HENRY County, GEORGIA

Posted Queries for September 1999



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COGGIN, MILLS, OWEN, SARAH posted by Millie West on Wednesday, September 1, 1999

Looking for information on Owen C. Coggin and wife Sarah C. Mills. Believed to be in Toccoa, GA in the mid l800s. Owen's birthdate was Sept. 30, l8l8. Sarah's birthdate was Feb. 6, l820.

KITCHEN, STROUD, WALL posted by Leatha A. Betts on Saturday, September 4, 1999

Seeking descendants of Yerby/Irby/Erby Stroud who died and is buried in Henry Co. Georgia, he was son of William Stroud b. c. 1731 Ireland, who with wife Sarah migrated to Charleston S. Car. from Belfast on the ship "Snow Betty Gregg" left Ireland 4 Oct 1767 arrived 2 Feb 1768. William Stroud received land in Craven Co. S. Car. 450 acres on Rockey Creek, which later became Camden Dist. then Chester Co. S. Car. He, after the hanging of his eldest son William Jr. by the British, joined the Revolution and served as a militia man, providing a wagon for transport of weapons. He was wounded with a musket ball in the shoulder, which migrated to his hip, and was removed with surgery. The Rev. William Martin noted the names of William Stroud's sons, William Jr. , John, Thomas, Hampton, Hardy, Erby, Ransom, Anzel and the girls...(one of whom is Nancy, who first married a Wall, was widowed and remarried John Morris, in Wilson Co. Tenn. her brother Ransom Stroud witnessed the marriage. Erby Stroud married Jane Kitchen and migrated to Georgia, his other sister also married a Kitchen, (probably brother of Jane.) Seeking more information and willing to exchange mine.

KELLER, SKINNER posted by j. adolphson on Sunday, September 5, 1999

Looking for parents for Josephine Skinner b. March 1865/6 in "Bowden, GA" county unknown buy may be Henry Co. M. Farrell Keller from TN in 1888.

CLEVELAND, HAMMOND, HAMMONS, HOOTEN, HUNT, STALNAKER posted by Barbara Smith on Sunday, September 5, 1999

John Hammons(son of Isaac) was born 10-21-1818 in Morgan county, GA and married Jane G. Cleveland (daughter of Rice and Barbara Stalnaker Cleveland) on 11-21-1847 in Henry county. Their children were William Rice, James Milton, Emma, Ira Ann Elizabeth, John Henry and Isaac Franklin (Doc) Hammons. Isaac Franklin (Doc) married Mary S. Hooten (daughter of Moses Hooten and Nancy A. Hunt) of Henry county. Especially interested in the Hammons line, but would be interested in any info others may have. Some of the Hammons relatives spell name Hammond and Hammon.

CLEVELAND, HAMMOND, HAMMONS, HOOTEN, HUNT, STALNAKER posted by Barbara Smith on Sunday, September 5, 1999

John Hammons(son of Isaac) was born 10-21-1818 in Morgan county, GA and married Jane G. Cleveland (daughter of Rice and Barbara Stalnaker Cleveland) on 11-21-1847 in Henry county. Their children were William Rice, James Milton, Emma, Ira Ann Elizabeth, John Henry and Isaac Franklin (Doc) Hammons. Isaac Franklin (Doc) married Mary S. Hooten (daughter of Moses Hooten and Nancy A. Hunt) of Henry county. Especially interested in the Hammons line, but would be interested in any info others may have. Some of the Hammons relatives spell name Hammond and Hammon.

ENGLISH, HAYNES, MARTIN, WILLIAMS posted by Barbara Smith on Monday, September 6, 1999

Henry English (Stephen, John, William) born 8/25/1793 and died 8/5/1863 in Locust Grove, Henry county GA. Married (1) Elizabeth (Betsey) Haynes (daughter of Henry and Sarah Greer Haynes), (2) Katharine Martin (daughter of Joseph and Anne Martin) and (3) Lucinda Williams. Henry lived good portion of life in Henry county. Family tradition states he taught at Oxford (now part of Emory University). He also was clerk for Beersheba Church of Christ. He had 15 children by 3 wives: John Henry, Stephen, Lucy, Sarah, Dinah, Nancy, Jane, Polly, George Lewis, ?, Joseph Parlemas, Steven Madison, James Henry, Sarah Kaziah, and William Henry. Would appreciate info on any of the lines.

