Benjamin Prescott died in Screven 1867 . He first appeared on the census there in 1830. He also had a son Benjamin. Does anyone know anything these or any other Prescotts in the general area? Jackie

Hi Robert, Thanks-I know. So cousinwhere do you live? Suzi

Hi Gang Help! About early March of this yr my name was given to me by Barbara Muscutt, nanagram@olypen.com for info on the Lee and Stewart families. Both of us have had computer problems and have lost there e-mail address. Our friends go by the name Allica and John. Last name unknown. If anyone knows this couple and there e-mail address would you pls send it to Barbara and myself. All your help is greatly appreciated by both of us. Bill Reeves

Do you have a death date for Mary Ann, an obit or death record? Sharon I have a James Wilson b. about 1802 and could possibly be missing children since they were not listed prior to the 1850 census. ----- Original Message ----- From: <ThorSr1@aol.com> To: <GASCREVE-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, July 15, 2000 11:11 AM Subject: Re: [GASCREVE] James wilson 1790's > I've never been able to pin down the parents of Mary Ann Wilson of Screven > County, born 7 Nov 1829 and dead 15 Apr 1898, buried in the Douglas Branch > Baptist Church cemetary. She married William C. Dickson/Dixon on 8 Feb 1849. > They were married by a Rev. William Moore, who when on to found this church, > of which Willam and Mary Ann were charter members. William was the son of > James Caswell Dickson and Lucinda Moore. They lived in the Rocky Ford area of > Screven County. > > Can anyone offer any suggestions? > > > Thor Egede-Nissen > > > ============================== > Personalized Mailing Lists: never miss a connection again. > http://pml.rootsweb.com/ > Brought to you by RootsWeb.com. > >

Hi ! Thought I was on your list..please add RANDY SCOTT rscott@leading.net Screven Co SCOTT's possibly Reeves and Thompson William Scott b.c. 1774/6 d. c. 1834 Decatur Co Ga In Screven c. 1800-to late 1820's..brother of James Scott. First wife Elizabeth Rives/Reevs/Reeves Thank you. Have been researching Scott's thruout Georgia (1700's-present ) for many years; glad to help others

Hi Barb, I just went back to the site with the 1895 map of Screven Co. and had a look at Burke, Effingham, and adjacent portions of other counties. That whole map has so many errors that I just don't think that it can be trusted for determining the position of any little settlement. In Effingham it has Rincon far out of position relative to Springfield. It also shows Ebenezer Creek connecting with the Little Ogeechee River and running into both the Ogeechee River and the Savannah River. In Jefferson Co. (shown on the Burke Co. map page) it has the town of Stapleton located in two different locales!! There are other communities that appear to be far out of place. I think that it would be very problematic for anyone to base a search for modern remains of 19th century communities based on that map. Dale

Hi Robin, While Sheriff Coursey is mentioned, there is no mention of a Sheriff Elkins. There is a single reference to the surname ELKINS in the family entry F140 (on page 156) for the family of Thomas Freeman (Nov. 19, 1849 - May 10, 1934) and his wife Mary Elizabeth Newton (April 28, 1847 - Nov. 27, 1912). They were married on Jan. 1, 1874. In that entry there is the following description for the fifth offpring of that family: Vivian A. Freeman, born July 6, 1881, married Jimmie Elkins, daughter Elkins, daughter of James E. Elkins. No issue. That's the only Elkins reference included in the index. Dale REvans1644@aol.com wrote: > In a message dated 7/14/00 10:00:51 PM Eastern Daylight Time, > dereddi@hargray.com writes: > > << Screven County History" shows that William History > was elected to the office of Sheriff on January 20, 1794 >> > > Dale, does this book show a Thomas Elkins elected Sheriff c 1825? Any other > references to Elkins? > Thanks > Robin Evans > > ============================== > Search ALL of RootsWeb's mailing lists in real time. > RootsWeb's Personalized Mailing Lists: > http://pml.rootsweb.com/

