Researching STUDSTILL, Robert and Georgia Elizabeth approx. b. 1840's Born in Lowndes Cty. Lived and raised all their children in Brooks Cty. My grandfather, Barney Sanford Studstill b. Brooks Cty, 1875 Other siblings in the family were James R. b. 1861, Carrie Lee b. 10-1864, Jackson b. Oct. 1868, Pinkie b. 1871, Joseph b. May 1879, Maxwell Steven b. Sept. 1882, Kennie b. Oct. 1887 Thank you Peggy

Brooks Co. Ga Queries Forum A new message, "Hamilton Sharpe," was posted by Eric Jackson on Sun, 06 Feb 2000 Surname: Miller --- NAME: Eric Jackson EMAIL: ericjaxsun@hotmail.com DATE: Feb 06 2000 URL: http:// QRYTEXT: I am looking to contact someone who may have information on Hamilton Sharpe who live in the 1800's. He was a very influential person in the community back then and I believe he was a preacher, lawyer, and judge. I think he also owned a store in the Morven area. The reason I'm trying to find out infomation on this man is because my 2nd great grandfather and granduncle (Issac and Augustus Miller:Black Indians) owned almost 1000 acres of land that bordered Lowndes and Brooks county. It was adjacent to the little river and Miller bridge road (lots 180 and 189). I have researched the deeds and there were 2 men who owned the land before them. John and Aaron Miller (who may be my relatives). Hamilton Sharpe was a guardian for John and Aaron, and they bought the land with his help. Any help would be appreciated. . <http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ga/Brooks>

Brooks Co. Ga Queries Forum A new message, "Any Joiners out there," was posted by Needham J. Joiner Jr. on Sat, 05 Feb 2000 Surname: Thacker, Lyles or Liles, Adams --- NAME: Needham J. Joiner Jr. EMAIL: georgia@netin.net DATE: Feb 05 2000 URL: http:// QRYTEXT: Starting to research my family history.Anybody know any- thing about Needham Jackson or Needham James Joiner from Sparks or Lenox, maybe Adel in Cook County.How about William Thacker,or Willa Adams Thacker. They had a daughter Effie Jaunita she married Needham James Joiner. There was a Needham Joiner who married Mary Lyles or Liles. Any help greatly appreciated. <http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ga/Brooks>

Brooks Co. Ga Queries Forum A new message, "stansell family," was posted by Constance Stansell on Sat, 05 Feb 2000 It is a response to "stansell," posted by Fred Stansell on Sun, 22 Aug 1999 Surname: stansell --- NAME: Constance Stansell EMAIL: constansi@hotmail.com DATE: Feb 05 2000 URL: http:// QRYTEXT: Hi Fred. My name is Constance Stansell I'm the daughter of William Wesley Stansell Jr., William Sr. was a son of Gladys and James. I don't have any information beyond Richard either, but I would be interested an any information you can give me on this part of the family. My grandfather has passed away and I'm just beginning my search. I will definitely see if my grandmother can help supply any information for you. Thank-you. <http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ga/Brooks>

Brooks Co. Ga Queries Forum A new message, "Barden/Stansell," was posted by Betty Barden Gila on Sun, 30 Jan 2000 It is a response to "stansell," posted by Fred Stansell on Sun, 22 Aug 1999 Surname: Barden, Stansell, Parker, Melton --- NAME: Betty Barden Gila EMAIL: bbgee@brightok.net DATE: Jan 30 2000 QRYTEXT: Fred, hi I am Betty Barden (maiden name). I saw your query on Stansell and saw that Barden is one of your surnames. My father was Daniel Barden, his father was John Barden, his mother was Harriet Parker Barden. My father married my mother who was Alma Florence Melton daughter of James and Elizabeth Cliffs Melton. My parents were from the Brooks County area. When I was growing up there was a lady that I callled Aunt Annie Mae (Stansell). Her husbands name (who I don't remember) was Ben Stansell. I don't know much about him but my older sisters might. I know my mother told me that Annie Mae was not really my aunt but that Ben was a cousin to my father. I think I have that right. What is your connection to the Bardens and the Stansells? Thanks for any info. Betty . <http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ga/Brooks>

