HENRY, Ruth Catherine "Kate" (SMITH)

I am looking for the husband, chn, etc of my GG-Aunt Mrs Ruth Catherine " Kate " [Smith] HENRY born 11 Dec 1856 possibly in Oglethorpe Co Ga as the 1860 census shows her:
1860 Oglethorpe Co Ga/Dry Fork PO/HH 263-263/pg 639: Smith, James/HH/wm age 32 Ga/overseer/ (James Davenport)
Smith, Martha/wife/wf age 29 Ga/ (Mary Elizabeth born 24 Dec 1835)
Smith, Sarah/wf age 09 Ga (Sarah Jane born 11 Jan 1851)
Smith, William/wm age 06 Ga (William Washington born 07 Apr 1854)
**Smith, Rutha/wf age 04 Ga (Ruth Catherine born 11 Dec 1856)
Smith, unnamed/wf age 3mos Ga (Susan Frances born 03 Feb 1860).
Then my LAST record of her:
1870 Greene Co Ga/White Plains Dist)/1609-1621/pg 399b: Smith, James/HH/wm age 44 Ga/farmer/
Smith, Martha/wf age 32 Ga/keeps house
Smith, Sarah/wf age 18 Ga/
Smith, William/wm age 16/farm labor
**Smith, Ruth/wf age 14 Ga/
Smith, Susan/ wf age 10 Ga/
Smith, Henry/wm age 08 Ga/
Smith, Mary/wf age 04 Ga/
Smith, John/wm age 02 Ga/
Smith, Thomas/wm age 3mos Ga (census taken 16 Jul 1870)
........UNTIL........
OBITUARY: Lake Letter, The Standard, Cedartown, Ga, Oct 18th, 1928, Page Two, Section Two
This Community was made sad Friday morning, Oct. 12th, when God saw fit to take Mr. Jas. H. Smith, 66 years of age. He was a member of Lake Creek Baptist Church, where he was a loyal and faithful member for many years. He leaves five sisters and two brothers to mourn his loss - Messrs. John and Tom Smith of Friendship, Mrs. Alice Crabb of Beaumont, Tex., and Mrs. Mary McWauell of Sylacauga, Ala., Mrs. Wetfurn Wilkins of Rome, **Mrs. Kate Henry of Prospect**, and Miss Rovia Smith of this place. The bereaved family have the deepest sympathy of the entire community. "
I just have a "hunch" she may have married in COBB Co Ga between 1870-1880 as she is not living with her widowed mother on the 1880 Paulding Co Ga census and her sister Sarah Jane married Elisha Clanton in Cobb Co Ga in 1872....
GG Aunt Kate died between 12 Oct 1928 and 03 Jul 1939 when her brother Thomas B. Smith died in Polk Co Ga.
I checked the 1920 and 1930 censuses for "Prospect, Jasper Co Ga, Prospect, Franklin Co Ga, Polk Co Ga, and all of Ga for Ruth, Catherine, Kate, R, C, K with last name Henry and came up with zilch.
Is there another "Prospect, Ga" ???
Aunt Kate's parents were James Davenport SMITH & Mary Martha Elizabeth [SHAW] who married in 1850. All of the above birthdates were from their family Bible pages my Great Grandma Mrs Alice Idonia [Smith] CRABB copied from whoever had it when the family held a Smith Reunion in Polk Co Ga held 30 Jul 1939....but still, they could be off a little...?
Husband's of Aunt Kate's sisters:
Mary Elizabeth married Mr ___ McWauell (spelling wrong ???)
Sarah Jane married Elisha Clanton & died in Alabama
Arrovia "Rovia" married Thomas Riley Mullinax after 1928
Alice Idonia married Charles White Crabb & died in Texas
Lillian Doveye married James Wilburn Wilkins & died in Fla
I don't know who Susan Frances married but per her mother, she was still living in 1900.
Wives of Aunt Kate's brothers:
James Henry never married (always lived with sister Rovia)
Thomas Butler Smith married Mary Alma [Moseley]
I don't know who John Gibson married
I don't know who William Washington married but per his mother, he was still living in 1900.
My GG-Grandpa James Davenport Smith died in June 1879 in Paulding Co Ga and my GG-Grandma Mary Martha Elizabeth [Shaw] died after the 1900 Polk Co Ga census was taken.
.......Do you recognize anyone????
.......If so, I'd sure like to hear from you!!!

