NEWTON COUNTY, GEORGIA

Posted Queries for January 1999

ELLIOTT, STANTON posted by Phoebe Brumbeloe on Friday, January 1, 1999

John Thomas ELLIOTT was my great grandfather. He was the son of Elisha Elliott (b.3/12/1827) of Newton County, GA and Elizabeth Ann STANTON (b. 12/7/1835)of Walton County,GA. John Thomas Elliott was born 7/23/1860 in Newton County, GA. If this seems to be the same John Thomas Elliott that you're looking for, I have a little bit more about him and can go way on back (1608) with the Stanton family.

BRYAN posted by Anne Smith on Friday, January 1, 1999

Does anyone have family information about the Jesse BRYAN who is listed on the 1830 and 1840 censuses for Newton Co ? There was also a James H. BRYAN in Newton Co. in 1840 who may be the same James H. BRYAN listed in Henry Co. in 1830. There is a Samuel J. BRYAN in Newton Co. in 1840, too. I would like to hear from someone who has descendancies from any of these men. Thanks,

TURNER posted by Nancy Turner Grogan on Friday, January 1, 1999

I am researching a group of Turners families that were in Henry co. Ga around 1830. My ancestor is Edward Turner b 1778 SC d 1865 pike Co. Ga. I believe he is a member of a family whose earliest documented member is James Turner, Sr. "from" VA. James and his sons were in Hancock co. Ga by 1883 before migrating to other counties about 1801. During the Revolution, this group is documented to have been in SC. Some of the family group were in Henry county by 1828. Edward is listed in the 1830 Census. If anyone is wishes in exchanging information about the Turners families in Henry co. Ga I would be very interested. Thank you, Nancy Turner Grogan

ALMON posted by Carol Murphy on Saturday, January 2, 1999

Can anyone tell me where the town of ALMON got its name. I am descendent of ALMOND's from this county and very curious. Carol jmurph30@cybertrails.com

ALMOND, KOON posted by Carol Murphy on Saturday, January 2, 1999

ALMOND-G.G. Grandfather David B. Almond b. 1816 in Elbert Co. D.1873 He married Mahaly Plunkett there in 1836. Later married Rebecca KOON (my g.g. grandmother) Seeking info on his and Rebeccas parents and siblings. Happy top share what little I have. Carol

JOHNS, NEWTON posted by Maria Johns Brown on Saturday, January 2, 1999

I am a descendent of Sgt. John Newton's brother, Moses Newton. I know that Newton Co. was named in his honor and would like to know what records you might have on him and/or his brother, Moses. Moses was my gggg-grandfather. I also have one more query. Moses' daughter, Mary Early Newton (b. 1795) married James Marcellus Johns in 1820. James was born in 1785. I'm wanting to know his history but haven't been able to find anything. Thanks in advance for your help. Maria Johns Brown Richmond Hill, GA

ARCHER, DALTON, LORD, PRATHER posted by Doris S. Lord on Monday, January 4, 1999

Seeking info, on the Ancestors and descendents of "Paul Lord"Paul Died on 09-20-1997 in "Monroe" Walton co, Ga.--Survivor by His Wife "Lena Dalton" A Daughter Hazel Prather, A Sister "Doris Archer" Two Brothers "Roy L. Lord", and "J. Turnell Lord" Info, would be Appreciated; "PAUL Was Age 90, Thanks;

PICKETT posted by Georgia Garrett on Tuesday, January 5, 1999

PICKETT, Bright listed on list of Poor Children School Fund Sept of 1857. PICKETT,Thomas on list 1861 by Henry or Harry J. Evans. Bright PICKETT was father of John B. Pickett would like any info on this family.

