Posted on: Wilkes Co. Ga Wills Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ga/WilkesWill/10056 Surname: Bentley, Ray, Scott, Shelnut, Bryant, Gwathmey ------------------------- This is the Will of Jesse Bentley who married Mary Scott in Wilkes County, Georgia. Jesse came from North Carolina to Wilkes County. HENRY COUNTY GEORGIA, The mother of Counties: Jesse BENTLEY---Revolutionary Soldier, served in Virginia. Fifth (5th) and eleventh (11th) Continental Line (C.L.) E. Index of Revolutionary records in Virginia State Archives. (Ref: VIRGINIANS IN THE REVOLUTION BY JOHN H.GWATHMEY.) Jesse is probably the first cousin of William Bentley II and Jeremaih Bentley. All three fought in the Revolutionary War. All three came from North Carolina, and all three came to Wilkes County, Georgia winning Land Grants and purchasing other lands in the county close to each other. Below is listed an abstract of the Will of Jesse Bentley found in Henry County Courthouse at McDonough, Georgia. JESSE BENTLEY--Made Will, 5 Sep 1829 in Walton County, Georgia (copy in my possession) Wife Mary Scott Bentley Child: John T. Bentley James F. Bentley William Bentley Josiah Harris Bentley Hannah T. (Bentley) Ray Exec: John T. Bentley Wit: John Scott (brother of Mary?) James Shelnut S. Bryant J.P. (Samuel Bryant)

Posted on: Wilkes Co. Ga Wills Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ga/WilkesWill/10054 Surname: Bentley, Jackson, Smith, Wooten, Alexander, Randol, Nunnaly, Norman, Venable, Lepham ------------------------- This is copy of letters of administration of Jeremiah Bentley. Jeremaih Bentley was a Revolutioanry War Soldier , 5th Company, commanded by Abraham Venable, 1st Regiment, commanded by Major Aaron Lepham, Georgia Militia, Wilkes County. Jeremiam BENTLEY is first cousin to William BENTLEY II that left his will in Wilkes County, Georgia in 1792. The father of Willaim II was William I of Bertie and Edgecombe Counties, North Carolina and Jeremiah's father was Joseph BENTLEY of Bertie and Edgecombe Counties, North Carolina William BENTLEY II was also a Revolutionary War Soldier. "Jeremiah BENTLEY and his wife (Abi Amason) came to Georgia (Wilkes County) from NORTH CAROLINA, according to his Affidavit at the State House when he applied for land. His Land grant was dated October 26, 1784. He says he had not been granted land in Georgia before that date. This does not preclude the fact that he may have been in Georgia earlier but had not applied for land before. I believe that was the case since I have a reference to a Jury List placing him on jury duty January 4, 1779-Febuary 20, 1779 in the District between TURKEY CREEK and the Savannah River. Another Question I have is that according to today's maps Turkey Creek is in SOUTH CAROLINA....They (Jeremiah and Abi Bentley) had two children when they applied for land (in Georgia)." (This was written By Mary Bentley RANDOL) Jeremiah Bentley left a will in Wilkes County, Georgia on December 29, 1817. "Early Records of Georgia, Wills of Wilkes County, Vol. II", page 164 page 247 -- BENTLEY, Jere., dec'd Division of slaves by Hartwell JACKSON, Wm. W. SMITH and Lemuel WOOTEN, commissioners, among the legatees as follows: to Abi BENTLEY, wid of said dec'd; Jesse NORMAN in right of his wife Mary, Jos. ALEXANDER in right of his wife Sally, Betsy, William, Jeremiah, Cynthia and Jas. BENTLEY, Wm. NUNNALY and wife Patsy, Osman NUNNALY AND WIFE Ada. Dec. 29, 1817 "Early Records of Georgia, Wills of Wilkes County, Vol. II", page 173 page 27 -- BENTLEY, Jeremiah, dec'd est. Thos. WOOTEN, admr. Paid Abi BENTLEY for cloths for slaves before sale and div. Jul. 5, 1819. page 35 -- Cinthia BENTLEY, minor Thos. WOOTEN, gdn Paid Abi BENTLEY for board 1818. page 424 -- Thos. WOOTEN, Abi BENTLEY and Jos. ALEXANDER, admrs. Paid Jos. ALEXANDER, Willia NUNNALY, Osman T. NUNNALY, Elizabeth, Jeremiah and Wm BENTLEY large sums. May 3, 1824.

