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NW GA H&GS Queries 6

POPE, HILL, MILSAP, MILLSAP, HICKS, CHILDERS, TOWE, LEE, HENDRIX, STEPHENS, HAGGART, BAXTER, PIERCE, LAWHORNE, CANNON, FORSYTH

Looking for any relatives to John (aka Jake) Edward Pope and Missouri Lousia Hill Pope. John is the son of "Tuck" Pope. This particular branch of Pope's had a "thing" for nicknames. Believe I have found John's father to be Daniel A. "Tuck" Pope as listed in a Cherokee County, Georgia census of 1880 and in the recently-published Heritage of Cherokee County book. Not sure of his mother's name, possibly Eliza Hardy (Daniel A. "Tuck" Pope's 1st wife according the the Cherokee County Heritage book). Missouri's parents were Green Berry Hill and Liza (or Sarah?) Milsap or Millsap. Both Missouri and John are from Cherokee County, Georgia. Also lived in Bartow County prior to moving to Rome. John & Missouri's children were: Lester Glenn Pope (b. 1890, d. 1979) and marrie Oma Hendrix; Beulah Mae Pope [aka "Bool or Boo"](b. 1892, d. 1977) and married G. W. Childers; Homer Odie Pope [aka "Chicken"](b. 1895, d. 1988)and married Pearl Towe; Myrtle Pope [aka "Myrt"](b. 1898, d. 1983)and married Dave Lee; Ida Hester Pope [aka "Gus"](b. 1900, d. unknown) and married a Stephens; Odessa Bell Pope [she was aka "Jim"](b. 1909, d. 1993) and married Millard James Stephens; Henry Judson Pope (b. 1903, d. 1939)and married Margie Irene Haggart; Blanche Pope (b. abt. 1905, still living) and married A. W. Baxter; Ernest K. Pope [aka "Doodlebug"](b. 1906, d. 1980) and married Ruby Pauline Pierce; Flora Lorene Pope [aka "Nook"](b. 1910, d. 1982) married (1st) T. H. Lawhorne and (2nd) C. C. Cannon; Cliff Pope [she was aka "Sam"](b. 1912, d. 1985) and married A. M. "Shorty" Hicks; Della Pope [aka "Sitter](b. 1915, d. 1994) and married G. E. Forsyth; and Stella Pope (b. 1917, d. 1920). John & Missouri are buried in East View Cemetery in Rome (Floyd County), Georgia. Missouri died June 15, 1955 and John died April 01, 1959.

Submitted by : Tony Pope
Email : [email protected]
Date: 12/29/98

DAVIS

I have stumbled upon a Charles Davis from the 1800's, a black man, while searching for my ancestor, Charles Davis--a white man. Lived in the same area and at the same time in WAUKESHA COUNTY, WI . Both were farmers. Death certificates indicate that he was born in Gainesville, GA. While looking for my ancestor, I can look for yours at the Waukesha Co. Courthouse in WISCONSIN. Please leave e-mail if they may be your relative. Susan Zautke,

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Submitted by : Susan A. Zautke
Email : [email protected]
Date: 12/23/98

HACKNEY, LOCKETT

Carolyn Hazeltine HACKNEY was born 12 December 1862 in Esom Hill, Polk County, GA to John W. HACKNEY and Mary Frances LOCKETT. John W. HACKNEY and Mary Frances LOCKETT were married 28 March 1850 in Taliaferro County, GA. In addition to Carolyn, they had at least 7 other children. Carolyn HACKNEY married John Eli PITTMAN 20 December 1869 in Cedartown, Polk County, GA and they had11 children, the eldest of which was Autha Emmett PITTMAN, my great-grandmother. I am seeking the parents and siblings of, and any pertinent information on, John W. HACKNEY, Mary Frances LOCKETT, and Carolyn Hazeltine HACKNEY. I would also appreciate any information on their other children: Martha, James, Mary, Oriana, William, Louisa and Edward Cornelius.