LEVY posted by Cathy Coggin on Wednesday, January 6, 1999

James M. Levy

KNOWLS posted by Peggy Carlin on Wednesday, January 6, 1999

KNOWLS- Searching for a member of the KNOWLS family in the general area of Henry, Newton, Butts, Rockdale Counties . In particular am looking for someone that can establish a relationship to Rebecca Knowls. Have come into possission of something of hers. Would like to find a family member. Thanks from Texas

NEEDHAM, WYATT posted by bARBARA SCHULZ on Thursday, January 7, 1999

Thomas Ballard Wyatt born in VA died Jan 1832 in Newton Co Ga is he on the 1830 census there. Does the courthouse have wills that far back. What newspaper would i look for to find an Obit. He was married to Mary Susanna NEEDHAM who i believe died in Hanover Co Va in 1821. Thomas Ballard was a revolutionary soldier and got land on the 1803 Ga land lottery. Thanks BARB

THOMASON posted by Sarah Curran Schaal on Thursday, January 7, 1999

Any information on the Thomasons of Newton County. My grandfather is Berney Jack Thomason of Covington.

MCMURRAIN, MCMURRIAN, MCMURRIN posted by M. K. Harrison on Friday, January 8, 1999

REPRINT of OFFICIAL REGISTER of LAND LOTTERY OF GEORGIA 1827 8TH DAY'S DRAWING-March 15. NEWTON. page 21 Fortunate Drawers: David McMurrian, soldier, Captains District: Orrs Number: 134 District: 29 County: Lee County Looking for information on this family!!!!

ALLEN, CROFFORD, HUCKABY, NEW posted by Cathy Hall Fussell on Monday, January 11, 1999

My greatgreatgrandparents, Luke Leland New and Elizabeth Allen, were married in Newton County in 1848. Their son Eli Crofford New was my greatgrandfather. His wife, my greatgrandmother, was Sarah Angeline Huckaby. Their son Henry Crofford New was my grandfather. Anybody know why this New family left Georgia and wound up in north Louisiana -- Claiborne Parish?

SHEPHERD, WHITEHEAD posted by Billy Shepherd on Saturday, January 16, 1999

Am trying to get infor. on J.O. Shepherd, ( the J. is for Judson or Jutsin )m Mary Elizabeth Whitehead in Walton Co. She is buried in Social Cir. Cemetery, along with 2 of their children,an infant son and J.O. Jr., there were 3 or 4 other children William T.(my grandfather), George P., and Lillyie. Just learned this wk. there maybe another boy named Bowen. Thank for any help, Billy Shepherd sheps@hom.net

BORN posted by Jim Born on Saturday, January 16, 1999

I am tracing the BORN family. JOHN BORN married to MARY (maiden name unknown). John came to USA with two brothers ESOM AND JONAS. Last I show is John was in Oglethorpe county in 1800. Heard that some of his family lived in NEWTON county. Anyone related to John Born please contact me for sharing of info. Jim Born....

HAMES, TALLEY posted by michele on Sunday, January 17, 1999

I'm searching for my family history any info would be great. Thank you,Michele.

ARMISTEAD posted by James Scott Garner on Monday, January 18, 1999

Just looking for initial information of my heritage past my parents and grandparents. Since my grandparents are deceased I do not know where to begin. Looking for great-grandparents and great-great- grandparents of my father, James Louis Garner. OR, the grandparents, great-grandparents of my mother, Brenda Joyce Armistead. Is this the kind of information I can find here?

ALMAND, BARR, HARRIS, HARRISS, HODNETT, HODNEY, LANSFORD, MEGGINSON, MOORE, PARKER, RICH posted by Debra Buster on Tuesday, January 19, 1999

Researching the descendants of Thomas M. Harris b. abt 1802 12 Nov 1774/VA and Martha M. Almand b. 3 Apr 1805/Elbert Co. GA married 11 Jun 1824 in Newton Co.GA, resided near the Almand's on 1830 Census. Visit my Harris newsletter. http://www.geocities.com/heartland/bluffs/2686

BROWN, MOON posted by Mary Egan-Moon on Friday, January 22, 1999

Looking for info on Arthur Cornelius Moon and wife Besse Brown Moon who sharecropped in the 1930's and 40's in areas of Oxford, Split silk, Social Circle, Walnut Grove, also lived in Porterdale. Oldest daughter Doris married Junior Walton and lived in Newborn, Frank and Richard left, John and Elizabeth stayed in the area.

