I am looking for information on the families mentioned below. These Lanes were also in Quitman and Valdosta, Georgia. I am especially interested in the G. E. Lane, aged 5. >From the 1880 Madison County, Florida Census Hamburg Section (This is NW Madison County) Name Color Sex Age Relationship Born Father Mother LANE, Sylvester W M 53 Widower GA GA GA W. S. W M 11 Son GA GA GA G. E. W M 5 Son FL GA GA Elizabeth W F 50 Sister GA GA GA Clara A. W F 18 Cousin GA GA GA Also, listed just before Sylvester is: LANE, J. T. W M 25 FL GA GA H. L. W F 25 Wife FL GA GA E. S. W F 2 Daughter FL FL FL C. F. W F 5/12 Daughter FL FL FL VICKERS, Carolina (as best I can read it) W F 56 Mother GA GA GA (Wondering if she could be mother of the wife??) I believe this is probably the same Sylvester in 1870. >From a printed census of Brooks County, GA in 1870. Nankin is in south Brooks County. LANE, Sylvester Age 40 Henrietta 30 James 16 Willie 2 John 35 Elizabeth 42 I feel the James could be the J. T. Lane listed next to Sylvester in the Madison County, Florida, 1880 census. Could John be a brother to Sylvester? A Sylvester and John LANE are shown in the Civil War unit called the Piscola Rifles, enlisting from Brooks county. A Sylvester LANE (shown on some records as Lam) was shown to have married Nancy REDDING and moved to Texas in the 1850’s. This could possibly have been the same one. The G. E. LANE (called Ed), shown on the 1880 census as age 5, was raised by his Aunt Elizabeth who is also shown on the same census. I have pictures of both. He does not remember his father, nor did he know he had brothers. This is a puzzle, though it is probably explained by his father’s death when he was young. He always tried to get family images better in his mind, but he just couldn’t. He talked of an Old Will LANE in Quitman, but we never knew just who he was. He said he knew, but couldn’t prove, that a Mayor Tom LANE in Tampa was a cousin. My dad tried for years to find info for him, and he did find that he was born in Madison County, Florida. Apparently Madison County records were destroyed by fire. Sorry to post such a long query, but I couldn’t figure how to shorten it. Hope someone is aware of this family. Sydney Cardner (the Sydney is female)

Mary, I checked The Political Graveyard for your WEST line. I found William Stanley WEST (1848-1914) listed there. He is buried at Sunset Hill Cemetery, Valdosta, Lowndes Co., GA. You can read his congressional biography if you go to http://politicalgraveyard.com/bio/wells-westb.html I also checked the index of A Survey of Brooks County Cemeteries for your HUNTER and WEST families. I didn't find anything. Faye Jones Yager - Alexandria, MN ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mary Mooney Jones" <jpjmmj@starpower.net> To: <GABROOKS-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, March 29, 2001 12:14 AM Subject: [GABROOKS] West, Hunter > Posted on: Brooks Co. Ga Queries Forum > Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Ga/Brooks/10466 > > Surname: Hunter, West > ------------------------- > > Hardy H. Hunter resided in Brooks County, and died their, he is the father > of Mary Ann Hunter married to James West, a State Representative, and grandfather > of U.S. Senator and Ga. State Senator William Stanley West. Any information > on the location of the cemetary he may be buried in, and his wife's maiden > name would be appreciated. Thank you. >

Posted on: Brooks Co. Ga Queries Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ga/Brooks/10470 Surname: Joseph KOON, Sarah KOON ------------------------- Looking for info on my dad and grandparents. They lived in Brooks Co. sometime between 1917 and 1943.

When I was first told this story back in the 40's, I got the impression that the incident took place in the area along the Troupeville-Morven road somewhere between Providence Methodist Church and Troupeville. Is this correct?? Jim Blease > ------------------------- > > I am the g-g-granddaughter of Margaret(Peggy) Williams a full Blood Creek > Indian Lady. She was raised by the Judge > Williams family after the Battle of Brushy Creek. she has > been written up in History as THE LITTLE INDIAN GIRL OF > BROOKS COUNTY GA.She married James Hartley of SC. Their > first daughter Frances married George W. Davis. Their > first son,Malcom Davis was my grandfather. If you have picturesor any knowledge > of this family please contact me. > > Elizabeth Conger E-mail gofishga@alltel.net > > ______________________________ > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > Subject: [GABROOKS] Looking for information on other family. > Date: Mon, 2 Apr 2001 20:58:51 -0600 > From: Lisa Coaliron <ruthhap@hotmail.com> > To: GABROOKS-L@rootsweb.com > > Posted on: Brooks Co. Ga Queries Forum > Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ga/Brooks/10469 > > Surname: Philip Taylor Merchant, Kissiah Elizabeth Byrd > ------------------------- > > Philip and Kissiah was born in Pano,GA. In brooks county. They are my great > grandparents. I am looking for there parents. and births of other children > they had.