Posted on: Wilkes Co. Ga Wills Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ga/WilkesWill/10050 Surname: Bentley, McKnight, Turner, Looser, Livingston, Slack ------------------------- This is the Will of John Bentley, Sr who was the son of William Bentley who left the Will in Wilkes County, Georgia in 1792. I add this will here because John Bentley came with his father from South Carolina in 1775 to Wilkes County and fought with his father in the Revolutionary War. Volume 1-2 Page 296 John Bently Sr's Will The State of Alabama Chambers County I, John Bently, being low in bodily strength, but in sound mind, do make and ordain this my last will and testament, Amen. ITEM 1st.: I give to my son William R. Bently the following property to wit: Sal, a Negro woman slave, about seventeen years old, solely to be controlled by him the said William R. Bently, for the purpose of maintaining and taking care of me the said John Bently, my wife, and his the said William R. Bentley's mother as long as we or either of us live, and also all my perishable property belonging to me the said John Bently. ITEM 2nd.: After my death and the death of my wife Elizabeth Bently, the said property Sal & Lucy, and all other perishable property at the decease of me, the said John and Elizabeth that may be, shall be sold and divided as follows: To my son Jacob Bently and equal share, to Hiram Bently, my son, fifty dollars as his full share, to John Bently Jun. my son an equal share, to my daughter Matilda Livingston an equal share, and in case of her death, to inure to Thomas Livingston her husband, to my daughter Emily Bolt, alias, by her intermarriage Emily Gilbert, I especially give her part to her son John Bolt, and if she should have any more children, it is to be equally divided, to my daughter Elizabeth Bently I give and direct that she receive from my executor lawful interest annually after distribution, and if she marries and there is any increase, equal shares, and if not her the said Elizabeth's share, to inure to belong to Henderson Bently, heir of the said Elizabeth Bently Junr., to William R. Bently my son an equal share at distribution. ITEM 3rd.: I give the entire increase of the said Negro woman slaves, Sal & Lucy, if any to Matilda Livingston or Thomas Livingston in case of her death, Elizabeth Bently Junr. and William R. Bently and his and their lawful heirs, for the taking care of me the said John and Elizabeth Bently my wife, and that none of my other heirs is to have any part of interest, whatever in said Negro increase, and in case any of this property or any the said John Bently is now in possession of at this time is made way with for our use, it is not to be accounted for, and any that may be got, except the Negro increase is to be distributed as before described. ITEM 4th.: A power of attorney given by me to Hiram Bently my son, to collect money from the estate of Archibald Slack deceased, of Barber County (Alabama) is hereby revoked, and should the said Hiram Bently collect, he is to pay over the same, to my executors, for equal distribution as described. ITEM 5th : I hereby appoint William R. Bently my son, my true and lawful executor in law and equity, to carry out the provisions of this will, without being bound to give security. In testimony whereof, I the said John Bently have hereunto set my hand and seal, this twenty sixth day of January eighteen hundred and forty nine. Signed: John Bently (Seal) Signed and sealed before us: John McNight Senr. George S. Turner John C. Looser

Posted on: Wilkes Co. Ga Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ga/Wilkes/10722 Surname: Kitchens, Catchings ------------------------- Barbara, in your message Benjamin Kitchens, Wilkes Co. you are referring to an older Benjamin that eventually went into LA. He also had a son, Benjamin. Sorry, but they are the wrong men. But, thanks for trying to help. Gwen

Posted on: Wilkes Co. Ga Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ga/Wilkes/10721 Surname: Wingfield, Barnett ------------------------- Looking for information on Captain John Wingfield of the Irwin Artillery, 11th Georgia Artillery Battalion, CSA. Also looking for information on Lieutenant Jospeh W. Barnett of same unit. Trying to verify photos that I have obtained of each.

