From: James Young
Date: Thursday, January 07, 1999 2:05 PM
Surnames: CAYLOR

Looking for information on a John Caylor married to Nancy Gunter. They had a son named John M. in 1892. Appreciate anything that you have on John or Nancy.

From: Harry C. Cook
Date: Sunday, January 03, 1999 9:05 AM
Surnames: COOK, DANIEL

I am seeking information on William H. COOK, born 1819 in Jasper, GA. His parents were John L. COOK and Mary W. DANIEL (possibly DANILEL). My Grandfather was Charles Lawrence COOK, born in Barbour Cty, AL, and William may be his father. I would appreciate any information on this family.

From: ScoutK1951@aol.com
Date: Thursday, January 07, 1999 9:30 PM
Surnames: KING, DENTON

Seeking information about Dan Cicero KING who married Maude DENTON in Tate, GA late 1890's, later moved to Mississippi or Alabama?

From: Carol Wigington
Date: Saturday, January 09, 1999 9:18 AM
Surnames: TURNER

I am Debra TURNER Wigington. I am looking for information on my father James Thurman TURNER born somewhere in Georgia. He was born around 1930. He later served in the Marines and was in Camp Lejune, NC. He married Martha Elizabeth BUCHANAN from Salisbury, NC. Any information on my father would be very helpful. I woukld like to contact him. He has 2 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild (on the way) he's never seen or known about.

From: Pam McGaha
Date: Saturday, January 09, 1999 2:09 PM
Surnames: McGAHA, BURCH

I am researching the McGaha surname. James Allan McGaha b 1824 was married to Peggy Dorinda Burch. They moved to Pickens Co, GA from North Carolina. I have their descendents but am looking for James' ancestors. I believe James' dad was Josiah McGaha married to Delilah Deen from Rutherford Co, NC.

From: Mary H. Pounds
Date: Monday, January 11, 1999 11:54 AM
Surnames: PAYNE, COOK

Seeking descendants of Susannah and Jesse PAYNE. They married in Habersham Co., GA, 28 May 1846, and moved to Pickens Co., GA, between 1860 and 1870. Their children were Nancy; Charles W. (who married Nancy J. Cook in 1876, Pickens Co., GA); Lindsay A.; Mary J.; and Margaret.

From: M. Culbreath
Date: Tuesday, January 12, 1999 9:21 PM
Surnames: BRYAN, SCOTT

Looking for information on a Minnie Lou Bryan, who married Charles Mathias Scott who is my Grandfather. . Scott family lived around the Cherokee County area, but my dad was borned at Talking Rock in 1900. Have found alot of information on Scotts but nothing on Minnie Lou (Bryan)Scott, I know she had a brother named Cicero Bryan and I think she had some sisters with the names of Amanda Bryan, Sue Bryan, Lelia Bryan. any information on the bryans would be greatly appreciated

From: Deborah Hendrix
Date: Wednesday, January 13, 1999 12:18 AM
Surnames: SHUFFIELD, SHEFFIELD

Does anyone know anything about H. P. Sheffield. He was a Pastor and pastored at many churches in Lumpkin, Co. Ga. and also Pickens. I think he pastored at Long Swamp Church in Pickens. He also performed many wedding ceremonies in Pickens (refer to the marriage records of Pickens Co.). I am sure that he was in the area during the 1880's.

From: Cathy Belcher-Brown
Date: Thursday, January 14, 1999 11:16 PM
Surnames: PUCKETT, BELCHER, PERKERSON

I am looking for the family of CLAUDE PERKERSON or CLAUDE BELCHER,born in Pickens Co. c 1896. He married LORENE PUCKETT of Dade Co., GA c 1922 Am having lots of trouble finding them. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

From: R. Gary Brooks
Date: Friday, January 15, 1999 8:41 PM
Surnames: LAYMAN

Sam was born on January 16, 1873, and died May 13, 1918. I don't know for sure where he was born, but Lula his granddaughter said they came from Tennesse, up around Soddy Daisy. Sam married Nancy Neal. She was born on October 23,1873 and died September 19, 1955. Their old home place was in Pickens Co. Ga., just outside the town of Jasper. I went there with Lula his granddaughter, and Oma his Daughter-in-law in August of 1998. All that is left is the foundation for the spring house. The old home place was about two or three miles out side of Jasper on Cove road. I believe it was next to the first bridge out of town. The address across the road was 1514 Cove road. Sam and Nancy owned about 175 acres. He mined flagstones and sold them for building materials. Sam and Nancy had eight children. They were, Johnny, Jim, Sam Jr., Pearl, Mable, Walter, Reaner, and Lizzie. Sam and Nancy are buried in Murry Co. Ga. In Mt.Zion Baptist Church Cemetery. This is near Chatsworth Ga. Sam hab a sister named Carolyna. She married a Hughes ???? If any one knows this line of Layman's please let me know. I need Sam and Nancy's parents names.

From: Dixie Tait Kirton
Date: Sunday, January 17, 1999 7:42 PM
Surnames: TATE

After a trip to visit the oldest Tate alive, she informed me that my Tate line came from Tate City, in Pickens Co. I'm looking for infomation on William A. Tate born in Ga, 1805, he married Catherine (?) around 1823 or 23. Their first born son James Henry Tate 1824, also in GA. Any infomation on them would be wonderful to have!!! Willing to share with what I have!

