Sorry, I have been offline for awhile -- now trying to play catch-up. I am descended from the SHURLINGs of Washington County, GA as well as about five other lines from there. I have an Alice SHURLING in my database b. 1888 d/o Henry Franklin SHURLING and Nan "Nannie" BRANTLEY. Is this your Alice? If so, I have lots of information that I would be willing to share. Just let me know in what format you would like it sent. If this is your Alice, we are cousins as I am also descended from James SHURLING and Lucy ADLER through their daughter, Susan Clark SHURLING (my g.g.grandmother). Betty ----- Original Message ----- From: S.Hamilton <Tutu14805@Prodigy.net> To: <GAWASHIN-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, January 26, 2000 2:07 AM Subject: HARTLEY-SHURLING new to this so forgive me if this isn't the place for inquiries.... I am researching the HARTLEY-SHRULING's of Washington Cty GA. My greatgrandfather was Clarence J. Hartley, m'd to Alice E. Shurling i have recently received info from a distant (we Think) cousin. Hope to learn much more Thanks Sandy Hamilton ==== GAWASHIN Mailing List ==== This GAWASHIN list is currently available for adoption! Interested in becoming the list manager? Go here: http://resources.rootsweb.com/surnames/adoptrequest.html ============================== Personalized Mailing Lists: never miss a connection again. http://pml.rootsweb.com/ Brought to you by RootsWeb.com.

----- Original Message ----- From: S.Hamilton <Tutu14805@Prodigy.net> To: <GAWASHIN-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, January 26, 2000 2:07 AM Subject: HARTLEY-SHURLING new to this so forgive me if this isn't the place for inquiries.... I am researching the HARTLEY-SHRULING's of Washington Cty GA. My greatgrandfather was Clarence J. Hartley, m'd to Alice E. Shurling i have recently received info from a distant (we Think) cousin. Hope to learn much more Thanks Sandy Hamilton ==== GAWASHIN Mailing List ==== This GAWASHIN list is currently available for adoption! Interested in becoming the list manager? Go here: http://resources.rootsweb.com/surnames/adoptrequest.html ============================== Personalized Mailing Lists: never miss a connection again. http://pml.rootsweb.com/ Brought to you by RootsWeb.com.

1/31/00(9:10AM-EST) I wish to thank each & every GREAT lister who replied to my plea for help. I tried to answer individually, but if I missed anyone, PLEASE know I'm trying to make sure I am making contact by replying to the "list." You're the GREATEST!! Received the info I was looking for & more. THANK YOU from the bottom of a grateful heart. {Please know I shared the info with those who were also searching and contacted me.} We ALL THANK YOU!!! Dolores %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% "Don't walk behind me; I may not lead. Don't walk in front of me; I may not follow. Walk beside me that we may be as one."

Dolores, A quick update to earlier response to your query about Sandersville. In case the URL doesn't work, try the following: www.pollette.com/washington/washington.htm or go to www.rootsweb.com click on GA, then to Washington County. Should take you right there. Sorry if first response was incomplete. Nan GAWASHIN-D-request@rootsweb.com wrote: > > Subject: > > GAWASHIN-D Digest Volume 00 : Issue 3 > > Today's Topics: > #1 Sandersville, GA [GOGETTYGAM@webtv.net (DOLORES DOBS] > > Administrivia: > To unsubscribe from GAWASHIN-D, send a message to > > GAWASHIN-D-request@rootsweb.com > > that contains in the body of the message the command > > unsubscribe > > and no other text. No subject line is necessary, but if your software > requires one, just use unsubscribe in the subject, too. > > To contact the GAWASHIN-D list administrator, send mail to > GAWASHIN-admin@rootsweb.com. > > ______________________________ > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > Subject: Sandersville, GA > Date: Fri, 28 Jan 2000 08:27:31 -0500 (EST) > From: GOGETTYGAM@webtv.net (DOLORES DOBSON) > To: GAWASHIN-L@rootsweb.com > > 1/28/00 (8:10AM-EST) Can anyone give me the history of SANDERSVILLE, > GA? > Am researching geneology of my ancestors(Sanders) & was recently brought > to my attention there is a > Sandersville, GA in Washington Co. Am trying to do " in- depth" research > to connect each & every link found, as this is a very elusive family, > with many "dead-ends" & "brick walls" & "long dark tunnels" to dig out > of. > PLEASE, can anyone give me a site , a link, some history, anything > that might clue me on the town of SANDERSVILLE, GA. ? > I am on Webtv, can navigate most > sites if I know WHICH? > Anyone with the HISTORY of this town? > I thank you for any information from a grateful heart. (Just > subscribed to this county, as I find people willing to help if I'm > asking in the vicinity I'm searching.) > THANK YOU!!!!!!! Dolores in FL

