In the 1900 Census of Screven Co. Listed as boarders is Elizabeth Spear 46 Wd, Ellis W 7, Louise P 5, Lither? A 4, and Robert L 1. The family they are living with is John W Howard 45, wife Martha L, children Lillie, Ida D, Fannie, John G, Rosa A, Lizzie M, Magnolia,Mary and Sam? B Howard. So she was widowed and had a 1 year old. Maybe there is a clue with this family.