NANCY, You have performed a great service for many folks....as we use to say in the Coast Guard..."over and beyond the call of duty"...we salute you. Thanx, Graham Jones RNSANGLIN@aol.com wrote: > Hello Everyone, > > I will not be accepting anymore requests for lookups in: > > "Marriages and Obituaries From Early Georgia Newspapers" for a couple of > weeks. > I still have about 40 to do and when I get finished with them I will then > start accepting requests again. > > I wasn't prepared for the demand! (LOL) > > Hope you all understand. > > Nancy > > PS. If I get the ones I have now finished any sooner, I will let you know. > > ============================== > Join the RootsWeb WorldConnect Project: > Linking the world, one GEDCOM at a time. > http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/

Hello Everyone, I will not be accepting anymore requests for lookups in: "Marriages and Obituaries From Early Georgia Newspapers" for a couple of weeks. I still have about 40 to do and when I get finished with them I will then start accepting requests again. I wasn't prepared for the demand! (LOL) Hope you all understand. Nancy PS. If I get the ones I have now finished any sooner, I will let you know.

BELL Surname From: "Marriages and Obituaries From Early Georgia Newspapers" Abstracted by Judge Folks Huxford pg. 45 "On Jan. 17th in Greenville, Ga., Mrs. Lucinda T. BELL, age 22 years, 10 days, wife of Isaac C. BELL. Member of Methodist Church 12 years. Feb. 7, 1837." THE SOUTHERN RECORDER, 1823-1844 pg. 51 "Mrs. Frances BELL of Coweta County died on 22nd inst. at age 25 years, 5 months, 4 days. Husband and three children survive. She was a daughter of Mr. William LUMPKIN of Oglethorpe County. Baptist. Nov. 7, 1837." THE SOUTHERN RECORDER, 1823-1844 pg. 66 "Resolutions of Respect dated Jan. 19, 1841, by the Ciceronian Society of McDonough, on the death of William BELL of McDonough. Feb. 2, 1841." THE SOUTHERN RECORDER, 1823-1844 pg. 97 "On the 27th inst., Mrs. Jane BELL, age 53 years, widow of David BELL. Sept. 30, 1796." THE COLUMBIAN MUSEUM & SAVANNAH ADVERTISER, 1796-1812 pg. 179 "In Savannah, the wife of Mr. Samuel BOWEN; also Mr. David BELL. Mar. 27, 1794." THE GEORGIA GAZETTE, 1790-1802 pg. 244 "Death of Rev. Benjamin BELL of Anson Co., N. C. June 27, 1838, reported by William MARTIN. July 13, 1838." THE SOUTHERN CHRISTIAN ADVOCATE, 1837-1842 pg. 308 "April 29, 1882 Wednesday at residence of bride's father, Mr. A. S. STEPHENS in Anerson, S. C. were united in marriage, Mr. H. L. ADAMS and Miss Fannie M. STEPHENS by Rev. T. P. BELL." THE SUN, Hartwell, Georgia, 1881-1884 pg. 335 "In Hillsborough, Jasper County, on the 4th inst., by Rev. Thomas Maberry, Mr. John G. MORRIS to Miss Lucinda B. BELL. Apr. 14, 1832." THE GEORGIA MESSENGER, 1825-1835. pg. 347 "Andrew MCKUNKY to Miss Jane BELL. Dec. 12, 1793." THE GEORGIA GAZETTE, 1790-1802 pg. 364 "On 12th inst. Dr. Benjamin Franklin KEENE to Miss Harriet Caroline BELL, youngest dau. of Col. Bailey BELL, all of Jones County. May 26, 1831." THE SOUTHERN RECORDER, 1824-1844 pg. 381 "In Montgomery County, Tuesday 29th ult. by William D. WALL, Esq., Mr. George W. EVANS, formerly of Taliferro County to Mrs. Charlotte BELL, of Montgomery County. Dec. 9, 1836." THE SOUTHERN RECORDER, 1824-1844 pg. 384 "Near Hillsboro, Jasper Co., Sunday evening 22nd ult., by Reubin DAWKS, Esq., Mr. James B. BELL to Miss Mary WYNENS, dau. of Mr. John WYNENS. May 2, 1837." THE SOUTHERN RECORDER, 1824-1844 pg. 405 "At Powellton at home of Mr. James BELL on the 21st ult. by Rev. Malcolm JOHNSON, Mr. THomas B. MOSELY of Bedford Co., Tenn. to Miss Virginia DAVENPORT, dau. of the late James CROWDER, Esq. of Meriwether Co., Ga. Oct. 10, 1843." THE SOUTHERN RECORDER, 1824-1844. pg. 419 "At Tabbyville on the 20th ult. by C. W. THORP, Esq., Mr. James RUSS to Miss Mary Jane BELL, dau. of Mr. Nathaniel BELL, all of this county. June 8, 1824." THE DARIEN GAZETTE, 1819-1825 pg. 458 "At St. Marys on the 10th inst. by the Rev. Mr. BELL, Lieut. Com'd J. R. MADISON of the U. S. Navy to Miss Maria C. HOUSTONN of Camden County, Ga.. June 24, 1819." THE COLUMBIA MUSEUM & SAVANNAH ADVERTISER, 1796-1820 pg. 459 "At Bollingbrook in the county of Camden by the Rev. Mr. BELL, on Thursday the 28th Oct. last, Doct. Richard M. BERRIEN of this city to Miss Elizabeth B. DELONEY, youngest dau. of the late William DELONEY, Esq., Nov. 6, 1819." THE COLUMBIA MUSEUM & SAVANNAH ADVERTISER, 1796-1820 That's it!

