Lucy, I wonder if that John DANIEL down in Washington County, GA that you mention was the John DANIEL killed by the Indians at Daniel's Fort in Washington County, GA in 1788? John R. Clarke Thomasville, GA ----- Original Message ----- From: "Lucy Gray" <lucygray1@cox.net> To: <DANIEL-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, December 07, 2003 3:47 PM Subject: [DANIEL-L] Washington CO, GA Daniels > I was sent the following information by Connie Anderson of Colorado Springs, CO in 1981. I t was sent to her by the Genealogy Committee of Sandersville Public Library. > > "The History of Washington County, Georgia by Ella Mitchell, lists JOHN DANIEL among the early settlers who took up land grants in Washington County in 1786-1787. Also it lists the daniel among the ten men who founded Ohoopee Baptist Church, originally known as Brier Creek Church. The church was consecrated in 1792. > > The earliest records of Ohoopie Baptist Church were destroyed when Sherman's army mutilated the building. There is a reference that states that the deed to the land on which the church stands was made by WILLIAM DANIEL in 1795. > > William Daniel was a representative to the Convention of the Legislature in 1786. (It would be great if we knew which WILLIAM - Lucy's note) > > In the book of Division of eates, Washington County, 20th Dec. 1830, William Daniel is listed as one of nine heirs of DIOCLESIAH DAVIS. > > >From Watkins digest of Laws of Georgia, 1786, pp 346-354 The house of Thomas Jones was appointed as place to hold Superior court of Washington County on Aug. 14, 1786. The house was located on Griffin's Fork of Williamson Swamp Creek. > > Thomas Jones had a land grant in Washington County in 1786. > > A collection sale, Augusta chronicle, 1794, advertises 1000 acres on Buffalo Creek, Washington County, property of Thomas Jones. > > January 6th, 1812, Thomas Jones was commissioned Ensign in the 94th Dist. CO. of Militia, Washington County. > > The History of Washington County Georgia, by Ella Mitchell may be purchased from the Sandersville Public Library. (That was in 1981) > > > Hope this will help someone. > > > Lucy Gray > > > ==== DANIEL Mailing List ==== > If you are have any problems receiving the DANIEL List, would like to change your subscription method or email address or you have a suggestion you think would improve the operation of the DANIEL list -- feel free to contact me at any time - My email address is JClarke@rose.net > >

John, I don't remember hearing of another John of Washington CO, GA so you are probably right. Lucy ----- Original Message ----- From: John R. Clarke To: DANIEL-L@rootsweb.com Sent: Sunday, December 07, 2003 7:35 PM Subject: Re: [DANIEL-L] Washington CO, GA Daniels Lucy, I wonder if that John DANIEL down in Washington County, GA that you mention was the John DANIEL killed by the Indians at Daniel's Fort in Washington County, GA in 1788? John R. Clarke Thomasville, GA ----- Original Message ----- From: "Lucy Gray" <lucygray1@cox.net> To: <DANIEL-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, December 07, 2003 3:47 PM Subject: [DANIEL-L] Washington CO, GA Daniels > I was sent the following information by Connie Anderson of Colorado Springs, CO in 1981. I t was sent to her by the Genealogy Committee of Sandersville Public Library. > > "The History of Washington County, Georgia by Ella Mitchell, lists JOHN DANIEL among the early settlers who took up land grants in Washington County in 1786-1787. Also it lists the daniel among the ten men who founded Ohoopee Baptist Church, originally known as Brier Creek Church. The church was consecrated in 1792. > > The earliest records of Ohoopie Baptist Church were destroyed when Sherman's army mutilated the building. There is a reference that states that the deed to the land on which the church stands was made by WILLIAM DANIEL in 1795. > > William Daniel was a representative to the Convention of the Legislature in 1786. (It would be great if we knew which WILLIAM - Lucy's note) > > In the book of Division of eates, Washington County, 20th Dec. 1830, William Daniel is listed as one of nine heirs of DIOCLESIAH DAVIS. > > >From Watkins digest of Laws of Georgia, 1786, pp 346-354 The house of Thomas Jones was appointed as place to hold Superior court of Washington County on Aug. 14, 1786. The house was located on Griffin's Fork of Williamson Swamp Creek. > > Thomas Jones had a land grant in Washington County in 1786. > > A collection sale, Augusta chronicle, 1794, advertises 1000 acres on Buffalo Creek, Washington County, property of Thomas Jones. > > January 6th, 1812, Thomas Jones was commissioned Ensign in the 94th Dist. CO. of Militia, Washington County. > > The History of Washington County Georgia, by Ella Mitchell may be purchased from the Sandersville Public Library. (That was in 1981) > > > Hope this will help someone. > > > Lucy Gray > > > ==== DANIEL Mailing List ==== > If you are have any problems receiving the DANIEL List, would like to change your subscription method or email address or you have a suggestion you think would improve the operation of the DANIEL list -- feel free to contact me at any time - My email address is JClarke@rose.net > > ==== DANIEL Mailing List ==== DO NOT FORGET: This is a Genealogical Mailing List and the posting of messages that do not relate to the DANIEL Family, its collateral families or those of a historical nature relating to genealogical research -- are not allowed on this list.