Meriwether County, Ga. queries 2003

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I have information that my gg grandparents Jesse C (Christopher) PEARSON and Sarah Elizabeth Hay (Hayes?) were both born in Ga. Am wondering maybe Meriwether County since their first four children were born there from 1837 - 1844. They then moved on to Tallapoosa Co Ala. A John PEARSON shows up on the 1850 census and this would fit in with my information about possibly being a brother to my Jesse Christopher. If this were true, that would lend weight to the possibility that this family was from the Meriwether Co area. Wonder if anyone might have some information or a possible connection. Thanks.

Mary Lowrey

The Thomas Napoleon RHODES family was living in Meriwether County during the Civil War. Can anyone tell me what happened in Meriwether during the war?
Judy

Looking for any info and/or pictures of the O'NEALs who lived in the Manchester area 1900-1965. They include Clarence, Rufus, Etta, Amelia, W. A., Cheney, Frank, Bob and Richard. Thanks.
Greg O'Neal

My David S. Brown and Jemima Whitley were married in Meriwether Co., Ga. 1835 (I have the original certified copy of he license). I have found records indicating that her father was Lewis Whitley and I have records he was from Upson Co., Ga. which neighbors Meriwether Co., Ga. Would love to hear from any of the Brown Family or Whitley family. Thanks.
Brightwell/Hill Family

BAKER family in Meriwether Co., Ga. 1850 and 1860 and perhaps earlier. Wm. C. BAKER, b. ca. 1819 in S. C. had several children. He was killed at Richmond, Va., 1862. The family moved on to Tallapoosa Co., Ala. including my ancestor Catherine Ann Baker who married B. F. Scott there. James BAKER, b. ca. 1800-1810, b. S. C. and family living next door to Wm. C. Baker in 1850 at 59th District. In 1860 Wm. C. BAKER family living Warm Springs Dist. Looking for descendants of Wm C. Baker or James Baker.
Earl

I am trying to trace McNorrill BROWN and his ancestors. I have information that he was born November 2, 1827 and married Lucy Frances TYNER in Meriwether, County Georgia in 1848. They are listed on the 1850 census in Claiborne Parish, Louisiana and it shows that both of them were born in Georgia. I have been unable to trace any of McNorrill's ancestors and have no idea who his parents were. If anyone has any information on these Browns I would really appreciate hearing from them.

Paula Ogden

My genealogical research of my family, who are originally from the city of Rutledge, Morgan county is uncovering many things that were previously unknown. When acquiring G-aunt, Georgia Mae Henderson's death certificate I realized that the informant was a person unknown to us. His name is Emmett Henderson. Further research revealed that at age 26, Emmett was incarcerated for larceny in Meriwether county in 1910. The duration of said incarceration is unknown. Aunt Georgia was in her mid 30's when she died from pneumonia in Smyrna - Cobb county, 1945. I'm assuming that Emmett had also relocated to Smyrna. If you know of or are related to Emmett Henderson please contact me at
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Nancy W. PARHAM b: @ 1930, Meriwether Co. Daughter of Robert Nelms PARHAM and Sarah S. COLLIER. Married Cicero HOLT. I don't know where or when yet. I have been looking for a number of years with no luck. Does anyone know anything about this couple? Thank you very much.

Walt Parham

TERRELL, Will and Martha (Thatch or Thrash). Martha also called Mattie. Born about 1863-1867. I understand both are buried in Gay, Georgia, Meriwether County. These are my great-grandparents with children Vinson (born 1890), Sallie (Barge), and David (Hollanville area). Any information would be greatly appreciated.
Barb

I have Meriwether Co. Ga. information to share. I feel others mentioned will be recognized by the family members of Meriwether County, Ga. In my grandfather William T. TINNEY's important papers this was found.

It was an invitation to him to attend the calvary reunion.