In a message dated 9/12/2000 5:40:47 AM Eastern Daylight Time, LINJAC@aol.com writes: << The picture is very old and says: Thelma Poythress, Oliver, GA. Can anyone out there help? >> Linda, I found a Thelma Poythress from Screven County, GA in my data base. She was born about 1899, daughter of Thomas Boston Poythress and Julian Ann Usher Poythress. I have no other information about Thelma. Thelma and I are connected through the Usher family. Hope this helps you a little. Corrections or additions to the family information below is appreciated. Alfred (Al) Chassereau Savannah, GA Descendants of Thomas Boston Poythress 1 Thomas Boston Poythress b: April 07, 1860 in Screven County, Georgia d: May 13, 1937 in Screven County, Georgia +Julia Ann Usher b: February 06, 1873 in Screven County, Georgia d: July 23, 1940 in Screven County, Georgia Father: Jeremiah Jasper Usher Mother: Sarah L. Seckinger 2 Thomas Ralph Poythress b: Abt. 1897 in Screven County, Georgia d: Abt. 1946 in Screven County, Georgia +Verna Mae Bryant b: Abt. 1908 in Screven County, Georgia d: Abt. 1945 in Screven County, Georgia Father: John Bryant Mother: Beulah ??? 3 Tavis Poythress b: in Screven County, Georgia d: in Screven County, Georgia 3 William Arte Poythress b: Abt. 1925 in Screven County, Georgia +Marilyn ??? 4 Julia Ann Poythress b: in Kansas City, Missouri? +??? Hoffmeister 4 William Bryant Poythress b: in Kansas City, Missouri? 4 David D. Poythress b: in Kansas City, Missouri? 3 Dallas Poythress b: May 21, 1928 in Screven County, Georgia d: August 1976 3 Celestine Poythress b: in Screven County, Georgia d: in Florida? +Ernest Mathis, Sr. 4 Ernest Mathis, Jr. 3 Joanne Poythress b: Abt. 1936 in Screven County, Georgia d: Abt. 1937 in Screven County, Georgia 3 John Robert Poythress b: November 1939 in Screven County, Georgia +Ludwina Caroline Mary Stoner b: Abt. 1937 m: November 16, 1957 in Lincoln, Nebraska Father: Otto Stoner Mother: Marie Weber 4 Debra (Debbie) Ann Theresa Poythress b: February 03, 1958 in St. Elizabeth's Hospital, Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska +Linwood Freeman III b: Abt. 1955 in Fairfield, California? m: September 12, 1979 in Carson City, Nevada *2nd Husband of Debra (Debbie) Ann Theresa Poythress: +Eliezer Concepcion b: Abt. 1964 in Puerto Rico m: December 18, 1993 in Las Vegas, Nevada 4 Diane Marie Caroline Poythress b: February 23, 1959 in St. Elizabeth's Hospital, Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska +Delbert William Bray b: Abt. 1956 m: May 22, 1983 in Reno, Nevada 5 Stephanie Elizabeth Bray b: Abt. 1990 5 Sonya Christine Bray b: Abt. 1993 *2nd Husband of Diane Marie Caroline Poythress: +Thomas Russell b: Abt. 1942 m: August 15, 1998 in Phoenix, Arizona *2nd Wife of John Robert Poythress: +Virginia ??? m: Abt. 1960 4 John Bryant Poythress b: July 11, 1961 in California +Terri ??? 5 Caila Poythress *3rd Wife of John Robert Poythress: +Sheryl ??? m: Abt. 1980 4 Dalla Wade Poythress 3 Julian Poythress b: in Screven County, Georgia 2 Thelma Poythress b: Abt. 1899 in Screven County, Georgia 2 Sheddie W. Poythress b: July 10, 1902 in Screven County, Georgia d: July 21, 1903 in Screven County, Georgia 2 Ina M. Poythress b: May 19, 1904 in Screven County, Georgia d: February 12, 1905 in Screven County, Georgia 2 Eva Mae Poythress b: Abt. 1906 in Screven County, Georgia 2 Walton R. Poythress b: Abt. 1908 in Screven County, Georgia 2 Jerry Poythress, Sr. b: Aft. 1910 in Screven County, Georgia +??? 3 Charles Poythress 3 Geraldine Poythress 3 Jerry Poythress, Jr. 3 Jackie Poythress

