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Washington Burnett born in 1808 (or 1807) in Jones County, GA

bulldog1975 — 2010-03-06 18:29:13Z

I'm researching the Burnett's of Jones County, GA in the 1800s. Washington Burnett, born in 1808 or 1807 is the key individual to unlock the ancestry puzzle. He moved to Taylor County GA in the early 1850s. I'm trying to get his early history, especially parents and family.

Jones/Alford connection

Vquiltmaker — 2010-02-15 16:08:34Z

I am looking for a connection between the Jones family of Tallapoosa county, Alabama (previously found in Granville, North Carolina) and the Alford family. Has anyone found a link between these two families?

Petty/Coward marriage/death/1820 census lookup

SteffnNV — 2010-02-01 22:10:56Z

Greetings:
I am trying to get source information on these folks in my family tree:

Luke Petty
b. 11 Aug 1792 South Carolina
d. 23 Feb 1865 Pontotoc County,MS
married 19 June 1817 Jones County,GA
Mary Coward
b. 18 June 1796 SOuth Carolina
d 4 Jul 1865 Pontotoc County,MS
had son:
Lewis Petty
b. 2 Feb 1822 Jones County,GA
d 15 Mar 1859 Pontotoc County? MS

I am looking for source material
please email me at:
madcowgirls AT hotmail DOT com
please put geneaology or Petty or Jones County in header so that it will not get discarded as junk mail. Thank you for any help you might be able to offer

Re: TOWLES/TOLLS/TOLES & RELATED FAMILIES

cwdav1 — 2010-01-24 02:26:06Z

I am interested in information on Ansenath or Arseneth(sp) Towles who married in Jones County, Georgia in 1872.

Re: William Henry Kitchens

Sandy_deckard — 2010-01-22 12:17:27Z

HI Kevin, Do you have any added info on Mary Story BROOKS' family?? I am looking for a Pheobe Brooks b. around 1788 to 1891 in SC Married in Jones Co Ga. in 1810, and then moved to l.
Sandy

Re: MULLINS FAMILY

scan12 — 2009-12-16 08:09:40Z

I have direct relatives to Jerimiah Mullins:

Parents:
Father - Thomas Mullins 1714 (Gravesend, St. George Parish, Kent, Engalnd) / 1760 (Granville, NC)
Mother - Margaret Malone (Mullins) 1714 the rest unknown

I have Siblings for him as well buts its a lot to list. Jerimiah's brother Nathanial Mullins was my gggggrandfather.

Thomas Mullins Parents:
Father - Edward Mullins 1689 (St. George Parish, Kent, England) / 1733 (Gravesend, St. George Parish, Kent, England)
Mother - Margaret Manley 1691 The rest is unknown

Now Edward Mullins is where I hit a wall. I tried contacting people in Kent, Gravesend. But I didn't get anywhere. If anyone has anything past Edward Mullins I would love that info.

my email is scan_1_2@yahoo.com

Re: KING surname 1800s

CindySouther79 — 2009-11-14 20:30:47Z

My name is Janet Parker, I am related to Mourning King from Jones Co., GA Her children were: Saleta Ann King who married Stephen Brown (my line), William S. King, b. 1836, who married Mary Elizabeth Gordon, and Elizabeth b. 1840 married William Stewart

according to the 1860 twiggs co census
mourning was living with her daughter Elizabeth and grandson Julius, cant find mourning in 1870 or later

