VEAZEY of Greene County

James Veazey was morn 27 August 1727 in Maryland, died 1 October 1789 near Powelton, Greene County, Georgia. LWT of James Veazey dated 14 October 1788, probated 6 November 1790, Greene County Will Book A & B, page 105, bequeathed wife, Elizabeth all of the estate. He served as a Patriot and Private in the Maryland Line during the American Revolution; Lee's Legion, Maryland Troops, 1776; and was a Private in the Georgia Militia. He married in 1750, Elizabeth (Hollingsworth) Johnson (1727-1812). Issue:

• Zebulon Veazey 1751-1827, died Taliaferro County, married Nancy Cain. LWT dated 20 December 1826, probated 2 July 1827, Taliferro County Will Book A, page 23-25, names wife and children. Issue:

  1. Jesse Veazey married (1) Ruth Veazey on 28 March 1816 in Greene County, and (2) on 13 February 1823 Sarah Aikens, in Greene County. Listed on the 1830 Taliaferro County Census.
  2. Polly Veazey married Mr. Cain. Son: Timothy Cain.
  3. Ezekiel Veazey married on 21 August 1814 Jean Parker in Greene County.
  4. Isaac Veazey.

• William Veazey 1756-1806 married Ann Armistead.
• Ezekiel Veazey 1749-1838, married Elizabeth Veazey. His LWT dated 22 July 1834, probated 25 July 1838, Greene County Will Book F, page 223. To wife, Matilda, "land whereon I now live," etc. Issue:

  Francina Veazey married on 16 March 1796 in Greene County, David Turner.

  Jesse Veazey 1762-1813 married Sarah Peek.

  John H. Veazey 1760-1847, Revolutionary War Soldier, married Jane Rabun, daughter of Mathew Rabun, Revolutionary War Soldier of North Carolina and wife, Sarah Warren. Listed on 1830 Greene County Census. Issue:

  1. Sarah (Sally) Veazey married Richmond Burnley (born 1789) on 27 December 1810 in Hancock County. He was the son of Henry Burnley, Revolutionary War Soldier.
  2. William Veazey, died young.
  3. Lovett Veazey, died young.
  4. Elizabeth Veazey, born 3 October 1795, married her cousin, Henry McClellan.
  5. John Veazey born 8 December 1797 married Elizabeth Gardner.
  6. Mary (Polly) Veazey born 1800-1828, married in 1822 Thomas Whaley.
  7. Eli Veazey 1801-1844.
  8. Lemuel Veazey 1804-1828.
  9. Nancy Veazey, twin, born 16 September 1806, married Thomas Neel.
  10. Martha Veazey, twin, born 16 September 1805, married Samuel Hart.

  1. Lulon A. Veazey married Mr. Googer.
  2. Allanson E. Veazey married Mariah McGiboney on 8 March 1827 in Greene County.
  3. John Veazey.
  4. Jesse Veazey.
  5. Mary Veazey married Mr. Tapperly.
  6. Francina Veazey married Mr. McClelland.

Powells Creek Church in Greene County was organized on July 1, 1786 by Rev. Silas Mercer, the Rev. John Harvey, and Rev. John Thomas, and 26 members. Rev. Jesse Mercer became Pastor of this church on February 4, 1797 and served in that capacity until 1825. During the period of his ministry, 200 persons were baptized into the church.

Last Will and Testament of Ezekiel Veazey

Greene County Deeds

Deed Book B, page 138. James Harvey of Wilkes County to Ezekiel Veazey of Greene County for 20 pds., 200 acres in Greene County, granted to John Harvey on 12 November 1783. Wit: James Veazey, Moses Powell. 3 January 1788.

Deed Book E, page 596. Thomas Harvey of Greene County to James Veazey, for 93 pounds, 300 acres in Greene County. Wit: John Veazy and Thomas Credelle. 13 November 1788.

Deed Book AA, page 664. William Sansom of Wilkes County to William Veasey of Oglethorpe County, for $200.00, 200 acres in Greene County. 5 December 1798.

Deed Book M, page 442, William Veasey of Greene County sold to James Grigsby of Greene County for $200.00, 200 acres on Fishing Creek. 2 March 1799.

Deed Book AA, page 672. John Combs of Oglethorpe County to William Veazey of Greene County, for $300.00, 366 acres in Greene County on Little River, bounded by lands of Fletcher, Dukes and Cole. 25 March 1801.

Deed Book P, age 229. John Magee of Greene County to Ezekiel Veazey of Greene County, for $120.00., 100 acres in Greene County, originally granted to William Phillips on 31 December 1787. 23 August 1796.

Deed Book P, page 417. John Harvey of Washington County to Ezekiel Veasy of Greene County, for $200.00, 200 acres in Greene County. 5 January 1801.