This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Xd.2ADE/1537 Message Board Post: Looking for information on Lonnie Russell and wife Irene McGowan. Record show they lived in Columbus and Lonnie died in the late 1960's. Lonnie had a twin brother named Nonnie. Thanks, Teresa

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Xd.2ADE/1536 Message Board Post: I have added some new pictures on the Mary Phagan Story on the Just plain interesting link on my site. I also added some new Atlanta info on the same link. Including the real "Miss Daisy's " grave site. I also have a story on Mary Shotwell Little, who was abducted from Lenox Mall in 1965. She was recently featured on the A&E show Cold Case Files. She is not from Muscogee County, but her case is fascinating and is still a very interesting part of Georgia history! Georgia is home to the first Waffle House, Chic-Fil-A, Huddle House and Longhorn. All of these original locations are on that link too. Gone and Almost Forgotten Georgia http://www.angelfire.com/weird2/georgia

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Xd.2ADE/1535 Message Board Post: I was visiting with Billy and Suzanne Rose of Warm Springs today and Mr Rose showed me a marker he found on his property when doing some clearing a few years ago. He has asked around and no one seems to know who this marker night have belonged to. The last name on the marker is Bennett. More info on the marker and pictures of it can be found on my website .On the Old Family Stories Link. Please contact us if anyone knows any info about this man. Gone and almost forgotten Georgia http://www.angelfire.com/weird2/georgia

Hi All! An internet genealogy yahoo group that I belong to is in the process of starting another yahoo group dedicated to burned counties. They will begin with NC, GA, AL, and TX. There used to be a website up for GA, but it is no longer there. I did find a list on the Taylor Co genweb site. This site, Burnt Counties, will be free membership to the public. Just click on join this group. No approval is needed. groups.yahoo.com/group/BurntCounties This way, we have a comprehensive listing of counties whose courthouses have burned or destroyed by some other means such as floods, and etc. Patricia Cantrell Columbus, GA _______________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Declare Yourself - Register online to vote today! http://vote.yahoo.com

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Xd.2ADE/1534 Message Board Post: I am seeking information on the following heads of household and their families, who appear on the 1840 census of Muscogee Co, GA, p. 303. Following the name of each head is the number of members in that household who were employed in manufacture or trades, evidently at Clapp’s Factory (a total of 74 individuals, some of whom were slaves). CLAPP, James [sic - Julius] R. 8 DRISCOLL, C. D. 5 HUDGINS, Barelle 4 [same as HUTCHINS?] BOLEN, John 6 [same as BOLAND?] JONES, W. C. 7 GRAY, Hezekiah 4 MORGAN, Henry 5 PIPE, James 4 [could this be PIKE?] BOLEN, David 5 [same as BOLAND?] BARTON, James 1 COOPER, Isaac 3 CHAPMAN, Solomon 7 DRIGGERS, Anne 6 BARRINGTON, Nancy 3 SMITH, Lawrence 3 SEXTON, Henry 3 PERRYMAN, Rhody 5 THORNTON, Jeremiah 2 NICHOLAS, Ja___ 1 STEWART, George 1 Any information appreciated - thanks. John in TX

Hi, Can anyone point us to a nice place to stay while researching in Columbus? Thanks, Joyce