email me at rjparker58@yahoo.com

Re: Nehemiah Dunn Gravesite

RichDohm — 2009-11-05 18:00:26Z

Nehemiah Dunn's grave is in a clearing of tall pines trees. It is also now the private cemetery of the current owner, descendants of the Hungerford family. Her parents and other family members are buried there as well as Nehemiah. There is a tree growing inside the big large carved stone fence. His slaves are buried all around him. Hehemiah's wife Mary (Murphy) Dunn was not seen buried with Nehemiah; She outlived Nehemiah, and I don't know where she is buried, but no evidence was seen here at this burial ground. This cemetery is located north of Gray, in a rural area of Jones County, Georgia: From the railroad intersection in Gray, travel north on GA Hwy 11 about 3.2 miles to Hungerford Road, and turn right. Travel about 5.2 miles to Shoal Creek Road and turn left. Immediately on your right is a well kept clearing surrounded by tall hardwood and pine trees. This is the burial site. The stone wall enclosed area is visible from the road. GPS is 33.11942, -83.53085 Hope it helps. Rich Dohm.

Re: Leonard T Nelson and Lurena Hudgens

dkgilbert0113 — 2009-10-22 17:38:53Z

Thomas M is my great great great grandfather - then James K-then George Washington finally my grandmother Gretrude Nelson. I have Mary Gridderson name as Mary Crittenden - Thomas M second wife. Not sure where this came from. I know that there are some Cherokee, I will check to see if I can find the names connected. You can email me at dkgilbert@bellsouth.net
thanks

Leonard T Nelson and Lurena Hudgens

clarkj777 — 2009-10-21 14:02:34Z

I am trying to find some background on Leonard T Nelson. Who were his parents and where is from? Did he have brothers and sisters?
I know Leonard and Lurena married in Ga, moved to Al and then to Fl. Have most of the descendants but can't find the ancestry.
Can anyone help?

Re: Leonard T Nelson and Lurena Hudgens

clarkj777 — 2009-10-21 12:14:54Z

Wow! The message you have responded to is very old(2006). Thanks for your interest.

I have been trying for a long time to find the answers to the questions about Leonard T Nelson and Lurena Hudgins. I have tried to track other Nelsons and Hudgins living in the areas where the two were mentioned in census reports and the like. The only thing I have come up with is a John Nelson on the 1840 US census. He is found on the same page as Leonard and that really only makes them neighbors, without further proof. This John is old enough to be Leonards father or perhaps a much older brother.

I have used this John Nelson in my tree simple as a point of reference. I would like to prove that the 2 are related, but I have not so far.

Should you find any information on the ancestry of Leonard T Nelson or Lurena Hudgins I would be so grateful for your help.

Thanks, clarkj777

Re: Leonard T Nelson and Lurena Hudgens

clarkj777 — 2009-10-20 01:52:40Z

To answer your question. My branch of the tree is the second son of Leonard T Nelson, Ansel; then his son James L; his son Alonso Cornelius and then my dad.

My original research was to prove or disprove that there is a possiblility of Native American heritage in our family. My dad said that one of his grandmothers married a full blood Cherokee. Still trying to find out the truth.

There is one interesting name in the list Mary Gridderson. She married Thomas M Nelson; the first son of Leonard T. The Gridderson name is a complete mystery. There is no such surname that I have been able to find. All queries come back a dead end. Mary Gridderson Nelson would be your grandmother, not mine.

It also occured to me that Leonard T might be the Native American; since I haven't been able to find a father or mother. Native Americans often changed there names to Anglican names after the Indian wars. I have discovered that Leonardd T Nelson fought in many Indian wars. He could have possibly been an Indian as a scout for the American Army. Just guessing at the possibilities.

Any other information I can share; I will be glad to.

Re: Leonard T Nelson and Lurena Hudgens

dkgilbert0113 — 2009-10-20 00:40:57Z

I am also working on this line. I have John Nelson (1775 GA) as his father but no mother mentioned. My grandmother was a Nelson - her father was George Nelson married to Isabelle Tabitha Trawick. Where do you begin with the Nelson family?
Thanks Donna

Wilson family of color

cwdav1 — 2009-09-24 02:38:57Z

Seeking information on Jeffrey Wilson and eight children who were resident in Jones Co. per 1870 census - no mother. Intact freed family of this size was oddity - oldest child was 18 y/o and youngest 1 y/o in 1870. Wonder if family was slaves of Charles Wilson, Larkin Wilson or their descendents in Jones or nearby county, including Dr. Polly Stewart.

