My cousins & I are looking for information about our grandfather & his parents. His father or grandfather may have immigrated from Ireland. This is the story handed down by my grandfather to one of his sons & through him to his children. J.B. [Joe B., Joseph B.] Merchant was born 8/22/1852 in Marion Co., GA. His parents died when he was young & he went to live with relatives. They couldn't get along so at the age of 12 he ran away from home to Texas where there was other relatives. There were probably several children in the family. J.B. mentioned 2 brothers, Jim & Jake, & a sister. The brothers were never heard from after they left home. In the 1850 U.S. Federal Census there is only one Merchant family in Marion Co. An Isaac Merchant, his wife Frances, both 38 yrs old, & their 8 children; Caroline-13, Adaline-11, Jane-10, Jeremiah-8, Mary-6, Martha-4, Jacob-2, & Lewis-6 mos. There were *no* Merchant's in the 1860 Marion Co. census online. Does anyone have any information about this Merchant family? I would like to have some historical information about the county, too. Were there any epidemics, i.e. flu or other diseases, in the county in the timeframe of 1852-1864? Were there any Civil War battles in the area in which civilians were killed? Did Union troops regularly move through the area from points west? It seems to me that the county would have been a likely path for troop movement from LA, MS, & AL. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, in advance, for any help. Dorris Reed [email protected] -- ___________________________________________________________ Sign-up for Ads Free at Mail.com http://promo.mail.com/adsfreejump.htm

Schley-Marion County GaArchives Military Records.....T.P. Short January 4 1901 Civilwar - Pension Co. C, 9th Ga. Battalion Artillery ************************************************ 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: Harris Hill [email protected] February 20, 2004, 12:47 pm FOR APPLICANTS HERETOFORE ALLOWED PENSIONS State of Georgia Schley County Personally appears T.P. Short of Schley County, State of Georgia, who being duly sworn, says on oath that he is a bona fide citizen and resident of said county and state, and has resided in said state continuously ever since the 7th day of Dept. 1835; that he is 66 years old and by occupation a farmer. That he enlisted in the military service of the Confederate States during the war between the states and servd for the term of 3 years in Company C, of 9th Ga. Battalion Artillery; that his physical condition is as follows: Old and infirm, not able to labor for support. That his property consists of the following: No Property, of the value of 00 dollars, that by reason of his physical condition and poverty, he is unable to support himself by his own exertion or labor, and that he receives no pension but the one herein applied for. Deponent desires to participate in the benefits of the Act, approved December 15th, 1894, and the Acts amendatory thereof, and makes application for the pension to which he is entitled for the year 1901. I have heretofore as a resident of Marion county been allowed a pension for the year 1900. T.P. Short Sworn to and subscribed before me, this the 4th day of Jan. 1901. P.E. Taylor, Ordinary. Add'l Info: Thomas P. Short is buried at Ebenezer Cemetery. Short, Thomas P. 9-07-1832 9-23-1915 This file has been created by a form at http://www.poppet.org/gafiles/ File size: 2.0 Kb

