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Garnett, Thomas was born 1750 Essex County, Virginia, died Chatham County, 1793, married 8 January 1772 at Ebenezer Jerusalem Church, Effingham County, Rachel Willson. Child:
  1. John Garnett born 1776 married 1794 Mary Bostwick, daughter of Samuel Bostwick and his wife, Ann Mary Maner.
Germain, Michael came with the original group of settlers to Frederica, but soon died, leaving behind a wife, Joyce, and a son, John (born in Georgia). The widow Germain had remarried by December of 1736, to John Dalton of North Carolina, and in 1738 they gave birth to a daughter, Mary. Dalton was dead by 1738-1739, and Joyce returned to England (1739).

Germain, Michael, Mariner, born in 1720, arrived in Savannah 16 December 1733, in the company of his mother (the wife of Peter Germain) and sister, Mary Margaret Germain. His mother later married Mr. Peter Emory of Savannah. In 1769, Michael German, freeholder, Mariner, Savannah, deeded to William Russell of Savannah a Farm Lot in Jekyll Tything, No. 5, Letter B, southeast of Savannah, adjoining on one side a farm lot lately granted to the said William Russell... 44 acres and 141 pole, being part of the lands granted Germain by James Oglethorpe, one of the Trustees for establishing the Colony. He married Priscilla at Savannah and died at Savannah in 1769, his LWT dated 7/23/1753, probated 1/5/1769. To wife, Priscilla, he gave Town Lot No. 4, Jekyl Tything, Derby Ward, with the farm and garden lot. Also negroes, Piero, Sippia, and all the cattle branded "MSG Anchor". Mother, Ann Emery, to have use of one room in his house at Savannah. He died January of 1769. To his wife, Priscilla, he bequeathed Lot No. 4 in Jekyll Tithying Derby Ward. His mother, Ann Emery, was to have the use of a room in his house in Savannah; her children being Amy McGilvery, Joseph Germain and John Germain. Issue:
  1. Michael Germain was born 1752, died 1806; his occupation was that of a silversmith. He Married Catherine Smith 26 June 1783. Catherine died at Goshen in March of 1790. Advertisements occurred in Savannah newspapers concerning his silver and gold articles for sale. In his Last Will and Testament he left a bequest to the Baptist Church, in trust for Mount Enon College. Among the bequests given was to Josiah Penfield (died 1828) who inspired the founding of Mercer University.
Germain, William, brother to Michael, lawyer, coxswain of a scout boat. His estate was administered by Sarah Germany 9 May 1796.

Germany, John was for many years resident of Augusta, 200 acres, Savannah River, 3 miles above mouth of Broad River and 70 miles above Augusta. 6 December 1753. Apparently, they owned other land, because on 13 October 1770, John Germany and his wife, Elizabeth of St. Pauls Parish, deed to Charles Pace for 5 shillings, 100 acres of land on the Savannah River, originally granted to Germany on 3 February 1767. John was born 1716/1717 in Ireland and died 16 February 1814 Charles Towne, South Carolina. John was a son of Henry Germany who was born ca 1685 in Ireland and had Children: James Germany died 1729/1730 Charles Towne, South Carolina; Robert Germany born 1711/1712 Ireland, died 1729/1730 Charles Towne, South Carolina; William Germany, died 1729/1730 Charles Towne, South Carolina; John Germany, born 1716/1717 Ireland, died 16 February 1814 Charles Towne, South Carolina; Samuel Germany died 1739/1730 Charles Towne, South Carolina; Joseph Germany died 1729/1730 Charles Towne, South Carolina; and Alexander Germany, died 1729/1730 Charles Towne, South Carolina.

