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Re: "Leigh" "Lee" African American Statum and Athens GA

aliceaflanagan — 2009-08-19 15:56:24Z

There is a town called Statham, GA that is just a stone's throw from Athens. Here's a map showing it in relation to Athens.

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&...

I looked up the names Statum and Statham in the Athens-Clarke County, Georgia Cemeteries Index, and there's one entry:

Lucious Statham (b. no date, d. 24 May 1930, age 46 years. "May the resurrection find thee on the Bosom of the Lord"

He's buried in Brother Union Cemetery in Athens at the corner of Arch Street and Dublin Street. It's also referred to as the "Knights of Pytheas" cemetery.

Hope this helps,
Jason

John Taylor Lord; Nancy L. Brown

galek311 — 2009-08-19 02:20:29Z

1) John Taylor Lord: Father of Thomas Lord and Grandfather of Thomas Lord. Who was John Taylor Lord's father? Also, is there a connection to the Lord family of Toomsboro (Wilkes Co., GA)? If so, how? I'm showing J.T. Lord's father as John Lord, brother of William Lord (Toomsboro), buried in the Lord family Cemetery.

2) Nancy L. Brown Sisk was the mother of Mary Elizabeth Sisk Lord. Nancy was married to Albert Singleton Sisk. She was an Indian woman (Cherokee). Does anyone have any information about Nancy L. Brown?

Re: "Leigh" "Lee" African American Statum and Athens GA

minawil — 2009-08-16 07:11:51Z

My maiden name is Statum. I don't know if we have the same forefathers (lineage) however, I hard that there was a Statum, Ga. I could never find it on a map. Is it near Athens? My father's name is Nehemiah. His father's name was Mace Statum. Mace's father's name was Shad.

Re: Lord's

jamestlord1 — 2009-08-05 11:33:16Z

Cousin Gale, Please E-Mail me jamestlord@charter.net

Thanks, Cousin James T.....

Re: Lord's

galek311 — 2009-08-05 04:13:49Z

My mother is Frances (Lord) Stringer. She is origninally from Oconee County. Her parents and Grandparents are all buried in Watkinsville. She still has cousins living in and around Oconee County. I've met several of them. I have a family reunion picture posted on my tree site (taken probably in the mid 1950's. The picture includes mom's cousins, aunts, uncles, and parents.

Ira M. Lord and Effie (Autry) Lord were my grandparents. Sherman T. and Mary Elizabeth "Molly" (Sisk) Lord were my great grandparents. I've included their family members (Children, Siblings, Parents)in my tree.

Re: Lord / Autry

galek311 — 2009-08-05 03:55:59Z

Hi, Linda

Are you still an Ancestry member? I've found a lot of information about the Autry's, Dooleys, and Easts. I've even been in contact (on-line) with Donnie East. The Autry's came from France (through Ireland?England?). The Dooleys are from Ireland. The Easts are from England. I've even been able to find and add stories and pictures to my tree.

By the way, I hope you and Sandra are doing okay. I haven't seen either of you in years. Call or stop by some time.

Gale (Frances's daughter)

Re: Marriage.Payton-Bragg. Payton-Calhoun

normajeantodd — 2009-07-30 02:33:45Z

Ben Paten's wife, Mary, was sister to my great grandfather Charles Glover. For a while Elmina, their mother lived with the Patens prior to her death. Please let me know if this helps or if you have further info as I've hit a brick wall. Thanks!

Re: Ancestry of Ellen Moore

PATG31 — 2009-06-24 13:35:39Z

Are you sure her last name was Moore? I have a marriage record for a William P. Dooley. I was told that this was William Pinkney Dooley.

Dooley, William P.
Gender: Male
Spouse: Sarah Ellen Mosely
Marriage Date: Nov 30, 1873
County: Hart

Please tell me more about Annie Pearl. When was she born, etc? Who were her sisters and brothers?

Ancestry of Ellen Moore

galek311 — 2009-06-24 03:47:43Z

Annie Pearl Dooley Autry (my great grandmother) was the son of Pink (William Pinkney) Dooley and (Sarah?)Ellen Moore. I've found the ancestry of Pink Dooley, but I haven't found anything about Ellen Moore. If anyone has any information, please let me know.

Thanks.

Ancestry of Nancy (Brown) Sisk

galek311 — 2009-06-23 02:36:23Z

Parents of Mary Elizabeth Sisk Lord: Albert Singleton Sisk and Nancy Brown. I have the ancestral lineage for Mr. Sisk, but not for Nancy Brown. If anyone has any information, please let me know.

