Taylor County GaArchives News.....JOE MORRISON CROWNED KING July 30, 1930 ************************************************ 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: Harris Hill http://www.rootsweb.com/~archreg/vols/00011.html#0002514 September 8, 2005, 6:40 pm The Reynolds New Era July 30, 1930 A local boy Joe Morrison, son of Mr. and Mrs. L.C. Morrison of Reynolds, was crowned king of the lightweight class in pugilism at the Citizens Military Training Camp recently. Young Morrison has the distinction of being champion of his training camp two successive seasons and in addition to the two championship medals also won a medal on the rifle range. We are proud of Joe and predict for him a fine future in the ring. Mr. Morrison has three fighting sons, Jimmie, Joe and L.C., Jr. Jimmie is a finished boxer and a good boy in the ring. Joe about whom we have been talking is a shifty and hard hitting boy and promises well. L.C. is the baby and not very big but can box well and is not afraid to go to it. The people who know them enjoy seeing these boys box and wish them well. File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/taylor/newspapers/joemorri93nnw.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.net/gafiles/ File size: 1.4 Kb

Taylor County GaArchives Obituaries.....Collier(Christopher), Mrs. June 23, 1930 ************************************************ 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: Harris Hill http://www.rootsweb.com/~archreg/vols/00011.html#0002514 September 8, 2005, 5:43 pm The Reynolds New Era MAUK LOCALS Friends of Mr. Frank Collier, a former citizen of this community, but who now lives on the farm of Mr. John Brady, sympathize with him in the death of his wife which occured at their home Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock. She was well as usual at noon and ate dinner and was taken suddenly ill and died in a short time. She was buried at Pine Level cemetery Sunday, rev. H.L. Lumpkin conducting the burial services. Besides her husband, four daughters and one little son, she leaves her father and mother Mr. and Mrs. John Christopher, several brothers and sisters to mourn her death. File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/taylor/obits/c/collierc391nob.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.net/gafiles/ File size: 1.2 Kb

Taylor County GaArchives News.....FORMER REYNOLDS GIRL'S PHOTOGRAPH IN ATLANTA PAPER July 23, 1930 ************************************************ 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: Harris Hill http://www.rootsweb.com/~archreg/vols/00011.html#0002514 September 8, 2005, 5:32 pm The Reynolds New Era July 23, 1930 In the photogravure section of the Atlanta Constitution of date July 13, 1930, there appeared a charning likeness of Miss Minnie Stanford Montfort, a former resident of Reynolds. Accompanying the picture was the following comment: "Miss Minnie Stanford Montfort, beautiful daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L.P.(or F) Montfort of Atlanta, Georgia, who has just graduated from Girls High School with honors." Miss Montfort secured her early educational training in the Reynolds High School, leaving this institution in the ninth grade when her parents moved to Atlanta. It is a source of pride to Reynolds citizens and particularly to the school officials, to know that Miss Montfort has pursued her school work with such honors and distinction. File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/taylor/newspapers/formerre92nnw.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.net/gafiles/ File size: 1.4 Kb

Taylor County GaArchives News.....Mauk Locals (Woodall) July 16, 1908 ************************************************ 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: Harris Hill http://www.rootsweb.com/~archreg/vols/00011.html#0002514 September 8, 2005, 5:18 pm The Reynolds New Era 2004 July 16, 1908 MAUK LOCALS Mr. and Mrs. Elza Woodall are improving after being poisoned from eating ice cream at the home of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. McCarvey, Friday night. Additional Comments: Elza Woodall was s/o James W. Woodall and Fannie Parker. He was g-son of Abner John Woodall & Sarah Chapman. I had his wife as Thelma L. and this would indicate her maiden surname was McCarvey. File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/taylor/newspapers/maukloca91nnw.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.net/gafiles/ File size: 1.0 Kb

Taylor County GaArchives News.....NEWSPAPER PRIZE WON BY PHILLIPS BRYAN July 16, 1930 ************************************************ 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: Harris Hill http://www.rootsweb.com/~archreg/vols/00011.html#0002514 September 8, 2005, 5:05 pm The Reynolds New Era Wednesday, July 16, 1930 July 16, 1930 NEWSPAPER PRIZE WON BY PHILLIPS BRYAN A committee of ladies who are residents of Montezuma, of which Mrs. Jere M. Moore was chairman, decided that the paper submitted by Phillips Bryan was the best and it is therefore the pleasure of the Editor of Reynolds New Era to congratulate this young man and tender him the $5.00 prize which was offered. This committee did not know who the contestants were and their decision therefore was fair. It is our pleasure to again publish this paper written by Phillips Bryan. The winner of the prize is the son of Dr. and Mrs. S.H. Bryan of Reynolds. Additional Comments: The entire paper may be read at http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/taylor/bios/respessb70nbs.txt File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/taylor/newspapers/newspape90nnw.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.net/gafiles/ File size: 1.4 Kb

