Janet, I checked the index of "A Survey of Brooks County Cemeteries" of 1999 for the surname of HURST. This is what I found: Columbia Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, page 36 This cemetery is located approximately 12 miles south of Quitman off of the Quitman, GA-Madison, FL highway to Nankin. Turn right onto dirt road at Nankin. The church and cemetery are a short distance to the left. HURST, Infant 03/17/1917 - 05/29/1917 c/o W. H. & Cora W. H. 02/04/1894 - 11/13/1918 NOTE: Many people in south GA and north FL died of the Spanish influenza in 1917 and 1918. My g grandparents William BROWN and Alice M. SPILLER BROWN died four days apart in December 1917 from the influenza. They lived in Madison Co., FL just over the FL/GA state line from Brooks Co., GA. My g grandparents Charles Monroe GRANT and Sara Elizabeth "Sadie" DENNIS GRANT lost two small children to influenza. They are buried at Dixie, Brooks Co., GA. I would suggest that you check out the Thomas County, GA RootsWeb page for your HURST relatives. Some of the HURST given names you listed are shown on the 1850 Federal Census index for Thomas Co., GA. I also found the HURST surname in the index of the History of Thomas County. <http://www.rootsweb.com/~gathomas> I'm sure you'll find the HURST surname in the counties around Brooks Co., GA at <http://www-personal.umich.edu/~cgaunt/georgia.html> Hope this helps. Faye Jones Yager - Alexandria, MN -----Original Message----- From: Janet <Jrlittlebit@aol.com> To: GABROOKS-L@rootsweb.com <GABROOKS-L@rootsweb.com> Date: Friday, November 10, 2000 2:33 AM Subject: [GABROOKS] Cemetery List >Posted on: Brooks Co. Ga Queries Forum >Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ga/Brooks/434 > >Surname: Hurst >------------------------- > >Im looking for information about when James Thomas Hurst and his wife Kate >Dianne Hurst died, and were buried, I know that they moved to Quitman, >Brooks Co. from Florida sometime after 1895. In 1918, 3 children died. >I think there was an epidemic, maybe influenza.My father-in-law was Joseph >Ward Hurst b. 11-20-14 in Quitman. At the age of 4-5 he was sent to live >with his older sister(Nancy) to live. He ran away at age 14 and became >a hobo (railroad bum).James and Kate's childrens names were: Nancy Elizabeth, >Charles Felix, William Henry, James Matthew, Thomas Preston, Sallie Mahala, >Horrance Edward, Vinnie Lou, Susie Lee, Arthur, Ollie May, Joseph Ward. >I would dearly love some info, Im at my wits end. Thank you for all your >help in advance,(it wont be easy.)Janet > >

Posted on: Brooks Co. Ga Queries Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ga/Brooks/434 Surname: Hurst ------------------------- Im looking for information about when James Thomas Hurst and his wife Kate Dianne Hurst died, and were buried, I know that they moved to Quitman, Brooks Co. from Florida sometime after 1895. In 1918, 3 children died. I think there was an epidemic, maybe influenza.My father-in-law was Joseph Ward Hurst b. 11-20-14 in Quitman. At the age of 4-5 he was sent to live with his older sister(Nancy) to live. He ran away at age 14 and became a hobo (railroad bum).James and Kate's childrens names were: Nancy Elizabeth, Charles Felix, William Henry, James Matthew, Thomas Preston, Sallie Mahala, Horrance Edward, Vinnie Lou, Susie Lee, Arthur, Ollie May, Joseph Ward. I would dearly love some info, Im at my wits end. Thank you for all your help in advance,(it wont be easy.)Janet

Posted on: Brooks Co. Ga Queries Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ga/Brooks/432 Surname: Whitley, Hancock, O'Neal, Brown, Boggs ------------------------- Seeking information on children of Howard Sterling Hancock and wife, Betty Lorene Joyner. Howard b Harris County June 22, 1895, d Sept. 1964, Quitman, Brooks County, GA, supposedly buried at Philadelphia Bapt. Church cem. Thanks

Posted on: Brooks Co. Ga Queries Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ga/Brooks/431 Surname: McMullen ------------------------- Sorry I have no knowledge of this individual. Try Talyor County, Florida which has a link listed here on the Brooks County County web pages.

