Alexander, Abel LG 25 Nov 1788 250 acres on Beaverdam Creek of Broad River. Oglethorpe Deed Book D, page 51.
Allison, Robert LG 250 acres 11 Sept. 1799 by Gov. James Jackson. Oglethorpe Co. Deed Book C, page 530.
Anderson, Clifford, Hon. was born March 13,1833 in Nottoway County, Virginia. He removed to Macon, Ga. in 1849 and was admitted to the bar in 1852. Made judge of the city court of Macon. Enlisted as a private in the Floyd Rifles, Hon. Thomas Hardeman captain, one of the first companies to go to Virginia in the fall of 1861. He was promoted to Lieutenant, and in 1862 promoted to the staff of Capt. Wright. He remained in Congress until the surrender. Made attorney general in 1880. The Constitution, Atlanta 8/1/1886
Anderson, Martin listed in Capt. Price's District, Wilkes County, Tax Digest of 1792.
Anderson, William M., Major died in Coweta Co. (1886). He was born in South Carolina and before his majority his father moved to Georgia and settled in DeKalb Co. In 1826 the territory between Line Creek, the Flint and Chattahoochee Rivers was brought into market, called the New Purchase. Major Anderson, then a young man, moved to Newnan about 1828 (single). About a year later he married Miss Mary Ann Potts. He was the principal keeper of the penitentiary under Governor McDonald for a short while. In 1836 he raised a company to go into the Creek war, and was selected captain. Ref: The Constitution, Atlanta 4/14/1886.
Andrews, Walter P. was born 6/7/1865 in Montgomery Co., N. C. After completing his college course at Trinity College, N.C., graduating in 1887, he served as principal of Monroe High School, N. C. After three years service, he entered the law dept. of Washington and Lee University, graduating in 1891, afterwards being admitted to the Georgia bar. Thus, he began practicing law in Atlanta, Georgia. He m. Miss Leontine Chisholm of Atlanta in 1899. Andrews was one of the four original purchasers of the beautiful Ansley Park area; else owned extensive interests in Cuba (over 5,000 acres). Ref: Atlanta Georgian, published 12/13/1909.
Anthony, E. R., druggist and physician, in Griffin. The Constitution, Atlanta 10/31/1886.
Armstrong, James 400 acre land grant 14 February 1788, Oglethorpe Co. See Oglethorpe Co. Deed Book A, page 91.
Armstong, John. LG dated 27 June 1796 by Gov. Edward Telfair on Falling Creek. Oglethorpe CO. Deed Book E, page 267.
Arthur, William lived on Soak Creek in Lincoln County, in 1786, where he received a head right grant.
Atwood, Henry S. (1795-1864) cultivated the McIntosh Plantation in Cedar Point, McIntosh County. He was a Justice of the Peace and elder in the Darien ,Presbyterian Church. In 1860 he removed to Putnam County after acquiring a cotton mill, Cartwright Factory, which was located on the Oconee River 14 miles from Eatonton. His wife was Ann Margaret McIntosh.
Bailey, Richard, living in Indian land "is an unfit character." Ref: Letters, Journals and Writings of Benjamin Hawkins, Vol I 1796-1801, edited by C. L. Grant.
Baldwin. According to History of Macon County, Georgia by Louise Frederick Hays all the Baldwin families in the US descend from Bucks County, England.
Ballard, Reuben Survey granted Sept 1790 by Gov. Edward Telfair, Big Creek, Oglethorpe Co. Oglethorpe Deed Book E, page 269.
Bankston, Daniel. Oglethorpe Co. Deed Book B, page 20. 2 April 1795, deed of William Walker to Robert Haynes, mentions original tract granted to Daniel Bankston.
Barnard, John, Colonel, was the son of Sir John Barnard, an English Baronet, Lord Mayor of London. He married Jane Bradley, of London, a daughter of William Bradley of Lee Street, Middlesex, Gentleman. Colonel Barnard settled a land grant located on Wilmington Island. His son, Timothy Barnard, married an Euchee Indian woman and was the first white settler to Macon County and established "Barnard's Settlement" on the Flint River. Ref: History of Macon County, Georgia by Louise Frederick Hays.
Barnett, Daniel lived on Soap Creek in Liberty County in 1785, where he received a headright grant.
Barnett, John (1823-1851) lived near Raysville Bridge, between 1800 and 1850. Ref: Wilkes County Cemeteries by Nell and F. M. Newsome.
Barnett, Nathan Crawford, nominated secretary of state (1843), was born in Columbia Co. His mother, Anna Crawford, was a sister of Hon. William H. Crawford. Ref: The Constitution, Atlanta 8/1/1886.
Baugh, William lived in Lawrenceville District of Gwinnett Co., his LWT dated 1862, Gwinnett Co., GA
Bean, Henry G. was born in 1870 and resided in Atlanta, Georgia. He died in Mary of 1907. He was the son of A. C. Bean previously of Monroe County, his mother a resident of Atlanta. Bean was a very industrious lad. At the age of twelve, he secured a position as an office boy with the Keely Company in Atlanta, and from that day until his death, remained with that firm. His brothers and sisters: Mrs. John W. Hightower of 193 Forrest Avenue in Atlanta; Mrs. George W. Stevens; Mrs. W. T. Nelson; William L. Bean, all of Atlanta; and Louis H. Bean of Bellingham, Washington. Ref: Atlanta Georgian 5/13/1907.
Beatie, Mr. served three terms on Atlanta City Council. Ref: The Constitution, Atlanta dated 1/10/1886.
Beavers, Robert had a home on Buffalo Creek. His LWT dated 1805 in Jackson County.
Beckwith, John Watrous, rector of Christ Church Parish in Savannah in 1873. Ref: The Episcopal Church of Georgia 1933-1957 by Henry Thompson Malone.
Bennett, D. L. was born 1828, Washington, Wilkes Co., Ga., d. at Confederate Soldiers' Home in Atlanta, March 13, 1909. He entered the Confederate service on April 6, 1861, as a private in Co. B, 6th C. volunteers. He was at the battles of Gaines' Mill, Manassas, Malvern Hill, and Seven Pines, and battle of Sharpsburg. The Georgian, 3/13/1909 Issue: Roy Bennett of Dublin, Ga. Ref: Atlanta Georgian.
Berry, John bounty warrant dated May 1784 for 287 1/2 acres, granted 18 Sept. 1784, fork of Big Creek. Oglethorpe Co. Deed Book E, page 130.
Blakely, B. R. of Griffin. The Constitution, Atlanta 10/31/1886
Blanton, B. P. has floor and corn mill, Griffin. The Constitution, Atlanta 10/31/1886
Blanchard, Robert. Oglethorpe Co. Deed Book B, page 318. 20 May 1797. Benjamin Blanchard, Reuben Blanchard, James Blanchard, Jeremiah Blanchard for his wife Mary, and John Lightfoot for his wife, Barshaba, heirs of the late Robert Blanchard, deceased, of Burke Co., Georgia deed to Anthony Olive of Oglethorpe Co. for 60 pds., land originally granted to their father, Robert Blanchard, for 200 acres in Wilkes Co. on Clouds Creek, adj. his own land, vancant on all sides when surveyed, granted 20 September 1790, registered in Book TTT, folio 1043.br>
Bledsoe, ---- LG dated 12 February 1796 by Gov. Jared Irwin, 400 acres, Clouds Creek. Oglethorpe Co. Deed Book E, page 456.
Boos, Andrew, Atlanta fireman, Co. No. 2 on Washington St., Atlanta. Ref: The Constitution, Atlanta 2/21/1886
Boggs, Joseph LG dated 7 May 1784. Oglethorpe Co. Deed Book E, page 50.
Bosworth, Obadiah lived on Soap Creek in Liberty County, where he received a headright grant in 1786.
Boyd, J. D., wealthy citizen of Griffin, erected a stone and brick cotton and guano warehouse. The Constitution, Atlanta 10/31/1886
Brooks, Edward listed as an early settler of Macon County. Ref: History of Macon County Georgia by Louise Frederick Hays. Brown, Joseph M. was b. in Canton, Ga., among the mountains, during the 1850's. He was the first railroad man by profession to be elected Governor of Georgia. He studied law at Harvard, but weak eyes compelled him to surrender the bar for a railroad career. Although his father, ex-Gov. Joseph E. Brown, was president of the Western and Atlantic railroad, young Joseph began as a freight clerk, spending 22 Years working up the tanks. Following a few years' retirement at his home in Marietta, spent completing "Astyanax", 30 American epic novel, he was appointed a member of the state railroad commission, The LWT of John Rowland, Coweta Co. Will Book B, page 225, dated 3/31/1864, named Mary E. Brown, the wife of Joseph M. Brown. Ref: Atlanta Georgian; Coweta Co. Wills.
Brown, Sallie Eugenia, from newspaper article: "Mrs. Sallie Eugenia Brown will leave in a few days for a visit to Philadelphia. Ref: The Atlanta Georgian, 25 April 1906.
Byrd, William (1844-1911) lived near the old site of the Flint Hill Church in McDuffie County, where he is buried.
Cade, Drury LG on Millstone Creek, Oglethorpe Co. Oglethorpe Deed Book D, page 222.
Cain, Morris listed in Capt. Price's District, Wilkes County, Tax Digest of 1792.
Call, Richard lived on the Little River in Lincoln County in 1785. Listed in Lincoln County Tax Digest.
Callaway, Eugene C. was born on a plantation near Cuthbert, Ga, and spent most of his early life in LaGrange, Ga, In 1881, when a mere boy, he visited Atlanta. He was walking along Pryor St, one day by the place where Commerce Hall once stood when the thought suddenly flashed into his mind with tremendous force that this spot was to be the scene of his future business career. The building was then occupied by Moore, Marsh & Co. Callaway resolved to get into the service of this firm and there to remain until he became a partner. Two years' later he was taken into the firm, and seven years later became a partner. After nine years he left the firm and went into the wholesale hat business in Atlanta. He was also identified with the Gate City Coffin Co. He was civic-minded, having served as a director in the Chamber of Commerce, director in Atlanta Freight Bureau, the Y. M. C. A., and the Juvenile Protective Association. Ref: The Georgian, 12/23/1909.
Callaway, Eugene C. was born on a plantation near Cuthbert, Ga, and spent most of his early life in LaGrange, Ga, In 1881, when a mere boy, he visited Atlanta. He was walking along Pryor St, one day by the place where Commerce Hall once stood when the thought suddenly flashed into his mind with tremendous force that this spot was to be the scene of his future business career. The building was then occupied by Moore, Marsh & Co. Callaway resolved to get into the service of this firm and there to remain until he became a partner. Two years' later he was taken into the firm, and seven years later became a partner. After nine years he left the firm and went into the wholesale hat business in Atlanta. He was also identified with the Gate City Coffin Co. He was civic-minded, having served as a director in the Chamber of Commerce, director in Atlanta Freight Bureau, the Y. M. C. A., and the Juvenile Protective Association. Ref: The Georgian, 12/23/1909.
Cargile, John. Oglethorpe Co. Deed Book E, page 255. Articles of Agreement between Margaret Smith and James Smith, both of said county, to divide part of the personal property of John Smith, deceased. Margaret Smith to have a Negro woman named Cate, boys named Dick, Ben and Jerry, girls named Linda and Tamer, bay horse, mare and filly. James Smith to have a Negro man Jack and his wife, Lucy, girls named Tenor and Beck, boy named Tarlton, sorrel horse and bay horse. We bind ourselves for $600, 500 acres on Brushy Creek of Broad River, being part of 1000 acres granted to John Cargile on 7 January 1786.