Taylor County GaArchives News.....BOY SCOUTS CAMPING AT MIONA SPRINGS July 9, 1930 ************************************************ 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: Harris Hill http://www.rootsweb.com/~archreg/vols/00011.html#0002514 September 8, 2005, 4:51 pm The Reynolds New Era July 9, 1930 The Reynolds Boy Scouts camped at Miona Springs this week. In charge of Rev. W.O. Williams, the troop consists of the following boys: Chesley Marshall, Sammie Liggin, Paul Hollis, Jack Weaver, Dorsey Whittington, Billie Neisler, Weaver Crawford, Robert Newsome, Edward Goddard, John Henry Windham, Albert Carter, Robert Mathews, Hughlan Chapman. The boys are having a grand time, swiming, fishing and in the camp. They are camping on the (their?) own. No hired help of any kind. Every one does his own cooking and they look after their own tents. We would like to have any friends come to see us, but don't come too soon. Last night some of them thought that the moonshine was day-light and got up at one o'clock. They worst news is that a dog stole all of Sammie Liggins meat last night. More news later. The scribe. File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/taylor/newspapers/boyscout89nnw.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.net/gafiles/ File size: 1.5 Kb

Taylor County GaArchives Deed.....Fountain, G.W. - Rhodes, John W. 1911 ************************************************ 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: Beth Collins http://www.rootsweb.com/~archreg/vols/00011.html#0002523 September 8, 2005, 4:46 pm 13th Dis LL145 Written: 1911 Taylor County Deed Book J, pages 552-553 State of Georgia Taylor County This Indenture made this 21st day of July in the year of our Lord One Thousand Nine Hundred and Eleven between John W. Rhodes of the State of Georgia of the County of Taylor of the first part and G W Fountain of the State of Georgia of the County of Taylor of the second part. Witnesseth. That the said part of the first part for and in consideration of the sum of Five Hundred & 00/100 Dollars, in hand paid at and before the sealing and delivery of these presents, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, has granted, bargained, sold and conveyed, and by these presents, does grant, bargain sell and convey unto the said party of the second part his heirs and assigns all that tract or parcel of land lying & being in the Thirteenth (13th) District and described as One hundred 100 acres, more or less, being S.E. Corner of lot of land number One hundred & (145) forty five bounded as follows: on north by lands of John Turner South by lands of J.C. McCants East by lands of Mrs. F. G. Rhodes West by lands of J. F. Peebles this being a conveyance in fee simple of my entire interest in and to the above described land to the G W Fountain To Have and To Hold the said bargained premises, together with all and singular the rights, members and apperturnances thereof, to the same being, belonging, or in anywise appertaining to the only proper use, benefit and behoof of the said party of the second part his heirs and assigns, forever, in fee simple. And the said party of the first part, for his heirs, executors and administrators, will warrant and forever defend the right and title to the above described property unto the said party of the second part, his heirs and assigns against the claims of all persons whomsoever. In Witness Whereof, the said party of the first part has hereunto set his hand and affixed his seal the day and year first above written J W Rhodes Signed, sealed and delivered in presence C. F. Fickling M.D. G. V. Smith N.P. Taylor County Ga. Recorded Aug 21st 1911 O. T. Montfort C.S.C. File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/taylor/deeds/rhodes212gdd.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/gafiles/ File size: 2.9 Kb

Taylor County GaArchives Deed.....Rhodes, Eliakim - Hays, William W. 1857 ************************************************ 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: Beth Collins http://www.rootsweb.com/~archreg/vols/00011.html#0002523 September 8, 2005, 4:44 pm 12th Dist LL246 + 13th Dis LL145 Written: 1857 Taylor County Deed Book B, page 147 State of Georgia County of Taylor This Indenture made the twenty third day of November in the year of Our Lord One Thousand Eight hundred and fifty seven between William W. Hays of the county of Taylor and State of Georgia of the one part and Eliakum Rhodes of the county of Taylor and state of Georgia of the other part Witnesseth, that the said William W. Hays for and in consideration of the sum of Eleven hundred and twentyfive dollars to him in hand paid at and before the sealing and delivery of these Presents, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged has granted bargained sold aliened conveyed and by these presents does grant bargain sold alien convey and confirm unto the said Eliakum Rhodes his heirs and assigns all that tract or parcel of land to wit: fifty acres on the north side of lot two hundred and fortysix in the Twelfth district originally Muscogee and also one hundred acres more or less of lot number one hundred and fortyfive it being the southeast corner of said lot in the thirteenth district originally Muscogee now Taylor County with all the rights members and appurtenances thereunto belonging. To have and to hold the said bargained lots or parcel of land unto the said Eliakum Rhodes his heirs and assigns together with all and singular the appurtenances thereunto belonging to his and their own proper benefit and behoof forever in fee simple. and the said William W. Hays for himself and his heirs and administrators the said bargained premises unto the said Eliakum Rhodes his heirs executors and assigns will warrant and forever defend the right and title thereof against himself and against the claims of all other persons whatsoever. In witness whereof the said William W. Hays hath hereunto set his hand and seal the day and year above written. Signed Sealed and delivered in presence of James A Rucker } William W. Hays Jesse Stallings J I C } Recorded Nov 27th 1857 James T Harmon clk File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/taylor/deeds/hays211gdd.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/gafiles/ File size: 2.7 Kb