From: Bonnie Weber
Date: Wednesday, January 27, 1999 12:10 PM
Surnames: McCRAVEY

I am looking for any information on DAVID S. MCCRAVEY. He was a Leiutenant in the Georgia Volunteers and became a sheriff of Pickens County after the war.

From: Tammy Ray
Date: Wednesday, January 27, 1999 2:07 PM
Surnames: RAY, SAWYER, COCHRAN(E), McDONALD

Looking for info on Charles Sawyer wife Martha Patsy Ray. Allen McDonald wife Rebecca Ray. James Cochran 's wife Nancy Ray. I have found all the husbands in Cherokee Co. and heard they may have been in Pickens, Co. also.

From: Allan R. Burlison
Date: Saturday, January 30, 1999 10:14 AM
Surnames: OSBORN

I am Allan Burlison, Oklahoma City, the g-son of a Solomon Burlison who is the g-son of Isaac Burlison of Pickens County, in what was Gilmer County. Solomon homesteaded a tract of land in Major County Oklahoma in the late 1890's. In 1904 he traveled back to Jasper to marry a Leah Bell Osburn. The only information we know about Leah is that she is the daughter of ?? Osborn and Sarah Russell. We do not know how any details of the father. Sarah is the daughter of John Russell of Gilmer/Pickens County. Can anyone assist in this identification?

From: Russ Griffeth
Date: Saturday, January 30, 1999 11:29 AM
Surnames: GRIFFITH

I have done quite a bit of research on the Griffith(eth)'s of Pickens Co. My father, his father, his father, & his father were all born there.

From: Daniel Eaton
Date: Monday, February 01, 1999 8:46 AM
Surnames: EATON, JACKSON, CHASTAIN, BUNCH, GRAHAM, PRATHER, CROWE, PRESLEY

I am looking for any information on James H "Jim" Eaton, an early settler of Pickens County. He was, according to records, from Forsyth county prior to moving to the Hinton area where he is buried. I have no link to his father. I am also searching for any information on the ancestry of his wife, Mary Jackson. I know her family was from South Carolina, but need ancestry info on her as well. According to family stories, she was related to Stonewall Jackson. Joseph Chastain, father of Sara E Chastain, is another Pickens County dead end for me. Any and all help would be appreciated. Check out my web site

From: Judith H. Ray
Date: Monday, February 01, 1999 12:25 PM
Surnames: FREE, WALDROUP, GOBLE, GARTRELL

My P[aternal] Gr. grandparents and grandparents, aunts and uncles, (Frees) my Mother and sister are buried at Anitoch Baptist Church, Talking Rock, Ga. I was also born in Pickens County but I live out of state, and am most interested in the history and ancestry of the area. My M[aternal] Grandparents family are buried at Talking Rock Baptist Church Cemetery; Gr. Grandparents; aunts and uncles, also. (Waldroup) Both of these families migriated to Pickens County from Habersham County Ga. by Covered Wagon in the early l880's and most of them remained there, I have many cousins there. Also my father from Middle Tenn.; aunt and uncle married came from Tenn. and married Pickens County families. I believe Gobles and Gartrells; I would be interested in any information that you could share

DATE: Feb 06, 1999
NAME: Kathryn Downes
EMAIL: kdownes@mindspring.com
NOTE: P.O. Box 9 Jasper, Ga. 30143.
SURNAMES: PADGETT
QRYTEXT: I am researching the Jessie Padgett line. If you have any information I would be happy to share with you. Looking forward to hearing from many because there are many Padgetts.
URL:

--------------------------------------------------

DATE: Feb 07, 1999
NAME: Judy Banks
EMAIL: judyfromga@webtv.net
NOTE:
SURNAMES: BARRON BARRON BARRON
QRYTEXT: I am looking for any information on James and Jemima Barron buried on private property near Jasper, Ga. He was born in 1762 and fought in American Revolution. I am a direct descendant.

--------------------------------------------------

DATE: Feb 08, 1999
NAME: Sylvia Caldwell Rankin
EMAIL: sylvia@mindspring.com
NOTE: Marietta, GA
SURNAMES: CALDWELL, JAMES, BAILEY, MULLINS, FULTON, GODFREY
QRYTEXT: I believe that descendants of William Caldwell (1835 SC-??) and his wife, Malvina or Elvira, may be living in the North Georgia area. They had a daughter born in the 1870's with the distinctive name of Alpharetta Caldwell. If these names appear in your tree, I would like to share information on this family with you!
URL: http://www.studiosr.com/resear ch

--------------------------------------------------

DATE: Feb 08, 1999
NAME: Keith Townson
EMAIL: DTown33905@aol.com
NOTE:
SURNAMES: ALLRED
QRYTEXT:

--------------------------------------------------

DATE: Feb 09, 1999
NAME: Lynne Beaver
EMAIL: vandora@bellsouth.net
NOTE:
SURNAMES: JOHNSON
QRYTEXT: I am looking for information on my gggrandfather who lived in Pickens county. His name was John Elia Johnson or if you would share any information on a Thomas Edward Johnson. Thanks for your help! Lynne Beaver