Carnes, Judge, for whom Carnesville is named, lived at Parker's Mill in Hart Co. He came from the north a poor lad and it is said he was an illegitimate son of the famous Washington Irving. The Constitution, Atlanta 2/18/1886.
Carson, John Avery was b. in Baltimore, Maryland 2/19/1856, coming from the well-known Carson family of eastern Msryland whose members were prominent during Colonial days. In 1870 Carson removed to Savannah, Ga. where he rose in the business world. From 1874 to 1853 he was connected with the firm of S. G. Haynes and Bro. In 1884 he was associated with the firm of J. P. Williams, where he became president. From 1900 to 1909, he was Pres. of the Merchants National Bank of Savannah. From 1890 to 1892 he was alderman of Savannah; commissioner of Chatham Co. 1893 to 1897. He founded the Society of Colonial Wars in the State of Georgia and represented the state as Deputy Governor General. Ref: Atlanta Georgian, 12/23/1909.
Carter, Josiah lived on Soap Creek in Lincoln County in 1787, where he drew a headright grant.
Castleberry, Mr., born 1731, in the Indian country, went with Col. Jones and 100 mounted men, and Benjamin Hawkins, to Hartford. Ref: Letters, Journals and Writings of Benjamin Hawkins, Vol I 1796-1801, edited by C. L. Grant.
Clancy, George lived on Soap Creek in Lincoln Co. in 1787, where he had a headright grant.
Clark, Joshua owned 1215 acres in the Town of Starkville, Terrell County, his LWT dated 1856 Lee Co.
Clarke, A. J., groceries and family produce, Griffin. The Constitution, Atlanta 10/31/1886
Clarke, Elijah lived on Soap Creek in Lincoln County, where he had a headright grant in 1786.
Clarke, G. W., grocery merchant, G. W. Clarke & Sons, Griffin. The Constitution, Atlanta 10/31/1886
Clay, Jesse lived on Little River in Lincoln County in 1786. Listed in the Lincoln County Tax Digest.
Clements, Abraham P., Hon. of Irwin Co. died Wed. He was born July 11, 1811 and was 76 years old. He was one of the old settlers of Irwin Co. The Constitution, Atlanta 7/16/1886.
Cleveland, A. J. lived near the Raysville Bridge between 1800 and 1850. Ref: Wilkes County Cemeteries by Nell and F. M. Newsome.
Cloud, Jeremiah, was a Revolutionary War Soldier who drew 287-1/2 acres of land on Rocky Creek in Washington County. Ref: McCall's Roster of Revolutionary War Soldiers in Georgia.
Cloud, John LG 13 May 1795 Oglethorpe Co. Deed Book D, page 32.
Cole, John, Jr. Oglethorpe Co. Deed Book B, page 19. 30 July 195 deed of John Cole, Jr. to Josef Underwood, mentions old survey granted to John Cole, Junr. supposed to be 100 acres.
Cole, W. T. in guano and cotton business in Griffin. The Constitution, Atlanta 11/31/1886.
Collier, Alderman, a young man of wealth and leisure. He graduated from State University. (Georgia State University, Athens) He served on Atlanta City Council. Ref: The Constitution, Atlanta 1/10/1886.
Connell, Samuel. Oglethorpe Co. Deed Book B, page 17. 17 Nov. 1796 deed of Thomas Connel of Greene Co. to Mathew Finley of Oglethorpe Co., original land grant dated 22 March 1785, registered Lib. GGG, folio 357.
Cook, Joseph sold negroes to the late General McGillivray. Cook brought a suit in the Indian Agency to recover the property. Ref: Letters, Journals and Writings of Benjamin Hawkins, Vol I 1796-1801, edited by C. L. Grant.
Cook, George of Talbot County was named in the LWT of Sophia Middlebrooks, 1868, Jones Co.
Cowan, Joseph LG 19 November 1801 by Gov. Josiah Tattnall, Big Creek. Oglethorpe Co. Deed Book E, page 203.
Cox, Cary was b. ca 1736 in Virginia, m. ca 1761 Mary (some say Horne) in Virginia. Cary Cox had removed to Halifax Co., Va. by 1764 when he witnessed LWT of George Presagraves and was still there in 1772 when he was exr of the LWT of George Pace. Children: William Cox, born 1762 Va., removed to Edgefield Co., S. C. 1791. Deed before 1799, Edgefield Co. to his son, William. Wit: Bro., Jesse. William removed to Pendleton District, while his father and brothers removed to Warren Co., Ga.; Richard Cox who m. 1790/1799 the dau. of James Rowan.
Crawford, Robert listed in Capt. Price's District, Wilkes County, Tax Digest of 1792.
Creswell, David LG Oglethorpe Co. Deed Book D, page 153.
Criswell, David listed in Capt. Price's District, Wilkes County, Tax Digest of 1792.
Crittenton, William, Sr. Columbia County Deed dated 1 December 1807. Heirs' Sale. Mary Ann Crittenton and others deed to Felix McKinney, John McKinney and Barna McKinney on 17 November 1806, Ann Margaret Crittenton, widow of William Crittenton, Charles Cousins and Frances Crittenton Cousins, his wife, the daughter of said William Crittenton, all interest in 300 acre tract originally granted to William Crittenton, Sr., deceased, father of above William, on September 6, 1774. Also 150 acre tract granted to William Crittenton, Jr., deceased on 2 February 1786; Also 150 acre tract granted to William Crittenton, Sr. on 2 October 1784.
Crowley, John LG 200 acres 13 May 1787. Oglethorpe Deed Book D, page 65.
Crutchfield, J. H. A famous Atlanta trial, the events of which were regularly reported in the Atlanta Georgian was that of J. H. Crutchfield who shot his wife, Sallie, then beat her on the head with the butt end of a shotgun. Sallie. For days and days, it was not known if Sallie would recover. She was taken to Grady Hospital where her eight let: was amputate? just above the knee. She was shot in both legs. Investigators believed that Crutchfield was insane, and did not believe his story that the event was accidental. A friend of Crutchfield, was quoted as saying: "I am confident Crutchfield is crazy, and I think insanity the most plausible defense he can offer. He was simply insanely jealous when he shot his wife, and I am satisfied he had no control over himself. A plea of insanity, I believe, would certainly place him in the asylum. His close fiends know he is crazy about his wife." During Crutchfield's say at the police station, much criticism was had for his special liberties. Subsequently, he was removed from the police station to the Tower. Crutchfield's eldest son, Paul, age 12, who attacked his father at the time of the shooting and tried to prevent him from beating his mother in the head, visited his father at the Tower. In 1881 Crutchfield was an engineer on the old Richmond and Danville railroad, Later a part of the Southern system. His uncle, Capt. Green, was general manager of the bit Line st that time . Another uncle, Joseph Green, was master mechanic st Columbia, S. C. Crutchfield acquired a reputation for carelessness and risky running on the road. Atlanta Georgian, 10/26/1906.
Cummings, Joseph of Savannah, named in the LWT of James Smith (1820) of Camden Co.
Cunningham, John lived on Soap Creek, Lincoln County in 1787, where he drew a headright grant.
Curry, Thomas listed in Capt. Price's District, Wilkes County, Tax Digest of 1792.
Cutlett, John lived near Raysville Bridge in Lincoln County, between 1800 and 1850. Listed in the Lincoln County Tax Digest.
Dalton, Thomas lived on Soap Creek in Lincoln County in 1799, where he drew a headright grant.
Damour, John H. was b. in France in 1806 m. an Irish wife, Ann, and came to Macon about 1835. He was a merchant in Macon, owning property on Mulberry and Wharf Streets, and other streets in Macon. In one area of town, he owned six stores an an office. He d. in Spring of 1862. Ann Damour inherited a substantial portion of his holdings and was managing his affairs until her death in the summer of 1855. Some of the property consisted of some lots next to Mr. C. W. Hunt on Cotton Avenue and a two-story brick house on the lot next to a medical college. When Joseph Carr died, John Damour acquired the land (about 4 miles out of Macon) for the purpose of farming, having four slaves on the farm. Issue: James, b. 1835, Henry, b. 1844, Charles, b. 1846 and Anna, b. 1849. Ref: 1850 Bibb Co. Census.
Daugherty, Charles 450 acre survey dated 31 December 1787 on Clouds Creek. Oglethorpe Deed Book D, page 223.
Davey, William (1833-1896) lived near the old site of the Flint Hill Church, in McDuffie County, where he is buried.
Davidson, William LG dated 25 August 1785 by Gov. George Mathews, Long Creek. Oglethorpe Co. Deed Book E, page 377.
Davis, Lewis lived on Fishing Creek in Lincoln County in 1785. Ref: Lincoln County Tax Digest. Day, Joseph was born in Richmond County, Georgia May 2, 1791, son of John and Ferely Bullock Day. Ref: History of Macon County Georgia by Louise Frederick Hays.
Dean, George W. was born in Appling Co., Ga., five miles south of Holmesville. He was one of eight children and an settlers from early childhood. He left the old homestead when a mere boy and found employment on a neighboring farm in 1878. In those days money was scarce and labor cheap, and Dean was a happy boy when at the end of a year's work, he had saved fifty-five dollars. Three years later he became a clerk in a drug store in Hazlehurst. The following year, by means of his savings, he formed a partnership with his employer in the drug business. From this he went into the general merchandise business with his brother, later Into the turpentine business. For years he was a resident of Waycross. In 1905 he bought the Hilliard lands in and near Waycross and transformed them into the attractive suburb of Deanwood. Dean served as state senator from the Fifth District, and General Manager of the Dean Realty and Improvement Co. Ref: Atlanta Georgian 12/23/1909.
Dessau, A. was born in Denmark in 1810 m. an English woman with whom he lived in Pennsylvania before removing to Bibb Co., Ga. in 1843. While in Pennsylvania, two sons and a daughter were born. In 1850, A. Dessau had two female domestic slaves; also living within the home was an English girl, Elizabeth. Issue: Washington Dessau, b. 7/24/1852 Macon, Ga., m. 1880 Fanny E. Gilmer, the daughter of Edward H. Gilmer of Montgomery, Alabama, who was also a nephew of George Gilmer, Governor of Georgia. Re attended public schools, and, In 1867 left home to attend the University of Georgia where he was graduated in 1871. He began practicing law with the firm of Nesbit & Jackson, and in 1884 became Presidential Elector for the 6th Congressional District. In 1888, he was a delegate from Georgia to the National Democratic Convention, and finally, in 1892, President of the Georgia RR Association. Ref: 1850 Bibb Co. Census.
Dimmock, William R. was a pioneer to Atlanta, and for many associated with the city government, died at his residence, 114 Jackson Street in Atlanta on 8/29/1906. He had two brothers: Thomas E. Dimmock of Carrollton, Ga. and A. E. Dimmock of Valdosta, Georgia. One sister, Mrs. R. Y. Bealer of McRae, Ga. Ref: Atlanta Georgian, 8/29/1906.
Dodge, Anson G. P., Episcopal rector in Brunswick, was born in New York, a son of Mr. A. G. P. Dodge of that city and a nephew of Hon. William E. Dodge. At the age of 21 he married Miss Ellen Phelps Dodge, his cousin. The Constitution, Atlanta 12/13/1886.
