Here is John S. Garrett & Elizabeth Bennett Garrett's children which was gotten from the census primarily. 1. Isaac Van Garrett b. ca 1840 2. Amos J. Garrett b. ca 1841 3. George W. Garrett b. ca 1843 married 25 Nov 1866 Forsyth Co to Pricilla Sanders 4. Thomas B. Garrett b. ca 1846 5. Eliza L. Garrett b. ca 1848 6. Rosanna Garrett b. ca 1850 7. Louanna E. Garrett b. ca 1852 8. Lucy A. Garrett b. ca 1854 9. Seaborn Green Garrett b. 1 Sept 1856, d 9 Jul 1948, md. 3 Aug 1876, Malinda Jane Patterson 10. Guilford M. Garrett b. ca 1858 Lorene Veal

Marsha, Donna has set up a webpage to put them on. Maybe it won't take me to long to type them all up. Wanda marsha roach wrote: > Wanda, > > These are wonderful articles! Even though I'm not likely to find many of my > family (most left Georgia in 1890), I'm still enchanted be the writing. I > have done a lot of research in early Phoenix, AZ newspapers and they have > very similar little pieces on local residents. > > Have you considered gathering these together in a Web page and linking it to > the Forsyth County Web Page? Or did you tell us you were going to do that > and I have forgotten? > > Anyway, thank you for all the work! > > Marsha > > ______________________________________________________ > Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com > > ==== GAFORSYT Mailing List ==== > =======================Forsyth County Georgia======================= > Did you know? Although Forsyth County's Courthouse was burned in the > 1970's most records were saved. Lost were Marriage Book A&B, > (which are on microfilm) some early newspapers, current files left > on the desks, most recent tax records and recent voter registration.

Wanda, Thanks for The North Ga. Baptist local news. I found in the Aug. 5, 1898 that my great uncle L. L. Foster was made Pres. of Texas A & M . I have his obit. from the 1901 edition of that paper . If any one would like a copy I will be glad to share. His brother H. I. Foster was my grandfather . They also had a brother Charlie C. Foster of Alpharetta. Thanks for all you do to get us very good information. John Foster

Hi Donna, I forgot to tell you that Ester Virginia Hughes died 08/18/1854. Sorry, Randy [email protected] wrote: > On my Thomas D. Hughes page, I have > the 1850 census > Thomas D. Hughes m Virginia Esther Hendrix 12/10/1843. > Virginia d 185_? > > Bible - Mrs. Grace Patterson Bennett gr-gdau > > Will look for my Hughes folder/ > > ==== 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. -- Randall Hughes [email protected] http://home.earthlink.net/~randyhug/

Wanda, These are wonderful articles! Even though I'm not likely to find many of my family (most left Georgia in 1890), I'm still enchanted be the writing. I have done a lot of research in early Phoenix, AZ newspapers and they have very similar little pieces on local residents. Have you considered gathering these together in a Web page and linking it to the Forsyth County Web Page? Or did you tell us you were going to do that and I have forgotten? Anyway, thank you for all the work! Marsha ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com