This set of minutes takes us up to the beginning of the war. It will be interesting to see if there are any references to it or fewer men in subsequent minutes. Does anyone know anything about Bro. Allen or the Causeys mentioned in these minutes. Harris #239-243 Oct Meeting 1860 Georgia Schly County The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference, Bro Battle mod 1 open the dore of the church for the Resption of members 2 called for Reference when the case of I. and S. Eason was taken up for contempt and acting in a riot when they com forward and made acknowledgement and was recd Closed in due form Georgia Schly Nov Saturday 1860 routine meeting Elected delegates the Association vz Hart and Milner, C.L. Battle Alternate C.L. Battle CC December 1860-January 1861 , C.L. Battle CC, Hart Mod (routine meeting, no business recorded) Georgia Schley County February Saturday 1861 The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference, Eld. Hart Mod 1 open the dore of the church for the Resption members 2nd call for Reffence new matter, when the church prefered a charge against Bro. Julius Danil for intoxication. Appointed committy to cite him to conference for non attendence vz Bro. Blew and R. Hart Bro. John Cousey and sister Nancy and Jane Cousey call for Letter of Dismission granted Church closed in Due form C.L. Battle CC March 9th 1861 The Baptist Church at Ebenezer met in Conference, Bro. Hart Mod 1 open the dore for the Resption of members 2 call for Reffence when the case of Bro. Julius Daniel was take up and from the Report of the committy he was excommunicated tuck up the case of Bro. H. Allen when he gave the church Satisfaction Bro. John _?_ Causey and Sister Mary and Jain Causey call for Letters Dismission, granted Closed in due form C.L. Battle CC April 1861 C. L. Battle CC, Hart Mod (routine meeting, no important business recorded) May Turm 1861 Church met in regulor Communication mod present 1 open the dore for the Resption of members when Bro. Jasp__ Hay_s and his wife cam forward with letters of Dismission from Ellavill and was recieved New matters non Closed in due form C. L. Battle 239-243

Schley-Marion County GaArchives Military Records.....John W. Rigsby March 2 1894 Civilwar - Pension Co. E, 63rd Ga. Inf. ************************************************ 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: Harris Hill [email protected] February 18, 2004, 8:52 am This pension was transferred from Marion County in 1893. FOR APPLICANTS HERETOFORE ALLOWED PENSIONS State of Georgia Schley County Personally appears John W. Rigsby of Schley County, State of Georgia, who being duly sworn, says on oath that he his a bona fide citizen and resident of said state, and has resided therein continuously ever since the 28th day of Dec. 1858; that he enlisted in the military service of the Confederate States during the war between the states and served as a private in Company E, of 63rd Regiment of Ga. Volunteers, Mercer(?)'s Brigade; that whilst engaged in such military service at the battle of Thunderbolt in the state of Georgia, on the 1st day of January 1864, he was wounded as follows: That while engaged in the Confederate service, at Thunderbolt, was detailed to mount cannon & while doing said work was ruptered so that it renders me essentially, substantialy and totally unfit to follow the mormal avocations of life. I drew in 1893 in Marion County, Ga. Deponent desires to participate in the benefits of the Act, approved October 24th, 1887, and the acts amendatory thereof, and makes application for the allowance to which he is entitled for the year ending October 26, 1894. I have heretofore been allowed a pension of fifty dollars, for the year 1893. J.W. Rigsby Sworn to and subscribed before me, this the 2nd day of March 1894. T.B. Myers, Ordy. Add'l Info: John W. Rigsby is buried in Union Cemetery in Marion Co. His stone data relects no dates. This file has been created by a form at http://www.poppet.org/gafiles/ File size: 2.1 Kb

Martha Rainey sends this information about Julus Daniel mentioned in these minutes. It would seem that C.L. Battle was on the committee to sight his brother-in-law for drunkeness. I wonder who made the charge? June 9th 1860 The Baptist Church at Ebenezer met in Regulor communication and after a sermon by our much E___d Bro. Isaac Hart the church went into conference, Bro. Hart mod 1 open the Dore for the Resption of members 2 caled for reffence New matter when a committy vz Mel__, Wiggins, and Bar__ to see Br. _?_ Allen know reason for retaining his church Letter 3 a charge prefered against Bro. Julius Daniel for Drunkness, comitty to sight him to church vz Milner, Battle, Wiggins Closed in due form C.L. Battle >From Martha Rainey [email protected] The Julus Daniel above was a brother in law of C. L. Battle. Julus was married to Rebecca Jane Countryman a sister to C. L.'s wife Mary.

