This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Dd.2ADI/1298 Message Board Post: Would like information on the Starling Reunion that is held in Thomaston each year. Is it scheduled again this year - date, time, location? I am from out of state and would like to attend. My ancestor is David H. Starling. Information would be appreciated. Thank you. Sue Johnson pinoaks@ipa.net

Butts-Upson County GaArchives Obituaries.....Lyon, Rev. J. P. November 1892 ************************************************ 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: Don Bankston digitaldog1@juno.com June 1, 2004, 8:53 pm Middle Ga. Argus – Week of December 2, 1892 Rev. J. P. Lyon A GOOD PREACHER DEAD Rev. J. P. Lyon, a Primitive Baptist Preacher, well known to many Butts county people died at his home in Upson County two weeks ago. He was a noted ministering Towaliga primitive Baptist association, and was pastor of Liberty church near where the writer was raised, for several years before the war. It was with his hands that we were “buried with Christ in baptism”. He has gone to his reward This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/gafiles/ File size: 1.0 Kb

Taylor-Upson County GaArchives Obituaries.....Waters, Lola Adams March 21 1990 ************************************************ 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: Lisa Nelson Windham wwindham@att.net June 1, 2004, 6:31 pm Macon Telegraph & News/Minutes of New Hope Primitive Baptist Church REYNOLDS - Lola Adams Waters, 101, died Wednesday in a Marshallville nursing home. Services will be held at 11 a.m. today in Hillcrest Cemetery in Reynolds. The Revs. Wesley Jones and Phillip McMinn will officiate. A native of Upson County, Mrs. Waters lived in Taylor County most of her life. She was a member of New Hope Primitive Baptist Church in Reynolds and the Taylor County Senior Citizens Club. She was a homemaker and was the widow of Clem Waters. Survivors include a daughter, Louise Hinton of Reynolds; a son, J. W. Waters of Reynolds; two granchildren; and four great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, teh family requests donations to Reynolds United Methodist Church or to First Baptist Church in Reynolds. Goddard Funeral Home in Reynolds has charge of arrangements. Additional Comments: Lola Adams Waters, b. 1889 d. 03/21/1990 This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/gafiles/ File size: 1.4 Kb

There are so many wonderful items being donated.... so be sure to take a look. And remember you may have something in your file that is just the thing someone else has needed. Review some of your materials -- you may have some things that you'd forgotten you even had. I've found that typing up something will also help me "grasp" something that I may have missed earlier. The GA Archives Uploads page has been updated to reflect the uploads of 23 May thru 29 May 2004. You can view the updated page at: http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/ga/gauploads.html To become a submitter, click here: http://www.genrecords.org Many thanks to all our submitters.

Pike-Upson-Polk County GaArchives Marriages.....Wood, Jessie R. - Fryer, H.C. November 25 1875 ************************************************ 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: Lynn Cunningham http://www.rootsweb.com/~archreg/vols/00011.html#0002535 May 31, 2004, 7:39 pm Pike County Georgia Return of a Marriage - 1875 Form A Return of a Marriage. To the Ordinary of Pike County, State of Georgia 1. Full name of groom: H.C. Fryer 2. Place of residence: Thomaston 3. Age: Twenty three 4. Color: White 5. Occupation: Conductor, CRR 6. Place of birth - State or Country: Barnesville, Ga 7. Father’s name: James Fryer 8. Mother’s maiden name: S.A. Willis 9. Full name of bride: Jessie R. Wood 10. Maiden name if a widow: 11. Place of residence: Barnesville 12. Age: Eighteen 13. Color: White 14. Place of birth - State or Country: Polk Co. Ga 15. Father’s name: J.M. Wood 16. Mother’s maiden name: Eliza Milner I hereby certify that Mr. H.C. Fryer and Miss Jessie R. Wood were joined in marriage by me, in accordance with the laws of the State of Georgia, in the State of Georgia, in the county of Pike this 25 day of November 1875. - T.H. Stout, Pastor Baptist Ch. Thomaston, Ga. This file has been created by a form at http://www.poppet.org/gafiles/ File size: 1.5 Kb

