Would anyone know any thing about this family? Thomas Jefferson Bridges (Jeff) born-1850 Indiana (census date) died-? mrd-Loretta Rowell b-14 Feb 1856 Daviess co. MO. d-16 Nov 1924 Daviess Co. Mo. had children: Asa Bridges b-15 August 1872 Daviess Co. Mo. d-16 Nov 1924 Daviess Co. Mo Cora Bridges b-9 aug 1879 Daviess co. Mo d-13 Oct 1952 Weatherby, Daviess Co. MO. They had two other children that died young. Thomas left for Colorado and left the family, he was to have them come to him later, but he wasn't heard from afterwards. If anyone knows anything about Thomas Jefferson Bridges parents or brothers or sisters, or what happoned to him would really appreciate hearing from anyone. AG [email protected]

Wanda: Thank you for sending the very extensive file I received today on the Bridges. I haven't had time to digest it all. I'm fairly convinced that there is a connection but now to prove it........... Thanks again. I'll let you know if I find anything! -Carol

Wanda and all, I often find it hard to distinguish "J", "I" and "T" on these old records. They can all look a lot alike! Jeanne >Anne, I have that Rita Jones/Nathanial Bridges in my >material, too. Another thing, the first time I found >the Berry Bridges' will the article showed his middle >initial as "I". Did I read this old material wrong? >Wanda > >

Anne, I have that Rita Jones/Nathanial Bridges in my material, too. Another thing, the first time I found the Berry Bridges' will the article showed his middle initial as "I". Did I read this old material wrong? Wanda

Hello my name is Clayton Irving Bridges Jr and I am a new member of the Bridges-L rootsweb. Through very little research I am finding out that the Bridges family as well as Clayton Bridges have a very interesting past. I would be very appreciative if someone can connect me into the Bridges tree. Here is some background: Grandfather: Luther Bridges - MA DOB around 1914 Grandfathers brother: Alton Bridges - MA DOB around 1916 My father: Clayton I Bridges Sr. DOB 6/3/34 Ware, MA Married Nancy Anne Kimball 7/12/59 DOB 2/15/30 Father Sister: Arlene Bridges - Ware, MA myself: Clayton I Bridges Jr. - 10/30/59 Ware, MA sister: Tracy Lynn Bridges - 3/6/67 Willingboro, NJ I married Christine E. Novak - 3/7/87 Roselle, NJ my son: Clayton A. Bridges - 10/6/88 New Brunswick, NJ daughter: Corinne A. Bridges - 4/7/91 New Brunswick, NJ All the best! Clayton check these sites out: www.thehungersite.com www.boxproject.org

Hi again Robert, I have nothing whatsoever to help you sort out the material you've found about NC / KY connections. In fact I've done zero Kentucky research, but I can tell you something about the wife of Nathaniel who died in 1809 in Oglethorpe Co.,GA. After looking at many different records, the marriage bond was the only record where her name was spelled as Writter. All other times, in original records, it 's spelled Ritter , including the old church records in Oglethorpe and in Nathaniel's will. So that's why I chose to use the spelling Ritter, just so you know it's not an arbitrary decision on my part. With so many people working on these different Bridges lines, I bet we'll have some real breakthroughs some time real soon. I hope, I hope! I sure enjoy reading about everyone else's lines, even if I don't know anything about it. I wonder how many KY Bridges lines are on this list?? Anne P.S. I'd seen that marriage of Rita Jones to Nathaniel Bridges. With all the Jones' in my line, it makes you wonder! [email protected] Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, January 31, 2001 10:53 AM Subject: Re: [BRIDGES-L] Berry J. Bridges, s/o David > Jeanne: Robert Bridges here, the person trying to verify my Bridges line. > David S Bridges was my gggrandfather and Berry J Bridges my ggggrandfather. I > Have found and believe there are two different Berry Bridges we are talking > about. The first is Berry T. Bridges born to David Bridges from NC. The > Berry J Bridges I am concerned with is from NC and had a son named David S > Bridges. David and Berrry J Bridges were not brothers but may have been > cousins. Interesting too is that their was two Nathanial Bridges from NC. > One was Berry J Bridges brother from WAYNE County NC. One Nathanial Bridges > was married to Writter Simms (as spelled in the book Gone to Georgia). The > other Nathanial Bridges was married to a Rita Jones. I do not know yet wh ich > of these twoo were my Berry J Brother. Incidently, one of David Bridges sons, > Merrill, married a Pascience Grunolds (marriage records of GA) and had a > daughter named Malinda. Malinda married my gggrandfather David S Bridges in > Caldwell Co KY Oct 28, 1828. Apparently Merrill was deceased because > Pascience attested to her daughter being of age. >