Re: Lord / Autry

galek311 — 2009-06-23 02:27:40Z

Ira Lord and Effie Mae Autry were my grandparents. They are buried in the Union Christian Church cemetery in Watkinsville. Sherman Thomas Lord and Mary Elizabeth Sisk Lord are also buried there. I have the ancestry of the Sisk family from Ancestry.com. I have no information about M.E. Sisk Lord's mother except that her name was Nancy Brown. I haven't been able to find Ms. Brown's ancestry. If anyone has any information, I'd love to know.

Note: I've been told by family that Ira's mother was one half Cherokee, making him one quarter. Since the Sisk ancestry goes back to Ireland, Nancy Brown would have to have been Cherokee.

Re: Klutts Cemetery

aliceaflanagan — 2009-06-22 15:52:24Z

If you are coming from Oconee High School on Union Church Rd. take a left onto New High Shoals Rd. going back toward Watkinsville.

You'll go about a quarter mile and see a pond on the left and a house just beyond set some ways back off the road. From the intersection, this would be the second driveway on the left. The cemetery is back behind the house by the lake.

Like I said, the cemetery is in really bad shape. My time there was limited, so I wasn't able to locate the grave of my 4X great grandfather Jesse Butler, but I'm guessing his grave is unmarked since it's not on the survey posted by Natalie Davis.

Let us know how your visit goes.

Re: Klutts Cemetery

nbedell2 — 2009-06-22 15:42:22Z

Could you please tell me what the directions are for
finding this cemetery - coming from Union Church Road?
The directions I have seen are kind of vague - and I am interested in getting permission from the land owners
to see this cemetery. Thank you, Nancy B.

Re: Klutz Cemetery

davisnm — 2009-06-22 11:36:18Z

It's located on private property in a used cow pasture...and right in these people's backyard. You REALLY need to get permission before going. But they are nice people.

Re: Klutz Cemetery

nbedell2 — 2009-06-22 02:29:49Z

Can you tell me whether the dirt road - next to the block house - is on the right or the left? I tried to find it today - but was unsuccessful. Thank you, Nancy Bedell

Barber's Creek area

nbarber32 — 2009-06-02 18:38:27Z

I have seen Barber’s Creek listed in some of my research and I was wondering if someone could explain where this area actually is. I know that a Civil War battle happened in this area as well. I am trying to figure out 2 main things –

1) Is this area close to the Mars Hill Road and William Daniell house area?

2) Does anyone know why it is called Barber’s Creek? Did a Barber family live there at some point?

I’m trying to figure out if possibly a Barber family lived near the Daniell’s because I have a William Barber marrying William Daniell’s daughter, Rachel in Clarke County in January 1810 who are my 3GGparents. I have found Daniell information at times, but I have not been able to find William Barber’s family although it seems that they lived somewhere in the area.

Re: Louise Martin

QVCDiva — 2009-05-05 20:00:17Z

Have you tried contacting Georgia Vital Records to see if they have it.

Here is the link to their page on vital records

http://health.state.ga.us/programs/vitalrecords/

Re: Louise Martin

pauletha2 — 2009-05-05 19:52:27Z

She was born on 9 Sept 1927 in Good Hope, Walton, GA

Re: Benjamin Booth

bbcameron — 2007-10-21 20:20:56Z

I am still interested in your Ben Booth research.

Re: Benjamin Booth

bbcameron — 2007-09-19 15:33:48Z

Sorry, I don't have a cemetery name - just in the Watkinsville area. All I have has been pieced together from several sources.
Do you have Booth ancestry?

Re: Benjamin Booth

bbcameron — 2007-09-18 21:24:27Z

Frances (Fanny)Smith - b. Jan 1832 in IN (Indiana or Indian Nation?) and died 10 March 1903, Married Ben Booth abt. 1859 in NC.

Benjamin Harrison Booth, Jr. - Born 27 July 1818 in Watkinsville GA and died abt 1882 in GA.
Son of B.H. Booth, Sr. (born 1798 and died 27 Dec 1836 in Clarke County GA) and Lucy Eliza Harris (1800 - ? Clarke County GA) married 24 Sept 1817. Possible other Booth children: Martha C.H. (1821), Walton Harris (1823), Elizabeth (1825), Virginia Beverly (1827), Mary Ann (1828), Thomas Y. (1830), Harrison (1832), and Eliza H. (1834).

