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#1
Bill Ballard Wed Dec 30 1998
Am researching Elijah BALLARD who lived in Greene Co. around late 1700s/early
1800's. His father James (RS) probalby lived there also but is buried in Taliaferro Co. Family originally from NC but have not determined much past that point.
#2
Kristina Simms Mon Dec 28 1998
HARRUP, HARP, EDMONDSON Arthur, Manning, and Ridley (female) Harrup or
Harp all lived in Greene Co GA in 1790s and possibly later. They were siblings. There was also a William Harp about same time in Greene County, relationship to the others not known. I am also seeking info about an EDMONDSON family who were early in Greene County.
#3
George Dowis Sun Dec 27 1998
I am seeking information about the children of James Madison GRIFFIN (1836-1916) and Annie Lucy KEY (1840-1886) in Greene Co., Georgia
#4
Virgil Knight Sun Dec 27 1998
Would appreciate any information on Rev Samuel WHATLEY and the church he
orginized in 1785, Whatley's Mill Church, and the burial place of Samuel.
#5
unknown Fri Dec 25 1998
I'm interested in additional information on Thomas WINGFIELD who entertained Pres. Andrew Jackson upon his visit to Greensboro about 1814. Thomas Wingfield was a doctor who was born in Hanover County, VA and migrated to Georgia. He was born in 1776 and died in 1836. He married Sidney MOUNGER in 1801. She was the daughter of Henry Mounger (1738-1795) and Elizabeth Harris ( Born bet. 1729 - 1756 Died 1798).
#6
unknown Sun Dec 20 1998
looking for info on ROBINSON in greene county, ga
#7
Beth Sauceman Sat Dec 19 1998
The 1830 census of Greene Co., GA shows the h/h of James RANSOM and wife Nancy
RANDOLPH. James is listed as an officer of Greene Co. in the History of Greene Co. James is enumerated on
the 1840 census of Henry Co., and was in Walker Co., GA on the 1850. Known children: Milton, born 1808; John, born 1811; Elizabeth, 1816; Washington,1817; Permelia, 1818; and Reuben Jefferson, born 1828. Was James the son of Reuben Ransom who died 1833 in Clarke Co., GA? Information on any member of
this family greatly appreciated.
#8
Richard Sevier Sat Dec 19 1998
Does any one have information regarding Moses JACKSON born in Virginia and died Greene County, l849? Who were his children besides Moses, Jr. and Nancy Jackson Farmer?
#9
Judy Stewart Thur Dec 17 1998
Thomas BRAGG married Lavinia
LUNSFORD, 1797 in Greene,Co. Ga. What happened to Thomas and Lavinia? I believe that they had a son named Enoch. Simon Bailey raised Enoch Bragg. Would like to know why!
#10
Marg Croney Mon Dec 14 1998
HOLLOWAY, Thomas was in Greene Co. early 1800's. Trying to see if he connects to my line of HOLLOWAY who settled in Carroll Co. Ga. by 1830's.
#11
Rodney Thomas Mon Dec 14 1998
Seeking marriage date for Allen WILLIAMS and Sophie (Effie). No maiden name for Sophie. Couple lived in Greene County (Pennfield, Georgia) when the 1870 census was enumerated. The following children were listed: Tuss, mulatto female, age 12, Felix, mulatto male, age 8, Benjamin, black male, age 4 and Robert, black malle, age 2. If anyone has any information, please contact me.
#12
DJ Pass Tue Dec 8 1998
Alfred (Griffin?) ILER was born about 1830 probably in Jackson County. He died in 1859 in Greene County. His parents were William and Nancy Wood Iler. I have been unable to get any farther back and would like to hear from anyone with knowledge of this family.
#13
Babette Reeves Thur Dec 3 1998
I am looking for info on Tom WYNN of Greensboro. He had four daughters, no sons, and was an undertaker. His mother was Antoinette Virginia Smith Wynn (Nettie V. Smith Winn); father I believe was J.H. Winn. J.H. and Nettie were married Nov 22, 1870 according to Greene Co. records.
#14
Dean Mon Nov 30 1998
I'm searching for a marriage record for Austin/Augustine WILLIS to Arilla
DYCHE, 15 Dec 1837. This info is from the "Willises of Virginia" by Maud Potter and the "Gideon Macon of Virginia" genealogy. Neither gave location nor sources. I have traced Richard Willis, a member of the family, to Greene County.
#15
Chatham Sun Nov 29 1998
John BURNEY, his wife, Mary Moore Burney and children Sarah and Richard left Greene Cty ca l785 and went to Jefferson Cty, Miss. where he died in l805. Would like to know the activity of this family (land ownd,etc.) and other legal activity such as POAs.
#16
MB Watson Sun Nov 29 1998
I am looking for information on my great grandfather, Marcus L. WATSON m. Emily HOUGHTON on July 20, 1854 in Greene Co. He is listed in the 1870 census as a Rail Road Agent, but in 1880 he is listed as a merchant. Any information about his parents (or earlier ancestors) and his siblings would be appreciated. I would also appreciate any info on the HOUGHTON family. Known children of Marcus and Emily are, Atticus, James, Lourena, Clarence, Effie, Ava, Henry J. (my grandfather) and Edward L.