Submitted by : Lila I. Ashear
Email : [email protected]
Date: December 12, 1998

PITTMAN, HACKNEY

John Eli PITTMAN was born 25 October 1840 in Georgia, exact location unknown. He was in Polk County, GA in August of 1861 when he jointed the Confederate Army. He was captured in 1863 at Gettysburg and released in trade for Union soldiers in July 1863. He married Carolyn Hazeltine HACKNEY on 20 December 1869 in Cedartown Polk County, GA. The pension papers filed by Carolyn Hackney PITTMAN indicate that he owned about 1/4 of an acre in Cedartown. This couple had 11 children, the eldest of which was Autha Emmett PITTMAN, b. 1871 in Polk County. She is my great-grandmother. I am seeking information about John Eli PITTMAN's parents, siblings and any other pertinent information.

Submitted by : Lila I. Ashear
Email : [email protected]
Date: December 6, 1998

WILDER

I am researching William M. Wilder from Heard County GA. The 1860 Census shows that he is in Houston Township of Heard County, 33 years old and married. His wife was Elizabeth L. or S. 25 years old. Children are Napolean B., Jethro J., Nancy W., and John W. All were born in GA. His father was born in South Carolina and mother born in Georgia. Need a hand finding out who his parents were. His youngest son William Washington Wilder moved to Alabama and married Mary Savanaha Rich of St. Clair County, AL. They had several children and both were buried in St. Clair County. Any help or suggestions are appreciated. Linda Wilder

Submitted by : Linda Wilder
Email : [email protected]
Date: 12-2-98

MIOLEN

Seeking any information relating to EDWIN AND EDWARD MIOLEN, who were country music singers that performed in the 40's on the Grand Ole Opry and also appeared in movies with Roy Acuff and a Tex Ritter Western, stage name was "THE MILO TWINS". EDWIN is my father and I believe that he also had a daughter around 1940 by the name of Barbara. Some of the twin's early years were spent in the Dalton, GA area. Any info of their past years or their descendants would be greatly appreciated.

Submitted by : Winston Edwin Plyler
Email : [email protected]
Date: 12/1/98

MCELREATH

McELREATH; Campbell and Douglas Co., GA, USA; 1830-1920. I'm looking for information about the Michael McElreath family. I have information on many of his children including, Mark, Jane (McElreath) Jones, and John McElreath. Interested in contacting any to share information. My e-mail address is

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Submitted by : Mitchell Kelley
Email : [email protected]
Date: 30 November 1998

BAILEY

Looking for info on Joseph BAILEY b. 1848 d. 1935. Found him in Fannin Co. GA on 1860 census. Father Ansel BAILEY (1822-1904) md to Rutha Mae TIPTON. Ansel was born in Yancy Co. NC and died in Fannin Co. GA. Joseph married a Cherokee named Nancy (LUKEWATER,LEGUIRE,LUQUIRE)/ If you have any information on this line please let me know. Thank you. Cheryl .

Submitted by : Cheryl Bailey
Email : [email protected]
Date: 11/30/98

MCEWEN, HARPER

Seeking parents or siblings of Stephen A. MCEWEN b. Nov 1851 Georgia. He married Sarah Elizabeth Harper who was b. in Carrolton, Carroll Co., Georgia. They married in Carroll Co.

Submitted by : Lenora Reaves
Email : [email protected]
Date: 11/28/98

GARLAND, HIGHTOWER, DARNALL

Looking for information on Lucinda Garland. She was born about 1814 and her father may have been named Peter. She married Joshua "Jock" Columbus Hightower. On 28 Mar 1828 or 1838, she married for a 2nd time to David Young Darnall in Campbell County, Georgia. She was known as Lucinda Hightower at the time of her marriage to David.

Submitted by : Jim Darnell
Email : [email protected]
Date: 25 Nov 1998

TUDMAN, WOODS

Looking for the parents of Eleanor Tudman, born Sep 1802, died 31 Mar 1892 in Buchanan, Georgia. Eleanor was married to Abraham Denton Woods and had a daughter: Caroline Josephine Woods.

Submitted by : Jim Darnell
Email : [email protected]
Date: 25 Nov 1998

ELROD, LaBOON,MCCRARY,COUCH,WHELCHEL

I am searching for a copy of the Hall County Cemetery Book! After talking with Mrs. Louise White, I found this page and I hope someone can help me find a copy that I will donate to the Athens Library after I reterive the family information I need to help complete the JOHN ELROD & RACHAEL LaBOON, McCRARY,COUCH,WHELCHEL and related families. Thanks! Submitted by : Robert N. Hale,Sr.
Email :

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MUSSELWHITE

I am searching for the name of Lucy Musselwhite's husband. Lucy was my great great grandmother and is listed as the Head of Household in both the 1830 and 1840 census for Hall Co. From the age of her youngest child, her husband was alive in 1825. Any suggestions for searches of land or cemetery records would be appreciated.