Brooks Co. Ga Queries Forum A new message, "Cliffs," was posted by Betty Barden Gila on Sun, 30 Jan 2000 Surname: Cliffs --- NAME: Betty Barden Gila EMAIL: bbgee@brightok.net DATE: Jan 30 2000 QRYTEXT: I am seeking information about my great great grandfather Thomas Cliffs who married Elizabeth Welharfer in 1808 in S.C. They had 7 daughters, Ann, Elenor, Elizabeth, Jane , Margaret, Susan and Martha Tatum Cliffs. Martha Tatums Cliffs was my great grandmother. This family moved to Brooks (Lownes) County Ga. about 1830..31. All of the above daughters were born in South Carolina except Martha Tatum. She was born in Madison County Fla. Her father then went on to Brooks County Ga. He was a Methodist Circuit Rider. Any info will be greatly apprciated. Thanks Betty. <http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ga/Brooks>

Brooks Co. Ga Queries Forum A new message, "Briggs/Cliffs," was posted by Betty Barden Gila on Sun, 30 Jan 2000 Surname: Briggs, Cliffs, Converse, Simmons --- NAME: Betty Barden Gila EMAIL: bbgee@brightok.net DATE: Jan 30 2000 QRYTEXT: I am seeking information about my Great Grandfather Dr. Henry Briggs. Dr. Briggs was born 1810 in Masss. He married Caroline Monroe Converse (1st husbands name)who was born in 1810 in Conn. Dr. Briggs went to Georgia (Brooks/Lowndes County) After his first wifes death he married Rachel Simmons. He and my great grandmother Martha Tatum Cliffs were never married, they had a long term relationship and had two daughters together. One of which was my grandmother. (I know! Tish Tish Tish) Any additional info on any of these familys will be appreciated Thanks, Betty. <http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ga/Brooks>

Brooks Co. Ga Queries Forum A new message, "James Thrasher Family," was posted by Gena Wright on Sat, 22 Jan 2000 Surname: THRASHER, HUGHEY --- NAME: Gena Wright EMAIL: gaines@arkansas.net DATE: Jan 22 2000 QRYTEXT: I am seeking information on the James Thrasher Family who lived in Brooks County around 1870. Three of his children attended Old Quitman Academy (Ola, Ida, and Adolphus). He was married to Catherine Virginia Hughey in 1858. . <http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ga/Brooks>

Brooks Co. Ga Queries Forum A new message, "Arthur R QUICK," was posted by Zelia Cline on Sat, 22 Jan 2000 It is a response to "John Henry Quidk," posted by Linda Boehme on Sun, 21 Nov 1999 Surname: QUICK, WEBB, WATSON --- NAME: Zelia Cline EMAIL: zelia@dialpoint.net DATE: Jan 22 2000 QRYTEXT: Don't have an answer to your specific question, but am interested in the QUICK surname in this area. Supposedly an Arthur R QUICK was born in Richmond County, NC in l878. He married Mattie Mae WEBB who was born l Jan 1875 in Moultrie, GA in adjoining county. My info states that Arthur R QUICK died 6 March 1932 in Quitman,GA and was buried in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Barney, GA.They had 11 children Gary, Andrew J "Jack", Henry Edward, Katherine, Arthur Franklin, Travis, Barney Bruce, Woodrow S, and Margaret Magdalene b 26 April 1920. Margaret married Jack WATSON (in GA or NC?) and they came to NC to Gaston County and brought Mattie QUICK back with them where she died 29 April 1966. There is a QUICK list which is for descendants of QUICK that came from Marlboro County, SC which joins Richmond County, NC. Any info appreciated. . <http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ga/Brooks>

