Looking for information on the marriage of Richard Lovett & Ellen Mahoney 11-29-1851 in Savanna Ga. Also where is the proper place to write to for this information [email protected]

Here is the link to your map of Bona Bella: http://www.expedia.com/pub/agent.dll?qscr=mmvw&msds=626F2CE9$845Ew$80$27Ew94 !E04!A0$0E0Bona.Bella.Ave!6080Savannah20GA50$33$31$34$30$360000!4$FF000!8$FF !60$1D$3Bf$A8$A31!2$40U$C3$5DA$83ET$C060001000!8$FF!50$14000!4$FF!K0 -----Original Message----- From: Su Keister [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, June 18, 2001 7:57 AM To: [email protected] Subject: [GACHATHAM] Bonne Bella My great grandmother, Margaret McGhee (1st marriage, in KS) Mitchell (Mrs. Robert, 2nd marriage) died in Savannah sometime after 1948. I remember visiting her with my mother and grandfather when I was three or four, after she had had a stroke. I haven't been able to find a record of her death. Family stories place her residence in a place called Bonne Belle (sp?) My mother was able to prove her birth only by finding herself listed in the 1930 census for Savannah living with her grandmother. They lived on a farm. Does anyone know anything about this place? ============================== Join the RootsWeb WorldConnect Project: Linking the world, one GEDCOM at a time. http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com

My great grandmother, Margaret McGhee (1st marriage, in KS) Mitchell (Mrs. Robert, 2nd marriage) died in Savannah sometime after 1948. I remember visiting her with my mother and grandfather when I was three or four, after she had had a stroke. I haven't been able to find a record of her death. Family stories place her residence in a place called Bonne Belle (sp?) My mother was able to prove her birth only by finding herself listed in the 1930 census for Savannah living with her grandmother. They lived on a farm. Does anyone know anything about this place?

The German Lutheran Church and Lutheran Church of the Ascension are the same church. Rev. Stephen Albion Mealy was at the Lutheran Church of the Ascension 1824-1839. The title Reverend goes to one who has been ordained. The position of Pastor usually indicates the head of a congregation, as one could be ordained and not have a church of his own. Frank J. -----Original Message----- From: Peter Nesbitt [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Sunday, June 17, 2001 9:28 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [GACHATHAM] German Lutheran Church (Pastor -vs- Reverend) While searching for Savannah wedding announcements, I found an entry that listed "Rev. Stephen A. Mealy, Pastor German Lutheran Church". Is it possible for someone to be a Reverend AND a Pastor? Is there a difference between the two? Why would both titles be used in the announcement? Do you know where this Church is/was located in Savannah? Thanks, Peter Nesbitt ============================== Create a FREE family website at MyFamily.com! http://www.myfamily.com/banner.asp?ID=RWLIST2

Hello: I would greatly appreciate it if someone could advise as to the results of the 1967 (approximately) Election for City Council Members for Garden City, Georgia, a suburb of Savannah, Georgia. I am very much interested as to the outcome of the Bazemore political ticket and in particular the candidate MARION FRANCIS PETERSON, the owner and operator of the Garden City Supermarket. Your cooperation and assistance will be very greatly appreciated. Robert D. Peterson e-mail address: [email protected]

Peter Nesbitt - Hello: In response to your message relating to the Lutheran Church of the Ascension, Savannah, Georgia, if you have access to a LDS Family History Center, Births, Marriages and Deaths for the period 1823 - 1926 relating to the Lutheran Church of the Ascension, Savannah, Georgia, is available on LDS Family History Center Microfilm Roll Number 0203207. Good Luck. Robert D. Peterson e-mail address: [email protected]

While searching for Savannah wedding announcements, I found an entry that listed "Rev. Stephen A. Mealy, Pastor German Lutheran Church". Is it possible for someone to be a Reverend AND a Pastor? Is there a difference between the two? Why would both titles be used in the announcement? Do you know where this Church is/was located in Savannah? Thanks, Peter Nesbitt

The records of LCofA and microfilm of them are at the GA Hist. Society and on microfilm. There is also a book on marriages, baptisms, etc. Any particular name you're interested in? Frank J. -----Original Message----- From: Peter Nesbitt [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Sunday, June 17, 2001 6:33 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [GACHATHAM] Lutheran Church of the Ascension Does anyone know where I might find old membership lists of the Lutheran Church of the Ascension that is located in Wright Square? Thanks, Peter Nesbitt ============================== Visit Ancestry's Library - The best collection of family history learning and how-to articles on the Internet. http://www.ancestry.com/learn/library

Frank, > The records of LCofA and microfilm of them are at the GA Hist. Society and > on microfilm. There is also a book on marriages, baptisms, etc. Any > particular name you're interested in? Thanks for the quick reply... I should have asked the folks at the GHS while I was there last week. My time was limited, so I was going for some of the "easier" sources that I recognized at the time. I'm especially interested in the AMBOS and SEMKEN members who attended this Church. These people are all relatives of mine who lived and died in Savannah. If you should happen to stumble across any of these in the future... thanks in advance! Take care, Peter Nesbitt

In this particular message it is title vs. position. Many times you will see them interchanged as the persons title. Very seldom these days do I see Reverend used anymore. A shame I feel it holds a higher respect than Pastor - but that's my personal opinion. There are a few places that still use Reverend regularly in their practices. They are the more traditional in their lifestyles. Original message-------------- Subject: [GACHATHAM] German Lutheran Church (Pastor -vs- Reverend) > While searching for Savannah wedding announcements, I found an entry > that listed "Rev. Stephen A. Mealy, Pastor German Lutheran Church". > Is it possible for someone to be a Reverend AND a Pastor? Is there a > difference between the two? Why would both titles be used in the > announcement? Do you know where this Church is/was located in Savannah?

