I figured this is the best way to reach all the other descendants of Lucy Jane CHRISTIAN, b. 1819 in Elbert Co. GA to William and Sarah CHRISTIAN. She was the wife of Nathaniel SHELNUT of Carroll Co. GA (and other places). A couple of years ago I had found Lucy's obituary, which listed the names of her parents and that she was born in Elbert Co. GA. I "met" several other CHRISTIAN researchers who told me that her parents were William Payne CHRISTIAN and Sarah MAXWELL. The evidence was pretty convincing, but not conclusive. I always tried to qualify my research when I shared it with others, but sometimes it didn't always come across as a "maybe". Well, now it turns out that there was another William and Sarah CHRISTIAN in Elbert Co. GA. They were William B. CHRISTIAN (whose lineage is suspected, but not known conclusively) and Sarah H[odgkin?] POSEY. These are the parents of Lucy Jane and her twin sister Eliza Frances. The POSEY line has been researched rather well and goes back to Charles Co. MD and to France. So, I am sorry to lose the MAXWELL line but now there is a whole new world of possibilities for me and my "cousins" out there!! So, let's get our heads together and figure out William B. CHRISTIAN's lineage!! If anyone has any questions about this, please feel free to contact me. Vickie Elam White

Hi, My gg-grandmother, Caladonia Vance Merrill, married Nathaniel Shelnutt (her 2nd husband) on 1 Feb 1891 ,in Bowdon,GA I assume. She is buried in the Babtist Church Cemetery in Bowdon . Helen Leino GACARROL-D-request@rootsweb.com wrote: > Subject: > > GACARROL-D Digest Volume 99 : Issue 29 > > Today's Topics: > #1 [GACARROL-L] CHRISTIAN-POSEY, Elbe [VEWhite@aol.com] > > Administrivia: > To unsubscribe from GACARROL-D, send a message to > > GACARROL-D-request@rootsweb.com > > that contains in the body of the message the command > > unsubscribe > > and no other text. No subject line is necessary, but if your software > requires one, just use unsubscribe in the subject, too. > > ______________________________ > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > Subject: [GACARROL-L] CHRISTIAN-POSEY, Elbert Co. GA > Date: Mon, 26 Apr 1999 18:39:04 EDT > From: VEWhite@aol.com > To: GACARROL-L@rootsweb.com > > I'm looking for information on Sarah H. POSEY, daughter of > Thomas POSEY, and her possible husband, William B. > CHRISTIAN. They lived in Elbert Co. GA. I don't know > yet where they were supposedly married or where Sarah > was born, though. William and Sarah lived in Newton Co. > GA in 1830 and soon after that were in Fayette Co. GA. > > I possibly descend from their daughter, Lucinda Jane > CHRISTIAN, who married Nathaniel SHELLNUT in Fayette > Co. GA in 1839. They eventually moved to Bowdon, Carroll > Co. GA. Lucinda and her twin sister Eliza Frances were born > in Elbert Co. GA on 2 Nov 1819. Eliza Frances married Barney > WESTBROOK in Fayette Co. GA in 1837. They may have had > a sister named Elizabeth who married Samuel COPELAND and > a brother named John who supposedly lived in the Sandusky OH > area during the Civil War years. > > Has anyone ever come across this family? > > Vickie Elam White

Jackson C. PARKER, born abt 1848/1849 in GA and died after 1920, was married to S.C. SMITH, born abt 1847/1848 in GA. They had the following known children and possibly others unknown: Alonzo B., born abt 1874 , marr. Cora L. Sparks in 1903 Ira or Ina L., born abt 1876 Cora E., born abt 1879 Does anyone have info on this family? Kim

Hi, I have had a lot of questions and responses about the Jackson County, GA. Cemeteries. One of the main questions is how will this one be different. Here are my plans: 1. Mine will be an updated one (a lot of people have died in the last 20 years). 2. Mine will have pictures of the churches (if no church is there it will a picture of what the cemetery looks like. 3. I will include the church histories, along with founding members. 4. There are some cemeteries that are not in the old book, I am still looking for others. 5. I maybe include pictures of old or unusual stones. 6. I will include all unmarked graves. Any that are unmarked that I can find out who is buried there will be included. 7. Mine will include directions to the cemeteries and maybe maps. The maps in the old book are very hard to follow (I have heard this from others). I do not own this book and have only seen it once several years ago. I am still not sure how I am going to publish it yet. I may have to do it in sections if it gets too big. I am still working on this project, so it will take a while since I am doing this all myself. Thank you to everyone that has sent positive responses and encouragement. I really do appreciate it. Hope this answers your questions. Best Regards, Belinda savadge@alltel.net

