Archived Queries April thru June 2000

Posted Queries for April thru June 2000

KIRK (04/04/00)

I am seeking any information about the KIRK family who is listed on the 1850 Randolph Co. census-(421A). I am looking for all my KIRK ancestors and I appreciate any help that anyone has to offer. Thank you, Rita J. at: [email protected]

Submitted by Rita Jackson

CIVIL WAR RESEARCH (04/06/00)

Greetings: I am compiling information for a book entitled: "Bibliography of Civil War Manuscripts in the state of Georgia." This book will list and briefly describe all Civil War manuscript collections held by organizations in this state. Due to the large number of such organizations, I cannot visit them all. I need a couple of volunteers to help me with Randolph County. The task involves visiting or calling the Randolph County Library and historical Society to check and see if they have any unpublished Civil War era letters or diaries. After that a brief description of the item is all I need. In most cases this entire process can be completed in an hour or two. All volunteers will be credited for their work in the foreword of the book. This work will be of great importance to historians and genealogist all across the nation. If you would like to help me, please contact me.

Submitted by David Slay

RAILROADS (04/17/00)

Subject- Railroads-- Randolph Co. GA

In Randolph County, what sources are available that give dates detailing when various RR lines began operation? I am seeking to document exact dates when possible.

Thank you for your help.

Submitted by Holly Hansen

COTTON / KING (04/21/00)

I have traced my family through the following line. Richard COTTON, 1790 Sussex County, Vir, his son Weaver moved to NC and to Randolph co. Ga. His son, Seth COTTON married a KING, they had several children, one being Guilford COTTON (buried in Dale Co, Al). His son was Henry Wilbur COTTON (buried in Dale County, Al), he had my grandfather, Joseph Johnson COTTON (buried in Walton Co, fl), he had my father Louie COTTON (who resides in Bay co, Fl) then me. If anyone has additional information on this line of COTTON's or additional information on Dewey KING line. I would appreciate exchanging information.

Submitted by Deborah Kay Cotton Whitaker

FINLEY / KERSEY / KNIGHTON / MASON / PARHAM (04/25/00)

I have received info that indicates my GGGrandmother Dollie Frances MASON may have moved to Randolph Co. as a child with her mother and her stepfather who was a 'Dr. FINLEY' about 1850. Dollie Frances married Calvin H. KNIGHTON and both are buried at the Bethlehem Free Will Baptist cemetery in Randolph Co. Any info would be appreciated! Lorita W.

Submitted by Lorita Whitaker

DAVIS / HAY (04/29/00)

Is there anyone that can give insight on this family? William W. HAY was born about 1843 in Georgia. He was in the civil war. He married Lucy (Lousianna) DAVIS. She was the daughter of Elisha DAVIS and Lutitia McLeod DAVIS. William and Lucy were married about 1861 probably in Webster, Randolph, Stewart, or Terrell County, Georgia. They were listed on the 1870 Webster County census. In 1880 they had moved to Henry County, Alabama. William got a land there in 1883. He apparently died shortly after. Each time he was listed as "HAY". However, the next time I found the family, they were in Santa Rosa County, Florida, on the 1885 state census. They were listed as follows:

Lucy D. HAYS born 1845 in Georgia (widow)
William S. HAYS born 1862 in Georgia
Alice Hays HAYS 1868 in Georgia
Sidney Hiram HAYS born 1869 in Georgia
Jeff HAYS born 1871 in Georgia
Martin HAYS born 1873 in Georgia
Berry HAYS born 1876 in Georgia
Josephine HAYS born 1878 in Georgia
Nettie HAYS born 1880 in Georgia

They also had a sister that was married by the time of the census: Letitia HAY(S) born 1864 in Georgia had married Burrie Clifton LASSITER in Henry County, Alabama, on January 20, 1880. They were living in Santa Rosa County as well.

Lucy married Thomas HOPPER in Santa Rosa County and died soon after.