The parents of Benjamin Harrison, Sr. are possible Thomas (3 Ap 1777 - 12 Apr 1834) and Martha Hicks Harrison (1775-1816)

This is the extent of what I have on them. Anything else would be greatly appreciated.

Re: Edwin & Nancy Rowden

HJK49 — 2007-10-10 11:42:33Z

Dear Dana,
I hate to be a bother but you were so helpful before I thought of you right away when needing help again. I have seen postings that John Edward Rooks, Jr., husband of Armindy L. "Minnie" Rowden is also buried at Bethabara Baptist Church Cemetery. Would you mind looking in your book and checking that for me. If so I sure could use his dates.

Thanks so very much,
Hazel

Rowden Parents

HJK49 — 2008-03-05 12:29:01Z

I am tying to locate the parents of Clannie Rowden m William "Willie" G. Tench. Both are buried at Church Of Christ Cemetery, Oconee County, Georgia. Can anyone please help me?

Re: Edwin & Nancy Rowden

HJK49 — 2007-01-24 20:20:14Z

Dear Dana,
Would you please tell me the name of the other church you mentioned in the posting below? The one in Barrow County, I am trying to get the info on the Rowdens that are buried there. If you have time and it would not be asking to much, maybe you can send me the info on them. I would appreciate any help at all.

Thanks,
Hazel

Re: Edwin & Nancy Rowden

james41081 — 2007-10-11 00:36:34Z

Hi there!

Here's what I found for you at the Oconee Library. John Edward Rooks, Jr. is NOT in the Bethabara Baptist cemetery. This listing is in the Clarke Oconee Cemetery book.

However, I DID find a John E. Rooks in the Barrow County cemetery book. Barrow County is just ten miles up the road and borders Oconee.

Here's the info on that:
John E. Rooks
12 May 1866 - 9 Oct 1911
buried Nazareth United Methodist Church Cemetery, Dee Kennedy Rd in Barrow County

buried next to him is Eliza Jane Rooks
19 Jul 1891 - 11 June 1911 daughters of J. E. & S. A. Rooks

The cemetery is listed in the book Barrow County GA Cemeteries, published in 2000 by the East GA Genealogical Society. The information was on p. 338

There was no other reference to anyone with the name John in any surrounding counties.

Good luck - hope this helps!
All the best,
Dana Anderson

Re: Jarrell Family

aliceaflanagan — 2007-08-30 15:35:01Z

By the way, here's the link mentioned in a previous reply:

http://www.rootsweb.com/~gaoconee/cemeteries/index.htm

I live just a few miles from Bethabara, where Eliza Jarrell is buried, and I'd be glad to take a picture and send it to you.

Regards,
Jason

Re: Jarrell Family

aliceaflanagan — 2007-08-30 15:32:17Z

My wife has folks in Oglethorpe County, and while we were tracking down some of her people out there, we passed by a small family plot in a field.

Specifically, it is located at the intersection of Sandy Cross Rd., Smithonia Rd., and Highway 22, between Colbert (Madison County, Georgia) and Lexington in Oglethorpe County, Georgia.

There are only three burials:

Fred Lewis Jarrell (b. 1 Jan 1871; d. 13 Oct 1897)
Louisa Rebecca Howard (Jarrell) (b. 26 Sep 1848; d. 14 Aug. 1906)
John W. Jarrell (b. 12 May 1842; d. 30 Oct 1924)

If you're interested, I've got pictures and a more complete survey that I'd gladly send to you.

Hope this helps,
Jason Flanagan

Re: michael family

aliceaflanagan — 2007-08-30 15:25:30Z

I've also traced my family back to Valentine Michael from Bretagne, France.

It appears that Valentine Michael and his wife Marie Motier immigrated with their son Guillahume (William), and at some point after ended up in North Carolina. Guillahume had a son named Jacob.

Jacob Michael had a son named son William who moved to Oglethorpe County, Georgia in 1791. Sometime after, he moved to Walton County and purchased land near Good Hope (on what is now Moina Michael Road).

William's brother John (my great, great, great grandfather) either moved to the Walton-Oconee area with William or moved here sometime after.

I know where William is buried (along with his wife and 9 of his children) and am planning on publishing a survey of the cemetery sometime in the next few weeks.

I live with my family just across the road from my great grandfather Timothy Lumpkin Michael's home. Timothy Michael was the son of Antoine "Mack" Michael who was the son of William's brother John.

