Meriwether County, Ga. Queries
1997-98

Would like to continue to link descendants of Joshua and Sarah HENDRICKS/HENDRIX. This family was from NC and lived in Meriwether and Carroll Co GA and Coosa Co AL. Only 2 known children: William M HENDRIX b. 6 Feb 1816 NC, d. 12 Feb 1899, bur. Holly Springs Cem, Carroll Co GA. Wm m. 1st Sarah ROBERTSON and 2nd Lucinda F WILLIAMS PATTERSON (my line). Another son of Joshua & Sarah was James W HENDRIX, b. 1821 NC, d. probably in Carroll Co GA, m. Letta (one source says CAMP). Joshua & Sarah probably had daughters who may have married in Meriwether Co GA. Who were they???
Debbie Zouras
Wed Jan 1 07:25:25 1997

Willis A. DOWNS, born Jan. 16, 1846, Georgia, son of Willy Downs, at Merriwether County, Georgia. He moved with parents to Talapoosa Co., Ala. as a young child, probably before the age of three, with his parents. Willy Downs may have lived at a town called Morgan, GA, and was a native of North Carolina, born about 1805. His wife was Talitha Cumi Johns. Any information regarding the Downs family will be appreciated during there stay in Meriwether. Contact Randy DeCuir, PO BOx 383, Marksville, LA 71351

I would like to exchange information on Simon FULLER and/or Simon Fuller, Jr. They lived in Putnam Co from approx. 1810 until after 1840. Simon Fuller , Jr later moved to Russell Co. AL and then to Meriwether and/or Upson Co. GA Would appricate hearing from anyone having information on this Fuller family.
Joe Patrick
Sat Feb 22 19:58:23 1997

I am looking for information on the family of John Inman GUICE who was in Atlanta in Fulton County. John Inman guice was a descendant of John GUICE who collected a Revolutionary War pension. The Rev. vet lived in Wilkes, Lincoln & Meriwether co. & was married to Elizabeth Zimmerman.
Freda Routh
Tue Mar 4 12:39:13 1997

Looking for information on Augustus SENTELL who was born in 1819. He married Elizabeth CARGILE. One of their sons, Augustus Sentell II, was born in Meriwether County in 1843. Thanks!
Dennis Dickey
Wed Mar 5 20:30:02 1997

Seeking info on Pennington DE LOACH, or James Pennington DeLoach. Born 1806 and moved with family from Meriwether Co. to Clarke Co., Al. in 1857.Married first to Nancy---, and next to Epsey Davis. Children of Epsey includes John Fletcher DeLoach,born 1-18-1845 in Meriwether Co.One other source says born in Macon, Ga.
Ralph Rushing
Wed Feb 12 04:10:21 1997

Looking for any information on Samuel GRAY Sr. and Samuel GRAY Jr. listed on 1820 and 1830 census records of Meriwether County. Samuel Gray Jr. married Mahala MCBURNETT in Meriwether County in 1827. Family moved to Tallapoosa County, Alabama. What happened to Samuel Sr.? Mahala MCBURNETT was daughter of Thomas MCBURNETT and Sarah SMITH, married in Clarke County in 1806. Any help on the above people would be appreciated.
Terry Jenkins
Thu Jan 30 21:05:41 1997

I am researching the line of William OWENS who married Falbry ? early 1800's. Their children included Martha OWENS who married R.S. White and Emma Frances OWENS who married Josiah MCGEE. There were several other children. Many of them left Meriwether County and moved to Troup County.
Donna Thompson
Sat Mar 8 10:54:49 1997

LAWSON, William Sanders (1810 - 1871); and MC DANIEL, Harriet Matilda (1820 - 1867). Wm Lawson was, according to my records, born in Putnam co, GA but raised his family in Meriwether Co. He and his wife, Harriet McDaniel had several children, including my ancestor, Wm Thomas Lawson (1842 - 1914). Believe Harriet is buried in or near Greenville, GA. After her death, I believe Wm married Harriet's sister and moved to Washington, DC where he died. I am trying find any information on William Lawson, Harriet McDaniel, or their parents. I am resubmitting this because I received an email from Vivian saying the query was not fully received before.
Bill Cassels
Thu Mar 13 16:19:53 1997