Brooks Co. Ga Queries Forum A new message, "FAMILY SEARCH," was posted by BRENDA TAYLOR on Mon, 17 Jan 2000 Surname: STROUD, PEARSON, JENKINS, GILBERT --- NAME: BRENDA TAYLOR EMAIL: BAT0219@CS.COM DATE: Jan 17 2000 URL: http:// QRYTEXT: SEARCHING FOR RELATIVES CURRENTLY LIVING IN BROOKS COUNTY- MOST ANCESTORS LIVED IN MORVEN.. <http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ga/Brooks>

Dear Listers: I have already sent this to every surname mentioned in this to a Rootsweb Surname List...so please do not forward it to a Rootsweb list. In addition, I have also sent it to all surrounding counties that have mail lists on Rootsweb... I am looking for information on my great-great grandfather. The story that my family has heard all of our lives is that he originated from IRELAND with his brother, and arrived in BOSTON. He wound up fighting for the North in the Civil War (supposedly with Sherman), making his way down to SOUTH GEORGIA. He lost his leg, and somehow wound up at my great-great grandmother's door in WAYNE COUNTY, (HORTENSE), GEORGIA as a very sick man. We do not know if he deserted from perhaps BLACKSHEAR'S PRISON CAMP, ANDERSONVILLE, or just made a run for it on SHERMAN'S MARCH TO THE SEA. It is said that he and another Irish man, who was also a Union Soldier showed up asking for help. My great-great grandmother was SIDNEY PEARSON MOODY, a widow who had four? children. Sidney was the daughter of SIDNAH RAULERSON (daughter of JACOB RAULERSON and NANCY BAGGS), and SAMUEL PEARSON. Sidney's previous husband was SAMUEL MOODY. Three of their children that I definitely know of were: DAVID BARNEY MOODY, JOHN MARTIN MOODY, and MARY JANE MOODY...there is said to be another one by the name of CHARLES EDWIN... Anyway, because it wasn't proper to be caring for a man in her house, they were married in Wayne County on March 22, 1868. They proceeded to have three children of their own: THOMAS (TOM) who never married because his "sweetheart" was killed in an accident, MARIETTA (SIS) who married J.N. ANDERSON and they had no children, and my great-grandfather, LEWIS PRESLEY who married ELIZA STRICKLAND and they had several children to include: BAZELEAR (BAZE), CALLIE, my grandmother, ALICE (who married HENDERSON DAVIS), and MAZELLE, etc. Here is my problem: My great-great grandfather changed his name from something Irish to MANNING because there were already so many MANNINGS in that area. It is my belief that maybe he deserted, or he just wanted to fit in due to being an Irish Catholic, as well as a Union Soldier! On he and Sidney's marriage certificate, he used the name MANNING. In addition, all of the children above used the name MANNING. His friends and family called him JIM or PEG-LEG, as he did get a wooden leg. My great-aunt CALLIE said that she believed someone in the MOODY family (probably one of SIDNEY'S previous children with SAMUEL) had in their possession one time -- a trunk that contained his Union uniform, and pertinent documents relating to his Irish heritage. I am DESPERATELY seeking this information, as it is very difficult to search for our roots in IRELAND when we don't know what his real name was!!! According to the PIONEER'S OF WIREGRASS GEORGIA, and the LDS FILE -- my great-great grandfather is reported to be the son of MARY ANN BURNEY and JOHN MANNING, who had sons named JAMES and LEWIS P. MANNING. Coincidentally, my great-great grandfather named my great grandfather, LEWIS PRESLEY. In addition, their JAMES MANNING lost his leg as a Confederate Soldier...and according to their JAMES' pension file...their birthdates are practically the same! However, the date on the pension record for their JAMES states that he collected up until February 1895. On my great-great grandfather's headstone, it says he died in 1893. Also, according to the LDS FILE -- their JAMES died in 1916. I do know that Huxford's books do have errors in them, as they have my great grandfather LEWIS married to someone named ELISHA KNIGHT. I have never heard of her; he was DEFINITELY married to ELIZA STRICKLAND and they are both buried in the HORTENSE CEMETERY with their children! In addition, my great-great grandfather JAMES, and his wife, SIDNEY are both buried in the RAULERSON CEMETERY. I do not know why she was not buried with her first husband, SAMUEL MOODY. It was always said that my great-great grandfather, JAMES, named my mother's mother, ALICE ANNIE -- because he had lived on the corner of ALICE and ANNIE STREETS in BOSTON. In addition, my great grandfather (LEWIS P. MANNING), was married after my great grandmother died, to ETHEL JOHNSON...and their youngest son is named JAMES MANNING and he is still alive. He was named after his grandfather, and he too, has always heard he was from Ireland. Supposedly, my great-great grandfather named my great aunt BAZELEAR (BAZE) from the Bible...well, in the King James version...there is no such name; however, it is possibly in an Irish Catholic Bible. My mother is adamant that they always visited their kinfolk when she was growing up (she was born in ZIRCLE and raised in HORTENSE)...and that they never visited the MANNINGS...and that she was even told by a doctor with the name MANNING who belonged to that family -- that they were no relation. I have heard from several people via the Internet who tell me I am wrong and that my great-great grandfather was indeed the son of JOHN MANNING and MARY ANN BURNEY. If this is true -- then my grandfather must have done something terribly wrong to make up a tale like that and for he and SIDNEY to never reveal the truth to their children or grandchildren! So, I am looking for the elusive trunk that had his history in it. I have looked in vain for family Bible's, birth and death certificates or even obituary notices of his children that might have mentioned his real last name or that he was from Ireland. I am tired of hitting this brick wall -- I want to know once and for all, what his REAL name was; thereby, I am offering a REWARD for VERY DEFINITE AND AUTHENTICATE PROOF of who my great-great grandfather really was... I would appreciate that if you respond to this notice -- PLEASE do so privately, to Mesheka@aol.com. Thanks for your assistance.

