Dear List: If you are doing research on your Confederate ancestors and their families in North East Georgia Counties, this URL will certainly be of interest to you. "http://www.hartcom.net/~scv935/grey THESE MEN WORE GREY : Volumes now in publication and available: Franklin Co. Volume I Habersham Co. Volume II Stephens Co. Volume III Rabun Co. Volume IV White Co. Volume V Banks Co. Volume VI Jackson Co. Volume VII Thank you, Karen T. Ledford/Toccoa, Ga.

When was your Thomas Rice born? I have a Thomas Rice who married Mary Hooper, July 28, 1872 in Banks Co., Ga. Hope to hear from you. Carole Surnames: AUSBURN, BROWN, CAUDELL, CROW/CROWE, McMILLAN, MURRAY, NORTON, PRINCE, SELLERS, VAUGHN, WARD ----- Original Message ----- From: CHARLOTTEMILLR@aol.com To: GABANKS-L@rootsweb.com Sent: Tuesday, September 11, 2001 2:54 PM Subject: [GABANKS] Cemeteries Hello, I am looking for Thomas Rice and wife Mary or Mollie, Thank you, Charlotte ============================== Visit Ancestry's Library - The best collection of family history learning and how-to articles on the Internet. http://www.ancestry.com/learn/library

Hello, I am looking for Thomas Rice and wife Mary or Mollie, Thank you, Charlotte

Nancy Kelly, born March 18, 1895, d. Jan. 9, 1968, married William Ervin "Bill" Brady, b. Jan. 3, 1893, d. Jan. 28, 1980, on January 12, 1912 in Banks County, Ga. Just thought I would tell you this. Carole in SC Surnames: AUSBURN, BROWN, CAUDELL, CROW/CROWE, McMILLAN, MURRAY, NORTON, PRINCE, SELLERS, VAUGHN, WARD ----- Original Message ----- From: Carlton D. Miller To: GABANKS-L@rootsweb.com Sent: Monday, September 10, 2001 7:32 PM Subject: Re: [GABANKS] Rosetta Gunn of Banks County, GA I bet that someone has already sent you this info. The source is Richard Chambers' book just published last year, "Cemeteries and Deaths in Banks County, Georgia." I met Richard, who is a distant cousin, as my family passed through Banks a few weeks ago. My grandmother's side comes from there. In any event, Richard is considered the expert in the county on graves and gravesites. Here is what I can tell you from his book: p. 50: under ordinary/probate recorded deaths, William BRADY, died 09 July 1903; Mrs. Rosetta Etta Gunn Brady, widow; Willie E. Brady, minor child; Book E, page 46, 250. p. 56: Civil War Deaths: Alvin D. Brady, Co. D, 43rd Regiment, died Sept. 1862. p. 59: John LANE, Co. D, 43rd Reg., "Elected Jr. 2d Lieutenant May 21, 1862. Died in 1862." p. 70: buried in Brady Cemetery: Enoch BRADY, Jr. 1807-1883 Benjamin F. BRADY, 1844-Aug. 27, 1862 Lewis BRADY, Co. D, 43rd Reg., 1839-1863 buried in Brady/Brown Cemetery: Lydia BRADY, Jan 16, 1729 to Aug 31, 1816 also, five adult graves in line with Lydia's grave p. 84: buried in Roberts/Jackson Cemetery Jesse GUNN, 1840-1900 p. 90: there are a bunch of LANEs buried in Lane Cemetery--each paragraph is a separate grouping in the book: 1. Garland LANE: 1763-1838 Joan Moss LANE: 1761-1838 Anderson (son of G. and J.): 1799-unknown Patricia Cochran (wife of Anderson): rock marker 2. Turner LANE (son of Garland): Dec 25, 1804-July 26, 1882 Eliza LANE (wife of Turner): no dates William A. (Co. D, 43rd Regt.): 1836-no date Martha E. (dau. of Turner & Eliza): Jan 28, 1840-Aug 27, 1865 3. Thomas LANE (son of Turner): rock marker 4. Pvt. W. L. LANE, (Vet, WWII, son of John): 1923-1944 5. Francis J. LANE (dau of John Lane) 1916-1916 Christine LANE (dau of John L.) 1913-1913 Vergie L. (infant of John L. ) 1910-1910 6. A. M. LANE(Alex M.) Feb 9, 1844-Jan 5, 1927 Fannie (Mrs. A.M.): Jan 26, 1854--Jan 8, 1912 Alice (dau of A.M. and Fannie): 1880-1882 Emma (dau of A.M. and Fannie): 1889-1891 7. J. Daniel LANE (son of Turner & Eliza): 1847-Apr 24, 1913 Sarah K. (3rd wife of J. Daniel): 1863-1934 Hester Stephens (1st wife of J.D.): rock marker Infant son of J. Daniel--rock marker Infant son of J. Daniel--rock marker Mary Brown (2nd wife of J. Daniel)--rock marker Minnie (infant of J. Daniel)--rock marker p. 508. There are a bunch of BRADYs in the church cemetery section. Of the names you list: Will E. BRADY, and Nancy K. BRADY: buried in Damascus Baptist Church: Will E.: Jan 3, 1893--Jan 28, 1980 Nancy K. March 18, 1895--Jan 9. 1968 (only others buried in Damascus with surname of K is Keesee and Kesler) If you get some other Brady names, let me know. No Gunns in church cemetery section p. 564: Lanes: In Union Hill Missionary Baptist Church: Clatel LANE: Dec 16, 1883-Nov. 8, 1949 Clifford C. LANE: Feb 8, 1883-Jul 21, 1976 other Lanes: Hoyt A. LANE, Harmony Bapt Church, 1908-1926; John A. LANE, Harmony, Jun 1, 1884--Mar 21, 1954; Marvin H. LANE, Damascus Bapt Church, Jul. 13, 1905--Jan 28, 1924 William Lester LANE and Mary Clark LANE, Harmony, Mary: May 25, 1892-Sep 27, 1988; Wm., Dec 8, 1891--Nov 14, 1934 In my only other resource book on Banks Cty, your names come up as follows: William Brady (not sure if its yours)--was made Constable of 284 G.M.D. (Ga. Militia District) on 16 Jan., 1861 (just three yrs after formation of County). He is also listed in the marriage to Rosetta Gunn, confirming the date of 18 Sep 1881. There are a bunch of Lanes listed, not Clayton. If you can trace him back from censuses, let me know. Good luck! Carlton Miller Durham, NC ----- Original Message ----- From: "Debbie" <Accgnerd@home.com> To: <GABANKS-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, September 10, 2001 1:29 PM Subject: [GABANKS] Rosetta Gunn of Banks County, GA > I just subscribe to the list this morning in hopes of finding my long lost gr-granny. > > Does any of this look familiar? > > Rosetta GUNN b. 9/1853 d. 5/16/1923 in Banks County GA. > Rosetta married William BRADY 9/18/1881 in Banks County GA. They had the following children; > > Charlotte Clifford BRADY b.2/1883 married Clayton LANE, d. 7/21/1974. > > William E. BRADY b. 1/1893 married Nancy (unknown), d. 1/9/1968. > > > ============================== > Create a FREE family website at MyFamily.com! > http://www.myfamily.com/banner.asp?ID=RWLIST2 > ============================== Visit Ancestry.com for a FREE 14-Day Trial and enjoy access to the #1 Source for Family History Online. Go to: http://www.ancestry.com/subscribe/subscribetrial1y.asp?sourcecode=F11HB

