T. Jones Sat Sep 27 14:40:20 1997
BANKSTON HARKEY MCEACHERN - Would like to hear from anyone else researching these Pike Co., GA families. They were in the area 1830-1850.

Susan Hester Tues 24 Jan 1998
BLACKMON DENHAM - I am looking for information on William DENHAM, who was born in Zebulon, GA about 1830-1850. He married first a Sis BLACKMON. Had one son James (Jim) Denham. When his son got his first suit, William felt he was old enough for him to leave. He got on his mule and left them. Sis BLACKMON took back the name BLACKMON and did the same for her son. He was named James (Jim) BLACKMON. Any info would help. Thanks.

Wendy McNitt Fri, 18 Jul 1997 21:26:56
BOLTON HAWKINS - I am researching the BOLTON FAMILY beginning with JOHN M. BOLTON b.ca. 1827 who married ELIZA E. ? b.ca. 1831. Their son PATRICK C. BOLTON b.ca. 1857 married TEXAS ANN HAWKINS b.ca. 1866 in 1880. Any information about this family would be greatly appreciated.

Ray Thompson Wed, 21 Jan 1998 23:18:41
BURROW BURROWS BOROUGH - Seek exchange on numerous BURROW(S)/BOROUGH who were in Pike Co. 1823 to mid-1830s. Given names were Phillip who m. Theresa Morris; John, Phillip, Jr. and William (of Madden's District) who were lucky draws in Cherokee land lottery.

Karen Edmonson February 24, 1998
CANADA HOGAN MATHEWS - I am researching the surnames of HOGAN, MATHEWS and CANADA. My GGGrandfather was born, Jackson HOGAN about 1807, location uncertain. He had his named changed at about the age of 15 and also won the GA Land Lottery in the early 1820's in Pulaski Co., However, in 1837 he married Nancy CANADA. I don't know her parents, but believe she had a sister, ELIZABETH, who also married that same year in Pike Co., Would be interested in any information on the parents/siblings of these two individuals.

Laurie McKenna Mon 9 Feb 1998
CANDIN CARDEN - Looking for information on John CARDEN, who moved to Pike Co circa 1830 from Irwin Co GA. He had several sons, David, Andrew, John Jr., and perhaps others who lived there until after the Civil War. The CARDENS may have come from Dinwiddie Co VA.

Ray Angel Sat, 7 Feb 1998
CATHREN - I am looking for information on the COTHREN family (not sure about the spelling). My g-grandmother was Sarah Ardella (Della) COTHREN b. 1870.

Kathy Roberts Hardin Sun Sep 7 06:02:31 1997
COATES MAPLES - Would like to find information on a Henry Hoyet COATES that was marrried to Matilda_____. Their daughter Elizabeth COATES was born about 1827 possibly in Georgia. Henry COATES owned some land in Monroe County . On 1850 Monroe county census it has Nathaniel MAPLES, Elizabeth and a son Benjamin F. Maples, 1 yr. old. Nathaniel and Elizabeth MAPLES divorced in 1852 and he married another woman. I found Benjamin F. MAPLES when he was about 20 years old in Uvalde, Texas married to a Serilda Jane COX . Elizabeth COATS MAPLES and Nathaniel MAPLES dropped from sight and wonder if there is any death records for them somewhere in Georgia.

Jon Harden Sun Mar 2 21:14:09 1997
COOK HARDEN - William Harmon HARDEN was born April 24, 1836 in Pike County and died May 2, 1913 in Irwin County. His father was Hilliard Judge Harden, born March 12, 1810. He married Mary COOK in Pike County April 14, 1835. Mary COOK was born September 4, 1816 and died about 1900. Mary is buried in New Hope Cemetery in Pike County. Hilliard's father was James Poe Harden, born 1778 in North Carolina and died 1851 in Pike County. I would very much appreciate additional information about these folks, particularly who their ancestors are and where they came from. Thanks.