Notice- Hon. A. D. Candler will address the people of Forsyth county, at the dinner hour, on Tuesday of court week in August. Notice, Will H. Millwood, who is under contract with me, having left my employ without cause, this is to notify all persons not to employ said Millwook, under penalty of the law. BRYANT NUCKOLS. July 2d, 1898 The Picnic. The Picnic Saturday was a success. Speeches were made by J. P. Brooke, candidate for congress, Dr. Huckabee, candidate for senate, W. W. Wilson, editor of the Plow Boy, and representive J. R. Henderson. Dinner was plentiful. The young people utilized the time in having a good time. The music by the Cumming Cornet Band was fine and had the old time ring. Now let us encourage ours boys and let’s not have the band die any more. A New Lawyer. Clerk L. M. Orr went to Marietta last Friday, and after standing a very creditable examination, was admitted to the bar. So now he is a full fledged lawyer. Col. Orr is a young man born and reared in Forsyth county, and has, by close attention to business and study, forged himself to the front. We predict for him a brilliant career in his chosen profession. The Forsyth County Teachers’ Association. The association met at the Institute Saturday and th program as published was carried out. Sentences, Kinds and Classifications were discussed by Prof. Coley and Geo. L. Patterson. The discussion was interesting and brought out many questions from the teachers present. Orthography was discussed by Mr. Geo. M. Owens in a very interesting manner. After the rendition of the program it was decided to hold the next meeting with Hopewell Academy the 3rd Saturday in August. Will D. Upshaw and others will be invited to be present and make addresses. The attendance of this meeting was large and evidenced the fact that the teachers of Forsyth are of the right material. Let the meeting at Hopewell be a great educational rally. Our Schools. HIGHTOWER INSTITUTE-(Summer Term) is in charge of A. E. Booth, G. W. Coley and Miss Julia Jones. More than 90 pupils have already been enrolled and the work is moving along nicely. The outlook for the Fall term is the best in the history of the school. EBENEZER, is in charge of Geo. R. Brown, assisted by Miss Dolia Baugh of Athens. The enrollment is 97; the average for the past week has been 85. This is one of our largest schools and these are among our best teachers. FRIENDSHIP is in carge of H. C. Williams, with an enrollment of over 70. This is one of the best locations in the county and is one of the best schools among some of the best people to be found anywhere. WILLIS PIRKLE SCHOOL is in charge of Chas. T. Williams with an enrollment of 60, this school is 4 miles south-east of Cumming and one mile from the sparkling waters of the Chattahoochee river. Mr. Williams has taught here before and is liked by his patrons. HOPEWELL ACADEMY is in charge of Prof. Keene, assissted by Mr. J. E. Singleton with an enrollment of about 85. The outlook for the school is good. They have the best school building in the county, with the exception of Cumming, and is in one of the best sections of the country. (To be continued.) STATE OF GEORGIA-FORSYTH COUNTY. To the Honorable Superior Court of Forsyth county, state of Georgia: The petition of J. W. Hughes, Maxy J. Morehead, H. P. Bell, Ellison R. Cook, David Wallis, R. Porter, E. L. Tatum, John C. Singleton, Jeremiah Wrenn and A. E. Bond and W. R. Barnwell and all of said state, Respectfully shows:- First;- That a building has been already erected in said county and state for educational purposes and that Petitioners and Trustees of said building and appurtenances and of all things in any way appertaining to said building including plat of ground which is duly deeded and recorded in book ‘V’ page 306 and 307 in the office of the Clerk of the Superior Court of Forsyth county and said state. Second.-That said Petitioners desire for themselves, their associates and successors in office, as trustees to be incorporated under the name and style of HOPEWELL COLLEGE. Third:- That the term for which Petitioners ask to be incorporated is twenty years, with the privilege of renewal at the end of that time. Fourth:-The object of the proposed corporation is that said corporation may enforce good order, receive donations, gifts bequests and endowments, make purchases and effect all alienations of realty and personality, not for the purpose of trade and profit, or pecuniary gain, but for promoting the general design of such Institution, the same being for the promotion of general Education, in all its branches, if desired, including Literature, the Arts and Sciences, and to look after the general interest of such establishment. Fifth:-Said college building is situated near Novetta in said county and state which will be the principal place of business. Sixth:-Wherefore Petitioners pray the Court to grant an order constituting them a body corporate under the name and style aforesaid, with such powers as the law in such cases authorizes and also with power to confer degrees any and all degree of scholarship on those whom the proper authorities deem have worthily won them; and, also, with power to confer Honorary Degrees. And that Petitioners be entitled to all the rights, privileges and immunities and subject to all liabilities fixed by the laws governing such corporations, and that the same be entered upon the minutes of this court. DUNCAN M. EDWARDS Att’y for Petitioners GEORGIA-FORSYTH COUNTY. I, Louis M. Orr, Clerk of Superior Court in and for said county, and keeper of the record and seal thereof, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of Petition as appears on file and record in my office. Given under my hand and seal July 20, 1898. LOUIS M. ORR, Clerk.

