I agree with Olivia that there must be 2 Sarah's in the Griffis family, mother and daughter, and that it is the daughter who married and divorced John Raven Daniell. That is the only thing that makes sense. Here's what I've cobbled together from all the recent posts and from some additional research. Any additions, corrections, etc. would be appreciated. Carol Riner Everett First Generation 1. John GRIFFIS, son of John and Barbara GRIFIS, was born about 1774 in Orangeburg District, South Carolina, United States. He died in Mar 1824 in Appling Co, Georgia, United States. John married Sarah NEAL, daughter of Reuben NEAL about 1899 in Georgia, United States. Sarah was born about 1778 in Georgia, United States. They had the following children: + 2 F i. Sarah GRIFFIS was born about 1801. She died before 1870. 3 F ii. Elizabeth GRIFFIS was born about 1802 in Georgia, United States. Elizabeth married John HUNTER on 31 Aug 1817 in Georgia, United States. John was born about 1795 in Georgia, United States. + 4 M iii. Reubin Neal GRIFFIS was born about 1820. He died in 1860. + 5 F iv. Emilia or Amelia GRIFFIS was born about 1815. + 6 F v. Mary GRIFFIS was born about 1817. She died after 1880. + 7 F vi. Cassandra GRIFFIS was born on 25 Mar 1822. She died before Oct 1865. Second Generation 2. Sarah GRIFFIS (John) was born about 1801 in , , Georgia, United States. She died before 1870 in Emanuel Co., Georgia, USA. Sarah married John Raven DANIELL on 27 Jan 1827 in Georgia, United States. John was born about 1791 in South Carolina, United States. He died in Mar 1824 in Georgia, United States. It is supposition that Sarah was a daughter of John Griffis and Sarah Neal. 1850 US Census: Emanuel Co., GA - Household 241: McLEOD, Niell 38 Mary 32 Sarah 11 William 8 Nancy 6 George 3 Sarah DANIEL 49 (Mary's sister?) Next door lived Duncan McLeod and his family. It is believed that Neil and Duncan were brothers. 1860 US Census: Emanuel Co., GA; Household 79: McLEOD, Neil 48 Mary 42 Sarah DANIEL 57 Henry R. DANIEL 8 1870 US Census: Emanuel Co., GA - Subdivision 46, Household 154: McLEOD, Neel 58 Mary 52 George W. 22 Martha 18 Wm. N., 2 months DANIEL, Sally 69 John and Sarah had the following children: 8 M i. Nathaniel DANIELL was born about 1810 in Georgia, United States. He died in Jul 1851 in Emanuel Co., Georgia, United States. 1830 US Census: Clarke Co., GA: Nathaniel DANIELL 1 male 15-20 1 female 20-30 Nathaniel is said to have died shortly after the July 1850 birth of his son Henry Richard DANIEL. Nathaniel married Elizabeth ATKINSON OR ADKINSON about 1830 in/of Clarke Co., Georgia, United States. Elizabeth was born before 1810 in Georgia, United States. She died before 1860. 9 F ii. Mary Jane DANIELL was born on 7 Dec 1814 in Georgia, United States. She died on 22 Apr 1891 in Georgia, United States. She was buried in Sumner and Flanders Cemetery, near Swainsboro, Georgia, United States. Living with the widowed Mary Jane and her daughter, Julia - age 26, during the 1880 Census was Sarah PERKKNS, age 58. James Riddick lists her as Mary Ann Jane Daniell. Mary married Rev. Jordan FLANDERS son of Francis Richard FLANDERS and Nancy JORDAN on 12 Jan 1834 in Emanuel Co., Georgia, United States. Jordan was born on 3 Mar 1793 in Laurens Co. Georgia, United States. He died on 6 May 1878 in Georgia, United States. He was buried in Sumner and Flanders Cemetery, near Swainsboro, Georgia, United States. 4. Reubin Neal GRIFFIS (John) was born about 1820 in Emanuel Co., Georgia, United States. He died in 1860 in Dougherty Co., Georgia, United States. 1850 US Census: Baker Co., GA - District 1; Household 34: GRIFFIS, Reuben N. 30; boatman Mrs. Edna 40 Morgan 6; male 1860 US Census: Doughterty Co., GA: GRIFFIS, R. N. 39; butcher; born in Emanuel Co. Edny 52; born in Jefferson Co. Morgan 16; born in Baker Co. Reubin married Edna in 1843 in Georgia, United States. Edna was born about 1809 in Jefferson Co., Georgia, United States. They had the following children: 10 M i. Morgan GRIFFIS was born about 1854 in , Baker, Georgia, United States. American Civil War Soldiers Name: Morgan Griffis Residence: Dougherty County, Georgia Enlistment Date: 28 Apr 1861 Side Served: Confederacy State Served: Georgia Service Record: Received a disability discharge from Company E, 4th Infantry Regiment Georgia. Enlisted as a Private on 28 April 1861. Enlisted in Company E, 4th Infantry Regiment Georgia on 28 Apr 1861. Sources: 6 5. Emilia or Amelia GRIFFIS (John) was born about 1815 in Georgia, United States. Emilia married Robert HIGDON son of Burrell HIGDON and Nancy ROBERTS on 12 Jan 1837 in Georgia, United States. Robert was born on 14 Jan 1807 in Laurens Co., Georgia, United States. He died on 5 Jul 1854 in Gordon Co., Georgia, United States. Robert Higdon was appointed guardian of his illegitimate child, Amanda E. Smith, 1837, Emanuel Co. Court of Ordinary. 