EFFINGHAM COUNTY QUERIES


Joni6 Aug 1999
I am pursuing the HUDSONs that lived in Effingham-Screven Counties in the late 1700's-mid 1800s(and possibly beyond). I would love to compare notes and exchange data with any other researcher of that family.
























John Hibner Keebler, Jr. 28 Jul 1999
I am looking for information on the KEEBLER line. My father, John Hibner Keebler, Sr., and his father Lester George Keebler, both lived in Savannah, GA. Lester worked for the Georgia Central Railroad and died in 1939 and is buried in Bonaventure Cemetary in Savannah. His wife, Etha Bingham Keebler died in 1938 and is also buried there.













Georgia Owens 28 Jul 1999 Seeking info on BENJAMIN MOREL and SUSAN COOPER GUYNN, parents of SUSAN ANNIE ELIZA MOREL(DOB 1840,Effingham Co.)













CYNTHIA COLLINS SANDOVAL Sun, 6 Jun 1999 Looking for information on COLLINS JESSE

Katie Collins26 Dec 2000
I am looking for information on the following line: Sam COLLINS- Raiford Simmons COLLINS, Marshal COLLINS. Raiford's children - Robert Burney, Jerry Raiford, Jack Simmons, Mary Marjorie, Leon Franklin.
















Carolyn Ramsay 20 Feb 1999 I am searching for descendants of EDWARD W. SOLOMONS who was in Effingham County in the 1860 census. Edward's father was HART SOLOMONS. Hart's other children were SAMUEL SOLOMONS, FREELOVE E. SOLOMONS, CAROLINE SOLOMONS, MARY SOLOMONS WILLIAMS, and PRISCILLA ANN SOLOMONS BURK. Hart's brother SAUL SOLOMONS lived in Beaufort District, SC. I have much of Saul's line.

















Ruth Padilla Thu, 31 Dec 1998
Looking for any information on the surname REMSHART. Especially looking for Louise Remshart who married Thomas Oscar Watkins some time around 1900. I was told they lived in Effingham County, Georgia. Thank you for any help I may receive!

















Monique Loving Thu, 31 Dec 1998
RILEY, JOHN: In 1870 he was found in Effingham Cty with his wife Elizabeth. I would like to know the plantation he was on and the owner's name of that plantation. He was a field hand at the time and his wife worked in the house. Also 1880 I can't find him and his wife he should have at least have two sons at that time, Ulysses and Wayne. Please help, Thanks.

















Anna Dattalo02 Jan 2004
Seek infor on a Daniel HARRIS and Sarah BEVILLE who married in Effingham County on 3-11-1774. Who were their children? I also found a marriage for a Robert BEVILLE and a Sarah HUDSON, 12-27-1774,in Effingham County. Also interested in the national origin of the BEVILLE name.
Judy V. Mason06 Sep 2000
Jonathan TYNER and Ann HARRIS married Effingham co. 11/5/1819. can anyone idenify this HARRIS female?
Jim Barker Sun, 27 Dec 1998
Looking for information about Elijah TYNER born c. 1760 in the Carolinas, died 1841 in Effingham Co. Married Frances GIDEON in 1788-89 in Effingham Co. Children: Margaret (c. 1790), John Gideon (c 1794), Gracy (c 1795), Rhoda (1796), Keeland (1798), Jonathan (1800), Jordan (c 1802), Amy (c 1803), Simeon (1805), Mariah (c 1807), Jackson (1811).

















Barbara Zeagler Thu, 3 Dec 1998
Effingham Co/Martha TUTTLE/1800's/around 1837-47. She had a sister named Mary Caroline TUTTLE/married 1843 to Jacob H. WELLS/Screven Co. Martha had a brother named John/1840's. Have information Martha married William Randell FREEMAN and had a son/ Holman Jefferson FREEMAN born Nov. 17,1867. W.R. FREEMAN/married Laura WILLIS/11/21/1865. I have proof of this marriage. W.R.FREEMAN/Laura W. FREEMAN raised H.J. FREEMAN/said adopter/no proof. Holman J. FREEMAN is my G-Grandfather. I believe Martha is my Gt-Gt-Grandmother. I believe she died at childbirth or a few years later. In the information I have she also had a daughter by William named Fleta.also
May 13, 1999
Does anyone have information on Ezra D. MORTON who married Martha L. TUTTLE in late 1850 or 60

















Belinda Carroll Sat, 5 Dec 1998
I am researching the DASHER and WATERS of Effingham, Evans, Tattnall, and surrounding counties. I would like to share information with others.

















