Brooks Co. Ga Queries Forum A new message, "Bennett, Cone, Conine, Powers," was posted by Pat on Sat, 16 Oct 1999 Surname: Bennett, Cone, Conine, Powers --- NAME: Pat EMAIL: NHarsh1014@aol.com DATE: Oct 16 1999 URL: http:// QRYTEXT: I have been told that I am a relative of CHARLES POWERS from Brooks County. If anyone has information on any POWERS from there, could someone help me? Thanks! Pat. <http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ga/Brooks>

I have good news and bad news about the book, "Brooks County, Georgia : Echoes of Its People." The bad news is that it is no longer available. The good news is that the Brooks County Historical Society is in the final stages of gathering information for a Volume II. Family histories can be sent to Alene Kitchens, P O Box 568, Quitman, GA 31643. Deadline is Nov 1 so the sooner the better. I am sorry I got the news out so late on this. It was a surprise to me too. Harry Folsom Brooks County, GA County Coordinator GAGenWeb Project

Brooks Co. Ga Queries Forum A new message, "Phillips family Brooks County," was posted by Valanda Parker on Wed, 06 Oct 1999 Surname: Phillips --- NAME: Valanda Parker EMAIL: vmparker@tampabay.rr.com DATE: Oct 06 1999 URL: http:// QRYTEXT: I am currently trying to locate any information on the Phillips family which my records indicate are from Brooks county. However, I am in need of any information on my great-great grandparents; a John Phillips (possibly John H. Phillips) and his wife Laura Phillips (possibly Anna Laura Phillips). Both were African-American with Indian blood. Based on oral history from my grandmother, they were both former slaves. It is not known their exact ages/birthdates/death as all records were destroyed in a fire many, many years ago. I beleive that Laura passed on some time in the 1940's and that John died probably died in the late 1930's. Any help would be greatly appreciated. There children were: George Phillips Jesse Phillips Richard Phillips Shedland Phillips Arthur Paul Phillips Corine Phillips Johnson 1904-1984 <http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ga/Brooks>

Brooks Co. Ga Queries Forum A new message, "Sapp," was posted by Faith Holden on Sun, 03 Oct 1999 Surname: SAPP --- NAME: Faith Holden EMAIL: fholden@wizzards.net DATE: Oct 03 1999 URL: http:// QRYTEXT: I have William M. Sapp born 1826 in Brooks Co. GA. His brother may have been Henry Sapp b.2/10/1828. William M. Sapp was an overseer of farms.>AL> He died in Milam Co. Tx. after 1900. His children were: Ella D., John W., Thomas M., James Henry, Monroe C.. <http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ga/Brooks>

Brooks Co. Ga Queries Forum A new message, "Webb Family," was posted by Ansley Anderson on Wed, 29 Sep 1999 It is a response to "Webb Family Tree," posted by Gay Hoffman on Mon, 19 Jul 1999 Surname: Webb --- NAME: Ansley Anderson EMAIL: ansleya@home.com DATE: Sep 29 1999 QRYTEXT: Hi!! I saw the post that you put up in July. I don't know if anyone has mentioned this to you, but I have several Webb family members in MORVEN. Which is right outside of Quitman, but still in Brooks County. Please let me know if you are interested in any information about them and I will try to get what I can!!. <http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ga/Brooks>

Brooks Co. Ga Queries Forum A new message, "JONES family - Quitman," was posted by Raymer Kelly on Sat, 25 Sep 1999 Surname: Spencer, Lathrop, Bartee, Etheridge, Jones, Hollis --- NAME: Raymer Kelly EMAIL: rkelly1@att.net DATE: Sep 25 1999 QRYTEXT: Looking for anyone who is looking for this family. Please write directly to rkelly1@att.net. Rob Jones, Sr. was a share cropper on the Hunter Plantation, along with his brother Tom Jones between 1880 and 1915. Thanks.... <http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ga/Brooks>