BRANTLEY Surname From: "Marriages and Obituaries From Early Georgia Newspapers" abstracted by: Judge Folks Huxford. Pg. 38 "At his residence in DeKalb County, Dec. 3rd, Lewis BRANTLEY, Esq., in his 66th year. Wife and children survive. Jan. 5n 1836." THE SOUTHERN RECORDER, 1823-1844. pg. 266 "Died in North Santee, S. C., Oct. 25th 1842, Thomas BRANTLEY, infant son of Abram and Eliza, age 17 months, 24 days. Signed: J. R. LOCKE. Nov. 18, 1842." THE SOUTHERN CHRISTIAN ADVOCATE, 1837-1842. pg. 362 "In Philadelphia on tahe 6th inst., Benjamin Franklin COOPER of Utica, New York to Miss Maryann, eldest dau. of Rev. W. T. BRANTLEY. Oct. 24, 1829." THE SOUTHERN RECORDER, 1824-1844. pg. 372 "On same day in Jones COunty by Harris BRANTLEY, Esq., Mr. Aaron COLLINS of Baldwin Co. to Miss Elizabeth STINSON of Jones County. Jan. 22, 1834." THE SOUTHERN RECORDER, 1824-1844. pg. 377 "In Sandersville, Friday the 14th inst. by H. BRANTLEY, Esq., Mr. John R. HOWARD to Miss Sarah Ann HOWARD. Aug. 25, 1835." THE SOUTHERN RECORDER, 1824-1844. pg. 379 "On the 1st inst. by Judge POLHILL at his residence, Mr. Harris BRANTLEY to Miss Elizabeth W. DENSLER, dau. of Henry DENSLER, Esq., all of Baldwin County. Feb 2, 1836." THE SOUTHERN RECORDER, 1824-1844. pg. 381 "In Fortville, Jones County, on the 1st inst. by Rev. BRANTLY, David P. BROWN, Esq. to Miss Lucretia HUTCHENS, both of Fortville. Dec. 6, 1836." THE SOUTHERN RECORDER, 1824-1844. pg. 388 "In Hancock County on the 8th inst. by Hardy C. CULVER, Esq., Mr. Washington H. BRANTEY, Esq. to Miss Theresa R. CHEELEY, dau. of Thomas CHEELEY, Esq. Nov. 27, 1838." THE SOUTHERN RECORDER, 1824-1844. pg. 389 "In Charleston, S. C. on the 3rd by Rev. Dr. BRANTLEY, Mr. William G. LANE to Miss Mary C., dau. of Ker BOYCE, Esq., of Charleston. Jan. 8, 1839." THE SOUTHERN RECORDER, 1824-1844. pg. 394 "On Sunday evening last by Rev. Dr. BRANTLEY in this county, Mr. Isiah WHEELER to Mrs. Delilah DISMIUKES. Feb. 18, 1840." THE SOUTHERN RECORDER, 1824-1844. pg. 399 "In Augusta on the 12th inst. by Rev. William T. BRANTLEY, Gen. Tully VINSON of Hancock Co. to Mrs. Ann B. ANDERSON. May 25, 1841." THE SOUTHERN RECORDER, 1824-1844. pg. 403 "On the 19th inst. at the residence of Ellis WALLER in Hancock Co., by Levin D. CULVER, Esq., Mr. Lunsford BRANTLEY to Miss Christine M. WALLER. Mar. 28, 1843." THE SOUTHERN RECORDER, 1824-1844. pg. 461 "In Augusta on the 23rd ult. by Rev. Mr. BRANTLEY, Mr. T. S. HANNON, Editor of The Georgia Advertiser, to Miss Eliza HAMMOND, all of that place. May 9, 1820." THE COLUMBIA MUSEUM & SAVANNAH ADVERTISER, 1796-1820. pg. 462 "In Augusta on the 1st inst. by Rev. Mr. BRANTLEY, Mr. Luther CUMMINGS, merchant, to Miss Caroline WILCOX, all of that city. Aug. 8, 1820." THE COLUMBIA MUSEUM & SAVANNAH ADVERTISER, 1796-1820. The End MEADOWS Surname From: "Marriages and Obituaries From Early Georgia Newspapers" Abstracted by Judge Folks Huxford. pg. 379 "At the home of Mr. GREESON, inTaliferro County, Feb. 16th last by Thomas PITTMAN, Esq., Mr. Elijah MEADOWS to Miss Delilah GREESON. Mar. 1, 1836." THE SOUTHERN RECORDER, 1824-1844. That's the only MEADOWS.