3-22-2003

....Boom...All Gone.....

My GG-Aunt, Mrs Ruth Catherine "Kate" [Smith] HENRY , all of her children and most of her grandchildren have been found!!! Between 1880 and 1900 she, her husband and their 11 children moved from Polk Co to Floyd Co. Thank you so much for posting my Brick Wall!!!
Kathye [Payne] Upham 6-15-2003

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Hosley, Jane C.
I am looking for information on my great great grandmother: Jane C. Hosley Stokes. She and my gg grandfather John A. Stokes resided in Polk County. I have info on my gg grandfather but have hit a �brick wall� in locating any information on Jane C. Hosley. Any help will be appreciated.
Jane Lathem 03-03-2007

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JENKINS, John & Elizabeth BAINES
I am looking for my great great great grandparents, they were born in the early 1800s, their names were John Jenkins and Elizabeth Baines Jenkins, I know of one son named William H. Thomas Jenkins and had a wife named Armenta Stanberry Jenkins. Thanks for any informatin that you have.
Judy Akins 11 June 2006

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JUNIOR, Robert J. & HILBURN, Mary Ann
On 24 May 1853, Robert J. JUNIOR and Mary Ann HILBURN were married in Polk County, GA, by Thomas A. Chisolm, J.P.
I would be so grateful to hear from anyone familiar/related to either of these two. July 26, 2005

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KENT, Henry
Looking for information on Henry Kent born abt 1850 in AL married to Lizzie ? born abt 1847 AL. They had two children that I know of Emma born abt 1871 AL and Bud born abt 1873 AL. An 1880 Cedartown Polk GA census shows this family. Later they are located in Etowah county Alabama. Bud is my real Great Grandfather. He 1st married Eva Argo in 1903 Etowah AL. Then second married my Great Grandmother Mary Jane Badgett in 1907 Etowah AL. Eva Argo later married Emment Jones. 12-25-2006

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KILGORE, James M
My brickwall is my gg grandfather James M (possibly Madison) Kilgore. His last known place of residence was in Cedartown, Polk County, GA on the 1880 Census. He was 68 years old at that time. His wife Louisa W. (age 63) was living with him. James died 9/13/1888. I don't know when she died. I have not been able to find where they are buried. Any help would be very much appreicated. Please e-mail pkilgore@magbelle.com. 3-22-2003

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Little, Sarah Elizabeth
Seeking information on Sarah Elizabeth Little from Paulding County. Need parents and/or siblings. She marrried George Wesley Baines on Jan. 21, 1886 in Paulding County. She was born Jul 15 1875 in Paulding Co., and died April 10, 1945 in Polk County,Ga. She was blind for years before she passed away. She and George Wesley Baines are buried at Raccoon Creek Baptist Church in Bartow County, Georgia.
11-5-2002
UPDATE: 3-23-2005
FOUND information needed on Sarah Elizabeth Little b.07/15/1875 d. 04/10/1945 married George Wesley Baines on 01/21/1886 in Paulding County. Thank you for your assistance.

