We get so excited with all the new files coming in!! Please pass this along to your surname or other lists where it might be helpful. None of this would be happening, if it weren't for all of you who are working so hard. The GA Archives Uploads page has been updated to reflect the uploads of 14 March thru 20 March 2004. You can view the updated page at: http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/ga/gauploads.html To become a submitter, click here: http://www.poppet.org/gafiles/index.html Thanks to all our submitters for their hard work to make these available to the Georgia researchers.
Thanks to all of you who sent in files this week! The GA Archives Uploads page has been updated to reflect the uploads of 7 March thru 13 March 2004. You can view the updated page at: http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/ga/gauploads.html To become a submitter, click here: http://www.poppet.org/gafiles/index.html Every submission is another research tool for someone else.
Harris-Muscogee County GaArchives News.....Obit of Joseph Ryan Waldrop 1827-1870 August 14 1870 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/ga/gafiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Sandra Doolittle scalawag1826@cs.com March 16, 2004, 1:30 pm Columbus Ledger Enquirer August 14, 1870 The Hon. Joseph Ryan Waldrop1827-1870 lived in Hamilton Georgia,Harris County. Alabama for fourteen. This article was found in the Columbus, Georgia, Muscogee County, in the Ledger Enquirer, August 1870, in the Bradley Library. Name: Joseph R. WALDROP Given Name: Joseph R. Surname: WALDROP Sex: M Birth: 1827 in GA Death: 13 Aug 1870 in Escatawpa,Washington Co.,AL Title: Dr.Rev. Retail Merchant, Justice of the Peace, KKK, Sgt. in the Civil War, Hon. Joseph Ryan Waldrop, State Rep. of Washington County, Alabama. Served with Gov. Smith in Montgomery Capital in Montgomery Alabama 1868 until 1870. DEATH: Found in Columbus Ledger Enquirer by Sandra Doolittle. Page One Joseph Ryan Waldrop 1827-1870 Information received from the Mobile Register Newspaper Mobile, Alabama, Mobile County. August 16, 1870. Cobalt Blue Book 1832-1932 Columbus, Georgia Deaths. Deaths Listed in Columbus, Georgia, Muscogee County Bradley Library, Archive Room Bradley Library Bradley Drive off Wynnton Road. Murder in Washington County, Ala. ..The Mobile Register of the 16th ins., says Dr. Jere Saunders, of Washington County, has call on us this morning and placed in our hands the following statement concerning another atrocity of which a gentleman and a Democrat is the victim. Dr. Waldrop represented Washington County at the last session of the Legislature. The circumstances indicate with sufficient plainness the present deed as another Radical murder: Escatawpa, Washington,Co. Ala. August 14, 1870 Page Two A most foul murder was perpetrated on the person of Hon. J. R. Waldrop, of this County, on the evening of the 13th inst. near this place, and there no Officer near us to summons a jury of inquest. We have constituted ourselves committee of investigation and report the facts of the case as need as possible. On the evening the above stated, about half past 6 o'clock, as he was going home from his place of business, Dr. Waldrop was ambushed and shot about one-third of a mile from his place. Thirteen large buckshots entered his breast ranging diagonally across from left to right. The party or parities who perpetrated the deed were not more than 12 yards distant. We have exerated ourselves to the utmost of our ability, but can get no clue whatever as to committed the foul deed. Committee....E. F. Kendall, chairman J. J. Laird, A. O. Donald, J. Davis, Geo. Pettus, P. Grimes, Jere Saunders, W. D. Wainwright, W. O. Norris, C. A. Buroh, J. Byrd, P. Lee, J. Rogers, J. A. Thomas, Clerk of Com. COBALT BLUE BOOK 1832-1932 DEATHS IN COLUMBUS, GEORGIA, MUSCOGEE COUNTY. BRADLEY LIBRARY, BRADLEY DRIVE OFF WYNNTON ROAD. Additional Comments: Hon. Joseph Ryan Waldrop was survived by his wife Sarah Baxter of Escatawpa, Alabama, Washington County and two sons James Harry and Joseph Ryan Waldrop, Jr. Other children: Georgian Waldrop Thorton, Stephen Waldrop, Joseph Mark Henry Waldrop This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/gafiles/ File size: 3.4 Kb
Harris County GaArchives Photo person.....James Henderson Sands family 1896 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/ga/gafiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Rex Sands rexmt2@aol.com March 9, 2004, 2:53 pm Source: Unavailable Photo can be seen at: http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/ga/harris/photos/ph833jameshen.jpg Image file size: 143.4 Kb Back L-R standing: Elijah Sands, Walter Sands, Ella Sands, Emma Sands, Nora Sands front L-R : Pauline Sands, James Henderson Sands, Robert Sands, Frances Sands, and Laurine Sands. This Family resided in Harris county prior to moving to Chamnbers Co, Al. James Henderson Sands was a member of Co E, 46th Ga Inf Rgmt of Harris county during the Civil War. This file has been created by a form at http://www.poppet.org/gafiles/ File size: 1.0 Kb
The GA Archives Uploads page has been updated to reflect the uploads of 29 February thru 6 March 2004. You can view the updated page at: http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/ga/gauploads.html To become a submitter, click here: http://www.poppet.org/gafiles/index.html Thanks to our submitters for all their hard work to make this information available to the Georgia researchers.
