We've been working on the BURRELL family that my husband descends from and recently had word that there was a possible sibling to his grandmother, Amy Drucilla Burrell English, named DECATUR that lived on Betty's Creek, Rabun Co., GA. I have found a Decatur, son of Andrew Elijah and grandson of Center BURRELL living in that area, but hardly think this can be the man we are looking for as the following would seem to apply to our lines: 1 George Burrell b: Abt. 1829 in State of North Carolina .. +Mary E. Gaines b: 1829 in State of Georgia m: 03 March 1853 in Rabun Co., GA ......... 2 Amy Drucilla Burrell b: 06 February 1854 in State of Georgia d: 13 June 1911 in Rabun Co., GA ............. +William Jasper English b: 06 January 1855 in Rabun Co., GA d: 16 July 1932 in Rabun Co., GA m: 28 February 1877 in Rabun Co., GA ......... 2 Hiram Burrell b: Abt. 1857 ............. +Margaret "Molly" Taylor m: 03 March 1877 in Rabun Co., GA ......... 2 Martha Burrell b: Abt. 1860 ............. +Daniel Hollifield Does anyone have information on the possibility of ANOTHER Decatur BURRELL living on Betty's Creek, possibly older than this son of Andrew Elijah's? Elaine Randall English eng4@alltel.net

I was recently made aware of a web site which is selling access to genealogical records placed in the digital archives of the USGenWeb Project. The site, familydiscovery.com, charges between $19.95 and $49.95, depending on the subscription type. The records placed in the digital archives are copyrighted by the contributors, none of whom, as far as I know, have given permission to familydiscovery.com to use or sell these records. As many of you already know, the USGenWeb Project is dedicated to providing free access to these records. It is, at the very least, highly unethical to sell copyrighted material or to charge a fee for access to copyrighted material and I know many, many people who are highly upset by the actions of those involved with familydiscovery.com. If you know of someone who has a subscription to familydiscovery.com, please ask them to cancel their subscription and stop using that site. All of the records there can be accessed, free of charge, through the USGenWeb Project, the American Local History Network and other sites which are readily and easily available to even the most inexpert computer user. Sincerely, Dawn W. Cabe CC/Rabun Co., GAGenWeb http://www.rootsweb.com/~garabun/

As of about 10 am Monday morning, these are the people who have requested look ups: Paul Eichling: Bramlet family Nancy Lehto: Blackwell/Powell/Speed Shirley Edwards: Roper/Rickman Cindy Chandler: Wilbanks/Smith/Pointer Patty Brock: Pack Charles: Smith/Hunnicutt Tom Cobb: Crowe/Cobb Gayle Garrett: Garrett/Daniels Steve Hutson: Hutson/Dickerson Claire: McCoy If you sent a look up request before 10 am on 9/25/00 but are not mentioned above, please contact me asap. Now, there are three things I would like to mention. First, some records cannot be copied. The deeds, for instance, before a certain time period cannot be photocopied from the books (I know everything before about 1880-1900 cannot be photocopied). They must be hand-copied. Most likely, for the records that cannot be copied, I will abstract them. Secondly, some look up requests were fairly extensive and the copying costs could become expensive on my part (although everyone has offered to reimburse me for such expenses). So I'll decide on a case by case basis whether to make copies or gather the information needed so that the record(s) can be ordered. I know that y'all want information as soon as possible, so I'll at least transcribe the basic information and let you know how or if additional information may be obtained. Last, but not least, since so many people have requested look ups I may not have time to get through my entire list on Tuesday. So, to be fair, I'm filling the requests in the order I received them (which is not necessarily the order listed above). If I don't get to you tomorrow, don't worry. I'm planning to return to the courthouse on Thursday, depending on how well my son does at the babysitter. Rest assured that I will do my best by each of you. If anyone has questions or would like to clarify their look up request, please let me know. Thanks, Dawn W. Cabe CC/Rabun Co., GAGenWeb http://www.rootsweb.com/~garabun/