Charlotte Keppeler Wed, 02 Dec 1998
Seeking information on the LEWIS and BOWMAN families.

















Shirley Denmark Sun, 16 Aug 1998
SANDS, My grandmother was Dicy SANDS and her family was from Effingham Co. She married James Morgan DENMARK & I would like any information on the SANDS family. Her parents were James F & Abbie SANDS. Any information on the SANDS family would be appreciated.

















Sheila Casper 15 Aug 1999
I am researching Caspar/Gaspar HECK/HACK. He came to Bethany Colony in 1750. He received several colonial land grants. His son, John HECK, sold the land in 1823. Any information about the HECKs please contact me.
Sheila Casper Mon, 24 Aug 1998
I am researching my ancestor John HECK or HAGUE who was listed in the 1790 Effingham County census. He married a widow, Maria LIPSEY or LIPSIG. There is an Archelaus LIPSEY/LIPSIG listed on the 1790 Effingham census who might be her father in law. They moved on to Dooley county by 1821 then to Alachua FL by 1830. Any information about these families will be appreciated. Thanks.

















Anne Hottel Tue, 14 Apr 1998
I am just beginning to research my family roots. I know my grandmother lived in Meldrim as a young girl and had relatives as late as the 1960's but I don't know their last names. My grandmother was Aniie Ellen BYNUM. She was born 7/22/94 I believe in Meldrim. Her sister was Lizzie Mae BYNUM and a brother Walter lee BYNUM. I do not know her father's name but her mother was Minnie Lee BYNUM, born 1874. Annie married N.R. PETERSON from Illinois. Is there any way you could find out anything about these Bynums. All I remember of going to Meldrim as a child was a lady called "sister" and a lady named Julia. I know this isn't much help but anything you can do would be appreciated.

















Jackie Purdy Tue, 24 Nov 1998
Seeking informaton for Thomas Absalom DUTTON, b: 4-1-1875, Egypt,Ga, died 10-27-1927 Egypt. Married Mattie Carroll FRYAR,b: 11-19-1874, Duplin County,NC. d: 10-6-1908, Egypt. Thomas was a Mason & Past Master of I believe Guyton Lodge. Mattie was the Telegraph operator at the Egypt Train Station. Any information would be appreciated. They were my Grandparents.

















Jackie Purdy Tue, 24 Nov 1998
Seeking information on George FOY, b:10-20-1791, Effingham Co.Ga; d: 11-5-1882 in Egypt,Ga. married Rebecca DASHER; b:4-26-1805 & d: 4-4-1869. They are buried in Foy Cemetery, now known as Elam Baptist Cemetery, Egypt,Ga. They would have been my G.G.Grandparents. Would appreciate any information.

















Larry Cook2 Sep 2003
Date: Wed, 31 May 2006
My ancestor, Lydia Cook, died in Effingham County between 1833 and 1837. I have obtained a copy of Lydia's will which was filed in Effingham County Probate Court January 2, 1837. She bequeathed her plantation and slaves to a person named Wm H. Tucker (SP?). Tucker and a person whose name I cannot read were named as Executors and were to bury her. Her husband, Henry, had predeceased her possibly in 1829. I would like to locate Lydia's grave and Henry's grave if posssible. I have looked at the cemetery listings on the Effingham County web site without success. I would like to come to Springfield and attempt to locate the graves and anything else I can find out about them. Could you give me any clues where to start? As far as I can determine Lydia and Henry only had one child - also named Henry. That child moved to Mississippi and is my great great grandfather.
Steven Connor2 Sep 2003
Seeking information on two boys Amos COOK and William COOK whose father died when they were young in Effingham County, GA. Their mother remarried a Mr. Stephens. Family data suggests they were born between 1815-1815.
Linda Earles Love5 Oct 2000
I am interested in any information regarding the families of these Effingham Co., GA marriages: Hawthorn, Peter marr Cook, Margaret 10/06/1806 and Hawthorn, William marr Canady, Elizabeth 01/02/1805. Did either or both of these families migrate to Mississippi?
Margaret Martin Wed, 12 Aug 1998
Looking for info on the James Cook families living in Effingham during 1750-1810. Fellow researchers and I have some conflicting information. We have seen references to James Cook and wife Sarah (will dated 1786); various land deeds and grants to James Cook on Black Creek and Ogeechee River; and to James Cook and wife Margaret Hawthorne Cook. Would you know how they might be related?

















