EFFINGHAM COUNTY QUERIES


Lucy Lee 11 Sep 1999
Seeking info on Rev. Wiley F. WILLIS who married Mrs. Susan Sanderford in Effingham County Feb. 1, 1863? Am trying to find out if he is the same Wiley F(erdinand) WILLIS who married Elizabeth E. SPEERS/SPIERS of Screven County. She lived in Oliver, GA on the Screven/Effingham Co. line. They were in Marion County, FL in 1860 with four children; W.W.WILLIS, age 9; Lucy A(nn)WILLIS, age 7; H(arlan) P(age) WILLIS, age 4; and my husband's grand- father E(mmett) S(tyles) WILLIS. On the 1870 census, Elizabeth was back in Screven Co. with the children. The family never knew what happened to Wiley. Did he die in Florida? Were they divorced,(scandal in those days), and if so, is this the same Wiley who then returned to Effingham County and was remarried to Mrs. Susan Sanderford?
Paige Scott 19 Sep 1999
Looking for any information on the surname OVERSTREET, James or Samuel, c.1800


Andilea Warf04 Apr 2000
I am looking for anything on the following names from Effingham and Screven counties of Georgia mainly. Any information will be appreciated..... COURSEY, PITTS, BOYLES
Paula Fortson Anderer03 Oct 1999
Looking for PITTS who came to Effingham Co. around 1780 and his descendants who were born there, esp. PITTS who m. Nancy HORTON. Brenda Griner3 Oct 1999
I am interested in my grandfather, Paul Herman KESSLER.
Stephen R.Nettles30 Sep 1999
Looking for information on my GF - Henry Lavaughn Nettles, he was born in Effingham County (Tusculom) on 3/3/1890. He married Ellen Jane (Hodges) Hudson.
Lonnie Dotson19 Nov 1999
Looking for information on the parents of Hallie DOTSON (born 1926)Nellie (Rivers) DOTSON and John DOTSON.
Joey Cordray 30 Jan 2000
Looking for information on the surname HUMBERT.
Jesse W. Pomeroy21 Feb 2000
Query=POMEROY, Jesse Howell b.Guyton Ga 6/5/1874 d.11/7/1918 Effingham Cty. Abner Ross POMEROY died approx. 1890-91 Napoleon Albert POMEROY died approx 1890-91. Deamus POMEROY. Julius POMEROY. All were thought to be located in Effingham or surrounding counties 1187-approx 1918. Any informtion would be appreciated.
MELODY MS ARRIGTOTTI21 Feb 2000
Query=GIBSON LANIER, BENJAMIN LANIER, LEWIS LANIER, LEMUEL LANIEER
WHEELER 18 Feb 2000
I AN INQUIRING ABOUT THE WHEELER FAMILY. HIRAM GREELY WHEELER, RUFUS WHEELER ETC
Alvis Downs4 Apr 2000
DOWNS, William-any information will be welcomed. He died in the county 1830. Had a son named Seaborn. Both listed on the 1830 census.
Bill and Linda Fonferek 28 Mar 2000
My wife's ggggrandfather was named after Jeremiah CUYLER son of Telamon CUYLER. He was a famous lawyer and judge around 1800 from Effingham County. We are trying to see if The PARKER family and the CUYLER family are related. Any help would be appreciated.
Mark W. Mansfield02 Aug 2001
Seeking information on NEWTON, Jasper N. (07/09/1846 - 02/02/1924) of Effingham County and HURST, Leonora A. of Effingham County (13/05/1855 - ?) were married on 24/12/1873. Lillie Eaton12/29/98
I am researching Effingham Co. William G. NEWTON was in the Civil War, enlisted Guitman. I would like any information about his family, particularly the parents.
Martha Lisicki06 Jul 2000
I have traced the DuPuis name back to 1808. There were 3 brothers Seth, David, and William that lived in St. Peters Parish of Beaufort. I am now looking prior to 1800. I know that there is a William and James in the early census of both SC and GA. There is a William with a land deed in Gransville. I know Seth is buried in Scotia, SC ,I have visited his grave. I have also seen in someones record that James was William's father, but there were no dates. I guess all the Dupuis along the GA/SC border were related. I just don't know how exactly. I have seen Effingham in several records.
Brenda Peacock-Cohen10 Jul 2000
I am looking for information on McGlohon, McGlohorn, McGlohn, McGlaun, McGlowhorn, and any other spelling of the name. I have family ties with this sir name.