This has been on several list lately. Good idea. Got this from the Lovelace/Loveless List. Georgia Genealogical Codicil to My Last Will and Testament To my spouse, children, guardian, administrator and/or executor: Upon my demise it is requested that you DO NOT dispose of any or all of my genealogical records, both those prepared personally by me and those records prepared by others which may be in my possession, including but not limited to books, files, notebooks or computer programs for a period of two years. During this time period, please attempt to identify one or more persons who would be willing to take custody of the said materials and the responsibility of maintaining and continuing the family histories. [If you know whom within your family or friends are likely candidates to accept these materials, please add the following at this point: "I suggest that the persons contacted regarding the assumption of the custody of these items include but not be limited to" and then list the names of those individuals at this point, with their addresses and telephone numbers if known] In the event you do no find anyone to accept these materials, please contact the various genealogical organizations that I have been a member of and determine if they will accept some parts or all of my genealogical materials. [List of organizations, addresses and phone numbers at bottom; include local chapters, with their addresses, phone numbers and contact persons if available as well as state/national contact information and addresses] Please remember that my genealogical endeavors consumed a great deal of time, travel, and money. Therefore it is my desire that the products of these endeavors be allowed to continue in a manner that will make them available to others in the future. Signature ___________________________ Date ___________ Witness ____________________________ Date ___________ Witness ____________________________ Date ___________
There is a Wildwood Park on the corner of 17th Street and Wildwood Avenue in Columbus. It's very small. Most think it's just a sparsely wooded area. Across the street from Columbus High School is either Weracoba Park or Lake Bottom. Across the street from there were the new little league field is the other one. There are signs on the corners of '17th Street and Cherokee Avenue' and '17th Street and 18th Avenue' that state which is which. The signs say Lake Bottom at Wildwood and Lake Bottom at Weracoba. But at this point I can't remember which sign is on the corner. I didn't come home that way today. kemis ----- Original Message ----- In Columbus there was a man made park. Made in 1888. It has been called: Wildwood Weracoba Park Lake Bottom in the St. Elmo area. As teenagers my parents visited the Park , that they called Weracoba. There was a Lake, A Trolley from downtown that stopped at what is now known as St. Elmo Shopping Center across the street from St. Elmo School., dance pavilion, ballfields, Zoo and other attractions. Does anyone know where these attractions were located. It was first called Wildwood, my parents called it Weracoba Park , then I came along and called it Lake Bottom. The park was active from 1888 until 1925 , the the lake was drained. The park went form 18th avenue to 17th avenue--Girrard to Forrest Ave. It's the park across from Columbus High School where everyone walks and jogs. It is now in the Historial District. If you have any information on the Park please let me know. I am curious where the name Weracoba came from. I am curious where the Zoo , ballfields and the other attractions were. It's hard to place all this in the area it's in today. ============================== Gain access to over two billion names including the new Immigration Collection with an Ancestry.com free trial. Click to learn more. http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=4930&sourceid=1237
In Columbus there was a man made park. Made in 1888. It has been called: Wildwood Weracoba Park Lake Bottom in the St. Elmo area. As teenagers my parents visited the Park , that they called Weracoba. There was a Lake, A Trolley from downtown that stopped at what is now known as St. Elmo Shopping Center across the street from St. Elmo School., dance pavilion, ballfields, Zoo and other attractions. Does anyone know where these attractions were located. It was first called Wildwood, my parents called it Weracoba Park , then I came along and called it Lake Bottom. The park was active from 1888 until 1925 , the the lake was drained. The park went form 18th avenue to 17th avenue--Girrard to Forrest Ave. It's the park across from Columbus High School where everyone walks and jogs. It is now in the Historial District. If you have any information on the Park please let me know. I am curious where the name Weracoba came from. I am curious where the Zoo , ballfields and the other attractions were. It's hard to place all this in the area it's in today.
