Wanda, Thanks, Melba -----Original Message----- From: Wanda Collins <[email protected]> To: [email protected] <[email protected]> Date: Sunday, September 26, 1999 4:19 PM Subject: Re: [GAFORSYT-L] Part 4 August 5, 1898 Melba, These were taken from the August 5, 1898 edition of the North Georgia Baptist newspaper. Donna has put all of the excerpts on the Forsyth Co. genweb page. Just click the star before "Sharing", then go down to the bottom. There are excerpts of the July 5, 1898 North Georgia Baptist as well. I have 2 more dates left to add to this, I am hoping that I will be able to complete more this week. Wanda Melba J Clark wrote: > Wanda, > >From what is this excerpt taken? And is it the same as the other one > entitled, "The end of August 5, 1898"? I was away for a while and > disconnected, so I wondered if I missed some of this? > Melba > > ******************************* > -----Original Message----- > From: Wanda Collins <[email protected]> > To: [email protected] <[email protected]> > Date: Saturday, September 25, 1999 6:41 PM > Subject: [GAFORSYT-L] Part 4 August 5, 1898 > > PERSONAL AND OTHERWISE > > Bro. M. M. Lane is holding a meeting with the church at Canton. > > Pastor Hyde (William J.) held a meeeting with Concord church, Milton > county, last week. > > Pastor Cochran held a meeting with Pisgah church, this county, last > week. > > Bro. J. L. Wyatt is assisting pastor E. Roper in a meeting with Ophir > church, Cherokee county. > > Several additions have been received to the church at Blue Ridge as a > result of the recent tent meeting there. > > The Lawrenceville association meets Friday before the 4th Sunday in this > month instead of the 1st as published here before. > > Bro. G. B. F. Stovall of Atlanta is publishing a little monthly magazine > advocating Bible Holiness as opposed to the modern craze of Sinless > Perfection and Holiness. > > Bro. J. C. Otwell preached a fine sermon at the Baptist church in > Cumming last Sunday. His sermon was much appreciated by his old friends > and neighbors who rejoice at his success in the ministry. > > The church at Cross Roads, this county, is in the midst of a gracious > meeting. Bro. W. R. Robertson, the pastor, is assisted by Bro. T. L. > Robinson. > > The union meeting of the Chattahoochee association at Salem church, > Forsyth county, was a good meeting all through. Pastor D. S. McCurry is > holding a meeting this week with the church. > > The meeting at Zion Hill church, this county, resulted in great revival > of interest in the church and the awakening of the unsaved. The pastor, > Bro. J. L. Wyatt was assisted by brethren E. Roper and J. C. Wallace. > > The Sunday-school celebration at Liberty church, Dawson county, last > Saturday, was a success. Speeches were made by brethren Ben Parks, Oscar > Palmour and A. J. Julian. We were sorry we could not be present as we > intended, but circumstances prevented. > > >From Coal Mountain > > Rain! Rain? and crops are fine. > > Robert Harrison attended the singing at Antioch church last Sunday > afternoon. > > Frank Harrison and family of Flowery Branch, visited relatives near Spot > Saturday and Sunday. > > Quite a number of Ebenezerites speak of visiting the Franklin gold mines > next Saturday. > > Have you seen Mr. Richardson’s new plow? If you don’t want to be buried > alive don’t get to close when he is plowing with it. > > Candidates are very numerous at present and we hear new ones spoken of > occasionally. > > Will Green, who has been very low for quite a while, is not expected to > live at this writing. > > Road working has been in order for several days and the roads in this > vicinity will soon be in good condition. > > Quite a number around Coal Mt. met last Monday and cleaned of the Siloam > graveyard. > > Mr. Cicero Moore and wife of Gordon county, are visiting relatives and > friends around Coal Mt. > > If you want to see tame squirrels visit Spot. > > Everybody is preparing for the association and a good time is expected. > > The singing at Antioch last Sunday afternoon was quite a success. > > A. J. Thally has the finest patch of young corn in this section. > > Robt. Heard and wife visited relatives near Cuba Saturday and Sunday > last. > E. M. Page, has the minest melon patch in this section. > > Some of the Coal Mountainites attended the singing at Salem last Sunday. > > J. M. Williams speaks of going to Gordon county soon. > > Johh(n?) L. Phillips of Cumming is repairing J. J. Brown’s dwelling. > > Thomas Hughes is in the tin business. Success to you Thomas. > > The wedding did not materialize > ELI PERKINS > > The committee of Lafayette Lodge No. 44, of Free and Accepted Masons, > appointed to report suitable action to be tendered by the Lodge on the > death of James A. Merritt, a member of said Lodge report, > > That brother Merritt was suddenly stricken with paralysis on Saturday > the 9th day of July, 1898, and died on the day following, having passed > the allotted three score and ten years. Bro. Merritt lived a long time > and was wellknow in the county. A quiet and law abiding citizen, an > honest and upright man, true and faithful Mason, an obliging and helpful > neighbor, a safe and wise counsellor, a kind and affectionate husband > and father, and an orderly and consistent Christian, have been lost to > society in his death. Resolved therefore. > > 1.That we deplore his loss, cherish the memory of his virtues and deeply > sympathize with his bereaved family. > > 2d. That a copy of these resolutions be published in the NORTH GA > BAPTIST and furnished to his family. > H.P. BELL, JOHN HOCKENHULL, L. M. ORR, Committee. > > ANNOUNCEMENTS > > FOR REPRESENTATIVE > To the voters of Forsyth county, I hereby announce myself as the > Populist candidate for Representative of Forsyth county, election 1st > Wednesday in October next. I ask the support of every voter in the > county, and promise if I should be the choice of the people to look > close after the interest of the people of my county in whatever measure > that might be presented. > Respectfully, ALBERT N. PILGRIM > > FOR CLERK > To the voters of Forsyth county, I hereby announce myself as the > Populist candidate for Clerk of Superior Court of Forsyth county. If I > am your choice for this office, I promise to discharge its duties > faithfully and as reasonable as any one who has preceded me. > Respectfully, SAMUEL H. ALLEN > > FOR SHERRIFF > To the voters of Forsyth county, I hereby announce myself as the > Populist candidate for Sheriff of Forsyth county, election first > Wednesday in October next. I will have associated with me as Deputies > Wiley S. Cain of the 14th district and Benj. Clement of Big Creek > district, I most earnestly solicit the support of every voter in the > county, promising if elected to discharge the duties of the office to > the best of my ability. > Respectfully, JOSEPH T. REESE > > FOR TREASURER > To the voters of Forsyth county: I announce myself as the Populist > candidate for Treasurer of Forsyth county, election 1st Wednesday in > October next. I earnestly solicit the support of all the voters of the > county, and if I should be elected I will do everything in my power to > fill the office to the satisfaction of all. > Very Respectfully, JOSEPH E. BROOKS > > FOR SENATOR, 39th DISTRICT > We are authorized to announce W. J. Webb , democratic nominee, of > Cherokee county, as a candidate for Senator 39th Senatorial District, > for the ensuing election, first Wednesday in October. > > TAX RECEIVER. > To the voters of Forsyth county: I hereby announce myself as a candidate > for the office of Tax Receiver of Forsyth county. If I am the choice of > the people and successful on the first Wednesday in October next, I > promise to discharge the duties of the office to the best of my ability > and serve the people faithfully. Respectfully, T. F. DAVIS > > FOR TREASURER > To the people of Forsyth county: I take this method of announcing myself > as an independent candidate for re-election for County Treasurer of > Forsyth county the first Wednesday in October next, and if elected will > go on and discharge the duty as I have in the past, to the best of my > ability. As it is the only office that I am physically able to attend > to, hence I feel that it is incumbent on me to ask all the legal voters > of the county, both white and colored, for their liberal support. > Respectfully, W. D. HUMPHREY. > > BARBER SHOP > A. F. HAWKINS, Prop’r > Cumming, Georgia > First-class work at moderate prices. Give him a call > West side Dahlonega Street, opposite Baptist office. > > A. H. FISHER, > Attornery at Law, > Cumming, GA. > Office in Court House > > R. P. LATTNER > Attorney at Law > CUMMING, GA. > > ==== GAFORSYT Mailing List ==== > > Reverend Levi Greenlee was born a slave in South Carolina > on August 2, 1805. He died December 30, 1896 and is buried > north on Kelly Mill Road about 1/4 mile north from the creek. > > ==== GAFORSYT Mailing List ==== > =======================Forsyth County Georgia====================== > Visit our web site at <http://www.rootsweb.com/~gaforsyt/index.html> ==== GAFORSYT Mailing List ==== Questions? Problems? Contact listowner: [email protected]

