Is anyone searching for Nathaniel Sanders or Samuel Sanders? They would have been in Franklin County in 1842/1844. I know it's not much to go on but that's all that I have. Their names appear on a land warrant for that County. If it could help, the encompassing land area belonged to PATTERSON's and Neil or Noel SHELTON. Thanks for anything you have. Gale Sanders _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com

I have an excellent public-service project of a Elbert County Eagle Scout Candidate. My great great great great grandfather, Samuel Higginbotham is buried in Elbert County. He was an officer during the American Revolution. His grave is registered with the Daughters of the American Revolution; however, last summer when we were in Tagnall and could not find the grave. Locating and cleaning the grave site would make good project for some Eagle Scout Candidate. If you live in Elbert County, would you have one of the Scout Masters there contact me at kenleach@cooke.net or P. O. Box 264, Gainesville TX 76241. Ken Leach Gainesville TX

I am searching for information on the parents of George ANDERSON who married Sarah Ann GOSS, widow of Mabin CRENSHAW, some time after Mabin's 1792 Elbert Co, GA death. The family moved to AL in the mid-1820's. Known descendants are: Thomas, Jack, John M., Sarah, William, Elizabeth & Rebecca.

I am developing a website for Georgia Counties and need someone that is familiar with this counties information to take a look and see if anything needs to be corrected or added. Especially the Local Genealogical Societies. Its located at http://segenealogy.com/georgia/gacnty11.htm Thanks in advance. Becky Southeastern Genealogy Online www.segenealogy.com

Hey folks, a post I just received made me realize that I didn't specify which CHURCHES I was looking for. Since the ancestors that I AM aware of were all of the BAPTIST faith or they were BAPTIST preachers/ministers, I would think that those are the CHURCHES that I would be most interested in, at this point. Sorry for the omission on the previous post. Thanks again, Gale Sanders _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com

First of all, I am sending this query to several lists. I apologize now for any inconvenience you may have due to the fact that you are on several mailing lists and get duplicates of the following. Secondly, I need some help. I need to know the earliest churches that were in the WILKES CO, FRANKLIN CO, ELBERT CO, and HART CO, GEORGIA. If you know the names but nothing else, please let me know. If you only know the churches for one area, please feel free to email me. My goal is to get the names and to find when each of them came into exsistance. I am talking about the very first churches in each of these counties. Maybe some historians are reading this, and I would love to hear from you. If you know of some reference books with this information, I would like to know that also. Thanks so much. Gale Sanders _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com

Hello, I'm posting again (to lists it might have happened on) in case my subject line wasn't clear enough the first time. Someone on the lists, I'm hoping it was this one, had an ancester that I think lived in FLORDIA. She was not able to get out and do any lookups. If you are that person, please email me again. If I remember correctly, you were wondering where that ancestor was born? Doesn't matter, if you and I talked, and I told you I would do something, just email me :) Thanks, Gale Sanders TEXAS _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com