Debbie: Please get in touch with me. Carole Sellers Walker in SC mott@cetlink.net ----- Original Message ----- From: Debbie To: GABANKS-L@rootsweb.com Sent: Monday, September 10, 2001 9:29 AM Subject: [GABANKS] Rosetta Gunn of Banks County, GA I just subscribe to the list this morning in hopes of finding my long lost gr-granny. Does any of this look familiar? Rosetta GUNN b. 9/1853 d. 5/16/1923 in Banks County GA. Rosetta married William BRADY 9/18/1881 in Banks County GA. They had the following children; Charlotte Clifford BRADY b.2/1883 married Clayton LANE, d. 7/21/1974. William E. BRADY b. 1/1893 married Nancy (unknown), d. 1/9/1968. ============================== Create a FREE family website at MyFamily.com! http://www.myfamily.com/banner.asp?ID=RWLIST2

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Howdy Listers: Can you help me find information on some grand old Banks County citizens? I am looking for the ancestors of John Calhoun STEPHENS who was born 4 Mar 1834 in Anderson, Anderson, SC. He was married in Franklin County, GA., on 6 Mar 1860 to Harriet Trunbill Jones and they lived most of their lives in Banks Co. around Homer. John Calhoun STEPHENS died at Homer on 26 Nov. 1880. His wife, Harriet Turnbill JONES was born in Homer on 17 Jan 1834 and lived there all her life. Her father was James Dudley JONES. If anyone can tie into these lines, I would appreciate hearing from you. Paul