Teri Golden Sun Aug 24 10:46:07 1997
CRAWFORD DUNN PRYOR - John Clarke CRAWFORD b. about 1848 married Sarah A. DUNN in PIKE Co., GA Oct 4, 1866. Parents of John Clarke CRAWFORD were Edmund Edward CRAWFORD and Elizabeth PRYOR of Pike Co., John Clarke had one brother, Edmund,b. abt1850. Elizabeth and the two sons living with William and Lucy CROSS PRYOR and family in the 1850 PIKE Co census. Father, Edmund or Edward, is not listed. John Clarke served in Cutt's Artillery Americas, GA (Woolhat Boys) and is buried in Pike Co., cemetery unkown. By 1875, J.C. was in Randolph Co., GA I am desperately seeking the birthplace, parents, or any other info on Edmund CRAWFORD or Elizabeth PRYOR or her parents. Children of J.C. and Sarah were Ludy, Mamie, Eva, William, Edmond J.C. married a 2nd wife and had sons Leon, Ernest.

Ed & JoAnn Wallace Fri, 21 Nov 1997 00:01:31
CRAWLEY WALLACE MCCASKILL - Looking for information on Jonathan Lamdrum WALLACE and Isabell (Ida) McCASKILL, and the family name CRAWLEY from the 1850 census in Pike County, Georgia.

John Coulter Mon, 19 Jan 1998 14:47:58
DAVIS COULTER - I'm searching for any information on Moses COULTER, Sarah, COULTER, William COULTER, Martha DAVIS and Benjamin M. COULTER. I have the 1830 and 1840 Census on Pike County but need any other information. 1830 to 1860 is the time frame.

Robert B. Burditt Tue, 4 Nov 1997 18:18:12
FARLEY MCCONNELL - I am looking for information relative to the marriage of Ellen McCONNELL and Jim FARLEY performed by the Rev J. B. Berry and recorded in the Pike County records in Zebulon as performed 11/4/1906. I am researching James Phinazee Farley and need to identify whether this is the same person.

Beverle Grieco Mon, Feb 17, 1998
GARDNER - Researching Louisa Francis Oxford GARDNER, born 1835 in Jones County, GA. Would like information on date of death and where buried. Last appears in the 1880 census (age 45) living in Pike County with son John E. GARDNER I, born 1855 and his wife, Francis. Francis and John had 9 children, 5 that were living according to the 1900 census. Need information on marriage of Francis and John and location where their children (and they) are buried.

Rhonda D. KingWed, 4 Feb 1998
KING GILLESPIE - Seeking information on Jesse KING who married Eliza GILLESPIE in Pike Co. GA on 1/22/1846. I am hoping this Jesse is the son of William D. KING and Mary Ann BRYANT KING. I will be glad to share any information I have on this family.

Mary Ann McTee Wed Sep 10 20:53:31 1997
GRAHAM PATTERSON PEARSON - Researching Moses Absolum GRAHAM b 1846 Ga, who m in 1864 to Louisa Frances PATTERSON b 1846 Ga. They lived in Meriwether Co in 1870 and Floyd Co in 1880. Their children were Florida Indiana (Anna m W J Brewster), Permelin E, Sarah E, Morandy Lenorh, Marvin Pierce, Bascom Pain and William Robert GRAHAM. Moses' parents were William H & Permelia ? GRAHAM, and who were in Monroe Co in 1840-1850,Pike Co in 1860 and Monroe Co in 1870. Louisa's parents were Robert PATTERSON b ca 1823 m Emily/Emeline Pearson b ca 1826. Need details on these families and will share info I have.

Wendy McNitt Fri, 18 Jul 1997 21:26:56
HAWKINS KENDRICK MARTIN - I am researching the KENDRICK FAMILY beginning with JOHN KENDRICK b.ca. 1732 married to ELEANOR ? in 1755. Their son SAMUEL KENDRICK b.ca. 1769 married ANN MARTIN in 1791. Their son ALEXANDER KENDRICK b.ca. 1795 married BETHENIA WILLIAMS in 1821 (in Putnam CO, GA) Their daughter MARGARET KENDRICK b.ca. 1835 married JOSEPH BENJAMIN HAWKINS b.ca.1830 in 1857. Any information about these folks would be greatly appreciated.

Sue Dopson New 6 Feb 1998
HOWARD TAYLOR - I am looking for the children of William M. TAYLOR and his wife, Leo Cadeo BENENHALEY TAYLOR. They lived in Pike Co from 1850 to past 1900. Known children: Julia Taplor, Francis R. Taylor, Margarette E. Taylor Peugh (wife of Robert Asie PEUGH), Martha H. Taylor Howard (wife of Jeff HOWARD). There are others but not sure they remained in Pike Co. Appreciate any help.