Sheila, Does this family have any connection with Isabella Henerson and George Franklin Woodliff of Forsyth & Hall Co's. GA Daughter Nancy Jane m. Col. James Greene. sheryl Sheila Hoffman wrote: > Does anyone have a connection to this Forsyth Co., GA family? > They resided in Forsyth County in 1840 through 1860 > John Henderson b. 1807 > wife Mary b. 1812 > Children: > Martin L > Richard D B > Kissia > Eliza A > Ezekiel > Henrietta > Demaris (Mary) > > ==== GAFORSYT Mailing List ==== > While digging your roots, why not post information you obtain > on other families? This is the place to share any and all > information relating to all Forsyth County names.

Does anyone have a connection to this Forsyth Co., GA family? They resided in Forsyth County in 1840 through 1860 John Henderson b. 1807 wife Mary b. 1812 Children: Martin L Richard D B Kissia Eliza A Ezekiel Henrietta Demaris (Mary)

Melba, These were taken from the August 5, 1898 edition of the North Georgia Baptist newspaper. Donna has put all of the excerpts on the Forsyth Co. genweb page. Just click the star before "Sharing", then go down to the bottom. There are excerpts of the July 5, 1898 North Georgia Baptist as well. I have 2 more dates left to add to this, I am hoping that I will be able to complete more this week. Wanda Melba J Clark wrote: > Wanda, > >From what is this excerpt taken? And is it the same as the other one > entitled, "The end of August 5, 1898"? I was away for a while and > disconnected, so I wondered if I missed some of this? > Melba > > ******************************* > -----Original Message----- > From: Wanda Collins <[email protected]> > To: [email protected] <[email protected]> > Date: Saturday, September 25, 1999 6:41 PM > Subject: [GAFORSYT-L] Part 4 August 5, 1898 > > PERSONAL AND OTHERWISE > > Bro. M. M. Lane is holding a meeting with the church at Canton. > > Pastor Hyde (William J.) held a meeeting with Concord church, Milton > county, last week. > > Pastor Cochran held a meeting with Pisgah church, this county, last > week. > > Bro. J. L. Wyatt is assisting pastor E. Roper in a meeting with Ophir > church, Cherokee county. > > Several additions have been received to the church at Blue Ridge as a > result of the recent tent meeting there. > > The Lawrenceville association meets Friday before the 4th Sunday in this > month instead of the 1st as published here before. > > Bro. G. B. F. Stovall of Atlanta is publishing a little monthly magazine > advocating Bible Holiness as opposed to the modern craze of Sinless > Perfection and Holiness. > > Bro. J. C. Otwell preached a fine sermon at the Baptist church in > Cumming last Sunday. His sermon was much appreciated by his old friends > and neighbors who rejoice at his success in the ministry. > > The church at Cross Roads, this county, is in the midst of a gracious > meeting. Bro. W. R. Robertson, the pastor, is assisted by Bro. T. L. > Robinson. > > The union meeting of the Chattahoochee association at Salem church, > Forsyth county, was a good meeting all through. Pastor D. S. McCurry is > holding a meeting this week with the church. > > The meeting at Zion Hill church, this county, resulted in great revival > of interest in the church and the awakening of the unsaved. The pastor, > Bro. J. L. Wyatt was assisted by brethren E. Roper and J. C. Wallace. > > The Sunday-school celebration at Liberty church, Dawson county, last > Saturday, was a success. Speeches were made by brethren Ben Parks, Oscar > Palmour and A. J. Julian. We were sorry we could not be present as we > intended, but circumstances prevented. > > >From Coal Mountain > > Rain! Rain? and crops are fine. > > Robert Harrison attended the singing at Antioch church last Sunday > afternoon. > > Frank Harrison and family of Flowery Branch, visited relatives near Spot > Saturday and Sunday. > > Quite a number of Ebenezerites speak of visiting the Franklin gold mines > next Saturday. > > Have you seen Mr. Richardson’s new plow? If you don’t want to be buried > alive don’t get to close when he is plowing with it. > > Candidates are very numerous at present and we hear new ones spoken of > occasionally. > > Will Green, who has been very low for quite a while, is not expected to > live at this writing. > > Road working has been in order for several days and the roads in this > vicinity will soon be in good condition. > > Quite a number around Coal Mt. met last Monday and cleaned of the Siloam > graveyard. > > Mr. Cicero Moore and wife of Gordon county, are visiting relatives and > friends around Coal Mt. > > If you want to see tame squirrels visit Spot. > > Everybody is preparing for the association and a good time is expected. > > The singing at Antioch last Sunday afternoon was quite a success. > > A. J. Thally has the finest patch of young corn in this section. > > Robt. Heard and wife visited relatives near Cuba Saturday and Sunday > last. > E. M. Page, has the minest melon patch in this section. > > Some of the