Posted on: Brooks Co. Ga Queries Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ga/Brooks/430 Surname: HART, FITZGERALD ------------------------- I am researching Brooks County, GA to see if anyone can tell me about a Juantia Hart who is possibly the daughter of Osta Hart. I am told she was born in 1923 in Brooks County in the Pavo community. At some time, I believe she married a Hobert Fitzgerald. I think she died in 1958, maybe in Texas. If anyone knows these names, please contact me by email. Thank you.

Posted on: Brooks Co. Ga Queries Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ga/Brooks/429 Surname: Parker, Barden ------------------------- Mitch Do you have any knowledge of Harriett Lavonia Parker who was born in 1869 in Fla. She lived in Brooks and Thomas Counties and married John Malone Barden in 1886. She was my grandmother and I can not find any on her. Thanks Betty

Posted on: Brooks Co. Ga Queries Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ga/Brooks/428 Surname: Champion ------------------------- What is the line of your Elizabeth listed in the Brooks Co GA forum? I have links to Hancock and Putnam Co Ga in my Champion line.

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Luther, I checked my copy of "A Survey of Brooks County Cemeteries" which was published by the Brooks County Museum and Cultural Center, Quitman, GA in 1999. This is what is shown for your Stephen Henry HAMPTON: Page 9: b. August 1835, d. May 3, 1919, h/o Eliz. J. CUMBEST, CSA Soldier 4th Corp. Co. E. 17th Regt. GA. He is buried at Old Bethel Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery which is located south of Highway 122, Old Tallokas District. I did not find a listing for Eliz. J. CUMBEST HAMPTON under CUMBEST or HAMPTON. I found in "Brooks County Georgia - Echoes of Its People" the following: Page 17 - INDIGENT SOLDIERS: PENSIONS HAMPTON, S. H. - Company C, 17th Georgia, 1861. Surrendered at Appomattox, April 1865. Infirmity and poverty. Approved for 1907. Page 19 - WITNESSES FOR SOLDIERS Hampton, S. H., Soldier - G. D. Dorough, M.D., Witness Page 23 - CONFEDERATE VETERANS AND WIDOWS ON the TAX DIGEST, Census of No. 450 (Living in GA), approved August 22, 1905: 39. Hampton, S. H., Company E, 17th Georgia Regiment, 1861, 1865 at Appomattox, Virginia, 1908 - 1919, Quitman, GA. Page 243: Newton R. Daniel HAMPTON (1870 - 1930) Biography "Newton R. Daniel "H" Hampton was born March 10, 1870 in Georgia. His parents were Stephen Henry Hampton and Elizabeth (maiden name unknown)..." Page 320: Henry Sapp (1828 - 1909) Biography "Henry returned to Brooks County after the war. He was a farmer and lived and reared a large family there. Children of Henry Sapp and Susan Miller Walden Sapp: 3. Marietta Sapp (b. June 22, 1868) married Stephen Henry (Richard) Hampton on December 23, 1885. 4. Virginia Palmer (June 27, 1871 - November 1835*) married Newton R. H. Hampton on November 20, 1888. He was the son of Stephen Henry and Elizabeth Hampton. She is buried at Bethel Primitive Baptist Church..." *1835 must be a mistake. I think it should be 1935. I checked for her burial at Bethel Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, but could not find it. Faye Jones Yager - Alexandria, MN -----Original Message----- From: Luther Hampton <luther@quixnet.net> To: GABROOKS-L@rootsweb.com <GABROOKS-L@rootsweb.com> Date: Friday, October 27, 2000 2:25 PM Subject: [GABROOKS] Stephen Henry Hampton >Posted on: Brooks Co. Ga Queries Forum >Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ga/Brooks/424 > >Surname: Hampton, Crosby, Brinson, Croft, Murphy >------------------------- > >Searching for info on line of Stephen Henry Hampton, arrive Brooks county >(c) 1880, via Colquitt, Mitchell, Emanuel counties > >

Posted on: Brooks Co. Ga Queries Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ga/Brooks/427 Surname: Collins, Rambo ------------------------- Mary Collins' parents were William Smiley Collins and Ann Mathis Collins. William Smiley was born in Washington County, Georgia to Joshua and Mary McNeill Collins. Much of the family moved into south Georgia and north Florida. If any of the names ring a bell, let me know and I'll get you more info.