John Germany married, Elizabeth, who was born 1733 St. Phillip’s Parish, Georgia, and died 11 January 1806 in Columbia County, Georgia. Children:
  1. William Germany born 1758 St. Phillips Parish, Georgia, died 30 April 1819 Montgomery Co., Alabama.
  2. Mary Germany born ca 1760 St. Phillips Parish, Georgia, married Mr. Miller.
  3. Sarah Germany born ca 1762 St. Phillips Parish, Georgia,married Mr. Garnett, according to father’s will.
  4. John Germany, born ca 1764 St. Pauls Parish, Georgia, died 1820 Wilkinson County, Mississippi.
  5. Ellender Germany born ca 1766 St. Pauls Parish, Georgia, died 1 May 1815 Columbia County, Georgia.
  6. Joseph Germany born ca 1768 St. Pauls Parish, Georgia, died 1820 Columbia County, Georgia.
  7. James Germany married Hannah Ligneaux 3 April 1794 in Columbia County.
  8. Robert Germany born ca 1774 St. Pauls Parish, Georgia.
  9. Samuel Germany born ca 1776 St. Pauls Parish, Georgia, died 1830 Pickens County, Alabama
  10. Washington Germany born ca 1777 Columbia County, Georgia, died 6 March 1810 Jones County, Georgia.
  11. Benjamin Germany born ca 1785 Columbia County, Georgia, died 1850 Wilkinson County, Mississippi 1810 Putnam County, Georgia.
Gibbons, John, planter, owned 500 acres on the South Newport River. He bequeathed his son, John, 200 acres in Christ Church Parish; sons, Thomas Gibbons and John Barton, a tract of land which he lived on as well as one hundred acres. There were at least seven children. Brother: William Gibbons. Known. Children:
  1. Susannah Gibbons
  2. John Gibbons.
Gibbons, William was probably one of the largest landowners in Christ Church Parish. To his son, Joseph, he left 1500 acres; William, 1562 acres and a water lot under the bluff or bank at Savannah to the east of Bull Street; John, 1000 acres of River Swamp (purchased from Richard Cox, Sr. by Alexander Inglis and Nathaniel Hall, his attorneys); Hannah, 500 acres on the southside of Newport River adjoining the public landing at Donnom’s Mill; two hundred acres of pineland (herefore granted to Andrew Way); town lot in Savannah (purchased of William Russell, Esq.; Sarah and Mary, 1000 acres lying on a branch of the Buffalo Swamp on the fourth side and near the Altamaha River; Ann, 500 acres on the Lake Swamp above Fort Barrington near the Altamaha River; and his wife was bequeathed the town lot and garden lot in Savannah (purchased from Charles Bowler). The lots at Yamacraw to be divided between: John, Anne, Sarah, Joseph, Mary. Children:
  1. John Gibbons.
  2. Hannah Gibbons.
  3. Thomas Gibbons.
  4. William Gibbons.
  5. Joseph Gibbons.
  6. Sarah Gibbons.
  7. Mary Gibbons.
Gibbs, Isaac Sr. and Jr. petitioned for land 18 October 1743, setting forth that with 2 sons he settled Abercorn about 4 years ago, obtained 50 acre lot for the youngest, and now entreats a lot of 50 acres for is eldest son, particularly the Trust lot lying on the south side of the place called the Creek side. But he was gone by 1 January 1746, when Frederick Helvingstine petitioned stating that his father was in possession of a Lott at Ebenezer, but soon after died leaving his mother a widow and several childern, after which an unhappy difference began between his mother and the Rev. Mr. Bolzius, and which occasioned the family to leave Ebenezer to go to Pennsylvania. But for want of ready passage and having to say over Savannah for some time, changed their minds. They then petitioned for lands in Abercorn, which would be convenient for their trade as leather dressers. Granted the lott lately assigned by Isaac Gibbs, Sr. 1 January 1746.

Giovanoli, John, embarked August 1735, indentured as a Trust servant for 5 years. His wife, Marcia, also to be a Trust servant for 5 years. Sons brought with them were John and Seger. Resident of Ebenezer. Children:
  1. John Giovanoli.
  2. Seger Giovanoli.
  3. David Giovanoli.
  4. Nicholas Giovanoli.
  5. Samuel Giovanoli.
  6. Hannah Giovanoli.
  7. Joseph Giovanoli.
  8. Benjamin Giovanoli.
  9. Jonathan Giovanoli.
  10. Helena Giovanoli.
Wurttemberg

Wurttemberg, Germany

Glantz, Sebastian, husbandman, Saltzburger, arrived 28 December 1734. He was christened 1 January 1692 Evangelisch, Kirchheim Am Ries, Jagstkreis, Wuerttemberg, the son of Johann Glanz, and his wife, Johanna. Died without leaving possessions, 26 and 28 July 1736.

