Meriwether County, Ga. Queries
2001

I am looking for historical unit history of the 26th Georgia Infantry Battalion which formed from men of Meriwether.   Anyone with information please contact me at [email protected].  Below is a unit muster roll for Company B.  Unknown when or where muster roll was taken.
Confederate States of America
26th Georgia Infantry Battalion,Company B

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Jan. 1

My great great great grandfather and his parents came to Georgia from Ireland in the late 1790's or early 1800,JAMES W. BLACK was very young when he came to Meriwether County Georgia. JAMES married SARAH E.BAUGHAN,she was a native of Virginia,they had nine children..one of is my GGGGrandfather  D.S.P. or DANIEL SPENCER P.BLACK ,born in meriwether county Georgia  Oct 5,1851..at the age of 21 years ,DANIEL went into the Blacksmith business. DANIEL married HARRIET SOPHRONIA MORGAN,she was also a native of Virginia. JAMES W.BLACK served several terms as magistrate in Georgia and was active in Political matters..he died in Georgia in 1878. SARAH E.BAUGHAN'S father figured conspicuously in the war of 1812, do not know his full name or what roll he played in this war. I would like to know how to find information on all of this. Does any one know?? Thank you,
D. Green
Jan. 7

I am looking for information on E.K. SMITH (Edmund Kirby), editor of the Flowery Branch Journal in the mid to late 1800s. His sister, Mary Jane, married Eli H. BLOUNT. I would like information on Edmund and/or the Journal.
Thanks!
Marty
Jan. 7

WRIGHT AND MORELAND- I am looking for descendants of Thomas WRIGHT and Mary Lou MORELAND who lived and are buried in Meriweather County. Their children were: Sallie,Thomas, Estelle, William, Lillie, and Lawson. I am writing a book about  the Wrights and have traced one line to these people and would like to include them in the book. Please contact me at
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Jan. 9

I'm looking for information on John or Thomas CONNER from Lincoln County, GA. His father John Conner Shehee paid tax in Lincoln County on land he owned in district 8 Troup County. This section became Meriweather County Dec 1827. John did not use his father's last name-went by name John CONNER and had several Children  one son was THOMAS. I see a THOMAS CONNER in the 1840 GA census index but that is the only records that I have on Mriweather County. If anyone has the tax records for 1831 forward I would appreciate some information. John left Lincoln County after 1830 and I suspect that he ended up in Alabama.
L C Dinkins
Jan. 12

Searching for information on any Plants or Finleys. Some of my Plants are buried in Grantville Cemetery. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.
Teresa Harris
Jan. 13

I am looking for any information on William Chrysostin BRAY. He was married twice, 1st wife was Isabella D.L. BODDIE, 2nd wife was Orra (Arrie) Ann Brown GATES. 1st wife, married Feb 10, 1846, second wife, married Feb 8, 1863. If anyone living in Meriwether County can get me copies of Marriage certificates or Death certificates, would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
Sandy Marcantel
Jan. 17

My name is Hudson Peavy Meacham, Jr. My great-grandmother was Hattie Catherine WILLIAMS b.1-21-1852 who married John White PEAVY  2-28-1871 and her WILLIAMS family. Her father was Honorable C. Willis WILLIAMS born 1815. Her mother was Emiline born 1820 (births according to 1840,1850 & 1860 census) not sure of last name and they were married abt. 1841.
Other Children of C.W. & Emiline:
1. Sallie A. WILLIAMS born 1843
2. Virginia C. WILLIAMS born 1846
3. Eudora "Dora" WILLIAMS born 1848 Married David POPE.
4. Fannie C. WILLIAMS born 1855
5. Elizabeth WILLIAMS born 1841.
To the best of my information they were all born in Meriwether County, Ga.
My father, his mother Emma L. PEAVY and Joseph Johnson MEACHAM were all born in Meriwether county.  I look forward to hearing from others
H.P. Meacham, Jr.
Jan. 18

