This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: NeSmith, Mason, Bennett, Mathis, Walker, Green, Cannon Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/He.2ADE/198.208.261.571.1 Message Board Post: I found this with a google search. I am not researching Nesmith. Remember to verify....... AMANDA E. MASON, b. 1836, Wilkinson Co. GA.; d. Macon, Bibb Co. GA; m. JAMES MADISON NESMITH, October 26, 1893, Irwinton, Wilkinson Co. GA. Child: THEOPHILUS OFFERMAN MASON, b. 1837, Wilkinson Co. GA. Why not fathers surname???? Beulah Church Cemetery Pembroke, Georgia http://www.geocities.com/sheeng/bulacem.html 26 James Madison NeSmith, Sr. July 6, 1935 --- 27 Elizabeth Ann "Libby" Bennett NeSmith Mar. 5, 1941 May 16, 1982 41 Annie B. NeSmith Jan. 21, 1906 Aug. 26, 1993 ----------- From: http://linrich.com/Cannon.htm JOHN GILLARD CANNON was born March 02, 1821 in Irwinton, Wilkinson Co. GA, and died October 25, 1902 in Wilkinson Co. GA. He married (1) JANE GREEN December 22, 1842 in Wilkinson Co. GA, daughter of JESSE GREEN and MILLY UNKNOWN. She was born October 23, 1811, and died November 16, 1852. He married (2) ELIZABETH MATHIS August 29, 1853 in Wilkinson Co. GA, daughter of JOSHUA MATHIS and MARTHA UNKNOWN. She was born February 18, 1832, and died August 06, 1864. He married (3) MARGARET NESMITH May 18, 1866 in Irwinton, Wilkinson Co. GA, daughter of JAMES NESMITH and ELIZABETH WALKER. She was born September 02, 1835, and died March 06, 1901. Children of JOHN CANNON and MARGARET NESMITH are: xiii. RACHAEL CAROLINE CANNON, b. April 26, 1867, Irwinton, Wilkinson Co. GA; d. March 26, 1956, Waycross, Ware Co. GA / Zoar Cemetery Appling Co. GA. xiv. WINNIE ADA CANNON, b. October 06, 1869, Wilkinson Co. GA.. xv. JOHN MADISON CANNON, b. March 03, 1872, Wilkinson Co. GA.; d. November 07, 1954, Wintergarden, Orange Co. FL; m. POLLY ANNE ROZAR. xvi. WILLIAM ALLEN CANNON, b. September 06, 1874, Wilkinson Co. GA.. xvii. JAMES DAVID CANNON, b. August 16, 1877, Wilkinson Co. GA.; m. MAGGIE TOWNSEND. MISC: THOMAS R. DIXON, b. 1848, Wilkinson Co. GA.; m. JANE E. NESMITH, Wilkinson Co. GA. EMMETT MASON CANNON was born June 1891 in Wilkinson Co. GA., and died March 25, 1971 in Wilkinson Co. GA.. He married FANNIE MAE NESMITH Abt. 1919 in GA. She was born May 23, 1897 in GA, and died February 23, 1969 in Wilkinson Co. GA.. Child of EMMETT CANNON and FANNIE NESMITH is: WILLAMENA CANNON.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: NeSmith and Brack Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/He.2ADE/198.208.261.571 Message Board Post: HI, I am trying to find more information on James Madison NeSmith of Wilkinson County (1814-1880) who married Elizabeth(1816-1866) in Bulloch County in 1834. He also then remarried Amanda Brack and had a good many kids with her, too.