Henry A. Mock04 Jul 2001
Looking for information on Lela MOCK DAVIS, wife of Albert S. Davis. It is believed that they were living in Effingham County in the the early 1950's. Trying to find out her burial location and any other information regarding her and her family. She was the daughter of Wells Jacob MOCK and Rhody ROBBINS MOCK of Screven County, GA.
Sandra S Reckseit 30 Sep 2002
Furney WILLIS was a judge in Effingham Co. He died there in 1833.Looking for his children, and his wife, who was Pency DYKES (daughter of Jesse Dykes.) Lucy Lee Does anyone have any info on Rev. Wiley F. WILLIS who married Mrs. Susan Sanderford in Effingham County Feb. 1, 1863? Am trying to find out if he is the same Wiley F(erdinand) WILLIS who married Elizabeth E. SPEERS/SPIERS of Screven County. She lived in Oliver, GA on the Screven/Effingham Co. line. They were in Marion County, FL in 1960 with four children; W.W.WILLIS, age 9; Lucy A(nn)WILLIS, age 7; H(arlan) P(age) WILLIS, age 4; and my husband's grand- father E(mmett) S(tyles) WILLIS. On the 1870 census, Elizabeth was back in Screven Co. with the children. The family never knew what happened to Wiley. Did he die in Florida? Were they divorced,(scandal in those days), and if so, is this the same Wiley who then returned to Effingham County and was remarried to Mrs. Susan Sanderford?
Carrie Braddock I am researching for BRADDOCK, John Cutler.
CHUCK BRADDOCK
I AM LOOKING FOR THE GRAVE OF DAVID CUTLER BRADDOCK! HE DIED FEB 8 1769 IN WILD HERON PLANTATION AND WAS BURIED IN ST MATTHEWS PARRISH GA!
Judy V. Mason09 Nov 2000
Can anyone offer any insight on the surname BAILL, found in the early Salzburger records? We Royal/Ryall researchers refer you to the following record: MOSES, child of an Englishman, ARTHUR ROYAL and Anna his wife, was born December 13, 1765, and baptised November 7, 1765 in the Jerusalem Church. Sponsers were the parents, also the grandmother ANNA CHRISTINA BAILL." Previous researchers report that Arthurs's wife was Anna Baill/Bailey. making Anna Christina Baill, her mother. Is it possible that this reported grandmother could have actually been the mother of Arthur Royal. His father Charles) died some years earlier and she may well have remarried by this time. Thus also is the possiblity that Arthus's wife Anna was in reality Susannah Cox? Arthur is mentioned in the will of Susannah's father as being his son-in-law. Much to ponder here, I know. But the Baill surname is scarce in the records, so it is difficult to determine who these people actually were. Many years later the name Bailey does appear in the Effingham records, but not enough info to determine any connection. The only other Baill reference refers to a later marriage of a young man named Baille, Christopher, I believe to a female Welsh. After that, the name seems to dissolve. Johnny and Lucy Belew13 Nov 2000
I am looking for information on Asbury Crofford RYALL(b1850), Isaiah B. RYALL(b1810) or Charles David RYALL(b1770). Ryall could have also been spelled ROYALL. Family had farm located near Egypt or Clyo. Marty Ryall 09 Apr 1998
Looking for information on Arthur RYALL or sometimes spelled ROYALL. Was in Effingham County 1764 - 1798. Also Asbury Crawford Ryall in Effingham County 1863- 1890.ALICE COUSAR 26 May 2000
Query=RYALL, Samuel died about 1808
Peter Nesbitt23 Dec 2000
I'm searching for any information on the following family names that may have lived in the Effingham County area during the late 1800's or early 1900's: JARRIELS, PADGETT, SEMKEN, WYLE. I'm told by my elder family members that some of the SEMKINS and/or PADGETTS are buried in the Turkey Branch Cemetery.
Meredith Elliott20 Sep 2000
I am looking for information on GILMORE's of Effingham County.
Gail12 Sep 2000
I am trying to find the name of Margaret E. HUNTER's parents.She was born in Effingham Co. Ga. on 5-18-1862 died on 8-25-1927. Frankie E. Hodges24 Sep 2000
Looking for Edward Franklin ELLIOTT and John Thomas ELLIOTT Brook Sutherland24 Apr 2001
Need information on a Joshua MILLER, son of John Christian Miller. Joshua was born abt 1799 in Effingham County, Georgia. He married Louisa Holliday in 1825 and had several children there. He later migrated to Florida with his family in 1833.
Frankie E. Hodges24 Sep 2000
Looking for Edward Franklin ELLIOTT; John Thomas ELLIOTT
Meredith Clapper 28 Aug 2000
Does anyone have access to the 1850 census? I'm looking for information on the LOFLEY family either p 340 or hh340.
