Brooks Co. Ga Queries Forum A new message, "stansell," was posted by Fred Stansell on Sun, 22 Aug 1999 It is a response to "STANSEL, BENNETT, BAILEY, Allbritton or albritton," posted by Linda & Jim Stansel on Mon, 15 Mar 1999 Surname: Stansell, Weeks, Barden --- NAME: Fred Stansell EMAIL: octofred@aol.com Surname: Stansell, Weeks, Barden DATE: Aug 22 1999 LINK: URL: http:// QRYTEXT: Linda, I may have sent you a message before. I am Fred Stansell, descended from James R. Stansell (born in Dixie, Ga.), son of James Rusing Stansell, Senior, son of Richard Odom Stansell. I have information through Richard O. Stansell, but no further. Do you have any other information? . <http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ga/Brooks>

HAS THE BOOK ON OAK HILL CEMETERY BEEN PUBLISHED YET . BILL BOWEN

Is there someone that will do cemetery lookups for Brooks County, Ga. Thanks

Brooks Co. Ga Queries Forum A new message, "Henry Morgan of 1860 Brooks Co., Ga.," was posted by Charles E. Carroll on Mon, 23 Aug 1999 Surname: Morgan, Watson, Carroll --- NAME: Charles E. Carroll EMAIL: dixie2@sat.net Surname: Morgan, Watson, Carroll DATE: Aug 23 1999 LINK: URL: QRYTEXT: Seeking information on Henry Morgan, resident of 1860 Brooks Co., Ga. Henry born abt. 1804 in Va. married 2nd to Jincey Watson. They may have moved to East Texas before 1870. One son of Henry may have been William T. Morgan. . <http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ga/Brooks>

Brooks Co. Ga Queries Forum A new message, "Amanda O'Neal," was posted by Mary McKay on Sat, 21 Aug 1999 Surname: --- NAME: Mary McKay EMAIL: mary1@xtalwind.net Surname: DATE: Aug 21 1999 LINK: URL: http:// QRYTEXT: I am searching for any information on Amanda O'Neal, the story was that the Indians came in and burned the town and all the people were killed, she was left in the street crying and one of the Indians picked her up and carried her back to the reservation, she was raised by the Indians and later had a baby by one of the Indians, William Manning. this is supposed to be my Great Great Grandmother. I am trying to collect any information on her and my Great Great Grandfather.. <http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ga/Brooks>

Brooks Co. Ga Queries Forum A new message, "stansell," was posted by Fred Stansell on Sun, 22 Aug 1999 It is a response to "STANSEL, BENNETT, BAILEY, Allbritton or albritton," posted by Linda & Jim Stansel on Mon, 15 Mar 1999 Surname: Stansell, Weeks, Barden --- NAME: Fred Stansell EMAIL: octofred@aol.com Surname: Stansell, Weeks, Barden DATE: Aug 22 1999 LINK: URL: http:// QRYTEXT: Linda, I may have sent you a message before. I am Fred Stansell, descended from James R. Stansell (born in Dixie, Ga.), son of James Rusing Stansell, Senior, son of Richard Odom Stansell. I have information through Richard O. Stansell, but no further. Do you have any other information? . <http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ga/Brooks>

Brooks Co. Ga Queries Forum A new message, "A.J. Curls - Civil War -Brooks Co.," was posted by Anne Ferguson on Wed, 18 Aug 1999 Surname: Curls, Ferguson, Eubanks, Finn, Schrader --- NAME: Anne Ferguson EMAIL: acfjsl@pcola.gulf.net Surname: Curls, Ferguson, Eubanks, Finn, Schrader DATE: Aug 18 1999 LINK: URL: QRYTEXT: In the records of Civil War soldiers from Colquitt Co., there is listed an "A.J. Curls" who came to Colquitt from BROOKS Co. in 1900. Does anyone know who this man was? Does anyone on this forum know of any Curls or Curles from Brooks Co.? I am searching for my grandmother, Emily Elizabeth Curls b. abt. 1883. Her Bible says she was born in Tifton but I can't find any family there to match. Any help is greatly appreciated. . <http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ga/Brooks>