Patricia Johnson Wilkes Fri 21 Mar 1997 16:28:21
JOHNSON - I am looking for information on my great-grandfather FRANK JOHNSON. I only know this name from my grandfathers death certificate. His wife was BETTY FIELDS. My grandfather JOHNNIE LEE JOHNSON b 10/29/1871 d 10/4/1960, is found on 1900 census records living in Coweta Co., GA. On the 1910 census records he is living in Spalding Co., GA. On the 1920 census records he is living in Meriwether Co., GA. JOHNNIE LEE JOHNSON was married to LILLIE FRANCES GARNER. Both are buried in Barnesville, GA They lived in Pike Co near Zebulon during the late 1940's and early 50's FRANK JOHNSON reportedly had two other sons GORDON JOHNSON and LON JOHNSON. I have been unable to get any information from census records other than FRANK JOHNSON and BETTY FIELDS were born in GA.

Teresa Gunter Burke Mon, 3 Nov 1997 17:15:06
JOINER - I am trying to find any info on the JOINER family who came from Pike county, Georgia. My ancestor was GIBSON JOINER b.1780's. His wife's name is listed on census's as RICEY. I know that he had sons named ELIJAH C. JOINER b. 1815 and GIBSON W. JOINER b.1817. The family moved from Pike County in the 1840's and relocated in the Randolph County, Alabama area.

James R. Davis Wed Nov 20 08:52:06 1996
JONES MIMS - James MIMS b.SC?, d.ca.1833 Dooley or Pike Co. GA, m. Mary Ridley JONES...Josiah (Joseph?) MIMS b.ca.1800, d.1848 Pike? Co., GA, m. Elizabeth FRETWELL. HELP.!!!.. Want to verify deaths. Need wills and/or estate papers. Want James' parents. See my http://www.genealogy.org/~jrd/j_mims.htm -- MIMS and http://www.genealogy.org/~jrd/j_jones2.htm -- JONES Web pages. Any help would be appreciated. Willing to share info...Thanks!
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GinaSat, 7 Feb 1998
KING BLACK HALLOWAY - Researching my family name KING from Milner (Pike Co.). Barnesville (Lamar Co.) and Griffin (Spalding) GA. Need info on great grandparents Brady KING and Genevive (Jennie) HOLT KING. Jennie died in Griffin GA and was buried in Milner GA. Also seeking info for their first child Cornelius KING HALLOWAY, b. unknown, d. 1929, and early records for Lilly Belle KING BLACK (later changed to Lilliam), b. 1/5/09 Pike Co. GA, d. 10/27/92.

Aubrey LeBlanc Sun Aug 31 19:51:10 1997
KING - Looking for information and parents of George Washington KING born 1837 in Pike County, GA died 1901 Jasper County, MS. George married Rachel Ann Everitt born 1840 Clark County, MS died 1919 Jones County, MS. George and Rachel had a son James Monroe King born 1 May 1877 in Jasper County, MS. Any help will be appreciated.

Brenda Smith, Mon, 1 Dec 1997 20:19:01
KNIGHT - Need any information on the Knight family that lived near Molina from 1850- early 1900's. David Britt KNIGHT and Frances CURTIS, daughter of Caleb Curtis of Pike Co., were married in 1949. Their children were: Mary (b.1853) John Adams (b 1854) Caleb Curtis (b 1857) & William M (b 1861). Who were David's family? Would like to correspond with anyone on this family!

Larry Ferguson, III Tue Sep 23 20:36:02 1997
LASHLEY PARK - Looking for information on the LASHLEY family in Dodge, Pike, and Pulaski Counties. Emanuel Bradford "Brad" LASHLEY was born about 1831 in Georgia son of ??? LASHLEY and Sarah...grandson of Edmund LASHLEY (Rev Soldier) and Delilah OLIVE. Brad married (1st) Elizabeth PARKS on November 7, 1850 in Pike County. They had children: William, James, Edmund, Lucinda, Berry and Jane. Elizabeth died about 1862. Brad married (2nd) Polemia Ann Virgina POWELL ROSS (daughter of James L. POWELL and Lucinda. Widow of Robert H. ROSS who was killed in the war) on January 4, 1866. The had children: Ida Belle, Charles Christopher (my Great Grandfather), John George A., Henry B., Oscar Vann, Effie Clyde and Maude E. Brad helped establish Zebulon Baptish Church in Eastman and he and many family members are buried there. He was pastor of the church for a short time. Brad died May 19, 1906. Ann died July 20, 1912.