1st and 6th Ga. Calvary at Howell's Spring, near Rome, Ga., Aug. 10, 1910. The committeemen were G. E. MADDOX, Jake C. MOORE, M. G. McDONALD, James JONES, J. D. HANKS, Eugene LOGAN, John B. BALL, J. E. DEAN, Quinn McARVER, Ike McIRVER, Joe P. GLOVER, J. H.O'NEAL and Jake C. MOORE.

Mary Elizabeth Hill

Can you please help me find my great, great grandfather's grave? Isaac Tinney b. 1800 S. C. See 1850 census. His wife was Elizabeth Davis? Isaac must have died about 1853 or thereabouts. We find his wife Elizaberth and the son Joseph Thomas Tinney, my great grandfather, in 1860 census at Oakridge, Ga. I would love to see about his grave condition. I do not know where Elizabeth is buried either. Possibly about 1868-69 period?
Mary Elizabeth Hill

I looking for information regarding William Houston Jack, born in this county June 4, 1836 .
Steade Craigo

Trying to find out about William MOORE, who was living in Meriwether County, GA in 1840 Census. I descend from John William MOORE, born 1820-1830, married Elender "Nelly" Weldon in Meriwether in 1847, later relocated to Alabama. Also interested in Isaac C Weldon, 1769-1851, died in Meriwether. Isaac's widow, daughter-in-law, grandchildren, some children moved to Alabama also after his death. Isaac had a large plantation near Alvaton/Gay communities. Have lots of info on Isaac and John WIlliam; wondering if anyone else has info to share or can connect William to John WIlliam Moore. Any help appreciated.
Russell D Jones

I am trying to determine the location of Holly in Meriwether Co. My William T. Davis was living in HH# 524 when the 1860 census was taken with Post Office, Holly. Could it be in the Luthersville area? I have looked at an old map and did not see it. Any help would be appreciated.

Martha

I am interested in any information of the WOODRUFF's of Meriwether co. Oran Woodruff was my gggrandfather and my ggrandfather was Joseph Brown Woodruff. Oran First married a Lana and second a Susan Staples. Joseph married Carolyn Phillips and they had seven children Sarah being my grandmother. Going back Oran had brothers Solomon,Joseph,Bella, and sister Isabella.Jo Brown had siblings Albert,and Pattie Woodruff Bohannan.Joseph's children were Ben, Elizabeth, Savanna, Emma, William, Joseph,and Sarah not necessarily in this order.

Joseph Woodruff m Carolyn Phillips. Albert Woodruff m Delilah Fitten. ? Bohannan m Pattie Woodruff. Thanks.

Frank R Wooten

Seeking information on William WALKER who was farming in Meriwether Co. (between Woodbury

and Greenville) 1920/1930. Anybody researching WALKER'S?

Marsha Faulk

I am researching my great great grandparents, Mark Sanders WOMACK and Nancy Harrison JONES. In her application for a widow's pension based on his service in the War of 1812, she states that they were married 14 July 1836 in Meriwether Co., GA. A witness states that he is the brother of Mark Sanders WOMACK'S first wife, Elizabeth AVENT who died about the summer of 1835 and that he attended the wedding of Mark Sanders WOMACK and Nancy Harrison JONES in the home of her father. Mark Sanders WOMACK and Nancy Harrison JONES WOMACK moved to Chickasaw Co., MS in 1839, where they lived until their deaths. I am hoping to learn if Nancy's maiden name was HARRISON or JONES. I am inclined to believe that it was JONES, due to the fact that on my great grandmother's death certificate her mother's maiden name is said to be Nancy JONES. I would love to hear from anyone who is researching this family. Any help or suggestions would be appreciated.

