I know there are mistakes in this account. I need to find my records of the Family Bible from GA. The Family Bible has Sarah Griffin as the first wife and the mother of all the children. I hope that this will help in some way. I love to hear from you. Smiles, Paula HOLLOWAY, WILLIAM R.S. 1757-1850 BROOKS COUNTY William Holloway, a Revolutionary soldier, lived for many years in Bulloch County before moving to this section. He was born in North Carolina in 1747. His first wife was Orpha but her maiden name is unknown. The marriage took place in North Carolina. She died in Bulloch County, Georgia, about 1825. Mr. Holloway married a second time but her maiden name cannot be learned. She is shown on the records of Bethel Church, Brooks County, as Mrs. Sarah Holloway, received by letter August, 1828, expelled June 4, 1831, for "long absence, having moved out of reach of the church and also for her desorderly walk. According to Mr. Griffin Holloway, 90-year-old grandson, the facts of her case were that she was dissatisfied with the new home in this frontier country, and desired to return to her old home. Failing in her importunities to get him to return she went back anyway and was adjudged guilty of "desorderly walk," There were no children by the second marriage. The children by the first wife Orpha, were: 1. Lavina b. 1790, m. Tarleton Swain, Moved West. Lost sight of. 2. Nancy b. 1792, m. Ansel Parrish, Feb. 26, 1814. 3. Matthew b. 1797, m. ______ Wilson. Died about 1840, no issue known. 4. William, Jr. b. 1802, m. Elizabeth Edmondson, daughter of Isaac, R.S. 5. James b. 1805, m. Judith Hendry, dau. of John. Moved to Fla. 6. Roxie Ann b. 1808, m. James Alderman, son of David, R.S. 7. Catherine b. 1814, m. Jessie J. Albritton, son of Matthew. 8. Susannah b. 1819, m. William Smith, Jan 8, 1835. 9. Griffin b. 1822, m. Sina Selph, June 9, 1842, dau. of Thomas. 10. Orpha Lee b. 1825, m. Lasa Adams, Apr. 17, 1842. Mr. Holloway moved with his family from Bulloch to Thomas County in 1827, settling in the territory now in Brooks County. His home and plantation was about six miles north-east of present Barwick, on a place now known as the Bell place east of Mule Creek. Mr. Holloway died there in 1850, age 93 years, and was buried at Bethel Church. The grave's location is known and will be marked with appropriate exercises soon. William Holloway was commissioned as Captain of the Bulloch County Militia in the 45th district, May 15, 1804 and served several years. He served as Justice of Peace in the 638rd District of Thomas County, 1828-1829, and in the 763rd District, 1830-1832 and again 1838-1841. His will dated Nov. 2, 1844, was probated in Thomas County Oct. 2, 1850. His sons, William and Griffin, were named executors. His last years were spent with his son, Griffin. In the Revolutionary War Mr. Holloway served in the North Carolina militia (see page 387, Roster of Soldiers from N.C. in the American Revolution. Mr. Holloway had a sister, Elizabeth, who married James William, R.S. (q.v.), also a brother, James Holloway, who remained in Bulloch County. The following instruments are of record in Bulloch County, Deed of Gift from William Holloway, Sr., to his son, James Holloway, dated Dec. 15, 1829, conveying grantor's hogs, cattle, sheep, horses and 2000 acres of land with its improvements, on Lott's Creek, reserving life estate in the grantor, and specifying that if grantee dies before his father does, then the property shall be divided between others of the grantor's children, viz: Roxie Ann Alderman, Vina (Lavina) Holloway, Matthew Holloway and Griffin Holloway. Deed Book 4-A, page 517. also.... Bill sale from William Holloway, Sr. to son, William Holloway, Jr. dated Dec. 15, 1826, conveying eight slaves and all of grantor's household goods. The same terms govern as in the above deed, except that the property was to go to Catherine, Susannah and Orphalee Holloway if the grantee should die prior to his father. CENSUS REFERENCES: 1790, Rowan Co., N.C., 1810, Bulloch Co., GA. (Deed Record, 1820, Bulloch, 1830, 1840, 1850, Thomas C., GA.) >From Pioneers of Wiregrass, Georgia. From: Georgia Revolutionary War Soldiers Graves. Brooks County, Ga. William Holloway b. 1757 d. 1850 Served in the N.C. Militia. Buried: Bethel Church Cemetery See: (1) Pioneers of Wiregrass Ga. Vol. 1 (2) Roster of Revolutionary Soldiers in Ga., page 92. Will of VA in the 1700. <gmoore@teleport.com> Sender: Maiser@rmgate.pop.indiana.edu X-listname: <HOLLOWAY@rmgate.pop.indiana.edu> Looking for information on the following family; 1. John Holloway, wife unknown, had a son George Holloway. Son 2. George Holloway, wife unknown, had a son, James. b. 1590 likely in Oxford, Endland Son 3. James Holloway Married two times 1. Mary _______ 1735. one child Mary Holloway b. 30-May-1736 d. Jul-1736 2. Elixabeth Owen Married 1735 b. 18-Jan-1711 d. 1788 12 Children 1. Peter Holloway b. 30-Oct-1737 d. 1809 2. Martha Holloway b. 10-Jan-1739 3. Elizabeth Holloway b. 25-Mar-1762 d. 26-Jul-1749 4. James Holloway b. 26-Feb-1744 5. Mary Holloway b. 30-Jan-1747 d. 1749 6. Robert Owen Holloway b. 2-Jun-1753 d. 10-Oct-1757 7. Hindes Holloway b. 9-May-1754 d. 2-Jul-1754 8. William Holloway b. 6-Jan-1757 9. Thomas Holloway b. cir 1760 d. 1-Jan-1791 10. Lucy Holloway b. 18-Jul-1762 ? d. 22-Aug-1762 ? 11. Ann Holloway b. 2-Jan-1760 12. Sarah Holloway b. 5-May-1764 Frank Roundy froundy@juno.com ****%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%**** FROM THE SHORES OF THE CHESAPEAKE BAY