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/1338.1.1 Message Board Post: Robert, I appreciate your reply. I would be interested in more information on these folk - thanks. jml

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: DUKE ARRINGTON NORMAN JACKSON DUKES Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Xd.2ADE/1338.1 Message Board Post: I cannot put my finger on my copy of the 1880 census of Harris Co GA where my DUKE family lived. On their farm were some PACE family members that were farm laborers. I wish that I could find that. I'd like to see if the PITCHFORDs were neighbors. They lived at the same address in the Mountain Hill area and also called the Upper 19th District. If anyone is interested I will do more DIGGING

I just found out yesterday that you can go into your local Health Dept. here in Fl and get copies of death and birth certificates, if the person was born in Fl. and also if you are next of kin, like mother ,father or sibling or grandparents (I guess). All my children are grown and over the years they have misplaced their copies of their birthday certificates. When one son lost everthing in an accident he needed his to be able to ID himself. So for $10. each I got all of them locally. Butttttttttttttt, three of them were correct, one of them had my maiden name spelled wrong.(Ruse for Reese) Apparently when the papers were filled out by the nurse or who ever filled out the papers at birth, they made a mistake. They could not correct the mistake at the local Health Dept. I guess I will have to call the main office in Jacksonville and see it that can be corrected. If not down thru the years when some other family member is researching they will hit a brick wall like a few that I have hit along the way. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Pat (in Fl) American by birth- Southern by the Grace of God researching - Reese,Gibson,Kimbrough,Rodgers,Pool, Williams,Rutledge,Slaughter,Holman,Senn,Oelslager,Moulds,Butts.

Hi! I am confused about something. On the GA Division of Public Health/Vital Records website, it says that you can obtain certified copies of death certificates from the state vital records office (all counties) or the county in which the death occured. Does this mean that I could walk into the health department here in Columbus and obtain a death cert for someone who died in Troup County? I know in AL you can walk into any county health department and obtain some vital records with the appropriate ID, etc. (Such as a person could get a death cert for someone who died in Randolph Co, AL over at the Russell Co, AL health department.) Patricia Cantrell Columbus, GA

Muscogee-Talbot County GaArchives Obituaries.....George Funderburk July 14 1906 ************************************************ 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 cmhistory@mchsi.com August 19, 2003, 11:18 am The Talbotton New Era, August 2, 1906 The Talbotton New Era Thursday, August 2, 1906 Page 3 Box Springs Little George Funderburk, son of Mr. and Mrs. W.D. Funderburk of Columbus was buried here at Box Springs cemetery July 14th. We extend to these grief stricken parents our deepest sympathy. This file has been created by a form at http://www.poppet.org/gafiles/ File size: 0.8 Kb

Muscogee-Harris County GaArchives Obituaries.....J.W. Sparks June 14 1906 ************************************************ 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 cmhistory@mchsi.com August 19, 2003, 11:05 am The Talbotton New Era, July 5, 1906 The Talbotton New Era Thursday, July 5, 1906 Page 6 Death of Mr. J.W. Sparks The death of this noble young man, occurred at the hospital in Columbus, on the 14th of June, and was rendered peculiarly sad, from the fact that his father was critically ill at a hospital in Atlanta, and his mother could not be with him; was on her way to see him, when the sad intelligence of his death, reached her. His brother, Mr. E.K. Sparks of Atlanta, attended his bedside, and other loving hands administered to every want. Wick held a responsible position as stenographer in Columbus, where he made many friends; quite a number accompanying the remains here, where the interment took place, at Shiloh cemetery. The casket being entirely covered with costly and lovely floral designs, the high esteem in which the deceased was held. He was a member of the M.E. Church, and a regular attendant at its ordinances, his last conversation with his mother, testifying to this assurance. Death came to this young man of fine promise; in the bloom of life, at the age of twenty- one years; and from a human standpoint before his work was finished. There is no surer prophecy of immortality that the incompleteness of human life. Indeed it is like an unfinished shaft. But somewhere in God’s great universe, there is a place, where life, God given life, will be completed. Faith whispers that there is surely such a place, that its gate is alas; the grave; but having once passed its portals we then only, shall begin to live. Then look up grief stricken loved ones, through your blinded tears, with a radiant hope of a happy reunion beyond the tomb. Mrs. G.Y.M. This file has been created by a form at http://www.poppet.org/gafiles/ File size: 2.2 Kb

Muscogee-Talbot County GaArchives Obituaries.....Mrs. Barksdale June 1 1906 ************************************************ 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 cmhistory@mchsi.com August 18, 2003, 11:21 pm The Talbotton New Era, June 7, 1906 The Talbotton New Era Thursday, June 7, 1906 Page 2 Death of Mrs. Barksdale Mrs. Barksdale, who was a sister of the late Mr. Monroe Dixon, died at the home of relatives in Columbus Friday. Her remains were brought to Paschal Saturday afternoon and interred in the Heath cemetery. She and Mr. Dixon lived together about a mile from Paschal for many years. This file has been created by a form at http://www.poppet.org/gafiles/ File size: 0.9 Kb