There is a lot happening in these minutes we have several new members, more church disipline and a 12 day meeting where they received a number of individuals, both white and colored. begin #233-238 February 12 1860 Church at Ebenezer met in Regular Communication, Bro Mod present 1 open the dore for the Resption of Members when Bro. George M. Melner came forward with a letter which was Recd Call for Reffence when Bro. Calib Owens came forward with and acknowledgement for haven bin in intoxication and ask the church to forgive him, which was asceaded to March 9th 1860 & April 1860 Hart, mod (routine meeting, no important business recorded) May 8th 1860 The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference, Bro Hart Mod 1 open the dore for the Reseption of Members when _?_ B. Frasir and a coled(colored) girl the property of _?_ came forward with an experience of grace and was Recd Call for Reffence new matters Close in due form C.L. Battle CC June 9th 1860 The Baptist Church at Ebenezer met in Regulor communication and after a sermon by our much E___d Bro. Isaac Hart the church went into conference, Bro. Hart mod 1 open the Dore for the Resption of members 2 caled for reffence New matter when a committy vz Mel__, Wiggins, and Bar__ to see Br. _?_ Allen know reason for retaining his church Letter 3 a charge prefered against Bro. Julius Daniel for Drunkness, comitty to sight him to church vz Milner, Battle, Wiggins Closed in due form C.L. Battle Georgia Schly county July 11th 1860 The Baptist Church at Ebenezer met in Conference, Bro. Hart mod 1 open the dore for the Resp of members 2nd Call for Reffence, Brother _?_ Allen and his wife Mary came forward with Letters and was Recd and at the same time gave the church satisfaction for retaining them So Long Tuck up the case Bro. Julius Daniel when he made such acknowledgement as was Recd August 1860 C.L. Battle CC (routine meeting, no important business recorded) Georgia Schly County Saturday September 1860 The Baptist Church at Ebenezer met conference, Bro Hart Mod 1 open the dore for the Reseption of members 2nd Call for reffence, none 3 new matters when Bro. R.H. Wiggins cam forward with an acknowledgement for having said and acted Rong at church last meeting, which was recieved Bro. Isaac Hart also cam forward with an acknowledgement for using frofain(profane) words which was recieved A charge perfered against Brethren _?_ Eason and S. Eason for Immorrel conduc and acting in a Riot at church on last meeting on Sabboth, comty appointed to see them and site them to next conference vi _?_ _?_ Melner, C.L. Battle, and B. Read closed in due form Sabboth Sept 1860 After a Sermont by our paster the dore of the church was opened for the Reseption members when Ellen Smith came forward with an Experance of Grace and was Receved, meeting continued 12 days when the following person was Receved by experance of Grace Nancy Spivey Martha E. Battle Salley _ Milner Cordella Milner Eme_ tten Milner An A. _ Causey Nancy Causey Me_ Jenkins Susan Glover Georgane Glover Andrew Glover Franklin Heant An_nett Heant John Causey Rebeca I. Daniel William G. Womack Caroline Womack Mary Cruchfield Benjamin Blew Collerd Members: Lucy Green-Harts Gainey-Harts Barna-Glover I___t Dolley Rawland Tom Frazer Luvena Cottles end 233-238

Marion-Taylor County GaArchives Obituaries.....Mrs. John Hart August 1 1913 ************************************************ 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 [email protected] February 15, 2004, 8:07 pm The Butler Herald, August 5, 1913 The Butler Herald Tuesday, August 5, 1913 Page One The Passing Throng and Other Items of Local Interest The announcement of the death of Mrs. John Hart will be regrettable news to her many friends. Her death which was caused by Bright’s disease occurred at her home in Buena Vista Friday, and her remains interred in that city Saturday. She was well known in this county where she resided for many years. She was about fifty years of age and the stepmother of Mr. J.T. Hart one of the most prominent citizens of Howard. This file has been created by a form at http://www.poppet.org/gafiles/ File size: 1.1 Kb