I would love to compare notes with you if you are interested.

I hope to hear from you soon.

Jason Flanagan

Re: History of Dr. Elder

aliceaflanagan — 2007-08-30 15:00:27Z

Did y'all figure out who Dr. Elder was? My grandfather, Herbert Elder Michael (whom I am also named after), was named after him, and I'd love to have some information on him.

Thanks,
Jason Elder Flanagan

Re: History of Dr. Elder

aliceaflanagan — 2007-12-03 15:08:57Z

Please forgive the typo. His first name might have been spelled Lindsay. It appears both ways in the book.

Re: History of Dr. Elder

aliceaflanagan — 2007-12-03 15:07:45Z

Replying to my own post here, but I got a copy of the History of Oconee County for my birthday, and there is an article on Dr. Elder. I'll summarize it here:

Dr. Lidsey Herbert Elder was born near Goshen, Georgia on July 14, 1886. He graduated from the College of Eclictic Medicine and Surgery of Atlanta (now Emory University School of Medicine) in 1913. He paid his way through medical school by planting, working, and collecting a crop of cotton.

Dr. Elder treated black and white families in the Bogart area from 1913 to 1956, delivering an estimated 1700 babies.

He carted around the dirt roads of Oconee County through rain, sleet, and snow. His glove compartment served as his filing cabinet, and he carried his "yellow pills" in his front pocket.

Dr. Elder served as mayor, councilmen and member of the Board of Education of Bogart during his 43 years of service. He died July 4, 1956. In 1969, a memorial marker was placed near the center of town, funded by the Bogart High School Alumni.

Re: Michael search

aliceaflanagan — 2007-12-03 14:34:46Z

I know this is an old post, but I thought I'd put in my two cents in case anyone else was interested.

Antoine "Mack" Michael and his wife Susan Butler Michael are indeed buried at what was formerly Mt. Carmel Church in Walton County.

The church has changed its name, but it can still be found on Mt. Carmel Church Rd.

I've attached pictures of the headstone they share.

I've read that John Michael, Antoine's father, might also be buried at Mt. Carmel, but there is no headstone with his name. There appear to be graves in the nearby woods, but they are unmarked apart from some field stones.

Another account has him requesting to be buried next to a daughter who drowned as a child in Oglethorpe County, presumably on the land the family once farmed there. Does anyone have any insight into this?

I'd love to get in touch with some others researching the Michaels.

Thanks,
Jason Flanagan

Re: Klutts Cemetery

aliceaflanagan — 2007-10-24 16:55:24Z

I should also point out that Klutts cemetery is in deplorable condition. This is because the fence that once stood around this cemetery has been torn down by the owner of the land. This allows cows to walk through the cemetery trampling and despoiling the graves.

Almost every single headstone has either been toppled over or in many cases broken.

In my short visit, I saw Dickens, Biggs, Crowe, Cozard, Brown burials. I would estimate there are 40-50 graves marked with formal stones and a dozen more fieldstones.

I've attached a few pictures.

"Leigh" "Lee" African American Statum and Athens GA

ElaineRandle — 2009-01-06 19:35:43Z

Looking for any information on the African American "colored" Family of Leigh's from Statum GA. Mary, my family member's Grandmother was born in Statum, GA around 1880. She had three known siblings Frances, Sally and Adolphus. Their mother's name was Harriet. Mary was married to a man with the last name Lutz, which he later changed to Hunter,they lived in Oaklahoma at one time, but he died in Missouri.

Re: Pitts Family Member's Wanted

thecountrylife — 2007-12-05 06:11:10Z

Brenda, if you receive this, please email me at mycobbfamily@comcast.net.

I am very interested in the Cobb and Smith line from Rabun Co., Ga. and Oconee Co., SC.

I am not directly related to the Pitts family, however I am related to the Cobb family in Long Creek, SC.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Gail Smith Boyle - Bel Air, Maryland

Re: michael family

shakey1aa — 2007-09-01 01:39:49Z

you can e mail me at shakey1aa@aol.com or call me at 610-356-5296 or 610 212-0812. I have info about the 4 brothers who were all Hugenots but one and that brother was the 1st catholic bishop of Charleston I believe( stained glass in church by or of him).They were persecuted by the french catholics.We are kin through Marie Matier to the Marquis de Lafayette (her brother) and to Gen Francis Marion the swamp fox. It appears that our relatives were very important to the Revolutionary War of Independence. Therefor, we are related by marriage to all the kings of France and that line goes back to Mark Anthony.I was sent a full geneological mapping by the Oconnee County Library.