Posted on: Wilkes Co. Ga Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ga/Wilkes/10720 Surname: Hudspeth, Paschall, Townsend, Catching ------------------------- Michal Martin Farmer, WILKES COUNTY, GEORGIA DEED BOOKS A-VV 1784-1806, p. 425. Deed Book NN, 1795-1796, p. 22. James West & John West of Columbia County, Ga., are bound to John Nelson of Wilkes Co., Ga, for L3000. 21 Apr 1794... EARLY RECORDS OF GEORGIA: Administration of Estate of Nelson, Eleanor; John M. West, was the amdr. of estate prior to death. Administration of Estate of West, John M.; Receipt of Seymour Catchings... Jan 04, 1833.

Posted on: Wilkes Co. Ga Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ga/Wilkes/10719 Surname: Hudspeth, Paschall, Townsend ------------------------- Michal Martin Farmer, WILKES COUNTY, GEORGIA DEED BOOKS A-VV 1784-1806, p. 425. Deed Book NN, 1795-1796, p. 22. James West & John West of Columbia County, Ga., are bound to John Nelson of Wilkes Co., Ga, for L3000. 21 Apr 1794... Administration of Estate of Nelson, Eleanor; John M. West, was the amdr. of estate prior to death. Administration of Estate of West, John M.; Receipt of Seymour Catchings. Jan 04, 1833.

Posted on: Wilkes Co. Ga Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ga/Wilkes/10718 Surname: West, Egmon, Cain ------------------------- Grace Gillam Davidson, EARLY RECORDS OF GEORGIA VOL II, 1933, Vidalia, GA, p. 160. Wilkes County, GA Will Book HH 1819-1836, p. 295. West, John M. Among the children listed is Eliza West. (This can be Elizabeth shorten or a nickname for Elizabeth.) { The will was signed Oct 12, 1827 and probated Jul 05, 1830. This would have been before Elizabeth married Seymour Catchings.} IBID, p. 332. First Marriage Book Catchings, Seymour... Eliza West... Apr 26, 1831.. p. 504. Jas. Armstrong, M.G.

Posted on: Wilkes Co. Ga Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ga/Wilkes/10717 Surname: Catchings, Walker, West, Huddleston ------------------------- Ref: NSDAR, DAR PATRIOT INDEX CENTENNIAL EDITION PART II, NSDAR, 1994, Washinton, DC, p. 1698. Kitchens, Benjamin; b. 1763 VA; d. 1849 LA m (1) Mason Daniels (2) Levisa Wilson. Capt. NC PNSR (I suggest that you order a copy of these papers for more information.)

Posted on: Wilkes Co. Ga Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ga/Wilkes/10716 Surname: Walker, Catching ------------------------- Ref: THE CATCHINGS AND HOLLIDAY FAMILIES..., by T. C. Catchings and Mrs. M. C. Torrey, 1919, A. B. Caldwell Pub. Co., Atlanta, GA, p. 12. "Benjamin Kitchens born in South Hampton Co., Va., 1763, enlisted in the Revolutionary War from Nash Co., N. C.; was sergeant from 1776 to 1778; was captain from 1778 to 1781; excaped three days before Charleston surrendered; following Cornwallis to Yorktown, Va.; was slightly wounded in battle of Camden. He removed from N. C. to Washington Co., Ga, three or four years after the war; to Natchex, Miss. in 1798 and to Rapides Parish, La., in Jan. 1816. He married a lady in Natchez in 1832. He had several young children by his second wife; and also had a son Wm. II. Kitche, and a son Benjamin, the last is said to have died in the Creek War."