Posted on: Brooks Co. Ga Queries Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ga/Brooks/10469 Surname: Philip Taylor Merchant, Kissiah Elizabeth Byrd ------------------------- Philip and Kissiah was born in Pano,GA. In brooks county. They are my great grandparents. I am looking for there parents. and births of other children they had.

Posted on: Brooks Co. Ga Queries Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ga/Brooks/10468 Surname: Williams, Hartley ------------------------- I am the g-g-granddaughter of Margaret(Peggy) Williams a full Blood Creek Indian Lady. She was raised by the Judge Williams family after the Battle of Brushy Creek. she has been written up in History as THE LITTLE INDIAN GIRL OF BROOKS COUNTY GA.She married James Hartley of SC. Their first daughter Frances married George W. Davis. Their first son,Malcom Davis was my grandfather. If you have picturesor any knowledge of this family please contact me. Elizabeth Conger E-mail gofishga@alltel.net

Scott, you didn't give your g grandfather PEACOCK's given name. I checked the index of "A Survey of Brooks County Cemeteries", "Brooks County Georgia: Echoes of Its People, Vol. I" and Brooks County Georgia: Echoes of Its People, Vol. II" for the PEACOCK surname. There are numerous listings in each book. I just received my copy of Volume II this week from the Brooks County Genealogical Society. Since I'm taking care of my 3-month old grandson for two weeks, I haven't had time to read it yet. It is a wonderful addition to my research library. I'm anxious to "explore" its contents. All of these books are available for use at the Brooks County Library in Quitman, GA. You can still purchase this new book by visiting the Brooks County, GA website. They have an order form you can print, fill out, and mail to them along with $44. Let me know the given name of your g grandfather. I will be happy to see if he is listed in any of the resources I have. Faye Jones Yager - Alexandria, MN ----- Original Message ----- From: "Scott Rutland" <l.lr@verizon.net> To: <GABROOKS-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, March 31, 2001 9:16 AM Subject: [GABROOKS] Peacock Brooks County > Posted on: Brooks Co. Ga Queries Forum > Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ga/Brooks/10467 > > Surname: Peacock > ------------------------- > > I am looking for my great Grandfather who was born 1870 and left Brooks > County sometime before 1900 and migrated to Levy County Florida. He had > a sister Hallie and three brothers HW, JD and JI. If anyone has info on > his ancestry I would appreciate knowing about it. Thanks. >

Posted on: Brooks Co. Ga Queries Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ga/Brooks/10467 Surname: Peacock ------------------------- I am looking for my great Grandfather who was born 1870 and left Brooks County sometime before 1900 and migrated to Levy County Florida. He had a sister Hallie and three brothers HW, JD and JI. If anyone has info on his ancestry I would appreciate knowing about it. Thanks.

Posted on: Brooks Co. Ga Queries Forum Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Ga/Brooks/10466 Surname: Hunter, West ------------------------- Hardy H. Hunter resided in Brooks County, and died their, he is the father of Mary Ann Hunter married to James West, a State Representative, and grandfather of U.S. Senator and Ga. State Senator William Stanley West. Any information on the location of the cemetary he may be buried in, and his wife's maiden name would be appreciated. Thank you.

Posted on: Brooks Co. Ga Queries Forum Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Ga/Brooks/10465 Surname: Revell ------------------------- I am the son of John L. Revell born mar 1894 in Brooks Ga. I woul like hear from anyone has information

Jackie, I checked the index of "A Survey of Brooks County Cemeteries" (1999) for your MARSHALL ancestors. This is what I found on page 199: OAK HILL CEMETERY - WEST, North Highland Street, Quitman, Brooks Co., GA. This cemetery is the largest one in Quitman. It has two sections--East and West. MARSHALL Rev. Marion Monroe, January 1, 1876 - July 21, 1939. Dora Sanders Marshall, April 27, 1877 to August 5, 1943. Faye Jones Yager - Alexandria, MN ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jackie Marshall Marshall" <jmar822@aol.com> To: <GABROOKS-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, March 26, 2001 6:03 PM Subject: [GABROOKS] Reverend Marion Monroe Marshall > Posted on: Brooks Co. Ga Queries Forum > Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ga/Brooks/10464 > > Surname: MARSHALL > ------------------------- > > Reverend M.M. Marshall pastored the Methodist Church in Quitman, Georgia > before he was appointed to the church in Sandersville, Georgia in 1937. > He was killed in a tragic automobile accident near McRae, Georgia on July > 21, 1939. His funeral service was held in the church in Sandersville, which > he had just completed. An article written by Silas Johnson in the Wesleyan > Christain Advocate states that his remains were carried to Quitman, Georgia > where Mrs. (Dora) Marshall had elected to make her home, and were deposited > in the beautiful cemetery to await the ressurection morning. I am a descendant > and have only recently discovered this dear ancestor. I know that someone > will provide more information and I am thankful for this opportunity to > learn more about this man of God. It is our desire to come to Brooks County > and visit the grave of Reverend M. M. Marshall, and most likely his dear > wife, Dora. Please know that we appreciate the information that someone > will share. >

