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ALLEN - MY GGGGRANDFATHER   Harris Allen was Mayor of Milledgeville, Baldwin County, Ga. around 1817.
If anyone has information concerning his life there, would appreciate any information anyone might like to share with me.  His wife was Cynthia Kilgore Marcus. I believe they are buried in Jones Co.. tho; Agnes Allen Lamanac.  3/17/2007

ALLEN - Trying to find the first name of James Troup Allen's father. James Troup Allen was born in 1830 to a ??  Allen and Martha Rogers Allen. According to the  book "My Children's Ancestors" by Sarah Cantey Whitaker Allen,(his daughter-in-law), James Troup Allen's  parents died when he was very young and he was raised by his grandfather, Hezekiah Rogers in Washington, County. When James Troup Allen was asked around 70 years of age his fathers name the only thing he could relate was he was born in Ulster, Ireland. James Troup Allen's sons were Dr. Henry Dawson Sr. and Judge John T. Allen. Best Regards, Mary Ann Waring Allen in Rockford,IL. 2/29/04


ALEXANDER - George Henry Alexander - born: 8 April 1848  Milledgeville GA died: 18 June 1928   Hardeman Co., TX.
      From family record: “He joined Civil War at age 14 yrs. He was never back home. He passed insite of his home chain to a flat box car. His mother passed away during the war, and his home was destroyed by the yanks. He had some step brothers and sisters. But when the war was over he didn’t go back to GA. He came to Texas instead. He never knew anything about his family. He stop spent night on his way back to GA, happen to be some one that knew his mother he told him that his mother was dead. So he came on to Texas instead.”
    Named oldest daughter Mary Elizabeth, and second daughter Myrtle Rebecca (Rebecca is mother of wife, so maybe Myrtle is his mother – or Mary Elizabeth is his mother???)
     Mother had to pass away in 1865, because he joined in 1863 – I think. I also think she had remarried and was not Mrs. Alexander at the time.
    Earliest record is Dallas County Marriages Dallas Texas, Married Mary Frances Daniel, daughter of John and Rebecca Ray Daniel, 17 Oct 1872.  S. Brandon 5/1/2007

BARNETT - I am looking for information of the parents of Col. Nathan C. Barnett, of Baldwin Co.  I know their names are William Barnett and Ann Crawford, and I know Ann’s lineage, but I know absolutely nothing of William Barnett, other than he was of ‘English Descent. Does ANYONE have other information on Col. Barnett’s parentage? Your assistance is greatly appreciated! Kim-Michelle Stephens 04/01/2005

BENFORD - Looking for information on the Benford families-
   John Monroe Benford 1858-?
   Alonzo Benford  1862-1887  ??
   Jame Robert "Jim Buck" Benford  1866-?
   Jarrott A. "Dutch" Benford  1868-1941
   Ashley M. "Ash" Benford 1871-1950 ??1952??
What I think I know that James Robert was married 3 times
  A) Elizabeth Jane Youngblood 1866-1890
  B) Elizabeth Etheridge 1866-?
  C) Susan Elizabeth "Susie" Beck  1870-?
Allen 03/14/2005

BURGE -  Thomas Haddon (Henry) PARHAM wrote his will in Baldwin Co. Apr. 7, 1823;  probated July 7, 1823.  He listed his wife, Arden (Agnes CULPEPPER);  children: Gincy, Lisha REDDING, Mary ROGERS, Agnes DOZIER (William P. DOZER;  her 2nd marriage supposedly was to a GALLOWAY, heirs of Elizabeth  (Delilah)REDDING  (Anderson Redding); son, Rowland PARHAM his son-in-law,  Anderson REDDING; and his grandsons, John H. PARHAM And WILLIAM BURGE.
      In trying to find out who this William Burge and his parents were, I have  checked Parham records.  Since I can't find anything in Baldwin County, I  thought maybe I could find old records in the area before it became Baldwin.  I don't know which Parham daughter married a Burge.  The daughter was  probably born between 1760 and 1770. Don't know if she was one of the  daughters listed or if she was deceased when the will was written.  There are several Burges in the GA area in the 1800's that I continue to  place.  I will really appreciate any help.  Dianne  11/8/02

