Thanks to Addie Howell who did the original work on this listing. LAWSON, Dudly p 30 LANGHAM, William p 36 LAWSON, John p 39 LEE, Thomas p 46 LEE, Wm p 48 LAMAR, John p 52 LOCKWELL, Abner p 54 LONG, Drury p 56 LLOYD, John p 56 LLOYD, Levi pg 56 LOW, Henry p 56 LOCKETT, Abner p 57 MOBLEY, Levi p 6 MITCHELL, John p 16 MASSEY, Needham p 20- MURPHY, John p 23 MURPHY, Solomon Becham p 23 MURPHY, Edward p 23 MAY, Lewis p 27 MOBLEY, Dennis Levi p 30 MYRICK, John p 31 MARTIN, Frances p 32 MARTIN, Godfrey p 32 MORELAND, Wood p 32 MASSEY, Needham Jr p 42 MILLER, James p 42 MILLER, Joseph p 53 MACKLEYMORE, William p 53 MELSON, David p 54 MELSON, Daniel p 55 MELSON, Tarver p 56 MILLER, John p 51 MIMMS, Johnson p 62 MIMMS, Ann p 62 MIMMS, Needham p 62 Virginia

Please remove me from your e-mail database. Thank you, Trish

Sorry. That is Samuel Anderson Hodge, not Samuel Sanderson Hodge.

Yes, Christine, and I am grateful to you for everything. If you happen to see Samuel Sanderson (S.A.) Hodge, please post it here. Best regards, Betty.

Christine, my post to you was returned. That is why I am sending it to the list..... Hope you don't mind. How generous! Could you lookup these names for me in JONES CO? CHILDS/CHILES family that would include a Sarah Elizabeth (Lizzie) and perhaps a Charles? They should be children. Father's name unknown. An ERNEST/EARNEST family...Julia may be head of household. I hope this isn't asking too much. Jennifer Sherwood Braswell [email protected] ----- Original Message ----- From: Christine Reynolds <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, February 16, 2000 9:35 AM Subject: [GAJONES] Any Lookups for 1880 census for TONIGHT ONLY : Hi everyone, I am going to make one more trip to the Family History Center to transcribe a little more of the 1880 Jones Co, GA census and I was wondering if anyone had any names they would like me to keep an eye open for while I am doing this. I won't be able to look again until March. So please let me know by 6:15 pm Eastern time tonight. Thanks. : Christine : [email protected] : : :

Hi everyone, I am going to make one more trip to the Family History Center to transcribe a little more of the 1880 Jones Co, GA census and I was wondering if anyone had any names they would like me to keep an eye open for while I am doing this. I won't be able to look again until March. So please let me know by 6:15 pm Eastern time tonight. Thanks. Christine [email protected]

JOHN SCOTT 11/13/1824 Bibb Co. - 5/1/1826 Jones Co. Wife: Christian Children: not named Others mentioned: Quincy Shankley; John Davis; William Johnson; Peter Rockmore, James Cates Sr.; Stephen Renfroe MICAJAH THOMAS 11/17/1843 Jones Co. - 1/11/1855 Bibb Co. Wife: Temperance Children: Francis A. Thomas, Adeline Rebecca Thomas, Susan S. Thomas, Eliza Ann Thomas, Francina Rebecca Others mentioned: James R. Thomas and Sarah Jane Pendleton (prop. given when married); deceased children's graves Mt. Zion in Hancock County, GA; Sylvanus Walker; Robert W. Walker; Seaborn Lawrence