#17
April Robbins Fri Nov 27 1998
Does anyone have info on the folks who married in Greene Co GA as follows: CALLOWAY, Lewis to HUNTER, Mary 1 Nov. 1824?
#18
Russell Terrell Thur Nov 26 1998
I am a descendant of James TERRELL and Susan Payne Terrell. James died 18 Oct. 1857 in Greene County and Susan died in Greene County 12 Dec. 1861. I would like to find out when they came to Greene County from Virgina.
#19
Robert Jeffries Tue Nov 24 1998
I am interested in sharing research on William, Sr, William Jr., Booker, George, Thomas and Lee JEFFRIES,who lived in a section of Greene county, which was added from Wilkes county around Ebnezer Baptist Church and moved to Jasper county between 1815-1817. I am also interested in information on the TUGGLE family, who lived in the same general area. I am also interested in any information on Thomas MALLORY, who lived in the county between 1790-1818. I would be very thankful it anyone would let me know where the grave sites of William Jeffries, Sr. who died in 1790, Esther Jeffries his wife who died in 1804, and Booker Jeffries his son who died in 1808 all in Greene county.
#20
John Bridges Sat Nov 21 1998
I am researching the BRIDGES family in Greene county from approximately 1800 to 1850.
#21
Gene Stephens Sat Nov 21 1998
We are researching the STEPHENS family of Greene and Oglethorpe Counties. We have traced William N. Stephens back to the 1880 census. We know his father was Tobe Stephens and his mother was Eolla Halsy or Haley, but we can find no information on either of them. William was born in 1847 and died in 1919, so Tobe Stephens would date to the middle of the 19th century.
#22
John Harper Wed Nov 18 1998
Writing the history of the HARPERS that were on Hardin Creek off the Little River in WIlkes Co. in 1770 to 1805. Robert HARPER and wife Mary DUNLAP HARPER'S sons were: ALEXANDER, WILLIAM, SAMUEL, ROBERT, JR., JOHN, GEORGE, JAMES. Record reflect that Samuel owned land on Harris Creek in Greene CO. Any info on this line of HARPERS would be appreciated.
#23
Russell Terrell Tue Nov 17 1998
I am looking for any information on a James TERRELL who was born in
March 10, 1762 in Spotsylvania County, Virgina and died in Greene
County, Georgia in October 18, 1857. I do know that he had a son by the name of James L. Terrell who was born in North Carolina in 1780 and died in Habersham County, Georgia in October 11 1848.
#24
Judy Sun Nov 15 1998
I am researching information about the parents or siblings of Kizziah
RUTLEDGE, b. 1785 in Greene County, GA. Her father is reportedly Hezekiah RUTLEDGE, b. abt 1750. He reportedly married a Cherokee woman, name unknown. Any information you might have would be wonderful.
#25
Sharon Fri Nov 13 1998
I am researching Lee's/ Lea's of Greene County in early 1800's. Was the William Lea married to Elizabeth Peoples a son of William Lea and Nancy Lea of Wilkes Co? Also, who were the children of William and Elizabeth Lea?
#26
Ed Watson Tue Nov 10 1998
Could someone please lookup information on Jabez SMITH & Mary Annette "Nettie" Tiller SMITH for me in the Greene County Cemeteries book? Both died in Union Point, Ga. either in 1932 or 1935. Would really appreciate any info listed for them. Thank you very, very much.
#27
Connie Tucker Fri Nov 6 1998
I found the marriage of A. TURNER & Jenney RANSOM, 3/15/1806 in a listing of
early GA marriages and I was wondering if anyone had any info. on these two people. I'm looking for the parents of Henry Pompey TURNER b. 10/1817 in Greene Co. GA. He married Elizabeth B. ? (possibly O'Neil) abt. 1840. He was a doctor that
served in the Civil War (I have his civil war records). They named one son Archie and one son Ransom, so I'm curious to find more info on A. & Jenney.
#28
Linda McCartney Sun Nov 1 1998
Seeking information on the family of Silas M. DURHAM, married Alvina
Booles/Bowles in Greene Co. December 4, 1827.
#29
Frances Limozaine Fri Oct 30 1998
I am trying to locate the children, etc. of William FURLOW, b. 1743 - married to
Elizabeth Nidy. He received land in Washington County in 1784; this became Greene Co.,1786. He was in Rev. War.
#30
Ken Guill Sun Oct 25 1998
I am researching the GUILL family. Augustus GUILL and his brother Bluford GUILL appear in the Ogelthorpe and Greene Co., Cencus for 1830.I have lots on the family of Bluford but not much on Augustus.
#31
Gene Funderburk Sun Oct 25 1998
Does anyone have information on the children of Moses SPEAR or Moore SPEAR
in Green County, Georgia in the late 1700s into early 1800s? Thanks.
#32
Josette Riep Sun Oct 25 1998
I am trying to find information about the SAGGUS Family from Greene, Co. Georgia. Daisy Saggus is my great grandmother and was born in 1888 (Union Pt. Georgia). I would like to find out as much information as possible regarding the Saggus family. Any help is greatly appreciated.