*HI ALL: Is anyone aware of the above-referenced family lines? They are related to my Stembridge line, inlaws, and I'd LOVE to find someone else who is from or knows of this line... at least more than I do! My grandfather was BENJAMIN "FRANK"lin STEMBRIDGE b. 1892 Glynn Co.GA, but res. Crawfd Co. GA and then into Bibb Co.GA. His parents were JOSEPH B. STEMBRIDGE & SARAH 'AMELIA' Patterson Stembridge. On the 1900 Bibb Co. census, my gr'father "Frank", 8 yrs old, and all his younger sibs, all live not with their parents (no where to be found), but in the household of their older sister, ANNIE VERNELIA STEMBRIDGE who was then mar. to FRANK BREEDLOVE. They had a young daughter, LAURA, and all these younger siblings of Annie's living in their household. I imagine their mother prob died, and perhaps their father, or perhaps he took off, dont know)... Somehow, when he was 17, and his parents are no where to be found on census', etc., FRANK is then shown living in the household (in Enigma, Berrien Co.) with JOHN BENTON G UNN & his wife MARTHA BUSSEY GUNN. He is listed as "dopted son", I assume meaning 'adopted son'. I have NO IDEA ON EARTH how he came to live with them at that young age, and probably younger... I wish I knew! SEvl. yrs. later, Frank ends up marrying the GRANDDAUGHTER OF JOHN BENTON GUNN & MARTHA, namely, Onie Jones, and Frank and Onie were my grandparents. (John & Mattie Gunn had daughter, MINNIE EUGENIA GUNN, she mar. C.I. JONES of charlton Co., and they are the parents of Onie JOnes.) OK, back to the story: So......... fast forward a bit.......... 1910 Census (Shelby Co. TN) shows FRANK & ANNIE BREEDLOVE'S DAUGHTER, LAURA, marr. to IRWIN OLIVER. Irwin is 30, Laura is "19" (wow, bit of an age difference!) ... but then I see as THEIR 'Daughter" (could it be???), a girl named Eugenia, age "7" --- if she is Laura's actual daughter, that would have made Laura a mother at age 12 ! I know they marr. young in those days, but that seems a bit far-fetched. Of course, Laura could be STEPmother I suppose, and father could be the actual Father of Eugenia. Well, enuf on this... just thought I'd post it and see if anyone knows anything about them. Thanks, *Tina*

HI ALL: STATUS UPDATE on genealogical email lists I created that may be of interest to you. All the YAHOOGROUPS lists are the ones I created, and this info is being sent to some others in case there may be interest in these lists. Feel free to email me if you have any questions about any of these lists (or join if you see something that pertains to you). Majority of the yahoogroups email lists are for specific family lines, altho a few are generic to that Surname and open to all. Ask if any questions. (You can also go to the yahoogroups.com website to read Description of each.) Most on each Surname list are from the same family line, just different branches. ***** I will show LIST NAME, # of listmembers, # of posts, date list originated. Thanks to all who have remained on the list, esp. those who are actively involved and sharing info! We've met many many great cousins across the U.S. and around the world! *** BUSSEY 129/1460 Apr '99 FRANKLINNC 98/787 Aug '99 HARDEMAN 77/781 Jan 99 HOLLYMAN 84/1504 KEEN-CURLEE-NC 18/76 Oct '04 KINGERY 39/269 Aug 2000 LEMASTERFILES (goes along with rootsweb LEMASTER/S email list. This Files list hasnt been used much; has Lemaster shield and a few photos; maybe we can utilize it more this year) 41/20 Oct 2000 MEEKandWALKER 15/50 Aug '99 MooreSouth 187/1097 Dec '99 PEDDIE 8/105 Sep '01 STEMBRIDGE 37/637 Oct '98 WatkinsRev 31/1326 Dec '98 WynnHinson 13/250 Sep '99 LDSFHCConsultants 321/3665 Jan '99 TinasFamilyHistory 145/320 Mar '03 ** There is some new & exciting news coming out soon about the LDS www.familysearch.org website and what is being done there! I will post it as soon as it's ready! ** (I found it easier to post the info this way, rather than individually to each group. Sorry for any inconvenience) *Happy New Year & Best to all, *Tina Keene Peddie/CA*

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Hancock, Johns, Greenlees Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/He.2ADE/538.3 Message Board Post: Hi, One of my husband's lines is Johns/Hancock. We have, from an Uncle who didn't document very well, that Martha Caroline Hancock, b. 1823 in Wilkinson County, was the daughter of Joseph Hancock and Mary Brady. You might try this connection to see if it opens up anything new. She married William Peter Johns, son of Zephaniah Johns, they applied for land patents in Bradley County AR in 1859 and 1860, had 10 children and both died there. Their daughter, Samantha Johns married William Joseph Greenlees in AR. If you get anything new, please let me know?

