JONES, Richard E.
We are specifically searching for information on Richard E. (Ebenezer) Jones, who was born in Georgia @ 1830. He was my great-great grandfather. The only information we have was obtained in an interview of my grandfather, George Washington Jones, prior to his death. Granddaddy told us his father was named John Blackstone Jones, and his grandfather was Richard Ebenezer Jones, and his grandmother was Elizabeth Jones. Granddaddy said that all of them were born in Georgia and they later moved to Mississippi. . I've been able to confirm Richard E. Jones and his family on the 1870 census which shows him, age 42, in Floyd County, Cave Springs, Georgia. His wife is Elizabeth, age 33, and his children are Susan V (Virginia), age 7, John B (Blackstone) age 3, and William T age 5 months?, all of whom were born in Georgia. Richard's occupation is listed as "House Carpenter". During the period between the 1870 & 1880 censuses, it appears that Richard and his family moved to Scott County, Mississippi (by way of Tennessee), where they appear on the the 1880 census with a 4th child, Geo. W, who was born in Tennessee. We believe that Richard served with the CSA but we have no verification of his service. I have searched the Mormon family site as well as Rootsweb and Genealogy, and I have posted inquires on message boards but it appears that I've hit the proverbial "brick wall" in my efforts to locate information on Richard Ebenezer; I would be most appreciative if you might have any info in your records which would assist me in my search. I have learned that the given "names" and spellings can vary greatly, and I understand the tradition of naming with family names, but I'm not having much luck with Richard E. or with John "Blackstone". Any information and/or assistance you might provide me would be most appreciated. Thanks in advance.
Lynn J. Hargus 11-2-2003

KING, John born 1835 in SC. Married Fannie and lived in Cave Spring. Need Fannie's maiden name and other family info. Need John's parents and sibling info. They had 3 children, Joseph, Charlie, and Maryann.
Dorothy Grigsby 4-12-2003

LAND, William R. and Ruby Looking for information on William R. and Ruby Land family. Also his father, William Henry and his wife, Katie L. (?). They were listed in Floyd County, Mt. Alto, Ga. in the 1930 census. William Henry's children were Sons, William R., Glen D. Lane, and Lake, Daughters, Plomecy(?) Not sure if spelling is correct, Macy and Joy. William and Ruby Land's children were Bruce, Tyrus, Dixie and Louise, Some info that I have but not sure if it is connected with this family is that Bruce H. Land died in Floyd Co. Ga. 1986, Ruby V. died in 1999 in Floyd Co. Ruby O. in 1958 in Floyd Co. Dixie H. died in Floyd Co. Tyrus died in 2003 in Chattooga, Ga. Also an infant son of Glen Land died in 1922. They left Stephens Co. Ga. and ended up in Floyd. Any help will be greatly appreciated.
Marian Land McClure 10-4-2005

LEWIS, Annie & Fannie Looking for any info on Annie Lewis b August 1861. Fannie Lewis b Dec. 1862 in Cave Springs, Ga. Their mother was Annie Lewis father unknown Lewis? Annie Lewis b Aug. 1861 married John Malone, March 26, 1888 in Floyd County Ga. Any help on our Lewis line would be greatly appreciated. Annie Lewis was my great grandmother and she died in Blount Co., Ala. in 1910, Aunt Fannie died in Ocala, Florida.
Susan Perkins Nye 8-10-2004

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LOGAN, Elizabeth. Looking for relatives of Elizabeth Logan that married Thomas Crow in 1837.
Dar541@aol.com 7-9-2002

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LONEY, Lewis M. I am interested in the family of Lewis M. Loney (and wife Hannah Aminda) of the 1870 Rome, Floyd County, GA. Census. I've been unable to track them beyond that timeframe despite using a variety of possible surname spellings (ie...Luney, Looney, ect....).
John C. Sears July 14, 2004

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LUMPKIN, George I am looking for the year that George Lumpkin and Mary Witcher were married. I am fairly sure it was in Floyd County Georgia sometime between 1833 and 1839. It is possible it could be in a surrounding county as well. George was born in 1800 and Mary was born about 1805. Thanks.
Beverly Bowman November 1, 2004