Taylor County GaArchives Deed.....Rhodes, Absalom - Rhodes, Eliakaim (Eliakim) 1861 ************************************************ 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: Beth Collins http://www.rootsweb.com/~archreg/vols/00011.html#0002523 September 8, 2005, 4:42 pm 13th Dist LL145 Written: 1861 Taylor County Deed Book D-1, pages 227-228 State of Georgia Taylor County } This Indenture made this the eleventh day March in the year of Our Lord One thousand Eight Hundred and sixty One between Eliakaim Rhodes of the County & state aforesaid of the one part and Absalom M Rhodes of the same place of the other part Witnesseth that the said Eliakaim Rhodes for & in consideration of the sum of five Hundred dollars in hand paid at & before the sealing & delivery of these presents the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged has granted, bargained, sold, aliened and conveyed and by these presents does grant, bargain, sell, alien, convey and confirm unto the said Absalom M Rhodes his heirs and assigns all that tract or parcel of Land containing One hundred one & one fourth acres more or less off of Lot of Land Number one Hundred & Forty five in the thirteenth district of originally Muscogee now Taylor County lying and being the South East Corner of said Lot To have & to hold unto him the said Absalom M Rhodes his heirs & assigns together with all & singular the appurtenances thereunto belonging to his own proper use & benefit and behoof forever in fee simple. And the said Eliakaim Rhodes for himself and his heirs and Executors and assigns will warrant and forever defend the right and title thereof against himself and against the claims of all other persons whatsoever In witness whereof the said Eliakaim Rhodes has hereunto set his hand and Seal the day and year above written Signed, Sealed & delivered in presents of his Sinclair Streetman Eliakaim x Rhodes William F. Streetman mark Georgia } In person came before the undersigned Sinclair Streetman Taylor County } who on oath saith that he was one of the subscribing witnesses to the within Deed. That he saw Eliakaim Rhodes sign the same & that he saw William F Streetman subscribe his name as a witness Sworn to & subscribed before me This Decr 4th 1869 S. Streetman James M. Bateman J.P. Recorded Decr 8th 1869 James M. Bateman Depty clk File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/taylor/deeds/rhodes210gdd.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/gafiles/ File size: 2.9 Kb

A likely bunch Daniel Highsmith born 1801 NC married Annie Jane Newton born 1805 nC They had Elizabeth A 1829 David William 1831 Elizabeth married James Brown of Marion Co Ga.1852 Daniel shown child of Isaac 1778- and Edith Grandson of Daniel & Lucretia Parker of Norfolk and New Hanover Co Va Notes: Hi, according to "Highsmith's in America" here is your answer: DANIEL HIGHSMITH,son of Isaac Highsmith and Edith ... was born about 1801, probably in New Hanover County, North Carolina. He was married to ANNA JANE NEWTON, daughter of Enoch Newton. She was born about 1805 in Duplin County, North Carolina. Daniel and Anna Jane moved to Georgia about the year 1850 and were still living in Marion County in Feb of 1877. They were the parents of twelve children, the first ten being born in North Carolina and the last two in Georgia: Elizabeth b. 1829; md Mr. Brown David William b. 1831; md Elizabeth Helms31 Mar 1851 Marion Co. Ga. Isaac Thomas b. 1833 Susan b. 1836 married Joseph Peebles Jun. 25 1857 Catherine b. 1837 Enoch b. 1842 Samuel b. 1844; md Julia Highsmith Phebe b. 1845 Margaret b. 1846 Jacob b. 1849 Sarah E. b. 1850 married James Green Jul 1 1855 Harriett b. 1854 Little is known about the later life of DAVID WILLIAM HIGHSMITH, but it is know that he was deceased by 2 Jan 1869, and probably died in Marion County, Georgia. He was married in Marion County Georgia, 31 Mar 1851 to ELIZABETH HELMS. They were the parents of four children: Nancy A. b 1852 Joseph A. b. 1855; md Lucy... Missouri Alice b. 1858; md R. Jeff Watson David William Thomas Beauregard b. 5 Sep 1861; md. Susan Matilda Daniels Hope this fills in some gaps for you. Let me know if I can help further. Seeking parents of David William HIGHSMITH, who married Elizabeth Ann HELMS 31 March 1851 in Marion County, Georgia. Their daughter, Missouri Alice HIGHSMITH, married Robert Jefferson WATSON, and they both died in Rusk County, Texas. Any help will be appreciated. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Virginia Crilley" <virginia@genrecords.org> To: <> Sent: Thursday, September 08, 2005 10:31 AM Subject: [GATAYLOR-L] Highsmith 1898 > I'm trying to help Nancy locate some Highsmith information. I did locate > some census -- but nothing that really matched. Since Mauk is very near the > county line, I thought we might have found a Highsmith in a neighboring county. > > Can anyone help out? > > Nancy Wolf <Nancywo@waterfield.com> > > > Dennis Highsmith, son of David and Sarah. His was born in Mauk (Taylor > County) on April 3, 1898 and died May 1960 in Akron or Tallmadge, OH. > > David and Sarah had these children: > > David, Ella, J.B., Alice, Willie & Dennis and 1 male name not known.. > > Dennis married Lena Olive Brooks 11/27/24 in Akron, OH. > > > The family is white. > > > > ==== GATAYLOR Mailing List ==== > Visit and contribute to the GA Archives page > http://www.rootsweb.net/~usgenweb/ga >