Glascock, William, Honorable, born 28 May 1730 in Richmond, Virginia, died January of 1793 and was buried on his plantation near Augusta. He married Elizabeth Elder, who was born 4 September 1712 Richmond Co., Virginia, the daughter of William and Ann Elder. Elizabeth, died September of 1794. William was a son of Gregory and Alice Glascock (son of Thomas Glascock and wife, Sarah Stone), who was born 10 March 1700 in Richmond, Virginia, died 4 May 1752, married Alice. Their children were: Gregory, born 25 January 1732 Richmond, Virginia, aided 1790 Rowan, North Carolina; Jesse born 10 May 1733 North Farnham Parish, Old Rappahannock County, Virginia, died 1 April 1757 Richmond, Virginia; Travers born 1 October 1734 Richmond, Virginia, died 22 March 1784 Fauquier County, Virginia; John Glascock born 27 December 1738 Prince William Co., Virginia, died 22 April 1765, possibly Adams County, Ohio.

Goff, Samuel, first a servant to Harry Buckley 1737-8, bedsteadmaker, ranger on Jekyll Island.

Goldsmith, Lieutenant. Mr. Doleman sold his interest in his lot to Goldsmith.

Goldwire, Benjamin of Christ Church Parish, Savannah, carpenter. His wife, Ann, was mentioned (along with their children) in the last will and testament of John Goldwire, Sr. For the remainder of her life, the widow resided on town Lot No. One in Holland Tything Ward. Benjamin provided a modest living as his reflected in his estate. Children:
  1. Benjamin Goldwire.
  2. Mary Goldwire, wife of Peter Morel.
  3. Amy Goldwire.
  4. Joseph Goldwire.
  5. John Goldwire.
  6. Ann Goldwire
Goldwire, James was born 1747 Augusta, died Mt. Pleasant, Georgia, Married Sarah King, born 1749. Commanded a Company of Georgia Militia during the American Revolution from St. Matthew’s Parish (Effingham County). Son:
  1. John Goldwire, born 1779, died 1830 married 1809 Frances Offutt, daughter of Jesse Offutt and his wife, Obedience Jones, the daughter of John Jones and Susanna Strobhar.

St. Giles without Cripplegate in London


St. Giles without Cripplegate Goldwire, John, Sr. was christened 9 March 1700 Saint Giles Cripplegate, London, England, the son of John and Mary Goldwire. Resident of Ebenezer. A ferry was to be begun at Augusta by Thomas Goodale June 1747, but he failed to keep his appointment, so John Goldwire, who was lately a Constable of that District, was appointed to keep the ferry. 4 April 1750. He owned extensive land holdings in Effingham County, as well as carriages, horses, cattle, and some mahogany tables which were mentioned in his estate. Over twenty seven slaves were mentioned, and divided between his children. The homeplace was Mt. Pleasant which consisted of three tracts of land totaling over 900 acres, some on the South Carolina side of the Savannah River. To his son, John, he bequeathed 300 acres in St. Matthews Parish near Buck Creek. To James, 200 acres and 600 acres, as well as three tracts at Mt. Pleasant quot;whereon I now live". Also, 400 acres and 500 acres in South Carolina on the Savannah River across from Mt. Pleasant. Daughter: Sarah King was to have the use of labor of ten slaves and 300 acres of land. Granddaughter: Sarah King. Ann Goldwire, widow at Savannah and her children, viz: Ann Goldwire, Benjamin Goldwire, Mary Morel. Children:
  1. John Goldwire, Jr. married Elisabeth Moore 8 November 1769, Ebenezer.
  2. Sarah Goldwire, wife of William King (Children: John King, Sarah King).
  3. James Goldwire was born 25 May 1775 married Sarah Stewart, both of St. Matthews Parish, on 18 August 1772.
Goodall, James, planter, Halifax. Son, Pleasant Goodall, bequeathed a tract of land adjoining the land of William Macdaniels, which he lives on. Wife: Mary. Children:
  1. Pleasant Goodall.
  2. Clary Moore.
  3. William Goodall.
  4. Martha Goodall.
  5. Sarah Goodall.
  6. Francis Goodall.
  7. Mary Goodall.
  8. Elizabeth Goodall
Gordon, John, 100 acres in St. George’s Parish, May 1759

Graham, George, native of England, born 1765, died August 17, 1812, was naturalized as an American citizen in 1792. He was an eminent artist who settled in Georgia.

