Hello Folks, The Huxford Genealogical Society and the Wiregrass Georgia Regional DNA Project will be hosting a one day GENETIC GENEALOGY Conference on Saturday, January 24, 2009, at the Homerville, Georgia Municipal Complex. This Conference will be your ideal opportunity to learn more about the process of obtaining a DNA test, what results can be expected, and actually providing a genetic swab (no needles or blood are required for a genetic genealogy test) for your test DNA kits will be available for purchase during the conference and assistance will be provided to complete the DNA swab. Kits will also be available if you need one or more kits for other family members who are not in attendance at the Conference. The descriptions of the tests available, and the prices for a test kit and the test are listed on the Huxford Web site. The prices for tests available to Wiregrass Georgia DNA Project participants are substantially lower than retail. Test Descriptions: http://www.huxford.com/dnatests.htm Test Prices: http://www.huxford.com/dnatestprices.htm The Huxford Webmaster and resident DNA Project Manager and the Project Administrator for the Wiregrass Georgia DNA Project, Robert B. Noles, is working with a genetic testing company, to set up this Conference. The founder and president of Family Tree DNA, Mr. Bennett Greenspan, will be the main speaker. Robert B. Noles and others will be presenting genetic genealogy testing success stories, and they will be available to take your specific questions in the afternoon. The Conference will be open to anyone who wishes to attend and is not limited to the Huxford Genealogical Society Membership. So, call 912-487-2310 or email <huxford@alltel.net> the Huxford Library today to register for this important conference for genealogists. Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn about how genetic testing is being used with great success for genealogical research. Registration for the Conference should be made as soon as possible, but no later than December 1st, 2008; space is limited. You can read about genetic genealogy on the Huxford Web site at: DNA - 101: http://www.huxford.com/Genetics.htm and review Haplogroup test results by surname for the Wiregrass Georgia Regional DNA Project at: http://www.huxford.com/Genetics_Wiregrass_Results.htm Cost of Conference: $20 for Huxford Society Members; $25 for non members Door Prizes: Genealogy reference books, a free test kit and testing, plus two free one year memberships in the Huxford Genealogical Society. If you already know you want to obtain a genetic genealogy test, you are encouraged to order your test now, so that you will have test results available before the Conference. You will be in a much better position to ask questions and understand the presentations at the Conference, if you already have your test results in hand. Bring your pedigree chart and test results with you for a one-on-one discussion with one of the experts in the afternoon session. You can order a genetic test on-line via the following link or pick up an application for a test at the Huxford Library: https://www.familytreedna.com/surname_join.aspx?code=D80438&special=true Remember, your descendants 50 to 100 years from now will have your birth certificate, marriage license, death certificate, census entries, deeds, etc. and your genealogy reports, but they will very disappointed if they don't find your DNA test results. For more information about this conference, or genetic testing for genealogical research contact: For Conference Details: Jessie H. Paulk: paulkj@fairpoint.net For Genetic Genealogy Questions: Robert B. Noles: rbnoles@bellsouth.net Rob Noles Robert B. Noles Webmaster & Wiregrass Georgia DNA Project Administrator Huxford Genealogical Society & Library www.HUXFORD.com Huxford / Wiregrass Georgia Regional DNA Project Web page: http://www.huxford.com/Genetics_Wiregrass.htm Order a Test: https://www.familytreedna.com/surname_join.aspx?code=D80438&special=true Huxford Library Discussion Group via Yahoo http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HuxfordLibrary/ Email Address: HuxfordLibrary@YahooGroups.com

