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Banks County, GA
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Surnames: FLARITY
Researcher: Ken Wagers
Email:kenwagers@bellsouth.net
Date Posted: 21 August 2009

I would like to know where I can look at Bank County Journals from 1903. I need the obituary from November 11, 1903 for James Madison Flarity. Cemeteries and Deaths by Richard Chambers referred to BCJ 11/11/1903. Researching Flarity, Lunsford, Corder, and Holman.

Thank you,

Surnames: ACRE/ACREY
Researcher: Amy Cooley
Email:acooley6@charter.net
Date Posted: 16 August 2009

I am trying to find where my great-great-great-grandmother Irena Martin Acre/Acrey is buried. She was married to Linton Acre/Acrey who died in Savannah during the Civil War. They had 10 children. My great-great grandmother Jane is buried here in SC and I know that their son Abner is buried at Damascus Baptist Church. William is buried in Dawnville Georgia at Dawnville Cemetery. Their other children were Frances, Mary, Andrew, Celah (Married a Jordan),Pricilla (married a Griffin), George, and Nancy. Any information would be greatly appreciated. I can trace Irena or Arrena as she is listed in the census until 1880. Thank You

Surnames: THOMAS
Researcher: Bob Thomas
Email:beebop73132@cox.net
Date Posted: 28 July 2009

I'm trying to find information on my 4th great grandparents, William Thomas; born in 1763 in VA. and died in Banks, Co, GA. in 1835. He is alleged to be buried in the "Thomas Family Cemetery" in Banks, Co. He is recorded to have been one of the founding members of the Hebron Presbyterian Church in Banks County in 1796. His wife Agnes Nancy Caruthers had 2 brothers, Andrew and James who were also founding members. I'm trying to find out if there really is a Thomas Family Cemetery or if he is buried in some other cemetery.

Thanks for any help you can provide.

Surnames: POPLAR SPRINGS
Researcher: Helen
Email:hscgenealogy@aol.com
Date Posted: 19 February 2009

In the 1870 Census, Banks Co., Emmons P and Clementine (Bowen Henderson) are listed as living in Poplar Springs, with Gillsville as the Post Office. I have been unable to determine the location of Poplar Springs.

Are you able to help me in relation to the location of Poplar Springs?

Surnames: DOVER
Researcher: Ann
Email:PANNINAUBURN@AOL.COM
Date Posted: 19 October 2008

I AM LOOKING FOR INFO ON THE BANKS COUNTY PRISON CAMP. FROM THE FAMILY INFO I HAVE HEARD,MY GREAT GRANDMOTHER,FRONIE DOVER,WAS IN THIS PRISON AT ONE TIME BUT NOT AS A CRIMINAL,IT WAS FOR BAD DEBTS.

SHE HAD 3 GIRLS,MARTHA,INDIE,ALICE.

MY GRANDMOTHER WAS MARTHA,SHE MARRIED ALFRED WELLS,INDIE MARRIED FRANK JACKSON,ALICE MARRIED ALBERT CLARK,ALL ARE NOW DECEASED SINCE THE LATE 1950' S.

ANY INFO ON THE DOVERS WOULD BE APPRECIATED

THANK YOU

Surnames: BROOM(E)
Researcher: J.C. Broome
Email:jcb37jr@earthlink.net
Date Posted: 04 April 2008

I ran across a 2002 GaBanks-l archives email that I would like to research some info on it. I t gave the names and irth dats of several Broom(e) people that were buried in Banks county. Supposedly at Ausburn's Cemetery. I have check your web site and do not find such a cemetery. (I really like the looks and layout of your site) I have also checked findagrave.com and interment.net and neither of them have Ausburns on line. Can you tell me where I might go to follow up on research on these Broom's. James C. b; 1814 anderson SC d; 1903 Banks Cty GA. wife Amanda Lurilla Cobb Broom b 1817 died 1895. children John J. b 1836 SC Mary 1838 SC William Floyd b 1835 Floyd Cty GA thomas benjamin b 1855 floyd cty ga, Mary jane b 1858 franklin cty, sarah eleizabeth 1860 Banks Cty GA. Most of familyburied in Ausburns Cem accordin to the message board.