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: BEELAND, EADY, EDDY, EDY, JONES, MOORE Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Xd.2ADE/1533 Message Board Post: Seeking information on the family and background of Henry P. EADY (ca. 1828 GA-aft. 1880), who married 26 NOV 1854 in Muscogee Co, GA, to Salina L. JONES (per Matin’s “History,” vol. 2, p. 78). Her parentage is not presently known. In 1840, the only EADY household in Muscogee County seems to have been that headed by Samuel EADY (50s) on p. 306A, line #19, between Asa LAWREY and John ARCHER. Also in this household are a female in her 50s, two females 15-19, one female 5-9, one male 15-19, one male 10-14 (this could be Henry P., age 12), and no slaves; two individuals were employed in agriculture. Also on this page are the households of James JONES (line #1) and Lewis E. JONES (line #2), both of whom were in their 20s with young families and employed in agriculture. James’ household is preceded by that of David WILLIAMS (last line on p. 305A) and Lewis’ is followed by line #3 Samuel ARCHY. An index for the 1850 census of Muscogee Co, GA, shows the following: EADEY (p. 393B), EADY (pp. 390B, 410B), EDDER (p. 352B), and EDDY (pp. 411A, 411B). One of the many JONES households listed is on p. 410B, and one of the several MOORE households listed is on p. 409A. These are in the vicinity of the Clapp’s Factory community in the 8th Land District of Muscogee County (I don’t have any of these census data). Henry EDY is indexed as appearing on p. 348 of the 1860 census of Muscogee Co, GA; a Mary EDY is indexed on p. 341. Among the many JONES households indexed are: George W. and William N. on p. 346 and William on p. 360, which is in the vicinity of the Clapp’s Factory community. MOORE individuals indexed include James and William D. on p. 340, and R. B., Sarah J., and Wesley on p. 341. (I don’t have any of these census data.) H. P. EADY entered and separated from service as a 3rd Lieutenant in the Georgia Infantry (State Guards), 19th Battalion, Company E “Columbus Factory Guards.” This battalion was mustered in Muscogee Co, GA, in July or August 1863 to serve for a period of six months. Company E operated and protected the Columbus Factory (a.k.a Clapp’s Factory), which was a supplier of shoes, cloth material, and other goods to the Confederate Army during the War. Also serving in Company E were William JONES and William L. JONES, both Privates (these may be two listings for the same individual) – any kin to Salina? H. P. EADY also entered and separated as a Private in the 1st City Battalion (Columbus, GA), Company C. This battalion was formed subsequent to the 19th Battalion. Several members of the Columbus Factory Guards also served in Company C with EADY, including William JONES (also a Private). In 1870, Henry P. EADY, age 42 (b. GA), headed household #1597 in dwelling #1498 on p. 224 (772B) “Outside the City of Columbus, Ga.” [at Clapp’s Factory] in Muscogee Co, GA. He was the Boss Spinner at the cotton factory and held no real estate; his personal estate was valued at $300. His wife Selina was 32 and keeping house. They had two children: Henry, age 14, was a cotton factory hand, and Alice, age 12, was at home. In November 1870, H. P. EADY (also appears as H. P. EDDY) served on a coroner’s jury investigating a murder that took place in the Clapp’s Factory village. An 1871 newspaper article about the Columbus Factory identifies H. P. EDDY as foreman of the spinning room and Mr. MOORE as foreman of the weaving room, adding that both men were raised at the factory. In an issue of the “Southern Christian Advocate” dated 04 AUG 1875, p. 214, a death notice states: “Caroline L. Eady was born March 1838 and was brought up in and about Columbus. She was married to Henry P. Eady, November 26th 1854. She lived at Columbus factory (where she died) for twenty-five years. She leaves a husband, two children, and an aged mother.” She is perhaps buried in the Clapp’s Factory Cemetery. The reason for the discrepancy between the names Salina and Caroline is not immediately clear (perhaps the spelling Celina was mistaken for Carolina?). According to Sholes' 1878 city directory for Columbus, GA, p. 122, Henry P. EADY was a clerk for J. F. MOORE and residing in Browneville [Lee County] AL. James F. MOORE ran a grocery at 175 Oglethorpe [now First Avenue] in Columbus, per Sholes' “Georgia State Gazetteer and Business Directory for 1879 and 1880,” p. 444. Allice [sic] H. EADY m. 03 FEB 1878 in Lee Co, AL, to Robert MOORE, per the LDS IGI NA. In 1880, Henry P. EADY, age 51 (b. GA, both parents b. GA), a widower, is listed as father-in-law, at home, in the household of Robert (32, b. GA, both parents b. SC) and Alice (22, b. GA, both parents b. GA) MOORE on p. 235A in Brownville, Lee Co, AL. Robert is working as a carpenter and Alice is keeping house. The households in this vicinity include a number of individuals and families who had previously lived and/or worked at Clapp’s Factory. Seven doors away are William (35 GA) and Mary C. (30 AL) MOORE with daughter Eugenia (9 GA); William is also employed as a carpenter. William A. MOORE m. 02 SEP 1869 in Muscogee Co, GA, to Mary C. BEELAND (per LDS IGI NA). The name of Brown(e)ville was changed to Phenix City in 1889. An index of death notices in the “Columbus, GA, Enquirer-Sun” newspaper shows that an obituary for H. Thomas EADY appeared on 13 SEP 1914 (I don’t have the text of this obit); this is perhaps Henry P. and Salina’s son Henry. H. T. EADY appears on an index of names associated with Linwood Cemetery; this index includes not only the names of persons buried in the cemetery, but also names mentioned in obituaries and death notices of persons buried there. A listing of grave records does not show any EADY entries (however, this listing shows marked graves only). Could Alice’s husband be the same as Robert MOORE (04 MAR 1848-29 MAY 1898) buried at Linwood? I am interested in learning more about this EADY family and their kin. I will be glad to share further background about their life at Clapp’s Factory. John in TX

