300
Smith 2 175
Meser 0
Bob 31 1000
Marion 30 700
Henry 13 800
Dave 11 700
Ann 9 600
Mitchel 7 500
Martha 3 300
Flander 22 1200
Lucy 25 800
Driver 8 450
Julian 6 400
Susan 3 250
Ellick 26 1000
Charity 23 1000
Anderson 7 400
Hector 5 300
Louisa 3 250
Hector 55 350
Binah 55 200
Pomp 24 900
Henry 20 1000
Jerry 16 800
Jess 41 800
Annie 39 700
Isaac 55 150
Isaac 50 450
Abraham 43 900
Annie 31 1000
Aaron 26 1000
Peter 19 900

Culloden Monroe County plantations/slaveholders

deewbee55 — 18 Jun 2007 4:12:14 GMT

I am seeking information on John L. Woodard born in 1805 in Virginia, died in 1869 in Georgia. Listed as a slaveholder on the 1850 & 1860 slave schedules. Listed as the father of Smith Woodard born in 1845, on his Freedman's Bank records of 1874. Smith is my gggrandfather's brother. John L. Woodard is also possibly the father of my gggrandfather Dudley Woodard born 1859.

clements, clemons.....gardner, culp, vincent, vinson, key, lawrence, odom

chocolate54 — 16 Jan 2007 1:54:16 GMT

Anyone searching for any of these surnames? As far as I know clemons, culp, vincent, key, lawrence, and key came from Putnam county; from both the Halfacre and Kinderhook
districts. The gardner come from jefferson county, the hillsborough district.

African-American Family History Posted

Stephen_Townsend — 3 Jun 2007 8:09:01 GMT

With my family tree on Ancestry.com, I have posted the history of my family from Russell County, Alabama and Muscogee County, Georgia with the following primary surnames: Bellamy, Chadwick, Mabry, Newsome, Simpson and Todd.

My family is huge, so I encourage everyone to review the family history. There just might be a connection -- Black, white or Native American.

Steve Townsend

FORD/GREEN/JONES/M

terri_f89 — 21 Apr 2007 2:38:00 GMT

Hello my name is Terri, I'm 17 and trying piece together my family history. I've gone back as far as my great-great-grandfather and my father's side, which I'm pretty pleased with since I have absolutely no help from my family. I could use some help, though.

I'm trying to find out more information on my great grandfather FRANK FORD. I believe he was born in Georgia around 1898 but lived most of his life in Florida. He died in Crawfordville Florida in 1984. He married MAGGIE GREEN sometime between before 1920. Maggie was born in Florida, her mother CILLA was born in Florida and her father NASSAW (MORAN) was born in South Carolina. I don't know how many children they had, but one was my granfather WILLIAM H FORD, born in 1919. He married MARLENE (JONES?)

This is all I could find.
If anyone has any information or clues to help me out that would be great.

Magnolia Plantation Foundation Sponsors Online Archive of GA, FL and SC Slave Records

toniheadr — 4 May 2007 12:48:20 GMT

Hi Everyone,

It's Toni Carrier, writing to share the exciting news that the Magnolia Plantation Foundation of Charleston, SC has agreed to fund a sister website to Africana Heritage called Lowcountry Africana.

Lowcountry Africana will be entirely dedicated to records that document the family and cultural heritage of African Americans in the historic rice-growing areas of South Carolina, Georgia and extreme northeastern Florida, an area that scholars and preservationists have identified as a distinct culture area, home to the rich Gullah/Geechee culture.

The Lowcountry Africana website will be a treasure trove of primary documents, book excerpts and multimedia that further document and explore the dynamic cultural and family heritage of the Lowcountry Southeast.

Access to the entire content of Lowcountry Africana will always be 100% free. You can learn more about the website features by following the link below:

http://www.africanaheritage.com/Lowcountry_Africana.asp

We are excited and profoundly grateful to the Magnolia Plantation Foundation for their support of this wonderful project.

If you would like to share records for the database, you may send them directly to us at the email address below. We will cherish them, and you, too!

