CHATHAM COUNTY GENEALOGY

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September 10, 1998
KAF0823

Patrick and Anne JUDGE GORDON came to Savannah from Ireland in the late 1820's. Their children were Alice, James, Michael and Mary. Alice married John KENNEDY and Mary married John POWER. Upon John Power's death, Mary married Patrick MCGARRITY. Mary's daughter, Mary, married John (De)WITT.
I am trying to verify that Alice is indeed their daughter, as she did not show up on the 1840 census, but is named as his daughter on his tombstone. John Power died during the Civil War. He came to Savannah from Canada. I know nothing more about him. John Witt was born in Mobile, Alabama, rumored to have been orphaned and raised by the Henry HAWES family of Columbus, Georgia.

September 8, 1998
Mjohn1947

I'm looking for my GGrandfather John H. Lee.and GGrandmother Sarah Jane Merritt, who was born and raised in Chatham Co, My GGrandfather worked for the railroad. my Grandmother Ella Frances Lee was born in 1867 in Savannah,Ga. she married Rufus E.Norris from Marlboro Co. S.C. If any one knows of any info. that would be great. thank you

September 4, 1998
Joe Gorham

Hi, Would like to correspond with anyone researching William GORHAM of Chatham Co from around 1811 till 1843 when he returned to New Haven, CT after his wife Ellen NUGENT died with his 3 children. Also interested in corresponding with his brothers and sisters researchers in Chatham Co, Mary RAHN, Richard GORHAM, Willis GORHAM and Elizabeth ASH wife of George ASH. All migrated from New Haven,CT and have Mayflower linage. All of the brothers and sisters died in Chatham Co except Willis in Jefferson Co, GA i believe and William in CT.
Joe Gorham
520 Quail Hollow
Mesquite, TX 75150
972-681-3735 h
214-388-7416 off.

August 25, 1998
Marilyn Dunn-Jenkins

DUNN, John Henry Crittenden, and James. As the story goes three brothers; James, John and unknown came over from Bantry Bay, Ireland abt.1832/3. Documentation of an Indenture states that Henry age 14 years, 4 months, and 6 days was bound to Aaron EDMONDS, of Savannah, as an Apprentice to Aaron EDMONDS Coach Maker to learn the trade of Coach Making in EDMONDS workshop in Savannah. James Dunn presents himself as Legal Guardian for Henry Dunn. The indenture was for 4 years. J.H.C. DUNN was born 4 Oct. 1818 in Bantry Bay, Ireland. J.H.C. left Savannah to live with his brother that was an overseer on a plantation in Mississippi. I do not know which brother this was, James or unknown. John later on came to Texas and joined the U. S. Army. As the story goes he searched two times. One time was 1 June 1848 to 6 Sept 1851. He started his stint in Corsicana, TX at the Commissary Unit, Fort Graham, and was later transferred to Fort Belknap, and was later Killed by a Comanche raiding party in Buffalo Gap, TX. I do not have any information on James. Searching for information that will tell the story of the indenture of Henry to Aaron EDMONDS, the ship listing of the passenger list with names and dates, information on James and lineage, the name of the "unknown" brother. If any one also has any connection with any of the names, I would appreciate hearing from you. Thank you for your time and knowledge.
Marilyn Dunn-Jenkins, 14906 CR 2215 Tyler, TX 75707-6836

August 20, 1998
Joan Koornstra

Doctor Friedrich Wahl - I am looking for any information on the family of Doctor Friedrich Wahl. He was born in Wilmot Twp, Waterloo CTY, Ont, Can. He married Alma L. Illing Oct 31, 1900 and was a physician in Savannah Georgia until his death June 28, 1930. I am looking for any information as to what became of his wife Alma and his daughters Alma Grace born in Savannah on April 25, 1908 and Christina Dorothy born 1909. The family resided at 3 Gordon Street. He was the brother of my great grandfather. Any information would be appreciated.

