John J. Broom, b. 1825 in South Carolina. He married Carcey D. Vaughn. Family living in Banks County, Georgia in 1860. Her father, Georgia Vaughn deeded land to her. According to the 1860 census, they had a son named Josiah Broom, b. abt. 1859. Anyone researching this BROOM family? If so, please get in touch with me. Thanks, Carole in South Carolina.

Born 10/26/1882. Died 11/9/1928. Looking for any connections. Married and buried in Banks County. Donna King, Duffey, Bell, Ferguson, Rosser, Harrington, Bryant, Forrester

here is a Rev War Veteran Kesler who served in VA and PA regiments in Revolution. He settled in SC and fathered the following children, want to discuss details? contact me. Descendants of William Henry [R.S.] Kesler 1 William Henry [R.S.] Kesler b: Abt. 1750 in VA d: Jul 28, 1802 in Newberry, SC .... 2 William Henry Jr. Kesler b: Jun 02, 1780 in VA d: 1856 in Franklin Co GA ........ +Barbary Ann Clementine Cromer b: Dec 30, 1783 in Newberry, SC m: Dec 22, 1799 in Newberry, SC .... 2 David Keasler b: May 02, 1782 in VA d: Aug 24, 1854 in Hamilton Co ILL ........ +Mary Sheely b: Jul 02, 1786 d: Feb 20, 1859 in Hamilton Co ILL m: Jan 10, 1804 in SC .... 2 Abraham Keasler b: 1783 in VA d: Jan 1860 in Anderson, SC ........ +Nancy Boyd b: 1786 in SC d: 1851 in Anderson, SC m: Abt. 1802 in Newberry, SC .... 2 Paul Kesler b: 1788 in Newberry, SC d: in Franklin Co GA ........ +Elizabeth b: 1793 .... 2 Catherine Keisler ........ +Christen Seitz .... 2 Christina Keisler b: Abt. 1779 ........ +Christopher Dickert d: Abt. 1817 .... *2nd Husband of Christina Keisler: ........ +Simon Wicker .... 2 Susann Keisler ........ +Frederick Farr .... 2 Elizabeth Keisler b: Sep 23, 1801 in SC d: Sep 1881 in Franklin Co GA .... 2 Barbara Keisler .... 2 Margrat Keisler Go Ahead! Make my day, talk to me about genealogy and my family.Charles the bonedigger. Go Ahead! Make my day, talk to me about genealogy and my family.Charles the bonedigger.

<Debbie Stuart asked: Which Waters family are you researching? I know that Richard Waters who was born 1808 and married Evalona Eberhart lived in Banks County at one time. He was the brother of my ancestor, James Lightsey Waters, who lived in Hall County and later Talladega & Shelby Counties, Alabama. If this is the same family, let me know.> - ------------------------------------------------------------ Reply: I am looking for the parents and ancestors of a Judith Waters that married William Dodd in 1806 in Franklin County, Georgia. Later, their property became a part of Hall County when it was formed even though they did not move. Later still, when Banks County was formed their property again fell in the area of the new county, even though they had not moved. At the time of her marriage, Judith Waters stated on her application for a Widow's Pension for the War of 1812, that she was married in her father's house at Silver Shoals in Franklin County. That is about all I know about her family. I would really appreciate any help anyone can offer. Thanks, Charlotte Schick

Hi I am Charles Miller in Jonesboro, GA \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\ I have William Henry Kesler died 1802 in Newberry SC His descendants settled in GA and SC and Ill. My group was in Franklin Co GA and were in the Prospect community from about 1828 in Fr. Co. GA. I have much info to trade if anybody is willing to share info Charles. Don't worry bout me, I'm as organized as a henhouse full of chickens. .

hi, charles miller here, jonesboro, ga \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\ Either three brothers or a father and two sons. Ignatius Persell/Purcell b. 1756 m. Susannah Freeman Goochland VA Jacob Purcell 1773 m. Mary Polly King Franklin Co GA John Purcell abt 1780 m. in GA Anyone know anything about these fine folks? Charles.