LOCAL MATTERS WANTED-To exchange board and tuition in Hightower Institute for a good, young, gentle horse. For particulars address A. E. Booth, Pres., Cumming, Ga. The streets of the town are being worked. Charlie Foster was up from Alpharetta Saturday. Mis Ida Hudson is at the Sawnee Hotel. H. I. Foster made a trip to Gainesville the first of the week. J. T. Waters of Gainesville was over Saturday. The revisers of the jury list did the work the first of the week. Miss Ola Ellis of Ocee, Milton county, is visiting friends and relatives in town. J. G. Puett, W. J. Hyde, Cols. R. P. Lester and R. P. Lattner went to Dawsonville Monday. Messrs. Walter Hockenhull and Clint Barber were over from Gainesville Saturday. Col. Patterson made the hearts of many teachers glad last Saturday by paying them for two quarters work. Capt. R. N. Rogers, of Milton county, accompanied by his daughter, Miss Nettie were visiting at Dr. Strickland’s Saturday and Sunday. J. Chap Fincher, of Atlanta, another Forsyth boy, of whom we are proud, is visiting friends and relatives in and near town. He is accompanied by his daughter, a beautiful and accomplished girl. Will W. Hammett, who was raised in this county, is now a wholesale and retail merchant in Atlanta and doing a good business. His brother Jonas has recently gone to take a position with him. WANTED-Ten able bodied young men to enlist in Silverman’s Sharp Shooters Company, Apply to Rufus G. Wise, Cumming, Ga. Arthur Otwell has been employed for a few weeks by Geo. P. Estes of Gainesville, to do some special work for him as book keeper. Arthur will do well anywhere. (There is a handwritten note that says Ladies Clothing Store, I assume that this is the same family that ran Estes on the square in Gainesville.) Mr. Horry Estes of Whitesboro, Tex., has been visiting friends and relatives in and near Cumming for the past week. He left this section 29 years ago and has succeeded well in Texas and speaks in high terms of the state. Perhaps it will be interesting to his many friends to know that L. L. Foster, a brother of H. I. Foster, who went to Texas several years ago, was recently elected president of the Agricultural and Mechanical College of that state at a salary of $3,500 and prerequsites. This is the best position in the state department with the exception of the gubernatorial chair. Mrs. J. C. Riddle of Fairmont, Ga., is visiting at J. L. Williams’. Mrs. R. H. Phillips of Lousiana is visiting at J. S. Williams’. LOST-A small ring. Finder will please return to Ford Harris. There will be a public debate at the court house Saturday night. Everybody invited. We call the attention of our readers to the announcements of S. H. Allen for Clerk, A. N. Pilgrim for Representative, J. E. Brooks for Treasurer and J. T. Reese for Sheriff. These are all high-toned, Christian gentlemen, and if elected will make efficient officers.

