Clues for Charles and Bryant's, Hall Co. area-1800s From: "Joyce Wilson" mamajo45@hotmail.com My great grandmother was Susan Melinda Bryant. her parents are listed in the family bible as E.B.Bryant and L.M. Charles. I have been told that Bryant was Irish and Charles full blood Cherokee. Susan married Thomas Gideon Shockley. She never applied for the Cherokee rolls, the family decided not too. The Indian connection has not been talked about in the family and ggrandpa seemed to be estranged from his family. Am finding that it is possible that Bryants were Cherokee also. Have checked the Cherokee rolls and find Bryants and Charles both but so far no records or family trees for anyone. There is one Bryant on the census record in the same section as Thomas Gideon. Any suggestions as to how I could proceed? Thank you. Joyce Wilson at momajo54@hotmail.com

PLEASE POST AND THANKS Alton Caldwell, 3015 Florida Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28205 ALTONC2@PRODIGY.NET 704-375-5905 I am looking for surname CALDWELL, MATHIS. All the following were born in GEORGIA except Thomas, taken from 1870 Tallapoosa Co AL Census Chasity 50, Richard 30, Grie 22, *John 20 or John R (my great grandfather), Martha 18, Henrietta 16, Cornelia 14, Henry 12, Thomas 10 John R marries Dolly Mathis March 26, 1877 Tallapoosa Co AL Marriage cert indicates John paid state of Alabama $250 ( was Dolly an Indian lady?) 1900 Talladega Co Al Census John R, Dolly, Richard, Elizabeth, *Walter Banks (my grandfather), George, Jesse, Della M, Etta E all born in AL except John R According to 1910 Riverbend Bibb Co Al Census Walter Banks Caldwell was married to Josie Langston I would like GEORGIA connection, plus any other

My great great grandmother and grandfather Leeke From: Skaugarden@aol.com I have searched all over the Internet and the only luck I have had has been in your keeping. There is a will for Martha E. Leeke, death 14 September 1882, husband Byrant T. Leeke , regarding my grand mother Fannie Bennett in book B on pages 187, 188, and 189. I have found no mention of them in any census. If it is possible I would like to acquire a copy of this will and any other mention of the Leeke family. Fannie Bennett's mother was Emma Francis Leeke Bennett. She attended the Female College at Cassville, Ga. Betty Jo Davis Schaugaard

Martha Francis Lewis Newland, From: "SCA" John Antebush From: ggesq ggesq@goes.com Thank you for taking the time to speak with me today. The person whom I am trying to locate information on is John Antebush. His company is listed as Jackson's regt, New Jersey Militia. His rank was private and he was a private when discharged. There is a reference to Roll Box 5 and Rosll-Exct. 602. The top of the page refers to the database as War of 1812 Service Records. I believe he may have been married to an Elizabeth Gray on May 12, 1816 in Sussex County, New Jersey. I believe this gentleman is the father of my great-great-great grandfather. I would be grateful for any inform. which you might have on him or for any sources that you could refer me to. I am unsure what the roll numbers refer to, as well. Thank you Dana

Green/Bartow Country From: Blackhurst, Janice RDM)ce.blackhurst@guidant.com Hi Jean, I so appreciate the information that is available at the Bartow County Website. I have been researching for years - trying to solve a puzzle on my mother's side of the family. Her great grandmother was a Lucinda Green of Cass/Bartow county. We have found her on the 1870 census for Bartow county residing in the same home with her parents Henry W.(or William Henry) Greenand Elvira Green. (On that census it lists the wife as Malenda but apparently that was in error. Malenda Gambrell was someone who lived next door or in another house on the property). On the 1860 and 1880 census Elvira is listed as the wife. Also on the 1870 census with Lucinda are some of her siblings; a younger sister Elizabeth. She also had an older brother Joe and two other older siblings. Of interest to us is the young children listed on the census as Mary Alice 3yrs old, and baby Charlie. They are not listed with a different surname - just imply that their name is Green. However they were Lucinda's two children. The mystery is that Mary Alice who is my great grandmother - apparently was orphaned young. Her baby brother died as an infant also. She always told my mother that her father's name was Albert Oliver. On her marriage record - she listed her name as Mary Alice Oliver. When we found her as a child on the 1870 census with her mom, we were so hoping that her name would be listed there as Mary Alice Oliver. I have searched several counties for any marriage record for Lucinda Green to an Albert Oliver, with no success. We assume she was married between 1865-1867. We had a birth year of 1865 for Mary Alice, but from the 1870 census, it looks like it might be 1867. I have searched for an Albert Oliver for years. I have found a couple in Georgia, one that appears he would have been too young to have fathered Mary Alice in 1866 or so. One though seems to be likely. It is an Albert Oliver, son of a Thomas and Mary E. Oliver in Gilmer County. I know Gilmer is not too far northeast of Bartow. But I never found any marriage record in that county either for an Albert Oliver and Lucinda Green. We are almost certain Mary Alice was part Indian - Cherokee or Creek. Her photo as an older woman appears that she would be Indian. Do you have any suggestions what other counties I might try looking for a marriage record for this Lucinda Green. In the 1860s did people in that county often go somewhere else for marriages? Were there certain counties that a marriage would have been performed if Albert Oliver or Lucinda were Cherokee? Thank you for any suggestions you could help me with. Janice S. Blackhurst Administrative Assistant/HR Support ph 425-376-1356 fax 425-376-1426 ce.blackhurst@guidant.com