Joyce Trammell20 Jan 2003 12:03:08 -0500
Looking for marriage record between W. J. THAGARD & Valeria Elizabeth LUCAS in 1881. He first lived in Marlow and moved away.
KATE or ANDY LEITH12 Jul 1998
William McGAHAGIN died abt. 1823 in Effingham Co. GA. His wife Eliza LUCAS died bef. 1833. They had two sons, William L. b. May 27, 1816, and Joshua Lucas McGAHAGIN b. Nov 1, 1818 (both b. Effingham). After Wm Sr. and Eliza (LUCAS) MCGAHAGIN died, John LUCAS was named guardian for these two boys (date Jan 7, 1833). The McGAHAGIN boys pioneered in Marion Co. FL. Does anyone have info on earlier McGAHAGIN or LUCAS lines? Was John LUCAS a brother to Eliza?

















BDP62 24 Aug 2001
Want information on the first EXLEYS.
Judy Rountree Mason 09 Mar 2000
In November of 1841, fourth day-a marriage took place in Effingham county, Ga. Can anyone idenify the marriage of GEORGE ARNSDORFF AND JINNEY WOLFE? Attempting to establish the idenity of this female Wolfe.
ALLEN 5/22/98
Seeking information on surname ALLEN, John father of George W ALLEN and Mary EXLEY. John ALLEN died about 1850. SMITH is related to Julia SMITH (married ARNSDORFF and later married George MALLETTE around 1861)?
LINDA J. ALLEN 5/22/98
Mon, 25 Jan 1999 John ALLEN (abt 1815-1850) and Julia A. OGLESBY married 1844 and had three known children - George William ALLEN, John Henry ALLEN and Henriette ALLEN. Henrietta ALLEN is living with J SNIDER in 1860 Effingham County census. I can't find her in 1870 census. Where did she go? Does anyone have SNIDER connections that might be able to help me? Julia later married James V NUNGEZER. George William ALLEN (son) married Mary A EXLEY 1869. Looking for parents of Julia A. OGLESBY.
Harry 20 Sep 1999
Would like information on Anna E. ALLEN she was living with her brother George W. ALLEN in the 1880 census. She married May 16 1871 Alexander DADIN in Chatham County Georgia. They were divorced somewhere around 1880. They also had 1 child born in Charleston South Carolina. Thanking you in Advance










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MIKE MULLING
In a book put together on the name SNOOKS, I find many Salzburger connections through marriage particularly DASHER. However I am trying to find if two of my decendants fought in the Civil War. James William SNOOKS born 9/9/1844 Died 4/8/1911 is shown to be a private in the Ga Cavalry. Is this true? If so, which county, what regiment, history etc. The other relative is his brother Charles David SNOOKS Born 2/28/1846 Died 11/28/02 Private Civil War South Carolina Cavalry buried Laurel Hill Church.

























Fowlba@aol.com16 Mar 2000
Am interested in Amanda TAYLOR who married Benjamin THOMAS and lived in Effingham County. Amanda was born in 1853 in Appling County, GA.
MARY Mon, 08 Jun 1998
Need information on TAYLOR,LEE,JOHNSON, of EFFINGHAM, GA. I would like very much like to find information on ELIZABETH Chapel, a church in Alma, Ware Co., Ga.

















DEBRA HUNTER 6/2/98
Seeking information on the BATH family of Effingham and Bryan counties.
























WENDYGO Wed, 1 Jul 1998
William Frederick FEUGER is a descendant of my mothers. She is in the process of tracking down her family. He lived in Effingham County, and all we know is he converted from one church to another. our records don't show much else. Any help from you would be greatly appreciated.
















JENNY PANSANO Wed, 08 Jul 1998
Need information on Lewis and Nicholas MYERS. I'm trying to locate my great-grandfather's family. My great-grandfather was Frederick MYERS. We know he was born in Georgia during the 1830's and had a sister named Juliana.


















