WHITFIELD COUNTY, GEORGIA AREA QUERIES

Whitfield County, Georgia Queries - 1998

Marian Miller - 01/12/98 Seeking date of death and place of burial of Johanna DOTSON/DOBSON, age 108, who was living in the household of Allman SHAYERS in Whitfield Co. in 1870. Also in the household was Johanna (LANGSTON) SHAYERS, believed to have been the daughter of the older Johanna and mother of Allman. Information on either Johanna would be appreciated.

Carol Jo Bishop - 01/12/98 Searching for Henry L.COCHRAN and his wife Martha Elizabeth(Lizzie)FOWLER. Henry L.Cochran died in Whitfield County,Ga. on Feb. 12, 1906 and is buried at the old Union Springs (now Nance's Springs) Cemetery in Whitfield County,GA. I would appreciate any information on him.Carol Jo Bishop, 1409 N 2, Marlow, Ok., 73055.

John & Alice Henneberry - 01/19/98 I have been researching my great aunt and family for the past twenty years, to no avail. Last year I finally located my aunt and family in Dalton, GA. Their family data is as follows: Susan (FREER) WELLS, born abt 1850 in McKean County, PA, the daughter of Peter and Lucena (GRIMES) FREER. She married Chauncey or Chancy WELLS, born abt 1836 in NY State. Two children are known: James (born 1873 in PA); John (born 1878 in PA). They were living in McKean Co, PA as per the 1880 PA Census. They moved to Chetek, Barron Co, WI after 1880; later moved to Beauregard/Wesson area, Copiah Co, MI and operated a poultry farm. Chancy is belived to have died in Wisconsin or he and Susan divorced. Susan and her two sons moved to Dalton, GA after 1900 as she and two sons were found in the 1909 Dalton City Directory. They lived at 1 Elm Street. John was a laborer; James was a printer/advertiser/writer. The info that I am seeking is obituaries for Chauncy, Susan, John, and James and what cemetery they are buried in. Also are there living descendants for James and John whom I may correspond with. Any help with this family will be appreciated. This family's info will be included in the FREER family history already compiled. For further info, please contact Alice (Freer) Henneberry, 1311 East 41st Street, Erie PA, 16504-2509.

Susan Kendall - 02/02/98 I am searching for information on Amanda Tabitha SHAW, born about 1842. She married John HOLCOMBE and they had three children - Susan Estella, John S., and William Edward. Amanda died 5 -14-1885 in Whitfield County and is said to be buried in Woodstation Cemetery, though no marker has been found. The only other clue to Amanda's background is that her mother 's name was Sarah and she was born in South Carolina in 1807. Any help on the SHAW family would be appreciated.

D Casey 02/09/98 I am looking for information about the SMITH family in Whitfield County. Here is the information I have: James Benjamin SMITH was born ?30 Nov 1842? at Cartersville, Cass Co., GA. He died abt. ?1 Jan 1918? in Cartersville, Cass Co., GA. His son James Benjamin SMITH (1870-1922) married Nancy Jane. Their daughter Anne Winston SMITH was born 16 Dec 1880 in Dalton, Whitfield, GA. She married John Austin CASEY. I am concerned that I have my James Benjamin SMITH mixed up with another James Benjamin SMITH. If you have any information on any of the persons mentioned OR your have a James Benjamin SMITH that could help me straighten out my line, it would be greatly appreciated.

Roger George 02/09/98 I am looking for information on John W. Long b. 1864 and his parents, possibly Richard and Missouri Alford Long who lived in Whitfield county about the time of the Civil War. John W. was married in Union County in 1885, but does not show on the census records for that county in 1880.

L.J. Dallen - 02/16/98 I am researching the FINCHER families within Whitfield County. Also I understand there is a Fincher precinct within the county. Can anyone give me any information about this precinct on where it is or how it got its name.

Sherry Osburn - 02/23/98 Looking for someone who will check microfilm for obit of Martha Matilda (Mrs. Joe) Clark, who died 30 Aug 1938 on your next trip to the library. I'm willing to send copy/postage fees.

Doug - 02/23/98 Seeking any info./descendents, of Josiah Whitt and Mahalie (Ketchum) Whitt of Whitfield Co. Listed on 1910 census. Have been told Ketchum's owned farm there and that Josiah Whitt was once Sheriff. Mahalie was taken back to Whitfield Co. to be buried after her death in Jackson Co, Al. Date of death unk.- buried in Donsville Cemetary in Dalton. ANY info. greatly appreciated.