BRAZIER / PRISON RECORDS :looking for for information on prison records for Milledgeville  1895 to 1915  if anyone can please tell me where to find them. Person of interest is Tom Brazier, was there in 1903 . Thanks for any help. Tommy Lewis Rainsville, Alabama.  08/23/2006


BRAXTON, Walter Holland:   Is listed on 1850 census of Henry County, Al. as being born 1807 in SCarolina. His brother Oliver O. Braxton, Sr. -  born: 1798 in SCarolina, and Olivers wife: Darcus Miller/Braxton - born 1810 in SCarolina.  About 1829 all 3 departed SCarolina on migration to Henry County, Al.  When they stopped-over in Baldwin County, Ga.;   Walter Holland remained there.  Oliver and Darcus continued on their migration to Henry County, Al.   Walter Holland got married  and lived in Baldwin County and after  child/children were born, his family migrated to Henry County, Al.  and joined Oliver and Darcus.  Both familys lived in Henry County, Al. until 1851, when both familys then further migrated into Cerrogordo, Holmes County, Fl.  While living in Henry County, Oliver owned 5 parcels of land and 7 slaves.
  Oliver is my GG-GFather and during my search, have not found information that conflicts with the information about his being born in 1798 in SCarolina  - as indicated in the 1850 census of Henry County, Al.   However, descendents of Walter Holland have information indicating that he was born in Ga.
   MY BRICKWALL:   Unable to find and verify name of the FATHER of Walter Holland and his brother Oliver O. Braxton, Sr.  Many thanks,,,,Bill Braxton, 5088 Braxton Ln., Pace, Fl.

BREEDLOVE, JOHN ANDREW  - I am trying to find info on John Andrew Breedlove b. 1812 who was elected Sheriff of Baldwin Co. in 1856. John died in residence in Milledgeville on 18 Dec 1871 and is buried in Milledgeville City Cemetery (East Side). He was married to MARY BATSON b 1829. Any additional info would be helpful Thanks Jim McMullian   6/23/02

BUTTS - I am looking for the children of George Miles and Amanda Louise Lanier Butts.   This couple was married in Sparta around 1832.  In 1850 the were in Baldwin County with 4 children, Henry, Thomas, Emma, and Columbus.   Can't find the family in 1860.  All the sons fought in the civil war for Georgia.  Don't know where they went after the war.  Emma married in Coweta Co. to my great grand father George Wolfe and came North.  I have her data.  Thanks Joyce in Ky.

COOK - My information on William Cook comes from recolections of my grandfather, Joseph Anderson Cook, of the family stories handed down to him, and supporting documents.
   I found a photocopy of a  handwritten transcription of the William Cook Family Bible among my mother's papers of family history.  It gives the wife as Lucy Jones and children as James E., Emerline, Emily Hawkins, Elijah Perry, Andrew Jackson, Louisa Marion, William Henry and Lucy Ann.
   The story in my grandfather's memoirs states that the father (William) was involved in a river accident on the Occoie (sp?) in 1827 which wiped out the family financially and the mother died in 1834 of exhaustion from trying to make a living and keep the family together.
    A judgement was settled by a sale on the courthouse steps in Jones County.  Marriages of the children are recorded in Jones county, which match the "Family Bible".  I am hoping to find someone who has knowledge of the original Family Bible.
Emilyann "Bickie" Raspilair  2/6/2005

COOPER, BELLE POWELL - I am trying to determine the names of either parent of Belle Powell Cooper.  Belle was born either in August 1857 or 1862 in Milledgeville.  Her mother was believed to be a Cherokee slave named Sallie, Sarah or Hannah.  Belle’s father was supposedly a GA congressman from Rome, GA.  When Belle’s husband, Allen Cooper, left her approximately in 1894, she went to work for a doctor cousin (father’s side) who had recently finished medical school.  Belle worked as a nurse for the doctor primarily in Chattanooga, TN.  If anyone has any information they believe relevant, I! would greatly appreciate it. abqexile@hotmail.com  6/20/2003

CRENSHAW - I am trying to find records of the Crenshaw Family, in particular the family of Jeannette Arianne Crenshaw who was born in Milledgeville, Sept. 8, 1817. I suspect her perents might have been William Henry Crenshaw and Susan N. Wallace who were married in Baldwin Co., July 12, 1815. The names Henry, Susan and Wallace all come up in Jeannette's children's names. I have no further information on this family and would appreciate any leads anyone has. Thank you. jonathan_boody@nyc.wunderman.com     4/20/2003

