Spalding - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: James W. Gunn and children in Poor School Records

RonR156 — 2013-04-15 08:57:09Z

I have a photo of Sarah Gunn. I have viewed the Poor School records you seek at the Georgia Archives years back but did not make copies.

Have I spoken with you in the past?

Ron Richardson, son of Jennie Gunn

Robert Hammond

CCLAYTON601 — 2013-03-26 17:46:47Z

I am looking for information on the family of Robert Hammond born in 1815 in Africa, Spalding, Ga. He is an African American who married Rachel Youngblood in 1870 while living in Marion County, MS. Any information you may have will be greatly appreciated.

Re: Lewis Luther Stanley

mark_nooffense — 2013-02-07 04:49:14Z

William Stanley was my father. Clarence Stanley was my grandfather. Luther was then my great-grandfather. I was born in Griffin.

Re: CUNNINGHAM

irish51387 — 2013-02-06 17:12:47Z

I would like information also on Mary A.E. Johnson, she is my gggmother. I am having a difficult time finding her father's line, all i know is that his name is andrew johnson

thanks

Re: Fargason's Mill

hthayes — 2013-01-27 17:19:05Z

From "Henry County Georgia: The Mother of Counties" by Vessie Thrasher Rainer
Published 1971
p. 73

“This small mill on Walnut Creek, just below the bridge on Highway 20, in McMullan’s District was one of the last to grind corn and wheat in this locality.

McMullan’s District was actually settled by a number of members of the Harper family; but took the name from Jeremiah McMullen who had married Sarah Harper and settled on the creek across the road from the mill.

Other members of the Harper family who settled here together were: Rhoderick and Thomas Harper and Judith Harper, the wife of John Jackson.

Daniel Fargason (1806-1884) married in 1827 Nancy Harper, (1811-1852), daughter of Rhoderick Harper. Fargason’s Mill was on his place near his house. No certified records are available of detailed facts on the mill, but its purpose seems to have been to serve these related families in this community.

One of the millers at this mill was Jim Lester who married Mary Jackson, a member of this family. He later went to Price and Heflin’s Mill.

Fargason’s Mill was a favorite place for picnics about 1910. The mill house is gone, but the property remains in the possession of a descendent of Daniel Fargason.”

Note: My father told a story of taking a family outing at Fargason's Mill. It would have been between 1910 and 1915.

Re: searching for G. grandmother grave

rhughe13 — 2012-12-29 02:20:14Z

Zelphora and Peterson Smith are my 4th Great Grandparents. I have spoken with Don Noel in Sardis that told me of her being Creek Indian and Don himself being raised by Zelphora's Grandson. I have information on Ancestry to share if interested. Georgia Vault has the marriage license for free for Peterson Smith and also Andrew Pickens Johnson.

Re: CUNNINGHAM

LYNNB — 2012-11-26 00:51:16Z

Macon Weekly Telegraph
April 13, 1852
Georgia, Pike County - The Court of Ordinary of Pike County, met pursuant to adjournment this 9th day of April, 1852. Present, his honor, Wiley E. Mangham, Ordinary. Leonard Worthy, guardian for Mary A.E. Johnson formerly, now Mary A.E. Rose, a minor having applied to the court for letters of dismission from the guardianship of said minor. It is, therefore, ordered, that all persons concerned are cited and admonished to file their objections, (if any they have), in my office, in terms of the law, otherwise letters of dismission will be granted the applicant, agreeably to law in such cases made and provided. The above a true abstract from the minutes of said court this 9th day of April 1852. Wiley E. Mangham, Ordinary

Re: I need help with a locatiion in Griffin, Ga

dempsey9361 — 2012-11-21 23:37:26Z

Have you found anything yet. I just received a picture from 1898 of my great grandfather in uniform. The address is the same as what you have given, but the name is Mitchell Hardee instead of R. J. Deaves.

Mike

Re: HAMMOND/LATTA

HRHynson — 2012-10-19 00:53:55Z

CharlesClayton Hammond and Nancy Jester are my 3rd great grandparents. I have been to the Hammond/Latta/Collins cemetery. I would love to exchange information. Please contact me.