John (Jeremiah?) McCants Arrived from Larne, Ireland aboard the ship the Lord Dunlace in 12/1772 at Charles Town SC. He was a REV. Soldier and he died after 1813 in Fairfield Co., SC He married twice, first wife unknown. Second wife Mrs. Sarah (Black) Hamilton 1813-Jan 14- Will of John McCant's Fairfield dist. SC Fairfield Co WIlls Vol 1 Sec 6 pg 25-26 In the name of God amen. I john McCants of the state of SC and Fairfield dist being at this present time in a low circumstance and condition of h ealth, but of a sound and perfect memory thanks be to God for the same calling to mind the mortality of al men, do at this present time form constitute order and appoint this my last will and testament in manner and form; following: I reccomend my soul unto the alwise disposal of almighty God that gave it to me. Secondly I order my body to be buried after the form of Christian burial and after my funeral charges and all, my lawful debts are discharged and paid I dispose of all my worldy substance that the almighty be pleased to beget? to me with in the manner and form as follows: Item first: I do will and bequeath unto my four youngest sons Alexander, George, Jerimiah, Andr. also my three daughters Mary, Margaret and Rosey and also my beloved wife Sarah the whole use and benefit of my plantation negroes and stock of every kind in order to raise the afores aid children on; my wife aforesaid to be Equally bennifited by the aforesaid estate while she remains my widow-should she marrey then and in that case the whole to remain for the use and benefit of my aforesaid named sons and daughters at the descrition of my executors hereafter to be mentioned after my youngest son becomes of age. I will and bequeath to Alexander, George, Jeremiah and Andr; one hundred and fifty acres of land adjoining Samuel McCants land to be equally devided between the aforesaid children-as to the personal property; when the aforesaid youngest child comes of age I do will and bequeath that is to say my beloved wife is to have the use and beiefit of a negro woman named Silve during her widowhood. Should the aforesaid wench bread (Breed) I will and bequeath her offspring to my beloved children before mentioned each of them a Negro; begining at the oldest chld. Excepting the present boy child that Silvey has capped Sip which said negro boy I do will and bequeath to my son Alexander. The balance I do will as before mentioned begining with my oldest daughter and so on with the whole provided wheir should be negro children enough for each of them one. A negro girl named Fanney and all the stock which may be on hand at the time of my youngest child comes of age I do will and bequeath to the whole of my children and wife provided she shall remain a widow so long. That is to say Robert, Samuel, John, William, Alexander, George, Jeremiah and Andr. Jim, Amy, Sarah, Lidiah, Mary, Margaret & Rosey to be equally divided among them as aforesaid, and one hundred acres of land adj. John Kelley. at the time of the children being raised I do will and bequeath the aforesaid land to my son William McCants. The hundred acre where the house stands with all the improvements I will and bequeth to my three youngest daughters when the youngest child comes of age or when they are raised lastly; I do conclude this my last will and testament as abovee constituting and apointing William McCants my son and Abner Ross as my lawful executors to the same revoking and disannulling a former writing of the kind declaring this my last will and testament as witness my hand and seal this 14 Day of January AD 1813. Witness present: W. Whitaker, John I Ricks, Abner Ross John McCants (signature) After John's death- Fairfield Co. SC page 147-Samuel McCants Thomas McCants Page 148-Judith McCantz Page 149-Sarah (Black) Hamilton McCants (Shown only latter) Free white males 2 10/16 2 18/26 females 1 26.45 Page 150-Zachariah Hamilton Page 154-James McCants Sarah and the children moved to Ga. shorthy after. They were in Jones Co., and then Bibb Co. By 1827 they were in Crawford Co. Ga. 1827 Crawford Co Ga 5 2 200 McCant's, John orphans Crawford County Hamiltons Carroll County 2 19 261 McCants, Sarah w.R.S. Crawford County Hamiltons Muscogee County 2 15 42 McCants, Sarah wid Crawford County Hamiltons Muscogee County 1 1830 she drew land in the Ga. land lottery as a widow of a Rev. War soldier 1830 HAMILTON ZACHARIAH K. Crawford County GA 398-32 No Township Listed Federal Population Schedule GA 1830 Federal Census Index GA560324374 Male 30/40 Female 30/40 male 0/5 f 0/5 1850-They moved to Talbot in 1850, which becam Taylor in 1852. 