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Re: LOST MOUNTAIN, GEORGIA

cmemgmmm1 — 2013-05-02 01:32:32Z

My ancestors aew supposedly buied at a cementary on lost mountain. I have pictures of gravestones of some that people added to my family tree. If you could find information on the
Clay Family, especially Georgia Ann Clay, Emma Clay Mackey, and James Newton Clay, I would appreciate it. My grandfather, Hayward Newton Mackey claimed he was Cherokee Indian. I am trying to find more about my Clay and Mackey ancestry. My father did not know much as his parents separated when he was 8 and he saw his father rarely. Thanks

Re: Waters, Logan, Stelts, Horning, Bravo from Savannah, GA

Roberts3859 — 2013-04-25 19:14:00Z

Nathaniel Bravo was my great grand father. Originated from Cristobal Bravo in St Augustine FL. My grandmother Nathaniel's daughter was Rosa Lee Bravo Roberts. Nathaniel owned a store in downtown Savannah near Forsyth park.

Re: Richard Lewis

RUBYVANDIVER — 2013-04-06 03:23:59Z

I am jane vandiver daughter of Anon grand son of julis ann watson doing a family book have a lot of information and need a lot of info please contact boobeesbutterflys@yahoo.ocm

Re: CAMP FAMILY

jonus_brewer — 2013-03-19 17:35:54Z

My aunt has a lot of work into our family tree but I am not sure how much My great great grandmother was Hosea's sister, Eliza Frances Camp. But his DOB is different from what I have seen. But other than that everything else is the same. I really have no info on them but my aunt might. If you ever get a chance, I would love to learn about my family tree. jonus_brewer@yahoo.com

Re: Stoker family of NW Ga

StokerandRice — 2013-03-09 01:54:08Z

Hi
Marsha here, your cousin. I have got it back to double Stoker's.....email me

Re: Richard Lewis

RUBYVANDIVER — 2013-02-16 16:18:31Z

annie mae vandiver abernathey
her mother was ruthie jane england father john Henry Vandiver
grand mother julia ann Watson grand father thomas miron Vandiver my father was annie may's brother anon Isaac vandiver
i have all info on this if u would like to share info i need info on annie's family i also have some pics boobeesbutterflys@yahoo,com

GEORGIA ANCESTORS

ydixie — 2013-02-16 11:46:37Z

Interested in information on these families in Whitfield and surrounding counties.

Re: LOST MOUNTAIN, GEORGIA

charlesPfresco — 2013-01-07 01:10:16Z

Judy I am a relative of the Meade and Cambridge Families,Mother was a Catherine Meade Father was Patrick Meade,would be interisted in any information of these families.

Marriage of Martha Branch to Joseph L Tate

MikeKava — 2013-01-04 17:36:35Z

Am seeking confirmation of a marriage of Martha Branch born approximately 1808 in Virginia to Joseph L Tate born app 1801 in New York. He was a grocer in Hancock County Georgia. He married a Martha Bartlett in 1844 in Hancock County Georgia. Cannot find any confirmation of the marriage to Martha Branch however. Census records do not show him having a wife until 1850 and Martha Bartlett is listed there.

Re: LOST MOUNTAIN, GEORGIA

jerry3018 — 2012-12-05 04:06:01Z

My GGGG Grandfather was Michael McElreath. We have to be related. My GGG grandparents were Martin V. Buren M. and Mary Beasley. I've found a very old photo that might be Rachel Dowdy McElreath.I wish I could identify. Almost impossible to make out the words on back. I also wonder Why the W. was dropped from our name.I saw the reference to lost Mountain on the family records. Thanks, Jerry McElreath, Danielsville,Ga.

Re: LOST MOUNTAIN, GEORGIA

jerry3018 — 2012-12-05 04:05:57Z

Re: Brown, Seay, Haynes, McGuire, Morgan

mmminetree — 2012-09-28 02:19:50Z

I know your posting is old but we have a lot of information regarding the See family. Please reply if you are still interested.

Thank you.

Re: Will of Caleb Jones

BMcEntire42 — 2012-09-16 21:13:57Z

Annette, I'm a descendant of Noel G. Jones and Lucinda Holland. Please contact me if you are still researching this family. bettyjones1960@aol.com

Re: 1918-1919 Spanish Flu Epidemic (in Rome, GA)

GANisey — 2012-04-21 18:08:43Z

Found this post while looking for my grandmother's (g-g)cause of death in Floyd Co., 1918 at age 45. I thought this was young. No answer found yet. Her name was Martha Elizabeth (tombstone says Elizebeth) Brock. B 5/6/1873-D 4/9/1918. Will continue looking. I know this is an old post. But it never hurts to try!