Dolores: You can try the Washington County page at www.pollette.com/washington for history of Washington County and Sandersville. Sandersville is the county seat of Washington. Another source would be "Cotton to Kaolin, A History of Washington County, Georgia 1784 - 1989" published by the Washington County Historical Society, Inc. A copy costs $50.00 and although I don't have one, have seen it in the Genealogy library in the Orlando Public Library. It is a great source for people doing research in Washington County. Nan GAWASHIN-D-request@rootsweb.com wrote: > > Subject: > > GAWASHIN-D Digest Volume 00 : Issue 3 > > Today's Topics: > #1 Sandersville, GA [GOGETTYGAM@webtv.net (DOLORES DOBS] > > Administrivia: > To unsubscribe from GAWASHIN-D, send a message to > > GAWASHIN-D-request@rootsweb.com > > that contains in the body of the message the command > > unsubscribe > > and no other text. No subject line is necessary, but if your software > requires one, just use unsubscribe in the subject, too. > > To contact the GAWASHIN-D list administrator, send mail to > GAWASHIN-admin@rootsweb.com. > > ______________________________ > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > Subject: Sandersville, GA > Date: Fri, 28 Jan 2000 08:27:31 -0500 (EST) > From: GOGETTYGAM@webtv.net (DOLORES DOBSON) > To: GAWASHIN-L@rootsweb.com > > 1/28/00 (8:10AM-EST) Can anyone give me the history of SANDERSVILLE, > GA? > Am researching geneology of my ancestors(Sanders) & was recently brought > to my attention there is a > Sandersville, GA in Washington Co. Am trying to do " in- depth" research > to connect each & every link found, as this is a very elusive family, > with many "dead-ends" & "brick walls" & "long dark tunnels" to dig out > of. > PLEASE, can anyone give me a site , a link, some history, anything > that might clue me on the town of SANDERSVILLE, GA. ? > I am on Webtv, can navigate most > sites if I know WHICH? > Anyone with the HISTORY of this town? > I thank you for any information from a grateful heart. (Just > subscribed to this county, as I find people willing to help if I'm > asking in the vicinity I'm searching.) > THANK YOU!!!!!!! Dolores in FL

1/28/00 (8:10AM-EST) Can anyone give me the history of SANDERSVILLE, GA? Am researching geneology of my ancestors(Sanders) & was recently brought to my attention there is a Sandersville, GA in Washington Co. Am trying to do " in- depth" research to connect each & every link found, as this is a very elusive family, with many "dead-ends" & "brick walls" & "long dark tunnels" to dig out of. PLEASE, can anyone give me a site , a link, some history, anything that might clue me on the town of SANDERSVILLE, GA. ? I am on Webtv, can navigate most sites if I know WHICH? Anyone with the HISTORY of this town? I thank you for any information from a grateful heart. (Just subscribed to this county, as I find people willing to help if I'm asking in the vicinity I'm searching.) THANK YOU!!!!!!! Dolores in FL

new to this so forgive me if this isn't the place for inquiries.... I am researching the HARTLEY-SHRULING's of Washington Cty GA. My greatgrandfather was Clarence J. Hartley, m'd to Alice E. Shurling i have recently received info from a distant (we Think) cousin. Hope to learn much more Thanks Sandy Hamilton

Announcing a new Rootsweb Surname mailing list: This is a list for the discussion and sharing of information on the ancestors and descendants of people with the surname WILLIAMSON who migrated from the Carolinas to Georgia in the late 1700s and early 1800s. Many continued their migrations southward to Florida and westward to other Southern states. You can subscribe to the list in mail mode by sending a message to WILLIAMSON-GA-L-request@rootsweb.com that contains the word subscribe and nothing else. If you prefer digest mode, you should send the command instead to WILLIAMSON-GA-D-request@rootsweb.com Olivia Williamson Saffold Listowner

