I descend from Elizabeth GENTRY, who was supposedly born March 11,1775 in SC and who died March 16, 1854 in Carroll Co. GA. These dates came from her tombstone, I believe. She married Andrew SHELLNUT ca 1797. I'm not sure where they married, but some researchers say Franklin Co. GA. They had the following children: John, Rebekah, William, Lavina, David, Thomas, Polly D, Susannah, Laura, Elizabeth, Andrew Joseph, Henry, and Nathaniel (my ancestor). Andrew SHELLNUT was the son of George and Catherine SCHIELTKNIGHT who, in 1765, had a land grant for 350 acres at Cuffietown Creek, near Londonborough, often called Londonderry, 96th District (Edgefield) SC. George and Catherine were immigrants from Germany, possibly Breslau. George was born ca 1728 and Catherine ca 1736. There were two GENTRY men listed on a 1778-1779 SC jury list for that area: Nicholas "about Cuffee Town and Turkey Creek" and John "near Ninety-six Court House." Hezekiah GENTRY was listed as in Spartan District, which is not as close as the other two. Was Elizabeth's father Nicholas or John? Or were they her brothers? She did name her firstborn son John, but was that simply a coincidence? I appreciate any help you can give on this line, and I'd love to hear from any "cousins" out there. Vickie Elam White

Looking for any information on the referenced families. Daniel McDowell married to ? His daughter Synthey/Synthia married to Jonathan Haynes Their daughter, Lucinda Haynes, married to William Kinney 1839 in Carroll County. These families migration pattern: Haywood County, NC 1808-1824 Habersham County, GA 1824-1829 Carroll County, GA 1829- after Civil War. Would like to know more about Daniel McDowell, his wife and complete list of children. Can exchange information on Synthia McDowell, Jonathan Haynes and William Kinney. Thanks, Cathy Moore Casper Sanford, NC Researching: Moore, McDowell, Privitt, Kinney, Ewing, Wilson, Bradshaw, Hitchcock, Erwin, Atkins, Haynes, Burton, Snelling, Barnes, Garner, Massey, Ward, Workman, Cox, Merrill, Lewis, Cassidy, Berry, Alford, Dent, Barton, Casper, Heath, King, Hill and Sutton.

Hello, Hopefully there are some Landers researchers out there on this list. I cant seem to pin down my 2nd Great Grand Father "Franklin Landers", I can only assume that he was most likely born in the 1840's and death est around 1905??? I found the following on the Carroll County 1860 Census index... 111 Landers F. A. M653 113 588 Bowdon PO District 9 Im hopeing that someone has seen a more complete census other than an index that would offer up a little more info as to tell me if this "F.A Landers Could be my Franklin Or tell who he was married to, I have mine tenitively being married to A "Fuller" but for sure any of the below children could be listed as "Members of Household"..... Mary E. Landers James Odin Landers Lillian Landers Fannie Landers Robert Landers William Landers Benjamin Landers If anyone sees anything of the likeness please let me know. Regards, Steven

Looking for parents of Spence children: James ( b1860) Nancy E (b1862) Wilson A (b1864)George C (b6Apr1866) Martha (b1868) Mary (b1870) Living in household of Nancy Spence, born Ga, age 47, widow, 1880 Van Zandt County Census, Texas having come to Texas from Georgia. Since the census info states the father was born Ga & mother born Tennessee, Nancy Spence could be an aunt. Both parents of these children died by 1873. George Coleman Spence was raised in Emory, Texas from age 7 in 1873 to age 20 in 1886 (when he married Mary Belle Kellet/Killette from Van Zandt County) by a Dr Duffey who was also from Georgia. Dr Duffey's father was born in Ireland & could have been a McDuffie & could have been connected to the Spence families in Georgia. George was a farmer & followed law enforcement, serving as Sheriff of Rains County & living in the jail in Emory. How he housed 13 kids in that small place is beyond reason. Anyone having any knowledge of M C H Spence from Harris County - please drop me a line - would really enjoy & appreciate hearing from you.

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Hi List: I am doing a one name study on the name COVEY. If anyone has run across any of these folks I would certainly appreciate hearing from you. Thanks in advance for your efforts. Bill Covey Creator of Ol' Tubby Joe Stottlemeyer Author of: Watson Is Where It Wuz http://www.geocities.com/CapeCanaveral/Station/3265/Welcome.html

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Looking for connection to the following Smith Family. Lewis J. Smith b. June 1863 in Ga. (1st wife) Mary Ellen Watkins b. d. 5-23-1891 in Douglas Co. (son)- Reese Smith b. May 1891 in Douglas Co. Ga. Reese married Lizzie HAMILTON on Feb.1916 and lived in the Lithia Springs area of Douglas Co. Ga in 1920 The only child of Reese & Lizzie that I know of is Lee Smith, he was b. in 1917 I do not know names of any other children born after Lee. Reese's father Lewis J. SMITH remarried OCT. 9th 1894 to Epsie Lander JORDAN his 2nd wife and this was her 2nd marriage as well. Lewis & Epsie had 3 son's they were... Homer L. Smith b.ca. June 1895 in Douglas Co. Ga Ivey R. b. ca. March 1897 in Douglas Co. Ga Hewlett M. Smith b. ca, May 1899 in Douglas Co. Ga. Epsie Lander (JORDAN) SMITH had a son by her 1st marriage the son's name was Herman JORDAN b. ca. Nov 1892 in Ga.