I don't know about an index but I will try to find out. Harry -----Original Message----- From: blyons@mindspring.com [mailto:blyons@mindspring.com] Sent: Thursday, September 23, 1999 10:10 AM To: Harry Folsom Subject: RE: "A Survey of Brooks County Cemeteries" Harry, Thanks for the information. Is the book indexed? Bill At 09:06 PM 9/22/1999 -0400, you wrote: >Ooops. The price is $20.00 > >Harry > >-----Original Message----- >From: Darrel R. Bell [mailto:drdarrel@suwanneevalley.net] >Sent: Wednesday, September 22, 1999 8:05 PM >To: Harry Folsom >Subject: Re: "A Survey of Brooks County Cemeteries" > > >How much is the book? > >Darrel Bell > >Harry Folsom wrote: >> >> The long awaited "A Survey of Brooks County Cemeteries" may now be >ordered. >> The book will contain approximately 350 pages and will be spiral bound. >The >> book includes a survey of every known cemetery in Brooks County - from the >> small family plots to the larger cemeteries. >> >> The book will be on sale at the local Historical Museum and Cultural >Center, >> 121 North Culpepper Street, Quitman, GA 31643. Telephone number is (912) >> 263-7080 >> >> The book may be ordered by mail. There will be an additional charge of >> $3.50 for shipping. Make checks payable to: >> >> Brooks County Museum >> 121 North Culpepper Street >> Quitman, GA 31643 >> >> Good hunting! >> >> Harry Folsom >> Brooks Co. GAGenWeb >> County Coordinator Bill Lyons,3082 Old Cabin Lane, Smyrna GA 30080, 770-805-9017 Using The Master Genealogist (TMG) Researching LYONS, FEAGIN, ALEXANDER, WHIPPLE, SMITH, DAVIS, SPROULL, CROWE

Sorry, the brochure does not give a mailing date. It was my understanding by word of mouth that the mailing would be imminent. Harry -----Original Message----- From: Harold Mcleod [mailto:mcleod01@citrus.infi.net] Sent: Wednesday, September 22, 1999 9:31 PM To: Harry Folsom Subject: Re: "A Survey of Brooks County Cemeteries" Do you know when the book will be mailed? I have not seen a date anywhere. Harold Mcleod -- FAMILY TIES: MCLEOD, LOVETT, REAMS, PORTER, TAYLOR, JOHNSON, WHIDDON, REGISTER, MCCALL, FOLSOM, COWART HOME PAGE: http://www.familytreemaker.com/users/m/c/l/Roscoe--McLeod/index.html

Ooops. The price is $20.00 Harry -----Original Message----- From: Darrel R. Bell [mailto:drdarrel@suwanneevalley.net] Sent: Wednesday, September 22, 1999 8:05 PM To: Harry Folsom Subject: Re: "A Survey of Brooks County Cemeteries" How much is the book? Darrel Bell Harry Folsom wrote: > > The long awaited "A Survey of Brooks County Cemeteries" may now be ordered. > The book will contain approximately 350 pages and will be spiral bound. The > book includes a survey of every known cemetery in Brooks County - from the > small family plots to the larger cemeteries. > > The book will be on sale at the local Historical Museum and Cultural Center, > 121 North Culpepper Street, Quitman, GA 31643. Telephone number is (912) > 263-7080 > > The book may be ordered by mail. There will be an additional charge of > $3.50 for shipping. Make checks payable to: > > Brooks County Museum > 121 North Culpepper Street > Quitman, GA 31643 > > Good hunting! > > Harry Folsom > Brooks Co. GAGenWeb > County Coordinator

The long awaited "A Survey of Brooks County Cemeteries" may now be ordered. The book will contain approximately 350 pages and will be spiral bound. The book includes a survey of every known cemetery in Brooks County - from the small family plots to the larger cemeteries. The book will be on sale at the local Historical Museum and Cultural Center, 121 North Culpepper Street, Quitman, GA 31643. Telephone number is (912) 263-7080 The book may be ordered by mail. There will be an additional charge of $3.50 for shipping. Make checks payable to: Brooks County Museum 121 North Culpepper Street Quitman, GA 31643 Good hunting! Harry Folsom Brooks Co. GAGenWeb County Coordinator