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LYLE, Pleasant R. On the 1850, 60, Floyd County census for Georgia is Pleasant R. Lyle and wife Sarah Rhodes Lyle both from South Carolina. One child is shown on 1850 census (Evan H.) who is on the 1880 in Cave Spring, Ga. Does anyone have a clue as to where in South Carolina Pleasant and Sarah were born and possibly their parents?
1880 cesusu of Cave Spring, Floyd, Ga. list Evan H. Lyle and family (Sallie, John T. and Fannie) John T. migrates to Utah and marries Mary Elizabeth Blair and they reap Pearl, Hellen and John Carlton Lyle in that order. Hellen marries Harold Hardy!! Now Mary is from this marriage (deceased) was married to me and we had 2 children Smantha and Paul Garvey. Smantha is the decendant of Pleasant and Sarah Rhodes (3rd great granddaughter)..
Evan T. Montgomery and Sallie Lyle Montgomery's family listed on 1900 and 1910 census of Cave Spring.
Any help, burials, marriages of these families would be appreciated!! Thanks.
Bob Garvey November 30, 2005

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MATHEWS, Elisha William. I have been looking for my Great Grandfather Elisha William Mathews for years. He was born in Rome, Floyd Cty, GA approximately April 1841 and died in Arkansas about 1913. This is all the information I have. Thanks for your help.
Katherine (Hager) Gajda

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MATHIS, Fredrick L. My grandfather, married my grandmother Cora Bell Lowery in 1900. They lived at R 113 Spring RD ER, and NR res 216 Calhoun Ave. in ROME, Floyd co. Spring Rd. place is a variety store now. Grandpa worked as a watchman for the railroad. They had 3 children, Fredrick S., Maude E. and Theodore ( was killed by train in childhood ) BRICKWALL - CORA BELL LOWERY, can not find any info. on her before 1900. She may have been born in Bessamer AL.. All info. greatly appreciated.
haybandit@mcleodusa.net 4-12-2003

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MATHIS, William H. I've found my William H. Mathis back to 1840 in Cass County but then by 1850 he and his family are living in Floyd County. Researching Floyd County deed records for the Mathis surname I've found as a Grantor a Richard Mathis for property in FC in 1838, 1853 & 1857; a Sherrod Mathis as a grantor in 1852 and a William Mathis as a grantor in 1852 & 1855. I think that this William is probably the father of my William H. Mathis and that this Sherrod and Richard are either Wm. H.'s siblings or uncles. William H. uses the repeat of names Richard, Sherrod and William in his sons' names. I've found a Sherrod Mathis listed as having 4 slaves in the Floyd County Slave schedule. Anyone that can add info with mine or tell me what direction to go next I'd really appreciate. I'm stuck right here. I think that probably all the Mathis in Floyd County come from these 3 men---William, Sherrod and Richard.
Mary Anderson 12 March 2005

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McCOLLUM, Ann Harriet Breare I have definitely hit a "brick wall" trying to locate information about my paternal great grandparents. Looking for information about my ggrandmother, Ann Harriet Breare McCollum b. 12 MAR 1892 in Rome, GA. Her father may have been Robert McCollum and her mother Katherine Elizabeth (maiden name unknown) Ann McCollum married Harry Anthony McDonald b. 1885 in NYC, NY. They had a son Harry Anthony McDonald II b. 21 NOV 1914 in Lindale, GA d. 14 DEC 1994 in Ft. Smith, AR. Harry II married Dorothy Belle Brockman b. 28JAN1919 in Atlanta, GA. Her parents were Polk Brockman and Dorothy Jeffries, both from the Atlanta, GA area. Would love to hear from anyone having information about any of these people.
Margaret December 11, 2004