Not a lot happening in this batch of minutes, but a few new names. #226-232 June 1859 Georgia Schley County The Baptist Church at Ebenezer met Conference, Bro. Hart md 1 open the dore for the recseption of members July 1859 Georgia Schley County The Baptist Church at Ebenezer in conference, Mod present 1 opened the dore for the Restion of members 2 call for reference new Georgia Schley County August 11th 1859 The Baptist Church at Ebenezer met in conference, Bro. Hart mod 1 open the dore for the Reseption of members Call for Reffrence, non New matter, ord__ that the clerk make out a list of all mail members in order that he may _?_ absent _?_ closed in due form Church at Ebenezer in Regular Communication, Bro. Hart mod 1 opened the dore of the church for the reseption of members, Recd several collerd the property of R._?_ Wiggins by experience of Grace went in the choise of Delegats to Reppesent us in the association when Bro. _?_ Hart, Milner was chosen. Agreed to send $1.50 cents _?_ Closed in due form Sept 9th 1859 I. _?_ Mitte_ C Prtem October No Meeting Nov 11th 1859 The Church met in Regulor communication 1 opened the dore by the moderator for the Resption of members 2nd call for reference new matter appointed commity to cite absent _?_ to _?_ C.L. Battle Owens (mod) Closed in due form December 1859 Georgia Schley County The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in Conference, Bro. Hart mod 1 open the dore for the reseption of members 2nd call for Refference when the committy reported that they had not seen all of the absent _?_ which was recd Bro. A. P. Chochran and wife call for letters granted Mariah the property Sister Ma__ _?_ At _?_ Regulor Meeting in August the protracted at which Tim Julius Daniel and Amanda Frazier was Recd on an Experience of Grace together with sevrall callored one January 10th 1860 The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference, Bro. Isaac Hart mod 1 opened the dore for the Resption of members 2 call for Reffrence new matter Closed in due form C.L. Battle, CK end 226-232

Debbie Moore has sent some more of the Ebenezer minutes. Debbie, thank you for all your hard work. These minutes deal with more discipline, drinking, and dancing. Anyone know the accused? Harris begin 219-225 Georgia Schley County The Baptist Church at Ebenezer met in conference, Bro. Rofs Mod 1 open the dore for the resption of members 2nd called for Refrence, went into a choice of a paster for the insuing year when Bro. Isaac Hart was choisen perford charge against Bro. _?_ C. Moore for intoxication Sister Prescott call for a Letter of Dismission, granted Nov 1858 Georgia Schly Co. The Baptist Church of at Ebenezer met in confrence, Bro. Hart mod 1 open the dore of the church for the Resption of members 2 call for reffrence when the case of Bro. H.C. Moore was taken up and he excommunicated new matters closed Jay 1859 Georgia Schly County The Baptist Church at Ebenezer met in order, Bro. Hart mod 1 open the dore for the reseption of members 2nd call for Reffences 3 tuck up a Report against Sister Wyeh for Dancing and other immorell conduck and appointed Brethn C.L. Battle, R. Hart to see her and request her letter and _?_ her to _?_ C.L. Battle CC Feby 1859 Church met in due form, Mod present _?_ open the dore for the Resption of members 2 call for Refrence, when the case of Sister L. Wyeh was taken and committy reported unfavorably and she was excluded _?_ due form C.L. Battle CC March 11th 1859 Church met in order, Bro Mod present 1 open the dore for the Reseption of members 2 cald for Refference, prefered a charge against A. Ragan for non attendence _?_ with Immorrell Conduct and appointed a committy _?_ Baut_ , and Read C.L. Battle April 9th 1859 church met in Regulor communication, Bro. Hart Mod 1st open the for the Rest of member when Bro. John C. Mel__ and his wife Elizabeth and Johnathon Mel__ wor cordily Recd by letter also 2 colord-Sister Rea_y and Many the property of John D. Mel__ 2 called for refence, _?_ Bro. Ragan was present and gave satisfaction C.L. Battle May _?_ 1859 church met in order, mod present 1 open the dor for the Resption of members 2 cald Reference 3 agreed to sent _?_ dollor for him (hymn) Books closed in Due form C.L. Battle end 219-225