Dawn: I would love divorce dates, and even copies of all documents on the two divorces of my parents, William Thomas Kelly and Linda Ellen Means Kelly. Their first marriage was 08/09/57, with their first divorce somewhere in '69, '70 or '71, and their second divorce somewhere around '70, '71 or '72. Will be glad to reimburse for copies. Any help appreciated. My maternal grandmother gave me a family tree of both her and my maternal grandfather's families. Some of the oldes entries are births in the 1840's, and a couple back to 17?? Before the 1920's they were in eastern North Carolina and I haven't had time to look that far afield. Any sites you know of for that area? Catherine Kelly Parker

I am going to the Rabun County courthouse on Tuesday, September 26. If anyone needs any look ups done while I'm there, please e-mail me no later than Monday evening. Please be specific when requesting information. Gayle Garrett: do you still need a look up done on the Garrett/Daniels marriage? Sincerely, Dawn Watson Cabe CC/Rabun Co., GAGenWeb http://www.rootsweb.com/~garabun/

I have found this list in my files. I am interested in the SMITH names. I believe Calvin is my GGrandfather Calvin Cicero Smith. Perhaps this information will help someone. RECORD OF POOR CHILDREN IN TALLULAH DISTR. FOR 1858 This typed note is found at the bottom: Georgia: Rabun County: We do certify that the above return is a just and true return of the poor children to participate in the poor funds of the 509 Distr. G.M. this the 3 of August 1858 Wm. B. Lovell Wm. Stonecypher - --------------------------- Lovell, Isaac Mary George W. Peter M. Crone, Lewis Martha Ann Carson, John Rebecca Isaac Saffroney Burton, Inez Jacob John Craig, Albert Draby Franklin, W.T. Lounsbury, Mary Watts, Andrew Lydia Oaks, George Isaac Jane William Stonecypher, Wm. Franklin J. Franklin Gipson, Elijah Elisha Joseph Evans, David James Robert Beverly Fuller, Nancy Cannon, Liza Isaac Minerva Martin Sarah V. Smith, Andrew Benjamin Calvin Ransom Luisa Martha Seely Sary Sary L. Soely C. Simeon Elizabeth Benfield, George Burgner Powell, Andrew Robbie Luisa Watts Teem, Daniel Israel Jackson Anny Marion Saffroney Bullard, Charity William Dorcas Eliezor Blalock, Mary Sally Cicero Roberts, Martha Posey English, Malissa Nancy Bramlett, Annie L. Elizabeth Mary Jane Willis John Thomas Jeffrey Dickson, John T. Samuel Henry J. Marcus, John Selena Joseph Queen, Jeremiah Mary Worley, Harvey Fletcher, Caroline James M. William Nancy Parson Hamilton, John Sarah Parks, Adaline Nancy Gabriel Mary Sarah Hagan, George

I have an obituary for Lee T. Rochester (age 68). If you would like a copy, please email me at GGailSmith@aol.com. I don't believe that I have any connection to him. I'm just going through a stack of old obituaries my Mother gave me. Native of Rabun Co., Ga. Lived in Oconee Co., SC He was the son of Jim and Mary Bottoms Rochester His wife was Mollie Gettys Rochester d. 1918 Surviving sons: Jim and Norman daughters: Mrs. Lassie Edwards, Mrs. Clara Black, Mrs. Elizabeth Hale brothers: Orie, Crate, Styles and L.D. sisters: Mrs. Annie Adams, Mrs. Carrie Adams, Mrs. Ada Capps, Mrs. Alice Suttles and Mrs. Edith Moore.

