Burke - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Husband/Maiden Name/Additional Children of Ellender McNeely/GA/AL/TX

epeaves — 2009-11-02 02:16:07Z

Her husbands name was David. I know of a desendant of his who now lives in Plano, Texas. With her permission I will give you her contact information. I believe that she is a subscriber to Ancestry also.

Green Fork Baptist Church Cemetery

elaineonelson — 2009-10-11 12:10:08Z

Does anyone live near Green Fork Baptist who could search for a gravestone for me? Already looked on find a grave & cemetery records, but she's not recorded.

Looking for Mary Hurst Mead, died either 1911 or 1913. She should be buried with or near her mother Candacy Burke Hurst (1912) and her father James Andrew Hurst (1905).

Thank you for your time.
Elaine

Capt. Jonathan Kemp

dsruth — 2009-09-10 04:34:47Z

I am trying to find out information on my 5th Great Grandfather Capt. Jonathan Kemp. He moved from N.C. to St. George Parish ( now Burke County ) Ga. about 1768? I understand he acquired 100 acres of land on Rocky Creek on Sept. 1771. He met and married my 5th Great Grandmother Sally Patsy Womack there. I understand that he owned two plantations in Georgia, one he sold to John Callahan and the other he sold to Stephen Johnson of Georgia. I would like to know where the plantation was located and see if there are any pictures of them. I also understand that he also owned two plantations in S.C. and another one, maybe, is S.C. also. Does anybody know anything about these plantations. Thanks in advance for any help. Dianne

Re: Walker-Bennyfield family

omarleatherman — 2009-09-04 22:51:40Z

Hi, my name is Omar Leatherman. My mother's maiden name was Theodosia Bennyfield Leatherman.

I just happen to wonder on to this website and found your post. A little history that may help you.

From what I understand, my mothers family migrated from Burke County GA and moved to Detroit, MI where I was born. Not sure what year but probably around 1920. My mother had 5 brothers and sisters which, including my mother have all died more than 15 years ago. The names of her brothers and sisters were, Maggie, Alvin, Paris, Agnas and Bubba (which was a nick name and I can't remember his real name) all Bennyfield. There were only three children from these brothers and sisters of which two were from Paris (Donald and I can't remember the daughter) and myself.

That's all I can think of right now.

I live in Atlanta and have considered going to Burke County for years looking for members of the Bennyfield family.

Just to make sure there is no confusion, I am African American and I'm now 63 years old with two daughters and 5 grandsons. You can look me up on FaceBook.

Re: Burke County Families

elaineonelson — 2009-08-20 11:49:41Z

Have been searching for Mary Hurst m ? to Elias Walter Mead (my g-gr parents). She died within 3 mos of giving birth to my gr mother (Mary Elizabeth Mead) in June of 1911 or 1913 (Granny never told the truth about her age). They also had 2 sons, Daniel Claude Mead & Elias Walton Mead.

All 3 children were raised by their older sister, Susan Amelia Mead Fries Sasser, in Millen.

Mr. Mead is buried there with his 1st wife, Mary Eliza Powell Mead. But Mary Hurst remains a complete mystery to us all. I think she may be the dau of Candacy Burke Hurst. Do you have any info to share?
Many thanks
Elaine Nelson

Re: Lovetts/Philpots African American Family Photos Sardis Burke County GA

KnshCooper — 2009-07-06 20:02:17Z

Hi,
My grandma her name is Ethel Mae Philpot, her father was raised in Little, Texas Ala I believe his mother was a Sander's before she married Louis Philpot my grandmother's father together they had 9 kids 5 are still living. My grandfather's name was Tommie Lee Cooper his mother's name was Louella Arthur Cooper & Husband's name was Carlos Cooper his side of the family are kin to the hardgrove's in Virgina and some of the Cooper's in North or South Carolina.Also my grandma's mother name was Maude Ponder Philpot Stroud

Re: SMITH and PENGREE

pengree — 2009-06-28 17:18:22Z

Judith, I do not know if we have shared the latest findings on William Pengree. You and I met with my last cousin Zane Smith about 8-10 years ago near Savannah. Please get in touch with me at clayrhodes@comcast.net