I've never been able to pin down the parents of Mary Ann Wilson of Screven County, born 7 Nov 1829 and dead 15 Apr 1898, buried in the Douglas Branch Baptist Church cemetary. She married William C. Dickson/Dixon on 8 Feb 1849. They were married by a Rev. William Moore, who when on to found this church, of which Willam and Mary Ann were charter members. William was the son of James Caswell Dickson and Lucinda Moore. They lived in the Rocky Ford area of Screven County. Can anyone offer any suggestions? Thor Egede-Nissen

Yes I have most of this in my database. Although I am without futher info on Margaret Louise. To whm did she marry? can you send her info to me? Tnaks so much, Judy Rountree Mason 2jv@bellsouth.net also wonder if any Wilson Photos are available. it is of my direct line, these wilson's and have yet to locate one picture of any of them, other than a few on-line. I have a few Hurst photo's available.

Hi All, I just wanted to let everyone know that I've recently been shown the graves of Nancy Mills and Martin M. Herrington (they are in Burke County, not far from Sardis). Nancy was born in 1792 and was the daughter of Archibald Mills and granddaughter of Lieutenant Anthony Bonnell, Sr. Martin was the son of Richard Marion Herrington and his second wife. Almost all of the Herringtons from around the Sardis and Perkins areas are direct descendants of Nancy and Martin. I took some pictures of the graves and they are quite legible; however, my scanner is not working properly. However, I would be glad to "snail mail" a picture to anyone who is interested. I would also like to take this opportunity to thank everyone in the Discussion Group for the good work that they are doing. I have visited other county sites, and their efforts are paltry at best, Keep up the good work! Scottie Scott

In a message dated 7/14/00 10:00:51 PM Eastern Daylight Time, dereddi@hargray.com writes: << Screven County History" shows that William History was elected to the office of Sheriff on January 20, 1794 >> Dale, does this book show a Thomas Elkins elected Sheriff c 1825? Any other references to Elkins? Thanks Robin Evans

I do indeed have this material in my own Wilson line of Effingham. and have much material around. My notes about James contain many references to James of Scotland. I also have some names of his children. and more Wilson info abailable through several other contacts. In the meantime let me send you my notes on james-a small file that might be of help. I aminterested very much in the info you have on James possible brothers and sister. I also have the name John wilson and maria Rudelper m. Nov. 19, 1760 with only two offsprings listed. (Martha and Susannah). this John is the son of james wilson and Mildred Moore, according to my records. It will appear in the file I am sending. Tell me how you fit in here. I am a desc. of Ann Wilson who married James M. Hurst in Effingham. Their daughter Jane E. Hurst married married John s. Wolfe. and in turn their daughter Roxie ann Wolfe married Cornelius Green Rountree. Roxie and C.G. being my great-grandparents. file attachment to follow in seperate e-mail Judy 2jv@bellsouth.net -----Original Message----- From: Deborah Byrd <dbyrd@lightcom.net> To: GASCREVE-L@rootsweb.com <GASCREVE-L@rootsweb.com> Date: Friday, July 14, 2000 12:53 PM Subject: [GASCREVE] James wilson 1790's >I know that there are several list members who have James Wilson d. 01 >mar 1825 Effingham county GA in your trees. I found in an old issue, >1970's of the North Carolina Genealogical Society magazine a statement >that James's father was James Wilson b. 1711 in England/Scotland d. >after 1755 in Scotland and his mother was Mildred Moore b. bef 1716 >and died after 1740. Does anyone have documentation of this? Or of >his brothers and sister? I "know" that John Wilson md Maria >Riedelsberger was supposedly James's brother and a sister Margaret who >married first a West and then a Hines. Does any one have more >definite information on them? > > >============================== >The RootsWeb WorldConnect Project: >Tens of millions of individuals... and counting. >http://worldconnect.genealogy.rootsweb.com/ > >

snip Tell me how you fit in here. I am a desc. of Ann Wilson who married James M. Hurst in Effingham. snip I descend through James's son Jeremiah. Margaret Louise Wilson daughter of Jeremiah is my 2 great grandmother. Deborah Byrd ____________________________________________________________________ Get free email and a permanent address at http://www.amexmail.com/?A=1