Re: finding the orgin of my grat grand mother

smithjoy_ — 2012-03-15 04:53:23Z

Hi Judy, I am Joyce (Hines) Smith. My Daddy is your grandmother's (Jessie) brother. I'm assuming you are Pat's daughter.
Anyway, this is what I have finally found out regarding Talitha. Sarah Jane Shepard married Thomas Smith and they had Talitha. Thomas died and Sarah married John McNeal. On the census record I found it lists John, Sarah, Talitha, and
James McNeal. It notes James( age3) as son, but does not list Talitha (age 14) as daughter. It looks like Talitha used her stepdad's last name until she marries Levi Thomas Mercer, then used her legal last name (Smith). Hope this helps. I am on Ancestry under Hines/Colvin.

Re: finding the orgin of my grat grand mother

judy_96 — 2012-03-12 03:49:40Z

June,

Talthia Tequemi McNeil Smith was also my great-great grandmother! My great grandmother was Lily Belle Hines (Mercer), spouse of Junie B. Hines. Their daughter Jessie was my grandmother who married my grandfather Lewis Layson Beecham. I would love to hear more about your family connection. My family tree on ancestry.com is under Elliott. Thanks, Judy Elliott Shipman originally from florida!

Re: Richard Lewis

pnelson419 — 2012-02-17 03:11:18Z

Hi, My Grandmother was Annie May , Anon's Sister. I have the parents of Jane Elisabeth England as Thomas Nelson England and Nancy Julie, I don't have her last name. If you have more information It would be appreciated

Peek Family of Polk County

dmrjd — 2012-02-02 20:13:18Z

I am interested in knowing more about the Peek family. I am told that I may be related.

Lola McLester and Ewell McLester

reneedey1 — 2011-12-02 03:40:29Z

I have information on Lola Lee Jones McLester. She was born in AL and her family moved to FL. Her father was Eli Jones. She married Ewell McLester. Your query is several years old, I am unsure if you are still at this email. If you want more information about her, I will certainly be glad to give it to you.
Renee.

Lola McLester and Ewell McLester

reneedey1 — 2011-12-02 03:40:17Z

Re: LOST MOUNTAIN, GEORGIA

dixietigerbelle — 2011-10-30 00:59:41Z

I live on a foothill of Lost Mountain and I can tell you that it is not in Hiram, Ga. Hiram is 13 miles from here in another county. It is located off of Dallas Hwy known as 120 and Highway 176. Our mailing address is Kennesaw Ga although some subdivisions not too far has their mailing address of Powder Springs, Ga. Lost Mountain is almost 2000ft tall and it is located about 8 miles west of downtown Marietta, Ga. There was a civil war battle here and we have trenches on our lot from where the Confederates dug. They are quite deep ditches. Where our clubhouse now stands, some neighbors say that when it was being built they found remains of a Cherokee Indian village. So Lost Mountain has a lot of history but it is hard to find anything written about it. Currently, the very top of the mountain is being developed for million dollar homes and the view is amazing. You can see the tall buildings of downtown Atlanta in the distance. Atlanta is about 20-23 miles south of here. Hope that helps. Oh, I didn't mention it is beautiful here.

Re: Richard Lewis

RUBYVANDIVER — 2011-10-28 20:04:40Z

I AM THE GREAT GRAND DAUGHTER OF THOMAS M VANDIVER AND JULIA ANN WATSON G DAUGHTER OF JOHN HENRY VANDIVER AND JANIE ENGLAND AND DAUGHTER OF ANON VANDIVER I HAVE BEEN WORKING ON FAMILY TREE FOR YEARS AND I AM LOOKING O INFORMATION ON JULIA ANN WATSON IF YOU CAN HELP PLEASE CONTACT ME ALL INFO IS A HUGE HELP

Re: Callahan

JaniceCallahan43 — 2011-10-22 01:20:44Z

My Grandfather and Grandmother (John H. Callahan and Maggie E. Grant)lived in Dalton, Whitfield, Georgia in 1900. They got married that year. They were staying with John's sister Mattie and her husband James Head Seay in their boarding house. James and Mattie had one child at that time. Her name was Bessie. I do know that John and Maggie later had 10 children and moved to Knoxville, Tennessee..I descended from one of those children. John was born in 1880 as far as I can find out and Maggie around that time. She came from South Carolina to Dalton but, I don't know anything about my Grandfather John. He and Maggie had both passed away by the time I was born. Can you help me? Maggie died in 1929 in Knoxville, Tennessee and John died in 1932 in Knoxville, Tennessee. I would like to find out where the Callahan's originated from also.