I have a Clary Ann Bridges that married a "Stroudy Bob" Robert Garrett in Fannin Co. GA.(Stroud was his mother's maiden name) Robert Garrett's parents were born in Burke Co. NC... Married.... moved to Missouri....moved back to Georgia to be near siblings and cousins. Others left from that area to go west also. Try looking in Rutherford and Burke Co. NC , it is possible that they came through on there way to Illinois. It seems to be part of an old migration route to the West and South. Rivers flow in both directions down the mountains in that area. . ----- Original Message ----- From: "dawnene young" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, January 31, 2001 1:14 PM Subject: [BRIDGES-L] Jackson Bridges-Jensey Garrett > Does anyone have info on this couple? > Jackson Bridges married Jensey Lucretia Garrett on 6 March 1833 in Gallatin > County, Illinois. > > Thanks. > Dawnene Young > P.S. My email isn't working -- I'm checking these messages on Rootsweb. > > > >

Does anyone have info on this couple? Jackson Bridges married Jensey Lucretia Garrett on 6 March 1833 in Gallatin County, Illinois. Thanks. Dawnene Young P.S. My email isn't working -- I'm checking these messages on Rootsweb.

Jeanne: Robert Bridges here, the person trying to verify my Bridges line. David S Bridges was my gggrandfather and Berry J Bridges my ggggrandfather. I Have found and believe there are two different Berry Bridges we are talking about. The first is Berry T. Bridges born to David Bridges from NC. The Berry J Bridges I am concerned with is from NC and had a son named David S Bridges. David and Berrry J Bridges were not brothers but may have been cousins. Interesting too is that their was two Nathanial Bridges from NC. One was Berry J Bridges brother from WAYNE County NC. One Nathanial Bridges was married to Writter Simms (as spelled in the book Gone to Georgia). The other Nathanial Bridges was married to a Rita Jones. I do not know yet which of these twoo were my Berry J Brother. Incidently, one of David Bridges sons, Merrill, married a Pascience Grunolds (marriage records of GA) and had a daughter named Malinda. Malinda married my gggrandfather David S Bridges in Caldwell Co KY Oct 28, 1828. Apparently Merrill was deceased because Pascience attested to her daughter being of age.

