I have uploaded some new information to my Gedcom files and made some changes to my site at: http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~jcook/ I have added another to Robert Cook, born 1795 of Carroll County, Georgia. Surnames of this line include: Beasley, Brown, Criswell, Driver, Gray, McCarty, Otwell, Roberts, Smith, Taylor, Thompson and Trapp. I have also added some Carroll County information links and some history about Carroll County. Hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas and wishing everyone a Happy New Year. Johnny Cook.

Does anyone know a good source of information for obtaining information about Confederate pensioners in GA? My g-grandfather Caleb Stone, and later, his widow Martha Ledbetter Stone, received pesions from Caleb's service in the Civil War, but I am have only been able to locate's Martha's application. Any leads would be appreciated. Thanks, Rita

My husband's Aunt passed away Sunday, December 12, 1999. She lived in Temple. Are there any Carroll County newspapers on the net? Thanks for any help, Melissa

Searching for information on Nancy Jane McAllister, born Oct, 1824 in Tennessee. She married Jeremiah Kinney July 21, 1844. Nancy's parents were James Blanton McAllister and Margaret McRae. Apparently her father died in Carroll County, GA. Any information will be appreciated. Joan Keith Bonnett

Hello, I just discovered that Carroll Co., GA has been added to the available Gen Forums for GA. The URL is: http://genforum.familytreemaker.com/ga/carroll/ I hope all that subscribe to the Carroll Co., GA "L" and "D" add there queries and families to the forum so that others can find you and you find them. Right now there are only two "messages" posted. I hope a lot more will be added soon! Valerie (Johnson) Freeman Santa Ana, Calif. searching Nixon in Carroll Co., GA

Hello list and Happy Holidays. Just wanted to let everybody know that I have a web site at: http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~jcook/ that has my Carroll County surnames listed. Most all the families related to the Cook line are from Carroll County. If anyone has a connection to either one of these lines please let me know. There are two different Carroll lines. Not much on either, so if anybody can help it sure would be appreciated. A lot of Cooks are listed. Thanks. Johnny Cook.

FYI to all those interested in Floyd County, Georgia... The "Heritage Book of Floyd County, Georgia" will be a beautiful collector's edition hardbound book written by and about people of Floyd County, Georgia. Featuring over 500 family articles and over 300 topical stories and over 500 photographs. While it was hoped the book would be published around Christmas 1999, the Heritage Book Committee would like everyone to know that the book will more than likely be out sometime in January 2000. Don't miss the opportunity now to purchase a copy for: $55 (includes taxes) to be picked up in Rome, Georgia $60 (includes taxes & shipping) for copies to be mailed For more information or to order, contact: Floyd County Heritage Book Committee P. O. Box 6096 Rome, GA 30162 or e-mail: FloydBook@aol.com After publication, prices will increase. Tony Pope, Co-Chair Floyd County Heritage Book Committee

Karen, Whenever you find the book, would you please do a lookup for me? I am researching the following surnames in Carroll Co., Ga. : ARTIS/ARDIS CURRY GULLION Any information you can find for me will be greatly appreciated! B G PIPER (Tx.)