CURRY - I am looking for the ancestors of William L. Curry who lived in Baldwin County. He was there in 1830, 1840, and 1850. He married Mary Elizabeth Ivey on Aug. 14, 1823 in Baldwin County. I have not been able to connect him with any of the other Currys in the county. Any help would be appreciated. Teresa Davis 5/4/2007

DUMAS - I'm looking for any information, particularly the parents of John Henry DUMAS.
JOHN HENRY DUMAS was born Nov 12, 1821 in Milledgeville, Baldwin County, Georgia, and died Feb 25, 1859 in near Waynesville, Pulaski County, Missouri.  He married ELLENDER/ELEANOR RUSSELL Apr 23, 1843 in Monroe County, Georgia.  She was born Jan 19, 1815 in Georgia, and died Aft. 1860.
Children of JOHN DUMAS and ELLENDER/ELEANOR RUSSELL are:
1. JAMES WILLIAM2 DUMAS, b. Apr 14, 1844, Georgia; d. 1939, Dodge County, Nebraska.
2. SUSAN E. DUMAS, b. Oct 10, 1845, Georgia; d. May 03, 1891, Lamar, Barton County, Missouri.
3. MARTIN THOMAS DUMAS, b. Aug 10, 1847, Georgia; d. Aug 22, 1920, Perkins, Payne County, Oklahoma.
4. NEHEMIAH DUMAS, b. Feb 21, 1849, Milledgeville, Baldwin Co., Georgia; d. Mar 11, 1932, Garland, Bourbon Co., Kansas.
5. JUDYANN/JUDEANN FRANCES DUMAS, b. Oct 04, 1850, Georgia.
6. NANCY ANN DUMAS, b. Oct 1852, Georgia; d. Bet. 1900 - 1910, Litchfield, Montgomery County, Illinois.
7. DAVID BENJAMIN DUMAS, b. Aug 23, 1855, Georgia; d. Sep 26, 1937.
Jo Rice 7/10/2005

ETHRIDGE, JOHN- Does anyone know about the Ethridge and Phillips families in this news article ? "July 7, 1885 The Union-Recorder (Milledgeville) Married on July 3, by W.H. Stembridge, Esq. N.P., at the residence of the bride's sister, MRS. JOHN ETHRIDGE, Mr. CHARLES BABB  to Miss JANE PHILLIPS, all of this county." Thanks Eileen 11/5/02

EUBANKS - Hello My name is Scott Eubanks I have been doing Reseach on My Surname Eubanks, & many more,now for about 12 years. My family of Eubanks are from Baldwin County, Crawford County, Hancock County, Washington County, Georgia. Yes we are of English & German descent. Let me Know your Grandmothers name and I'll fill in some blanks for you. I have over 7,000 names in my data base. Thanks & I hope I can help. Scott Eubanks 6/22/02

GARY, WILLIAM - Seeking evidences of this ancestor who lived in Baldwin Co. before 1835.  He originated in Newberry Co., SC. Thanks for your reply. Anne W Gokey  8/14/2006

GOODWIN - My brick wall in my Goodwin ancestry has been John Goodwin who may have  migrated from Baldwin Co, Georgia (or a surrounding county) to Dallas Co Alabama before 1830.  He was married to Patsey Unknown.  Their children:  James-b.Georgia, John W., Charles Fletcher, Margaret (Myrick), Elizabeth (Gabbut), Sena (Jones), Eliza (Meyers),
Isaiah, Sarah and Martha Goodwin. Appreciate any leads. Email    5/1/2007

GREEN, MARIAM- Am searching for the parents of Mariam M. Green, born July 15, 1820, who married WILLIAM A. BABB in Baldwin County October 07, 1842. Have been at this "brick wall" for years and would love to see over the other side. Any help is appreciated. Thanks Eileen. 6/22/02