There is alot of local information in this paper, so I will break it into several parts. The North Georgia Baptist The organ of North Georgia Baptist 'Contending for the Truth' Friday, August 5, 1898 Vol. 8 No.36 Union Meeting FRIDAY,July 22, 1898. Union meeting of the 1st district of the Hightower Association met with the Baptist church at Sharon, Forsyth county, GA. Intorductory sermon was preached by Bro. Luke Burgess. Adjourned for dinner. AFTERNOON SESSION Delegates met in the house after singing and prayer by brother J. L. Smith, brother J. T. Reese was elected moderator and Emanuel Page clerk. On motion, read the letters and enrolled the delegates’ names. Haw Creek-A. W. Tullis, G. W. Green, J. L. Fincher and T. S. Pirkle. Island Ford-J. L. Street, A. D. Holbrook and Jacob Moulder. Bethlehem-A. W. Robbs. Cumming-R. W. Shadburn, J. T. Reese and A. E. Booth. Sharon-D. H. Bagley, S. C. Gunter, G. W. Fagan and I. H. Gilbert. Friendship-M. T. Wallis and W. E. Smith. Shoal Creek-J. M. Jones, Tommy Crow and Henry Wheeler. Coal Mt.-Emanuel Page and J. L. Smith Corinth-A. G. Samples and Harmon Edmondson. Called for correspondence, when brother E. C. Settle was received from the Lawrenceville association and brother Luke Burgess from the Roswell association. On motion, appointed the ususal standing committees, On preaching-I. H. Gilbert, Sanford Gunter and M. T. Wallis. On queries-D. H. Bagley, W. A. Robbs and A. W. Tullis. On education-J. L. Smith, S. C. Gunter and Harmon Edmondson. On temperance-J. L.Smith, R. W. Shadburn and D. H. Bagley. On finance-R. W. Shadburn, I. S. Pirkle and G. W. Fagan. On dec(e)ased ministers-G.W. Green, J. L. Fincher and A. G. Samples. On missions-J. L. Street, J. M. Jones, D. H. Bagley and W. E. Smith. On Sabbath schools-M. T. Wallis, J. W. Street, Jacob Moulder, and A. D. Holbrook. On nominations-A. D.Holbrook, I. H. Gilbert and W. A. Robbs. On arrangements-J. L. Smith, S. C. Gunter, R. W. Shadburn, J. T. Reese and Emunual Page. SATURDAY MORNING, July 23 Delegates met according to adjournment. After singing and prayer by brother J. L. Street. Called the roll and corrected delegates’ names. Called for correspondence. On motion, received the report on temperance. After discussion by brethren Smith, Bagley, Gunter, Wooten, Settle, Shadburn and Booth, the motion was adopted. On motion received the report on education. Adjourned for dinner. AFTERNOON SESSION After singing and prayer by Bro. Wooten, the subject of education was discussed by Bro. Booth. On motion, adopted. On motion, received the report on Sabbath schools. After discussion by brethren Wooten, Booth, Settle, Allen and Robbs, on motion, the report was adopted. On motion, received the report on Missions; after discussion by brethren Gunter, Holbrook, Baley, Smith and Booth, on motion, was adopted. On motion, received the report on queries. On motion, received the reprot on nominations. The next union meeting of the first district of the Hightower association to be held with Island Ford church, Gwinnett county, commencing on Friday before the fourth Sunday in July, 1890. Bro. J. D. Settle to preach the introductory sermon. RESOLUTION OF THANKS Resolved, That the thanks of this body be tendered to the brethren and sisters of Sharon church for their kind hospitality during our stay with them. J. T. Reese Mod., Emanuel Page, Clerk.

I am looking for information about THOMAS L. SIMS and MATHA DEAN HALLMAN. They were married in 1870 in Forsyth Co. I need the names of their Children. Thank you for any help. JERRY SIMS

Donna, I guess I really don't want you to look up anything. Sorry. ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Sunday, September 19, 1999 1:28 PM Subject: Re: [GAFORSYT-L] SANDERS/CARTER lookups > My question is - if they were in Elbert County, what do you want me to look > up in Forsyth County, GA? > I have only Forsyth Records and if he is buried under his kitchen in Elbert > County, he would not be in my Forsyth County Cemetery Book. > Have you tried the Elbert County page? > <A HREF="http://www.athens.net/~laaron">Elbert County Georgia Genealogy</A> > -http://www.athens.net/~laaron > > Donna > > > ==== GAFORSYT Mailing List ==== > Donna's Tip: A timeline is the easiest and most accurate way > to keep track of your research. >

Yes, she is listed as Virginia Ester at one place in the marriage book and as Ester Virginia in another place. However, I have a photostat of their marriage certificate and copies of the Family Bible pages and she is Ester Virginia there. Hope you can find that Hughes folder. Thanks, Randy [email protected] wrote: > On my Thomas D. Hughes page, I have > the 1850 census > Thomas D. Hughes m Virginia Esther Hendrix 12/10/1843. > Virginia d 185_? > > Bible - Mrs. Grace Patterson Bennett gr-gdau > > Will look for my Hughes folder/ > > ==== 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. -- Randall Hughes [email protected] http://home.earthlink.net/~randyhug/

These excerpts are wonderful, Wanda. I am enjoying reading them. Pat ___________________________________________________________________ Get the Internet just the way you want it. Free software, free e-mail, and free Internet access for a month! Try Juno Web: http://dl.www.juno.com/dynoget/tagj.