For those researching the various Berry J. Bridges: Here's a bunch of stuff on the Berry J. Bridges who was the son of David Bridges in Oglethorpe Co, GA. Below are his & his wife's wills, and after that, their marriage, deeds and census records. Put together, it looks like this is all the same Berry J., son of David. Hopefully this will be helpful... and should eliminate this particular Berry J. Bridges as an ancestor, since this one apparently did not have any kids. ~Jeanne ______________________ Will of Berry J. Bridges Madison County, GA Will Book A-B, Page 41 12 Feb 1847 Georgia: I, Berry J. BRIDGES of the county of Madison and State aforesaid, do make this my last will and testament, being of sound mind and disposing memory but affected in body and knowing it is appointed for all men one to die, I do will, bequeath and dispose of my property in the following manner. First, I give, will and bequeath to John H. TUCKER, a boy whom I have taken to raise, one horse, bridle and saddle when he arrives at the age of seventeen, provided he, the said John H. TUCKER, shall remain with my wife Mary BRIDGES until he is seventeen years old and is an industrious, dutiful and obedient boy. If not, then he the said John H. TUCKER is to have nothing of my estate. Second, I give, will and bequeath to Orra AKINS, a young woman I have raised from her infancy, one bed and furniture, one chest, one stock of cattle and their increase, one saddle, all of which she now claims and is of right her own property but in my possession, at the time of my decease, also $50 at the same time. Third, I give, will and bequeath to my dearly beloved wife Mary BRIDGES the balance of my estate both real and personal (after my just debts & which I allow her to pay by selling & disposing of any part of my property in any manner, either by private or public sale, as she may think proper) during her natural life and the one half of my estate as above named I give will and bequeath to my wife Mary BRIDGES as her own right, to will and dispose of as she may think proper and at her, my said wife’s decease, I give will and bequeath unto the aforesaid Orra AKINS the other half of my estate, real, personal and perishable, that may be remaining at that time. Fourth, I nominate, appoint and ordain my beloved wife Mary BRIDGES as my sole Executrix of this, my last will and testament, hereby revoking all former wills heretofore made by me. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 12th day of February 1847. Berry J. BRIDGES Witness: Bennet SIMS Ranford E. HITCHCOCK Nathaniel C. BRIDGES Recorded September 1848 __________________________ Will of Mary BRIDGES Madison Co, GA Will Book A-B, page 222 27 Nov 1850 I, Mary BRIDGES, of said state and county, being of sound mind and disposing memory, and by the blessing of God in common health, but knowing that all man kind has once to die, do make this my last will and testament. First, in consequence of having no legal bodily heirs, I do give, will and bequeath unto Ora AKINS, a young lady that I have raised from her infancy, all my estate, both real and personal, (to wit), all my lands, stock of horses, hogs, sheep and cattle, all my ready money and notes and other papers of value, all my household and kitchen furniture, and farming tools of every description, oxen and cart, also my negro man CLAIBORN and every other thing or things of value. But it being my will that said negro CLAIBORN, as he has been a good and faithful servant, shall be well treated and taken care of. Second, I nominate, constitute and appoint the above mentioned Ora AKINS my executrix of this, my last will and testament, hereby revoking all former wills by me made, in witness whereof the said Mary BRIDGES has hereunto set her hand and seal this 27th day of November 1850. Mary (x) BRIDGES Witness: John CUNNINGHAM Randford E. HITCHCOCK Bennet SIMS Recorded 4 Jan 1867 _________________ Other Notes: Berry BRIDGES m. Mary FREEMAN 2 Jul 1797 in Oglethorpe Co, GA 18 Feb 1790 Wilkes Co., GA Estate of David BRIDGES Adam SIMMONS, Robinson HENDON, Thos. EMBRY appraisers. Receipts of Berry J. BRIDGES, 15 Jun 1797; Baynes BRIDGES 15 Jul 1798; of Merrell BRIDGES 20 Jul 1799; of Nancy BRIDGES 15 Jan 1800; and of Jesse BRIDGES 26 Oct 1801 calling themselves legal heirs; [Early Records of GA Vol. II; Grace Gillam DAVISON; 1932] 1800 Census -Oglethorpe Co, GA Berry BRIDGES 1 male 16-26 1 male 26-45 1 female 16-26 1 slave 10 May 1804 Oglethorpe Co., GA, Deed Book D; pg. 361 Zachariah COLLEY, Warren H. MOORE, and Moses BAILEY of Elbert County, and William MARTIN of Oglethorpe, to Berry J. BRIDGES, for $600 , 200 acres on Beaverdam Creek, adj. WEBB, originally granted to Salley MOORE in 1789. Signed: Zachariah COLLEY, Warren MOORE, William MARTIN, Moses BAILEY, Salley MOORE. Witness: Robinson HENDON, Baynes BRIDGES, Merrill BRIDGES. 13 Jan 1809 Oglethorpe Co, GA, Deed Book H, pg.140 Jesse BRIDGES to Berry J. BRIDGES, both of Oglethorpe, for $180, 60 acres on Beaverdam Creek. If Jesse's right is not sufficient to hold land, then Jesse is to pay back to Berry $180 and Berry is to give up deed to Jesee. Sign: Jesse BRIDGES. Wit: Wiley SIMS, Baynes BRIDGES, A. PONDER. 12 Apr 1815 Oglethorpe Co, GA, Deed Book H, pg. 489 Jesse BRIDGES and BERRY J. BRIDGES to Luke JOHNSON, 205 acres on Millshoal Creek waters of Beaverdam Creek, adj. JOHNSON, HENDON, Berry J. BRIDGES and others. Signed: Jesse BRIDGES. Berry J. BRIDGES. Wit: Stephen ALLEN, Johnson HENDON, Wm. M. STOKES. 1 Dec 1818 Oglethorpe Co, GA, Deed Book J, pg. 165 Berry J. BRIDGES relinquish all my right, title and interest to tract in Oglethorpe Co on Mill Shoal Creek, 350 acres, to Phillip P. COLBERT for value received. Signed: Berry J. BRIDGES. Wit: John C. JOHNSON, Thomas GRAHAM. 1820 Census - Oglethorpe Co, GA Berry J. BRIDGES 2 males 45+ 1 female 10-16 1 female 26-45 1 slave 1830 Census - Oglethorpe Co, GA Berry J. BRIDGES 1 male 50-60 1 female 15-20 1 female 40-50 2 slaves 1840 Census - Oglethorpe Co, GA 235th Dist Berry BRIDGES 1 male 60-70 1 female 20-30 1 female 50-60 2 slaves (County borders changed... they didn't move): 1850 Census - Madison Co, GA Household 250 Mary BRIDGES...72...F...GA Ora AKINS...40...F...GA 1860 Census - Madison Co, GA Household 170 Mary BRIDGES...82...F...Farmer...GA Ora AKINS...50...F...GA John H. TUCKER...23...M...GA