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Maxwell, George Washington
He was born abt 1824 married Elizabeth Estes born abt 1837 SC they lived part of their married lives in Wilkes, Meriwether, Haralson, Polk counties. I am searching for the parentage of George Washington Maxwell born 1824 GA or SC? Thank you,
10-17-2005

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McElwee, Samantha Haney
I have Samantha Haney McElwee in 1900 Census for Polk county. She is a widow. Not found in 1910 Census any info on her would be great she may have remarried since she is very young widow 50-51 years of age. She had children in Polk County raising there children. Also had cousins living there and maybe other family members. Children are Jordan Thomas McElwee, John George Steven McElwee, David Grant McElwee, John Lawrence McElwee, Viola Bernice McElwee Greene, Jessie Eunice McElwee don�t know who she married, Sara Elizabeth McElwee Blankenship and Clemetine McElwee Shiflet Gladden. Other relatives Hood and Brewster Cousins Other McElwees in Cedartown are also related. Any info on Samantha or other McElwees would be great.
Michael McElwee 28 July 2005

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McGregor, Reese
I am searching for the family of Reese McGregor. He was a state senator before the Civil War. Reese was the son of William McGregor and Miriam Dean. He was born in SC. His wife was Charlotte Pierce Brewster. They lived near Cedartown. They had many children. My great-grandmother Isabella Jane McGregor married in 1860. She married Samuel Hunter Scott. He was the son of Robert Scott and his first wife. Robert was born in Gwinnette Co., GA. Any information would be greatly appreciated.
Mary Jo Moore 9 August 2003

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McGuire, Lucretia
I am searching for any information on Lucretia McGuire. Listed with her on the 1850 Polk County census is children Solomon and Permelia. She would have been born in 1799, and is listed as a widow. She is also listed on the Paulding County census for the same year. I would like to hear from anyone who has connections to the McGuires of Polk County. Thanks..... Gwen R Wright 4/2002 Need new E-mail addy

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McLain, Necy Jane
My G-Grandmother was Necy Jane MCLAIN, she was born in Cedartown Ga. in 1855. Her Parents were Russell M. MCLAIN and Mary Ann (MOTES) MCLAIN. I have found them in most of the census records from 1860 up, but I can't find them in 1850. They would be listed in the 1850 census as.
Russell M. MCLAIN- age 24/25
Mary Ann MCLAIN -age 20
Thomas J. MCLAIN-age 3
Frances E.MCLAIN- age 5
I would appreciate any help on this family,Thank You
Janice Murphy 8-28-2002

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McRAE, Hugh Bain
Hugh Bain McRae was born in 1766 in Scotland and died in 1853 in Cedartown, Georgia. He was married to Nancy McDuffie, born in 1764 in South Carolina. Where should I begin to try to find burial records, etc. Any bit of information will be appreciated.
Joan Keith Bonnett June 22, 2005

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MILLICAN, James Franklin
I am searching for any information regarding my GGrandfather, James Franklin Millican and GGrandmother Susan Catherine Millican. GGrandfather was a farmer in Polk Co. and I believe living around Rockmart. He was born Dec. 30, 1846 and actually was in Fulton County when he died Feb. 21, 1928. I don't really know why he was in Fulton County unless he was sent to a hospital there. They had several children, one of which is my Grandfather, Sidney Augustus Millican. Also there was Claude Millican, Minnie Millican, and Charles Millican. I'm sure they are both buried somewhere in Polk County and I would sure like to visit their graves. Does anyone have any information about this family? Thank you,

5-24-2007

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Mobley, Alexander
Alexander Mobley was born abt 1811 and died between 1863 and 1870 in Polk Co., GA. He married Sarah Elander Meadows in 1833 in Oglethorpe County. Sarah died in Cherokee Co., AL. Alexander's parents are believed to be Isaac and Frances Mobley of Elbert Co., GA. Need documented proof. Also was Frances a Brown or Deadwyler. 3/2002 - New e-mail 4-1-2005

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Moncrief, Merite (Mrytie) Mae
searching for parents and any information on her. She died 1938. Married William Marvin Jenkins. She was from Polk County, Ga. A6711mom@aol.com 9-18-2002

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Moore, John Jackson and Hannah Ewing Moore.
These are my great great grandparents. They were born in the 1820s in Georgia according to all census. They died in the 1870s, according to census. In 1850, they are in Henry County. In 1860, they are in Paulding County. In 1870, they were in Polk County, but he is listed under the name "Jackson". In 1880, their son, Owen, is the head of household, married to Samantha Wilson. Living with them are his sister, Jane, age 27 and his brother, William. William later marries Samantha's sister, Ida. They move to Florida. Other siblings of Owen, Jane and William are Jackson Moore, married to Josephine Kinney; Robert Moore married to Amanda Bradshaw; Sarah Moore married to Jesse Hitchcock; and a Frances Moore. Any help with this family would be appreciated. John Jackson Moore married Hannah Ewing in 1839 in Newton County, GA. Hope to hear from someone!!!