Coal Mountainites attended the singing at Salem last Sunday. > > J. M. Williams speaks of going to Gordon county soon. > > Johh(n?) L. Phillips of Cumming is repairing J. J. Brown’s dwelling. > > Thomas Hughes is in the tin business. Success to you Thomas. > > The wedding did not materialize > ELI PERKINS > > The committee of Lafayette Lodge No. 44, of Free and Accepted Masons, > appointed to report suitable action to be tendered by the Lodge on the > death of James A. Merritt, a member of said Lodge report, > > That brother Merritt was suddenly stricken with paralysis on Saturday > the 9th day of July, 1898, and died on the day following, having passed > the allotted three score and ten years. Bro. Merritt lived a long time > and was wellknow in the county. A quiet and law abiding citizen, an > honest and upright man, true and faithful Mason, an obliging and helpful > neighbor, a safe and wise counsellor, a kind and affectionate husband > and father, and an orderly and consistent Christian, have been lost to > society in his death. Resolved therefore. > > 1.That we deplore his loss, cherish the memory of his virtues and deeply > sympathize with his bereaved family. > > 2d. That a copy of these resolutions be published in the NORTH GA > BAPTIST and furnished to his family. > H.P. BELL, JOHN HOCKENHULL, L. M. ORR, Committee. > > ANNOUNCEMENTS > > FOR REPRESENTATIVE > To the voters of Forsyth county, I hereby announce myself as the > Populist candidate for Representative of Forsyth county, election 1st > Wednesday in October next. I ask the support of every voter in the > county, and promise if I should be the choice of the people to look > close after the interest of the people of my county in whatever measure > that might be presented. > Respectfully, ALBERT N. PILGRIM > > FOR CLERK > To the voters of Forsyth county, I hereby announce myself as the > Populist candidate for Clerk of Superior Court of Forsyth county. If I > am your choice for this office, I promise to discharge its duties > faithfully and as reasonable as any one who has preceded me. > Respectfully, SAMUEL H. ALLEN > > FOR SHERRIFF > To the voters of Forsyth county, I hereby announce myself as the > Populist candidate for Sheriff of Forsyth county, election first > Wednesday in October next. I will have associated with me as Deputies > Wiley S. Cain of the 14th district and Benj. Clement of Big Creek > district, I most earnestly solicit the support of every voter in the > county, promising if elected to discharge the duties of the office to > the best of my ability. > Respectfully, JOSEPH T. REESE > > FOR TREASURER > To the voters of Forsyth county: I announce myself as the Populist > candidate for Treasurer of Forsyth county, election 1st Wednesday in > October next. I earnestly solicit the support of all the voters of the > county, and if I should be elected I will do everything in my power to > fill the office to the satisfaction of all. > Very Respectfully, JOSEPH E. BROOKS > > FOR SENATOR, 39th DISTRICT > We are authorized to announce W. J. Webb , democratic nominee, of > Cherokee county, as a candidate for Senator 39th Senatorial District, > for the ensuing election, first Wednesday in October. > > TAX RECEIVER. > To the voters of Forsyth county: I hereby announce myself as a candidate > for the office of Tax Receiver of Forsyth county. If I am the choice of > the people and successful on the first Wednesday in October next, I > promise to discharge the duties of the office to the best of my ability > and serve the people faithfully. Respectfully, T. F. DAVIS > > FOR TREASURER > To the people of Forsyth county: I take this method of announcing myself > as an independent candidate for re-election for County Treasurer of > Forsyth county the first Wednesday in October next, and if elected will > go on and discharge the duty as I have in the past, to the best of my > ability. As it is the only office that I am physically able to attend > to, hence I feel that it is incumbent on me to ask all the legal voters > of the county, both white and colored, for their liberal support. > Respectfully, W. D. HUMPHREY. > > BARBER SHOP > A. F. HAWKINS, Prop’r > Cumming, Georgia > First-class work at moderate prices. Give him a call > West side Dahlonega Street, opposite Baptist office. > > A. H. FISHER, > Attornery at Law, > Cumming, GA. > Office in Court House > > R. P. LATTNER > Attorney at Law > CUMMING, GA. > > ==== GAFORSYT Mailing List ==== > > Reverend Levi Greenlee was born a slave in South Carolina > on August 2, 1805. He died December 30, 1896 and is buried > north on Kelly Mill Road about 1/4 mile north from the creek. > > ==== GAFORSYT Mailing List ==== > =======================Forsyth County Georgia====================== > Visit our web site at <http://www.rootsweb.com/~gaforsyt/index.html>

The last 2 parts of the August 5 newspaper have been added to that page and posted to the web. The pages may be reached by clicking on the Sharing Star.

