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Wilkinson County Georgia Queries
April, May, June 1997
Rhonda Bridges Fri Apr 4 17:36:22 1997
Researching HOOKS and SUMMERFORD in Wilkinson Co GA. John HOOKS m. Katherine SUMMERFORD b.1790 SC. They had the following children: Archibald b. 1805 m. Tabytha ETHERIDGE, Margaret m. Riddick BELL, Nancy b. 1815 m. Benjamin Franklin BRIDGES, Henry b. 1817 m. Mary TODD, Thomas b. 16 Oct 1838 m. Magdelon Love BARNETT, Charles b. 1820 m. 1st Rose Ann HONEYCUTT 2nd Ardissa TAYLOR 3rd Epsy HERNDON-BECK, Martha b. 1823 m. Jacob PAULK, John Wesley b. 1830 m. Irene RIDLEY, Washington b. 1834, Catherine b. 1835 m. John SIMPSON. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Carmelita Walker Sat Apr 5 09:22:06 1997
Need info on Robert Relford BELLFLOWER's parents. There is a Robert BELLFLOWER listed in 1818 Laurens Co. Jury records but it could not be Robert Relford BELLFLOWER. I believe it may be Robert Relford's father. Mrs. BELLFLOWER was listed in the Laurens Co. GA 1850 census but Robert BELLFLOWER disappeared after the 1840 census. I believe Mrs. BELLFLOWER was the wife of Robert. Anyone searching this family? Robert Relford Bellflower married Luraney E. SMITH in 1849. She is believed to be the daughter or William & Athlea__?__ SMITH of Wilkinson Co. GA.

Bryan Hoover Sun Apr 6 10:23:40 1997
HOOVER, William b.1808, d.?.owned land in AR in 1860. w. Francis C. (Owen possibly Ross). They had 11 children, James E. b.1838, John R. b.1839, William E. b.1841, Charles b.1842, Josephia b. 1843, Fran M. b.1876, George F. b.1848, Issac Newton b.1850, Nanny M. b.1852, Fisher Ross (my g. grandpa) b.1854, and Albert N. b. 1857 all were b. in Georgia according to 1860 Jefferson Co. AR census. Records beyond that 1860 census don't include any Hoovers in Jefferson Co. except Fisher and George who died and are buried in Gledale, AR..

Bryan Hoover Sun Apr 6 13:05:37 1997
I'm researching Hoover's and would appreciate any help. If you let me know what you have I'll let you know what I have. Thanks.

Nancy Gilstrap Mann Mon Apr 7 07:11:02 1997
Need help locating LAND LOTS on map of Wilkinson and Pulaski counties. Lot 72 in 27th Dist and lot 175 in 13th Dist of Wilkinson in 1807 were won in the 1807 Land Lottery. Were they in the area that was used to create Pulaski in 1808? I can't locate a map with districts and lots in the right time frame. Any help is appreciated.

Carol Johnson Carter Tue Apr 8 09:44:48 1997
Looking for parents of Rev Charles Green Johnson married to Sinnie Knight. Methodist minister who founded three churches in Wilkinson County, one of which was Swift Creek Church where he is buried. Have Charles' 26 children's names if interested. Charles' father's name was Burwell but I have not verified that yet.Burwell's wife's name may have been Nancy(?).

REV CARL D SMITH Tue Apr 9 04:26:46 1997
My ggrandfather John W. Lord was born in Wilkinson County in 1828. He married 1st Mary Billings she died in ca. 1856 and he married Treecy (sic) Wood in 1857. He later removed to Appling County and d. June 19, 1903. Do you have any information as to the parents or orign of John W. Lord, Mary Billings (and her burial place) or Treecy Wood. John W. Lord was a Primitive Baptist Elder/preacher. Any infromation will be helpful.