Sue Gawf - 02/23/98 Looking for information on Emma Celeste Brewer born August 2, 1882 in Dalton. Ga. Married Charles Leon Byrd October 13, 1901. Her Father was Samuel Brewer and her mother was Martha Frasor. Brothers and sisters are as follows, Clifford Brewer, Tennie Brewer, Lillie Brewer, Ella Brewer, Fanny Brewer, Stella Brewer, John Brewer, Manton Brewer, Lee Brewer, and Volney Brewer. Emma was my great grandmother. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Carol Taylor - 02/23/98 I am doing research on Ransom SEAY who was listed with his wife Sarah and son Alexander Marion in the 1860 census. I am reasonably certain that Ransom SEAY was born in South Carolina in 1797. Alexander Marion was born in 1840, married Emmaline ARNOLD before 1861 when his oldest son Jefferson was born. Probably sometime in the 1870s, Alexander and Emmaline came to Montague county Texas where they bought a cattle ranch. Alexander died before 1880. By 1890, Jefferson and his brother Oscar SEAY were running cattle in the Big Pasture across the Red River in Indian Territory which they probably leased from the Chickasaw Indians. Jefferson married Laura Belle HARDY, date unknown. Their children were Robert, Nell, Virgil, Hardy, Jefferson and Ruby. I am a descendant of Virgil. Oscar SEAY married Laura HARDY's sister. I am trying to determine the parents of Ransom SEAY, the marriage date of Alexander Marion SEAY and Emmaline ARNOLD and the time that they left Georgia. Any hints to point me in the appropriate direction would be appreciated. I am the genealogist/local historian at the Walworth Harrison Public Library in Greenville, Texas.

Mary Ann McTee - 03/09/98 Seeking info on JOHN CHRISTIANBERRY BREWSTER/BRUSTER, b ca 1820, m MARY J. MCSPADDEN, b ca 1827, VA. They were in Whitfield Co in 1860. Need info/marriage data on their children also: Edith, Phebe, Mary J., Samuel, Laura, Elizabeth, Wm. J, Hannah H., and Nancy E.

A. D. Stark - 03/09/98 Any info on Richard Lafayette Mahaffey d. July 06, 1863, Tunnel Hill, Ga.

Krista Bishop - 03/16/98 I am looking for information on LUM CAGLE (Born in 1800's) who may have had a family in this area. Anyone with information on Him, Please contact me.

Michael Chastain - 03/16/98 William Newton Chastain-Reportedly born Whitfield county (Dalton) 1855. I have no information on his parents. Does anyone have him listed anywhere? Maybe brothers or sisters? William Newton had several children, later moved to Texas.

Michele Chavez - 03/16/98 Looking for more information on the MANNINGs of Whitfield County. William Lucius MANNING b. 1874 in Texas and Emmie (--?--) had children: William Kirby b. 1892, Robert Lee b. 1985, Dewy b. 1899, Charles b. 1902, Mattie Lou b. 1904, Emmie Estelle b. 1906, Jennie L. b. 1908, Hattie C. b. 1912, Angie R. b. 1914, Mitchell L. b. 1916, and Lucius W. b. 1917, all born in Georgia. William Kirby MANNING and his wife Grace (--?--) had children: Emma C. b. 1915, Ruth b. 1918, and William K. b. 1919. Robert Lee MANNING and his wife Myrtle C. Smith had children Dorothy M. b. 1915 and Emme L. b. 1918. Mrytle's mother was Emily (--?--) Smith. Dewy MANNING and his wife Rosa M. (--?--) had a child named Marcus MANNING b. 1918. This information is all from the 1910 and 1920 censuses of Whitfield County.

Art Canfil - 03/16/98 John Beverly WOZENCRAFT was born December 12, 1860, in Dalton, Georgia, and died on April 9, 1944, in Lenorah, Texas. He married Mary Mildred MORROW, who was born in 1857 and died in Seminole, Texas in 1911. I do not know where Mary Mildred MORROW was born, nor where the couple were married. These were my great-grandparents (my mother's father's parents). I would appreciate any information I could get on John Beverly WOZENCRAFT or the WOZENCRAFT family in Georgia, as well as any information on Mary Mildred MORROW, who may or may not have been born in Georgia, or the MORROW family, assuming it originates there.

Brenda Scroggins Sawyer - 03/23/98 SCROGGINS, I am looking for the burial place of my great great grandfather Smith Scroggins. He died Oct. 8, 1863 from injuries received on Sept. 22, 1863 at Chattanooga. He was with the 32nd Mississippi Infantry and died at Cleburnes Field Hospital. Sources say he is listed in the Confederate Veterans Mazagine as being buried in a cemetery around Dalton. Would love to be able to list in the geneaolgy where he is buried. It has become very important to me to find his final resting place.