--------------------------------------------------

DATE: Feb 15, 1999
NAME: Emmett Tucker Cochran
EMAIL: ecochran@vol.com
NOTE:
SURNAMES: HARRIS
QRYTEXT: Searching for information on Sarah Clementine HARRIS, born 19 Jul 1858-died 3 Jul 1895 in Pickens County and buried in Talking Rock Cemetery. She married James William Cochran and had five children; Henry Right, Nancy Elizabeth, Austin Texas, Renia May and Julia Francis.
URL: http://earth.vol.com/~ecochran

--------------------------------------------------

DATE: Feb 17, 1999
NAME: Virginia Snow
EMAIL: Vmsnow@aol.com
NOTE: 1922 Minnesota Ave Lynn Haven,Fl. 32444-4332
SURNAMES: WEST LINDSEY WOFFORD
QRYTEXT: I am seeking information about ABIGAIL WEST and Her Spouse, ISAAC LINDSEY. Their oldest daughter, ELIZABETH LAVINIA LINDSEY married BERRYMAN H. WOFFORD. Would appreciate any information on these people. as they are my ggggrandparents and gggrandparents in that respective order. I know they were married in Georgia and I believe it was in Pickens County .

--------------------------------------------------

DATE: Feb 20, 1999
NAME: Don Disharoon
EMAIL: don@disharoon.com
NOTE:
SURNAMES: DISHAROON DISHEROON
QRYTEXT: I am looking for information on my grandfather, Robert E. Lee DISHAROON (DISHEROON). He was previously married (unknown to whom) before he married my grandmother Rilla Caroline WOFFORD. According to 1900 census there is listing for Martha DISHAROON, Head of Household, age 49, Robert L. DISHAROON, Brother, age 32 and Mart, Nephew, age 20. I have always been told that my gfather had a cousin or nephew named Mart. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

--------------------------------------------------

DATE: Feb 20, 1999
NAME: C. Shelton
EMAIL: ljcs@mesh.net
NOTE:
SURNAMES: LONG/WILSON
QRYTEXT: Searching for information on Drucilla Long married to Will Wilson. Drucilla died in Feb. 1885. She had 2 children born in Talking Rock. Trying to find information on place of burial for Drucilla and what happened to Will Wilson.

--------------------------------------------------

DATE: Feb 21, 1999
NAME: Jimmy Owens
EMAIL: jimmyowens@pacbell.net
NOTE: Berkeley CA
SURNAMES: WOFFORD, LINDSEY, HAYNES, COWART, CHENEY, PIERCE, HOLDEN
QRYTEXT: WOFFORD I am searching for the descendants of BERRY H. WOFFORD, 1829 - abt 1871 his wife ELIZABETH LAVINIA (LINDSEY) WOFFORD, 1834-1919 and their children: (1)QUINCEY ANNIE (WOFFORD) HAYNES, 1852-1934 m. JOHN WOOD HAYNES, 1848-1919 (2) CICERO WOFFORD, 1855- m. CAROLYN CAROLIE E COWART, 1856 - (3) TATUM M. WOFFORD, 1856- (4) SARAH SALLIE (WOFFORD) CHENEY, 1859 - (5) RUFUS WOFFORD, 1862 - (6) EBER MATTIE WOFFORD, 1864-1906 m. MARGARET SAVANNA BLAYLOCK ADCOCK, 1864- (7) ELLA (WOFFORD) PIERCE, 1866-1937 m. JOHN P. PIERCE (8) NORA EMMA WOFFORD, 1871- m. JAMES ERWIN HOLDEN All children but # 8 were born in Pickens County, Georgia Any and all helps or leads or refernces will be greatly appreciated.

--------------------------------------------------

DATE: Feb 22, 1999
NAME: Faye Peters
EMAIL: fcp123@aol.com
NOTE:
SURNAMES: BRANNON COWART
QRYTEXT: Information needed on James Andrew Brannon, born 3/31/1865, married to Mary Ann Permela Lambert. Also, information on Martin Cowart.

--------------------------------------------------

DATE: Feb 22, 1999
NAME: Keith Humphrey
EMAIL: hum5@mindspring.com
NOTE:
SURNAMES: HUMPHREY
QRYTEXT: I'm looking for any info on any members of the Humphrey family living in Pickens County in the late 1800's 1900's.