Denah Skipper Sun, 14 Jun 1998
Looking for any background information on Richard Kirkland Sr.(R.S.) who died in Effingham Co. about 1788. I know he had at least one son, Richard Kirkland Jr. who was married to Hester,who was born in 1786.
Lyman Kirkland Fri, 4 Jun 1999
I am looking for John KIRKLAND who lived in Effingham county. Thank you.
















Roselyn Shiver Mon, 27 Jul 1998
Mathew Malachi RUSHING, born 1740 in Anson County, NC, migrated to Effingham County, Ga at some point in his life and died in 1808 there. He had 5 sons Francis Marion, John, William and twins Mathew and Malachi born in 1760 in Anson County, NC and moved to SC.
Page Nichols Nickell Thu Aug 7 20:52:54 1997
I descend from William GROOVER, Sr. and wife Sarah. They had children: Charles A. GROOVER, John GROOVER, Edward, GROOVER, Harriet GROOVER, William GROOVER, Hester GROOVER, and Sarah GROOVER. I have been told that my GROOVERS descend from the Salzberger GROOVERS/Grubers (Peter) of Effingham County but I cannot find the connection. Any help would be greatly appreciated. I do know that Charles A. Groover married Mary Ann RUSHING in Bulloch County, Georgia.














Judy V. Mason 20 Mar 2001
Seek any known GRIFFIN information on the Effingham County Griffin surname. Especially looking for family of a James GRIFFIN. Was he the father of Julia A. Griffin? Also searching for a William Randolph Griffin who married Isabelle Royal in Screven county.
Carole Watkins Oct. 10, 1998
Looking for any information on Thomas H. BEASLEY who married Martha Ann GRIFFIN in Effingham Co. in 1852. Thomas was in Guyton on the 1860 census where he worked as an assistant supervisor for the railroad. He had the following children: Lulu/Talula, Anna/Analiza, Vickie/Victoria and James.
also: Carole Watkins 16 Apr 1999 I am looking for information on Osbern N. MINGLEDORFF and Victoria BEASLEY who are on the 1910 and 1920 census in Effingham Co. Their children are Elmer, Gilbert, Martha Virginia, Eddie & Osbern. Victoria is the daughter of Thomas and Martha BEASLEY.














Woody Carter Apr. 23, 1999
I am looking for the father of Matthew CARTER born about 1730 in Bertie Co., N.C. He married Patience Lamb. He had 3 sons that we know of: 1. Isaac, born abt. 1754 and is buried in Perry Co., Ms. 2. Thomas, who married Celia Mcdonald 3. Matthew, Jr. who located in Jacson, Ms. and married Casandra Barber, daughter of William Barber, and she was sister to Kesiah Barber that married Capt. William Cone. Please help me find the father of Matthew Carter, Sr.














Ken Heckman Apr. 28, 1999
Looking for information on Callahan family living around Springfield, Rincon areas.














BRAD & KAREN BARLOW 06 Nov 1999
I am looking for info on Robert DICKSON. He died in 1783 in Rocky Ford, Effingham, GA He was married in Jan 1771 at Ebenezer Church, St. Matthews Parish, Effingham Ga His wife was Susannah. Their child Sarah died March 15, 1794 in Effingham. I am looking for confirmation on him as to whether he was a Revolutionary War soldier. I think he was since he died in 1783, the last year of the war. All of his ancestors and descendants lived to be at least in their 70's and he died at the age of 33. any info would be greatly appreciated.
Psdth Apr. 27, 1999
Wish information on Lt Robert DIXON.














Kyelsew 24 May 1999
I am searching for any information on Seaborn BUSBY (BUSBEE). He served in the Civil War and was in the Guyton, Georgia General Hospital in November and December 1863 from war injuries. He died from those injuries. I am trying to find out if he is buried somewhere near Guyton, GA. He lived in Crawford County prior to Civil War, his family was still there.