Hal, I did a quick check through the book and the only variation of Hesterly I found was for a Hesterlee. The following is what I found: 1) Page 33 - Mrs. Velma Jordan, 87, states her father, Tom M. Hamrick, moved from Villa Rica to Sand Hill in 1894, opened and operated a general merchandise store at Sand Hill. Dr. Durrett had a store here and Abb Scroggins added a lean-to building to Durrett's store for photography. Others who operated stores were Nick, Wringer, Birdo Crawford, Ollis Brasher, Will Hesterlee, Jack Kelley, Coon Hesterlee, Britt Thompson, V. B. Dickson, Tom Brasher, John White, Claribel Snelling, Albert Williams, Raymond Ricks and Wayne Otewell. 2) Page 33 - Many boys in this area were called into service in World War I. Included Dalton Hesterlee, Charlie Vines, Reese Jordan, Wilbur Phillips, Bartow Hesterlee. 3) Page 35 - In 1936 land was purchased from Dr. H. C. Garst across the highway from the former school building and in 1936-1937 a modern brick building was erected consisting of four classrooms and auditorium. On Aug. 27, 1937 a cornerstone was laid. Withe the inscription on the stone were the names C. Hyde, J. H. Broom, D. M. Hesterlee, B. P. Hesterlee, and Sam White, with G. C. Sewell, builder and L. A. Muse, Superintendent. I hope this is of some help to you. Clarence ----- Original Message ----- From: <NHHS48@aol.com> To: <GACARROL-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, December 01, 1999 8:48 AM Subject: Re: [GACARROL] book | Hi Clarence and all other members of the "bang your head against the wall" | society. | | Clarence I too would like to have a copy of the book you mention. Problem | is, are any of my ancestors included in it. I know for example that some | members of my family lived in the area during the 1830's- onward, but I have | very little info on them. The surname is HESTERLY and various other similar | spellings. If you or any of the other listers have knowledge of this family, | I'd really appreciate hearing from you. | | As always, any help will be greatly appreciated. | | Hal Hesterly | | | ==== GACARROL Mailing List ==== | GACARROL-L Mailing List Archives. Search by by name, etc. | http://searches.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/listsearch.pl?list=gaca rrol | Carroll County Web Page | http://www.mindspring.com/~swampfox/Carroll_County/Carroll.h tm |

In a message dated 12/01/1999 6:24:40 PM Mountain Standard Time, Clarence@Atkins.net writes: << I did a quick check through the book and the only variation of Hesterly I found was for a Hesterlee. The following is what I found: 1) Page 33 - Mrs. Velma Jordan, 87, states her father, Tom M. Hamrick, moved from Villa Rica to Sand Hill >> Is this the Carroll Co. and its People book? I have a copy the Sand Hill portion of one of these books(somewhere!), most of which seemed to me fairly recent. Whichever book it came from, the Sand Hill section had my grandfather, Doctor Ira Garst in several places. Amoong other things, it mentions that he made house calls in the early 1900s by motorcycle. He used to say he couldn't afford a car and the motorcycle was better company than a horse. Also a note about the "new" school--he sold them the land--where I started first at age 4. My grandfather marched me in and said, "You WILL take this child." No one argued! If I have time to dig it out in a day or two, I'll gladly post bits of it--but again, I have only the Sand Hill portion. Karen Dale Larkspur CO

I would also be interested in this book. I remember seeing one at the Floyd County Library in Rome, GA several years ago. I have a book titled "The Sesquicentennial-Bicentennial Edition of the Carroll County Story - By the People." It was printed in May 1976. Although, it deals with the old communities, towns, churches, schools, business, and historic sites, it does contain a lot of photographs and names of the people associated with them. This book does NOT have an index. I received this book, several years ago, by calling the Chamber of Commerce in Carrollton and asking about it. The woman I talked to said that they still had several left over and was most happy to mail one to me, at no cost. I though that was really nice of them. I really enjoyed some of the photographs, such as the first school bus in America. This book contains 80 pages. Clarence ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bill Stephenson" <woodart@one.net> To: <GACARROL-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, November 30, 1999 5:05 PM Subject: [GACARROL] book | Anyone famaliar with a book "Carroll County and Her People" by Joe Cobb. | | What period does it cover? | | Any good genealogy info in it? | | Bill | | | ==== GACARROL Mailing List ==== | GACARROL-L Mailing List Archives. Search by by name, etc. | http://searches.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/listsearch.pl?list=gaca rrol | Carroll County Web Page | http://www.mindspring.com/~swampfox/Carroll_County/Carroll.h tm |

Hi Clarence and all other members of the "bang your head against the wall" society. Clarence I too would like to have a copy of the book you mention. Problem is, are any of my ancestors included in it. I know for example that some members of my family lived in the area during the 1830's- onward, but I have very little info on them. The surname is HESTERLY and various other similar spellings. If you or any of the other listers have knowledge of this family, I'd really appreciate hearing from you. As always, any help will be greatly appreciated. Hal Hesterly