Clayton Rhodes

Joseph Attaway b abt 1755 d abt 1845 SC or GA

sharon_brogdon — 2009-06-27 15:37:15Z

Looking for proof of which Joseph Attaway in SC and GA that was father of my William (also known brother David) who went to TN abt 1830 was married to Nicey Draper. Information I have on Joseph is that he was in Rev War at battle of Cowpens and was injured. I need his wife's name to separate the many Josephs located in this area at the time. I'm guessing he had to have been born between 1755 and 1765 to have been in that battle and that he died before 1850 census. I have several possible wives for the many Josephs, i.e. Jane Wilcox, Edith Nations,Goolspring Unknown.

Re: Lovetts/Philpots African American Family Photos Sardis Burke County GA

KnshCooper — 2009-06-26 14:38:50Z

My grandmother's name is Ethel Mae Philpot Cooper, She married a Cooper.

Re: Lovetts/Philpots African American Family Photos Sardis Burke County GA

MONTHEA2U — 2009-06-25 21:37:25Z

My mother in law is a Philpot. What is your grandmothers name?
Did she marry a Philpot?

Re: Lovetts/Philpots African American Family Photos Sardis Burke County GA

KnshCooper — 2009-06-25 17:35:06Z

Hi my name is Kenisha Cooper i'm from Alabama and my grandma her last name is Philpot.

1850-1880 Burke County (Mortality) Census Online

cgayers — 2009-06-23 00:11:05Z

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The USGenWeb Census Project is pleased to announce
the completion of the following census transcriptions:

1850 Burke County, Georgia (Mortality Schedule)
http://www.usgwcensus.org/cenfiles/ga/burke/mortality/1850/

1860 Burke County, Georgia (Mortality Schedule)
http://www.usgwcensus.org/cenfiles/ga/burke/mortality/1860/

1870 Burke County, Georgia (Mortality Schedule)
http://www.usgwcensus.org/cenfiles/ga/burke/mortality/1870/

1880 Burke County, Georgia (Mortality Schedule)
http://www.usgwcensus.org/cenfiles/ga/burke/mortality/1880/

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Patrick T. Brown and Mary Jane "Molly" Chance of Midville, GA

paulwbrown1973 — 2009-06-16 19:48:22Z

I am looking for any info that can be gained about the Brown family that my 2nd Great-Grandfather Patrick T. "P.T." Brown and Mary Jane "Molly" Chance (1861-1946) belonged to.

As we have it, P.T. Brown (we think the "T' stands for "Thomas" but can't prove it) was born about 1853 and died in 1904. He married Mary Jane "Molly" Chance -- daughter of a John T. Chance -- about 1877. They had Jessie Milton Brown, 5 other sons, and 5 daughters. Jesse married Hilda Elizabeth Page (1897-1982). Jesse's son, Benjamin Frank Brown(1922-2002), was my paternal grandfather; he married Opal Inez Simpson (1927-1984).

When P.T. died, "Molly" took the kids into to Richmond county by train to find work and later remarried Charles Vencent Lemon (1858-1934). We have no knowledge of P.T.'s siblings or parents.

Other known relevant counties in GA for these people are Emanuel, Washington, and Johnson.

I am seeking anything and anyone that can help or is anyway associated with any of these people or their family members.

Re: Burke County Families

conniebozeman2 — 2009-06-14 02:14:26Z

Can you share your Dempsey Murray info? email directly to cbozeman2@bellsouth.net

Re: Burke County Families

conniebozeman2 — 2009-06-14 02:13:15Z

I would like to get a copy of your Murray info from Burke Co, Ga and the Allen info you have as well. email directly at cbozeman2@bellsouth.net

Lewis Family

waiteconnection — 2009-06-09 06:08:06Z

I am seeking information on the parents and siblings of Jesse Lewis b- ca 1810 in Georgia. He married Lucy (?) and raised his family in Alabama. He died in Mobile County Alabama after 1880. I know this isn't much information to go on but I have hit a wall on this line of my family. Any information will be greatly appreciated.