Which Waters family are you researching? I know that Richard Waters who was born 1808 and married Evalona Eberhart lived in Banks County at one time. He was the brother of my ancestor, James Lightsey Waters, who lived in Hall County and later Talladega & Shelby Counties, Alabama. If this is the same family, let me know. Debbie Stuart

If any of you are researching the following surnames in Banks County please contact me: Dodd, Waters, Walters, Bond Thanks! Charlotte Schick

Hi, If anyone is researching the surname DAVID, would you please contact me. I have a question. Thank you. Warm Regards, Belinda

I am researching the life and death of Revolutionary War Veteran Richard Brooks Hooper, b. 17 May 1756 and d. aft. 1840 and buried in Banks County, GA. I have come to the understanding, through several published sources, that Richard B. Hooper is buried in an old family cemetery on the old Miller/Kesler farm on a hill dividing Banks and Franklin Counties about two miles south of the Stephens County line. This land was originally owned by James N. Miller, father-in-law or Richard Brooks Hooper. I have also come to the understanding that a Lelia Spearman, w/o E. E. Mitchell of Toccoa, GA, properly marked the grave of Patriot Richard B. Hooper with a DAR marker. I have never been to Banks County nor have I seen pictures of the cemetery or this Daughters of American Revolution marker that was placed there to honor him. I was wondering if anyone or any organization has taken pictures up there of the cemetery and especially the grave of Richard B. Hooper and his wife, if so I would love to get a copy of the picture(s) of the gravesite and cemetery so I can see what the site looks like where my ggggg-grandfather is buried. Any information and help would be greatly appreciated. Yours truly, Robert C. Johnston, Jr. 284 Redland Downs Trail Wetumpka, AL 36093 USA rcj@mindspring.com

My grandfather, Roland "Volney" Parker, born March 17, 1878 lived in Banks County, Ga. His parents were David Squire Parker and Hannah Amanda Woodall. Their other children were: Rocksy, Joseph Brown Parker, Lozie, Berry, Beulah, Wavery, Ellie, Ollie, and Robert. Any information on this family would be greatly appreciated! Sue Parker Mikles kmsue@juno.com

I am trying to help my cousin find her missing father. If you are researching this line of Casey families, please get in touch with me. What I am posting below is all I know about this Casey family. Thanks, Carole in South Carolina. Descendants of Daniel Casey Generation No. 1 1. DANIEL1 CASEY He married MARY. Notes for DANIEL CASEY: Georgia Land Lottery made to Revolutionary War Soldiers: Casey, Daniel Elbert, County, Georgia 1820 - 414 3 Appling 12/21/1839 - 209 12 Irwin 11/16/1824 Child of DANIEL CASEY and MARY is: 2. i. JOHN2 CASEY, b. 1770; d. July 09, 1849, Banks County, Georgia. Generation No. 2 2. JOHN2 CASEY (DANIEL1) was born 1770, and died July 09, 1849 in Banks County, Georgia. He married ELIZABETH PACE, daughter of BARNABUS PACE and AGNES AYCOCK. She was born 1785, and died July 04, 1870 in Banks County, Georgia. Notes for JOHN CASEY: Family Group Report sent to me by Helen Thompson. More About JOHN CASEY: Burial: Casey Family Cemetery, Banks County, Georgia More About ELIZABETH PACE: Burial: Casey Family Cemetery, Banks County, Georgia Children of JOHN CASEY and ELIZABETH PACE are: i. JOEL3 CASEY, b. Abt. 1802, Elbert County, Georgia; d. October 1878, Brooks County, Georgia. Notes for JOEL CASEY: Family Group Report January 16, 1998 Submitted by Raymond P. Howell (See address in file). ii. JOHN A. CASEY, b. Abt. 1807, Georgia; m. EMILY I.. iii. PARRIS PACE CASEY, b. 1814, Georgia; d. September 20, 1868; m. MARY HOGAN, December 04, 1835. iv. BARNABAS PACE CASEY, b. April 03, 1816, Georgia; d. January 14, 1892; m. NANCY BENNETT, October 06, 1851. 3. v. DREADZIL PACE CASEY, b. 1818, Georgia; d. June 26, 1882, Banks County, Georgia. vi. ADULESEY CASEY, b. Unknown, Georgia. More About ADULESEY CASEY: Burial: Casey Family Cemetery, Banks County, Georgia vii. ARTAMIPA A. CASEY, b. Unknown, Georgia. viii. DONNIS CASEY, b. Unknown, Georgia. ix. JOSEPH CASEY, b. Unknown, Georgia. x. LETTA CASEY, b. Unknown, Georgia. xi. WILEY CASEY, b. Unknown, Georgia. Generation No. 3 3. DREADZIL PACE3 CASEY (JOHN2, DANIEL1) was born 1818 in Georgia, and died June 26, 1882 in Banks County, Georgia. He married (1) MARY "POLLY" FERGUSON Abt. 1839. He married (2) MARTHA JANE MEADERS September 12, 1869, daughter of CHRISTOPHER MEADERS and CANDICE GARRISON. She was born December 25, 1836, and died April 30, 1911 in Gillsville, Hall County, Georgia. More About DREADZIL PACE CASEY: Burial: Casey Family Cemetery, Banks County, Georgia Child of DREADZIL CASEY and MARTHA MEADERS is: 4. i. JAMES WILEY4 CASEY, b. January 16, 1872, Banks County, Georgia; d. December 22, 1964, Gainesville, Hall County, Georgia.