I am looking for infomation on John Thomas Gill and his wife Mary Frances Georgia Allan Robertson. Thanks,
Colleen Palmer
Jan. 21

I am looking for info on a David Armstrong DENNY b. 1857, d. 1886. Also Melia Booker DENNY b. 1861, d. 1915. Also George Wm. BUCHANAN b. 1869, d. 1916. Also Emma Francis FANT b. 1872, d. 1939. It apears Meriwether was home to all. Some died in Troup County, LaGrange, Georgia. The DANIEL family of Troup County is related somehow. The MCKOYS around Warm Springs and Durand are related also? My mother often talked about Uncle Ben Matthews who was a law enforcement officer in the early 1900s in Troup County. Lone Oak and St. Mark's communities also are included. My grandfather David Armstrong Denny Jr. is buried at Emasus Church just outside of Hogansville, Georgia. Any information would be helpful. Thank you in advance for any information.
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Jan. 31

I am searching for any information on a family that was living in Meriwether Co. in 1860.  Head of household was Henry Ervin CHAPMAN, b. S.C. who was married (either in Meriwether Co. or Talbot Co.) to Susan "Susie" C. WHITE. On the 1860 census they listed the children as:  R.A.E. (Rowena), Henry, James, Henrietta, Mary E., and Susan C.  They lived next door to "A.A. CHAPMAN", who was probably his brother but was listed as born in Georgia.  Which would mean they moved to Georgia between 1830 and 1840.  Does anybody know this family? Thanks.
Marsha Faulk
Feb. 2

My name is Anita Williams Hildebrandt. I am the niece of Ralph Jefferson Williams (deceased and buried in Meriwether County). I believe he was living in Warm Springs when he died. I am trying to locate any living descentants of his or his second wife Vaunina. I believe he wrote a family history which I am interested in reading. Thank you very much for your time.
Anita Williams Hildebrandt
Amherst, Va
Feb. 5

I would appreciate any information, especially pictures, of a store in Odessadale run by Glanton and Peavy. My great uncle, Dr. Charles Evans Stipe was killed by a bolt of lightening at this store in 1909. I would particularly like to find the exact location of the store, and determine if it is still in existence. Thank you in advance,
Dennis Paschal
Feb. 21

I am searching for descendants of Alexander A. CHAPMAN or William  CHAPMAN.  Both were sons of Henry and Anny CHAPMAN and were listed on the 1850 and 1860 census (in separate households).  These men were brothers to my great great grandfather, Henry Ervin CHAPMAN. Henry Ervin married Susan Catharine WHITE in Meriwether Co. in 1846 and migrated to Alabama between 1860 and 1870. Thanks.
Marsha Faulk
Feb. 28

I am attempting to find the parents of Milton E Clayton born in Va. Dec. 23, 1800 but lived at Hunters Crossroads in Meriwether Co., Ga. and died there April 9, 1885.  He married Caroline Erwin Hunter January 14, 1829 who was the daughter of James Hunter and Elizabeth Tucker. Thank you.
Joe Clayton
March 9

Looking for information on Riley BROOKS and his wife Meta (maiden name unknown).  One son was Walter Columbus BROOKS, reported to have been born in Meriweather Co.  Riley and his wife are reported to have been born in Mississippi. Any information on this family would be greatly appreciated, particularly siblings to Walter Columbus BROOKS.
Thelma Sutton
March 12

My name is Frank R Wooten and I'm doing research on all the family lines aforementioned. I am especially interested in the Woodruff family since that was my grandmother's maiden name. Her farther was Joseph Brown Woodruff who married Carolyn Phillips. Joe Brown's farther was Oran Woodruff who married first a Lana ? in Meriwether Co. Second a Susan Staples in now Coweta Co. I believe all of his children were by his first marriage. They were Joe Brown, Albert, Annie. I don't know if their were more, but thats all I've found so far. Any help will be appreciated. Thanks in advance.
Frank R Wooten
March 16