Graham, James, Savannah Merchant, was married to Miss Sarah Stuart, the daughter of Honorable John Stuart, the Superintendant of Indian Affairs for the Southern District of North America in Charles Town, South Carolina in 1767. He and his wife lived in Georgia for a time, but were residents of London when Sarah died in September of 1774. He was a Member of the Georgia Council in 1763. Granted 2000 acres in St. John's Parish (Liberty Co.); 1000 acres adjoining the lands of Governor Ellis on St. Simons Island, near the indian line. He was attorney for James Wright, Esquire in 1771, and in 1772 in charge of building the Light House at Tybee, in Savannah. He died in Naples, Italy 2 October 1785, his Will being probated also in Savannah, Georgia in 1788.

Graham, John, Esquire, Honorable, came to Georgia with other Scottish settlers in 1733 or 1734, and this is about the time that Patrick Graham arrive. In a letter from John Graham to the Trustees dated January 22, 1735:
"I make bold to let you know what I have done. I have improved my town lots, I have built two houses...I am a tanner...but I could see myself in it if your honor would assist me with a tanner servant by trade and of honest character....John Graham."
Canoochee RiverThe Canoochee River. During the year of 1768, John Graham became a Member of the Georgia Council. In 1770 he was granted 50 acres of land in St. Andrews Parish, as well as 1500 acres in St. John's Parish on a swamp three miles from the land of James Taylor on Canoochee, near the Indian line. He had 42 slaves to work these lands. In December of 1770, he was granted 1500 acres of land four miles from land surveyed for Mr. Jesse Williams, in Christ Church Parish (had 43 slaves to work this land); 544 acres and 268 acres adjoining the 1500 acres in Christ Church Parish; 250 acres purchased from William McIntosh (died at Sapelo Island, William McIntosh of Mallow. Ga Gazette 1 May 1794) and John Caldwell; 250 acres on the Altamaha River; 100 acres adjoining the land he purchased from John Caldwell; and 1000 acres of land on Turkey Branch, on the southside of the Great Satilla River, four miles from Causton's Bluff, near the lands reserved for Brunswick. Active in his majesty's politics, he traveled back and forth to England, and it was while he was there that he died in the year of 1791.

Graham, Mungo, Lieutenant the 2nd Troop of Rangers, commanded by James Edward Powell under the direction of Oglethorpe who fought the Spanish and Indians in the Colony, recorded a deed in Colonial Deed Book C-I, planter, Christ Church Parish, to John Robinson, commander of the private sloop of war called The Trail now in Georgia, formerly of Philadelphia, Pa., Indenture of Release dated 8 July 1758. "Whereas...did about April 1752 declare unto Patrick Graham, late of Savannah, deceased, in behalf of himself and one David Graham, two tracts of land...one tract of 500 acres for the said David, and 450 acres for Patrick, both known by the name of Redford, on Savannah Riber, all land then belonging to one, Samuel Baker, northwest on Pipe Makers Creek." His LWT proved 12/3/1766, Savannah, named Children: James Graham, Elizabeth Butler, Alice Fullilove, Mungo Fonlayson. Nephews: James Love and his wife.

Graham, Patrick, an Apothecary, born in Scotland, came to Georgia Colony on his own account and at his own expense. He was granted Lot No. 189 in Savannah. He left the Apothecary profession to become a planter, when, on May 19, 1736 he received a land grant of 100 acres. Later, in 1739, Mr. Thomas Christie, the Town Recorder at Savannah, allowed him two of the Trust (indentured) servants to help in farming. It was while attending Mrs. Ann Cuthbert, the widow of the late Capt. Cuthbert, from a dangerous fever (probably yellow fever), that he proposed marriage and they were later married on her late husband's plantation. (Mrs. Ann Cuthbert, widow of James Cuthbert), died August 1798 at The Cottage near Savannah.. William Stephens and Mr. Jones were the only two invited guests.