Re: LOST MOUNTAIN, GEORGIA

JudyMount918 — 2011-08-14 22:46:58Z

Hello, I so appreciate your offer of help with info on this area. My ancestors were the McElwreaths/McElreaths of Lost Mountain, Ga. Apparently when Michael (the father) died he was living with his son John of Lost Mountain area. I would appreciate anything you can find about any of them. They are facinating people and I love being related to them. I appreciate your offer. Judy Mount

Re: John A.Dunwoody

retiredw3 — 2011-07-17 02:30:10Z

Dear Janetta,
My Great,Great Grandfather was also John Alexander Dunwoody.If you have any information on him I would love to see it.I believe he died in 1927 and is buried in Myrtle Hill cemetery in Rome,Ga.My paternal Grandmother Clara Smith Miller was John A.Dunwoody's Grandaughter.Thanks,Larry C.Miller,Prattville,Al.

Re: key

mmanchur156 — 2011-06-18 19:48:38Z

WOW This is an old post.. Sorry just so busy on other family lines... my Key Line
John Key Sr. B: 1696, to Martha Tandy 1712, Martin Key,,John ,, George,, James Arfaxed,, John Martin (or Maston),,George Allen..
Would like pictures of the Mansion Plantation, and of the key family...
I may have missed a few names in between. If you want more info Let me know, and if you have info I'd sure apreciate it...
marg

Re: Stoker family of NW Ga

cindy_gross1 — 2011-06-05 03:30:48Z

My research goes back to Hillary Stoker 1795 and wife Sarah (south Carolina) I am a descendant of his son William who was married to Nancy Kelly. Do you have any more information about Hillary Stoker or his parents?

Re: LOST MOUNTAIN, GEORGIA

mattdross761 — 2011-04-26 14:55:41Z

It looks like I'm about 10 years late responding to this, but I attend Midway Presbyterian Church in what was formerly referred to as Lost Mountain. The original church building was built in 1850 and we have a cemetery plot with some 19th century graves and access to a few records about the community. Unfortunately many of our earliest records were lost in 1866 due to Civil War battles. If you are still interested I may be able to help or find the information you are looking for.

THOMAS FAMILY in Georgia

sondra103 — 2011-03-02 15:01:53Z

William J. Thomas was born in 1859 and died in 1894 or 1995. Married to Lillie Manning in 1884.
Children: Dovie Viola Thomas born 1885 in Mississippi
John Henry Thomas born 1889 in Rome, Georgia
Cora May Thomas born 1891 in South Carolina.
Sondra103@windstream.net

Re: NWGA SURNAME PAGE

zenogo — 2011-03-01 23:29:59Z

Beverly,
This is an old posting, but I just now read it. Maybe by now you have already found your Smith ancestors. If not, the person you want to contact is Betty (Smith) Horne at bettyhorne@bellsouth.net who has a family history site: Our Families, A to Z. She can tell you about John Raleigh Smith and Samuel John Smith who married Alsa Maddox (Maddocks). Send her an email and she will respond. I believe that my Hampton Hilliard Smith whose father was Jesse Smith, b. 1800 in GA may have come from Wm. B. Buckner who was the father of Samuel Hohn Smith. Good luck. Let me know if you made contact. zenogo1@yahoo.com or at this site. Zenna Smith

Re: NWGA SURNAME PAGE

BettyHorne11 — 2011-03-01 22:58:53Z

I have an Elizabeth Stephens, b. 1755, NC, USA, d. 1812, Ware Co., GA. She was one of the wives of John Scholar Lee, RW soldier.

I also have a Martha Stephens, b. 1573, Bengeworth, Worcestershire, England, d. 09 May 1626, Bengeworth, Worcestershire, England. She m. unknown Timbrell, also John Washburn by whom she had a s. named John Washburn.

There are many Whites in my tree, including those who came on the Mayflower.

My maternal first cousin (b. Leggett) descends from Calvin M. White, b. Sep 1831 at St. Pauls, Robeson Co., NC. His family move to GA ab.t 1881. He was a farmer and his family lived in Hazlehurst, Jeff Davis Co., GA. He d. bef. 1920.

Pls visit my ancestry.com site, OUR Families, A to Z, and ck out all these families. Pls let me hear from you as time permits.