Jonathan Hooper10 Oct 2000
Query=NEISLER, NEUSCHELER
M.G. Moss 2 Aug 1998
RIEDELESPERGERS , Searching for any info on this Salzburger family who came to Ebenezer 1734. Will gladly send any info. I have to anyone with an intrest. Thanks mike moss Mineral Bluff,GA. 7063746570-fax -7063744047
Laura Canuette-Hanes13 Jul 1998
Query=Edgar CANUETTE
Guyton is the city and the info I have is from 1876.
Roger Ashley Pollette18 Oct 2000
This message was recently posted on the 5th Georgia Cavalry Home Page: According to the July 1980 issue of the U. D. C. Magazine, this flag was on display at the Springfield, Ga. C & S Bank. See page 12 of above referenced magazine. What has happened to this flag?
Jerry Hattrich 1 Jan 2001
Query=HATTRICH, BRINSON
Elizabeth Walters18 Nov 2000
Looking for information on Joshua PEARCE, Sr.,b.1735 in NC,d.April 17, 1810 in Effingham Co.,GA,married Hannah M. GREEN,b.Abt. 1735 in Screven Co.,GA. Would like to know where in Effingham Co.,GA Joshua PEARCE is buried. Would appreciate any information on this family.
Holley, Sheral 2 Jan 2001
I am a descendant of James COPPOCK, Tobias COPPOCK and Jessie Allen COPPOCK. It is my understanding that most of my relatives are from Effingham county. Interested in any research on this family.
Amy Pulley Hooper 31 Dec 2000
Joseph Roland CRANE- this is my husband's grandfather that he never knew. He was born in Meldrim at the turn of the century (1900). He was a Merchant Marine and traveled. (living in Florida at times) Names from the Social Security Death Index have not helped. It is unknown where he died! My husband's mother's name is Willilou CRANE HOOPER, and her sister's name is Saramina CRANE GRIMM.
J.C. Bell26 Dec 2000
BELL, Eleazer - m. Mary CAUSEY 27 Jan 1805 in Effingham Co. GA. He reportedly b. VA. Mary b. S.C. circa 1787. He & family received "Passport to cross Creek Indian Nation Lands" from GA Gov. in 1810. (Also Dr. Jesse BELL next on list of Passport recipients) Both reportedly owned property in Effingham Co. GA circa 1805. Looking for any information on Eleazer BELL, Dr. Jesse BELL, Mary CAUSEY.
Henry A. Mock13 Nov 2000
I have a picture of the Park-View Hotel, which I have been told was located in Springfield. The picture I have appeared on a calendar several years ago, and the caption indicates that this was a Bed and Breakfast and was the home of Mr. John Phillip Jones. In 1909 it became the Park-View Hotel under the ownership and management of Mrs. Walton W. Seckinger and it was later sold for home ownership to the Mock Family. I have been researching the Mocks from Screven County and they have ties in Effingham County as well. I am very much interested in trying to determine who this Mock Family was. Where would you suggest that I start my search and/or do you have any information on this house.
Judy Mason9 Mar 20021
Seek parents of a JANIE F. THOMPSON who married James Edward ROYAL in 1914. Janie G. THOMPSON was married October 29, 1914 in same county. her birth was Oct. 20, 1894-her death Aug. 1, 1981. She is buried in Corinth Baptist Church Cemetery. Her marker there records her as Janie T. ROYAL. James and Janie's offsprings I have not included as one of them is living. Would appreciate any info that might pertain to this Thompson line. Judy Mason10 Jan 2001
Taken from the old Springfield Herald, dated June 2, 1939. "MISS KATHRYN ROYAL is being congratulated by her friends for winning second honor in the 1939 graduating class of the Guyton High School Monday night." Can anyone idenify this Royal female?
Sam West15 Jan 2001
Seeking information on the family/descendants of John POWERS, Revolutionary War Soldier from North Carolina, who died in Effingham Co GA in 1832.
Thomas P. Crapps14 Feb 2001
I am looking for any information about the CRAPPS family in Effingham County, Springfield.
Carol Goodman12 Feb 2001
I am looking for information about David GOODMAN, who lived in Effingham County from about 1785-1790 or so; he later moved to Bulloch Co. His wife was Jane. I would like to know her last name, and where David came from.