Hoping someone might be able to help me with my brickwall. Thanks, Carol Harrison Mize James W. Smith (William or Willis) was married to Mattie Ann or Mattie Elizabeth Russell. In the 1900 census of Elbert County they are found in the Eliam District. Living in the household are William-son-age ?, Charles-son-age 18 born October 1886, Benj. (Benjamin Clark-my great-grandfather)-son-age 10 born May 1890, David K.-son-age 8 born May 1892, George F.-son-age 4 born October 1895 and wife Mattie. Mattie's age at the time of the census was either 41 or 47. They had been married for 27 years at this time. This would mean that they married ca 1873. In 1900 time I know that Fannie had already married Walter Bates on November 15, 1892 and that Samuel Russell Smith had already married Addie M. Mills on January 29, 1897. {I have found a listing for a James Willis Smith buried at Old Eliam Methodist Cemetery in Elbert County. The only marker is a confederate marker with Co. of CBC, 15th district, Georgia Infantry, CSA. It is located on plot 147.} I also found a James W. Smith who served with the confederate army from Elberton as a private and surrendered at Appomattox. I am unsure of whether these people have a relationship to James W. Smith or not but will do further investigation to find out.} This information has been included for my records so that I would not forget it. I have a copy of Willie Ebben Smith's death certificate which list his father as James William Smith and his mother as Mattie Ann Russell Smith. Fannie Smith married Walter Bates on November 15, 1893 in Elbert County Georgia. Fannie was born November 3, 1874 and died September 21, 1949 in Dublin Georgia. Fannie and Walter lived in Dublin, Georgia, Laurens County. They are buried at Besada Baptist Church outside of Dublin. They were the parents of 4 children including: John, Claude, Leila, and Haskall Bates. Samuel Russell Smith married Addie M. Mills on January 29, 1897 in Elbert County, Georgia. He had a son (Ernest Smith) who was a barber in the Dewy Rose Community of Elbert County. Sam and Addie died in Starr South Carolina and are believed to be buried at Silverbrook Cemetery in Anderson South Carolina. They had eight children. James William Smith married ___________________. They lived in Elbert County and had the following children. They are buried Bethlehem Methodist Church in Elbert County to the best of my knowledge. He had a son named James William Smith who at the time of this writing lived in Ninety Six South Carolina. J.W. Smith said that his grandfather was known by "Doc" and that was all he ever knew. Willie Ebben Smith married Mattie M. Moss on January 28, 1906 in Elbert County, Georgia. Willie was born May 23, 1884 and died July 4, 1972. Mattie M. Moss was the daughter of __________________________ and was born Sept 22, 1884 and died August 1971. They were the parents of Eberhardt Smith and Annie Mae Smith ____________. Eberhardt Smith was born June 13, 1908. Both of the children preceded their parents in death. Charles Marvin Smith married Pearl Burton in Elbert County on December 26, 1905. Buried in Ninety Six South Carolina as far as I know. Patti is going to try and find out. They had six girls but we don't know their names. Benjamin Clark Smith married Annie Maude McGHee December 16, 19??. They were the parents of five children Henry Marvin, William Clayton, Bertha Mae, Homer Elbert, Benjamin Julian Smith. See information contained in other parts of the report for details of the children. David Kullen was married to Pattie McGee. They had three children: Felda, Bob, and Harrell. David and Pattie are buried at Silverbrook Cemetery in Anderson South Carolina. George Franklin who was killed in France. He is Alamo. George Franklin was never married. _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com

Sarah ALSTON (b. ca 1753), daughter of James and Christian (Lillington) Alston and granddaughter of John Alston (1673-1758), married, Thomas DUDLEY, 29 Jun 1773, in Wake Co., NC. Following his death, she married William CAIN, 28 May 1783, in Orange Co., NC. Thomas Dudley was not "Sir" Thomas Dudley as given by Joseph Groves in his history of the Alston family. He served as a lieutenant during the Revolutionary War and drown as he crossed a river. No will or estate settlement has ever been found for Thomas Dudley. Sarah (Alston) Dudley Cain died 8 May 1823, preceeding her second husband in death. William Cain died 28 July 1834. Thomas DUDLEY and Sarah ALSTON are said to have had the following children: 1. Thomas Dudley (d.1801); unmarried 2. John Alston Dudley (b.ca 1775) m. Mary Robinson 3. Susannah Dudley m., 1792, Lewis Collier, m. 2ndly Yancey Roberts 4. Molly Dudley m., 1802, James Lewis (believed to be twin of Polly Dudley) 5. Polly Dudley (b.1774); m. ca 1792 Jeremiah Fields; m. 2ndly Mr. Moore. William Cain and his wife, Sarah (Alston) Dudley Cain had the following: 1. William Cain, b. 1784; m. Mary Ruffin 2. James Alston Cain, b. 1789 (died young) 3. Sarah Cain, b. 1791 (died young) 4. Mary Cain, b. 1793; m. Mr. Sutherland; m. 2nd Wm. White 5. Charity Cain, b. 1795; m. W.F. Mangum 6. Ann Lillington Cain, b. 1797; m. Edward Davis 7. Martha Ann Cain, b. 1799 I wish to correspond with anyone researching these families. Thank you. C. Ward CMW12635@aol.com

Gale, I can get into individual state sites. I have bookmarked this one http://www.rootsweb.com/~txgenweb. It you substitute the two-letter abbreviation for your state, it should work. I tried this one http://www.rootsweb.com/~gagenweb and it worked also. Margaret McCleskey, Arlington, TX Gale Sanders wrote: > > Does anyone know why you can't access USGENWEB.COM? I know it was part of > rootsweb but are they just having problems with that site? > > Gale > _________________________________________________________________ > Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com