--------------------------------------------------

DATE: Feb 22, 1999
NAME: Sheree McCurry
EMAIL: csmc4@bellsouth.net
NOTE: 510 Park Place LaGrange, Ga 30240
SURNAMES: CAGLE,PARKER
QRYTEXT: Joseph Champion Parker b.11-24-1876 d.3-2-1963 married Zola Cagle b.8-2-1881 d. 8-27-1970. They married in Jasper, Pickens Co., Ga. on 10-15-1922. I am searching for Zola's family. She had a sister, Nan who married Bob Childers and a sister Pearl. Any help with any of these names would be great

--------------------------------------------------

DATE: Feb 23, 1999
NAME: Peggy Haynie
EMAIL: phaynie@sonetcom.com
NOTE: Oklahoma
SURNAMES: KELLY(KELLEY) JONES
QRYTEXT: I am looking for info on Joseph Brown (KELLEY)KELLY b.4 Apr 1857 in Jasper, Pickens co,Ga. He married Mary Mallory JONES b.19 Jan 1864 abt Jan 1883. I would very much like to exchange info with anyone who know about these. Peggy

--------------------------------------------------

DATE: Feb 28, 1999
NAME: Joan Croson
EMAIL: JoanC123@aol.com
NOTE:
SURNAMES: HOOD
QRYTEXT: Celia Hood born 1862, married John Akins circa 1881. She died 190l and is buried in Philadelphia Baptist Cem. Would like to find anyone researching surname HOOD in Pickens County. I have no other information for her and am looking for her parents. Thanks for any help or advice.

--------------------------------------------------

DATE: Mar 04, 1999
NAME: Brenda Thacker
EMAIL: BreTha1@aol.com
NOTE:
SURNAMES: SIMMONS
QRYTEXT: Looking for any info on Ervin SIMMONS 10/11/1814-1011/1891. Buried in Bethnay Church cem. Pickens Co. GA. Belived he married Virginia ALLEN. I think that James Allen SIMMONS 6/27/1845-7/19/1939 was his son. James married m1.Unknown m2.3/2/1876 Nancy Shelley 1/18/1835-11/23/1924. Buried Fairview Church cem. Cherokee Co. GA. James had a son Ezekial E. SIMMONS b.abt.1868 by his first marriage who was my ggrandfather. Anyone with any info e-mail me BreTha1@aol.com

--------------------------------------------------

DATE: Mar 07, 1999
NAME: Betty Lynch
EMAIL: pblynch@yahoo.com
NOTE:
SURNAMES: WEST, MEDLIN
QRYTEXT: I am looking for information for Stephen C. West, I think he was born between 1830-1840s, he married ? Medlin. Lived in Talking Rock around 1870-1900. My grandmother was his daughter, Myrna L. West Wooten. Thanks, Betty Lynch

--------------------------------------------------

DATE: Mar 08, 1999
NAME: Ronald Eatman
EMAIL: Ronald.Eatman- 1@ksc.nasa.gov
NOTE:
SURNAMES: WEST ROPER COWART
QRYTEXT: Seeking information on James WEST born abt 1811 SC and his wife Mary COWART born abt 1811 SC and their son Mordica WEST born abt 1841 Spartanburg, SC and his wife Rosanne ROPER. When did James and Mary die and where in Pickens County? Also when were Mordica and Rosanne married and when and where did they die? They were listed in the 1880 Pickens County, GA census.

--------------------------------------------------

DATE: Mar 08, 1999
NAME: Larry F. Morrison
EMAIL: lfmorri@acsisp.com
NOTE:
SURNAMES: COCHRAN, CARVER, MILLS
QRYTEXT: Looking for information on Fidella and Elizabeth "Betsey" Cochran Carver. Moved from Cherokee Co. to Pickens Co. ca. 1870. Probally lived in the Talking Rock area and may have belonged to Ball Creek Baptist Church. They had a son, Henry. No information has been found by me since 1900 Census of Pickens Co.

--------------------------------------------------

DATE: Mar 10, 1999
NAME: Susan Noviello
EMAIL: snoviell@pigsey.kennesaw.ed u
NOTE:
SURNAMES: STONE, YOUNG
QRYTEXT: YOUNG STONE

--------------------------------------------------

DATE: Mar 10, 1999
NAME: Susan Noviello
EMAIL: snoviell@pigseye.kennesaw. edu
NOTE:
SURNAMES: Young
QRYTEXT: Young

--------------------------------------------------

DATE: Mar 11, 1999
NAME: Tracey Bean
EMAIL: TBean95@aol.com
NOTE:
SURNAMES: CANTRELL, MCKINNEY, HOPKINS, WHITFIELD, MURRAY, VINCENT
QRYTEXT: I am searching for the parents, siblings and any additional information regarding Silas CANTRELL and Synthia MCKINNEY. They were married on 4-4- 1850. They resided in Pickens Co., GA. Silas died in the Civil War. Silas is said to have moved from the Pendelton District of SC to GA around 1845 to 1850. Also looking for children of this couple. I know of one son James Perry CANTRELL (my great grandfather) b. 7-8-1852 d.1-6- 1939. Any information would be greatly appreciated and I would be happy to share that I have. Thanks, Tracey

--------------------------------------------------

DATE: Mar 18, 1999
NAME: Anita Gilreath
EMAIL: neilgil@concentric.net
NOTE:
SURNAMES: STANDFIELD/STANFIELD
QRYTEXT: Am searching for information on Stanfields listed in the 1860 Pickens Co Census. I found: Mason and Elizabeth, Mason & Malinda, James & Eliza A, Allen & Mary. I believe they are father and sons and families. Anyone with any information on these people, please contact me at neilgil@concentric.net. Anita

--------------------------------------------------

DATE: Mar 26, 1999
NAME: Bob Morris
EMAIL: rlmorris@mcia.com
NOTE:
SURNAMES: SHIRLEY, GREEN, WHITFIELD
QRYTEXT: Looking for info re Jasper Newton Shirley family from the Jasper area. My grand mother was Jasper's daughter Margret. Thanks

--------------------------------------------------

DATE: Mar 28, 1999
NAME: Mary Kiefer
EMAIL: lk5258@gte.net
NOTE: 6 Woodbriar Court Jacksonville, AR 72076
SURNAMES: COVINGTON
QRYTEXT: I am looking for information on the family of Richard Covington born abt 1804. They came to Pickens county in the early 1800's and I know they lived around a place called Covington Hang. 2 of his sons were killed there during the Civil War. Any Information would be much appreciated. I am his g-g-granddaughter.

