>From the book "Historical Account of Meriwether County 1827 - 1974" compiled by Regina P. Pinkston "Meriwether County grew rapidly during the first ten years after it was organized in 1828. U.S. census reports show an increase in population from 4,422 in 1830 to 14,132 in 1840. The population continued to grow steadily until 1920 when it reached a total of 26,168. This was a period of maximum cotton production and mill employment in the county." millie cook Elaine Miller wrote: > I have just found another family line that went to Meriwether Co. in the > 1800's. Does anyone know what it was that was attracting families to > this area during that time period? > Thanks, > Elaine > > ==== GAMERIWE Mailing List ==== > Visit GAGenWeb at http://www.rootsweb.com/~gagenweb/ > Trouble subscribing/unsubscribing--email micajah@charter.net