Submitted by : David Muselwhite
Email : DaveMusel@aolcom
Date: 11/13/98

LONG

Looking for the parents of John W. Long born July 1864 possibly Whitfield Co. GA. died 1923 Union County GA. Parents possibly Richard and Missouri Alford Long. Any information appreciated.

Submitted by : Lonnie L. Dockery
Email : [email protected]
Date: November 10, 1998

SMITH

Looking for information on Oscar E. SMITH Jr. born in Pickens County GA about the end of 1919, the son of Oscar E. SMITH Sr. and Bessie Maude (MOORE) SMITH

Submitted by : Morris Smith
Email : [email protected]
Date: 11/08/1998

KING, BREWER, BARKER

Searching for info William Benjamin KING AKA Jolly, md to Nancy BREWER? and their son Marion Daniel KING md Julia BARKER. Known to have lived in NW GA during late 1800s early 1900s. Can find no recorded info on these members of my husbands' close ancestry. Any help greatly appreciated.

Submitted by : Thea J. King
Email : [email protected]
Date: 10-26-98

GEORGE WASHINGTON LINDLEY

My great grandfather, George Washington Lindley, states in his civil war pension application (Texas), that he was born in Murray County, Georgia. I live in Texas and am trying to do some research for my mother. Of interest to me is the fact that my daughter graduated from Berry College in Rome and apparently, Murray County is in Northwest Georgia. My daughter married a Georgia boy and now lives in Conyers, Georgia. Anyway, any information you can give me would be appreciated. Thank you Susie Woods

Submitted by : Susie Woods
Email : [email protected]
Date: October 23, 1998

MORRIS

Susan Morris

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Submitted by : Susan Morris
Email : [email protected]
Date: October 19, 1998

MOORE, MCDOWELL, KINNEY, EWING

I would like information and to connect with other researchers concerning: Clifton Willard Moore and Julie Amanda McDowell, m. 1915, Polk County, GA Elmira Josephine Kinney and Jackson Moore, m. about 1872, Polk County, Ga John Henry McDowell and Mary Jane Privett, m. ? in Polk County, GA. Thanks.

Submitted by : Cathy Moore Casper
Email : [email protected]
Date: 10-15-98

MILLER

I am looking for James Henry MILLER, born ca 1800 in what I believe may be Murray County, Georgia. He married Elizabeth CATER in 1824 in Georgia. This MILLER family then migrated to Montgomery County, Ala. after 1840. Their children were: Leonidas Bolivar b ca 1827 Georgia, John H. b ca 1829 Georgia, Susannah Ann b ca 1831 Georgia, James B. b ca 1833 Georgia, Mary b ca 1836 Georgia, Edward b ca 1838 Georgia, Philip b ca 1840 Georgia, Elizabeth Caroline b ca 1843 Montgomery Co. Ala, William b ca 1846 ca Montgomery Co. Ala. I have detailed information on his descendants and will be most happy to share what I have. Please check your data for this elusive MILLER. Many thanks for your help. Pat Shannon

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Submitted by : Pat Shannon
Email : [email protected]
Date: Sept 30, 1998

COX

Looking for the husband of Phebe COX of Hall Co.. She was listed as head of household in the 1830 GA Census. She moved on to Henry Co.,TN.. This is my maternal grandmother's line. We descend from Phebe's son Simpson. Phebe is said to have been born in Georgia her husband in South Carolina. Wish there were more to go on. Thanks!