Brother: David, was bequeathed all of his lands in Redford in the Shire of Perth in North Britain. Mungo Graham was left a tract of land on Pipemaker’s Creek, containing 450 acres. Wife: Ann. Sister: Mary Graham, relict of John Grenly. Niece: Ann Graham, daughter of brother, Thomas Graham, deceased.

Colonial Deed Book C-1, p. 44, On July 15, 1752, Marmaduke Cannon, the only surviving son and heir of Richard Cannon, heretofore of Savannah, callico printer, deceased, carpenter of Edistoe, S. C., deeded to Patrick Graham of Joseph Town, a Savannah town lot, in Tything Ward with garden and lot, and 50 acres, which had been originally granted to Richard Cannon upon his settling in Georgia.

Colonial Deed Book C-1, p. 364-365, On April 26, 1756, Ann Graham, widow of Hon. Patrick Graham of Joseph Town, deceased, to Anne Houstoun, daughter of Sir Patrick Houstoun, Baronet, leases Town Lot in Savannah, No. 9, 3d Tything, Lower New Ward.

Colonial Deed Book C-1, p. 365-367, On April 27, 1756, Ann Graham, widow of Hon. Patrick Graham of Joseph Town, deceased, to Anne Houstoun, daughter of Sir Patrick Houstoun, Baronet, Indenture of Release, Town Lot in Savannah, No. 9, 3d Tything, Lower New Ward. "Whereas, the said Patrick Graham was in his lifetime lawfully seized in his demesne as of fee of and in one town lot....and whereas the said Patrick Graham did by his Last Will and Testament give until Anne Graham, the premises hereinbefore mentioned...."

Graham, William, native of Scotland, was in Liberty Co. in 1778. He was a lumber manufacturer and died there October 27, 1818, aged 60 years.

Graves, John, Esq., born 1759, Clerk of the Superior Court of Liberty County, died September 1794, Sunbury.

Gray, George, planter, probably came from Jamaica, as one of the executors of his Will was William Gray, Esquire of Jamaica. He specified that the tract of land upon which he lived may not be sold for less than 2000 pounds Sterling, and that the remainder of his estate was to be divided between his brothers and sisters. To Catherine Morrison, left a Negro wench called Betty.

Greenfeild, Charles, born 1716, arrived in 1732, the nephew of William Calvert.

Griffith, Daniel Rape, cordwainer of Featherstone Court in London, an original settler. Quit the colony 1736-1737.

Grill, Waldeburga, born 1723, single woman, arrived 2 December 1741. Resident of Ebenezer.

Griminger, Andrew (Andreas), laborer, Saltzburger, arrived February 1735/6. Wife, Sabina. Daughter, Catherina. He Refused Holy Communion in 1736, and wife near death. She died 18 March 1736. Their child was brought to Old Ebenezer for care. Resident of Ebenezer. Issue: Catherina Grimminger married John. Schneider 7 June 1758.

Gronau, Israel, cathecist and minister, Saltzburger, arrived 12 March 1733/4. married 1 October 1734 Cath. Rhomorisine or Hannah Catherine, born November 1716, died 21 February 1776. Rev. Mr. Gronau died 11 January 1745, and his widow, Hannah Catherine married in 1747 to Rev. Henry Herman Lemcke, who came to Georgia on the Judith as a successor to Rev. Mr. Gronau. Israel and Hannah had two daughters:
  1. Hannah Elizabeth Gronau married John Casper Wertsch 14 March 1758. She died 17 June 1769, aged 30 years and 10 months. Then John Casper Wertsch married (2nd) Elizabeth Kogler on 10 October 1769 and had one child, a daughter, Hannah (Joannah), born 21 August 1770 who married Mr. Ernst.
  2. Frederick Mary Gronau married Rev. Christopher Frederick Triebner on 18 April 1769. Their children were: Christian Israel Wertsch born 22 November 1759, died 2 December 1759; Benajah Wertsch born 29 November 1761, died 25 June 1762 and Catherine Wertsch born 13 August 1763, died 16 August 1763.

