WALTON County, GEORGIA

Posted Queries for October thru November 1999

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posted by Debbie Forester on Friday, October 15, 1999: I want to lcoate info on the history of Walton County/Social Circle, first settlers, famous people, etc. Is there a Walton County Historical Society? Thank you

EARLEY, EARLY, GRAVES posted by Jenille on Saturday, October 16, 1999: Looking for Ed or Edward Earley or Early i think he was born 8/10/1892 he married an Nellie Graves 9/1921 in Walton county, Monroe Georgia

BROWN, TALBOT posted by Gladys M. Brown on Sunday, October 17, 1999: I'm looking for African American Brown, and Talbots, from Social Circle, Walton Co., GA. My ggrandfather was Charlie Brown, my ggrandfather was Berry Brown (farmer) m. Hexie Talbot in Social Circle. They had 8 children, 4 were born in Social Circle: Broadus b. 1912, Flossie, Phulus (my grandmother), and Alberta. Thaddeus, Gartrell, Inez and Celeste were born in Cairo, Grady Co.(Decatur Co. at the time). Charlie had a part Cherokee African Native wife, Pia (?), and Hexie Talbot had a brother called "Doc" Talbot. They migrated to Cairo, GA. but their people are all from Social Circle and thereabouts. I don't know any of them and would appreciate any information on obtaining some, federal or state census. Are there directories for Social Circle and how far back do they go? Thank you in advance, G.M. Brown

DORSEY, WYNN posted by Lillian Chitwood on Thursday, October 21, 1999: Wynn and Dorsey

TUGGLE posted by Patty Salmons on Saturday, October 23, 1999: My grandfather was Alvin TUGGLE. he was born in Walton County on 12/3/1908. He died in Gilmer county on 11/1975. I am interested in my family heritage. Please find some pertinent information if at all possible. Thank you.

CLARK, WATSON posted by James Chaffin on Sunday, October 24, 1999: Seeking information about Rebecca CLARK or Ordera WATSON. They were married March 5, 1825 in Walton County, GA. Any information concerning their parents or siblings is welcome news. I have information relating to the WATSON descent from Ordera WATSON in Milam and Burleson County, TX. Thanks

HOPSON, KETLEY, KITLEY, KITTLEY posted by Kathy Sterne on Sunday, October 31, 1999: Who are the parents of Jesse Kittley (Kitley Ketly) who married Sarah B. Hopson in Walton County, GA Nov 1827? He may have had a brother, Thomas Kittley who also lived in Walton. They were both residents of Heard County, GA by 1840.

ACKERIDGE, MARTIN posted by Stella McRae on Thursday, November 4, 1999: My greatgrandfather was Tyler Martin married to Sarah Ann Martin. My grandfather was Albert W. Martin, Sr. born 1879 and died in 1971. He was married to my grandmother Mattie Lou Ackeridge born 1884 and died in May 1976. We are aware that the fathers to Tyler Martin and to his wife, Sarah Anne) were their white slavemasters. We would like to know who owned our ggrandparents before they became freedmen. If you could lead us in the direction to find this information; it would be appreciated. Thank you.

LOWE, SWANN posted by Patricia Sims on Friday, November 5, 1999: My aunt Lillian Swann Lowe and her husband, William Bedford Lowe, and their son, David Wayne Lowe are buried at Mt. Vernon Cemetery in Walton County. I would like to get the birth and death date on William Bedford Lowe, and the death date on David "Wayne" Lowe, if possible. I don't know if this is something you can help me with. I working on our family history. Bedford was 32 in 1949. Wayne was born on 5-31-49. Any help is greatly appreciated. Patricia Sims

BARTON, YANCEY posted by Freda Feaster on Sunday, November 7, 1999: YANCEYS, POSSIBLY FROM WALTON CO., ATLANTA CO. JOEL MONROE MARRIED HARRIET GARNER. THE STORY GOES HE DIED IN CIVIL WAR, SHE AND CHILDREN, JOEL, THEODORA, MINNIE AND OTHERS MOVED TO GREENWOOD, AR. FROM THERE TO INDIAN TERRITORY (OKLA.)

FELKER, HARBEN, KNOX, MCDANIEL posted by Stephen Felker on Tuesday, November 9, 1999: I am looking for additional information on Stephen Felker of Monroe, GA, b.1799, his wife Malinda Harben, his sons Joseph Harben Felker, b. 1860 & his brothers & sisters, inc. Hester Felker, wife of Gov. McDaniel. Also interested in Clara Alethia Knox, wife of Joseph Harben Felker.

WHALEY posted by James W Whaley on Thursday, November 25, 1999: Need info on William Whaley or Eli Whaley. Where buried etc. Eli is my GGG Grandfather.

JOHNSTON, NEWMAN, ROGERS posted by Paul C. Johnston on Friday, November 26, 1999: I am looking for any record of Johnston's in Social Circle, Walton, Ga. James B. Johnston, b 1785. wife Lydia children James Madison Johnston, b November 18, 1818, wife Elizabeth Rogers, b March 27, 1835. Their children born in Social Circle, Walton, Ga. are as follows. Eliza Johnston b. May 1853, m. John D. Johnston, b.Abt 1869. Ephraim Rodgers Johnston, b. August 10, 1856, m. Mary Annie Newman, b. Abt 1856. Samantha Johnston, b. 1858, d.before 1870. James Monroe Johnston, b. June 27, 1860.

ATHA, ATHY, GRIFFIN, MOON, NEEDHAM, WILLINGHAM posted by Susan Law Fann on Saturday, November 27, 1999: Looking for families of Leucritia WILLINGHAM who married Enoch NEEDHAM. (ca 1820) Rebecca GRIFFIN who married Charles B. NEEDHAM.(1844) Lucretia GRIFFIN who married Samuel L. NEEDHAM. (1862) Perhaps a MOON and ATHA/ATHY that married into NEEDHAM family. Any other connections please contact me.

CHANNELL, MCGUFFEY, SCOTT posted by Ray Cobb on Sunday, November 28, 1999: Any information on John Mcguffey who resided in your county early part of 1930 and before.

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