Barbara Shore has typed this for us: Copied by permission from “History of Jones Co., GA,” by Carolyn White Williams History of Churches in Jones Co. At first there were no organized churches. Everyone worked so hard for a livelihood they had little time to build churches. People were widely scattered. Some kept their membership in their old home counties. There was a constant threat of Indians only a few miles away. The first meeting houses were built as such to have social gatherings, as to worship God. The loneliness of the early pioneers had a great need for young and old to get together. Then came the day of the itinerant preacher. On the day of the declaration of the War of 1812, meetings were held for prayer and there was a dread in every heart. There were the circuit riders with meager salaries and many hardships. One of the early riders was Rev. James B. PAYNE as Ocmulgee Circuit Pastor, Methodist. There were others among them, Edmond TALBOT a cousin of Hon. Matthew TALBOT, Gov., who preached in Jones Co. from 1809-1830. He moved to Henry Co., Ala. And at the age of 86 died in 1853. Henry HOOTEN was a pioneer preacher here and started the Elam Baptist church. John and Benjamin MILNER were outstanding preachers at Blountsville Baptist church Isham REESE preached near the Joe DAY place and is buried there. There are many others of whom there is no record available. Rev. Thomas Bog SLADE was a minister as well as an educator and was known to preach in many churches without any remuneration for his services. Rev. Joshua S. CALLOWAY preached here in 1810, died in Clayton Co. 1855. EARLY CHURCH DEED RECORDS, JONES CO., GA Grantee Grantor Date Description Clinton M.E. Church Sam Cook & 7 Apr 1817 1 A. Meeting H William Wilson Elam Baptist Church Henry Hooten 8 Jul 1812 3-3/4 A. Jno. McBride, Ch Trustee Jos. Bonner 10 Apr 1813 3-1/2 A New Hope Church Jno. Mullins 5 Aug 1818 1 A. New Hope Church Edward Brooks 18 May 1816 1 A. Flat Shoal Bap. Ch. Abner Davis 2 Apr 1814 2-8/10 A. Baptist Ch. Trustees Green Wynn 28 Oct 1815 1-1/2 A. Baptist Ch. Trustees Daniel Hightower 28 Oct 1815 1 A. Baptist Ch. Trustees Samuel Pool 4 Apr 1817 1-3/4 A. Trustees Meth. Ch. John Cook 25 Oct 1812 1 A. Peter Wyce et al. Meth. Ch. Wm. Griggs, et al. 28 Oct 1812 1 A. Peter Wyce et al. Meth. Ch. Allen Green, et al. 23 Mar 1819 Lot Walnut Ck. Bapt. Ch. Robt. Carr 16 Sep 1809 2 A. Walnut Ck. Bapt. Ch. Jacob Lewis 12 Mar 1821 1 A. Ocmulgee House Bapt. Ch. Geo. Walker 7 Aug 1820 1 A. Ocmulgee Baptist Ch. J.L. Patterson 7 Aug 1820 1 A. Baptist Church Collin Pope 7 Aug 1820 1 A. M.E. Church Clinton Robt. Cunningham et al. 14 Jul 1821 Lot in Clinton Shiloh Bapt. Ch. Thos. White, et al. 15 Apr 1823 8-1/2 A. Elam Bapt. Ch. Travis A.D. Weaver 19 Jun 1831 2 A. Walnut Ck. Church Samuel Lowther 4 May 1833 6 A. New Hope Church Giles Driver 2 Jan 1830 ¼ A. New Hope Church Greene Miller 9 Oct 1833 ¼ A. Rehoboth Bapt. Ch. Geo. Miller 13 Mar 1832 3 A. County Line Bapt. Ch. Wiley Little 23 Aug 1836 3 A. Chapel Hill Bapt. Ch. Robt. Woodall 31 Mar 1838 6 A. Sardis M.E. Church James Jones 15 May 1838 3 A. Union Hill Bapt. Ch. Alexander Oden 2 Apr 1835 2-1/2 A. Friendship Church Nathaniel Glover 7 Dec 1849 3 A. Mt. Zion M.E. Church Henry Brown 2 Nov 1850 2 A. Mt. Springs Bapt. Ch. Balkcom Bryant 7 Sep 1854 4-1/2 A. Methodist E. Ch. Shadrack Slater, et al. 17 Sep 1860 1 A. Pitts Chapel M.E. Ch. James Wells 13 Oct 1860 3-1/4 A. Sunshine M, Round Oak & Cem. Robt Smith/Sally 1 Oct 1875 4-3/4 A. Barron Smith Virginia

Thanks, everyone. If I have failed to say "thank you" to any letter sent me, it is because I sometimes forget when I get in a "working mode". I'm still searching for both yours and my ancestors in surrounding counties. So far, I've found neither but haven't looked at Bibb yet and will do so here shortly. I'm hoping that quite a few more of them will turn up in the B will book. I know I haven't yet posted my own names researching so will do so now, in case any of you come across them in your searches. My main area of research is Ashley which is my paternal family lines. I'm also looking for Cox, Adams, Thompson, Shelton, Manning, Brinson, Williams, Raines, Marshall, Bowens, Cook, Dallas, Tison (Tyson), McGirt (yes, the infamous one!), Boyd, Carswell, Rogers, and Peeples. From that point down in descendency, there are several hundred more surnames as the Ashley men tended to have large families, predominately girls, most of whom married. Jane