August 13, 1998
Donna Cortez

Greene/Chatam Co. My name is Donna I hae been told all my life that I am related to Gen. Nathanael Greene who had a plantation outside of Savannah, Ga. it was Coventry House. His wife was Katherine Greene who had the meeting where they disscussed the making of the Cotton Gin. My family comes from Pa. my mothers maiden name was Greene, she was born 25 Jun 1924, in Latrobe Westmoreland Pa.. Her father was Robert Earl Greene born 17 Mar 1895. His fater was John M. Greene born abt. 1864, in Indiana Co. Pa.. His father was David Greene bn. abt. (1840). I am having making the connection between Gen. Nathanael Greene and my David. Any help anyone could offer would be welcomed. Thank you.

August 11, 1998
Dawn Dement Detring

Researching Absolem DEMENT who was on the 1790 Census of Chatham Co.GA. Later about 1800-1810 I find a Mrs. Sarah Dement marriage in Chatham Co. GA. Is this Absolem DEMENT's widow? Are there probates for this time period? Can someone find this marriage again for me? Thanks.

August 8, 1998
Susan Marshall

Samuel S. MILLER, Thunderbolt, Chatham Co., GA
Samuel S. Miller and his family appear on the 1880 and 1900 censuses in Chatham County GA. Samuel was born in PA in March of 1830. He had 4 children. His wife was Anne E. (?) who was also born in PA.
Their children were:
George H. MILLER, b. abt 1854 in GA, an Attorney at law.
Lilly or Lillian E. MILLER, b. September of 1858.
Ebie C. MILLER, b. Oct of 1871
Dora MILLER, b. abt 1862

There was a boarder living in the household too:
Mary J. Strickland, b. April 18, 1860 and Mary’s daughter
Lillian E. Strickland, b. April 1879

On one census, Mary J. Strickland is listed as a daughter, and the other has her as a boarder.

Samuel had a brother in Chatham County (Savannah), Andrew Jackson MILLER.
Does anyone have information on these MILLERs?

August 5, 1998
Carol Ten Eick Ayers

Researching Dr. Samuel NUNEZ who arrived in Savannah July 1733. Would love to hear from all connections.

August 4, 1998
Joe Cole

I am looking for where about of the "City of Bristol" mentioned in several Land Grants & Survey records between 1733 & 1756 in St. Phillips Parish. Some of the latter documents were written & signed by Issac Braugh Esq. & Mayor. I believe "Bristol" to be near Hardwick as Hardwick is mentions within these same papers.
Also can anyone tell me if there is an index to the lots granted between these years? & have the lot numbers.

August 2, 1998
Sabriah

Information on Phillip and Liza MOSLEY. Trying to find information on the MOSLEY family in Chatham County 1800's - Current.

July 29, 1998
Elaine Waiters

I am seeking information about a William WAITERS who was once in Chatham County. "The Georgia Black Book" contains the following reference: "Pardons & Parole Files 1858-1942, GA Archives: William WAITERS, County of Conviction - Chatham Co, GA." No date or crime was given. My husband's g-grandfather was William Amos WAITERS, born somewhere in GA in 1840. Perhaps he was connected to the WAITERS in the reference. Any information or suggestions will be greatly appreciated.

July 27, 1998
Susan Marshall

I received an obit for my Great great grandfather, ANDREW JACKSON MILLER: Savannah Morning News: Saturday 28 Nov 1891, pg 8.
Andrew died at the home of his son, Preston H. MILLER, in Atlanta. Andrew had been removed from Savannah to Atlanta due to illness, He died on Nov. 27, 1891. He had been born in Chambersburg PA in 1825. He was an apprentice cabinet maker in York PA. He started working in Baltimore MD, but left there and moved to Savannah in 1852. He married Elizabeth Forscht (from York PA) in Savannah, in 1852.
When he died, Andrew left a widow and five children--four sons and a daughter--Clayton Pierce Miller , Jefferson Davis Miller and Robert E. Lee Miller of Savannah, and Preston H. Miller and Mrs. Lewis Thomas (Georgia Elizabeth MILLER Thomas) of Atlanta, and a brother, S. S. Miller, living near Thunderbolt.
I am trying to find out about Andrew Jackson MILLER, his family, and his brother, S.S. MILLER, who was living near Thunderbolt.