1850 Talbot Co. Ga. shows her with Andrew McCant. She is 83 years old. Neighbors were Zachariah Hamilton 52, Jeremiah McCant 42, Martha Hamilton either 25 or 75, Andrew 28, Margaret McCants 30. 1850 Talbot Co.Ga. 42 821 52. No 1860 Zachariah Hamilton 52 SC Elizabeth 52 SC John 24 SC Ann 21 Sarah 19 Zachariah 15 Martha 25 #823 alone TAYLOR COUNTY GA MARRIAGES 1852 – 1924 Bateman, John married McCants, Mary 14 May 1857 Cameron, J(ames) C. married McCants, Clara 30 Jan 1907 Foy, C(oley) W. married McCants, Lela J. 2 Nov 1897 Fuller, W.H.? married McCants, A(delaide) R. 15 May 1866 Halley, James M. married McCants, G(iffie) G. 5 Nov 1868 Jarrell, (Albert) Thomas married Mary McCants 7 Jan 1872 Jarrell, A(lbert) H(ardy) married McCants, Willie 3 Dec 1908 Jarrell, F(elin) R(ucker) married McCants, Kate 5 May 1909 Jarrell, F(loyd) C(annon) married McCants, Mary 28 Aug 1904 Jarrell, Hinton (W.) married McCants, Monie 25 Sep 1904 McCants, B.J. married McCants, Lenora 7 Nov 1871 McCants, J(eff) G(eorge) married Murray, J(oanna) J(ulia) 17 Dec 1872 McCants, J(onathan) J(ack) married McCants, Jennie 23 Dec 1869 McCants, J.A. married Edwards, Nellie R. 1 Oct 1867 McCants, Jefferson G. married Hays, Virginia H. 7 Sep 1869 McCants, Jerry J. married Windham, Kate 27 Jun 1908 McCants, John A.W. married Bateman, Martha A. 7 Dec 1852 McCants, John C. married Brooks, Bessie 28 Dec 1898 McCants, K(enon) B(artley) married Gardner, A(lice) E. 12 Oct 1873 McCants, Morgan married Booth, Leila B. 10 Jun 1923 McCants, Otis Gordon married Malan, Susie Bell 18 Aug 1915 McCants, R(entz) E. married Anthony, Mattie A. 14 Mar 1909 McCants, R.E. married Foy, Frances V. 31 Aug 1905 McCrary, Bartley married McCants, Sarah 7 Dec 1854 Peed, J. R(obert) married McCants, Virginia 2 Oct 1887 Perry, Mark Allen married McCants, Nancy 10 May 1874 Peterman, C(harlton) J. married McCants, Lva 7 Aug 1900 Smith, Zachariah married McCants, Sarah 26 Sep 1867 Stokes, J(ames) G. married McCants, Clifford G. 30 Dec 1888 Windham, J(ames) F(rancis) married McCants, Monnie 20 Nov 1917 pg 399 10 Mar 1834 Harris Co Green B. Ellis to George R. McCants $75 14th Dis LL9 Drawn by Ellis in Greene Co. *This adjoins the LL9 in 15th dis above. Also in Taylor Co today Wit:J.H. Foster, James Ramsey, JP Recorded 9 Mar 1835 1850 Census Talbot Co. Ga. with Sara in his household. Andrew 38 SC Elizabeth 29? (27?) John 5 Andrew 3 Bartlett 2 Sarah 83 Ireland George 18, laborer (824) Pg. 41 Rhea Otto-1850 Census 1854-Taylor Co. Deed Book pg 354 6 Sept 1854 John T. Gray, Andrew McCants, Robert Scandrett, John Sturdivant to Enoch Wilson $10 lot lying in front of Dixon B. Ferrell Grocery Store on North side of railroad Butler Recorded 24th Nov 1854 pg 488 31 Oct 1855 J.C. McCants, J.T.Gray, James Williamson to David O. Smith $95 nw corner LL32 14th Dist bounded on north by B.M. Robinson; east by Wyndell Huff; west by Nathaniel Brown; south by ally 11 acres Wit: E.B. Watters, R.B. Rucker, JP Recorded: Nov 6, 1855 1859 Taylor Co. Superior Court Pg. 391 Andrew McCants vs Asa Marshall. Agreed to carry to appeal. GRAND JURY drawn for April 1860 Term H.C. Cogborn, W.A.H. Royal, Alfred Munson, John Searcey, Joseph Riley, W.E. Wilson, Hugh M. Niesler, Joseph H. Sheridan, John Whittington, Thomas J. Riley, James B. Hamilton, Wm Rose, Willis McClendon, Dempsey A.J. Willis, Robert Scandrett, Charles A. Loyd, James M. Stewart, Andrew McCants, John T. Gray, Robert P. Hays, Jeremiah C. McCants, Osburn Downing, Ammon Purvis, Arza Murray, Bartley McCrary, William R. Miller, Levi Turner, Thomas R. King, Charles Mulkey, Wiley McCrary, William J. Mitchell, Josiah Rhodes, Y.H. Caldwell, Jacob Kofner, J.S. Murray, W.H. Herd 1860 Census of Taylor County, GA 8 450 433 MCCANTS John W. 26 M Miller 100 500 Ga 2 442 425 MCCANTS Joseph B. 22 M Farmer 2,400 Ga 25 454 437 MCCANTS Jeremiah C. 51 M Farmer 18,00 0 18,160 SC 26 454 437 MCCANTS Nancy S. 20 F Domestic Ga 27 454 437 MCCANTS Jeremiah A. 22 M Farmer Ga 28 454 437 MCCANTS Adlade R. 18 F Domestic Ga X 29 454 437 MCCANTS George J. 16 M Farmer Ga X 30 454 437 MCCANTS Jonathan J. 14 M Ga X 31 454 437 MCCANTS Georgia G. 12 F Ga X 32 454 437 MCCANTS Kinion B. 10 M Ga X 33 454 437 MCCANTS Martha M. 8 F Ga X 10 459 442 MCCANTS Andrew J. 48 M Farmer 6,400 24,175 SC REMARKS: Widower 11 459 442 MCCANTS John J. B. 15 M Farmer Ga X 12 459 442 MCCANTS Bartley J. 12 M Ga X 13 459 442 MCCANTS Henry G. R. 10 M Ga X 14 459 442 MCCANTS Sarah J. E. 8 F Ga Ms. Gerry Hill- Albany Ga.