Barbara Sheppard Wed Apr 9 10:02:36 1997
I am looking for A Thomas Sheppard, my great-great-great grand father b. 1780 and/or any of his descendants; John Sessions Sheppard b. 1805, Sarah G. Sheppard, Wilkinson County, Georgia b.1807, Linney Sheppard b. 1809, Joseph G. Sheppard, b. 1810, Absalom Abner Sheppard b.1812, Thomas W. Sheppard b.1814, William Alexander (W.E.)Sheppard, my great-great grand-father, b.1816, or Augustus Washington Sheppard b. 1812. Thomas Sheppard, married Nancy Ann Sessions abt. 1783. W.E. Sheppard, married Nancy Dees 1-7-1841, their 8th child, Abner Banquet Detroit Sessions Sheppard b.7-19-1856, my great grand-father. Married Coralee Delmore Langston, their second child, my grand-father William Sheppard, b. in Blooming Grove, Navarro County, Texas. I would like to know where Thomas Sheppard (1780-1848) was from, if he was the first generation from England, if in fact it was England, who his parents were and if he had any siblings.

Debra Koop Fri Apr 18 17:02:07 1997
1. NATHANIEL1 CANNON was born 1760 in South Carolina, and died 04/18/1844 in Wilkinson Co Georgia. He married FRANCIS SUMNER 1790 in Burke Co. Georgia. Notes Nathaniel enlisted in the Revolutionary war, 96th District in South Carolina. DAR patriot , index says nathaniel died in 1837 Information on revolutionary war soldiers of Georgia who drew land in Georgia shows that Nathaniel Cannon was such a soldier, and was in Wilkinson Co. Georgia He drew land in 1827 From abstracts of REV. war pensioners files The national Historical Publishing Co. 1991 p. 532 CANNON, Nathaniel, S31594, SC line soldier was born 1763 in SC enlisted in 96th district, SC. appl. 14 of Jan. 1833 Wilkinson Co. Georgia Soldier had served in Captain Smith's Company in COL.Williams South Carolina Regiment also Captain Reed's Company Children of Nathaniel Cannon and Francis Sumner are: 2. i. WILEY2 CANNON, b. 1791, Burke Co. Georgia; d. 06/08/1857, Columbus, Muscogee co., Ga. 3. ii. MILES CANNON, b. 02/10/1792, Laurens Co. South Carolina; d. 10/18/1853, Georgia?. iii. ELIZABETH CANNON, b. 1794, Burke Co. Georgia; m. WILLIAM BOWEN, 1816, Wilkinson Co Georgia. iv. LUCRETIA CANNON, b. 1796, Burke Co. Georgia; m. WILEY FORDHAM, 03/14/1845, Wilkinson Co Georgia. v. KEZIAH CANNON, b. 08/08/1799, Burks Co, Georgia; m. (1) JESSE HARRIS; m. (2) J.L. HANCOCK, 03/07/1822, Wilkinson Co Georgia. vi. ALLEN CANNON, b. 1801; m. RACHAEL MARY RIGSBY. vii. DIDEMMA CANNON, b. 1803, Wilkinson Co Georgia; m. (1) GEORGE BRACK; m. (2) THEOPHILUS MASON, 1822, Wilkinson Co Georgia. viii. JOICIE CANNON, b. 1805, Wilkinson Co Georgia; d. 1832, Wilkinson Co Georgia; m. GEORGE HARRISON. ix. NATHANIEL JR. CANNON, b. 1800-1809, Wilkinson Co. Georgia. x. JAMES CANNON, b. 03/04/1809, Wilkinson Co Georgia; d. 06/13/1857; m. LEAH STANLEY. I have much more on this family if interested let me know I will share all I have.

Ann Merritt Fri Apr 18 18:52:23 1997
Am researching HALL (ISAAC, MORGAN B., WILLIAM OLIVER, MANCIL ALFORD HALL), STUCKEY (MARY ANN, ALEXANDER, STARLING, JOHN), GRAHAM (MATTHEW THOMAS, RICHARD), BUSH (BASHA JANE, JOHN), and GLOVER (EMILY, FOSTER) lines in Wilkinson/Laurens Counties. If you are working on any of these and would like to exchange info please contact me. I also have a TAYLOR (MARTHA) connection that I haven't worked on yet. She was Morgan B. Hall's wife. Any info on any of these would be appreciated.