Brooks Co. Ga Queries Forum A new message, "GLOVER/BRADLEY," was posted by JULIAN GLOVER on Tue, 21 Sep 1999 Surname: GLOVER, BRADLEY, LITTLE, FAIRCLOTH --- NAME: JULIAN GLOVER EMAIL: FROG@SUWANNEEVALLEY.NET DATE: Sep 21 1999 URL: http:// QRYTEXT: searching for info on alice glover who married h.t.bradley, mary glover who married a faircloth and minda glover who married jacob little.these marriages may have occurred in brooks or thomas county ga.. <http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ga/Brooks>

Brooks Co. Ga Queries Forum A new message, "King Marriage in Brooks Co.," was posted by Lauren Stokes on Mon, 20 Sep 1999 It is a response to "KING," posted by Jan Neal on Sun, 19 Sep 1999 Surname: King --- NAME: Lauren Stokes EMAIL: boomarket@aol.com DATE: Sep 20 1999 URL: http:// QRYTEXT: Jan: I found a reference to a marriage in the Southern Christian Advocate: William A. King of Brooks County to Miss M.A.C. Grubbs of Spalding County, GA. 31 May 1874. Wondered if you might know who William is.. <http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ga/Brooks>

Brooks Co. Ga Queries Forum A new message, "KING," was posted by Jan Neal on Sun, 19 Sep 1999 It is a response to "Jesse King," posted by Rhonda D. King on Sat, 17 Jul 1999 Surname: KING --- NAME: Jan Neal EMAIL: dglascock@mindspring.com DATE: Sep 19 1999 QRYTEXT: Rhonda: I do not know the answer to your query, but I do want to ask if you know whether Jesse had a brother (or other relative) named Lewis King, b. 1814. Lewis was my gg-grandfather. He married Mary Wesson. Their son, John, my g-grandfather, married Mary McGill. Their son, Willie, married Ruth Norris, and they were the parents of my mother, Connie. The family eventually ended up in Madison Co., FL. The reason I was drawn to your query is because I have heard my mother mention a Sophronia who was her cousin if I'm not mistaken. I will go back and ask her about that. Althought the Sophronia in Jesse's and Eliza's home would surely have preceded my mother's time, it could be a family name passed down. Jan . <http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ga/Brooks>

Brooks Co. Ga Queries Forum A new message, "FRIER/FRIAR/FRYER," was posted by JEWEL on Fri, 17 Sep 1999 Surname: Frier, Friar, Fryer --- NAME: JEWEL EMAIL: LPN078@AOL.COM DATE: Sep 17 1999 URL: http:// QRYTEXT: Looking for descendants of FRIER/FRIAR/FRYER Trying to find out when Jarvis J. Frier moved back to Lowndes Co GA(now in Brooks) Co from Hamilton Co FL. Know it was sometime between 1830 and 1840. He is buried in Columbia Church Cemetry in Brooks Co. GA. Also need to know address of Columbia Primitve Baptist Church if it still exist today. Any and all help will be greatly apprecaited.. <http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ga/Brooks>

Bonnie, Phone # (912) 263-7080 > > Can anyone give me the phone number of the Brooks County Historical Museum > and Cultural Center? > > Thanks, Bonnie

Can anyone give me the phone number of the Brooks County Historical Museum and Cultural Center? Thanks, Bonnie

PATSYBELL@aol.com wrote: > > A cousin said there was a query seeking Albrittons. I would like to hear from > the person making this post. > > Also, seeking information about the Rev. John David Clark who died in Dixie, > Brooks Co. Born 1829, d.1900. Have data to exchange. > Pat Matthews McCrory > patsybell@aol.com Hi Pat. This is really a long shot, but do you perhaps have any Clark family history late 1800, through 1900's of Mary Leona Clark (who married Carroll Franklin Farr, Sr., Mary b. July 27, 1900, in Fleming, Liberty County, GA? Her mother was Laura Mathews and her father, I think, was John Clark? She had many brothers and sisters, and she was the baby. Thank you. Carole Farr Drexel