Dooley, George lived on Soap Creek in Lincoln County in 1791, where he drew a headright grant.
Dooley, Zemula. "Miss Zemula Dooley, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Martin Dooley, of this city, who was a student at the Leland Stanford University at the time of the disaster (San Francisco Earthquake), and Professor Moreno, of Athens, who was Professor of Applied Mathematics at the University, are expected to reach Atlanta this afternoon from San Francisco. Miss Dooley and Professor Moreno left the ill-fated city at the same time and when last heard from were at Denver on their way in this city. Professor Moreno will proceed at once to his home in Athens, while Miss Dooley will reside at home for the summer. The stories, which Mr. and Mrs. Dooley received from their daughter...was that she was obliged to sleep upon the grounds with hundreds of other refugees for two nights, unable to secure shelter of any duration. Miss Dooley lost everything in the disaster which wrecked the university and her temporary home as well." The Atlanta Georgian 28 April 1906.
Drewery, N. B., drug business in Griffin. The Constitution, Atlanta 10/31/1886.
Dunn, Nehemiah lived on the Little River in Lincoln County in 1786. Ref: Lincoln County Tax Digest.
East, Joseph land grant in Oglethorpe Co. Oglethorpe Deed Book D, page 288.
Easter, James LG by Gov. Houston 21 Sept. 1784 Book DDD, folio 423.
Edwards, John came from Virginia with his wife, Edith Clark, lived on Horsehead Creek before 1839. listed as an early settler of Macon County. Ref: History of Macon County Georgia by Louise Frederick Hays.
Elsbury, Benjamin Land Grant 900 acres granted 27 November 1788. Oglethorpe Co. Deed Book C, page 350. Benjamin Elsbury to Jacob Elsbury, both of Oglethorpe Co., 14 November 1797.
Ellis, W. D., Mrs., President of the Ladies Memorial Association of Atlanta. Ref: The Atlanta Georgian, 25 April 1906.
Elrod, James and Hannah. 115 acres granted 5 October 1792. Oglethorpe Co. Deed Book C, page 474.
Elsbury, Michael LG 576 acres. Oglethorpe CO. Deed Book D, page 192.
Emmel, Jake, Atlanta fireman, foreman. He was a member of the volunteer system and was once chief. The Constitution, Atlanta 2/21/1886.
Everett, James A. listed as an early settler of Macon County. Ref: History of Macon County Georgia by Louise Frederick Hays.
Felton, William, Shadrack R., John R., Samuel and Noal, came to Macon County with their sister, Jane Hare, from Gates Co., N. C. Listed as early settlers of Macon County. Ref: History of Macon County Georgia by Louise Frederick Hays.
Few, William, Jr. 600 acre survey in Oglethorpe Co. on Long Creek. Oglethorpe Deed Book D, page 416.
Fielder, John Land Grant 4 August 1789. Oglethorpe Co. Deed Book C, page 353.
Figg, John of Washington County was named in the LWT of Cullen Rogers dated 1816, Jones Co.
Finley, James 260 acres surveyed on 27 Dec 1783, granted on 20 Sept 1784 by Gov. John Houston, 400 acres. Oglethorpe Co. Deed Book D, page 450.
Finley, Thomas lived on Fishing Creek in Lincoln County in 1787. Ref: Lincoln County Tax Digest.
Flemister, E. J. in dry goods, books and shoes in Griffin. The Constitution, Atlanta 10/31/1886.
Forrester, Thomas lived on Soap Creek in Lincoln County in 1785, where he drew a headright grant.
Franklin, Philemon lived on Soap Creek in Lincoln County in 1788, where he drew a headright grant.
Freeman, Holeman LD 29 Sept 1784, 690 acres. Oglethorpe Co. Deed Book C, page 533.
Freeman, William. Oglethorpe Co. Deed Book C, page 494. 4 May 1799, John Freeman, administrator and Sarah Freeman, administratrix of the estate of William Freeman, deceased, both of Wilkes Co. deed to Burwell Pope of Oglethorpe Co. for $200.00 by order of Inferior Court of Wilkes Co. and legally advertised, 575 acres in Oglethorpe Co. on Middle Fork of Big Creek, adj. said Burwell Pope and granted to William Freeman, deceased on 18 September 1784.
Fulford, James Haviland lived at the town of Acton (Chatham County). Ref: His LWT dated 1795, Chatham Co.
Galphin, John and George, were the first settlers to Davisboro, locating their homes along the Ogeechee River in 1785. Ref: A History of Washington County by Washington County Historical Society.
Garnett, W. J. (left), senior member of Atlanta City Council, was born in South Carolina but was raised in Campbell County. His business career began with a clerkship at a small salary in a store in Griffin in 1846. Then he opened a country store in Campbell County. Ref: The Constitution, Atlanta 1/10/1886.
George, William LG 21 Sept 1784. Oglethorpe County Deed Book D, p. 21, 24.
Gheesling, Fleming (1811-1875) lived in Warren County. He is buried on the old Gheesling homeplace, near the New Providence Church, in Warren County.
Gholson, Nathaniel came from North Carolina to Madison County, Georgia. Ref: Memoirs of Georgia.
Gibbons, Joseph lived at Mulberry Hill in Chatham County. Ref: LWT of Hannah Gibbons, Chatham County, 1796.
Gilham, Charles LG 400 acres originally in Wilkes County (now Oglethorpe, survey and land Grant. Oglethorpe Deed Book D, page 412.
Gillespie, James. Survey dated 7 April 1784, 200 acres. Oglethorpe County Deed Book B, page 294.
Gilmer, Thomas Meriwether settled on the Broad River, where he died in 1817. Ref: Roster of Revolutionary War Soldiers in Georgia by McCall. Gibson, Randolph LG 250 acres 25 Nov 1788. Oglethorpe County Deed Book D, page 32.
Gilmore, James M., born 11/13/1755 in Cumberland County, N. C., died 1-3-1835 in Washington County, buried in the Gilmore Cemetery, near Warthen. He married on 6-6-1780 Mary Hughes (9/8/1766-12/6/1850). Ref: A History of Washington County by Washington County Historical Society.
Glass, Joel bounty warrant surveyed 10 June 1784, granted 12 October 1785 by Gov. Samuel Elbert, Book JJJ, folio 84. Oglethorpe County.
Golden, Anny was bequeathed land in Henry County by Elisha Palmore's LWT dated 1829, Lincoln County.
Golden, J. T. (left) was b. in Girard, Alabama on 12/19/1866, the son of F. S. Golden. He removed to Atlanta with his parents in 1870, ultimately becoming a blacksmith for the Western and Atlantic Shops for many years. His father, F. S. Golden, served as a soldier in the Confederate army throughout the entire war. Ref: Atlanta Georgian, 6/13/1908.
Golding, William lived on Soap Creek in Lincoln County in 1786, where he received a headright grant.
Goodall, William P. was b. 1842 in Georgia, d. 3/1888. He was a bank clerk in Macon and lived in the prominent Flood House Hotel in 1850. He invested in many lands which he considered "wild " because they were not under cultivations, located in various Ga. counties, even though he lived in Macon. In Ware County, he owned 6860 acres; Clinch County, 2450 acres; Berrien County, 1470 acres; Wayne County, 1450 acres; Pearce County, 490 acres; Irwin County, 490 acres; Coffee County, 490 acres; Pulaski County, 202-1/2 acres; Millen County, 500 acres; Lumpkin County, 40 acres; Gilmer County, 160 acres; and 4 lots in Talbot County, Georgia. The grandmother of William Goodall was in the Graduate Class of 1850 at Wesleyan Female College, a young woman 17 years old.
Goodrich, Russell of Augusta was named in the LWT of Catherine Miller, of Dungeness, Cumberland Island (her LWT dated 1813 Camden County).
Gordon, John B., General was b. 7/6/1832 Upson County, Ga. He was a soldier, statesman and loyal friends of the South and of the Union after the war. He graduated from the University of Georgia as head of his class in 1852. He studied and practiced 1aw in Atlanta with his brother-in-law, Judge Logan E. Bleckley, but preferred mining operations with his father and up until the war was actively engaged in it. In 1853 General Gordon m. the daughter of Congressman Hugh A. Haralson. During the war he recruited and commanded a company of mountaineers, called "Raccoon Roughs". "So eager was Sordon and his men for active service that they traveled all the way to Montgomery to the seat of action, and were at once attached to the Sixth Alabama. After a brief campaign in that section, they were sent to Virginia, the great theater of the war....There Gordon and his men found fighting in plenty and plunged into the thick of it with eagerness. A writer says that the chance of Gordon's promotion then was about one in a thousand. Hundreds of West Pointers stood waiting for promotion, and others with political `pulls' were insisting on appointments. But Gordon steadily rose by sheer merit of military genius and bravery in every action." It is a fact not generally known but at Sharpsburg;, General Lee sent him to bold a difficult position, requesting c,ordon to hold it as long as possible. "General, I pledge you to hold it until the sun goes down." Atlanta Georgian, 5/24/1907. "It was the zone of merciless fire, but throughout the long day Gordon stood steadfast. Bullets plowed their way four times through leg, arm and shoulder, but Gordon, weak from agony and loss of blood, stood and urged his men to hold. Then a 7linie ball s truck him in the face and he fell senseless. Ru t when the sun sank behind the horizon his men still held the position." After the war, General Gordon returned to Atlanta, becoming delegate at large to the national Democratic convention in 1868: was elected Governor, but counted out. In 1873, be was elected to the U. S. Senate; re-elected in 1879. He resigned in 1880 to build the Georgia Pacific railroad. In 1886 he was elected Governor of Georgia, serving two terms. In 1890, he returned to the Senate. His announcement for Governor was made in the lobby of the Kimball House in Atlanta, where, that evening, were assembled a great crowd of Confederate Veterans. After the supper, about 8 p.m., they were all gathered in the rotunda of the hotel, boiling with enthusiasm. It was then that the crucial moment came. Melville Dwinell, owner and editor of the Rome Courier, a Confederate veteran, was on the second floor at the railing, looking down upon the crowd. All at once, he yelled: "Gordon! Gordon for Governor!" The effect was electrifying. Their was a loud rebel yell by the veterans. General Gordon d. 1/11/1904 in Boynton, Florida. His Reminiscences of the Civil War is a very comprehensive study and valuable work. Ref: Atlanta and Its Environs.
Goulding, Francis R., Rev., was b. 9/28/1810 in Midway Colony, Liberty County Ga. He gave 83 clergymen years to the county an area settled New England Puritans who first migrated to South Carolina in 1685, with their descendants migrating later to the Georgia coast in 1752. His father was the first native-born Presbyterian minister in Georgia, and his mother was Ann Holbrook of Walcott, Connecticut, the daughter of a Revolutionary War Patriot. Francis Goulding spent his early childhood in Midway and Savannah, Georgia, graduating from the University of Georgia at the age of thirteen years. He then studied at the Theological Seminary in Columbia, South Carolina where his father was President. In 1833 he was married to Mary Wallace Howard, a very accomplished singer, the first sing the hymn "From Greeland's Icy Mountains" at a Presbyterian Church in Savannah, Ga. She inspired Lowell Mason (born 1792) to write the music for Bishop Reginald Heber's famous hymn. Rev. Goulding preached in Sumter, S. C. and Greensboro, N. C.; Washington, Eatonton and Rath, Georgia. He invented a sewing machine, but failed to have it patented. In 1853 be removed to Kingston, Ga. where he opened a school for boys. His wife d. in 1853, leaving him with six children. After her death, he returned to the ministry in Darien, Ga where he m. Matilda Rees. He was the author of many books, The Woodruff Stories, Marooners Island, etc.