Chris Robe - 03/30/98 Searching for information on George Washington MCCAWLEY, born May 4, 1855/1854 in Tunnel Hill, Georgia. Family history states G. W. was orphaned as a child. I have no information on parents or siblings. G. W. is on the 1880 Fannin Co. Texas (Federal Census) married to Letha RODGERS. Any information on parents or siblings would be very much appreciated.

Margie von Marenholtz - 04/13/98 WILLIAM E. FRANKLIN family of Dalton, Whitfield Co., GA. 1910 Census: Wm. E. (age 39), wife Mary, (36), children Charlie A. FRANKLIN (17), Adissa M. (14), Arthur W. FRANKLIN (12), John B. FRANKLIN (10), Luther C. FRANKLIN (7), Julia B. (4) and Emmet H. FRANKLIN (Dec 1909). All were born in Georgia. My ancestor was William's older brother, Anderson FRANKLIN. I would like to hear from any Franklin of northern Georgia.

F. Garland - 04/13/98 Researching the Potts. The only information I have is Frank Potts married Jane Woody from Dalton. She is buried there. After she died he moved to Bartow County. They had 3 sons and a daughter. This was around the middle to late 1800.

Zelia Cline - 04/20/98 Need info on Watson/Quick families who left Dalton and came to Gaston County, NC to work in textiles in 1900s. Lloyd Jack WATSON married Margaret Magdalene QUICK, had at least James Lee, Melvin Douglas, Joyce Ann, Geraldine, and Gladys Kay WATSON. Any info appreciated.

Bernicer Carter - 04/27/98 My great-great grandfather, H. T. BOND, died from pneumonia on Nov. 23, 1862 in Dalton, GA hospital. Any idea where he would have been buried? He was reportedly born in GA in 1836, but I have not been able to locate him in any census.

Terry - 04/27/98 I am looking for the death of William JAMES he was on the 1860 Census. He was born 1781-1785 VA., county and place unknown. In the Census for 1850 both William JAMES and his wife Nancy (SCOTT) JAMES was on the census. I don't believe that they moved I think that when Whitfield became a county they became part from Murray Co. If that is the case then maybe Nancy can be found also. She was on the Census of Murray Co., 1850 with William. But not on the 1860 Whitfield Co., census.

Bill Stewart - 04/27/98 I'm looking for information about my great grandfather, George Washington Lafayette PRATHER and his wife Hannah F. SPANN, who were married 22 Oct. 1846 in Murray County, Georgia. Their children were, Thomas O., Robert Forson, Nancy L., Lucy, and Amanda. G. W. L. PRATHER was born in Washington Dist., Pendleton County (becoming Pickens Co.) South Carolina on Mar. 3, 1826. According to information, Thomas PRATHER, his son, on his application to the state of Texas for Confederate Pension, showed they lived near Varnell station, Murray County, GA when he enlisted on about March 1, 1864. This application was witnessed by his younger brother Robert F. and his sister Nancy. He and other siblings, moved to Texas at an unknown time and lived in Texas at various places until his death in the Texas State Confederate Home on April 16, 1929. Contrary to my earlier research, all of his children were apparently born in the same location Varnell station (then Murray County), now Whitfield County. Particularly I would like to confirm this and any other particulars.

David Henderson - 05/04/98 Searching for descendants of Johnson (b. 1812), John W. (b. 1841) and Jesse WARMACK (b. 1843), all listed on the 1870 census of Dalton, Whitfield Co., GA.

MS MIMI JO BUTLER - 05/04/98 HARRIS: Seeking chn of Singleton and Hannah Canzada Harris who moved to Whitfield Co after 1880 from Pickens Co, GA. Their chn: Ursula b 1880; Virgil b Sept 1883; Ella b Oct 1885; Nora b Apr 1888; Bessie b 1890; Lola b Mar 1895; Wm Loyd b Mar 1895; Jesse b 1897. lst wife died and he married Georgia Padgett and they had one child - Henry Grady Harris b c 1907. (She had other Padgett chn: Fannie b July 1885; Nannie born July 1889; Joseph N b Oct 1892. In 1920, Georgia and Grady Harris were in home of Joseph Padgett in Varnell. Singleton moved to Tunnell Hill by 1900. Are there cemetery records? Marriages of above? Will of Singleton? Any help appreciated.