--------------------------------------------------

DATE: Apr 02, 1999
NAME: Rose Savage
EMAIL: rmsavage@swbell.net
NOTE:
SURNAMES: WORKMAN,EVANS,ALLEN,DEERING
QRYTEXT: Am looking for any information on the following, Julia Ann Evans b-1866 d-1886 from complications of childbirth, she married Abraham Workman. Lucinda Evans b-1859 d-? she married Robert Deering. Lora Octavua Evans (may have been called Taber) possibly married Robert Evans.

--------------------------------------------------

DATE: Apr 07, 1999
NAME: Patricia McAlpine
EMAIL: pat&bobmc@viagrafix.net< BR> NOTE: 414 Center St. Salina, OK 74365
SURNAMES: MOSS
QRYTEXT: My husband's ggrandfather was Lorenzo MOSS and his wife was Martha BRADLEY, both from Pickens Co.. I think Lorenzo's father was Wade MOSS but not sure. I would appreciate any help anyone can give me on this. Thanks.

--------------------------------------------------

DATE: Apr 10, 1999
NAME: Donna McMurry
EMAIL: eagle4@airmail.net
NOTE:
SURNAMES: CORBIN, LARMON
QRYTEXT: I am looking for information on Mary Corbin and Lewis Larmon. I only know that the 1880 census shows them in Pickens Co. GA. Children include, Mary, Lucy, George,William, Martha and Lewis. Any info on these names would be much appreciated. Donn

--------------------------------------------------

DATE: Apr 11, 1999
NAME: Ken Cook
EMAIL: kwcook@mindspring.com
NOTE:
SURNAMES: COOK
QRYTEXT: COOK, Richard L, b 23 July 1829, d 30 Aug 1903 m. Martha Ann Geesling Jan 31, 1850 12 children: Marion Linton, Elisabeth Duggan, Jessie Joyce, Richard Louis, Martha Ann, Georgia Ann Augusta, Beauliar Tyrloliar, Joseph Lee, Henry Lawrence, Thomas Lonzo, Oscar Lafayette, Fanny Olive. Richard and Martha Ann appear in the Warren County, GA Census for 1850 and 1860. I know he moved to Boston GA after the civil war, but I have no information on his place of birth or siblings or parents. He worked for Georgia Southern Railway during the late 19th century. Maybe he came from Pickens county?
URL: http://www.oh- possum.com/ken/

--------------------------------------------------

DATE: Apr 19, 1999
NAME:
EMAIL: bphs@thestate.infi.net
NOTE:
SURNAMES: THOMPSON
QRYTEXT: If someone who has the new Pickens Co Heritage Book would please do a look up for me, I would greatly appreciate it. Is there anything in there about the family of William Thompson, Sr. and his sons, William Jr. and Lewis? The daughter of Lewis, Nancy Ann Thompson (married Archibald Grimes Collins, Cherokee Co) was my great grandmother. Thanks, Ann

--------------------------------------------------

DATE: Apr 22, 1999
NAME: Betty Lynch
EMAIL: pblynch
NOTE: 11166 Holly Hill Road Suches, GA 30572-2211
SURNAMES: CORBIN, MEDLIN, WEST
QRYTEXT: Looking for information on Stephen C. West b. Mar. 31, 1843 Jasper, Pickens Co, GA, d. Feb. 1, 1900, Lafayette, Walker Co. GA, Parents: William West b. 1830 SC. and Malinda West. b.1828, GA. Stephen married about 1865, Susan Mosoura Medlin b. Sept 1846, Jasper, Pickens Co. GA d. March 18, 1896. Parents: Samuel Abraham Medling b. 1800 SC and Hulda Corbin. b.1820 SC. If anyone knows anything about this family and their ancestors please email me. I would like to hear from any families that decented from these families. Thanks, Betty Lynch

--------------------------------------------------

DATE: Apr 22, 1999
NAME: Betty Lynch
EMAIL: pblynch@yahoo.com
NOTE: 11166 Holly Hill Road Suches, GA 30572-2211
SURNAMES: CORBIN, MEDLIN, WEST
QRYTEXT: Looking for information on Stephen C. West b. Mar. 31, 1843 Jasper, Pickens Co, GA, d. Feb. 1, 1900, Lafayette, Walker Co. GA, Parents: William West b. 1830 SC. and Malinda West. b.1828, GA. Stephen married about 1865, Susan Mosoura Medlin b. Sept 1846, Jasper, Pickens Co. GA d. March 18, 1896. Parents: Samuel Abraham Medling b. 1800 SC and Hulda Corbin. b.1820 SC. If anyone knows anything about this family and their ancestors please email me. I would like to hear from any families that decented from these families. Thanks, Betty Lynch