Susan Hynson

Re: Robert Clarence Teal and Ophelia Augusta "Gussie" Turner

cathyteal1 — 2012-08-26 19:55:09Z

This is definately my Clarence. He was Robert Clarence Teal I have a copy of my Grandfather's Birth Certificate which (Robert Gray Teal). It shows his father as Clarence Teal and Mother as Gussie Turner. This is the same as Augusta Ophelia Turner, nicknamed "Gussie".

I have also seen the record you see where he was living and showing as widowed, but I have not been able to find a record of her death. He shows up later in the Macon Georgia area with a new wife, whose name escapes me now. That ties into the story that he and ASA were railroad men and Clarance rode the Railroad line from Macon to Atlanta.

I would be very interested in the Turner connection that we share.

I was adopted OUT of the family at birth. My mother Francis Virginia Teal (now deceased) was the daughter of Robert Gray Teal. I met her and was reunited with my birth family when I was about 31 and have been trying to connect the dots ever since. I have become very close to my birthfamily and we share this information. We were all wondering about "Gussie"...What happened to her??

Thank you for sharing what you know. If you have any additional information, I would love to know about my "Turner Family".

Thanks again!

Re: Robert Clarence Teal and Ophelia Augusta "Gussie" Turner

Dor2Tyme — 2012-08-26 18:36:13Z

After going through some of my TURNER notes that are NOT related to me I think I have found the right family.

If so, Clarence is the son of Asa Teal and Mary E. (maybe
Emma)Steed
I have in my notes that Clarence and Augusta are in Griffin, Ga in 1900 with no children.
In 1900 he is living with sister MaryEtta Gillespie in Africa, Spalding, Georgia.
I noted that since the youngest child in 1910 was 2 years old and Clarence was listed as a widower it was a possibility Augusta died in childbirth or from complications of childbirth.
Also noted Georgia did not start keeping death records until 1919.

Also have notation of a Richard Clarence Teal (1903-1940)who has a death record with the parents of
Robert Clarence Teal and Augusta Turner. This child was not noted on an online family tree.

Re: Robert Clarence Teal and Ophelia Augusta "Gussie" Turner

Dor2Tyme — 2012-08-26 17:23:29Z

What time frame are you researching?
What is Clarence' sister's name and when is he living with her?
What are the children's names?
What race?

looking for researcher

Dor2Tyme — 2012-08-26 17:18:35Z

As much as I hate to I am in the market for a professional genealogist.
I have hired two on previous occasions but have had no luck in getting results on my TURNER/HARRIS line. If you have had personal positive results with a researcher please let me know.
Thank you.
mysticvisions at aol dot com

Robert Clarence Teal and Ophelia Augusta "Gussie" Turner

cathyteal1 — 2012-07-22 14:12:27Z

Searching for information on Robert Clarence Teal. He went by Clarence. He Married Gussie Turner and then she just drops off the radar! He then shows up around the Macon County Georgia area. Family story is that he was a railroad man and drove the train from Macon to Atlanta for many years. His father was known as "Acee" teal and he worked for the railroad too, I think. He was married to someone else......WHAT HAPPENED TO GUSSIE? I can't find her death, but he lived with the children in Griffin Georgia with his sister before he went to the Macon Ga. Area. Anyone know what the story is? THanks!

Re: THOMAS, William L 1842-1912

mommypower127 — 2012-06-28 13:37:58Z

Thank you, you have given me a great place to start from. I find this research very comforting for some reason and I didn't want to lose him.

Re: THOMAS, William L 1842-1912

jhorsley46 — 2012-06-26 19:35:14Z

The only William Thomas I’ve found in Griffin in the 1850 and 1860 censuses appears to be a brother or half-brother of B. G. Thomas, my g-g-grandfather. B. G. Thomas, a shoemaker, and his newly-wedded wife Eunice/Emma, a seamstress, were living in Griffin by 1850 (then Pike Co.). Some of the census information I’ve found is confusing, so I’ve included it here for you to see where my search for this Thomas family has led so far.

It looks to me like JAMES L. THOMAS (b. c1825, NC), B. G. THOMAS (b. c1828, GA), and SUSAN E. THOMAS DAVIS (b. c1831, GA) were children of GEORGE W. THOMAS (b. c1801, SC) by a first wife, then WILLIAM THOMAS (b. c1842, GA) was a later son by the same or a second wife. George married again abt. 1855, and again abt. 1863. The relationships of the older ones aren’t fully proved, but they were obviously related. Also, all three older males--George W., James L, and B. G.--were shoemakers, a skilled craft that often ran in families. BG’s and JL’s wives were dressmakers, and Susan Thomas Davis was a milliner.