Carole, Do you know any thing on anyone in these families? William and/or Samuel FLINN /ARFLIN Lydia PRUITT (married W.R. C. ARFLIN) Hester Ann JORDEN (married Samuel FLINN/ARFLIN) Moses JUSTICE FLINN/ARFLIN (married Mary Jane KENNEDY) of Banks Co., GA. Thanks Alice

Can anyone tell me the parents of LEMUEL WARD, b. 1871 in Georgia, d. 1961 in Banks County, Ga.? He married NETTIE L. PAYNE, b. 1884, d. 1946. (Need her parents also). I only have 2 children for them and that is: 1. DAYTON WARD, b. August 23, 1903 in Banks County, Georgia, d. 1962 in Franklin County, Georgia, he married Grace Viola "Ola" Pritchett on December 4, 1932 in Banks County, Georgia; and 2. MARTHA WILMA WARD, b. April 24, 1916, d. Aug. 2, 1992 in N.C., and she married Buddy Pritchett. Would appreciate any help on this family.

Can anyone help me with the family below? Who were Ace N. Bellamy's parents? Thanks, Carole in SC Descendants of Ace N. Bellamy Generation No. 1 1. ACE N.1 BELLAMY was born April 06, 1877, and died February 02, 1953 in Georgia. He married HATTIE CARLAN, daughter of FRANCIS CARLAN and LUCY DAILEY. She was born July 29, 1877 in Georgia, and died January 29, 1928 in Georgia. More About ACE N. BELLAMY: Burial: Nails Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, Banks County, Georgia More About HATTIE CARLAN: Burial: Nails Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, Banks County, Georgia Children of ACE BELLAMY and HATTIE CARLAN are: 2. i. ALONZO RANDOLPH2 BELLAMY, b. September 28, 1896; d. January 08, 1976, Georgia. ii. WILL BELLAMY, b. Unknown. iii. CLAUDE BELLAMY, b. Unknown. iv. EMMITT BELLAMY, b. Unknown. v. GROZE BELLAMY, b. Unknown. vi. CURTIS BELLAMY, b. Unknown. vii. OLLIE BELLAMY, b. Unknown. viii. MAE BELLAMY, b. Unknown. ix. DOCIA BELLAMY, b. Unknown.

Looking for someone to correspond with on the THOMPSON, LOGGINS and LANGSTON families. Carole in SC

James MILLER b. abt 1725 died 1795 Spartanburg left will naming his children as Jane, James b. 1780 m. Adenia, John, Nathaniel b. 1778 m. Margaret went to AL., Charles m. roberts went to S. GA, Josiah m. Ann stayed Spartanburg, Thomas, two other children not named in will because he already gave them land were Robert and William N. MILLER. Do you want to discuss these folks? Charles

I have William Henry Kesler died 1802 in Newberry SC His descendants settled in GA and SC and Ill. My group was in Franklin Co GA and were in the Prospect community from about 1828 in Fr. Co. GA. I have much info to trade if anybody is willing to share info Charles.

Either three brothers or a father and two sons. Ignatius Persell/Purcell b. 1756 m. Susannah Freeman Goochland VA Jacob Purcell 1773 m. Mary Polly King Franklin Co GA John Purcell abt 1780 m. in GA Anyone know anything about these fine folks? Charles.

I have access to a copy of the Cemeteries and Deaths in Banks County by Richard J. Chambers. I would be glad to do limited lookups for any interested parties. Email me directly at the address below. Take care David Athens, Georgia david168@bellsouth.net