Hi, I am in the process of transcribing the Jackson County, Georgia Cemeteries for a book I plan on publishing. At the moment I am working on Prospect United Methodist Church, it is located at the Jackson County and Clarke County lines. I am also getting the church histories. Prospect dates back to the 1780's. It is a very neat cemetery. It has some very old and somewhat unique markers, a crypt or tomb, iron fences. I have not finished this cemetery yet. I am also told there in a slave cemetery located in the woods behind the church. I am trying to identify the unmarked graves in this cemetery. There are quite a few. Some are marked with plies of rocks, some with a field stone, a wooded cross, or whatever someone could find. If anyone has any ancestors buried in this cemetery in an unmarked grave could you please contact me. I would really like to identify as many unmarked graves in Jackson County as I can. I have found several people who have family buried here in unmarked and they were able to show where in the cemetery their families are buried and what their name were. I would really appreciate information on these unmarked graves. Thank you. Best Regards, Belinda savadge@alltel.net

I'm looking for information on Sarah H. POSEY, daughter of Thomas POSEY, and her possible husband, William B. CHRISTIAN. They lived in Elbert Co. GA. I don't know yet where they were supposedly married or where Sarah was born, though. William and Sarah lived in Newton Co. GA in 1830 and soon after that were in Fayette Co. GA. I possibly descend from their daughter, Lucinda Jane CHRISTIAN, who married Nathaniel SHELLNUT in Fayette Co. GA in 1839. They eventually moved to Bowdon, Carroll Co. GA. Lucinda and her twin sister Eliza Frances were born in Elbert Co. GA on 2 Nov 1819. Eliza Frances married Barney WESTBROOK in Fayette Co. GA in 1837. They may have had a sister named Elizabeth who married Samuel COPELAND and a brother named John who supposedly lived in the Sandusky OH area during the Civil War years. Has anyone ever come across this family? Vickie Elam White

Hi Listers, This obit. is the one for my own Uncle that I just now found in Monday's newspaper. The sad part is, is that none of my sisters nor I was informed of this death. One of my sisters only lived about 7 miles from him and I lived about 11 miles from him. His funeral was held Monday and I did not see his obit. until early this morning. It is very sad that we did not get to attend his funeral. Our own father (this is his brother that died) did not even inform us of his death. My father only lives about 10 miles from me. My father did attend the funeral. So here is his obit. that was in the paper and at the end of the obit. I will add what information I have. Quill MCPHERSON, 68 Of Hoschton died Saturday, Graveside service, 4 p.m. today, Warsaw Cemetery, Duluth; Flanigan Funeral Home. Here is the added information for anyone researching this family: Quill McPHERSON born June 21, 1931 (not sure where in GA.) Married Jo-Ann CHAPMAN ? Children: Wayne Charlotte Janice Sherry - twin to Terry Terry - (male) twin to Sherry Dean Tracy Jo-Ann died about 10 years ago. All the children live in GA. I don't know who any of the girls married. Uncle Quill was a twin also. He had a twin brother Will that died as an infant and is buried in Warsaw Cemetery. Quill's parents were William Aze McPHERSON, Sr. and Daisy May CLARK. Daisy died sometime around 1935 and is buried in Warsaw Cemetery. William Aze died sometime around 1960 in Sand Mountain, AL. He is buried there. After Daisy died, William Aze loaded up his children (the 4 boys) and deposited them at different family members homes. He then left town. He later went to Sand Mountain, AL. William Aze McPHERSON was born 1888 in GA. He was first married to Minnie Ellen TOLBERT. William and Minnie had 4 girls: Azzie married a HARRISON Mertle married James CAMPBELL Clara May married a BATES Edna born 1915 married Marvin ROZAR William Aze and Minnie divorced (actually I think he deserted the family). William and Daisy May CLARK had 5 sons: James William born 1927 in Forsyth County, GA Clyde Edward born January 5, 1929 in Forsyth County, GA died 1996 in Tucson, AZ Quill born June 21, 1931 died April 10, 1999 Will born June 21, 1931 died 1931 William Aze "Bill" born 1934 James William married 1st. Eleanor DUNN, 2nd. Betty Jean LEWIS (in Metter, GA) 3rd. Barbara Ann BAILEY (in Atlanta, GA), 4th. Dorothy ? (this is my father - my step father actually - he adopted me when I was 6 and had my name legally changed) Clyde Edward "Eddie " married Emily CHAPMAN (sister to Jo-Ann CHAPMAN). Quill married Jo-Ann CHAPMAN (sister to Emily) William Aze "Bill" married 1st. Dorothy ?, 2nd. Elizabeth "Liz" ? I hope this information help someone who is researching this family. Well I am on my way to Duluth to visit Uncle Quill and at least pay my respects and leave him some flowers. Best Regards, Belinda savadge@alltel.net