In 1840, G. W. THOMAS in Butts Co, GA (adjacent to Pike and later to Spalding) was the only Thomas household in the area with children who could be all three--James L., BG, and Susan. George W. Thomas was likely a brother of Thomas Thomas, b. c1797 in SC, the only other Thomas family in Butts Co. that census. (Thomas Thomas was in Butts by 1830, but I can’t find George that census. Thomas Thomas was still in Butts Co. in 1850 and 1860, and he had a son William Thomas, but that William was b. 1844 and later named as William D. Thomas, married to Mary in 1870.)

1840 - Butts Co, GA - Dist. 614
G. W. THOMAS - Males: 1(10-14), 1(15-19), 1(40-49); Fem: 1(5-9), 1(30-39), 1(60-69)

In 1850, except for B. G. Thomas, the only other Thomas entries I found in Griffin are these (below) that are listed two pages apart. The information is confusing, but they could be for the same G. W. Thomas and son William. I can only find one G. W. Thomas and one William of the right ages in 1860. (I've seen duplicate entries several times in the census, apparently because one respondent is naming the household as it was on the official "census day" as they were supposed to be instructed, while the other respondent is naming the household as of the visitation day. In 1850, the official "census day" was June 1, but these two households weren’t visited until December 1850.)

1850: Pike Co, GA - Dist. 68 [Griffin] - listed 4 families from B. G. Thomas - p. 218:
Davis, J. M. - 28 - Carpenter - VA
. . . . .Susan - 20 - GA
THOMAS, G. W. - 41 - Shoemaker - SC
. . . . . .WILLIAM - 7 - SC

J. M. Davis and wife Susan apparently are G. W. Thomas' son-in-law and daughter:

Butts Co, GA - Marriage of Susan Elizabeth THOMAS & James M. DAVIS - 5 Jul 1846
[Source: Dodd, Jordan. Georgia Marriages to 1850; Ancestry.com Database, citing original data from electronic transcription of marriage records held by the individual counties in Georgia."]

1850: Pike Co, GA - Dist. 68 [Griffin] - p. 220
THOMAS, G. W. - 50 - Shoemaker - SC
. . . . . . . . . .F. J. - Female - 46 - NC [not necessarily a wife]
. . . . . . . . . .WM - 7 - GA
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1860: Spalding Co, GA - Africa Dist. - PO: Griffin
THOMAS, GEORGE W. - 58 - Shoemaker - Real Est: $300 - Pers. Est: $500 - NC
. . . . . . .Nancy C. - 36 - SC [she was widow Nancy Mitchell in 1850]
. . . . . . .WILLIAM - 19 - GA
. . . . . . .George W. Jr - 3 - GA
. . . . . . .Nancy E. - 2 - GA
. . . . . . .Joseph - 2 mos - GA
Mitchell, Sarah A. - 18 - GA [Nancy's children by a former marriage]
. . . . . .Casandra - 13 - GA
[1850, Pike Co, Dist 68 (Griffin) - widow Nancy Mitchell (age 23, b. SC) and two daughters Sarah A., age 8, and Elxa C., age 3]

1860: Spalding Co, GA - 1001st Dist - PO: Griffin
Thomas, B. G. - 32 - M - Shoemaker - $200 - GA
. . . . . Eunice S.- 26 - Mantua [cloak] maker - GA
. . . . . Nancy L. - 9 - GA
. . . . . .Georgia O. - 6 - GA

1860: Spalding Co, GA - 1001st Dist - PO: Griffin
Davis, Susan E - 28 - Milliner - GA [Susan Eliz. Thomas, widow of James M. Davis]
. . . . .James A - 10 - GA
. . . . .George T - 5 - GA
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1870 - Butts Co, GA - PO: Indian Spring
THOMAS, GEORGE - 69 - Boot & Shoe Maker - SC
. . . . . .Jane - 35 - Keeping house - GA [named Elizabeth in 1880]
. . . . . .George W - 13 - Farm laborer - GA
. . . . . .Nancy E - 11 - Attending school - GA
. . . . . .Joseph - 10 - Farm laborer - GA
. . . . . .Mary J - 6 - GA
. . . . . .John - 4 - GA
. . . . . .Dozier - 1 - GA

B. G. Thomas died 1862-1870. The first time I found James L. Thomas in the census was in 1870 (below), but online information says he married Nancy A. Coker 14 Nov 1847 in Pike Co, GA, and they were living in Griffin at least by 1860. (B. G. Thomas was listed eight households from a James Coker family in Griffin in 1850.)