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McCOOL, Benjamin Franklin I am researching my family history. My grandfather, Benjamin Franklin McCool, was born on June 20, 1893, in Rome, Georgia. His mother was Mary Davis McCool. I have been given information that a Mary Davis married a J.H. McCool in Rome, in March of 1892. Apparently my great-grandfather, J.H. McCool, passed away when my grandfather was one. In 1895, my grandfather and his mother migrated to Texas with other members of her Davis family. (At some point, my grandfather changed the family name to McCole when he was a young man.) Any information on the McCool or Davis families would be welcome. Thank you.
Jerry McCole June 22, 2005

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McGRAW, Lemuel C. I am interested in any information regarding Lemuel C. McGraw m. Harriett Mobley 1835. They are shown in the 1870 census in Cave Springs, GA. I believe they had a daughter names Harriett, they called her Lottie(?). She had children, Frances, Sarah R, Nancy. Frances married Louis F. Shaw, Sarah m. Warren Holcombe, Nancy married George Robinson.
Marilyn Nalley 3 April, 2005

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MILES, George and Mary Conaway Looking for info on my great grandmother, Mary Conaway Miles. She married George Miles and died around 1914 nine months after giving birth to my grandfather, Avery Gerome Miles. George married a Birdie (Bertie ?) Cabe in 1915. Anything at all on Mary Conaway would be most appreciated.
Cindy Kline November 1, 2004

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MILLER, William "Bill" I am looking for William"Bill" Miller, who married a Lockey, and had different sets of children. My maternal ggrandmother was Corrie Miller, Bill's daughter and I am trying to get as much info as possible on him, her mother and so on.
IMLIKEMYMOMMA@aol.com Sept 20, 2004

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MITCHELL, John Henry. I am trying to prove(or disprove) that my grandfather, John Henry Mitchell, was born in or around Rome, Georgia. So far I haven't had any luck. As near as I can figure it, my grandfather was born anywhere from 1875-1879. His parents were Wiley and Sarah(Burroughs) Mitchell. If you are researching any Mitchells or Burroughs in Floyd County, perhaps there is a connection. :-)
Good luck in breaking down your brick walls,
Janine (Mitchell) Crandell 4-2002

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MONTGOMERY, Elizabeth Jane b 12 Feb 1883 Rome GA; daughter of Robert W. MONTGOMERY b 19 Sept 1842 Rome GA; granddaughter of Robert MONTGOMERY b 1807 GA. Elizabeth Jane m James W RUNNELS b 8 Sep 1882 Dale Co AL; Robert W. MONTGOMERY m Almarene Jane SMITH b 27 Apr 1849 AL; Robert MONGOMERY m Mary (unk) b 1817 GA. All of this according to US Census records and a family Bible. Then there is another person that was mentioned in the Bible pages named Ari MONTGOMERY with the only details being b Scotland d 1870 Rome GA; I don't even know if Ari is male or female(!?!).
Any help would be very much appreciated.
Jim Runnels 4-2002

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MULLINNIX, Madison M. I am looking for information on Madison M.Mullinnix whi died ca 1858-1860 leaving a wife Sarah (Tate) Mullinnix and children. George W., Louisa M., William Asbury, and James Madison "Mat" Mullinnix. He was born in North Carolina probably before 1829. Sarah died in 1912 and is buried in Oakland Cemetery but there is no sign of him. Any clues welcome.
Please email Joan Huot ~ 7-29-2004

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MURPHY, Mattie M.
We are looking for information on Mattie M.Murphy that married Joseph Ford, Floyd Co. Ga. Mar. 21, 1877. Have been unable to find her family or census records with her Murphy family. All census records for her Ford family show her and parents born in Ga.
Jacquelyn 5-25-2005

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NELSON, Mary Ann Mary Ann Nelson married Esma Usher and is listed with him on the 1850 census at age 18. She indicates her state of origin is GA. There are other Nelsons on this census, one family shows up on the very next page. I would like to find out more about Mary Ann, her parents and family and if she had connections to the other Nelsons in Floyd County at that time.
The later generation of Ushers applied to the Dawes Commission and were rejected as Mississippi Choctaw. Native American heritage is supposed to be through Mary Ann Nelson's family. Her father may have been named Jesse, mother some derivation of "Chema".
Angelia 3 January 2005

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NELSON, Temperance My Nelson's were in Floyd Co Ga in 1850 Census. I have many more NELSON'S in Floyd from 1850-1920. Some went on to Cherokee & Etowah Counties in AL.
I have hit a brick wall with Temperance Nelson, husband unknown. I have several Nelson's in Floyd County.
NELSON, TEMPERANCE b. approx.1808
1850 FLOYD CO. CENSUS
Temperance Nelson (mother & children), Wiley NELSON, Allen NELSON, Wright NELSON, Nancy NELSON
in another household
Wyatt NELSON with wife Mary & daughter Nancy.

