This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: bobbyt167 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.georgia.counties.irwin/1258.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I do not know if you know the answer yet but I will tell you. Fitzgerald, Georgia was founded by a developer after the Civil War as a town where a northern civil war vetran could receive a free parcell of land for his service. Vetrans from all over came down and initially lived in tents and built homes. The streets are named after Civil War generals. Many southern soldiers came too. There is a large Blue/Gray Museum there where these men donated their relics from the war. Fitzgerald is the only town in Georgia founded by Union soldiers. This is a short story but if you are really interested I may could help you further. The Union soldiers came by train and were left a a siding. Some were good men and made the town prosper. Some were not. Irwin County was split to make Ben Hill County which is the location of Fitzgerald. Jefferson Davis was captured at Irwinville also. There is a lot of Civil War History there. Bobby Taylor 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.

Fitzgerald is a city in Ben Hill and Irwin Counties in the U.S. state of Georgia, and the county seat of Ben Hill County.[3] The population was 8,758 at the 2000 census. Fitzgerald is the principal city of the Fitzgerald Metropolitan Statistical Area, which includes all of Ben Hill and Irwin counties. It was created in 1895, as a community for Civil War veterans by Indianapolis newspaper editor Philander H. Fitzgerald, a former drummer boy in the Union army. The town is located less than 15 miles from the site of the capture of Confederate president Jefferson Davis on May 10, 1865. According to a history I uncovered, the Governor of Georgia sent a train to the Midwest during a severe drought. He brought folks from the Midwest to Fitzgerald. This August Deimel family took the train and settled in Georgia: Descendants of August Deimel 1 August Deimel b: in Gibson County, IN d: Aft. 01 Nov 1941 in Probably Fitzgerald, Georgia .. +Matilda "Mattie" Weber b: in Gibson County, IN d: Aft. 29 May 1939 in Probably Fitzgerald, Georgia .. 2 Herman J. Deimel b: 1900 in Fitzgerald, Georgia d: 09 Nov 1985 in Fitzgerald, Georgia .. 2 _______ Deimel d: Aft. 09 Nov 1985 .. 2 _______ Deimel d: Aft. 09 Nov 1985 .. 2 _______ Deimel d: Aft. 09 Nov 1985 On 12/24/2011 5:49 PM, gc-gateway@rootsweb.com wrote: > This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. > > Author: bobbyt167 > Surnames: > Classification: queries > > Message Board URL: > > http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.georgia.counties.irwin/1258.2/mb.ashx > > Message Board Post: > > I do not know if you know the answer yet but I will tell you. Fitzgerald, Georgia was founded by a developer after the Civil War as a town where a northern civil war vetran could receive a free parcell of land for his service. Vetrans from all over came down and initially lived in tents and built homes. The streets are named after Civil War generals. Many southern soldiers came too. There is a large Blue/Gray Museum there where these men donated their relics from the war. Fitzgerald is the only town in Georgia founded by Union soldiers. This is a short story but if you are really interested I may could help you further. The Union soldiers came by train and were left a a siding. Some were good men and made the town prosper. Some were not. Irwin County was split to make Ben Hill County which is the location of Fitzgerald. > > Jefferson Davis was captured at Irwinville also. There is a lot of Civil War History there. > > Bobby Taylor > > 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 > -- Mike and Karen Gough ltcolmichaelj@bellsouth.net

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: BCart0924 Surnames: Mims Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.georgia.counties.irwin/1267/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Looking for information on my great grandfather, Franklin Pierce Mims, his precedesors and decendants. Buried in Brushy Creek Cemetery, Ocilla, Irwin Cty, GA. My grandmother was Flora (Mims)Hill, buried in Nashville, Berrien, GA. bcarter@satx.rr.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: GTurner1611 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.georgia.counties.irwin/1266/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Looking for other Descendants of David Turner said to have died & buried Turner Church Cem. Tift Co was a Sheriff of Irwin Co.1842-1844. I am George Turner (GDTurner@WEBTV.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: daynamcmulle Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.georgia.counties.irwin/1265/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi, We created a Richter Genealogy and Allied Families Group on Facebook. To reach it you need to be signed on to Facebook and then go to http://www.facebook.com/groups/richter.genealogy/ or search for Richter Genealogy and Allied Families of South Georgia in the search box. You then send a join request and when approved, you can see posts, photos, death certificates and other materials that members post there. All families related to the South Georgia Richters are welcome to join and share their materials to help yourself and others. Feel free to join us there. 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: buddybuddy2x Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.georgia.counties.irwin/789.5.2.1.2.1.