1850 Burke County (Corrections) Census Online

cgayers — 2009-04-06 12:57:10Z

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The USGenWeb Census Project is pleased to announce
the completion of the following census transcription:

1850 Burke County - Corrections
http://usgwcensus.org/cenfiles/ga/burke/1850/
Abstracted by Ross Jones
Second Transcriber Maggie Croft
[For more information on Burke County, Georgia,
Please visit the Burke County, GAGenWeb page at
http://www.rootsweb.com/~gaburke/]

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Re: Miller's - Burke County, GA

emeraldnest — 2009-04-05 21:55:15Z

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Re: Miller's - Burke County, GA

johnmiller513 — 2009-04-05 18:22:33Z

I am assuming that the Leroy Miller you are referring to is the son of William Henry and Nancy Cosnahan Miller and was born about 1878. I beleive he also was referred to as "Lee". If this is correct please provide whatever additional information, ie names, dates, children,etc that you can to fill in the blanks on this portion of our ancestry. I have no information on Leroy other than his approximate birth date and the fact that he was born in Georgia and lived in Burke County around 1880.

Re: Miller's - Burke County, GA

emeraldnest — 2009-04-05 17:38:02Z

My G-grandfather was Leroy Miller, Lilly Saxon was his first wife my G-Great Grandmother. My Grandfather Edward Noel Miller did not like Leroy's second wife (stepmother)Mattie Hathway, so at the age of 16 he hopped a train and ended up in New Bedford, Mass. where he meet my Grandmother. This is were we live in the Cape Cod area.

Re: Miller's - Burke County, GA

johnmiller513 — 2009-04-05 15:16:45Z

My information differs slightly from yours. James David Miller was indeed married twice. His first wife was Janie Freeman (1787-1843). James and Janie were married in 1836. They had four children as follows: John Frederick (b:4 Jan 1837), Leroy J (b:20 Dec 1839), William Henry (b:6 Feb 1841) and Josiah (b:19 Nov 1842). If your G-G-Grandfather was William Henry that would make you a decendent of James and Janie and not Miranda.

James David and Sarah A Miranda Mixon were married in 1844 and had nine children that I can document:

Thomas b:19 DEC 1845
Elizabeth J b:1 MAY 1847
Alexander b:19 DEC 1847
Marcellus b:12 JUN 1850
Frank James b: 28 FEB 1852
Stephen S "Coon" b:26 NOV 1855
Sarah E "Sallie" b:15 JUN 1857
Laura b:6 FEB 1859
Susan "Susie" b:5 Mar 1865

I have no records of Benjamin (1858) or Mary (1861)at this time.

I show William Henry Miller married Mary Cosnahan in Nov 1860 and having nine children. Who was your great grandfather? Do you still live in the Burke County area?

For what it is worth, within the past week I visited Magnolia Cemetery in Augusta, GA and identified the family plots of Frank James Miller, Thomas J Miller as well as Josiah Miller.

If you have any additional information on the extended families of any of these individuals I would love to share/compare info with you.

Re: Miller's - Burke County, GA

emeraldnest — 2009-04-05 03:31:56Z

I have James and Miranda having 10 children. Sarah Miranad Mixon was James David Miller's 2nd wife, I don't know his first wife but he had 4 son's before marrying Miranda. My G-G-Grandfather was William Henry Miller, James 3rd born son. Was your Frank James born about 1854 ?
The order I have....John Frederick abt 1837
Leroy J 1840
William Henry 1841
Josiah 1844

Miranda Elizabeth 1847
Thomas 1848
Alexander 1848
Marcellus 1850
James 1854
Stephen 1855
Sarah 1857
Benjamin 1858
Sallie 1859
Mary 1861

Re: Miller's - Burke County, GA

johnmiller513 — 2009-04-05 00:41:21Z

Robin,

I am also in direct line to Stephen and Susannah. James and Miranda had nine children I believe. One of their sons, Frank James Miller, was my great grandfather. Any information you have on Miranda's ancestors would be greatly appreciated, particularly related to her mother Jane McGowan. There are several gaps in this part of my family tree that I would love to fill in.