The name Crawford in my family started with my gggrandfather William Croford Bridges b. l8l5 in Wilkes Co. Ga and continued in my family until the l900's. In the book I just wrote about is listed a biography of an Allen Jones and a Willie Jones. The name Jones did not continue with my own family but I find some of the Greene Co. Ill Bridges men with a middle name of Jones in l830's and later. Interesting, huh? Wanda

I am looking for information regarding my ancestors from Prosperity in Newberry county, SC. I believe William Bridges, Jr (b. 1814) was my ggg-grandfather. William had siblings: Albert (1814-1855) Charles (1805-1851) Carville (1825-1857) Wiley (1813-?) Nancy Boozer Temperance Kenzzy Caroline Moseley. His parents were William, Sr(1778-1855) and Nancy Hayes (1783-1858). Any information on this family would be appreciated. Joan

Hi, I have a Orlando Shelton m/ Dolly Bridges (no documentation). Dolly went insane and died in Milliageville, GA. A cousin of mine said that his father and uncle( her nephews) couldn't afford to bring her body back for burial (probably during the depression). My grandmother and some cousins thought she had about 3 children. I haven't yet found any information, but she came home once, but was sent back. I think Orlando either left North Georgia with the children or they were all killed. In other words, your Orlando might not be the same. It is possible that he is one of their nephews. Dolly would have had between 10-13 brothers and sisters. I only have information on a few of them. If this story sounds familiar let me know; we may be able to help each other. Keith Bailey [email protected] ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, January 30, 2001 5:45 AM Subject: [BRIDGES-L] ORLANDO BRIDGES > Does anyone have any info on Orlando Bridges spouse or children?Thanks. > >

Hello, Hi, I'm trying to link up with an ancestor David Bridges born around 1803-1809, from Oglethorpe Co GA. Moved to Caldwell Co KY area and was married to a Mary Strawn(sp?). I am tracing my ancestors through the Bridges family. I am direct descendant of David Bridges born circa 1803-1809 in GA Wife Mary A Strawn birth date and place unknown,parents of William Riley Bridges born 07/20-23/1852 in Trigg Co KY. I am trying to find more information on David and Mary. They had at least three other children: Berry (male) born circa 1845 in KY, supposedly died circa 1861 at Ft Henry fighting for Confederacy. Benjamin born circa 1846 in KY died 04/10/54 in KY Amanda born circa 1847-1850 in KY died 11/15/1857 aged 7(?) My line follows: William Riley Bridges born 07/20-23/1852 in Trigg Co KY Wife Martha Broadbent born 10/27/1857 through their son John Harris Bridges born 09/24/1876 in TX Wife Nettie Young born 03/03/1883 through their son William Leo Bridges born 09/26/1904 in OK Wife Vera Youngblood born 02/29/08 in TX through their son J W (initials only) Bridges born 12/31/1927 in TX Wife Waltsue Mims born 06/14/33 in OK, my parents. Lonny Jay Bridges born 12/15/1951 in OKC OK (me) Wife Janet Lynne Looper born 08/20/1954 in Enid OK our son Zachary Jay Bridges born 04/19/1984 in Midwest City OK. I know this is a shot in the dark, but all help appreciated. I included my line for your files if needed. I will be able to fill in other descendants of William Riley Bridges shortly. You are free to reproduce or share this info with anyone you wish. Thanks in advance, Lonny Jay Bridges

