ROCKDALE County, GEORGIA

Posted Queries for November 1998



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ANDREWS, BURT, PENN, SMITH, STALLINGS posted by Katherine Rowell Coolidge on Thursday, November 19, 1998

Looking for other researchers of the Smith, Penn, Stallings and Andrews families of Rockdale County. Specifically, I am looking for other descendents of William M. Smith and Mary E. Stallings. William's parents are not known but Mary's parents were Elisha H. Stallings and Milly Burt. I descend from their son, Robert Jackson Smith and Hettie Andrews.

CONYERS, HUMPHREYS posted by Marjorie Skinner on Saturday, November 21, 1998

Esther CONYERS b. ? d? m. Joseph William HUMPHREYS b. 1744 d.1809 He was granted land in St. George Parrish for service in Rev. War. She had a brother - ?Thomas - think they lived in this area prior to land grant. Does anyone have any info. Also, which Dr. Conyers was Conyers Ga. named for.

CONYERS posted by Bruce Douglas Conyers on Sunday, November 22, 1998

Would like to find out about my family tree and to see how far back it goes. My father is Joe Douglas CONYERS, grandfather is Woodrow CONYERS. Family is suppose to originate from the Conyers, Ga area. Thanks for any help you can give me.

DOWNS posted by Charlie Downs on Monday, November 23, 1998

Any information on any of the DOWNS's bunch that were in and around Henry, Newton and Rockdale County (formed from Henry Co.) in the period of 1821 -1836. Shelly (died 1862) and I can't find any record showing his place of burial, this would be helpful.

ABERCROMBIE, PUCKETT, RICHARDS posted by Peggy Puckett on Monday, November 23, 1998

Looking for information on: John H. Puckett (1788 - 1868) Tabitha Richards Puckett (1791-1843) Douglas Puckett (1781 - 1840 or 1846) Lucinda Puckett (abt 1807 - ?) Alfred F. Sims (1800 - 1886) Ruth Abercrombie Sims (1803 - 1892) Sarah Elizabeth Sims (1827 - 1904)

ALMAND, DANIEL, DANIELL, DILLARD, GREGORY, GUINN, RODGERS, ROGERS, STEWART, WHITEHEAD posted by Randy F. Rogers on Monday, November 23, 1998

Searching the following families in Rockdale, Newton, Dekalb, Jasper and Cobb County, GA. Rogers, Rodgers, Almand, Gregory, Guinn/Gwinn, Stewart, Dillard, Whitehead

PUCKETT, RICHARDS, SIMS posted by Peggy Puckett on Monday, November 23, 1998

Looking for information on: John H. Puckett (1788-1868) Tabitha Richards Puckett (1791-1843) Douglas Puckett (1781-1840 or 1846) Lucinda Puckett (abt 1807 - ?) Alfred Franklin Sims (1800-1886) Ruth Abercrombie Sims (1803-1892) Sarah Elizabeth Sims (1827-1904)

FARAR, FARER, FARRAR, FARROW, SHAW posted by Dale Shaw on Monday, November 23, 1998

JAMES SHAW/RHODA FARRAR or FARROW. Married on 1 MAR 1820 in Madison, Morgan, GA. Desperately searchng for his family...ancestors or siblings. His sons and grandsons kept on using the names JAMES and WILLIAM for the first two males born in each generation, so, WILLIAM would be a good choice as his Father or Brother. Have him in DeKalb, GA 1830 with family. His last recorded child was b. 1836. His wife is head-of-household in Benton Co, AL, in 1850. No JAMES. Help!!

HOLLINGSWORTH, KNIGHT, TAYLOR posted by Yvette Taylor Stewart on Monday, November 23, 1998

Researching the Taylor, Hollingsworth and Knight families who belonged to Smyrna Presbyterian Church and lived in the Conyers area from late 1830s to 1880. Especially interested in William Jackson (K) Night and his brother Sampson, Henry Taylor and his brother William. Henry's son William M. Taylor married Martha M. Knight in Rockdale County in 1873. These are my great-great grandparents.