Any help or suggestions appreciated.

Re: Looking for Hart or Lockett

vance43211 — 2009-09-19 06:37:20Z

My Great Granddad was edd Lockett. he was born Ed lockhart. he Dad Washington(or Wash b.1855 0r 1858)and mom Carrie Changed their last name around 1900 to locketts. they were from alabama. the name change was due to either the slave master being to hard on them or the lockhart who raise him being too hard on him. I found a daugther (Carrie) of Edd's Brother stephen (B.1886-1887)who actually alive ((92) and she tell me that wash was born a bass and the bass women gave him to the lockharts

Re: SOLOMON

awells1920 — 2009-09-08 03:08:08Z

Hi there! I just replied to your email and, my apologies, I listed the wrong birthdate for Benjamin Solomon. It was 1873. Also, his mothers name was Alice Solomon. I am not sure about his father, but working on it. Feel free to shoot me an email at awells_1920@Hotmail.com if any of this connects with your information!
anne

Hello

RyanHunsinger392 — 2009-09-03 03:18:21Z

i need help im looking for Caroline S. i dont know what her maiden name is she was born july 1842 she married my Great Great Great Great Grandfather James (one arm jim) Hunsinger he was born 1845 in Nc and died 1921 in nc, they got married in 1885. please i really need help me please, i dont know her parents or if she had any brothers or sisters.

Ryan

Re: SOLOMON

jeanford1 — 2009-08-12 21:19:40Z

My great, great grandmother was Hansie (perhaps a different spelling like Hancy) Solomon. Let's connect.

Re: BILLINGSLEA FAMILY OF AFRICAN-AMERICAN DESCENT

sampjm — 2009-07-29 15:42:06Z

The two Billingslea children in the photo are identified as Wallace and Perry. (Source:Vanishing Ga.website.)

Re: Photos of antebellum Woodall & Hardeman farm houses or owners

cwdav1 — 2009-07-26 00:46:32Z

I should have been more descriptive in "Subject" in previous post.

Towles Family

cwdav1 — 2009-07-26 00:43:02Z

Seeking any information re mulatto Towles who were resident in Jones Co. circa 1870s. Am particularly interested in Arseneth (sp) Towles m. Jeffrey Wilson in July 1872.

Re: Woodall Family

cwdav1 — 2009-07-26 00:28:39Z

My ancestors were named as slaves on the Woodall farm in the Inventory & Appraisement Reports circa 1840s, '50s & '60s, re the estate of Leroy Woodall's minors - James, Leroy, Benjamin and John. I would appreciate any description of the antebellum Woodall farm that you can provide as to acreage etc. and photos that you could share including any of the brothers or their father Leroy the elder.

My email address is cwdav1@mindspring.com.

Photos

cwdav1 — 2009-07-25 23:51:30Z

Does anyone have a photo of the Woodall or Hardeman (both Robert Vines' and John's) plantation houses in Jones Co?

Re: BILLINGSLEA FAMILY OF AFRICAN-AMERICAN DESCENT

cwdav1 — 2009-07-25 23:43:52Z

Would Emory Billingslea, late of Macon, Bibb Co., have been related. He and I were school mates in the late 1940s and '50s and were said to be related by the "old folks." My ancestors were Jones Co. Woodalls, Hardemans and Wilsons.

Re: COOLEY

lherk — 2009-07-16 18:49:37Z

Our Joseph Rabig was born in 1854 in Wheeling, WVA. His father was Nicholas Rabig and he was born in Germany. Other children in the Nicholas family were Justina, Louis A., Adam, John Henry, and Peter. Nicholas's wife and mother of the children may have been Hunetta. Hard to read the writing on the document.