Posted on: Brooks Co. Ga Queries Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ga/Brooks/10464 Surname: MARSHALL ------------------------- Reverend M.M. Marshall pastored the Methodist Church in Quitman, Georgia before he was appointed to the church in Sandersville, Georgia in 1937. He was killed in a tragic automobile accident near McRae, Georgia on July 21, 1939. His funeral service was held in the church in Sandersville, which he had just completed. An article written by Silas Johnson in the Wesleyan Christain Advocate states that his remains were carried to Quitman, Georgia where Mrs. (Dora) Marshall had elected to make her home, and were deposited in the beautiful cemetery to await the ressurection morning. I am a descendant and have only recently discovered this dear ancestor. I know that someone will provide more information and I am thankful for this opportunity to learn more about this man of God. It is our desire to come to Brooks County and visit the grave of Reverend M. M. Marshall, and most likely his dear wife, Dora. Please know that we appreciate the information that someone will share.

Posted on: Brooks Co. Ga Queries Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ga/Brooks/10463 Surname: Folsom, Gronto, Shaffer, Hutto ------------------------- I am replying to your search of Bernie Wilson Folsom. My Father-in-law was Bernie's brother. My husband & I have been doing research for about 3 yrs now and have been to Quitman, Brooks Co, Ga. If we can be of any help please E-mail. Delmariebr549@aol.com

Posted on: Brooks Co. Ga Queries Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ga/Brooks/10461 Surname: JACKSON ------------------------- Seeking any descendants of JOSEPH C. JACKSON and MILLY AMELIA YEARWOOD JACKSON, AND THEIR CHILDREN. Joseph and Milly were located in Habersham County, Georgia. References state that some descendants of their children were located in Quitman area, as well as in Tampa, Florida. the children were: Aline or Evelina b. 1840 m. Richard Jones William b. 1842 Sarah L. b. 1845 m. W.C.or A.J. Ritch Andrew Joseph b. 1848 m. Maude Keller or Kelly JASPER b. 1849 m. MANDY KILE Lucy Jane b. 1853 d. 1810 Alachua Fla. m. John Marion Sisk. many thanks

Posted on: Brooks Co. Ga Queries Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ga/Brooks/10460 Surname: Webb, Griffin ------------------------- Lemuel Webb marries Mary Jane Griffin in Brooks Co. 1862 Per 1880 Dooly County Census: Lemuel Webb (husband) 53 Mary J. (wife) 33 Sarah F. (daughter) 15 Susan C. (daughter) 11 Camella (daughter) 8 Meldona (daughter) 4 Adam (son) 3 All born in Georgia Does anyone have information on this family? Any and all help appreciated.