This coming sunday [always 1st sunday in august] is the Kesler reunion in Franklin county GA. These folks are descended from William Henry Kesler/Keisler/Keasler [spelling is changed around in various documents] who died Newberry SC 1802. He was a rev War vet from VA b. 1750 VA. Location is prospect Methodist church 1030 AM till about 2 pm. Anyone desiring directions to the church contact me. Charles

I have queries on this list and wish to advise that my email address had changed from BB123046@aol.com to kitbroome@home.com Thanks, Bonnie Roberts Broome

Excuse me, please. The Lizzie (Inky) Acree that I am looking for did not show up on the 1900 census. She was living with her grandmother, Elizabeth Martin, age 70, in 1910 and in 1920 she was living with her husband and baby, John R. Ausburn and son, Allen. she was 9 years old in 1910. Carole Sellers Walker in SC

I would love to correspond with someone that knows something about the Acre/Acree and Martin family that was in Banks County, Georgia in 1900 and 1910. I am looking for the parents of Lizzie (Inky) Acree. She was living with her grandmother, Elizabeth Martin, on the 1900 census of Banks County, Ga. In 1910 she was living with a John R. Ausburn and their child Allen W. Ausburn. Can anyone help me find her parents? She was about 10 years old in 1900. Thanks, Carole Sellers Walker in Catawba, South Carolina.

Seaarching for decendants or ancestors of Mack D. Fagan,1825 or son, General Alvin Fagan, son, Claude V. Fagan,1888

Dear Researchers: If you are interested in purchasing a copy of my book on Banks County, Ga., These Men Wore Grey, please let me know. I am down to only 2 copies left in my inventory. I will reprint them to have them available, but if you are interested could you e-mail me and let me know. It would help tremendously in making a determination of how many books to print for those wanting books in the next few months. My Jackson Co. Volume 7 of the series is also down to only 15 left. I have books available on these other counties: Franklin, Habersham, Stephens, Rabun, and White County, Ga. My webpage is "http://www.hartcom.net/~scv935/grey If you have any questions e-mail me at ktledford@alltel.net Each book is listed on the webpage with complete details on its contents plus a SURNAME index for your convenience. At this time I would like to thank all who have supported and valued this work. Thank you, Karen T. Ledford/Toccoa, Ga.

The quarterly for the East Georgia Genealogical Society (EGGS) will be coming out the first week of August. Contents of the next issue include: County Records Clarke Co. Deed Book A, (1802-1804) Hart Co. Research Resources Jackson Co. Marriage Book D (1860-1869), pp. 171-340 Morgan Co. Bonds (1816-27), pp. 184-224 Oglethorpe Co. Echo, Mar. 9, 1877 - Mar. 23, 1877 Walton Co. Wills & Est. Records A, (1819-1827), pp. 133-153 Wm. A. Slaughter Journal The main goal of the EGGS quarterly is to abstract "never before published" records, or various other documents and information of genealogical content, and place in the quarterly for the 28 counties the Society serves: Banks, Barrow, Butts, Clarke, Columbia, Elbert, Franklin, Glascock, Greene, Gwinnett, Hancock, Hart, Jackson, Jasper, Lincoln, Madison, McDuffie, Morgan, Newton, Oconee, Oglethorpe, Putnam, Rockdale, Stephens, Taliaferro, Walton, Warren and Wilkes. Just a note on the William Allen Slaughter Journal - the Journal was written to outline the family history and descendants of this branch of the Slaughters. The line, as recalled by W. A. Slaughter (1804-1886), stems from John Slaughter (1733-1798) who m. Frances Brothers. Many of the Slaughter descendants in Georgia are descended from this line. As a continuation, in the November issue, some of the genealogical lines will be put in order and verified when possible. This small journal brings a wealth of information about a family with a proud heritage. If interested, additional information and applications forms to join the society can be found on the EGGS web site at: www.rootsweb.com/~gaeggs Of course, you're most welcome to add your query to the web page.

