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Deed look-up for about 1850

RossSmith53 — 2013-05-14 01:27:07Z

George Washington Smith and wife Mary Ann Tyner Smith were living in Paulding co Ga in the 1850 census. The area they were living in became Polk co Ga when Polk co Ga was formed about 1852 if I remember right. I am trying to find a deed where George bought the land before 1850 if someone has a deed book. I am trying to find where George was from before Paulding co Ga and a deed might say where he was from when he bought the land. He died in Polk co Ga in 1859. Thanks, Ross

Re: Seaborn Jones' grandson Paul Waddey Jones

cindiscott52 — 2013-05-09 21:21:22Z

thanks from a cousin in Montgomery

Re: Seaborn Jones' grandson Paul Waddey Jones

greggray4 — 2013-05-09 18:31:53Z

Sam Jones is a descendant of Seaborn Jones and lives in Rockmart , Ga.

Re: Mortality table for 1859

BurgessDonnelly — 2013-04-26 14:04:33Z

The information I passed along to you was a quick - VERY quick - internet search.

I don't know of an online repository of those specific documents. You might check with the tax assessor's office of those counties, to see if they have records from that era.

Are you certain he purchased the land? If he was related, he might have received the land as a result of a will. Or, he might have purchased the land from the estate, if the original owner's property was sold at death.

Check the probate records and find the will or estate settlement records of the original owner.

Re: Mortality table for 1859

RossSmith53 — 2013-04-26 04:20:05Z

HEllo,
Thanks so much for the information on how to find the 1860 Mortality table for Polk co Ga. Could I ask another favor since you are so good at this?
David Smith who was born in 1810 bought land in probably 1829 from Martha Rollins who lived in Jasper co Ga. She had won the land in the 1821
Ga land lottery. It was located in Henry co Ga when she won tghe land but when Newton co Ga was formed it was then in Newton co Ga. Since David Smith was born in 1810 I am sure he bought the land in 1829 or 1830. He and wife Sarah Austin Smith were listed in tghe 1830 Newton co Ga census. I am trying to find where David Smith was from before he was listed in the 1830 Newton co Ga census and since tghe deeds usually start with something like Martha Rollins from Jasper co Ga and David Smith of _____county. I can not find a site thatg has Newton co Ga deeds and I can not find anyone that has a book or film of Newtosn co Ga deeds and thought you might know of a site that I could possibly find the Newton co Ga deeds. Thanks, Ross

Re: Mortality table for 1859

BurgessDonnelly — 2013-04-26 03:15:05Z

http://search.ancestry.com/iexec?htx=View&r=an&dbid=...

Mortality table for 1859

RossSmith53 — 2013-04-25 00:20:07Z

Would anyone know whre I could find the mortality table for Polk co Ga in 1859. It shows the residents of Polk co ga that died the year before the 1860 census. George Washington Smith died in 1859 in Polk co Ga. I am trying to see if he was a mulatto meaning half white and half Cherokee. Thanks

Re: Will look-up please for 1859

RossSmith53 — 2013-04-24 04:59:52Z

Thank you, Ross

Re: Will look-up please for 1859

BurgessDonnelly — 2013-04-24 03:21:28Z

Georgia County Probate files are available, free, online, on familysearch.

1859 will for George Smith, Polk County https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1951-30565-14765-84...

George Washington Smith died in 1859

RossSmith53 — 2013-04-23 00:20:55Z

Would anyone have any tax or land records for George Washington Smith who died in 1859? Thanks

Will look-up please for 1859

RossSmith53 — 2013-04-23 00:17:26Z

Deos anyone have the will book for Polk co Ga for 1859? George washington Smith died in 1859 in Polk co Ga. If anyone has the will book with his will please let me know who he names in his will. Thanks, Ross

Re: George Washington Hicks Knight

BJBT10 — 2013-04-15 16:05:42Z

Find A Grave Link for Mountain View BC Cemetery

http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=Da...;

Re: George Washington Hicks Knight

BJBT10 — 2013-04-14 18:06:34Z

According to the book, Haralson County, Georgia Cemeteries compiled by the Haralson County Historical Society, G.W. Knight (20 Aug 1849-28 Apr 1900) is buried in Mountain View Baptist Church Cemetery in Haralson Co., GA. His wife, Julia Ann (13 Feb 1841-10 Sep 1912), is also buried there. They are recorded as being in Section II, Row 14, Markers 9 & 10.