--------------------------------------------------

DATE: Apr 25, 1999
NAME: Esther Norworthy
EMAIL: norsworthy@earthlink.net
NOTE:
SURNAMES: WHITFIELD AND MORRIS
QRYTEXT: Inquiring information on both a Pinkney Morris and Martha Whitfield(my great great grandparents.) Martha was the daughter of William Gray and Annie Whitfield. The Whitfields came to Pickens Cty in 1845. This much information came from a book "The History of Pickens County" by Luke E Tate. This is all the information that I have been able to obtain. I am looking for any information or suggestions to aid me on my family tree search. Thank you, Esther Norworthy


--------------------------------------------------

DATE: Apr 25, 1999
NAME: Bill Calhoun
EMAIL: bilcal88@mindspring.com< BR> NOTE:
SURNAMES: KING,CORNELISON
QRYTEXT: Cummings King and his wife Arpy Cornelison King ,1798-1877, are buried in Pickens County. I would greatly appreciate any info on them and especially where they are buried. They came from Mongomery Cty., N.C. Arpy was the half sister of Garrett Cornelison and Cummings was probably Rachel King' s brother. Thanks

--------------------------------------------------

DATE: Apr 29, 1999
NAME: Deborah Cluckey
EMAIL: d.cluckey@mailcity.com
NOTE:
SURNAMES: JACOBS
QRYTEXT: Searching for Spencer Sherman Jacobs' 2nd wife who he married around 1898 in Tennessee and then moved to GA in Talking Rock or Elijay, GA. She died after 1 yr of marriage. He then moved to Oklahoma.

--------------------------------------------------

DATE: May 03, 1999
NAME: Paul Harris
EMAIL: harrisp@texramp.net
NOTE:
SURNAMES: HARRIS SEARCY LEDBETTER GLAZNOR
QRYTEXT: INFORMATION IN REGARD TO THESE SURNAMES

--------------------------------------------------

DATE: May 05, 1999
NAME: marie chastain
EMAIL: tmshumaker@aol.com
NOTE:
SURNAMES: GARRETT
QRYTEXT: george garrett born 1861 in picken's co. ga. trying to find out his parents names

--------------------------------------------------

DATE: May 06, 1999
NAME: Joan King
EMAIL: W91846@aol.com
NOTE:
SURNAMES: AKINS
QRYTEXT: AM SEARCHING FOR INFORMATION ON ELIAS WASHINGTON AKINS B. 1/23/1858 M. RACHAEL COWART IN PICKENS COUNTY 1880. ALSO ANY INFO ON JOSEPH COWART M. AMANADA AKINS (ELIAS'S SISTER)MARRIED IN PICKENS COUNTY 1868.

--------------------------------------------------

DATE: May 08, 1999
NAME: Clare Magbee
EMAIL: tiafind@aol.com
NOTE:
SURNAMES: FINLEY/FENLEY
QRYTEXT: Looking for information on the Finley Family living in Pickens area in 1850-80. Need information on children of Henry Fenley who 1st Mary Barrett and 2nd Winnie Benefield. Happy to share Findley information. thanks, Clare

--------------------------------------------------

DATE: May 14, 1999
NAME: Glenna Kallal
EMAIL: Gka1105@aol.com
NOTE:
SURNAMES: PETTIGREW, MARTIN
QRYTEXT: My gggrandparents were Francis M. Pettigrew and Caroline Jane Martin of Pickens County. My ggrandmother's name was Mary Alpha Pettigrew who married Adolphus Crow. Francis and Jane's other children could be William E., Timmons, Frances G., and Adolphus. These names came from census records. Does anyone know this Pickens County Pettigrew family?

--------------------------------------------------

DATE: May 26, 1999
NAME: Sheree MCurry
EMAIL: csmc4@bellsouth,net
NOTE: 510 Park Place LaGrange, Ga 30240
SURNAMES: PARKER, BURGES
QRYTEXT: I am looking for information on Nancy Ann Burges and Thomas Parker. They were married 11-19-1871 in Pickens Co. I need both their parents and their children. I know they had a son named Joseph C. Parker who married Zola Cagle. It is possible he had a brother or uncle named Dolphus(Adolphus.)They all lived in North Georgia, Pickens and Cherokee counties. I would appreciate any info.

--------------------------------------------------

DATE: May 27, 1999
NAME: Sheila Cook Clay
EMAIL: sheilac@alaweb.com
NOTE:
SURNAMES: COOK
QRYTEXT: My name is Sheila Cook Clay. My great grandfather was Samuel Eli Cook b. 3/3/1857 d. 9/15/1938 from Pickens Co. He married Mary Caroline Green 8/30/1877. She was birb 4/22/1862 d. 3/26/1947. They had 12 children. One of them-Crozier Walter Cook was my grandfather. He was born 8/30/1886 and died 3/11/1966. He was married to Ora Fee Sizemore. They had 4 children one of whom is my father. S.E. (initials only) Cook born 10/22/1931 and married Robbie Sherrel Wilson 7/30/1954. I am looking for my relatives.