Sue Lloyd - 05/04/98 Looking for TILLY PEPPER & wife SARAH. Found them in 1850 census in Murray Co. Ga. Haven't been able to find them again. here's what I know about them.Tilly, b.1805 Ga.Sarah b.1808 Ga. They had (1) Hester Ann b. 1831,Ga. She md. JOHN JORDAN BARTLETT in 1848 in Ga.They moved to AL. (2) John Pepper b. 1834 GA.(3)Mahaly b.1836 GA. (4)Lucy b.1838 GA. (5)Huldah b.1843 (6)Martha E. b 1845. Tilly was a baliff in 1850. Any help on these people would be appericate. I've been looking for them for 18 years off and on.

Gary G. Rowden - 05/04/98 I am doing genealogical research on the Sutton branch of my family. I found my aunt, Lucy Lorena Sutton Byers in the SS death records - she died in Dalton in Dec 1986. Aunt Lucy was married to a Bill Garrett, and then to a Robert Byers, both in Dalton. I found no one in Dalton or Whitfield Co listed who could do look-ups and hope that you can refer this to someone who can. Any assistance is greatly appreciated. I would like the exact date of death of my aunt and any info avalable on Bill Byers.

Edmond Reschner - 05/11/98 I'm looking for information on McPherson B. MCDONALD and, his wife, Martha E. GLADDEN. McPherson and Martha were married, in Whitfield County, on February 20, 1872. I need to find their dates, and places, of birth or any other available information.

Barbara A. Johnson - 06/15/98 Looking for information on Alma Davenport. She was born in Whitfield Co. between 1885-1895 (best guess). She married William Johnson. They had two children: Lee Edward Johnson, born June 22, 1911 in Tunnel Hill, Whitfield Co., GA and Elsie Johnson, born abt. 1910. Alma was possibly married to surnames: Massey and Monds.

C. Dalton - 06/22/98 Hello, I would like to forward my info on my family line and see if you have run into this name. In the census of 1900 Freeman Bridges born June 1837 and his wife Sarah born Feb 1856 were listed on the Whitfield Co census. They were listed there as having two daughters with them. Sarah J. born Dec 1885 and Rosa Belle born May 1888.In the census of 1880 Freeman Bridges is listed in Bartow Co. He is listed as married but no wife is listed. He is listed with Mary 14 daughter born GA keeping house, William Monroe 12 TN, Columbus 9 TN, Charlie 6 TN, Margaret 4 TN, and John 1 GA.

Kathey Kelley Hunt - 06/29/98 Seek info on my grgrgrandfather Wilber Bascom BOYD who lived in Whitfield Co from 1862 til 1880, when he married at Red Clay to Elizabeth Hill BENNETT. Lived with his siter Sarah Francis BOYD Dean & brother-in-law, R A DEAN- they were school teachers there from 1850's-1900's & had a boarding house in Cohutta. Also, seek info on Wilber's brother Abraham Weatherly BOYD who was a medical doctor there.

Wil Bachman - 06/29/98 Requesting information on William A. STEWART b approx 1834, d. July 1, 1922, Young Co., Texas and wife Sarah E. Douglas b Mar 5, 1841 in Tenn, d Jan.20, 1895, Navarro Co, Tx. Have found in 1870 census in Gordon Co, Ga. My grandfather William A STEWART, Jr stated he was born in Red Clay, Ga (and Wyndell Taylor states that such a community was located in Whitfield Co., Ga) on Jan 7, 1879. Other siblings include John Henry (shown in 1870 census) Alonzo Douglas, Marie, possibly a Frank. Would appreciate information on William A, Jr.'s birthdate and William A & Sarah's marriage date.

Bill LaRue - 06/29/98 I am searching for any information on my gr grandfather RICHARD NIXON WESTBROOK, He married JOSEPHINE COLEY , My gr grandmother. I believe they were from Whitfield County and were married in either Houston or Pulaski. My grandmother was JOSEPHINE WESTBROOK, and she was born in 1843 to 1847. I am estimating that my grandparents were born around 1820.

Edd Vaughn - 07/06/98 Looking for any info on the following people. James E.Vaughn, b 1822 m Melvina V. Naylor b 1833,2 children William age 5 and J L age3 in l850. They were in this area prior to Walker Co being established?

Burnette - 07/13/98 I'm trying to find information on the Burnette family. I'm a Burnette from Whitfield Cty. I saw a reference on the net on a query regarding Burnette's on the Whitfield County Web Page but could not find the query. If you can find the query I'd like to contact the person who made the query.