Taxenbach, near Bechtesgaden, Austria


Taxenbach, Austria Gruber, Peter, husbandman, b. 1700 Taxenbuch, Saltzburg, Berchtesgaden or vicinity, Austria. Arrived 12 March 1733/4, Saltzburger. Died 2 December 1740 Ebenezer, buried 4 December 1740, Savannah m. on 23 February 1736 at Ebenezer, Marcia Kraher (Mosshammer), the widow of Hans Mosshammer (died 2 September 1735) 23 February 1736 at Ebenezer. After the death of Peter Gruber, Marcie married for the third time, Charles Floerl. Marcie died 1767 Ebenezer. She was the daughter of Peter Kraher, b. ca 1694 Saalfelden, Germany and his wife, Barbara Rohrmoser, born 1696 Augsburg, Schwaben, Bavaria, died 16 Nov 1735. Children:
  1. Peter born 17 September 1738 Ebenezer, died 23 September 1738.
  2. John, born 1739 Ebenezer, died 23 September, Effingham County married 4 June 1765 Effingham County Miss Mary M. Kalcher from Lindau, Austria. In 1772 he received a Land Grant in Bulloch County. This land grant begins the long lineage of the Groover family in that area. He was deceased by 1802, as his widow, Mary Groover of Bulloch Co. on 2 January 1802 deeded 50 acres of land, being part of an original land grant to John Gruber, Sr. by King George III of Great Britain for $225.00. Several of their children are listed in the Ebenezer Church data - William, minister, Joshua, Solomon and John. Issue:
  1. John b. 4 March 1766, died 4 April 1836 Brooks Co. m. in 1790 Bulloch Co. Hannah Lastinger.
  2. Solomon b. 25 January 1769 married 29 Nov 1798 Elizabeth Wise.
  3. Joshua born August 1772.
  4. Charles born 1775, died 1829 Bulloch Co., married 1813 Sarah Reiser.
  5. David born 1777, died 1845 Bulloch Co. married 17 May 1799 Bulloch Co., Martha D. Shuffield (Her Will dated 29 January 1849, probated June 1853 Bulloch Co., Ga).
  6. William, minister, born 30 December 1778, died 1854 Bulloch Co., married Mrs. Salome (Gugle) Cooper. Children:
    1. John born 1811 m. 4 December 1832 Sarah Bowen and had issue: James Bulloch Groover who married 7 September 1864 Bulloch Co., Sarah Januarye Wilson, Elisha, William and John.
    2. Edward born 1815 married Sarah; Harriett b. 1818.
    3. William born 1820 married Elizabeth M. Lee 7 December 1848 Bulloch Co.
    4. Easter M. born 1823 married 5 December 1844 Bulloch Co., John D. McElvin.
    5. Sarah A. born 1825 m. 18 May 1854 Bulloch Co., Robert W. Roberts.
    6. Charles A. born 1829 m. 9 Nov 1854 Bulloch Co., Mary Ann Rushing; Eliza born 1840 m. 22 February 1874 Bulloch Co. Thomas Cone; David born 1843.
  7. Elizabeth born 1780 Married 20 May 1801 Henry Wise.
Grueber, Hans, husbandman, Saltzburger, died 3 Nov 1734. Arrived 12 March 1733/1734. Resident of Ebenezer .

Gruning, Abraham, laborer, Saltzburger, arrived 12 March 1733/4. Resident of Ebenezer.

St. Catherines Island in Georgia



St. Catherines Island St. Catherines Island St. Catherines Island St. Catherines Island Gwinnett, Button was christened 10 April 1735 Gloucester County, England, Married Ann Bourne 19 April 1757 in England, died 1780. They located in Savannah in 1765 as a general trader. In 1772 he was a farmer on St. Catharines Island, but became Governor of Georgia in 1777, Congressman and Signer of the Declaration of Independence. Gwinnett died as the result of wounds he received in a duel with the famous General Lachlan McIntosh on 15 May 1777. McIntosh and Gwinnett were political rivals, and when McIntosh was appointed Brigadier General of the Continental Army, the jealous Gwinnett began to interfere with his command. The famous dual occurred on the streets of Savannah. Both men were wounded, but Gwinnett died within three days. McIntosh recovered, was tried and acquitted.

Children:
  1. Ann Gwinnett born 1759 England.
  2. Amelia Gwinnett born 1758 England.
  3. Elizabeth Gwinnett born 1762 England, married Peter Belin of South Carolina.
Source: Last Will and Testament of Button Gwinnett