LAWSON, HEAD, PONDER: Looking for information about the family of George Washington HEAD (b 1812 GA) and his wife Lavina Clay PONDER (b 1817); both of whom died in Flat Shoals, GA. I have not identified George's parents. Lavina's parents are, I believe John L. and Maryann Ponder. Their daughter ANNIE MARGARET HEAD (1846-1887) was born and died in Monroe Co, GA (married Wm T LAWSON of Greenville, GA). This leads me to believe that her grandparents may also have roots there in Monroe County.
Bill Cassels
Tue Mar 18 16:51:57 1997

SEARCHING FOR INFORMATION PERTAINING TO THE LOVETTS, MARSHALL, AND HOLT'S OF GAY GEORGIA. ONE BEING LORENZO MARSHALL ANOTHER BEING LUERENZA HOLT, SHE WAS TEACHER, AND A MEMBER OF THE 4 H CLUB KIDS NAMES: WILLIE, LOUISE, LILLIE MAE, LORENZO, GLADYS, DORTHY, AND JEWELL. PLEASE HELP FIND ANY INFORMATION ON MY FAMILY.
Montina Harris
Sun Mar 23 19:36:20 1997

ANYONE WITH INFO OF J.D. FULLER WHO WAS ONE TIME A SHERIFF IN MERIWETHER COUNTY AROUND THE 1890'S.
Susie Huey
Tue Mar 25 18:14:58 1997

Searching for information about the DEES family in Pike Co., GA. Sarah Dees is listed as the head of household in the 1900 census of Hollonville, Pike County, GA along with William Alvin, Grover and Ollie Hubbard. William Alvin Hubbard is my grandfather. Sarah may have been the mother of my great grandmother Mollie Dees. Mollie Dees had a brother J. Will Dees and a sister Bessie Dees. J. Will married Maggie and they had a son Carl and a also a child named Adie B. The family also lived in Meriwether Co and possibly Coweta Co.
Janet Hubbard Mack
Thu Apr 3 13:42:56 1997

Looking for any information on Melichi Eviline(Melcha E.) FUNDERBURK who married William Sampson Cotney in Meriwether Co. Georgia 31 Dec 1830. All information appreciated.
Decia C. Simms
Thu Apr 3 15:07:43 1997

I am looking for information on a Winlock C. PEARSON and his son John Winlock Pearson. The wife of John Winlock Pearson was Mary Ann Brown. After John Winlock was killed in the civil war, Mary Ann married John See (Seay). I am trying to find the gravesites of Winlock C. Pearson, John Winlock Pearson, and Mary Ann Brown(Pearson)Seay. Any information would be helpful.
Clyde Wilson
Thu Apr 3 16:20:42 1997

Would like to find information about Reuben Williamson (b 1783 in NC. Died in ca. 1860) whose wife was named Elizabeth. Reuben could sign name on land deeds. Nearest neighbors in census rolls were Tidwells. Son Benjamen Owen Williamson born 1808 and married in Meriwether Co. to Eleanor Clower. Other children were W. T. Williamson, Reubin P. Williamson. Mary E. Williamson and Zachariah Williamson who may have been same Zachariah who was first white child born in Coweta Co.
Doris Perkins
Sat Apr 5 20:01:27 1997

ZACHARIAH T. WORTHAM I am looking for information on the family of Zachariah T. Wortham who married Sarah Powell in 1813. They were enumerated in Meriwether County in the 1830 & 1840 Census. I have data on other branches of the Georgia Worthams and will share. Tom Wortham, Madisonville, KY.
Tom Wortham
Wed Apr 9 11:48:28 1997