Does anyone know where I might find old membership lists of the Lutheran Church of the Ascension that is located in Wright Square? Thanks, Peter Nesbitt

Savannah Morning News 12 January 1863 The following named men are published as deserters from the Battalion Savannah Volunteer Guards, etc. 1. Bryan P.Basset : from Company A; enlisted as substitute for W.C.Mitchell, September 2. 1862; 45 years of age, 5 feet 10 1/2 inches in height, dark complexion, blue eyes, black hair; born in Charleston, So.Ca, and by occupation when enlisted a machinist. He deserted December 8, 1862, and is supposed to be now in Augusta, Georgia. He usually wears spectacles. He has lost three fingers from his left hand, and is frequently called "Jack." 2. John Makin :from Company A; enlisted March 18, 1862, for the war; 28 years of age, 5 feet 9 1/2 inches in height, dark complexion, brown eyes, dark hair; born in Ireland, and by occupation when enlisted a baker. Makin has a slight stoop and seems older than stated in the description. He has a wife in Savannah. 3. J.G.McGruder from Company B; enlisted on 17th March, for the war; 22 years of age, 5 feet 9 1/2 inches high, dark complexion, blue eyes, light brown hair; born in Columbus county, Georgia, and formerly belonged to the 1st Georgia Regulars. He is supposed to have gone up the country. He has recently been calling himself "John King" in Savannah. 4. M. O'Connor from Company C; enlisted April 12th, 1862, for the war, 31 years of age, 5 feet 9 inches high, light complexion, blue eyes, dark brown hair; born in the county of Kerry, Ireland; by occupation a shoe-maker. He has a wife and family in Savannah. Deserted on the 23d December, 1862, being at the time on detached duty with J.M.Conroy at Savannah.

Searching for any information relating to Thomas F. Thomson who was elected to the position of Tax Collector in Savannah around October 1908. His wife might have been Margaret. I'm especially interested in the names of his parents and/or siblings. Thanks, Peter Nesbitt

Do any of you have information relating to J.W. McIntyre, Jr. who was elected to Chatham County Sheriff in 1908? I found him listed in the 1909 Savannah City Directory. I'm especially interested in his first and middle names, as well as any ancestors or descendants. I hope to make a connection to John P. McIntyre, Edward McIntyre, or to Hannah McIntyre. Thanks, Peter Nesbitt

Several weeks ago someone was kind of enough to e-mail me that they were going to Savannah and were going to look-up the graves of my great and great grandfather whom are buried there Jacob and Thomas Crapps/Crappse. They were very happy to be able to do this. They were going to take a picture and mail it to me of which I am very appreciative of. Shortly after they e-mailed me of their willingness to do this I had a computer problem and had to re-install everything which caused me to lose my saved e-mails. I do not know who this person was now and I in turn never heard back from them. If the person I am referring to subscribes to this list, please let me know the results. Thanks again, Marie [email protected]

I just returned from a genalogy trip to Savannah, where I spent many hours at the Georgia Historical Library and the Bull Street Library in the downtown area. Many of my relatives were listed in the City Directories... some had occupations listed as "works". Do any of you know what exactly this means? That the person literally "works"... is involved in boating "works"... any ideas? Thanks, Peter Nesbitt

Thanks Nancy! We haven't had a check in for a while, sooo... I'm researching the Chatham county (turn of the century) GEORGE WATSON family. Cheers, George Watson

Savannah MORNING NEWS 23 June 1862 DIED. In Effingham county, June 15th, 1862, after a brief illness, in her 19th year, LAURA S., wife of W.H.Fleetwood, Esq.

Good Morning, To all the Dad's on our list, I wish you a very Happy Father's Day......may it be filled with laughter, joy and fond memories of your times with your own Dad and your children. Best Wishes :-) Nancy E Parr---List Hostess

Pam, A few years ago I needed a death certificate in Savannah. The Health Dept. folks couldn't find it. They sent me a list of everyone with a close name. The list was produced from their database of death certificates going back to the mid-1800s. So, if Jesse died in Chatham Co. the Health Dept. may be of assistance. Frank J. -----Original Message----- From: Pam [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Saturday, June 16, 2001 6:44 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [GACHATHAM] Savannah City directories 1910-1927 Frank, Thanks so much for writing. We've been working on Jesse Newsom(e) for so long that we welcome a fresh perspective. The good news is that we know he's buried in Lyons City Cemetery, Lyons, Toombs Co., GA. The bad news is that his headstone has no dates. The cemetery has no records. There is no death certificate at the Toombs Co courthouse. The local monument supplier and funeral home don't have records before 1931. We don't even know if he died in GA or somewhere else because he's buried next to his brother-in-law who died down here in West Palm Beach, FL. Jesse's not on the Florida death index, nor the North Carolina death index (where his wife was living in 1927 before she and the children moved to Florida.) There are three remote possibilities on the GA death index. Thought if someone up there happened to be looking at directories, they might scope out a couple for us. I go to genealogical libraries in Palm Beach and St. Lucie Counties, if anybody needs anything from Florida. Pam Pamela Newsome Marietta Palm Beach County, Florida ----- Original Message ----- From: "Frank Johnston" <[email protected]> Rather than check 18 city directories for a missing person, it might be more productive to check the WPA books on the 3 largest cemeteries, Laurel Grove, Bonaventure, and Catholic. Frank J. ============================== Join the RootsWeb WorldConnect Project: Linking the world, one GEDCOM at a time. http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com