MCDONALD Surname From: "Marriages and Obituaries From Early Georgia Newspapers" abstracted by Judge Folks Huxford. pg. 1 "Died Sunday Morning the 15th ult. in Phiadelphia where he had gone to complete his medical education, Mr. Samuel MCDONALD of this place "in the vigor of youth". March 16, 1824." THE SOUTHERN RECORDER, 1823-1844. Nancy's Note: the above must be around the Milledgeville area. pg. 5 "Died at Oak Grove in Jasper County on 21st ult., William Blackstone, youngest son of Alexander MCDONALD, age 3 years, 5 months, 6 days. March 5, 1827." THE SOUTHERN RECORDER, 1823-1844. pg. 36 "In Athens , 10th inst., Mrs. Ann MCDONALD, wife of C. J. MCDONALD, in her 35th year. Member Baptist Church. Oct. 20, 1835.( NOTE: Referred to as "wife and mother" whereby we infer she was survived by husband and children.") THE SOUTHERN RECORDER, 1823-1844. pg. 46 "On the 11th inst at his father's home in Alabama, Robert Monroe MCDONALD, in his 20th year. Mar. 28, 1837." THE SOUTHERN RECORDER, 1823-1844. pg. 51 "On the 9th inst. in Talbot County inhis 61st year, Mr. WIlliam MCDONALD of Baker, formerly of Lincoln County. Was a worthy member of the Methodist Church many years. Wife and several children survive. Oct. 31, 1837. (Note: It is not clear whether "Baker" referred to Baker County, Ga. or to a village of that name.) THE SOUTHERN RECORDER, 1823-1844. pg. 80 "In Galveston, Texas on July 3rd, Miss Mary Ann Susan MCDONALD in her 24th year.And died also at Galveston on Sept. 23rd last, Mrs. Eliza Carter FRANKLIN in her 31st year. Nov. 5, 1844." THE SOUTHERN RECORDER, 1823-1844. pg. 152 "On the 25th inst. by falling down the staircase of his boarding house, breaking his neck, Mr. James MCDONALD, age about 45 years, a carpenter. Said to have a wife and children in New York. Jan. 28, 1818." THE COLUMBIAN MUSEUM & SAVANNAH ADVERTISER, 1817-1820. pg. 229 "At the residence of Mrs. Franklin in Athens, Saturday the 10th inst., Mrs. Ann MCDONALD, consort of Hon. Charles J. MCDONALD of Macon and dau. of the late Col. Abednago FRANKLIN. Oct. 29, 1835." THE GEORGIA MESSENGER, 1825-1830. pg. 306 "Jan. 7, 1882 Married Dec. 22, 1881 at residence of Mr. Mitchell N. ADAMS by Horatio J. GOSS, Mr. James M. HUTCHENSON and Miss Eliza MCDONALD." THE SUN, Hartwell, Georgia, 1881-1884. pg. 325 "In this county on the 15th ult., by Hon. Chas. J. MCDONALD, Mr. John ROBERTS, merchant of Macon, to Miss Permelia S. BOOTH, dau. of Col. David S. BOOTH. Feb. 22, 1826." THE GEORGIA MESSENGER, 1825-1835. pg. 327 "In Bibb County on the 25th ult., by Judge MCDONALD, Mr. WIlliam J. HEAD of Monroe Co., to Miss Lucy I. LUNDY, dau. of Thomas LUNDY, Esq. July 3, 1827." THE GEORGIA MESSENGER, 1825-1835. pg. 356 "On Thursday evening last, Mr. Farish CARTER of Sandersville to Miss Eliza MCDONALD of Hancock County. May 1, 1811." THE MILLEDGEVILLE JOURNAL, 1809-1813. pg. 401 "Married in Milledgeville last Thursday evening by Rev. Mr. Parker, Alexander S. ATKINSON, Esq. of Camden County to Miss Mary Ann MCDONALD, eldest daughter of Governor MCDONALD. May 10, 1842." THE SOUTHERN RECORDER, 1824-1844. MCDONNELL Surname (Just in case) pg. 117 "At Amelia Island on 10th ult., Mrs. Ann MCDONNELL, wife of Mr. Donald MCDONNELL, merchant of St. Augustine. Oct. 5, 1803." THE COLUMBIAN MUSEUM & SAVANNAH ADVERTISER, 1796-1812. That's all.