CLEVELAND, HAMMOND, HAMMONS, HOOTEN, HUNT posted by Barbara Smith on Monday, September 6, 1999

John Hammons (father Isaac) born 10/21/1818 and died 8/4/1906 in Downsville, La married Jane Cleveland (daughter of Rice and Barbara Stalnaker Cleveland)on 11/21/1847. All from Henry county. Their children were: James Milton, Emma, Ira Ann Elizabeth (Lizzie), John Henry, Isacc Franklin (Doc) and William Rice Hammons (also Hammond. Isaac Franklin married Mary S. Hooten (daughter of Moses and Nancy Hunt Hooten) of Henry county. Most of family moved to Louisiana. We are very interested in Henry county history since we just found six family lines go through there. Any information appreciated.

CAPE posted by Lewis Cape on Saturday, September 11, 1999

I am looking for any information on William B. Cape, Henry County. William Cape was in Henry Co. about 1836. He may have been with his son's Lewis Cape, & Brinkley Cape. Any and all information will be a big help.

ALLEN, KNIGHT, ORR posted by Michael Stone on Saturday, September 11, 1999

Seeking ORR kindred and ALLEN parents of these. 1870 Fayette county neighbors. Info from 'First Families of Henry County Georgia', Census returns, and history of the ALLEN family of ALLENS CROSS ROADS Alabama. John B(unyan?). ORR (c1808) Mount Carmel, Henry Co, Ga Mechanic, Wheelwright Sp. Keziah A./Rebecca A. C. ORR (c1814) in 1870 Fayetteville, Ga Samuel T. ORR (1834 - 1925) Farmer bur in old cem at Conyers Sp. Ophelia ALLEN (5-20-1840 - 6-9-1877 Sp. Fanny KNIGHT () bur in old cem at Conyers Matthew ORR (c1836/7 -) male Wheelwright Jerusha Hannah Elmira ORR (7-10-1839 - 12-22-1893) J. S. ORR (c1842 -) male H. A. E. ORR (c1844 -) female N. J. ORR (c1846 -) female James M. ORR (c1847/8 -) male Thomas W. ORR (May? 1850 -) male John Thomas ALLEN (7-7-1835 - 7-16-1884) Ga m 12-18-1856 Henry Co, Ga Sp. ('Judy','Jerusha') Jerushia Hannah Elmira ORR (7-10-1839 - 12-22-1893) Ga (dau of John B.(c1808) and Keziah A.(c1814) ORR of Mount Carmel, Henry Co, Ga)

DUKE, ELLIOTT, JOHNSON, SIMMS, SIMS posted by Deborah McLeroy Swensson on Sunday, September 12, 1999

Duke/Simms/Sims: A.W. Sims/Simms b. 10/8/1819 - 3/17/1895 Jane E. Duke 10/21/1828 -11/18/1904 They are buried in the Elliott Cemetery in Henry Co. They married in Newton County. When they married they have Jane's name as Martha J. E. Duke and A. W. as Alfred Simms. The only children I have are Jennie(Johnson) & Francis(Fannie)(Elliott). There were other children.I would like to know who the parents were of A.W. Sims & Jane E. Duke. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks Deborah

MATHIS posted by Deborah McLeroy Swensson on Sunday, September 12, 1999

MATHIS: Sallie Martha(b. 1884?), Rachel, Mary Lou(Mamie), Nancy, Joe. I looking the the parents and where did they come from? I have heard their mothers name was Eliza..Don't know for sure. Sallie married (1)Joiner (2)Nantz. I've heard they lived around Marshallville, Americus, Georgia. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks Deborah

CAPE posted by Lewis Cape on Monday, September 13, 1999

Looking for infromation on William B. Cape from Henry County, about 1838. Any and all information a big help. I would like to find out if William was the father of Lewis Cape, and or Brinkley Cape. Thank you.

CAGLE posted by Michael Proctor on Tuesday, September 14, 1999

I'm looking for info on the Green Berry Cagle/Lucy Ann Thaxton marriage and family (circa 1843). my great grandmother was their daughter. I would like to find info about his father, George who moved there from North Carolina in 1816 and married a Indian girl. I don't know her name. If anyuone has her name please contact me.