The book has directions to the cemetery which I can provide if you want them. You can contact me at the e-mail address below. Hope this helps!

Jane B. Thompson
jb.thom@mindspring.com

Re: George Washington Hicks Knight

silkmiss — 2013-04-11 18:51:32Z

If you check out "Georgia in The Civil War", someone there is bound to give you some hints or even might know where the cemetery is located. This is the web address http://www.history-sites.com/cgi-bin/bbs62x/gacwmb/webbbs_co...

Re: George Washington Hicks Knight

william_mcgarvey27 — 2013-04-10 00:47:07Z

My grandfather's brother gave me some information on my genealogy. I know G W H Knight stayed in Nashville, Tn until the war was over. I hope that helps you out!

Thomas W and Leila Jackson Hill of Cedartown, Polk County, GA

jimwebster6 — 2013-04-02 19:19:54Z

Thomas W Hill
Birth: abt 1867 in Bartow County, Georgia
Death: 29 Oct 1950 in Cedartown, Polk County, Georgia

Leila "Lela" "Lula" Jackson Hill
Birth: abt 1873 in Georgia
Death: 31 May 1943 in Cedartown, Polk County, Georgia

I am looking for information on Thomas W Hill and Leila "Lela" "Lula" Jackson Hill of Cedartown, Polk County, GA. Thomas was originally from Bartow County, GA and they were married there on July 5, 1888. I'm not sure where Leila was born.

I am having trouble finding their gravesite, though they are both recorded as having passed away in Cedartown. I am also having trouble finding/determining who their parents were.

These were the parents of my grandmother, Francis Estelle Hill Webster. My grandmother and her siblings were all born and raised (reared) in Cedartown.

Except for a brief email contact many years ago with a Hill cousin, whose email address is no longer valid, I have never had contact or relations with this side of my family. Which now seems a pity, since I am into my family genealogy now. All help is greatfully appreciated!

Pryor L. Neil Born Cedartown, Georgia; Died July 1949 Seattle, Washington

oastwd — 2013-03-22 23:40:09Z

The Seattle Daily Times Friday, July 22, 1949
Pryor Lee Neil
Masonic funeral series for Pryor Lee Neil, 80 years old, a retired post office inspector, will be held at 5 o’clock Monday in Forkner’s Chapel. Burial will be in Cedartown, Georgia, his birthplace. Mr. Neil died Tuesday at his home, 1807 16th Avenue.

Mr. Neil was a member of Masonic Lodge No. 2, in Boise, Idaho.

Surviving are 14 nieces and nephews.

Re: CHANDLER FAMILY

northernangelsrainbow — 2013-02-03 04:15:31Z

if you ever read this since you wrote this many tear ago I could give you alot of info since your grandfather and my grand mother were brother and sister

Seaborn Jones' grandson Paul Waddey Jones

cindiscott52 — 2013-01-14 23:48:38Z

looking for family members. Paul Waddey Jones died in Polk County around 1927 He was married to Nettie Ruth Kitchings in Atlanta, thanks

Polk Co - Obit lookup Please-Wilkerson

kbraddy233 — 2012-12-24 18:22:57Z

Looking for obit on Edgar S. Wilkerson, dob:26 Jun 1913 dod: 15 June 1981.
Thanks you.....

NUNIS, Andrew H.

kellyrap — 2012-11-15 22:10:19Z

Hi, I am researching Andrew H. NUNIS and I need two things. First, I would like more information about his MURDER, which took place on October 13 or 14, 1922. He was from Cedartown (worked at the Standard Cotton Mill and had a wife and 8 children) but was killed in Cleburne County, AL, across the border. I'm hoping his death date will help make it easier for someone to find an article about it in the newspapers of the day.
Second, I'm not sure who his parents are/were. I am hoping that a newspaper obituary might provide information. Or, does anyone know if Alabama death certificates back then provided parent information for the deceased?
Thanks for helping. This is the first time I have ever made such a request.

Re: Thomas L. BAILEY-Need to locate family in 1860 GA.

we828 — 2012-11-05 09:41:11Z

Hi. I am researching also Thomas L. Bailey. The Henry that you refer to is his brother. Did you ever find anything tracing the family line back further? I realize this post I found is 7 years old but I can hope, right?