Posted on: Brooks Co. Ga Queries Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ga/Brooks/426 Surname: ROGERS, ETHEREDGE, WHIPPLE ------------------------- I am interested in corresponding with anyone descended from John T. and Clara (Rogers) UNDERWOOD. They lived in Brooks Co in the late 1800's and early 1900's. I am specifically interested in learning more about Clara Rogers' family (John C. and Ann Matilda (Whipple) ROGERS. Please contact me directly at davisje@erols.com Thank you.

Posted on: Brooks Co. Ga Queries Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ga/Brooks/425 Surname: Collins, Easters ------------------------- Do you know who Mary Emma Collins' father and mother were? I am looking for my line of Collins. My great grandfather was CB Collins who married Sallie Easters in Brooks County. His brothers, Ernest and Walter also married in Brooks County between 1906 and 1912.

Posted on: Brooks Co. Ga Queries Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ga/Brooks/424 Surname: Hampton, Crosby, Brinson, Croft, Murphy ------------------------- Searching for info on line of Stephen Henry Hampton, arrive Brooks county (c) 1880, via Colquitt, Mitchell, Emanuel counties

Posted on: Brooks Co. Ga Queries Forum Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Ga/Brooks/422 Surname: KIRTLEY ------------------------- I am looking for any information on my GREAT GREAT GRANDFATHER, JAMES G. KIRTLEY. He was born in GEORGIA in 1828. Any information would be very helpful. THANKS.

Posted on: Brooks Co. Ga Queries Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ga/Brooks/421 Surname: Browning ------------------------- Homer, I would love to have copies of these picture. I have been researching this family for a while, have some infromation of Betty's family, perhaps you could bring me up to date. email me blee4@nc.rr.com