COLBERT, GLOVER posted by bertha m. colbert on Wednesday, September 15, 1999

i was married to a cecil glover in or about 1954 i`m am presently seeking a copy of a divorce decree which took place in or about 1955.

VAUGHN posted by Barbara Gage on Friday, September 17, 1999

Looking for my great grandfather Franklin Hiram VAUGHN b. abt. May 1876 possibly in Ceadar Town Ga. or in Twiggs Co. Barbara Gage e-mail Bgage4911@aol.com.

DAVIS posted by Ann Davis on Saturday, September 18, 1999

Still need information for Daniel P. Davis and his mother Sara Davis who were living in Henry Co. in 1850. Can not find them in Ga. by 1860. Any help is much desired. Ann Davis

CAPE posted by Lewis Cape on Sunday, September 19, 1999

Looking for William Cape, 1836 Henry County, Georgia. Wiliam was in the said county at the same time as a Brinkley Cape. I would like to find out if they are related.

ALBERT, TOWNSEND posted by Debbie on Monday, September 20, 1999

I am looking for information on the following family who was in Henry Co. 1860 and 1870. John Simms Albert b 9-1839 GA md Amanda Judith ? b 3-1838 GA 1)Joseph Walker Albert b 9-1859 GA md Nannie ? 2)M. Bertha Albert b.ca 1862 GA 3)Emily Tenny Albert b.ca 1864 GA 4)Emory Samuel Albert b.5-1866 GA md Elizabeth ? 5)David Cook Albert b.12-1870 GA md Sarah A. ? 6)Robert Albert b. ca 1872 GA 7)Weyman M. Albert b 4-13-1874 GA md Eliza Jane Townsend 8)John Arch Albert b 3-1877 GA 9)Anna Talula b 8-1879 GA In 1900 most of this family including John Simms Albert and Amanda Judith Albert were living in Fulton Co. GA. Any information will be greatly appreciated.

ESTES, PERRY posted by Nancy Perry on Wednesday, September 22, 1999

Looking for parents and siblings of Edmon B. ESTES, born in 1850. Edmon B. ESTES is believed to be one and the same as E. B. ESTES, son of Noel Matthews ESTES, born in 1819 in Greenville, South Carolina and later moved to Henry County, Georgia. In 1869 in Morgan County, Alabama, Edmon B. ESTES married Nancy STUART of Alabama. It is believed that this ESTES family is one and the same as Edy ESTES family shown in 1880 census in Cullman County, Alabma, with family members including Edy Estes, age 30, born in Georgia; Nancy, age 30; John, age 10; Rebecca, age 8; Jane, age 7; Alice, age 6; Letta, age 3; and unnamed female Estes, age 1. All of the children, as well as their mother, Nancy, and her parents were born in Alabama. In 1888 in Cullman County, Alabama, Rebecca ESTES married James O. "Jim" PERRY. Information about this ESTES family will be greatly appreciated.

DODSON, GEORGE, GLEATON, HAMBRICK, MILLER, MILLS, TARPLIN posted by Richard Dodson on Tuesday, September 28, 1999

I would like to communicate with anyone who has information about the descendants of John and Mary Dodson. Their surname was once Jordan. Some of the offsprings and their spouses were: Will(m.Nettie Miller); Ned(m.Maybell Gleaton); Tom (m.Estella Barnes) Martha(m.Andrew Hambrick); Nancy(m. Frank Streeter); Sally(m.Jessie Tarlin); Amy(m.Article Mitchell) Georgiaa(m.Zack Wise)and Florence(m. Prince George

CONE, MCGIBONEY, RANSOME posted by Melinda McGibony on Thursday, September 30, 1999

Searching for any info. on the McGiboney family. Looking for William McGiboney (son of William & Nancy Cone McGiboney) who I believe was buried in Monroe, GA in the mid-1800's. Also looking for birth info. on William & Elizabeth (nee Ransom), who gave birth to several children in Henry County. Also looking for info. on another William who enlisted at Camp McDonough(?) as a Confederate soldier in 1861. I have info. saying they were there, but no info. from there... HELP! mmcgibony@cinergy.com


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