Nelson, Mckee, Bright, Cochran, Withnall, Irwin, Mooney & More http://journals.aol.com/sdgirljoyce/JoycesJournal
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Joyce 8 January 2005

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NOLAN, James Tire "John" Trying to get as much information on James Tire "John" Nolan who died in Cunningham Ga on 25 September 1906. He may be kin to my GGF and may have one time been a Texas Ranger and a member of the 6th Texas Cavalry Regiment, CSA.
William & Norma Nolan 6 Feb 2004

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PARKER, Laura A. Looking for info on my Great Grandmother Laura A Parker b:Dec 23,1868 in Rome Ga. Her Father was John Parker, no info on her Mother. Family ended up in Sevier Co Arkansas, where Laura married Louis T Harder, after he died she married Henry E Harder.
Annette Mowrer 4-12-2003

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PARSONS, John the 1860 census refers to Flat Woods District, Rome PO, Pgs 200, 01,02,03,04....I have been trying to locate the district, as a relative John Parsons was throught to have moved from Cherokee Cty Ala across the state line to Floyd Cty Ga ("the Flatwoods" north of Rome, Ga. shortly after 1850), and had not found any reference to it until now. Can you help or direct me elsewhere. It seems to hold a puzzle piece to missing kin! Thanks,
Vera Smith Hills 7-9-2002

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PERRY, Meachum his daughter Martha Caroline and her son, James Hood Perry, whose father is unknown. Meachum and Martha were in Floyd as early as 1860, James was born around 1863. James married Lucinda Della Boyd.
Please email Kitty Johnson ~ 8-19-2003

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PICKENS, Alex Rome, GA, Floyd County, 1900's - This African/Native American family seeks information on Alex PICKENS who was said to be a runaway slave. Alex married Maggie May McClarty, and they lived and raised their family of eight children in Rome: Lela, Phoebe, Walter, Luella, Lillie Belle, Annie Belle, Lucious and Ollie May. Lela married John Woolfork. Luella married Rufus Whatley. Phoebe's 2nd marriage was to Willie B. Davis. Lillie Belle married Walter Lee Gibbons. Maggie May Pickens died in 1937. The family has no further information on Alex and son, Walter. Elders said the lynch mob was after them, and there was an "attempted" lynching of Alex, which failed because of his neck being too short. Also seeking info on Lucious' wife, Eddie Bee, who died in 1935.
S. Wood Clark 8-28-2004

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QUARLES, R. C. and wife Haney resided in Garden Lakes, moving there from Retirement Home at Weiss Lake, AL. I Have names Annie Mae Quarles Early and Estelle Quarles Davis (Possibly sisters?) who lived in Rome area also. I know that R.C./Haney had no children but hopefully someone there will know burial locations, etc. Related thru my father Will Smith of Lyerly, GA.
Also related Lillian Johnson who married a teacher at Armurchee. Also kin to her thru Bains. Help???? Thanks,
Vera Smith Hills 7-9-2002

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RATLIFF, Martha Jane Higginbotham My greatgrandmother's (Martha Jane Higginbotham Ratliff) obit states she was born in Rome, Georgia in 1859 to Mr.and Mrs J.B. Higginbothem but moved to Arkansas as a small child. This is where my search ends. I cannot find anything on him (J.B. Higginbothem) or his wife's maiden name. If anyone could help I would be so appreciative.
Bonnie Ratliff Gehring 6 Feb 2004