Russ ReadySat Apr 19 18:46:23 1997
I'm interested in three brothers, two of whom, Benjamin and Lain (Lane) READY, were know to live in Wilkinson County, and both won land in Baldwin County in the 1807 Lottery. The other brother, William READY, is thought to have been in the same general area. He m. Mary DOWNS, and had 6 children in GA before migrating to Hamilton Co., OH. Would like birth dates of children, marriage info on Wm and Mary, and any bit of info on Lain and Benjamin, who also left GA and were in OH by 1815 or so. Thanks a million!

Nancy Nilsen
In the 1805 Ga land lottery one Ezekiel Adams was granted over 200 acres in Wilkinson Co - although I have not gotten a copy of that land record todate. He must have died prior to 1820 since a guardianship for his minor son William Riley ADAMS was ordered in Irwin Co. Mrs. Ezekiel Adams was listed as one who traded at the country store in Wilkinson Co, along with an Amos ADAMS (who I feel is her older son). How can I find out where the land given to Ezekiel ADAMS was located, and what happened to it after his death? I know that records for the county were destroyed sometime, however, I believe when the land changed hands it would have had to been recorded, am I not right? I would love some proof of this relationship. Would you be aware of any Adams research being done in Wilkinson Co? My William Riley and his brother Willoughby later located in Ware County 1840, 1850. Any suggestions or helps will be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Nancy in Ariz (formerly of Douglas, Ga)

Ann Merritt
I am looking for info re ISAAC HALL who is buried in the old section of the Red Level Methodist Church Cemetery on Hwy. 441 between Irwinville and Dublin. Need to know his parents, siblings, etc. Thanks.

Elaine HendricksSat Apr 26 18:30:44 1997
Looking for anyone researching the Hall Family of Talbot County Georgia. William Hall born about 1801 married Nancy Statham 1 January 1824 in Wilkinson County Georgia. Their son John Thomas Hall born 1838 married Rebecca C. Jones 29 December 1865. John Thomas served in the civil war. They moved to Tallapoosa County Alabama where Rebecca is listed on the 1900 census as a widow. Rebecca died in Tallapoosa County. Any information appreciated. Will share database.

Ann NicholasMon Apr 28 21:11:14 1997
I am looking for information about the family of John TAYLOR who lived in Laurens County, Georgia. His wife was named Elizabeth. They had children: John TAYLOR, Jr., Benjamin Ira, Martha A. J., and Mary Ann. It is possible that there were others also. John TAYLOR, Jr. married Naomi MORGAN on 1 Aug 1839. Benjamin Ira married Ailcey MORGAN. Mary Ann married John DUPREE in Wilkinson County. Martha A. J. married Morgan H. HALL Oct 1838 in Wilkinson County, Georgia. I am interested in finding additional children of John and Elizabeth and when they died and where they are buried. I would also like additional information on the families of their children. I would also like to know who the parents of Ailcey and Naomi Morgan are. Any help will be appreciated.

John E. Craig Thu May 1 15:37:08 1997
Looking for DANIEL MAJORS married ( ELIZABETH JOHNSON ?)IN 1824 IN Wilkinson Co. DANIEL MAJORS died 1891 in Webster Co. DANIELS son MARSHAL DANIEL MAJORS moved to Tennessee, was married in 1878 and died in 1932 in Citronella, Ala.

Moriah Mon May 12 16:41:14 1997
Looking for any information on William LORD, he was one of the first settlers in Wilkenson Co. Any info would be greatly appreciated. Please contact me at my personal e-mail address; moriah@digisys.net I have not been able to acquire any info on him as of yet and he was my grgrgrandad. I wish to thank you for your time in this for me.

Mona Ray Mon May 12 06:26:15 1997
Lydia WRIGHT married Chester PURVIS, 1824, Wilkinson Co. For her brother George no Wilkinson marriage is published. Parents unknown. Were there others of this family in Wilkinson? Are any of these WRIGHTS from the 1820 Wilkinson census the parents of George b. 179 and Lydia b. 1801? Chas., Henry, John, Samuel, Spencer, William.