Thanks to the courtesy of Liz Robertson, the County Coordinator of Monroe County, I learned of this new Georgia Photo History display. I think you will enjoy making use of this site and viewing the photos of Schley and Marion counties found there. Of particular interest to me were the A.A. Arrington home photos found there. I have adapted Liz's access instructions for our counties and, as she, I suggest you may wish to bookmark the site for future reference. Harris The Georgia Department of Archives and History has just posted a wonderful addition to the GALILEO website... entitled "VANISHING GEORGIA". Quote: "Vanishing Georgia comprises nearly 18,000 photographs. Ranging from daguerreotypes to Kodachrome prints, the images span over 100 years of Georgia history. The broad subject matter of these photographs, shot by both amateurs and professionals, includes, but is not limited to, family and business life, street scenes and architecture, agriculture, school and civic activities, important individuals and events in Georgia history, and landscapes. The wide variety of the collected visual images results from efforts by archivists from the...." You'll want to check this out and view the many photographs of Schley or Marion County. The home page for GALILEO is http://www.galileo.usg.edu/cgi-bin/homepage.cgi. You may enter the "public databases" without a password but must secure a password for others. Click the "Arts and Humanities" tab at the top: Click #25, Georgia Department of Archives and History; Click "Search the Vanishing Georgia Collection". Click "Search the Vanishing Georgia collection" (again); Click 'continue" to leave state web site. Then you will be on search page for the Vanishing Collection". Enter the county name you wish to search in the search box and select "county" or whichever subject you wish to search. Hope you enjoy this site. I suggest you bookmark it for future reference.

Hello, Need help. Looking for information on John Coulter who married Frances Louisa Brand. John Coulter (b) abt: 1861 (d) don't know married Frances Louisa Brand (b) 10-21-1877 (d) 3-23-1947 in Taylor County, Georgia Children William Coulter Elizabeth Ophelia Coulter Sallie L. Coulter Maude Lee Coulter

Taylor-Marion County GaArchives Marriages.....Earl Brooks - R.G. Duke February 16 1913 ************************************************ 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 [email protected] February 10, 2004, 11:06 pm The Butler Herald, February 18, 1913 The Butler Herald Tuesday, February 18, 1913 Page Four Married A quite home wedding occurred on Red Level Sunday afternoon when Miss Earl Brooks became the bride of Mr. R.G. Duke. The sacred vows were received by Rev. John Locke, and in the presence of only a few relatives and friends of the contracting parties. The bride is the charming daughter of Mrs. M.J. Brooks and by her leave taking will be greatly missed from the home circle where she was so very much prized. The fortunate groom is an industrious farmer of Marion County, who has the congratulations of hosts of friends in winning such a jewel. For a wealth of happiness and prosperity they have the best wishes of their many friends This file has been created by a form at http://www.poppet.org/gafiles/ File size: 1.2 Kb

http://www.rootsweb.com/~gataylor/reynol.htm#map You can locate this early hotel by looking at the Reynolds map. Ezekiel Royal was one of the early businessmen in Taylor County. It would be nice to get a bio on him. Does anyone research this family? I was curious about the relationship between Ezekiel and Daniel -- I found Ezekiel in the Marion Co census for 1850 I wonder if he had a hotel business in Marion County prior to coming to Taylor? pg 233 Taylor 30th Jan 1854 Ezekiel Royal to Daniel Royal $1900 Lots 7 & 8 Block 10; Lot 12 Block 6 Reynolds together with household & kitchen furniture in Hotel on Lot 6 Block 12 2 buggies, 1 wagon, 1 horse, 2 mules belonging to the stables in Lot 7 & 8 of Block 10 Wit: James T. May, Wm Hubbard. ========= DEATH AND OBITUARY NOTICES FROM THE SOUTHERN CHRISTIAN ADVOCATE 1867-1878 Issue of April 3, 1877 Ezekiel Royal was born in Burke county, Ga., January 13, 1807; died in Brooks county, February 17, 1877. In 1831 he was married to Mary A. Murray of Houston County. Sometime after his marriage he settled in Fort Valley. W. M. Hayes 1850 Marion County Ezekiel Royal 43 farmer$1,000 Mary Ann 34 Marietta 17 James D 14 Ante ?? 10 f Mary Ann 7 f John b 1 Ezekiel E 7