Does anyone have any info on Orlando Bridges spouse or children?Thanks.

In a Used bookstore today I found a book written in l974 "The People of the Revolution THE COLONIAL SPIRIT OF '76" by David C. Whitney. It lists the lives of members of the Continental Congresses and other prominent Men and Women of the Period e.g. Abigail, John, Samuel Adams, Ethan Allen, Benedict Arnold, Patrick Henry, etc, etc. There are l0l biographies. I'll be glad to look up names for anyone interested. Anne, here's one for us. William Crawford 1732-1782 Shall I send it direct to you? It's pretty long. Wanda

I think you are right, one of them is definitely the original -- the one you found with the estate papers, and the other is a copy of the original. There aren't any major differences, just things like the copy says, Patsy B. Bridges and the original says, Patsy Bennett Bridges. Like the copiest got tired, and abbreviated things.... Guess I would've been tired of writing (by hand) too. I saw an entry in a deed book of Wake Co. records that had Nathaniel Jones Bridges in it, but when I looked at it closer, I realized that there was a big line through the Jones (apparently a mistake) . If I remember correctly there actually was a Nathaniel JONES in Wake Co. in the same time period. And an *Albridgton* JONES of all things. In his will, Nathaniel makes a mark that looks more like an *R* than an *X* . Does that mean anything? I don't know. Anne [email protected] ----- Original Message ----- From: Ernie/Jeanne Arguelles <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, January 29, 2001 7:29 PM Subject: Re: [BRIDGES-L] Nathaniel Bridges / Wanda-- was Bridges-Digest Vo2#14 > Yep. James Bridges apparently had two daughters who married Crawfords... > Nancy who married George Crawford, and another daughter (maybe) who married > Rawliegh/Riley/Rolly Crawford. Plus, he's got a son named Allen Jones > Bridges. In Wake Co, NC (where these Bridges were from), there was a > Nathaniel Jones. Anne, wasn't there a record that had Nathaniel's middle > name as Jones, or was that someone else? Hey, I was wondering about what > you said about Nathaniel having 2 different wills. How different are they? > Could it be one was the original and one was the copy with some > mistakes/changes... or are they really different? > > Jeanne > <snip>