Cathy Moore Casper 11-6-2002

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Morgan, Jesse H
I am looking for any information concerning the family of Jesse H Morgan, born abt 1829. Wife is Sarah A, children: Alonso, Thaddeus(listed as Thomas), and Mary. Jesse owned land in Haralson County, and they are listed on the 1860 Haralson County Census, 3rd District. Supposedly Jesse died in the Civil War and Sarah remarried. The children are listed on the 1870 West End, Fulton County Census with other families and I do not show this Morgan family in 1850 Haralson County. Any help would be appreciated.

Sharon Morgan 2-16-2004

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Morris, George
An old note in family files says that George Morris was born in Cedartown, GA in 1810. (His gravestone records this birth year as well.) I've read that Cedartown wasn't founded until later. Is the old note wrong or were there Morrises lurking in the woods during that time. Any information will be appreciated.

Tom McRae 5-20-2005

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Nelson, Temperance
I have hit a brick wall with this relative Temperance Nelson b. 1801-1808 in Georgia. She lived in Cedartown with her children in 1860. I found a marriage record for Temperance Bridges & Peter Nelson. I believe this is her. Anyone with any information on Polk County Nelson's please email.

Joyce Nelson 5-4-2005

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Oneal, Susan
lived in Laceys Springs, Morgan County, Alabama prior to 1878. She married my GGrandfather Thomas Jefferson Bryant in St Clair Co. on 25 Jan 1878. They had a son Reuben Samuel Bryant born 18 July 1880 in Polk Co., Ga. She died (1881 in Cedertown, Ga.) abt 3 months after the birth of my Grandfather, Reuben. I have not been able to find her parents, her birthdate, or any info prior to her marriage. Thank you for reading my "brickwall" and any help will be appreciated. Good luck to you all,

James Bryant 8-16-2004

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PARHAM, John
Searching for gravesites or any information on John Parham and wife Mary (called Polly) Woodward Parham. John and Mary settled in Morgan Valley in an area named Parham Springs after him. John and Mary arrived in the area prior to 1840, John died in late 1851 or early 1852. Have searched the area and am unable to located their gravesites. I have his will which was at the Polk County courthouse. This one has me banging my head against this brick wall. Any information will be greatly appreciated.
2-16-2004

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PARRISH, James
I am doing research on my great grandfather, James Parrish. HIs father was said to be John Parrish. His death certificate said that he was born in Coweta County Ga. However, I can find no record of this. Any info would be appreciated..
10-4-2004

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PEEK, Henry
Looking for proof of Henry Peek's children. He was in Polk County as early as 1840, mabe sooner. He was a RW soldier. He was on the 1850 (Paulding County) census, age 78, for district # 848, where is this? He was not on the 1860 census so I assume he died before the 1860 census. Hoping someone out there has the answer. Thanks
01-03-2007

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PEEK, Nancy
I am searching for the parents/;siblings of NANCY PEEK. Nancy married JOEL BREWER in 1849 in Paulding Co. They lived in Polk Co, where Joel was Ordinary Judge for 25 years. She died abt 1870.
10-17-2002

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PEUGH, Samson
Searching for gr-gr grandfather, Sampson Pew. Sampson b. abt. 1826, no information on him after the 1860 census in Chulio District, Floyd Co., GA. He was married to Malinda McDonald, daughter of William S. and Sarah McGraw McDonald. I have her listed in 1850 census (Cass Co.); 1860 census (Chulio District, Floyd Co.); 1870 census (Bartow Co.); 1880 census (Chulio District, Floyd Co.). I have no information that she lived in Polk County, but the counties mentioned above are very close to Polk. One of their sons, William Columbus Peugh, lived in Floyd Co., Bartow Co., and Polk Co. (Cedartown, Seney Town, and Aragon). William Columbus Peugh and his son, Samuel Starling Peugh, are buried in the Wax Community Cemetery in Floyd Co., GA.
Any information will be very much appreciated.
8-29-2007