Muscogee-Talbot County GaArchives Marriages.....Ola Patrick - Frank Perryman May 4 1906 ************************************************ 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 cmhistory@mchsi.com August 18, 2003, 11:16 pm The Talbotton New Era, May 10, 1906 The Talbotton New Era Thursday, May 10, 1906 Page 2 Miss Ola Patrick of Columbus and Mr. Frank Perryman of Talbotton were quietly married at St. Luke Methodist Church in Columbus on last Friday afternoon. Rev. J.O.A. Cook officiating. The announcement of the marriage came as quite a surprise to the friends of the contracting parties as their engagement had been kept quite a secret. Mrs. Perryman visited Talbotton last summer and while here made a great many friends. Mr. Perry holds a responsible position with a drug firm in Birmingham. The happy couple will leave Talbotton in a few days for Birmingham where they will make their home in the future. This file has been created by a form at http://www.poppet.org/gafiles/ File size: 1.2 Kb

Muscogee-Talbot County GaArchives Obituaries.....George Payne April 1906 ************************************************ 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 cmhistory@mchsi.com August 18, 2003, 11:11 pm The Talbotton New Era, May 3, 1906 The Talbotton New Era Thursday, May 3, 1906 Page 3 Death of Mr. George Payne Mr. George Payne of Columbus died at his home there last week and his remains were brought to Waverly Hall and carried to the family burying ground in Talbot County where they were interred. He lived in Talbot County up to a few years ago and had a large number of friends here. This file has been created by a form at http://www.poppet.org/gafiles/ File size: 0.9 Kb

Muscogee-Talbot County GaArchives Marriages.....Ilga Bowden - Eugene Callier January 17 1906 ************************************************ 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 cmhistory@mchsi.com August 18, 2003, 10:58 pm The Talbotton New Era, January 25, 1906 The Talbotton New Era Thursday, January 25, 1906 Page 8 Bowden – Callier Miss Ilga Bowden and Mr. Eugene Callier were quietly married at the home of the bride’s parents at Flat Rock on Thursday evening of last week. The wedding came as quite a surprise to the many friends of Mr. Callier here as the matter had been kept quite a secret. The bride is a charming young lady of many accomplishments and is from one of the first families of Muscogee County. She was quite a social favorite at Flat Rock. Mr. Callier is a well-known and prosperous farmer living near Centerville and one of Talbot County’s best-known young men. The New Era extends hearty congratulations and wishes the young couple a happy future. This file has been created by a form at http://www.poppet.org/gafiles/ File size: 1.3 Kb

Talbot-Muscogee County GaArchives Marriages.....Ruby Ethel Covington - Robert Lee McBryde December 6 1905 ************************************************ 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 cmhistory@mchsi.com August 18, 2003, 10:43 pm The Talbotton New Era, November 30, 1905 The Talbotton New Era Thursday, November 30, 1905 Page 7 Covington – McBryde Invitations have been issued to the approaching marriage of Miss Ruby Ethel Covington of Upatoie and Mr. Robert L. McBryde of Geneva, the wedding to take place at high noon in the Methodist church at Upatoie on the sixth of December. Miss Covington is a beautiful and accomplished young lady of Upatoie and numbers her friends by the score. Mr. McBryde is a most successful and progressive merchant of Geneva and one of the most prominent citizens of Talbot County. The Talbotton New Era Thursday, December 7, 1905 Page 7 Covington – McBryde Miss Ruby Covington of Upatoie and Mr. Robert L. McBryde of Geneva were married at high noon on Wednesday at the Methodist church in Upatoie, the ceremony being performed by Rev. J.O.A. Cook of Talbotton in a most impressive manner. The bride is one of the most charming young ladies of her home city and has been quite popular in social circles. Mr. McBryde is one of the best-known citizens of Talbot County, being engaged in the supply business on large scale at Geneva. The Talbotton New Era Thursday, December 21, 1905 Page 7 Covington – McBryde One of the prettiest social events of the season occurred at Upatoie church at high noon Wednesday the 6th of Dec. Twas the marriage of two of our most popular young people, Miss Ruby Ethel Covington and Mr. Robert Lee McBryde of Geneva. It was the pleasure of the writer to be at the hospitable home of Mr. and Mrs. William Covington when the most sumptuous luncheon was served, the bridal party, thence to the church where we found it elaborately decorated with vines, roses, ferns and chrysanthemums. Mrs. Geo. Edge of Geneva presided at the organ and the party entered by the sweet strains of Lohengrin’s march and were grouped about the chancel. First couple were Miss Blanche King of Box Springs, Miss Iva Johnson of Brantley, Miss Lucile King of Cusseta, Miss Elba Covington next, Miss Willie Edge of Geneva and Miss Smithie McLendon, these young ladies were bridesmaids. Madames A.B. Burns, J.L. Jenkins, Edgar Stevens of Columbus and Mrs. W.C. Jenkins of Upatoie, were Matrons of Honor. They came in and stood inside of chancel. The groom with his brother, Mr. Marvin McBryde, was met at the altar by the Rev. J.O.A. Cook, where he waited for the bride who came in with her sister, Miss Eva May Covington. The ceremony was very impressive during which “Hearts and Flowers” was sweetly rendered. The happy couple left immediately on a tour through Fla. followed by many good wishes and showers of rice. Mrs. McBryde is possessed with many charming traits of character which endear her to all who know her. Mr. McBryde is a fine businessman and has a score of friends. The popularity of this young couple was demonstrated by the many beautiful and costly gifts received. May their lives be one of unalloyed happiness, is the sincere wish of the writer. This file has been created by a form at http://www.poppet.org/gafiles/ File size: 3.5 Kb