Re: Polk County Confederates

broshire — 2012-10-04 22:27:41Z

Is this the Jeremiah S. Phillips who married Elizabeth Dulane Toler? Did they have children named Mary S., William F., Caroline, Edgar, Ira, Lula, and one or more others? Did he have a sister named Mary Burke?

Re: Obituary Look up

Barbbettevh — 2012-10-04 14:50:04Z

Thank you that was very kind of you to check for me.:)

Re: Obituary Look up

BJBT10 — 2012-10-04 05:53:38Z

I checked both the Cedartown Standard and the Polk Co. Cemetery books but did not find her listed. Since she died in Polk Co., you might want to contact Probate to see if they have her death certificate on file. It should list the cemetery. The Rockmart Library has the papers on microfilm so will try to get by there next week.
Jane

Re: Obituary Look up

Barbbettevh — 2012-10-04 02:23:23Z

Great..Thanks so much for your help.

Re: Hudgins/Haney/Hopkins

james62383 — 2012-10-03 17:02:41Z

I am checking about the possible Haney's you may have in your family tree. My family tree of Haney's come from Georgia (Benjamin Frank(lin) Haney) he went by Frank Haney. was married to Maggie Sanford.

Re: Obituary Look up

BJBT10 — 2012-10-02 04:07:28Z

I'll see if I can find the obituary when I'm in Cedartown tomorrow.
Jane

Obituary Look up

Barbbettevh — 2012-10-01 00:05:01Z

I am trying to find the place of burial for Emma C Dees MILLER. Records show she died 20 Jan 1964 in Polk County.I would appreciate any help finding her grave. If someone does obituary look ups I would appreciate your help. Any information on Emma Dees Miller would help.

Barbbettevh@aol.com

Re: Maj. Joseph A. Blance, Polk County resident during 1910

SdiGaleotti58 — 2012-09-19 18:31:07Z

Actually Sally Monfort was related... a 'kissing cousin' as she was the niece of Hayden Prior(by marriage) so she was cousin to Josephine West's cousins, though no actual kin to her.

Re: John Pence/Belirah Tate

JPence30102 — 2012-09-03 04:32:06Z

I am a product of this Pence line (Jasper J. Pence).
Does anyone know the burial sites of John or Belirah Tate Pence? (please!)

Any assistance is appreciated!

jeff@pence.com

Re: Greenwood Cemetery, Cedartown, Polk Co., GA

frantdavis30 — 2012-07-22 02:42:06Z

Hello Mable,I was wondering if u found anything else out about our family? Did your friend ever go to the courthouse? Emeline L LeSeuer and Absalom C Morgan are my ggGrandparents! Emeline is buried in Cedartown at Greenwood Cementary.. I live in Cedartown and I visit her grave often!! I would love to talk to u more about our family I know some stuff u may b interested in..!!
Thank's,Fran

Re: Obit lookup Jan. 18, 2008 " PLEASE " thank you

jsroots — 2012-05-19 20:10:44Z

I know this is an old post, but since no one had answered I thought I would try to help since I am originally from the area.

Hopefully, the link below will go to your great-aunt's obituary:

http://alvismillerfuneralhome.com/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm...

If not, go to alvismillerfuneralhome.com and search for her last name.

Lizzie Gossett Sewell of Esom Hill, GA

jsroots — 2012-05-19 18:47:13Z

Seeking information on Lizzie Gossett who married Hosea Richard Sewell 16 OCT 1887 in Polk County Georgia. Just found out from my only living uncle that she was from ESOM HILL, GA. Esom Hill is located between Cedartown, GA and the Alabama line.

Lizzie gave birth to Mary Ellen (Mamie) Sewell 14 APR 1889 and Samuel S. Sewell 6 FEB 1892.

I assume Lizzie died between 1892 and 1895 because Hosea married Lila Miller 1 AUG 1895 in Cherokee County, Alabama.

Any info will be greatly appreciated as I have hit a brick wall with Lizzie who was my great-grandmother!