--------------------------------------------------

DATE: Jun 03, 1999
NAME: Judy G. Sims
EMAIL: ljsims@prodigy.net
NOTE:
SURNAMES: CARVER, LOWERY, WINTERS
QRYTEXT: I am researching Wyly Carver, Fletcher Lowery, and Jeremiah Winters. Will be glad to share information.

--------------------------------------------------

DATE: Jun 05, 1999
NAME: Bonner Sasser
EMAIL: bonbonsass@aol.com
NOTE:
SURNAMES: RAY HEAD
QRYTEXT: Looking for ancestors, dates, info on Henrietta Ray, d. 1845, Monroe, Ga., married William Head, b. 1771, Granville, NC, d. 1835, AL. Her parents were James Ray and Rebecca Long, no known dates. Sisters were Temperance Ray and Nancy Ray, b. 1799, Jasper, Ga. Would appreciate any info. Thanks. Bonner

--------------------------------------------------

DATE: Jun 09, 1999
NAME: Gene Pinion
EMAIL: ewpinion@aol.com
NOTE: Hampton, GA
SURNAMES: PINION, ANDERSON
QRYTEXT: Looking for W.A. (Abe) Pinion brn 1870 or Laura O. Anderson brn 1871. He was a crane operator for Moody Marble. His father was Jeptha Pinion (sometimes spelled Pinyan)

--------------------------------------------------

DATE: Jun 09, 1999
NAME: Sheila Cook Clay
EMAIL: sheilac@alaweb.com
NOTE: 2 Pineway Dr Daleville, Al 36322
SURNAMES: COOK
QRYTEXT: My gggrandparents are Thomas H. Cook 5-6-1831 to 11-11-1907 and Julia A. Cook Children: Martha Ann b. 1854 John Henry b. 1855 Samuel Eli b. 1857 (my Link) Joseph E. b. 1858 Thomas U. b. 1861 Rhoda C. b. 1864 Annie b. ? Melinda b. 1869 Thomas had a brother Samuel Crozier Cook married to Missouri Catherine Cook They were from S.C.

--------------------------------------------------

DATE: Jun 13, 1999
NAME: Debbie Cantrell Wood
EMAIL: Churchel99@aol.com
NOTE:
SURNAMES: CANTRELL, HOPKINS, THOMPSON, WHITFIELD, MCKINNEY
QRYTEXT: I have a good bit of info on the above surnames, but I would welcome more and would be willing to share what I have.

--------------------------------------------------

DATE: Jun 13, 1999
NAME: Charlie
EMAIL: cboyd1@bellsouth.net
NOTE:
SURNAMES: BOYD
QRYTEXT: Seeking a "Roll Call" of all BOYD and related Families of Pickens Co., Ga. and North Ga. Would like to share any and all information to link families 1800's to present.

--------------------------------------------------

DATE: Jun 15, 1999
NAME: Nan Saunders
EMAIL: jsaun@dasia.net
NOTE:
SURNAMES: ROBBINS PAXTON
QRYTEXT: Looking for any information on PLINY ROBBINS b. 1781 Pickens Co. Married Isabella Paxton.Died in Elbert Co 1812. Son as Algernon Sydney ROBBINS.

--------------------------------------------------

DATE: Jun 15, 1999
NAME: Sandra
EMAIL: skg@wavegate.com
NOTE:
SURNAMES: WORLEY, CARROLL, KELLY, CANTRELL, INGRAM, TATUM, WEATHERBY, TEAGUE< JONES, DENSMORE
QRYTEXT: Am interested in corresponding with WORLEY researchers. John Pleasant (born 1886 Pickens Co--died Floyd Co) s/o James Andrew (born Keithsburg Cherokee Co. died Bartow Co) s/o John Pleasant (died Bartow Co) s/o Pleasant(died 1863 Cherokee Co - buried Keithsburg) s/o Silas s/o John Jr, s/o John Sr ( died 1757 Powhatan Co, VA) John Pleasant WORLEY b 1886 (my grandfather) born Pickens Co (Sharp Mtn 1559 G.M dist- Cagle Mill Road) John was youngest son s/o James Andrew Worley and Charlotte Ann CARROLL (2nd wife) Louise Jane Worley b 1866 was the oldest child of James Andrew Worley and Josephene KELLY (1st wife). Josephene died when Louise Jane was "3". Louise Jane married Christopher Columbus "Lum" CANTRELL and they had 10 children. In birth order: Joseph Andrew , David Alonzo m. Jessie KELLY (no children), Clarence Monroe m. Lois INGRAM (9 children), Gordon Cantrell m. Mildren DEBOISE (no children), Stella Malinda m. M W WEATHERBY (one son, Gordon), Beulah Pearl m. John H TATUM (2 sons), James Leland m. 1) Ethel EKNER?, 2) Bertha?, Birtha Grace m. 1) Joe TEAGUE (child: Eva Joe) 2) Ernest CAGLE (of Cagle Mill family) , Maggie Leona m. James Thad JONES (3daughters, 1 son), Ferman C m. Cairo M DENSMORE (3 daughters)