GA Korean War MIA/POWs need help ----- Original Message ----- From: "B & C Pierce" <ltlbit@mindspring.com> Sent: Saturday, March 10, 2001 10:23 AM Subject: Fw: GA Korean War MIA/POWs need help I received the following message this a.m. - There are several listed for GA Counties - if any of you know families of these military personnel, please follow the instructions and provide that information ----- Original Message ----- From: Harold Keisling Subject: GA Korean War MIA/POWs need help Dear List Administrator; You will note that DNA is need on several of the service men. That is DNA from a living person who descends from the same blood line. The message below can also be posted along with the request. As a former service member I am doing everything within my power to get the message out. Feel free to modify, abbreviate, or alter this to best suit your needs. Thank you. Sincerely, Harold Keisling, Cookeville TN -----------------message follows--------------------------------- The Army has some unidentified remains of service members from North Korea. Since DNA data was unknown in the 1950s there was no profile on these personnel. The Army can now conduct DNA on the remains, but they have an incomplete database of DNA form close family members with which to compare. There are several on the list for your state and some may be from your county. Please look at the list and see if any from you county are annotated with needing DNA "Yes". If find one, look under DNA and see what relative is acceptable. Then find a relative in your area that meets this criterion and send their name, address or phone number to the following contact at Department of the Army. There is not guarantee that the missing service member from your county will be found, but thru DNA testing the Army can confirm or eliminate him as a name for the remains that they have. This is an important service that we can provide to our fellow citizens. We owe this much to our service members who made the ultimate sacrifice in the service of their country and in the name of freedom. Let us resolve to get all of these needed DNA for our state submitted. Steps to follow: 1. Look at the state List and find people from your county 2. copy and paste the service member name or jot it down on paper so that you use the same spelling when you go to the DNA database. 3. Go to DNA database and see if they need DNA, if not then the Army has what data they need. If they need DNA then you need to find a good DNA source. 4. Look under DNA on one of the pages and it will tell you what is acceptable. 5. Develop a list of siblings, offsprings etc with addresses/phone number and send them to the e-mail address or call them into the 1-800 number. 6. The Army has its own procedure for following up and getting the DNA samples. PMKOR Data by name search: http://www.dtic.mil/dpmo/pmkor/files.htm Your state Data, select ASCII and then open in place: http://www.dtic.mil/dpmo/pmkor/statefiles.htm?State=ga&Name=Georgia Korean DB search by name DNA needed: http://www.koreanwar.org/html/korean_war_databases.html Send you data to this address or call the 800 number that is listed on the database. To: tapcper@hoffman.army.mil Subject: Re:Korean War Missing, Members Name & Key Number ============================== Shop Ancestry - Everything you need to Discover, Preserve & Celebrate your heritage! http://shop.myfamily.com/ancestrycatalog

Cindy, you might want to also have someone check with the newspaper in Quitman, Brooks Co., GA for this obit. I have a copy of an article about my g grandfather, John Thomas JONES, which appeared in The Quitman Free Press in 1921. Microfilm for this newspaper is available at the Brooks County Public Library, 404 Tallokas Road, Quitman, GA 31643, Telephone (912) 263-4412. Quitman Free Press, 112 North Lee Street, Quitman, GA 31643, Telephone (912) 263-4615. Faye Jones Yager - Alexandria, MN ----- Original Message ----- From: "Cindy Weber" <silender@aol.com> To: <GABROOKS-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, March 09, 2001 9:45 AM Subject: [GABROOKS] Obit. on Yelvington Mickens Dukes died Sept. 18, 1921 > Posted on: Brooks Co. Ga Queries Forum > Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ga/Brooks/10459 > > Surname: Dukes > ------------------------- > > Does anyone have access to newspaper clippings, either the Thomasville > Times Enterprise or Moultrie Observer that would contain the obituary for > Yelvington Mickens (Y.M.) Dukes who died September 18, 1921 in Brooks Co., > GA? I would appreciate any information you could give me. A copy of the > obituary would be great if that is possible. Thanks. > > Cindy > >

Posted on: Brooks Co. Ga Queries Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ga/Brooks/10459 Surname: Dukes ------------------------- Does anyone have access to newspaper clippings, either the Thomasville Times Enterprise or Moultrie Observer that would contain the obituary for Yelvington Mickens (Y.M.) Dukes who died September 18, 1921 in Brooks Co., GA? I would appreciate any information you could give me. A copy of the obituary would be great if that is possible. Thanks. Cindy

Posted on: Brooks Co. Ga Queries Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ga/Brooks/10457 Surname: Parker, Barden ------------------------- Hi Patricia, I am looking for info on my grandmother Harriett Lavonia Parker, born 1869. I have no knowledge of her parents. Since she was born in 1869 she could be the daughter of one of your Jacob's siblings. Harriett married John Malone Barden. John was born and died in Brooks County. Harriett died in Brooks County but place of birth may have been Fla. Would appreciate any information you might have. Thanks, Betty

Posted on: Brooks Co. Ga Queries Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ga/Brooks/10456 Surname: PARKER ------------------------- I'm reposting this again since I have some more information. Am looking for ANY information on Joseph B. Parker and his descendents. 1. (Francis) Jacob Parker born about 1829, married Elizabeth Underwood in 1849. Children: Emily Parker (1849-1929) Mary Ann Parker (1852-?) John H. Parker (1855-?) Joseph B. Parker (1857-?) Georgeann Parker (1859-?) Rhoda Parker (1862-?) Dovie Parker (1863-1929) 2. Joseph B. Parker married Amanda Harris December 1881. Birth and death dates for her unknown. Children: Ethel Parker (1883-?) Bessie J. Parker (1886-?) McCalvin Parker (1888-?) Lawson Parker (1891-?) Joseph and his family appear on the 1900 Brooks County census in the Dixie District. I was unable to locate any of them in the 1910 Brooks County census and have not yet checked 1920. Any information will be greatly appreciated. I have information on other branches of this family (siblings of Jacob) I am willing to share. Thanks.