I also have the Moses AYERS lines if I may be of help. Pioneer Woman a/k/a Jane -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Friday, July 27, 2001 2:15 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: Moses Ayers I have information on the family of Moses Ayers & his wife Mary (Polly) Davis. What are you looking for?

I have information on the family of Moses Ayers & his wife Mary (Polly) Davis. What are you looking for?

Hi Kathy My ggggrandfather Baylis Brookshire migrated from NC.to Habersham co.Ga. His son Joseph J.Brookshire,brother to Nathaniel Franklin Brookshire (my gggrandfather),and father to Henry Burris Brookshire (my ggrandfather),who married Jesse Prince's daughter,Lou Ella Prince had a son named Jarred Brookshire. I believe Jarred moved from Batesville,Habersham co.Ga.to Demorest,Ga.for economic and educational reasons.There was a college there and a Saddletry factory,where some of these family members worked. My sister and I took an interesting trip,a couple of years ago to Batesville,Habersham co.Ga.I have photos of Joseph J.Brookshire,also his wife,Martha Harris Brookshire and daughter,Nancy's tomestones. Also the headstones of Baylis and wife Lucinda. I was also able to track down some of the descendants of Joseph's three sons,that moved to Demorest,Ga."more cousins".One of them still owned Martha's original spinning wheel. Henry Burris Brookshire(ggrandfather) was born in Habersham co.Ga.His Mother Sarah Elizabeth Martin Brookshire and her four children moved to Anderson SC area where her Martin family was living. Nathaniel Franklin Brookshire(gggrandfather) died in Camp Chase Ohio,as a prisoner in a Union prison camp. Henry Burris Brookshire and wife, Lou Ella Prince Brookshire once lived on land where North Greenville Jr.College is today.I think that is Tigerville,SC.? I will locate my notes,with more info,dates,names ect. Do you think this Durham line is connected to Elizabeth Durham,wife of a later Robert Stewart from Pickens co.SC.? Cousins once again........ later Gay

I'm searching for a marriage record abt. 1864 for Levi JACKSON & Sophronia JAY in either Habersham or White County. Sophronia stated in a 1904 affadavit that they were "married by Rev. Brooks and lived about 8 miles from Williams Store" but she couldn't remember if it was in Habersham or White County. She was 16 years old and he was abt. 54 years old. He was previously married to Jemima, and they are in the 1860 White County census with 13 children. Levi obtained land in Habersham (later White) in the 1832 lottery and lived there from that time until abt. 1870. I recently visited the White County Courthouse & library but could not find a marriage record for Levi & Sophronia or a death record for Jemima (the affadavit states that she had been dead for some time before Levi's 2nd marriage so her death date would be 1860-64). Any information or connections to JACKSON or JAY appreciated! Ann

Does anyone recognize any of the following folks? This family moved between Tigerville, South Carolina (formerly called Dark Corner, SC) & Habersham Georgia. Help is most appreciated. Descendants of Thomas Durham 1 Thomas Durham 1851 - Unknown .. +Harriett M. Dill 1863 - Unknown ......... 2 Alexander Lee Durham 1882 - 1935 ............. +Ollie Mae Marlowe Whitson 1885 - 1958 ......... 2 John Callaway Durham Unknown - ......... 2 Columbus L. Durham Unknown - ......... 2 Will Durham Unknown - ......... 2 Mary Durham Unknown - ............. +M.Jarred Brookshire ......... 2 Hattie Durham Unknown - ............. +L.F. Ballew ......... 2 Mattie Durham Unknown - ............. +Will C. Stone ......... 2 [1] Geneva Durham Unknown - ............. +? Christian ......... *2nd Husband of [1] Geneva Durham: ............. +Coleman Mann ......... 2 Lillie Durham Unknown - ............. +B.H. Jenkins ......... 2 Tom E. Durham Unknown - Kathy Johnson Easley, South Carolina Searching- Holcombe, Massingill, Ingram, Prince, Durham, Porter, Cantrell, Lewis, Whitson, Hayes, Kelly, Dill, Sutherland, Loftis, Stewart