Hello Banks County subscribers, Do any of you "old time" residents remember a Sammy or Chris Sherard. They were mentioned in the book "Our Kin" by the Mannings as being (the only) grandchildren of a Mrs. N.H. Sherard who was in possession of the old ROBERT HOLLAND BIBLE. I thought I might find it if I could find them. Apparently they are no longer in Commerce??? I surely would love to see that Bible! Karen in Athens

Can anyone add anything to the Descendants of this family? Thanks, Carole in SC Descendants of Launah Mae Sellers Generation No. 1 1. LAUNAH MAE6 SELLERS (FRANCIS MARION5, FRANCIS CONRAD4, JOHN "BLACKSMITH"3, FRANCIS CONRAD2, UNKNOWN FATHER1) was born 1875 in Banks County, Georgia, and died April 27, 1943 in Habersham County, Georgia. She married WILLIAM ALVIN "PIERCE" WHITFIELD March 05, 1893 in Banks County, Georgia, son of ASBURY WHITFIELD and NANCY ALRED. He was born February 05, 1853 in Banks County, Georgia, and died 1924 in Banks County, Georgia. More About LAUNAH MAE SELLERS: Burial: Beaverdam Baptist Church Cemetery, Banks County, Georgia More About WILLIAM ALVIN "PIERCE" WHITFIELD: Burial: Beaverdam Baptist Church Cemetery, Banks County, Georgia Children of LAUNAH SELLERS and WILLIAM WHITFIELD are: i. EMMETT L.7 WHITFIELD, b. October 19, 1895, Banks County, Georgia; d. May 04, 1974, Banks County, Georgia. More About EMMETT L. WHITFIELD: Burial: Beaverdam Baptist Church Cemetery, Banks County, Georgia ii. LEWIS WHITFIELD, b. July 13, 1897, Banks County, Georgia; d. September 1963; m. AGATHA LYNCH, 1931; b. Abt. 1898; d. July 15, 1971. 2. iii. CLARA WHITFIELD, b. January 07, 1899, Banks County, Georgia; d. Unknown, Seneca, South Carolina. iv. ROY R. WHITFIELD, b. December 22, 1900, Banks County, Georgia; d. April 25, 1927, Banks County, Georgia. More About ROY R. WHITFIELD: Burial: Beaverdam Baptist Church Cemetery, Banks County, Georgia v. JEWELL WHITFIELD, b. March 08, 1904, Banks County, Georgia; d. July 13, 1961, Banks County, Georgia; m. W.LAMAR GORDON; b. 1889. More About JEWELL WHITFIELD: Burial: Beaverdam Baptist Church Cemetery, Banks County, Georgia More About W.LAMAR GORDON: Burial: Beaverdam Baptist Church Cemetery, Banks County, Georgia vi. FANNIE WHITFIELD, b. April 02, 1905, Banks County, Georgia; d. May 21, 1989, Banks County, Georgia; m. (1) LAWRENCE C. ROGERS; m. (2) ODELL T. GARRISON; b. May 09, 1907, Banks County, Georgia; d. December 08, 1931, Banks County, Georgia. More About FANNIE WHITFIELD: Burial: Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church Cemetery, Banks County, Georgia More About ODELL T. GARRISON: Burial: Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church Cemetery, Banks County, Georgia vii. RUTH WHITFIELD, b. March 03, 1908; m. JASON HICKS; b. 1906; d. 1994. More About JASON HICKS: Burial: Beaverdam Baptist Church Cemetery, Banks County, Georgia viii. PIERCE WHITFIELD, b. May 30, 1909, Banks County, Georgia; m. ALENE AYERS, April 18, 1929; b. Abt. 1910. ix. ALMA WHITFIELD, b. 1911, Banks County, Georgia; d. 1973, Banks County, Georgia. x. GENIE WHITFIELD, b. February 17, 1912, Banks County, Georgia; m. GUY POWERS; b. November 16, 1907; d. November 24, 1988, Habersham County, Georgia. xi. MAUDE WHITFIELD, b. January 1913, Banks County, Georgia; m. RANDOLPH WATSON; b. Abt. 1912. xii. BERTHA WHITFIELD, b. March 09, 1915, Banks County, Georgia; d. March 15, 1986; m. JOHNNY CRAFT, January 20, 1930; b. Abt. 1914. Generation No. 2 2. CLARA7 WHITFIELD (LAUNAH MAE6 SELLERS, FRANCIS MARION5, FRANCIS CONRAD4, JOHN "BLACKSMITH"3, FRANCIS CONRAD2, UNKNOWN FATHER1) was born January 07, 1899 in Banks County, Georgia, and died Unknown in Seneca, South Carolina. She married WILLIAM BURTON MEEKS August 20, 1922. He was born November 17, 1897 in Habersham County, Georgia, and died December 05, 1968 in Seneca, South Carolina. Children of CLARA WHITFIELD and WILLIAM MEEKS are: i. BILL8 MEEKS. ii. LEWIS MEEKS.