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RAY, Joseph Henry I'm looking for the names of his parents and siblings and where they came from. This is the information I have on Joseph H. RAY born 1840 Floyd Co., GA died 1864 Floyd Co., GA married on 22 May 1859 in Floyd Co., GA to Margaret Ellen HARRIS b. 1842 Floyd Co., GA. Apparently after Joseph died Margaret moved to Gordon County, GA where she later died on 29 Aug 1903. Margaret's parents were James HARRIS & Abigail FAMBROUGH. Margaret's other spouse was William L. STRAIN. Margaret and Joseph had two children: Mary Elizabeth RAY b. 1860 Floyd Co., GA married 22 Jan 1884 in Gordon Co., Ga to S. M. WOOD. The second child was Joseph Henry RAY b. 1862 Floyd Co., GA married 1881 in Gordon Co., GA. I'm mainly interested in receiving information on Joseph Henry RAY. Who was he? I hope and pray someone out there has some information on him!
Joyce Wood 18 March 2005

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ROBBINS, Henry J. was my husband's grandfather. He was born in Floyd County around 1899 according to his death certificate. His parents were Newton Cicero Robbins and Mary Elizabeth West. Mary had been married before. She first married John Strickland in 1875. They had three children before she found out her husband had several more wives and children. She married Elmore Robbins, (NC's brother) in 1887. He died and she married Newton around 1891, but we have not found a marriage certificate for them. Three of her four marriages were recorded in Polk County, GA. Her fourth marraige was to Phillip J Costner in 1913. We are looking for information on this Robbins family.
Newton and Elmore's parents were William Robbins and Caroline Brown. They were married in Union County, GA in 1858. W. Elmore Robbins was born in 1861 and his brother Newton Cicero Robbins was born in 1867. Would like to learn more about the family. Willing to exchange information.
Please email Doris Robbins ~ 31 May 2004

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ROBERTS, Cooper B. I am searching for information on my grgr grandfather, Cooper B. Roberts. He is listed in the 1840 Census in Floyd County, GA. He was born in S.C. about 1802 and was married to Permelia Phillips in Walton County 16 Nov. 1828. He is listed in the 1830 Census in Walton County. I do not know when or where he died.
Can you suggest sources for information about his parents and brothers and sisters?
Thanks, Larry Roberts 3-25-2004

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RICKMAN, Joseph Fletcher I'm up against a brick wall looking for any information I can get on great grandfather Joseph Fletcher Rickman, born 2/12/1861, died 2/21/1943, buried at New Home (Hope)Baptist Church Cemetery?? He was married to Rozealy Aveline Coffey. I can't find any information on my mother's side of the family and there is no one left to ask. If you have any information please help. His children's names were John Spurgeon, William Robert, Mont Vester, and Theodore Clifton. Are there any related Rickman's out there?
Mary Ware 7-6-2002

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SALMON, Roy Edward My Dad is Roy Edward Salmon. He was born June 4, 1904. He was the son of Charles Robert Salmon, who at the time was married to Elizabeth Browning. I understand that even though she raised Roy until her death, he was not her child. But was in fact the result of an affair carried on by her husband. Charles Robert later maried Sarah Bryant, who had children from a previous marriage, Oscar, Charlie and Harry Bryant were their names.
Can someone help me find who my Dad's mother was. Any help will be appreciated with my brick wall.
JIMONJAMES@AOL.COM 10-5-2002

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SALSBURY, Mrs. T. H. In the obituary (09/09/31)for my great aunt,Mrs.Permilia Bates, these were the survivors listed: her husband, J.W.Bates, one daughter, Mrs. Ada Harris, two sisters. Mrs.J.D.Brintle(my grandmother), and Mrs. T.H. Salsbury, of Rome; two brothers, L.Rogers of Talledega, Ala., and B.A. Rogers of Atlanta.
I am trying to find more info on MRS.T.H. SALSBURY. Thank you.
Please email Joanna Wood ~ 5-2002

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SHAW, Louis F. Louis F. (Franklin) Shaw m. Fannie (Frances) Mobley 8/9/1873, I am looking for any information regarding him, his wife, and any descendents. I am especially interested in his wifes family the Mobleys.
Marilyn Nalley 3 April, 2005