Jean Gilley Sun Mar 2 21:14:09 1997
LASHLY GRACE - Delilah Lashly married Daniel W. Grace on 14 Dec 1844 in Pike Co. GA. Who were her parents? She is the grandaughter of Edmund/Edmond Lashley. Edmund was a Revolutionary War soldier. I am trying to prove his children, can only prove 2 at this time, Elijah and Sarah. Know he had more.

Ramona Leach Tinnell Wed, 12 Mar 1997 11:07:13
LEACH - I am searching for the parents and ancestors of James Allen LEACH born in Pike County in 1833. He was later married to Mary (name Unknown) and had five sons. He was my great grandfather. Thank you.

Barbara Harrell Fri Sep 26 07:18:02 1997
LEAK(E) LEEK - Am researching the family of JAMES LEAK(E)/LEEK who married (1) ca 1784 FRANCES 'FRANKY'; married (2) KETURAH GRIFFIN who married secondly Wm. Harrington. Am interested in contacting descendant from the second marriage. I descend through the first marriage and have amassed quite file on this man and his antecedents. He was a Revolutionary War soldier who died in Pike Co., GA.

Robin Tyree, Sun, 04 Jan 1998 22:08:35
LOYD LEWIS - Searching for the parents of Jordan LOYD and Sarah LEWIS. They married in Pike County Georgia on 16 Feb 1832. Jordan later changed his name to LORD and his son William Cullen LORD changed his name to LOARD. This has been a real puzzle. Someone told me that after the Civil War the LOYD family really split up and went many directions. Jordan LORD'S will was probated in 4 Feb 1875 in Fayette Co., Ga.

Laurie McKenna Mon, 9 Feb 1998
MILNER NALL - Looking for information on the children of Elizabeth NALL, widow of Simeon MILNER, who lived in Pike Co from 1840 until 1866. I'm especially interested in who her children were. My notes suggest Jonathon Proctor MILNER, Simeon MILNER and Benjamin F. MILNER but there were others also. The MILNER line in Pike Co is a tangle of brothers descended from Capt. John MILNER, who received land in Wilkes Co GA after the Revolution. If anyone can help me straighten it out, I would be grateful.

Brian Madaris Sat Aug 23 18:23:02 1997
MADARIS MEDARIS - I am looking for information on JOHN and HAYWOOD MADARIS / MEDARIS. John died in Pike County around 1853. He owned a mill and it may have been in either Pike or Coweta Counties. I am also looking for any grave marked MADARIS, MEDARIS, MCDARIS, MEDEARIS or simular. They had a brother named FLETCHER MADARIS who may be buried in Pike county as well.

Gene Funderburk Sat March 27, 1998
MARSH - James William MARSH is believed to have died in Pike County, Georgia. He was born in Jones County, Georgia on June 14, 1822. James MARSH was with Co. B, 12th Georgia Volunteer Regiment, CSA and fought in northern Virginia. He married Lucinda H. LYNCH in Monroe County, Georgia. He probably died about 1900. His health was bad at that time according to his pension papers. Can anyone tell me his date of death and where he is buried. Thanks.

Louise MartinJan 1998
MARTIN - I am looking for information on John Daniel MARTIN. He lived in Pike County from the 1820's to the 1850's. I believe his father may have been Levi Martin but I have no proof. He married Sarah Elizabeth Crawford, daughter of Robert B. Crawford, and moved to Texas in 1855. Thanks for any help.

Sue Dopson new12 Feb 1998
MAYBREY TAYLOR PEUGH - I am looking for the descendants of Louisa Victoria TAYLOR and her husband, Simon MAYBREY. Louisa V. TAYLOR was born 1/19/1845 in Pike Co. I believe they married there. Also looking for any info about Margaret E. TAYLOR, b. 8/12/1838 in Sumter Co. SC, moved to Pike Co. GA before 1845 with her family. She married Robert Asie PEUGH in Pike Co. and was still in Pike Co. in 1900. Margaret was born in Sumter Co. SC but moved to Pike Co. before 1845. Not sure of date of marriage but fairly certain it was in Pike Co. Also for her sister, Martha H. TAYLOR, born 8/12/1834 in Sumter Co. SC, but was in Pike Co. after 1845 and was also there in 1900. She married Thomas Jefferson HOWARD 8/19/1856 and had at least 3 children, Julia, Margarett M., and Thomas. Anyi information on these sisters and their families will be greatly appreciated.