Bob and Jane CAMPBELL Genealogy Surfer and Scout Leader When Bob and Jane Campbell's Dekalb County residence burst into flames Thursday morning, the blaze took both residents' lives and destroyed the house, except for Mr. Campbell's office. That room, which housed the family Bible and the genealogical history that had been Mr. Campbell's passion, was untouched, said the couple's daughter, Eloise Ragsdale of Decatur. "He had everything in there, all our reports cards from grade school, everything, " she said. This is just one of those strange things, as strange as it taking both of them together." The joint funeral for Robert C. Campbell Sr., 74, and Jane H. Campbell, 72, both of Atlanta, is 2 p.m. today (Monday, April 12, 1999) at H.M> Patterson & Sons, Spring Hill. Despite the assistance of neighbors, Mr. Campbell, a retired embalmer and funeral director with H.M> Patterson Y Son, died on the lawn of this residence, collapsing while trying to get help for his wife. Mrs. Campbell, a mental health nurse retired from DeKalb Medical Center, suffered from a degenerative bone disorder that made movement difficult, said her daughter. She died in her bedroom. Chattanooga natives, the Campbells met while attending neighboring single-sex high schools. they married in 1846 and moved to Atlanta when Mrs. Campbell was accepted at the Emory University School of Nursing. Mrs. Campbell served as camp director of a Girl Scout camp at what is now Fernbank Science Center and at Camp Timber Ridge in Mableton, said her daughter. In 1965, she was awarded the Thanks Medal for her service to the Girl Scouts. Mr. Campbell retired in 1988 and spent his time caring for his wife and researching genealogy on the Web. He was working on a family history and had traced his ancestors back to Paris in 1753. "He kept up with a small circle of friends, but looking after Mom sort of limited his social outings," said Mrs. Ragsdale. "So he bought himself a computer and practically lived on it. It'll take us the next five years to go through his history." The couple had both served as presidents of the Oak Grove and Heritage schools PTAs and were communicants at St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church. Survivors other than their daughter include another daughter, Becky Beagle of Avondale Estates; a son, Bert Campbell of Cumming; and three grandchildren. Mr. Campbell is survived by a sister, Martha Spencer of Emporia, Kansas. In lieu of flowers, the family requested that contributions be made to Nicholas House at St. Bartholomew's, 1790 LaVista Road N.E., Atlanta, GA. 30329. Source: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Monday, April 12, 1999, edition. Belinda savadge@alltel.net

Can anyone tell meof any local churches, Methodist or Presbyterian, or where these church histories/records might be for Carroll County from about 1827. I am looking for any info in re William and Mary (Orr) BRYCE/BRICE. William was very active in civic duties and I know that both would have been active in church activities. James, a son, was one of the first white settlers in Carroll County, was a Methodist minister as were four or five of his sons. Mary Bryce Wilding

I am researching Captain Appling's Company, 3rd Battalion Alabama Reserves. My gggreat grandfather enlisted August 1, 1864 in Abbeville, Henry County Alabama. Does anyone have any information on this particular Regiment? Also am looking for any information on the following people: Andrew Jackson Bowen-born 1819 in Georgia. Had two children born in Alabama by the names of James White Bowen born December 7, 1846, and Lucinda Bowen born April 30, 1848. I have no information on his wife. I believe that she may have died, because in June of 1853 he later marries A Mary Lee Hayes from Early County, Georgia. If anyone has any information it will greatly be appreciated. Thank you, Cory Bowen.

Hi - I am searching for John C. Bagett born about 1872 in Alabama (probably Randolph County, Alabama) and his sister Elizabeth Bagett born about 1866 in Alabama (probably Randolph County, Alabama). I not sure who their father was, but their mother was Sarah A. Shelnutt Bagett. They are listed on the 1880 Randolph County, Alabama census. Their mother Sarah committed suicide by hanging herself from a tree on 8 Dec 1895. Is anyone researching this family? Thanks, Belinda

LaGrange Daily News LaGrange, Troup County, Ga. March 21, 1999 Miss Julia Knight Miss Julia Knight, 91, former resident of Wood Glen Apartments, died Friday at Hospice LaGrange following a lengthy illness. Miss Knight, the daughter of the late Herman Mier and Addie Virginia Hopson Knight, was born Dec. 17, 1907 in Heard County. She was a former medical assistant and also a former employee of the Hillside Plant of Callaway Mills Company. A former resident of Ottumwa, Iowa, Miss Knight had lived in LaGrange since 1988 and was a member of Dunson Baptist Church. Survivors include one sister and brother-in-law, Edna and Lee Sanders, two sisters-in-law, Anna Mae Knight and Lillie Knight, all of LaGrange and several nieces and nephews. The family will be at the home of her sister-in-law and her family, Anna Mae Knight and Bobbie Jean and Carris Erquitt at 718 Azalea Drive. Graveside services for Miss Knight will be held in Hillview East Cemetery at 4 p.m. today with the Rev. Hope Taylor officiating. The family will receive friends at Hunter-Allen-Myhand Funeral Home from 2 to 4 p.m. today. Belinda savadge@alltel.net

