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Gloria Holback Thu, 18 Dec 1997 15:28:03 -0500
REVELS, Andrew Bloom aka A.B. Revels.......property, land, business,
tax, census for Douglas, Coffee County, Ga. circa 1887 to
1918......wife, Mary Ada (Driskell) Smith McGlamory.....daughters,
(step-dau) Julia McGlamory, daughters, Molly Jeanette, Jetta Belle
Revels....went to school in Douglas....supposebly there was a high
school or Jr. College, boarding school in Douglas during the early
1900s.......any information regarding this family is
appreciated........thank you.....Gloria Luke Holback
Diana Sjoberg Tue, 16 Dec 1997 14:09:06 -0800
Need to make some corrections in my query since I have new confirmed information:
Looking for parents of William H. Andrews Mar 5, 1872-Aug 27, 1949 md. May 8, 1895
(Coffee County) Ella Lucy Mathis Andrews July 8, 1874-Jan 6, 1958
Parents might have been Emily Anderson 1850-? and Taylor Andrews b & d unknown. I
believe this is the same Emily Anders who married C.T. Williams in Coffee County Aug 17
1895.
Shalane J. Sheley Fri, 12 Dec 1997 10:16:21 -0800
Joshua KIRKLAND b. 1803 d. 1870-1880. According to Vol. II Kirkland
Source Book of Records he was buried in the Ward Cemetery on
Jim Tanner farm in Coffee Co.
Looking for information on the Ward Cemetery and who is buried there.Thank you,Shalane Sheley
June Sat, 06 Dec 1997 08:52:22 -0800
Looking for information on the following from Douglas,Ga
1.Claude Lewis,died June 1944,
2.Pearl Kight,I don't know when she died
Thanks so much,June
Diana Sjoberg Sun, 30 Nov 1997 14:32:12 -0800
Looking for more information on this line:
william ANDERSON 1823-1899 md. 1849 Laney SAPP 1830-?
moved from Pierce (1860) to Clinch (1870) to Coffee lived there
near Pearson.
Had 5 Children: (Interested in 1 child and husband #1 & #2)
Emily S. b 1850 md.#1 Taylor ANDREWS md. #2 Charles
WILLIAMS
Ethalinder
Christopher
Joseph
Salette
Let me thank you in advance for your assistance....
Diana
Luan Harper Sat, 29 Nov 1997 21:23:14 -0500
I would like to find some information on the DUNN family.
I have found:
Mattie Spinks married William J. DUNN in Coffee County on April 22, 1916.
They were the parents of:
J. C. Dunn, Abner Dunn, Mary Elizabeth Dunn, Eudell Dunn, Vincent Dunn,
Benjamin Dunn, & Henry Dunn.
At some point, William J. Dunn died and Mattie Spinks married again to J.
Tom Lord.
Mattie & Tom Lord were the parents of Earl Lord.
Any information, especially birth/death/marriage dates will be appreciated.
Luan Harper
lyh@gate.net
Diana Sjoberg Tue, 25 Nov 1997 21:07:06 -0800
Looking for informaiton on CSA Vet b 5-9-1823 Tattnall Co. Resided in
Coffee Countyuntil 1899. He is buried in the Sweetwater Cemetaery on
the Pearson-Douglas Hiway. His wife's name was Laney Sapp...
Moreover I am interested in their daughter--Emily S. b 1850 1 md to
Taylor Andrews then md 2 to Charles Williams.
John & Gayle Bennett Sun, 16 Nov 1997 12:47:08 -0500
Seeking imformation on Doctor Archie (B. or D.) Bennett living in Douglas,
GA; born abt 1876, married Suzie Ann Fillyaw abt 1914/16 -- was married
before Fillyaw and had 3 children - Mary, Ronson and Cary. Had a son with
Fillyaw, named Elzie Bell Bennett in Jun 17, 1915. Mable Estell McDad,
married Elzie Bell Bennett In Douglas, GA. Dollie Mae Doss, married Elzie
Bell Bennett on June 16, 1938; died in Douglas on November 7, 1939.
