Meriwether County, Ga. Queries
2003

Looking for any information on the following MELTON line and related families. Any info is appreciated. Bauloy (Baldwin) MELTON was born Abt. 1807 in NC.  He married Elizabeth PARKER April 12, 1827 in Upson Co., Ga. 1850 & 1860 in Meriwether Co., Ga. census. Children of Bauloy Melton and Elizabeth Parker: Susan, Joseph, Louisa, John B., Henry, Anderson, Hilliard, Green, Lewis, Winey A. E. and Berseba. John B. MELTON   was born abt. 1834 in Meriwether Co., Ga.  He married Saphronia EUBANKS. 1850, 1860 and 1870 in Meriwether Co., Ga. census, 1900 and 1910 in Upson Co., Ga. census. Buried Meriwether Co. Children of John Melton and Saphronia Eubanks: John, Barsheba, Polestine, Green Burrows, James Cabe and Emma. James Cabe MELTON was born March 21, 1873 in Meriwether Co., and died December 26, 1938 in Upson Co. He married Berdie B. OWENS. 1900-1930 in Upson Co., Ga. census. Children of James Melton and Berdie Owens: Luther, Lucia Mae, Reacy I., William, J. C., daughter, Bert Albert and Celer. J. C. MELTON was born Abt. 1914 in Ga.  He married Nanie Reacey ALVERSON. 1920 and 1930 in Upson Co. census. Children of J. C. Melton and Nanie Alverson: Henry, Jay and Bonnie Mae.
Charlotte Pierce
Belton, SC

LOVETT AND BARTEE FAMILIES. I am searching for information about the Lovett Family Napoleon Bonaparte Lovett settled in Meriwether County during the 1830s.  His sons were Byrd, John Cuthbert, and Warren P. Lovett. I am also seeking information about the Bartee Family. James Allen Bartee and his wife, Julia Ann Thornton Bartee moved to Meriwether County during the 1800s. Their first home was at the old Snelson place.
Tom Lovett

Looking for information on Thomas Jackson MURPHY, Nettie REID,  husband and wife, born around 1880; their descendants, siblings and ancestors.  They lived in Luthersville. They had about 12 children, one of whom was my father, Edgar Jackson MURPHY.
Wm C Murphy
P. O. Box 969
Olalla, WA 98359

My father was born in Meriwether Co. in 1898. His name was J. D.REID. I am looking for any information on  his father, James Edward REID and his mother Alfaretta MASSEY REID. His grandparents were Asey MASSEY and Elvira Alamaine COLE MASSEY. Any info on the REIDs, MASSEYs and COLEs living in Meriwether Co. will be appreciated. Thanks.
Miriam J. Long

I am searching for descendants of Edward Bozeman who married Parmelia Collins in 1834 in Pike County.  I show first son born 1842 in Meriwether County named William H. Bozeman. Other children Edward Powell Bozeman born 1849 county unknown and Hardy W. Bozeman born 1851 county unknown.  I have them in Pike County, lost them in 1840 and 1850 census and found them in 1860 in Muscogee County lost in 1870 and found in Shelby County, Alabama, lost in 1900 but they lived in Birmingham AL. in 1901 -1904 according to city directories lost in 1910 but know Edward, a son for Hardy was born in Madison County, Ala. 1920 Hardy is in Muscogee County, Ga. It would appear there would have been other children born between 1834 and 1842, but with no census I am lost. 
Pat Killian

Would like information on the family of John Moses KEYS. He was born Nov. 8, 1811 in Meriwether County. His wife was named Abaline, b. 1810 in S.C. They had these known children: George KEYS  b. 1835 Ala., Elizabeth KEYS b. 1838 Ala., Mastin Lindsey KEYS b. March 4, 1841 Ga., John Marvin KEYS b. March 3, 1843 Ga., Benjamond KEYS b. 1845 Ala., James Monroe KEYS b. June 15, 1849 Ala. Abaline KEYS died after 1850 when John Moses KEYS moved to Tallapoosa Co., Ala. Are there any early records of Meriwether County that can be searched for years 1800 to 1840. I am sure his father died around 1840 as John Moses KEYS returned to Georgia and 2 of his children were there before he returned to Alabama. Thanks for your help.
Wanda