There is a Robert Newell listed on the 1850 and 1860 census of Merriweather Co, Ga, but not 1870. I am looking for the father of Peter Newell, born 1861, mothers name Mary, father was killed in Civil War. If anyone has any information about Robert Newell, please let me know. Thanks, Charlene.
Charlene Newell
Thu Apr 10 10:10:35 1997

Looking for info on George Washington GRANT. He appears on the 1850 Meriwether Co. Census with the family of John T.(or S.) GRANT. George is 13 years younger than John. It states he was born in VA. Does anyone know if George and John are brothers and if so who their parents are? I have information on George forward from 1850. Thank you for any help.
Barbara Dade
Wed Apr 30 06:54:57 1997

RAILLY: Looking for Lula Sitapee RAILLY born January 18, 1887 in Merriweather County GA to the parents of Charlie RAILLY and Amanda FULLER. Any information on this family would be most helpful. Thank you. .
Vivian J. Worthington
Sun May 4 19:24:56 1997

I am trying to find information about George W. GRANT(born 1825 or 1826 in Virginia), John S. GRANT(born about 1815 or 1816 in Virginia), and John H. GRANT(born in Meriwether County about 1839--He was shot and killed in Griffin, Ga. 5 Nov. 1872). They were all residing in the same household in Meriwether County in according to the 1850 census. John was married to Eliza A. Wells in 1838 and George W. married Ellen Mary Kirkpatrick in 1857. George was living in Spalding in 1860, but I think John remained in Meriwether Co. George W. GRANT was a school teacher in Meriwether in 1850. Thank you for any information that you can share with me.
Mary Jones
Mon May 5 14:40:51 1997

I am seeking information on the family of my gg grandmother, Mary Ann Hill Downs. I believe her father may have been George Hill. I will exchange information with anyone researching the Hill family or the Downs family of Troup County. I can be reached at [email protected].
Davie Williams
Mon May 5 18:11:17 1997

WHITTLE - Chesley and Wesley Whittle are in 1860 and 1870 Census from Meriweather Co., Ga. I believe they are brothers from South Carolina who settled there. Chesley had 4 sons: Abraham @ 1853, Burton @ 1854, John Clifton @1859 and Emanuel @ 1862. Wesley had a son named Butler @1852. Any information about these relatives would be greatly appreciated.
Karon Bishop
Wed May 7 18:10:30 1997

JOHN PARK(1800-1849) died at Greenville, GA. Seek cemetery. Was educator who had a high school in Greenville. Helped establish a Methodist Female Seminary in neighboring La Grange, from which the La Grange Female College sprang. Parents were WILLIAM PARK(1769-1851) and MARGARET CAMPBELL(d-1827) of Jackson Co. GA. Have information and seek more on PARK family.
Hugh Hyman
Sat May 10 07:58:06 1997

I am looking for info on the family of JAMES HILL who won land in Meriwether Co in 1827 lottery. His wife was NANCY HASTY HILL who was the daughter of WILLIAM HASTY and JEMIMA HILL HASTY. Jemima as a widow came with this family to GA from Wayne Co NC to Jones Co GA before moving on to Meriwether. James and family moved on to MS in 1848 but I am certain some of his children stayed in GA. He lived in the Pine Mtn. area near Chipley. He moved to Troup Co abt 1832 then Harris Co but always lived within a few miles of Pine Mtn. Any info would be greatly appreciated!
Wayne Hill
Sun May 11 07:39:00 1997

I am seeking information on the ancestors of my gg-grandparents, HENRY W. AND PENINAH SUTTON HAMILTON. They were married in Meriwether Co., Ga. 22June1837. PENINAH SUTTON HAMILTON's parents are believed to be JOHN F. SUTTON 10Dec1794-9Aug1879) and MARY (POLLY) HAY SUTTON (21apr1801- 0Dec1838). They are buriedd in the SUTTON family cemetery in the 9th District in the NW Corner of LL203 on the west side of the Old Gay- Woodbury Road. HENRY W. HAMILTON, according to his tombstone was born 29Oct1810 in Abbeville Dist., SC. I have a good deal of information on their descendants I'm willing to share.
Fred Hamilton
Sat May 24 14:46:56 1997