Submitted by : T. Morgan
Email : [email protected]
Date: 09/25/95

WALDROUP / WALDROP / WALDRUP / WALDRIP / WALDREP

Searching for information on THOMAS G. WALDROUP and JOSEPHWALDROUP who resided in Haralson co, GA in 1860 time period.Haralson county is listed as their residence when they enlisted in the Civil War. I am looking for a connectionbetween them and LORAN ALONZO WALDROUP. Loran was born in 1836 in NC. He was in the same regiment as Thomas and Any help on this family would be much appreciated. I am happy to share information. Brenda Hay

Submitted by : Brenda Smelser Hay
Email : [email protected]
Date: 9/9/98

RAINS / RAINES / CAMPBELL

RAINS/RAINES/CAMPBELL- Phillip Merida Rains born 1850 in NW Georgia or SE Tenn. Married Martha Jane Campbell 1870 in Hamilton County, Tenn. Moved immediately to Arkansas where they lived the rest of their lives. Looking for parents and/or siblings of both. They are my great grandparents. David C. Rains [email protected]

Submitted by : David C. Rains
Email : davidgloriarains@worldnet .att.net
Date: 08/21/98

SWANSON

Looking for Thomas L. SWANSON 1858-1930 buried in Rome Ga. Floyd Co. Would like to find informationon his fathers family.

Submitted by : Jon Swanson
Email : [email protected]
Date: August 8, 1998

KEITH AND COX - INDIAN RELATION, CREEK/CHEROKEE

I am looking for a Native American connection to my family, either Cherokee or Creek (I assume) The relation would be John Modicia Keith(12-6-53 to 11-9-25) who married Cynthia Ann Cox(9-27-1859 to 5-21-15). John's father was David Keith and his mother was Polly Parker. Cynthia's father was Nathine Cox and her mother was Carline Cox Holmes. Any help is welcome.

Submitted by : Todd Bofferding
Email : [email protected]
Date: 8-1-98

MOORE

Looking for info on Richard Moore, likely born John Richard Moore in SC but was in the Hall County census in 1860, married to an Elizabeth Martin with a son Joe Daniel who was 6 years old. This same Richard Moore was a CSA soldier and was in Troup County,GA in 1870.

Submitted by : John Moore
Email : [email protected]
Date: 7-24-98

DENARD, BROWN, WHISENANT, BELL, HARDEMAN, SIMMONS, COSTER

I am looking for information on James Denard who was in Haralson County, GA in the 1860 census living with the family of Rollin(Roland) Brown. In 1870 he had married Martha ? and was living with their children Sarah Ardeci, George, Roxie A, Rosa A and John. This family moved to St Clair County AL between 1880-83, except for Martha and son George. James returned to Haralson County to marry Elizabeth Whisenant, who was I believe, a widow with a son. Sarah A. m. Tom Simmons, George m. Sarah Coster, Roxie m. Wm Whisenant, Rosa m. Ike Hardeman and John m. Ella Bell.

Submitted by : Anita McCray
Email : [email protected]
Date: July 20, 1998

BROCK

BROCK, Isaac shown on 1850 Murray Co. GA census have traced four of the children but have no info on son Joshua/Josiah or daughters Margaret, Elizabeth or Rebecca. Have info on John T., Reuben "Harrison", Isaac N. and daughter Martha who m. Wm Miller. Need to tie Isaac with his parents and siblings.

Submitted by : Neysa Blubaugh
Email : neysa @ enid.com
Date: 18 July 1998

HARDEE

Searching for information on Jack Hardee, related familly. Known to have lived in Rome County Georgia in late 1940's or early 1950's.

Submitted by : Linda Gale Hardee Benoit
Email : [email protected]
Date: 7-18-98

TURNER, WADDLE

I am searching for the parents and siblings of Henry TURNER who was born 8 Dec 1805 in either Ga. or Va. He married Lucinda WADDLE and they had 19 children, encluding a set of triplet boys who served in the Civil War at the age of 16. They lived in around Marion Co., Ga. and all their children were born there. The following are their children: Isham, John Homer, Sterling, William, Nancy J., Susan Frances, Lucy or Lucretia, Thomas Dozier(triplet), Benjamin(triplet killed in the Civil War), James Monroe (triplet), Mary Elizabeth, Rachael Adaline, George Henry, Nathan Wilborn, Sarah, Julius, Isham, Joel Jacob Franklin, Isham. We do not know why there were two Sarahs and two Ishams, but assume that the earlier ones died and they named later ones after them. We would love to hear from anyone connected to any of the above. Thanks!