Hi: Evan PEARSON is my gg grandfather, (c1795-c1854). He first appears of record to my knowledge in the 1830 Habersham Federal Census. Also in the 1830 Habersham Census is a Moses PEARSON. In the 1840 Habersham Census is a Noah PEARSON. Evan PEARSON was an itinerant Baptist preacher. Any ideas about where I could look for other records of their lives in Habersham County. Do any Baptist Church records in Habersham County go back that far? Are any of these heads of household a part of a family tree being constructed at present or in the past? Thank you. Jim Pearson [email protected]

I'm looking for info on Worleys in habersham co. ga.Specificly,Clinton f. Worleyb. 1852 d. 1918 buried in Mt. View Baptist Cemetary outside Baldwin Ga.Married Pheobe Cleveland b.26 oct 1875 d.27 jan 1947 buried next to Clinton.Randy

Seek possible descendants of Jasper A. Jackson who married Manda Kile/Kyle in Habersham County, Georgia. this couple is seen in the 1860 Census of Habersham with children Polly A and Sarah J. Jasper A. Jackson was born 1849 a son of Joseph Jackson and Milly Yearwood.

Contact me at [email protected] A fellow researcher does have copy of this book, I do believe. I will provide his e-mail address and phone number.

Can anyone add anything to the Descendants of this family? Thanks, Carole in SC Descendants of Launah Mae Sellers Generation No. 1 1. LAUNAH MAE6 SELLERS (FRANCIS MARION5, FRANCIS CONRAD4, JOHN "BLACKSMITH"3, FRANCIS CONRAD2, UNKNOWN FATHER1) was born 1875 in Banks County, Georgia, and died April 27, 1943 in Habersham County, Georgia. She married WILLIAM ALVIN "PIERCE" WHITFIELD March 05, 1893 in Banks County, Georgia, son of ASBURY WHITFIELD and NANCY ALRED. He was born February 05, 1853 in Banks County, Georgia, and died 1924 in Banks County, Georgia. More About LAUNAH MAE SELLERS: Burial: Beaverdam Baptist Church Cemetery, Banks County, Georgia More About WILLIAM ALVIN "PIERCE" WHITFIELD: Burial: Beaverdam Baptist Church Cemetery, Banks County, Georgia Children of LAUNAH SELLERS and WILLIAM WHITFIELD are: i. EMMETT L.7 WHITFIELD, b. October 19, 1895, Banks County, Georgia; d. May 04, 1974, Banks County, Georgia. More About EMMETT L. WHITFIELD: Burial: Beaverdam Baptist Church Cemetery, Banks County, Georgia ii. LEWIS WHITFIELD, b. July 13, 1897, Banks County, Georgia; d. September 1963; m. AGATHA LYNCH, 1931; b. Abt. 1898; d. July 15, 1971. 2. iii. CLARA WHITFIELD, b. January 07, 1899, Banks County, Georgia; d. Unknown, Seneca, South Carolina. iv. ROY R. WHITFIELD, b. December 22, 1900, Banks County, Georgia; d. April 25, 1927, Banks County, Georgia. More About ROY R. WHITFIELD: Burial: Beaverdam Baptist Church Cemetery, Banks County, Georgia v. JEWELL WHITFIELD, b. March 08, 1904, Banks County, Georgia; d. July 13, 1961, Banks County, Georgia; m. W.LAMAR GORDON; b. 1889. More About JEWELL WHITFIELD: Burial: Beaverdam Baptist Church Cemetery, Banks County, Georgia More About W.LAMAR GORDON: Burial: Beaverdam Baptist Church Cemetery, Banks County, Georgia vi. FANNIE WHITFIELD, b. April 02, 1905, Banks County, Georgia; d. May 21, 1989, Banks County, Georgia; m. (1) LAWRENCE C. ROGERS; m. (2) ODELL T. GARRISON; b. May 09, 1907, Banks County, Georgia; d. December 08, 1931, Banks County, Georgia. More About FANNIE WHITFIELD: Burial: Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church Cemetery, Banks County, Georgia More About ODELL T. GARRISON: Burial: Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church Cemetery, Banks County, Georgia vii. RUTH WHITFIELD, b. March 03, 1908; m. JASON HICKS; b. 1906; d. 1994. More About JASON HICKS: Burial: Beaverdam Baptist Church Cemetery, Banks County, Georgia viii. PIERCE WHITFIELD, b. May 30, 1909, Banks County, Georgia; m. ALENE AYERS, April 18, 1929; b. Abt. 1910. ix. ALMA WHITFIELD, b. 1911, Banks County, Georgia; d. 1973, Banks County, Georgia. x. GENIE WHITFIELD, b. February 17, 1912, Banks County, Georgia; m. GUY POWERS; b. November 16, 1907; d. November 24, 1988, Habersham County, Georgia. xi. MAUDE WHITFIELD, b. January 1913, Banks County, Georgia; m. RANDOLPH WATSON; b. Abt. 1912. xii. BERTHA WHITFIELD, b. March 09, 1915, Banks County, Georgia; d. March 15, 1986; m. JOHNNY CRAFT, January 20, 1930; b. Abt. 1914. Generation No. 2 2. CLARA7 WHITFIELD (LAUNAH MAE6 SELLERS, FRANCIS MARION5, FRANCIS CONRAD4, JOHN "BLACKSMITH"3, FRANCIS CONRAD2, UNKNOWN FATHER1) was born January 07, 1899 in Banks County, Georgia, and died Unknown in Seneca, South Carolina. She married WILLIAM BURTON MEEKS August 20, 1922. He was born November 17, 1897 in Habersham County, Georgia, and died December 05, 1968 in Seneca, South Carolina. Children of CLARA WHITFIELD and WILLIAM MEEKS are: i. BILL8 MEEKS. ii. LEWIS MEEKS.