Gale, I can get into individual state sites. I have bookmarked this one http://www.rootsweb.com/~txgenweb. It you substitute the two-letter appreviation for your state, it should work. I tried this one http://www.rootsweb.com/~gagenweb and it worked also. Margaret McCleskey, Arlington, TX Gale Sanders wrote: > > Does anyone know why you can't access USGENWEB.COM? I know it was part of > rootsweb but are they just having problems with that site? > > Gale > _________________________________________________________________ > Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com

Does anyone know why you can't access USGENWEB.COM? I know it was part of rootsweb but are they just having problems with that site? Gale _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com

Hi listmembers, I'm sending this to just a few of the lists that I am on so if you get several copies, I apologize for that now. I know this is not a topic of the mailing list but as so many of you have access to a great many resources I was hoping someone could give me a lead or that you might have this information. Or, you might know where it is on the internet, short of me going to the ARCHIVES. I have already exhausted THE OLIVE TREE, IMMIGRANT SHIPS TRANSCRIBERS GUILD and others I can't quite think of right off the top of my head. What I'm looking for is a ship of the J&J COOKE shipping line, that sailed from Londonderry Ireland to Philadelphia Pennsylvania in 1847. I want to see the passenger lists if possible. Looking for Robert and Mary Hamilton, children, brother and sister. Thanks for any help. Gale Sanders _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com

Hobson D. Lovinggood Elberton , Georgia Hobson David Lovinggood, 70, of 339 Church St. died Monday, Feb. 19, 2001. A native of Elbert County, Mr. Lovinggood was a son of the late Lester and Nora Higginbotham Lovinggood and was the widower of Millie Fossett ''Mickey'' Lovinggood. He was a member of Elbert Christian Church and was retired from Owens-Corning Fiberglass, Anderson, S.C. Services will be at 11 a.m. today in Forest Hills Memorial Park with the Rev. Bill Eaton officiating. Survivors include two daughters, Teressa Lovinggood, Athens, and Vicki Moore, Bowman; two sisters, Sue Mills and Rebecca Maxwell, both of Elberton; two brothers, James Lovinggood and Donald Lovinggood, both of Elberton; and a grandchild. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, c/o Mary Jean Ginn, 1117 Sutton Way, Elberton, GA 30635. The family will receive friends from 9:30-11 a.m. today at Berry Funeral Home. Athens Daily News, Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2001

Richard Howard Brown Elberton , Georgia Richard Howard Brown, 78, of 1094 Brewers Bridge Road died Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2001. A native of Madison County, Mr. Brown was a son of the late Noah Milford Brown and Janie Sorrells Brown. He was a member of Vineyard Creek Baptist Church and was a retired farmer and granite polisher. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II who served in the European Theater. Services will be at 4 p.m. Friday at Liberty Congregational Church with the Revs. Paul Brown, Andy Peavy and Chris Conner officiating. Survivors include his wife, Emma Drake Brown; a daughter, Janice B. Tasi, Bowman; two sons, Noah M. Brown, Lincolnton, and Ricky Joe Brown, Elberton; two grandchildren, raised in the home, Tina Bruce and Richard Bruce, both of Elberton; nine grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and three step-great-grandchildren. The family is at the residence and will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. today at Berry Funeral Home. Athens Daily News, Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2001