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: nancy1260 Surnames: TUCKER/Jernigan/Grantham Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.georgia.counties.irwin/1236/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Was Charity Van TUCKER (Aug 1842) the d/o Benjamin & Martha TUCKER ... or .. d/o ?Moses, or Thomas & Susannah (Jernigan)? There seems to be conflicting information circulating. Would like to know the correct connection. Charity married Daniel GRANTHAM in 1861, Irwin Co. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: mlcb223 Surnames: Graddy, Horn Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.georgia.counties.irwin/1235.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I descend from Sophia's sister, Anna Jane, who was born about 1813 and married Michael Jordan Horn. The family spells the name, Graddy, which is also pronounced differently from Grady. I've recently been in touch with descendants of a probable brother of Sophia and Anna Jane and am working on the Graddy lineage. I don't know much about Sophia but have the line down from Anna Jane and some on her ancestry. Contact me for information. Mitzi mlcbnca@hotmail.com Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: DelaneDelk Surnames: Grady/Ratliff Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.georgia.counties.irwin/1235/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Does anyone have information on the Grady family from Irwin County, Georgia? Specifically, Sophia Grady born abt: 1819, married Allen Ratliff. Thank you in advance for any information you may provide. Delane Delk Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: junefh1 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.georgia.counties.irwin/1233.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Ocilla Star, Ocilla, Ga. April 10, 1969 Funeral Services Held Saturday for Mr. G. E. Murdock Funeral services were held Saturday, April 5 at 2:30 p.m. at Irwinville Methodist Church for Mr. G. E. Murdock, age 61.The Rev. Bob Middleton officiated with interment in the Mystic Cesmetery. Masons were in charge of graveside services. Pallbearers were T. H. Stone, James Bagley, Ted Hudson, Buck Whitley, Herman Purvis and J. W. Hudson. Honorary pallbearers were Travis Walker, Monroe Fletcher, Harvey Zorn, Roy Bedwell and Horace Biggers. Mr. Murdock was born June 10, 1907 in Chanttooga County, Ga. He was the son of the late William and Linnie Turner Murdock. Mr. Murdock was a retired auto salesman. He had lived in the Mystic community for 17 years and was a member of the Masons. Those surviving him were his widow, Mrs. G. E. Murdock, Mystic; four sons, Douglas and Billy Murdock both of Rome, Ga., Erwin Murdock and Bobby Murdock; two daughters, Mrs. Charlotte Potts, and Mrs. Prisicilla Byers, both of Rome, Ga.; two brothers, Clyde Murdock, Rome, Ga., Gordon Murdock, Summerville, Ga.; four sisters, Mrs. Espy Morgan, Mrs. Sam Anderson, Mrs. Evelyn Stowers all of Rome, Ga., and Mrs. Mrs. Willie Keasler of California. Several grandchildren also survive. Paulk Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: scoobygirl31774 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.georgia.counties.irwin/789.4.1.1.1.1.1.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hello! Do you know who owns the Crystal Lake property today or know any way I can find out? Any help would be greatly appreciated! Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: redbird256 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.georgia.counties.irwin/835.3.1.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: did dempsey b.1834 d.7/2/1863 in gettysburg (rs) if so his dad was samuel goff b.1790 email DOODLEBUG0088@YAHOO.COM Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: redbird256 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.georgia.counties.irwin/835.3.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: samuel dads name was james & mother names was frances davis.my new email doodlebug0088@yahoo.com Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: junefh1 Surnames: Murdock, Griffin Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.georgia.counties.irwin/1233.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Murdock, Griffin E. (Mason) June 19, 1907-April 4, 1969 Husband of Mattie McCook Holden Murdock Bruce "Until Tomorrow Bruce, Mattie McCook Holden Murdock April 4, 1906-December 26, 1990 Wife of (1) Preston Holden buried Irwinville Cemetery; (2) Griffin E. Murdock (3) Marshall S. Bruce d. Aug. 1982 buried Buford, Ga. Daughter of Joseph Lewis McCook and Minnie Williams McCook "Today is Tomorrow" They are both buried at the Mystic, Ga. Cemetery-Irwin County, Ga. Will try to find more info. The Murdock's had a small general store in Mystic, Ga. However, I never went inside their store. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

Bruce, Mattie McCook Holden Murdock April 4, 1906-December 26, 1990 Wife of (1) Preston Holden buried Irwinville Cemetery; (2) Griffin E. Murdock (3) Marshall S. Bruce d. Aug. 1982 buried Buford, Ga. Daughter of Joseph Lewis McCook and Minnie Williams McCook "Today is Tomorrow" Miss Mattie had Murdock's Store in Mystic, Ga. She was married three times. This is the info which I have listed in the Mystic, Ga. (Irwin County Cemetery) Will find other info. June Harper