Bowman A Price Wed May 14 18:32:34 1997
RIDLEY - HARDIE I would like to compare notes with anyone knowledge of: Everett RIDLEY: b 8 Feb 1813, Wilkinson Co, GA; m 8 Dec 1836 Wilkinson Co, GA; d ??? 1855, Wilkinson Co, GA. Spouse Demarius HARDIE: b 14 Aug 1818, Wilkinson Co, GA; d aft Sep 1887, Wilkinson Co, GA. Bowman A Price, 254/753-4018, 3116 Carroll Dr, Waco, TX, 76708-2219

Bowman A Price Wed May 14 18:39:58 1997
RIDLEY - MACKEY I would like to compare notes with anyone knowledgeable of: Robert RIDLEY: b abt 1786, Southampton Co, VA; m abt 1804, Wilkinson Co, GA; d abt 1856, Wilkinson Co, GA. Spouse Nancy MACKEY: b abt 1786, Southampton Co, VA; d 1845, Wilkinson Co, GA. Bowman A Price, 254/753-4018, 3116 Carroll Dr, Waco, TX, 76708-2219

Bowman A Price Wed May 14 18:46:07 1997
HARDIE - ETHERIDGE I would like to compare notes with anyone knowledgeable of: John HARDIE: b 19 Jun 1769, NC; m bef 1796: d May 1851, Wilkinson Co, GA. His spouse - Demarius Maria ETHERIDGE, b 4 Jul 1780, NC; d May 1851, Wilkinson Co, GA. Bowman A Price, 254/753-4018, 3116 Carroll Dr, Waco, TX 76708-2219.
 

Lackey Stephens Thu May 15 09:58:07 1997
I am seeking info on any STEPHENS connection to Ebenezer, Jesse, Jacob, or Nancy STEPHENS of Laurens Co.--1830. The 1830 Census shows an Isaac STEPHENS and a John STEPHENS living in Wilkinson Co. in 1830. Wonder if there is a connection???

Suzy Clardy Turner
Searching for information on CHARLEY WM. DANIELS b. 30 Jul 1870 in Wilkinson Co., GA. He migrated to Emanuel Co., GA and raised his family there. Charley m. MISSOURI ZUDIE DEAL in Emanuel Co., GA. I need more information on Charley and information on his parents: BILLY DANIELS and SALLIE OLIVER (prob. in Wilkinson Co., GA). Any information on these people and their ancestors would be greatly appreciated. Please contact me however slight the connection may be. Thanks in advance for your help.

Lucille Collins
I found my husband's gggrandfather in the census in 1830, Wilkinson Co. His name is Williamson COLLINS. Does anyone have other records you could search? He died in Randolph Co. in 1849. Thank you.

Vivian J. Worthington Sun May 18 08:26:42 1997
I am interested in corresponding to anyone having information on Abner WOODALL listed in the Wilkinson County 1820 Census. I believe this Woodall family is later found in Telfair County GA and most are still there today.

Melba ALLEN Mon May 19 07:12:07 1997
TANNER. I am requesting any information on John Willis TANNER who received a passport from the Governor of GA., to travel through Indians Lands to the Mississippi Territory in 1811. He applied from Wilkinson Co. GA. Looking for his parents, and/or siblings.

Andrew Marshall Mon May 26 05:41:05 1997
My grandmother was Mary Bull from GA. She had a sister Virginia who married Francis Joseph Marshall and another sister Julie that married a Newton. I am trying to make a connection between her and Anson Ball of Wilkinson Co GA. Anson is listed in the 1820 census.

Dr. Carolyn Rockwell Wed May 28 14:42:02 1997
Lemon NASWORTH (should be NASWORTHY) is listed in the 1850 census of Wilkinson Co., Ga. I am interested in any information on NASWORTHY/NORSWORTHY. In particular, would like to know members of this household in 1850.



Charlotte Taylor Ainsworth Wed Jun 4 08:25:25 1997
I am researching Hugh MCLEAN he married Clementine C. DASHER 7/21/1846 in Wilkinson Co. This family moved to Cleveland Co., AR by 1860. One possible child was Annie MCLEAN WILSON that died abt.1881. Any information will be appreciated.