Elizabeth Emerson

Looking for information on Ben Hill WOODRUFF and Eula DOLLAR WOODRUFF living in Meriwether County around the late 1800's. Buried at St. Marks Baptist Church. I know that Eula's father was James L. DOLLAR. Eula was my grandmother and would like to have any information on her if possible....Thanks,
Pat

Andrew Joe Thompson was a war time friend. Would like information on his life after war. He was born 1917 and died 1994 Worked at Roosevelt Institute and buried in institute cemetery on the Institute golf course 3rd hole. Thanks.
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I am looking for information on Arnold JACKSON and his wife Tena WILLISON or WILSON. They are found in Meriwether Co., GA in the 1880 census, with children Charlotte, John, Alonzo, William, Burwell and Sallie. Thanks.
Debbie Miller
Columbus, OH

Could someone please do a look up for me in this? I have that Daniel Harrison Bulloch 16 July 1840-21 Oct 1920 is buried at the Macedonia cemetery. But his wife, Matilda Ann Collier Bulloch, Oct 1841-22 Sept 1927, I have buried at both the Manchester cemetery and the Macedonia cemetery. I don't even seee Macedonia listed for a cemetery. Thanks very much.

Meredith

Looking for information about a John W. STEPHENSON, born abt.1839 and married a Mary Jane STRIBLING, born in abt.1848.They were married in 1865 possibly in Meriwether County. His father was possibly Thomas STEPHENSON. Any information about STEPHENSONS In Talbot County would also be appreciated.

Bud Stephenson

Looking for information on John Malone and Gracy Malone. Both are listed in the 1850 Census of Meriwether County. trying to locate were they are buried. Does anyone have access to the cemeteries in Meriwether County? Does anyone have access to the 1860 Census of Meriwether County? Are they on this Census? Also looking for a Burrell Eaves who is Gracy Malone's father. Is he buried anywhere in Meriwether County? Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks.
Elaine Eaves Cox

On December 5th, 1943, my great-grandmother, Alice KENDRICK, shot and killed her 14 year old adopted son, James Christian KENDRICK jr (Nooky). My family and I have always had questions about this murder and about the little boy. We obtained the court transcript from the Greenville courthouse and thought this would answer those questions. Sadly, it only created more. We would love to hear from anyone who is willing to share their memories of this incident. Also does anyone know where we might find a copy of the transcript of the "commitment hearing," that was held at the community center in Manchester. Even the smallest bit of info would be appreciated.
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I am interested in hearing from anyone who might know of Jackson MCLAUGHLIN who married Claudie MARCHMAN Oct. 27, 1872 in Meriwether County, GA. I believe she may be named after Claude Alton DAVIS of Atlanta, Ga. Then later I see a C. A. DAVIS living in Meriwether County, GA.. Will someone be kind enough to write me? I now have a new E-mail address. Happy hunting.
Mary Elizabeth Hill

I am seeking information on William Fletcher Woodruff (1857-1942). He may have been born in Meriwether or Troup County, Georgia. His death certificate states his father as John Woodruff and mother as Sallie Burston, both of Georgia. The earliest information I have on William Fletcher Woodruff is that he was working in the Dixie Mill in La Grange, Georgia in 1900 - he had 5 children (I have their names) and he was widowed (wife was Martha Patterson - who died between 1890 and 1900). My need is to determine William Fletcher Woodruff's birth place and confirm his parents. Thanks.
Tim Woodruff
551 New Hope Road
Fayetteville, GA 30214
770-460-4442 (office)
678-817-6987 (fax)

Seeking information on the Darden Family of Meriwether County, GA. Judge Samuel Darden had a farm between Greenville and Gay, GA. The family cemetery know as the Darden/Lovett or Thrash Cemetery is located about 5 miles east of Greenville on the Gay/Greenville Highway.