I will be closing out this account in a few days... I can still be reached at gerryinga@yahoo.com and my new address will be gerryhill@bellsouth.net Ms. Gerry Hill- Albany Ga.
Does Grey Blanton subscribe to this mailing list? If so, please contact Patty Criswell at Whpsc@aol.com. She is a cousin and would like to compare notes. If not on this list, can someone supply a valid email address or snail mail address for Mr. Blanton? Barbara Smallwood Stock CC for Harris County GAGenWeb -----Original Message----- From: Whpsc@aol.com [mailto:Whpsc@aol.com] Sent: Friday, January 30, 2004 5:23 PM To: bsstock@comcast.net Subject: Harris County/Blanton-DeLamar information via website Dear Ms. Stock, I wonder if you would assist me in contacting Grey Blanton? In my own search for information on my Blanton/DeLamar heritage, I have just come across his contributions to the Harris County website, one of which contains obituaries taken from a page from my great-grandmother's scrapbook that includes my grandfather's obituary, I have tried hitting on the link for Grey Blanton, and AOL insists that the linked e-mail address belongs to an "unknown member." It's possible that Mr. Blanton has blocked incoming transmits for privacy purposes, which I thoroughly understand. Would you please forward this e-mail to him, or else if would create absolutely no difficulty for you, send me his/her corrected e-mail address? I would greatly appreciate it. Thank you so much for considering this request, Patty Criswell Butler, TN (great-granddaughter of Sarah Elizabeth Blanton DeLamar, granddaughter of Wyatt Coke DeLamar)
Muscogee-Harris County GaArchives Obituaries.....James A. SELF February 7 2000 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/ga/gafiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Kemis Massey sobby@knology.net January 26, 2004, 11:16 pm Columbus Ledger-Enquirer Columbus, GA Mr. James Self, 85, of Columbus, GA died Monday, February 7, 2000 at his residence. Funeral services will be 11:00 AM, Wednesday, February 9, 2000 at Striffler- Hamby Mortuary, Macon Road Chapel, with Interment to follow in Parkhill Cemetery. Honorary Pallbears will be his nephews and the Senior Adult Mens Sunday School Class at Calvary Baptist Church. Mr. Self was born in Hamilton, GA September 10, 1914, son of the late John David and Lula Mae Self. He has lived in Columbus most of his life and he retired from civil service at Fort Benning, Ga, and was the owner and operator of Self Repair Company. He has been a member of Calvary Baptist Church since 1957 and was a member of the Senior Adult Mens Sunday School Class and was a member of the Mt. Hermon Masonic Lodge. He is survived by his wife, Mary E. Self, of Columbus, GA: a son, Raymond Self of Sanford, FL; three sisters, Beulah Oliver, of Griffin, GA, Ethel Granberry of Columbus, GA and Mildred (Kenneth) Gibson, of Phenix City, AL; one granddaughter Tara (Nathaniel) Trombetti of Sanford, FL; several nieces and nephews. Additional Comments: James'wife Mary EVANS SELF was also from Hamilton, GA. This file has been created by a form at http://www.poppet.org/gafiles/ File size: 1.7 Kb
Randy gave a good explanation about these communities. I had never thought about the mail route as being connecting links -- stronger than county lines! That would be a good thing to keep in line whenever we're researching towns that lie on county lines. From Randy: Not only is Shiloh adjacent to the northwest corner of Talbot County, the Shiloh post office mail route covers quite an area of Talbot County. That has been true for many years, at least back to the early 1900s. In addition, that part of Harris County was originally Talbot County (for the first year or so after ceation in the 1820s), and in the 1850s, I think, a further small area in the Shiloh area was moved from Talbot to Harris County. At least part of Shiloh itself was involved. Hope this is helpful. Randy Phillips
Carla, who is so wonderful to be transcribing newspapers has asked for some help in identifying these locations.... Shiloh and Waverly Hall She's working on The Butler Herald (Taylor Co) and previously did work on The New Era (Butler Co). There was a society column in New Era for Shiloh. http://www.cviog.uga.edu/Projects/gainfo/histcountymaps/harris1883map.htm This map shows both Shiloh and Waverly Hall in Harris County but near the Talbot border. I'm assuming that the county boundary line shown here would have continued to exist during the time of the newspapers she's working on -- but we would like to have others comments and input. Is the explanation of why articles were in the Talbot papers, that the community was so near Talbot and perhaps those folks associated themselves more with Talbotton than Harris Co seat Hamilton? Sometimes it may have depended on the condition of the roads to determine where people went to shop or do business. Any ideas on this?? It might also have something to do with Church Associations and the way the area was organized. Maybe someone could help us explain that as far as Primitive Baptist Association or Methodist (don't know if they had a Presbyterian church)