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: We would ride from Albany,ga to the lake.We saw an Albany band there named Messenger.They play southern rock--awesome.Had real fun there--swimming,sliding,& winking at the girls.That palce had pool tables,great music,and what a great veiw.I'm sad that it's closed.MAYBE SOMEHOW THEY COULD REOPEN IT & HAVE IT BACK LIKE IT USED TO BE.That would be cool.I'll always remember Crystal lake as the best place to have fun.God bless the owner & HIS GREAT VISION FOR OPENING IT. 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: lizhiggins11 Surnames: BISHOP,GREGORY,PITCHARD Classification: cemetery Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.georgia.counties.irwin/1264/mb.ashx Message Board Post: LOOKING FOR GRAVE OF MITCHELCHISELLE N BISHOP. SHE WOULD HAVE DIED IN LATE 1899 OR EARLY 1900. SHE WAS THE WIFE OF HOMER GREGORY. IT'S MY BRICK WALL, THEY LIVED IN MITCHELL CO, BUT HER PARENTS CAME FROM IRWIN CO. THEY WERE , MATTHEW W BISHOP AND MARTHA E PRITCHARD BISHOP. ANY HELP WOULD BE GREAT, IT'S LIKE SHE JUST VANISHED! 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 is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: samanthaparker1971 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.georgia.counties.irwin/789.5.1.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: That is what I remember so well is those slides and that white sand. I went in the 70's when I was really young. I just started thinking about it the other day and wondered what ever happened to the Lake? 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: MaryCockrell38 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.georgia.counties.irwin/780.1.1.2.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I'm doing a search on FB ... I've found two men with this name but cannot determine if one is correct. I'm sure if he transcribed all those records they have to be still on-line somewhere. I'll keep looking, Mary 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: JoanyMHicks Surnames: HICKS Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.georgia.counties.irwin/780.1.1.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I cannot access them either. 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: MaryCockrell38 Surnames: ANDERSON Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.georgia.counties.irwin/780.1.1.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I'm hoping you are still viewing the boards. I was very interested in your comment about the Irwin County records being on-line; however, that link is no longer working. Can you (or anyone) point me in the right direction? I'm interested in the "possible" will or estate records of Lewis Anderson (moved from Tattnall to Irwin ... later became Coffee). Any help or advice appreciated, Mary Cockrell ( mrycckrll@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: mbmjlm Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.georgia.counties.irwin/1214.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hopefully this person is still looking for Omans. Mary Eason Omans was the daughter of James Joseph Manning Omans and Joannah Jane Sinclair. Joannah Jane was the daughter or Robert Davis Sinclair and Mary Angeline Culpepper. As far as I know, I have found on Eason in the family. Joannah Jane's sister-Winnie Elizabeth Sinclair-married James Freeman Paul-they were my husband's great grandparents. In addition, Mary Eason Omans married Joseph Josiah Davis. This couple had 4 children that I know of. One-James Roland Davis married Lula Jane Paulk. One of their daughters, Agnes Lucille-married Jimmy Joseph Gilliard-my husband's first cousin. Jimmy is deceased but :Lucille is still living in Rockledge, Brevard County, Florida. Joseph Davis died in 1937 in Freeport, Walton County, Florida. Mary Omans Davis also died in Walton County but I am not sure of the death date. James & Joannah Sinclair Omans also died in Freeport, Walton Cty, Fl and are buried in Hatcher Cemetery, F! reeport, Walton County, Florida. 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: Joyce1812va1 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.georgia.counties.irwin/1261.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Finding only one census for Ada. 1930 Atlanta, Fullton, Ga Ada Jones 42 b 1888 ga ga ga ... widow.. seamstress at pants factory I looked all over Ga census for Faulkner, esp. Ada... not finding any in Ga. Could not find a marriage record for Ada and Jones.... I checked the 1920 census... nothing. do you know anything else about Ada? a middle name perhaps? siblings? 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: Joyce1812va1 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.georgia.counties.irwin/1262.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: dates would be helpful... guessing permitted 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: gwendowney Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.georgia.counties.irwin/1263/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I need to do some research in Irwin County. Can someone gives me any hints? Is there a historical society? Does the county courthouse have deed listings, etc.? Specifically, my ancestor won land in Irwin County in 1820 Lottery and we want to see if we can find what happened to this land. Thanks, Gwen 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.