Muscogee-Marion-Taylor County GaArchives Obituaries.....I.P. Blue December 10 1912 ************************************************ 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 [email protected] February 9, 2004, 8:34 pm The Butler Herald, December 17, 1912 The Butler Herald Tuesday, December 17, 1912 Page One U.S. Marshall Blue Is Dead Mr. I.P. Blue, Deputy United States Marshal, and a former citizen of this place died at his home in Columbus last Tuesday following an illness of three months with complication of diseases. Mr. Blue had been in the service of the government for many years, and up to three years ago was Deputy Marshal stationed at Buena Vista. When the Buena Vista territory was consolidated with Columbus territory, Mr. Blue was transferred to Columbus and since that has been a resident of that city. The deceased was beloved by all who knew him, and he was considered one of the best government officers in the state. He was always ready to do his duty and never shirked. Mr. Blue was 67 years of age and is survived by his wife and ten children, Martha, Thomas, Willie Lee, Hollis, Mary, Jack and Charles W. of Columbus, Mrs. Claud Brantley, of Dublin, Ga., Mrs. C.W. Lowe, of Buena Vista, Ga. and Uhland Blue, of Moultrie, Ga. The remains were taken to Buena Vista Wednesday morning where the funeral and interment took place. The services were conducted by Elders W.W. Riner and R.H. Barwick. This file has been created by a form at http://www.poppet.org/gafiles/ File size: 1.7 Kb

Here are more Ebenezer minutes from Debbie Moore. begin 219-225 Georgia Schley County The Baptist Church at Ebenezer met in conference, Bro. Rofs Mod 1 open the dore for the resption of members 2nd called for Refrence, went into a choice of a paster for the insuing year when Bro. Isaac Hart was choisen perford charge against Bro. _?_ C. Moore for intoxication Sister Prescott call for a Letter of Dismission, granted Nov 1858 Georgia Schly Co. The Baptist Church of at Ebenezer met in confrence, Bro. Hart mod 1 open the dore of the church for the Resption of members 2 call for reffrence when the case of Bro. H.C. Moore was taken up and he excommunicated new matters closed Jay 1859 Georgia Schly County The Baptist Church at Ebenezer met in order, Bro. Hart mod 1 open the dore for the reseption of members 2nd call for Reffences 3 tuck up a Report against Sister Wyeh for Dancing and other immorell conduck and appointed Brethn C.L. Battle, R. Hart to see her and request her letter and _?_ her to _?_ C.L. Battle CC Feby 1859 Church met in due form, Mod present _?_ open the dore for the Resption of members 2 call for Refrence, when the case of Sister L. Wyeh was taken and committy reported unfavorably and she was excluded _?_ due form C.L. Battle CC March 11th 1859 Church met in order, Bro Mod present 1 open the dore for the Reseption of members 2 cald for Refference, prefered a charge against A. Ragan for non attendence _?_ with Immorrell Conduct and appointed a committy _?_ Baut_ , and Read C.L. Battle April 9th 1859 church met in Regulor communication, Bro. Hart Mod 1st open the for the Rest of member when Bro. John C. Mel__ and his wife Elizabeth and Johnathon Mel__ wor cordily Recd by letter also 2 colord-Sister Rea_y and Many the property of John D. Mel__ 2 called for refence, _?_ Bro. Ragan was present and gave satisfaction C.L. Battle May _?_ 1859 church met in order, mod present 1 open the dor for the Resption of members 2 cald Reference 3 agreed to sent _?_ dollor for him (hymn) Books closed in Due form C.L. Battle end 219-225