Gramling, Mr.,(left) elected to Atlanta City Council, was born in South Carolina. Came to Atlanta about 1866 as a clerk for John Spivey. Mr. Gramling lives on Peachtree. The Constitution, Atlanta 1/10/1886.
Grant, Peter lived on the Broad River. His daughter married Felix Gilbert. Ref: Roster of Revolutionary War Soldiers of Georgia by McCall.
Green, Duff, General of Kentucky. His son: Benjamin F. Green, Colonel, b. 2/5/1822 Elkton, Kentucky. He graduated from Georgetown College, D. C. in 1838, then graduated from the law department of the University of Virginia. He commenced his law practice in New Orleans, later in Washington City. In 1849 he was seat by the State Department under President Taylor as secret agent to the West Indies, looking to the purchase of Cuba by the U. S. As Agent of the Government In the West Indies, he established a Naval Station. He was a prominent citizen of Dalton, Ga. at the time of his death 5/12/1907. Ref: Atlanta Georgian.
Graves, Humphrey Land Grant 300 acres in Oglethorpe County by Gov. George Handley on 17 May 1785 adj when surveyed W by Absalom Knox, N by Widow Cain. Oglethorpe County Deed Book C, page 455.
Graves, William lived on the Little River in Lincoln County in 1786. Ref: Lincoln County Tax Digest.
Grice, Phillip lived on Soap Creek in Lincoln County in 1801. Ref: Lincoln County Tax Digest.
Grierson, Robert, native of Scotland, lived in Indian Territory (Georgia), 12 miles of Hillaubee. His wife, Sinnugee was of the family Spanalgee. Their children: Sandy, Sarah, Walter, David, Liza, William. Sarah married Stephen Hawkins and had children: Pinkey and Sam. Mr. Grierson had brothers in Georgia, viz: James, Thomas, William and Robert. James was a Colonel in the Militia near Augusta and was killed during the Revolutionary War at the siege of Augusta. Thomas was an officer in the U. S. Military about 1775, and left a son, who was a half-breed, in the Eaufaulees. Thomas had 500 acres on the Little River, 8 miles below Wrightsboro on Upton Creek. Ref: Letters, Journals and Writings of Benjamin Hawkins, Vol. I (1796-1801) edited by C. L. Grant.
Griffin Jeremiah (1774-1847) lived on Little River, in McDuffie County, where he is buried.
Griffith, John LG 100 acres on South side of Clouds Creek. Oglethorpe Deed Book E, page 268.
Grimes, John LG 19 Feb 1789, 200 acres, South Fork of Broad River. Oglethorpe Deed Book D, page 436.
Guise, John lived on Soap Creek in Lincoln County in 1790; headright grant.
Guys, Phillip lived on Soap Creek in Lincoln County in 1788; headright grant.
Haines, Emma, newspaper article: "Mrs. Emma Haines of Marietta, is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Haines, on Spring Street (Atlanta). Ref: The Atlanta Georgian, 25 April 1906.
Hall, Henry T. lived in McIntosh County. Ref: LWT of George W. Murray, 1836, Baldwin County.
Hamilton, George LG in Oglethorpe Co. on Indian Creek. Survey. Oglethorpe Deed Book E, page 78.
Hammond, E. W., Judge, was b. 1846, was from Culloden, Ga., which place he left in order to practice law in Atlanta. From Atlanta he removed to Griffin, then, in 1866 removed to Griffin. In 1869 he was married to Miss Sallie Andrews in Griffin. They had three daughters: Miss Jane Hammond, Mrs. J. E. Drake and Mrs. E. W. Seek, all residents of Griffin. He had one sister, Dowdoin and one brother, George H. Hammond, both of Atlanta. Judge Hammond was, with one exception, the oldest lawyer of the city court of Griffin. His life-long friend, Judge Walter C. Ruks, was the exception. Judge Hammond was once ordinary of Spalding Co, for 16 years, and served on the bench of the city court of Griffin for 11 years. He died 8/17/1908, Griffin, Ga. Ref: The Georgian, 8/18/1908.
Haney, Henry, brother of Fireman No. 1, is an Atlanta fireman. Ref: The Constitution, Atlanta 2/21/1886.
Haney, Tom W., foreman of No. 1, Atlanta Fire Department, the youngest fireman in service. He belongs to a family of firemen, his father, whose name he bears, was a fireman before him, and was chief of the volunteer system. Ref: The Constitution, Atlanta 2/21/1886.
Hanna, Elizabeth Heming (left), President of the Children of the Confederacy. Ref: The Atlanta Georgian, 25 April 1906.
Hanson, J. F., Major, was b. 11/25/1840 in Monroe Co., Ga. His only schooling was received in county schools. During the Civil War, he enlisted in the first battalion that went from Georgia. In 1876 the industrious Hanson and a few associates established the Bibb Manufacturing Co, for the manufacture of cotton yarn, being one of the first cotton manufacturers in the South. It began with a capital of $35,000, and when Hanson sold his interest in 1908, it had a surplus of cash assets over liabilities of $1,000,000. In 1895 Hanson was President of the Ocean Steamship Co, of Savannah. Ref: Atlanta Georgian.
Hardeman, Robert C. was born in Macon on November 22, 1838, graduated from Emory College in 1859. He was a merchant in Covington and afterwards in Macon. He had a cotton warehouse, the firm being Hardeman & Sparks. He entered the confederate service as a private in the Second Georgia battalion; transferred after one year to the 45th Georgia Regt as quartermaster. In 1877 he entered the office of Comptroller General Goldsmith as bookkeeper until 1884, then nominated for state treasurer. The Constitution, Atlanta 8/1/1886.
Harper, Banister, Jr. (1734-1806) lived on Pistol Creek, Lincoln County 1800-1850. Ref: Wilkes County Cemeteries by Nell and F. M. Newsome.
Harper, Samuel lived on Soap Creek in Lincoln County in 1786; headright grant.
Harris, E. G., son of H. H. Harris of Spalding County, came to Hampton in 1873. The Constitution, Atlanta 6/3/1886.
Harris, Turner (1799-1867) lived near the New Providence Church in Warren County, where he is buried.
Harrison, D. S. listed as white settler in Montezuma in 1836. listed as an early settler of Macon County. Ref: History of Macon County Georgia by Louise Frederick Hays.
Hart, James LG on Little Troublesome Creek the N branch of Long Creek in Oglethorpe Co. Oglethorpe Co. Deed Book D, page 190.
Hawkins, Benjamin, Creek Indian Agent, was born August 15, 1754 in Warren Co., North Carolina, the son of Philemen Hawkins and Delia (Martin) Hawkins. In 1783 he became interested in Indian affairs of Ohio, Mississippi, Spanish Florida and the eastern states which included Creek, Cherokee, Chickasaw and Choctaw Indians In 1803 he located on the Flint River across from Ft. Lawrence, east of Ft. Hawkins, where he lived for 13 years. Ref: Letters, Journals and Writings of Benjamin Hawkins, Vol. I (1796-1801) edited by C. L. Grant.
Hawkins, Joseph, older brother to Benjamin Hawkins. Ref: Letters, Journals and Writings of Benjamin Hawkins, Vol. I (1796-1801) edited by C. L. Grant.
Hawkins, Nicholas LG 20 Nov 1798. Oglethorpe Deed Book D, page 41.
Hawkins, Nicholas and William Patrick. LG dated 24 Dec 1787 and made over by them to Alexander Hawkins by deed dated 29 March 1788. Oglethorpe Co. Deed Book D, page 508.
Haygood, W. Lee b. Milton Co., Ga. 5/30/1868 and was raised in Lawrenceville, Gwinnett Co., Ga. During the Civil War, his father was a lieutenant in the 38th Ga. Regt., serving throughout the war. Haygood is by profession a printer. He was a resident of At1anta since 1855, having worked for the Constitution and Journal newspaper as a copy cutter. He belonged to Capital Lodge No. 60 , Independent Order of the Odd Fellows, and was a representative of the Atlanta Federal of Trades at the state convention on June 17, 1905. Atlanta Georgian, 6/13/1908.
Hays, Robert was one of the first settlers to Butler, Georgia. He died at the age of 85. Ref: The Constitution, Atlanta 1-3-1885.
Hemphill, Thomas (1774-1821) lived near Raysville Bridge, Lincoln County 1800-1850. Ref: Wilkes County Cemeteries by Nell and F. M. Newsome
Hester, Thomas J., tax receiver for Elbert county, is farmer. He made 60 bushes of oats to the acre in drills in 1886. Ref: The Constitution, Atlanta 20 June 1886. Hicks, Jones came from Crawford County to Macon County in 1836. Ref: History of Macon County, Georgia by Louise Frederick Hays.
Highsmith, Thomas lived on Soak Creek in Lincoln County in 1793, where he had a headright grant.
Hollingsworth, A. M. was born in Rockdale County, near the Old Smyrna Church. He was one of Atlanta's finest retail merchants, his grocery store located at 248 N. Highland Avenue, coming to Atlanta in 1883. Ref: The Atlanta Georgian, 25 April 1906.
Hill, Wylie settled in Wilkes Co. ca 1786. He came from Wake Co., North Carolina, bringing with him his young wife. He started as a trader in horse collars and door mats. e has four sons: Burrell, Thomas, Wylie P. and Ludwick Meriwether, and four daughters. Ludwick Meriwether Hill, the youngest, became the most famous son, married his cousin, Nancy Johnson, who had nine sons and one daughter. When she died, Mr. Hill married his second wife, Miss Martha Wellborn, by whom he became the father of two sons. This made his family consist of twelve children. The Constitution, Atlanta 7/14/1886.
Hillyer, George (left)was born March 7, 1835 in Athens, but spent most of his boyhood in Walton County. After graduating from Mercer in 1854, he was admitted to the bar before twenty years old. He was elected for Walton County to the state legislature, serving two years. Served four years in the State Senate. In 1877 he was appointed Judge of the Atlanta Circuit. City Councilman in Atlanta (1886). The Constitution, Atlanta 1/10/1886.
Hoge, William, one of Macon's oldest citizens, died at his residence on Maple Street. He was one of the oldest inhabitants, when the Ocmulgee was opened to navigation and the Indian tribes of southwest Georgia came to Macon to trade. He was in Macon when travelers asked at the county taverns for the road to Macon. He was best known as a brick maker. The Constitution, Atlanta 1/7/1886.
Holland, Margaret, 300 acres granted on Cluds Creek in Wilkes Co. when surveyed, Book TTT, page 10, 22 September 1785. Oglethorpe Co. Deed Book C, page 352.
Holiday, Dickerson (1782-1827) lived near Raysville Bridge, Lincoln County 1800-1850. Ref: Wilkes County Cemeteries by Nell and F. M. Newsome. Holliman, Albert (1807-1845) lived in McDuffie County, near the Wrightsboro graveyard, where he is buried.
Holman, William, family grocery business in Griffin. The Constitution, Atlanta 10/31/1886.