Could someone please look up a death certificate for me? I'd like to get as much info as possible off of the cert (e.g., parents' names and places of birth, person notifying authorities of her death, spouse (if living), etc.) The woman's name is Sarah Elizabeth Barnes. She married Edward Bengham McCluskey. She was born on Oct 9, 1840 and died on May 4, 1900. I don't know where she lived when she died, but she is buried in Rose Hill Cemetery in Tallassee, AL. She had strong ties to Columbus, and she might have lived there at the time of her death. Thanks, Diane Jones Lowe

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/852.1.2.1 Message Board Post: Pete, I see a listing in 1889 Columbus city directory for Francis Tharp wks Columbus bagging mill, res Girard

Muscogee County GaArchives Photo place.....First Baptist Church ca1919 ************************************************ 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: Mollie Story Story942@aol.com August 18, 2003, 11:59 am Source: Post Card Photo can be seen at: http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/ga/muscogee/photos/ph188firstbap.jpg Image file size: 44.6 Kb Post Card ca 1919 This file has been created by a form at http://www.poppet.org/gafiles/ File size: 0.6 Kb

Does anyone know if the home of Louie Lummus is still standing in Juniper. Ga.? Are there anyother homes in the Juniper area that is still standing? Has all of Juniper been torn or burnt down? Is there any history or stories to be shared about Juniper, Ga? Was there more to Juniper, Ga. than just Juniper Lake? Thanks for your help. Sandra

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Lokey, McMurrain, Tharp, Owsley, Hill, Wilson Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Xd.2ADE/852.1.2 Message Board Post: My Great Grandmother was Carrie Lee Tharp, who married Joseph Cooper McMurrain. She was from Girard and some records show her Father as John Tharp. I am very much interested in developing any connection with the Tharp family in Alabama and will appreciate all help given. Pete Hill

Can anyone on this list help with a Courthouse Deed look-up? >From: "Doug & Dot Watkins" <dwwat@tcainternet.com> >To: <Varcsix@Hot.rr.com> >Subject: Family History >Date: Fri, 15 Aug 2003 17:11:01 -0500 >X-Mailer: Microsoft Outlook Express 5.00.2615.200 >X-Virus-Scanned: Symantec AntiVirus Scan Engine > >Virginia - I am in need of some Court House work checking out the 1927 >Lottery Land drawings in Muscogee Co., GA. Arthur Watkins was living in >Jefferson Co., GA. when he was the fortunate drawer of two sections of >land in Muscogee Co., GA. (1) 183 acres and (2) 239 acres. I need to >know date when he sold this land and to whom. Can you give me a person >who does "look ups"? I will be happy to pay for this service. >Thanks and have a nice week. Dot Watkins in Louisiana Virginia Crilley

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: MILLER, BUSBEY, SHINN Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Xd.2ADE/1351.1.1.1.1.1 Message Board Post: Sorry, meant Joe Millers of Muscogee Mfg. Co. not Millers Mfg. Having trouble getting used to new keyboard and new laptop. Edwina

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: EDWARDS, CUSHMAN, WARE Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Xd.2ADE/1351.4 Message Board Post: I am looking for 3 families who I think were in Columbus in 1889. Could you look to see if there is an Alfred EDWARDS, anyone with the last name of CUSHMAN or anyone with the last name of WARE? Thank you for your willingness to help us all. Pat

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Chalkley-Colwell-Lawhorn- Poole-Windham Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Xd.2ADE/1351.3 Message Board Post: I know you have been swamped with queries. both my parents and grandparents lived in Muscogee county. If you have time please see what onformation is available in the 1933 for Simeon Edgar (SE) Chalkley, his father John Edgar Chalkley, brother Chandler chalkley, or William E Colwell. Also in the 1889 for John Edgar Chalkley, Alfred Aacher (AA) Chalkley; William E Chalkley or Edward Chalkley, Thanks in advance for your kind offer. Where did you get these firectories and do you know if there are any otehrs available? Thanks Joann