Addie Howell Fri, 14 Nov 1997 12:03:25 -0500
Looking for information on Allen PARRAMORE , he was married twice, First
marriage was
ab 1863 to Lida , need her maiden name, they were living in Irwin Co, Ga.
He married again
to Martha A. Davis March 18, 1874 Effingham Co, Ga. They moved to Coffee
Co Ga. Would
like to have more information on both marriages. Information I have is they
are buried in
Lax church cemetery in Coffee Co, Can someone check this out for me ?
Appreciate
any help.
June Tue, 04 Nov 1997 06:43:08 -0800
I am searching for information on the Lewis,names I am looking for
are:
1.Claud Lewis,Died June 01,1944, from Douglas
2.Gordon Lewis,
3.Earl Lewis,Born Feb.20,1912
4.Pearl Kight Lewis
5.Rudine Lewis
6.Edith Lewis
7.Margaret Lewis
All were bor in Douglas,Coffee Ga,
Thanks for posting for me,They are my Grandparents and there
childern,thanks again June
Diana Sjoberg Sun, 02 Nov 1997 19:39:50 -0800
Looking for information about anscestors of William H. Andrews (b:May
16, 1876) who married Lucyella Mathis (abt. b:1876) daughter of Mary
Wood Mathis (b:1850) daughter of George Wood (abt. b:1821)
Joan Tanner Green Mon, 13 Oct 1997 13:58:44 -0400
I am a descendant of Warren Green Tanner, born in Coffee in 1857.
I am also a descendant of John Hayes and Laura Brantley. Both are buried
in Coffee County in Burkett Cemetery.
Neica Sharrard Sun, 12 Oct 1997 22:39:53 -0400(EDT)
Seeking information and correspondence with any individual researching the
SETH DURHAM family. Seth and his wife, SERENA, lived near Arna Church, in
Coffee Cty. Seth died in 1882. Interested in learning his birthplace,
parents, siblings, etc. Also all the names of his children are not known.
Will share data.
Nieca Sharrard Sun, 12 Oct 1997 22:30:22 -0400 (EDT)
Seeking info on JONATHAN SETH "JS" THOMPSON. Born 1823 in SC, JS first wed
NARCISSUS DRAWDY and lived in Clinch Cty. After her death, he wed KATY SMITH
in 1893. At this time he was living in or near Pearson in Coffee Cty. JS
died in 1902 in Coffee Cty.
Children (by first wife): MARY ANN (ROACH); REBECCA MATILDA "TILDIE"
(CARTER); JOAN (SIRMANS); JOHN J.; WILLIAM E.; MOSES; SARAH JANE (SMITH);
DAVIS; MATTIE LEE (BRACK) AND LEVI D.
Will share info with anyone researching this family.
M.WEST Wed, 8 Oct 1997 23:11:40 -0400
I am interested in the Girtman family. I can trace back my great
grandfather, Benjamin Franklin Girtman, born in 1850: his father, Benjamin L.
Girttman, born in Telfair in Coffee county in 1820 and I believe was
murdered there in 1856. His father Daniel Girtman was married in Telfair in
1812 to Sallie Arnold. I would like to know if he was also born in Coffee
County. And any thing else you might know about the Girtman family.
As a matter of interest, My great grandmother's family, Wilcox, also were
living in Coffee County durning the early 1800s.
Thanks so much for your help
Carolyn Simmons Tue, 07 Oct 1997 07:17:39 -0500
I am trying to find information on Susan Grantham, born abt. 1863. The only
information I have is her name, county she was born in, Coffee, and the man
she married, George Giddens, born 1863. I know she lived with George in
Berrien County until they died. I am sorry I do not have anymore
information on her to give you. If the information is too little, please
accept my thanks anyway and I will continue to seek out the information
down other avenues. Thank you for any help in advance.