Holt, William H. lived in Richmond County. Ref: LWT of Richard Blount in Baldwin County, 1843.
Mrs. Anne HopkinsHopkins, Anne, Mrs. of Augusta died 1775 or 1776. Her Last Will and Testament left bequests to Jane Pettigrew and the children of James Grierson viz: James, Thomas and Davis. Ref: Letters, Journals and Writings of Benjamin Hawkins, Vol. I (1796-1801) edited by C. L. Grant.
Howard, William Schley was b. Kirkwood, DeKalb Co., Ga. 6/29/1875, being the youngest son of Colonel Thomas C. Howard who as intimately associated with the executive department of the state under the administration of Governors Smith and Colquitt. When twelve years of age, William left school because his father bad been stricken with paralysis. He removed to Atlanta, where for two years he was a page in the Georgia legislature. In 1891 he was made calendar clerk. In 1893, William became private secretary to Senator Walsh of Augusta. While in Washington, William studied law. After Senator Walsh's term expired, he returned to Atlanta and entered the law offices of Judge William H. Hulsey, having been admitted to the bar in 1896. Thomas Coke Howard was son of John Howard, the latter having made his LWT 3/29/1836, proved 10/10/1836 in Bibb Co., Ga., naming his wife, Susan P. and children: Susan A. Smith, Caroline, Lydia Anciaux, Mary, John, Edwin, Thomas Coke, and Laura. Ref: Atlanta Georgian, 12/23/1909; Bibb Co. Wills.
Hudson, Mary. Oglethorpe Co. Deed Book B, page 32. 24 Feb. 1795. Mary Hudson of Wilkes Co. deeds to Mary Muckleroy, executrix and Jacob Muckleroy, executor, for the heirs of John Muckleroy, deceased, late of Oglethorpe Co., for 50 pds., land in Oglethorpe Co. on North side of Indian Creek and on both sides of a creek adj. land where Joel Sims now lives (formerly Arnold Bruce), also Joseph Wise, Levie Campbell and tract where Joseph Braun now lives. Land being granted to Marh Hudson on 17 January 1787 by Gov George Mathews.
Hunter, Foster L. was b. 1/18/1872 in Forsyth Co., Ga., the son of Thomas H. Hunter. His father volunteered as a Confederate Soldier at the age of 19, and served throughout the entire war. At the age of eleven, Foster began working st the cotton mill at Roswell, supporting his father's family, the father having heen stricken with paralysis. He worked in the day the usual hours of a cotton mill operative, and studied at night, acqurinlj a common school education. At the age of eighteen, Foster removed to Atlanta, working for the Southern Furniture Co., later employed as a yard man with the wrecking crew of the Georgia Pacific Railroad (later Southern Railway). Ref: Atlanta Georgian, 6/13/1908.
Husted, Mr., a fruitgrower from the State of Michigan settled in Georgia. In 1883, he, and his estimable lady, were on their way to Florida for the benefit of their heath, when his lungs became affected. After his health improved, he settled in Georgia, purchasing land in Spalding County. Ref: The Constitution, Atlanta, 30 Nov 1885.
Hutchinson, Alderman of City of Atlanta, native of Loudoun County Virginia, and in his boyhood days fished and waded in historic Bull Run. He graduated in medicine and began practicing in his native state, but in 1878 his health compelled him to give up a good practice. He came to Atlanta with his brother, Dr. J. A. Hutchison, established the well-known drug house. The Constitution, Atlanta 1/10/1886.
Isaac, David drew land in Muscogee County. His LWT dated 1839 Madison Co.
Isler, William was a sportsman, a hunter of deer, and he sometimes tanned hides. His wife liked horseback riding. Be raised cotton and at the time of his death 2/ 1817, bad seven slaves. One man, Peter, sold for $900.00, and a boy named Virge, for $700.00. Two women slaves brought premium prices of $600.00 and $500.00. William Isler taught his children to read and play the fiddle. Issue: Sarah Ann Caroline Isler m. 9/29/1824 in Bibb Co., Ga., Charles Ingram. Ref: Atlanta Georgian.
James, William LG on Kittle Creek. Oglethorpe Co. Deed Book D, page 284. Note: This is probably Kettle Creek, and if that is the case, the location is Wilkes County, Georgia.
Joiner, Benjamin. Oglethorpe Co. Deed Book D, page 512. 22 June 1805. David Murray, administrator of the estate of Benjamin Joiner, deceased of Lincoln Co. to Thomas Walton, Senr. of aforesaid county. David Murray, by order of Court of Ordinary dated 27 February 1805...should make titles to tract which Benjamin Joiner, deceased, in his lifetime gave bond on 15 December 1783 to make titles to bounties of land to Thomas Walton, Senr. for tract of land in Washington Co. when surveyed, now in Oglethorpe Co., 575 acres on Big Creek waters, adj. W by John Briant and John Berry, being two bounties granted to Benjamin Joiner on 29 September 1784.
Jones, David only white citizens in Montezume in 1836. listed as an early settler of Macon County. Ref: History of Macon County Georgia by Louise Frederick Hays.
Jones, Gabriel listed in Capt. Price's District, Wilkes County, Tax Digest of 1792.
Jones, John owned a brick store on the corner of Whitehall and Hunter Streets in Atlanta, known as the "John Gannon house". Ref: LWT of John Jones, Fulton County.
Joyner, Chief, Atlanta fireman, young man in his twenties, who joined age 17. When he was 20 years old, he was made chief. Ref: The Constitution, Atlanta 2/21/1886.
Kaphan, Theodore and Elias, two Atlanta men, who have been living in California for the past five years, are among the thousands of unfortunate victims of the San Francisco earthquate. The Kaphans are assisting in the effort to formulate plans for relief of the Georgia colony... Mrs. Ida Kaplan, mother of Theodore and Elias, resides at 400 South Pryor Street, and when seen this morning she has heard nothing from her sons. Ref: The Atlanta Georgian, April 17, 1906.
Keith, George was a planter on Yellow Creek and Chestatee River, Hall Co. Ref: His LWT dated 1860, Hall Co.
Keith, J. H. grocery business in Griffin. The Constitution, Atlanta 10/31/1886.
Kelly, Hugh lived on Soap Creek in Lincoln County in 1786, where he had a headright grant.
Kendall, Jeremiah lived on the Little River in Lincoln County in 1787. Ref: Lincoln County Tax Digest.
Kinyon, Mr., master car builder of Western and Atlantic road, was born in Carolina, and a cabinet maker by trade. Atlanta City Councilman (1886). The Constitution, Atlanta 1/10/1886.
Kirkendall, James. 400 acre land grant 14 February 1788, Oglethorpe Co. See Oglethorpe Co. Deed Book A, page 91.
Kleckley, Jacob, Rev., a Lutheran Minister, from Newberry, South Carolina settled in Macon County during the 1820's. He formed a church called Dutch Level. Ref: History of Macon County, Georgia by Louise Frederick Hays.
Kollock, Lemuel, Dr. of Savannah was named in the LWT of Catherine Miller, of Dungeness, Cumberland Island (her LWT dated 1813 Camden County).
Kollock, Phineas Miller of Savannah was named in the LWT of Catherine Miller, of Dungeness, Cumberland Island (her LWT dated 1813 Camden County).
Knox, Absalom LG 14 Feb 1788 by Gov. George Hendley, Grove Creek waters. Oglethorpe Co. Deed Book D, page 45.
Knox, Samuel. Oglethorpe Co. Deed Book D, page 270. 8 September 1802. Alexander Gordon and Susannah, his wife, of Oglethorpe Co. to the heirs and representatives of Nathaniel Bullock, deceased, for $2000, land on Middle Fork of Clouds Creek in said county adj. Robert Gillispie and said Gordon, 370 acres, being part of a tract granted to Samuel Knox.
Ladson, C. T. was b. in Georgia, although his ancestors were among the first settlers of Charleston. At an early age he removed to South Carolina, where he was reared and educated. He was admitted to the bar of South Carolina in 1882 and practiced there un til 1885, when he came To Atlanta and formed a partnership with General Lucius J. Gartrell, later practicing on his own. He was a man of broad culture and an Indefatigable student. Possessed of the gift of forensic eloquence, he achieved distinction as a jury advocate. He prepared the child Labor law for Georgia, and worked for its adoption st day and night sessions for seven pears, before success came. Ref: Atlanta Georgian, 12/23/1909.
Leavenworth, Colonel, editor of St. Catherines, Canada, bought land in Spalding County, and went into the vineyard business, in which he met great success. In a letter to a Canadian friend, which he permitted "your correspondent" to read, he wrote: "I must confess that this is a wonderful country in many respects, and a northern man finds much that is new to him here...." The Constitution, Atlanta, 30 Nov 1885.
Leggett, Abner LG 16 Sept 1784 in Oglethorpe Co., 287 1/2 acres, adj. E. on Academy land in Dist. No. 6, N by surveyed land,other sides vavant. Oglethorpe Deed Book D, page 411.
Lessly, Francis, Indian trader located in Othluwauly, known by the Indians by the name of Wotecau, "is an unworthy and unfit character to be in their land. Ref: Letters, Journals and Writings of Benjamin Hawkins, Vol I 1796-1801, edited by C. L. Grant.
Liddell, A. P. was known as Drew Liddell, was. b. 10/9/1872 in Peschtree District of Fulton Co., Ga. He worked on a farm until he was age 21 and was a stone contractor for several years. Cater, he was a proprietor of the Phenix Lumber Company. He was the son of Capt. J. Y. Liddell, a captain of Co. 1 of the 16th Segt. of Ga., serving throughout the war.
Livingston, L. F. began life as a farmer, and served ten successive terms as a congressman from the Fifth District. He was b. in Newton Co., where he lived throughout his life. He fought successfully, both in the house and senate, the bill to abolish the agricultural department of the state, and carried a handsome gold watch as a memento of the appreciation of the officers and employees of the department.
Lockhart, Henry lived in Warren County. Ref: LWT of Robert Augustus Beall, 1836, Bibb County.
Looney, Morgan Harbin was born 10/27/1825 Fairplay, S. C., the oldest child of Leah and Frances Cleveland Muriel Looney, a descendant of Capt. Thomas Graves who was in the Jamestown Colony of 1608 and also a descendant of Col. John Cleveland, one of the hero's of the Battle of King's Mountain during Revolutionary War. He had two brothers, George Cleveland Looney and Martin Van Buren Looney. Morgan m. 1st Sarah Ann Parker, a sister of Blanton Benjamin Parker in a double wedding with Blanton Benjamin Parker, a grandson of Barbara Redwine and Joseph A. Parker. He was a school teacher at Parkerstown, Ga. (Morgan Co.), then Palmetto, Ga. His wife, Sarah is buried in New Hope Cemetery near Palmatto, Ga. Re m. 2nd, Melissa Black. In 1857 the family removed to Fayetteville, Ga. where he was the head of the Fayetteville Academy. Before the Civil War, Morgan Harbin Looney removed to Gilmer, Texas where he opened the "Looney School" in an old masonic building. The family later removed to Arksnsas where Melissa died and was buried in Fayetteville, Arkansas. It was at Fayetteville that he helped rai se money to organize the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville. He taught school at Bentonville, then removed to Texas and m. Tuddie Fuller. They had two children who died, af terwhich Juddie died. He returned to Georgia to teach school at Hartwell where be m. Cora Edwards, and they had four children. Tn 1895 the family removed to Royston, Ga. where he built a brick schoolhouse. In 1893 Cora died and some of the young children were placed in an settlersage. Morgan lived with his daughter, Myrtice Looney (m. Glenn Waters) until he d. 5/20/1901, buried Hartwell Cemetery. Ref: Hartwell Cemetery, Hart Co.