Hi List, I am looking for anyone that can give me information on a Thelma Poythress. A picture was recently found among my Bazemore grandparent's photos and I would like to identify her further and find out her connection to the family. The picture is very old and says: Thelma Poythress, Oliver, GA. Can anyone out there help? Linda Florida

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CHAMBERS Surname From: "Marriages and Obituaries From Early Georgia Newspapers" Abstracted by: Judge Folks Huxford. pg. 27 "In Castleton, Putnam County on Jan 26th, Mary Elizabeth, age 5 years, and on the 28th, Alexander, age about 11 months, children of Col. James M. Martha J. CHAMBERS. Feb. 5, 1834." THE SOUTHERN RECORDER, 1823-1844. pg. 410 "On Wednesday the 30th ult., Mr. John CHAMBERS to Miss Mary CLEMENTS, dau. of the late late Col. John CLEMENTS of Jefferson County. Nov. 21, 1816." THE AMERICAN PATRIOT, 1816. That's all there is on Chambers.

CHANDLER Surname From: "Marriages and Obituaries From Early Georgia Newspapers" Abstracted by" Judge Folks Huxford. pg. 160 "A List of Burials in Savannah from the 6th to the 13th inclusive: (16) Barnard CHANDLER, native of New Hampshire, age 29 years; fever. Sept. 16, 1819. (Editors Note: The above deaths occurred in Savannah in a week's time and those of fever were evidently the results of a fever epidemic there. In those days when a fever edidemic, especially yellow-fever, hit a town the victims were quarantined in buildings to themselves; and in Savannah apparently the "Poor-House" and the jail were so used.)" THE COLUMBIA MUSEUM & SAVANNAH DAILY GAZETTE, 1817-1820. (Nancy's Note: For those interested I will be happy to send the entire list of 20 names of those that died during that time period. It does state where the deceased were from and their ages. No spouse, etc.) pg. 314 "A Mr. EVERETTE, a well digger, died in a well on the plantation of Walter CHANDLER six miles from Gainesville, Ga. on 3rd from noxious gases. Sept. 8, 1883. THE SUN, Hartwell, Georgia, 1881-1884. pg. 369 "Married Tuesday evening on the 8th inst. by Rev. Asa CHANDLER, Mr. Richard J. D. DURRETT, eldest son of Col. Thomas DURRETT of Farmington, Alber- marle Co., Va. to Miss Martha D., eldest dau. of Mr. Joseph RUCKER or Ruckerville, Elbert County. Jan. 17, 1833." THE SOUTHERN RECORDER, 1824-1844. pg. 375 "On Oct. 23rd near Selma, Alabama by Rev. Peyton P. GRAVES, Gray A. CHANDLER, Esq. of Warrenton, Ga. to Miss Maria E. GARDNER of the former place. Nov. 12, 1834." THE SOUTHERN RECORDER, 1824-1844. That's all the CHANDLERS.

HERNDON Surname From: "Marriages and Obituaries From Early Georgia Newspapers" Abstracted by: Judge Folks Huxford. pg. 257 "Miss Sarah FLETCHER, widow of the late Rev. Thomas FLETCHER, and dau. of Joseph and Elizabeth HERNDON, was born in Spotsylvania Co., Virginia in 1773 and died 2 July 1840 at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Mary MARTIN in Wilkes County, N. C. The Southwestern Christian Advocate will please copy. Sept. 18, 1840." THE SOUTHERN CHRISTIAN ADVOCATE, 1837-1842. pg. 302 "August 13, 1881 The first will recorded (office of Ordinary) April 3, 1854, that of Eppy WHITE with Elbert J. BROWN, John S. HERNDON and Abner C. WALTERS as witnesses. The first marriage license issued was granted to Benjamin W. THOMAS and Eliza BONDS. THE SUN, Hartwell, Georgia, 1881-1884. That's it.

LANGLEY Surname From: "Marriages and Obituaries From Early Georgia Newspapers" Abstracted by: Judge Folks Huxford. pg. 242 "Miss Lucy LANGLEY (S.C.) died March 15th, 1842, at her residence in Monticello, Fairfield District, S. C., consort of William LANGLEY, Sr., dec'd, late of Camden, S. C. She was 79 years, 7 months and 19 days of age. April 1, 1842." THE SOUTHERN CHRISTIAN ADVOCATE, 1837-1842. pg. 337 "In Monroe County last Thursday, Rev. Isaiah LANGLEY to Miss Caroline CALLOWAY, dau. of Edward CALLOWAY. May 22, 1833. THE GEORGIA MESSENGER, 1825-1835. pg. 405 "In Monroe County 9th inst., by Rev. Isaiah LANGLEY, Mr. D. Porter EVERETT of Houston to Miss Henrietta CALLOWAY, dau. of Mr. Edward CALLOWAY of Monroe. Aug. 15, 1843. (Note: Houston and Monroe evidentally refer to the counties by those names/Editor)." THE SOUTHERN RECORDER, 1824-1844. That's all there is.