Anyone famaliar with a book "Carroll County and Her People" by Joe Cobb. What period does it cover? Any good genealogy info in it? Bill

Hi, I would love to hear from anyone that thinks some of these folks sound familar. Abner Nixon is in the index for the 1850 & 1860 census of Randolph Co., AL (have not viewed either of these). He serves in the Civil War from Carroll Co. GA (His foot is amputated) and his is in the index to GA CSA Pensions as filing in Carroll Co., GA. He and his descendents have move to Carroll Co., AL by 1880 and seem to remain there though at least the 1920 census. I am also trying to determine if Abner is kin to the Nixons of Coweta Co., GA, some of whom ended up in Carroll Co., GA coincidentally by 1880, too. Thank you for your time. Descendants of Abner Nixon 1 Abner NIXON b: 1821 Alabama ... +? d: Bef 1880 not emumerated in 1880 census .......... 2 Emily J. NIXON b: 1848 Alabama ................ +_______ BISHOP d: Bef 1920 not emumerated in 1920 census .......... 2 Amanda A. NIXON b: 1850 Alabama ................ +__________ LOVELACE d: Bef 1880 not emumerated in 1880 census ....................... 3 William LOVELACE b: 1870 Alabama ....................... 3 Mary L. LOVELACE b: 1872 0Alabama .......... 2 Silas D. NIXON b: 1859-1860 Alabama ................ +Fletcher ___________ b: 1861 Alabama ....................... 3 Sallie NIXON b: 21 Oct 1891 Georgia d: 23 May 1977 Burial: Salem Baptist Church Cemetery, Carrollton, Carroll Co., Georgia ............................. +_________ STALLINGS .................................... 4 Roburn STALLINGS b: 1916 Georgia .................................... 4 Reuben STALLINGS b: 1918 Georgia ....................... 3 Mandie NIXON b: 1900 Georgia .......... 2 Robert P. NIXON b: Oct 1868 Alabama d: 1939 Carroll Co., Georgia Burial: Salem Baptist Church Cemetery, Carrollton, Carroll Co., Georgia ................ +Annie L. ___________ b: Jan 1869 Georgia d: 1961 Carroll Co., Georgia Burial: Salem Baptist Church Cemetery, Carrollton, Carroll Co., Georgia ....................... 3 Myrtle A. NIXON b: Mar 1892 Georgia ....................... 3 Albert Ernest NIXON b: Jun 1896 Georgia ............................. +Vurner I.V. HORTON b: 18 Oct 1902 m: 19 Dec 1920 Carroll Co., Georgia d: 19 Aug 1924 Carroll Co., Georgia Burial: Salem Baptist Church Cemetery, Carrollton, Carroll Co., Georgia ....................... 3 Mabel NIXON b: 1908 Carroll Co., Georgia Burial: Carroll Memory Gardens, Carroll Co., Georgia ............................. +Joseph Arthur WALLS b: 1909 d: 1976 Burial: Carroll Memory Gardens, Carroll Co., Georgia ....................... 3 Mildred NIXON b: 1908 Carroll Co., Georgia Burial: Carroll Memory Gardens, Carroll Co., Georgia ............................. +Virgil Preston NIXON b: 15 Nov 1910 Carroll Co., Georgia m: 20 Dec 1936 Carroll Co., Georgia d: Feb 1979 Burial: Carroll Memory Gardens, Carroll Co., Georgia .......... 2 Wilson A. NIXON b: 13 Mar 1870 Alabama d: 6 Feb 1961 Burial: Salem Baptist Church Cemetery, Carrollton, Carroll Co., Georgia ................ +Lucy F. ___________ b: 6 Sep 1872 Georgia d: 31 May 1940 Burial: Salem Baptist Church Cemetery, Carrollton, Carroll Co., Georgia ....................... 3 Ethel M. NIXON b: Apr 1897 Carroll Co., Georgia ....................... 3 Lizzie E. NIXON b: 21 Apr 1899 Carroll Co., Georgia d: 22 Feb 1910 Carroll Co., Georgia Burial: Salem Baptist Church Cemetery, Carrollton, Carroll Co., Georgia ....................... 3 Homer Lee NIXON b: 1 Jul 1901 Carroll Co., Georgia d: 4 Jun 1903 Carroll Co., Georgia Burial: Salem Baptist Church Cemetery, Carrollton, Carroll Co., Georgia Valerie (Johnson) Freeman Santa Ana, California