I'd like to meet any possible descendants of this line: Wiley Jones BRIDGES b. btw. 1774-1780 in NC md. d. 1842 Coweta Co.,GA spouse: Jane (likely STRICKLAND but not proven) ============================================ children: ============================================ 1. Martha BRIDGES b. 10 Sep 1801 GA md. 22 Oct 1818 d.6 May 1860 spouse: Thomas B. GAY children: Nancy,Gilbert,Levicy,Wiley Jones,John, Sarah Jane, Mary 'Polly' Ann, Thomas M., Elizabeth, Naoma Isabella, Leonard Cade, Isaac Philipp, William Henry Mitchell, Alonzo Ogida 2. Solomon T. BRIDGES b. abt. 1806 md. 3 Jan 1833 Fayette Co.,GA d.30 Nov 1882 Coweta Co.,GA spouse: Serena A. MAY children:Sarah Ann 3. Amy BRIDGES b. abt. 1810 md. 13 Mar 1831 Coweta Co.,GA d. spouse: William W. WESTMORELAND children:Wylie, Reuben, Mary, Clarence, Florence 4. Anselem 'Ancel' S. BRIDGES b. abt. 1814 md. 4 Jul 1837 Coweta Co.,GA spouse:Huldah WESTMORELAND children:Keziah, Mary A., James, Simon, Julyann, Reuben, Henrietta, William, Martha A., Anka? , Arian? 5. Mary Ann 'Polly' BRIDGES b. abt. 1816 md. 25 Oct 1832 d. 27 Aug 1889 spouse:James E. MAY children:Drury Glass, Wylie Jones, Thomas Gay 6. Ezekiel J. BRIDGES b. 9 Nov 1817 Newton Co.,GA md.24 Jun 1849 Greene Co.,GA d. 9 May 1922 Liberty Chapel,Attala,MS spouse:Elizabeth Tally SMITH children:Sarann Eliza J., Rebecca F., James Wiley, Emma Alice,Thomas Wesley Jones, Patience, Martha Elizabeth, Susan A., John Robert Lee 7. Nathaniel C. BRIDGES b. abt. 1818 GA md. 6 Aug 1850 Oglethorpe Co.,GA d. spouse: Martha Elizabeth ARNOLD children:Susan, Martha T., Nathaniel C. 8. Richmond B. BRIDGES b.12 Sep 1818 Greene Co.,GA md. 7 Aug 1838 Pike Co.,GA d.21 Nov 1875 Senoia, Coweta,GA spouse:Martha Jane Coppedge children:Richard Charles, Wiley Jones, Emily J., George Page,Sarah E., Pennington, James Hunter, Hattie Jane 9.Thomas W. BRIDGES b.19 Feb 1819 md.23 Mar 1841 Coweta,GA d.29 Oct 1879 spouse: Mary Elizabeth Moses children:Sarah, Gaudelona, Nathaniel, Nancy, Benjamine Hill, Mary J., Eugenia Lee, Egbert, 10. Robert C. BRIDGES b. abt. 1824 md. d. 29 Mar 1873 Fayette Co.,GA spouse:Sarah Cameron- Cannon PRICE children: Sarah Jane, James M., Francis 'Frank, Wiley Jones, Julia A., Ida, Thomas 11.James M. BRIDGES b. 28 Mar 1828 GA md. d.30 Jun 1862 Coweta Co.,GA spouse: Mary M. NORTH children:Thomas Anthony, Judson Hubbard, Kinston E., Osla J., Edgar ============= There were a couple more children, but I don't feel comfortable enough with their "stats" to include them, namely a possible "Crawford" Bridges and possibly Henrietta Bridges who md. William Morgan in Fayette Co. ================ I'd be very interested in helping anyone who thinks they might be connected with any of these lines. Sincerely, Anne [email protected]

Yep. James Bridges apparently had two daughters who married Crawfords... Nancy who married George Crawford, and another daughter (maybe) who married Rawliegh/Riley/Rolly Crawford. Plus, he's got a son named Allen Jones Bridges. In Wake Co, NC (where these Bridges were from), there was a Nathaniel Jones. Anne, wasn't there a record that had Nathaniel's middle name as Jones, or was that someone else? Hey, I was wondering about what you said about Nathaniel having 2 different wills. How different are they? Could it be one was the original and one was the copy with some mistakes/changes... or are they really different? Jeanne >Actually, I don't have any specific information on which Jones or Crawford >families might or might not be connected. But it is curious that in Wanda's >line there is a Bridges with a middle name of Crawford (or Crofford) and >two of Nathaniel Bridges children had the middle name of Crawford, while two >of his children had the middle name of Jones. Why? I don't know, but isn't >it curious? Also I think Jeanne Arguelles mentioned that James Bridges of >Oglethorpe had a connection to the family of Rawleigh Crawford..? > >Here is a family group as I know it for Nathaniel Bridges (d. 1809 >Oglethorpe Co.,GA) > >Nathaniel BRIDGES b. ca 1755 > md. 17 Nov 1778 Wake Co.,NC > d. 1809 Oglethorpe Co.,GA >spouse: Ritter SIMMS >=========================================== >children: >1. Wiley Jones BRIDGES > b. btw. 1774-1780 NC > md. ? > d. 1842 Coweta Co.,GA > spouse: Jane (probably STRICKLAND - but not proven) >2. Esther BRIDGES > b. abt. 1782 > md. > d. > spouse: Baynes BRIDGES , son of David BRIDGES >3. Darrell D. BRIDGES > b. btw. 1780-1784 > md. > d. aft. 1815 > spouse: >4. Julia BRIDGES > b. 1782 GA > md. 11 Nov 1805 Oglethorpe Co.,GA > d. > spouse: John HITCHCOCK >5. Killis Crawford BRIDGES > b. btw. 1779-1784 > md. 24 Oct 1816 > d. abt. 1826 in Monroe Co.,GA > spouse: Patsy W. COLBERT >6. Biddie? Jones BRIDGES > b. btw. 1790-1800 > md. > d. > spouse: >7. Polly Crawford BRIDGES > b. btw. 1790-1800 > md. 11 Feb 1813 Oglethorpe Co.,GA > d. > spouse: Peter B. SMITH >8. Patsy Bennett BRIDGES > b. 1794-1800 > md. 4 Mar 1817 Oglethorpe Co.,GA > d. > spouse: Murray S. EMBRY > > >Please let me know if anyone has a connection to this family. >Anne >[email protected] > >----- Original Message ----- >From: <[email protected]> >To: <[email protected]> >Sent: Monday, January 29, 2001 5:51 PM >Subject: Re: [BRIDGES-L] Nathaniel Bridges / Wanda-- was Bridges-Digest >Vo2#14 > > >> ANNE, YOU MENTION CRAWFORD AND JONES IN CONNECTION WITH THE BRIDGES LINE. >> COULD THEY BE THE SAME JONES AND CRAWFORD THAT CAME FROM MONROE CO., TN? >SOME >> OF THESE MOVED TO ATHENS(MCMINN CO.), TN. [email protected] >> > >