Hi, As you probably know, I am from Goerge Berry Adam's sister, Lucinda who marreid James Merritt. I have a lot of stuff on this family, wish I could get further back than George and Lucinda's father. I have heard that they were cousins of the famous Adams-John, John Quincy, Samuel....but havent found any proof. Send me your e-mail and I will send you some stuff I have. My e-mail is [email protected] Look forward to hearing from you. I am in Western NC.

Hello all: I am looking for the parents of AMANDA "MANDY" AUSBURN. She was born abt. 1884 and married JOHN BLACKBURN. John was born in December 1878. The 1910 census of Banks County, Georgia, it shows them with the following children: Shirley, Son, age 7; John L., age 5; James T., age 3; and Alice, age 1-4/12. On the 1920 census of Banks County, Georgia, there are additional children, namely, Bessie, age 8; Luther, age 6; Fannie, age 4-11/12 and Lula M., age 3/12. If anyone knows the parents of Amanda "Mandy" Ausburn, please get in touch with me. Thanks, Carole in SC

A new and different kind of E-mail list has just been formed, a complete new concept, it will to be an open, interactive list, with all members participating freely, and sharing everything. It is a private E-mail list, certain common sense rules will apply. We expect that the NorthEastCoGenList will quickly be a large and active group of genealogists researching all families of North East, GA. The counties we are most interested in will be Fannin, Gilmer, Habersham, Hall, Rabun, Towns, and White Co., we will cover others if there is an interest. I hope our unique approach to e-mail list communication will create a warm, friendly, nurturing atmosphere for both newcomers and seasoned pros. We will strive to be a group of very active participants and not mere observers and welcome you to our group with one important requirement for membership. To apply for membership, contact me, [email protected]

I will be in Habersham County early next week as part of a trip to north Georgia tracing ancestors. I'm trying to locate the grave of Daniel McCollum, who fought in the revolution in Rowan County North Carolina and migrated to Habersham County Georgia from Pendleton District South Carolina in February 1826. He lived with his son in law, John Stovall, when the 1840 census was taken and he was identified as an 86 year old Revolutionary War veteran. His son Daniel H. McCollum and members of his family are buried in the old Blue Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, as is his son William's wife. The censuses of 1830 adn 1840 show Daniel in the Blue Creek District, but he isn't shown in the 1850 census. Can anyone help me locate Daniel Senior's grave? He is believed to have died in 1842. W. McCollum Columbia Maryland