Inscriptions I received this from one of my other mailing lists and thought that it was good enough to pass it on. Peggy Price <PPrice3993@aol.com> I have found on various headstones, where there are 3 links of a chain(?), and inside each link is a letter - F L T. This is the symbol for the Oddfellows organization--3 interlocking oval rings. The F.L.T. stands for friendship, love and truth. Here is a list of other common (and not so common) tombstone symbols. You might want to print this off and carry it with you when you go tombstone hunting : Religious: Angels - Angels mean spirituality and they guard the tomb. Bible - A single Holy Bible is often found on Christian stones. Holy Books (2) - on Mormon headstones indicates the Bible and the Book of Mormon. Holy Books (3) - on Mormon Headstones, these indicate The Scripture of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints - the Bible, Book of Mormon, and Doctrine & Covenants. Chalice - Usually used to represent the Sacraments. Crescent - the deceased was probably a Muslim. Crown - The soul's achievement and the Glory of life after death. Cross - the Cross is an emblem of faith. There are many different types of crosses and each may mean something different. For a good explanation of the various types of crosses, see http://www.alsirat.com/symbols/cross.html, a part of The City of the Silent. Heart (Sacred) - Usually found in Catholic cemeteries, this heart refers to the suffering of Christ for our sins. Menorah - An emblem of Judaism Star of David or Mogen David - Recognized as the international symbol of Judaism. Mortality: Arrow - Mortality Broken Column - This image represents the decay. It usually represents the loss of the Family head. Candle being Snuffed - Loss of life. Coffin - mortality. Figure with Dart - Mortality Grim Reaper - Death personified. Hourglass - Time has run out. Scythe - An instrument of the harvest, death cuts us down. Skull and or Skull/ Crossed Bones - Death. Spade or Crossed Spade and Shovel - Death Trade and Occupation: (emblems that MIGHT indicate a person's occupation in life) Barber Bowl (for bleeding) & Razor. Butcher - an axe, steel knife and cleaver. Farmer: - Coulter (type of hoe), flail (threshing implement), swingletree (rod for beating flax), stalk of corn. Gardener - Rake & Spade. Mason - Wedge & Level Mariner: - Anchor, Sextant & Cross Staff. Merchant - Scales, some type of sign. Minister - Bible Shoemaker - Leather cutter's Knife, Nippers, Sole cutter & Awl Smith - Crown, Hammer & Anvil Teacher - Open Book. Weaver - Loom, Shuttle & Stretchers. Wright - (a worker skilled in the manufacture especially of wooden objects --usually used in combination <shipwright> <wheelwright> - Compasses Resurrection, Eternal Life, Immortality: Angel, Flying or Trumpeting - Rebirth; Resurrection. Bird or Bird Flying - Eternal life, Resurrection. Cross: - The Cross means resurrection to many Christians. Dove, Flying - Resurrection. Flame, Light, Lamp or Torch: - Immortality of the Spirit, Resurrection. Garland or Wreath - Symbol of saintliness and glory, Victory in death. Horns -- The Resurrection Ivy - Immortality Rooster- Awakening; Resurrection. Star - Death could not overpower the Light of the Spirit which still shines in the darkness. Sun - A symbol of light and warmth, renewed life and life everlasting. Trumpeters -- Harbingers of the Resurrection Urn - Immortality (The storing of the vital organs was of extreme importance to the ancient Egyptians who believed that life would be restored through the vital organs placed in the urn). Animals: Birds - Eternal life or resurrection. Butterfly - Short-life. Dog - Implies a good master worthy of love. Dove - Seen in both Christian and Jewish cemeteries, the dove means innocence and/ or peace. Lamb - Usually marks the grave of a child and means Innocence. Lion - The Lion's eternal watch guards the tomb and stands for Courage. Rooster - Awakening; Resurrection. Plants: Fruits -- Eternal plenty as in the fruit of life. Full-Blown Rose - The deceased died in the prime of life Ivy -- Ivy stands for friendship and also immortality. Laurel -- A symbol of worldly accomplishment and heroism. Lily - The virgins' flower and also the symbol of innocence and purity. Morning Glory - Signifies the beginning of Life Oak., Oak Leaves and Acorn - Oak leaves on tombs can stand for power, authority or victory. Often seen on Military tombs. Palm Branch - Signifies Victory and Rejoicing Poppy - Eternal Sleep. Roses - Roses signify completion and the brevity of earthly existence. Rosemary - Rosemary is for remembrance. Thistles can also stand for remembrance. Thistle - Deceased was of Scottish descent. Tree or Trees A Tree stands for life. A Tree Sprouting stands for life everlasting. Tree Trunk stands for the brevity of life. Stones shaped liked Tree Stumps usually signify that the deceased was a member of The Woodmen of the World Weeping Willow Tree - Perpetual Mourning; Grief. Wheat Strands or Sheaves - The divine harvest. Miscellaneous: Broken Ring -- The family circle has been severed. Cherub - Cherubs are angelic and signify innocence. Crossed Swords - Military person of high rank. Hands: Hands in cemeteries are usually in one of the following four positions; clasping, praying, pointing, and blessing. Hand, Pointing