Searching for any information on parents of Eli DAVIS born in Alvaton in 1844. His father's name may have been Elijah.
Steve Acree
Sat Jun 7 07:40:28 1997

Seeking information on EMILY MANN CLARK b. 12 May 1838 in Talbot Co., GA. She married SEBORN SETH MAGOUIRK in Meriweather Co., GA on 29 Jul 1855. She d. 23 Oct 1927 in Keechi, Leon Co., TX. Any information on her or her ancestors will be greatly appreciated.
Kerry Girolamo
Sat Jun 7 15:48:46 1997

BIGHAM, Joshua died in Crawford Co. Ga in 1841, leaving a wife Dorothy B. (RUTHERFORD) and children Margaret E. (m James C. WHITAKER of Baldwin Co.), Howell H., Benjamin H., Robert William, Eliza Adelaide, Georgia C. (m John WILLIAMS in Meriwether Co. Ga) and Joshua L. I would like to correspond with anyone having information on this family.
Peggy Williams
Wed Jun 11 07:05:34 1997

My GGGF, Richard H Waggener married MATILDA ANN LAWSON, from Greenville, Merriweather County, Ga. 6/29/1852-1/2/1918.
Allison Pimlott
Mon Jun 16 17:47:00 1997

JORDAN - Zachariah JORDAN was in Meriwether Co. GA 1850, age 37 with wife Elizabeth, 37 and children (1) William, bc1837, (2) Elizabeth, bc1840, and James, bc1842, all b GA. Would like to know anything about this family.
Diane Bender
Mon Jun 16 20:10:43 1997

Looking for information regarding William Eli Robertson and Elizabeth Montgomery (parents of Lucretia Robertson b. 1805). Also James H. Robertson and (Mary?) (parents of Mary Anttionette Robertson b. 1828).
Dan Nichols
Wed Jun 25 1997

Interested in finding other Meriwether County researchers who are descendants of either of two brothers Anthony James or Andrew Jackson FUNDERBURK. The brothers came to Meriwether County sometime before 1838 when they married the Duncan sisters, Priscilla and Sophia in Harris County. Anthony James (Jim) appears in the 1840 and 1850 census of Meriwether County.
Janet Hubbard Mack
Wed Jul 23 1997

Pike and Howard Families of Talbot County, Ga. Zion and Nancy Morris Pike 1840 Talbot Co.Census. Muscogee Co 1850 Census. Zion died in 1850. 1860 Nancy in Meriwether Co US Census. Sons John T, William H., and William T. all married Howard sisters from the same Howard Family. John T. m. Lucinda and she died 1870's and then he married Nancy, Lucinda's younger sister. All three brothers fought in Civil War in Company I, 46th Ga. Volunteer Infantry.James H. and William T. migrated to eastern Al. One daughter, Nancy married Augustus Barneton(sic) (could be Barrington or Barrentine). Another daughter, Eliza married Simeon Flournoy. I gladly share all family information that I have. Thanks!
Carol T. Watson
Tue Jul 8 1997

I'm looking for information about the father of William R. BUSSEY born GA April 1, 1818 and died Meriwether Co., GA Feb 25, 1863. He is buried in Macedinoa Cemetery.
Michael Bonner
Fri Jul 25 1997

Rev. Moses HAMILTON died in Meriwether Co. GA on Nov.1841. Moses HAMILTON married Nancy FAIN and had: William F., Eliza Ann, Robert, Martha, John, GreenBerry, Minerva/Nancy, Moses, Joel F., James and Mary.
Alicia M. Whitehead
Sun Jul 27 1997

Looking for LEWIS, ABIGAIL, ROSEANNA SLOAN; ROBERT BOYD.
Ken Woodall
Sun Jul 27 1997

I am looking for any information on William Crysostin BRAY. He was married twice, 1st wife was Isabella D.L. BODDIE, 2nd wife was Orra (Arry) 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.
Sandy Marcantel
Sun Jul 27 1997