Wonderful - please continue to copy these old papers. Forgive a whiskeypalian, as my Baptist husband calls me, but what is alien immersion? Anne -----Original Message----- From: Wanda Collins <[email protected]> To: [email protected] <[email protected]> Date: Sunday, September 19, 1999 6:41 PM Subject: [GAFORSYT-L] July 8, 1898 the end >I'm not quite sure why some of this is included in what appears to be >locate news. > >PERSONAL AND OTHERWISE > >Rev. W. J. Hyde (William J.) visited Dawsonville the first of the week. > >The wife of Rev. J. L. R. Barrett at Gainesville is very sick. > >Greek Letter Fraternities have been abolished from Furman University, >S.C. > >Dr. E. R. Carswell has been called as pastor of Bainbridge church and >has accepted. > >Rev. C. A. Ridley of Blue Ridge preached at Ellijay last Sunday. > >Rev. R. P. Roper of Storeville is sick with fever. We hope for his >speedy recovery. > >Rev. G. H. Carter has just closed a fine meeting with his church at >Jackson, Ga. > >Rev. Geo. R. Brown preached a fine sermon at the Baptist church in >Cumming during the Institute. > >The last convention of Kentucky Baptists by a resolution sat down on Dr. >Whitsitt by a vote of about 7 to 1. > >Dr. Vaughan is to begin an Institute very soon in Fannin county. >Eighteen of the best preachers of that section have pledged to attend. > >Rev. T. C. Buchanan, field agent for the Christian Index, has been in >and around Cumming for the past week. > >Providence Sunday-school, Milton county, will enter the contest for the >books at the Sunday School Convention. > >A bronze portrait in bas-relief of the late Rev. Dr. Thomas Armitage has >been placed in the Fifth Avenue Church, New Yord City. > >Rev. A. F. Underwood of Cleveland than whom there is no more level >headed preacher in North Georgia is avowedly opposed to alien immersion >and Dr. Whitsitt. > >Rev. A. C. Ward, pastor of sixth church, Atlanta, and who is well known >in North Georgia, has undergone a severe surgical operation and is now >at Grady Hospital. > >Prof. H. Eager has been chosen as chairman of the Faculty of Missippi >(Mississippi) College, Clinton, Miss., in place of Dr. J. C. Provine, >who resigned to devote more time to study in his special department. > >Last Monday Admiral Sampson completely destroyed the Spanish fleet under >command of Admiral Cevera, taking the Admiral and 1600 soldiers as >prisoners. The city of Santiago is under control of the Americans. > > >==== GAFORSYT Mailing List ==== >=======================Forsyth County Georgia======================= >Did you know? Although Forsyth County's Courthouse was burned in the >1970's most records were saved. Lost were Marriage Book A&B, >(which are on microfilm) some early newspapers, current files left >on the desks, most recent tax records and recent voter registration. >

Hi everyone, I have posted my updated Hughes web page at: http://home.earthlink.net/~randyhug/HughesHistory2.htm It is too long to post here in it's entirety. If anyone knows the father and mother of Thomas D. Hughes, I would appreciate your help. According to Sharon, he is on the 1850 census living next door to a John Hughes, but I have no way to connect them as relatives. Thanks again for any help. Regards, Randy -- Randall Hughes [email protected] http://home.earthlink.net/~randyhug/