Anne Gometz14 Apr 2000
I have in my possession a marriage certificate which I bought years ago (in Savannah, I believe). It records the marriage of Francis Oliver WELLS of Savannah Georgia to Frances Sarah TROWELL [?] of South Carolina on 3rd May 1868 at Effingham County Georgia by Rev. William JARREL [?]. Witnessed by John BEARD and Jinny [or Jenny] E. TROWELL. This is a very attractive decorated certificate and I would like to find descendants of this couple who would treasure it. (I have also posted this to the "Somebody's Links" newsletter at Rootsweb.)
Gloria Fields 31 Jan 2000
I hope I am correct that it was once called St. Matthews Parish. I am looking for information on Joseph Trowell b 1771 in St. Maththews Parish,Ga. His father was James Trowell. If you could point me in the direction of where I might be able to find some information.
Jim Trowell Thu, 03 Jun 1999
I am trying to locate the parents and lineage of William H. TROWELL,my great grand father. I know he lived in Effingham co., born Feb 12 1867, died Dec 8, 1947, married Oct 20, 1886. I am trying to figure connection to James TROWELL, born in NC 1735, moved to Effingham and had two sons...#1.Joseph TROWELL, born 1771, died 1843 in Barnwell district SC....#2.Jonathan TROWELL born St matthew's parish, Effingham 1763, no death date known...or I know #1 Joseph left for SC...but wondered about #2 Jonathan... were there other TROWELLS in St matthews parish or Effingham....or was James TROWELL b 1735 in NC, the first in area?...Did his son #2 Jonathan stay in area and have children?...Did one of Joseph's sons( he had 18 kids total, that scamp!!!) return from Barnwell district to set up Family in Effinham. There seems to be a hundred year gap in TROWELLS in area from 1763(Jonathan)...to William's birth in 1867.

















Herman Smith22 Feb 2002
Seeking info on ancesters of William Watson HODGES b.9-11-1892 d.3-1-1946 m. Lessie BRUNSON b.2-6-1900 d. 9-27-1978 Savannah,Ga
Acton13 Mar 2000 I am looking for information on the following people of Effingham Co. GA. ELEANORE SOUTHWELL b. 1814 Effinghman. May be dau. of John J. Southwell. WILLIAM PITTS EDWARDS Listed on the 1830, 1840 census of Effingham Co. Eleanore and William were married in Effingham Co. GA Oct. 27, 1831. Moved to Wilkes Co. GA after 1850...no exact date. BLANCHE PALMER. Widow of STEPHEN BUTLER of Washington Co. GA. 4 Children: Stephen, Ive, Charles, John Butler. I would like confirmation that Blanche and Eleanore were sisters. SAMUEL PALMER married Blanche Palmer. This was his second wife. His first being Anne Brunson, dau. of John Brunson of Effingham Co. GA. Samuel died in 1814 in Screven Co. GA. I am looking for any information on Samuel and Blanche and if they had any children thru their marriage. Where are their burial sites? When did they die? Are Eleanore and Blanche sisters? When was Blanche born? Was she the dau. of John J. Southwell of Effingham Co. GA? Who was her mother? Some research was done earlier on these individuals and I find a lot of discrepacies and would like confirmation on these people. Thanks.
Micheal B. Minix,Sr. M.D.15 Jul 1999 I am searching for the BRUNSON family of Effingham and Scriven Counties. John BRUNSON was granted land in 1758. Had wife and seven children. According to Georgia History was a Constable in Effingham. Anyone with knowledge or links appreciated. He had sons Isaac, William, and John that are known.
Nora Acton 21 Jul 1999
I am interested in the John BRUNSON family of Effingham Co. Particularly, Anne BRUNSON who married Samuel PALMER. This is my line. I have found no information on Samuel PALMER except his death in Screven Co. GA in 1814. I know his 4 children's names by Anne BRUNSON, Charles b. 1795, Susan, Miriam, and Elizabeth. Any information on Samuel would also be appreciated.
















Micheal B. Minix,Sr. M.D.15 Jul 1999 I am searching for information on the Von Muench family particularly John Charles (Johann Carl) About 1750 to 1776. Carl Von Muench and family received grants in 1757 from the trustees and founded Bethany Effingham County Ga. It seems the colony that was adjacent to Ebenezer. Also anyone born on the land with that surname. Any and all appreciated. Book and Journal reference sources appreciated.
Rodger Atkins15 Jul 1999
Seeking info on NAPPER/NAPIER family who was there around 1819. DRURY NAPPER, b. abt. 1790, is said to have married NICEY JONES there on October 4, 1819. His brother may have been JOHN who married KITTY SPEARS in Wilkinson Co. They may be related to a JONATHAN NAPPER who appears on the 1830 census of Wilkinson Co., GA along with JOHN AND DRURY. DRURY NAPPER married second ROSIE SPEARS in Wilkinson County in 1825. The family of DRURY NAPPER and his son JOHN NAPPER moved to Dale Co., AL by 1860.
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