The birth families of my g3gparents, Jordan Jeremiah CREEL(b: Abt. 1802 GA) and Mary WHITE (b: March 06, 1804), who m. 1827, were in Carroll county in the mid-1800s. Their daughter, Mary (b. February 27, 1838 Carroll county, GA) married Thomas S. JORDAN (b: January 03, 1832 Macon, Bibb county, GA) in 1859, in Carroll county, GA. Thomas and Mary were my g2gparents. They moved to Alabama by 1860 when their first child, my ggfather, was born. Any connections or information or assistance with these ancestors would be much appreciated, and descendant information shared. Carol C-H <cch@netdoor.com>   MY BRICK WALL ANCESTORS: Thomas S. JORDAN, b. 1832 Macon, Bibb county, GA Benjamin B. KING b. 1802 NC/SC, m. 1823 Newton county, GA Harriet Elizabeth __?__, b. 1828, m. Wiley Jackson CANNON, GA>AL

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I am posting this to warn others about problems with ; Census Microfilm Expeditors 476 E. South Temple , Suite 4 Salt Lake City , UT 84111 website ; www.censusmicrofilm.com e-mail ; gme@nwinfo.net and ; sj@censusmicrofilm.com I was lured to order several microfilm copies from this company with "guarantees" of "speedy delivery" and "low price" . My order was placed in October of 1998 and as of this posting I have not received the order or a refund after numerous contacts with Steven Jensen at this firm . In his occasional replies he repeatedly gave false information to me as to the status of the order and cashed the check when mentioned stopping payment on it .I have copies of all documents and correspondences for those interested . Complaints have been filed with the Better Business Bureau and the United States Postal Inspectors , they have informed me that even they can't order this company to give a refund , but may seek criminal charges . I guess small claims court is next . If you are seeking genealogy resources......consider my experiences with this "Firm". Thank you , Kenneth Sartin researching ; Sartin , Sartain , Sarton , Sarten , Sardin etc. etc.

Searching for info on Barnett Smith bornJan 6, 1815 location unk , married Mary A. Pitts, died Jan 6, 1891, buried Antioch Baptist Church, Whitesburg Ga. Children (1) Henry C. Smith b 1851 (2)James C.Smith b 1852 (3) Christina Frances Smith b 1854 (4) Thomas E. Smith b 1857 (5)Elizabeth D Smith b 1858, (6)Martha M Smith b 1864. After the death of Mary A. Pitts Smith, Barnett Smith married Matilda J. White Oct 16, 1866, their children were (1) William Alonzo b 1867 (2)Pascal Austin b 1869 (3) Margaret Eugenia b 1871 (4) Mary E. Smith b 1873 (5)Emma C. b 1875 (6) Blair Taylor b 1879 (7) Lena R. b 1881 (8)Otis W b 1888

I am interested in any info in re William and Mary (Orr) Bryce/Brice, my gggg/Grandparents. They arrived in Carrol County c 1827 and William was extremely active in civic affairs. A son, Joseph, is listed as head of the household in the 1840 census and there are two older people with him, a female between 60 and 70 years old and a male between 70 and 80 in Militia District 649, Land District 6. It is strongly assumed that this is William and Mary. In the Carrol County Tax Digest 1842, another son, James, is listed as "exc est of William Brice dec". Would anyone know of any churches that would have been in existance during the period of time from 1827 thru 1842? They would have kept records of deaths, and burial sites.

Hello, I am searching for any information on the following, any help will be appreciated. James Brown, born 1890 in Carroll Co. sisters, Lena, Bertie Ann, Mattie Lee, brothers, William, John M. his parents were Walker and Elizabeth, she had nickname (Duck) James married my grandmother, Susie Lou Mrytie Smith, her parents were Franklin and Sara Smith, I would like to know Sara's last name before marriage, who her parents were, same on Walker and Elizabeth, any help would be greatly appreciated. Please e-mail suzyclay@aol.com

Hi, I will be going Saturday to do the Census Lookups and copies. Please see my web page for areas available and price: If you would like to use my services please let me know by e-mail. Also, would Sue in OK that was wanting research one on Trader Payne please contact me. I also need Anita from Columbia, SC, to e-mail me also. Thank You, Belinda savadge@alltel.net http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Bluffs/1079/gensource/gnrsrch.html (Research Services)

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