Wilkinson County GaArchives News.....Tommy McCook Gardener of the Year (1989) 1989 ************************************************ 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: Joy McCook joymccook@yahoo.com January 7, 2006, 10:25 pm Local Paper 1989 TOMMY MCCOOK GARDENER OF THE YEAR This summer people from across Wilkinson County called the County Extension OFfice to nominate their gardening friends for the gardener of the year award. The award is given by the County Extension Office in recognition of superior vegetable gardening skill. Nominees for this year's contest included: Earl K. Thompson, Tommy McCook, Julian Hatcher, Bill Akins, Carl Mixon, Billy and Laverne Griffin, Marvin Merritt and Beulah Dennard. Many of these gardeners continued working through the season unaware that their friends and neighbors has "entered" them in the competition. Based upon the number of nominations received a group of finalists were selected. Mr. Bill Akins of Orwinton proved to be Wilkinson County's most widely recognized gardener this year by receiving the most nominations for the award. The other finalists were: Tommy McCook, Julian Hatcher, and Billy Griffin. The Judges for this year's contest: Keith Lassiter, Baldwin County Extension Service Director and Greg Sheppard, Wilkinson County Extension Agent, visited each finalist's garden in order to make the final decision. After comparing scoreboards, Mr. Tommy McCook of Gordon was announced as the 1989 Wilkinson County Gardener of the Year. Mr. McCook who has gardened in the same spot for some 40 years grows a wide variety of vegetables. "We filled five freezers this year," said Mr. McCook. In addition to his own use Mr. McCook shares vegetables with many friends and neighbors and occasionally sells some of his excess production. Tommy follows a good disease and insect control program by rotating planting sites, destroying all crop residue and carefully monitoringinsect numbers and spraying as needed. Problem areas in the garden have been treated with Capam Soil Fumigant or an in furrow chemical treatment. Mr. McCook has one of the most weed-free gardens around and once jokingly said he would like to "rent some weeds" since he didn't have any left in his garden. McCook makes use of a number of innovative gardening techniques including: raised beds, a sophisticated irrigation and drainage system and a number of experimental plantings. "If you have an idea about how to do something better try it out even if other people say it won't work. That's how you learn to garden," says McCook. As the 1989 Award Winner Mr. McCook received a handsome engraved plaque and a $25 gift certificate compliments of Joe Etheridge of Wilco Feed and Seed. Congratulations to all our 1989 nominees and to Tommy McCook, the Wilkinson County Gardener of the Year. File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/wilkinson/newspapers/tommymcc951gnw.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/gafiles/ File size: 3.2 Kb

Wilkinson County GaArchives News.....Gordon Man Is Honored around 1970 ************************************************ 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: Joy McCook joymccook@yahoo.com January 7, 2006, 10:07 pm Macon Telegraph (I Think) around 1970 GORDON MAN IS HONORED Georgia Gov. Jimmy Carter, right, awards the Silver Star, the nation's third highest medal, to former U.S. Army Capt. H. Lane Dennard Jr., of Gordon. Dennard was cited for valor against an armed and hostile enemy in Vietname in July 1969. Dennard was a company commander at the time and was wounded as his company engaged in a fire fight with the enemy. Dennard is now a law student at the University of Georgia. With Dennard at th ceremony is his wife, Rita, formerly of Columbus. File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/wilkinson/newspapers/gordonma950gnw.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/gafiles/ File size: 1.1 Kb

HI BARB, 'MOLLY' is not one I know of, but I'm sure she's connected to mine, as most of the Hollimans in the south are from 'HOLLYMAN', Christopher Hollyman who d. in Isle of Wight Co.,VA in 1691. There are LOTS of us "Hollyman" descendants on a "Hollyman" email list I created ... so if she's your line, or even related to you, you are more than welcome to join the list... just send a blank email to: HOLLYMAN-Subscribe@yahoogroups.com (All who are related to Hollymans of any sp. are welcome!) Cuz'n Tina/CA ----- Original Message ----- From: "Barbara Childers" <bjchilders@onemain.com> To: <GAWASHIN-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, January 04, 2006 9:57 PM Subject: Re: [GAWASHIN] Mayo, Brookins, Tarbutton, Pournelle, Tanner, Lawrence, Joiner > Hi Tina, Yes, Molly Holliman was married to my Mayo but I'll have to open > up my files on my other computer to get the details. If Mollie is in your > family I would love to "talk". Barb > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Tina Peddie" <tpeddie@charter.net> > To: <GAWASHIN-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Wednesday, January 04, 2006 9:42 PM > Subject: Re: [GAWASHIN] Mayo, Brookins, Tarbutton, Pournelle, Tanner, > Lawrence, Joiner > > >> Hi, >> Your Wash.Co. MAYOs are very possibly related to my lines of >> KEEN/KINGERY/HOOKS/HOLLIMAN, etc. -- if any know of connections to these >> lines, let's talk :) >> Thanks, >> Cuz'n Tina/CA >> >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: "Barbara Childers" <bjchilders@onemain.com> >> To: <GAWASHIN-L@rootsweb.com> >> Sent: Wednesday, January 04, 2006 6:59 PM >> Subject: Re: [GAWASHIN] Mayo, Brookins, Tarbutton, Pournelle, Tanner, >> Lawrence, Joiner >> >> >>> Mary and Tara, My Mayo's are also from Washington County, GA (Howell ( >>> wife Nuni.)and William W. who m. Elizabeth Manning). I'd love to know >>> what you have on them. Happy to share. Barb >>> >>> >>> >>> ----- Original Message ----- >>> From: "Tara D. Fields" <tutcher@camdencounty.org> >>> To: <GAWASHIN-L@rootsweb.com> >>> Sent: Wednesday, January 04, 2006 6:27 PM >>> Subject: Re: [GAWASHIN] Mayo, Brookins, Tarbutton, Pournelle, Tanner, >>> Lawrence, Joiner >>> >>> >>>> Chrisanje@aol.com wrote: >>>> >>>>>These was my Washington Co. names.....Will be glad to furnish details >>>>>if we have a possible connection. Thanks, Mary Tanner Parker, Rome, >>>>>GA >>>>> >>>>> >>>> Hi Mary, >>>> >>>> Where are your MAYOs from? My husband's are out of VA. >>>> >>>> Tara >>>> >>>> -- >>>> >>>> The Crypt: History and Genealogy of Camden and Charlton Counties, GA >>>> http://www.camdencounty.org >>>> >>>> Always demand proof, proof is the elementary courtesy that is anyone’s >>>> due. >>>> —Paul Valéry, "Monsieur Teste" >>>> >>>> ============================== >>>> New! Family Tree Maker 2005. Build your tree and search for your >>>> ancestors at the same time. Share your tree with family and friends. >>>> Learn more: >>>> http://landing.ancestry.com/familytreemaker/2005/tour.aspx?sourceid=14599&targetid=5429 >>>> >>> >>> >>> ============================== >>> Jumpstart your genealogy with OneWorldTree. Search not only for >>> ancestors, but entire generations. Learn more: >>> http://www.ancestry.com/s13972/rd.ashx >>> >> >> >> ============================== >> Search the US Census Collection. Over 140 million records added in the >> last 12 months. Largest online collection in the world. Learn more: >> http://www.ancestry.com/s13965/rd.ashx >> > > > ============================== > Jumpstart your genealogy with OneWorldTree. Search not only for > ancestors, but entire generations. Learn more: > http://www.ancestry.com/s13972/rd.ashx >