The Rima Family Sat, 04 Oct 1997 15:33:32 -0700
Seeking any information on the LEGGETT family that resided in Broxton,
Coffee County, GA in the late 1800's. I know that Benjamin Russell
LEGGETT was a postmaster of Broxton and that he married a Dora KIRKLAND
in 1880. Any info on his ancestors would be appreciated.
Tom Rima
Tom Rima Sat, 04 Oct 1997 15:20:01 -0700
I am trying to trace my roots through Coffee County. My 2nd great
grandfather is Benjamin R. Leggett, postmaster of Broxton in the early
1900's. I have a fair amount of info about his ancestors, and would
like to share with others relating to the three surnames above.
Thanks,Tom Rima
Ida BoyceThu, 02 Oct 1997 22:04:23 -0400
Hi Melody: I am researching Kirklands too. However, I have run into a
brick wall with my gg grandfather, Seth H. Kirkland who was b.1830 in GA
but I have no idea where. He had at least one brother William John b.
bet 1837 - 1841. In 1850 Seth was 20 yrs old living in the house with
Joseph and Ann Drake in Gadsden Co., FL. Both Joseph and Ann were born
in Georgia as well. I have not been able to find William John anywhere
in 1850. He is living with his brother Seth in 1860 in Gadsden Co.,
GA. They both enlist in CSA from FL in 1862. Seth died in dec 1862,
Wm. John died Mar 1863 in Strawberry Plains, TN from pneumonia. If you
happen to have any info on these two brothers are come across anything,
would you please let me know. I have been stuck for 10 years now. I
would like to know who their parents are.
Ida Kirkland Boyce
Bea Post Wed, 17 Sep 1997 09:36:30 -0500
Looking forMarriage/birth/census Info on Eugenia Yarborough b.Oct 1,1894
Husband L. Rogers . My mother is Mattie Clyde Rogers it list on her
marriage cert. as place of birth as West Green Ga. stories passed down say
that Eugenia spent time in prison for murdering her husband. I know
nothing about my grand parents. so any info on either or both would be
appreciates. If this any help Mattie was born about 1918.
Thank you
Bea Post
Mrs. Stevie Lou Powell Fri, 19 Sep 1997 18:44:16 -0400
Looking for descendants of Moses CONINE and wife Mary MCRAE. They lived
in Coffee County and also Hamilton County, Florida. Mary MCRAE was the
daughter of Norman MCRAE and Nancy Emily JOHNSON of Irwin and Worth
Counties, Georgia. Mary MCRAE CONINE was the sister of Werlinder Jane
MCRAE CERCY MCRAE, Norman MCRAE was my Husband's Great Grandfather. Will
answer all queries and share information.
Mrs. Stevie Lou Powell at humbird@gte.net
TJ Vickers Sun, 21 Sep 1997 00:02:39 -0400
I am researching the 'Vickers' of Coffee county;
specifically the descendants of Wiley and Eli Vickers Sr,
as well as Henry and Lydia Vickers (born 1825-1835 - living
in Coffee Cty until the early 1900's).tj vickers
I. Herman Johnson Jr.Wed, 10 Sep 1997 00:30:37 -0500
Seeking information on the family of LEONARD D C HARPER who married MARY
DRIGGERS
LEONARD D C HAPER was born about 1840 in Irwin Co, GA. he was the son of
JOHN L B HARPER and CHARLOTTE GASKINS. Children of LEONARD D C HAPER
believed to be PETER, ELIZABETH,MARY ANN, and LENARD.
Elizabeth
Fri, 29 Aug 1997 20:32:27 -0400
Would like to contact the children or grandchildren of Georgia Varnadore and Ben Teston.
Elizabeth
Thu, 28 Aug 1997 08:11:42 -0400
Is any one out there researching Varnadore? I have a John Franklin (ca 1863-1893) married Delphia Hayes born 1869 Coffee co, d/o Bryant and Elizabeth Wooten). Their children were Pinkie married Burrell Taylor, s/o James M and Levine Meeks; William; Elene(Lou) married Harley Taylor; Nancy J married twice Taylor brother; Thomas married Fronia Pearce they were in Folkston, Ga); Georgia married Ben Teston (they were in Douglas, Ga); John Franklin Jr married Pearl E Miles. After the death of J F, Delphia married William B Taylor in Appling County.