Hello Folks, The featured presentation for the May 15th Huxford Quarterly Meeting will be "Genetic Genealogy Update", by Robert B. "Rob" Noles.  The Huxford Society Quarterly Meetings are held in the Homerville, Georgia Municipal Complex starting at 2:00 PM.  rbnoles@bellsouth.net.  The Saturday appointments will be held in the meeting area off the lobby at the Holiday Inn Express in Valdosta (I-75, Exit 18). Rob Noles, a Huxford Board Member is the volunteer Project Administrator for seventeen Surname DNA Projects, and four Regional DNA Projects including the projects for Wiregrass Georgia, the Lumbee Tribe and the Sir Walter Raleigh Lost Colony.   Fifty to one hundred years from now, our descendants will find us in the Census, obtain our birth, marriage and death certificates, have copies of our Will, Deeds and Mortgages, but they will be really disappointed, if they don’t find our DNA test results.   Don’t delay, get tested!   At the Huxford Meeting on May 15th, learn about the Wiregrass Genealogical Database, the Genetic Genealogy tests that are available, which tests are the best for you or a family member, plus learn what you need to know and what to do when you receive your test results from the lab.   If you feel you need a private, one-on-one session with Rob Noles to better understand the need for a genetic genealogy test or to obtain a better understanding of your test results, you may schedule a short appointment with Rob for Saturday Afternoon, May 14th by emailing him at     Rob Noles Skype Name: robert.b.noles Mandeville, St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana I'm buried in Email;  if I don't respond right away;  remind me of your request!Director, Huxford Genealogical Society & Library: www.Huxford.comProject Administrator, Genetic Genealogy Projects Director, Knowles/Knoles/Noles Family Association: (for Knowles, Wiregrass, & Lumbee Tribe) Using Genetic Genealogy to prove our family trees www.KKNFA.org Robert B. Noles rbnoles@bellsouth.net

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: prm07 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.georgia.counties.irwin/52.141.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi Rufus, I know it's been a while since your message, but I hope you'll still see this some day. I am aware of a couple of Minchew sisters who married into the Segrest and Young families, but I don't have a Samuel Young as a spouse for any of them. Which sister was his wife? I have that Cornelia married George W. Yuung, and Louisa married Jacob F. Young, but no Sam for any of their other sisters. Do I have something incorrect here? Hope to be hearing from you. Paul Minshew Round Rock, Texas pminshew@austin.rr.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: mcoxroberts Surnames: Martin and Dix Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.georgia.counties.irwin/1262/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Searching for any information on Maude E. Martin that married Eddie Dix. They lived in Ocilla. 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: Tcwest82 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.georgia.counties.irwin/826.4/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Do you know if you are related to Tennessee Fletcher Cobb? 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: rsir70mans Surnames: Faulkner Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.georgia.counties.irwin/1261/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Ada Faulkner married J. I. Jones Oct 15, 1916 in Irwin Co. Any information about her family 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.