1870 - Griffin, Spalding Co, GA
Thomas, J L - 45 - Boot Maker - Real Est: $1000; Pers. Est: $150 - NC
. . . . .Nancy A - 45 - Dress Maker - SC
. . . . .Mattie - 18 - GA
. . . . .Mollie - 12 - GA
. . . . .Sallie - 7 - GA
. . . . .James - 5 - GA
Coker, Mate [Mattie?] - 25 - F - GA

WILLIAM THOMAS and wife NANCY were living in adjacent Henry Co, GA in 1870:

1870 - Henry Co. GA - Militia Dist. 641 - PO: Bear Creek
THOMAS, WILLIAM - 28 - Farm hand - GA
. . . . . .Nancy - 27 - Keeping house - GA
. . . . . .Robert - 5
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1880 - Butts Co, GA (Dist. 552) - Widow of GEORGE W THOMAS & family
Thomas, Elizabeth - 47 - Farmer - b. GA; Father b. VA; Mother b. SC
. . . . .Mary J. - 16 - dtr - keeps house - b. GA; Father b. NC, Mother b. GA
. . . . .John D. - 14 - son - works on farm - ditto
. . . . .Dozier T. - 11 - son - works on farm - ditto
. . . . .George - 22 - stepson - works on farm - ditto [s/o G W & Nancy C. Thomas]
. . . . .Joseph - 19 - stepson - works on farm - ditto [s/o G W & Nancy C. Thomas]

Elizabeth Thomas and family are living next to the family of John B. Thomas. The 1850 census shows him to be a son of Thomas Thomas (b. c1797, SC). “T. Thomas” was the only other Thomas family in Butts Co, GA in 1840 with George W. Thomas, and likely George and Thomas were brothers.

In the 1880 census, WILLIAM THOMAS, still in Henry Co, GA, lists both parents as born in NC. James L. Thomas, then a widower and “shoemaker” in Spalding Co, lists his birthplace as NC and his father born SC, mother born NC. In 1900, WILLIAM L. THOMAS is back in Africa Dist, Griffin, Spalding Co, and both parents are listed as born in GA (but that obviously seems to be an error).

Despite the confusions between NC and SC, combining the information above seems to show there were at least two brothers, George W. Thomas and Thomas Thomas, born probably in SC and living in Butts Co, GA by 1830-1840. (John W. Thomas in Pike Co, GA in 1840 could be another brother.) George likely had sons James L. Thomas, B. G. Thomas, and William Thomas, and a daughter Susan Elizabeth Thomas who married James M. Davis in Butts Co. in 1846. They were living in Griffin, Pike Co, GA by 1850. George married again abt. 1855 to Nancy C. Mitchell, a widow with two daughters from a previous marriage, and George and Nancy had three children. Then George married again abt. 1863 to Jane Elizabeth (or Elizabeth Jane), and had three children by her. Between 1860-1870 (the Civil War decade that severely affected Griffin and the local economy), George W. Thomas moved his family back to adjacent Butts Co, GA, where George W. Thomas died abt. 1869-1870.

At least that’s the best I’ve been able to make of all this so far. If you find out more about these folks or have corrections to make to any of the above, please let me know. Thanks!

Joan

Re: Elizabeth Boyd/Jonas Boyd

LYNNB — 2012-06-25 14:27:16Z

I believe that Elizabeth's husband was Samuel, born bet. 1780-1790 and died in Jasper County, Georgia.

On the 1830 Jasper County census (with Samuel Boyd as head of family), there is a child listed as Deaf/Dumb under the age 14.

On the 1850 Pike County, Georgia, census (with Elizabeth LKU as head of family), her son Samuel is listed as "idiotic."