1850 US Census: Laurens Co., GA - District 49; Household 341: HIGDON, Robert 42 Amelia 36 Hillery 22; male Nancy J. 14; female John B. 12; male Sarah H. 5; female E. G. 7; male Henry L. 2; male Robert and Emilia had the following children: 11 F i. Nancy J. HIGDON was born about 1835 in/of Laurens Co., Georgia, United States. Was Nancy's mother Emilia/Amelia Griffis or someone else? 12 M ii. John B. HIGDON was born on 4 Oct 1837 in/of Laurens Co., Georgia, United States. He died on 1 Sep 1885 in Lampasas, Texas, United States. 13 M iii. Ebenezer G. HIGDON was born about 1843 in/of Laurens Co., Georgia, United States. 14 F iv. Sarah H. HIGDON was born about 1845 in/of Laurens Co., Georgia, United States. 15 M v. Henry L. HIGDON was born about 1848 in/of Laurens Co., Georgia, United States. 16 M vi. Robert N. HIGDON was born about 1855 in Laurens Co., Georgia, United States. 6. Mary GRIFFIS (John) was born about 1817 in Emanuel Co., Georgia, United States. She died after 1880. Mary married William Neil MCLEOD son of William Land MCLEOD and Nancy FINLAYSON OR FINELSON on 25 Apr 1841 in Emanuel Co., Georgia, United States. William was born on 26 Jun 1812 in Emanuel Co., Georgia, United States. He died on 18 Aug 1890 in Emanuel Co., Georgia, United States. He was buried in McLeod Cemetery, near Norristown Junction, Emanuel Co., Georgia, United States. 1850 Emanuel Co. GA Census - Family 241: McLEOD, Niell 38 Mary 32 Sarah 11 William 8 Nancy 6 George 3 Sarah DANIEL 49 (Mary's sister?) Next door lived Duncan McLeod and his family. It is believed that Neil and Duncan were brothers. 1860 Emanuel Co. GA Census - Family 79: McLEOD, Neil 48 Mary 42 Sarah DANIEL 57 Henry R. DANIEL 8 1870 Emanuel Co., GA Census - Subdivision 46, Family 154: McLEOD, Neel 58 Mary 52 George W. 22 Martha 18 Wm. N., 2 months DANIEL, Sally 69 1880 Emanuel Co. GA Census - District 53 McLEOD, Neil 67 Mary 63 Tabitha CURL 32, Cook Lou 7, daughter Hattie, 2 Algerine 10 Jordan 9 William and Mary had the following children: 17 F i. Sarah A. "Sally" MCLEOD was born about May 1839 in Emanuel Co., Georgia, United States. She died after 1900. 1870 US Census: Swainsboro, Emanuel Co., GA - Household 4: PRESCOTT, John R. 35; lawyer & farmer; property valued at $4800; all born in GA Sally A. 28 John W. 12 Mary H. 10 Anna 8 Wm. J. 6 Emmer A. 4 George 1 WIGGINS, Martha 24; domestic servant PRESCOTT, Fanny; 22; black domestic servant Allen 2 WHITEHEAD, Morgan 14; black farm worker FARMER, Moses 18; black farm worker 1880 US Census: Swainsboro, Emanuel Co., GA - District 52; Household 1: DOYLE, Benj. R. 47; physician Sarah A. 41 PRESCOTT, John 21; stepson Mary H. 19; stepdaughter; music teacher Anna W. 17; stepdaughter Wm. J. 16; stepson Emma 13; stepdaughter Geo. N. 10; stepson DOYLE, Dennis 6; son 1900 US Census: Ailey, Montgomery Co., GA - GMD 1343, District 79; Household 132/ 137: DOYLE, Dennis F. 26; born Oct 1873; single; lawyer Sarah A. 61; born May 1839; widowed mother; 11 children, 8 living Georgia G. 18; born Jul 1882; sister PRESCOTT, John N. 41; born May 1859; half brother STANLEY, Mary H. 39; born Nov 1860; sister; married 3 years; 4 children, 2 living (where was husband?) Stewart R. 2; born Feb 1898; nephew GAY, Sarah J. 4; born Nov 1895; niece (Mary's child?) Sarah married (1) Capt. John A. or R. PRESCOTT son of John PRESCOTT and Martha BYNE about 1857 in Appling Co., Georgia, United States. John was born about 1830 in Appling Co., Georgia, United States. He died in 1870/1873 in/of Emanuel Co., Georgia, United States. He was buried in McLeod Cemetery, near Swainsboro, Georgia, United States. Notes: Co. H, 2nd GA Inf., CSA. Burial: McLeod Cem. near Norristown Junction, Emanuel Co., GA. Sarah married (2) Benjamin R. DOYLE about 1872 in Georgia, United States. Benjamin was born about 1833 in Georgia, United States. He died before 1900. __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com