Anybody have any idea who the "pastor E. Roper" is in the following? David Roper >PERSONAL AND OTHERWISE > >Bro. M. M. Lane is holding a meeting with the church at Canton. > >Pastor Hyde (William J.) held a meeeting with Concord church, Milton >county, last week. > >Pastor Cochran held a meeting with Pisgah church, this county, last >week. > >Bro. J. L. Wyatt is assisting pastor E. Roper in a meeting with Ophir >church, Cherokee county. > >Several additions have been received to the church at Blue Ridge as a >result of the recent tent meeting there. > >The Lawrenceville association meets Friday before the 4th Sunday in this >month instead of the 1st as published here before. > >Bro. G. B. F. Stovall of Atlanta is publishing a little monthly magazine >advocating Bible Holiness as opposed to the modern craze of Sinless >Perfection and Holiness. > >Bro. J. C. Otwell preached a fine sermon at the Baptist church in >Cumming last Sunday. His sermon was much appreciated by his old friends >and neighbors who rejoice at his success in the ministry. > >The church at Cross Roads, this county, is in the midst of a gracious >meeting. Bro. W. R. Robertson, the pastor, is assisted by Bro. T. L. >Robinson. > >The union meeting of the Chattahoochee association at Salem church, >Forsyth county, was a good meeting all through. Pastor D. S. McCurry is >holding a meeting this week with the church. > >The meeting at Zion Hill church, this county, resulted in great revival >of interest in the church and the awakening of the unsaved. The pastor, >Bro. J. L. Wyatt was assisted by brethren E. Roper and J. C. Wallace. > >The Sunday-school celebration at Liberty church, Dawson county, last >Saturday, was a success. Speeches were made by brethren Ben Parks, Oscar >Palmour and A. J. Julian. We were sorry we could not be present as we >intended, but circumstances prevented. > >>From Coal Mountain > >Rain! Rain? and crops are fine. > >Robert Harrison attended the singing at Antioch church last Sunday >afternoon. > >Frank Harrison and family of Flowery Branch, visited relatives near Spot >Saturday and Sunday. > >Quite a number of Ebenezerites speak of visiting the Franklin gold mines >next Saturday. > >Have you seen Mr. Richardson’s new plow? If you don’t want to be buried >alive don’t get to close when he is plowing with it. > >Candidates are very numerous at present and we hear new ones spoken of >occasionally. > >Will Green, who has been very low for quite a while, is not expected to >live at this writing. > >Road working has been in order for several days and the roads in this >vicinity will soon be in good condition. > >Quite a number around Coal Mt. met last Monday and cleaned of the Siloam >graveyard. > >Mr. Cicero Moore and wife of Gordon county, are visiting relatives and >friends around Coal Mt. > >If you want to see tame squirrels visit Spot. > >Everybody is preparing for the association and a good time is expected. > >The singing at Antioch last Sunday afternoon was quite a success. > >A. J. Thally has the finest patch of young corn in this section. > >Robt. Heard and wife visited relatives near Cuba Saturday and Sunday >last. >E. M. Page, has the minest melon patch in this section. > >Some of the Coal Mountainites attended the singing at Salem last Sunday. > >J. M. Williams speaks of going to Gordon county soon. > >Johh(n?) L. Phillips of Cumming is repairing J. J. Brown’s dwelling. > >Thomas Hughes is in the tin business. Success to you Thomas. > >The wedding did not materialize >ELI PERKINS > >The committee of Lafayette Lodge No. 44, of Free and Accepted Masons, >appointed to report suitable action to be tendered by the Lodge on the >death of James A. Merritt, a member of said Lodge report, > > That brother Merritt was suddenly stricken with paralysis on Saturday >the 9th day of July, 1898, and died on the day following, having passed >the allotted three score and ten years. Bro. Merritt lived a long time >and was wellknow in the county. A quiet and law abiding citizen, an >honest and upright man, true and faithful Mason, an obliging and helpful >neighbor, a safe and wise counsellor, a kind and affectionate husband >and father, and an orderly and consistent Christian, have been lost to >society in his death. Resolved therefore. > >1.That we deplore his loss, cherish the memory of his virtues and deeply >sympathize with his bereaved family. > >2d. That a copy of these resolutions be published in the NORTH GA >BAPTIST and furnished to his family. >H.P. BELL, JOHN HOCKENHULL, L. M. ORR, Committee. > > >ANNOUNCEMENTS > >FOR REPRESENTATIVE >To the voters of Forsyth county, I hereby announce myself as the >Populist candidate for Representative of Forsyth county, election 1st >Wednesday in October next. I ask the support of every voter in the >county, and promise if I should be the choice of the people to look >close after the interest of the people of my county in whatever measure >that might be presented. >Respectfully, ALBERT N. PILGRIM > >FOR CLERK >To the voters of Forsyth county, I hereby announce myself as the >Populist candidate for Clerk of Superior Court of Forsyth county. If I >am your choice for this office, I promise to discharge its duties >faithfully and as reasonable as any one who has preceded me. >Respectfully, SAMUEL H. ALLEN > >FOR SHERRIFF >To the voters of Forsyth county, I hereby announce myself as the >Populist candidate for Sheriff of Forsyth county, election first >Wednesday in October next. I will have associated with me as Deputies >Wiley S. Cain of the 14th district and Benj. Clement of Big Creek >district, I most earnestly solicit the support of every voter in the >county, promising if elected to discharge the duties of the office to >the best of my ability. >Respectfully, JOSEPH T. REESE > >FOR TREASURER >To the voters of Forsyth county: I announce myself as the Populist >candidate for Treasurer of Forsyth county, election 1st Wednesday in >October next. I earnestly solicit the support of all the voters of the >county, and if I should be elected I will do everything in my power to >fill the office to the satisfaction of all. >Very Respectfully, JOSEPH E. BROOKS > >FOR SENATOR, 39th DISTRICT >We are authorized to announce W. J. Webb , democratic nominee, of >Cherokee county, as a candidate for Senator 39th Senatorial District, >for the ensuing election, first Wednesday in October. > >TAX RECEIVER. >To the voters of Forsyth county: I hereby announce myself as a candidate >for the office of Tax Receiver of Forsyth county. If I am the choice of >the people and successful on the first Wednesday in October next, I >promise to discharge the duties of the office to the best of my ability >and serve the people faithfully. Respectfully, T. F. DAVIS > >FOR TREASURER >To the people of Forsyth county: I take this method of announcing myself >as an independent candidate for re-election for County Treasurer of >Forsyth county the first Wednesday in October next, and if elected will >go on and discharge the duty as I have in the past, to the best of my >ability. As it is the only office that I am physically able to attend >to, hence I feel that it is incumbent on me to ask all the legal voters >of the county, both white and colored, for their liberal support. >Respectfully, W. D. HUMPHREY. > >BARBER SHOP >A. F. HAWKINS, Prop’r >Cumming, Georgia >First-class work at moderate prices. Give him a call >West side Dahlonega Street, opposite Baptist office. > >A. H. FISHER, >Attornery at Law, >Cumming, GA. >Office in Court House > >R. P. LATTNER >Attorney at Law >CUMMING, GA. > > > >==== GAFORSYT Mailing List ==== > >Reverend Levi Greenlee was born a slave in South Carolina >on August 2, 1805. He died December 30, 1896 and is buried >north on Kelly Mill Road about 1/4 mile north from the creek. David L. Roper 1112 Judson Ave. Judsonia AR 72081 (501) 729-4414

Could this be the Thomas Hughes that I am looking for? Anybody know? Thanks, Randy Johh(n?) L. Phillips of Cumming is repairing J. J. Brown’s dwelling. Thomas Hughes is in the tin business. Success to you Thomas. The wedding did not materialize ELI PERKINS -- Randall Hughes [email protected] http://home.earthlink.net/~randyhug/

Thanks Donna, I appreciate your help. Louise -- <[email protected]> -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] <[email protected]> To: [email protected] <[email protected]> Date: Saturday, September 25, 1999 10:03 AM Subject: [GAFORSYT-L] Searching for SC records on line (like the Whitmire deed) >ftp://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/sc/ will take you to the usgenweb pages >for SC . It takes a long time to load on my computer. >The deed I sent on Whitmire, you click on Pickens Co, then on deeds. Then I >told it to find in the top window Forsyth. (it was actually spelled Forsythe, >but it picked it up). >Some more of our people come up if you type in find Cherokee. >Of course you can do it by names. If you have a surname that gets misspelled >a lot search for part of the name, for example Whitm would bring up Whitmire >and Whitmore, which is a common misspelling. I always type in McCr when I am >hunting McCrackens-McCrackins-McCrakins. I look at a lot of McCrarys but then >I don'e miss one that is misspelled. >You can get into these lists another way but it is tedious. > > > >==== GAFORSYT Mailing List ==== >While digging your roots, why not post information you obtain >on other families? This is the place to share any and all >information relating to all Forsyth County names. >