Does anyone have an Elizabeth ? in their family, born in Washington County between 1800 and 1810 who married a Terrell Brooks, probably in the 1820's or early 1830's. They had four children at least: Nicey, James B., Mary J., and Joab, all born between 1832 and 1844. In 1840, the family was located in Stewart County. In 1850, they were located in Muscogee County. In 1860, only Terrell was listed in the census in Houston County. In 1865, the family was in Covington County, Alabama. In 1870, Terrell, Elizabeth, and James B. (my g-great-grandfather) moved to Texas. I believe Joab was killed in the Civil War unmarried. I don't know what became of Nicey and Mary. If anyone can help, I'd appreciate it. Thanks. Duston Brooks in Texas

I am looking for the parents of Nancy Holland, b. 1760, d. 1830 Washington County, Ga. She married John Cato Lee, b. 9/26/1757, Prince George County, Va, d. 2/26/1832, Alabama. Any information would be appreciated. Thanks, Bonner

I do not at present have access to an 1870 census for Washington Co.,nor a cemetery book or death index. I need to find when when Thomas R. Mills died. He was born in 1797 and was still alive in 1860. The census listed him as 63 on that census. His wife had already died by 1850. He was the son of John and Mary Mills originally of NC. if anyone can help me I would really appreciate it.

This is a new genealogy site that someone might find useful. http://www.genealogyfinders.com/ For out-of-print books: http://bn.bfast.com/bfast/click/mid1349732?siteid=11319776&bfpage=oop

Searching for parents and siblings of John WILLIAMSON, born ca. 1780 GA or NC?, died 1851 Emanuel County, GA. John shows up in Montgomery County, GA, in 1811 when he marries Elizabeth SULLIVAN(T); his first grant of land is dated 1812. Emanuel was formed in 1812 from a portion of Montgomery County, but John and Elizabeth are still in Montgomery County in 1820 census, and not enumerated in the Emanuel census until 1830. Children are: Martha (Thompson), William J., Andrew Jackson, Margaret (Morris), Solomon, Mathew M., (Unknown Daughter), George Washington, John J., Riley, Samuel C., Schley H. John's descendants are numerous and have spread to nearly all GA counties, as well as to other states. Where was he from? If anyone is researching this line, please contact me so we can share information. Thank you, Olivia Williamson Saffold in Emanuel County, GA saffold@pineland.net

Searching for parents and siblings of John WILLIAMSON, born ca. 1780 GA or NC?, died 1851 Emanuel County, GA. John shows up in Montgomery County, GA, in 1811 when he marries Elizabeth SULLIVAN(T); his first grant of land is dated 1812. Emanuel was formed in 1812 from a portion of Montgomery County, but John and Elizabeth are still in Montgomery County in 1820 census, and not enumerated in the Emanuel census until 1830. Children are: Martha (Thompson), William J., Andrew Jackson, Margaret (Morris), Solomon, Mathew M., (Unknown Daughter), George Washington, John J., Riley, Samuel C., Schley H. John's descendants are numerous and have spread to nearly all GA counties, as well as to other states. Where was he from? If anyone is researching this line, please contact me so we can share information. Thank you, Olivia Williamson Saffold in Emanuel County, GA saffold@pineland.net

MECKLENBURG, VIRGINIA MARRIAGES, 1765-1810 Bordering North Carolina in southern Virginia, Mecklenburg County was formed in 1765. Compiled from "loose papers" in the county clerk's office, this database is a collection of marriage bonds from the county between 1765 and 1810. Researchers will find the names of both bride and groom, and date of marriage bond. Many records also reveal their place of residence. It provides the names of over 4,500 men and women. As the county kept no official record of marriages before 1850, these records represent the only government held data regarding planned marriages in the county. For researchers of early Virginia ancestors, this can be an extremely illuminating database. Bibliography: Nottingham, Stratton. "Marriage License Bonds of Mecklenburg County, Virginia from 1765 to 1810." Onancock, VA: Stratton Nottingham, 1928. To search this database, go to: http://www.ancestry.com/ancestry/search/4071.htm <><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><>

I am researching the following lines in Washington County, GA: ADLER BROOKS ELTON JORDAN SHURLING SUMNER I will be in Washington County the week of October 11 and would like to have some areas in which to research. I know that my SUMNERs are buried in the Jordan-Sumner Cemetery in Sandersville, but don't know if my JORDANs are buried there or not. I've been to the graves of my g.g.grandparents: John Brooks ELTON and Susan Clark SHURLING. They are buried outside of Tennile. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Also would like to hear from anyone else researching these surnames. bp