Could any one tell me if the home of John Wallace is still standing? The Home is it on the (John) Wallace Road? Is the house before or after you turn off the road from Pine Mountain to the left on (John) Wallace's Road? Is the house close to the Highway or is it on down the road across the bridges where all the Construction is going on no? There is a Trailer Park on the right side the you pass the lakes, then on down are other houses,there is also a modest type house then a large , looks very tall, Barn. The Barn looks very old. When you turn off the highway there is a smaller house on the left , maybe a screen porch in a shaded area, not far from the road. This house is rather small and no Barns. Does anyone know what the house looks like that Josephine and John Wallace lived in and what part of Wallace Road, and was the house on Wallace. Story goes he own 3000 acres of land. Could his house been built somewhere else on his land. Can anyone tell me about William (aka Wilson) Turner's son who lived in Woodbury , Ga. as a grown up and what happen to him? What was his name and when he died? Thanks for any help. Sandra
Taylor-Harris County GaArchives Marriages.....Miss Mobley - R.M. McMichael December 25 1911 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/ga/gafiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Carla Miles cmhistory@mchsi.com January 22, 2004, 5:30 pm The Butler Herald, January 2, 1912 The Butler Herald Tuesday, January 2, 1912 Page Two Mr. R.M. McMichael and Miss Mobley, of Hamilton, were married at the home of the brides parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Mobley, Sunday December 25th, and arrived in Reynolds on the late train Sunday night. After spending a week at the parsonage, the home of the grooms father, Rev. T.R. McMichael, the happy pair returned to Hamilton where they are contemplating locating. Until the holiday vacation of school the pretty young bride was a pupil of Wesleyan College. Congratulations and best wishes are extended. This file has been created by a form at http://www.poppet.org/gafiles/ File size: 1.1 Kb
Newton-Henry-Harris County GaArchives Deed.....John Falls - James, John, Ira E., Roda, Anna, William, Isaac, Francis Farmer, Farmer, Farmer, Gardner, Farmer, Mays, Reeves, Morris January 1 1838 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/ga/gafiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: TJ Malone azlilowl@vtc.net January 20, 2004, 12:41 pm Lot 171, 11th District, originally Henry, now Newton County Written: January 1 1838 Recorded: January 17 1838 >From the Newton County Georgia Deed Book F, page 42, dated 01 January 1838, & Recorded 17 January 1838. Georgia } Newton County } This Indenture made this the 1st January day of, in the year of our Lord, one thousand, eight hundred, and thirty eight, between James FARMER of the County of Newton, John FARMER, Ira E. FARMER, Roda GARDNER, wid., Anna FARMER, Isaac REEVES, Francis A. MORRIS of the County of Henry, William MAYS of the County of Harris, and all of the State of Georgia, of the one part, and and John FALLS of the County of Newton and State aforesaid, of the other part. Witnesseth (Witnessed) that the said James FARMER, John FARMER, Ira E. FARMER, Roda GARDNER, wd., Ann FARMER, Isaac REEVES, Francis A. MORRIS, and William MAYS, for and in consideration of the Sum of Six Hundred Dollars to them in hand, paid at and before the sealing and delivery of these, presents the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, hath granted, bargained, sold, and conveyed, and by these presents do grant, bargain, sell, and convey unto the said John FALLS, his heirs, and assigns a certain part-lot, or parcel of land, situate, lying, and being in the eleventh district of originally Henry, now Newton County. Known and distinguished in the plan of said district by being No. 171, one hundred and seventy one, and more particularly distinguished by being all that part, or parcel of same lot of land situate and lying in the north side of South river, adjoining lands of Clark on the east, Holdridge on the north, and McLennon on the west, and bounded as aforesaid on the South by South