MANES. I am responding to Stephanie Cain who posted a query in 2000 (email address doesn't work). I have the parents of Katie Manes Nelson) to be Green Benjamin Manes b. 1831 in GA married to Jane Griffin, Green is the son of Benjamin M. Manes (Mains?) b. 1798. Benjamin and Fannie Slaughter had 9 children. Please email me, I also have further information on Missie, Katie, Dr. William Henry Manes and Dr. Oscar B. Manes. This is in my grandfather's family tree. I have substantial further Manes family genealogy. 
Monica

Looking for the parents and siblings of Enoch PHILLIPS, born in Meriwether County in 1828. His father's name was Soloman PHILLIPS, and his wife's name was Susan BEAN. Enoch and Susan PHILLIPS had nine children.
Lucy Phillips

I am looking for any information on Araham WRIGHT born Sept. 4, 1796, died Nov. 9, 1858; married Anna "last name unknown." She was born May 4, 1797 died Nov 8, 1854. They are buried in the Flat Rock Cemetery near Greenville, Ga.  Had 2 sons Isaac Newton & George Washington. I am the Great Grandson of Isaac Newton Wright. Thanks. 
Hiram Wright

I am looking for any info. on Russell M. MCCLAIN/MCLAIN and his wife Mary Ann (MOTES) MCCLAIN/MCLAIN.  They supposedly married in Meriwether County in 1846. I would love to have their marriage record. Any help will be appreciated. Thank You,
Janice Murphy

Looking for WADDELL, BISHOP, DENHAM, MELSON, BROWN, PARKER all from 1820-1920.  In particular, my grandfather (Howard S. Bishop b. 1908) as a small child with his father (Charles Gabriel Bishop b.1882) and mother (Mary Elizabeth Waddell b.1884). Also: James Olin Waddell m. Elizabeth Ann Parker, Williamson Brown m. Rebecca Frances Brown. I'm trying to learn and verify what I can about them so I can begin collecting birth and marriage certificates and Civil War military records.
Romy Bishop Tuggle

John SEE d. 1861 and Lavenia BELL d. 18??. John died during the civil war in Danville, VA. Lavenia died in Meriwether and is buried at the See cemetery. Children were: Mary, Joshua, John Washington, Hartwell Harris, George Winkfield, Sarah Barthelia, Levi Pharoh, Barbara Virginia, David Tillman, and Joseph Mims. Trying to find out more about this family. My Best,
Randy Haynes

Seeking out researcher / descendants of Daniel Self and second wife Sarah Garrett who settled Meriwether County. The 6th Annual National Gathering of Self family researchers will be held this year in Shelby County, NC., on the 26th of April 2003. This year comes with a tour to an early Self homesite, 2 guest speakers, and a family meal complete with scholarship, various awards, door prizes, etc. See webpage: http:www.self-family.com/self2003 for more information, or contact
Dan
to receive a color brochure by mail.

Trying to find information on Henry Erasmus Brooks who was President of one of the colleges in LaGrange. His father was Joseph Brooks. Information shows Meriwether County, moved to Greene Co., AL. Henry Erasmus was a Capt. in CSA. Thank you.
Mary Smith

I am looking for information on these two brothers. I have information from a family history that states, Amos and William Cook were orphaned young in Meriwether Co., GA. Their mother later married a Mr. Stevens or Stephens. I never heard of any brothers or sisters, nor any half brothers. May have been some but I did not hear them mentioned. Amos and William Cook moved to Wilkinson County, GA in their early manhood. This information was written down by a GGUncle in 1959 from other family records and memory. I do not know who the parents of Amos and William are, and there must have been other children. Amos was born about 1813 and William about 1815. Many thanks.
Mary Boykin

I'm looking for information on MARTIN, TOOD, KEITH, TRAMMELL, MANN,STEPHENS families in Meriwether county where I have ancestors. I have information that George Hiram MARTIN and Nancy Jane McDonald MARTIN are burried in the Methodist cemetery on Hwy 27, Luthersville. Their daughter Jennie Sue Martin Young lived to be 101 years old dying on Nov 27, 1987. It is believed she may be burried in Meriwether also. Does anyone know where?  I am also related to the Keith line that is in Meriwether and remotely related to Nettie Keith Rowe who assembled the Meriwether Cemetery book and who lives on Keith Road. Where can one get a copy of the Meriwether Cemetery book?
Ed Martin