Census 1910! Here's his two older brothers who registered for the Draft in 1917. WW I Draft Cards Highsmith, Horace age 28 Mauk, GA March 10, 1889 Born: Marion Co, GA Farming Married Tall - Stout Brown eyse, black hair W.M. McGarland? 6-5-1917 Highsmith, Jeppie (?Jessie) age 23 Address: Mauk, GA Dec 18, 1893 Natural Born Born, Marion Co, GA Laborer Single - White Medium tall, Stout Grey eyes, dark har W.M. McGarland? ========== 1910 United States Federal Census > Georgia > Marion > Fort Perry > District 72 image 8 Highsmith, William mw 50 widow GA NC AL Farming Etta daughter 23 GA GA GA Horace son mw 21 Alice daug 18 Jep son 14 Dennis m 11 Willie B. Dau f 8 Greene, James B. Cousin mw 40 GA farming

I'm trying to help Nancy locate some Highsmith information. I did locate some census -- but nothing that really matched. Since Mauk is very near the county line, I thought we might have found a Highsmith in a neighboring county. Can anyone help out? Nancy Wolf <Nancywo@waterfield.com> Dennis Highsmith, son of David and Sarah. His was born in Mauk (Taylor County) on April 3, 1898 and died May 1960 in Akron or Tallmadge, OH. David and Sarah had these children: David, Ella, J.B., Alice, Willie & Dennis and 1 male name not known.. Dennis married Lena Olive Brooks 11/27/24 in Akron, OH. The family is white.