I am researching a Green Berry STARNES who married a Elizabeth G. PRIOR in 7/19/1833 in Meriwether, Co. GA. Looking for info these families. Any connections?
Alice L. Camp
Sun Aug 10 1997

I am looking for information on William Fletcher MADARIS who lived in Coweta County from 1830 -1871. He was murdered in Newnan in Sept. 1871. According to the 1860 Census he lived in an area called "The Several Township". Is anybody familiar with where this "Township" was located. I am desperately seeking his burial place. I am also looking for information regarding his wife Barbara Allen BUFORD MADARIS, or any other MADARIS. Our surname has also been found spelled: MEDARIS, MEDEARIS, MCDARIS. John and Haywood MADARIS owned a Lumber Mill in Coweta County in the 1840's and 50's. There supposedly is a place called "MADARIS SHOALS". I would like to locate this if you are familiar with it. Haywood was one of the first Postmasters of Newnan.
Brian Madaris
Thu Aug 7 1997

My g-g-grandparents, John M. PARKER and Clara F. BARTON were married in GA before they moved to Hot Springs Co., AR in 1845. John M. PARKER (b 1823 GA) was a son of William B. PARKER of GA. Clara BARTON (b 1823 GA) was the daughter of Larkin BARTON, a blacksmith and farmer of Meriwether Co., GA. He died about 1837. John M.'s mother died in Dallas Co., AR in 1848 and his father died in Jasper Co., TX in 1865. A Richard F. PARKER (b 1833 GA) appeared in the 1850 Hot Springs Co. census with the John M. Parker family. Looking for more information on these families. Thanks.
Mike Lafleur
Wed Aug 13 1997

I am searching for additional information on my g g grandfather, JOHN PARK, 1805-1853. He lived in Georgia and died in Chambers County, Alabama. After his death, some of his property was sold to a brother, ANDREW PARK. Is this the same ANDREW PARK who lived in Greenville, GA, Meriwether County? The dates would fit.
James W. Park
Wed Aug 13 1997

BLOUNT, Eli and Mary Jane are on the 1880 census for Meriwether Co., GA. (ED 87, pg. 52). Children listed are: Levi P., age 6, Marshall, age 4, Jessie, age 3, and Freeman, age 2 mos. The 1900 census has the children living in Atlanta, GA. with Levi listed as head of the house, single, 26 years old. There are two more children listed: Julia and Augustus B. Additional census show that Levi was the only one to have children. He had a daughter, Julia L. on the 1920 census for Birmingham, AL. Anyone who remembers this family or knows anyone connected to this family, please contact me. I am a descendant of Augustus B. BLOUNT.
Betty G. Schimpf
Tue Aug 26 1997

WILLIAMS, John Dempsey and wife KEY, Nancy Lucky. Some of the children, James Robert, Harriet Ann, Hood Harrison, John, Tom Dempsey, Elmira, Nancy Victoria, lived for a time in Meriwether Co., Ga. - some buried at Dempsey Williams Place near Warm Springs. Seeking info on any connections. John Dempsey was my ggfather, James Robert my gfather. Know Harriet Ann married Asbury Mason Johnson and died 12-23, 1928 in LaGrange, Ga. Tom b 7-31-1846, d 1-14-1940, buried in Caldwell Cemetery. Nancy Victoria b 8-19-1852, d 1-1-1917, buried in Hill View Annex Cemetery, LaGrange. Will appreciate any information on any of these relatives.
Don Williams
Sat Sep 6 1997

Looking for info on 1840-1920: SLOAN family, owned 158 acre "the sloan place" Liberty Hill area, from Jackson, Meriwether Co. and SC; WOODALL including Sam, George and families from Stokes Co., NC and lived in West Point and Pools Mill areas of Troup Co. Both are related by marriage to DAVIS, LYNCH, BOYD families. Also looking for A.B. and Lewis SLOAN, lived in Troup 1861 and entered Co. Bb, 4th Ga. Inf., CSA from Troup Co.
Ken Woodall
Wed Sep 10 1997