Pike-Upson County GaArchives Marriages.....Lifsey, Callie G. - Jimmerson, Robert M. November 30 1876 ************************************************ 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: Lynn Cunningham http://www.rootsweb.com/~archreg/vols/00011.html#0002535 May 31, 2004, 7:20 pm Pike County Georgia Return of a Marriage - 1876 Form A Return of a Marriage. To the Ordinary of Pike County, State of Georgia 1. Full name of groom: Robt. M. Jimmerson 2. Place of residence: Pike County Geo. 3. Age: Twenty four years 4. Color: White 5. Occupation: Farming 6. Place of birth - State or Country: Upson Co. Geo. 7. Father’s name: William Jimmerson 8. Mother’s maiden name: Mary E. Ison 9. Full name of bride: Callie G. Lifsey 10. Maiden name if a widow: 11. Place of residence: Pike County Ga. 12. Age: Seventeen yrs 13. Color: White 14. Place of birth - State or Country: Pike County, Ga. 15. Father’s name: Wm. N. Lifsey 16. Mother’s maiden name: Mary E. Culpepper I hereby certify that R.M. Jimmerson and Callie G. Lifsey were joined in marriage by me, in accordance with the laws of the State of Georgia, in the State of Georgia, in the county of Pike this 30 day of Nov. 1876. - B.A. Lifsey J.P. This file has been created by a form at http://www.poppet.org/gafiles/ File size: 1.5 Kb

Pike-Monroe-Upson County GaArchives Obituaries.....Blasingame, Thomas J.B. August 10 1910 ************************************************ 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: Lynn Cunningham http://www.rootsweb.com/~archreg/vols/00011.html#0002535 May 31, 2004, 3:05 pm The Barnesville Gazette, August 18, 1910 Judge T.J. Blasingame Passes Away Judge Thomas J. B. Blasingame died at his home in Zebulon Wednesday last, after a three months illness. He was born in Monroe county April 5, 1840, moved to Upson and went there to the Confederate army as a member of Co. I, 32nd Ga. Reg. and lost his arm. He became a Lieutenant in his company. Soon after the war he came to Pike where he taught school for a number of years until 1873 when he was elected Ordinary to fill the unexpired term of Ordinary Eppinger who had died. He served as Ordinary, Tax Receiver and Clerk Superior Court and made a splendid official. He was married to Miss Celia Adams, sister of Mr. R.D. Adams in August 1864 and to them five children were born, Jas. C. Blasingame, of Richmond, Va., Mrs. Lena Ridley who died early in this year, Mrs. Sallie Coleman, of Apalachicola, Fla., Richard Blasingame, of Atlanta, and Jack Blasingame. He is survived by the following brothers and sisters: Benjamin Blasingame, of Ashburn, John W. Blasingame, of Culloden, David A Blasingame, of Musella, Mrs. Elizabeth Waller, of Zebulon, Mrs. Nancy Childs and Miss Mary Blasingame, of Musella. Judge Blasingame was one of the best known citizens of the county and highly esteemed for his many noble traits of character. Though he lost his arm in the Confederate army, yet he was a man of wonderful energy. He united himself with the Baptist church when a young man. His funeral services were conducted by his nephew, Rev. W.W. Childs, of Yatesville. His remains were interred by the side of his wife in Zebulon, who died many years ago. The friends of the bereaved family extend them sympathy in their sorrow. (Transcribed 06/27/03 Lynn Cunningham) Additional Comments: Buried in East View Cemetery, Pike County, Georgia with his wife Celia Ann Adams. They were married 28 Aug 1864 in Pike County. This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/gafiles/ File size: 2.4 Kb