Up - Pathway to heaven. Hands, Clasped - Farewells or the bond of marriage Hands, Praying - Asking God for Eternal life. Hands, Blessing - Blessing of those left behind. Harp - Praise to the God. Heart - Love. Stylized hearts stand for the affection of the living for the dead. Two joined hearts on a stone mark a marriage, Rod or Staff - Comfort for the bereaved. Stars and Stripes Around Eagle -- Eternal vigilance and liberty. Often seen on military markers. Urn with Flame -- Undying remembrance Initials of Fraternal Organizations: AOH- Ancient Order of Hibernians BPOE- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks CAR- Children of the American Revolution DAR- Daughters of the American Revolution FOE- Fraternal Order of Eagles FOP- Fraternal Order of Police F&AM- Free and Accepted Masons GAR- Grand Army of the Republic I.O.R.M.- Improved Order of Red Men IOF- Independant Order of Foresters IOOF- Independant Order of Odd Fellows IOJD- International Order of Job's Daughters J.O.A.M.- Junior Order of American Mechanics J.O.U.A.M.- Junior Order of United American Mechanics K.of C.- Knights of Columbus K.of P.- Knights of Pythias KT- Knights Templar LOM- Loyal Order of Moose M.W.A. Modern Woodmen of America N.O.W. Neighbors of Woodcraft RA- Royal Academy RA- Royal Arcanum R.A.M.- Royal Arch Masons *R.N.A. Royal Neighbors of America SAR- Sons of the American Revolution S.F.W.C. Supreme Forest Woodmen Circle U.S.A.- United States Army U.S.A.F.- United States Air Force U.S.M.C.- United States Marine Corp U.S.N.- United States Navy YMCA- Young Men's Christian Association YWCA- Young Women's Christian Association W.C. Woodmen Circle W.O.W. Woodmen of the World W.O.W. Women of Woodcraft FRATERNAL ACRONYMS: AAONMS Ancient Arabic Order of Nobles of the Mystic Shrine (Masonic) ("The Shriners") AASR Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite (Masonic) ABA American Benefit Association AF&AM Ancient Free and Accepted Masons AMD Allied Masonic Degree AMORC Ancient and Mystical Order Rosae Crucis(Rosicrucians) AMOS Ancient Mystic Order of Samaritans (see IOOF) AOF Ancient Order Of Foresters AOH Ancient Order Of Hibernians AOKMC Ancient Order Of Knights of Mystic Chain AOUW Ancient Order Of United Workmen ALOH American Legion of Honor APA American Protective Association AUM Ancient Order of Mysteries (MASONS) AUSA Association of the United States Army AUV Association of Union Veterans BARE Benefit Association Of Railway Employees BAY Brotherhood of American Yeomen BKA Benevolent Knights Association BKofM Black Knights of Molders BPOE Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks BPOEW Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of the World BofRTM Brotherhood of Rail Road Track Men BLE Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers BLF&E Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen & Engineers BRT Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen CBL Catholic Benevolent Legion CD of A Catholic Daughters of America CKofA Catholic Knights of America CMBA Catholic Mutual Benefit Association COOF Catholic Order of Foresters CTAS Catholic Total Abstinence Society CBKA Commandery Benevolent Knights Association CCTAS Crusaders-Catholic Total Abstinence Society DAC Daughters of the American Colonists DAR (NSDAR) National Society Daughters of the American Revolution DAV Disabled American Veterans D of A Daughters of America DoL Daughters of Liberty DAN Daughters of the Nile (Masonic) DOKK Dramatic Order Knights of Khorassan (Knights of Pythias) DOLLUS Dames of the Loyal Legion of the United States DUV Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War ECV E Clampus Vitus EAU Equitable Aid Union EBA Emerald Beneficial Association FAM Free and Accepted Masons F&AM Free and Accepted Masons FCB Knights of Pythias FLT Independent Order of Odd Fellows FOE Fraternal Order of Eagles FOAST Fraternal Order of Alaska State Troopers FOF Fraternal Order of Firefighters FOP Fraternal Order of Police GALSTPTR German American Legion of St. Peter GAR Grand Army of the Republic GLAUM Grand Lodge Ancient Order of Mysteries- Masonic Order GLDS Grand Lodge Daughters of Scotia GUOOF Grand United Order of Odd Fellows HZ Haro Zaro IBBH International Brotherhood of Blacksmiths and Helpers ICBU Irish Catholic Benevolent Union IHSV Red Cross of Constantine IOA International Order of Alhambra IODE Independent Order, Daughters of the Empire IOGT International Order of Good Templars IOH Improved Order of Heptasophs IOHH International Order of Hoo-Hoo IOI Independent Order of Immaculates IOKP Independent Order of Knights of Pythias IOOF Independent Order of Odd Fellows IOOF-PM Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Past Master ISH Independent Sons of Honor IOStL Independent Order of St. Luke IOF Independent Order of Foresters IORM Improved Order of Redmen (Sons of Liberty) IOR Independent Order of Rechabites IOV International Order of Vikings IUOM Independent United Order of Mechanics IWW Industrial Workers of the World IOF Independent Order of Foresters IOOF Independent Order of Odd Fellows IOJD Independent Order of Job's Daughters IORG International Order of Rainbow Girls (Masonic) ISDA Italian Sons and Daughters of America JOAM Junior Order of American Mechanics JOUAM Junior Order of