Hi, Your Wash.Co. MAYOs are very possibly related to my lines of KEEN/KINGERY/HOOKS/HOLLIMAN, etc. -- if any know of connections to these lines, let's talk :) Thanks, Cuz'n Tina/CA ----- Original Message ----- From: "Barbara Childers" <bjchilders@onemain.com> To: <GAWASHIN-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, January 04, 2006 6:59 PM Subject: Re: [GAWASHIN] Mayo, Brookins, Tarbutton, Pournelle, Tanner, Lawrence, Joiner > Mary and Tara, My Mayo's are also from Washington County, GA (Howell ( > wife Nuni.)and William W. who m. Elizabeth Manning). I'd love to know > what you have on them. Happy to share. Barb > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Tara D. Fields" <tutcher@camdencounty.org> > To: <GAWASHIN-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Wednesday, January 04, 2006 6:27 PM > Subject: Re: [GAWASHIN] Mayo, Brookins, Tarbutton, Pournelle, Tanner, > Lawrence, Joiner > > >> Chrisanje@aol.com wrote: >> >>>These was my Washington Co. names.....Will be glad to furnish details if >>>we have a possible connection. Thanks, Mary Tanner Parker, Rome, GA >>> >>> >> Hi Mary, >> >> Where are your MAYOs from? My husband's are out of VA. >> >> Tara >> >> -- >> >> The Crypt: History and Genealogy of Camden and Charlton Counties, GA >> http://www.camdencounty.org >> >> Always demand proof, proof is the elementary courtesy that is anyone’s >> due. >> —Paul Valéry, "Monsieur Teste" >> >> ============================== >> New! Family Tree Maker 2005. Build your tree and search for your >> ancestors at the same time. Share your tree with family and friends. >> Learn more: >> http://landing.ancestry.com/familytreemaker/2005/tour.aspx?sourceid=14599&targetid=5429 >> > > > ============================== > Jumpstart your genealogy with OneWorldTree. Search not only for > ancestors, but entire generations. Learn more: > http://www.ancestry.com/s13972/rd.ashx >