HALL -For a couple of years, I have been researching the life and activities of William Perot Hall, born in Cuba in 1825, died in Pendleton, SC, 1883.  Married to Susan Sloan, daughter of Benjamin Franklin Sloan of Pendleton.  William P. Hall is listed in the 1880 census in Charleston, SC, father born in Cuba, mother born in Georgia.  My brick wall is getting information on the family origins of William P. Hall.  A recent stroke of luck has led me to the George W. Murray will, Baldwin County, Georgia, 1836.  In this will Henry T. Hall (of McIntosh Co., GA) , known to be a relation of William P. Hall, is listed as a friend of Mr. Murray.  Also mentioned are the children of the late William T. Hall of the Island of Cuba.  These children are named as Felicia E. B. and William Hall.  I believe that this William Hall is my William Perot Hall, but I don't really have documents to substantiate it.
    One clue of a connection is that William P. Hall had a daughter named Felicia Oliveres Hall who married William Bachman Chisolm.  I am encouraged to believe that Felicia is a name being passed down in this Hall family.  Felicia O. H. and W. B. Chisolm are listed in the 1880 W. P. Hall household in Charleston.
   Any help appreciated. Terry Mount 3/30/2005

HALL - My great grandfather was William Lawrence Hall who died in Milledgeville around 1898. His father was William S. Hall, born 1835.  His father was James Madison Hall, born 1810, died 1874.  They decended from Benjamin Hall, a copy of whose will I have.  He was born in 1773, and died in Milledgeville, 23 Sep, 1843.   Benjamin also had a son named William S. born 16 Oct, 1835, and died in Macon.  I can see Benjamin in the 1820 census, but there is no other information as they listed only head of household.
    Any information on Benjamin and from whence he came would be appreciated.  I also don't know anything of the death of William Lawrence Hall (my middle name came from him) or where he is buried.  He had only two children, both daughters.  One died a spinster, and the other had only one child, my father. Larry Jones 4/3/2005


HARRIS - I am looking for [Samuel Anthony?] Harris. He married America Peavy after 1870, she died in 1874 after giving birth to twins, any help would be appreciated. Dorothy Smith [CROSBY< PEAVY< HODGES> SMITH]
J HERMAN DOROTHY M SMITH 3/5/2008 

HIGH- Researcing High Family of early 1800s. Joan High www.crystallady.com. e-mail the  crystallady@hotmail.com 7/4/2004

JOHNSON - am searching for a Martin Johnson...have no info except family rumors say he was born in GA....he married my gggrandmother, Mourning Trussell Johnson, sometime between 1818-1820.   Mourning died in 1837.   I saw a marriage license in the Bibb County, AL register for a Martin Johnson and a Safrona Bolins 1840.  Mourning died in Greene County, AL.  There is no more info on Martin after that date.  Any help would be appreciated.    Probably Martin was born 1800 or
before.  Mourning was born about 1802.   Thanks,  Kathryn 1/31/2005

JOHNSON - Am searching for my birth dad who was orig. from Baldwin County, Ga. His name is Ronnie Johnson at the time of my birth he wa 19 yrs old and an army reserve cook he is a black male and has 4 sisters and 2 brothers. My name is Abtausha Leigh I was born 9-25-80 to a Roslyn Yarborough who was sent to Savannah, Ga to have me then she had to give me up for adoption bc she was only 15 yrs old . Any information is wanted reach me at Abtausha Leigh. Thanks 12/6/2006


KEMP -  I am interested in finding data on J Angus Kemp married to Triphosia or Tryphosa? Prichard of Baldwin county Georgia.  They are listed on the 1880 census of District 115, Baldwin, Georgia.  Thank you, Betty Hansen 1/8/2006

KITCHEN, WORTHEN, SWINTS, SHINHOLSTER - I am looking for information on JANIE KITCHEN,  PATSIE(SY) KITCHEN, HENRY  WORTHEN and SWINTS that lived in Milledgeville.  JANIE KITCHEN had a sister or daughter named VIOLA.  I believe they were sharecroppers but don't know which land they farmed.  Also, need help finding out if the SHINHOLSTERS owned a plantation there and how to get copies of their slave register.  Thanks - Wilbur Johnson

MOORE, LUKE - Luke Moore died Baldwin Co. 1819, Will Book A has an abstract of his will. Trying to find his home and his burial place. First wife SUSANNAH BOWERS, died 1816 Baldwin; 2nd wife SALLY GUNN  DOD/burial unknown. jliberty@erols.com 6/23/02