We located the marriage of John S. MIZE and Jane K. KEELING that took place in Meriwether County on Oct.17, 1852.  The "S." stands for "Shepherd".  From the family bible and census records, John was born in Georgia June 24, 1827 and died Aug.7, 1906 in Loudon, TN. Jane was born in Georgia Aug.23, 1832 and died Dec.29, 1899 in Loudon, TN.  Both are buried in Riverview Cemetery in Loudon.  We also located John in the 1850 Meriwether census, living in the household of John L. Dixon, at the age of 23, a carpenter, and under the last name spelling "Mies".  We also found, in the same census, who we believe to be John's father, James "Mies" MIZE, age 56, mechanic, born S.C., with wife Elizabeth, 51, VA., and daughters Elizabeth, 21, Amanda, 16, Malissa, 13, and Adaliza, 12, all born in GA. This may be the same James in the 1830 Newton County census, and the same James who was born in Union County, SC, and whose father Shepherd MIZE moved the family to Putnam County, GA in 1806.  James MIZE family also appears in the 1860 Meriwether census, with the correct last name spelling, with daughters Malissa and perhaps widowed Amanda HANCOCK living at home.  In the 1850 census we located the Thomas J. KEELING family, with the last name misspelled as "Kelan".  Jane appeared as an 18 year old daughter.  This family was also located in the 1860 census under the correct KEELING spelling, with the widowed Sarah as the head of the family.  If anyone has any additional information, including Meriwether cemetery burials, I would appreciate hearing.
Craig Laurence
March 22

I'm looking for information on the parents on H. B. Jones, Sr. Woodbury, Ga.  H. B., Sr was born in 1875.  Local info say his father was known as Pet Jones. Stepbrother born about 10 years later was Arthur Jones.  I believe he had a sister, Hattie Jones who married a Dr. Sutton. I'd like to find out who his father was and also his mother.  Any information would be appreciated. Thanks,
Jane Jones
Marietta, Ga.
770-956-1307
March 25

I have hit one of those stone walls and am looking here on a hunch and a small piece of information.  I am looking for a Dennis SHILLING. He was born in Louisiana around 1810, the next official record I have is an 1850 census in Pickens Co., AL.  He has five children listed there, four of which were born in GA.  He likely traveled to Meriwether Co. with a Clement DAVIS family, perhaps he was married to one of his daughters.  His first son, John Thomas SHILLING was born in 1833.  There is a SHILLING on the 1840 Index of the Meriwether Co., Census. Can anyone verify if this is Dennis SHILLING? And who his wife was? He was married for the second time in the Pickens Co., AL census.  Does anyone have any information on the Clement DAVIS family? Thank you so much for any help you can give me.  
Gary Terry
March 28

I am researching the DUCE  family and have reason to believe they lived in Meriweather County in the early 1800s. Any help will be appreciated.
Faye
April 3

My ggrandparents were Malinda Lucy Barber b 1846  (dtr of Wm Barber & Mary Walton)  & Wm Samuel Puckette b 1852 (son of Andrew Jackson Puckett & Mary Frances Roberts) all of Meriwether Co GA.  Is anyone on the list researching the Barbers and/or Roberts?  I have no info at all on either family & unable to find anything.  The Barbers lived in Luthersville area. Thanks,
Diane Ethridge
TX
April 12

I am looking for any information on the two FOY families in the 1850 census for Meriwether County.  Both families use initials rather than first names. There is potential that J.F. Foy, age 8, is my great-great grandfather John Freeman Foy. Thanks,
Dave Foy
Melbourne, Florida
April 13

My ancesters lived in Meriwether County in the 1800's. I am looking for   ancestors of Elvira Alamaine COLE who married Asa MASSEY. They had three children that I know of. Asa Donald MASSEY, Andy MASSEY and Alfaretta MASSEY. Alfretta Massey   was my grandmother and she married James Edward REID my grandfather. They lived in Meriwether Co. for years before moving to Spalding Co., where they are buried. Seek information on the COLE, MASSEY and REID families.
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April 24