Tullie William Keen Retired U.S. Postal Service AUGUSTA, Ga. - Entered into rest on Friday, December 23, 2005 at St. Joseph Hospital, Mr. Tullie William Keen, 86, was the father of two daughters, Jan M. Keen of Kennesaw, GA and Sandra J. Keen of Augusta. Mr. Keen was born in Dublin, GA on June 18, 1919 to the late James Lemmie Keen and Lommie Ester Daniels. He grew up in Soperton, GA with his parents and eight siblings. Surviving family members in addition to his daughters, include their mother, Alice B. Keen of Augusta; one surviving brother, Eulie Earl Keene and his wife, Jimmie McNeese Keene of Soperton and other nieces and nephews. He attended First Baptist Church of Augusta and St. Mary's on the Hill Catholic Church of Augusta. Mr. Keen began his career at A & P Tea Company in Augusta. He later served 28 years of service in the United States Postal Service. He retired in 1972. During his retirement, he lived in many places from as far away as California, Texas, Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina and always returned to his roots in Georgia. He served in World War II, 1st Army, 121st Infantry, 8th Division from January 25, 1941 to June 309, 1945. He trained at Fort Jackson, SC, Camp Forest, Tenn., Fort Leonard Wood, MO and Camp Laguna, Ariz. He served in the European Theatre with engagements in Normandy and Northern France. He was a communications specialist in Morse code. Medals earned: Combat Infantry Badge, Purple Heart, Good Conduct Medal and American Defense Ribbon. He was very proud of his service to his country. Family visitation will be held Tuesday, December 27, 2005 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Hatcher, Chance & Hydrick Funeral Directors, 2502 Richmond Hill Road, Augusta, Ga. Memorial service will follow on Wednesday, December 28, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. at First Baptist Church of Soperton, Ga with Rev. Clarence Keen, Jr. officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Joseph Hospice, 2260 Wrightsboro Rd., Augusta, Ga. 30904 or thecharity of your choice. Hatcher, Chance & Hydrick Funeral Directors, 2502 Richmond Hill Rd., Augusta, Ga. 30906. Tina: What are your thoughts on this being one of our Keens? I live in Augusta, GA and if he turns out to be one of ours, I'm going to be very disappointed that I didn't get an opportunity to talk with him. Diane Thompson Dixon

Wow, I bet this is a branch of our Keen(e)'s! I think in time a call or letter to these folks would be in order .... the name Tullie (and Wm.) is too much of a 'coincidence' to ignore. Yes, too bad we didnt know about him/them sooner. And it appears he lived in CA at one time too, where I live! We should give some serious thought as to Finding Keen(e)'s in the GA area, dont you think? Besides doing Genealogy, I also do Searches for living people (I am what's called an Adoption Search Consultant, helping adult Adoptees & Birthparents to find one another and reunite, if they both so desire). I also help people look for and find OTHER living kin, so if you tell me an AREA of GA or wherever, that we'd want to know of all Keen's in that particular area, I will get some contact info on them (incl. names, ph.#'s) ... let me know what you think! Cuz'nTina/CA ----- Original Message ----- From: <JDixon8671@aol.com> To: <GAWILKIN-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, January 03, 2006 7:07 PM Subject: [GAWILKIN-L] Tullie William Keen > Tullie William Keen > > Retired U.S. Postal Service AUGUSTA, Ga. - Entered into rest on Friday, > December 23, 2005 at St. Joseph Hospital, Mr. Tullie William Keen, 86, was > the > father of two daughters, Jan M. Keen of Kennesaw, GA and Sandra J. Keen of > Augusta. Mr. Keen was born in Dublin, GA on June 18, 1919 to the late > James Lemmie > Keen and Lommie Ester Daniels. He grew up in Soperton, GA with his parents > and > eight siblings. Surviving family members in addition to his daughters, > include > their mother, Alice B. Keen of Augusta; one surviving brother, Eulie Earl > Keene and his wife, Jimmie McNeese Keene of Soperton and other nieces and > nephews. > He attended First Baptist Church of Augusta and St. Mary's on the Hill > Catholic Church of Augusta. Mr. Keen began his career at A & P Tea Company > in > Augusta. He later served 28 years of service in the United States Postal > Service. He > retired in 1972. During his retirement, he lived in many places from as > far > away as California, Texas, Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina and > always > returned to his roots in Georgia. He served in World War II, 1st Army, > 121st > Infantry, 8th Division from January 25, 1941 to June 309, 1945. He trained > at > Fort Jackson, SC, Camp Forest, Tenn., Fort Leonard Wood, MO and Camp > Laguna, > Ariz. He served in the European Theatre with engagements in Normandy and > Northern > France. He was a communications specialist in Morse code. Medals earned: > Combat Infantry Badge, Purple Heart, Good Conduct Medal and American > Defense > Ribbon. He was very proud of his service to his country. Family visitation > will be > held Tuesday, December 27, 2005 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Hatcher, Chance & > Hydrick > Funeral Directors, 2502 Richmond Hill Road, Augusta, Ga. Memorial service > will > follow on Wednesday, December 28, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. at First Baptist > Church > of Soperton, Ga with Rev. Clarence Keen, Jr. officiating. In lieu of > flowers, > memorials may be made to St. Joseph Hospice, 2260 Wrightsboro Rd., > Augusta, > Ga. 30904 or thecharity of your choice. Hatcher, Chance & Hydrick Funeral > Directors, 2502 Richmond Hill Rd., Augusta, Ga. 30906. > > Tina: What are your thoughts on this being one of our Keens? I live in > Augusta, GA and if he turns out to be one of ours, I'm going to be very > disappointed that I didn't get an opportunity to talk with him. > > Diane Thompson Dixon > > > ==== GAWILKIN Mailing List ==== > Check out your Family lines at WORLDCONNECT: > http://worldconnect.genealogy.rootsweb.com/ >