susan hoke wrote: > Looking for info on > May Wright 1859-1931 > Ida Mae Meacham Wright d. 1939 > Mary F. (Louise) Wright 1919- > John Meacham 1859-19? > Mary F. (Louise) Meacham > > All buried at Zion Methodist Church, Rockingham, NC. > All have ties to Anson, Richmond & Scotland Counties. > > I'm so excited! My brother & I drove over to Anson > Co. Friday. We did some research in the courthouse & > finally found where May is buried. All this time we > thought he was in Mizpah(in Richmond Co.). Thanks to > his death certificate we found him at Zion Methodist > Church (also in Richmond). He is beside his last wife > Ida Mae Meachum Wright. Ida's parents (John Meachum & > Mary (Louise)F. Wright) are also there. There is also > an infant son born in 1916. > We are still looking for May & Ida's daughter Mary > F. Wright. Though we think she may go by Louise. She > was born in 1919. My mother remembers a cousin Louise > but doesn't know what became of her. There was a > Louise Wright on Ida's death certificate (found at the > Richmond Co. courthouse). > I'd appreciate any help with this. There is a chance > that Mary (Louise) could still be living. > > Thanks, > Susan > > > __________________________________________________ > Do You Yahoo!? > Get email at your own domain with Yahoo! Mail. > http://personal.mail.yahoo.com/ > > ============================== > Visit Ancestry.com for a FREE 14-Day Trial and enjoy access to the #1 > Source for Family History Online. Go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/subscribe/subscribetrial1y.asp?sourcecode=F11HB -- --<<<Arnett Genealogy of the South>>>-- http://www.surfsouth.com/~cullars/genealogy.htm {Genealogy Home} http://Cullars.tripod.com/home.html {Arnett/Cullars Genealogy} http://www.geocities.com/walter_cullars/index.html {Genealogy/Messages} http://www.insidetheweb.com/mbs.cgi/mb378385 {Arnett Message/Chat} [email protected] / [email protected]

Posted on: Wilkes Co. Ga Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ga/Wilkes/10715 Surname: Cooper, Dyson ------------------------- John had a son James but he was born 1799 and married Margaret Stuart Dyson 1822 Wilkes Co., GA. They were still in Wilkes for the 1840 census.

Hello: I am new to the list. Can anyone tell me if the Toomey Collection on Wilkes County in the Georgia Archives has been abstracted and published in book form, or is it available only in the Archives? Thanks for any information. Norvill Jones

Posted on: Wilkes Co. Ga Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ga/Wilkes/10714 Surname: Muse ------------------------- Please see the response to Noreen's post on this site. I believe we are cousins. My line descends from a Drury Williams of Wilkes Co. GA.

Posted on: Wilkes Co. Ga Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ga/Wilkes/10713 Surname: Muse, Williams, Pope, Baker ------------------------- Hi Norene I believe we are cousins. My line starts (along one branch) with William Williams, whose son was Drury (~1748-1806). Drury Williams was born in Virginia, but died in Wilkes Co., GA on 4 Mar 1806. I have a note that says the "Gough application to the DAR says he was married in Cumberland Co., VA" to Tabitha Marshall (~1758-1805) on 26 Mar 1770. Another note shows marriage in Goochland Co, VA. They had a son Jesse Williams b. in VA who married Elizabeth Heard. Jesse and Elizabeth had a daughter, Mary A. Williams b. ~1809. I have research showing Mary with a possible middle name of Elizabeth. Mary Williams married William Pope Muse on 11 Dec 1826 in Wilkes Co. GA. They had at least one son: Josephus Marion Muse (1836-1910). Josephus Marion Muse (b. 4 Nov 1836 in Wilkes Co. GA, d. 13 June 1910 in Carroll Co. GA at 73) He was a soldier of the confederacy. He married Mary Elizabeth Hamrick (b.27 Jan 1838-d. 12 Oct 1910) on 28 Oct 1859 in Carroll Co., GA. They had 10 children: Mattie Muse Mary Frances (Fanny) Muse Joe Muse Rebecca Valentine Muse (1862-1934) James Muse (Jim?) George Muse Tom Muse also known as Tommie Muse Burred Muse Earl Muse John Muse I am the great grandaughter of Rebecca Valentine Muse and James Latham Baker. Please contact me if you want to share information. Josephus Marion Muse started the Abilene Baptist Church in Carrollton GA and they (and I) are collecting information on their founding family.