JOHNSON posted by Clarke Rodgers on Monday, November 23, 1998

JOHNSON: Who were JOHNSON family from North Carolina who were in Newton County, later Rockdale, by 1840s? Nancy JOHNSON (born NC 1818-died GA 1910) married 1. George HOLLINGSWORTH 2. Nathaniel RODGERS. Peter M. JOHNSON (born NC abt 1806, married Louisa) and Robert JOHNSON appear to have been related to Nancy. Who were their families and from where in NC did they come?

HOLLINGSWORTH, JACKSON, JOHNSON, LEFTWICH, SIMS posted by Clarke Rodgers on Monday, November 23, 1998

HOLLINGSWORTH: Seek info on family and descendants of George HOLLINGSWORTH (1810-1846). First wife Elizabeth JACKSON (1818-1844). Children: William R., James H., Margaret C., Marthenia E. Second wife: Nancy JOHNSON (1818-1910). Children: son George Johnson (1847-1927)who married Frances LEFTWICH and Laura Sammons. Daughter Mary Ann married William J. SIMS. Especially interested in info on Nancy JOHNSON and her children.

HOLLINGSWORTH, JOHNSON, RODGERS posted by Clarke Rodgers on Monday, November 23, 1998

RODGERS: Seek info on family and descendants of Nathaniel RODGERS (1803-1882) who settled in Rockdale County about 1830 with 1st wife Mary HOLLINGSWORTH (1805-1847). Children: Emilene, Joseph L., William H., James M., Richard W., Rosannah, John T., Mary N. Nathaniel's 2nd wife, Nancy JOHNSON(1818-1910). Children: Martha R., Ely M., Amanda J., Sydney W., Nancy C., Tracy M., Susannah C.

CONNELL, HOGG, MIMS posted by Millie Connell Johnson on Monday, November 23, 1998

Seeking information on Connell, Mims, Hogg. Michael M. Connell is my Gr. Grandfather, married Emily Mims, March 12, 1850 in Macon Co. Al. , Michael Mother was Nancy, maiden name unknown, were know to be in Hardaway, Macon Co. Al between 1845 and 1850. Michael's and Emily's family moved to Pike Co. Al. Emily and sons appear on the 1850 census. No record of Michael after that. He is beleived to have hied in the cicil war. We believe that his parents may have come from Ga. My father was a grandson of Michael M.' son Micahel Marion Connell born in 1850 in Union Springs, Al.. My father married Essie Lela Hogg. Her roots are Ga. Al. Ms. FL. Any informaiotn on any of the above will be appreciated. Millie Connell Johnson.

BARRETT posted by Tim Barrett on Monday, November 23, 1998

Live in Seagrove Beach, Florida. Married to Alice Adamson (from Birmingham,Alabama) in 1991. Have 3 children: Brandon Asher - 6 yrs old Blakeny Alexandra - 5 yrs old Brittany Aura - 2 yrs old. Broker/Owner of Gulf Front Realty - 850-231-1300 800-421-4853 9369 East County Hwy 30-A Panama City Beach, Fl 32413.

ALMAND, DABNEY, MORROW posted by Glenn Railsback on Monday, November 23, 1998

Researching the surname DABNEY and ALMAND. I have never been able to find the marriage of William Joel Dabney and Lillie Morrow. First child born in Widner, Jackson Co., GA 6 Jun 1896. William Joel born Conyers, Rockdale Co., GA 20 Feb 1871. Lillie Morrow born 31 Mar 1872, Green Co., GA. William Joel s/o John Henry Dabney and Selah Almand.

FILES, HINESLEY, HINSLEY, WILLIAMS posted by Bernis Hinesley on Monday, November 23, 1998

I am searching for information on descendants of and ancestors of Thomas A. and Franky Hinesley or Hinsley who resided in Jasper Co., GA in 1820 and Tattnal Co., GA in 1805. Inlisted in Revolution while in Chatham Co., NC. Would particularly like to know his fathers name and Wife's maiden name.