Did Warren Oliver PERRY (b abt 1832) enlist in the Confederacy in Meriwether County?  He is shown on the 1850 census with his brothers James, b abt 1828, and Henry, b abt 1829.   The three are on the 1860 census for Meriwether but by 1862, James and Henry were living in  Columbia County, AR where they enlisted.  I have not been able to determine if Warren Oliver actually moved there.  But I do know that he was killed in the war. Warren Oliver Perry had married Missouri Ananet JERNIGAN in Marion Co, GA in 1852 but did not enlist in that county either.
Linda Johnson
828 Lane Rd., Texas City, TX
April 26

TERRELL FIELDER. My gggggrandfather, Terrell Fielder, and his wife, Rebecca Nolan Fielder, originally of Morgan County, Ga.,  moved to Meriwether County in 1833 according to an article written in 1895.  Terrell fought in the War of 1812, and received some land in this county for his service in the war. Terrell was a Baptist minister, and the article states that he organized a Baptist Church in the county, the first one in that part of the State of Georgia.  He and his family lived in Meriwether County until 1851, when they moved to Tallapoosa County, Alabama. I would like to hear from anyone who is researching this family in hopes of learning more about them, and I"ll be happy to exchange information. Thanks!
Carla Miles
April 30

I am looking for information on the Wheelus / Wheelous. My family as listed below was living in Meriwether County, Georgia when the 1840 census was taken. When the 1850 census was taken they were living in Claiborne Parish, Louisiana.
Rubin L. Wheelus -- b 1810 in Georgia 
Sarah Wheelus -- b 1815 in Georgia
Permelia Wheelus -- b 1834 in Georgia
Rebecca J. Wheelus -- b March 28, 1836 in Meriwether County, Georgia
John A. Wheelus -- b 1838 in Georgia
Nancy C. Wheelus -- b 1839 in Georgia
Martha S. Wheelus -- b 1844 in Georgia
Amanda E. Wheelus -- b 1846 in Georgia
Rebecca J. Wheelus is my g g grandmother. She was born in Meriwether County, Georgia on March 28, 1836. She married Duke W. Mullins in Claiborne Parish, Louisiana February 12, 1855. They moved to Columbia County, Arkansas in the early 1860's. In the early 1870's they moved to Logan County, Arkansas. Rebecca died March 12, 1879 and is buried in Logan County outside of Booneville. Thanks,
Eddie Warren
May 1

I am from the Meriwether clan via Dr Samuel Dodd Meriwether, my great grandfather, May Belle Meriwether, my grandmother, Minnie Etherl Hart, mother.  I don't know who my great great grandfather Meriwether was. I suspect he came from Meriwether County Ga since I have heard about Meriwether County when a child. My mother, Minnie Ethel married Charles Everret Hale and from that union came Bradford Stanley, Robert, Albert Denzel, Russell Luke, and me.  I have a  half brother, Norman Dwight Snodgrass. Any info would be appreciated. Thanks.
Charleen Hale Ragland
1507 Belle Ridge Rd # 5
Johnson City, TN 37601 
May 4

I am seeking information on William Legan BRADBURY and his wife Talitha/Tabitha PLANT  They built a home in Luthersville on property formerly owned by Talitha's parents, William and Lucretia PLANT.  The house was restored by the YORKS,  descendents of the Bradburys and is now referred to as "The York House". Surnames I am interested in:  PLANT, BRADBURY, YORK. Thanks!!!!!
Jerrie Harper
Texas
May 16

Am searching for info on my uncle William Brunson Watson.  He was born in Randolph County, GA on Dec 3, 1880, married Belle born ca 1887.  They had two daughters, Avanell (Nell) and Lois.  My uncle died when I was a very small child and I do not remember him.  I have been told he died in Manchester, Ga.  After his death, the family moved to Selma, AL.  Nell married and had a boy and a girl.  Lois never married and was an Army Nurse stationed at Pearl Harbor when it was attacked. Would appreciate any info that you might have.
Jackie Watson Miller
Houston, TX
June 1