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: pawwestbrook Surnames: FLETCHERS Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.georgia.counties.irwin/826.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: ARE YOU STILL LOOKING FOR INFO ON THE FLETCHER LINE? DO YOU HAVE OR CAN YOU GET A COPY OF THE BOOK "IRWIN COUNTY FLETCHERS AND OUR KIN" ? I CAN SEND YOU A LITTLE BIT OF INFO ON THEM. WENDELL WESTBROOK pawwestbrook@bellsouth.net Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: tracyt96551 Surnames: dodson Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.georgia.counties.irwin/107.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am interested in learning anything I can about the Dodson family which lived in Campbell County, Georgia (now part of Fulton and Douglas counties) during the Civil War. I have some interesting info about that Elijah Dodson, if it's the same one (which it may not be). He had a brother named Constantine Dodson. I'll be glad to forward anything I have that may be of use to you, but I'm really interested in this particular branch of the Dodsons. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: cayetano1 Surnames: Godwin, Bowen, Holmes, Paige, Page Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.georgia.counties.irwin/1234/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am researching my Bowen ancestors who were in Irwin County, GA. The relative is Mary "Jemima" Bowen, born in 1818. She was married in Irwin County to Stephen Godwin in 1843. Is anyone researching Bowen's from this area? We can't seem to place her with any of the local families from Irwin County. Thanks. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This was sent this morning at 10:14 and it has not as yet come through the list. Therefore, I am resending. Winn ----- Original Message ----- From: "GNW" <gnw@rose.net> To: <GAIRWIN@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, August 31, 2008 10:14 AM Subject: Re: Griffin Murdock (1907-1969) This is not an obit, but, perhaps it might help. I could not find any military records. I don't think anyone has bothered to do those who served between the two world wars. He served in the USA Army. Perhaps military records might be available from NARA. Winn Born: Chattooga, Georgia?? 1910; Census Place: Dirttown, Chattooga, Georgia; Roll: T624_172; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 27; Image: 418. Household Members: Name Age Will J Murdock 34 Linnie Murdock 27 Ethel Murdock 11 Ola Murdock 8 Gordon Murdock 6 Griffin Murdock 3 1920;Census Place: Subligna, Chattooga, Georgia; Roll: T625_242; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 33; Image: 778. Household Members: Name Age Linna Murdock 37 Ola Murdock 18 Gordon Murdock 15 Griffin Murdock 12 Hattie Murdock 8 Clyde Murdock 6 Willie Murdock 3 6/12 1930 census of Lawton, Comanche Co., Oklahoma Fort Sill Military Reservation Guardhouse lines 93-100 Enumerated on April 14, 1930 by Floyd Cooley Line 64 114 116 Griffin E. Murdock Lodger M W 25 S GA GA GA Pvt U. S. Army Georgia Death Index Death Date: 04 Apr 1969 County of Death: Irwin Gender: M Race: W Age: 61 years County of Residence: Irwin Death Certificate:# 010298 Source : Georgia Deaths, 1919-98

This is not an obit, but, perhaps it might help. I could not find any military records. I don't think anyone has bothered to do those who served between the two world wars. He served in the USA Army. Perhaps military records might be available from NARA. Winn Born: Chattooga, Georgia?? 1910; Census Place: Dirttown, Chattooga, Georgia; Roll: T624_172; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 27; Image: 418. Household Members: Name Age Will J Murdock 34 Linnie Murdock 27 Ethel Murdock 11 Ola Murdock 8 Gordon Murdock 6 Griffin Murdock 3 1920;Census Place: Subligna, Chattooga, Georgia; Roll: T625_242; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 33; Image: 778. Household Members: Name Age Linna Murdock 37 Ola Murdock 18 Gordon Murdock 15 Griffin Murdock 12 Hattie Murdock 8 Clyde Murdock 6 Willie Murdock 3 6/12 1930 census of Lawton, Comanche Co., Oklahoma Fort Sill Military Reservation Guardhouse lines 93-100 Enumerated on April 14, 1930 by Floyd Cooley Line 64 114 116 Griffin E. Murdock Lodger M W 25 S GA GA GA Pvt U. S. Army Georgia Death Index Death Date: 04 Apr 1969 County of Death: Irwin Gender: M Race: W Age: 61 years County of Residence: Irwin Death Certificate:# 010298 Source : Georgia Deaths, 1919-98

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: RandySeaverCV Surnames: MURDOCK Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.georgia.counties.irwin/1233/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Can some kind soul do a newspaper lookup for an obituary for Griffin Murdock (born 19 Jun 1907, died 4 April 1969 probably in Mystic, Irwin County, GA). The date and last residence info is from the SSDI and the GA death Index. There is also a Mattie A. Murdock who may be Griffin Murdock's wife. She was born 4 Apr 1906 and died in December 1990 (no date in SSDI, not in GA DI), last residence of Mystic GA. Is there an obituary for her? Please contact me at rjseaver@cox.net if there are lookup or copy charges. Does anybody know of children of Griffin Murdock? His son from his first marriage is trying to find other living relatives. Thanks for any help -- Randy Seaver Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