Taylor County GaArchives Deed.....Board Of, Education - Rhodes, J.W. & Mollie 1908 ************************************************ 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: Beth Collins http://www.rootsweb.com/~archreg/vols/00011.html#0002523 September 7, 2005, 8:08 pm 13th Dis LL145 Written: 1908 Taylor County Deed Book I, pages 75 – 76 State of Georgia. Taylor County. This Indenture made the 20th day of June in the year of our Lord one Thousand Nine Hundred and Eight, between Mollie E. Rhodes and J. W. Rhodes of the County of Taylor of the one part, and The Board of Education of Taylor County, Georgia of the County of Taylor of the other part. Witnesseth – That the said Mollie E. Rhodes & J. W. Rhodes for and in consideration of the sum of Five [sic] in hand paid at or before the sealing and delivery of these presents, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, hath granted, bargained, sold, aliened, conveyed, and confirmed and by these presents doth grant, bargain, sell, alien, convey, and confirm unto the said Board of Education its successors and assigns all of the following described property to wit = (2) Two acres of land near the north East corner of Lot of Land number (145)one hundred & Forty five in the 13th Thirteenth Dist – Said two acres beginning at a patch of wood three acres on the public road lying immediately in the north east of said Lot no. 145 & running South down road (140) yards thence west 70 yards then another (140) yards thence East to Starting point said two acres known as the Rhodes School house land. To Have and to Hold the said bargained premises with all and singular the rights, members, and appurtunances there to appertaining to the only proper use, benefit and behoof of them the said Board of Education of Taylor County Ga. Its successors and assigns in fee simple and the said Mollie E. Rhodes & J. W. Rhodes the said bargained premise unto the said Board of Education its successors and assigns and other person or persons, shall and will warrant and forever defend by virtue of these presents. In witness whereof the said Mollie E. Rhodes and J. W. Rhodes hath here unto set their hand, affixed their seal and delivered these presents, the day and year first above written. Signed, sealed & delivered Mollie E. Rhodes in presence of us J. W. Rhodes M. H. Riley O. T. Montfort Clerk SC Recorded July 17, 1908 O. T. Montfort Clerk S.C. File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/taylor/deeds/rhodes205gdd.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/gafiles/ File size: 2.9 Kb

Taylor County GaArchives News.....Boys Plan To Attend Camp June 18, 1930 ************************************************ 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: Harris Hill http://www.rootsweb.com/~archreg/vols/00011.html#0002514 September 7, 2005, 11:02 am The Reynolds New Era June 18, 1930 The following boys plan to attend the 3 days camp at Park's Pond, near Howard, the first week in July: Edwin Harris, Eugene Downs, Gerald Barnes, Edwin Rustin, Hugh Gibson, Jr., Wanza Hortman, S.V. McChargue, Durward Spillers, Paul Spillers, Cecil Parks, G.C. Spillers, Ralph McCants, Durward Theus, Dan Fountain, Carl Brown, Hansel Averett, Lawrence Simmons, Thomas Horton, Charlie Frank McCrary, C.J. McCrary, Wilson Jarrell, Felton Posey, Moody Peed, J.W. Waters, Willie Merrit, Woodrow Harris, Winston Taunton. One other boy signifies his intention to attend this camp, but failed to sign his name. Those listed above who plan to go, please notify the County Agent at once. The following boys plan to attend the weeks camp at Camp Wilkins, on the campus of the State College of Agriculture, Athens, Ga., August 11-16th inclusive: Guy Adams, J.W. Waters, Felton Posey, Lawrence Simmons, Hansell Averett, Carl Brown, G.C. Spillers, Cecil Parks, Paul Spillers, Durward Spillers, Wanza Hortman, Eugene Downs, Thomas Horton, G.C. Hobbs, Dan Fountain, willard Underwood. Two other boys plan to attend this camp who failed to sign their name to letter of same. If they will give me their names it will be greatly appreciated. Others who have not advised the County Agent and who plan to go to Camp Wilkins should let him know at once. File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/taylor/newspapers/boysplan88nnw.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.net/gafiles/ File size: 2.0 Kb

Taylor County GaArchives News.....James Hodges, Negro, Shot to Death Near Mauk June 18, 1930 ************************************************ 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: Harris Hill http://www.rootsweb.com/~archreg/vols/00011.html#0002514 September 7, 2005, 10:43 am The Reynolds New Era June 18, 1930 James Hodges, a negro farm hand on Mr. Dave Harbuck's place was shot to death Sunday night in front of Mr. Jack Peacock's barn, near the residence of Mr. H.S. Wall. It is presumed that the shooting was done by Morris Palmer, another negro, as they had had some words Sunday afternoon, and a piece of Palmer's tie and tie clasp and a song book belonging to him were found near the dead body. Several bullets pierced his body and up until this time Palmer has not been located. An inquest was held Monday morning. Palmer conducted prayer meeting services at the negro church Sunday night and the shooting occured immediately after the services closed, and was discovered by negroes going home from church. There were no eyewitnesses. File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/taylor/newspapers/jameshod87nnw.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.net/gafiles/ File size: 1.4 Kb