--------------------------------------------------

DATE: Jun 15, 1999
NAME: Sandra
EMAIL: skg@wavegate.com
NOTE:
SURNAMES: COX, WORLEY
QRYTEXT: Mary Pauline "Polly" COX was born 4/24/1821 m. John Worley 5/2/1839 in Cherokee Co Ga. Lived Cherokee, Pickens, and Bartow Counties, buried in Bartow. Am still looking for her parentage info. There was Richard Cox b. Rowan Co, NC 1760 and moved to Habersham and on to Gilmer roughly 1820. He had two sons Johathan b. 1803 and Richard Jr, plus others. Also in Gilmer county in mid 1800s is William Cox, Samuel and William Jr. Please contact me if involved in Cox research that has perhaps found a Mary Pauline Cox

--------------------------------------------------

DATE: Jun 17, 1999
NAME: Virginia Snow
EMAIL: vmsnow@aol.com
NOTE: 1922 Minnesota Ave. Lynn Haven,Fl. 32444
SURNAMES: WEST LINDSEY WOFFORD
QRYTEXT: I am searching for any information I can get on Loving WEST , a baptist minister, that boarded with Isaac LINDSEY in 1840. Was he related to Isaac's wife Abigail West Lindsey or was he related to Precious West Wofford , Isaac's daughter Elizabeth Lavinia 's mother - in - law. I need help to solve this mystery. thank you, Virginia Snow

--------------------------------------------------

DATE: Jun 26, 1999
NAME: Paul Harris
EMAIL: harrisp@texramp.net
NOTE:
SURNAMES: HARRIS, MANN, SEARCY, GLAZENER, HAYNIE,
QRYTEXT: Who is the father of Josephine Delilah Mann who married James Fletcher Harris of Gilmer Co. Georgia.

--------------------------------------------------

DATE: Jun 27, 1999
NAME: Mary Ruth Neely
EMAIL: Neelco@aol.com
NOTE:
SURNAMES: DEERING, LAMBERT, KNOX, BAILEY
QRYTEXT: Am desperately searching for info on ROBERT BLAKE DEERING, b. 1814 who married MARY PAINTER LAMBERT,b. 1820 and WILLIAM KNOX, b.1797 who married AGNESS BAILEY. Please help.

--------------------------------------------------

DATE: Jun 28, 1999
NAME: Rose Savage
EMAIL: rmsavage@swbell.net
NOTE: Rose Savage 5514 Buchanan St. Fort Worth, Texas 76114
SURNAMES: Allen, Evans, Deering, Rutherford, Workman,
QRYTEXT: Looking for anyone who may have info on the same surnames

--------------------------------------------------

DATE: Jul 03, 1999
NAME: Lisa Ellison
EMAIL: maze55@juno.com
NOTE:
SURNAMES: BLACKWELL, MUSICK
QRYTEXT: I am looking for information on Joel (Joseph) Blackwell born 1799 in NC. Married to Damaris Musick born 1799. Their children: William, Rebecca, Elizabeth, Francis, George, Martha, Joel, Isabella, and Thomas. They were in Pickens county in 1860 census. Please email me at maze55@juno.com with any information. Thank You.

--------------------------------------------------

DATE: Jul 04, 1999
NAME: Mary Ruth Neely
EMAIL: Neelco@aol.com
NOTE:
SURNAMES: LAMBERT, DEERING (DEARING)
QRYTEXT: Am desperately searching for info on my husband's ancestors, ROBERT BLAKE DEERING, B. 1814 in Ga., & MARY PAINTER LAMBERT, b. 1820 in Ga. Please help. Thanks. Mary Ruth Neely

--------------------------------------------------

DATE: Jul 07, 1999
NAME: SARA HANCOCK
EMAIL: sara_hancock@hotmail.com
NOTE:
SURNAMES: CANTRELL, TURNER
QRYTEXT: I am searching for information on Mary Polly Cantrell Turner and Hayden Turner possibily in Pickens County GA. Their children are Sarah Turner, Margaret Turner m. Jim Evans, Martha J. Turner m. Richard Cook, Memory Turner, Fielden Turner and John (Henry) Turner who is my great grandfather. John H. Turner is buried in Shelby Co. TX. and his tombstone has birth Sept. 16, 1854. Any information would be helpful.

--------------------------------------------------

DATE: Jul 07, 1999
NAME: Sheila Cook-Clay
EMAIL: sheilac@alaweb.com
NOTE: Daleville, AL.
SURNAMES: COOK, BOWEN
QRYTEXT: Searching for any descendants of Thomas Hughes COOK May 6 1831 to Nov 11 1907 and Julia Ann Lodossia BOWEN 1829 to June 11 1905. He was born in England and she in Germany. Both are buried at Bethany Church Cemetery in Pickens Co. of which he gave the land to the church. One their children was my great granfather-Samuel Eli COOK and one of his sons Crozier Walter COOK was my grandfather. Any help greataly appreciated. I have read here someone else looking along the Thomas line and have already been in touch with them. I am also looking for the parents of Thomas. Thanks

--------------------------------------------------