Re: STURGUS, WILLIAMS, BROOKS, YOUNG

brendaphenis1 — 2007-11-08 20:07:44Z

do you know if your family is related to the lucinda amis of goose creek clay co ky b 1805 d march 1878 married to john hammonds baker known as mucker jack i'm trying to find our native roots. can you help thank you brenda baker phenis brendaphenis@yahoo.com

Re: Louise Martin

QVCDiva — 2009-05-04 10:19:55Z

Depending on when your mother was born, you may not be able to find a birth certificate. Georgia did not begin keeping vital records for birth until 1919.

African-American Pierce Family

QVCDiva — 2009-04-27 02:43:11Z

I'm seeking information on African-American Pierces that lived in Watkinsville some time prior to the 1900 census. My gradmother was Mary Pierce. Her parents were Cornelius Pierce and Fannie Henry or Henyard. It appears that they migrated to Walton County after 1895 as they are listed in Walton County on the 1900 and 1910 censuses. My great uncles (grandmother's brothers) Claud, Roy, and Felton all list on their WWI draft registration cards that they were born in Watkinsville. Roy was the youngest of the brothers and was born abt. 1895. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

looking for a william turner b.1848.

wlturner_1 — 2007-12-13 13:44:38Z

in irwin co ga.

Robinson or Robison of Oconee Co. GA

pauletha2 — 2009-02-10 21:26:25Z

I am interested in finding out more about the robinson and or robison families in Oconee County, Ga I came across the death certificate of "Toonie Robison" of Oconee County, GA My late father had the nickname of "Toonie" when he was growing up. His father's name was George T. Robinson married to Ella Porter of Oconee County, GA i am an african american seeking my robinson or my robison roots in Oconee County, GA

Louise Martin

pauletha2 — 2008-08-15 22:15:40Z

Louise Martin is my Mother & the daughter of the late Albert Martin & Mattie Lou Akridge Martin. I need help in obtaining information on acquiring her birth certificate and that of her marriage certificate to my late father: Paul Robinson. Thank you, Stella

Louise Martin

pauletha2 — 2008-08-15 22:12:52Z

is my Mother & the daughter of the late Albert Martin & Mattie Lou Akridge Martin. I need help in obtaining information on acquiring her birth certificate and that of her marriage certificate to my late father: Paul Robinson. Thank you, Stella

Re: Klutts Cemetery

jcasonsm — 2008-07-20 03:40:52Z

I know this may be a long shot, and you may have already found info regarding Klutts. If you haven't found any info let me know. Jacob was also my GGGGrandfather,and I may be able to help you. Jim Cason 601.938.9131 jcasonsm@comcast.net

Re: Benjamin Booth

BaldemerBoy — 2007-09-19 15:44:56Z

Yes, however I am extremely busy until after Oct 1st so I'll have to chat with you then.

Re: Benjamin Booth

BaldemerBoy — 2007-09-18 16:18:08Z

You have nothing further on Francis Smith? Where in GA did Benjamin's parents pass?

Re: Benjamin Booth

BaldemerBoy — 2007-09-19 02:08:55Z

Do you know which cemetery in Clarke County their graves are located? I may be able to help you with several things. Perhaps you for me as well, who knows?

Magness Family

billmagnus369 — 2007-08-16 19:06:31Z

Dianne,
Saw your post in April. I'm researching the Magness/Magnus Family and just wondering if you had any information that might be helpful. It's been hard to get a handle on this family. Thanks for your consideration.
Bill Magnus
bjmag1212@yahoo.com

Re: Edwin D. Stroud

Erma124 — 2008-07-31 04:38:56Z

I am Howard B. Stroud's older sister Erma.
I am looking for any pictures of my grandmother Mattie Strickland. Do you have any? You can find more information about us here (http://www.bandecrafts.com) Hope to hear from you soon...

Re: Michael search

jeanmichael57 — 2007-12-04 02:27:25Z

Thank you so much for your reply to my post about Antoine Michael. Much better late than never! My husband, Benjamin Michael is the grandson of Benjamin Terrell Michael and the son of Oliver Calhoun Michael. Antoine is an Uncle that fought in the Civil War with his brother who was a great grandfather to my husband.

We would be glad to be in contact with you, if you like. My e-address is JMic616631@aol.com.

Thank you so much, again.

Jean Michael