My g-grandfather was Sidney Hiram HAYS. The family changed the spelling to HAYES. He married Bettie BOOKER in 1893 in Santa Rosa County, Florida. They had the following children:

Nettie HAYES born 1896 - died 1982
Sidney Martin HAYES born 1897 - died 1971
Gertrude HAYES born 1902 - died 1971
Harry Fredrick HAYES born 1904 - died 1982
Marshall Rufus HAYES born 1905 - died 1971
Newton HAYES born 1907 - died 1976

Sidney and Bettie had an adopted Indian son named Riley HAYES born 1889 and died after 1920 probably in Monroe County, Alabama.

Sidney Martin HAYES was my grandfather.

Here are some questions that I need help on: What happened to the following siblings: William S. Jefferson Berry (probably Asberry) Josephine and Nettie?

Letitia lived the rest of her life in Santa Rosa County, Florida.

Alice married Richard AMOS and lived the rest of her life in Santa Rosa.

Sidney Hiram died in Santa Rosa.

Martin HAYES was supposed to have become a Pinkerton Agent. I've been told that Berry went to Louisiana and Jeff went to Birmingham, Alabama. Nettie may have gone to Seattle, Washington. I have no clue as to what happened to Josephine or William S.

Who were the parents of William W. HAY? Who were his siblings?

I believe that Martin HAY may have been his father since the name Martin is repeated in the lineage. Seaborn may have been his father. Can anyone help or give an educated guess? Does anyone have a guess to way the family changed there name? Any bit of information on the above would be helpful!!!!!

Thanks in advance.

Submitted by Gail Luker Allred

EDWARDS (05/10/00)

I am looking for some infor on my ancestors. I was told they were from Cuthbert. I have traced it as follows and would appreciate any help.

My grandparents were Dollie Susan EDWARDS born May 31st, 1889 and she married Ellis Watson SCOTT, Sr. born July 31, 1887 in Geneva, AL. My great grandparents were Jesse Hotl EDWARDS (CAPS) born in 1848. He married Mary Ann Tabitha GARETT, born May 14th 1853. My great, great grandparents were Henry EDWARDS and Mary Pollie DAVIS. Please email me if you have any info. Thanks.

Submitted by Nathan Holden

GIBBS / JONES / LONG / MADDOX / MATHIS / MATTOX / PRESTON / THOMPSON (05/27/00)

Looking for any info relating to Georgia Ann LONG wife of Unknown LONG, Frank STANTON, and Unknown ROE. Her children were Emmitt, Irene, Everlene -- All LONGs, and Lucius/Lucian STANTON. The family lived in Coleman, Randolph Co., GA. The LONG children were born in late 1880s in SW GA Lucian STANTON was born circa 1900 in Randolph Co.

Submitted by CM Smith

BRYANT (05/27/00)

Looking for information related to family of John S. BRYANT. Who was his father? How his wife Emily (Sarah ?) died? Where they and John's brother Willaim Daniel BRYANT are buried? What happened to William Daniel's wife Elizabeth? What happened to Martha, William, and Ellen BRYANT (Children of John S. and Emily)? Thanks.

Submitted by Julius Bryant

GARRETT (06/04/00)

looking for any info on a mary ann garrett who married a jessie h. holt. she was born in 1853 and married in 1868. they were my great grandparents

Submitted by Nathan Holden

GRIER / JENKINS / WATKINS (06/06/00)

Leroy JENKINS was born in 1807 (probably in Wilkes County, Ga.) and died in 1851 (in Randolph County, Ga.}. He lived most of his life in the seventh district of Randolph County Georgia. He was married to Mary GRIER (b 1812 d 1888, buried in Randolph County). Mary GRIER JENKINS bore at least seven children, including my great grandfather, William Leroy JENKINS. William Leroy JENKINS' son, Dr. Charles James JENKINS, practiced medicine in Edison, Ga. He married Mamie B. WATKINS. She bore five children, Ralph WATKINS JENKINS, Madge WATKINS JENKINS, Oliver WATKINS JENKINS (my father), Jamie WATKINS JENKINS and Charlie WATKINS JENKINS. My grandmother said they were just as much her children as they were Dr JENKINS'. I need proof of the parentage of Leroy JENKINS. Sterling Samuel JENKINS, Sr. of Wilkes County, Ga. was probably Leroy's Father. Leroy JENKINS' wife, Mary GRIER JENKINS, was the daughter of Thomas and Elizabeth GRIER

Submitted by Oliver W. Jenkins, Jr

GOODE / HAMMOCK / PIERCE / POWELL / WEATHERBY / WEATHERLY (06/10/00)

Anyone searching these surnames in Randolph County. Please contact me.