To the list: I am trying to find information about George A. Wing who was married to Lena. The 1900 census shows George Wing b Sept 1844, England, and Lena b June 1853, in New York. In 1900 they had been married 20 years and had three children, and George was a farmer. George may have immigrated to U. S. in 1852 George Wing d prior to 1908 because Lena Wing married Bannister R. Morrow 22 Sept 1908. Mr. Morrow was b 22 Sep 1850 in Jonesboro, GA . He was married to Victoria Jane Floyd 30 Nov 1871. Victoria d 22 Dec 1906, Carrollton, GA. I would also like to contact anyone who might know Mr. Morrow. Lena Wing Morrow died between June 1912 and Sept. 1915 at Tallapoosa, Georgia. Lena was the step-sister of my grandfather, Charles S. Creek. He was named in her will leaving a lot on Spring St.. lot 152, block 42. She also left Mr. Morrow some money. She stated she should be buried beside her former husband, George Wing, late of Haralson Co, GA The will was filed 1 Sept 1915. Are any of these names found in the Haralson Co. history: Would appreciate any information from anyone who could help me with these people. Ruth Hill, St. Petersburg, FL ___________________________________________________________________ Get the Internet just the way you want it. Free software, free e-mail, and free Internet access for a month! Try Juno Web: http://dl.www.juno.com/dynoget/tagj.

Hi..if anyone has access to the 1870 /1880 census for Carroll County i need a lookup for Ben F. Cothren / Cochran ? head of family will not do...need family members...Thanks

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In 1850, a Mary A. CHRISTIAN age 31 (born ca 1819 in GA) and a Frances CHRISTIAN age 11 (born ca 1839 in GA) were living in the household of Nathaniel SHELNUT in Carroll Co. GA. Nathaniel married Lucy Jane CHRISTIAN, daughter of William B. CHRISTIAN and Sarah H. POSEY of Elbert Co. GA. Was Mary a widowed sister-in-law of Lucy Jane's? Vickie Elam White

Carroll County, Ga 1840 Census Index Hughey Seaborn M19 16 227 1850 Randolph Co, Alabama Seaborn m'd Lucy Patrick - 1826 - Greene County, Ga. was in Carroll County in 1830. Carroll Co, Ga 1842 Tax Digest Thomas Hughey Militia Dst 729 Land Dst 5 No more info on Thomas after 1842 -- not in Carrol, Randolph or Chambers. Thomas m'd Sarah B Fielder - 1827 - Walton County, Ga Was found in Carroll County in 1830. Sarah died by 1835. Thomas & Seaborn are brothers. Does anyone researching Fielder or Patrick have any info on these two men in Carrol County, Ga? Thanx Linda

Am researching these names in Carrol co Ga . Presley KNIGHT & WILLOUGHBY married CLAYTON sisters in the 1830's . WILLIAM CLAYTON married their sister NANCY KNIGHT. Anyone have any info on these familles who ended up in Alabama after they wed? thanks Rita Knight

I am researching a Mary Lee Hayes born possibly in Alabama about 1833. She was, from family folklore, a full blooded cherokee indian. She married my 3rd great grandfather in 1853 in Carroll County, Georgia. The Hayes family was supposed to have hid in the caves of Floyd County, Georgia near the Cave Springs area, when the round up of the indians was being done. She was about 4 or 5 years old from the stories that I have heard. How do I go about doing research on this individual? There are some strong indian traits that are still highly visible within the family still to this day. Please help, Cory Bowen.

I have just found out that a Sarah H. POSEY, daughter of Thomas POSEY and Mary HODGKINS, may be my ancestor. She supposedly married William B. CHRISTIAN and lived in Elbert Co. GA until about 1827. Then they moved to Newton Co. GA until late 1830, then they moved to Fayette Co. GA. I descend from their possible daugher, Lucinda Jane CHRISTIAN. Lucinda and her twin sister Eliza Jane were born on 2 Nov 1819. Lucinda married Nathaniel SHELLNUT in Fayette Co. GA in 1829 and Eliza married Barney WESTBROOK in Fayette Co. GA in 1837. Nathaniel and Lucinda settled in Carroll Co. GA, where Nathaniel founded the town of Bowdon. Any relatives out there? Any additions or corrections to this info? Vickie Elam White