Hi All & Happy New Year! I have a friend on another list (who is ALWAYS HELPING OTHERS ON THE LIST), and he has a question he needs help with... wonder if any one might have a clue: I have someone in a 1850 census. A daughter age 18. >> Under occupation is says "Lady". >> Does anyone have any idea what that means? (I dont know what part of the >> country this census was for, or if that would be a clue) *ANY REPLIES WILL BE GREATLY APPRECIATED!! *Tina*

Hi, Tina! I've been hitting my head against at least one brick wall, since I was a senior in high school (1980) when a teacher gave us an assignment to produce a family tree. I had always LOVED old family stories, and my maternal grandfather was THE best storyteller; however, by this time I only had one grandparent alive - my maternal grandmother - whose families all settled in Wilkinson County, Georgia before descendants drifted elsewhere (Smith, Kennington, Ryle, Lewis, Eth(e)ridge, Branan, and either Pearson or Kingery - depending upon Lucinda Etheridge's maiden name). I was very lucky my grandmother knew a lot about her own family as well as my grandfather's. I love meeting and corresponding with long-lost cousins! Happy New Year (y'all) from Dodge County, Georgia! Joy -----Original Message----- From: Tina Peddie [mailto:tpeddie@charter.net] Sent: Saturday, December 31, 2005 8:08 PM To: GAWILKIN-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [GAWILKIN-L] HOW long have U been doing genealogy? *Hi all: This question was posed on another list, and I find it very interesting, so for New Years Eve/Day, I am posting it here, if anyone would like to respond! (My response is below) ... *Tina* My genealogical interests and pursuits began when I was about 25, which was 32 yrs ago! Briefly, I was working in the UCSB Library, and taking a break one day I was walking around looking at the many books, some of which were old and interesting looking. As I looked into one, it had an old photo of a man named WILLIAM KEEN, and Keene being my maiden name, it piqued my interest, and I wondered, "Could he be an ancestor of mine???" (I didnt know any farther back at that time on my Keene line than my own father, so I had no clue) --- That began my interest, and of course it grew and grew! I did find that I had an ancestor born 1796 named WILLIAM KEEN, but it was not the one in the book. By the time I learned of my WM. KEEN, I had long forgotten the book. Living in Sta Barbara was helpful because they have an excellent city library that houses many excellent genealogy books/resources! Also, at that time, someone recommended I check with the LDS Church/what is now the FHC of course, but not at that time, 27 yrs ago. So my interest grew, and ancestors were found and more interest, etc etc, you know how that cycle goes! :) I have now taught many classes in it, published a book & a surname publication, and love helping others with theirs, and of course I still enjoy doing my own... but the big breakthroughs are fewer and farther between! But I still have *hope* ! * HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU ALL, AND WISHING YOU MANY BREAKTHROUGHS & CRUMBLING BRICKWALLS in '06! * ** So, how about you????? ** *Tina/CA* ==== GAWILKIN Mailing List ==== Check out this great GA RESOURCES PAGE: http://www-personal.umich.edu/~cgaunt/georgia.html

*Hi all: This question was posed on another list, and I find it very interesting, so for New Years Eve/Day, I am posting it here, if anyone would like to respond! (My response is below) ... *Tina* My genealogical interests and pursuits began when I was about 25, which was 32 yrs ago! Briefly, I was working in the UCSB Library, and taking a break one day I was walking around looking at the many books, some of which were old and interesting looking. As I looked into one, it had an old photo of a man named WILLIAM KEEN, and Keene being my maiden name, it piqued my interest, and I wondered, "Could he be an ancestor of mine???" (I didnt know any farther back at that time on my Keene line than my own father, so I had no clue) --- That began my interest, and of course it grew and grew! I did find that I had an ancestor born 1796 named WILLIAM KEEN, but it was not the one in the book. By the time I learned of my WM. KEEN, I had long forgotten the book. Living in Sta Barbara was helpful because they have an excellent city library that houses many excellent genealogy books/resources! Also, at that time, someone recommended I check with the LDS Church/what is now the FHC of course, but not at that time, 27 yrs ago. So my interest grew, and ancestors were found and more interest, etc etc, you know how that cycle goes! :) I have now taught many classes in it, published a book & a surname publication, and love helping others with theirs, and of course I still enjoy doing my own... but the big breakthroughs are fewer and farther between! But I still have *hope* ! * HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU ALL, AND WISHING YOU MANY BREAKTHROUGHS & CRUMBLING BRICKWALLS in '06! * ** So, how about you????? ** *Tina/CA*