Tom Lovett

10 Overlook Drive
Newnan, GA 30265-2036
770-683-1720

I'm seeking information on Jack WILSON (FREEJACK) (1821-1898) from Meriwether County-Stovall, Ga. He would be my ggg grandfather, and I'm trying to trace information on him and his ancestors. Carl was my grandfather. Any information one may have is appreciated.
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Looking for information on the ROBINSON family of Meriwether Co. particularly any information that may be available on the the Greenwood /Twiggs connection. Lewis Pyron (b. Oct. 12, 1802 in Greene County, Ga., d. Meriwether County, Ga.) married 1836 Martha B. Twiggs Greenwood (b. Sept. 24, 1806 in Columbia County, Ga. to Henry Greenwood and Sarah Twiggs). Children: 1. Georgiana L. Pyron (b. abt 1841, mar. James Harvey DeVotie), 2. Sarah Pyron (b. abt 1837, mar. Thomas Robinson). Children of Sarah and Thomas were Lewis Robinson (b. abt 1859), Eugenia Robinson (b. abt 1857), Sarah Robinson (b abt 1864), Margret Robinson (b. abt 1862), Marthia Robinson (b. abt 1866), Augusta Robinson (b. abt 1869) and Jemima Robinson (b. abt 1860).
Karen Querna

I am looking for Alexander Smith - last known in Meriwether County in 1841. His daughter, is my g-g-grandmother. Her first name may have been Mary. Mamie was a common nickname for Mary. We believe that Alexander Smith or his wife may have been Cherokee. William Wagner Woodall (James B., James B., John, John) was born June 5, 1818 in Jones County, Ga. and died July 27, 1906 in Tallassee, Elmore County, Ala. He married Mamie Elizabeth Smith abt 1837 in Meriwether Counyy, Ga. She was born November 4, 1816 in S. C. and died April 7, 1931 in Tallassee, Elmore County, Ala. Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Sherrie Johnson

Looking for cemetery where Joseph (Perry) JENKINS is burried. He died in White Sulpher Springs, Meriwether Co. Dec.15,1873. Can't find any information on any online sites. Any other information about Perry or his wife Martha PASLEY would be appreciated. Thanks,
Bill Key

I have researching Dollars for a while, and would like to know if anyone else is looking for Dollars? My line is Joseph and Hannah Dollar in Troup and Meriwether county.

Mary

Surnames:GRESHAM, HARRIS, BEACH, HILL, WIMBISH. I am trying to make contact with descendants of Albert Y. GRESHAM and Mary FOUCHE, whose grandfather was Davis GRESHAM from Greene County, Ga. Eliz Ann GRESHAM, the d/o Albert and Mary, married Henry Richard HARRIS in Meriwether County. Their children were Henry R. HARRIS who married Lola HARPER, and they had Louise HARRIS who married Henry Clay MOORE; Ella HARRIS who married John I. WIMBISH and they had Louise WIMBISH who married Charles Edwin BEACH; Lena HARRIS who married Hiram Warner HILL and they had Mary HILL and I think she could have marred a Wm. Terrell. I am a Gresham descendant (Archibald) from Orange County, N. C. and Greene County, Ga. We have formed a Gresham Association and have connected with a good many of the family members of Edward, Archibald, Harris and Littleberry GRESHAM, all brothers. There were other brothers, Ferdinand, Beonia and a sister, Agnes. Years ago, my grandmother, Josie GRESHAM from Greene County and Ella Harris WIMBISH, were instumental in placing markers on the graves of Davis and Archibald, both Revoultional War Soldiers, in the GRESHAM Family cemetery in Greene County. They also had markers placed on two CSA family members, Sterling A. and Young Felx GRESHAM. This took place at a great celebration on July 4, 1936 in the community of Oakland, Greene County, Ga. We have so much history that we have found and would like to share with other members of this family, and do hope that they can fill in some blanks for us. I do know that Mrs. WINBISH was very much into history and do hope that some of this sorta rubbed off on her family as well. If anyone should know of the whereabouts of any of this family, I would appreciate you letting them know that they are needed to complete this family history. My husband and I lived in the Atlanta area and would so like to hear from them. They could contact me,
Lou Engelhart

Interested in a Mary Margaret Hardaway born in Meriwether County on Feb. 28, 1868. Looking for her parents' names, etc. She is my grandmother. Thanks.
Dianne Tolliver

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