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Foskey Male Descendent to Durant Foskey and Andrew Jackson Foskey

n5tf44 — 2015-11-08 04:28:02Z

A male descendent of Durant and Andrew Jackson Foskey has had DNA testing performed and posted in Ancestry DNA site.

Foskey/ Wilson from Johnson County, GA

drickrode1 — 2015-05-16 05:43:03Z

If anyone would like a picture of George Aaron Foskey & Georgia Ann Pope Foskey & Lulu & her husband and other family members please email me at dkr657@gmail.com

Re: Christina Foskey

wayne_foskey — 2014-07-07 12:40:08Z

Wayne Foskey, born to Emory E. Foskey (son of Emory E. Foskey and Flora) Foskey) and Genevieve Marino/Foskey (Daughter of Carmine Marino and Carrie Marino, Brother Francis Foskey. Sisters, Carrie Foskey, Lisa Foskey and Michelle Foskey. Not sure past grand parents.

Leo Foskey

dtfoskey — 2013-07-22 05:31:53Z

Relatives of Mamie Foskey, Frank Foskey, Leo Foskey(10-14-1921/12-21-2001), Duffie Foskey and Levy Foskey... Children of Emanuel(mm) and Kattie(Katie Redding[Foskey])

Re: Foskey family

dtfoskey — 2013-07-22 05:19:42Z

Hi! My name is DaShaban Foskey and my Great Grandfather was supposedly a white man from Portuguese by the name of Emanuel(Magazine)Foskey. He married a lady by the name of Kattie(Katie)Redding and they supposedly had quiet a few kids... The only ones I'm sure of are Mamie Foskey, Duffie Foskey, Jack Foskey, Frank Foskey and Leo Foskey(10-14-1921/12-21-2001). If any of this rings a bell, please feel free to Respond. It is said that Emanuel and his brother(?) got into a heated argument in Portuguese(their birth place) that led to Emanuel leaving to settle in Lenoir,North Carolina in 1900.

FOSKEY Cemetery, Adrian, GA

Barwick_susan — 2013-02-19 17:43:07Z

HI, This cemtery at findagrave needs work and help.
I had been hoping that some descendants would come along and get the listings correct in order. There are mistakes there in info and I know only a small bit about the family. Andrew Jackson, son of Durant/Nancy Meeks Foskey married into the Barwick family and down the line there were some other marriages mixing the Foskey and the Barwick DNA together.

So I hope some of you will go over and try to help sort the people and add info and links.
I will be entering who I find in records into the cemetery, but will be glad to transfer with any requests.
Thanks, Susan Barwick

Re: Descendants of Durant or Emery Foskey (not Durant's son)

marykfoskey — 2012-09-27 17:06:52Z

I have been intending to get to WR to sit and talk with your grand dad for years. I went down to the barber shop one day and got his picture there. I would love to chat with you about your family. Email me and we can get together. I live just outside Macon.

Re: Descendants of Durant or Emery Foskey (not Durant's son)

marykfoskey — 2012-09-27 17:02:01Z

I have hundreds of pages of info on Durants line. Please email me and let get started putting you in the picture.

Re: Descendants of Durant or Emery Foskey (not Durant's son)

marykfoskey — 2012-09-27 17:00:32Z

Yes, I am getting closer to the end though. If you have info or pictures you are willing to share please email me.

Re: Descendants of Durant or Emery Foskey (not Durant's son)

JENWC — 2012-04-02 02:44:25Z

Hello,
I am related to Durant and Nancy Foskey as well. Below is a post I put on ancestry.com a while back.