Hi Nancy, Just a quick look at the "Screven County History" shows that William History was elected to the office of Sheriff on January 20, 1794. In the same section of T17 he is mentioned as one of those citizens participating in the 'cause of the new county.' Other than his marriage to Susan A. Jones, that is the only mention of him in the the 'SCH." Dale ________________________________ RNSANGLIN@aol.com wrote: > Hi! > > I know everyone is groaning but for any Coursey researcher.....Does anyone > have a date of death for William A. COURSEY, Sheriff of Screven County? > > Thanks, > > Nancy > > ============================== > Search ALL of RootsWeb's mailing lists in real time. > RootsWeb's Personalized Mailing Lists: > http://pml.rootsweb.com/

Hi Jill, This does seem a bit of a longshot. Caroline M. Anderson 'CANEDY' was born in 1822 and presumably gave birth to Jane Elizabeth in 1841. How does this fit in with the dates for your JASPER NEWTON CANTY and CAROLINE CANTY? I am forwarding to Bob Peavy, since he had the original information regarding Caroline M. Anderson and her marriage to a 'CANEDY.' Dale ________________________________ Jilly0820@aol.com wrote: > Dale, This is a long shot, but I have to ask if the Canedy name in question > could possibly be Canty/Cantey. I know a lot of times names get turned around > when we try to read very old handwriting. Anyway, the reason I ask is that I > have been searching for my great-great grandparents, JASPER NEWTON CANTY and > CAROLINE CANTY. I recently found out that he was from GA. I had been > searching where he lived when I found him on the census in 1880, which was > Hampton Co., SC. Ironically, right across the Savannah River from Screven Co. > I thought this might be worth a shot. You can e-mail me directly at > jilly0820@aol.com. Thanks! Jill > > ============================== > Free Web space. ANY amount. ANY subject. > RootsWeb's Freepages put you in touch with millions. > http://cgi.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/acctform.cgi

Hi: This is my grandfather on my father's side. He married Annie Liza Bragg around 1900. I have heard that they may have been distant cousins; however, I cannot find any information on him. He died Dec. 7, 1941. Fortunately I have complete information on Annie's family history. She was the daughter of Benjamin Franklin Bragg and Rosa Lovett Bragg. Bruno and Annie had 5 children, one of whom was my dad - Whatley Battey Bragg. Can you help? Thanks! Faye FARHolsten @aol.com

Hi Claudia, That's the question. Short and sweet - oral history via my late father led me to understand that my great-grandmother Janie Jackson Flythe had been born a 'Kennedy.' This 'Kennedy had supposedly married an Anderson woman. As a part of this oral history - their daughter, Jane Elizabeth born in 1841 was later raised by her Anderson grandparents. However, when Bob Peavy looked into the Anderson connections and found material that indicates that a Caroline M. Anderson married a Canedy... There is a younger son of this couple with a clearly recorded name and age at the 1850 and 1860 censuses. But, a 1850 census showed a nine year old Jane living as a Farmer in a related household (one Anderson family / household [Bob, please step in and correct this if I've gotten this wrong] had its name changed to 'Farmer' with an act of the Georgia Legislature). Later, a 21-year old Jane 'Anderson' did marry a 16 or 17-year old John Jackson in 1862. They has one child and John Jackson died in Atlanta during the Civil War. Later, Janie Jackson married my great-grandfather George Washington Flythe, ancestor of all of the Flythes in Screven Co. The particular identity of the Canedy husband to Caroline M. Anderson is a mystery to me, so far. Do you have any notions about an identity for this individual? Dale ________________________________ CannadyGirl@aol.com wrote: > Dale > Who are you Canedy's? > Claudia > > ============================== > Join the RootsWeb WorldConnect Project: > Linking the world, one GEDCOM at a time. > http://worldconnect.genealogy.rootsweb.com/

Dale, Probably too far off. I'm not sure of CAROLINE's date of birth, but JASPER NEWTON CANTY was born in 1851. I figured it was a long shot, but I thought it would be easy for the two names to get confused. Thanks though! Jill

Hi! I know everyone is groaning but for any Coursey researcher.....Does anyone have a date of death for William A. COURSEY, Sheriff of Screven County? Thanks, Nancy

Let me check all of my records. The problem is most of our Cannady's were in Emanuel County in 1841. I'll putting your letter in my files and making note to watch for this Jane (Kennedy-Canedy) "Anderson". claudia