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SHEPHERD, Emily & Mitchell Seeking info on Emily Shepherd and Mitchell Shepherd of Cave Spring GA. I believe Mitchell Shepherd was her son. They were employed at Georgia School for the Deaf around 1910.
Shirley Thorpe 18 March 2005

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SHERMAN, Robert Looking for burial site. He and his wife lived in the Floyd Springs area in the 1880 census.
Joy Walston 7-6-2002

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SHROPSHIRE, Margaret born in Chattooga County or Floyd County. need all info. Lost track of family after civil war Sister to Seab Shropshire. Born on Shropshire plantation in Chattoga County.
Dorothy Grigsby 4-12-2003

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SHROPSHIRE, Matilda born in Chattooga or Floyd County. Lived in Rome for a While after the Civil War. Adopted at least one daughter. Possibly married a Charles Wood but not proven yet. Sister to Seab Shropshire. Came from the Shropshire plantation after the war.
Dorothy Grigsby 4-12-2003

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SHROPSHIRE, Tamer RICHARDSON born Jan. 1861 in SC. She married Seab Shropshire in 1894 and they lived in Cave Spring and later Vanns Valley. They had 6 children, Mary, Lon, Charlotte, Thomas, Emma, and Hsfitine. Need info on her parentsor sibling.
Dorothy Grigsby 4-12-2003

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SMITH, Asberry Charles "A.C." and his wife Martha Haygood Smith. They were in Floyd from around 1900 to their deaths in 1934 (Martha) and 1938 (Asberry). They are buried in Wax.
Please email Kitty Johnson ~ 8-19-2003

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Smith, Henry G. Born Sept. 1858, Listed on 1900 Census of Floyd County, Living at 600 Broad St. Rome, Wife Annie M., son Henry G, Jr. born March 1889. Son Henry was a Physican in Rome, wife named Lillian. Need leads to determine where he praticed, cause of death, and any heirs? Is there any publications listing Physicians in 1900-1950? Please Help! Thanks,
Vera Smith Hills 7-9-2002

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STEMAGE, Elvin Rome, GA, Floyd County, 1900's, (African/Native American family) - Fannie was married to Elvin STEMAGE, who worked at a mill in Lindale, GA. They lived in a house high on a hill on Bluff Road, in Rome in the 1930's. Elvin was Fannie's second husband, (elders spoke of a McC"something" name). Fannie had four daughters: Eddie Bee, who married Lucious Pickens, d. 1935, Lucille, Kizzie and Dove. Lucille lived in a house on Chemical Plant Rd. in Rome. The family descended from Eddie Bee is anxious to find lost relatives from her branch of the family.
S. Wood Clark 8-28-2004

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STEPHENS, Elias W. Trying to pin down the marriage of great, great grandparents, Elias W. STEPHENS and Elsey (Elizabeth?) EPPERSON. Elias was born in Kentucky and Elsey in Tennessee but the families migrated through Georgia (probably with the Indian Land Lotteries). They were last believed to be listed on the 1840 census of Floyd Co. and would have had one male child under 5 of their own as they had not been married but a year or two. Believe Elias' father or brother was named Absolum and lived in same county. And believe Joseph Epperson was father of Elsey. They migrated to Coosa Co., AL and then to Smith Co., TX. If anyone could help me solve the mystery of this pair, I would be eternally grateful.
Melanie 9-5-2002

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STEWART, Fred (*Fredie*) Lee, I am desperate to find information about my grandfather, Fred (*Fredie*) Lee Stewart 1903/04-1977 Armuchee, Ga or my father William (*Billy*) Larry Stewart 1937-1960, also born and raised Armuchee. I never really knew either and can't find any information other than a line containing my grandfather's name on a 1930 census form.
Billie (Jan) Brooks 12-11-2004

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SULLIVAN, Harriett I am looking for information on the first wife of my grandfatgher, Robert Marian Dowdy, her name was Harriett Sullivan and I am told she was Indian or part Indian. He later married my grandmother, Willie Maryetta Ables. Any information on Harriett Sullivan will be greatly appreciated as I can not find her in any census or other records.
Linda Cummings Cobb 4-12-2003