Charles Byrd22 Feb 2002
Abraham BIRD, b. 1/1/1771, wife, Sarah, 1/6/1776 . In 1791, he purchased 50 acres of land in Effingham Co., near his fathers home place. On 9/15/1796 Abraham married Sarah. Need Sarah's last name. Rnweaver@aol.com11 Jul 2001
Seek info on a Maria Ann BIRD. She married a Henry C. HARDEN and lived in Savannah, Georgia where she died in 1883. I have found a BIRD family in the 1860 Census for Effingham County and there is a MA BIRD at the age of 7 which would be right. Does anyone have information on this family. I believe the BIRD family came from Effingham because of some information I found in the settlement of Maria's estate. Jean Brown11 Mar 2001
Seeking information on Angus BIRD, spouse and children reportedly lived in or around Guyton, GA. NANCY BOZEMAN BYRDSun, 10 Aug 1997
Seeking any and all information on: BYRD, William (may have been a Col. in the Revolutionary War), b. c1757, d.1812 - 1831(?), m. Caroline DALTON. Thought to have had a woolen mill, and, BYRD, John or Jonas, b. c1795, Bulloch Co., GA, d. c1845, m. Rebecca TURNER. We think these BYRDS may have lived in the area of Effingham Co.
Myra B. Wright19 Mar 2001
Seeking information on Dainel STOKES. Shirley 13 Apr 2005
Looking for any information on FREDERICK WIGGINS and his heirs. I know that on 2 Jan. 1808 , effighgham , Ga.. The land of Frederick WIGGINS was sold by his heirs. John WIGGINS, of Bryan Co. GA. , Richard WIGGINS of beaufort district S.C., and Robert PARTIN of Bryan co. Ga.. The sale was for 200 acreas on the Effingham side of the great ogechee river which was granted to Fredeick in 1790. Effingham deed book E-F, page 305 to 307 Also can anyone get me a copy of this or tell me how to go about getting a copy of the whole file. Richard Wiggins 3 Feb 2004
Seeking info on ancestors of FREDERICK WIGGINS, JR. who received three land grants from the State of Georgia in Effingham, Georgia for total of 350 acres on June 9. 1790.
Shirley Harvey4 May 2001
Seeking information on the family of Frederick WIGGINS. He is believed to have had thesse children Early WIGGINS Andrew WIGGINS James WIGGINS and possibly a daughter. Jo Geisler21 Mar 2001
Seeking information on Joseph WIGGINS b. about 1789, father Frederick Wiggins. Joseph migrated to Waynesville, Wayne (Brantley) Co. Interested in knowing if he had brothers who might have had a daughter, Martha.
Vicki Baker29 Mar 2001
WALL, Eustis Elwood was my grandfather's brother. Eustis died sometime in the 1930's and was buried in an Effingham County, Georgia cemetery. He apparently lived in Egypt, Georgia. I am trying to find out information about his and my grandfather's father.
WALL, Charles Elwood is the father of Charles Raymond WALL who married Martha MINGLEDORFF in June, 1912 in Effingham County. I am trying to ascertain if Charles Elwood WALL died in Effingham County.Trying to find out who Charles Elwood WALL's parents were. Charlie Copeland Grafton27 Mar 2001
I would like to correspond with anyone who is a descendant of James COPELIN/COPELAND, born approximately 1775 in Bryan/Chatham/Effingham County, GA. He married Dorcas ROBERTS. Their children were Martha Ellen, (Patsy - married Sanuel HENDERSON); Mary Ann, (Polly - married James REEVES); Isabel (married Peter HELVESTON); Isham (married Rebecca WELLS). James was given a land grant on Three Rivers Lake, (MS Territory) for 640 acres in 1797. The area later became Baldwin Co., AL. and then Washington Co., AL. By 1805 the land belonged to the "Heirs of J. COPELIN." I have no proof that James ever physically lived on the property. However, there is proof that Dorcas did live there. So, I suppose it is possibe that he died in GA., and not in AL. Some say Dorcas was part Indian. I have no proof of this either. Who were James's parents? Who were Dorcas's parents? I would like to compare/share information with anyone from this family; however, at this time I have little to offer. I do know that this James COPELIN/COPELAND is the grandfather of James COPELAND, the noted outlaw from the Pascagoula River Valley, Jackson Co., MS, who was executed in Perry Co., MS in 1857. I have seen the COPELIN/COPELAND name spelled a variety of ways - even within the same family.