Jane....very good question. We have several things on-line which would help you with this... The HALL's MAP is the best one... http://www.cviog.uga.edu/Projects/gainfo/hallsmap.htm Also the main page of the Jones County page tells the dates, etc. and has some map links. http://www.intersurf.com/~johnjanr/jones.htm John is currently working on updating that page. Jones was a part of Baldwin ..one of the Original Land Lottery counties...1803 Jones was formed soon after though 1807 Bibb was formed in 1822 from parts of Jones. http://www.sos.state.ga.us/archives/creation.htm GA State Archives page http://www.georgianetweb.com/georgiamaps I think this one is still available too. At 11:09 PM 02/14/2000 -0600, you wrote: >I need someone knowledgeable about Jones County to let me know if Jones >County possibly included some of the surrounding counties back in the >early 1800s. Or at least to tell me what a map of this area looked like >during that time frame. >Jane > > > Virginia

This is such a great story, I wanted to share it. Does anyone know anything more about the book that Miriam mentions? When was it published? Is it still available? Sounds like a good one to add to our Jones County Book List... >From: "Miriam M. Brown" <[email protected]> >To: "Crilley" <[email protected]> >Subject: Re: [GAJONES] Griswoldville >Date: Sun, 13 Feb 2000 20:58:25 -0800 >X-MSMail-Priority: Normal >X-Mailer: Microsoft Outlook Express 4.72.3110.5 >X-MimeOLE: Produced By Microsoft MimeOLE V4.72.3110.3 > >About the battle of Griswoldlville, my great grand father William Green >Lewis was there and he was not quite 15, his uniform sleeves hang over his >hands as how it was so big, we have his picture in it, it is in a book >Michael Grissom did,"When the South Was Southern" I also wonder if anyone >saw or remembers the time Charles Karult did one of his Sunday Morning Shows >there, as he stepped over the fallen down wire fence, he turned and said >something like so many died, young young boys and old men, ----- lay here >dead, "It took the heart out of the South" I will never forget how I felt, >and how glad I was the day they dedicated the park at the battlefield site. >This battle had a dramatic effect of the people here. > > > Virginia

We've become like a family on this list so wanted to share with you about the death of Barbara's father. She's the one that typed up ALL the towns and is now working on the Church Histories.... ===== "laying to rest my dear father (James Charles Armstrong, Sr.) who passed away at age 87 on Friday at my brother's home in Charleston, SC. As my brother put it, " he had a long and fruitful life. He was a faithful and loyal husband and father. He spent all his energies and wealth serving his family and his Lord and Savior." ===== At any age the loss of a father is certainly felt, so do be remembering Barbara in your thoughts and prayers this week....and the weeks to come. Virginia

Carol Johnson sent this to me, and I wanted to share it with all of you: ====================== The discussion on the Jones Co list was interesting on this subject, and reminded me I had put this following together for the Chattahoochee page in regards to its militia company. You may send it on in to the Jones mailing list if you like. But it certainly pertains to all of our counties, since Governor Joe Brown, for the first time, called all those aged 16-50 into 45 day service in November that year. (Remember the Joe Brown Census?) He even cancelled the exempt status on most of the county officials. About the only ones not called up were those working on the railroads, telegraphers, engineers, etc. The Battle at Griswoldville Nov 22 1864 With Sherman nearing Milledgeville mid November 1864, Union General Kilpatrick was in running fights with Wheeler�s Cavalry near Macon, and General Walcutt�s brigade was near the village of Griswoldville. * There were 3 brigades of Georgia Militia then in Griswoldville, composed largely of the very young or the very old. Their own commander, General Gustavus W. Smith had been detained at Macon, and they were under the temporary leadership of General Pleasant Phillips. Smith�s orders to Phillips had been to avoid any engagement with Union forces. * The Militia had previously had seen some limited action on the battlefields at Atlanta, but were still very green and inexperienced, but anxious to prove their mettle. The stage was set for one of the most appalling virtual massacres of the Georgia Campaign. * At about 1 p.m., just as the Walcutt�s men were finishing their dinner, the Georgia Militia attacked. Moving in three lines across the open field, men shouting, rifles blazing. The troops got to within 50 yards of the Union line before the attack stalled. Most of the survivors moved into a ravine perhaps 100 yards in front of the Union line. * >From this shelter, they made at least 3 sallies, perhaps more, into the withering fire from the Union line. * Those of the militia that could, finally withdrew at dusk. Of approximately 2000 militia that took the field, there were left only about 600, while Walcutt lost fewer than 100 men. Carol Johnson Talbot Co http://www.rootsweb.com/~gatalbot/gatalbot.htm Muscogee Co http://www.rootsweb.com/~gamuscog/muscogee.htm Chattahoochee Co http://www.rootsweb.com/~gachatta/chattaho.htm Marion Co http://www.rootsweb.com/~gamarion/ Virginia