MYRICK, GEORGE - Trying to find out about George Myrick who was born 1810 and married Nancy Temple who was born in Hancock County 1814. They were married in Autauga  County, Alabama in 1832. I trace my ancestry to George Myrick but have no names for his parents. Thanks for any help. Barbara  4/25/2004

PERRY - Am searching for the parents and siblings of Robert Barrett Gibson Perry - born about 1862 in Georgia - came to Texas about 1880. Thank you. June Dunkleman 11/20/2004

POSTON, HARVEY LEE - I am looking for descendants of HARVEY LEE POSTON  son of WILLIAM HARVEY POSTON and FRANCES (FANNIE) BERNISE  LEAVINSOR  spelled LEVINS. They lived in the Baldwin County area.  CDill38840@aol.com    10/31/2002

POSTON, HARVEY - looking for info on Harvey Poston son of John Poston and Ella Young anyone with info please let me know thanks. Email    8/28/2006


RAYFORD/RAIFORD - I'm researching the origins of an African-American family that was enumerated in Milledgeville, as early as the 1870s and a few decades later.  The Rayford/Raiford line, near as I can figure, was not even recorded until the 1870 Census.  Ned Rayford had been a slave, as likely had his wife, Kate, and most of his children.  Records I have access to have not shed any further light on Ned, though, as he was listed born in SC, and the first "sighting" of his name is the 1870 Census, when he was already over 60 years of age.  His wife was enumerated in the 1880 Census, but not Ned, so I would suspect he died between 1870 and 1880 in the Milledgeville area.
1870 Census for Milledgeville, Baldwin Co, GA (this, for now, is merely a solid possibility):
RAIFORD:
Ned, 62, m, B, carpenter, SC
Kate, 58, f, b, keeping house, GA
Alvin, 22, m, b, day laborer, GA
COOK, Albert, 22, m, b, day laborer, GA
COOK, Isabella, 21, f, b, GA  (d/o Ned and Kate)
RAIFORD:
?Arn?, 18, m, b, GA (no idea on this name)
John, 9, m, b, GA
   If anyone else is researching this family and wishing to share information, I do have a bit of info on the descendants, but not a clue on ancestries.  Or, if someone might have an idea where I could find more information on this family, I'd be happy to listen to their advice. Jared   3/9/2005

RENFROE, NATHANIEL - Looking for information about ancestors (or descendents) of NATHANIEL RENFROE, b. 1808, Washington County, GA.  Owned abt. 2000 acres in Baldwin County, GA from 1830s - 1870s, which I believe he obrtained through the Cherokee Land Lottery.  (Location:  Renfroe Road north and bounded by Prosser Road and Gum Creek.)  My mother was his ggrand-daughter. All info appreciated.  Thanks,  Jane Sims 8/8/2003

ROGERS, Looking for David Rogers who lived in Baldwin County in November 1853 according to Surry County (Virginia) Deed Book 13, p. 482.  He gave his brother in Virginia power of attorney to settle his share of their father's estate.  This may be the David Rogers who married Eliza Wright in Baldwin County on 20 April 1849.  We have a database of 5,000 descendants and spouses of the father, Micajah Rogers (ca. 1775-1847), but David is a dead end.  Any help or advice will be greatly appreciated. Bill Fox, Williamsburg, Virginia 5/1/2007

SHEPARD, ELIJAH - My great Grand Father was a superintendent of a pauper farm and the way the  obituary was written it seems to indicate that he was in Baldwin county.   I am looking for anything I  can dig up about his life and this bit of information has no string as  yet.  If you might know of the existence of records, where it actually was located [if at all in your fair county], or anything else, I would  appreciate hearing from you. For your information here is his information:  ELIJAH  SHEPARD [also spelled SHEPPARD  & SHEPHERD], was released from a Union prison in April 1865 and dies in April, 1904.  He was born August 2, 1840 in Dublin. Thanks for any information you may have, Robert Shepard