Taylor County GaArchives Biographies.....Robinson/Lunsford, Family unk - unk ************************************************ 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: Harris Hill http://www.rootsweb.com/~archreg/vols/00011.html#0002514 September 7, 2005, 10:25 am Author: Julius Lunsford The Reynolds New Era Wednesday, June 4, 1930 TRACING THE HISTORY OF MY FAMILY (Julius Lunsford) First, I will take my maternal side. My great-grandfather, Joseph Robinson, came to Hamilton, Georgia about 1830 from North Carolina. He had twelve children, eight boys and four girls, among them was Jasper Davis Robinson, my grandfather. Jasper Robinson served as a lieutenant in the War Between the States, 1861- 1865. After returning from the war he served two terms as Sheriff of Harris County. In 1876 Jasper D. Robinson married Susan Irvin, daughter of Josiah Irvin, who came to Harris from Wilkes County. He served two years as tax-collector of Harris County. Mr. and Mrs. J.D. Robinson had six children, among them was my mother, Mary Robinson. On my mother's side I am distantly related to Joseph E. Robinson, who ran for Vice President of the United States against Curtis in 1928. He is now U.S. Senator from Arkansas. Now on my paternal side. My grandfather James Sanders Lunsford moved to Webster from Monroe, Georgia. James S. Lunsford married Molly Fletcher in 1877. On my father's side I am related to Senator Fletcher of Florida. Mr. and Mrs. J.S. Lunsford had seven children, six boys and one girl. Two boys and the girl died at a very early age. Grandfather died of thyphoid fever at the age of 38 leaving a widow and four boys, the youngest was only a few years old. These boys worked and the three youngest sent the elder J.J. Lunsford to Georgia Medical College. He has been President of the Third District Medical Association. The second boy, J.L. Lunsford did not go to college but studied telegraphy and is now trainmaster of the Southern Railroad, Knoxville Division, Knoxville, Tennessee. The brothers helped G.S. Lunsford go through Medical College at Augusta. He practiced medicine for several years and then went into the health work. He has been master of the Third Congressional District Masonic Convention, and now holds a Grand Office in the Grand Lodge of Georgia, and in seven more years he will be Grand Master. The brothers continued their work by helping each other, and sent the younger, J.R. Lunsford to Mercer Law School. He was admitted to the bar in 1909. He served in the Georgia Senate in 1919-20. He was County Clerk and attorney for twelve years. He was Worshipful Master of the Fourth District Masonic Convention. He married Mary Robinson in 1913. Additional Comments: The Reynolds New Era Wednesday, May 14, 1930 NEW ERA OFFERS PRIZE TO REYNOLDS SCHOOL The Editor of The Reynolds New Era has offered a prize of five dollars to the High School student submitting the best composition upon a subject to be decided upon by the Superintendent Mr. E.H. Joiner. We publish in this issue four of these papers with the others to be published next week. The winner of the prize will be published after all papers have been published File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/taylor/bios/robinson72nbs.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.net/gafiles/ File size: 3.5 Kb

Buried at Riverdale Cemetery, Columbus, GA http://ccga1.columbusga.org/PSCemetaryRecords.nsf. Location 122 3 - SPINKS, Hamilton M. Jr. b. 6 Feb 1892 Taylor Co, Ga d. @64 Columbus, Muscogee Co, Ga Parents: Hamilton M. SPINKS Sr. & Georgia BICKLEY - - - - - - - - - - - - - Location 26 3 - POWER, Ivey b. 27 Nov 1882 GA d. @64 Columbus, Muscogee Co, Ga Parents: Emma BUCKLEY & Semeion BICKLEY - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Location 118 14 - COFFIELD, Jewell A. (Next to Grady C. COFFIELD) b. 22 Sept 1908 Marion Co, Ga d. 30 Jan 1991 Columbus, Muscogee Co, GA Parents: Walter S. ANTHONY & Stella BICKLEY Donna Wall in GA

More Taylor Co, GA connections buried at Riverdale Cemetery: Location 132 13 - DIXON, Lorenza H. b. Taylor Co, GA d. @77 Columbus, Muscogee Co, GA Parents: W.C. DIXON & Nancy BYRD DIXON, Laura D. (Harrelson) b. d. @65 Columbus, Muscogee Co, GA - - - - - - - - - - - - Location 460 15 - McMILLON, Bozy b. Columbus, Muscogee Co, Ga d. @69 Taylor Co, GA Parents: Jim & Elizabeth McMILLON - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Location #42 42 - PARKS, George b. 3 Jan 1924 Taylor Co, Ga d. 14 Oct 1988 Columbus, Muscogee Co, GA Parents: George B. PARKS, Sr. & Nina M. PARKER Donna Wall in GA

While searching for other material on the Riverdale Cemetery, Columbus, GA site http://ccga1.columbusga.org/PSCemetaryRecords.nsf, I found these Taylor Co, Ga surnames: Location #59 5 - SCHRIMPSHIRE, Jesse b. 3 Oct 1896 Taylor Co, GA d. 30 Jul 1995 Columbus, Muscogee Co, GA Parents: Georgia LAYFIELD & James V. SCHRIMPSHIRE [Obit on back of cemetery card] SCHRIMPSHIRE, Nettie b. 11 Jan 1889 Hancock Co, GA d. @ 69 Columbus, Muscogee Co, GA Parents: Luttie F. HITCHCOCK & William H. STANTON SCHRIMPSHIRE, Mattie d. @ 30 of TB Donna Wall in GA Researching: BICKLEY, BROOKS, GAULTNEY, LARY, PETERMAN, RAY, SHINE, SUDDETH, TAMPLIN