Any help you can give me to find info on this family, I will appreciate.

Surnames: GARDNER/GARDENER
Researcher: Penney
Email:penneygriffin@yahoo.com
Date Posted: 13 December 2007

Looking for any information on Gardners or Gardeners. Several street names in Banks County with this surname. William Gardner is my ancestor out of Madison County.

Surnames: WATSON
Researcher: Penney
Email:penneygriffin@yahoo.com
Date Posted: 13 December 2007

Daniel S. Watson a Confederate soldier. There was a D. S. who enlisted in Banks Co., Two references to Daniel S. Watson on the Civil War Rosters. Probably the same guy. He was b. 1818, and remarried 1864 and had 7 children.

Surnames: MURRY/MURRAY
Researcher: Shirley
Email:murrayb@newwavecomm.net
Date Posted: 28 Nov 2007

I am researching my husband line from Banks Co.

His grandfather was Doctor Hamby Murry/Murray.

He was born 14 - Oct. 1878.

The story goes, he was named after the Dr. that delivered him. Does any one know of, or ever heard of this Dr? Doctor Hamby Murray was the son of Stephen A. Murray and Sarah J. Caudell Murray.

Thanks

Surnames: CONNALLY
Researcher: Gail
Email:g_connally@yahoo.com
Date Posted: 4 Nov 2007

I am looking for any information on the Connally family in Banks county. Burrie Rosco (born about 1891) married Audrey Bernette Fowler of Jackson Co.

Thanks,

Surnames: NEAL/ASBURY/ASBERRY/WHITE
Researcher: Tiffany
Email:tiff_916@sbcglobal.net
Date Posted: 4 Nov 2007

I am searching for the decendants of Gabriel Neal, born abt.' 1822.' He married Annie Little from Banks County, Georgia and had 6 children:

(birth years are approximate)

Asbury (Asberry)-' 1849
Jane -' 1853
Emma -' 1862
Clary? -' 1865
Mayfield -' 1868
Crawford -' 1869
taken from 1870 Federal Census record-' Mill, Madison County, Georgia

From here I traced down the path of the oldest male, Asbury, who married Laura White? also from Georgia.' They had 11 children:

Martha -' 1872
Arthur -' 1874
William -' 1876
Gabriel -' 1878
Mary -' 1882
Francis -' 1884
Savanah -' 1887
Samuel -' 1889
Roy -' 1892
Lonnie -' 1895
Charlie -' 1898

taken from 1880 Federal Census-' Mill, Madison County Georgia and 1900 Federal Census-' Davids Dist.' , Banks County Georgia

I know that Asbury born in 1852 was a preacher but I can't find any sort of bible, marriage records, what church he was with, etc. I am also looking for any info on his children who may have moved to the East coast in the early 1900's. Any info is greatly appreciated.

Surnames: FURR
Researcher: Peggy Strickland Davis
Email:peggy@ellijay.com
Date Posted: 4 Nov 2007

I'm looking for info on Mack Furr(may be Paul F Mack Furr).My dad says he was a bank president in Banks Co. in 1924or'25, and he was my dad's grandfather.Dad's mother was Fanie(or Fannie May)Furr. Any info appreciated.

Surnames: MAXWELL
Researcher: XXXX
Email: dysha@applebank.net
Date Posted: 15 July 2007

I am interested in any information on jennie maxwell.She is buried at Mt.View Baptist Church in banks,co. I cannot find any information about her husband or where she originally came from. I do know that she is the mother of james maxwell who I am directly descended from on my mother's side. My grandfather was Tatum Maxwell,the son of Joe Berry and Minnie Viola Worley Maxwell who was the grandson of James Maxwell and one of his two wives. Any information on this family would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

Surnames: MURRY/MURRAY/CRENSHAW/GOODE/CARTER
Researcher: Melodee Bourdeau
Email:bourdeau48191@yahoo.com
Date Posted: 25 May 2007

I am searching for my family from the Banks County area.