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PIERCE, Richard
My mother's grandfather was Richard Pierce resided in Albertville, Al. When he died it was reported that his body was placed on a train and shipped to Ga. and Indians met the train and buried him in Cedartown, Ga. This would be in the early 1920's. His wife Mary Bonds Pierce is buried at Pleasant Grove in Albertville, Al. born 1861 died 1922. My dad's grandfather was Jim England in Lawrence/Winston county, Al. He married a Mary Nicholson whose family was reported to be Cherokee escaped from the trail of tears. I think Nicholson's wife was a Peggy or Patty Farley. We have a picture of her in the family. Also one of my greatgrandmother's married a Sewell and was reported to be stolen from a stockade in Ga. during the trail of tears and they resided in Lawrence/Winston Co. around the Bankhead Forest. The England's owned a lot of property where the Pinetorch church sits and a lot of my ancestors are buried there. I would appreciate any information you could give me.

5-24-2007   Reply by Carleton L. Williams 10-18-2008

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PYLE, Charles Hemphill.
Looking for info on family of Charles Hemphill Pyle, (b. 1841) married to Louamy Ruff Putman Knighten, 1871. My grandfather, James Rowan Pyle, was born in 1866. Question: Who was James' mother and Charles' first wife? Jbw7255@aol.com4/2002

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REYNOLDS, Forrest
Searching for information on Forrest _____ REYNOLDS and LIllie Bama BRADSHAW (from around Aargon) whose dau Bernice Irene m. George Washington MANIS.
Lillie Bama's sisters were:
Martha Melzora
Gerita Mentora
Melissa Cordelia
My husband is son of Bernice and George MANIS. We have very little information on the family but willing to share what we have.
Glenda Manis8-3-2002

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ROBBINS, Henry J.
was my husband's grandfather. He was born in Floyd County around 1899 according to his death certificate. His parents were Newton Cicero Robbins and Mary Elizabeth West. Mary had been married before. She first married John Strickland in 1875. They had three children before she found out her husband had several more wives and children. She married Elmore Robbins, (NC's brother) in 1887. He died and she married Newton around 1891, but we have not found a marriage certificate for them. Three of her four marriages were recorded in Polk County, GA. Her fourth marraige was to Phillip J Costner in 1913. We are looking for information on this Robbins family.
Newton and Elmore's parents were William Robbins and Caroline Brown. They were married in Union County, GA in 1858. W. Elmore Robbins was born in 1861 and his brother Newton Cicero Robbins was born in 1867. Would like to learn more about the family. Willing to exchange information.
31 May 2004

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RAPER, LEWIS
born 1874 died after August 18, 1930. Lewis Raper is listed as living in Cedartown, Polk, GA at time of the death of his only surviving sibling, Nancy Malinda Elizabeth Raper Rose of Rome, Floyd, GA. Nancy was born in Cedartown May 7, 1870, to William Raper of GA and Susan Worthington of SC. Two other siblings, Mary Jane (Dovdie?) and William A. are presumed deceased in 1930. This family is often confused with other Raper families of Cherokee heritage. I am interested in any and all information; process of elimination is helpful.
Thank you, Rosebird 5-2002