Bryan L Starr20 Oct 2003
Seeking info on Judge Samuel PITTMAN(b:10 Apr 1824 d:19 Jun 1893 in Springfield, Effingham Co., GA) Believed to have some connection with the Springfield Academy. He married Harriet EVERETT (b: 22 Sep 1832)dau of Anthony EVERETT and Mary MORTON. Judge Pittman is known to have two sisters, Mahala (Mahaley) and Nancy. Preston Everett17 Apr 2001
From information found in excerpts from Everett/Everitt family: a genealogical history published by the Estate of Alvaretta Kenan Register, 1987, it appears that John and his wife, Sarah (Fagan) Everett moved from North Carolina to Effingham County in 1785. Part of their land was later located in Bulloch County. Also, it appears that there was a John Everett who served as Captain in the 1st Company, Effingham County Militia in 1790. Seeking info leading to his predecessors, children, and where they might have journeyed from Effingham County. The above-cited publication leads me to believe that some descendants of John and Sarah moved to Alabama and Florida.
Angela Tackett Overstreet30 Apr 2001
Looking for my husbands OVERSTREETS of Effingham County. Robert OVERSTREET b. 1852 is buried in Springfield next to his wife Alice OWENS and so is their son William Henry OVERSTREET.
Harley James30 Jun 2001
Researching the BEARD family of Effingham County. Mary Beard (possibly a slave) Born Dec 24th, 1835, died Died Jan 25, 1902 and Jesse Elijah Beard (possibly her son) was born March 2, 1873, on a farm near Guyton, Effingham Co., Ga., where his mother had been a slave. The youngest child of FOUR GIRLS and FIVE BOYS.
Charles Bailey9 Sep 2001
Seek info on John Benjamin BAILEY, B. Effingham Co. GAa Sept. 15, 1855, m. Julia Elizabeth SIMMS of Screven Co. Ga B. Feb. 14, 1886. Both buried Savannah, Ga. John's father was William R. BAILEY, mother, Mary Ann Elizabeth SHUMAN and Julia's father was Richard SIMMS (SIMS) mother Mary Garety THISIS. Tina19 Jun 2001
Seeking information on the marriages of A. S. HARVEY. I believe he was married twice - first to a woman known only as Babe, mother of Thomas and Georgia Harvey, and second to Anna (or Indianna) SHUMAN (possibly formerally DOWNS). I believe Anna had a daughter named Thelma. And I have learned from deed records that Indianna SHUMAN was the heir of Georgia Ann SHUMAN. Susan Marsh26 May 2001
Looking for any informantion on the marriage of Goldie Tucker and John O. DOWNS abt.1920. ALso seeking any family information on Goldie (Tucker) Downs Jan & David Faulkner28 May 2001
Searching for information on the following people or those with their surnames in Effingham or surrounding counties: NEVIL, John (RS) m. Frances NICSON, 13 Oct. 1768 (source: Maddox-Carter, 40,000 Early Georgia Marriages, p. 299, Salzburgers Early Marriages) Surnames are variously spelled NEVIL, NEVILL, NEAVILL, NEVILS, NEVELS NICSON, NIXON, MIXON
C Hempfield17 Jul 2001
Searching for information on M L WORTHEY and his ancestors. He was born approximately 1905 in Egypt, GA.
Jeremy G Proctor 21 Jan 2002 Looking for full info on death certificate for MACK V PROCTOR #18063 death 27 Aug 1945. Effingham 64 yrs old. He is my G-G-Grandfather, his father is NEEDHAM PROCTOR, or NATHAN NEEDHAM.
Betty Parrish 6 Nov 2001
Looking for Will and burial location of Samuel SELLERS, R.S. who died in Effingham County, GA on August 29, 1799. His wife was Zilpha SELLARS (her maiden name). She was a cousin. They moved to Effingham County, GA from Duplin County, NC before 1794.
Karen Querna8 Mar 2002
After the Cival War (1870's) Lafayette McLAWS purchased a farm for his family that they called Egypt, in Effingham County.
Dotty Porter28 Jul 2002
I am looking for gravesite of Capt.Thomas HARDYMAN (possibly HARDEMAN) B.1730 d. 1791 and his wife Elizabeth B. 1736 d.after 1791

Joe Manora07 Aug 2002
Looking for information on a Robbie MANORA, (or any known living relatives) who is listed in the 1920 Federal Census as living in Effingham County Georgia. At the time of the 1920 Census, Robbie MANORA is listed as a 10 year old, black Male.
James Lee Riddick17 Nov 2002
Seeking information on MELTON/MILTON & Berie MORRISON family. They lived in Effingham County, according to the 1930 census. Their children were Harry Lee, Herman J., Beatrice M., Freddie, Mildred, Junior, William M., Nettie M., and Gracy.

Cheryl Hollandd28 Mar 2002
Query=Francis BROGDON was listed in the 1920 census of Effingham Co. Would like to know about his family. My father's name was Francis BROGDON and his father's name was Green BROGDON.
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