W. G. Sheram - 07/20/98 Am searching for the burial site of MARY EMMA (CROW) SHERAM. She died about 1899. She was married to JOHN DAVIS SHERAM, and they lived in the area of Rocky Face. They had two small children when she died. In 1905, he remarried to Georgiana ASHWORTH.

Sam Favor - 07/20/98 I found my great grandfather's name on the Confederate roster of : Company H, 2nd Regiment of Georgia Volunteer Infantry, Army of Northern Virginia. The nickname was "Wright Infantry" of Whitfield County. My grandfather was Joseph Glenn, enlisted as private on April 20, 1861. His relative was Captain Jesse A. Glenn who was mustered into the company the same date. Any information on the Confederate company or the Glenn family would certainly be appreciated.

Bryce W. Self - 07/27/98 My GGG-Grandfather, Jesse Self (born 1792 in NC) lived several decades in Walker Co. I'm seeking documentation of his death, stated to have been 09/12/1868 in Whitfield Co. After his first wife (and mother of his 12 children) died, he is said to have married 2nd, on 04/26/1859, to Mary Burrell. I am also seeking confirmation of this marriage an any info about Mary, her family, and her history after Jesse's death.

Kathey Kelley Hunt -08/03/98 CLICK-seek info on George M CLICK age 40 on 1860 WHitfield Census. With wife Polly, 35, sons John, William P, C W , George, Michael Valentine & daughters Mahala, Mary E, Emily E, Louisa E & Julia R. George is also on the 1870 Whitfield Co Census, town of Red Clay. Would also like info on a Valentine CLICK who is on the 1860 Whitfield Census. *Any* info appreciated.

debbie beaver - 08/03/98 I am trying to find information on my Great grandfather, Thomas Cisero Pope, who was supposedly born around or in Dalton, GA. His Birthdate is June 18, 1846 and he died in Oklahoma on Jan. 1, 1926. He married Mattie E. Glass and they had seven children. The children were born in the 1880's and 90's and most of their birth's were supposedly in Murray County GA., so they moved from Dalton somewhere in beween. Thomas C. Pope fought in the Civil War when he was just 15 or 16. I am trying to find out who his parents were and where they were from. Any help you could give me would be greatly appreciated, I keep running into dead ends. Please Email me with anything.

Julian Southerland - 08/03/98 Looking for thr marriage record of Phillip Benton Foshee about 1860 in Dalton, Ga.

Rachal Leigh Grizzle - 08/10/98 Sarah Spivey WOOD buried at Nine Mile Church Cemetery between Chatsworth & Dalton, Ga. Daughter of Caroline GREEN SPIVEY. Family is of the CHEROKEE People. Sarah married a Surname WOOD. Children:1.Pink {m} 2. Ade {m} 3. J.M. {m} 4.Jess {m} 5. Mary WOOD Rogers. Children born 1870//1880. I have a picture of Sarah & Caroline. Any researcher on this line?

DEBBIE LUCKEY - 08/10/98 I AM TRYING TO LOCATE INFORMATION ON MY FATHER FRANK W. GIBSON. SSN 247-46-7525, BORN 16 JAN 1935 PLACE UNKNOWN, DIED MAR 1994. RESTING PLACE WEST HILL CEM. I WOULD LIKE TO LOCATE OTHER FAMILY MEMBERS THAT MAY NOT KNOW I EXIST. MY MOTHER MARY RUTH GOFORTH AND FRANK GIBSON WERE DIVORCED BEFORE MY BIRTH. ANY INFORMATION WOULD BE HELPFUL.

Diane Stark - 08/10/98 My grandfather, Buell Stark was born in Whitfield County in 1866 - Stark Springs to be exact - I am looking for any and all data on both Buell and/or his siblings and parents, John Stark b 1833 in Walton County but made his home after marriage to Rebecca Malcom in Whitfield, Stark Springs. Buell served in the Georgia legislature and supposedly was a 'citizen of note'. I would like to locate the graves of John and Rebecca. The old house is still standing but I don't know if they are buried on the premises.

George Waller - 08/17/98 James Pinckney Waller and his wife, Minerva Hughes, were living in Whitfield County, GA 1870-1886. Any information regarding this couple will be appreciated.