Judi Winderweedle Sun Jun 8 14:47:02 1997
WINDERWEEDLE-FAULK-TOMBERLIN Researching the families of Dr. Henry Winderweedle (died in Wilkinson Co. in 1811), John Tomberlin and Porter Faulk (married Susan Widerweedle in 1824). Please contact me so we can exchange information.

Sandy Nigh Fri Jun 12 09:15:10 1997
Seeking information on Uriah AMASON, named as a resident of Washington Co. GA at the time of his marriage to Elizabeth RACHEL(S) in 1807. The marriage was recorded in Hancock Co. GA. Uriah died in 1848 in Montgomery Co. AL and his estate records name these children: Jesse, Washington, Mathew, Elisha, Rufus and Nancy or Mary PORTER. Mathew AMASON was born about 1814 in GA. Elisha AMASON was born about 1820 in AL. Uriah AMASON'S parents may have been Uriah AMASON who died about 1826 in Montgomery Co. AL and wife, Bethany. I am looking for any confirming documentation of the relationships of these families and I will share what I have. This surname is frequently spelled in different ways including:AMASON, AMERSON, AMISON, AMESON, AMOSON, AMOSSON, etc. The AMASON/AMERSON's of Washington Co. GA are related to Underhill DAVIS, and wife, ADA AMASON, of Wilkinson Co. GA and may also have ties to RACHEL(S)/ROCHELLE and to the Samuel HOLLYMAN/HOLLIMAN families who resided in Wilkinson Co. GA.

Rex Harris
William J. Harris born in Wilkinson Co. in 1822. He married in 1848 to Elizabeth (last name unknown). He had son William Leonard Harris b. 1850 (my great great grandfather), John Harris, b. 1855, James G. Harris b. 1858, and Mary E. Harris, b. 1860. It is not known if he had any other children. I am hoping someone knows of some Harris's that might know his wife, Elizabeth's maiden name, or if he had any more children. Thanks.

John Garrett Wed Jun 18 19:29:51 1997
SMITH - GARRETT Looking for Susan Smith, wife of Billington Malone GARRETT. They were married on May 5, 1832 in Wilkinson Co. She was born on Oct. 4, 1815 in North Carolina and died April 21, 1899 in Randolph Co., GA.

Luan Harper Fri Jun 20 16:39:42 1997
I would appreciate any information on my GGG Grandparents who were early residents of Wilkinson Co., GA: (1) Hillery (may be spelled Hillory or Hillary) HARTLEY and his wife Rhoda MASON. I believe Hillery was an early resident of Washington Co. before coming to Wilkinson Co. Hillery and Rhoda were married in Wilkinson Co. on December 16, 1816. Hillery served in the War of 1812 and the Indian Wars and Rhoda drew a pension for his service in Wilkinson Co. Hillery died November 14, 1856. AND (2) Daniel and Mary (Polly) SKIPPER. I don't have any birth/death dates, nor marriage date/place for them, only what I've found in the census records.. James HARTLEY, son of Hillery and Rhoda HARTLEY, married Rachel SKIPPER, dau. of Daniel and Mary (Polly) Skipper on Feb. 6, 1845 in Wilkinson Co. I don't know if they actually moved or if the county lines shifted, but James and Rachel are found in the Pulaski Co. census for 1860. Any information on these families (birth/death/marriage dates, other descendants, marked graves, etc.) would be greatly appreciated!

Evelyn Brown Tue Jun 24 16:00:09 1997
I am searching for JAMES BROUGHTON, wife MARY ?, the 1840 census lists them in Wilkinson, Co. GA. Dist 353. They were between 30 and 40 years of age at the time and had 2 sons and 3 daughters at the time. please help.

Sandra Riner Thu Jun 26 10:20:00 1997
I am reseaching the surname Hatfield and am especially interested in Richard Hatfield of Wilkinson Co. who was on the 1820 census there. I'm also interested in any of the HATFIELD`S n Ga. Thank You.

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