Wanda, >From what is this excerpt taken? And is it the same as the other one entitled, "The end of August 5, 1898"? I was away for a while and disconnected, so I wondered if I missed some of this? Melba ******************************* -----Original Message----- From: Wanda Collins <[email protected]> To: [email protected] <[email protected]> Date: Saturday, September 25, 1999 6:41 PM Subject: [GAFORSYT-L] Part 4 August 5, 1898 PERSONAL AND OTHERWISE Bro. M. M. Lane is holding a meeting with the church at Canton. Pastor Hyde (William J.) held a meeeting with Concord church, Milton county, last week. Pastor Cochran held a meeting with Pisgah church, this county, last week. Bro. J. L. Wyatt is assisting pastor E. Roper in a meeting with Ophir church, Cherokee county. Several additions have been received to the church at Blue Ridge as a result of the recent tent meeting there. The Lawrenceville association meets Friday before the 4th Sunday in this month instead of the 1st as published here before. Bro. G. B. F. Stovall of Atlanta is publishing a little monthly magazine advocating Bible Holiness as opposed to the modern craze of Sinless Perfection and Holiness. Bro. J. C. Otwell preached a fine sermon at the Baptist church in Cumming last Sunday. His sermon was much appreciated by his old friends and neighbors who rejoice at his success in the ministry. The church at Cross Roads, this county, is in the midst of a gracious meeting. Bro. W. R. Robertson, the pastor, is assisted by Bro. T. L. Robinson. The union meeting of the Chattahoochee association at Salem church, Forsyth county, was a good meeting all through. Pastor D. S. McCurry is holding a meeting this week with the church. The meeting at Zion Hill church, this county, resulted in great revival of interest in the church and the awakening of the unsaved. The pastor, Bro. J. L. Wyatt was assisted by brethren E. Roper and J. C. Wallace. The Sunday-school celebration at Liberty church, Dawson county, last Saturday, was a success. Speeches were made by brethren Ben Parks, Oscar Palmour and A. J. Julian. We were sorry we could not be present as we intended, but circumstances prevented. >From Coal Mountain Rain! Rain? and crops are fine. Robert Harrison attended the singing at Antioch church last Sunday afternoon. Frank Harrison and family of Flowery Branch, visited relatives near Spot Saturday and Sunday. Quite a number of Ebenezerites speak of visiting the Franklin gold mines next Saturday. Have you seen Mr. Richardson’s new plow? If you don’t want to be buried alive don’t get to close when he is plowing with it. Candidates are very numerous at present and we hear new ones spoken of occasionally. Will Green, who has been very low for quite a while, is not expected to live at this writing. Road working has been in order for several days and the roads in this vicinity will soon be in good condition. Quite a number around Coal Mt. met last Monday and cleaned of the Siloam graveyard. Mr. Cicero Moore and wife of Gordon county, are visiting relatives and friends around Coal Mt. If you want to see tame squirrels visit Spot. Everybody is preparing for the association and a good time is expected. The singing at Antioch last Sunday afternoon was quite a success. A. J. Thally has the finest patch of young corn in this section. Robt. Heard and wife visited relatives near Cuba Saturday and Sunday last. E. M. Page, has the minest melon patch in this section. Some of the Coal Mountainites attended the singing at Salem last Sunday. J. M. Williams speaks of going to Gordon county soon. Johh(n?) L. Phillips of Cumming is repairing J. J. Brown’s dwelling. Thomas Hughes is in the tin business. Success to you Thomas. The wedding did not materialize ELI PERKINS The committee of Lafayette Lodge No. 44, of Free and Accepted Masons, appointed to report suitable action to be tendered by the Lodge on the death of James A. Merritt, a member of said Lodge report, That brother Merritt was suddenly stricken with paralysis on Saturday the 9th day of July, 1898, and died on the day following, having passed the allotted three score and ten years. Bro. Merritt lived a long time and was wellknow in the county. A quiet and law abiding citizen, an honest and upright man, true and faithful Mason, an obliging and helpful neighbor, a safe and wise counsellor, a kind and affectionate husband and father, and an orderly and consistent Christian, have been lost to society in his death. Resolved therefore. 1.That we deplore his loss, cherish the memory of his virtues and deeply sympathize with his bereaved family. 2d. That a copy of these resolutions be published in the NORTH GA BAPTIST and furnished to his family. H.P. BELL, JOHN HOCKENHULL, L. M. ORR, Committee. ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR REPRESENTATIVE To the voters of Forsyth county, I hereby announce myself as the Populist candidate for Representative of Forsyth county, election 1st Wednesday in October next. I ask the support of every voter in the county, and promise if I should be the choice of the people to look close after the interest of the people of my county in whatever measure that might be presented. Respectfully, ALBERT N. PILGRIM FOR CLERK To the voters of Forsyth county, I hereby announce myself as the Populist candidate for Clerk of Superior Court of Forsyth county. If I am your choice for this office, I promise to discharge its duties faithfully and as reasonable as any one who has preceded me. Respectfully, SAMUEL H. ALLEN FOR SHERRIFF To the voters of Forsyth county, I hereby announce myself as the Populist candidate for Sheriff of Forsyth county, election first Wednesday in October next. I will have associated with me as Deputies Wiley S. Cain of the 14th district and Benj. Clement of Big Creek district, I most earnestly solicit the support of every voter in the county, promising if elected to discharge the duties of the office to the best of my ability. Respectfully, JOSEPH T. REESE FOR TREASURER To the voters of Forsyth county: I announce myself as the Populist candidate for Treasurer of Forsyth county, election 1st Wednesday in October next. I earnestly solicit the support of all the voters of the county, and if I should be elected I will do everything in my power to fill the office to the satisfaction of all. Very Respectfully, JOSEPH E. BROOKS FOR SENATOR, 39th DISTRICT We are authorized to announce W. J. Webb , democratic nominee, of Cherokee county, as a candidate for Senator 39th Senatorial District, for the ensuing election, first Wednesday in October. TAX RECEIVER. To the voters of Forsyth county: I hereby announce myself as a candidate for the office of Tax Receiver of Forsyth county. If I am the choice of the people and successful on the first Wednesday in October next, I promise to discharge the duties of the office to the best of my ability and serve the people faithfully. Respectfully, T. F. DAVIS FOR TREASURER To the people of Forsyth county: I take this method of announcing myself as an independent candidate for re-election for County Treasurer of Forsyth county the first Wednesday in October next, and if elected will go on and discharge the duty as I have in the past, to the best of my ability. As it is the only office that I am physically able to attend to, hence I feel that it is incumbent on me to ask all the legal voters of the county, both white and colored, for their liberal support. Respectfully, W. D. HUMPHREY. BARBER SHOP A. F. HAWKINS, Prop’r Cumming, Georgia First-class work at moderate prices. Give him a call West side Dahlonega Street, opposite Baptist office. A. H. FISHER, Attornery at Law, Cumming, GA. Office in Court House R. P. LATTNER Attorney at Law CUMMING, GA. ==== GAFORSYT Mailing List ==== Reverend Levi Greenlee was born a slave in South Carolina on August 2, 1805. He died December 30, 1896 and is buried north on Kelly Mill Road about 1/4 mile north from the creek.