BARTLETT Surname From: "Marriages and Obituaries From Early Georgia Newspapers" abstracted by: Judge Folks Huxford pg. 124 "At Darien on the inst., Dr. Charles F. BARTLETT, a native of Rhode Island, age 40 years. Widow and three children survive. July 30, 1806." THE COLUMBIAN MUSEUM & SAVANNAH ADVERTISER, 1796-1812. pg. 222 "Died in Macon on the morning of July 4th, Oglethorpe, only child of Myron BARTLETT, Esq., age about 10 months. July 11, 1833." THE GEORGIA MESSENGER, 1825-1830. pg. 334 "Tuesday evening by Rev. Benjamin POPE, Dr. Myron Bartlett, Editor of the Macon Telegraph, to Miss Tobitha NAPIER, dau. of Isaac HARVEY, Esq., of Macon. July 23, 1831." THE GEORGIA MESSENGER, 1825-1835. pg. 457 "Last evening by Rev. Henry KOLLOCK, Mr. Cosann E. BARTLETT to Miss Emma Sarah, only dau. of Mr. Benjamin MELHADO, all of Savannah. April 15, 1819." THE COLUMBIA MUSEUM & SAVANNAH ADVERTISER, 1796-1820. That's all there is.

BEARDON Surname (and Variations) From: "Marriages and Obituaries From Early Georgia Newspapers" Abstracted by: Judge Folks Huxford pg. 105 "Last Wednesday, James BARDEN, lately of Augusta. Sept. 27, 1799." THE COLUBIAN MUSEUM & SAVANNAH ADVERTISER, 1796-1812. pg. 427 "Tuesday evening, Mr. Peter WRIGHT, merchant, to Miss Sally BARDEN, both of Augusta. April 26, 1800." THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE & GAZETTE OF THE STATE, 1790-1800. pg. 453 "Sunday evening by Rev. CRANSTON, Mr. F. KORTMAN to Miss Caroline Matilda BEARDON of Charleston, S. C. April 30, 1817." THE COLUMBIA MUSEUM & SAVANNAH ADVERTISER, 1796-1820. All of the Beardons!

RUFFIN and JINKS Surname from: "Marriages and Obituaries From Early Georgia Newspapers" Abstracted by: Judge Folks Huxford RUFFIN Pg. 217 "In Milledgeville on the 5th inst., Col. Robert RUFFIN, age 42 years of Dropsy of the lungs (or heart). Aug. 21, 1830." THE GEORGIA MESSENGER, 1825-1830. JINKS pg. 387 "In Butts Co. on May 27th, Mr. Alfred H. KING to Miss Narcissa JINKS, dau. of Burwell JINKS, Esq. June 5, 1838." THE SOUTHERN RECORDER, 1824-1844. That's it!

pg. 258 "Died at the residence of her mother near Leesville, Robeson Co., N.C. 16th Sept., Mrs. Orra Pamela BLOUNT, wife of Mr. William BLOUNT and dau. of James and Ann ASHLEY and niece of John W. POWELL. She was 16 years, 7 months, 23 days of age and died in childbed about four hours after delivery. Oct. 23, 1840." THE SOUTHERN CHRISTIAN ADVOCATE, 1837-1842. pg. 326 "In Monroe County, Mr. Joseph HORTON to Miss Hannah ASHLEY. Dec 26, 1826." THE GEORGIA MESSENGER, 1825-1835. Those are the only two ASHLEYS.

OLMSTEAD Surname From: "Marriages and Obituaries From Early Georgia Newspapers" Abstracted by" Judge Folks Huxford. pg. 418 "In Savannah on the 14th inst., Roger OLMSTEAD to Miss Maryann PAPOT. Nov. 25, 1820." THE DARIEN GAZETTE, 1819-1825. pg. 454 "By Rev. KOLLOCK Thursday evening, Mr. Nathaniel H. OLMSTEAD, merchant, to Miss Maria D. BARRY, both of Savannah. Jan. 10, 1818." THE COLUMBIA MUSEUM & SAVANNAH ADVERTISER, 1796-1820. pg. 456 "Thursday evening in Bryan County by Rev. SCREVEN, Mr. Roger OLMSTEAD, merchant of Harwick, to Mrs. Rebecca HARRIS of Bryan County. Sept. 10, 1818." THE COLUMBIA MUSEUM & SAVANNAH ADVERTISER, 1796-1820. That's all there is on OLMSTEAD.