Brooks Co. Ga Queries Forum A new message, "Tarlton Knight," was posted by Anita Knight Drennon on Wed, 04 Aug 1999 Surname: Knight --- NAME: Anita Knight Drennon EMAIL: AD3903@aol.com Surname: Knight DATE: Aug 04 1999 LINK: URL: QRYTEXT: I understand my ggg grandfather, Tarlton Knight, is buried in Brooks County. Does anyone have what cemetery?. <http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ga/Brooks>

Brooks Co. Ga Queries Forum A new message, "James Columbus Coffee, 1845-1926," was posted by Skeeter Parker on Mon, 02 Aug 1999 Surname: Coffee --- NAME: Skeeter Parker EMAIL: skparker@planttel.net Surname: Coffee DATE: Aug 02 1999 LINK: URL: QRYTEXT: I am looking for the following information on the children of James Columbus Coffee (1845-1926) who married Georgia Mary Hunter Desaranga on Dec. 24, 1879 in Brooks County: * James Alva -- death date, marriage date and who married * Mattie G. -- death date, marriage date and who married, full middle name * Ella J. -- birth, death, and marriage dates, and who married * I have all info I need on Lula Lee Coffee. Were there any more children besides these four? Also need to know wife's birth and death dates and where buried, as well as where he was buried. Thanking you in advance :) . <http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ga/Brooks>

Brooks Co. Ga Queries Forum A new message, "Round Lake," was posted by Anita Cummings on Sun, 01 Aug 1999 Surname: Everett --- NAME: Anita Cummings EMAIL: Marya67@IJ.Net Surname: Everett DATE: Aug 01 1999 LINK: URL: QRYTEXT: I am looking for any info on a 25 acre farm by Round Lake in Brooks County near Pidcock. It was once owned by Tom and Luvenia Everett and sold in the 1920's. If anyone knows where I can get tax or deed information about this land, I would greatly appreciate it.. <http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ga/Brooks>

Brooks Co. Ga Queries Forum A new message, "family search," was posted by Olice Wall Davis on Sun, 08 Aug 1999 Surname: Vincent Holloway, Charlotte Holloway --- NAME: Olice Wall Davis EMAIL: olicedavis@aol.com Surname: Vincent Holloway, Charlotte Holloway DATE: Aug 08 1999 LINK: URL: http:// QRYTEXT: Vincent was born 1830 in Fl, he married Charlotte Dowe House Holloway, born 1834 in Fl. Their daughter Mary Ann Holloway was born March 16, 1856, in Fl. She is my gg grandmother. She marrried Thomas Gideon Wall. Any info appreciated. <http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ga/Brooks>

Brooks Co. Ga Queries Forum A new message, "Peacock connections," was posted by Joyce on Thu, 12 Aug 1999 Surname: PEACOCK --- NAME: Joyce EMAIL: jcenglish@fcbl.net Surname: PEACOCK DATE: Aug 12 1999 LINK: URL: http:// QRYTEXT: Looking for a Washington Peacock b 1802 d 1881 or any one connected to the Peacocks. <http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ga/Brooks>

Brooks Co. Ga Queries Forum A new message, "burchett corns," was posted by s miller on Sat, 31 Jul 1999 Surname: burchett, corns --- NAME: s miller EMAIL: sherol@aol.com Surname: burchett, corns DATE: Jul 31 1999 LINK: URL: http:// QRYTEXT: search for obit of Nettie Corns Burchett June 1966 in Brooks Co GA. <http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ga/Brooks>

Brooks Co. Ga Queries Forum A new message, "Location of Nankin, GA," was posted by Al Barrs on Sat, 31 Jul 1999 Surname: Barrs --- NAME: Al Barrs EMAIL: albarrs@wfeca.net Surname: Barrs DATE: Jul 31 1999 LINK: URL: http:// QRYTEXT: Searching for Nankin, GA located in southern Brooks County between Madison, FL and Quitman, GA. Announced in Nankin Community Newspaper on April 12, 1872: My Great Grand Father Isaac Newton Barrs served as Treasurer. My Great Grand Father's brother William Barrs served as an officer of Nankin District during the same period. He also served as Post Master of Nankin Post Office beginning December 14, 1900. My Great Great Grand Father James C. Barrs lived about 16 miles form Madison, FL on the most direct road route during the 1850-60 period.. <http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ga/Brooks>