Melissa Moody Wed Oct 15 23:37:40 1997
MOODY - I'm looking for any information on the MOODY family in Pike County. My gggggrandfather, Benjamin MOODY married Sybilla WESTMORELAND on 8 November 1812 in Putnam County. I have no birth date or place for him, but Sybilla was born in 1784 in Virginia. They both died in Pike County. Their son was Robert Westmoreland MOODY b. 1824 who married Elizabeth Niell and d. 1862. I believe Benjamin and Sybilla lived in Pike County for some time. She may be listed as Sebe, that is what I found on the marriage license.

La Vada Montgomery Thu Sep 11 18:56:42 1997
MONTGOMERY - Searching for the parents and other ancestors of Absalom MONTGOMERY, born 10 Oct, 1849, Zebulon, Pike, Georgia, died 19 Feb 1913, Dryden, Harmon, Oklahoma. Also: His wife, Serenthia Huldia CONNOR, born 1851, Georgia. Died at Dryden, Harmon, Oklahoma. This is my great grandparents. Absolom's father was Absolom MONTGOMERY, also. He was born 1816, in Georgia. Married Martha Jones, born 1810, in Georgia. They were married 12 Sep 1838, Pike Co., Georgia. Will gladly exchange any information I have.

Harry Gerbige Sat Mar 27, 1998
MYRICK - Looking for information about the ancestors of Sarah MYRICK. She was born in Pike County, Georgia, probably in the 1830's. She married William Wallace WILSON, born 1832 in Gwinnett County, Georgia. Any help would be appreciated.

Lee Norris Tue Sep 23 17:06:26 1997
NORRIS - Looking for any information on a Andrew Fred(e)rick NORRIS. Believe to have been born in Pike Co. Ga 1860s. Possibly the son of Amos P. NORRIS, formerly of Warren Co. GA. Also looking for infomation on a Henry NORRIS believe to be living in Carrol Co. around 1900. Dies and is buried in either Carroll Co. or a nearby county.

Gretchen Bowling Sat March 28, 1998
OWENS MCELROY - I am looking for information on a Zacheus S. McELROY (12/16/1806) and his wife Drusilla OWENS (1810). I believe they were married in Pike County on 12/29/1829. I have info on their children but am looking for info on their siblings and especially the names of their parents who may have resided there. I would appreciate any help you could give me.

Debora Mack Wed, 16 Jul 1997 08:22:43
PASSMORE - I am searching for any Black Passmores in the 1860, 1870, or 1880 Census. My grandfather, Willie (Bill) Passmore was born around 1900 and married a Nancy Passmore around 1920's. They had children by the names of Flora Mae, Francis, Dorothy, Mamie, Wylie, Willie, Maude and others. I am trying to find Willie's father's name. Also if there is any information on slave plantations under that surname would certainly be helpful. Thank you so much.

Ike Porter Sun Aug 31 19:24:41 1997
PENNINGTON SHORT - I am searching for info on Laban SHORT who was born in Virginia and died in Pike County, GA about 1854. He married Rebecca PENNINGTON in Virginia. She was the daughter of William Thomas and Elizabeth (NORTHINGTON) PENNINGTON.

Hershel Walker Mon Aug 18 10:46:45 1997
PEPPER - I am looking for any information on the PEPPER family of Pike Co., Georgia. My gggrandfather, John Wilson PEPPER was born in Pike Co. in 1845. His father's name was William Pinkney PEPPER. Originally the family had moved from Anderson, SC. In 1862, John Wilson Pepper walked to Columbus, GA and enlisted in the 60th Alabama regiment and served until the surrender at Appamatox Court House, VA in 1865. Following the war, the PEPPERS had moved to Tallapoosa Co., AL and eventually settled in East Texas near the town of Tatum, Texas. Any information concerning these or related members of the PEPPER family would be greatly appreciated.

Marie Judd Fri, 28 Nov 1997 15:55:06
PITTS BUCHANAN WILLIAMSON MOORE - I am looking for information about the PITTS family. Gabriel PITTS deeded the land for Mt. Gilead Bapt. Church, the charter members were John BUCHANAN, Emily PITTS BUCHANAN, Fronie BUCHANAN WILLIAMSON, and Martha Ann PITTS MOORE. Any information on the above families would be appreciated.