I'm not quite sure why some of this is included in what appears to be locate news. PERSONAL AND OTHERWISE Rev. W. J. Hyde (William J.) visited Dawsonville the first of the week. The wife of Rev. J. L. R. Barrett at Gainesville is very sick. Greek Letter Fraternities have been abolished from Furman University, S.C. Dr. E. R. Carswell has been called as pastor of Bainbridge church and has accepted. Rev. C. A. Ridley of Blue Ridge preached at Ellijay last Sunday. Rev. R. P. Roper of Storeville is sick with fever. We hope for his speedy recovery. Rev. G. H. Carter has just closed a fine meeting with his church at Jackson, Ga. Rev. Geo. R. Brown preached a fine sermon at the Baptist church in Cumming during the Institute. The last convention of Kentucky Baptists by a resolution sat down on Dr. Whitsitt by a vote of about 7 to 1. Dr. Vaughan is to begin an Institute very soon in Fannin county. Eighteen of the best preachers of that section have pledged to attend. Rev. T. C. Buchanan, field agent for the Christian Index, has been in and around Cumming for the past week. Providence Sunday-school, Milton county, will enter the contest for the books at the Sunday School Convention. A bronze portrait in bas-relief of the late Rev. Dr. Thomas Armitage has been placed in the Fifth Avenue Church, New Yord City. Rev. A. F. Underwood of Cleveland than whom there is no more level headed preacher in North Georgia is avowedly opposed to alien immersion and Dr. Whitsitt. Rev. A. C. Ward, pastor of sixth church, Atlanta, and who is well known in North Georgia, has undergone a severe surgical operation and is now at Grady Hospital. Prof. H. Eager has been chosen as chairman of the Faculty of Missippi (Mississippi) College, Clinton, Miss., in place of Dr. J. C. Provine, who resigned to devote more time to study in his special department. Last Monday Admiral Sampson completely destroyed the Spanish fleet under command of Admiral Cevera, taking the Admiral and 1600 soldiers as prisoners. The city of Santiago is under control of the Americans.

Picnic The populists will hold a picnic here the first Tuesday in August. Judge James K. Hines and other prominent speakers will address the people on the issues of the campaign. Notice Will H. Millwood who is under contract with me, having left my employ without cause, this is to notify all persons not to employ said Millwood under penalty of the law. Bryant Nuckols July 2d, 1898 Picnic The fourth of July picnic at Creighton was a complete success. The crowd was estimated to be all the way from 3,000 to 5,000. The day was fine, and the dinner was plentiful. Speeches were made by Messrs. T. R. McNinch, Thos. Hutchenson, A. E. Booth. Music was furnished by the Canton Cornet Band. The Declaration of Independence was made by Ben F. Perry, editor of the Cherokee Advance. The contests in the afternoon, such as pole climbing, egg races, three legged race, 100 yards dash, swimming race, & c, were very interesting. Much praise is due Mr. J. H. Hardin and those associated with him on the committee of arrangements for the success of the occasion. Teachers’ Institute As we went to press last week the Institute was in full blast. The exercises closed last Friday and closed one of the most successful sessions in the history of these meetings in our county. While there were some differences of opinion as the methods, all ended in good humor. Remarks at the close were made by Cols. H. P. Bell, Lawrence Fisher, and Profs. A. E. Booth, G. W. Coley and Commissioner H. L. Patterson. The following resolutions were adopted. Whereas, the Seventh Annual Institute of Forsyth county is now closing, and as we the teachers of said county, feel that it is our duty to express our high appreciation of the work done by the County School Commissioner and Experts. Resolved 1st, That the thanks of the teachers be and are hereby expressed for the valuable services of Col. H. L. Patterson as a County School Commissioner, not only as exemplified in the Institute, but all through his past term of office. Resolved 2nd, That we take this method of expressing our high appreciation of the able, practical and pains-taking instruction and method given to us by Profs. Booth and Coley, and we not only recommend them as Experts but as teachers of ability and up-to-date. Resolved 3rd. That these resolutions be spread upon our minutes, and a copy furnished the NORTH GEORGIA BAPTIST for publication. >From Silver City Several from this section attended the picnic at the Franklin mines Monday. School opened Monday with Prof. Chapman as principal and Smith Harris assistant; both are students from the N.G.A.C. Paul Castleberry and sisters, Misses Lizzie and Bertie of Dahlonega, are visiting Mr. P. Strickland’s family. Miss Pearl Strickland has returned from the normal school at Athens. Rufus Lilly left last Friday for Milton county, where he goes to take charge of his school. Miss Mattie Hyde(Daughter of William J. Hyde) of Cumming, is visiting Miss Emma Langford. Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Pruitt are spending the week in Atlanta. They expect to take in the Chatauqua at Gainesville before returning home. Mr. Geo. Edwards left Tuesday to attend business college in Atlanta. to be continued.... Wanda