United American Mechanics JAOUW Junior Order-Ancient Order of United Workmen JOUAM Junior Order-Order of United American Mechanics KC Knights of Columbus KGC Knights of the Golden Chain KGC Knights of the Golden Circle KGE Knights of the Golden Eagle KGL Knight Grand Legion KLH Knights and Ladies of Honor KM Knights Militant (See KKK) KofC Knights of Columbus KofFM Knights of Father Matthew KFM Knights of Father Matthew KofH Knights of Honor KOL Knights of Labor KofL Knights of Loyola KM Knights of Malta (Masonic) KMC Knights of the Mystic Chain KOTM Knights of the Macabees KPC Knights of Peter Claver KofTM Knights of the Macabees KP Knights of Pythias KofP Knights of Pythias KSC Knights of St. Columbkille KG Knights of St. George KSTG Knights of St. George KSTI Knights of St. Ignatius KofSJ Knights of St. John KSTJ Knights of St. Joseph KSL Knights of St. Lawrence KSTM Knights of St. Martin KofSTP Knights of St. Patrick KSTP Knights of St. Paul KSTP Knights of St. Peter KSTT Knights of St. Thomas KofSTW Knights of St. Wenceslas KT Knights of Tabor KofT Knights of Tabor KT Knights Templars (Masonic) KWM Knights of Wise Men KGE Knights of Golden Eagle KHC Knights of Holy Cross KKK Knights of Klu-Klux Klan KOTM Knights of Macabees KSF Knights of Sherwood Forest LAOH Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians LDG Independent Order of Foresters LGAR Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic LKofA Loyal Knights of America LOL Loyal Order Orange Lodge (The Orange Order){Orange Men} LOM Legion of the MOOSE LOOM Loyal Order of the MOOSE LOVUS Legion of Valor of the United States MBS Mutual Benefit Society MOLLUS Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States MOOSE Loyal Order of the Moose MOPH Military Order of the Purple Heart MOVPER Mystic Order of Veiled Prophets of the Mystic Realm (Grotto) (Masonic) MRA Royal Arcanum MCL Marine Corps League MWA Modern Woodmen of America NCOA Non-Commissioned Officers Association (Military Society) NEOP New England Order of Protection NOK New Order Knights (see KKK) NL Navy League NSDAR National Society Daughters of American Revolution NSSUP National Society Sons of Utah Pioneers NU National Union OofA Order of Amaranth (Masonic) OCF Order of Chosen Friends OofUF Order of United Friends OGC Order of the Golden Cross ODHS Des Schwestern Verbandes (Sisters of the Federation OES Order of the Eastern Star OSC Order of Scottish Clans (St. Andrew's Societies) OUAM Order of United American Mechanics PFofA Patriotic Friends of America PH The Order of Patrons of Husbandry (The Grange) PM Patriarchs Militant (Independent Order of Odd Fellows) POSA Patriotic Order of the Sons of America RA Royal Academy RA Royal Arcanum RAM Royal Arch Masons RC Republican Club RMOKHSJ The Religious and Military Order of Knights of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem RSGF Royal Society of Good Fellows RSM Royal and Select Masons ROJ Royal Order of Jesters (Masonic) RSTV Rite of St. Vaclara RSTV Rite of St. Vita RK Roman Knights RTT Royal Templars of Temperance SAR Sisters of the American Revolution SAR Sons of the American Revolution SBCL Saint Bonifazius Catholic Union SBL Society B. Lafayette SCV Sons of the Confederate Veterans SofE Sons of England SMAA Scandinavian Mutual Aid Association SNA-AUM Shrine of North America SR Scottish Rite (Masonic Order) SofSt.G Sons of St. George ST Sons of Temperance ST.G SoNY St. George's Society of New York SUVCW Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War SV Sons of Veterans of the United States of America TCL Tall Ceders of Lebanon (Masonic) TH Temple of Honor and Temperance-Independent Order of Odd Fellows TPLF Temple of Honor and Temperance, IOOF TROA The Retired Officer's Association UAOD United Ancient Order of Druids UCV United Confederate Veterans UDC United Daughters of the Confederacy UFL Union Fraternal League UFM United Friends of Michigan UOPF United Order of Pilgrim Fathers VFW Veterans of Foreign Wars WKSC White Knights of the Southern Cross (See KKK) WOW Woodmen of the World YMCA Young Men's Christian Association YWCA Young Women's Christian Association Initials after ancestors' names may provide useful information. 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The Greenville News, Greenville, South Carolina Callie Rogers, Pelzer,South Carolina Callie Bell Human Rogers, 86, of 16 Allen St., widow of Cecil "C.H." Harrison Rogers, died Tuesday at Anderson Area Medical Center. Born in Elbert County, Ga., she was a daughter of the late Thomas A. and Eva Davis Human Sr. and reared in the home of the late Lonnie and Lillie Bell. Retired: Kendall Co. Member: Pelzer First Baptist Church. Survivors: daughters, Mrs. Bill (Joann) Davenport of Belton, Patsy R. Helms of Easley; half sisters, Bertha Major, Julie Lloyd of Williamston, Carol King of Columbus, Miss.; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by a son, Ray D. Rogers. Funeral services: 2 p.m. Friday at Gray Mortuary Chapel, with Revs. Mickey Gambrell and L.C. Rich officiating. Burial: Greenville Memorial Gardens. Visitation: 7 to 8:30 p.m. today at the funeral home. The family is at the home. Memorials may be made to Greenville Hospital System, Home Health, 255 Enterprise Blvd., Suite 120, Attn.: Edie Duffy, Greenville, S.C. 29615.