WIMBISH Family of Greenville, Meriwether Co., GA. Searching for information and descendants of the WIMBISH Family that lived in Greenville, especially the one that lived in the Harris-Wimbish-Woodruff House in Greenville. Any help or guidance would be greatly appreciated.
Robert Johnston
Wetumpka, AL

Riley THOMAS was my Great Great Grandfather. He was born 1813 in North Carolina. By 1850 he was living in Meriwether County, Georgia where he remained until his death on July 13, 1879. He lived in the Rocky Mount and Jones Mill area of Meriwether County. I am sincerely interested in contact from anyone connected to or with knowledge of this THOMAS Family.
Carole Thomas Kane
Indian Harbour Beach, Florida

Seeking info on the following family in 1850 Meriwether:
...OWENS, Martin, 49, m, farmer, $675, b. GA
...OWENS, Martha, 42, f, b. GA
...OWENS, Mary, 19, f, b. GA
...OWENS, Martha A., 14, f, b. GA
...OWENS, Elizabeth S., 11, f, b. GA
...OWENS, Matilda C., 8, f, b. GA
...OWENS, Lucinda C., 4, f, b. GA
...WHALEY, Robert W., 12, m, b. GA

Other children include William, b. 1830, and Robert Martin, b. 1851. The location of this family in the 1850 census places them in the extreme northeastern corner of Meriwether near Pike and Coweta, not far from Mt. Carmel Methodist Church. I believe this to be the same Martin Owen who married Martha Kennedy/Kanady in 1827 in Upson County. The 1830 Upson census shows the following family of:
Martin Owen:
...male 30-40 (Martin) b. 1790-1800
...female 30-40 (Martha) b. 1790-1800
...female 15-20 (Unknown) b. 1810-1815
...male 0-5 (William) b. 1825-1830

Martin died in 1853 in either Meriwether or Fayette County and Martha filed for guardianship of her minor children in 1854 in Fayette County:

"Court of Ordinary, Fayette County, January Term 1854 (p. 87)
It appearing to the court that Martha Owens wishes to become the Guardian of the person and property of her minor children orphans of Martin Owens late of Meriwether deceased viz Martha Amanda, Sarah Elizabeth, Matilda C., Lucinda Caroline, and Robert Martin Owens. It is therefore ordered by the Court that the Said Martha Owens be appointed the Guardian of said Minor children upon her given bond and security in the sum of Eight hundred and twenty Dollars with William Owens her Security and taking the oath prescribed by Law.
J. L. Blalock, O.F.C."

The next census finds Martha and her children in Fayette County:
1860 Fayette Co., GA census, Fayetteville P.O., 16 July 1860, #849/849:
...Owen, Martha, 45, f, farmer, $800/$0, b. GA (actually should be abt 55)
...Owen, William, 30, m. farm laborer, b. GA
...Owen, Amanda, 22, f, domestic, b. GA
...Owen, Elizabeth, 18, f, domestic, b. GA
...Owen, Matilda, 16, f, (attends school), b. GA
...Owen, Caroline, 14, f, (attends school), b. GA
...Owen, Robert, 9, m, (attends school), b. GA

Neither Martha nor her children are found in the 1870 Fayette County census. Lucinda Caroline married William J. Fowler in Meriwether County in 1866 and they are found in the 1870 Campbell county census:

1870 Campbell County, Georgia, Campbellton District, Powder Springs P.O., #1069/1069
...Fowler, Wm. J., 21, m. farm labor, $0/$200, b. GA
...Fowler, Lucy, 18, f, keeping house, b. GA
...Fowler, Oscar, 2, m, b. GA

Next door is Lucinda's sister, Amanda, and her brother, Robert:
1870 Campbell Co., GA census, Campbellton Dist., Powder Springs P.O., p. 129, #1070/1070
...Owens, Amanda, 27, f, b. GA
...Owens, Robert, 19, m. b. GA

Lucinda and William moved to Cleburne County, Alabama by 1880 and Lucinda died in childbirth in 1886. She went by the name of "Lula." She is buried in the Ranburne Baptist Church Cemetery, as are many of her children. I have no idea what happened to the other members of this Owen family. If the girls married, they did not marry in Fayette, according to marriage records. There is a Robert M. Owens in Carroll County, age 27, in 1880 but I don't know if he is the same one shown above.