In the book "Abstracts of Deed Book A, Spalding County" there is the following record (with Elizabeth's son Jonas as Admin) :

Abstracts of Deed Book A
#412
State of Georgia
City of Spalding
June 16, 1853
pg 398
Jonas Boyd, said State and City, Admin of Samuel Boyd of Jasper Co., deceased, at public sale to Lucius Wagner, highest bidder, said State and City. $1135.00. Land in Spalding County, 3rd District, #113. Acres 202½.
Jonas Boyd, Admin. of Samuel Boyd, deceased
Witnesses: John T. Walker, J.B. Beall, JSC
Rec: January 19, 1854
Henry B. Holliday, Clerk.

There may be a will for Samuel Boyd in Jasper County.

Note: Spalding County didn't exist until 1851 and part of Pike was taken to form it. That's why this family was in Pike for the 1850 census year.

Re: Elizabeth Boyd/Jonas Boyd

kh440 — 2012-06-25 04:04:59Z

Hi Sara,

There are county estate records available for these years:

Estate Records / Letters Of Administration
1858 - 1883 Book A Indexed
1884 - 1919 Book B Indexed

County Records Microfilm Index
(use the pull-down menu for Spalding County)
http://cdm.sos.state.ga.us/cdm4/countycards.php

The Archives state that they have the county records for the years pre-1900.

Here is their contact information:

Georgia Archives
http://sos.georgia.gov/archives/

I don't know if there are fees involved if you're not able to be there in person.

You might want to check and see if the Archives have early Pike County marriage records at the 1st link I gave.

Hope this helps.

Re: Thomas Spalding co GA 1900

mommypower127 — 2012-06-24 15:24:19Z

Yes, I am related to William L Thomas, b. 1842, through his son Nathan Clifford Thomas, b. 1880 in Henry County, and his son John Wells Thomas. b. 1907. I would love to follow the family back farther than that, but I would need more info on his parents (names, birthdates, places). Can you help me with that? Thank you.

THOMAS, William L 1842-1912

mommypower127 — 2012-06-24 15:17:00Z

I am looking for the parents of William L Thomas, born in 1842. He married Nancy Marilla Barnett (B. 1844) in Henry County, Georgia. I do not know if he was born in Henry or Spalding County, but my great Aunt says a "farm in Griffin." There are indications he could have been a Methodist, but I really don' know for sure. Thank you.

Re: Thomas Spalding co GA 1900

mommypower127 — 2012-06-14 12:38:45Z

I am a gr gr gr granddaughter of William L Thomas, Married Nancy Barnett, had Nathan C Thomas 1880 who had John Wells Thomas 1907 who had Mildred Thomas 1929. I would love to find out the name of William's father and mother and where they came from. My family tree says his name was Robert Thomas but I can't find any corroborating evidence of that.

Re: William J. Wilkerson

tonysframeshop — 2012-06-11 00:35:09Z

I am decended from Jefferson Wilkerson, he had four daughters. Sarah, Flora(my granny), Florence, Lillie and 1 son Leonard. If you have any information on the family I would greatly appreciate it.
They moved to Cherokee Co. Alabama and he and his brother Luther were mail carriers.

Re: obit . look-up

julieavery258 — 2012-06-09 21:16:39Z

And I probably have the obit somewhere around here.

Re: obit . look-up

julieavery258 — 2012-06-09 21:13:32Z

I am his great grand-daughter. My grandfather was his son, John Martin Avery. I was googling Aunt Mary's date of death and found this post. I can be contacted at julieavery258@hotmail.com

Elizabeth Boyd/Jonas Boyd

saraleenc — 2012-06-08 08:29:36Z

Hi,

I am looking for information on Elizabeth Boyd b. 1787 in VA. In 1850 she was living in Pike County with children William, Samuel and Jonas, all of whom were born in GA. It appears she may have been widowed by this time.

I am trying to ascertain the name of her husband. Was it Hugh by chance?

By 1860, Jonas was a slave owner in Spalding County.

Wondering if the wills are available for any of the above individuals. I am specifically looking for information regarding any slaves they would have owned.

But I'd love to know anything I can learn about the above family.

Thank you kindly,

Sara

Re: Mary Ellen Lawson Wilkerson

hbot_1 — 2012-04-17 18:56:46Z

Your query is old so you may have the answers you need, but I have the history you are probably looking for.

How can I contact you?

J.

Obituary lookup please for Anne Armstrong d. 1995

badenroots — 2012-03-16 13:18:04Z

I am looking for the obituary of Anne Armstrong. She died on Oct. 29, 1995 in Griffin, Spalding Co., Georgia.