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ROBINSON, Rev James A.
Rev. James A. Robinson
Born Jan. 1842
Died March 6, 1926
Married Elizabeth Jane Morgan Born April 23,1853-?
Had five kids:
Mary Tommie Robinson (Stringer) Feb 10, 1890-July 3, 1962
Oliver Robinson
Henry Robinson
Howard Robinson (Joe?)
Willie Robinson
This is all I know on my Family they are my gggrandparents
my ggrandmother was Mary Tommie Stringer.
Mary Tommie Robinson married Albert C. Stringer and together they had 6 boys:
Robert Albert Stringer April 23, 1920-Jan 31, 2007
Grady Stringer June 21, 1921-Feb. 27, 1991
Joe Stringer 1912-1990
Aubrey Stringer 1924-1978
Harry Stringer 1926-1985
James Stringer June 6, 1916-Sept 29, 1989
Anyone with information I have a newspaper clipping of the family made in 1902 at his home (Rev James Robinson) in Aragon, Georgia. The picture was furnished by the Rev. George Robinson Of Rockmart, Route 1.
Patricia Furgerson 03-07-2007

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ROBINSON, James Riley
I'm looking for information on family of James Riley Robinson born 1847 in Georgia (don't know exact location) and died bet.1900-1910 in Aragon Polk county. Don't know his parents or any of his siblings. He married Julia Norman about 1868 and had the following children: James W. W. (Jim) b. 1869 d. 1949 ; John b. 1870; Lee Riley b. 1874; Wiley Newton b. 1876; Sallie b. 1878; Viola b.1880 (she married a White and had a son J. D. born abt. 1918). Any help would be greatly appreciated!!
Judy Robinson Huff 1-5-2006

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ROBINSON, Mary Ann Sanford
My brickwall is my gr grandmother, Mary Ann SANFORD Robinson, born in 1834 and died in 1919. Believed to be buried in Greenwood Cemetery. She was married to John R. Robinson and moved to Russellville, AL around 1855/56.
I appreciate any help that one can give.
Joan Buchanan West 6-24-2003

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SCOTT, Robert
I am searching for the name of my gggrandmother. She married Robert Scott in Gwinnette Co., GA. I have no exact date of the marriage. The Robert Scott family moved to Polk County shortly after the birth of my ggrandfather, Samuel Hunter Scott. Samuel was born on March 12, 1837 and an older brother, John B. Scott, was born in 1836. Mrs. Scott died sometime between 1837 and 1841. Robert married Sarah Ann Waits in 1841. He married Arilla Elizabeth Childers about 1854. I believe my gggrandmother to have been a Hunt or Hunter, but have no proof. The family lived near Van Wert. The maps of the 1860 area show a Scott residence. Samuel Hunter Scott married Isabella Jane McGregor on January 24, 1860. "Bell's" father was Reese McGregor, a county judge and Ga. state representative. I would appreciate any information anyone could provide. Thanks so much,Mary Jo Moore 4/2002

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SHACKLEFORD, John R.
I am looking for information concerning John R. Shackleford b. 1821 KY and d. 1892 Hazel Hill (Fayetteville), MO. He married sarah Barton 19 Feb., 1865 Johnson Co., MO.
They had four children: John B. b. 1867, Mary C. b. 1869 died in childhood, James W. b.1871, and George W. b. 1874.
John R. is a son of John Shackleford ( ca 1789 VA- 1865 Hazel Hill, MO) and Nancy Keen (1794 NC-1861 Hazel Hill, MO). He ws the third of nine children.
Thanks, 10-27-2006

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SELF, Samuel C & Maggie [unknown]

1880 Polk Co Ga/ED /MD /Cedartown/HH /pg 266b-ac :
Self, Samuel C/HH/wm age 55 Ga/Ga/Ga
Self, Maggie/wife/wf age 43 Ga/Ga/Ga
Self, Eddie/dtr/wf age 16 Ga/Ga/Ga/single
Self, Eula/dtr/wf age 10 Ga/Ga/Ga/single
SELF, RUBIE/dtr/wf age 03 Ga/Ga/Ga/single
Green, Maya/other/male Ga/Ga/Ga/single/ "at home"

