Nesmith of Screven and Wilkinson Counties

James Nesmith, Sr. was a resident of Screven County in 1799 when he deeded some land to Charles Nesmith, 150 acres on the Savannah River. He later received a land grant in 1820 of 300 acres in Screven County; and again in 1821 of 500 acres. Wife, Elizabeth. He was listed on the 1820 Screven County Census; also on the 1830-1840 Wilkinson County Census. Issue:[1]

James Nesmith, Jr., born 1800 in Screven County. Wife, Jane. Listed on the 1840-1850 Wilkinson County Census. He deeded to Michael Dooling of Screven County on 1 December 1831, 130 acres in Screven County (Deed Book L, page 393-4). Issue:

Calvin Nesmith, born 1820 in Screven County.
Charles E. Nesmith, born 1828 in Wilkinson County, married Martha Lavender on 25 November 1852 in Wilkinson County.
John M. Nesmith, born 1831 in Wilkinson County, married Elizabeth. Issue: Joshua Nesmith, born 1850 in Wilkinson County.
William Nesmith, born 1833 in Wilkinson County, married Nancy Martin on 4 January 1855 in Wilkinson County.
Jane Nesmith, born 1835 in Wilkinson County, married Richard Martin on 27 August 1854 in Wilkinson County.
Thomas Nesmith, born 1837 Wilkinson County.
Wiley Nesmith, born 1841 Wilkinson County, married Martha (born 1842).