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TANNER, John L and Sarah Ann BROWN
Looking for parents of John L. Tanner and Sarah Ann Brown?. Both born around 1830 in Georgia. Married 1850??? or later. She may be possibly been married to another person first as well as he may be been married to another person first.
John L. Tanner died in 1863 during the civil war. Three of the children are thought to have been born in Cobb county. Two in Floyd county and the last in Alabama. These people might be tied to the Ware family surname. Margaret Garrett Ware might have been John L.'s mother.
They are in the Floyd County census of 1860.
Any info would be greatly appreciated.
Janis Tebow July 21, 2004

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TOLBERT, Arzie Albert & John, Looking for information on Arzie Albert Tolbert b. 1885 Floyd County and John Tolbert b. 1882 Floyd County. Arzie and John living with a Keys family in Alabama on 1900 census. Father listed as "Bud" on John's death certificate. Mother listed as "Don't Know" Any help appreciated.
jttbigt@wmconnect.com 10-9-2002

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TOLBERT, Jacob McCager (or Micajah), born 15 Dec 1847, died 22 Dec 1909 in Rome, Floyd County. Lived in the Fourth Ward of Rome during last years of his life. Funeral was held at Pleasant Hope Baptist Church on Rockmart Road. I assume he was buried in the adjoining cemetery but have been unable to locate his grave.
Lucy Catherine Sullivan TOLBERT, born 1857, died 1890, wife of Jacob M. TOLBERT. Do not have any history on her whatsoever.
Please contact me if you have information on this couple who were my great-grandparents.
Mary E. Crowe 2-11-2004

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USHER, (William) Esma was in Floyd County GA on the 1850 census showing as "Isney". The daughters from his first marriage, to Mary Eley, also appear on the census. Jane and Missouri. Second wife, Mary Ann Nelson, age 18 also is on the census. They later move to DeKalb AL. Jane is located nearby, but no trace of Missouri Usher. Esma lists his state of origin as MD in 1850 and 1860 census. I would like to find his family, parents, siblings, etc...
Angelia 3 January 2005

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VANDIVERE, Rev. Matthew Searching for the gravesites of Rev. Matthew Vandivere and any family members, in the Cave Spring Area. Also, information and gravesites of the Echols Family. Desdemonia Vandivere married Arthur Echols, who supposedly was a teacher in the Cave Spring Area. Any information, leads, etc., will be more than appreciated. Thanks,
Dianne Brown 4-12-2003

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VAN PELT, James,We are searching for the parents of James Van Pelt. He was my Mother's great grandfather. He, his wife, Julia Weathers Van Pelt, and some of the children are buried at Sardis. They lived on the old Alabama Road. He was born 11 June 1852 and died 21 April 1927. He had sons named Harvey and James. Daughters were named Margaret, Mary Loula, Nannie and Sussie. Sussie married John Wiley Holland, Sr. and were my Mother's grandparents.
Clinton L Robinson 8-6-2002

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WADE, Minnie Lee, My great grandmother, Minnie Lee Wade was born in Rome, Ga. March 7, 1884. Her sister, Callie (short for Calphernia) Wade was born in Rome, Ga. November 28,1885. Their father was George W. Wade & their mother was Jessie ?? Laurena (Vogt) Wade. They had more children born in Florida from 1888-1895. Does anyone have any more information on the Wades' in Rome, Ga. around this time period. Was their mother's name Jessie Laurena (vogt) Wade? Thank you for any answers.
Susan Dorman 5-2002

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WALL, George I have brick walls with George Wall who married Julia Witcher. George's parents were Evan and Amelia McCray Wall. They were in Jasper Co and Floyd Co GA. I can find no trace of Julia's family. Any information appreciated.
Jan Beattie 11-22-2004