Democratic Primary. The Democratic Executive Committee of Forsyth county, upon a call of the chairman, met here today, when the following resolutions were passed; Resolved, That a democratic primary be held at the voting precincts in said county, on Friday the 19th day of August, 1898, and that all the legal voters in said county, who will in good faith, support the ticket nominated in said primary, are entitled to vote in said primary, and are earnestly invited to vote for their choice for representative in the general assembly and for county officers. Resolved second, That the persons receiving the plurality of votes in said primary, shall be declared the nominees, and that the managers of said primary make return of said primary to the Executive committee at Cumming on Saturday the 20th day of August, 1898, who shall consolidate the vote and declare the result. On motion, the chairman appointed the following persons as managers of said primary. Big Creek-C. J. Brannon, Geo. W. Bagwell Dupree’s-W. L. Fowler, Dr. J. T. Hunter Settendown-T. A. Creamer, J. L. Red Hightower-R. T. Milford, E. S. Harris Coal Mountain-A. G. Harrison, W. E. Boyd Roland’s-O. M. Barrett, C. P. Wallace Chestatee-Dr. G. P. Brice, M. B. Rice Cumming-Col. H. P. Bell, R. W. Shadburn Bell’s-W. W. Jones, Dr. J. D. McCollum Barker’s-J. J. Blanton, D. P. Neisler On motion, A. H. Fisher was made permanent secretary of the executive committee. On motion, the NORTH GEORGIA BAPTIST is requested to publish the proceedings of this meeting. On motion, adjourned to meet in Cumming at 10 a.m. on August 5th, 1898. A. J. Julian, Chm’n, A. H. Fisher, Secretary >From Liverpool Mr. John Bryan of Joppa, Ala., has been visiting his sister Mrs. Frank Holbrook. Mr. and Mrs. John Austin of Cobb county, visited the family of Mr. F. M. Holbrook last week. Mr. W. A. Ramsey of Memphis, is on a visit to home folks. Mr. Bob Holbrook and Alonzo Strawn, after a pleasant visit to relatives, have returned to their home in New Orleans. Miss Daisy Wright, who has been visiting at Mr. J. W. Ramsey’s has returned to her home in Montgomery. Mrs. Alice Dobbs and little daughter, Clio, visited Dr. and Mrs. Hunter last Sunday. Dr. J. W. Puckett of Dunwoody, visited his father last Sunday. ARUAL. North Georgia Associations TIME AND PLACE OF MEETING AUGUST Noonday, Marietta, Friday before 1st Sunday. Lawrenceville, Shady Grove, Forsyth county, Friday before 4th Sunday. Hiawassee, Hiawassee church, Thursday before 2nd Sunday. Hightower, Coal Mountain church, 5 N. Cumming, Thursday before 2nd Sunday. Ellijay, Harmony church, Fannin county, 1 mile E. Blue Ridge, Thursday before 3rd Sunday. Notla River, Philadelphia church, 9 miles W. Blairsville, Thursday before 3d Sunday Clarksville, Zion church, 16 miles N. W. Clarksville, Thursday before 3rd Sunday. SEPTEMBER Salem, New Prospect church, Fannin county, 3 miles Mineral Bluff, Thursday before 1st Sunday. North Georgia, Nolly Creek church, Thursday before 2nd Sunday. Roswell, Chattahoochee church, 9 miles Marietta, Friday before 2d Sunday. Morganton, Mobile church, on Fighting Town, 15 miles Blue Ridge Thursday before 4th Sunday. Mountain Town, Pleasant Grove church, 3 miles Ellijay, Thursday before 4th Sunday. OCTOBER Liberty, The Line church, 7 miles Cornelia, Tuesday before 1st Sunday. New Union, Oak Grove, Thursday before 1st Sunday. Mulberry, Union Academy church, 3 miles Winder, Friday before 1st Sunday. Chattahoochee, Silver Shoals, 8 miles Cumming and 13 miles Gainesville, Thursday before 2nd Sunday. Tugalo, Double Branch church, 4 miles Can(t)on, Tuesday before 3rd Sunday. Chestatee, Mt. Gilead church, 6 miles Dahlonega, Friday before 3rd Sunday. Mountain, when? where? Brethern bring your renewals for the BAPTIST; we will try to have a representative on hand.

