Hi, Have reached a dead end after a very successful research streak, so hope someone has a clue to get me started again. I was born in Macon County and have a very special interest in tracking backwards to find out more about those family members from the area. 1. Leonidas Sherman GARDNER died 14 January 1902 married to Samantha Emerson DAVIS died August 1921 Both buried Old Lebanon cemetery at Grangerville her parents are believed to be William V DAVIS Caroline S TURNER Does anyone have confirmation or additional information especially any info on ancestors. 2. Samuel King JOHNSON b. 19 October 1838 Dooly County d 30 September 1915 Oglethorpe City Cemetery, Macon County parents Stephen JOHNSON and Ann O'STEEN Stephen died in Taylor Co. Ann is thought to have come from SC siblings William G Johnson, Stephen Thomas Johnson, Elizabeth Johnson married to Sara Francis BRADY b 13 February 1845 d 28 October 1927 Oglethorpe City Cemetery, Macon County parents Thomas W BRADY b 05 January 1800 d 12 December 1886 Brady Cemetery Elizabeth ?? b 11 April 1822 d 07 December 1893 siblings Robert C., Charlotte J, Mary E, Wesley G, William T, Susan C., Missouri, Joseph W, Georgia, Emmett, What was Elizabeth's last name? There was a reference to Thomas Brady as a Captain in a newspaper. He seems to have been too young for War of 1812 and too old for the Civil War. Was there a standing militia organization? Any suggestion on where to go next? If I plan a trip to Macon County where should I go to find genealogical records? Thanks Anne