John F. Murry b:June 1852 GA.
Married 7 Dec 1876 Nancy A Goode b: June 1860

I think the parents of John are Alexander Murry and Lolina both born in Georgia.

James Cicero Murray b:1 Oct 1879 GA (parents John and Nancy Murry)
Married Sarah Rebecca Crenshaw b:12 March 1875 GA**they are first cousins

Sarah Rebecca Crenshaws parents are
William Jasper Crenshaw (served in the confederate army)
and Mary Goode**I believe to be interned in the Hickory Flat UMCemetery in Banks Co. (sister to Nancy Goode)

Mary and Nancy's parents are
James Carmel Goode (served in the confereate army)
and Martha ?Canada
**I believe both to be born in North Carolina

**I belive James C. Goodes parents to be George Goode and Nancy Alexander. (Nancy Alexander is believed to be a Cherokee woman)*both believed to be born in North Carolina.

Any additions or corrections are welcome!

Surnames: BOYD/MCREE/BLACKWELL/WINTER
Researcher: A. Dale Boyd
Email:dale30809@aol.com
Date Posted: 8 May 2007

I'm looking for any descendants of the Abner Graves BOYD & Ellen Josephine MCREE family. Abner was the son of Hopson BOYD and Martha "Patsy" BLACKWELL. Abner was born in Hall Co., GA, about Aug 1859. He and Josephine were married in Lumpkin Co., GA, about 1880 and had three children: Frank H. BOYD, Guy H. BOYD and Edna M. BOYD (md Patrick WINTER in June 1921). Abner was a representative for Banks Co., GA, from 1933-1934, to the Georgia Legislature. Any info would be very much appreciated.

Surnames: BROWN/MEREDITH
Researcher: Alecia Provenzano
Email:aprovenz@bellsouth.net
Date Posted: 3 December 2006

I am looking for information on the Brown/Meredith family of Banks County. My 3rd great grandfather was Obediah Brown (O.B.) I have listed 3 children Nathaniel who married Elizabeth Lena Meredith; Nansy E. Brown and Micager Brown. I would love to know if any one has any further information on the Browns or Meredith family of Banks County.

Thank You

Surnames: SOAPSTONE MOUNTAIN
Researcher: Jennifer Hart
Email:getrealmin@hotmail.com
Date Posted: 26 November 2006

I am looking for some information on the history of Soapstone Mountain.

Why is it named Soapstone? Any information you have would be great.

Thanks so much,

Surnames: M. C. SHERIDAN
Researcher: xxxx
Email:erbrown2@juno.com
Date Posted: 21 September 2006

I am hoping that I can get some information on my great grandfather M.C. Sheridan of Banks County, GA, also his parents and any siblings he may have. M. C. Sheridan married Julie Ann Fagan on Jan. 13, 1881. They had one daughter named Ruthie or Ruth Sheridan born Aug 12, 1891. I think Julie Ann and M.C. divorced and she then married a William Ezer (Ezekiel) Nally on Sep. 28, 1897. They had a son Major Nally born 1898. Major and his mother Julie Ann are buried at the Harmony Grove Baptist Church in Hollingsworth, but Ezekiel is not buried there. Would anyone happen to know where he is buried???

Any information will be greatly appreciated. Thank you!!!