I am seeking information on Thomas and Nancy HARRIS REYNOLDS who were born in Edgefield District South Carolina, Thomas was born in 1770, they married in 1810. They settled in Meriwether after staying in Twiggs County. Their children were William Lewis, George, Alexander, Patrick, and Charles Jackson Sr. I do not have information on any others if Charles Jackson does have more siblings than those listed I would like to have them. Charles Jackson's grandfather also named Thomas is buried in South Carolina.
Jacob L. Bateman III or Le
Montgomery, Alabama
June 3

Seeking information about this couple who were married in Wilkes County in 1806 but moved to Meriwether. Nancy Cunningham Barnes died in 1838 and he, Thomas Barnes died in 1853. Thomas Barnes was a native of Connecticut. She was the daughter of Ansel Cunningham a Revolutionary War veteran. Thomas was residing with his daughter Sarah Elizabeth Barnes Reeves according to the 1850 census. I would very much like to locate a will for either of these ancestors. Also, would like to locate any record of them in Meriwether County.
Sincerely yours,
William H. Barnes
June 8

I am looking for any information on the families of J.C.MELTON  who married Nancy(Nannie) ALVERSON.  She later married a CALDWELL.  Nannie's mother was Pearlie Mae Owen Alverson.  Any help would be appreciated.
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June 8

Looking for others researching the DAVIS lines from Monroe County Georgia (1830), who migrated to Meriwether County(1840) and then on to Tallapoosa County, Alabama (1850) then to Shelby county.
DAVIS men in my line:
Joseph (1774-1854)
King Hiram ( 1804-1870)+ Milberry CUSHING
James Fredrick (1827-1906) + Mary F.VENICE
John Cushing (1863-1903) + Mary Jane ARCHER
James Fornie (1894-1961) + Katie Belle REEVES
Charmon Hale
June 10

I'm trying to find the Meriwether County Cemetary book by Priscila Turner. Would appreciate on info where I can get one.
Scott Jackson
June 26

Hi.  I am searching for information about my g-g-grandfather's family.  His name was Jack WISHUM/WORSHAM (born about 1840) and he moved to Taylor County later in life.  But I believe he was born in Merriweather County.  His father was Dan or Daniel WISHUM/WORSHAM. Thanks for any help you can give me.
Amie W. Cleghorn
June 28

Looking for information on my grandfather Jesse Amerson. Worked for D.X. Gordy in 1900 in Alvaton.  He was married to Effie Norris.
E. M. Amerson
June 28

There are several of us doing research on the Downs/Hill families. We have been trying to contact Davie Williams at  [email protected]  and it seems to be an invalid address at this time. It was listed on the Meriwether list of surnames for Downs/Hill. Do you know how we can contact her about information on these families or is there anyone else doing research on these two families?  Any help you could give would be appreciated. Thanks, 
Anne
July 2

I am looking for information on a Land owner JOHN WALLACE who was arrested, tried , convicted and Executed for the Murder of William Turner around 1948. JOHN WALLACE was a resident of Meriwether County around the period of 1948. This information is strictly going to be used for my own personnal use and WILL NOT be published in any way. This is for my knowlege as a Criminal history Student. Thank You for your Cooperation,
Steven Tupe
7200 South 30th Place
Lincoln Ne, 68516
402-423-9017
July 19