Thank you
badenroots@yahoo.com

Re: Griffin Family

khunter08 — 2012-03-13 03:33:03Z

Thanks Lynn. Do you know if any of the Spalding County periodicals are digitized and searchable online?

Re: Griffin Family

LYNNB — 2012-03-09 15:51:41Z

Henry Parks and Rebecca Starr Griffin are buried in the Sunnyside Methodist Church Cemetery in Spalding County.

This may be a lead for you:

The Weekly News
Griffin, Georgia
Issue of March 20, 1885
Mr. Robert Griffin died at his home two miles south of here (Sunny Side) last Tuesday, of consumption. He was a young man of much promise and had a bright future. He was the seventh member of the family who have died in the last few years, all of comsumption, which is hereditary in the family.

Henry Parks Griffin, b. 23 Sept 1872, d. 15 Feb 1929
Rebecca Starr Griffin, d. 9 Sept 1900

Also at SunnySide:
2 children of "W.P. & Kittie Griffin"
Mrs. R.L. Griffin, with a single date of 25 June 1868
R.L. Griffin, b. 1869, d. 9 Sept 1926
R.W. Griffin, 19 Apr 1826, d. 3 Mar 1915 (a question mark has been added here)
Kittie Ellen Griffin Heath, b. 7 Oct 1895, d. 2 Nov 1937

Note: Cemetery information from "Church Cemeteries of Spalding Co. Ga." by B. Myles Smith

I am not related

Re: Griffin Family

khunter08 — 2012-03-08 18:27:20Z

Jim,
Hope you're still watching this list. This may be the family I am currently researching for one of my wife's cousins. Part of where I need assistance is from the 1880 US census, Africa District, Spalding Co, ED115, Pg23, Lines 34-37. A William is listed with son Robert and an older daughter-in-law named Lavonia (I think) and a grandson Henry P.

The grandson is Henry Parks Griffin, but I'm not sure who his father was. I'm pretty sure it's not Robert as he would have been 9yo at Henry's birth. So who is the father of Henry?

Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.
Keith

Re: James H Logan

kelleyv162 — 2012-02-27 21:56:26Z

I have just started getting information on the Logan family. I am putting together an album of all my wifes ancestors. Her connection to the Logans is Virginia(Jennie)
Pope Logan, oldest daughter of Joseph Alexander Clark Logan
The only photos I have are of Virginia. I would be very interested in any photos Joseph and/or Frances and of their parents. Ken Kelley--kelley9388@comcast.net

Re: Ephraim Beeks

tristum57 — 2012-02-23 02:54:10Z

Thomas thx for that info , I already have that. If you come across anything else pls. let me know.

Re: looking to hire professional researcher for Spalding cty

lindasnowdavis — 2012-02-20 15:34:45Z

Hello,

I am a Professional Genealogist and I live in Pike Co., GA. I would be happy to talk to you about your project to see if I can help you. Feel free to contact me at Ldsed@aol.com or go to my website at http://www.echoesofthepastgenealogicalservices.com/
Sincerely,
Linda Snow Davis

looking to hire professional researcher for Spalding cty

Dor2Tyme — 2012-02-20 06:49:08Z

I am looking to hire a professional researcher with reasonable rates to do some research in Spalding/Pike counties
Does anyone have any recommendations?

Re: Ephraim Beeks

thomasker2 — 2011-12-13 22:19:19Z

marriage record -
Groom's Name: Ephraim Beeks
Groom's Birth Date:
Groom's Birthplace:
Groom's Age:
Bride's Name: Emma Thurman
Bride's Birth Date:
Bride's Birthplace:
Bride's Age:
Marriage Date: 24 Dec 1889
Marriage Place: Spalding County, Georgia
Groom's Father's Name:
Groom's Mother's Name:
Bride's Father's Name:

Ephraim Beeks

tristum57 — 2011-12-11 15:01:28Z

Looking for info that may reveal the parents of my Great grand father Ephraim Beeks he was born on or about 1874 ,and died around 1945. That's what I have gained so far. This info is connected in and around Spalding County, Ga.where he lived. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks

Re: John Henry Townsend

tabibitobb1 — 2011-11-29 23:04:31Z

this is my maternal grandfather. I have some information. This post is now 5 years old, but if you get this reply, please email me at tabibitobb@gmail.com
Beamon Bryosn