WHITEHEAD Surname >From "Marriages and Obituaries From Early Georgia Newspapers" abstracted by: Judge Folks Huxford. pg. 233 "Sister Susan TERRY died at William WHITEHEAD'S in Harris County, Ga. Sept. 18, 1842 in her 64th year. Oct. 21, 1842." THE SOUTHERN CHRISTIAN ADVOCATE, 1837-1842. pg. 234 "Mrs. mary Ann WHITEHEAD, wife of John T. WHITEHEAD, died Nov. 4, 1842, age 21 years; she was a dau. of George OSBORNE, Esq. of Harris Co., Ga. Dec. 2, 1842." THE SOUTHERN CHRISTIAN ADVOCATE, 1837-1842. pg. 298 "April 30, 1881 We regret to learn that Mr. Joseph WHITEHEAD who lives near Toccoa, dropped dead at his home in Monday last. Had held office as Tax Collector of Habersham County for 21 years." THE SUN, Hartwell, Georgia, 1881-1884. pg. 404 "At Richmond Baths on 21st inst. by Rev. GOULDING, Mr. Samuel R. DAVIS of Macon to Miss Rebecca B. WHITEHEAD of Burke Co. June 27, 1843." THE SOUTHERN RECORDER, 1824-1844. THE END.

BRYANT Surname >From "Marriages and Obituaries From Early Georgia Newspapers" abstracted by: Judge Folks Huxford pg. 356 "On the 26th ult., Maj. William G. BRYANT of Virginia to Mrs. Polly FLOURNOY of Putnam County. March 6, 1811." THE SOUTHERN RECORDER, 1824-1844. pg. 358 "On the 10th inst., at the home of Rev. Samuel J. BRYANT, by Rev. GLENN, Dr. Eansom TUGGLE of McDonough, Henry Co., to Miss Harriet M. STEELE of Milledgeville. May 31, 1825." THE SOUTHERN RECORDER, 1824-1844. pg. 370 "In Twiggs County, on the 30th ult. by Rev. SMITH, Mr. Lewis J. RAMSEY of Cool Springs, Wilkinson Co., to Miss Nancy BRYANT of Twiggs. Aug. 7, 1833." THE SOUTHERN RECORDER, 1824-1844. pg. 381 "On the 16th ult., Mr. Littleberry FORREST to Miss Nancy BRYANT, dau. of Thomas BRYANT, all of Laurens County. Nov. 8, 1836." THE SOUTHERN RECORDER, 1824-1844. The End

CRAWFORD Surname From: "Marriages and Obituaries From Early Georgia Newspapers" pg. 198 "Died last Monday at the house of Col. Thoms MURRAY, Esq., in Lincoln Co., Ga., Peter L. CANALEN, Esq. of a wound he received in fighting a duel with Wm. H. CRAWFORD, Esq., last Saturday in S. C. Aug. 19, 1802." THE GEORGIA GAZETTE, 1790-1802. pg. 226 "Hon. WIlliam H. CRAWFORD died Sept. 15th at Lexington. He was on his way to Superior Court in Elbert County when on Saturday morning 13th of Sept., he reached Valentine MERIWETHER'S home and stopped there for the night. He ate a hearty supper and later retired for the night, but within a few minutes after going to bed he suffered a bad heart attack; however, it was relieved. He remained in bed, attended by doctors. He was cheerful as usual but vomited often. While the doctors were out of his room discussing his case with each other about 3 A.M., on re-entering they found him dead. Sept. 25, 1834." THE GEORGIA MESSENGER, 1825-1830. pg. 390 "Married in Greene County on the 21st inst. by Rev. Hinton CRAWFORD, Mr. John TAPLEY to Miss Jane BOWDEN, dau. of Dangerfield BOWDEN, Esq. Feb. 26, 1839." Pg. 390 "At the same place on 26th March, WIlliam H. CRAWFORD, Esq., son of the late Hon. William H. CRAWFORD, to Miss Caroline E. THOMAS, dau. of the late John THOMAS. Apr. 16, 1839." THE SOUTHERN RECORDER, 1824-1844. The END