My dad's people were from NE Georgia...I have at least one cousin who now lives in Hall Co. probably many others. My mother's family moved from Robeson Co., NC to Appling Co., GA about 1870, when my ancestor, Strong Hardin(e) as a lad moved to work in turpentine. At that time, Baxley was considered the turpentine capitol of the world. I guess times were hard back in NC, some of his brothers also moved to GA.

Re: NWGA SURNAME PAGE

BettyHorne11 — 2011-03-01 20:14:22Z

After almost six yrs since you posted this query I am just now reading it. I cked my tree, however I don't see any of the people you asked about. I hope by now you have progressed and are making new connections.

Happy roots searching!

Betty Smith Horne

Re: NWGA SURNAME PAGE

BettyHorne11 — 2011-03-01 20:10:49Z

Hello Dottie,

I am about four years late in reading and answering your msg left on the NWGA SURNAME PAGE...I am so sorry...I would love to hear more from you...and pls visit my ancestry.com site, OUR Families, A to Z and see what I currently have posted.

Thanks again for writing. It is always so good to meet another cousin!!!!

Happy roots searching!

Betty Smith Horne
Summerville, SC

Your em ads as posted was rejected when I tried to write to you, so I am replying on this same site. If you rec this, pls let me hear from you.

Re: NWGA SURNAME PAGE

BettyHorne11 — 2011-03-01 19:55:53Z

It's Betty again. Yes, Alsa Maddox or Alice or Alsey and her name may have been Maddocks...was believed to be Cherokee. I think her father was probably European which is how she came to have the name Maddox..or Maddocks...her mother may have been full Cherokee. I have not been able to find ANY records...and believe that our Cherokee ancestors married whites and became known as white to escape being sent on the Trail of Tears.

This is just speculation.

Re: NWGA SURNAME PAGE

BettyHorne11 — 2011-03-01 19:52:27Z

Hello, this is Betty replying. I live in SC and go to NE GA every fall for our annual SMITH FAMILY REUNION, between Clarkesville and Mt. Airy, Habersham Co., GA...over to the east....I think you re referring to he western part of the state.

I just this past year learned our SMITH lineage, back to England. Pls visit my ancestry.com tree, OUR Famiies, A to Z...if you send me your email ads, I can send a personal invite to make access easier. My site is PUBLIC/FREE...make yourself at home, post as we relate.

Happy roots searching.

(When you go to my site, you might begin with my dad, Thomas CLARENCE Smith and work backwards...I have posted old photos on his page...you may have interest.)

Re: NWGA SURNAME PAGE

BettyHorne11 — 2011-03-01 19:08:27Z

Hello, and many thanks for writing. It is always nice to meet another cousin. I rec'd this msg through my old posting from several years ago under BettyHorne...some other nbr, can't remember...I now use BettyHorne11 on ancestry.com and my tree is named OUR Families, A to Z. Pls visit it and let me hear from you as time permits. You may write to me at bettyhorne@bellsouth.net. When you rec this, copy my em ads for your use, and then pls delete it from this public posting.

As you know Calab had several wives and families. I would like to learn more about your connection.

Happy roots searching.

Cousin Betty

Re: NWGA SURNAME PAGE

scflathead — 2011-03-01 15:23:18Z

What kind of notes do you have? Where was the person from that you spoke to? Have the tree back to Ryal, but wanting to go further back. Especially wanting to know if one of the Smiths' or Grandmothers were Cherokee. Where do you live now? Near NGA?

Re: NWGA SURNAME PAGE

wgsmith1950 — 2011-03-01 02:16:27Z

I am also a descended of William Raleigh Smith, through James Caleb smith and Ellen Smith.

Years ago I talked to someone related to Ed Smith or Cordealia, Some where in my files, I have the notes from that visit.

I am interested in contacting you directly, but not sure how.

Re: Relatives of Chesley Duncan

reedduncanfamily — 2011-02-22 06:43:25Z

Hello do you know a Hartford Duncan his mother and father is from Alabama they moved to Houston Texas that is were Hartford was born he had 7 children my greatgrand father is Jesse Duncan

Levi S Gregg

mst7010 — 2010-09-27 21:28:06Z

Seeking information on Levi, b 1849 in NY and married Adelle Ellen Saxton. Levi died 1911, Adelle (Adele) in 1930. Adelle may be related to Iowa Saxtons or Greggs.