I am looking for information regarding John W. Garrett, born around 1802 in Virginia. He married Centilla Ivy in Pike County, Ga. on Aug. 4, 1825. They settled in Meriwether County, Ga. and according to the 1850 Meriwether Co. Ga Census, their children were Amanda (b.1829), Charlotty (b.1831), William B. (b.1832), Indianna J. (b. 1837), John R. (b. 1838), James R. (b. 1841), Francis M. (b.1845), Thomas (b. 1846) and Elisha (b. 1850). I am descended from Francis M. Garrett (my gggrandfather) who married LaDora Fuller in 1873. She was the daughter of Seaborn Fuller and Sarah Nichols. Francis Marion served in the Confederate Army in Co. B, 32nd Regt., Talbot Co. Their children were William Cidney, Chesley Edward, Elijah, Clemie, Sarah, Bulah, Pearl, Frankie Mae, and Savannah. They lived in The Cove area of Meriwether County. I am descended from Chesley Edward (my ggrandfather), who moved to Wilcox Co, Ga. If anyone has information on this family particularly the location of John W. Garrett's birthplace in Virginia or the names of his parents, I would be interested in corresponding with them. Thank You,
MEMws111@aol
July 22

Can someone get me in touch with Priscilla Turner author of the book: "Meriwether County, Georgia Cemeteries". I am interested in purchasing a copy of the book. Also need help locating a cemetery listed in the book. Thank you.
Gwen Salsig
July 26

I'm looking for information on Cora Belle Garrett. She was married to Carl Eugene Latham. She died in Manchester, Ga. Aug. 16, 1937. She was born in Upson County July 15, 1896.I need some info about her parents if possible. Thank you so much.
Pat Hauge
Aug. 22

I'm looking for info on Maxey Brooks, buried in an old Brooks cemetery off Hwy. 85 between Woodbury and Warm Springs, very close to where you turn to go to Raleigh. My grandmother was a Brooks and her grandfather's mother was a Maxey. The Brooks families were in this area and might have come to Meriwether Co., also. Other names were Lucy Brooks 1812 - 1879,. Simon Brooks 1857 - 1896. Rebecca A. married R. S. Bowden, daughter of Maxey and Lucy Brooks. No dates on Maxey. Thanks for your help.
Martha
Aug. 22

I am searching for information on my G.Grandmother. Her name is Rebecca Henryetta ELLIS, b. August 19, 1856. (not sure where) d. June 20, 1896, believe to be in Irwin, Tift, Berrien or somewhere in S. Ga.  I was told she was adopted and she owned land in Meriwether Co., Ga. She married John Hester IVEY. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thank you,
Helen Smith
Sept. 7

I am searching for the Date of Birth and Date of Death and possibly Marriage Date of Hoak Bullock and his wife Mable M. Corbin Bullock. Mable was from Floyd County, Georgia, and moved to Manchester, Meriwether County after marrying Hoak. They did not marry in Floyd County, so I assume they married in Meriwether County. No documents, but I am told Mable was born July 26, 1898, and died in Meriwether County in 1967. Nothing on Hoak Bullock, except it was told Hoak was the Sheriff of Meriwether County at one time. I would greatly appreciate any help you may render. Thanking you in advance.
William M. Corbin
26 Amberwood Trail
Rome, Georgia, 30165
 706-235-4359 Collect
Sept. 9

I've hit a stone wall in tracing my WOODARD family past my great grandfather, David C. WOODARD, born about 1834 and died in 1864 while serving in Company "E", 39th Alabama Volunteer Infantry in the defense of Atlanta. His Confederate Army records indicate that he was 28 years old when he joined the 39th Alabama in 1862. He married Mary A. POSEY on 2 Feb. 1860 in Russell County, AL.  I've found census data relative to his son, Thaddeus David WOODARD, that show that Thaddeus David indicated on the census that his father, David C. WOODARD, was born in Georgia.  I've very recently gotten access to old family letters suggesting that the family came from Meriwether County. At the time of the 1850 census David C. WOODARD would have been about 16 years of age. Therefore, I expect he would have been included as a member of a WOODARD family, hopefully in Meriwether County. If anyone is aware of a WOODARD/WOODWARD family living in Meriwether County about the time of the 1850 census, and who had a son named David, please let me know whatever details may be available. I include the WOODWARD spelling since I've found this to be such a common error in documents of this period that I would like to be able to look for the linkage under both spellings. Any information that can be furnished about WOOD(W)ard families of that period will be very much appreciated.
Percy P. Woodard, Jr.
940-383-2313; Denton, TX
Sept. 10