Lowe, Beverly. Greene County Deed Book 2, page 471. 1 May 1800. Mary Carmichael, Administratrix, and Richd. Bradley, Administrator of the estate of Joseph Carmichell, deceased, both of Greene County deed to David Lockhart of Greene County 109 1/2 acres of land in Greene County on Old Town Creek, it being part of the tract of land whereon Mary Carmichell now lives includint the mill and mill seat.
Lowe, Curtis was born in Columbia County in 1783, moved to Warren County in 1821, where he died in 1855 and is buried in the Wrightsboro Churchyard in McDuffie County.
Lumpkin, George survey granted him by Gov. Samuel Elbert on 15 May 1785. Mentioned in Oglethorpe Co. Deed Book B, page 29, deed of James Greer and Ann, his wife to Edward Powell dated 22 April 1796.
Lyons, Samuel, a hireling of Francis Lessly, living in Indian lands, "is an unworthy character and unfit to be in their land, and the Chiefs are determined he shal leave their land. Ref: Letters, Journals and Writings of Benjamin Hawkins, Vol I, 1796-1801, edited by C. L. Grant.
Lyons, William living in Indian country, at Tookaubatche Tallahassee, a hireling to James Moore, "is an unworthy character and unfit to be in their land, and the Chiefs are determined he shall leave their land. Ref: Letters, Journals and Writings of Benjamin Hawkins, Vol I 1796-1801, edited by C. L. Grant.
Lyons, W. C. in dry goods business in Griffin. The Constitution, Atlanta. 10/31/1886.
Mares, Hugh granted survey by Gov. Samuel Elbert on 13 October 1785. Oglethorpe Co. Deed Book A, page 97.
Mars, Hugh LG 13 October 1785 granted by Gov. Samuel Elbert. Oglethorpe Co. Deed Book D, page 192.
Marshall, William, born 1797, a native of Ireland, was murdered at a Coweta village about 10 miles above the town, by an Indian of the Cowetas. Thomas Marshall, his brother, applied to the Chiefs of the town for satisfaction. The Indians responded by murdering Thomas Marshal. A party of Chehaw Indians attacked the house of Mrs. Marshall, the other, and of her son-in-law, Capt. David Stewart about one mile above the Old Town of Ogeechee and killed Mrs. Marshall, Capt. Stewart, his wife and two children, the brothers, William and Henry, were in the house and defended their mother. Henry was afterwards killed at Sappalo (Sapelo). Ref: Letters, Journals and Writings of Benjamin Hawkins, Vol I 1796-1801, edited by C. L. Grant.
Martin, Robert LG Dry Fork waters, Oglethorpe Co. Oglethorpe Co. Deed Book E, page 217.
Massee, W. Jordan was born 1873 Marshallville, leaving there in 1897 to take as position in Macon as a bookkeeper. In 1907, during the panic which shook financial institutions from one end of the country to the other, he did that which was considered by all financiers impossible--he financed the Central Georgia Pewee Company to the extent of several million dollars and started active work building one of The greatest industrial enterprises in the South. Where he began as a salaried employee, in less than fifteen years be headed several industrial corporations. Ref: Atlanta Georgian, 12/23/1909.
Matherson, Frances (1790-1867) buried near Goshen in Lincoln County. Ref: Wilkes County Cemeteries by Nell and F. M. Newsome.
Mays, Levi of Woodville, has two daughters. Mr. and Mrs. Mays are in their 79th year, the two daughters are 52 and 55. Mr. Gentry, the deaf and dumb member of the family, is 84 years, and Miss Gentry 69 years. They are members of Baird's Baptist Church. Ref: The Constitution, Atlanta 8/6/1886.
McClendon, Isaac LG 8-5-1788. 180 acres in Greene Co. on Big Creek. Oglethorpe Co. Deed Book D, page 268.
McCommon, James 1800 acre survey granted 19 January 1785. Oglethorpe Deed Book D, page 39.
McCree, Richard LG of 575 acres on Long Creek. Oglethorpe Co. Deed Book E, page 455.
McDonald, Hugh. Oglethorpe Co. Deed Book C, page 484. 16 February 1801. John Weakfield, administrator of estate of Henry Summerlin, deceased, of Jackson County, Georgia, to Charles Weakfield of Oglethorpe County, by Court of Ordinary of Jackson Co., for $5.00, 300 acres in Wilkes Co. when surveyed but now in Oglethorpe Co. on the South Fork of Bresh creek, granted to Hugh McDonald on 13 August 1786, adj. when surveyed by Wilkes Co. line on W., S. E. by Peters and Sims, N. E. by Webster.
McElroy, John. Oglethorpe Deed Book E, page 76. 1 March 1803 William McElroy to Gabriel Jones, both of Oglethorpe Co. for $400, land on Grove Creek in said county, 100 acres beginning corner pine, N 46 W 42 chains to corner post oak, N 70 W 9 chains 50 links to corner black oak, S 31 E 12 chains to corner hickory, N 63 E 42 chains to corner pine, S 53 E 17 chains to beginning, adj. Richard Hartsfield, Enoch, Embry, Zachariah Laurence and John McElroy, being part of 400 acres surveyed and granted to John McElroy.
McElroy, Reuben LG dated 7 March 1794, Oglethorpe Co, Grove Creek. Oglethorpe Deed Book E, page 20. 10 December 1805, Henry McElroy to William Andrews, both of Oglethorpe County, for $450., being part of a tract granted to Reuben McElroy 7 March 1794, beginning on creek at A. G. Smith's line, to corner on Joseph Embry's line, on Reubin McElroy's line to corner, N 45 W to Grove Creek, up creek to beginning, 170 acres.
Oglethorpe Co. Deed Book C, page 250. 19 April 1797, Francis Tennille of Washington County, Georgia deeds to Benjamin Taylor of Oglethorpe Co. for 100 pds, a bounty of land in Washington County when surveyed, but now in Oglethorpe Co., 287 1/2 acres, beginning ash corner on East Fork of Big Creek, S 50 E 53 chains 62 links to white oak corner, N 40 E 53 chains 62 links on dogwood corner, N 50 W 53 chains 62 links to red oak on fork of Big Creek, on creek ast it meanders to beginning, originally granted to Daniel McNelly on 10 December 1792 and sold by said McNeely to Francis Tennille on 16 September 1793.
Mills,J. M. in retail family business in Griffin. The Constitution, Atlanta 10/31/1886.
Miller, Catherine of Dungeness, Cumberland Island, per her LWT dated 1813 Camden County.
Miller, Phineas of Mulberry Grove, Chatham Co. His LWT dated 1797 Camden Co.
Mims, John was left land in Washington County by Allison Newman in his LWT dated in Jones Co.
Mitchell, I. S., Atlanta city councilman, was born in DeKalb Co. in 1844, and has lived in Atlanta nearly twenty-six years. He entered the war when sixteen years of age and served in the 7th Georgia Regiment. He was wounded in the battle of Manassas. Returning from New York, Mr. Mitchell decided to return to the home of his birth. The Constitution, Atlanta 1/10/1886.
Moreno, Professor. "Miss Zemula Dooley, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Martin Dooley, of this city, who was a student at the Leland Stanford University at the time of the disaster (San Francisco Earthquate), and Professor Moreno, of Athens, who was Professor of Applied Mathematics at the University, are expected to reach Atlanta this afternoon from San Francisco. Miss Dooley and Professor Moreno left the ill-fated city at the same time and when last heard from were at Denver on their way in this city. Professor Moreno will proceed at once to his home in Athens, while Miss Dooley will reside at home for the summer. The stories, which Mr. and Mrs. Dooley received from their daughter...was that she was obliged to sleep upon the grounds with hundreds of other refugees for two nights, unable to secure shelter of any duration. Miss Dooley lost everything in the disaster which wrecked the university and her temporary home as well." The Atlanta Georgian 28 April 1906.
Mosley, Benjamin lived on Soap Creek in Lincoln County, where he received a head grant (1784).
Mosley, Thomas lived on Soap Creek in Lincoln County, where he received a head grant (1785).
Mosley, William lived on Soap Creek in Lincoln County, where he received a head grant (1788).
Mott, Joseph LG (-1785 by Gov. Samuel Elbert, originally in Wilkes Co., now Oglethorpe. Oglethorpe Deed Book D, page 37.
Murphy, James lived on Soap Creek in Lincoln County, where he received a head grant (1786).
Murphy, John listed in Capt. Price's District, Wilkes County, Tax Digest of 1792.
Murray, Thomas lived on Soap Creek in Lincoln County, where he received a head grant (1791).
Neal, John, one of Atlanta's oldest and truest citizens, died 1/4 in Atlanta. He was born in Warren Co. on 9/19/1796, resided in Eatonton until 1824, when he removed to Pike County, being one of its first settlers. He had two sons killed in battle, the elder, Colonel James Henry Neal, commanding the 49th Georgia Infantry, and Andrew J. Neal, Lieutenant in Marion (Florida) battery. He leaves a wife, with whom he has lived 51 years and five children; namely: Mr. T. B. Neal, Mrs. Judge Daniel Pittman, Mrs. Captain John Neely, Mrs. E. H. Thornton, all of Atlanta, and Mrs. Marey A. Murrell of Little Rock, Arkansas. His only living son, Mr. T. B. Neal, of Louisiana, at the request of his father, came to Atlanta several months ago to take charge of his business. The Constitution, Atlanta 1-5-1886.
Oliver, Dionysious, (1735-1808) Captain during the American Revolutionary War, lived in Elbert County, buried near Stinchcomb Methodist Church. He was the founder of Petersburg, Georgia.
Oliver, Dionysious. Oglethorpe Co. Deed Book D, page 18. 22 May 1800. John Greenwood and George Greenwood, both of Elbert Co., executors of the last will and testament of John Greenwood, Senr., deceased, to Alexander Gordon of Oglethorpe Co. for $500, 100 acres of land, being part of 400 acres granted to Dionisious Olliver on Clouds Creek, waters of Broad River in Oglethorpe Co.
Paschal, William (1776-1853) lived near Raysville Bridge, Lincoln County 1800-1850. Ref: Wilkes County Cemeteries by Nell and F. M. Newsome.
Patman, Philip. Oglethorpe Deed Book E, page 224. 27 Aug 1807. Phillip Patman of Wilkinson Co. to David Langston of Columbia Co. for $150.00, land on Clouds Creek in Oglethorpe Co, is the remaining part of Philip Patman moiety, 54 acres not deeded to Josiah Shaw, part of a tract granted 9 February 1785 to Philip, Patsey and Jesse Pittman, in fee simple.
Patrick, William and Nicholas Hawkins LG dated 24 Dec 1787 and made over by them to Alexander Hawkins by deed dated 29 March 1788. Oglethorpe Co. Deed Book D, page 508.
Peek, L. C., Rev. lived near Raysville Bridge, Lincoln County 1800-1850. Ref: Wilkes County Cemeteries by Nell and F. M. Newsome.