Mrs. R. H. (Pat) Beach - 08/17/98 Although I live in Panama City, Fl. (e-mail address: Beachrite@aol.com) I have small amt. of info on my mother's family. Her maiden name was Orr and her mother's maiden name was Olllie Belle O'Briant. She was from the "Pleasant Grove" community. She was related to Kings, Underwoods, Rollins, Byers, Burketts, Whites. Her father and grandfather worked on the railroad and were killed in accident on job. Her father's people, the Orrs originated around Cleveland, Tn. We would like more info on her father, a Charles Orr. Mother has maternal relatives buried in the Grove Level Baptist Church cemetery around Pleasant Grove. I do have some family info copied from a family Bible belonging to the O'Briant family. Also, my father's family who migrated to Dalton around turn of century- Neeleys. My father went to work for Herman Wink and worked at the old Crescent and Wink Theaters. My father managed the Wink but Martin Theaters transferred him from Dalton around 1950. My grandfather, J. H. "Harvey" Neeley and his brother, Samuel Jeremiah Lewis Neeley, known as "Sug" had the Chero-Cola Bottling Plant in Dalton in early 1900's, were Methodists. After loosing the bottling company during the depression, Sug went on to manage Sterchi Furniture in downtown Dalton and his descendents moved to Chattanooga. My grand father worked as a foreman with Kenner Brothers Mill then after inheritance, built and/ or bought home on Dug Gap (later Hackney home), then moved to Daytona Beach, Fl., where grandparents died and were buried. I have Neeley genealogy dating back to 1700's. My father's youngest sister, Evelyn married Garnell Rogers, son of A. D. Rogers, who also had homes on Dug Gap and ran laundry. (His uncle was Clyde Rogers). Would gladly share family info with any who might be interested and would greatly appreciate any information on the O'Briant/Orr/Neeley families. I am a Dalton native (borned in the old Hamilton Memorial Hospital 11/24/39 and attended Ft. Hill Grammar School (as did my father).

Donna Kiker Liddell - 08/24/98 Need death date on Mary Tate Kiker, wife of William Russell Kiker. The family lived in the Tilton area. There is a marriage record for William Russell Kiker and Harriett McCollum in 1902. Mary Tate Kiker's death has been recorded as 1908. Could this be 1900? Any help with this would be appreciated.

Beth H. Sauceman - 08/31/98 The 1880 census of Whitfield Co., GA in the Trickum District., shows four Johnson children "BOUND" out to three households. In the h/h of William Harris and wife Jane, lived Joe L. Johnson, age 11, born GA and his sister, Elsie Johnson, age 5, born TX. In the h/h of John Beasley and wife Susan lived Nannie Johnson, age 13, born TN. In the h/h of William Bice and wife Octavia lived Emma Johnson, age 8, born KY. I know these children's mother was Mary Lowery, born 1844 GA. When and where she married the Johnson, I don't know. They were living in Arkansas, where he died between 1876 and 1880. Mary brought her family back to Walker Co., GA, where she was married to John B. Watts by 1880 and living near the WoodStation community, just over the ridge from the Trickum area where four of her children were living. Would appreciate ANY information on these people and what happened to the children.

Anna Maria DeCesare - 08/31/98 Looking for any information on the HENRY and SLATE families. I do not know the parents of Miles Taylor HENRY (b.1840s in TN, d. 1880-1900 in Whitfield Co.) or his wife, Elizabeth (b.abt 1840 in GA, d. after 1912). I have found them in the 1870 Census. They are married, but I am unable to locate either of them in the 1860 Census. I would also like to know when and where they were married. Any information would be helpful. I am also looking for the maiden name and parents of Anvazener Dysa SLATE (b.Sep 1855 in NC, d. after 1900), wife of John H. SLATE (b. 1848 in GA, d. after 1900). I am also looking for the date and place of marriage. I am unable to locate John in the 1870 Census, he does not appear to be in GA. If you have information on his whereabouts, it would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for ANY information you may have on any of these people.

Pat King - 09/07/98 I am trying to find any information I can about my grandparents, ANDREW JACKSON STANCIL & EXIE SARAH PATTY. MY grandfather was born in Whitfield County in 1885, and died in 1949 in Chattanooga, TN. My grandmother was born in 1889 and died in 1939 in Chattanooga, TN. They both are buried in Anderson Cemetery, Ringgold, Ga. Thank you.

Skeeter Parker - 09/14/98 I am looking for information on the following Whitfield County residents: LEONARD N. TINSLEY (b. 1830, SC) who married NANCY J. MAY (b. 1833, TN) and their daughter LILLIE TINSLEY (b. 1872, GA) who married SAM RICH. Also researching JOSEPH DYER (b. 1814, SC) and his wife NARCISSA (b. 1817 in the Carolinas), their son WILLIAM E. DYER (b. 1842, GA) who married (Elzyvan ??, b. 1843, GA) and William E.'s daughter ROSA LEE DYER (b. Nov. 1869, GA) who married EBE P. SMITH (b. 1869, GA). I would appreciate deeply any help that anyone could provide.