river, containing one hundred and sixty acres, more or less. To have and to hold, said bargained promises with all, and singular, the rights, members, and appurtenances thereof unto him, the said John FALLS, his heirs, and assigns in any manner belonging to his, and their own proper use, benefit, and behoof (behoove) forever in fee simple. And the said James FARMER, John FARMER, Ira E. FARMER, Roda GARDNER, wd., Anna FARMER, Isaac REEVES, Francis A. MORRIS, and William MAYS for themselves, their heirs, executors, and administrators, the said bargained promises unto thee, said John FALLS, his heirs and assigns with warrant, and forever defend the right, and title thereof against the claim of themselves, and against the claim of all other persons whatever. In witness whereof the said James FARMER, John FARMER, Ira E. FARMER, Roda GARDNER, wd., Anna FARMER, Isaac REEVES, Francis A. MORRIS, and William MAYS have hereunto set their hands, and affixed their Seals, this day and year herein before written . Signed, Sealed, and Delivered in presence of us Wm. REEVES James FARMER {Seal} J. Kirkland, J.P. John FARMER {Seal} Ira E. FARMER {Seal} (her X mark) Roda GARDNER {Seal} (her X mark) Anna FARMER {Seal} William MAYS {Seal} Isaac REEVES {Seal} Francis A. MORRIS {Seal} Registered 17th January 1838 Augustus W. Evans, Clerk Additional Comments: This transcription was a âlabor of love,â and it is hoped that this file will help those who are seeking records for their personal family history research. A copy of this actual handwritten record was made at the Salt Lake City Utah LDS Library by a hired research group, and then purchased and transcribed by myself, TJ Malone. It was then proof read by Fred Malone. Every effort has been made to interpret the document correctly, though some mistakes may have occurred due to the documents condition, as well as the difficulty in reading the old handwriting. I have added punctuation marks, words in parentheses, and the capitalization of all surnames to help the reader to better understand the document. Please report any errors to me personally by email. The Ira E. Farmer, mentioned in this record is my 3rd Great Grandfather. He is also a brickwall in my Farmer family research. Ira was born circa 1806, in North Carolina. The exact county of NC is yet unknown as well as the proven names of his parents and his siblings. However, it is my theory that the James Farmer, John Farmer, Roda Gardener, wd., and Anna Farmer mentioned in this record may very well be the siblings of Ira E. Farmer. Itâs also my unproven theory that the James Farmer, R.S. that drew land in the 1827 Georgia Land Lottery while living in Henry County, GA is the father of my Ira E. Farmer and his possible mentioned siblings. Iâm not at all sure, but would love to know how the William Mays, Isaac Reeves, and Francis A. Morris, connects with this Farmer family. If you are a descendant of this Farmer family, a descendant of any of the other names mentioned in this document, or if you have information/records that might help with this family research and proving, then please, feel welcomed to contact me. TJ Malone, DAR Little Owl Ranch 3279 North Golden Rule Road Cochise, Arizona 85606 azlilowl@vtc.net Transcribed: 19 January 2004 Proofread: 20 January 2004 Updated: 20 January 2004 This file has been created by a form at http://www.poppet.org/gafiles/ File size: 5.8 Kb
Newton-Henry-Harris County GaArchives Deed.....James, John, Ira E., Anna, Roda, Isaac, William, Francis Farmer, Farmer, Farmer, Farmer, Gardner, Reeves, Mays, Morris - Wesley Hodge January 1 1838 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/ga/gafiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: TJ Malone azlilowl@vtc.net January 19, 2004, 5:43 pm Lot 179, District 11, originally Henry, now Newton County Written: January 1 1838 Recorded: November 24 1840 Georgia } Newton County } This Indenture made this the 1st day of January in the year of our Lord, one thousand, eight hundred and thirty eight, between James FARMER, John FARMER, Ira E. FARMER, Anna FARMER, Roda GARDNER, wd., Isaac REEVES, William MAYS, and Francis A. MORRIS of the County of Newton, Henry and Harris, and all of the State aforesaid, of the one part, and Wesley HODGE of the County of Newton and State aforesaid, of the other part, Witnesseth (Witnessed) that the said James FARMER, John FARMER, Ira E. FARMER, Anna FARMER, Roda GARDNER, wd., Isaac REEVES, William MAYS and Francis A. MORRIS, for and in consideration of the sum of three hundred dollars to them in hand, paid at and before the sealing and delivery of these, presents