PERSONAL AND OTHERWISE Bro. M. M. Lane is holding a meeting with the church at Canton. Pastor Hyde (William J.) held a meeeting with Concord church, Milton county, last week. Pastor Cochran held a meeting with Pisgah church, this county, last week. Bro. J. L. Wyatt is assisting pastor E. Roper in a meeting with Ophir church, Cherokee county. Several additions have been received to the church at Blue Ridge as a result of the recent tent meeting there. The Lawrenceville association meets Friday before the 4th Sunday in this month instead of the 1st as published here before. Bro. G. B. F. Stovall of Atlanta is publishing a little monthly magazine advocating Bible Holiness as opposed to the modern craze of Sinless Perfection and Holiness. Bro. J. C. Otwell preached a fine sermon at the Baptist church in Cumming last Sunday. His sermon was much appreciated by his old friends and neighbors who rejoice at his success in the ministry. The church at Cross Roads, this county, is in the midst of a gracious meeting. Bro. W. R. Robertson, the pastor, is assisted by Bro. T. L. Robinson. The union meeting of the Chattahoochee association at Salem church, Forsyth county, was a good meeting all through. Pastor D. S. McCurry is holding a meeting this week with the church. The meeting at Zion Hill church, this county, resulted in great revival of interest in the church and the awakening of the unsaved. The pastor, Bro. J. L. Wyatt was assisted by brethren E. Roper and J. C. Wallace. The Sunday-school celebration at Liberty church, Dawson county, last Saturday, was a success. Speeches were made by brethren Ben Parks, Oscar Palmour and A. J. Julian. We were sorry we could not be present as we intended, but circumstances prevented. >From Coal Mountain Rain! Rain? and crops are fine. Robert Harrison attended the singing at Antioch church last Sunday afternoon. Frank Harrison and family of Flowery Branch, visited relatives near Spot Saturday and Sunday. Quite a number of Ebenezerites speak of visiting the Franklin gold mines next Saturday. Have you seen Mr. Richardson’s new plow? If you don’t want to be buried alive don’t get to close when he is plowing with it. Candidates are very numerous at present and we hear new ones spoken of occasionally. Will Green, who has been very low for quite a while, is not expected to live at this writing. Road working has been in order for several days and the roads in this vicinity will soon be in good condition. Quite a number around Coal Mt. met last Monday and cleaned of the Siloam graveyard. Mr. Cicero Moore and wife of Gordon county, are visiting relatives and friends around Coal Mt. If you want to see tame squirrels visit Spot. Everybody is preparing for the association and a good time is expected. The singing at Antioch last Sunday afternoon was quite a success. A. J. Thally has the finest patch of young corn in this section. Robt. Heard and wife visited relatives near Cuba Saturday and Sunday last. E. M. Page, has the minest melon patch in this section. Some of the Coal Mountainites attended the singing at Salem last Sunday. J. M. Williams speaks of going to Gordon county soon. Johh(n?) L. Phillips of Cumming is repairing J. J. Brown’s dwelling. Thomas Hughes is in the tin business. Success to you Thomas. The wedding did not materialize ELI PERKINS The committee of Lafayette Lodge No. 44, of Free and Accepted Masons, appointed to report suitable action to be tendered by the Lodge on the death of James A. Merritt, a member of said Lodge report, That brother Merritt was suddenly stricken with paralysis on Saturday the 9th day of July, 1898, and died on the day following, having passed the allotted three score and ten years. Bro. Merritt lived a long time and was wellknow in the county. A quiet and law abiding citizen, an honest and upright man, true and faithful Mason, an obliging and helpful neighbor, a safe and wise counsellor, a kind and affectionate husband and father, and an orderly and consistent Christian, have been lost to society in his death. Resolved therefore. 1.That we deplore his loss, cherish the memory of his virtues and deeply sympathize with his bereaved family. 2d. That a copy of these resolutions be published in the NORTH GA BAPTIST and furnished to his family. H.P. BELL, JOHN HOCKENHULL, L. M. ORR, Committee. ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR REPRESENTATIVE To the voters of Forsyth county, I hereby announce myself as the Populist candidate for Representative of Forsyth county, election 1st Wednesday in October next. I ask the support of every voter in the county, and promise if I should be the choice of the people to look close after the interest of the people of my county in whatever measure that might be presented. Respectfully, ALBERT N. PILGRIM FOR CLERK To the voters of Forsyth county, I hereby announce myself as the Populist candidate for Clerk of Superior Court of Forsyth county. If I am your choice for this office, I promise to discharge its duties faithfully and as reasonable as any one who has preceded me. Respectfully, SAMUEL H. ALLEN FOR SHERRIFF To the voters of Forsyth county, I hereby announce myself as the Populist candidate for Sheriff of Forsyth county, election first Wednesday in October next. I will have associated with me as Deputies Wiley S. Cain of the 14th district and Benj. Clement of Big Creek district, I most earnestly solicit the support of every voter in the county, promising if elected to discharge the duties of the office to the best of my ability. Respectfully, JOSEPH T. REESE FOR TREASURER To the voters of Forsyth county: I announce myself as the Populist candidate for Treasurer of Forsyth county, election 1st Wednesday in October next. I earnestly solicit the support of all the voters of the county, and if I should be elected I will do everything in my power to fill the office to the satisfaction of all. Very Respectfully, JOSEPH E. BROOKS FOR SENATOR, 39th DISTRICT We are authorized to announce W. J. Webb , democratic nominee, of Cherokee county, as a candidate for Senator 39th Senatorial District, for the ensuing election, first Wednesday in October. TAX RECEIVER. To the voters of Forsyth county: I hereby announce myself as a candidate for the office of Tax Receiver of Forsyth county. If I am the choice of the people and successful on the first Wednesday in October next, I promise to discharge the duties of the office to the best of my ability and serve the people faithfully. Respectfully, T. F. DAVIS FOR TREASURER To the people of Forsyth county: I take this method of announcing myself as an independent candidate for re-election for County Treasurer of Forsyth county the first Wednesday in October next, and if elected will go on and discharge the duty as I have in the past, to the best of my ability. As it is the only office that I am physically able to attend to, hence I feel that it is incumbent on me to ask all the legal voters of the county, both white and colored, for their liberal support. Respectfully, W. D. HUMPHREY. BARBER SHOP A. F. HAWKINS, Prop’r Cumming, Georgia First-class work at moderate prices. Give him a call West side Dahlonega Street, opposite Baptist office. A. H. FISHER, Attornery at Law, Cumming, GA. Office in Court House R. P. LATTNER Attorney at Law CUMMING, GA.

I have a David Umphrey who joined Mt. Tabor Baptist Church on December 8, 1866 by letter. Also, a William Umphrey(or Humphrey) who joined Mt. Tabor by experience on October 23, 1867, he was granted a letter of dismission in December 1874. William Humphrey appears near the end of the 1873 membership list, but David does not appear on any of the official membership lists. Hope that this helps, unfortunately I don't have any other information on these two men and no other members have the names Humphrey or Umphrey. Wanda [email protected] wrote: > Helen, > I am not familiar with Rush Springs. > Frogtown is a community in the northwest corner of Forsyth County. The > community not the store, would hand over into Cherokee and Dawson. I would > check these areas too. > I copied the cemeteries closest to frogtown across the county line which are > Hightower and Ophir, but haven't ever heard of Rush Springs. > Neither David Humphrey nor Walker on the 1880 Hightower District of Forsyth. > Try this link - he has frames so be sure to run the bar down on the left side > to look around - not the middle, but they have some good info posted. > <A HREF="http://www.rootsweb.com/~gacherok/">Cherokee County Georgia > Genealogy Page</A> > Dawson also has a page, but the webmaster hasn't put much up. > <A HREF="http://www.rootsweb.com/~gadawson/">Dawson County, Georgia Roots</A> > let me know if you find Rush Springs. > > Donna > > <A HREF="http://hometown.aol.com/mflp/index.html">Sharing Forsyth County > Records from Donna Parrish</A> > <A HREF="http://hometown.aol.com/mflp/histlnx.html">Forsyth County History > (histlnx)</A> > > ==== GAFORSYT Mailing List ==== > Donna's Tip: A timeline is the easiest and most accurate way > to keep track of your research.