Muscogee-Marion County GaArchives News.....Dr. R.E. Griggs September 16 1887 ************************************************ 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 http://www.rootsweb.com/~archreg/vols/00010.html#0002476 October 16, 2004, 11:01 pm The Marion County Patriot The Marion County Patriot, No. 37 September 16, 1887 Page One Glenalta Scraps Dr. R.E. Griggs, of Columbus, was in this vicinity last Thursday on professional business. The Dr. is one among the many good doctors of Columbus. His first location was at this place and he has many warm friends here. File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/muscogee/newspapers/nw1594drregrig.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.poppet.org/gafiles/ File size: 0.9 Kb

Muscogee-Spalding-Monroe County GaArchives News.....Harrison Clarke and Hardy Jordan - 1887 September 9 1887 ************************************************ 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 http://www.rootsweb.com/~archreg/vols/00010.html#0002476 October 16, 2004, 10:37 pm The Marion County Patriot The Marion County Patriot, No. 36 September 9, 1887 Page Four Two Old Negroes Griffin was visited last week by Harrison Clarke, an aged negro who had been up there to see his brother, Hardy Jordan, who lives just below the carshed in that city. Harrison Clarke is a pretty good age himself, being 106 years old, but his brother is 116 and unable to be about. Harrison was on his way home to Muscogee County, Edwards District, and may have reached there if his large, sore feet have not prevented. He was the slave of Joshua Jordan, of Monroe County, and was at one time at Louisville, when he saw Gen. Washington, who came to the then State capital soon after the war for Independence. He saw some thing of war himself as a drummer boy during the Florida Indian war, though a fourth Indian by birth. Before emancipation he was the overseer and valet of his master. He can pick 150 pounds of cotton a day on an average, old as he is, and is a champion wrestler, his favorite trick being the “Flying Sallie.” Although an anti-Prohibitionist in principle, he never took a drink, neither did he ever take a chew of tobacco or a bath. He has had seven wives and thirty-three children, including six lots of twins. File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/muscogee/newspapers/nw1591harrison.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.poppet.org/gafiles/ File size: 1.9 Kb

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Xd.2ADE/925.1 Message Board Post: John Pickett Lunsford's father is believed to be Ephraim Sihon Lunsford Sr. b. 1766 in NC/SC. John Pickett Lunsford moved from GA to AL and settled in the Pea Ridge Community in Covington Co. AL in 1858. He served as a JP for several terms. You can find out more about him if you search the history of Covington Co. AL.

Muscogee County GaArchives News.....Col. Randolph Hines sells property to go west August 26 1887 ************************************************ 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 http://www.rootsweb.com/~archreg/vols/00010.html#0002476 October 14, 2004, 11:08 pm The Marion County Patriot The Marion County Patriot, No. 34 August 26, 1887 Page Eight State News Items Col. Randolph Hines, of Columbus, has sold his Chattahoochee plantation to W.L. Tillman for $12,500. He also sold his residence in that city to O.C. Bullock for $6,000. Col. Hines has decided to go West. File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/muscogee/newspapers/nw1579colrando.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.poppet.org/gafiles/ File size: 0.9 Kb

Muscogee County GaArchives Obituaries.....Hatcher, Mrs. S.B. 1887 ************************************************ 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 http://www.rootsweb.com/~archreg/vols/00010.html#0002476 October 14, 2004, 11:00 pm The Marion County Patriot, September 2, 1887 The Marion County Patriot, No. 35 September 2, 1887 Page Eight State News Items Mrs. S.B. Hatcher, of Columbus, is dead. File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/muscogee/obits/h/ob5629hatcher.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.poppet.org/gafiles/ File size: 0.8 Kb

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Maynard, Holton Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Xd.2ADE/1531 Message Board Post: I'm looking for any information about Paul Maynard and Annie Holton who lived in Muscogee Co. per the 1920 census. So far we are unable to identify Paul's parents. His death record has "unknown" for parents and all other research has been a dead end. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Xd.2ADE/1530 Message Board Post: I'm looking for information about Pearl Nickens that married Joseph Mccrory. Pearl was born in Ascension Parish, La. 2/23/1889 to Henry and Julia Nickens. She died 1/9/1975. Joseph died 12/27/1956. Any children ?

Muscogee County GaArchives News.....The Columbus Messenger Newspaper - B.T. Harvey, Editor & Proprietor July 1 1887 ************************************************ 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 http://www.rootsweb.com/~archreg/vols/00010.html#0002476 October 12, 2004, 11:10 pm The Marion County Patriot The Marion County Patriot, No. 26 July 1, 1887 Page Eight State News Items The Columbus Messenger is the name of the negro paper to be published in Columbus. B.T. Harvey, formerly of Guerryton, Ala., is the editor and proprietor. File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/muscogee/newspapers/nw1571thecolum.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.poppet.org/gafiles/ File size: 0.9 Kb