HAMMOCK
GOODE
PIERCE
PIERCE
WEATHERLY...WEATHERBY

Submitted by Marilisa Hammock Prevatt

BROWN / PAGE / PHELPS / THOMAS (06/19/00)

Caesar BROWN 1760/70, John BROWN Abt 1763, Green BROWN 1770/80, Abraham BROWN 1790/1800, Martin H. BROWN 1790/1800, Isaac BROWN 1790/1800, John P. BROWN 1800/10, Samuel E. BROWN, 1800/10, Jesse BROWN 1800/10, Joseph T. BROWN 1820/20.

While going through the 1840 Randolph County, GA Cenus Report looking for more info on my Josiah PAGE and Bersheba PHELPS line, I found what I'm pretty sure is my BROWN line. I'm missing a generation to correct, but the unusal names are the same and Randolph isn't far from where I pick them up in later census reports. If anyone has ANY info on these BROWNs (I've given approximate birth years) or their descedants please contact me. They aren't in the 1830 or 1850 census for Randolph, only the 1840. Thanks. Bill

Submitted by William Brown

HODGES (06/20/00)

I am looking for any one who might have known my Moma she was born in Randolph in, I believe, 1927. She later married Jessie ARRINGTON from Heard Cty, in Georgia. Her Moma and Daddy's names were Newton and Lena HODGES. All Moma's old records and photos were lost in a fire. Thank you very much.

After Moma married, they moved to Georgia, as far back as I can remember it was Lagrange Georgia. She had two brothers ( Merle and Lawrance ) two sisters ( Marie and Kathrine ) you can email me if you like [email protected]

Thanks again. Gwen Honeycutt

Submitted by Gwen Honeycutt

MCCOOK (06/22/00)

I am seeking information on William A. MCCOOK, born November 14, 1847, somewhere in Ga. On the Randolf Co, Ga 1850 Census records for the 4th District a family of MCCOOKs are listed. The names are Partrick MCCOOK (33) Martha (31) James (11) Wm.A. (2) and Lavannah (9mo). I think this William A. MCCOOK could be my great grandfather. Anyone with any information on this family or any MCCOOK family connected to them please contact me.

Submitted by Linda McCook

DUGGAN / FREEMAN / VANLANDINGHAM (06/23/00)

I am trying to obtain info and connect with ancestors of the following family-- Lawrence A. (1858-?) & Emma S. FREEMAN (18600) DUGGAN- Married 1878 in Wilkinson County, GA. Their children-- Joseph F. (1879), Annie E. (1881), & Hugh W. (1887). The family is listed in the Randolph Co, GA Censues for 1900, 1910 & 1920. Living with them was Lawrence's mother, Susan M. DUGGAN (1837-?)

Submitted by Bill Ramsaur

JOHNSON (06/23/00)

GR-GR-Grandpa, William A. JOHNSON was sent from his home, to Texas, before the Civil War broke out. He studied medicine but may not have become a doctor. He returned home to find everything gone, home and family. Left for Calif. via the Horn. Married Bridget CLARK in NV or CA abt 1865. had a daughter, Georgia Josephine (1866) and he died or disappeared a couple of years later. Sound like family?

Submitted by Linda Meadows

JACKSON / KNIGHTON / LAUGHMILLER / LOCKMILLER / MILLS / TATOM (06/23/00)

I am searching for info about Nancy "LAUGHMILLER" or "LOCKMILLER". The handwritten info is difficult to read, but she was b: 11/22/1792 in Randolph County, GA & married Samuel KNIGHTON. There is suppposedly a family cemetary there in Randolph County. Any info would be appreciated. Thanks!

Submitted by Pattie Knighton

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