"A male descendant of Durant Foskey (1812-1877, of Emanuel and Johnson Counties, Georgia, USA) has had his DNA tested. The male who was tested is a grandson of John Robert Foskey, who was the son of Emory Allen Foskey and the grandson of Durant Foskey. He had 67 markers done at www.dnaancestryproject.com powered by Genebase. The cost of this particular test is $269. The test is simple and painless to do and is explained at the website. Many Foskey researchers believe that another Emory (not Emory Allen) Foskey that settled in Pulaski County, Ga. and a Thomas Foskey that settled in Warren County, Ga. are brothers of Durant Foskey, or at least related. NOW IS OUR CHANCE TO FIND OUT! We invite any male descendants of Emory or Thomas Foskey to complete the test. If you do the test, any matches, including close matches would be sent to you at the site. I am a female descendant of Durant Foskey through John Robert Foskey. No one that I know of that is researching the Foskey line knows where Durant came from, and so we invite male Foskeys across the USA and the world to complete the DNA test as well. There are many Georgia Foskeys that would like to know their origin. Over 50 markers of this Foskey DNA have been attached to my Foskey family tree at ancestry.com. I also plan to post this message at other sites. Thanks. Jennifer C., amateur family genealogist"
Since you have a male-to-male line, would your father be willing to do a genetic test to back up what I have? I can share with you what the markers reveal so far--basically an eastern European/western Russian background.
I think a lot of us are stuck in the same place.
Jennifer

Re: Descendants of Durant or Emery Foskey (not Durant's son)

bethalred — 2012-04-02 00:40:10Z

Hi! I am new to ancestry.com and am trying to trace my family history and find out what country my ancestors came from and when they came to America. Seems my family has been in Johnson County, GA for a couple hundred years! Anyway, I have traced them back to Durant Foskey, but am stuck here. My lineage is Durant Foskey had a son Andrew Jackson Foskey who had William R Foskey, who had Claude Otis Foskey, who had Daniel L Foskey who had Ronnie L Foskey who is my father. If anyone has any information about who Durant Foskey's parents were or where he came from I would very much appreciate it.

Re: Descendants of Durant or Emery Foskey (not Durant's son)

JENWC — 2012-01-11 02:42:31Z

Mary, I think we have been in contact before. My mom's first cousin did the genetic markers for the Foskeys descended from Durant through his son Emery Allen and his grandson John Robert. Are you still working on the book?
Jennifer

Re: Foskey

drickrode1 — 2011-09-22 15:52:45Z

Judy,
I am so sorry it has taken so long for me to get back to you. I had lost this page and took a bereak from my family tree do to my illness. My email address is drickrode@gmail.com. I would appreciate any information you could offer on both the Foskey, Rowland, Meeks, & Wilson side if you would. I may be able to send you what information I may have on the Foskey/ Wilson sides.

Thank you for any help you may offer.

Debbie R

Re: Foskey

mindy11361 — 2011-07-22 12:08:49Z

I am melinda foskey....i just found out that you could be my brother...wow...this is wow...I'm speechless...i found a phone # i will call you...and a sister too?...i remember Louann...wow...i love this...but shocked...i am on Facebook...mindy patterson...springdale ar...my phone# 479-973-3700...

Re: Foskey

butlermk_1 — 2011-07-12 23:46:34Z

I am a great grandson of Lula Marie Foskey and Joseph T.R. Rowland. I had no info on their ancestors, so I'm very happy to find you folks. Joseph and Lula are buried in Liberty Cemetery in Jeff Davis Co., GA. I have gravesite pictures, and pictures of Joseph and Lula on my Butler family tree. You may use anything you see. If you can't find it, my email is butlermk@yahoo.com .

Foskey Family in Georgia

JENWC — 2011-03-24 01:30:15Z

A male descendant of Durant Foskey (1812-1877, of Emanuel and Johnson Counties, Georgia, USA) has had his DNA tested. The male who was tested is a grandson of John Robert Foskey, who was the son of Emory Allen Foskey and the grandson of Durant Foskey. He had 67 markers done at www.dnaancestryproject.com powered by Genebase. The cost of this particular test is $269. The test is simple and painless to do and is explained at the website. Many Foskey researchers believe that another Emory (not Emory Allen) Foskey that settled in Pulaski County, Ga. and a Thomas Foskey that settled in Warren County, Ga. are brothers of Durant Foskey, or at least related. NOW IS OUR CHANCE TO FIND OUT! We invite any male descendants of Emory or Thomas Foskey to complete the test. If you do the test, any matches, including close matches would be sent to you at the site. I am a female descendant of Durant Foskey through John Robert Foskey. No one that I know of that is researching the Foskey line knows where Durant came from, and so we invite male Foskeys across the USA and the world to complete the DNA test as well. There are many Georgia Foskeys that would like to know their origin. Over 50 markers of this Foskey DNA have been attached to my Foskey family tree at ancestry.com. I also plan to post this message at other sites. Thanks. Jennifer C., amateur family genealogist