Re: COOLEY

gensworth — 2009-07-16 18:18:53Z

Yes, the Rabigs and Baumgarter were from Germany. My mother in laws father was Joseph Rabig and believe his father was also Joseph.

Re: COOLEY

lherk — 2009-07-16 12:03:16Z

Do you have any info about where your mother-in-law came from? Our Rabigs are from Germany and settled in WVA and then some moved to Chicago. Does this fit with your family?

Re: COOLEY

gensworth — 2009-07-16 03:49:07Z

I noticed that you have information on the Rabig family. I would be very interested in receiving this information. My mother in law is a Rabig. If you could send me the information I would appreciate it.
Thank you,
Gwen

Davis Family Reunion

ADMoseley — 2009-07-09 19:47:27Z

The Eight Annual Davis Family Reunion for 2009
For
John W. Davis, Sr. and Joshua B. Davis, Sr.
High Falls State Park
The Group Shelter Building
Forsyth, Monroe Co., Georgia
Saturday, October 31, 2009
From 10: 00 a.m. til 9: 45 p.m.

The group shelter building has Heat and Air. There is ample parking adjacent to the building. This is a very nice building with a full kitchen however, no utensils are furnished. There is a commercial Freezer-Refrigerator and Viking stove with 2 ovens.

There is building next to the Group Shelter Building that has a large grill, we can use. We are planning to have Hamburgers and Hot Dogs. Bring your own meat, chips, Hamburger buns or hot dog buns, paper plates, drinking-glasses with you for your family. Catsup, Mustard, Mayonnaise, Onion, Lettuce, Tomato will be furnished by Brian & I. If any of you would like to bring a dish of baked-beans or desert that would be great. Anyone who would like to make ice cream, bring your Ice cream church and your own ice cream recipe and rock salt to share with the others. Yum! There is a Ice Machine in the kitchen.

Please eat breakfast before you come or bring with you. Your evening meal may be eaten at local restaurants or purchased and brought with you to the Group Shelter Building.

The park will have several activities for children to teens. This is the link for more information: http://www.gastateparks.org/info/highfall/

We look forward to seeing everyone this year. If you have your genealogy, bring it and any pictures you have that you would like to share. If you have any news to share, bring information with you.

If you plan to attend, please furnish the following information:
Names of each person who will be attending with you as below.
Postal Address and E-mail Address
Please bring pictures and your family tree with you to share with each other.
If you did not send money for your attendance last year, please send $10.00 for each adult person attending to: Alice Pulliam
250 Mims Farm Road
Reidsville, NC 27320
Or pay her when you see her at the reunion.

Ava Davis Moseley: rosebud60@windstream.net

Re: BILLINGSLEA FAMILY OF AFRICAN-AMERICAN DESCENT

sampjm — 2009-07-01 02:11:40Z

To whom it may concern:
There is a photo on the Vanishing Ga. website showing members of African-Americans in the Billingslea family. They are from Jones Co. Ga. Contact me at sampjm@yahoo.com if you have problems getting in the site. They are probably your relatives.

Re: Haddock Elem School between 1922-1935

sampjm — 2009-06-25 23:39:07Z

Hi,
There is an old photo of the Haddock Elem, school on the Vanishing Ga. website. Just google the words vanishing georgia contact me at sampjm@yahoo.com
if you encounter a problem

Re: MULLINS FAMILY

GaRebel — 2009-06-20 09:49:07Z

Do you have any of these Mullins in your records? Of particular interest are May Mullins and unknown spouse and their daughter Morning Ray Mullins 1807-1877.
R. Bonner

1850 Census Carroll Co. GA
Mullins

1098 1 Micajah A. Mullins 32 m GA
1098 2 Mary Mullins 19 f GA
1098 3 William Mullins 1 m GA
1099 1 May Mullins 62 m NC
1099 2 Anna Mullins 59 f GA
1099 3 Irena Mullins 23 f GA
1099 4 Pinckney Mullins 21 m GA
1099 6 Mary Mullins 16 f GA