the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, both granted, bargained, sold and conveyed, and by these present, do grant, bargain, sell and convey unto the said Wesley Hodge, his heirs, and assigns a certain part-lot, or parcel of land, it being part of lot, of land number (179) one hundred and seventy nine, in the eleventh district, of originally Henry, now Newton County, and State of Georgia, being laid out in the north east corner of the above named lot of land, beginning on the South line, at the run of Haney (Henry?) Creek, and running east to the corner, then on the east line running north to the centre (center) of the line, there running west to edge of the mill pond, there down said pond to the second hollow to a blazed white oak, from thence, up said hollow to the head, and thence across the ridge into the next hollow, so as to leave out the spring, then down said hollow to the run of Haney Creek, and there down the creek to the beginning, containing eighty acres, more or less. To have and to hold, said bargained promises unto him, the said Wesley HODGE, his heirs, and assigns with all, and singular the rights, members, and appurtenances thereof, in any manner belonging to them, and their own, proper use, benefit, and behoof (behoove) forever in fee simple. And the said James FARMER, John FARMER, Ira E. FARMER, Anna FARMER, Roda GARDNER, wd., Isaac REEVES, William MAYS and Francis A. Morris, for themselves, their heirs, executors, & administrators, the said bargained promises unto the said Wesley Hodge, his heirs, and assigns well warrant, and forever defend the right and title thereof against the claim of themselves and against the claim of all other persons, whatsoever. In witness whereof the said James FARMER, John FARMER, Ira E. FARMER, Anna FARMER, Roda GARDNER, wd., Isaac REEVES, William MAYS and Francis A. MORRIS, hath hereunto set their hands and seals, this day and year first written. Signed, Sealed, and delivered in the presence of Wm. REEVES James FARMER {Seal} J. KIRKLAND, J.P. John FARMER {Seal} Ira E. FARMER {Seal} (her X mark)Roda GARDNER {Seal} (her X mark)Anna FARMER {Seal} William MAYS {Seal} Isaac REEVES {Seal} Francis A. MORRIS {Seal} Registered 24th November 1840 Augustus W. Evans, Clerk Additional Comments: This transcription was a âlabor of loveâ and it is hoped that this file will help those who are seeking records for their personal family history research. A copy of this actual handwritten record was made at the Salt Lake City Utah LDS Library by a hired research group, and then purchased and transcribed by myself, TJ Malone. It was then proof read by Fred Malone. Every effort has been made to interpret the document correctly, though some mistakes may have occurred due to the documents condition, as well as the difficulty in reading the old handwriting. I have added punctuation marks, words in parentheses, and the capitalization of all surnames to help the reader to better understand the document. Please report any errors to me personally by email. The Ira E. Farmer, mentioned in this record is my 3rd Great Grandfather. He is also a brickwall in my Farmer family research. Ira was born circa 1806, in North Carolina. The exact county of NC is yet unknown as well as the proven names of his parents and his siblings. However, it is my theory that the James Farmer, John Farmer, Roda Gardener, wd., and Anna Farmer mentioned in this record may very well be the siblings of Ira E. Farmer. Itâs also my unproven theory that the James Farmer, R.S. that drew land in the 1827 Georgia Land Lottery while living in Henry County, GA is the father of my Ira E. Farmer and his possible mentioned siblings. Iâm not at all sure, but would love to know how the William Mays, Isaac Reeves, and Francis A. Morris connects with this Farmer family. If you are a descendant of this Farmer family, a descendant of any of the other names mentioned in this document, or if you have information/records that might help with this family research and proving, then please, feel welcomed to contact me. TJ Malone, DAR Little Owl Ranch 3279 North Golden Rule Road Cochise, Arizona 85606 azlilowl@vtc.net Transcribed: 14 January 2004 Proofread: 15 January 2004 Updated: 18 January 2004 This file has been created by a form at http://www.poppet.org/gafiles/ File size: 5.9 Kb