family research From: Barbara Arrington bsa654321@yahoo.com I am researching the Carroll family. I believe Sarah Elizabeth Carroll married John Crawford Sorrells on July 3, 1862 in Bartow County. I have been unable to find any information on the parents of Sarah. Thanks for any assistance Barbara Sorrells Arrington covingtons in georgia

From: DIoimo@aol.com Hi Jean. This is Delene again. I know you have my gggrandparents in your Pine Log Cemetary. I still cannot find out what Jane's last name was or where they were married. John H Covington and Jane. Do you have a Frances there listed? Also, they lived in the YellowCreek District. Is that near the Yellow River at all. Again, thanks

RE: Land ownership From: England, Dwight Dwight.England@msfc.nasa.gov To: Which Joseph? Josiah (called Joseph in the census) married a McCrary. Heralso buried at Dewey, Henry and Catherine (Dickson). Are you talking about another Joseph? There are some Richard's buried at Dewey, so it would seem to indicate they might be related. I'm thinking "Richards

THANKS JEAN FOR KEEPING THIS INFORMATIVE SITE GOING. I'M LOOKING FOR INFO ON WILLIAM J. CARTER WHO MARRIED MARTHA D. SKINNER ABOUT 1837. WILLIAM J. WAS BORN 15 AUG. 1811 IN CARTERSVILLE--AT LEAST THAT'S THE INFO I HAVE NOW. HIS FATHER IS JOHN J. CARTER ACCORDING TO WHAT I HAVE. THESE CARTERS ARE A BRANCH OF THE CARTERS OF COLLETON CO., S.C. AND VIRGINIA, TOO, I BELIEVE. THEY REPEAT THE SAME CHRISTIAN NAMES FROM ONE GENERATION TO ANOTHER SO OFTEN THAT IT'S HARD TO KEEP THEM STRAIGHT. I'D BE VERY APPRECIATIVE OF HAVING YOU DO A LOOK-UP FOR ME AND I'D BE GLAD TO SHARE ANY INFO I HAVE. MY E-MAIL IS lindaj@otlnet.net FOR ANYONE WHO WOULD LIKE TO E-MAIL ME DIRECTLY.

Jasper (Bud) Jones From: fjones fjones@utk.edu Jean, my grandfather Jasper Jones was in some way associated with the revenue department in Bartow County during prohibition. Do you have any idea where I might seek records or info on this? Thanks, Fran Jones Looking for family members

From: WeareblesdbyGod@aol.com I'm looking for Joyce Finney that grew up in Cartersville, Georgia. she should be about 64 years old now. If you know of her whereabouts, give her my E-mail address. Thanks

Wyatt in Cass/Bartow Co. late 1850s-early 1860s From: "The Majors" Bartow County locations ChristineKarr@aol.com Jean! My name is Christine Lipscomb Karr. A lot of my ancestors lived in Bartow County from the early 1800's until approximately 1940, and a number of them were buried in Cassville. My question is, can you tell me where present-day Cassville is? In particular, I am looking for the gravesites of my Grandfather, Elias Lipscomb, and my grandmother, Sarah Catherine Pratt. I believe the cemetery is located at a small church, but cannot find any reference to Cassville or cemeteries there. Can you help? I will be most grateful. Christine Karr christinekarr@aol.com