Gary Gaines - 09/14/98 I am looking for information concerning Walker Dayhigh Hilton, b. 1835 Tunnel Hill, Ga. married Molly Fox Lamance (b.1835)I am looking for the names (and possibly the birthplaces) of Mr. Hilton's parents. I am also interested in any children born to Walker and Molly Hilton.

C. Russell - 09/21/98 DUTTON, LEE and MARY The couple lived perodically in Rome and Dalton Ga. Lee's DOB Aug.11,1884. DOD Jul. 1971 (in Dalton according to SS# benefit listings.) No official listing or birth record for his wife Mary. Unofficial bible entry lists her DOB as Jan. 9, 1886.

C. J. - 09/28/98 great, great, great grandfather Seabron Britt Whitfield we have as born 2/28/1805 in Georgia and died 9/18/1881 Gainesville, Ms buried at Turtleskin Cemetery, Hancock County, Ms.

Linda Brewster - 09/28/98 I am searching for more information on George Washington MORRIS b. 5 May l826 d. 27 Sep l897 in Whitfield Co. He was married about l849-l850, possibly in Walker Co. (though I haven't found a marriage record) to Susannah AULT, daughter of Jacob Ault and Sarah Hannah Ault. George and Susannah appear in the l860 census of Whitfield Co in Trickum, post office, Anderson. Does anyone know where that is? George and Susannah had 10 children as follows: William Garrett, b. l85l; James Henry, b. l852; Jeptha Wining, b. l853; Georgia Angeline, b. l855; Martha Celeste, b. l857; Jacob LaFayette, b. l858; John Columbus, b. l860 (my Grandfather); George Washington, Jr. b. l863; Robert Lonzo (Lee?), b. l866 and Nancy Margaret, b. l869. Have exact dates of births and deaths as recorded in the Morris family Bible as provided by the second daughter of William Garrett Morris (Ida Jane Morris) to her daughter, Jimmie Norton Morgan. Have been trying to find the parents of George Washington Morris, and his county of birth. Any contact with descendants of any of George and Susannah's would be most welcome.

Mary Stout - 09/28/98 I am looking for information on the surnames of Wilson, Staten, Jackson, Durham & Epperson. My great grand father was Jim Wilson. He was tax collector in Dalton for a number of years. My grand father was Walter (Son ) Wilson. He was a barber in Dalton for an number of years. He died in 1954.My grandmother had two Sisters here in Dalton, Sybil Durham Jackson, and Katherine Durham Staten.

Norma DeVita - 10/12/98 Searching for information on SAUNDERS/SANDERS. Christopher & Elizabeth Saunders children: Marcha, Nancy, Alfred Jackson, Sarah, Mary. Alfred Jackson was born 2/16/1829 in Cherokee Tribe, Whitfield, GA. Married Juda Margaret Crowder. Died 11/27/1889 in Monroe Co. TN. Any information is appreciated. Will share info & pics. Thank You.

Mike Coyle - 10/19/98 I am looking for information on Benjamin C. Coyle and Mary A. Coyle. They show up on the 1870 census in 872 C.M. district, Dalton, Ga. He is 44 yr's old and she is 42 yr's old. They have 2 children, Simeon Marcus Coyle Sr., 16 yr's old and Sarah A. Coyle 5 yr's old. They show up on the 1880 census in Dalton, Sarah has a son, Horrace Coyle, one day old. Simeon is married to Josephine Johnston [It is said that she is the niece of General Joseph E. Johnston] and they have 3 children, Ben, Maude and Grtie. Mary shows up on the 1900 census with Sarah and a grandson, Edd Coyle. Mary and Sarah or listed as widows. I am looking for the names of Benjamin C. Coyle's Parents [ he was born is S.C. in1826.] I am looking for the names of Mary A. Coyle's parents [she was born in Ga. in 1828.] Her madien name might be Whittemore, but I am not sure. They lived in Gilmer Co., Ga. in 1850. I would appreciate any help.

David - 10/26/98 I WOULD LIKE TO ADD MY NAME TO THE SURNAMES DAVID WAYNE WILLIAMS MY GREAT GRANDFATHER CAME FROM WHITFIELD COUNTY AREA HIS NAME WAS JAMES OLLIE WILLIAMS BORN OCTOBER 1863 MOVED TO JACKSONVILLE ALABAMA BURIED HERE. TRYING TO FIND MY GREAT GREAT GRANDFATHER DO NOT KNOW HIS NAME.