I have a George Washington Whitmire m Mary Ann Smith Two Daug: Elias E Whitmire b 9 May 1835 Ga, d 30 Oct 1917 Forsyth Co, Ga m Louisa Jane Owen b 30 Mar 1836 d 19 Feb 1907 Eliza Ann Whitmire b 05 Jan 1856 Forsyth Co, Ga d 10 Aug 1919 Jefferson Co. Ala m William Elbert Owen. b Nov 1857 d 17 Mar 1926 I am connected on the Owen side my gggrandmother was Georgia Ann Owen sister of William Elbert Owen. Let me know if I can help. Rupert Sexton Cumming, Ga -----Original Message----- From: Louise Par <[email protected]> To: [email protected] <[email protected]> Date: Saturday, September 25, 1999 5:50 AM Subject: Re: [GAFORSYT-L] Whitmire sold land in Pickens SC >Donna, >Would you have anything else on this Christopher WHITMIRE. He was >married to Nancy Reese. They had 6 children. They are my >ggggrandparents. > >One of their sons was George W. WHITMIRE. He is my gggrandfather. He >was married to Mary Smith. > >I have been told, that after Christopher died in 1868, his wife, >Nancy, made an application for a widows pention. I would like to know >where this application is located. I know it was in Forsyth Co., but >I do not know which area of the court papers that I should search. > >Thanks, > >Louise -- <[email protected]> > > > >-----Original Message----- >From: [email protected] <[email protected]> >To: [email protected] <[email protected]> >Date: Saturday, September 25, 1999 12:51 AM >Subject: [GAFORSYT-L] Whitmire sold land in Pickens SC > > >>MARCH 14, 1834 Christopher WHITMIRE of Forsyth Co., GA to John >MCKINNEY of >>Pickens Dist., SC. >>$12. West side of bigg Eastiloe..460 A..being part of two tracts of >land one >>granted to Athanilious >>THOMAS date unknown the other to James JETT September 2, >1793...conditional >>line bet. William LYCH >>& Elisha DYER..Wit: Jeremiah FIELD, James MCKINNEY SR p. 88 >> >> >> >>==== GAFORSYT Mailing List ==== >>While digging your roots, why not post information you obtain >>on other families? This is the place to share any and all >>information relating to all Forsyth County names. >> > > >==== GAFORSYT Mailing List ==== >Questions? Problems? Contact listowner: [email protected] > >

Helen, I am not familiar with Rush Springs. Frogtown is a community in the northwest corner of Forsyth County. The community not the store, would hand over into Cherokee and Dawson. I would check these areas too. I copied the cemeteries closest to frogtown across the county line which are Hightower and Ophir, but haven't ever heard of Rush Springs. Neither David Humphrey nor Walker on the 1880 Hightower District of Forsyth. Try this link - he has frames so be sure to run the bar down on the left side to look around - not the middle, but they have some good info posted. <A HREF="http://www.rootsweb.com/~gacherok/">Cherokee County Georgia Genealogy Page</A> Dawson also has a page, but the webmaster hasn't put much up. <A HREF="http://www.rootsweb.com/~gadawson/">Dawson County, Georgia Roots</A> let me know if you find Rush Springs. Donna <A HREF="http://hometown.aol.com/mflp/index.html">Sharing Forsyth County Records from Donna Parrish</A> <A HREF="http://hometown.aol.com/mflp/histlnx.html">Forsyth County History (histlnx)</A>

Hi Dan, I'm pretty sure the Allen in this is the Allen who later shows up in Gordon County and is one of the candidates to be father of our Allen. Chris >From: Dan and Dorothy Jones <[email protected]> >As for the "Allen Powell and (Janey or Jincey) his wife", our Allen would >have been 8 years old. Could've been a relative, though. ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com

Donna, Would you have anything else on this Christopher WHITMIRE. He was married to Nancy Reese. They had 6 children. They are my ggggrandparents. One of their sons was George W. WHITMIRE. He is my gggrandfather. He was married to Mary Smith. I have been told, that after Christopher died in 1868, his wife, Nancy, made an application for a widows pention. I would like to know where this application is located. I know it was in Forsyth Co., but I do not know which area of the court papers that I should search. Thanks, Louise -- <[email protected]> -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] <[email protected]> To: [email protected] <[email protected]> Date: Saturday, September 25, 1999 12:51 AM Subject: [GAFORSYT-L] Whitmire sold land in Pickens SC >MARCH 14, 1834 Christopher WHITMIRE of Forsyth Co., GA to John MCKINNEY of >Pickens Dist., SC. >$12. West side of bigg Eastiloe..460 A..being part of two tracts of land one >granted to Athanilious >THOMAS date unknown the other to James JETT September 2, 1793...conditional >line bet. William LYCH >& Elisha DYER..Wit: Jeremiah FIELD, James MCKINNEY SR p. 88 > > > >==== GAFORSYT Mailing List ==== >While digging your roots, why not post information you obtain >on other families? This is the place to share any and all >information relating to all Forsyth County names. >

I just posted the Whitmire deed to our Forsyth County deed page and put the link there. It went quickly from there. Try it, you can have your choice of SC counties. Donna

Ran into this online <A HREF="http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Acres/4730/wills/jamlwil.html">Will of James League</A> http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Acres/4730/wills/jamlwil.html don't know if the Joel League named here is connected to Joel League of Forsyth or not . Nancy League's will (wife of James) is there also. Donna

ftp://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/sc/ will take you to the usgenweb pages for SC . It takes a long time to load on my computer. The deed I sent on Whitmire, you click on Pickens Co, then on deeds. Then I told it to find in the top window Forsyth. (it was actually spelled Forsythe, but it picked it up). Some more of our people come up if you type in find Cherokee. Of course you can do it by names. If you have a surname that gets misspelled a lot search for part of the name, for example Whitm would bring up Whitmire and Whitmore, which is a common misspelling. I always type in McCr when I am hunting McCrackens-McCrackins-McCrakins. I look at a lot of McCrarys but then I don'e miss one that is misspelled. You can get into these lists another way but it is tedious.

I really haven't worked on the Whitmire's. Three of our main helpers on this page all have contributed on Whitmires. have you seen these posts? <A HREF="http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ga/Forsyth?read=810">Whit mire marriages GA before 1850</A> from Sharon <A HREF="http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ga/Forsyth?read=503">Whit mire's 1800's</A> from Sam <A HREF="http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ga/Forsyth?read=355">Whit mire</A> Bible posted by me and corrected by Lorene (Bible) If they won't click, go to QUERIES , type in Whitmire under Keyword, any under Search, several eons under PERIOD and I always keep mine on Chronologically , then hit refresh and all these will appear along with 20 other postings. I am going to send a separate Email on how to find the deed. Donna