John Miller

Re: Miller's - Burke County, GA

emeraldnest — 2009-04-04 22:29:18Z

Hi, I am a direct line to Stephen and Susannah. James who was married to Miranada Mixon is Stephen and Susannah's son.
That is my line.
Robin Miller

Barton, Burke County, Georgia

HeatherBlair — 2009-04-04 16:30:20Z

I'm working on a project with my local library to locate where the Freedmen's Bureau field offices were after the Civil War.

There's one at a town called Barton, which I can't locate on the map. We have a gazetteer from 1898 that said Barton was a railroad town in Burke County.

Was there a town called Barton in Burke County? Where is it now?

Thanks!

- Heather

Re: Jonathan Coleman

jasboland — 2009-03-27 00:08:06Z

As it turns out, I could never establish a link to Jonathan Coleman in Burke County. Our link is to John Coleman of Jefferson County in the 1790s - early 1800s. I could never establish a link between the two.

Re: Jonathan Coleman

byurner — 2009-03-26 21:35:38Z

I'm looking for a John Turner who married Rachael Coleman Turner (my gggrandmother), sister of Jonathan M. Coleman. Around 1820-30 she and her son, Joseph Benjamin Turner (my gggrandfather), fo0llowed her brother to S.W. Georgia. Jonataon founded Coleman, GA, in Randolph County and she settled in Calhoun County and was a founder of Salem Baptist Church and is buried there. John Turner (my ggggrandfather) did not go to S.W. Georgia and we can find no trace of him. Jonathan and Rachael were born the same year
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Bill Turner

Lovetts/Philpots African American Family Photos Sardis Burke County GA

MONTHEA2U — 2009-03-17 07:49:25Z

I am looking for photos of ancetry family African American Photos that lived in Sardis Burke County GA and Girard Ga.

Re: BURKE COUNTY LOOSE RECORDS

LHSunderman — 2009-02-17 01:40:00Z

Hi! I'm hoping you might have information on Abner Holliday -any Holliday family living in Burke County, GA in the 1700-1800's.
Thanks,
Lisa

Miller's - Burke County, GA

johnmiller513 — 2009-02-12 00:17:11Z

I am looking for information on my family in the Burke County area. It appears that several generations of Millers were residents of Burke County from the mid 1700's until around 1875 when they moved to Augusta, GA. Some of the names I am researching are as follows:

- John Miller and wife Charlotte Gibbons
- Stephen Miller and wife Susannah Smith
- James D Miller and wife Miranda Mixon
- Frank James Miller and wife Mary E Callahan

I believe Frank Miller moved to Augusta around 1875 where he lived until his death in 1901. I also believe that he was in the wholesale grocery and cotton business with another Burke County resident, Zachariah Daniel from about 1880 to 1895. Any information on any of these individuals would be greatly appreciated.

Royal and Broxton families

sherria2626 — 2009-02-11 18:16:12Z

Benjamin Franklin Royal was my husbands ggggrandfather, his daughter Fontella Arabella Royal,married James Allen Broxton, there daughter Frank Alice Broxton,is my mother-in-laws mother. She is very interested in information on her family. We would be glad to share anything we have

Groves and Lanier; 1700's

flyfishw — 2009-02-03 20:10:35Z

Need information on the following:
John Groves born 1770 in Georgia
Richard Groves born 1774 in Georgia
William Groves born 1776 and
Allen Groves who married Mary Lanier in 1769.
Wanda G. Kohlmann

Re: Charles D Futch. Looking for information

williamfcraigjr — 2009-01-03 12:22:49Z

charles futch is in the 1900 and 1910 chatham co.ga census with his parents carlin b. futch and saphronia a. zepperer who were married july 15,1889 in chatham co.ga.
in the 1930 chatham co.census carlin b. futch is listed as carolyn futch and is remarried to adeline s. and he is listed as collins b. futch in the 1880 chatham co.census in the household of his father john m. futch and mother annie e. lesterin the 1870 glynn co.ga census he is listed as carlin futch.carlin had sisters agnes v.1865,annie e.1867
mary jane 1868,lilla f. 1873.