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WEATHERS, Larkin My great-great grandfather, LARKIN WEATHERS, was born in NC in 1824. He moved with his parents to Floyd County and was married to Nancy NEWTON in Chattooga County in 1852. They had five children, all born in Floyd County, before his death in 1859. His Will of April 29, 1859, mentions his mother, Nancy ERWIN WEATHERS, as living in the home with him and his family. An obit states that he lived in Floyd County at the time of his death but I cannot find where he was buried. His mother died within a month of his death and her place of burial is also unknown, as well as that of his father, John. I have found several relatives in the Sardis and Pisgah cemeteries but have not been able to find out anything about LARKIN WEATHERS or his parents, John and Nancy WEATHERS. I am so anxious to find their places of burial, though I suspect they might be in unmarked graves. Can anyone help?
Jody Wise 3-8-2004

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WEEKS, Charles P. I am looking for information on Charles P Weeks, son Charles H. Weeks and Daughter Amelia Weeks Mitchell. I have some information on these persons, They moved from Butts Co., Ga after 1870. Charles H. lived in Texas Valley Dist in 1880 census. Amelia in my GGGrandmother she was married to a David Mitchell, they were married in Newton Co., Ga in 1835. David was KIA in the CSA, 1864 in East Tennessee. This is my brick wall in finding the rest of my Mitchell family ancesters. If you can help me it will be greatly appreciated.
Jack E. Mitchell 4-27-2004

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WHITEHEAD, Eleanor Gertrude.I'm in search of ancestors from Floyd County, GA. My grandmother Eleanor Gertrude Whitehead, was born in Rome, Georgia on April 15, 1907 to Harvey Whitehead and Leila McCall. I am in search of any McCalls, Wheeler's, Johnson's, Reed's/Read's or Whiteheads.
Eleanor G. Whitehead married Willie Lee Johnson also believed to be from Georgia maybe Tennesse, and gave birth to six children. Willie Lee Johnson, was born approximately December 27, 1905 and died in Oak Ridge, TN on November 7, 1947. Eleanor G. Johnson, passed on April 16, 1993 in Indianapolis, Indiana at the age of 87.
Anyone with any information in regards to any of these surnames please email me. Thank you for your time and effort.
Tracey D Johnson 4-12-2003

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WILKERSON, Robert Need information on Robert Wilkerson, b. abt1773 in VA. Lived in Floyd County. Moved to Campbell County where he died 4 May 1852. Married (1) Elizabeth (2) Celia McInish.
Helen Wilkerson 2-27-2004

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WOMACK, Julia Ann born April 1865 married Charlie King in 1885 in Floyd County.
Dorothy Grigsby 4-12-2003

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WOOD(S), Andrew Jackson We are looking for any info on Andrew Jackson Woods or Wood. And his brother George Wood. Andrew is my mother's father. George was born in 1870 and Andrew a few years younger. They lived around and in Cave Spring. We are told that they left home in there teens (14 or so). Had a step father who beat them. There mother was holding a child in her arms begging them not to go when they left. They never saw her again. They said the step father was planing on killing them. We were never able to get my grand father to talk about his life. He married my grandmother (Lela Fortenberry) and George married (Rosa Fortenberry) Lela's sister. George said there name was Wood and Andy said there name was Woods. Both are deceased now. My mothers name was Emma Ophelia and my father is Jack Langston from Cave Spring. We have info on the Langston side but nothing on the Woods side. Our Langston is from John Langston the third. My parents are buried in State Line Cemetery in Cave Spring. If any one can remember any thing at all please E-mail me. Maybe some worked with them and told there children or ?? Any thing at all would help. Magnolia (Maggie)Bolinger Langston was my grandmother on the Langston side. She died before I was born. Thank you for your help. Also the mother of the men may have been named Ophelia. Good luck on your search.
Cathy 2-29-2004

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YOUNG, Charles Leroy I am seeking information about my great-grandfather and his family. We believe he was born in Rome and that his father was injured during the civil war and died in federal prison. His mother remarried and he left home when he was between 7 and 11 years old. We know he was married to Laura Robinette in Cherokee Mills, GA on January 11, 1880. They moved to Texas, had 7 children, and both died in Amarillo - he in 1936 and she in 1954. We would love to find information about Charles Leroy and his mother, father, and any other family.
Beth Wheeler 9-16-2004

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