Surnames: MINISH
Researcher: Audrey Minish Roberson
Email:ADR1230@netscape.com
Date Posted: 26 August 2006

I am trying to find information on my grandfather, Melvin Lee Minish born in Banks County November !2, 1911. He left Georgia in 1949 never to be heard from again. He was married to Ruby Green Minish who passed away in 2000. He had 8 children, 3 of which are now deceased. Also any information at all on my great granparents Henry Coil Minish and Dora Lee Minish of Banks County would be greatly appreciated. I know that great grandpa Henry was born in 1881 and died in Banks county July 31, 1941, but I know nothing of his burial location. I know that great grandma Dora Lee was born in 1884 died in 1923, but cannot find any information at all about her burial location. Can anyone please help?

Thank You,

Surnames: BOLLING
Researcher: Martha Boling Halden
Email:bolhal54@comcast.net
Date Posted: 3 Apr 2006

In the First or 1820 Census Records of Habersham County there is an entry about the death of William Bolling (entry # 177). The administrators of the estate were William Bolling (most likely the son of the deceased) and Absolom Holcomb. The home of the deceased was "on the Hudson River in what is now Banks County, Georgia." I am looking for information on the family of William Bolling who died in 1829. William Bolling's spouse was Nancy. Children were: Merrell, William, Willaby, Nancy, maybe Stephen and Allen. Is there anyone who can help me find information on the Bolling (Boling) family?

Surnames: PITCHFORD
Researcher: XXXX
Email: Bpitchford4@aol.com
Date Posted: 3 Apr 2006

I am searching for info about/on William G. (T?) Pitchford, possibly from 1777 to 1804......in these combined parent counties. My husband is about a 3rd generation descendant in KY...

Surnames: ACREE
Researcher: Rebecca Acree
Email: rebecca355@msn.com
Date Posted: 3 Apr 2006

My great grandfather was James Clayton Acree. He first married Frances Kesler and had my grandfather, Robert Walter Acree. Frances Kesler died around 1900 and James Clayton abandoned his first family and moved to Texas. Although he returned to Georgia and lived with his son WHT Acree until his death in 1930 and is buried with Frances; we know that he had 1 or possibly 2 more wives and children. Wife #2 is listed in our records as having been born in Georgia and having one child with Jas Clayton before they left for Texas. Then there were 3 children (we think the 3 were girls) born in Texas. Supposedly their oldest child remained in Texas and James Clayton and 3 daughters returned to Georgia around 1900. We also think there was another son named Jones A Acree who also was in Banks/Habersham/Stephens County born in the early 1900's. I would like to trace marriages 2 and 3 and their children. I have the history of Stephens County, Franklin County, and Habersham. I need a copy of the history of Banks since most of my line of Acrees came from there. I am an Acree in Toccoa. My Dad and I have visited all of the family cemeteries and through the web I have traced most lines but little is known by us about James Clayton's second family. My Dad was born in 1927 and his Dad's youngest brother, Jones, was supposedly born in 1929 but Daddy has no memory of him. I gather that families 2 and 3 were not a popular topic with the descendants of family 1. I would appreciate any leads you could give me on my Grandfather's youngest half brother or half sisters. Thanks

Surnames: WARD/CASH/ANSLEY
Researcher: Rachon Ward
Email: weluvdeere@alltel.net
Date Posted: 19 March 2006

I am looking for the parents of George and Emma Cash Ward. We know the family was originally from Banks county, but may have also lived in Franklin and Habersham counties

Thank You,

Any help would greatly be appreciated.

Surnames: SUNRISE CEMETERY/PRUITT/PREWITT/TURK/AYERS/WILLIAMS
Researcher: Deann
Email:bobby.pearson@sbcglobal.net
Date Posted: 18 March 2006

Does any one know where to get or have records of the Sunrise Cemetery in Maysville,Banks CO.,GA.

I am also researching these surnams Pruitt/Prewitt,Turk,Ayers,Williams

James Milton Turk is the line I am researching he was born 18 Oct. 1869 in Hall Co., GA. he died on 19 Jan. 1945 in Jackson Co., GA. he married Lucy Alice Ervin.