I need Help: I am trying to locate where & when my great great parents, Elisha Garrett & Caroline Daniels were married, & any other information the two individuals & their families. Caroline could have possibly used the name Asley Daniels. I have reason to believe they were married in Rabun Co., Georgia in the 1860s. They had been Living in both Union & Fannin Counties in the 1850s & 1860s. Gone from these counties by 1970. Any information or suggestions are very much appreciated. Thank You Gayle M. Garrett

I have a lot of info on the Rabun County PARKER line. If anyone is interested, will be glad to share. Sandra Parker Chamblee

There will be a revision of the Old Pendleton District SC Database cd in September. All open requests will be filled at that time. This is a project of the OPD Chapter of the SCGS. Additions are made continually. Downloads are updated monthly. The cd is currently revised about twice a year, dependent upon demand. OPD consisted of the three westernmost counties of SC, so was adjacent to a dozen modern SC, NC and GA counties. Map of the surrounding area showing modern counties in all 3 states: http://jrshelby.com/opdcd/opd.jpg For an excellent map of the district when it *was* a district see the SCROOTS 1820 Mills Atlas map at http://scroots.org/1825pendleton2.html or for a larger, clearer but slower loading version: http://scroots.org/1825pendleton3.html As of August, the database contained 275,000 names (ancestors, residents, descendents) and 93,000 marriages, and almost all of these are cousins somehow. For more info about the downloadable database, OPDC/SCGS, and the cd, see http://jrshelby.com/opdcd/ Note: this is a new address.

HI I was given information that Balus Brookshire b.May 01 1805 NC. d.Aug 06 1875 bur.Old Providence Baptist Church,Batesville,Habersham co.Ga. m.Lucinda (Sharpton?)Brookshire .Family listed on the 1850 Habershqam co.census. (served in the Militia District #587 at age 58 years and 10 months in Rabun co.Ga.?) It was suggested that I contact the Rabun co.Historical Society. Does anyone on this list have information on Balus Brookshire or the Militia District #587? Thanks for any help Gay Stewart Beam

Hi, everyone! As many of you may already know, I'm trying to get information online about the early settlers of Rabun County. There are a ton of new researchers out there who don't have immediate access to the records here in Rabun County, so this would be a great way to help them out while making contact with other researchers at the same time. These are two of the primary goals that we're trying to meet through the USGenWeb Project, but I need volunteers to step forward who are willing to share their time, knowledge and expertise. We have an almost brand new, but nearly empty, biographies board on the Rabun Co., GAGenWeb site that is just begging to be filled with biographical sketches. If you don't feel confident in your ability to write anything detailed or complicated, don't worry...help is available! Alternatively, if you would like to share a 3 or 4 generation descendancy chart on your earliest Rabun County ancestor, that would also be great. Right now I'm working on getting the third Rabun County marriage book transcribed to be placed online (Marian, I haven't forgotten about your Wall corrections). I know there are others out there working on these records, too, which we all appreciate. In the meantime, suggestions, comments and criticisms are all welcome. If y'all can think of a way that we can make this site better, please don't hesitate to let us know. My thanks, Dawn W. Cabe CC/Rabun Co., GAGenWeb http://www.rootsweb.com/~garabun/

Nancy: Thought this information (or lack thereof) could be useful to other researchers. I could not find Joseph M. Blackwell on the 1850 or 1870 census for Rabun County. Have you tried the surrounding counties, possibly Oconee/Pickens Co., SC? Terrell Speed did not buy or sell land between 1821 and 1940. Some Speeds who bought and sold land up to about 1900 include: W. C. (William C.), Peter, Andrew, Calvin, John and Alpha. Have you tried the Archives in Atlanta for a land grant? I'm sorry I couldn't be of more help. Dawn Cabe CC/Rabun Co., GAGenWeb http://www.rootsweb.com/~garabun/

Would someone who has the Rabun Co censuses for 1850 and 1870 see if Joseph M. Blackwell is listed on them. I found the family on the 1850 census but need to find them before and after that. Thank you in advance. Nancy Lehto

Many thanks to all of you for your patience while we moved from Fayetteville, NC back to Rabun County. We still aren't settled in yet (it's a REALLY long story) but I finally found a way to connect to the Internet so I could add everyone's information to the site. I apologize profusely for the long delay and hope that said delay hasn't inconvenienced anyone too much. Since we are in Rabun County, I can do LIMITED look-ups at the courthouse for those of you who need some help. Please be specific with what you need, and brief. I cannot at this time copy records and mail them but I will be more than happy to let you know how to order records from the courthouse should you need hard copies. Once again, my sincere apologies for the long delay in getting the site updated. Dawn Watson Cabe CC/Rabun Co., GAGenWeb http://www.rootsweb.com/~garabun/

