Hi everyone, It occurred to me only today (I've been sleeping...) that you're all sitting out there bored... nothing to do... :) CHALLENGE TIME! The weather is warm... a good time to be out and about, traveling even. This would be a good time to tell all of us about your ancestors who moved from one place to another. Did any of your ancestors take the Oregon Trail, or ANY migration route? If so, what's their story? Even if they weren't one of the overlanders, did they move? Spread the word about those pioneering ancestors and BE PROUD of them! :) Also, I realized I neglected our July babies! If you're one of Cancer's/early Leo's children, the family and I would like to wish you a HAPPY BIRTHDAY! :) I wish you all just a SUPER Sunday! :) Colleen

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Ya.2ADI/481.489 Message Board Post: This is probably the family of Gladys Harrell: 1910 Dodge County Census :Lees Dist page 76 Harrell Walter V, age 30, married 9 years, farmer Harrell Annie, wife, age 28 4 live births, 4 living Harrell Florence, dau, 8 Harrell Raleigh, son, 5 Harrell Gladys, dau 3 Harrell ----------, dau, 6/12 Harrell, Susanna, mother, 48, widow, 1 live birth, 1 living Harrell, Sarah, aunt, 50, single Susanna and Sarah Harrell's mother born Fla. On the same page is a Rosa Harrell, 80, living with her son in law and daugher ( W Levi Parkerson and Samantha Parkerson) Hope this helps. Bernice

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Ya.2ADI/258.497.1.2 Message Board Post: While searching for Ragans on the 1870 and 1880 Ga census, I found this which could be your Candies Ragan. 1880 Walton County Ga; Buncombe,page 463A Ragan, Julia 59 head of house Day, Dock A 24, son-in-law Day, Candis 19, daughter Day, Riva 1, grand daughter Day, Manda 2 months This may be the family on the 1870 Walton Census: 118 Ragan Julia 45 F W Ragan Mary 25 F W Ragan Josiah 17 M W Ragan Luvenia 13 F W Ragan Cornilius 5 M W If you think this is the correct family, I can check to see if they are on the 1860 census. Bernice

I have access to the 1900 Dodge Co census but not the index. I am trying to locate Needham Sapp on the 1900 census. I am browsing the census but am afraid I might have missed his name. He is in Eddins on the 1920 census and in ED 42 on 1880 census. I did not find him in Eddins on 1900 census. Also I am looking for the children of Andrew Grantham and Sarah Cooper Grantham. Sarah died in 1892. So far I have found 4 living with other relatives in 1900 Dodge. Maggie and Walter are living with grandfather Madison Cooper and wife Jane Miller Cooper. 2 others Ida and a son with name starting with J [looks like Jimmie] are living with Sarah's sister and brother in law Martin Miller and Julia Cooper Miller. They are all in Eddins ED 31 (image 18) p 9B. There are 3 other children that I know of : Mary W Grantham (1882) and Fred C Grantham and J H Grantham (b ca 1880). There may be even more children. Needham Sapp was married to Ida Cooper, sister of Sarah Cooper Grantham. Needham is married to an Emma by 1920. I don't know when wife Ida died. There is also another family that the children of Sarah and Andrew Grantham may be living with: Madison Haynes Cooper [b 1863] and wife Selia Darcey This is the general picture of the family: James Madison Cooper was born Feb 1836 in Jasper Co, GA and died 1922 in Odessa, Pasco Co, FL He was the son of Joel Madison Cooper and Sarah Trammell. James Madison Cooper [1836-1922] had at least 4 [possibly 5] siblings: 1] Marion [male] Cooper b 1831; son of Joel Cooper and 1st wife Disedmond Turner; 2] Emily Cooper Catlett b 1834; 3] Mary Jane Cooper Haynes b 1838; 4] Robert Cooper b 1839/1840 [Emily, James Madison, Mary Jane, and Robert were all children of Joel Cooper and Sarah Trammell] 5] and possible unknown Cooper born ca 1870 in Pulaski to Joel Cooper's 3rd wife Mrs Sarah Rogers Lee Cooper Joel Madison Cooper [1810 SC - 1876 GA] had nickname "Wiley" James Madison Cooper [1836-1922] married # 1 Malinda Haynes in 1856 in Whitfield Co, GA. Malinda was the daughter of Smith W Haynes and Martha Towler. Malinda was born ca 1830 in Talbot Co, GA and died ca 1863 in GA. He married #2 Jane Miller 22 Nov 1868 in Pulaski Co, GA Children of James Madison Cooper and Malinda Haynes are: 1] Julia Cooper b 1857 GA married Martin Miller 2] Sarah Cooper b 1859 GA married Andrew Grantham b ca 1852.* 3] Ida Cooper b 1861 Ga married Needham Sapp 4] Madison Haynes Cooper b 1863 married Selia Darcey The Known children of Andrew Grantham and Sarah Cooper are: 1. J H Grantham b 1880 Pulaski Co GA 2. Mary Walton Grantham b 1882 GA married Madison Tolar Haynes Sep 1900 in Volusia Co, FL 3. Walter W Grantham b Apr 1883 GA married Janie Moses 6 Apr 1908 in Volusia Co, FL 4. Ida Grantham b Mar 1886 GA married G L McClellan 18 July 1904 in Volusia Co, FL 5. J {Jimmie ?} Grantham b July 1887 GA 6. Maggie Grantham b Nov 1889 GA 7. Fred C Grantham b GA [ca 1881-86] married Olive I Douglas 4 Dec 1904 in Volusia Co, FL Since the children of Andrew Grantham were in Dodge for the 1900 census and were marrying in Volusia Co, FL by Sep 1900 I am assuming that they went to FL soon after the census with relatives. The children's grandfather James Madison Cooper died in FL in 1922 so perhaps they went to Florida with him and other family members. There is an Andrew Grantham on the 1900 census of Dodge Co, GA but it is not the right age for the Andrew Grantham that married Sarah Cooper. Of course, census dates are often in error. If this is the right Andrew Grantham, I do not know why his children are not living with him. Perhaps he couldn't take care of them for some reason.