carlin b. futch
1869 glynn co.ga
1954
*1870 glynn co.ga census with parents john and saphronia
carlin futch age 10/12
*1880 chatham co.ga census with parents john and saphronia
collins b. futch age 10
*1900 chatham co.ga census
carlin b. futch age 30
*1910 chatham co.ga census
carlin b. futch age 40
1930 chatham co.ga census with wife adeline s.
carolyn futch age 50

john mathew futch
may 22,1841 bryan co.ga
june 13,1913

annie e. lester
1847 ga

Re: Burke County Families

conniebozeman2 — 2009-01-03 03:27:21Z

I would like to share Murray info with you...I do not know much about Timothy and Henry Murray, but I have a file I can share with you about Murray's in Burke, Houston, Taylor and Schley counties (and a few others in GA!) I would like to see what you have on your branch. Please email directly.

Re: Burke County Families

conniebozeman2 — 2009-01-03 03:23:30Z

Scottie, if you are still at this address, please contact me directly to compare Murray and Royal info. I am connected to the Murray's of Schley Co, Ga, but they go back to Houston and Burke counties as well. I'd like to share.

Charles D Futch. Looking for information

KimGrimme71 — 2008-11-27 03:42:15Z

I am looking for information/parents names for Charles Duncan Futch. (Married Annie Maude Cole) he was born in St George Parrish GA 1895-1985. (died in Orange Fl)

I cannot seem to get any further than him in my tree. If you know anything, or could me find something I would really appreciate it.
Thank you

Re: Burke County Families

dyeanddye1 — 2008-11-22 23:37:26Z

Hello,
I would appreciate sharing information on the Herrington and Ellison families that live and have lived in that area of Georgia.
Thanks!!
Donna

Abner Holliday, Furney Holliday & families

LHSunderman — 2008-10-07 20:35:03Z

Looking for anything on Abner E. Holliday Abt. 1771(Virginia)-1853(Georgia) & wives. First wife: unknown, 2nd wife: Elizabeth Goodwin -d.1848(Georgia).
Abner 1798,Burke Co.,GA. 3rd Regiment, 1st Division, 2nd Brigade.
He was granted 500 acres of land in Burke County in 1802.
Also looking for information on Ferney (Furney) Holliday, Burke Co., GA Civil War Soldier b.abt.1780.
Thank you!

1840 Burke County Census Online

cgayers — 2008-09-28 17:35:31Z

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The USGenWeb Census Project is pleased to announce
the completion of the following census transcription:

1840 Burke County
http://www.usgwcensus.org/cenfiles/ga/burke/1840/
Abstracted by Lorraine H. Robinson
Second Transcriber Needed
[For more information on Burke County, Georgia,
Please visit the GAGenWeb page at
http://www.usgenweb.org/ga]

Sincerely,
Christine Graham
Webmaster, USGenWeb Census Project
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Re: LOVETT FAMILY IN BURKE COUNTY

MONTHEA2U — 2008-09-18 18:19:08Z

There are so many Lovetts in Burke County. Sardis Ga had
many African American Lovetts are you looking for White ancetry?

Re: MCGAHEE FAMILY

jackiemcg — 2008-09-17 22:07:02Z

THERE ARE MCGAHEE'S LIVING IN ASHEVILLE, NC. DO YOU HAVE ANY PICTURES. HAVE A BLESSED DAY
JACKIE

Re: MCGAHEE FAMILY

jackiemcg — 2008-09-17 03:01:13Z

HI TONY,
DO YOU HAVE ANY PICTURES OF YOUR FAMILY?
BLESSINGS,
JACKIE

Re: MCGAHEE FAMILY

jackiemcg — 2008-09-17 02:56:25Z

HI TONY,
I HAVE TRACED THE MCGAHEE LINAGE BACK TO JOHN MCGAHEE,BORN IN 1861. WIFE'S MAIDEN NAME IS LULA BOSTIC. THEY HAD 2 CHILDREN WILLIE MCGAHEE AND WAYDE STELLA MCGAHEE. WILLIE MCGAHEE DIED IN 1972 AND IS BURIED IN ROANOKE, VA. WAYDE STELLA MCGAHEE WILLIAMS IS BURIED IN ASHEVILLE, NC. MY FATHER WILLIE LEE MCGAHEE WAS BORN IN 1928 IN WAYNESBORO, GA AND DIED IN 1983 IN ASHEVILLE, NC. I HAVE 4 BROTHERS AND 1 SISTER.
HAVE A BLESSED DAY,
JACKIE