A 1908 Map of Baldwin County shows the poor farm located between Byington Mill Road (Mt. Pleasant Church Rd.) and Irwinton Road (441 S.) on what is now Cox Road in Southwest Baldwin County very close to  the Wilkinson County line. According to the map, it is about  a mile to the farm from Mt.Pleasant Chuch Rd.  On Census records this would be in GM District 322. Counties operated these poor farms.  The county commssioners were in charge of poor farms. Contact Baldwin County Commissioners  at 478-445-4791.  Eileen B. McAdams, Baldwin County Coordinator


SMITH -   I’m looking for information on the family of Elizabeth (Hancock) & Lewis Smith.  His name is alternately spelled Louis.  The couple, both born in GA, married in Wilkinson Co, GA on 19 May 1825 and were still in that county for the 1830 & 1840 censuses.  They pop up in 1850 living in Milledgeville along with their recently married son, John H Smith (living with his in-laws, the Gann family, whose surname was misspelled as Gun).  By 1852, all of the family had moved to Texas.
Update:  Eliza & Mary have both been found!  Eliza Smith, born 18 Mar 1826, married Charles Meredith (alternates Meridith, Merideth, Meredeth) on 07 Jan 1845 in Wilkinson Co, GA and died in May 1892 in Bastrop Co, TX.  Mary A. Smith, born 30 Jun 1834, married James Robinson (misspelled as Roberson in county marriage records) on 09 Jan 1854 in Bastrop Co, TX and died 14 Nov 1895 in Bastrop Co, TX.  I’m looking for any descendants of Lewis & Elizabeth’s family, and am also very interested in their parentage.  I would like to correspond with any Smith or Hancock researchers looking in Georgia to possibly narrow down family possibilities.  Thanks!   Daniel E. Smith 12/14/2007

TERRY  - Looking for any information about the Terry family listed in the 1860 census for Milledgeville.  John H. Terry of Stokes Co. NC married Evangela Lester of Ga. I have found her in both Hancock and Baldwin.  They have 2 children at this time.William D. born abt 1857 and John Lewis 9 mo.(my gggrandfather) I cannot find what happened to William D. or John H. Terry after this point.  Evangeline (Evangela) marries Thomas E.C. Butts 13 Mar 1873. I can follow John Lewis line to present day if that is a help to any one else. Email 11/20/2005

WEST/SHARP - M. WEST married TEMPY SHARP  on 7/29/1824. Is anyone familiar with the lineage or have information relating to these two? I've seen M. WEST called Major or Mager and is enumerated in 1830 Baldwin County. I have a church record for the Camp Creek Baldwin Church that shows these West:
MOSES WEST, JOSEPH  WEST, SALLY WEST, NANCY WEST, FRANCES WEST, WINIFRED WEST, JESEE WEST, TEMPERANCE  WEST.
Sharps: JOHN SHARP, EASLEY SHARP, SUSANNAH  SHARP, CAROLINE  SHARP.
I'm trying to track back my gg-grandfather, who was FREDERICK WEST  born about 1826 and married in Dec. 1849 in Houston County, Georgia. There was a  TEMPERANCE  WEST living with them at the time though the relationship is not stated on the census. I  know that TEMPERANCE SHARP is related to the above Sharp's; EASLEY was her brother and JOHN  & SUSANNAH  may have been her parents. I'm told that MAJOR WEST was not related to this line of West, though that is not proven, as he was living next door to ROBERT IVEY, who married ELIZABETH WEST  9/9/1793 in Craven County, NC. Susan West 6/23/02

WHEELER - searching for parents / siblings for William Wheeler b.circa 1807 Baldwin Co. Married Sarah McKissack in Baldwin Co -- have Sarah McKissacks father as Duncan.  Thank you, Duncan Collinsworth Wheeler, snail mail 1123 S.  Presa, San Antonio TX 78210. 7/22/04

WILLIAMS, PERMENAS -  In 1807 a Permenas Williams won some land in a Georgia lottery. does anyone have any information about him or his family?  Todd   03/13/2005

WOODWARD- I am looking for the parents of McPherson Franklin Woodward. He joined the 2nd Fla. Calvary U.S. on 6 May 1864 at Cedar Key, Fla. as a refugee from the Confederacy. He states on his induction papers he is 19 years old and was born in Milledgeville, Ga. Can anyone help.
Steve Hill Natchez, Ms. 2/1/2005
 
 

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