Brooks Co. Ga Queries Forum A new message, "Webb Family Tree," was posted by Gay Hoffman on Mon, 19 Jul 1999 Surname: WEBB --- NAME: Gay Hoffman EMAIL: ahoffman@mtco.com Surname: WEBB DATE: Jul 19 1999 LINK: URL: http:// QRYTEXT: I am searching for any information on my great grandparents, William Arthur Webb/ Mary Morrison Webb both born around 1856/1860 in Brooks County, Ga.. <http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ga/Brooks>

Brooks Co. Ga Queries Forum A new message, "Tolar family," was posted by Sharon Grissette on Sun, 18 Jul 1999 Surname: TOLAR --- NAME: Sharon Grissette EMAIL: sharon@tecinfo.com Surname: TOLAR DATE: Jul 18 1999 LINK: URL: QRYTEXT: Looking for information on the Tolar family which originated in Cumberland Co., NC. Some of the descendants migrated down to Brooks Co., GA (Valdosta) and others went down into Florida. Would like any information at all pertaining to this family.. http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ga/Brooks

Brooks Co. Ga Queries Forum A new message, "Jesse King," was posted by Rhonda D. King on Sat, 17 Jul 1999 Surname: King, Gillespie, Lawson --- NAME: Rhonda D. King EMAIL: samkk@planttel.net Surname: King, Gillespie, Lawson DATE: Jul 17 1999 LINK: URL: QRYTEXT: I am looking for information on Jesse King who was living in Brooks Co., Ga. in 1860 and later. Jesse served in the Civil War with the Brooks County Sons Co.K of the 50th Ga. Regiment. Jesse lost a foot in the war and from what I can find from old newspapers may have aspired to be involved in politics after the war. Jesse's wife was named Eliza and I have reason to believe she may have been a Gillespie. I am trying to prove or disprove that Jesse was the son of William D. & Mary Ann Bryan(t)King from Wilkes>Pike>Spaulding>Lowndes>Berrien Co., Ga. In 1860 living in Jesse's household in addition to Jesse & Eliza were the following children: Martha age 12, William age 11, Sophronia age 7, John age 1. In 1870 children living in the household were: Sophronia age 17 (believe she married John Ashley Lawson), John age 12, Selvanna age 9, Jesse age 4, & Georgia age 3. Any information on this family and who the parents of Jesse were would be greatly appreciated. Please E-mail me. . http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ga/Brooks

Brooks Co. Ga Queries Forum A new message, "Leander B. Davis," was posted by RIT A CLARE on Fri, 16 Jul 1999 Surname: Davis --- NAME: RIT A CLARE EMAIL: RCO0926@AOL.COM Surname: Davis DATE: Jul 16 1999 LINK: URL: http:// QRYTEXT: I am looking for any relative of Leander B. Davis or his wife Elizabeth. They had children named Walter e. and George. Leander died during reconstruction and Elizabeth married a Jarvis. Walter Settled in Mississippi and George went west.. http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ga/Brooks

Brooks Co. Ga Queries Forum A new message, "GLOVER,CANNON,VONIER,MCPHAIL," was posted by julian glover on Tue, 13 Jul 1999 Surname: GLOVER, CANNON, VONIER, MCPHAIL --- NAME: julian glover EMAIL: frog@suwanneevalley.net Surname: GLOVER, CANNON, VONIER, MCPHAIL DATE: Jul 13 1999 LINK: URL: http:// QRYTEXT: LOOKING FOR ANYONE WHO HAS INFO ON THE FOLLOWING FAMILIES GLOVER,CANNON,VONIER AND MCPHAIL. IT SEEMS THAT MY GG GRANDFATHER ELISHA GLOVER WAS MARRIED TO ANNIE MCPHAIL IN THOMAS COUNTY GA MAY 25,1879. OTHER SOURCES DO NOT REMEMBER ANNIE MCPHAIL THEY REMEMBER FRANCIS VONIER I CAN NOT FIND ANYTHING ON A FRANCIS VONIER. ALSO I'AM LOOKING FOR INFO ON MY GG GRANDPARENTS CHARLIE D. CANNON AND AMANDA LAMP OR LAMB.. http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ga/Brooks

GenConnect a part of RootsWeb has made a cluster of resources available for Brooks Co., GA researchers. In addition to the query board we now have: Bible Records Biographies Deeds Obituaries Pension Records Wills You are invited to check them out at: http://resources.rootsweb.com/USA/GA/Brooks/ Good hunting!! Harry Folsom Brooks County Coordinator GAGenWeb Project