July 27, 1998
Kathy Barefoot

My grandfather was born in Savannah in 1902..just my luck, before records were kept! Are there any other records which might be helpful. I know his mother was baptist. my grandfather's name was William Joseph Henry, his mother's maiden name was Cornelia or Ann Fletcher. I have some info on the Fletcher family (of Sumter Co., GA) but that is all. Thanks for any help, we're stumped with this.

July 27, 1998
F.A. Harte III

My name is Francis A. Harte III and my great grandfather was Hugh Hubert Harte born in or near Sligo Ireland. Hugh is alleged to have moved to Savannah from Sligo and during the civil war allegedly fought for the "Irish Jasper Greens " of the 1st Georgia. Also it is alleged that he or his brother was a policeman on the Savannah city police force. Accordingly, I ask, do you or anyone you know have any information on the Harte family in general and/or on Hugh Hubert Harte Specifically. Any help you could provide would be greatly appreciated.

July 25, 1998
Ruth Cook Olson

Am starting to explore the ancestry of John Frank Martin, born 2-12-38. Parents John and Julia Martin of Savannah. Julia was a school teacher in the 50's and 60's. John died sometime around 1943 after having been paralized because of a hit and run while he was riding a bicycle. The were married in either the First African Baptist Church or the Bryant Street Baptist Church. My friend John, went to the St. Pius Catholic school and graduated in 1957. His mother died just after he left for Tuskegee Institute in the fall of 1957. John Frank then went into the Navy and returned to Tuskegee four years later. The house he lived in with his mother had been ransacked so badly that he tour it down. It remains an empty lot to this day. If this sounds familar to anyone, would appreciate your help. Where John Frank Martin and I are possibly connected would be from his mother's side where there were Cook's. My maiden name is Cook ... would love to find out if we are related. I know this will be difficult to find out since so many fact of information were kept secret and/or not recorded because of the racial barriers.

July 24, 1998
Barbara North Hammett

I am looking for information on John Carter Poythress b. Sep 14 1796 d. Sep 12 1862. His mother was Hetty Carter Poythress of Burke county she is buried in Bonaventure Cemetery in the typhus section her husband was Major George Poythress of Va. She was either there in Savannah during her son John's wedding or on a visit after he married when she took sick and was buried there. I have heard there is a Poythress house on the historical list in Savannah. Is this true. Thank you,

July 24, 1998
Nancy C. Adkins

Searching for the parents and siblings of John Iverson CAVE who was born about 1892-1893 in Savannah, Georgia. He moved to Ohio by 1923. I would appreciate any help and any information. Thank you very much.

July 24, 1998
B. Yamagami

DESHAZO/DECHENEAUX surname(s) - I am looking for information from anyone concerning this surname. I know that a Thomas Decheneaux served as an interpreter in the courts for some of the French speaking folks in Chatham Co. from as early as 1794 thru at least 1811. Also, a Lewis Deshazo (which is an anglicized form of Decheneaux) purchased land in September of 1811 in Chatham Co. The Chatham Co. Newspaper ran an announcement of the death of a John Deshazo ca. 1835. John was regarded as "a longtime resident of southern GA". I haven't been able to access many Chatham Col., GA records. If you are related on this line, or know of information on it, PLEASE contact me!! I can be reached at eyphoto@pacbell.net OR nvrgiveup@mailcity.com. Thanks so much for your cooperation!

July 22, 1998
Kirby Estes

Bettie CRAWFORD was born in Savannah, GA on 5 November 1859; dau of Barnett Crawford. I am looking for the name of Barnett's wife and any information pertaining to their marriage. Thank you very much.

Linda Barton	SOUTHERN GENEALOGY - Richardson & allied lines