Re: FOSKEY DNA HAS BEEN TESTED

potts1894 — 2010-05-19 05:08:50Z

Did anyone who was tested find out which Haplogroup they were from and if so could it be posted. I am also descended through Durant Foskey. There is a family story that says his parents were from Scotland and that they came to claim land around the Ohoopee with another family from North Carolina and that while crossing the river the mother and father drowned but that Durant was saved and later given a name by the Governor of Ga. I have not been able to verify if such a thing took place, but do intend to research Ga archives in hopes that it might be verified. Anyone else heard such a bizarre tale?

Re: Foskey

drogep — 2008-09-01 17:46:10Z

I am looking for any living relatives or family history for Melvin Columbus Foskey, born 1933 in Fort Valley, Georgia. My husband, Jim, is his biological son and Perry is his daughter. please contact us at drogep@sbcglobal.net Thx

Re: FOSKEY DNA HAS BEEN TESTED

JENWC — 2011-03-23 19:13:32Z

My male relative was the one tested. The Paternal Haplogroup is J. Some of the markers can be seen on my small public Foskey family tree.

Re: FOSKEY DNA HAS BEEN TESTED

JENWC — 2010-03-28 15:22:00Z

Rosemarie,

That is fantastic! It will be interesting to see your results.

Jennifer

FOSKEY DNA HAS BEEN TESTED

JENWC — 2009-09-24 22:32:47Z

Re: Foskey

brendasimpson13 — 2010-01-21 13:04:18Z

yes i am we don`t know much about this side of our family you knoe the older you get the more you want to know thanks

Re: Jacob Richard Foskey

brendasimpson13 — 2008-03-12 22:45:08Z

i am also the grand daughter of jaboc

Re: Foskey

brendasimpson13 — 2008-03-12 22:43:31Z

hello my name is Brenda Simpsom i am the oldest daughter of hubert and ginger foskey i think i am the first cousin to at least one of you maybe more jacob was my grandfather and sanie lane was my grandmother please reply to besim15@aol.com

Parents of Charlie Foskey

organicrose06 — 2009-01-16 19:34:55Z

Nettie Foskey, born 12-10-1885 and died 12-10-1979 married a Charlie Foskey, born 1-30-1885 and died 3-26-1941. Both are buried at Piney Mount Cemetery in Wrightsville, Georgia. The parents of Nettie Foskey were John Henry Foskey and Florence Adella Edwards Foskey.
They had four children: James Harvie Lee Foskey, Mary Etta Foskey, Lonnie Foskey, and Lola Foskey. One of the daughters married a Tom Cobb.

Does anyone know who are the parents of this Charlie Foskey?

Celia Ann J. Foskey Brantley

organicrose06 — 2008-12-11 13:18:17Z

Celia Ann J. Foskey Brantley born abt 1840 in Georgia, daughter of Durant (Durent,Duren) Foskey, is listed in his estate distribution on 24 Jul 1878 in Johnson County, Georgia.

Can anyone help me with her and her family?

Re: Celia Ann J. Foskey Brantley

organicrose06 — 2009-09-18 11:00:37Z

I have now found out that Celia Ann Jane Foskey (daughter of Durant Foskey and Nancy Meeks) married Thomas Brantley in Laurens County Georgia on 21 Sep 1863. She was born 4 Apr 1840 and died 15 Oct 1888 and is buried in the Foskey Cemetery in Johnson County. They are listed in the 1870 census in Laurens County with no children. A sister, Ann Brantley age 35 is living with them. This leads me to believe that his father was William Brantley and his mother Nancy Unknown. Have not found them in the 1880 census yet.
Still would like information on them. When did he die? where is he buried? Did they have any children?