Jackson O. Chandler, Greenville Jackson Odell Chandler, 94, of 105 W. Tallulah Drive, died Friday, June 4, 1999 at Oakmont East Nursing Center. Born in Danielsville, Ga., he was a son of the late William Thomas and Mary Kate Nash Chandler. He formerly owned and operated the Gulf Station of Augusta Road, was a member of the Walden Masonic Lodge #274 A.F.M., and was a life member of the B.P.O.E. #858. He was a Presbyterian. He is survived by his wife, Mary Bushaw Chandler; his daughter, and son-in-law, Jacqueline and Douglas Eichhorn of Woodbine, Ga.; grandsons and their wives, Drew and Janet Richardson of Orlando, Fla., and Scott and Sheila Richardson of Sumter; and two great-grandchildren, Alex and Wells Richardson. Graveside Service: 2 p.m. Monday at Woodlawn Memorial Park, Sect. E, with visitation following the service. Memorials may be made to the charity of one's choice. Thomas McAfee Funeral Home, Downtown.

Can anyone tell me the parents of LONEY E. BROWN, b. October 25, 1839, d. May 19, 1896 in Elbert County, Georgia? She married Zachariah "Jack" SEYMOUR on December 24, 1857 in Elbert County, Georgia. Thanks, Carole in SC

Hello Everybody!!! I'm looking for a connection to a certain branch of my SANDERS family. This family goes back to ELIAS SANDERS born 1775 in either NC or MD. He married MARY CARTER born 1775 SC. They both lived and died in HART Co, GA in 1860-65. Someone in the line named Thomas H. Sanders wrote some letters to the Government in 1923, about land and other things connected with Elias. If you are from this line then you will know what I'm talking about, hopefully!! There is much more to this as you might know. I want to talk, email or whatever with anyone from this branch of our SANDERS line to compare notes. If your ggrandfather, grandfather, or father was Thomas H. Sanders and lived, more than likely in either GEORGIA or SOUTH CAROLINA during the 1923's, please get in touch with me at the following: Email: LGaleSanders@hotmail.com Phone: 972-205-1872 leave message for call back or write to me at: Gale Sanders 922 West Ave F Garland, TX 75040 If you have any knowledge or speculations AT ALL about this such as which Thomas H. Sanders he was (as there were so many) etc....feel free to contact me as I'd love to hear from you. Been away from this for a bit but trying to get back into it. Also, if any of you ELIAS SANDERS researchers have been thinking of ordering records from the archives, let me know. If you have any official records or documents or know where to find same, would love to hear about that as well. Gale Sanders _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com