I need someone knowledgeable about Jones County to let me know if Jones County possibly included some of the surrounding counties back in the early 1800s. Or at least to tell me what a map of this area looked like during that time frame. Jane

What does the dates following the names on the Jones Co Ga Wills mean? Is it the dates that the wills were recorded, then probated? The range of the dates is from 2 - 5 years. I had ancestors living in jones and Twiggs Co Ga during the periods c1810-1820. paul thames

I will get all the facts straight yet...my mouse is having her own way, today... The FHC folks at my local center will usually wait about one hour if no one is scheduled to come, then leave. This may be true for other centers as well if the centers are small. Jennifer Sherwood Braswell [email protected]

Thanks, Michelle. at the FHC in my community, it pays to call ahead...if no one arrives after they will close, unless you let them that you will arrive later... Jennifer Sherwood Braswell [email protected] ----- Original Message ----- From: Michelle Ganus Taggart <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, February 14, 2000 1:16 PM Subject: [GAMONROE] Family History Center Hours : To find the Family History Center closest to you, go to : : : www.familysearch.com : : click on "Browse Categories", then click on "Libraries", then click on : "Family History Centers" and then choose the state etc. you want to visit. : I would try to call ahead however as volunteers run them and I have known : hours to occasionally change. : : Good luck, : Michelle : Good luck. : : :

Coweta County, Georgia Will Book B 1849-1885 ROBERT O. MORELAND 9/13/1875 Wife: Dollie V. Children: Sallie L. Hungerford, Jennie L. Jones, Fannie E. Moreland Others mentioned: Sons-in-law, McWhorter Hungerford (of JONES COUNTY), Otis Jones (of Fulton County); S.E. Leigh, J.F. Lovejoy; P.O. Collinsworth

This LDS -- FHC is located in Macon Ga. 1624 Williamson Road Macon, GA 31206 (912) 788-1550 Jennifer Sherwood Braswell [email protected] ----- Original Message ----- From: Jennifer Sherwood Braswell <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, February 14, 2000 11:07 AM Subject: [GALAUREN] LDS -- FHC in middle GA : : : Family History Center (FHC) Hours : : Monday 10:AM -2:PM : : Tuesday 10:am - 2pm 6:pm - 9:pm : : Wesnesday 10:am - 2:pm 6:pm - 9:pm : : Thursday 10:am - 2:pm 6:pm - 9:pm : : CLOSED FRIDAY & SATURDAY : : : : Sunday 10- 11am (LDS Members only) : : 12- 1pm (LDS Members only) : : : :

Every community should have a FHC with these convenient hours... Though I must admit that weekend hours would be better for me... Jennifer Sherwood Braswell [email protected] ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, February 14, 2000 9:34 AM Subject: Re: [GAJONES] LDS -- FHC in middle GA : Sorry I hit the send button while looking away. : : Family History Center (FHC) Hours : Monday 10:AM -2:PM : Tuesday 10:am - 2pm 6:pm - 9:pm : Wesnesday 10:am - 2:pm 6:pm - 9:pm : Thursday 10:am - 2:pm 6:pm - 9:pm : CLOSED FRIDAY & SATURDAY : : Sunday 10- 11am (LDS Members only) : 12- 1pm (LDS Members only) :