#33
Rebecca Merritt Sun Oct 25 1998
I am looking for information on Stephen Alexander MERRITT b: 24 Sept 1849 in Greene Co., GA. He married Susan Corine O'Neal. Would like to find out both of their parents and if their parents were born in Greene Co., GA or somewhere else. I was told that Stephen's father was a James Merritt b: 1824 in Greene Co. GA.
#34
Ellis Bateman Sat Oct 24 1998
Abner PENTON m. Rebecca BARNHART 28 Nov 1802 in Greene Co., GA. Abner, Rebecca & family ended up in MISS & LA. John A. PENTON m. Elizabeth BROOKS 4 Dec 1816 in Jasper Co., GA. John & his assumed brothers, Abner PENTON (different from the MISS/LA Abner) & William PENTON ended up in Covington, Clarke, & Coosa Co., ALA. (The ALA PENTONS, Abner & William, married CHAMPION sisters who were from GA).
Is there any relationship between the ALA brothers (William, b. ABT 1785, GA; John A., b. ABT 1797, GA/SC?; Abner, b. ABT 1805, GA) and Abner of LA (b. ABT 1784, SC)?
#35
Lisa Baynes Sat Oct 24 1998
I am looking for info on the BAYNES family that moved to Greene Co. from
Putnam Co. GA sometime after the war. John Elmore Baynes b. 29 Sept. 1859 d. 1 Aug. 1909 m. 28 June 1883 Leila May Moseley b. 15 Dec. 1862 d. 3 Oct. 1937. They had five children: Mary Page Baynes married Dr. Edwin G. Adams, John Gordon who killed himself in 1916 from a crop failure, James Elmore married Marguerite Jackson, Haron Gatewood married Mildred Jackson (sisters) and Ruby Martha who married #1 Forrest Toney & #2 O.M. Ennis. If anyone has anything on this family please contact me. I am interested in earlier ancestors if possible John Amos' parents.
#36
Sue Wright Mon Oct 19 1998
Can anyone please tell me the address of the person I would need to write to to obtain a copy of a deed that was executed in 1806, in Greene County by Booth Fitzpatrick. Do the records go back that far? Does anyone know if the Clerk's office has e-mail capabilities?
#37
Randy Chambers Sun Oct 18 1998
James C. CHAMBERS joined the 55th Inf Co. B in Greene Co. According to his pension records, he was raised in Greene Co. in the 1840's. There were several other Chambers' families in the County about the same time. Would appreciate any information on James C. or his family (I believe his father's name was also James) In 1860, James C. had married Sarah Busby and was living with a Moses Chambers in Hancock Co. Both were listed as shoemakers. According to cousins, the Chambers family dealt in hides and furs which may have indicated they trapped some. Thanks for any info.
#38
Ginger McCall Sun Oct 11 1998
I am looking for information on Dr. Thomas WINGFIELD who lived and practiced medicine in Greene County in the early 1800's. His wife, was Sidney Mounger Wingfield. They had 2 known children, Henrietta(1802-1850)
and Junius Wingfield (1814-1872). Henrietta married William Crosby Dawson in 1819. Junius married Frances Blount Mosely.
#39
Jean Schneider Thur Oct 8 1998
Alexander AUTRY (AUTREY). He and brother John were given bounty land in
Greene CO Ga. John was killed by Indians in 1786. I am looking for information re Alexander Autry's Revolutionary War service. I know he was a Captain, may have been in North Carolina line. Any assistance appreciated.
#40
Louis Finlay Mon Oct 5 1998
I am searching for the burial place of Anna Wortham Coleman Pearre TODD, thought to be buried in Greene County sometime after 1816, when she moved there from Columbia County, Georgia. Born in Virginia, she had four children by her first husband Caleb Coleman in Richmond County, Georgia, three children by her second husband Nathaniel Pearre in Columbia County,
and as far as known, none by her third husband James Todd.
#41
Richard Greene Fri Oct 2 1998
Looking for the whereabouts of the family of Willam GREENE and Ruth
HUNTER. It is said that William Greene was granted land in Greene Co Ga. After the REV. WAR. Can anyone out there giver me an idea whre in Greene Co. This land was? Also there is a son named Alson Hunter Greene and I'm courious about what his relationship is to Greene Co. is. CAn anyone help me out?
#42
Kevin Roper Wed Sept 23 1998
I am looking for any information on a Columbus CAMPBELL. He lived
in the Penfield community in the late 1800's. His wife's name was Sarah Elizabeth Vaughn Campbell.
They are both buried in the Penfield cemetery. Also I believe he may have filed for a Confederate Pension in Greene County.
#43
Lackey Stephens Wed Sept 23 1998
Need help on any STEPHENS/STEVENS families or connections in Greene and
surrounding counties.
#44
George Tappan Tues Sept 22 1998
Would appreciate any information on Austria HOWELL
(Dec.1,1842-Nov.25,1891), wife of James HIousand MAPP
(Nov.20,1836-feb.28,1900). Both are buried in the White Plains Cenetery. Am anxious to establish her place in the large Howell family. Any information on her siblings, parents, or grandparents would be most helpful.