Muscogee County GaArchives Obituaries.....CUSHMAN, Charles Thomas January 10 1869 ************************************************ 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: Pat Coyle [email protected] October 12, 2004, 12:32 am Columbus Enquirer, Columbus, GA, Jan. 12, 1869, pg. 3 Death of Dr. C. T. CUSHMAN - We regret that the accidental shooting of himself by the above named gentleman resulted in his death, which took place at his residence at 8 1/2 o'clock Sunday a. m. Although he suffered excruciating pain he was not supposed to be seriously wounded, and no doubt was entertained by his physicians of his recovery, until a few hours preceding his death. The feeble state of his general health was such as could not withstand the shock, and he yielded without a murmur. Dr. C. was a native of the interior of the State of New York, but had lived in this city for a number of years. As a Dentist he stood high in the profession, and by his quiet, industrious habits had formed a large circle of friends, who, with an interesting family, will miss his steadfast friendship and loving, indulgent kindness. His age was about 47 years. File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/muscogee/obits/c/nob240cushman.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.net/gafiles/ File size: 1.5 Kb

Meriwether-Muscogee County GaArchives Obituaries.....MARTIN, Major Peter M. May 8 1860 ************************************************ 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: Pat Coyle [email protected] October 11, 2004, 11:32 pm Columbus Daily Enquirer, Columbus, GA, May 19, 1860 Major PETER M. MARTIN, obit May 8th. 1860. The announcement in your paper of the 10th instant of the death of this truly estimable gentleman at his home in Meriwether, fell upon a large circle of sympathizing friends and relatives like bolt in a clear sky. A few weeks ago, we saw him in our city in his usual vigorous health, and with that rare bodily frame, that seemed built up for the longest years of man. "Let not the strong man glory in his strength," was our momentary exclamation on hearing of his sudden and unexpected demise. Retiring to rest as usual on the evening of the 8th, it was discovered in the morning that the bonds of sleep had passed into the bonds of death; the heartbreaking truth was manifest, that he was not, for God had taken him. Far be it from us, to attempt to describe the shock of such a discovery to the sensibilities of a warm and affectionate family; but God, who maketh sore, also bindeth up. Great and irremediable as such a calamity is and must be to a fond domestic circle; yet bowing to the will of God as the rule, that stricken household can know nothing but aquiescence; while looking to the strictly religious character of our deceased friend, no one can doubt that his rest is glorious. And of all consolation this is the greatest - sudden but safe. The bitterness of an inexpressable grief is assuaged not only by the sweet remembrance of a most kind, frank, obiging, open- hearted christian gentleman - for such he truly was; but also of one who was an open and a full believer in God, in Christ, in heaven. This was his living, and as the event proved his dying testimony. On his last earthly sabbath, he was in the house of God; and there surrounded by christian friends, he bore a public and decided testimony to the great realities of Bible doctrine. Never probably did he enjoy more truly the rest of faith, than upon that occasion; and upon retiring from the sanctuary, he gave still freer vent to the glowing hopes that loomed up before him from the hill of Zion. Let it be added in conclusion, that few sons have been more honored in their parentage than Mr. MARTIN; and to the force and power of parental influence, it was his pleasure to bear frequent and grateful testimony. Of the Methodist Church in Meriwether, that father was long a well known pillar and ornament, as the son was after him; nor need any question that father and son are both now pillars in the temple of God, to go no more out forever. Time only can fill up the broad and deep chasm made in a whole neighborhood, by the removed of such a citizen as Major MARTIN; we can only hope that his virtues will blossom even in the grave, and that an event so full of sorrow to the living, may yet be justified even before men, by proving the hidden life of many. Southern Christian Advocate & Journal will please copy. File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/meriwether/obits/m/nob239martin.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.net/gafiles/ File size: 3.5 Kb

Forwarded from another list. kemis One of my listers passed this site on. it has the county road maps for each county. http://mycountymaps.com/ Deborah Byrd

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: McKERLEY - MARTIN Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Xd.2ADE/1529 Message Board Post: Greatly appreciate help locating the marriage of William Joseph "Joe" McKERLEY/McKerlie/McCurley about 1895-96 to Jessie MARTIN in Muscogee Co., GA.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/Xd.2ADE/394.634.1.2.1 Message Board Post: I am a descendant of Thomas Ginn II First wife Mary Whittington. I am Lonnie, James Gordon, Lonnie Madison, Thomas Madison, Loveless Savage, Thomas Madison II, Thomas Madison I, all Ginns. I have 8 generations. I have a lot of the Ginn Family in Serveral Branches, probably over 100 people, although my tree branch ends with James L. Ginn b. abt 1847 m. Winnie b. abt 1837 and Lunnia or Lunnice Ginn b abt 1848 both Children of Thomas and Dorcas Newberry. e-mail me at [email protected] if you would like to compare trees. It does appear we are related. Thanks Lonnie