Pike-Upson County GaArchives Marriages.....Legg, Laura - Elliott, John H. December 25 1876 ************************************************ 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: Lynn Cunningham http://www.rootsweb.com/~archreg/vols/00011.html#0002535 May 31, 2004, 10:01 am Pike County Georgia Return of a Marriage - 1876 Form A Return of a Marriage. To the Ordinary of Pike County, State of Georgia 1. Full name of groom: J.H. Elliott 2. Place of residence: Pike Co. Geo. 3. Age: 25 yrs. 4. Color: White 5. Occupation: Farming 6. Place of birth - State or Country: Upson Co. Geo. 7. Father’s name: S.W. Elliott, Sen. 8. Mother’s maiden name: Caroline Garland 9. Full name of bride: Laura Legg 10. Maiden name if a widow: 11. Place of residence: Pike Co. Georgia 12. Age: 21 Yrs. 13. Color: White 14. Place of birth - State or Country: Pike Co. Geo. 15. Father’s name: L.H. Legg 16. Mother’s maiden name: Melony Zorn I hereby certify that J.H. Elliott and Laura Legg were joined in marriage by me, in accordance with the laws of the State of Georgia, in the State of Georgia, in the county of Pike this 25 day of Decr. 1876. - B.A. Lifsey, J.P. This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/gafiles/ File size: 1.4 Kb

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: THIGPEN, PASSMORE, JOHNSON, MATHEWS Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Dd.2ADI/1286.1.1 Message Board Post: Mary Jane PASSMORE JOHNSON is my great-great-grandmother. Contact me at LSherwood1@cfl.rr.com so that we can talk. I got the information about her mother from my great-grandmother Abigail's sister Anna Texas who lived with my great-uncle and his wife until she was placed in the home for Confederate Widows in Atlanta, GA. I have photos of this side of the family and will happy to share. Lyn

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/Dd.2ADI/1286.1 Message Board Post: My husband is the gggggrandson of Mary Jane Passmore Johnson. I have just begun to look for her family. How do you know her mother's name was Anna Thigpen? I would be happy to exchange any info. I have with you. Thanks. Pat Greggs Orlando, FL

Found this on Micro film. The middle GA Thomaston Times June 1884 Death has again visited this city Mrs. Harriet Emma Sandwich Daniel Wife of T. H.. Daniel and sister of Judge J. C. Sandwich of Thomaston and Mrs. J. C. McDaniel Mrs. Daniel died last Wednesday about twelve o'clock at her mothers house. She was forty years old. She had a painful illness. She married November 26th. 1863 and was the mother of six children. The article goes on.

I'd like to exchange info. with anyone researching this family or with additional info: John WEBSTER b. 15 Dec 1790; d. 1861 Upson Co, GA; m. Martha W. Much thanks for any help. Donna Wall

This is found in the Middle Ga. Thomaston Times. Dec, 23 1881 The little son of Charles and Beth Howell, Fifteen months old died at the residence of his grandfather A. E. Singleton on Thursday last. I hope someone can use this. Larry Childs

This one was found in The Middle Ga. Thomaston Times Mr. Howard Sims of Thomaston and Mrs. Roberts of The Rock were married last Sunday Rev J. Y. Allen officiating

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Burnette, Gordy, Jackson, Allen from Upson Co. area Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Dd.2ADI/1297 Message Board Post: Looking for maternal family history: GGparents Washington Pierce Burnette [son of John C(arl) Burnett(e)] m. Georgia May Ann Gordy; and Robert Wesley Jackson m. Tallulah Florence Allen [dau. of Gilliam I. Allen and ??] GParents: Chester Alexander Burnette m. Elizabeth Chancellor Jackson and moved to Macon, GA Any help with these elusive BURNETT(E) ancestors would be greatly appreciated.

Death Notice Mrs. Nancy Duke living near Delray I found this while doing research in the Thomaston Times. If you would like a copy of the complete article let me know. Larry Childs

death notice 1879 Matlida S. Torrence sister of M. R. Cobb. I found this while doing research in the Thomaston Times. If you would like a copy of the complete article let me know. Larry Childs

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/Dd.2ADI/964.2.2.1.2 Message Board Post: can u tell me about his father and grandfather.....He was my uncle

I have a death notice of Henry Coats 72 years old talks of his illness. The Rock December 25. 1879 Thomaston Times Want a copy contact me Larry Childs

While looking through a January edition of the Thomaston Times I found this article. It talk about Mr. W. J. Zorn 's Plantation On December the 18 ( 1881 ) last on the plantation of Mr. W. J. Zorn in this County There was a difficulty between Two colored women Many Walker and Mattie bell in which Fracas Mandy Walker received injuries and .........Died at the hands of Mattie Bell...... Anyone interested let me know and I will send it two you. Larry Childs