Can anyone help me with J F parents?
Mike Warren Wed, 27 Aug 1997 23:58:12 -0400
I have information on the DOUGLAS and BATTEN families of Coffee County.
Would be glad to share and interested in additional info others may have.
mgw1964@aol.com
Luan Harper
LORD - Does anyone have any information on the LORD family? I don't know
for sure that they originated in Coffee County, but I know that several of
the children of this particular LORD family I'm looking for lived and are
buried in Coffee County. I don't know the names of the parents, but the
some of the children in this particular LORD family are:
William Wesley Lord - Born 1884, Henderson F. Lord - Born 1887, Sarah
Adeline Lord - Born 1900, Rastus Lord - Born ?, Cora Lord - Born ?
If anyone has any information on this family, I would appreciate hearing
from you. Several of these children married into both sides of my family.
Nancy Bozeman Byrd
Tue, 26 Aug 1997 01:42:06 -0400 (EDT)
I am interested in the Byrd/Bird families that lived in Coffee Co., GA. We
think Jonas and Rebecca (Turner) Byrd may be buried there, and that their
children may have also lived in that area.
Elizabeth
Tue, 26 Aug 1997 13:27:17 -0400
I have lots of information on Coffee Co families and would like to trade with them.
My main lines are Johnson, Smith, Dedge, Sullivan/Sillivant and several more.
Barbara Dooley
Fri, 22 Aug 97 10:29:53 -0700
I would like to have information on James M. DENTON, 1844-1928. He was
the son of Samuel and Priscilla WARD DENTON (according to "Pioneers of
Wiregrass GA" by Huxford) and was born in Telfair Co. Huxford wrote that
he was sheriff of Coffee Co. 1868-1873. His home was about 18 miles
south of Hazlehurst. I'm trying to find proof of the names of his DENTON
grandparents. Does anyone know what his middle name was? If anyone
could find an obituary for him, I would be happy to pay for copying and
mailing, if it needs to be sent through the US mail. Would also pay a
reasonable amount for research time, if I'm contacted ahead of time about
it. I would also like to correspond with anyone researching the DENTON
name.
Barbara Dooley, Cullowhee, NC
Sammy R. Gorman
Wed, 20 Aug 1997 20:13:29 -0700
Looking for any information on my Grandmother, Annie Pearl ADAMS,
believed to be from Coffee Co. Born about 1895.
Thank you, Sammy R. Gorman
Rhonda D. King Fri, 15 Aug 1997 23:05:27 -0400
Seeking anyone with information on Duncan CURRY. Duncan CURRY came to
Iwrin Co. (which later became Coffee Co. in the 5th land district)from
Telfair Co. Duncan followed his sons William, Daniel, and John into
this area. Duncan was born in 1776 and died in 1852 in Coffee Co., Ga.
I will be glad to share any information I have with anyone.
Curtis C. Cooksey Sat, 09 Aug 1997 17:39:49 -0400
I am looking for info on the ancestors/descendants of Thomas B.
Cooksey family they came to Coffee County from Emanuel County
sometime after 1880. Other family members were Hall,Tanner,
Lee, Anderson, Sellers, Price, Adams & Hill. He was buried in
Meeks Cememtary along with his wife Eliza and son Thomas M. Cooksey.
Would like to communicate with anyone who has info about the
ancesters/decendants of his and related families. Curtis Cooksey
Bonny Logsdon Sat, 09 Aug 1997 10:25:35 -0500
I am looking for information on Thomas J Young born:2-12-1866, d-2-18-1960
I would like info on his parents, brothers etc. William Cornelius (Neal)
Myers, born 10-14-1874 died, 10-24, 1930 and Mary Ann (Smith) Myers born,
in 1882 died 10-1935. They had one son, my grandfather Gerald Reno Myers
Sr. Any history is very appreciated. All from Coffee County
Info from Berrien County: Launcie Walter Cooper & Carrie Lee McDowell
Cooper. These are my grandparents.