Anybody know anything about these early academies -- where they were located, (there is a specific land lot mentioned) Both Land District 22 and 17 seem to be on the East side of Harris County -- but there probably was a church or community near them? Is Mount Airy a correct name? how long they were in business -- or anything about the trustees named. (If there are errors in the spelling of the surnames, please do let us know) from:Galileo ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE State of Georgia, PASSED IN MILLEDGEVILLE AT AN ANNUAL SESSION IN NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER, 1832. [missing title] ACADEMIES. 1832 Vol. 1 -- Page: 3 HARRIS That John W. Cooper, William Griggs, Charles D. Kennon, James Smith and Jeremiah Hullum, and their successors, be appointed trustees of Union academy, in the county of Harris. HARRIS That J. J. Slaughter, Julius M. Mitchell, Wm. Mitchell, J. Hubbard and V. H. Walker, and their successors, be appointed trustees for Jackson Academy, in the county of Harris. HARRIS That George Osborn, James McGehee, Taliaferro Wells, Springer Gibson, Thomas Whitehead, John Pasmore and Absalom Biddle, be appointed trustees for Jenkins academy, in the county of Harris, and they are hereby authorised to remove said academy buildings from lot number three, in the twenty-second district, to lot number two hundred and seventy-two, in the seventeenth district, formerly Muscogee, now Harris county. 1837 Acts HARRIS Sec. 9. And be it further enacted, That Calvin J. Beaman, Taliaferro Wells, Edmund Lyons, Wm. Heard, and Toliver Jones be, and they are hereby appointed Trustees of Mount Airy Academy, in the county of Harris.
http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/ga/military/military.htm#indian Linda Ayres has typed up another 1836 Roster -- this one is for Harris County. See if you recognize anyone -- and could identify them. Many of these men received bounty land and pensions later in life for this service of just a few months. At 04:39 PM 1/16/2004 -0500, you wrote: >WwLSARANDOLPH@aol.com
Harris County GaArchives Wills.....Elias D. Hines January 19 1856 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/ga/gafiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Judith Gresham judo53@chartermi.net January 10, 2004, 6:07 pm Source: Harris County Will Book For 1850-1875 Vol. Ii Written: January 19 1856 Last Will and Testament of Elias D. Hines Deceased recorded State of Georgia} Harris County } In the name of God Amen. I Elias D. Hines of said State & County knowing the uncertainty deem it proper both as respects my family and myself that I should make a distribution of the property with which a kind Providence has blessed me. I do therefore make this my last will and testament hereby revoking all others heretofore made by me. Item 1st I desire and direct that my body be buried decent and Christian like manner suitable to my condition in life my soul I trust shall return to rest with God who gave it. Item 2nd I desire and direct that all my just debts be paid without dely by any executor hereinafter appointed as I am unwilling my creditors should be delayed in their rights. Item 3rd I will and bequeath unto my daughter Elizabeth Tucker formerly Elizabeth Hines 5 dollars no more nor less. Item 4th I will and bequeath unto my daughter Sarah Hines one cow and calf, one bed and stead and clothing for the bed and five dollars in money no more or less. Item 5th I will and bequeath the residue of my estate both real & personal here and every where to my tow sons Elias D. Hines and Edward McDougle Hines to be divided as hereinafter provided. I will and bequeath one negro boy Andrew and one thousand dollars to Elias D. Hines my will and desire is that that my estate both real & personal be sold to the highest bidder in the town of Hamilton Harris County Georgia being duly advertised in terms o flaw provided my ------to be hereinafter appointed should think it for the best and be equally divided between my two sons Elias D. Hines and Edward McDougle Hines with the exception of the negro boy Andrew and one thousand dollars before mentioned. My will is for my son Elias D. Hines to have that much the advantage; and I will and design is that if either of my sons Elias D. Hines & Edward McDougle Hines should depart this life before arriving to the age of twenty-one years of age, the property thus willed inherited by the other. Item 6th I constitute & appoint my worthy friends James Smith and Henry E. Moss Executors of this my last will and Testament this January the 19th 1856. Elias D. Hines (SS) Signed, Sealed, declared and published by Elias D. Hines as his last will and testament in the presence of us the subscribers who subscribed our names hereunto in the presence of said testator at his special instance and request of each other. This January 19, 1856 Wm. W. Goodman H. Barrow C. McCarter This file has been created by a form at http://www.poppet.org/gafiles/ File size: 3.1 Kb