I know the dates are off on the Horton cemetery listing but that is the way it is in the book. SGD

Cemeteries of Dodge Co., has a James A. Horton Nov. 18,1821 - May 19, 1989 in Zion Hope Baptist Church Cem. - 3 mi. south of Chauncey on Hwy 23 - left side of highway. SGD

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Horton Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Ya.2ADI/290.318.371.378.1 Message Board Post: I am currently researching the Horton family (my mother's family) name. My grand father was Earl Etheridge Horton, son of Ethel Hoyt Horton, son of Andrew Jack Horton, son of James A. Horton. That is as far back as I can go, but your post sounds interesting because this family is from the Telfair/Dodge County area. James A. is buried in Dodge, all others in Telfair. Sound familiar? Do you know of a James A. Horton? Thanks, Jennifer

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Horton Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Ya.2ADI/591.2 Message Board Post: Hi. I was recently told that my 3-great grandfather, James A. Horton was buried in Dodge County. I was wondering if you had him on a list anywhere. Thanks, Jennifer

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Ya.2ADI/590.1.1.1.1 Message Board Post: Correction to the previous... I have 2 James Rowland listed,the correct name is Tom Rowland who married Sarah Mullis. I just found out from my grandmother that they also had another daughter named Sadie. just some extra info I thought I'd add. Donna

Does anyone know of a Limestone Cemetery in Dodge County? I know there is one in Bleckley County but it is not old enough. From the Dodge Co. newspaper Clippings: Thur. March 14, 1912 Mrs. Martha Haire of near Dubois...................laid to rest in the Limestone Cemetery. She leaves two sons and one sister to mourn her death. Also anyone researching this line, would like to exchange info. Betty

I am interested in making contact with descendents of William Dallas NeSmith [1890-1970] and wife Bessie Gertrude Haynes [1890-1976]. Bessie was born in Dodge Co, GA, and I believe W D NeSmith was born there too. They raised their 10 children there also; all born between 1911-1930: Louise, Leslie, Ralph, Nevin, Thelma, William Dallas [Jr], Margaret, Eloise, Ima Jean, Alice Ruth. .This message is posted to 2 lists....................................... Also, to Ancestry.com members on the GA list, have any of you had trouble getting on today [ Tuesday]?

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Ya.2ADI/590.1.1.1 Message Board Post: ok,here it goes......I gotta warn ya... it's alot. Hopefully for the sake of my fingers doing all this typing you don't have this info haha. Lawson Rowland and Jane Mullis,I think you already know who their children are but I'm gonna give it to ya anyway,I also have a list of all 78 of their grandchildren. Maybe it will help. Matilda Rowland Peacock & Bill Peacock (children) george henry acell loss jeannie Riley Rowland & Axie(?)Ann Mullis martha jane george morgan herbert william frank john james lydia joseph riley rufus clinton essie lee elijah monroe John G Rowland &Winnie F Bass (my great grandparents) Mattie william henry homer cindy sherman L.J.(my grandfather) married lillie mae cannon Ida cullen cindy ella Albert Rowland & Katie M Arnold mary annette john henry elbert wiley perry andrew knead jim buck mary jane ida eddie charley William Rowland & Emma Bass & Ella Evans Genia--Walker Tiny--Ethelle- This is how it's printed on the list..don't know what it means wiley lou anna lummie carlton myrtice eli lydia ollie eva bill tom ralph James F Rowland & Sarah Mullis edison freeman maudie frank bunyan claudie vance heddie addie mammie willie ruth Donac Rowland McCant & Will McCant hutson grady bob john willie bell clara bell F. McCant (no first name listed) James Perry Rowland & Eliza j. Simmons Naoma Julie Maggie Dolly Rowland Bass & John Bass joe alvin rufus doc melton martha annie Whew! there it is. Hope you can get some use out of it. As far as the family reunion goes,count me in and my husband and 3 kids. Dad's coming along too. Just let me know where exactly it's gonna be. Just curious..where do you live? talk to you soon, Donna