GRAHAM, PATTERSON, PEARSON. Researching Moses Absolum GRAHAM b 1846 Ga, who m in 1864 to Louisa Frances PATTERSON b 1846 Ga. They lived in Meriwether Co in 1870 and Floyd Co in 1880. Their children were Florida Indiana (Anna m W J Brewster), Permelin E, Sarah E, Morandy Lenorh, Marvin Pierce, Bascom Pain and William Robert GRAHAM. Moses' parents were William H & Permelia ? GRAHAM, and who were in Monroe Co in 1840-1850, Pike Co in 1860 and Monroe Co in 1870. Louisa's parents were Robert PATTERSON b ca 1823 m Emily/Emeline Pearson b ca 1826. Need details on these families and will share info I have.
Mary Ann McTee
Wed Sep 10 1997

GRANGER/ Robert Walter GRANGER, born 03 Jan 1834, unknown county, served in Civil War as infantry volunteer. Mar. Anna Julia JAMES (said to be kin to President HARRISON) in Meriweather Ga. 03 Feb 1856. Children: are Robert Julius GRANGER, William GRANGER, A.B. GRANGER, Walter Franklin GRANGER, Allie Fair J. PARKER, Victoria GRANGER, Augusta PARKER, Catherine A.(Kittie) SMITH, Laura Alice WILLIAMS, Lutitia Ida GRANGER, John Dobson GRANGER, Isham Wyley GRANGER, Burriss GRANGER, Beatrice JACKSON, and an "unknown" GRANGER. Robert Walter GRANGER's father was John D. GRANGER (b. 1797) from Virginia, mar. possibly in Troup Co. Georgia to Milley (___) Some family members moved to Jefferson Co. Alabama.
V. L. Taylor
Fri Sep 12 1997

I am seeking information on the Barnes and Denney families listed in Meriwether Co's 1850 census. James V. Barnes was 34 then and living with his first wife Elizabeth Staples and their family. What happened to Elizabeth after 1860 (family is found in Chambers Co AL in 1860). In 1865, James married Mary Jane "Molly" Denney, niece of the Edward A. Denney (Denny) in 1850 Meriwether Co. Would like to connect with all relations of these families.
Rhonda Hawkins
Sat Sep 13 1997

John J. CABINESS (also spelled CABANISS), born about 1827 in South Carolina is found in the Meriwether County Georgia census records for 1850. He married (between 1850 and 1853) to Mary Elizabeth REAMES (not sure of correct spelling and last name), born about April 1828 in Georgia. Their first child was born in Alabama in December 1853. Also, in 1860 they were found in Talladega County Alabama. Can anyone help in a marriage record for Meriwether County Georgia or in Georgia and who was John J. Cabaniss father and mother? Thanks for your response.
Bobby Joe Seales
Tue Sep 16 1997

I am seeking any information on my G-Grandmother Bertie MOODY Flournoy believed to have married in Meriwether Co. GA abt 1864-65 to Joel L. Flournoy born 9 Sept 1846 in Talbot Co., GA. Bertie (may be nickname for Roberta or Bertha) and Joel had at least 3 sons born in Meriwether Co.: my Grandfather George Hamilton FLOURNOY born 1865 or 1866, Marion born abt 1870, and John born abt 1873. Bertie died in Meriwether Co. before 1880 U.S. Census. I am especially interested in locating Bertie's parents and siblings, but would also appreciate information on the families of Marion and John. I believe Marion may have lived all his life in Meriwether Co., but John moved to Grantville, Coweta Co. around 1900. Any information on these families will be greatly appreciated. I am willing to share information.
Dorothy F. Scarmack
Thu Sep 1997

I need information about Daniel Marian MCDONELL born 1855 Talbot Co. died Manchester, Ga. 1935 and Mary Edwina MURPHY born 1855 Talbot Co. They married and spent most of their life in Manchester. Their daughter Nora MCDONELL BENNING was my grandmother.
Eunetta Purvis
Sun Sep 21 1997