Mrs Ruby [SELF] Smith and her husband John Gipson SMITH -I'm waylaid every way I turn! My GG-Uncle John Gipson/ Gibson SMITH was buried at the "family cemetery near Cave Spring, Ga, on Sunday, 04 Jun 1933" according to his 03 Jun 1933 obituary in the Gadsden (Al) Times. He has a sister and a brother buried at the New Prospect Cemetery - is this in Cave Spring or Rome? He was living in Gadsden, Etowah Co Al when he died but, frustratingly, his Alabama obituary does not name his wife or his 2 married daughters Louise and Ruby Alice. His wife was Ruby A. [Self] daughter of Samuel C. Self & Maggie [unknown] shown on the above 1880 Polk Co Ga census and Ruby was 3 years old. I cannot find her death record so I'm hoping she is buried beside GG-Uncle John.....???
If you know anything about any of the children of Samuel & Maggie SELF I would be so deeply grateful if you would share it with me as it might lead to information on Ruby and her daughters.
Thankyou so very much for any help! 5-14-2003

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SMITH, Frances and Sarah A.
I am searching for information on Frances Smith born about 1836 and Sara A. (believe middle name is Adeline) Smith born about 1849. In 1851 I found them in the Cherokee County, AL census in the household of their mother Fathy Smith. Frances and Sara are the sisters of Melton, Thomas and William Smith. I would like to know who they married and who their children are.
July 28, 2005

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SMITH, John A
I am searching for any SMITH family members who may have knowledge of my great grandfather James A. SMITH and his wife Melissa Riley SMITH. They came from Franklin County to Polk about 1856-1857 and apparently had two children when they were in Polk County (at Cedartown) my grandfather Alfred Mathew Smith born 28 July 1857 and his sister Julia E. Smith born 7 December 1858. They were living in Fayette County Alabama on the 1860 census where they died. Why did they leave Franklin County to go to Polk County? Were there other SMITH relatives there? And did any other SMITH family members move to Fayette County with them?
Eddy A. Flick 8-12-2004

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SMITH, Mary A
I am searching for info on Mary A. Smith and her grand-daughter Emily E. who lived in Polk Co 1860 census. Emily E. (she later went by Emma E.) maiden name was Lemons. I believe she married George Short. Please e-mail me TDatBeach@aol.com 10-15-2002

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STONE, William Hopgood
b. 1822 in VA?, married Mary "Mollie" Kate Garner, b. 1/23/1810, d. 8/5/1882. I descend through his daughter, Nancy J. (Nannie) Stone and Richard Beverly Brewster. Any help would be appreciated! March 2002
ADITIONAL INFORMATION: William Hopgood STONE married Mary "Mollie" Kate GARNER May 11, 1848, in Polk County. They lived out their lives in Polk County and had 8 children, all of whom lived and died in Polk County Have never been able to trace this man and would appreciate any information.
My mother and her ancestors (and me) for many years were all from Cedartown/Esom Hill and I have plenty of good information to share if anyone is interested. Names include: GRIFFITH, BREWSTER, WILLIAMS, HACKNEY, MORRIS, STONE, PENCE, GARNER.
E-mail updated 10-24-2006

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SURRETT, Ciscro Green
Need any info can get on Ciscro Green Surrett , killed in Cedartown 1875 by bootlegger. Man was caught and tried but escaped and never found again. This comes word of mouth. Would like solid info. 5-2002
Cicero Surrett . Nov 1 1875, was shot by bootlegger in Cedertown Ga. He was married to Sarah J Clay ,thier children were William R, Cicero A, Frances M (f), Henry G, James O, Mary T, and Sarah Elizabeth. He had brother named Sanford.
Inez Wallace Bush 6/18/2002

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TANNER, John L.
I am looking for parents of John L. Tanner, born approx 1827-1930 in Georgia. Possible father might be Jesse Walter Tanner, born approx 1796-1800. Also looking for parents of Sarah Ann Brown, born approx 1827-1830 in Georgia. Probably Cobb county.
Janis TebowJune 22, 2004

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TOLBERT, Bud
Information on my grandaddy's death certificate lists his father's name as "Bud Tolbert". Grandfather was born in 1885 in the western part of Georgia. There are no "Bud Tolberts listed on the 1880 census, but there is a B.F. Tolbert, 24 years old, wife Anna, age 20 and a son named Tom listed. Could this be Bud? Does anyone have information on this line? I have hit the "Brick Wall"
Jerry Tolbert 5/2002