Brooks Co. Ga Queries Forum A new message, "Lebanon Primitive Baptist Church," was posted by John Davis on Mon, 10 Jan 2000 Surname: ETHEREDGE, ROGERS, WHIPPLE, JONES --- NAME: John Davis EMAIL: davisje@erols.com DATE: Jan 10 2000 URL: http:// QRYTEXT: Does anyone know where to find the church minutes or records for the Primitive Baptist Church which used to be located a few miles east of Quitman? The only thing left at that site now is the Lebanon cemetery. I am looking for the church records for the mid-late 1800's. If you have any information, please contact me directly at davisje@erols.com Thank you.. <http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ga/Brooks>

HI My Name is Bill Hocutt, I am the writer responsible for "Uncle Hiram's Adventures in Genealogy". www.stategensites.com It has links to all 50 states, over 4700 links so far. I would also like to ask that if you have a home page you would like to add to this site please e-mail it to me. We desperately need Georgia Sites. We are a new and growing tool for the use of the Genealogical Researcher. Please Help us to grow. The Site also has 4 Genealogical Columns. I would like to invite yall to sample them. We are trying to add a fifth columnist specializing in African American Research. I would also like to invite yall to sample my column available at www.stategensites.com/UncleHiram Thank You Bill Hocutt

Brooks Co. Ga Queries Forum A new message, "Cone," was posted by Pat Powers Harshbarger on Thu, 30 Dec 1999 It is a response to "family," posted by julian glover on Mon, 25 Oct 1999 Surname: Cone --- NAME: Pat Powers Harshbarger EMAIL: NHarsh1014@aol.com DATE: Dec 30 1999 URL: http:// QRYTEXT: I am researching for information on two "Cone" families in my lineage. 1) NELLIE CONE married to Elisha Davis and their daughter Cora Lee Davis was married to my g-grandfather Tom Powers. 2) MATTIE CONE married to Edward Powers. She died in 1915. Would you have information on either of these lineages? If so, please contact me. Thanks, Pat. <http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ga/Brooks>