Michael Yates - 11/09/98 I am seekin information on William Franklin Kelley (Greatgrand Father) born Dalton GA. in Sept 1849 and Joshua Franklin Kelley (Grandfather) born Dalton GA. Aug 16, 1870. Family history says the whole clan moved to Arkansas in 1875. Any help will be greatly appreciated.

C. Alan Russell - 11/16/98 Trying to locate any information on Abraham (Abram) B. RUSSELL and John (Thomas) RUSSELL who received draws from Chastains District, Habersham Co., Georgia during the Land Lottery of 1832; also the widow Lydia RUSSELL at the same time. It is believed that these are the same Russells (with the exception of Lydia) that moved to Murray Co., Georgia by 1860. Also known to have been in Cherokee and Lumpkin Counties, Georgia (possibly Catoosa, Gilmer, Walker, and Whitfield Counties Georgia). Abra(ha)m B. RUSSELL (son of John) was in Lumpkin Co., Georgia census of 1860. Abraham B. Russell was in Cherokee County about 1840-1850. Abraham B. Russell died in Murray County in 1888; John (Thomas) Russell married Isabella Adams July of 1860 in Murray County.

Gary L. Murray - 11/16/98 William MURRAY and Sarah Ann ASHLEY married in Buncombe Co. NC on 12 Jan. 1823. In the late 1820's they both settled on a line between Whitfield and Catoosa Cos. in the vacinity of Ringgold. Would like to know a list of their children. William is decended from the MURRAY's of Buncombe Co. Samuel MURRAY Sr. was his father.

Patricia Horne - 11/16/98 Looking for info on an A.J. Showalter or Shoualten and Holcalm or Holcolm families from Dalton,GA. They are mentioned on the back of a picture as family of Manoah (Bud) Robinson or Robison. Manoah was born 3-15-1855 to Foxey & Jane Robison.

Wanda Richardson - 11/23/98 Does anyone know of a Saleta/Selita Ann Francis Crow/Holcombe??? A Crow family bible page states Alfred M. Crow married Saleta Ann Francis Crow on Sept. 13, 1868. But family lore says her maiden name was Holcombe. She appears in census records as "Ann F." She was born May 07, 1848 and died March 22, 1881. Alfred Crow was a shoemaker and this family resided in Walker and Whitfield Cos. Their children: Mary Emma, b. 1869; George W., 1872; Henry Milton, 1874; Minnie L., 1876; Charles Alfred, 1878; and Martha Francis, 1881, died as infant. Holcombe connections to this family include Adolphus (Uncle Dol) Holcombe, "Aunt Mollie" Holcombe, Ella and Bert Holcombe. Further complication: A Selita, age 3, (matches birthdate) and Salina, age l, appear in the 1850 Cobb Co. census as youngest children in the household of Samuel B. Crow, but not in his household in the 1860 census when he was in St Claire, AL. Any clues to solving this maiden name mystery would be joyfully received!

Barry Morgan - 11/23/98 I am looking for information on my g-grandmother, Harriet MORGAN and John BESHIERS (Beshears, Beshers) who were married in December of 1870 in Whitfield Co. Any background on when my g-grandfather (Harriet's first husband) died , what his given name was or who his or her parents were would be greatly appreciated.

Beth Sauceman - 12/07/98 SAUCEMAN -- The 1880 census of Whitfield Co., GA shows the h/h of William H. Sauseman, age 50, born NC. He was newly married to second wife, Sarah Frances (Cassady), age 35, born KY. Also living in the home were William's son, Bill, age 20; daughter Lizie, age 18; Fannie Smith, 2, Niece; Becky Johnson, 50, widow; James Johnson, 18; and Mary Johnson, 16. William H. died 1889 and is buried in Rocky Face Cemetery. I would like any information of his children by his first wife, Dolly Ann Wren, who died between 1870/1879, namely: Caroline, born 1851 in Greene Co., TN; Margaret Jane, born 1854, Greene Co., TN, married William A. Woodliff; Malvina, born 1857 Greene Co., TN, last found on the 1870 census of Catoosa Co., Ga; William J., born 1860, Greene Co. TN; and Mary Elizabeth, born 1862, married George Burger 1882 in Catoosa Co., GA.. Information on any of these people greatly appreciated.

Linda McCain Stansell - 12/28/98 Need parents of August/Augustus (Gus) Lindsey who enlisted in Phillips' Legion, CSA. He married Sarah & had a son Patrick Augustus Lindsey b abt 1856/1859 in GA. August died at Elmira NY prison. His widow, whose maiden name may have been Brannum, married T H Jones. They moved to TX later.

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