Re: Celia Ann J. Foskey Brantley

organicrose06 — 2009-06-18 11:33:30Z

I have Celia Ann Jane Foskey Brantley married to Unknown Brantley. Who did she marry and when? Where was he born and when? Where did he die and when? She was born 4 Apr 1840 and died 15 Oct 1888 and is buried in the Foskey Cemetery in Adrian. Is this correct? Did they have children? If so, who are they? I have not been able to find them any the census in any year. Do you have this information? She is in the 1850 and 1860 census with her parents.
Jim Carroll

Who is this J. Robert Foskey

organicrose06 — 2009-06-17 21:25:34Z

Bartow Wilson and J. Robert Foskey killed Jonas Wilson on 2 Jan 1898 in Emanuel County. Both Bartow Wilson and J. Robert Foskey lived in the Ethel community in Emanuel County, not far fron Adrian and on the Johnson County line.
They were convicted of voluntary manslaughter and sentenced to 8 years in prison.

Jonas Wilson was born abt 1876 and Bartow Wilson on 27 Nov 1877 in Emanuel County. This leads me to believe that J. Robert Foskey was abt the same age.

Any notion as to who this J. Robert Foskey is and his parents?

Jim Carroll

Two Charley Foskys in 1910 Census in Johnson County

organicrose06 — 2009-03-06 10:59:22Z

1910 Johnson County census Roll T624-200 MD 1266

Family #113 Fosky, Charley L. H 25 M1 6
(Page 6B) " , Nettie W 24 M1 6
" , James H. L. S 2
Nettie has 1 child born & 1 living

Family #128 Fosky, Charley H 20 M1 7
9Page 7B) " , Netty W 24 M1 7
" , Nide(sp) S 9
" , Harvey S 2
Netty has 2 children born and 2 living

Can anyone help me understand these two(2) Charley Foskys, both married to a Nettie/Netty Foskey? Who are the parents 0f these Charley Doskys?

Mary Abbie Nobles Foskey

organicrose06 — 2009-01-23 19:11:44Z

Mary Abbie Nobles Foskey was born abt 1867 and died 2-23-1939 (widowed) in Laurens County and is buried at Bethlehem Cemetery in Laurens County. Her parents were Jefferson Nobles and Queen Williams Nobles. The cemetery listing says she is buried next to Willie Elvia Nobles.

Does anyone know what Foskey she was married to ?
Jim Carroll

Re: parents of Nancy Meeks Foskey

jeffbhmb2000 — 2008-03-20 02:56:07Z

Please, tell me more. Everyone tells me that Redding Meeks is Nancy's father but NO ONE has PROOF. (documentation) My argument is simple, who would name their kids after another branch of the family? SO, any evidence you have to prove or disprove my theory is very welcome. All of this research is to try to locate Durant Foskey (born abt 1812 - Nancy's husband) somewhere in the stream. I could not locate your email address online but you can email me @jeffbhmb2000@yahoo.com. Thanks!
Jeff Beacham

Foskey

kianjoe1 — 2009-01-20 23:03:43Z

My name is Takia my mother's name is vivian Foskey and my fathers name is Theodore T. Bowser. I was born in Philadelphia. My grandmothers name was Delores Foskey. My other ancesters names include Nathan G. Foskey, Kimberly Foskey, Nadine Foskey, John Foskey, and many more these are some i can remember taht i am close to. i am trying to find other Foskeys or Bowsers whom i may be related to. I know i have family in the south and in Philadelphia, If anyone has any information please contact me at kianjoe1@verizon.net

Foskey,Durant, Standley Manning, G.W., Freeman

karenfranks49 — 2008-06-22 17:12:12Z

I am searching for the Foskey family that lived in Dublin, Laurens County, Ga. in the 1800's. My Foskey relatives are Ruby Foskey, Freeman Foskey, G.W. Foskey, Standley Manning Foskey and Durant Foskey. Please contact me if you have information about any of these Foskeys at karen.franks@knology.net

Foskey,Durant, Standley Manning, G.W., Freeman

karenfranks49 — 2008-06-22 17:10:02Z

Re: Foskey,Durant, Standley Manning, G.W., Freeman

johndeeregurl8000 — 2008-10-09 15:41:03Z

My name is Charli Foskey. I was born in Dublin, Ga. (Laurens County) in 1989 to Dave and Penny Foskey. My grandparents are Earl and Wanda Foskey. I have 2 Aunts, Candi and Deana Foskey and 1 uncle, Ken Foskey. Maybe this can help. i'm not sure. if you need to email me or something my email address is john_deere_gurl8000@yahoo.com

Re: parents of Nancy Meeks Foskey

marykfoskey — 2008-03-12 17:18:05Z

You are the first person that I have seen questioning Redding Meeks as Nancy's father. I believe I have just proven that you are right. That it really is Jonas and Sealy. Email me.
Mary K

Re: Celia Ann J. Foskey Brantley

marykfoskey — 2009-06-18 03:16:14Z

What do you want to know about the family? There are a lot of us out here on the net that have a lot of info on the Foskeys.