Brooks Co. Ga Queries Forum A new message, "Powers and Cone," was posted by Pat Powers Harshbarger on Thu, 30 Dec 1999 It is a response to "Charles Powers," posted by Linda Fiddie on Sat, 16 Oct 1999 Surname: Cone, Coon or Koon, Powers --- NAME: Pat Powers Harshbarger EMAIL: NHarsh1014@aol.com DATE: Dec 30 1999 URL: http:// QRYTEXT: Linda, I lost contact with you quite a while back, glad I found you again. You mentioned that you have some information on Cone's. I still think we are related through Tom and Edward Powers, which are my g-grandfather and g-uncle. I recently found out that MATTIE CONE (married to Edward Powers) died in 1915. I am still trying to find information on her parents and siblings; would you have any information on this lineage? Also, my g-grandfather, TOM POWERS was married to CORA LEE DAVIS and her parents were ELISHA DAVIS and NELLIE CONE. Would you have information on that Cone lineage? Both of these listings lived and died in Adel, Cook County, but I feel they could have stretched families into Brooks Co. My genealogy info on the POWERS list Weston, Charles, Ethridge etc. Are they in your lineage? If any of this connects with you, please contact me, I would love to share information with you and hear what you have. I was also told that Tom and Edward had a sister named Minnie who was married to a Jeff Coon (Koon) and I can't find info on them, would you have that info in your files? I would love to hear from you. Please contact me. Thanks, Pat Powers Harshbarger Lady Lake, FL (born in Valdosta). <http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ga/Brooks>

Brooks Co. Ga Queries Forum A new message, "Mabbetts in Brooks Co.," was posted by Debbie on Sun, 26 Dec 1999 Surname: Mabbett, Wade --- NAME: Debbie EMAIL: burrows@deseretonline.com DATE: Dec 26 1999 URL: http:// QRYTEXT: I am searching for Mabbetts and Wades who lived in Brooks County Georgia.. <http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ga/Brooks>

A message was sent out with the above heading was sent out along with an attachment "copier.exe" DO NOT OPEN THE ATTACHMENT. DELETE THE EMAIL IMMEDIATELY. THE ATTACHMENT IS A VIRUS. IT DID NOT COME FROM ROOTSWEB!! DO NOT CLICK ON THE LINK. Sorry for the inconvenience. Seems some jerks think such things are fun. Harry Folsom

Brooks Co. Ga Queries Forum A new message, "marriage license," was posted by Jacqueline Whited on Fri, 17 Dec 1999 Surname: woodward, massey --- NAME: Jacqueline Whited EMAIL: Jacquieone@aol.com DATE: Dec 17 1999 QRYTEXT: These relatives were married in 1859. this occurred in Brooks County or Loudes Cty. Please help.. <http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ga/Brooks>

Brooks Co. Ga Queries Forum A new message, "Henry Morgan," was posted by Charles E. Carroll on Fri, 17 Dec 1999 Surname: Morgan, Watson, Hagan --- NAME: Charles E. Carroll EMAIL: dixie21@flash.net DATE: Dec 17 1999 QRYTEXT: Seeking information on Henry Morgan, resident of Brooks County, Ga. in 1860-1870. Possible son was William T. Morgan, born ca 1828 in Alabama. Henry married widow Jincey Watson and reportedly moved to Texas after the Civil War. . <http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ga/Brooks>

Brooks Co. Ga Queries Forum A new message, "Cannon Families," was posted by Ronald Eatman on Mon, 13 Dec 1999 It is a response to "CANNON Family-Brooks County," posted by Lanette Hill on Fri, 02 Apr 1999 Surname: Cannon, Copeland --- NAME: Ronald Eatman EMAIL: Ronald.Eatman-1@ksc.nasa.gov DATE: Dec 13 1999 QRYTEXT: I saw your query on the Brooks county, Georgia web site and tried your e-mail, but message could not be delivered due to service unavailable. I am looking for information on Vara Cannon who married John Fletcher Copeland before 1914 in Brooks County. she died December 11, 1918 in Brooks County. Do you have any information on Vara Cannon and her parents? Ronald Eatman . <http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ga/Brooks>