Actually, I don't have any specific information on which Jones or Crawford families might or might not be connected. But it is curious that in Wanda's line there is a Bridges with a middle name of Crawford (or Crofford) and two of Nathaniel Bridges children had the middle name of Crawford, while two of his children had the middle name of Jones. Why? I don't know, but isn't it curious? Also I think Jeanne Arguelles mentioned that James Bridges of Oglethorpe had a connection to the family of Rawleigh Crawford..? Here is a family group as I know it for Nathaniel Bridges (d. 1809 Oglethorpe Co.,GA) Nathaniel BRIDGES b. ca 1755 md. 17 Nov 1778 Wake Co.,NC d. 1809 Oglethorpe Co.,GA spouse: Ritter SIMMS =========================================== children: 1. Wiley Jones BRIDGES b. btw. 1774-1780 NC md. ? d. 1842 Coweta Co.,GA spouse: Jane (probably STRICKLAND - but not proven) 2. Esther BRIDGES b. abt. 1782 md. d. spouse: Baynes BRIDGES , son of David BRIDGES 3. Darrell D. BRIDGES b. btw. 1780-1784 md. d. aft. 1815 spouse: 4. Julia BRIDGES b. 1782 GA md. 11 Nov 1805 Oglethorpe Co.,GA d. spouse: John HITCHCOCK 5. Killis Crawford BRIDGES b. btw. 1779-1784 md. 24 Oct 1816 d. abt. 1826 in Monroe Co.,GA spouse: Patsy W. COLBERT 6. Biddie? Jones BRIDGES b. btw. 1790-1800 md. d. spouse: 7. Polly Crawford BRIDGES b. btw. 1790-1800 md. 11 Feb 1813 Oglethorpe Co.,GA d. spouse: Peter B. SMITH 8. Patsy Bennett BRIDGES b. 1794-1800 md. 4 Mar 1817 Oglethorpe Co.,GA d. spouse: Murray S. EMBRY Please let me know if anyone has a connection to this family. Anne [email protected] ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, January 29, 2001 5:51 PM Subject: Re: [BRIDGES-L] Nathaniel Bridges / Wanda-- was Bridges-Digest Vo2#14 > ANNE, YOU MENTION CRAWFORD AND JONES IN CONNECTION WITH THE BRIDGES LINE. > COULD THEY BE THE SAME JONES AND CRAWFORD THAT CAME FROM MONROE CO., TN? SOME > OF THESE MOVED TO ATHENS(MCMINN CO.), TN. [email protected] >