Homer, I believe you and I have relatives in common. My name is Faye (JONES) Yager and I now live in Alexandria, MN. I was born in Quitman, Brooks Co., GA in July 1944 to Sam Thomas JONES and Virginia Grace GRANT. He was a farmer share cropping land in the Harmony community of Madison Co., FL at that time. Mother was just 20 years old and I was the fourth child born to them. Their 3-year old daughter, Sue Elizabeth had died in January 1944 from burns received in a house fire. Sam Thomas JONES was b. July 15, 1916 in Madison Co., FL to William Irvin JONES and Gillie BROWN. He died January 8, 1983 while living in Quitman, GA with his 3rd wife, Ola Lee (MITCHELL) WILLIAMS. Sam was a farmer, carpenter, produce vendor, and cabinet maker before retirement. Irvin JONES (b. Jan. 9, 1884 in GA d. Oct. 6, 1971 in Quitman) was a woodchopper, sharecropper, and carpenter. He was a long-time "fixture" in front of the courthouse with his friends before his death. He was the son of John Thomas JONES and Jane Elizabeth MANNING. John Thomas JONES, b. May 18, 1855 in GA d. Jan. 14, 1941 in Quitman, GA. He is buried at Hickory Head Cemetery, Brooks Co., GA. He m. Jane Elizabeth MANNING (b. Feb. 14, 1858 in GA d. Feb. 19, 1909) in Brooks Co., GA Jan. 2, 1879. He was a farmer, master carpenter, a blacksmith, and justice of the peace in Empress, GA from 1921 to 1941. My grandparents William Irvin JONES and Gillie BROWN JONES moved to Mr. Tom Jones' Empress home after his death in 1941. Grandma Jones died in 1972. I do not know who John Thomas JONES' parents were, but do know that Jane Elizabeth MANNING was the daughter of William MANNING, CSA and Amanda SIMMS. They also had two sons, William MANNING b. May 1853 and James Gatlin MANNING b. 1861. Amanda SIMMS MANNING was sister to Prudence Jane SIMMS who married Joshua BROWNING. Their son, Asa Floyd BROWNING married Nannie Lou DENNIS who was the daughter of my maternal gg grandparents, Charles Westbrook DENNIS and Martha N. SAXON. Their daughter, Sara Elizabeth "Sadie" DENNIS married Charles Monroe GRANT in Dixie, Brooks Co., GA in Dec. 1897. They are my maternal g grandparents. Their son, Daniel Richmond GRANT, Sr. is my maternal grandfather. He was born in Dixie, GA April 10, 1900. His first wife was Nancy Elizabeth KING who d. in 1938. He m. 2nd, Clara O'NEAL d/o Gilbert Burton O'NEAL and Lilly Pearl RAMBO. While I was visiting my father's sister, Ouida (JONES) HOWARD in Quitman, GA last September '99, we were talking about Walker LEWIS, Jr. whom I had met in 1995 while my cousins Neal and Evans BROWN were visiting with me and aunt Ouida. They are cousins through their father Will BROWN and his sister, Gillie BROWN JONES (my paternal grandmother). I recall that Walker LEWIS, Jr. lived on the Empress highway near the country club. I believe aunt Ouida told me last year that he had recently died. Since I am related to the BROWNING, MANNING, and SIMS/SIMMS families, I must be related to the LEWIS family too. Do you know if the LEWIS family was related to the BAILEY families? You mentioned that you have a picture of Prudence Jane SIMMS BROWNING. I would love to have a copy of that photo. I will be happy to reimburse you for any expenses incurred. Faye Jones Yager - Alexandria, MN -----Original Message----- From: homer a. shaffer sr. <hd@grove.net> To: GABROOKS-L@rootsweb.com <GABROOKS-L@rootsweb.com> Date: Monday, October 23, 2000 2:41 PM Subject: [GABROOKS] browing >Posted on: Brooks Co. Ga Queries Forum >Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ga/Brooks/420 > >Surname: >------------------------- > >my mother was janie prudence lewis her mother was elizbeth betty browning.I >have a picture of my motherand her brothers walker and james mcmullem lewis.whenmy >mother was about 6 or 7 years old. i also have a picture of prudence jane >simms.if you would like to see them i will send you a copy. Thank you Homer >Shaffer > >

Posted on: Brooks Co. Ga Queries Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ga/Brooks/420 Surname: ------------------------- my mother was janie prudence lewis her mother was elizbeth betty browning.I have a picture of my motherand her brothers walker and james mcmullem lewis.whenmy mother was about 6 or 7 years old. i also have a picture of prudence jane simms.if you would like to see them i will send you a copy. Thank you Homer Shaffer

Posted on: Brooks Co. Ga Queries Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ga/Brooks/419 Surname: ------------------------- you can find all about james mcmullen and rebecca fane from walker lewis jr. in quitman ga. his # is 912 2634751

Posted on: Brooks Co. Ga Queries Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ga/Brooks/418 Surname: ------------------------- What is or was Stephen's Pottery in Brooks Co. in 1876? An article from the Brooks Co. newspaper of the time reports that two criminals left Brooks Co. jail "in charge of an officer for Stephen's Pottery, where they will serve out their terms of sentence. Thanks Marnie

Posted on: Brooks Co. Ga Queries Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ga/Brooks/417 Surname: MCLEOD, ALDERMAN, DOUGLAS ------------------------- Frank MCLEOD (AKA George F. McLeod) b. 10 June 1855 in Quitman. Married Sarah Missouri DOUGLASS. He died 12 April 1919. Who were his parents? Huxford says Sarah ALDERMAN and GEORGE F. MCCLOUD as does Aldermans in America...however there is a later correction in Huxford that says Sarah ALDERMAN and DANIEL MCLEOD. What is the source of this info.? Also, is this the same Frank MCLEOD moved from the Brooks Co. jail to "Stephen's Pottery" in June 1875? Thank you. Marnie