To all Subscribers, I am forwarding the following from Don Mills. This is NOT SPAM. I have been involved with several of these county heritage book with this publisher. In every case it has been a great thing! D. Scott Dingler Listowner Polk Co. Heritage Book - 2000 You can help write a book! Yes, by participating in the forthcoming book The Heritage of Polk County, GA - 2000, you will become a part of a beautiful collector's edition book, and help to preserve Polk County Georgia Heritage! The new book is being coordinated by County Heritage, Inc., a firm which specializes in County heritage books. Already, more than 20 Georgia Counties have completed, or are working on their own books! The project is affiliated with the Alabama County Heritage series, which is publishing a book on each of the 67 Alabama Counties! The Company has been producing coffee-table, County books since 1978. More than 300 Southeastern US counties have successfully concluded projects. You may visit their web site at www.countyheritagebooks.com. Recently completed Georgia projects include Cherokee, Pickens and Whitfield Counties. In production now are books for Gordon, Floyd and Paulding Counties. These are targeted for late 1999 delivery. There is no charge to include your 500 word family story and picture! So don't be left out! The first meeting will be held Thursday, August 19, 7 PM in the meeting room at the Library in Cedar- town. All are cordially invited to attend this important meeting! In addition to family stories, genealogies and pictures, the book Polk County Heritage - 2000 will be contain articles and pictures about Polk County communities, churches, clubs and organizations! A sample book The Heritage of Cherokee County, GA 1831-1998 is on display at the library in Cedartown. It is indicative of the quality publication we expect for Polk County! Proceeds from the sale of the Cherokee and Pickens County books benefited the libraries in those counties. See you on August 19, 7PM at the Library in Cedartown, 245 East Ave! Meantime, you may call the publisher's toll free number: (877) CO-HERIT (numerically: 877-264-3748) Don Mills donmillsinc@mindspring.com

Hello, I need information on Georgia McCurdy's. I am searching for information on a John McCurdy who married Malinda Goodson in Carroll Co. Georgia in 1841. I have found other McCurdys that were married in Carroll Co. at about the same time as John. (Robert T. McCurdy and William McCurdy). I believe that they could be brothers. I have also found several McCurdys that are buried in Carroll Co. Possible fathers could be James McCurdy or Robert J. McCurdy as each of these men were awarded land in the Georgia Land Lottery of 1827. James was listed as a soldier if that helps. Please Help, Doug McCurdy

I can only give you some clues..my own family of Custers and Keowns and Youngs, came to Karnes and Live Oak Counties in Texas, from Marion Co. Ala. In Live Oak Co my GGF had a neighbor, John T. Curry who had married a Narcissa Waller, and is listed in the history books as being Alabama born. He was a Civil War Veteran. He was in Texas in 1861 and his name is on the ratification list to secede from the Union. (Narcissa was the daughter of Henderson Waller, and the marriage took place in Texas). Henderson Waller was in Texas by 1856, and came from Tennessee, his wife was Sophia Warren Hardwick, in case you can connect names out of the past. Live Oak was settled early after the Revolution by Irish from Ireland, but after Texas joined the Union in 1845, many Irish started migrating from Alabama. Other Alabama names are Edwards, Young, Pugh, Brennan, King, James, Rix, Ryan and many others. I hope somehow this might lead you to Alabama then to Texas. Just a longshot. Jean mccoy@gvtc.com BGOZBOOKS@aol.com wrote: > I'm trying to find my greatgrandfather, WILLIAM CURRY. Married a Mary (?) c. > 1850 we think, in Ga. He was shown in 1860 Carroll Co. Census - Kansas > Dist., with wife, Mary and 3 kids: William Edward, Mary E.T., and Johnathan. > > I cannot locate this family anywhere in Ga. (or Ala.) after 1860. Does > anybody on this list have info on CURRYS from Ga. or Ala.? I believe they > migrated from N.Car. to Ga., then to Ala. > > Thanks, B.G. > > ==== 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

Jean, I believe that they may have come from South Carolina but I have no proof of it. I would be interested in any information that you may have. Thanks for your reply, Doug McCurdy ----- Original Message ----- From: jean mccoy <mccoy@gvtc.com> To: <GACARROL-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, July 26, 1999 4:33 AM Subject: Re: [GACARROL-L] McCurdy's > Doug, are these McCurdy's outof SC before going to Ga? I have McCurdys in SC > and some history, late 1770's. Jean mccoy@gvtc.com > > Doug Mccurdy wrote: > > > Hello, > > > > I am looking for information on John J McCurdy who was married in > > Carroll Co. He married Melinda Goodson in 1841. Possible relatives may be : > > Robert T McCurdy , William McCurdy, James McCurdy and Robert J. McCurdy. > > Please contact me if you have any additional information or would like > > information on John J. McCurdy. > > > > Thank you, > > > > Doug McCurdy > > > > ==== 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 > > > > > ==== 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 >