MARTIN John A. 1935-2011

Contribution — 2011-11-19 23:30:12Z

John Alfred Martin, 75, departed this life peacefully on Friday, Sept. 19, 2011, at 6:25 a.m. at the Toledo Hospital in Toledo.
Mr. Marti, Ohion was born Dec. 19, 1935, in Griffin, Georgia, to Mr. and Mrs. John Alfred (Agnes) Martin Sr.
His family later moved to Fostoria, Ohio.
After a brief stay in the Army, John met and married Mrs. Fern Evans of Fostoria. To this union two sons and a daughter were born: Denise, Kim and Keith Martin.
John was employed at the Ford Motor Company and Atlas Crankshaft Company, where he worked for a number of years.
John will be remembered and missed for his fun-loving ways, teasing, and his momentous gift of gab by his family and friends that knew him.
Mr. John A. Martin was not only a beloved son, brother, father, grandfather, and uncle, he was also a great friend.
Family members who preceded him in death are his grandparents; parents, Mr. and Mrs John A. Martin Sr.; brother, Mr. Ed Martin (Ms. Deborah K. Martin-Tucker); daughter, Ms. Denise Martin Burel; son, Mr. Keith Martin; and daughter-in-law, Mrs. Gail Taylor Martin.
Mr. Martin leaves to rejoice his home-going Mrs. Fern Martin; sons, Kim Martin of Fostoria, Frankie Martin of Detroit, Michigan, Johnny Martin of Virginia, Alfred Martin of Virginia, and Trent Wells of Paulding, Ohio; daughters, Mrs. Sally Wingfield of California, Mrs. Treva (James) Reese of Madison, Wisconsin, and Mrs. Aretha (Santiago) Andrade of Findlay, Ohio; brothers, Gary Martin of Fostoria and Larry Martin of Fostoria; and a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and friends of the family.
Memorial services for Mr. John Martin are pending.

Re: OBITUARY REQUEST – CLIFTON LEE TAYLOR, JR.

dawntaylor2 — 2011-10-23 21:54:20Z

I am his daughter and will be happy to scan and send you a copy of his obituary and any other info that might be helpful to you. Send me an email @ dawntaylor2@yahoo.com if you still need this.

I am also interested in any Taylor Family info you have.

Re: Beeks family

tristum57 — 2011-10-10 13:15:24Z

This is great,I guess I was looking in the wrong place. thanks LYNNB. How would I find Ephrams parents? any ideas that may be helpful.

Re: Beeks family

LYNNB — 2011-10-10 00:53:07Z

These three families are living next to each other on the 1930 Spalding County census:

1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Albert Becks [Albert Beeks]
Home in 1930: Griffin, Spalding, Georgia
Age: 24
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1906
Birthplace: Georgia
Relation to Head of House: Head
Spouse's Name: Lilly B Beeks
Race: Negro (Black)
Household Members: Name Age
Albert Beeks 24
Lilly B Beeks 24
Gladys Beeks 10/12 [daughter]
Source Citation: Year: 1930; Census Place: Griffin, Spalding, Georgia; Roll: 384; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 4; Image: 797.0.

1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Epron Becks [Ephram Beeks]
Home in 1930: Griffin, Spalding, Georgia
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Age: 56
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1874
Birthplace: Georgia
Relation to Head of House: Head
Spouse's Name: Emma T Beeks
Race: Negro (Black)
Household Members: Name Age
Epron Beeks 56
Emma T Beeks 50
Willie Layd Beeks 22 [son]
Effie L Reynolds 10 [granddaughter]
Source Citation: Year: 1930; Census Place: Griffin, Spalding, Georgia; Roll: 384; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 4; Image: 797.0.

1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Hacker [Hasker?] Riggins
Home in 1930: Griffin, Spalding, Georgia
Age: 28
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1902
Birthplace: Georgia
Relation to Head of House: Head
Spouse's Name: Frances Riggins
Race: Negro (Black)
Household Members:
Hacker Riggins 28
Frances Riggins 26
Harker Riggins, Jr. 5 [son]
Dorothy M Riggins 3 6/12 [daughter]
Lena M Riggins 3/12 [daughter]
Source Citation: Year: 1930; Census Place: Griffin, Spalding, Georgia; Roll: 384; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 4; Image: 797.0.