Re: John B. Phillips ca 1859 - 6/24/1927 buried Polk Co., Ga

19familytree00 — 2012-04-24 19:41:22Z

"Going to"

Re: John B. Phillips ca 1859 - 6/24/1927 buried Polk Co., Ga

19familytree00 — 2012-04-24 19:40:18Z

I am a descendant of Turner Phillips. Turner lived in Aragon as did his son Joseph and Josephs son Gordon, my grand dad. I am costing my grandads brother a garandson of Turner for info on turners dad john up rill now. He said John was born in 1823 IN SC. he made copies of all their info and I am going to get it in 2 days. He is going to show me his mom and dad's grave, Turner's grave and Turners brother John B. And Turner's wife, Missouri. Along with numerous other graves in Aragon cemetery where the old Phillips house is. I will have a bunch of pictures as he knew Turner well.

Re: Ole early pictures of the Seney, Ga area

BrantleyE75 — 2012-04-19 03:33:42Z

Oh ok..Our property lines met with Rimbert's and he had the old buildings just on the other side of the railroad tracks on Old Rome Road and he also had all the cows. His shop was the building in the fork just on the other side of the railroad tracks at the end of Stewart road. (Stewarts are my family)..I knew Rimbert since I was little but he was retired all the time I knew him. Is Raymond and Sam the same person? I know Sam drove a bus years ago when my dad was in school. Sam moved the doublewide in at the end of Stewart Road after Rimbert passed away. I learned alot of history about that area hanging out with Rimbert.

Re: Ole early pictures of the Seney, Ga area

Anita_A — 2012-04-19 02:31:18Z

There was a Raymond Mull, he had a brother I don't remember his name. Both drove school buses. I did not grow up in Seney but the Live Oak area.

Re: Ole early pictures of the Seney, Ga area

BrantleyE75 — 2012-04-18 04:28:01Z

I just saw this. Been researching my family and I grew up in Seney and still have family there. Was there a Rimbert Mull? Also do you still have those pics of Pleasant Hope? I use to go there as a kid but I dont have any pics. I also want to find some of when Seney was a town and see who all the old homesteads on our property belonged to. Been trying to find those for years and Im 36 now. HA! Any info would be greatly appreciated!

Jesse C owen 1982 Cedartown obit

oldohioschools — 2012-03-28 02:10:38Z

I am looking for the obituary of Jesse C. Owen who died 15 July 1982 in Cedartown, Polk, GA.

Mainly looking for the name of his daughter and any grandchildren and locations.
Thanks

Cemetery Name

BJBT10 — 2012-03-01 22:25:07Z

Does anyone know the name of the African-American Cemetery on Wooten Rd. near Young's Grove Elementary School? I am told that there is one readable tombstone. If anyone can help with the name or some history, I would be most grateful.

Jane B. Thompson
Volunteer: http://www.pccpc.org

Perrys of Polk Co. Ga. An Cleburn Co. Al.

dpretiree — 2012-02-27 01:42:18Z

I would like to connect with anyone who has a connection to the Perrys of Polk Co. Ga. or Cleburne Co.Al. Hoping someone will know where my ggrandparents an gggreat grand parents are buried. Daniel Perry, died in 1855 an Joshua Perry Died in 1888.

SARAH A. 'SALLIE' SUDDATH MINCEY

joanyow — 2012-02-24 02:42:18Z

This lady is my great grandmother and I am convinced she was hatched. There is no record of her until she is married to Kinchen Van Buren Mincey. According to family trees she was born abt 1871 ib Cedar Town,Polk Co. Georgia. Anyone know about Sallie?

Re: 2x Great-Grandmother search

RileyBernardHarris — 2012-02-13 14:20:52Z

Wiley "Mile" Columbus Ellis is my 2xgreat-grandfather and I am trying to find concrete evidence of his marriages (maiden name of each wife) and children of each marriage. My e-mail addresses are work: benny.harris@ema.alabama.gov and home: bga2003@charter.net. Please e-mail me and I will respond. Thanks, Riley Bernard "Benny" Harris

Re: Allen DeVer/DeVier

thomasker2 — 2011-12-13 22:08:54Z

I’m not related to any member of this family.

1930 is the last available census at this time.