Re: MCGAHEE FAMILY

jackiemcg — 2008-09-17 02:32:35Z

THERE ARE MCGAHEE'S IN ASHEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA. I KNOW THAT WILLIE MCGAHEE ALSO LIVE IN FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA. HIS FATHERS NAME WAS WILLIE MCGAHEE AND MY FATHER'S NAME IS ALSO WILLIE LEE MCGAHEE. MY FATHER'S ADOPTED MOTHER'S NAME WAS ESTHER. SHE IS BURIED IN FORT LAUDERDALE FLORIDA. CAN YOU GIVE ME ANY MORE INFORMATION. I KNOW OF THE FOOTBALL PLAYER NAMED WILLIS MCGAHEE. MY BROTHER THAT WAS IN THE NAVY MET A BLACK MCGAHEE, BUT THIS PERSON SHIPPED OUT BEFORE HE COULD FOLLOW UP WITH OTHER INFORMATION.

THANK YOU,
JACKIE MCGAHEE

Re: Griffin-Burke Co., Ga

amylmajors — 2008-07-25 16:49:18Z

Hi,
Would you happen to know of Jennings and Smith Griffin from Burke Co. Ga?

Amy

Re: Joanna Lively

JoLitchf39 — 2008-07-06 22:41:57Z

Loretta I am so glad that it is solved. I knew that one of them were blind. My daddy said that the way his grandpa and his sister communicated was that they sat and held hands and did sign language. Daddy said that she was a beautiful woman. Your cuz.... Joan

Re: Joanna Lively

LorettaV67 — 2008-07-06 21:37:45Z

SOLVED!
I looked at the 1880 Census--it was William Morgan Barber's younger sister Martha that was also blind.
Martha was 7, William was 12. Both were listed as Deaf and Dumb--I hate that term- But what is weird is WHY would they mark that column and not the one for "Blind? I guess back then it didn't matter?
I looked through every census on Rosie and she was never marked for either. But Martha was in the 1880 census. (The one where Urbanas was listed as Irvin Barber and Joanna was listed as Elizabeth.)

Re: Joanna Lively

JoLitchf39 — 2008-07-06 11:31:05Z

Loretta I dont understand it. My daddy said that a sister of his grandfather was blind. His grandfather was Willie Morgan Barber who was the son of Urbanus and Joanna. Willie Morgan Barber was deaf and dumb. Maybe we or I am confusing Joannas children with her siblings. But daddy always talked about his grandpa talking to him on his hands. And one of Willie (his grandpa) had a sister was blind. I think I will look closer at the census and further investigate this. My grandmother was Effie or Ephie Barber. Joan

Re: Joanna Lively

LorettaV67 — 2008-07-05 17:25:31Z

I have an update--Rosie Barber Bryant--daughter of Joanna Lively, was NOT blind. My grandmother said she did not recall her being blind--said she specifically remembered her walking around and doing chores etc with no problem. I have a photo of her and she is wearing glasses--seemed like regular seing glasses. I spoke with Rosie's grandaughter, Dorothy Stephens, who told me that Rosie was not blind. She remembers her and said she was never considered nor acted blind. So for me, that clears up the question of her eyesight.

Ellinor (Thomas) Pierce

cpt_tom — 2008-06-07 17:41:55Z

I am looking for any info on Ellinor. All I have is a Power of Attorney from 1793 which is severely water-damaged. where Ellinor states she is the daughter of Gilshot Thomas and the wife (or widow) of [water damaged] Pearce.

Any info would be greatly appreciated.