Good Morning My name is Don and I am new to the list. Was wondering why it was so quite. I lived in Lowell for many years as a youngster and am now doing research on all parts of my family. I am interested in the cowarts and the haynes. Any connections?

I'm researching SAND(R)IDGES from Franklin Co., Tenn. and would like to compare branches with others searching same line. There are a few errors I can't seen to correct. I think I have sons who should be father, and grandfathers who should be grandsons in my chart! Anyway, let me hear from you SAND(R)IDGES! My gr.gr.grandfather, NIMROD SANDRIDGE, must have died and been buried in ALa., because I found his wife buried in Smith Co., Tx. alone. Can anyone please help locate his gravesite information in Marshall Co., Ala.? Thanks, BG PIPER (Tx.)

Looking for the families of : Daniel McDowell and wife ?? Jonathan Haynes and Cynthia McDowell William Kinney and Lucinda Haynes William Kinney and Susannah Ward Daniel McDowell Owens and Myra Littlejohn George Palmer and Catherine Owens. Benjamin Merrell All of the above families are in Carroll County by 1830. Most were in Habersham County and won land lots in the 1827 Georgia land lottery. Would like to connect with anyone with connections to any of these lines. Cathy Moore Casper Sanford, NC ----- Original Message ----- From: <GACARROL-D-request@rootsweb.com> To: <GACARROL-D@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, November 22, 1999 11:17 AM Subject: GACARROL-D Digest V99 #64

I'm here, and agree that the list has be quiet! Dawn von Weisenstein ----- Original Message ----- From: Belinda & Dave Savadge <savadge@alltel.net> To: <GACARROL-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, November 20, 1999 10:40 PM Subject: [GACARROL] TEST > Hi, > > I was just wondering if anyone is still on this list. I haven't received > any messages in a while. > > Thank You, > Belinda > savadge@alltel.net > http://www.genealogybin.com > > > > > > ==== GACARROL Mailing List ==== > GACARROL-L Mailing List Archives. Search by by name, etc. > http://searches.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/listsearch.pl?list=gacarrol > Carroll County Web Page > http://www.mindspring.com/~swampfox/Carroll_County/Carroll.htm > >

I am seeking information on Drew family that lived in Carroll County from 1840 until possibly today. I am a descendent of the Meriwether County branch of the same family. Willing to share any information that I have. Patty Edwards

Hi Everyone, I am looking for information on John J. REAVES born abt. 1826 in Georgia. He married Rebecca HUNTER born in 1827 in GA. They were married in 1844 in Carroll County, GA. They are listed on the 1850 Carroll County, GA. living with them is Rebecca's brother William HUNTER born abt. 1828 in GA., he married Mary Ann MORRIS. By 1860 they were all in Randolph County, AL. Rebecca and William's mother was Sarah "Sallie" (maiden name unknown). Any information on this family would be greatly appreciated. I am also looking for S.B. JORDON. He is listed on the 1850 Franklin County, GA Census living with Enoch SMITH and Permelia _______ SMITH in District 32, Franklin County, Georgia. I can't find him on the 1860 census. He is listed on the 1870 Randolph County, AL. Census. He has a wife Elizabeth and children: Mary Ann, James, Synthia, Charles and Annie. On the 1880 Randolph County, AL. he is listed with a wife Mary R. and children: James, Synthia, Charles, Annie and Sarah. I would appreciate any help on these families. Thank You, Belinda savadge@alltel.net http://www.genealogybin.com/