HAGAN, TERRES posted by Sally Williams Black on Monday, November 23, 1998

My great grandfather,JOHN THOMAS HAGAN and wife JULIA ANN TERRES HAGAN were in Rockdale Ga. pre-1884 for only a short time-They came from Atlanta with their children because he heard Rockdale was good for one's health-they only remained long enough for the birth of yet two more children. they had in all 20-but 7 died before their 4th birthdays.They would have had with them the following children:Lee;Cora;Walter;Leah; Lena;Mary;and Wesley. Frank was b 1884 in Rockdale Ga. andNelle was b 1886 in Rockdale Ga. has anyone run into this family while searching? After leaving Rockdale they returned to Atlanta,where 4 more children were born-the very last were twins.

ANDREWS, SMITH posted by Katherine Rowell Coolidge on Monday, November 23, 1998

Looking for other researchers with information on the following: William M. Smith m. Mary Elizabeth Stallings in 1851 or 1857, Newton Co., dau. of Elisha H. Stallings and Milly Burt. Only known child is Robert Jackson Smith who m. Hettie Andrews in 1888. They were from the Conyers, Ga. area. Thanks in advance.

BANKS, GROOVER, MANNING posted by Paula Dunklin on Tuesday, November 24, 1998

Searching for information on the following surnames MANNING, BANKS, GROOVER These families supposedly lived in the Rockdale, Newton, Walton or Henry counties of Ga. in the 1700-1800's. Later moved to centeral Texas. Migration path is Va>NC>Fl>Ga>Tx. I have a lot of info on the Manning family when they first settled in Va. and N.C., but almost nothing can be found for them in Florida and Georgia. I don't know where the Banks and Groover lines first settled. My line descends from Reuben Manning+Polly Stubbs, Reuben Manning+Mary Margaret Banks. Her mother was thought to be a Groover. I have absolutely nothing on the Groover family. These were my gg grandparents and my great grandparents. Any information about these surnames would be appreciated. Paula Dunklin

BAGWELL, ENGLAND, HARRIS, HOLLOWAY, MANNING posted by Karen Bagwell Kitchens on Tuesday, November 24, 1998

I am researching Bagwell, Holloway, England, Harris, Manning. Thanks in advance for any info! Karen

DORI, HENRY, MACK, SNOW, STANLY posted by Trenton Mack Henry on Wednesday, November 25, 1998

LOOKING FOR MY ANCESSTORS LIKE TO KNOW

CHRISTIAN, DENNIE, FORBES, JENNINGS, MCEVER, MCNEAS posted by Carol Forbes on Wednesday, November 25, 1998

Several of my family and my husband's family lived in this area; FORBES, MCEVER, DENNIE, JENNINGS, MCNEAS, CHRISTIAN. Primarily hunting any info on Mary "Mollie" Dennie who married Robt. M Forbes 1889 in Troup Co.Robert son of John McEver Forbes who served as JP in Henry County.

LUIZ posted by Derek Luiz on Wednesday, November 25, 1998

Luiz

ASHBY, BREWER posted by Pam Sims on Wednesday, November 25, 1998

I am searching for any Brewers from Rockdale County. I am specifically looking for information on NANCY BREWER born around 1860 or so.

DIAL, GRAY, THROWER posted by Betty Hornsby on Saturday, November 28, 1998

I am searching for info on Benjamin Thrower who married Elizabeth Dial in early 1800's. I have been told they were the parents of Emily Ann Crowford Thrower who married Elijah O. Gray. The Grays were my great-great grandparents. If anyone has any info on other children born to Throwers, please let me hear from you. I've been told there were 6 sisters to Emily Ann.

DYCHE, DYKE, WILLIS posted by Polly Willis Gingold on Sunday, November 29, 1998

I'm searching for a marriage record for Austin/Augustine WILLIS to Arilla DYCHE, 15 Dec 1837. This info from the "Willises of Virginia" by Maud Potter and the "Gideon Macon of Virginia" genealogy. Neither give location nor sources. I have traced other members of the Willis family to the Newton County area. Can anyone help me, please? e-mail: MarcaDean@aol.com

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