Re: MULLINS FAMILY

sampjm — 2009-06-19 04:59:06Z

You mentioned David Lester in your ancestory. Do you have any photos of (bro.) Dennis Lester or the homestead ? contact: sampjm@yahoo.com

Re: Green S. Willis obit

HWILLIS1941 — 2009-06-17 18:58:05Z

MY GRANDFATHER AND HIS FOUR BROTHERS ARE FROM PIKE/UPSON COUNTY GA NEAR BARNESVILLE, GA They were there from 1871 to 1900. Their father was Madison A Willis and mother Lilly V Means Willis, Madsion's father was William Jasper Willis Jr
died 1886. Madison is listed in the 200 years of the Willis family but no children are listed.

I have not been able to find where Madison and Lilly are buried. They were in the grocery business in 1907 in Fitzgerald, Ga. The five brothers were in different states.

Homer F Willis Born 1872-Died 1936 buried Inverness FL

John W Willis Born 1874-1950 Ashland KY

Jaames Hardy Willis Born 1878-Died 1935 Pickens MS

Edward J Willis Born 1886-Died 1951

Gordon C Willis Born 1888-Died 1971 Macon GA

All worked for the railroads.

Mary A. Bonner Willis obit

bshoumaker_1 — 2009-06-16 16:54:12Z

OBIT
"A Tribute of Love"
On Sunday, September 6th, 1914, Mrs. Mary A. Willis died at her home near Salem. She had been sick just one week when the sad news passed from one to another all over the county that the death angel had taken her away. It caused great sorrow to every heart. She was seventy-four years of age, and had been a member of the Salem Baptist church since her early womanhood. To those who knew this good woman it would be useless for me to speak a word of praise, for those who knew her best loved her most.
Oh, how her loving and devoted husband, children and grandchildren will miss her sweet face and cheerful voice and her ever helping hand, for her very presence was a blessing to her home.
She leaves a heart-broken husband, two children, twenty-seven grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren to mourn her loss, but let us be resigned to the will of the Lord who doeth all things well.
When we see a precious blossom,
That we tended with such care,
Taken swiftly from our bosom,
How our aching hearts despair!

'Round the little mound we linger,
'Till the setting sun is low,
Thinking all our hopes have perished
In the flower we cherished so,
We call it rest, but not forever,
In a lone and silent grave;
Blessed be the Lord that taketh
Blessed by the Lord that gave,

In that bright eternal city,
Sufferings never, never come;
In his own good time He'll call us
To our rest at 'Home Sweet Home'.
-A Friend
--published in the Jones County News.

Green S. Willis obit

bshoumaker_1 — 2009-06-16 16:53:14Z

OBIT
G.S. Willis
G.S. Willis, resident of Ochlochnee, Ga., died early yesterday morning at his home in that city. He was a former resident of Jones county.
The body arrived here at 2:10 o'clock this morning and was taken to Hart's chapel, from which place it will be taken at 9:45 o'clock this morning to Salem church, in Jones county, where the funeral and internment will be held.
Mr. Willis had been ill for several weeks.
He is survived by one son, W.T., of Ochlochnee; one daughter, Mrs. J.W. Harrington, of Macon, and several grandchildren.
---Macon Telegraph, Oct. 3, 1927, Page 6A

Wanted photos of Lester Plantation home or its owner

sampjm — 2009-06-15 20:05:12Z

Does anyone have a photo of Dennis Lester or the old Lester Plantation home in Jones Co. Ga? I know it was located near Haddock. Contact sampjm@yahoo.com if you can help.

Lewis Family

waiteconnection — 2009-06-09 06:25:11Z

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.