CharlesLowrySRline? From: Krista G un2me01@yahoo.com To: jbelew@bellsouth.net I am searching for family history info on Charles Lowry, Sr. line-book and possible photos. I do not have regular access to a computer so if possible please mail the info to: Betty Bell 8245 N. Program Ln. Belle Rive, IL 62810 or call me at (618) 756-2385. If this is not possible my great grandaughter has e-mail by which I am sending this, her address is: un2me01@yahoo.com As of now I have found that I am 6th generation of Charles Lowry Sr. I am also looking for info on his son, John Zachariah Lowry and John's wife, Elizabeth Reese including her family line. I have found a posiblilty that her father was Benjamin or Zachariah Reese and that her father married a full blooded Cherokee. There has always been a rumor of Cherokee blood in my family and I am now attempting to find/verify it. I am the daughter of Raymond A. Lowry, his father and my grandfather was Andrew Jackson, Jr., and his parents were Andrew Jackson, Sr. and Elizabeth Rawls. I appreciate your time. Thank you in advance. Betty Bell

Julia Ann Baker From: Rob Cox RobCox@email.msn.com Jean, thanks for your help Julia Ann Baker Broughton is my Gggrandmother James Isaac Baker is my Ggrandfather according to a brief written family history my Father received at a family reunion in the late 70s James Isaac Baker was born June 25, 1861. in Cartersville, GA - He was called Ike He died Jan. 5 1938, age 76, in AL buried in Union Hill Baptist Church Cemetery. Lipscomb, AL located near Bessemer, AL Ike was raised by his mother, Julia Ann Baker Broughton, she was born March 14, 1845 - died August 30, 1902 and his step-father James Granville Broughton, he was born March 12, 1850 - died March 15, 1915. They are both buried in Oak Hill ememtery in Cartersville, Georgia. Birth and Death Dates taken from tombstones according to note. Ike had a half-sister named Emma C Broughton born Feb 17, 1872 - died Jan. 28, 1944 evidently she never married. also buried in Oak Hill Cemetery The Broughtons also raised a foster girl named Callie she married an Abernathy. I have swaped e-notes with one of her descendants which has confirmed that part of the story. saved a good bit of Land in Cartersville and also ran a store Ike Baker had a ruddy complexion, blue eyes and reddish-blond hair He appears to be a rather large man -not fat-in an old picture I have that was taken about 1935 Ike Baker married my Ggrandmother Mary, Mollie, Martin in 1881 in Cartersville, Georgia Mary Martin was born in Ducktown, TN - May, 1866 Their Children were all born in Cartersville, GA James Henry, b. June 17, 1882 Ollie, b. June, 1887 John Wesley, b. June, 1889 Albert Frank, b. Nov., 1890 Bessie Irene, b. Oct 16, 1893 - my Grandmother Isaac Tipton, b. Feb 22, 1898 William Harbin, b. unknown Hampton Fields, b. unknown Bessie Irene Baker is my Grandmother she married Charles Robert Cox abt 1910 in Cartersville, GA she died from TB in 1927 when my Dad was 10 long before I was born, but I knew her two younger brothers, Tip and Hamp, as Great Uncles my Grandfather Cox died in 1938 before I was born. Ike and Mollie moved to Chattanooga in 1909 and moved from there to SW Birmingham, AL area in 1911 located near Bessemer, AL Ike was a carpenter by trade My Cox Grandparents Charley and Bessie also moved to AL with the Bakers in 1911.This is all I have to go on in locating the Baker Also, I have one additional question My GGgrandfather John W. Cox appears in the 1850 Cass County Census, page 113 489-695 COX, John W. 24M NC Farmer Sebrina, 23F TN Martha, 4F GA Josaphine, 3F GA and his father 491-697 COX, Vincent, 86M NC Farmer James, 21M GA Farmer Martha, 18F GA William, 13M GA Sarah, 10F GA I have found the Coxes all the way back thru NC to VA, c. 1600s John W. and Sebrina moved to TN and are in the 1860 Marion Co TN census and the 1880 Dade Co, GA census Do you think it is possible that Sebrina is the daughter of the Henry Watson family living next door to the Coxes since he appears to be the large land owner in the area.Thanks for your assistance. Rob Cox