I'm going thru and filing away some of my research and thought that I might post some of the information that I came across. I was able to locate and have copies of 4 of the North GA Baptist newspapers from 1898 and I thought that I would post the local information. Let me know if you would like me to continue adding this information. I will add in ( ) any additional information that I might know. The North Georgia Baptist The organ of North Georgia Baptist 'Contending for the Truth' Friday, July 8, 1898 Vol. 8 No.32 Local Matters The sick folks are Improving. Mrs. G. L. Barnwell is very sick.(Julia Ann Rowland Barnwell died 2-7-1911 buried at Crossroad Baptist Church.) Miss Olivia Edwards attended the picnic at Nelson last Monday. An all day singing was held at Haw Creek last Sunday. Sale day brought to twon a lot of folds and quite a large lot of candidates. Cumming was well represented at the 4th of July celebration at Creighton last Monday. Prof. Geo. B. Wood of Savannah City Schools is visiting at his father-in-law's, Mr. H. Estes. Miss Daisy Estes of St. Augustine, Fla. has been visiting relatives in and near town. Eleven teachers were granted first grade license at the meeting of the Board of Education last Saturday. Mrs Hendrix and Mrs. Davidson of Atlanta are visiting relatives in and near town. The bridge between Forsyth and Gwinnett counties was continued and set for trail August 30th. The Castleberry school house near Salem Church was burned last Saturday night. The fire is supposed to be of an incendiary orgin. Miss Anna Pool and sister from Milton county were in town last Friday, taking in the Teachers' Institute. Prof. W. H. Maxwell of Alpharetta took in the Institute last Thursday and made a fine talk to the teachers. Cols. H. P. Bel, H. L. Patterson and Mesrs. H. L. Hawkins, L. M. Orr, J. B. Patterson and J. G. Puett attended court at Lawrenceville the first of the week. The boys had a debate at the court house last Thursday night. They spoke very well and gave every evidence of young orators. We may expect to hear from them later on. The teachers of Forsyth county at the Institute last week elected the following officers for the Teachers' Association: A. E. Booth, President; Miss Cornelia Patterson Vice-President; G. W. Coley Secretary. Died on the 27th inst., at the home of his son near Novetta, in this county. Rev. Andrew O. Hughes, aged nearly eighty three years. Uncle Andy, as he was familiarly called, was well known throughout the counties of Forsyth and Dawson and was much loved and respected by all who knew him. To be continued...... Wanda

On my Thomas D. Hughes page, I have the 1850 census Thomas D. Hughes m Virginia Esther Hendrix 12/10/1843. Virginia d 185_? Bible - Mrs. Grace Patterson Bennett gr-gdau Will look for my Hughes folder/