If this sound familiar to anyone please respond to Lavonda at rmbrooks@email.msn.com ----- Original Message ----- From: rmbrooks To: mammason@email.msn.com Sent: Monday, July 10, 2000 10:54 AM Subject: re: test msn mammason, Everything is going okay, except for this hot, muggy weather out here in Oklahoma. I'm still trying to locate information on John E. & Florida Coffee. John E. is my ggrandfather, son of Jesse Leonard Coffee. I have not been able to locate a surname for Florida yet. They were living next to Jesse Leonard in the 1880 Census of Persimmon District, Rabun Co. If anyone has any information on Florida, I would certainly appreciate it. Thanks. Lavada "Coffee" Brooks

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Dear List: Thought I would just remind you of the series of books I have written on N.E. Ga. Counties entitled "THESE MEN WORE GREY". Volume IV of this series is devoted to Rabun Co., Ga. I have completed and have in publication and available these volumes: Volume I: Franklin Co., Ga. Volume II: Habersham Co., GA. Volume III: Stephens Co., Ga. Volume IV: Rabun Co., Ga. Volume V: White Co., Ga. Volume VI: Banks Co., Ga. I am currently working on Volume VII of Jackson Co. Hopefully will be in print by the end of the Summer. My webpage is: "http://www.hartcom.net/~scv935/grey" If you have any questions e-mail me. The Webpage has a complete description of the contents of EACH book and a SURNAME INDEX for each volume. You will find an order blank also on the webpage. Thank you, Karen Thompson Ledford 9161 Dicks Hill Parkway Toccoa, Ga. 30577

Subject: Fw: About NARA. Please Read this Carefully Just received this and thought I would share it with the list. We all need to take action. > Get Congress on our side!! > I know that many of you have ordered documents from the National Achives and > Records Administration called NARA for short. This is the federal agency > which has *our* pension records, bounty land records, military records, > passenger lists as well as other records of importance to a genealogist. > > NARA is proposing a rate increase. Not a small one to cover the cost of > living but a VERY LARGE increase! The records most often sought, the pension > records of our ancestors, will have a 400% increase in Sept. unless we make > our voices heard. > > Several years ago, when NARA was threatened with a dramatic funding cut, they > appealed to genealogist to write and express our opinions and > dissatisfaction. We did and basically *saved* them. Now it is our turn to > speak out on this issue too. > > First visit this site, it is the NARA site that tells you about the proposed > fee increases. Some of you can hyperlink and others will need to copy and > paste the page. Either way, read it carefully. Yes, it is your typical > government document full of mumble jumble and you have to wade through all of > that. But the new fees are listed. All increases are far more than a modest > increase! > > Now is the time we can act together. We can write an email, send a fax or > better yet, a snail mail letter to NARA. In addition, notify you congressman > and any other official you know to express your dissatisfaction in this most > unfair rate increase. > > The time is NOW. The cut off date for getting your opinions in is June 26, > 2000. Although the increase is not scheduled until Sept., we must act now to > get them to rethink this gigantic increase. > > Thank you for reading this. Please take the time to write a similar message > to each of the mailing list you receive, and send to them as well as to each > genealogist that you personally correspond with and encourage them to do the > same. Together we can be a Million Genealogist On Line Against Fee > Increases!! > > With elections not far away, I do not think congress wants to make a VERY > Large group of constituents upset!! So go below and click or copy and see > for yourselves what is proposed and then write your letter now, not tomorrow, > not next week. NOW. > > <A HREF="http://www.nara.gov/nara/fees-pro.html">Proposed Rule NARA Fee > Schedule-36 CFR Part 1258</A> or > > http://www.nara.gov/nara/fees-pro.html > > Thanks. Gale >

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