Peel, William Lawson was b. in Webster Co., Ga. In 1876 he came to Atlanta from Americus to work in the Bank of the State of Georgia as cashier. Colonel Peel worked as cashier, vice president and president. He was president of the Atlanta Horse Show Association and of the Music Festival Association. He was a member of the Georgia Sons of the Revolution, the Capital City Club, Atlanta Automobile Association, Piedmont Driving Club and Atlanta Athletic Club. He was a member of the staffs of Governor Terrell and Governor Hoke Smith. He resided on Peachtree St. in Atlanta, having built his residence in 1879. Ref: Atlanta Georgian, 12/23/1909.
Pemberton, J. S., Dr., was born 1834 in Virginia, but moved with his father's family to Georgia. In 1869 he removed from Columbus to Atlanta and became a wholesale druggist, Pemberton, Pullum & Co. Ref: The Constitution, Atlanta 4/18/1886.
Pendall, Sarah lived on Soap Creek in Lincoln County in 1786; headright grant.
Peters, Jesse LG 115 acres dated 11 September 1799. Oglethorpe Deed Book D, page 191.
Pharr, Samuel lived on Soap Creek in Lincoln County in 1794; headright grant.
Phillips, Zachariah land on Little River adj. John Stewart and Jeffrey Early. Oglethorpe Co. Deed Book B, page 365. 2 June 1798.
Pitman, James 200 acres LG 9 February 1785, warrant 7 February 1785, Clouds Creek. Oglethorpe Co. Deed Book E, page 418.
Plant, I. C. was b. 2/27/1814 in New Haven, Connecticut, m. 1st, Charlotte Walker of Boston, Massachusets, 2nd, Elizabeth Hazlehurst of Glynn Co., Ga. Elizabeth was b. 1819 in Ga. The family lived at Macon, Ga. I. C. Plant was educated at Columbia College in South Carolina, and in 1831 was appointed Agent of the Marine Bank of Georgia, which was located in Macon. In 1865, he was the first President of the First National Bank of Macon. Also, that year, he organized the banking house of I. C. Plant & Son.
Ponder, Amos LG 200 acres granted by Gov. Edward Telfair 10 February 1790. Oglethorpe Deed Book D, page 150.
Powell, Jack owns a fine sale and livery business in Griffin. The Constitution, Atlanta 10/31/1886.
Prestidge, John LG, 200 acres in Oglethorpe Co. on Broad River adj. Long Branch. Oglethorpe Deed Book E, page 443.
Price, Joseph, Senior. Oglethorpe Co. Deed Book C, page 491. 22 April 1800. John Warnock, Joseph Price, Abel Price, George Price, Rosana Price and Ransom Duke, heirs and representatives of Joseph Price, Senr., deceased, of Oglethorpe County to Moses Stallions of said county for $210.00 land on Little River on John Bohanon's line, Col. McNiel's line, Bonar's line, Clay's line, being 200 acres originally granted Joseph Price on 9 February 1790, in fee simple.
Quairns, John was listed in Capt. Price's District, Wilkes County, Tax Digest of 1792.
Ragan, Nathaniel (1762-1831) lived near Raysville Bridge, Lincoln County 1800-1850. Ref: Wilkes County Cemeteries by Nell and F. M. Newsome.
Raiford, John , son of Matthew Raiford, Jr. (1710-1769), was b. in New Bern, N. C. At the outbreak of the American Revolution. he enlisted, and was at the Battle of Brandywine 9/11/1777, the first man to assist General Lafayette when the French soldier was wounded in the thigh. He was at the Battle of Guilford Courthouse 3/15/1781; was with Lafayette in May and June of 1781 on the famous retreat into Virginia. He was at the Battle of Combahee Ferry 8/27/1782 and was shot down; later confined to a hospital. Upon the evacuation of Charleston by the British, be was discharged from the army. After the war, he shouldered his captured British musket and went along with other veterans and old Indian scouts to Galphin's Agency (or "Old Town") in Burke Co., Ga. There, he met Lucy Spell and m. her ca 1784. She was the dau. of Joseph and Nancy Spell who had stopped in Ga. on their way from Buncombe Co., N. C. to La. Lucy had hidden a small halfbreed Creek boy from the vengence of some white men following a bloody fight st Old Town. The boy was William McIntosh, later a general and famous leader of the Creek Nation. As a result, she was secretly "adopted" by the Indians and given the name "White Bird." John Raiford and Lucy settled about three miles lower down the Ogeechee River from Galphin's Agency and a mile from Raiford's Bridge. When Lucy died, he m. 2nd, Rebecca Gray. By 1811, John owned 1263 acres along the Ogeechee River, Jefferson Co, John d. ca 3/1812 and was buried next to Lucy in the old field, coming out of the river swamp on the north side of the Ogeechee. Rebecca d. age 82 at home of Dr. Robbins in Louisville, Ga, John Raiford raised a family of six boys and four girls, all averaging nearly six feet in height. Ref: McCall's Roster of the Revolution.
Raines, Cadwilla lived in Bibb Co. Ref: LWT of PHillip Thurmond, 1840 Bibb Co.
Rhodes, William, was b. 1798, pioneer settler to Taliaferro Co. Celebrating his birthday in 1886. TC 1-30-1885.
Rich, M. was born 1847 in the province of Hungary. He came to America in 1860, landing in New York, and never returned to Europe. At first, he lived in the north Georgia foothills, then settled in Atlanta, going into the merchandising business. He married Miss Goldberg of Madison, Georgia in 1879. His infancy and early boyhood were spent in his native province, where he acquired the rudiments of an education and first learned to shuffle for himself. He was a member of the Hebrew colony of Atlanta, and was always fair to his employees. His residence was on Pryor Street, next door to his two brothers. The Rich name became famous in Atlanta as "Rich's Department Store" dominated Whitehall Street for so many years. It was a landmark until the mid 1980's, when apparently Mr. Rich's son or relatives sold the business. Rich's was the first Atlanta department store to have a "return policy" for any reason for a refund, and this type of family integrity generated a huge business. He had two children. Ref: The Constitution, Atlanta 5/28/1893
Richardson, Thomas came from (probably) Edgefield Co., S. C. and settled on Fishing Creek, Wilkes Co. He brought with him a wife, son and daughter, from 19 to 8 years of age, and was granted 100 acres of land where Nimrod Gilcrist lived on 29 Sept 1773. This grant was from the "Ceded" Lands. His LWT dated 31 Aug, probated 15 Sept 1777, "Thomas Richardson, of the ceded lands of Georgia," named his wife, Barbary, giving her slaves, viz: Hannah, Jack and Harry, as well as all of his estate in fee simple. His son, William Richardson, was born 1754 and made his LWT dated 13 Jan 1806, probated 4 Mar 1807, leaving his estate to his wife and sons, William, John and Thomas, with John resigning as the executor of the estate on 4 Mar 1807. Nathaniel Perre of Richmond Co. deeded John Richardson of Wilkes Co. 600 acres of land on Spring Branch, running into Newford Creek on 16 Jan 1790. Ref: Wilkes Co. Mix Deeds 1777-1778; Wilkes Co. Wills.
Robinson, William H. was born in Jones Co., Georgia 7/12/1813. Ref: History of Macon County Georgia by Louise Frederick Hays.
Rogers, Berry lived in Macon. Ref: LWT of Reddick Rutland, 1840, Bibb Co.
Rousaw, William 100 acre survey on Clouds Creek, Oglethorpe Co. Oglethorpe Co. Deed Book E, page 254.
Rushin, John, from Houston, County, was listed as an early settler of Macon County. Ref: History of Macon County Georgia by Louise Frederick Hays.
Saffold, Reubin LG 17 Mar 1785 Long Creek. Oglethorpe Co. Deed Book D, page 52.
Sales, Henry, a colored man, settled on about four acres of the poorest land in Elberton "a few years ago". He has now converted the whole of it into a blooming garden and orchard. Ref: The Constitution, Atlanta 20 June 1886. Sanders, Elias. On a hill opposite the trestle on the railroad near Hartwell used to stand the house of Elias Sanders. The old line of Elbert and Franklin counties (before Elbert was cut off) went right through his kitchen. Elias Sanders died at an advanced age and was buried under the kitchen. The grave was seen by the Sun editor. The Constitution, Atlanta 2/18/1886.
Sanders, Jesse LG in Washington Co. when surveyed, later Oglethorpe. Oglethorpe Deed Book D, page 73.
Scales, William, Sr. lived on his plantation on the Chattahoochee River, called "McGinnis Place". Ref: His LWT dated 1869, Gwinnett County.
Scott, Alexander lived on Soap Creek in Lincoln County, 1785; headright grant.
Seagrove, John, Agent of Indian affairs in Georgia, predecessor of Benjamin Hawkins. Ref: Letters, Journals and Writings of Benjamin Hawkins, Vol. I (1796-1801) edited by C. L. Grant.
Shank, John (1761-1835) lived near the Battle Creek Site, near the battle ground, Wilkes County.
Shepard, S. S. was born in Monroe County on 1/26/1870. His father was captain of Co. B, Wheeler's Cavalry, Confederate Army. Shepard removed to Atlanta in 1872. In 1888 he was employed by the Atlanta Traction Company and served on the county police force. Afterwards, he had charge of the underground construction of the Southern Bell Telephone Company.
Shine, J. A. listed as white settler in Montezuma in 1836. listed as an early settler of Macon County. Ref: History of Macon County Georgia by Louise Frederick Hays.
Simpson, Slaton lived near the Battle Creek Site, near the battle ground, Wilkes County.
Shirley, John, called by the Indians "Sauluchee", trader at Thlotlogulgua, "is an unworthy, and unfit character to be in their land and the Chiefs are determined he shall leave their land." Ref: Letters, Journals and Writings of Benjamin Hawkins, Vol I 1796-1801, edited by C. L. Grant.
Simmons, John (1785)1827) buried near Goshen, in Lincoln County. Ref: Wilkes County Cemeteries by Nell and F. M. Newsome.
Slappey, Reuben came from Orangeburg District, South Carolina, with his brother, Jacob C. (married Elizabeth Hiley), and settled in the northern part of Macon Co. Ref: History of Macon County Georgia by Louise Frederick Hays.
Slaton, John M. was b. 12/25/1866 in Meriwether Co., Ga. While very young, his family removed to Atlanta. His father, W. F. Slaton, was superintendant of public schools in Atlanta. John entered Boys' High School, then graduated in 1886 from the University of Georgia. The following year he began practicing law. John repeatedly represented Fulton Co. in the lower house of the Legislature; also serving on the committee on rules, was chairman of the Judiciary Committee for seven years. Later, he was president of the Senate.
Smith, Benajah lived on Soap Creek in Lincoln County, 1791; headright grant.
Smith, Charles 500 acre survey adj. grants of William Walker, Stephen s and others in Oglethorpe Co. Oglethorpe Deed Book E, page 111.
Smith, Daniel LG in Oglethorpe Co. on Greene Co. line. Oglethorpe Deed Book D, page 260.
Smith, Drew lived on Soap Creek in Lincoln County, 1786; headright grant.
Smith, James (1766-1854)owned large tracts of acreage in the tidewater and Riceland areas.
Smith, Nathaniel lived on Soap Creek in Lincoln County, 1795; headright grant. Smith, Samuel 200 acres LG Long Creek. Oglethorpe Deed Book D, page 272.