Re: Celia Ann J. Foskey Brantley

marykfoskey — 2009-09-18 14:47:59Z

Celia is suppose to be burried in the Foskey Family Cemetery in Johnson County. I haven't gone there to confirm that fact though.

Re: Foskey

marykfoskey — 2010-01-20 15:05:00Z

Brenda, if you are still interested please contact me.

Re: Two Charley Foskys in 1910 Census in Johnson County

marykfoskey — 2010-01-16 18:30:11Z

It looks like they moved and had a child around the time they moved.

Re: FOSKEY DNA HAS BEEN TESTED

marykfoskey — 2010-01-21 14:44:47Z

Sorry I didn't read very carefully. Disregard

Re: FOSKEY DNA HAS BEEN TESTED

marykfoskey — 2010-01-21 14:40:32Z

Who did you go thru to do the DNA testing

Descendants of Durant or Emery Foskey (not Durant's son)

marykfoskey — 2010-01-21 14:23:09Z

I started a big project many years ago, trying to connect Durant born abt 1813 and Emery born about 1810. They are the only two that show up in public records that I have been able to find with the spelling of FOSKEY. They both lived in neighboring counties. (I see family similarities in photos that have been shared with me on both sides)
Is it possible for all of us to pool together what we have to create a history of these two families? I have contacted many of you on both lines and some have been very helpful sharing much of your information, regretfully some had no interest.
I plan to complete this Family History book on these two men this year. This book is not for profit or for publlic libraries. Your help would be greatly appreciated. If you share information and would like a copy, I will notify you when it gets ready for print. I look forward to hearing from many of you.

Re: Mary Abbie Nobles Foskey

marykfoskey — 2010-04-30 19:23:46Z

My info says she was married to Aaron M. Foskey

Re: Who is this J. Robert Foskey

marykfoskey — 2010-04-30 19:09:14Z

The only J Robert Foskey, I have is John Robert Foskey the son of Emery and Julia Ann Foskey

Christina Foskey

ChristinaFoskey — 2008-04-22 01:07:24Z

My name is Christina Foskey, I was born in Nj to Francis Foskey and Deborah Knapp. Looking to meet and learn about other Foskeys.

Re: FOSKEY DNA HAS BEEN TESTED

rlummert — 2010-03-28 13:48:16Z

I am also a decendant of Durant Foskey b. 1813 on my mothers side, my mother is Annie LeMerle Brantley.

In process of getting the DNA. will let you know

Rosemarie

Re: Foskey in Australia too

sparkyhood — 2008-01-30 04:38:28Z

Do you know how or if Durant is related to this George Dennis Foskey and Lydia Heath. I haven't run across either of these names in my research and I am curious to see if this leads anywhere else. I am the gg granddaughter of Durant and as many of us have discovered, his line is somewhat challenging to follow.

Re: Foskey in Australia too

lindaf_au — 2008-01-30 07:58:16Z

Truth is ... I haven't got any further than George Dennis & Lydia as I have run into a blank wall with George Dennis having been born in ... Kingstown Jamaica! Would you believe it? It seems he married twice - first spouse Eliza F. Hollingsworth (in 1846 Shoreditch, Middlesex, England) and no children, then my GGM Lydia Heath (in 1882 in Edmonton, Middlesex, England) who was about 30 yr younger.

So ... is there a connection to the Deep South Plantation Owners FOSKEY? Maybe ... but I just have NO idea.

There was a 'cousin' of my GF in Australia too. His name was also George ... but I haven't followed that line yet. I need to confirm the link, but my Aunt said last year that they were definitely related (That's George Edward, son Raymond, his son Dale is living but appears not to be in Australia at the moment so I haven't been able to get in touch).

I have updated my tree on Ancestor.com for all the links I do know just this past week. Those elusive Foskeys!

Regards and good luck ...

Linda (Foskey)