Brooks Co. Ga Queries Forum A new message, "Elizabeth? m.Joshua BLANTON," was posted by Jeanie BLANTON TRIMBLE on Wed, 08 Sep 1999 Surname: BLANTON, MORGAN, CAMERON, PATTERSON, WILLIAMS, SWIFT, SMITH, ROWELL --- NAME: Jeanie BLANTON TRIMBLE EMAIL: jeansroots@aol.com DATE: Sep 08 1999 QRYTEXT: I am looking for information on Elizabeth? who married Joshua James BLANTON abt 1834 in Horry County, SC. This family moved to Brooks County abt 1850. Abt 1860 they moved to Madison/Taylor Counties of Fl. I need Elizabeth's maiden name and marriage date and place of marriage and etc. Anyone researching this family? Jeanie. <http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ga/Brooks>

A cousin said there was a query seeking Albrittons. I would like to hear from the person making this post. Also, seeking information about the Rev. John David Clark who died in Dixie, Brooks Co. Born 1829, d.1900. Have data to exchange. Pat Matthews McCrory patsybell@aol.com

Brooks Co. Ga Queries Forum A new message, "AMANDA O'NEAL, BROOKS CO., GA," was posted by Faye Jones Yager on Wed, 01 Sep 1999 It is a response to "Amanda O'Neal," posted by Mary McKay on Sat, 21 Aug 1999 Surname: O'NEAL, MANNING --- NAME: Faye Jones Yager EMAIL: mnloon@rea-alp.com DATE: Sep 01 1999 QRYTEXT: Mary, I was intrigued by your posting regarding Amanda O'NEAL being raised by Indians and having a child, William MANNING by an Indian. I have an Amanda O'NEAL in my family line who was b. 1832 in Twiggs Co., GA to Britton "Britt" O'NEAL, b. Abt. 1782, d. 1867 and Ann EASTERLING, b. 1790, SC, d. 1867, Quitman, Brooks Co., GA. Ann and Britt were m. Dec. 26, 1805 in Robeson Co., NC. They died the same day and are buried in the same grave in the Alderman Cem., Brooks Co., GA. The grave is marked, "Two in One". Amanda O'NEAL m. D. H. ALDERMAN. They are also buried in the Alderman Cemetery, Brooks Co., GA. I also have a gg grandfather, William MANNING, b. Abt 1830 who shows up as a 20-yr-old on the 1850 census in Lowndes Co., GA. Brooks Co. was formed from Lowndes and Thomas Cos. in 1858. William MANNING m. Amanda SIMMS in Brooks Co., GA July 26, 1864. She was the d/o Allen Merrill SIMMS and Prudence BOWDEN. William and Amanda gave birth to my g grandmother, Jane Elizabeth MANNING, b. Feb. 14, 1858 in GA, d. Feb. 19, 1909, and is buried at Lebanon Cem., Pavo, Thomas Co., GA. She had brothers, William MANNING, b. May 1853 in Brooks Co., GA, and Gatlin MANNING, b. 1861 in Brooks Co., GA. Jane Elizabeth MANNING married my g grandfather, John Thomas JONES in Brooks Co., GA, Jan. 2, 1879. He was a farmer, blacksmith, and justice of the peace in the Empress community of Brooks Co., GA when he d. Jan. 1941. He is buried at Hickory Head Cemetery. Jane and "Mr. Tom" gave birth to my paternal grandfather, William Irvin JONES. He m. Gillie BROWN of Madison Co., FL in June 1914. They gave birth to my father, Sam Thomas JONES, b. July 15, 1916 and d. Jan. 8, 1983 in GA. I have always been told Jane E. MANNING JONES was a full-blood Indian. I have been trying to prove that. Some of my fellow SIMMS and MANNING researchers have also been trying to make a Native American connection. Allen Merrill SIMMS is believed to be illegitimate and b. around Twiggs Co., GA. Was his father Native American? Please contact me via e-mail. Faye Jones Yager - Alexandria, MN . <http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ga/Brooks>