MARTHA EATON (ESTES) was born in Meriweather County on December 5, 1876. She and her family came to Texas when she was five years old. She married George Washington Eaton. After his Death she married John Williams Rhodes of Ft. Worth. I am looking for any information on the ESTES family. Children of Martha and George are Exa, Sibyl, Virgle, Mathew Odus, J.L., J.P.
Ken Boswell
Mon Sep 22 1997

Looking for parents or relatives of Evia/Evie Lena PHILLIPS born 6 Sep 1879 Warm Springs, died 23 Oct 1907 Griffin, Spalding County. Married John Lewis Duncan 15 Feb 1895 in Troup County. Children Ethel Leona and Lee Duncan. Known sister Mattie Veola (PHILLIPS) WOODRUFF. Any help or info would be deeply appreciated.
Karen McLemore
Sat Oct 4 1997

I am look for some information of William Flewellen SAMFORD and his wife Caroline DOWDELL SAMFORD who lived here for a period of time around 1844. They had a son, William James SAMFORD, born here then. I don't know how long they lived there or anything about their stay. Thank you for your help.
Lucinda S. Cannon
Tue, 30 Dec 1997

My GGgrandfather, Henry Lee Fuller, lived in Meriweather County during the mid to late 1800's. He had a son named Bennie William Fuller, who was my G grandfather. I need all info. available on this line. My G grandfather married Katie Lee Plant, also of Meriwether County, and they moved to northeast Texas in the early 1900's, with several small children. Any help will be appreciated.
Renee' Lambert
Fri, 9 Jan 1998

 Searching for information on W. E. (William Early?) McLENDON in Meriwether County, Georgia. Born April 10, 1853, died June 24, 1892 in Meriwether County (Greenville Cemetery). Was the Greenville Chief of Police when he died. Married (1) Georgia A. Turner on August 13, 1874 and m. (2) Missouri E. Johnson on December 13, 1883. Missouri (Zubie, Zurie, Mizura) remarried a Freeman Marion McLENDON in Meriwether County on September 12, 1894. What were the circumstances surrounding W. E.'s death? Were W. E. & Freeman M. related? How did they come to be in Meriwether County?
Christopher B. Benton
Tue, 13 Jan 1998

Jon Noah Enoch TYLER married Comfort LEWIS in Jasper Co, GA, in 1826. After their marriage, Enoch and Comfort lived in Meriwether Co. (near her family?) and the first nine of their 14 children were born there. I believe her parents to have been Samuel LEWIS and Ellen ----. I do not know the names of Enoch's parents, but suspect he might have been the son of Owen TYLER and Priscilla CHESTNUTT born in the Fayette District of Anson County, NC. I note that there was an Owen TYLER living in Jasper County at this time. In the 1840s, it appears that Enoch and his wife moved their family to Shelby County, Alabama, near the present-day Helena. Enoch and Comfort were my gg grandparents on my mother's side. I would very much appreciate any information regarding this family and its origins.
Kathy Kirk, Birmingham, AL
Nov. 22, 1998

BLOUNT, ELI and wife Mary Jane (Smith) Blount were my great grandparents. I am trying to find where they are buried? They were on the 1880 census of Meriwether County. Eli's father was Freeman W. Blount. Does anyone have them listed on a cemetery anywhere? Betty G. Schimpf [email protected] Nov. 23, 1998 Thos WALTON m Katherine WILLIAMSON about 1817 in SC & moved to Jones Co GA than to Meriwether Co GA. Their dtr, Mary m Wm Barber in SC 1837 also moved to Meri Co. Their dtr, Malinda Lucy BARBER m Wm Samuel PUCKETT of Coweta Co GA. & moved to Buckner AR. Any info on these lines appreciated - will share what I have.
Diane Ethridge
Nov. 25, 1998