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VINSON, David
My Great Grand Father was David Vinson. His sons were Sameul, George and Nedium Franklin. He had sisters Minnie, Roxann, Damie & another that was called Shug. They moved from Habersham Co. to Polk Co. around 1877. Grand pa told me they lived Between Rockmart & Cedartown on the old Cason Rd. to Ala. Frank was my Grandfather. If any one has info on these relatives I would be ever so greatful.
Shirley Shope 8 July 2005

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Wallace, Thomas
Looking for any information on Thomas Wallace b 1804-12 in SC...In 1854 he was married, had son named Asberry. Wife's name Mary James. Moved to Cleburne Co. AL by 1870. Other children born in GA were: Fletcher 1854, Albert 1856, Mary 1857, Martha Mildred 1860, Joseph 1861, Elizabeth 1863, Thomas 1865, Harriett 1869. Another son, James Andrew, was born in 1871 in AL. I have list of children, with those we have been able to find.
Inez Wallace Bush 5/2002

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WEST, Mary D.
My great grandfather Charles F. Hensley was born and lived in Cedartown for a while. In 1880, he moved to Etowah Co. Alabama , and married Mary D. West. I'm trying to find info on Mary's parents and siblings. Any info would help. Thanks
Frank Taylor June 8, 2004

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WEST, Mary Elizabeth
I am trying to find someone who has any information on Mary Elizabeth West. I would like to know who her parents were. She married John C. Strickland on April 21, 1875. She had three children; Will James Strickland Sr., Martha Strickland McBurnett, and Lee Strickland Wiggens. She died July 18, 1932. She is buried at Lime Branch Cemetery Polk County GA.
7-6-2002

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WHITE, Thomas "Willie"
I am looking for any information on the White family in Polk County my great grand father was Thomas �Willie� White. My grand father was John William �Bill� White. I have no information on any of the White family and am just starting to compile a history of my family. I would be glad for any assistance with this. Any help will be greatly appreciated.
John White 5-2-2005

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WIGGINS, Ida FAIN
I would appreciate any and all information on Ida Fain Wiggins. Ida Fain [born,18 Oct. 1872] married Jackson J. Wiggins [born 24 Apr. 1867-died 23 Jan. 1939]. They are buried with a double marker in Jackson Chapel Church Cemetery. Ida Fain had at least one sister married to Ed Clark and living at Munford Alabama.Also, she had two brothers living at Piedmont, Alabama, John Jesse Fain [1846-1913] and Thomas M Fain [1860-1913].
Carlton Fain March 3, 2005

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WILSON, William M.
I am searching for William M Wilson, that lived in Polk County, Ga. during the 1800's. He was married to unknown Masters. They had 12 children. He lived in NC before he came to Ga. He had a son in NC by a previous marriage by the name of Alvin L Wilson. It is believed that he was also in this area. Any information that anyone has would be appreciated.
December 2, 2004 New e-mail 3-2-2007

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WOOD, George Edward
I am looking for any information about my father, George Edward Wood. I believe that his father's name was William (Lum) Wood and his mother was Nancy (Nannie) Logan Wood. I believe they were all born in Cedartown Ga. and William and Nancy died there. Any help would be appreciated.
Laura Harding June 22, 2005

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WOOD, Rev. Jesse
I'm looking for info. or a Bio. on Rev. Jesse Wood. I know in 1840 he took over a Baptist Church in Cedar Town and under Rev. Wood's leadership, during a period of 12 years, the church became one of the largest and most influential in Georgia. With this info, someone has got to have some information about him, the names of his parents, wife and children and where he was born.
Sept. 27, 2007

[Note: Rev. Jesse Wood was the pastor of the First Baptist Church of Cedartown from 1848 to 1860. In 1860 the church had 300 members and was the largest in North West Georgia. - Doris]

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