More as news develops!

Best,
Toni

Toni Carrier
USF Africana Heritage Project
www.africanaheritage.com
toniheadr@aol.com

FORD/GREEN/JONES/MOSELY

terri_f89 — 21 Apr 2007 2:39:36 GMT

Hello my name is Terri, I'm 17 and trying piece together my family history. I've gone back as far as my great-great-grandfather and my father's side, which I'm pretty pleased with since I have absolutely no help from my family. I could use some help, though.

I'm trying to find out more information on my great grandfather FRANK FORD. I believe he was born in Georgia around 1898 but lived most of his life in Florida. He died in Crawfordville Florida in 1984. He married MAGGIE GREEN sometime between before 1920. Maggie was born in Florida, her mother CILLA was born in Florida and her father NASSAW (MORAN) was born in South Carolina. I don't know how many children they had, but one was my granfather WILLIAM H FORD, born in 1919. He married MARLENE (JONES?) I'm not entirely sure of my grandmother's maiden name, I think it was JONES or MOSELY (not sure of the spelling). But I know she is from GEORGIA and has a lot of family there.

This is all I could find.
If anyone has any information or clues to help me out that would be great.

Decendents of John Roddy..African American

mroddy11 — 22 Mar 2007 10:46:21 GMT

Looking For remaining African Amer, Grand ,Great & GG grandchildren. Of John & Mary A. Bymes-Roddy..
From Butts/Buttrill/Jackson, & Fulton Co. GA....Know of 3 Daughters living in Fulton, Co Around 1930...

african american harris ancestors leesburg/albany georgia

deltonclaxton — 12 Mar 2007 12:28:51 GMT

looking for information relating to the family of peyton harris of leesburg georgia. he had brothers; sterling and andrew. wife hattie. children; peyton jr. robert. william. john. mary and susan. peyton moved from ga in 1913 to hartford ct. any information would be helpfyl.

Akridge, Thompson, Heard, Malcom, Brown Family - Walton County Georgia

irmsfine — 16 Jan 2003 2:25:48 GMT

I am looking for the descendants of Edman ( Ed, Edmond, or Edmund ) and Sallie Thompson. I believe Edman's parents were Edman and Rose Thompson. Sallie's parents were Alex and Winnie Akridge. Edman and Sallie were the parents of Janis, Anna Lee, Wheeler, Arthur, Caroline, Minnie and Lottie.

Janis Thompson, called Aunt Pig, is said to have been married to a man whose last name was Brown. They had two (2) daughters, Sallie Maude and Mattie Sue. Sallie Maude died in 1946.

John G. Heard married Anna Lee Thompson and they were the parents of Emma Lee, Louise, John C., Elzata, Evelyn, Cora Bell and Jehosie.

According to the census, Wheeler Thompson married Minnie Bell ( maiden name unknown ) and they were the parents of Sallie, Arthur, Sidney, Nellie ( not sure of correct spelling ), Annie Rice, Adline and Dora.

Frank Malcom married Lottie Thompson and they were the parents of Governor, Julie, Elora, Horace ( Hoyt?), Elizabeth, Emmaline, Minnie P., Bernice E., Luther Colombus and Frank.

If there are any family members reading this, please contact me as soon as possible.

please help me find henry wimberly afrcian amercian

willie334 — 7 Mar 2007 1:44:02 GMT

henry wimberly born 1880 born in dooly co ga to tilman wimberly and mary wimberly dist 2 town undiall sister lou clara millie flornec millie brother tilman robin arthur artie of houston elko older sahar parent are buired in shilo cemtery in henderson i need to find him in 1920 or 1910 i know he was in dooly 1900

Millers in Savannah

angelwilliams27 — 4 Mar 2007 6:43:45 GMT

I am searching for information on my Great-Grandfather (my grnadmother's father). His name was Litleton Miller and he was married to Ella Harris. I do not know his father's name and his mother was name Emma. He had to brothers named Clarence and John. All that I do know is that his grandfather use to work as the head bellman at the DeSoto Hotel before it was brought out by Hilton. If you have any information, please help.