Tifton Gazette September 28, 1965 Mrs. Matilda Hogan Dies; Funeral to be Held Friday Funeral services for Mrs. Matilda Jane Hogan of Poplar St., Tifton, Ga., will be held at 2:30 p.m. Friday at Big Creek Church in Irwin County, Ga. Mrs. Hogan died Wednesday at Tift County Hospital. She was born August 21, 1868 in Irwin County, Ga.. She had lived in Tift County for 37 years, moving here from Irwin County. Mrs. Hogan was the widow of James M. Hogan who died in 1924. Survivors include: One son, William Hogan, Tifton; Three daughters: Mrs. Alice Turner,Fitzgerald; Mrs. Piny Bryant, Tifton, and Mrs. Nina Sumner, Tifton. Twenty-two grandchildren, and several great grandchildren survive. One daughter, Viola Hogan, died in infancy. The body was carried to the residence today, Thursday at 11:00 a.m. where it will remain until the hour of services. Below is some information from my survey of Big Creek Church Cemetery, Irwin County, Ga. and research. Hogan, James M. January 1, 1860-May 21, 1924 Husband of M. Jane Hogan "Asleep in Jesus" "Sleep on sweet Father, and Take thy rest. God Called thee home, He Thought it Best." Hogan, Matilda Jane Mann August 22, 1868-September 22, 1965 Wife of James M. Hogan Daughter of James Henry Mann and Mary Ann Coleman Mann Children: William Hogan, Mrs. Alice Turner, Mrs. Piny Bryant, Mrs. Nina Sumner and Miss Viola Hogan (died in infancy) "Asleep in Jesus" " Sleep on sweet Mother and Take thy rest. God called thee home, He Thought it Best." Harrell, Rachel Turner August 1, 1915-April 9, 1942 Wife of Willie Harrell Daughter of Alson Turner and Alice Hogan Turner "Gone but not forgotten" Sumner, Jesse (age 78) b. Swainsboro, Ga. April 8, 1890-September 14, 1968 Husband of Minnie Turner Sumner Sumner, Minnie Turner September 29, 1902-August 28, 1990 Wife of Jesse Sumner Daughter of Allison and Alice Hogan Turner Siblings: Thomas, Marvin, Marcus, Melvin, Ruth and Maude Children: Rayburn and Mary Lou Sumner, Nina Hogan February 11, 1907-May 31, 1982 "Asleep in Jesus" "Sleep on sweet Nina and take thy rest. God called thee home, He Thought it best. June Harper

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: nancy1260 Surnames: Wells/Turner/Breuchen Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.georgia.counties.irwin/1232/mb.ashx Message Board Post: On the Irwin Co death certif for Tho. C. WELLS (b 2/12/1876, S.C.) his father is listed as Tom WELLS b S.C. and mother Lizzie TURNER b Dothan, ALA. The informant: Alex BREUCHEN. He was buried at Lax, Rt 1, Ocilla, 17 Dec 1934. Anyone have any information on this man? How about the informant Alex BREUCHEN? Can't locate either in the 1930 census. All information welcomed. Dr. Sage Harper was the physician, of Wray, GA. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: nancy1260 Surnames: Wells/Turner/Breuchen Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.georgia.counties.irwin/1231/mb.ashx Message Board Post: On the Irwin Co death certif for Tho. C. WELLS (b 2/12/1876, S.C.) his father is listed as Tom WELLS b S.C. and mother Lizzie TURNER b Dothan, ALA. The informant: Alex BREUCHEN. He was buried at Lax, Rt 1, Ocilla, 17 Dec 1934. Anyone have any information on this man? How about the informant Alex BREUCHEN? Can't locate either in the 1930 census. All information welcomed. Dr. Sage Harper was the physician, of Wray, GA. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

http://www.southgeorgiagenealogy.com/ Zaroga Goff gc-gateway@rootsweb.com wrote: | This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. | | Author: rebeccalevans | Surnames: Minix, Dorminey, Dorminy, Dormany | Classification: queries | | Message Board URL: | | http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.georgia.counties.irwin/1230/mb.ashx | | Message Board Post: | | I am looking for information on Nancy Ann Elizabeth Dorminey (b. | 1837) who married John (David?) Minix on 22 March 1854 in Irwin | county, GA. She later married Tobias Boykin. I have seen the links | to Dorminey ancestry from Ed Dorminy, but when I try to access those | links, they seem broken. Does anyone have new links to that | information? Specifically, I would like to have access to the list | of John and Rachel Dorminey descendants from Ed Dorminy's book. | | Thanks for any help in advance | | Important Note: | The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you | would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL | link above and respond on the board. | | | | | ------------------------------- | To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to | GAIRWIN-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the | quotes in the subject and the body of the message | | No virus found in this incoming message. | Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com | Version: 8.0.138 / Virus Database: 270.6.6/1623 - Release Date: | 8/20/2008 8:12 AM