Georgia Deaths, 1919-98
Name: Haskell Riggins
Born: 6 Sep 1901
Death Date: 14 Jan 1966
County of Death: Spalding
Gender: M (Male)
Race: Colored (Black)
Age: 58 Years
County of Residence: Spalding
Source Citation: Certificate number: 003729.

Georgia Deaths, 1919-98
Name: Frances Riggins
Death Date: 5 Feb 1943
County of Death: Spalding
Gender: F (Female)
Race: Colored (Black)
Age: 41 Years
Source Citation: Certificate number: 3686.

Georgia Deaths, 1919-98 Georgia Deaths, 1919-98
Name: Albert Beeks
Born: 17 Jan 1902
Death Date: 29 May 1984
County of Death: Spalding
Gender: M (Male)
Race: Black
Age: 82 Years
County of Residence: Spalding
Date Filed: 18 Jun 1984
Source Citation: Certificate number: 020321
Burial: Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery, Molena, Georgia

Georgia Deaths, 1919-98 Georgia Deaths, 1919-98
Name: Lila Beeks
Born: 7 Dec 1905
Death Date: 26 Dec 1986
County of Death: Spalding
Gender: F (Female)
Race: Black
Age: 81 Years
County of Residence: Spalding
Date Filed: 24 Feb 1987
Source Citation: Certificate number: 049725.
Burial: Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery, Molena, Georgia

Re: Beeks family

tristum57 — 2011-10-09 16:46:47Z

LYNNB I am positive that Randolph was my greatuncle Albert Beeks first cousin I remember going to their home as a child to watch them slaughter hogs in the country.

Re: Beeks family

tristum57 — 2011-10-09 16:40:04Z

Hello ,my name is Tristum Beeks my granparents were Haskell and Frances Beeks Riggins . My GGrands were Ephraim,and Emma Beeks of Griffin, Ga.(spaulding co.) Can't seem to find much info. As far as I know they had five children the names as I know them were Emmitt,Albert,Frances,Willie,and Roosevelt(Lacy)was what we call him. If there is any info out there pls. contacty me. Thanks.

William Andrew McIntyre

WGB97 — 2011-10-05 22:05:42Z

I am a BATES family researcher (John Bates Jr of York County, SC moved to Vaughn area of Spalding County, Ga) and have come across information that seems to link his daughter, Mary Lou (possibly Marilou) Brooks MCINTYRE, to as the wife of Luther Leon CHAMBERS with marriage after 1930 and probably before 1940. The family is originally from Hall County, Ga and show up on the 1930 Georgia, Spalding County, Union census.

Is anyone researching either the CHAMBERS or MCINTYRE families?

William G. Bates

Re: James W. Gunn and children in Poor School Records

wt33584 — 2011-08-03 16:02:33Z

Hi Cousin Betty,

Any new news on the Humphreys? One mystery is the older brother James Alex. Humphreys b-1858. He was the brother of your Lula and my Robert. He is last found on the Moultrie 1900 Census w/ wife Nancy (Redfearn) and four sons. Nancy died in 1902. I have been in contact with the Grt Granddaughters of Alex. C., the oldest son of James. Hope you are well.

Wanda

Re: Rover & Griffin, Spalding Co

ison00 — 2011-07-21 17:26:37Z

Im Ethel Overstreet,I hired you to check records for me.Im wondering if you have any updates.

making photo bigger once uploaded to ancestry.com

lmlcampbell — 2011-07-13 01:48:39Z

I am trying to get a picture of my great-grandmother sized so that it fills the space on her page. How do I do that?

Re: Query

chadbennett14 — 2011-06-24 13:39:10Z

I have a Bennett Richardson marriage in my family tree. James Reuben Bennett (b: 1796) to Sarah Eliza Richardson (b: 1805). My family were in Monroe (Forsyth) then Pike (Meansville then Williamson) and in the early 20th century in Spalding. Let me know if this is relevant to your query.

Re: Dovie Eulyne Johnson

Baughen — 2011-06-07 07:45:52Z

I would be interested in anything on the Baughan family and partners (one name study limits).

Thanks
Cliff

cliff@baughen.co.uk

Re: Dovie Eulyne Johnson

jucollins863 — 2011-06-06 21:47:58Z

Willis Johnson was my great uncle. I have a little more information on Dovie's family if you're still interested.