Re: McGlamry

LARAN195 — 2010-05-17 14:16:17Z

I AM LAURA'S GRAND DAUGHTER AND HAVE BEEN LOOKING FOR THIS INFO. WHOSE DAUGHTER ARE YOU JANETTE OR CHESTER I AM JAMES SWEARINGEN'S OLDEST DAUGHTER

Re: Looking for Ancestors of Ga.

rebeasonsr — 2010-02-14 22:33:28Z

In my wife's line we have a Joseph Stephens, b Dec 1853 d?, son of Absalom Stephens, Jr of Habersham Co, GA and Ruby ?,
In addition to your G grandmother Cora Mae Stephens, her sibling George W Stephens is my wife's paternal grandfather.
Richard

Re: John T Motes/ Nancy Smith

JamesAldrich40 — 2010-02-13 21:44:08Z

Hello Gloria
I saw your post and see that it isn't recent. I'm descended from Thomas Jefferson Motes, son of John T Motes
and Nancy Smith. Most people say that Joseph Motes and
Desiree D'Orsey are the parents of John T but I've never
found documentation to verify this. I have all that information but can't make the Connection. I have documentation the children of John T and Nancy except for
William (Billy). Be glad to share what I have and wonder
if you have anything on him except the 1870 and 1880 census.

Thanks
James

Re: LEWIS AND MARTHA HARVEY BYNE FAMILY

Jordanda633 — 2010-01-03 05:35:01Z

I am trying to identify the children of Lewis Byne and Mary Jordan. They were married 10-29-1818 in Jefferson County Georgia. In 1850 Lewis age 72 born in VA is shown with Laura and 2 children Leonard H b abt 1843 and Frances A P dau b. abt 1850. I am assuming that the Lewis Byne who married Martha Harvey, Mary Jordan and Laura is the same person. A male child F. M. Byne migrated to Marion County MS in 1860. He is living with James A Jordan believed to be Mary's brother. After Lewis died Laura and her 2 children lived in Richmond Georgia. She worked as a seamstress. Lewis' occupation in 1850 is physcian.

Harmony Grove Church in Buckhead / Atlanta

halbet1 — 2009-11-24 23:53:18Z

Hi, you can't get the url you listed to open.
Is there a part after th "/o..."?
thank you for your time.
betty in ga

Re: atkinson

NormanB67 — 2009-11-05 00:50:39Z

David if you find out anything, please let me know. You might want to search the records in Thomaston Ga. That's where Grandpa Atkinson killed on a power line on a Saturday morning after a storm the night before.
Uncle B

Re: atkinson

NormanB67 — 2009-11-05 00:48:53Z

David if you find out anything, please let me know. You might want to search the records in Thomaston Ga. That's where Grandpa Atkinson on a power line on a Saturday morning after a storm the night before.
Uncle B

Re: Kimbrell genealogy

ryderandbrenda — 2009-10-20 00:40:02Z

Hi- AJ Kimbrell(SR) is a GGGGG Uncle of mine. I have a photo of his headstone I can send. If you would share your info I would appreciate it
Thanks
Brenda Kimbrell Hamrick
brenda.hamrick@yahoo.com

Re: birth lookup

jettaellis — 2009-10-10 23:14:07Z

twins borned 10-30-1949 birth cert reads tn it has been amended the twins was raised in ky

ellis568460@bellsouth.net

Re: NWGA SURNAME PAGE

scflathead — 2009-10-09 16:23:39Z

I am descended from William Raleigh Smith, through James Caleb Smith and Cordealia Smith. Based on my reasearch, I had believed that Cordealia was the the daughter of James Caleb Smith and Cynthia Dill, logic since they were married in 1865 and Cordealia was born in 1866. However, I just discovered Cordealia's original death certificate online, which listed a Lindy Patterson as her Mother and James Caleb Smith as her Father. My Grandpa Ed Smith, Cordealia's oldest son, had provided the information. It appears that either Cynthia Dill was not his wife for long, or that Cordealia was not legitimate. Having researched further, there were both a John and William Patterson of note in Banks County at the time.
Also, I would like to know when James Caleb Smith was discharged from CSA, when his various marriges occurred, if he ever married Lindy Patterson, how his marriages ended and where he is buried. All my life, my mother Emma Lee Bell Smith Martin, daughter of Ed Smith, told us that her Great Grandpa Cale went to Duck Town, TN and died there. Any information would be appreciated.
Finally, Samuel John Smith's duaghter Catherine who married James Simmons, is listed as half Cherokee. Who was the Cherokee, Sam or Alsa Maddox. Since I have not found the Father of Sam, am I to believe that he was Cherokee?