If you are a descendant or researching these suranmes I would like to hear from you

Thanks

Surnames: LEWALLEN
Researcher: Ron Nichols
Email:NICHOLSRON18@aol.com
Date Posted: 14 March 2006

I WOULD APPRECIATE ANY INFORMATION ON MY GREAT GRANDFATHER AND GREAT GRANDMOTHER, PERRY AND REBECCA LEWALLEN,DOES ANYONE KNOW MY GGRANDMOTHERS MAIDEN NAME? THE UNIT THAT PERRY SERVED IN IN THE WAR BETWEEN THE STATES AND THE CHILDREN THEY HAD.THEIR SON ISAAC ADEN WAS MY GRANDFATHER.THANK YOU AND GOD BLESS !!!!

Surnames: SIMMONS
Researcher: Patricia
Email:blon54dee@alltel.net
Date Posted: 10 February 2006

Looking for information on the Simmons family from Banks, Habersham,and franklin county. James Willis & Catherine Smith Simmons family

Any help Appreciated Thanks

Surnames: SOAPSTONE MOUNTAIN
Researcher: Patricia
Email:blon54dee@alltel.net
Date Posted: 10 February 2006

I am looking for information about Soapstone Mountain in Banks County and the families that lived there years ago.

Can you help me?

Any help greatly appreciated

Thank you

Surnames: WRIGHT/JOHNSON
Researcher: XXXX
Email:cte26234@centurytel.net
Date Posted: 29 January 2006

Looking for any information on Wm. H. Wright, b. Banks County c. 1825; m. Sally Johnson. Moved to Arkansas after Civil War c. 1870. On Saline County, AR 1880 census ages: (he)55 and (she)53

Surnames: LOVELACE
Researcher: Helen Ross
Email:melr@rapidnet.com
Date Posted: 14 January 2006

Looking for a death notice in paper on: Florine ' Kitty' Lovelace B-25 Oct 1907-Gordon Co., Ga.

Died-07 Dec 1950' Banks Co, Ga. Hope someone can help.

Surnames: DILLS
Researcher: Myra
Email:myramoody@simpledsl.com
Date Posted: 20 December 2005

I had a Great Aunt - Martha Oconee Allen Dills that was shot and killed in Banks ,Co. Ga. around 1918-1919. She is the widow of William.Fred Dills of Towns ,Co. Ga. Thier was a story about her murder ( RailRoad Man ) he said if he could not have her no one would.. I have been hunting her Grave Site and her Story for yrs. Is there anyway you might know where she is buried and if her Story of her death would be in the news paper there ? And the name of the News Paper.. Thanks so much for listening..

Surnames: MARTIN/GREENWOOD
Researcher: Chris Day
Email:jewellday@msn.com
Date Posted: 19 November 2005

Looking for any information you have on Henry Harrison Martin and Florence Greenwood. Residents of Banks County , Gillsville, Grove River District. These are black Georgians. Harrison born app 1861 and Florence app. 1874. Would especially appreciate any information on their parents and plantation they were on after the war.

Surnames: MURRY/MURRAY
Researcher: Peggy
Email: bennett24@alltel.net
Date Posted: 3 November 2004

Would you know anything about any Murry or Murray's in Banks County, Georgia? I am trying to find out some information on them. My grandmother was Laura Murry or Murray that married Thomas Chambers a descendent of John Chambers. I have a copy of her death certificate that I got from the Banks County Courthouse, it has her fathers name as Richard Murray, but does not list a mothers name. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Surnames: WHITFIELD
Researcher: Marilea Whitfield
Email: marilea@leveeblues.com
Date Posted: 3 November 2004

Looking for any info on the family of William and Mary E. Whitfield listed on the 1870 Banks Co. GA census. Two sons are listed: John and William.