Re: Birdsong/Bloodworth

violapat — 2009-06-07 14:54:09Z

Have we spoken before? I too am researching this family. Mainline is EVANS.

violapat@comcast.net

EVANS

violapat — 2009-06-07 11:51:52Z

I have been researching my main line EVANS for many years in Twiggs County. All my dead ends are in Twiggs. I know that they married into the Crosby and VANN families. Haven't posted here in a long time and I noticed some new people so I thought I would try again. Also some of my Evans moved into Bibb County around the 1890's and later into Jones County.
ESPECIALLY interested in the family of David and Obediah Evans on the 1850 and 1860 census. Rufus Evans was my ggrandfather. I am probably related to every EVANS in Twiggs County and Jones County.

Re: Buckners in Jones County

RoseHendricks09 — 2009-06-06 00:52:28Z

I do not know the name of the book but I will call Mike and find out and let you know.

Rose

Re: Buckners in Jones County

BlueSpringsBelle — 2009-06-06 00:18:21Z

Thanks!

Beth

Re: Beards in Jones County

xxJthrly — 2009-06-06 00:00:17Z

OOPS, husband asking too much while I am trying to type. Beards in Jones Co it should have been.

Re: Beards in Jones County

xxJthrly — 2009-06-05 23:56:17Z

In the Jones Co Extracts, the only Breads are James and Travis.

Re: Buckners in Jones County

xxJthrly — 2009-06-05 23:54:06Z

Another book is Georgia Newspaper Clippings, Jones Co Extracts. Several of these books covering different dates. Vol. 2 1832-1888 has the following under Wiley Buckner. Thursday July 26, 1832 Georgia, Jones County: Four months after date, application will be made to the Inferior Court of said county, when sitting for Ordinary purposes, for leave to sell the property of John Buckner, last of said county deceased. Sighend Wiley Buckner, Ad,. Source: CJ which is Georgia Journal published in Milledgeville. Other Buckners are Hiriam, John, Lemuel, Mary Frances, and the Wiley above.

Re: Buckners in Jones County

xxJthrly — 2009-06-05 23:42:26Z

Breads listed in Jones Co History, mentioned above are
Daniel Kimmon, Eliz, Francis, Henry, John (Jno), Joseph (Jos), Mathias, Nancy, Travis.

Re: Buckners in Jones County

xxJthrly — 2009-06-05 23:39:55Z

History of Jones Co Ga by Carolyn White Williams list the following with the last name of Buckner
A.B., llen, Avery, Benjamin, Chariles, Daniel, Elizabeth, Elizabeth Barfield, Elizabeth Todd, Freeland, Henry, Henry <. Henry Morris, Jane, John,Jno, Joshua Reeves, Juliann, Lemuel, Lester, Lucretia (Lucy) Daniel, Lucy Ann Elizabeth, Mary, Nancy, Parham, Pleasant, Polly Fallen, Reason, Richmond, Richmond, Sr, Sarah, Sarah Rose, Solomon, Susan Susannah Todd, Tillman, Willie

Re: Buckners in Jones County

BlueSpringsBelle — 2009-06-05 21:59:02Z

Do you happen to know the name of the book? I can check the local library's genealogy section for it if I know the name.

Beth

Re: Buckners in Jones County

RoseHendricks09 — 2009-06-05 21:12:34Z

My nephew, Mike Buckner has a book on Jones County, GA. I will try and borrow it when I see him next time. Perhaps it would have information that would be of interest to both of us.

Rose

Re: Buckners in Jones County

BlueSpringsBelle — 2009-06-05 12:26:08Z

Hi Rose,

I am also a great great great granddaughter of Wiley and Judith Buckner. I have been to the Buckner Cemetery in Talbot County. I was hoping to find any cemeteries in Jones County that might have parents for Wiley.

I am descended from his daughter, Catherine Buckner Mullins. She and her husband, Roland, are buried in Geneva Cemetery along with her daughter, Carrie Derenda Mullins Benson ( Mrs. Henry J) and descendants.

I live in Hamilton, GA. It's nice to find distant cousins!!

Beth Callaway