Something was wrong with my email server. I did not receive any messages from Dec 23-27th. The server did not reject the emails either. If you posted anything to the list during that time would you please resend it to me. Or where can I go to see all the posts for that time period? Thank you for your time. betty in ga

I didnt post anything to the list during that time, it was a very busy time of year, possibly no one did. If anyone posted "to you" on the list, they prob. would have contacted you if they hadnt heard from you. If I find anything was posted, I'll repost or send to you. Tina ----- Original Message ----- From: "Betty Bivins" <halbet@angus1841.com> To: <GAWILKIN-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, December 30, 2005 10:14 AM Subject: [GAWILKIN-L] rejected emails to lists-please reply > Something was wrong with my email server. I did not receive any messages > from Dec 23-27th. The server did not reject the emails either. If you > posted anything to the list during that time would you please resend it to > me. > Or where can I go to see all the posts for that time period? > Thank you for your time. > betty in ga > > > ==== GAWILKIN Mailing List ==== > *Check out the WILKINSON CO. *GAGENWEB* Page: > http://www.rootsweb.com/~gawilkin/ >

Going through my Bailey family tree to update it, I re-read my Second Great-Grandfather Minza Leonard Bailey's obituary: Eastman Newspaper dated March 16, 1944: M L Bailey, 77, resident of Eastman many years ago, died at his home in Valdosta March 13th following a three-months illness. He was a native of Wilkinson County. He resided in Miami, Fla. 18 years where he was a produce dealer. Funeral services were conducted at Mt. Horeb Baptist Church March 14 by Rev R G P McKinnonw. Songs were sung by J W Dunn, H H Peacock and Mr and Mrs J E Conley. Casket bearers were Robert L Pipkin, P D Fordham, Edgar Fordham, J M Hamlin, W J Dunlay and S F Johnson. Burial was in Bowers Cemetery. Surviving are: daughers, Mrs O W Middleton, **Mrs Ernest C Griner, Mrs I D Jones, Mrs Walter Jump, Mrs Eloise Tharpe; six sons, M L Bailey, Jr., Gratin Bailey, Alton, Renau, Wendell and Herbert Bailey; one brother E E Bailey of Dodge County. Does anyone know who E E Bailey is? This Unlce was never in any census records unlike Grandfather William Henry Harrison & Grandmother Nancy Mildred LORD Bailey's five other children, yet Grandfather William mentions six children in his CSA Pension Application (which I wish children were listed like those filed in 'Bama..lol). Known brothers of Grandfather Minza, one of Grandparents William & Nancy's sons, are: William Hugh & the mysterious James Franklin, sisters were Cordellia & Anna 'Annie' L. Bailey. Also, do pictures of any of these Bailey family members exist & obituaries? Ray, Minza's grandson, is reaching 88 & I would love for my grandfather to see some family pictures before he passes. Thank You, Lena Happy New Year (May Ya'll have a blessed & great 2006)! Go Dawgs! Sic 'Em! Woof, Woof, Woof! SEC East Champs SEC Champs 2005 Maternal Great-Grandfather Surnames (Mom's Mom's Side):Alexander, Chambers, Cox, Dixon, Hawkins, Littleberry, Long, Smith (Robert Hiram of NC to GA & Mary 'Margaret' Smith of VA married William Hawkins, Spencer, Steele/Steel/Still(etceteras). Maternal Great-Grandmother (Mom's Mom's Side):Anderson, Betterton/Bitterton(etceteras)Bryce/Brice/Bruce(etceteras), Gardner/Garner, Grant, Hughey, Masters, Robinson, Simpson, Sprayberry/Spraberry/Spearberry/Sperberr(etceteras) & Watson. --------------------------------- Yahoo! Photos Ring in the New Year with Photo Calendars. Add photos, events, holidays, whatever.