Thanks,

Surnames: BANKS
Researcher: Troy Davis
Email:davist@mindspring.com
Date Posted: 28 August 2004

I am doing some family research on my wife's family. My father-in-law tells me that his great grandmother was a Mary Banks from Banks county - he thinks she is related to Richard Banks, the guy who the county was named after. Do you have any info on Richard Banks and his descendants and ancestors, or know where I could find such information?

Thanks,

Surnames: SHORE
Researcher: Wanda McHann
Email:wmchann@netdoor.com
Date Posted: 26 June 2004

Searching for my SHORE Ancestors OWEN ENOS SHORE b. 1877 d. 1937 mar. 1. INDIA ANNA YARBAROUGH,2. ALMA CORDELIA GREEN. OWEN was son of JOHN SHORE and Emily MORRIS mar. abt. 1875 ? JOHN SHORE was the son of HENRY SHORE who was Henry's wife? Oral history goes --- JOHN left Emily,went to Ark. EMILY then mar. ???? BROWN Did she have any more children ? Believe Emily was Daughter of Reuben Morris and Louisa Kimball but have no proof Any help with my puzzle would be most appreciated.

Surnames: WOOD/WHEELER
Researcher: Joyce Wood
Email:joycers54@msn.com
Date Posted: 13 June 2004

I'm looking for any information on Joshua Wood & Stacy Wheeler. I think her father was James Wheeler from VA died in 1849? in Jackson or Banks County. Both Joshua & Stacy died in Banks County, GA. Joshua & Stacy were married 1831 in Jackson County, Ga. Stacy was born 1811 in Jackson County, GA d. Sep 1879. Joshua Wood b. 9 Apr 1804 in Spartanburg, SC and d. abt 1870 and buried in Banks County, GA. I hope there is someone out there in Ga who will help me gain information on them.

Thank you,

Surnames: GARRISON/SHERIDAN/HILL/POOL/POOLE
Researcher: Alan
Email:Aembrick@hot.rr.com
Date Posted: 30 March 2004

I am Searching for OLD Photos of the Following Families. Photos of Children of these Families and Old Homesteads are Also Wanted and Appreciated. Need Photos of the Following:

#1. Martin GARRISON, (1802-1885), and Any of his Three Wives and Children, Thomas, Clayton, Wesley T., William M., Alfred, Henry Fletcher, & Mahulda.

#2. Benjsmin B. POOL/POOLE, (1803-1870), and his Wife, Martha "Patsy" BARNETT, (1803-1870), and Any of Their Children.

#3. Anderson HILL, (1806-1884), and His Wife Sarah "Sally" MEADOWS, (1810-1887), and Their Children.

#4. Abner SHERIDAN, (1759-After 1850), and His Wife Nancy Ann Williams, (1765-After 1850), and Their Children.

#5. William SHERIDAN, (1807-1880), and His Wife Triphenia GARRISON, (1871-After 1870), and Their Children.

ALSO, Still Searching for my Great, Great Grandfather, Christopher M. GARRISON, and His Wife Lucy Elizabeth C. POOL, on the 1860 Census. (They were Married in 1859).

Surnames: THOMAS/SIMS
Researcher: Pam Thomas-Cantrell
Email:thomgirl57@alltel.net
Date Posted: 25 March 2004

I am searching for family info on my great-aunt, Rado Thomas Sims. She married John Wesley Sims. They are both buried at Gillsville Baptist Church cemetery. Any information or photos on this family will be greatly appreciated.

Surnames: SMITH
Researcher:Pat.
Email:willemjj@dnet.net
Date Posted: 30 November 2003

I am seeking information on William Smith and wife, Charlotte, (and children) who left Rabun County, GA January of 1868 and were said to have removed to Banks County, GA. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

Surnames: SEWELL
Researcher:C.M. Wright
Email:Writecjc@aol.com
Date Posted: 30 November 2003

Would like to correspond with any descendants of Roy Brown Sewell whose ancestors came from Banks Co. Mr. Sewell wrote a book known as: "One Sewell family"

Thanks

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