I am trying to find any information on my African-American ancestors who were born in Durand, Ga. who later moved to Columbus,Ga.which is where I was born and lived until marriage. The family surnames are STINSON, BROWN, HALL, WILLIAMS and PARKS. Willie "Pete" Williams, my grandfather, was born in Durand on March 2,1902. On his death certificate his mother was listed as Mandy Brown and father as Hill Williams. He later left Durand around age 17 and moved to Columbus where he lived until his death in 1981. He would often tell family members that his real last name was "Brown"  which leads the family to belive that Mandy (his mother) and Hill  may not have been married. Willie had a sister name Minnie Parks who had a son name Willie Parks or "Bro"  as he was sometimes called. Willie married my grandmother, Nettie Stinson, who also was from Durand. On her death certificate her parents are listed as Frank and Ola Stinson. We know absolutly nothing about her family except  that when she married Willie she had a son named Charlie Frank Williams who took the last name of Williams. On his death certificate his parents are listed as Nettie Stinson and a G. Moss. Charlie Frank was also born in Durand around 1918 but moved to Columbus and served in WW2.  Nettie Stinson died in Columbus in 1950 leaving behind  6 young children, my mother being one of them. Today there are only 2 children still living who know very little about their ancestors. We do know that Nettie would vist Durand every August  for a church reunion and that she would take her 2 youngest children by train to visit, staying with cousins named Stella and Jim Hall who had a farm. They also had a son by the name of Percell Hall Sr. whose wife was named Elenor or Evelyn Hall. They had a son called Percell Hall Jr. Nettie Stinson died on April 5, 1950 and was buried in Durand at a church cemetery called Trinity Cemetery. This is all the family knows. I would appreciate any help or information on my ancestors. I  am in the military at a base in Va.and this makes it hard to get to Ga.to try and obtain info so anything is helpful. Thank you.
Monique Morris
Sept. 14

I am looking for info on Charlie O. BASS who was married to Loudora (UNK). They were living in Mer. Co in 1900. Charlie was born Dec 1875 & Loudora was born Jan 1872. Their first child was born May 1897. I do NOT have their marriage date,  when or where. By 1920, Charley has remarried and is living in Troup Co.  Any info or clues would be greatly appreciated. Thanks,
Sandy
Sept. 16

Seeking information on the WATTS, GILBERT, KENNEDY, and GILL families. Earliest verifiable ancestors I know are William Alexander WATTS, b. 1 August 1859 in GA, d. 12 March 1936 in Pike County, GA, and wife Dorenda Jane GILBERT, b. 10 October 1863 in Meriwether County, GA, d. 11 June 1933 in Pike County, GA. They were m. 25 July 1880 in Meriwether Co. William apparently appears at age 2 in the household of his mother Lucinda (surname unknown) in the 1860 Meriwether Co. Census, and as a farm worker, age 20(?) in the 1880 Meriwether Census in the household of Nathan GILL. William and his wife Dorenda Jane appear with their own household in the 1900 and 1910 Meriwether Censuses. Dorenda Jane’s father is said to have been a Henry GILBERT and her mother is said to have been a KENNEDY. Two of William’s children married into the GILL family. My grandfather was Alsy Lee WATTS, b. 7 July 1893 in Meriwether Co., d. 19 May 1953 in Atlanta, son of from William and Dorenda Jane. He m. 13 Sept. 1914 Myrtle Lee BOWLES, b. 4 August 1893 in Meriwether Co., d. 15 Sept. 1947 in Jacksonville, FL.
Michael Watts
Oct. 12