Hello all: I am looking for the parents of AMANDA "MANDY" AUSBURN. She was born abt. 1884 and married JOHN BLACKBURN. John was born in December 1878. The 1910 census of Banks County, Georgia, it shows them with the following children: Shirley, Son, age 7; John L., age 5; James T., age 3; and Alice, age 1-4/12. On the 1920 census of Banks County, Georgia, there are additional children, namely, Bessie, age 8; Luther, age 6; Fannie, age 4-11/12 and Lula M., age 3/12. If anyone knows the parents of Amanda "Mandy" Ausburn, please get in touch with me. Thanks, Carole in SC

Researchers: A few weeks ago I announced to you the new publication in my ongoing series of THESE MEN WORE GREY for JACKSON COUNTY, GA. Since that time it has now been added to my webpage at "http://www.hartcom.net/~scv935/grey There you will find a complete description of all the contents of the book plus a SURNAME INDEX for your convenience in determining if names you are searching for are in this edition. If I can answer any questions e-mail me at ktledford@alltel.net Thank you to everyone who has made this volume so successful. Karen T. Ledford/Toccoa, Ga. Author These Men Wore Grey Franklin County, Ga. Volume I Habersham County, Ga. Volume II Stephens County, Ga. Volume III Rabun County, Ga. Volume IV White County, Ga. Volume V Banks County, Ga. Volume VI Jackson County, Ga. Volume VII

Friends and fellow genealogists: Just now completed a project and wanted to share the details with others who may want to undertake same for their unmarked Ancestor's graves. I did this on the cheap as is most always the case with me. Cost me no more than about $10.00 if we got down to specifics I used scrap lumber so it may have been less. 1]. Build a frame to hold the concrete in place until it cures. 2]. Cut out letters and numbers. 3]. Glue the numbers inside the form you built in 1. above. There is a gotcha here! Glue the letters as if you were looking thru the wood to the letters. In other words the glue goes on the front of the letters not on the back as you would normally glue on stuff. Use the kind of glue that you set floor tiles with for two reasons a] it holds firmly until the concrete is poured b] it releases as soon as the concrete is cured but the impressions are lasting and as deep as the thickness that you made the letters. Imagine for a minute that the front of the form is glass and you are looking thru the glass to the interior of the form what you see is the writing you want to put on the marker just as you want to read it. Keep this thought in mind as you are gluing the letters in place. 4]. when you have the form made and letters glued into place [glue has set] take a paint brush and spread oil, about a 30 weight heavy oil all over the letters and front side inside of the form so the concrete will not stick to the letters or to the front side of the form. If desired oil the whole inside for ease of operations. 5]. Mix the concrete a little wetter than you would normally pour a sidewalk then pour it and let the concrete cure for several days probably 3 or more days is best. then remove the form and voila you have a tombstone with proper looking message that will last until some idiot decides to break it with a sledge hammer or worse. 6]. I put a little reinforcement in my concrete to make it more durable. i.e. two little pieces of pipe running top to bottom inside the form. Or you can use a little grill work e.g. wire mesh or any old steel or iron rods lying around will strenghten the concrete. 7]. there are many variations you can choose. I cut out the letters on my scroll saw but a band saw will work. Probably you can talk a local friendly woodworker into making the letters free for you. They should be made from 3/8" thick plywood. Letters any thicker would probably be too hard to remove from your forms without damaging the image you want to leave impressed in the concrete. 8]. the form is made from 1"x 6" boards with plywood. Here is a description of the forms. 1 each 1x6x24" vertical each side 2 required 1 each 1x6x18" horizontal each side 2 required place them into a tee shape, square them and screw them together. The top of the tee is your base so turn it upside down and the top becomes the side of your floor of the form. Cut a piece of plywood 18x18" to tie the two tees together and your floor is finished. Use screws to tie the tees to the plywood floor. Don't use nails anywhere; you don't want to hammer anything to get the forms off when the concrete dries. cut 2 pieces of plywood approximately 14"x18" for the front and back. this front is where you will stick your letters on. When ready screw them in place [after letters are glued on]. 4 more pieces of plywood finish the form. They will be about 14"x6" to be horizontal and vertical end caps for the ends of the tees. All these are screwed into place. Leave the top open to pour in the concrete mix. This design is based upon 2 bags of concrete mix at approximately $2.00 each at 40 pounds each so the final marker weighs about 90 pounds. I doubt you want anything larger or heavier unless you have help to make it and set it in place. Try it I think you will like it and I would like to hear from you and how yours turned out. I can send you a drawing via attachment if my instructions above are not good enough. Charles the bonedigger

These are really good sites for Census avalibility maps http://www.segenealogy.com/sgo03.htm http://www.segenealogy.com/sgo03_ga.htm Brent