BlankWe now have a listing for historic homes of Marion Co. So far we only have a couple of photos but we've got a lot of info on the families that occupied those houses. If you have photos of historice Marion County homes, we'd like to build our page around them. Even if you know very little about the occupants, someone else on the list might. http://www.rootsweb.com/~gamarion/historichome.htm Harris

I am researching John SIMMONS of Marion who died there before February 1845. I descend through his son James F.who married Sarah Ann BRAY there and later moved into Alabama. John was married to Mary Ann Elizabeth Hudson, daughter of Byrd HUDSON. John's other children were William B.; Martha Ann; Mary Frances; Sarah Jane; John K.; Nancy Ann; Elizabeth Louisa; Julia Ann. Looking for anyone else researching any of these families from Marion or who may have relevant information. Don Summers Sothport, FL

Bonnie, Look at this Schley county pension application. I don't know for sure but this may be your John McCorkle, the son. Also, there is a W.R. McCorkle who was a witness in support of this widow's claim. Could that have been Robert or William? If this is the right McCorkle family, then you might want to look in Terrell County after 1893 and that is where the pension was later transferred to. It would seem logical that a widow in advanced years would probably move in with other family. Hope this is your McCorkles. http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/schley/military/civilwar/pensions/mt164ucob17thg.txt Harris Hill ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bonnie Findley" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Friday, February 06, 2004 11:47 PM Subject: [GAMARION] Robert and Matilda McCorkle > Researching the McCorkle family of Marion Co., GA. > Robert McCorkle is in the 1860 census of Tazwell with > his wife Matilda and 7 children, Martha, John, James, > Robert, Sarah, Rebecca and William. > Matilda is in the 1870 census of Tazwell as the head > of the house (Robert has died?) and 7 children, James, > Robert, Sarah, Rebecca, William, George and Jober. > I can find none of this family in the 1880 census in > GA. > Any help appreciated. > Bonnie Findley > > > ============================== > 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 >

Researching the McCorkle family of Marion Co., GA. Robert McCorkle is in the 1860 census of Tazwell with his wife Matilda and 7 children, Martha, John, James, Robert, Sarah, Rebecca and William. Matilda is in the 1870 census of Tazwell as the head of the house (Robert has died?) and 7 children, James, Robert, Sarah, Rebecca, William, George and Jober. I can find none of this family in the 1880 census in GA. Any help appreciated. Bonnie Findley

I wonder what the case of Brother and Sister Prescott was about. begin 212-218 June 13 1857 The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in Conference, Bro Hart mod 1 open the dore of the church for the Reception of members, Red non 2nd called for Refrence when Bro. Richard Wiggins being unanimously chosen by the church as a Deacon and a _?_ being called _?_ Bro William Rof_ and Isaac Hart being in _?_ Bro. Richard Wiggins ware ordained in _?_ and _?_ form The reffrence of a Colerd Sister Lousinda Continued Closed in _?_ form Isaac Hart md C.L. Battle CC August 12/57 Georgia Sumter County The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met Conference, Bro Mod present 1 oppend the Dore of the ch for the Resiption of Members 2nd Caled for Reffrences when the case of Lousinda was Dismissed Church closed in Due form Sespt 11th 1857 Georgia Schley County The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference, Bro. _?_ mod 1 open the dore of the church for the Reseption of members 2nd called for Reffrences _?_ _?_ mater wint in to the choise of a pastor for the Insuing year when Bro. Hart ware chosen C.L. Battle CC The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in Conference 1 open the dore of the church for the Resption of members, non 2nd caled for reffences 3rd new mater The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference, Bro Hart Mod 1 open the dore of the Resption of members 2nd caled for Refference, none new matter when the church prefered a charge against Bro. Cobb Owins for harsh word and immorrell conduck also against Sister P__cott Committy C.L. Battle, Cochran and R___ March 12 1858 Church met in Regular communication, Bro. Hart mod 1 open the door for the Resption of members, non 2nd Call for Reference when the case of Bro. Owins and Sister Prescott was taken up and they being present gave the church satisfaction Closed in due form April 9th 1858 end 212-218