I dont know if others have seen this site or not, but I went to it looking for something else, and found alot of my family surnames on it, going WAY BACK, so anyone with southern (and other?) lines, might want to take a moment to check out this surname website. I think it said there were over 30,000 names listed. WatkinsRev listmembers, there are ALOT of 1600s-early 1700s Watkins in VA shown on these pages, we might want to check out! WYNN/POYTHRESS folks, they're there too! And many many more! *Tina* SEE BELOW: http://members.fortunecity.com/dartbob/dat0.htm#20

HELLO: I'm probably way behind on things, but I have the same question as below. Does anyone have an Answer about John Keen's one/two wives? Forgive me if someone's sent this before and I just failed to see it or my mind went blank :0 Thanks! Tina Keene Peddie/CA From the NC/GA Keen(e) line.... RE: JOHN'S WIFE ELIZABETH CURLEE and/or ELIZ. BOYETTe, see below: ((All who are desc. from the KEEN-CURLEE line are welcome to join the KEEN-CURLEE list).... ----- Original Message ----- From: <iwasa43fan@alltel.net> To: <KEEN-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, November 27, 2005 11:24 AM Subject: [Keen] JOhn Keen & Wife Elizabeth (Claification ) > This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. > > Surnames: Keen --Boyette > Classification: Query > > Message Board URL: > > http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/VSm.2ACIB/830 > > Message Board Post: > > > I need Clarification: I see reports of John Keen (American > Revolution) NC Marrying Elizabeth Curlee then I see John Keen Marrying > Elizabeth Boyett / Boyette. > Both reported b: 1750-54 . > > (1) Is this the Same John Keen. > > (2)who was the father of Mourin (Moring Keen) > > > ============================== > Search the US Census Collection. Over 140 million records added in the > last 12 months. Largest online collection in the world. Learn more: > http://www.ancestry.com/s13965/rd.ashx

Ellouise, I'm descended from William Wynn & Susan Henson on my maternal grandfather's side. Ernest Ferrell Thompson, my grandfather, son of William Columbus Thompson, son of Jesse P. Thompson, son of James Russell Thompson and Martha Wynn, daughter of William Wynn & Susan Henson. My maternal grandmother was the granddaughter of Letha Stevens Thigpen Wynn, by her Thigpen husband. Alice Allene Thigpen, daughter of Calvin Eason Thigpen, son of Redding G. Thigpen and Letha Stevens. Letha Stevens had at least 4 children by Redding G. Thigpen, and 2 others by William Wynn. I've been unable to find her date of death or where she's buried. My grandmother thought she should have been buried at Salem, but if she was, there doesn't seem to be a marker. Donali -----Original Message----- From: GrannyWee1940@aol.com [mailto:GrannyWee1940@aol.com] Sent: Wednesday, December 21, 2005 7:05 AM To: GAWILKIN-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [GAWILKIN-L] Re: Bruner-Thigpen Would the THIGPEN Family be related to William WYNN,JR 1790 -1870 2 ed wife of Wilkinson Co.,GA??? Bill/William WYNN,Jr 1 st wife was Susan HINSON/HENSON this is my husband's line I know that Letha STEPHENS/STEVENS md a THIGPEN 1 st had ch & ch by Bill WYNN,JR. Would love to share info with anyone that knows about this family. _GrannyWee1940@aol.com_ (mailto:GrannyWee1940@aol.com) Ellouise ACKERMAN WYNN wife of William Walter WYNN I s/o James Webster WYNN & 2 ed wife Thelma GRINSTEAD of Dublin/Lovett,Laurens & Wilkinson Co.,GA. James Webster WYNN was s/o of James Jasper WYNN & Mary/Molly Elizabeth WYNN James Jasper WYNN was s/o of Obediah Andrew WYNN & Teressa WYNN of Wilkinson Co.,GA Teressa WYNN was d/o of William WYNN,Jr & Susan HENSON/HENSON of Burke/Wilkinson Co.,GA Mary/Molly Elizabeth WYNN was dau of Calvin WYNN & Susan BAILEY Calvin WYNN was s/o of John WYNN of Houston Co.,GA & Mary/Maria ???? Susan BAILEY was d/o Oliver Harmon BAILEY & Mary/Polly Elizabeth WYNN Mary / Polly Elizabeth WYNN BAILEY was d/o William WYNN,Jr & Susan HENSON/HINSON of Burke/Wilkinson Co.,GA. Oliver Harmon BAILEY was s/o Burwell BAILEY & Mary/Polly LAND of Lauren Co.,GA Would love to share info with anyone of the ch that was by 1 st & second wife of William WYNN,Jr (1790-1870) s/o William WYNN,Sr & Elizabeth ECHOLS of Burke & Laurens Co.,GA Ellouise ACKERMAN WYNN ==== GAWILKIN Mailing List ==== *Don't forget to visit the WILKINSON CO. *RESOURCE* Page: http://resources.rootsweb.com/USA/GA/Wilkinson/