Submitted by : Elaine Turner
Email : [email protected]
Date: 7-17-98

ETERS,ATERS,ETRIS,ETTRES,ETRESS,ADERS,ATRISS,
WHISNANT,MORRIS,PURSLEY

Searching for the children of Peter and Alcey Mills Morris Eters. William Henry Ettres , Alexander Aters, Isaac Eters, Jonathan S.Etress,Mary A.Aters married W.P.Pursley in 1868 in Catoosa Co., Ga. Robert S.Etris,Ettres,Joseph Eters.Peter Eters listed on the 1840 Walker Co,Ga. 1850 Talladega Co.,Al. 1860 Catoosa Co., Ga. Peter Etris born 1800 in Sc. son Samuel Etris and Barbara Whisenant,died abt 1859 probally in Catoosa Co.,Ga. Alcey Mills Morris daughter of Isaac Morris and Rebecca Bean.born abt 1797 died after 1860 where unknown. Anyone with any information on these families Please contact Glenda Etress Blackerby at [email protected].

Submitted by : Glenda Etress Blackerby
Email : [email protected]
Date: 7-11-1998

AKINS BOWERS DANIEL JOHNSON ROBERTS

Looking for info on these families out of Union, Hall, and Fannin Cos., GA.; John J. Johnson b. 1783 NC; Caleb Bowers b. 1830 GA; John W. Kinsey AKINS and Nancy J. DANIEL m. 1853 Union Co., GA; Elijah L. ROBERTS b. 1850 GA

Submitted by : Cat Tindell
Email : [email protected]
WWW page : http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~catinjax/
Date: 7/7/98

BALLARD

Allen Ballard [email protected] Am looking for information about John J. Ballard b. abt 1806 in SC married Mariah ?? b abt 1808 in GA. They were married in GA bef 1829 and a daughter, Nancy A. was born to them there Need any information about this family. Thanks! Allen

Submitted by : Allen Ballard
Email : [email protected]
Date: July 8, 1998

MANCIL or MANSELL

I am looking for information on Edward (or Edmund) Mancil. He was living in the Cherokee or Union County area until the mid 1830s. He had a brother named William. Any information about the MANCIL family would be greatly appreciated.

Submitted by : Kelly Kingrey
Email : [email protected]
Date: 7/7/98

BLACK, MURPHY

Adeline BLACK (b. 1813-1815 GA) married Jeremiah MURPHY (b. 1807 GA) on 2-2-1832 in Carroll Co. GA. They moved to AL 1834 and Texas 1854. Jeremiah MURPHY and his son were bricklayers. From the 1820 GA census the following might be Adeline's parents: David or Joseph - Hall Co., James - Irwin Co., John H. - Jackson Co., Robert - Jefferson Co., John - Schreven Co. or Robert - Walton Co. In the 1840 census of Cass Co. (Bartow Co.) GA the following BLACKs and a MURPHY were listed: John, Jonathan and Nathaniel in consecutive households. I would like info on the family of Nathaniel BLACK. Nathaniel BLACK and Mortimer BLACK were living close to Adeline in the 1850 census of Cherokee Co. AL. I also would like info on the family of Garvin BLACK and his neighbor Roger MURPHY. Children of Adeline (BLACK) MURPHY: Sarah born 1833 in GA. James B. (1834), Lucy (1835), Mortimer (1840), Mary (1842), Francis C. (1844), Daniel Abbott (1850) and Susan (1852-54) were born in AL.

Submitted by : Amy Noorian
Email : [email protected]
Date: 7-3-98

BOND, WOOD, WILKERSON, DALRYMPLE

BOND, George (M or W int). I seek proof that George is the son of Charles Wright BOND & Mary WILKERSON. We know that he is thru' his links to Elisha Wright BOND & family history. He went to the Gold Fields in CA with Elisha. He is listed in the same household as Eliza in 1850 census of Whitfield or Murray Cos. He married Nancy WOOD in Hall Co. Nancy's parents were Lazarus WOOD & Rebecca DALRYMPLE. After his death Nancy came to TX with Lazarus & Elisha was made exe- cuter of George's estate in behalf of George's children. We do not know who Charles Wright BOND's parents were. ertor for his children. One child was named Wright & my grandmother, Biddy Caroline BOND named one son, Wright

Submitted by : Nadine F. Sutton
Email : [email protected]
Date: July l, 1998

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