Looking for any information on the SMITH family who settled briefly in Meriwether County ca 1825. The head of the family was referred to as Grandsir by members of the family and his children were William SMITH and Daniel SMITH. The elder SMITH made his way from Virginia to North Carolina where William was born and then on to Edgefield County, South Carolina where William married Aletha PADGET. Many members of the family were said to settle in Meriwether. I am especially interested in the time the family spent in Meriwether County.William and Aletha moved on to Crawford County Georgia and this is my direct line. Any information is greatly appreciated.
Betty Hammer
Nov. 26, 1998

Looking for anyone who might have knowledge of Samuel Coleman died in Meriwether Co in 1837. He was survived by 2nd wife Sally Evans Coleman and the following children: Cassandra, Samuel Jr., Humphrey, Hibernia E., and Eaton. Possibly a daughter named Adeline also. Samul arrived in Meriwether after drawing in the 1827 Lottery. Before that he lived for seven years in Walton Co., GA. He came from Greene Co., GA where he and his first wife Martha own land. She must have died by 1805 when he married Sally 7-4-1805. He passed through Morgan Co, and settled in Walton. He was a veteran of the Revolutionary War. Cassandra married John Benton, Hibernia married William H. P. Adams, eaton married Susan Ogden and the possible Adeline married a Daniel Jenkins. No info on Samuel or Humphrey. I hope that some on may have futher information. Thanks,
Patrick A. Coleman
Dec. 2, 1998  

Seeking information on Anderson Ingram and wife Adeline believed to be from Meriwether Co. They had a dau. Sarah Louella B: 10 Aug 1857 and she married John Burson in Tallapoosa County, AL. I have no further information and would appreciate any type of help that will let me find out about them. Thank you,
Dee
Dec. 7, 1998

Does any one have any information on William Isaac BARNES, who lived in Meriwether Co in the early 1800's, and died there, probably around 1820-1840. His sons, Isaac and John Barnes were married to Ruth and Tabitha Mobley. I would like to know William's wife name, when he was born and died, where he was from in Maryland, How many other children did he have? I am at a Dead End now! Thanks
Tonya
Dec. 8, 1998

John A. CAMERON married Nancy McKINNON on Feb. 10, 1835 in Meriwether County. Need any information on this couple or relatives. Thanks,
Dennis
Dec. 15, 1998

David WEST was enumerated 1840 Meriwether Co. Would like to correspond with anyone having knowledge of, or researching this man and his family.
Thank you.
Fran Powell
Dec. 16, 1998

John R. HARRISON born 1805 unknown married Elizabeth SHARP 23 December 1831 in Meriwether County, Georgia. They were in the 1840 and 1850 census of Meriwether Co. John father is unknown mother Catherine birthdate and place unknown. Elizabeth mother and father unknown. We think John died before 1860 and Elizabeth moved to Coweta County, Ga.  with children. They had 9 children as follows: Benjamin Harrison born April 1831 Meriwether Co. married Elizabeth Wilson in Coweta Co. 3 Jan 1859, Martha Harrison born 1832 Meriwether Co., Henry Harrison born 1835 Meriwether Co. was in C.S.A. war, Sampson Harrison born 1837 Meriwether Co. believe died in Civil War, John T. Harrison born 1841 Meriwether Co. was in Civil War,  Catherine Harrison born 1845 Meriwether Co., Franklin Harrison born 1847 Meriwether Co., Kenian Harrison born 1848 Meriwether Co., Sarah A. E. Harrison born 1854. Believe younger children all went to Coweta Co., Ga. with mother after John R. Harrison died. Please any help would be a God send as I have been stuck at this point for 5 years.
Silver
Dec. 20, 1998

My grandma was Gertrude Hamby. She died in Carroll Co. GA around 1958 but was born (I believe) in Meriwether Co. around 1868 and married Thomas Augustus Hipp, who was born 8/14/68 and died 10/15/1923. I would appreciate any information you can furnish on Gertrude's birth date, her parents and siblings as well as her grandparents. Also Thomas' siblings and birth/death dates. Thank you very much for any help you may give.
Gus Hipp
Dec. 26, 1998