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Rowland/Roland/Mullis/Peacock/Bass/Sirmons/Arnold/Evans Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Ya.2ADI/590.1.1 Message Board Post: Dear Donna, We are definently related! Would love to have your information. I went to Chester, Dodge County and Bleckley County Saturday past. I have pictures of the Rowland cemetery. What I am having trouble with is connecting my Great Grandfather James Lawson b1871. He married Elizabeth McCant. They are buried outside of Tifton, Tift County GA. They came from Chester, along with his Children. My grandfather had brothers and sister that were in or around Tift County. I guess you have seen both spellings of Rowland/Roland. On James Lawson's Death Certificate it says his father was Perry Rowland and mother Mary Sermons. I just can't find how they are connected. The names are all there! The dates don't match!! My Daddy- Jerry Monroe Rowland remembers going to the cemetery(Chester) when he was little with his daddy Monroe Rowland. I would appreciate any help if possible! Would be glad to email cemetery pictures in groups if you would like. The Rowland Family reunion will be t! he 2nd weekend in Oct. in Chester. Email me! Thanks Laura Rowland Royal

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Is there anyone who can share stories about the Eastman Cotton Mill during the time my Grandfather Guy Vann worked there? The period would be from about 1920 to the mid 1950s I would very much appreciate this so that I can learn more of family history. I would especially enjoy hearing from anyone who might have worked with him or known his family Thank you, marta

What is your Bass line? Thanks, Winnette ----- Original Message ----- From: <cc70@tampabay.rr.com> To: <GADODGE-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, June 17, 2002 11:41 PM Subject: [GADODGE] Re: Looking for Rowland/Peacock/Mullis/Bass/Evans/Sermons/Arnold --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.371 / Virus Database: 206 - Release Date: 6/13/02

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Ya.2ADI/590.1 Message Board Post: Hi,my name is Donna Belanger (Rowland). I live in Tampa,Fl. I was really excited to find your message. My grandfather is LJ Rowland,son of John G Rowland. My dad's name is also John Rowland. We (my father,husband and mom) took a trip to Chester in March. I have some information on the people you are looking for. I have a little family tree on the Rowland family starting with Lawson and Jane Mullis. I've been doing some digging on the name too,it's very hard to find anything since they were mostly farmers and had no social security numbers. Mostly what I am going on is old stories from my dad and this paper I have with Lawson and Jane's children on it. Anyway,I'm sure we have lots of info to exchange, please reply. Hey,I guess this makes us distant cousins!! :)

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Yesterday I posted a query concerning Edna Harrell. Now today, I am sitting here, feeling like an idiot. The Willie Mae Harrell I was looking for was born 25 Mar 1899 not Aug 1899. Now that I have thoroughly confused the issue, I have to go wash the egg off my face; however I would still like to know who Edna is.

While browsing through the 1900 Dodge County census I came upon an Edna Harrell widow age 75 born May 1825 in GA; 3 children born; 3 children still living. Living with her in the household is: Martha Harrell daugher-age 24-born June 1875 Annie Harrell- granddaughter age 5 born Aug 1894 Susan Harrell-granddaughter age 2 born June 1897 Willie Harrell-granddaughter age [in months] born Aug 1899 I would like to know who this person is, and who her husband was? And who her other 2 children are? The reason I am asking is that I was assuming that the Willie Harrell listed was the future wife of my grand uncle John Henry Haynes. He married a Willie Mae Harrell that was born Aug 1899 in Dodge Co, GA I had gotten information that Willie Mae Harrell's parents were Luke C Harrell and Sarah Saturday. Luke was born in 1867, a son of William L Harrell who was married to 2 women, neither of them named Edna. I can't read the name very well on the 1880 census, but it looks like Lear age 35 for the wife of William in 1880, which would have her born in 1845 not 1825 like Edna was. Is this a completely different female Willie Harrell born Aug 1899. William Harrel was married only twice that I know of: first in 1845 to Luke's mother Susan Williams [1826-1868] and to Lelia Fitzgerald Studstill in 1870. The "Lear" on the 1880 census must be Lelia. Lelia was still alive in 1900; and William died in 1881. So, who is Edna? And were there 2 Willie Harrells born Aug 1899 in Dodge Co, GA? Are there any of you Harrell family experts out there that can help me?