Smith, William survey on Millstone waters, Oglethorpe Co. Oglethorpe Deed Book E, page 266.
Snyder, A. A. deals in dry goods and groceries in Griffin. The Constitution, Atlanta 10/31/1886.
Spink, Paul W. was born 1875 in Riverside, Ga., died in Atlanta from typhoid fever on 11/23/1907. Atlanta Georgian, DIES IN HOSPITAL 11/23/1907. He was superintendent of the Transportation of typhoid fever. Club. He was a clerk in the Aragon, Kimball and Piedmont hotels. He was a resident of 161 Ivy Street, Atlanta. He had one son, Paul W. Spink, Jr. Paul had three brothers: Bernard Spink of Atlanta; S. C. Spink of Oregon; and Forrest Spink of Atlanta. Ref: Atlanta Georgian 11/23/1907.
Spratlin, James LG of 500 acres on 2 August 1786 on Clouds Creek of Broad River, Oglethorpe Co. Oglethorpe Co. Deed Book E, page 415.
Stephens, Alexander H. was perhaps one of the most unique characters portrayed in the political history of this country. He was vice president of the Confederacy, a member of congress and governor of Georgia, and during much of that time was a physical wreck, although mentally a giant in strength. His grandfather, Alexander Stephens, was an Englishman, who settled in the Penn colony in 1746, and was engaged in several conflicts with the indians and in the old French war, serving under Colonel George Washington. The son, then known also as Alexander Stephens, became an settlers at the age of fifteen. He took the middle name of Hamilton from the Rev. Alexander Hamilton Webster, who became his tutor after the death of his father. Stephens graduated from Franklin College, Dow University of Ga. Once when Stephens bad an encounter with Judge Cone, he displayed his great physical courage. Judge Cone cut him terribly with a knife, and when about to bring the blade to his throat, with the threat, "Retreat or I'll cut your throat," received the reply from Stephens, "Then cut." Refore be could execute his threat, Stephens seized the blade in his right hand, which was forever disabled, so that he could never again write easily. In 1850 Stephens opposed the secession movement in the South. In 1859 he retired from congress declaring that the only way to get more slaves was to reopen the African slave trade, and in that way control the territories by means of slave-olding votes. In 1860 he became became vice president of the Confederacy.
Stokes, William Thomas (1798-1826) buried on the Broad River in Lincoln County. Ref: Wilkes County Cemeteries by Nell and F. M. Newsome. Stovall, David lived on Big Haynes Creek in Newton County. Ref: His LWT, 1835, Newton County.
Strickland, R. F., dry goods business in Griffin. The Constitution, Atlanta 10/31/1886.
Sutton, Arnett lived between Metasville and Fishing Creek in Wilkes County.
Talbot, John lived on Soap Creek in Lincoln County, 1786; headright grant.
Tanner, John. Oglethorpe Co. Deed Book A, p. 93. Deed headed Wilkes County, Ga. 17 March 1793. John Tanner of Wilkes Co. to John Young and George Young, exeutors of George Young, Senior, deceased, a tract of land located on Long Creek adj. N by Ragland, Bradshaw and unknown, E. vacant, S. by Gillum and Finley, W. by Tanner, being 300 acres granted to John Tanner on 9 February 1792, in fee simple.
Tarrance, John LG dated 17 April 1780. Oglethorpe Co. Deed Book D, page 70, 72.
Tarondet, Daniel, 200 acres LG 15 March 1785, Oglethorpe Co., adj. James Easter's grant when surveyed. Oglethorpe CO. Deed Book E, paga 219.
Tate, Samuel, Colonel was born 1860, the oldest son of Stephen C. Tate, and a grandson of Colonel Sam Tate, who had, before the exodus of the Cherokee Indians from North Georgia, forseen the possibilities of the section and secured large tracts of the precious marble stocked land -- a heritage, he believed for his descendants. Col. Sam Tate became president of the Georgia Marble Co. of Pickens Co., Ga. He was educated at Dahlonega, Ga. He purchased a large number of lots from the original drawees about 1834, four years before the Indians left. Ref: The Constitution, Atlanta 12/13/1886.
Thompson, Joseph, well known in Atlanta, established a wholesale liquor house in Griffin. The Constitution, Atlanta 10/31/1886.
Tatom, Abel lived on Soap Creek in Lincoln County in 1792; headright grant.
Tatom, Abner lived on Soap Creek in Lincoln County in 1786; headright grant.
Tillery, John. Oglethorpe Co. Deed Book E, page 24. 9 February 1805. Robert Hendon, executor of the estate of Thomas Murray, deceased, and Sarah Murray, executrix, to Benjamin Turner, all of Oglethorpe Co., for $330.00, 200 acres, being part of tract granted to John Tillery and sold by him to Thomas Murray, deceased, on Clouds Creek, adj. Blake and Barnett.
Timberlake, Henry< Lieutenant, an English officer who spent some time among the Cherokees in 1760s. Ref: Letters, Journals and Writings of Benjamin Hawkins, Vol I 1796-1801, edited by C. L. Grant.
Todd, John lived on Soap Creek in 1787, Lincoln County; headright grant.
Troy, John lived on Soap Creek in 1786, Lincoln County; headright grant.
Tullis, Moses lived on Soap Creek in 1792, Lincoln County; headright grant.
Twilly, Thomas, son of A. H. Twilly, deceased, fifteen years ago invented a small stationary engine, the culinder five inches long, two and a half inches in diameter. His brother, William, made one the same size. The Constitution, Atlanta 2/15/1886.
Tye, Drury, Sr. was born in Barboursville, Knox Co., Kentucky in 1838 He lived there until the outbreak of the war between the states when he joined the Confederate armies and fought throughout the four years. Among his comrades he was known as a man of unflinching courage and a soldier ready to risk life and limb at any time in any hazardous undertaking. At the close of the war he m. Miss Miriam Sparks of Barboursville and they removed to Atlanta. Miriam d. 1896 and Drury Tye remarried, who survived him. Tye conducted a meat market adjoining his residence on Whitehall St. in Atlanta. Drury d. 2/25/1905, interred Oakland Cemetery. His brother: Deputy Sheriff Joshua Tye. Nephew: Drury Tye, Sr. Atlanta Georgian, 2/25/1908. Ref: Oakland Cemetery, Atlanta, Ga.
Underwood, J. T. (left)was born in 1825, resided in Johnson Co., Ga. He served as a Confederate Soldier in the Johnson Grays, 14th Ga. Regiment, Army of Northern Virginia, serving bravely four years and was never wounded. His son: D. R. Underwood was b. 1843, was also a Confederate Veteran, having served in Co. B, 12th Ga. Battalion, Gen. John B. Gordon's command. He was twice wounded, receiving his last wound on the evening before the surrender. Resident of Wrightsville, Ga. Ref: Atlanta Georgian (newspaper) 10/14/1908/
Upson, Frank L., Judge, one of Lexington's oldest citizens, died. He was born in Lexington, age 73. Leaves wife and large family. The Constitution, Atlanta 1/22/1886.
Van Hoose, A. W., Professor, was born in 1862 and came to Georgia when he was seventeen years of age, in 1879, and began teaching a country school in Hall Co. in order to secure money to defray his expenses at college. This country school was begun with only five pupils. After three years, he resigned his position as teacher in this school when he had 175 pupils.He then became a sudent in the University of Georgia, graduating in 1882 with distinction. He was elected a professor in the South Georgia College at Thomasville, Ga., teaching there one year with Hooper Alexander (a school later named for Alexander in Decatur, Ga.) Van Hoose then accepted a position in Howard College at Marion, Alabama , for one year, then a position with the University of Georgia, and finally went to Gainesville assuming charge of what was then the Gainesville College. After one year at Gainesville Van Hoose bought the Georgia Baptist Seminary, an institution owne d by the Baptists of Georgia. Its president, Dr. Wilkes, had died a year before and the school had been closed. He was notably assisted in resurrecting this school by his mother, wife, sister, and mother-in-law. Ref: Atlanta Georgian, 12/23/1909.
Vanwinckle, John. LG 200 acres, Indian Creek. Oglethorpe Co. Deed Book D, page 510.
Veasey, William lived on Soap Creek in Lincoln County in 1787; headright grant.
Wadd, Thomas listed in Capt. Price District, Wilkes County, Tax Digest of 1792.
Wade, Edward was b. ca 1730 d. 11/1790 Greene Co., Ga. m. Le tty Martin 10/15/1768 Charlotte Co., Va., the daughter of Abraham Martin. His daughter, Anne Wade was b. 1760/1770 d. Madison Co., Ga. m. John Williams, his first wife 11/ /1788 Greene Co., Ga. He was the son of ROBERT WADE, SR. who d. 1770 Halifax Co., Va. and whose wife was Elizabeth.
Walker, Sanders warrant of survey grated under Court of Wilkes Co. 15 February 1784. Ogletorpe Co. Deed Book C, page 240.
Ward, RIchard LG 17 Dec 1796 by Gov. Jared Irwin, Big Creek. Oglethorpe Co. Deed Book D, page 44.
Warlick, W. H. sold 150 acres of his land (about a half mile from Canton, in Cherokee County) to the ordinary of Cherokee to build a pauper's home. The place had a large two-story house and a number of outbuildings. About 75 acres was cleared and cultivated, part of which was on the creek, and the copper mine branch running near the house. The Constitution, Atlanta 10/27/1886.
Walton, Thomas, Sr. (1739-1806) lived near the mouth of the Broad River, Lisbon, Liberty County. Ref: Wilkes County Cemeteries by Nell and F. M. Newsome.
Warthen, Richard (1742-1806) came from Virginia to Georgia, bringing with him his wife, three daughts and two sons, William Burrow Warthen (1762-1822) and Elijah Warthen (1771-1826). He received land grants in Wilkes and Washington Counties. Ref: A History of Washington County by Washington County Historical Weatherford, Charles living in Indian lands, "is an unworthy character and unfit to be in their land, and the Chiefs had determined he should leave their land, but in consideration of his family on the Indian side, and of a promise made by Opoie Hutke of Ocheubofau, ... that he will endeavor to make him reform..." Ref: Letters, Journals and Writings of Benjamin Hawkins, Vol I, 1796-1801, edited by C. L. Grant.
Webb, John LG 23 Sept. 1784 survey 100 acres. Oglethorpe Co. Deed Book C, page 536.
Wise, Joseph granted 15 March 1787 in fee simple. Oglethorpe Co. Deed Book B, page 46.
Willis, Richard W., pioneer citizen of Butts Co. Ref: Memoirs of Georgia.
Wimpy, William E. was born in Dahlonega, Ga. soon after the Civil War. Most of his youth was spent in Atlanta where he received his early education. In 1879 he went into railroad construction, and after ten years, retired to go to Savannah where he engaged in the mercantile business. Here he formed the Retail Merchants' Association and introduced many methods of advertising which were then novel in the South. In 1902 Wimpy came to Atlanta and introduced a plan for the widening of Peachtree Street, from Ellis to Baker Streets. Ref: Atlanta Georgian, 12/13/1909.
Whatley, Michal. Tract of land surveyed 9 July 1784 and granted by Gov. Edward Telfair, 220 acres. Oglethorpe Co. Deed Book A, page 94.
Newton WoodWood, Newton, Atlanta fireman, Co. No. 3. Ref: The Constitution, Atlanta 2/21/1886