KEYS Plantation

shirleycureton40 — 27 Feb 2007 2:55:18 GMT

I am trying to find out if my Great grandfather Alex was
born in Georgia. I've looked at census records can't find
any thing about Alex Keys he was married to a lady name Phbie
don't know her last name,but they had a son Ruben Keys
I don't know if they had more childrens.

shiloh georgia harris county Mullins

peterolivier18 — 18 Feb 2007 3:10:21 GMT

I'm looking for info on my greatgrandfather and or the area he was born.His name is James Mullins born abt 1867 in shiloh ga.

tilman wimberly mary fitzgerald

willie334 — 16 Feb 2007 2:02:13 GMT

looking for family tilman wimberly b 1844 45 wife mary fitzgerald live houston co ga mary b 1849 50 move to dooly ga in 1880 in 1870 live in houston close town henderson co ga children saura b 1862 artmus b 1868 arthur 1870 robin b 1871 lou b 1874 tilman b 1880 henry b 1880 clara b 1879 clara husband willie aka sing white died in cordeal ga

Rowland Family, Greene County, Greensboro, GA

JWearn — 15 Feb 2007 9:02:25 GMT

Interested in locating other members of the Rowland Family from Greensboro, Georgia. (Descendants of James "Bo" Rowland.

Murray Burton in Schley County, GA

SUSANDLOWE — 5 Feb 2007 9:46:32 GMT

Lookng for information on Murray Burton from Ellaville, Schley County, Ga. He was Married twice - 1) Fannie Brown 2)Victoria Norman. He had several children by both of his wifes. I am trying to find information about his parents or siblings.

He died in April 1911.

Ben Asbury

Ron — 12 May 2006 4:32:57 GMT

information about a plantation in Terrell Co. Ga It was
owe
> by Rev. Benjamine Asbury he also had two school and the County line
church.
> His first wife name was Edith, they had five children. The oldest name was
> Amos.This would be in the late 1800 or early 1900 because he passed away
in 1932 in Albany
> Ga. Can you be of any help in this search
>
> thank you
>

Hill Plantation in Millidgeville, Georgia (1800's)

maw407 — 7 Feb 2005 4:47:21 GMT

Looking for information about the Hill plantation and the first name of Hill, the owner.

Porter Boyer ex-slave mulatto Baldwin/Hancock County

nicoleandreayoung — 24 Aug 2006 7:33:08 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.

I have heard stories that Porter and his mother were freed before the war and that he had other siblings (both white and mulatto). Are there any persons who can trace their lineage to Porter and his wife? Does anyone know if he had siblings and who are their descendants?

Your help is much appreciated.

Thanks.

Decendant of African-Amercian WARD's Of Hawkinsvillie GA 1890- 1910

V.Young — 9 Apr 2004 6:41:33 GMT

I am Searching for Decendants of my Great Great Grandfather Will Ward..... he married or may have fathered a child with my GreatGreatGrandmother Henrietta Batton(maiden Name)........ They died leaving my Great grandmother Carrie Lou at the age of 9, with nobody to take care of her ... my great grandmother passed down the history of only remembering Aunts or either Will ward or Henrietta... If anyone has any information on those whom mayhave decended from either Ward and Batton please help .....

I am a Distant cousin of WARD and the BATTON relations....

GANT (GANTT)'S in georgia

freddie owens — 27 Feb 2006 6:41:28 GMT

looking for gant's (gantt's) in ga

Randall/Randle

teeran924 — 19 Jul 2006 6:45:09 GMT

I am looking for any information on Isaac Randall born abt 1860. He was born in Virginia but some how ended up in Early County (Arlington) Georgia. The strange thing is is that there are no other Randall's in the area. His wife was named Nelly and they had a son named Isaac who was my grgrgraandfather. I'm thinking that they may have come from the Hancock Co. Georgia area.