PARKER, ROBINSON, TWILLEY posted by M. Pate on Saturday, January 23, 1999

Researching: TWILLEY, ROBINSON, PARKER Family of Newton Co. Ga. James M. Twilley married Adeline Robinson in 1833. Who were their parents?

KERSEY, VAUGHN posted by Julia Brewer on Saturday, January 23, 1999

Looking for my g-grandfather's family. Benjamin Franklin KERSEY b. 1843 in Newton Co. His parents died when he was young and some other family member raised him. Fought in Civil War with 10th Georgia, joined up in Jonesboro. Went by Frank H in war and afterwards found family bible with his real name and then went by B. F. KERSEY. Married Martha VAUGHN in 1867 in Marshall Co. Tn. Thank you KERSEY cousins for any info!

LITTLE posted by Russell E Woods on Saturday, January 23, 1999

I am searching for the parents of JACINTHA CLEMENTINE COLLEY {LITTLE} Apparently she married Joseph Little sometime in or around 1826. This family later moved to Coosa County Alabama.It has been written that Joseph and Jacintha lived near Newton County G.A for awhile after they were married. Any help would be very appreciated.

SKINNER, TURNER posted by Joel Copeland on Saturday, January 23, 1999

Looking for the parents of John T. Skinner b. 1799 d. 1878 and the parents of his wife Martha Tarver Turner. Looking for the parents of Elizabeth Turner, who married William Andrew Jackson Skinner b.1820, son of John T.

BARWICK, DURDEN, KEA, ODOM, WHIDDON, WHITTLE posted by Susan Barwick Elliott on Monday, January 25, 1999

Attempting to locate any information on the BARWICK and related families. Please see my link to "BARWICK FAMILY GENEALOGY".

HILTON, LANIER posted by Barbara on Tuesday, January 26, 1999

ELISHA HELTON OR HILTON IN NEWTON COUNTY, b. abt.1795. Think his wife was Ann. Is he the father of James Landrum Hilton married to Mary Lanier? A census has him living in Newton Co and then in Macon Co.Trying to find out info about my great grandparents James and Mary and their parents.....Help!!!

CARVER, ROBERTS posted by Nancy Nilsen on Friday, January 29, 1999

The 1920 Newton Co census lists Thomas ROBERTS, 42 yr b GA; wife Sarah (CARVER) 44 yr GA; children: Emma 19 yr; Olive 16 yr; Jeff 14 yr; ?Harley 10 yr; Judy 7 yr; Essie Mae 6/12 and Ira 18 yr. Need death dates for Thomas and wife Sarah, and marriage records for children, etc. HELP!

HARRIS posted by Zack Sprayberry on Saturday, January 30, 1999

I am interested in the HARRIS family that lived in Newton County in the 1800's. Henry Gaither Harris was my great-grandfather. Hezekiah Henderson Harris was my great-great-grandfather. Both served in the Confederate Army along with Edward Green Harris, John Tatum Dorsey Harris, James Thomas Harris, and William Joseph Harris, all brothers of Henry Gaither Harris. Thank you.

COKER posted by jet jones on Saturday, January 30, 1999

Looking for Pearl COKER daughter of Samuel Edgar Coker and Estelle Coker.

DORSEY, ELLIS, FINLEY, LONG, NEWSOME, OLIVER, REEVES, WEBB, WELLS posted by Linda W. Smith on Sunday, January 31, 1999

I'm researching the William (son John Henry Wells m Margaret Charity Oliver); Littleton Long (daugher Eliza Jane m John Alexander Wells); Samuel Oliver and John Newsome families who lived in Newton before it became Rockdale and Walton Counties during the 1800's. Some names associated with the John Henry Wells family, spouses of sisters and daughters were: Harris; Henderson & Hall; Blake Blankenship; Lard; Reagan; Dial; Butler; Ragan; McDuffy. There is a possible connection between the William Wells and Joseph Wells families. The Newsome family moved to Gwinnett and are associated with: Guess (or Guest); White; Ford. Thanks.

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