Lucinda Owen and William Fowler were my great-grandparents. I have tons of information on the Fowlers which I will gladly share. Any information on the Owen/Owens family appreciated. Many thanks in advance,
Judy Fowler Kilgore
Newnan, GA

Searching for information on Jackson Mathews. He owned land in Land Lot 255 from 1827 to 1838. His wife Nancy Jane Canada Mathews may be buried near this land. Please contact
James Smith

I am looking for information about my great grandfather Samuel Houston. He was living in Meriwether County in 1880.Samuel was born in 1821 or 1823.His family lists as follows: wife Frances; children, Georgia, Elizabeth, Frances, William, Newton, Irvin, Charles, Emma, Samuel and Dovie. James Robert Houston was my grandfather. Any information on this family will be appreciated.
Lester Houston

Seeking information and will share data on family of Langston and Mary Dyer Liles, found on the 1860 Meriwther County, GA census. Between 1869 and 1871, the family left in a wagon and went to AL where they boarded a boat for Galveston TX. Settled in Milam and Bell counties in TX. Will appreciate any help.
Gayle H. Cloud

I'm interested in any information concerning Mr. John Wallace who lived in Meriwether county all his life until his death by electrocution by the state of Georgia on 11/3/1950 at the age of 54. Thank you,
Dan Martin
4108 Caroline St. #2
Houston, TX 77004

Looking for info on John D. Phillips family as listed in Meriwetherer Co., GA 1850 Federal Census Roll: M432_77 Township: 59th Division Page: 310: John D. Phillips, 24, M (?GA); Sarah, 24, F, SC; Joel, 3, M; M. K., 1, M. Living only a few doors away is : Solomon Phillips, 56, M; R. A., 52, F; E, 21, M; L?, 18, F; S?, 16, F; J, 14, M; E, 12, F; L. A., 12, F. Any info as to whether Solomon Phillips is father of John D. Phillips? Any info on John D. Phillips' marriage to Sarah? Probably in Meriwether Co. Any info on John D. Phillips' children? I have info on M. K. Phillips. Thanks.
Claire Adams

I am searching for cousins who descend from the POWELL line. My earliest POWELL is John, b. abt 1725, whose wife was Eliza. They had a son, Francis, b. about 1749 in Amherst Co. Francis married Mary WHITEHEAD. Francis and Mary POWELL had a daughter named Jane, b. 6 Nov 1795, probably in Amherst, d. 28 Aug 1862. Jane POWELL married Samuel WORTHAM on 19 Nov 1812 - not sure where. Samuel was b. 6 Sep 1784, and d. 2 Nov 1867. Their daughter, Mary Ormond WORTHAM was born 6 Nov 1813 in Georgia, according to my files. Mary died abt 1865 in Alabama. When she was 19 years old, on 7 Dec 1832, she married Ichabod PHILLIPS in Meriwether Co., GA. Any help with any of these names would be greatly appreciated.
Jayna Quinn

Does anyone have any information on the Van Houtens who lived in Meriwether County in 1880? The father was James, the mother was Lydia, and the sons were James Jr. and William.
Iris Jeter

My Rev. Ancestor John THOMAS had 9 daughters, one of whom was named Lucy THOMAS. She married an unknown OWIN/OWENS in Georgia. I cannot find a record of this marriage, but in the probate proceeding in Autauga County, AL, it states Lucy OWIN lives out of state, which leads me to believe that she and her family stayed in GA when John THOMAS migrated to Alabama in about 1818. I have found the following census in Meriwether County in 1850 and would like to either confirm that this person is Lucy THOMAS OWIN/OWENS or that she is not the same person. Any information that someone can give me would be greatly appreciated. I have lots of THOMAS information to share with Lucy THOMAS OWIN/OWENS descendants.

Here is the census information I found: