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Re: Hart of Hart - Keith Bohannon

JoeBailey24 — 2009-11-06 19:36:01Z

That is an interesting point you make about the photograph of the Confederate soldiers I referred to on page 36 of “The Hart of Georgia”, and could well be correct.

However, the same photo appears on page 200 of “Beneath These Waters – Archeological and Historical Studies of 11,500 Years Along the Savannah River” by Sharyn Kane and Richard Keeton, 1993. In this publication, the photo is captioned “William Thomas Bailey and his Brother Henry M. Bailey of Hart County, Company C, 16th Regiment, Georgia Volunteer Infantry, stood at attention in their uniforms during the Civil War’.

I have also been told that the photo is (or was) on display at the Getteysburg Battlefield Museum. I don’t know if it is captioned or not.

Since my original post of November 6, 2006 I have identified and corresponded with Dr. Keith Bohannon. He is in the History Dept. at West Georgia State University in Carrollton, GA. He told me that he wrote the article “many years ago for a magazine titled “Military Images” and he had no further information on the family or the Griffin Bailey that was a brother of William Thomas and Henry M. Bailey.

Dr. Bohannon told a cousin of mine (now deceased) that he got the photo from the Georgia Archives and that it had been obtained by them in the Vanishing Georgia project back in the early '70's. That was a program where the University of Georgia sent out teams to each county seat in Georgia and asked people to bring old photographs in for copying so that they could save them in the Archives. So probably someone in Hart County had the original photograph at one time. I have been unable to find out who that was.

By the way, are you related to this Bailey family?

Re: Hart of Hart - Keith Bohannon

sambokatt — 2009-11-06 18:22:21Z

I think you misread page 36 of "The Hart of Georgia." I don't believe the picture of the two Confederate soldiers are the Bailey brothers. This picture came from the Georgia Department of Archives and History. The caption reads that they "typify the fighting soldiers of the Confederacy." All the other photos identify the soldiers pictured, but not this one. I think this photo was included in the article just to give an idea of what the typical soldier looked like. It is misleading to say the least. The Keith Bohannon you are inquiring about in all probability worked for The Hartwell Sun, the newspaper in Hartwell, and may not have any connections with the Bailey family there.

Re: Sardis Baptist Church Cemetery, Hart Co, GA US29N

anniehall52 — 2009-09-14 19:48:25Z

Hello,Do you have any Sammons,Cobb and Reed listed at Sardis Baptist Church.Thanks

Re: Ira Agustus Bowers married Margaret Elizabeth (?) b:1845 d:1925

gdavenpo — 2009-08-30 02:50:34Z

If you will e-mail me at gdavenpo@bellsouth.net, I will give you names. I do not feel I have the right to post other people's names without permission.

Re: Hart County families--Richardson

bdooley100 — 2009-08-22 03:15:15Z

Bobby, do you have any info on Amie/Amy Richardson who married John Farmer? I can't find them on a census until 1860 Floyd Co., GA. I do find a John Farmer in 1840 Elbert Co. and a J. Farmer in 1840 Floyd Co., but I don't know if either of these is the one who married Amie/Amy. I really would like to find them in 1850 to see the names of their children. By 1860 there are no children with them; only two orphans who, I imagine, are their grandchildren.

Caswell Farmer in Hart Co.

bdooley100 — 2009-08-22 03:08:14Z

I'm interested in any information on Caswell Farmer who married Mrs. Mary Fain in Elbert Co., GA, in 1845. They are in the Hart Co. 1870 and 1880 censuses. I am particularly hoping for information on Caswell's parents. I wonder if they might be John and Amie/Amy Richardson Farmer. In 1849 a Caswell Farmer bought land in Floyd Co., GA, from a John Farmer.

Re: Ira Agustus Bowers married Margaret Elizabeth (?) b:1845 d:1925

stevetfowler — 2009-07-24 03:37:28Z

Who do you know in Canon from that line, I am descended from George Martin and Evie Bowers, to William J. Fowler, to Frank S. Fowler, to Frank N. Fowler, to me, Stephen T. Fowler. Derrick Gable is a cousin of mine if that is who you know in Canon. He has done some work on the line as well and descended from William J. Fowler to Lettie Ann Fowler Gable, to H.L. "Tinker" Gable to Derrick Gable.

Re: Ira Agustus Bowers married Margaret Elizabeth (?) b:1845 d:1925

gdavenpo — 2009-07-24 01:54:27Z

I have a lot of info on the Job Bowers genealogy. Although I am descended from the second Job, brother of Edy, I do have some info on the Edy Bowers line. I also know someone here in Canon, Ga who is a descendent of that line and does genealogy. On your line, I only have that Eve married Martin Fowler, but I have heard of Martin Fowler all my life. I see where Henry Tom Bowers, brother of Eve, had a daughter Elizabeth, who also married a Fowler, Pete Fowler. Elizabeth was born 1906. Are you coming down the line from Ira, or going up, farther back?

Re: Ira Agustus Bowers married Margaret Elizabeth (?) b:1845 d:1925

stevetfowler — 2009-07-24 01:40:01Z

Ira Agustus Bowers and Margaret Elizabeth settled around Hart County/Franklin County GA. is this part of the same line that you are referencing? Other than Evie, I don't have any other info on children of Ira, I do have info further down the line as far as grandkids, etc...

Re: Ira Agustus Bowers married Margaret Elizabeth (?) b:1845 d:1925

gdavenpo — 2009-07-24 00:19:01Z

Ira Augustus Bowers, b 1838, married Margaret Elizabeth Roach, b 15 May 1849, d 26 Feb 1925 in Sand Mountain, Al. They had 7 children, Allico, Eve M, Carly, Henry Tom, William Lee, Boe, & Job. Ira was son of Edy Bowers 1810-1854 & Jane Glover b 1812, died in Arkansas. Ira was 3rd of 9 children. Edy is Buried in teh Glover family cemetery in Hart Co, Do you have info on other children of Ira Augustus?

Re: David Carter

sandracarter849 — 2009-07-07 01:48:20Z

Do you have any info on his family? Brother's & sister's.

Ira Agustus Bowers married Margaret Elizabeth (?) b:1845 d:1925

fowler1029 — 2009-07-03 15:29:56Z

Ira is my gggg-grandfather and I am looking for any information that will help me find related families. Ira was the father of Martha Evelyn "Evie" Bowers b:30 Jan 1868/d: 2 May 1956 who married George Martin Fowler b:20 Feb 1868/d:12 Dec 1956.

Re: Brock family 1910 Census, Shoal Creek

ichemstar — 2009-06-28 18:22:03Z

I was very glad to here from you today.

My Great Great Grandparents were Emasiah S. Brock and Mary Jane Bruce Brock.

Their oldest son was William Welborn Brock b. Oct. 16, 1855
he appears to have been married twice: Julia Rice and Dora (Docia) Fergurson.

I was looking for his family because I believe I might have some photos that they could help me identify. Also, I would love to learn more about my Brock line.

My Great Grandfather (son of Emmasiah and Mary Jane) is Wade Pressley Brock b. Sept. 1866. He was the 5th out of their 10 children.

The information that I have gathered from the census about William Welborn Brock follows:

CENSUS

1910 Census, Hart County, Georgia
William (54) Note: the entire family born in S.C.
wife: Julia S. (24)
son: Claude (22)
son: William P. (15)
son: James C. (13)
son: Willmot M. (11)

Living next door to Arthur W. Brock (24) b. South Carolina
wife: Willie May (24) b. Georgia
son: William C. (3) B. Georgia
son: Victor B. (1) b. Georgia
son: Andrew J. (0) b. Georgia

I have his obituary but it is not close at hand. William died April 17, 1952 at his home in Lavonia, Georgia.

I would love to hear from you and I have information accumulated over the years that I can share.

You can post your reply or email me direct at mybrockfamily@comcast.net.

Thank you.
Gail Smith Boyle
Joppa, Maryland

Re: Brock family 1910 Census, Shoal Creek

cbrock1940 — 2009-06-27 12:54:59Z

I believe I am part of this branch of the family tree. How may I assist you? He would have been my grandfather.

Re: David Carter

jamescarter47 — 2009-06-25 20:50:16Z

James Madison Carter's parents were James Madison Carter, Sr. and Frances Coates. He had a first wife named Nancy Mason (may be Meason) who was from S.C. They moved from GA to Miss. around 1857 and Nancy may have died on the way. They went from there to Lousiana and then on to Texas.
The 1870 census shows JMC, Sr. as born in S.C. I have unclear info on JMC's brothers and sisters. There are: Mary Lavinia, Nancy L., Sarah S., Carol L., Benjamin, David Louis, Robert and Frances. There may be more.

Maybe if you tell me what you have and exactly what you're looking for I can be of more help.

Re: David Carter

sandracarter849 — 2009-06-25 18:11:37Z

What were the family names,& dates? When were they born? Do you have any brother's & sister's names?Sandy

Re: David Carter

sandracarter849 — 2009-06-25 18:02:21Z

What was his parents name?Did he have brother's & sisters.What other info do you have on this family?

Re: Marion Massey

brharbin — 2009-06-22 01:09:29Z

Do you know where your Marion Massey is buried? I don't see him listed in the book "Cemeteries of Hart County, Georgia," by SRVGS.
Do you have an obituary for him? If he lived and died in Hart County, I could look to see if he had an obituary.

I am not related, just trying to help out.

Re: Dr. Henry Page & Ritter Cheek

JoeBailey24 — 2009-02-18 15:44:36Z

Sorry - after checking my Hart Co., GA Pages further I can find no names nor dates that seem to fit.

Re: Dr. Henry Page & Ritter Cheek

JoeBailey24 — 2009-02-17 14:12:51Z

Do you have any dates for Dr. Henry Page?

Re: Elrod/Sudberry/Thrasher in Hart County

thrasherlines — 2009-03-26 16:20:16Z

I don't have your Mary Jane Thrasher in my data base, but we could be connected. Thanks for the link to the death certificate for Sam, although I had already found it on-line. I have had more success with info on Sam although his brother William is my wife's ancestor. Are you also connected to the Sudberry's and Elrod's? I need all the help I can get on those two lines. Feel free to contact me directly (thrasherlines@aol.com) if you want me to give you my Thrasher line to see if we connect.

Re: Elrod in Hart County

thrasherlines — 2009-03-21 16:27:24Z

I am researching one of my wife's lines. She is descended from Elizabeth A (Elrod) Sudberry, who I believe to be the daughter of a Zach and Sarah (Pool?) Elrod. Elizabeth (Betty) was a long-time resident of Hart County, GA where she died. She had two sons, William Henry and Samuel Joseph and possibly one other child who died 1900-1910. I have been told that Elizabeth's parents were both full-blooded Cherokee Indian. Am willing to share what little I have uncovered so far and am interested in anything on this line.

Re: David Carter

jamescarter47 — 2009-06-20 18:49:06Z

The closest I have to that date is James Madison Carter, Jr., born May 14, 1866 in Vicksburg, Ms. He died in Texas in 1917. He's my g-grandfather. The family's prior residence was in Georgia. If this sounds close, let me know and I can give you more detail.

Morris Family DNA Project

wendyramirez2608 — 2009-06-21 19:47:48Z

Hi Everyone,

My Name is Wendy Ramirez and I am one of the Co-Administrators for the Morris Family DNA project.

Many Morris Families came into Georgia Very Early including some of the Morris lines I am related to, Morris is a fairly common Surname and we are in the Process of trying to Identify the many different Morris lines related to each other through DNA. Many of these Families came into Georgia from Virginia and North Carolina. We have been testing many of these Virginia and North Carolina lines.

If you are a Male Morris and would like to participate and hopefully identify which Morris Family line you are descended from DNA testing is a wonderful Tool. Women can participate by asking a Male member of the Family to test for their line, this can be a father, brother, uncle, cousin etc..

Right now FTDNA (Family Tree DNA)is running a 1/2 price sale on a combined Y-DNA (Paternal DNA Test) and a MTDNA (Maternal DNA Test) we would love to have you participate but the sale only runs thru Wednesday 6-24-09

If you are interested or would like additional information Please feel free to send an e-mail to me at:

wendyramirez2608@yahoo.com or morrisdna@att.net

Thank You

Wendy Ramirez

Reuben Johnson Morris, Frances Taylor Hartwell

wendyramirez2608 — 2009-02-12 00:31:08Z

Hi,

I am looking for people who are connected to this line.

Reuben Johnson Morris is the son of Reuebn Morris and Sally Acree, Reuben, Sr. is the brother of my GGG-Grandfather John Morris and I am Researching the entire Morris line.

Reuben Johnson or Johnson Morris was born abt 1809 in Orange County, Va, he married Frances Taylor on 02 Jan 1833 in Albemarle, Va
Almost right after their marriage they moved to Elbert County, Ga where most of their children were born. Abt 1855 Reuben died and Frances and her children were living in Hartwell, Hart County, Ga

The Children of Reuben Johnson and Frances are:

Louvenia E. Morris b. abt 1839 in Georgia and d. Feb 1911 in Hart, Ga, she married Jefferson Holland Phillips b. abt 1843 in Ga

Mary J. Morris b. 12 Mar 1842 in Georgia d. 09 Jan 1920 in Hart, Ga, she married Henry Lewis Phillips 28 Feb 1860 in Hart, Ga, he was b. abt 1828 in Hart, Ga

Benjamin B. Morris b. abt 1840 in Georgia

Reuben Johnson Morris b 13 May 1844 in Georgia, d 29 Aug 1916 in Hart, Ga, he married 1st Julia Alice b. abt 1856 in Georgia and 2nd Amelia Mary Wells b. 08 Mar 1844 in Ga

Robert Francis Morris b. 13 Apr 1845 in Georgia, d. 02 Jan 1930 in Hart, Ga, married Rebecca Fleming on 07 Jan 1868 in Hart, Ga, she was b. 20 Nov 1844 in Hart, Ga

William Carter Morris b. 05 Apr 1847 in George, d. 11 Oct 1918 in Hart, Ga, he married Matilda Emerline Vickery 14 Apr 1871 in Hart, Ga, she was born 07 Nov 1855 in Hart, Ga

Thank You

Wendy

Re: Shoal Creek, Columbus Wilson

kstandridge176 — 2009-02-09 14:22:04Z

Thank you for replying.

Shoal Creek, Columbus Wilson

kstandridge176 — 2009-02-08 23:08:23Z

I'm looking for cementary where Columbus Wilson is buried. The 1880 census shows him in living in Shoal Creek, Hart County. Would appreciate any info. Wife was Martha.

Re: Shoal Creek, Columbus Wilson

kstandridge176 — 2009-02-11 08:51:58Z

Thank you for looking and replying back.

Re: Shoal Creek, Columbus Wilson

kstandridge176 — 2009-02-11 08:48:02Z

Yes, thats the one I'm looking for. I will be going to visit that grave. Where can I find all the info you found?
If you can find the obit that would be great too!
My uncle has been wanting me to find the grave so I could take him there. He is in his late 70's and last one alive of my dads family. He will be excited when I tell him!
Thank you

Re: looking for Hart County relatives

kstandridge176 — 2009-03-16 12:52:47Z

Yes, that is the right one. I was hoping to find some living relatives

looking for Hart County relatives

kstandridge176 — 2009-03-14 03:28:11Z

Looking for more information on my family. Family members are buried at Providence Church Cemetery. Family pics would be great!

Re: looking for Hart County relatives

brharbin — 2009-03-16 11:40:43Z

Did the obit of John C Wislon that I emailed you help you any? Was it the right person you were looking for?

Re: Shoal Creek, Columbus Wilson

brharbin — 2009-02-10 04:46:36Z

In looking the the books, "The Hart of Georgia," A History of Hart County, Georgia, by Savannah River Valley Genealogical Society and "Pioneers of Hart County, Georgia" by Harold Travis Parker, there is a John Columbus Wilson that was married 1st to Martha E. Wade and 2nd to her sister, Milly Jane Wade. This also lists the children.

In the book, "Hart County, Georgia Marriages 1854 to 1898" by the Savannah River Valley Genealogical Society, it lists a John C. Wilson to Martha E. Wade on 7 Jan 1874.

There is a listing in the the cemetery book for a John C. Wilson born 1848; died 1928 and he is buried at Providence Methodist Church. There are a few more Wilson's buried at Providence Church. If you think this may be him, I could look in the newspaper and see if I can find his obit on my next trip to library.

Re: Shoal Creek, Columbus Wilson

brharbin — 2009-02-09 11:22:15Z

I did not find a listing for Columbus or Martha Wilson in the book "Cemeteries of Hart County, Georgia" compiled by Savannah River Valley Genealogical Society.

Brenda

Re: Shoal Creek, Columbus Wilson

brharbin — 2009-02-11 11:37:43Z

Hart County Library has the books I mentioned and there are other books that probably could help. I have all the Hart County books at home. I can give you more info from these books if you want. Email me brharbin@hartcom.net.

Re: MILES LOFTIS

Bernicewright97 — 2009-06-15 12:25:23Z

The family is on the 1880 Franklin Cty Ga census. This may be them in 1860:
1860 Habersham cty Ga'
740 740 Mies A Loftis 29 SC
Lithinia, 26 Ga
Frances C 6, Ga
Susan T Ga
741 741 James Loftis, 22 SC
Marth??? A 19 SC
739 739 Perry Loftis 59 SC
Polly An 62 SC
Hester Ann 39 SC
Anna M 31 SC
Nancy C 8 Ga
Andrew 15 Ga
Mary F 1/12 Ga

1850 Habersham Cty Ga
105 105 ?erry Loftis 51m
Mary 52
H L 24f
A M 18f
M A 16m
W E 13m
S P 11m
A J 8m

Perry Loftis is also on the 1840 Haberhsam Cty census.

One family tree posted at Ancestry.Com has Perry as son of James Loftis and Catherine Morris.

Re: Shoal Creek, Columbus Wilson

dwreed22 — 2009-02-09 19:40:36Z

There were/are at least two churches serving the Shoal Creek community: Shoal Creek Baptist Church and Providence Methodist Church. If your ancestor is buried in the community, he is likely buried at one of these church cemeteries. Both have many headstones that are unreadable & thus couldn't be documented for the indexing project.

Happy Hunting!

Re: Elrod in Hart County

gwendowney — 2009-03-22 13:39:26Z

I am also researching Thrasher family in Franklin/Hart County, GA. My g-g-grandmother was Mary Jane Thrasher b 1838 died 1906 Hart County.

In case you do not have it, below is link to death certificate for Sam Sudberry at Ga. Archives - Ga. Deaths 1919-1927

http://content.sos.state.ga.us/cdm4/item_viewer.php?CISOROOT...

Aaron Jordan-m Francis Smith-children Tom, Lillie, Melissa --Strickland Stepsons

gwendowney — 2009-03-26 19:25:55Z

One of the Strickland descendants made some progress on this.

"Fannie" was Francis Smith, married George Strickland Jan 1883 Madison County, GA. George Strickland was son of Allen Strickland and Narcissus McDuff. George and Francis had 3 known children Clemon Strickland b 1889, Buford Strickland b 1884, and Albina "Ollie" Strickland b 1882 m. William Morgan 1897 Franklin County, GA.

Francis and Aaron Jordan's son Tommy Jordan d 1938 is buried Middle River Cemetery, Carnesville.

Still looking for info on Lillie Jordan b 1895 and Malissa Jordan b. 1901.

Re: Marion Massey

DonaldMilligan99 — 2009-06-20 11:45:58Z

My name is Donald Lee Milligan Sr. My mom's name was Nealy Viola Massey, her married name was Mealy Viola Milligan and she was married to my dad David Ralph Milligan.
Mom's dad was Marion Massey he was born 15 March 1858 and passed away in Sept. 3 1950. Her mother's name was Addie Ford (Massey) and she was born 18 oct.1869 and passed away 18 May 1954. Accordding to the information that I have found Marion was married three times. His first wife was Mathursby Nixion, Mary Reynolds, and then Addie Ford. I found some information on Marion in the 1900 census Hart Co. Ga. Mil.Dist 1112. Please if you have more information on thjis family e-mail me at mildon2002@Yahoo.com as I am having a hard time finding amything out about Marions p Mom and Dad. Thanks in advance Donald Lee Milligan Sr

Re: David Carter

sandracarter849 — 2009-06-16 23:59:50Z

What time periods do you have on your carter families?I'm looking for James(jim)carter's family.He was born abt. 1862.Living in Sc.on 1880 census,no family.

Re: Sardis Baptist Church Cemetery, Hart Co, GA US29N

MallieB09 — 2009-04-01 21:30:10Z

I found a CJ Reynolds, of the dates you mentioned, in the Sardis Baptist Church Cemetery, listed in a book "Cemeteries of Hart County" compiled by Savannah River Valley Genealogical Society, 1989.
Hope this answers your question if someone has not already done so.
Mallie Brown

William G Hall

rfwilliford — 2009-05-11 21:22:57Z

Looking for anyone who knows anything about William G Hall who lived in Bowersville Ga. I have a famliy photo and would like to place this family. Photo come from my grandfather. Who was a Mize

Re: Wm James GLOVER/Hannah Anne KING

rfwilliford — 2009-05-11 21:17:31Z

Land Deed Book A Elbert Co. GA
Aug 19th 1790 William Glover and Amia, his wife to James Shepperd all of Wilkes Co. for F50 on falling creek waters in Wilkes Co. 240 ac Granted to said Glover 11-24-1786 2-4-1791 recorded

Re: Dr. Henry Page & Ritter Cheek

PeggyBeavers59 — 2009-02-18 18:03:53Z

I appreciate you checking for me. Do you happen to have a William J, that would fit those dates. I found on the search on rootsweb a William J "Henry" that would had worked on the dates. I think he died 1899.
Peggy

Dr. Henry Page & Ritter Cheek

PeggyBeavers59 — 2009-02-16 01:04:59Z

I am looking for information on Dr. Henry Page. I think he may be William J. "Henry" Page. I have medical records showing that he is the father of William Henry Cheek, mother Ritter Cheek. The records show that William Henry Cheek has a brother and sister, and half sister. The record shows that William Henry Cheek was illegitimate. Any help is greatly appreciated.
Peggy

Re: Dr. Henry Page & Ritter Cheek

PeggyBeavers59 — 2009-02-17 14:29:22Z

I am sorry, I do not. This is what the medical records says (from what I can remember, I am at work). It list William Henry as the illigitmate son of Dr Henry Page and Ritter Cheek, and he was born in Hart County, GA. The record says that his father died in a hospital in Georgia. It said that his father died of whiskey, etc. So I am assuming that he was an alcoholic. This medical records were from 1913 and 1915, so Dr Page died sometime before then. According to the records, William Henry Cheek was born about 1877, he is listed as 36 years old. It says that his mother was 20 when he was born. Any help is greatly appreciated.

Soldier's Assigned to the 38th Georgia Regiment CSA - from Hart Co.

DaleNichols31 — 2009-04-29 02:05:25Z

During the civil war, Company F of the 38th Ga. Volunteer Infantry Regiment was formed from men from Hart County. Company F was known as the Thornton Line Volunteers. Looking for information on soldier's assigned to this unit, including family histories, stories, letters, and/or photographs of soldiers from Elbert Co. Please see the below website for additional information on the 38th Ga., including the full rosters listing all the men assigned and the history of the unit.

www.38thga.com

MILES LOFTIS

dwayneloftis — 2009-06-14 00:15:14Z

Looking for info on MILES LOFTIS or family. live in Hart Co. G.A. in 1880. wife-Vinnie,
daughter- francis
son- buddy.
miles would have been 52 in 1880.

Kelly/Kelley and Johnson families in Hart County

southerncountry — 2009-05-03 19:26:48Z

Would like to chat with anyone related to the Kelly/Kelley families living/have lived in the Hart County area. My ggrandfather is Henry Kelley, and my Dad, Omer R Kelley, was born in Hart County, GA and died in AL.

Also, would like to chat with anyone related to the Johnson families living/have lived in the Hart County area. My ggrandfather, William Thomas Johnson, is buried in the "ole" Cannon City Cemetery, Cannon, GA.

Contact me at: s1history@hotmail.com Thanks SBC