A new and different kind of E-mail list has just been formed, a complete new concept, it will to be an open, interactive list, with all members participating freely, and sharing everything. It is a private E-mail list, certain common sense rules will apply. This same form of E-mail list is currently functioning with great success in another county. It is very helpful to understand how the early families in a county interconnected, it helps locate those females that are so hard to locate. It gives insight on what was going on in the county at different time. We have a full searchable archive, files to share your ancestors pictures in, and many other features. You must have ancestors in Towns Co. GA to be eligible to join. We will have three managers to help you will problems! To join please contact me at <[email protected]> request to join the TownsCoGenList, and I will send you an application letter. Best Regards, Wylene Alston

> I would appreciate the assistance of anyone familiar with Habersham Co., GA > research. What is the main library/facility in which to conduct You will find this - and other - information at the Georgia Gen Web site http://www.rootsweb.com/~gahabers/ Scroll down to Habersham County Addresses. There are also links to, among others, the Clarksville/Habersham County Library.

I would appreciate the assistance of anyone familiar with Habersham Co., GA research. What is the main library/facility in which to conduct genealogical research in Habersham County? I would logically assume it would be located in the county seat, but that's not always the case. Your response is greatly appreciated. C. Ward [email protected]

I would be interested as well. Thank you, Lori Sotelo ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, June 12, 2001 12:17 PM Subject: Libraries in Habersham Co., GA > I would appreciate the assistance of anyone familiar with Habersham Co., GA > research. What is the main library/facility in which to conduct > genealogical research in Habersham County? I would logically assume it > would be located in the county seat, but that's not always the case. Your > response is greatly appreciated. > > C. Ward > [email protected] > > > ============================== > Visit Ancestry.com for a FREE 14-Day Trial and enjoy access to the #1 > Source for Family History Online. Go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/subscribe/subscribetrial1y.asp?sourcecode=F11HB >

According to the 1880 census: Household # 187/188 Herrin, Wiley T. white male 30 years old " , Mary Emeline white female 28 years old {this is Mary Emeline Young} " , JOSEPHINE 9 years old {date of birth calculated as 1971} " , Eppa L. 7 years old " , Eda S. 5 years old " , Enoch 4 years old This female named Josephine is the one buried next to her father Wiley T. Herrin in Pleasant Grove Cemetery. I believe that the date of birth on marker is also questionable as that would make Josephine only 12 years old when she married Joseph. There marriage is recorded in the habersham County Probate records as being Jan. 04, 1891, thus she would have actually married at the age of 20 years. This also places Josephine's birth near the births of her siblings as it should be. Judy

Recently I have posted questions regarding the burial site of one Josephine Herrin, w/o Joseph Jackson. Several questions have arisen out of this query. Today after re-tracking some old notes in my files, I found perhaps the answer for us all. This page copied from a list of those buried in the Habersham Co. cemeteries must be and older version. The list is done by cemetery. I refer to page 86 of this copy. Under PLEASANT GROVE CEMETERY I find; HERRING, Josephine b. June 28, 1859 died June 30, 1899 w/o JOSEPH JACKSON. Now this is the couple that I am looking for!!!!!! It appears that I need to confirm this by a photo or someone revisiting this cemetery for me. but I do believe that the recent info taken from an index card stating that this Josephine married a Joseph Herrin is inproperly recorded!!! And that this older list is correct. I have requested of a Clarkesville resident to perhaps visit Pleasant Grove and snap a photo of this for us, so that we might confirm. I am much relieved to have backtracted and found what I thought to be the correct info. I was beganning to doubt my previous research!!! But believed that family info would more than likely be correct. yahoo! Will follow this up as soon as I hve proof on my hands! Thanks to all of you for your patience in this situation. Judy Rountree Mason [email protected]