In response to the census question, the only way that Elias SANDERS would appear on the Elbert, Franklin Co census is if they have records that go back to 1790's to probably the 1865 as that is the date I was given as his death. Can you shed any light this way??? gale sanders ----- Original Message ----- From: Jeff Smith <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Sunday, September 19, 1999 10:26 AM Subject: Re: [GAFORSYT-L] SANDERS/CARTER lookups > Elias Sanders b abt 1775 was buried under his kitchen and I've been > told it was because he didn't want to get wet, the kitchen was > appartently elevated above a sloping area in the > back of the house, my relatives tell me you can still see the stones > there but of course there are no inscriptions. > > gale sanders > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: Jeff Smith <[email protected]> > To: <[email protected]> > Sent: Sunday, September 19, 1999 10:20 AM > Subject: Re: [GAFORSYT-L] SANDERS/CARTER lookups > > > > My family has been in Elbert County Georgia since at least 1807/08 > > when Elias SANDERS was given land. He married Mary Carter and all > > info shows their birthdates as 1775. I can't find Elias' parents or > > sibs/cuz/uncles/etc.....and the book states he was "thought" to have > > come from Maryland but again, "cousins" from one of his many > children > > have written me stating they thought he came from NC. > > > > Elias Sanders b abt 1775, married Mary Carter b abt 1775 > > she is thought to be the daughter of Thomas Carter who fought in the > > REV WAR. > > > > Together they had the following children: > > > > 1. Elias Sanders Jr b 1/1797 m Julia Vickery > > 2. Mary b 1800 m James Vickery > > 3. Thomas "Kit" b 1801 m Isabella Trotman (Totman) b abt > > 1810. > > 4. Calvin P b abt 1803 m Sarah Miller > > 5. Lewis Manley b abt 1804 m Prudence Miller > > 6. Samuel B b 1808 m Annie Skelton > > 7. Jonathan P b abt 1812 m Orpha Miller > > 8. Patience b 1/1818 m Joseph Hightower Vickery(1) and > > John Smith(2) > > 9. Rachel m Joel Dyar > > > > A cousin from Hartwell Georgia recently paid me a visit and was > giving > > me as much info has he had and I was told that there are SANDERS' > > still living on the original land that belonged to Elias SANDERS. > > > > -- Original Message ----- > > From: <[email protected]> > > To: <[email protected]> > > Sent: Sunday, September 19, 1999 9:38 AM > > Subject: Re: [GAFORSYT-L] SANDERS/CARTER lookups > > > > > > > Does Elias ever appear on the Elbert County Census? > > > If so when did he disappear from there? > > > > > > > > > ==== GAFORSYT Mailing List ==== > > > =======================Forsyth County > Georgia======================= > > > Did you know? Although Forsyth County's Courthouse was burned in > the > > > 1970's most records were saved. Lost were Marriage Book A&B, > > > (which are on microfilm) some early newspapers, current files left > > > on the desks, most recent tax records and recent voter > registration. > > > > > > > > > > > ==== 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 ==== > =======================Forsyth County Georgia======================= > Did you know? Although Forsyth County's Courthouse was burned in the > 1970's most records were saved. Lost were Marriage Book A&B, > (which are on microfilm) some early newspapers, current files left > on the desks, most recent tax records and recent voter registration. >

Elias Sanders b abt 1775 was buried under his kitchen and I've been told it was because he didn't want to get wet, the kitchen was appartently elevated above a sloping area in the back of the house, my relatives tell me you can still see the stones there but of course there are no inscriptions. gale sanders ----- Original Message ----- From: Jeff Smith <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Sunday, September 19, 1999 10:20 AM Subject: Re: [GAFORSYT-L] SANDERS/CARTER lookups > My family has been in Elbert County Georgia since at least 1807/08 > when Elias SANDERS was given land. He married Mary Carter and all > info shows their birthdates as 1775. I can't find Elias' parents or > sibs/cuz/uncles/etc.....and the book states he was "thought" to have > come from Maryland but again, "cousins" from one of his many children > have written me stating they thought he came from NC. > > Elias Sanders b abt 1775, married Mary Carter b abt 1775 > she is thought to be the daughter of Thomas Carter who fought in the > REV WAR. > > Together they had the following children: > > 1. Elias Sanders Jr b 1/1797 m Julia Vickery > 2. Mary b 1800 m James Vickery > 3. Thomas "Kit" b 1801 m Isabella Trotman (Totman) b abt > 1810. > 4. Calvin P b abt 1803 m Sarah Miller > 5. Lewis Manley b abt 1804 m Prudence Miller > 6. Samuel B b 1808 m Annie Skelton > 7. Jonathan P b abt 1812 m Orpha Miller > 8. Patience b 1/1818 m Joseph Hightower Vickery(1) and > John Smith(2) > 9. Rachel m Joel Dyar > > A cousin from Hartwell Georgia recently paid me a visit and was giving > me as much info has he had and I was told that there are SANDERS' > still living on the original land that belonged to Elias SANDERS. > > -- Original Message ----- > From: <[email protected]> > To: <[email protected]> > Sent: Sunday, September 19, 1999 9:38 AM > Subject: Re: [GAFORSYT-L] SANDERS/CARTER lookups > > > > Does Elias ever appear on the Elbert County Census? > > If so when did he disappear from there? > > > > > > ==== GAFORSYT Mailing List ==== > > =======================Forsyth County Georgia======================= > > Did you know? Although Forsyth County's Courthouse was burned in the > > 1970's most records were saved. Lost were Marriage Book A&B, > > (which are on microfilm) some early newspapers, current files left > > on the desks, most recent tax records and recent voter registration. > > > > > > ==== 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. >