Kevin Tensley 31 Jan 97 09:11:19
REEVES - I am looking for a possible family connection in Pike County. My Great Great Grandfather William J. REEVES was from Georgia. He was married to Mary E. Hawkins in 1847 than moved to Tx. I found a Gedcom file on the Internet that had a William J. REEVES in Pike County and the date is just right. Please let me know if you could look up this marriage or any other information that might help me in finding a connection. Thank you.

SWITW, Thu, 15 Jan 1998 21:33:44
SINGLETARY - Looking for information on James A. Singletary 1818-1901 m. Martha Caroline 1822-1900. They were in Pike Co., 1850, then Monroe. Both died in Atlanta, Cass Co., TX. Children Thomas, William, John, Mary, Edward, Georgia, Benjamin.

Charlene S. Hancock Thu, 30 Jan 1997
STOCKS - Researching the STOCKS family of Pike Co. Decendents of Wright Stocks d. 4/10/1885 in Barnesville. I know he had one son, George Washington Stocks (1851-1917) trying to find out if there were other children. Would like to share information. Thanks.

Lucy Moye 23 Jul 1997 18:27:30
TAYLOR WARD - John W. J. TAYLOR (1824-1898) married Amanda Melvina F. WARD (ca. 1825-Dec. 1850). Amanda died giving birth to twin daughters, Amanda Melvina (Mellie), who married a Mr. McKINLEY and died in 1875, and Charlotte Elizabeth, who married Iverson MIDDLEBROOKS and died in 1925. The twins were raised in Barnesville by their aunt, Charlotte TAYLOR DUMAS, wife of Thomas DUMAS. I have not been able to find a marriage or burial record for Amanda WARD TAYLOR, nor do I know where in Georgia she was born, for on Charlotte MIDDLEBROOKS' death certificate, the line for mother's birthplace reads "unknown." The only clue I have comes from a letter dated 1865 which Mellie Taylor wrote from Barnesville to her sister Charlotte in Monroe Co., in which she writes "Granny W. sends her love." So Amanda's mother was living in or near Barnesville in 1865. Can anyone supply any of the missing pieces here?

Mike Veal Wed, 21 Jan 1998 20:08:46
VEAL - I am interested in any information on the VEALS of Pike County, specifically LIEUTENANT LEVI EZELLE VEAL who may have lived in Pike County around 1860's or after. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

B. Yamagami Wed Oct 1 22:22:13 1997
WILLOUGHBY - Mahala Willoughby (b.ca.1817 GA) was in Bibb County about 1833, probably living with her elder brother, Solomon and his wife Phebe. Mahala was pregnant and possibly widowed at the time. She had married a John DESHAZER in Houston Co. on 01 July 1833. According to marriage records, she marries a Richard SMITH in Bibb Co., GA in August of 1834. Her children are seen on the 1850 census of Pike Co., GA in the home of her brother, Solomon (who had moved to Pike Co.). They were Aaron "Deshaser", Richard Smith, Jr., Elizabeth Smith, and John Smith. I don't know what happened to either of her husbands. The Smith children were born in AL. They must have been somewhere in AL in 1840. I Am a descendant of Palmer Neal DESHAZO (son of Aaron and Margaret Louise (WINTERS) Deshasier). Mahala's parents were Aaron and Sarah (Benson) WILLOUGHBY (b.ca. 1765 NC). Please respond!! I have information that I would love to share.

Michael Bonner Wed, 19 Nov 1997 10:08:49
WILSON - I'm looking for information regarding Elzy W. WILSON, born about 1827, and his parents. He is found as a physician in Zebulon in the 1860 census.

Debra Walker Sat, 24 Jan 1998 09:47:33
WOODWARD - I am looking for any information on Willis WOODWARD born in Culloden, Georgia between 1861 and 1863 and died in Pike County, Zeblon, Georgia in 1934 between Jan. and July. Willis was believed to be 1/2 Cherokee Indian and was married twice. His first wife's name and pertinent information I do not have but his second wife was my grandmother and her name was Blanch Mathis Troutman Woodward. They had one daughter together named Levonia Woodward on Sept. 3, 1921. Wilis had two other children by his previous wife, their names were Maurice and Willie Bea Woodward and both resided in Atlanta, Georgia until their deaths. Any information you could provide would be appreciated.