You can email me at bonnylogsdon@juno.com
Janis Ulery Bunten Wed, 6 Aug 97 22:20:21 UT
I am looking for any info on Rena Mae BROWN (b. 28
March 1895 in Leliaton, GA, d. January 1986 in FL), James Madison BROWN (b.
1865 in Atkinson co., GA, d. 1902 in Leliaton, GA), Mary Arkansas Elizabeth
HENDERSON (b. 17 April 1870 in Pearson, GA, d. 1964), John Tyler "Jack"
HENDERSON (b. 10 August 1839 in Ware co, GA, d. 15 January 1923 in Atkinson
co, GA), Duncan HENDERSON (b. 1802 in GA, d. 1863 in Clinch co., GA), Randall
HENDERSON (b. NC, d. 1835), Nancy C. Smith (b. NC, d. about 1860), Mary GUEST
(b. 1845, d. 25 May 1877), Hulda KIGHT (b. 10 April 1812 in GA, d. 30 Sept.
1882 in Clinch co, GA), John KIGHT, Miles Jackson GUEST (b. 08 March 1810 in
Barnwell District, SC, d. 07 March 1865 in Clinch co, GA), William GUEST (b.
1778 in NC, d. June 1851 in Clinch co., GA), John GUEST (Rev. sol?, d. 1828 in
Barnwell District, SC), Belinda STAFFORD (b. 1815), Josiah STAFFORD (b. 1782
in NC), Argent OSTEEN, John OSTEEN, Ada WEEKS, and Sam Jones JOWERS (b. 11
Aug. 1888, d. 08 June 1963). I would love to share info and to correspond
with any distant cousins!
Joyce Carter Wed, 6 Aug 1997 12:59:08 -0400
I am looking for info on Bunyan MERRITT born in NC., son of Burrell
MERRITT. He came with his father to Telfair Co. abt. 1820 and later settled
in Irwin Co. which was later made into Coffee Co. Bunyan had children but I
have not been able to find any record of whom he married. He is listed in
the Irwin Co. 1850 Census. Would appreciate any help anyone may give me.
Thanks! Joyce Carter
Tom Minix Tues July 29 17:07:55
I am looking for info on the ancestors/descendants of Henry J.
MINICK/MENIX/MINIX family that came to GA in mid 1830's from Duplin/New
Hanover Cos., NC. Two brothers Henry b. ca. 1798; John William b. ca
1805, their families and their mother Elizabeth are shown in the 1840
census of TELFAIR Co. Descendants known to have also lived in DODGE,
BEN HILL, IRWIN and COFFEE counties. Would like to communicate with
anyone who has info about the ancestors/descendants of this and related
families. Tom Minix
Brenda deCastro Thu Jun
26 07:25:51 1997
I am searching for information on Archibald (or Archie) Benjamin Taylor,
born in Berrien County (Nashville, GA) in 1884. He was married to Bessie
Estella Lieupo (b.1898 - Lakeview, SC). I would like to know when they
were married, and what their parents names were. Archie had four sons:
Chester, Pleasant, Alfred, and James (my father). I would also like to
know where my grandfather is buried. I was told that he was buried about
10 miles from Douglas, GA. They both died in Douglas, GA.
Eileen Harper Worthington
Tue Jun 3 12:23:32 1997
Looking to exchange information on Leonard Harper, Jr. & Sr.
Migrated from NC to McIntosh Co., GA, during Revolutionary War.
Died in McIntosh Co.,1822. Leonard, Jr., migrated to Irwin Co.,
Came to McIntosh Co., GA, with his father, Leonard Sr.,
during the Revolutionary War. He was a member of the
Wesley Creek Baptist Church while living in McIntosh Co.
Leonard moved briefly to Florida in 1822, then returned to
live in Irwin Co., GA, near Lax, about 1826. His home and
plantation were located near Lax. His will was probated in
January of 1843 in Irwin Co.
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