Seeking information on the BOWLES, REID/READ/REED, ROBER(T)SON/ROBINSON, and STROZIER families. Earliest ancestors I know are Nelson BOWLES, Sr., b. about 1801, d. after 1860, and wife Sarah Elizabeth REID, b. about 1806, d. between 1850 and 1860. He may also have been married to Elizabeth STROZIER. His household appears in Merewether Co. censuses for 1830, 1840, 1850, and 1860. I am descended from Nelson and Sarah Elizabeth’s son Andrew Jackson BOWLES, b.. 17 May 1840 in Meriwether Co., d. 6 April 1913 in Meriwether Co. He m. first, about 1868, Sarah Elizabeth ROBERTSON, b. about 1845, d. between 1880-1890. He then m. 10 July 1890 in Meriwether Co. Emma Margaret EVANS, b. 2 February 1866 in Meriwether Co., d. 11 Sept. 1953 in Atlanta. Emma was daughter of Elijah EVANS, Jr. b. about 1839, d. before 1880, and his wife Martha Jane GODFREY, b. about 1845, d. after 1880. My grandmother was Myrtle Lee BOWLES, daughter of Andrew and Emma Margaret, b. 4 August 1893 in Meriwether Co., d. 15 Sept. 1947 in Jacksonville, FL. Myrtle m. 13 Sept. 1914 in Meriwether Co. Alsy Lee WATTS.
Michael Watts
Oct. 12

Seeking information on the EVANS and GODFREY families. Earliest ancestors I know are Elijah EVANS, Sr., b. about 1790, d. after 1860, and wife Mary REED/REID/READ (?), b. about 1794, d. after 1860. They are probably the couple who m. 24 December 1811 in Greene Co., GA. Their household appears in 1820 US Census Putnam Co., GA, 1827 State Census and 1830 US Census, Taliaferro Co., GA, 1840, 1850, and 1860 US Censuses, Meriwether Co., GA. I am descended from their son Elijah EVANS, Jr., b. about. 1839, d. after 1860, who appears in his parents’ household in 1860. He married Martha Jane Godfrey , b. about 1845 in AL, d. after 1880, who appears as head of household as Jane Evans in 1880 Meriwether Census. They apparently appear together in the household in the 1870 Meriwether Census, but handwriting is illegible, so not sure. I have not been able to locate Martha Jane GODFREY in GODFREY households in Meriwether prior to 1870. My great grandmother was Emma Margaret EVANS, b. 2 February 1866 in Meriwether Co., d. 11 Sept., 1953, daughter of Elijah, Jr., and Martha Jane. She married 10 July 1890 in Meriwether Co. Andrew Jackson BOWLES. He was b. 17 May 1840 in Meriwether Co., and d. 6 April 1913 in Meriwether Co.
Michael Watts
Oct. 12

Newton Jenkins was counted in the 1850 census. Wife Sarah Groce, son Larkin Groce Jenkins, daughter Sarah. Larkin is my husband's grandfather. Found him in Taylor County, Ga. Need info on Hannah Groce, mother of Sarah. She was also in the Meriwether census. Had a son George Groce. Thank you.
Polly D. Williamson
Nov. 12

Researching Arthur Wright, b. GA around 1828; found an Arthur Wright on records (tax list?) in both Meriwether and Troup counties.  This Arthur would have been in Jefferson Co AL by 1900.  His wife would probably have been a Judson or a Thomas (not sure), and my great-grandmother was his daughter.  She was born in GA in the 1850s and would have been called Sarah or Ann, not sure.  Thanks for any info if you've run across him. Thanks!
Patsy Kennedy
Nov. 16

I am descended from Fergusons who lived in Terrell County GA in the mid 1800s. I am trying to determine if there is a link to Joseph FERGUSON who is reported to have died in Meriwether County in 1831. I believe that my Fergusons are descendents of a Joseph FERGUSON.
John T. Ferguson II, Fairfield, CT
Nov. 19

I am looking for information on the Henry Lee FULLER family.  He had a son, Bennie William FULLER who was born in Meriwether County Georgia, March 15, 1879. 
Renee' Singleton
Dec. 15

I have copy of photo  of  "W. D. Hodges, son-in-law of Wm[?]/Mrs[?] P. White--Meriwether co., GA,  May 16, 1888."    Anybody have family connections?
J. Pearson
Dec. 20