Facts you should know about the early census records -
All census records [1790 – 1840] prior to the 1850 census ONLY listed the head of household; whether male or female.
NO specific age was stated for any family member
NO place of birth was stated – city, state, or country
NO city, town, or village is stated – only the county; however some census takers listed the township
NO street address was stated
NO marital status was stated – single, married, widowed, or divorced
NO family relationship was stated – brother, sister, cousin, son, daughter, wife, inlaw, etc…
NO occupation was stated
NO parental birthplaces are stated
NO race was stated [but assume “white”]

1850, 1860 & 1870 census records do not show family relationships, marital status or parental birthplaces.

Step children are not enumerated as “step” children
Adopted children are not enumerated as “adopted”
Grand children are not enumerated as “grand children”
Orphaned children were not enumerated as "orphan"

1850 is the 1st census that shows all family members

1880 is the 1st census that shows parental birthplaces +++

TRY - Find a grave – free volunteer site all states; frequently has headstone pic
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You haven't supplied any useful family information.

"He fathered 9 children" - - need 1st names + DOB's + birthplaces.

"He re-appears on the GA Census in Polk County" = WHEN wat census year???

"with a new wife and three daughters" = = NEED 1st name of new wife & daughters. WHAT year.

Allen DeVer/DeVier

dubhodhar — 2011-12-10 18:47:08Z

Am looking for any information on Allen DeVer - my 3rd great grandfather. He was born in Rockingham County, VA in 1825 and fathered 9 children. By 1880 his older children are married and his younger children are living as servants in other people's homes. He re-appears on the GA Census in Polk County - listed as a sawmill hand with a new wife and three daughters - then he disappears altogether. Was wondering if anyone had any info to share. Have tried to find information on the sawmill itself but can find nothing. Any help would be appreciated!

Thanks!
Suzanne DeVier

Re: Looking for information on a Lee family

BurgessDonnelly — 2011-10-03 02:07:53Z

Hi Vance:
In the 1930 census in Polk County
Household Gender Age
Spouse William J Lee M 41
K Pearl Lee F 41
Child Paul Lee M 17
Child M Irma Lee F 11

Ann

Looking for information on a Lee family

harrisbrewing — 2011-10-02 05:01:34Z

Hello, I am currently researching the family of James William Jefferson Lee and his wife Katie Pearl McKinley. William as he went by was born on Dec 5, 1888 in Pike County Georgia, the son of Joseph Jefferson Lee and Sarah Melissie Harris.

He married Pearl on July 22, 1906 in Pike Co. Georgia.

In 1910, the couple are living with William's parents, listed in the census as Joe J. Lee and Sallie Lee. William is listed as Willie Lee

They only have one son. named Guy M. Lee aged aged 2

In the 1920 Pike County Georgia Census four children are named.

Jaynell Lee, male, born about 1908
Henry L. Lee, male, born about 1911
Paul Lee, male, born about 1913
Mary Irma Lee, female, born about 1919.

So obviously Guy N. Lee and Jaynell are the same person

Sometime in the 1920, the family moved to Polk County Georgia where they appear in the 1930 Polk County Census. William is listed as William J. Lee and his wife a K. Pearl Lee.

Only two of their children are still living with them. Paul Lee and Mary Irma Lee.

The problem I am having is that I have not been able to locate Guy/Jaynell in any form in the 1930 census anywhere nor have I been able to locate Henry L. Lee in 1930.

I also have been able to find nothing about Paul or Mary Irma Lee after this date, it is like they dropped off the face of the earth. I stumbled across findagrave.com and found memorials with tombstone pictures for both William J. Lee, listed as W. J. Lee on his tombstone and his wife Pearl. I was surprised to see that they are buried in Magnolia Cemetery in Atlanta. William died in June 1963 and Pearl died in 1963 also..their tombstones only gives the year.

So i would like to learn more about their children and what happened to them and the last place I have found this family is Polk County.

Any help would be appreciated.

Re: William T. & Nancy Kitchens Gurley

jburn217 — 2011-09-06 02:52:16Z

Hi Randy,
Guess we are cousins, if I read this right, my 2ggrandparents
were Thomas W and Judy Gurley on my fathers side.
I was in Rockmart, Ga for several hours last year and took some photos of their grave sites. I wish I had know their home was still there. My father was also Thomas W Gurley.
Are you familiar with the Gurley web site put together by Wayne Gurley?
Jan Gurley Blackburn

Re: Chambers ancestors

ninna_59 — 2011-09-05 05:06:44Z

Thank you. They are related.