Posted on: Wilkes Co. Ga Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ga/Wilkes/10712 Surname: KELLEY, WALKER, BURROW, MOORE, RAY, DAVIS ------------------------- I am looking for information on my 5th great grandfather and mother. William Kelley, Jr. & Hannah Walker. He was in Wilkes County during the American Revolution. They married about 1778, location unknown. Hannah married John Jones after his death in 1791. William and Hannah had children named John, William, Samuel, Nancy, Jane and James. Samuel married Jane (Jenny) Moore. Nancy married Usury Ray. Jane married Wylie Davis. James married we think, Elizabeth Burrow. Jane and James drew land in the Georgia lotteries as ophrans of William Kelley. I am including my home page about James W. Kelley Family: [http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/w/a/l/Faith-k-Wallace-GA/GENE9-0007.html] All the above has been verbally related to me by distant cousins in James Kelley's family, but since I had a heart attack I can't get out and get proof for myself. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Any more cousins out there I can talk to, and get to know??? Wills, Deeds, Marriage cert., pedigrees, anything would help me. Thanks, Faith Link: Generation 7: James W. Kelley URL: <http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/w/a/l/Faith-k-Wallace-GA/GENE9-0007.html>

Posted on: Wilkes Co. Ga Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ga/Wilkes/10709 Surname: Kelley, Walker, Burrow ------------------------- I have been told my ancestor William Kelley, Jr. lived in Wilkes County, GA, prior to his death in 1791. He was married to Hannah Walker, and their children were: John, William, Samuel, Nancy, Jane and James Kelley. James W. Kelley was my 4th great grandfather. It is believed he married Elizabeth Burrow/Burrows. I have included my home page address so you can see what I have been told, or found myself. [http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/w/a/l/Faith-k-Wallace-GA/GENE9-0007.html] Could anyone offer me any help with this family? Wills, land deeds, pedigrees, etc. Faith Link: Generation 7, James W. Kelley URL: <http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/w/a/l/Faith-k-Wallace-GA/GENE9-0007.html>

Posted on: Wilkes Co. Ga Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ga/Wilkes/10707 Surname: James Cooper ------------------------- Hello, I am trying to locate the parents or any siblings of James Cooper. He was born November 14,1804 in Wilkes County, Georgia. He married Mary Elizabeth McGee in Tuscaloosa,Al. on September 4,1833. Have you run across either names? Thank you. Link: w URL: <http://>

Posted on: Wilkes Co. Ga Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ga/Wilkes/10705 Surname: ------------------------- Looking for info on Ignatius Raines. He had 1795 grant of 200 acres in Wilkes Co Mabry Benson 62 Eureka Ave, Kensington, California 94707-1111

Posted on: Wilkes Co. Ga Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ga/Wilkes/10704 Surname: GAMMAGE, DAVIS, LAW, SAXON ------------------------- Yes, Fannie GAMMAGE was the daughter of William GAMMAGE, who lived in Wilkes Co, GA and Davis GAMMAGE was his son. We have a Gammage Family Association and have a reunion every year. Have also published a Gammage books, which covers the descendants of the three brothers, William, Thomas and Solomon GAMMAGE. Would love to share information with you as our information from the descendants of Fannie GAMMAGE who married Jordan DAVIS is very scant. I am descended from Fannie's brother Alsay GAMMAGE, who married Mourning Maxey LAW. The DAVIS family figures very prominantly in the GAMMAGE family. My gr-gr-father was Davis Yancey GAMMAGE who married Louisa Ann DAVIS. Look forward to hearing from you. Peg at [email protected]