Demmons/Demones

Andrea — 5 Jul 2006 5:13:25 GMT

Help! Looking for info on the Demmons/Demones familiy in the Augusta(Thomson) area prior to 1899. Any help would be welcomed! Thanks

Waller's

Gwen — 6 Jun 2006 1:15:01 GMT

I sent a few pages from ancestery if you have a prob. with them I will just send the names myself. My grandmother was a Waller. I wish I had more info. on her father.

Waller Family in Georgia

cmagee175 — 14 Jan 2006 9:46:26 GMT

Looking for information on African-American Waller's in Putnam County Georgia. They moved from Putnam County to Baldwin County. Isaiah and Ann Waller. The had 13 living children in 1900. Any information would be helpful.

Seaching for Coweta, Polk and Rockmart Relatives

bonitastarks1 — 13 Mar 2006 11:31:14 GMT

HI I AM INTERESTED IN ANY INFORMATION ON RELATIVES FROM THE GEORGIA AREA ORIGINALLY NOW MAY BE LIVING ELSE WHERE

MCLENDON,HUTCHENS OR HUTCHINS,WHATLEY,CULBREATH,STAPLES.HOLCOMBE
RELATIVES THAT WERE FROM
COWETTA,POLK,COUNTIES AS WELL AS ROCKMART
LEARY,ALBANY. AND SURROUNDING AREAS TRYING TO BUILD MY FAMILY TREE UP WOULD APPRECIATE ANY HELP I CAN GET THANK YOU

Lockett

beeaniebab — 3 Jun 2006 5:15:00 GMT

Looking for any Afro-American Locketts with ties to the promiment White slave holder Locketts in Georgia.
My line moved to Miss. La. and Ark.
any help would be appreciated . My direct decendents are David and Sally Locket born appox 1834/35 with ties to the White and Darden family.
Thanks

Robinson family from Atlanta (African-American)

crydenco58 — 25 May 2006 2:24:28 GMT

I am looking for the family of Nellie J. Robinson DOB 1915 in DeKalb County, GA. Her parents were John and Emma Robinson. I think Nellie died in 1940. She had at least 4 children, Clarence, Charles and the other ones unknown.

Leathia UNKNOWN m1. KING, m2. ca. 1874 FLOYD

John Mallory Land — 22 Mar 2006 3:46:22 GMT

Wooden or Wooten's in GA and FL

LaTia Wooden — 1 Mar 2006 3:50:12 GMT

Looking for descendents of Mary and Gus Wooden, born as slaves in north florida (leon county) or south GA around the 1820's or 1830s. Gus's mother's name was Margaret. Gus was father to about 17 children from 2 wives, one being Mary. My grandfather Dan (b. 1907, now deceased) was one of the 17, his late wife's name was Alva. and there are 3 or 4 surviving of the 17. Don't know how many brothers and sisters Gus had, trying to locate any descendents of Gus's children that left Monticello, Florida and moved to GA, OH, possibly AL and MS. We are planning a family reunion in south florida this year and want to locate as much family as possible.

hamilton's in mcduffie county....

freddie owens — 27 Feb 2006 6:39:22 GMT

from what i know , hamilton was the given surname but along the way (hampton) was brought in due to some not knowing the correct spelling....anyone know of this?

Looking for Angola: The Search for a Maroon Community on Florida's Southwest Coast

toniheadr — 14 Feb 2006 10:24:19 GMT

Bentley Slaves in GA

Carole Bell — 7 Feb 2006 3:12:36 GMT

I am searching for a Georgia slave owner - last name BENTLEY. In 1850 my ggrandfather ANDERSON (ANDREW) BENTLEY was 8 years old. In the 1850 Slave Census there were 3 BENTLEY slave owners with male slaves that were 8 years of age. Two were in Lincoln GA and one was in Troup GA. Does anyone out there have access to wills that may have named their slaves? I would appreciate any help I receive.

Capel (Chappell) Muscogee County, Nance, Georgia

blackberrywine1265 — 6 Dec 2006 3:37:20 GMT

I am currently searching the Chappell family lineage. This line is my great great grandmother Esther Capel(Chappell) Whose parents i found in the 1880 census. Any help will be greatly appreciated.