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Miles Townsend

M, #25831, b. bef __/__/1774, d. aft __/__/1796

Biography

Miles Townsend, was born before 1774.
Miles Townsend was a slave owner in the in 1796 tax list for in Little Ogeechee River, Capt McDouls District, Hancock Co, GeorgiaG, on Little Ogeechee River.1
Miles Townsend died after 1796.
Miles Townsend was not listed in the [d] land lottery of Georgia.2
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Citations

  1. [S404] Hancock County Georgia Tax Lists - 1796; Georgia Virtual Vault
  2. [S64] Wood, Virginia S, 1805 Georgia Land Lottery, Memo: [135]

Alexander Berman

M, #25832, b. bef __/__/1774, d. aft __/__/1796

Biography

Alexander Berman, was born before 1774.
Alexander lived in Hancock Co, GAG+, in 1796.1
Alexander Berman died after 1796.
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Citations

  1. [S404] Hancock County Georgia Tax Lists - 1796; Georgia Virtual Vault

David McCook

M, #25833, b. bef __/__/1776, d. aft __/__/1798

Biography

David McCook, was born before 1776.
David lived in Hancock Co, GAG+, in 1797.
David McCook died after 1798.
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Thomas Keeling Smith1

Relationship4th great-granduncle of Samuel Julius Casey, Jr,
M, #25834, b. __/__/1753, d. 04/15/1827

Parents

FatherAaron Smith (b. 1720, d. 1 July 1776)
MotherElizabeth Carraway (b. 1726, d. 1 July 1776)

Family: Eleanor woThomasKSmith (b. 1757, d. 1816)

Pedigree Link

Biography

Thomas Keeling Smith, son of Aaron Smith and Elizabeth Carraway, was born in 1753 in Craven Co, NCG+.1 Thomas Keeling Smith, son of Aaron Smith and Elizabeth Carraway, was born before 1773.

Thomas Keeling Smith married Eleanor woThomasKSmith in 1776.1

On 14 October 1783 in Coneto Swamp, Martin Co, North CarolinaG, Isaac Barbree and Elizabeth Stansell sold Thomas Keeling Smith. 198 acres. DB A p445. All lived in Warrentown Settlement in Martin Co. acres on Coneto Swamp. DB [m2].2
Thomas Keeling Smith was in the in 1794 tax list for in Capt Worthens District, Hancock Co, GeorgiaG. No land, no slaves. p [m2].3
Thomas lived in Hancock Co, GAG+, between 1794 and 1802.
In 1796 tax list in Little Ogeechee River, Capt McDouls Dist, Hancock Co, GAG, Thomas Keeling Smith was listed as a tax defaulter.
In the in 1805 land lottery of in Hancock Co, GAG+, 2 Thomas Smith's were drawers. Both drew 2 blanks.4
Thomas Keeling Smith died on 15 April 1827 in Putnam Co., GeorgiaG.1
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Citations

  1. [S29] Ancestry Family Trees, Memo: This information comes from 1 or more individual Ancestry Family Treefiles. This source citation points you to a current version of thosefiles. Note: The owners of these tree files may have removed orchanged information since this source citation was created.
  2. [S44] ., The Barbre Book
  3. [S403] Hancock County Georgia Tax Lists - 1794; Georgia Virtual Vault
  4. [S64] Wood, Virginia S, 1805 Georgia Land Lottery, Memo: [135]

James Averett

M, #25835, b. bef __/__/1783, d. aft __/__/1810

Biography

James Averett, was born before 1783.
James lived in Hancock Co, GAG+, in 1804.
James Averett died after 1810.
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Thomas Pritchit

M, #25836, b. bef __/__/1770

Biography

Thomas Pritchit, was born before 1770.
Thomas Pritchit was a land owner in the in 1804 tax list for in Little Ogeechee River, Capt Dixons District, Hancock Co, GeorgiaG. 160 on Little Ogeechee River. Adjacent to Richard Worthen. Original grantee Richard Worthen.1
In the Land Lottery in Washington Co, GAG+, in 1805. BB. (%FACT.NOTE2%)}.2
In 1812 in Hancock Co, GAG+, for the estate of John Averett dec'd, administrators David Averett and Drury Averett paid for notes to Thomas Pritchit. $36, for work on house $4, for father's stock $2. NOTE: This was included in the miscellaneous John Averett estate records and dated 1802. I think that 1812 is more correct and have changed it in my records.3
Thomas lived in Hancock Co, GAG+, in 1824.
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Citations

  1. [S644] Hancock County Georgia Deed Books F-G 1802-1806
  2. [S64] Wood, Virginia S, 1805 Georgia Land Lottery, Memo: [135]
  3. [S460] Hancock County Georgia Inferior Court, Wills and Administration, Book I, LDS film # 222088

William Anderson

M, #25837
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Abraham Youngblood

M, #25838

Family: Amy McNeil

Pedigree Link

Biography


Abraham lived in Columbia Co, GAG.1

Abraham Youngblood married Amy McNeil, daughter of Daniel McNeil, in 1787 in Richmond Co, GeorgiaG.1

In the in 1805 land lottery of in Columbia Co, GAG, Columbia Co drawers were Abraham Youngblood BB.2
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Citations

  1. [S80] Maddox, Joseph T, Information on Some Georgia Pioneers
  2. [S64] Wood, Virginia S, 1805 Georgia Land Lottery, Memo: [135]

Jesse Baggett

M, #25839
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Thomas Seal1

M, #25840, b. bef __/__/1760, d. aft __/__/1789

Family 1:

SonThomas Seals, Jr
Pedigree Link

Biography

Thomas Seal was also known as Thomas Seal, Sr.1 He, was born before 1760.
Thomas Seal. Revolution.1

Thomas Seal married Elizabeth woThomasSeal before 1785 in Hancock CoG.1,2

In 1789 a land grant was issued to John Averett in Washington Co, GAG+. Adjoining: Unknown Walker and Thomas Seal. 250.3
Thomas lived in GeorgiaG, in 1789.
Thomas Seal died after 1789.
In the Land Lottery in Hancock Co, GAG+, in 1805. BB. (%FACT.NOTE2%)}.2
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Citations

  1. [S80] Maddox, Joseph T, Information on Some Georgia Pioneers
  2. [S64] Wood, Virginia S, 1805 Georgia Land Lottery, Memo: [135]
  3. [S142] Lucas Jr, Rev Silas Emmett, Index to the Headright and Bounty Grants of Georgia 1756-1909

Unknown Walker

M, #25841, b. bef __/__/1767, d. aft __/__/1789

Biography

Unknown Walker, was born before 1767.
In 1789 a land grant was issued to John Averett in Washington Co, GAG+. Adjoining: Unknown Walker and Thomas Seal. 250.1
Unknown Walker died after 1789.
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Citations

  1. [S142] Lucas Jr, Rev Silas Emmett, Index to the Headright and Bounty Grants of Georgia 1756-1909

James McNiel

M, #25842
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Elijah P Clarke

M, #25843
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John Parker

M, #25844, b. bef __/__/1760, d. aft __/__/1812

Family:

SonJohn Parker, Jr (b. before 1776)
Pedigree Link

Biography

John Parker was also known as John Parker, Sr. He, was born before 1760.1
On 28 November 1784, 287 1/2 ac acres were surveyed for James Thomas in GA. Bordered by John Parker.
John lived in Washington Co, GAG+, in 1791.2
[CENTER:] [BOLD:] in Hancock Co, GAG+, was formed on 17 December 1793 from. Washington and Greene counties [:BOLD] [:CENTER].3
John Parker was in the in 1796 tax list for in Capt Cooks District, Hancock Co, GeorgiaG. No land, no slaves. p [m2].
On 25 September 1797, 300 ac acres were surveyed for George Roan in, Hancock Co. Bordered by John Parker.
In the in 1806 Georgia land lottery, in Capt Birdsongs District, Hancock Co, GeorgiaG, drawer(s): [m]; John Parker [m2] [m3] [m4] [m5] [m6].456
On 26 January 1810 in Hancock Co, GAG+, John Averett sold William Curry. 50 ac acres on Hancock Co. DB [m2] ([wm1]), [S] ([wm2]) ([wm3]) ([wm4]) ([wm5]) (SB[wm6]).67
John Parker died after 1812.
In July 1813 in Griffin's Branch, Hancock Co, GAG, Matthew Averett of Jones Co and David Averett of Putnam Co, executors of John Averett, sold Charles Medlock. 566 3/4. Adjacent property owners: Unknown Kendall, William Curry, and John Parker, [S].55
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Citations

  1. [S142] Lucas Jr, Rev Silas Emmett, Index to the Headright and Bounty Grants of Georgia 1756-1909
  2. [S642] Hancock County Georgia Deed Books A-C 1794-1800
  3. [S144] Hancock County Georgia Tax Lists - 1794; AHGP
  4. [S172] Houston, Martha Lou, Marriages of Hancock County Georgia 1806-1850 & 1806 Land Lottery, Source Element: 929.3758 HOU
    Memo: [166]
  5. [S646] Hancock County Georgia Deed Books K-M 1812-1823
  6. [S645] Hancock County Georgia Deed Books H-I 1805-1812
  7. [S81] Blair, Ruth, Some Early Tax Digests of Georgia

Unknown Biggs

M, #25845
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Josiah Hicks

M, #25846, b. bef __/__/1795, d. aft __/__/1817

Biography

Josiah Hicks, was born before 1795.
On 2 September 1816 in Hancock Co, GAG+, for the estate of John Averett dec'd, Any three of were William Rachels, [S], Amos Hicks, Lemuel Smith, and William Cureton were to selected as appraisors.1
Josiah lived in Hancock Co, GAG+, in 1817.
Josiah Hicks died after 1817.
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Citations

  1. [S116] Brantley, J Kenneth, Hancock County Georgia Court of Ordinary Minutes 1817-1837

Thomas Cumming

M, #25847, b. bef __/__/1773, d. aft __/__/1804

Biography

Thomas Cumming was also known as Thomas Cummings.
Thomas lived in Hancock Co, GAG+.
Thomas lived in Washington Co, GAG+. He, was born before 1773.12
Thomas Cumming died after 1804.
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Citations

  1. [S144] Hancock County Georgia Tax Lists - 1794; AHGP
  2. [S140] Hancock County Georgia Tax Lists - 1795; LDS film 0007131

Byrd Ferrell

M, #25849, b. abt __/__/1767, d. 10/05/1829
Pedigree Link

Biography

Byrd Ferrell was also known as Bird Ferrell. He, was born about 1767 in FranklinG.1

Byrd Ferrell age ~41 married Sarah Bennett in 1808 in Hancock Co, Columbia Co, GeorgiaG.2

Byrd Ferrell was the Head of Household in the census in 1820 in Capt Hoghts District, Hancock Co, GeorgiaG. 21 slaves, numerous children.
Byrd Ferrell died on 5 October 1829 in Hancock Co, GAG+.1
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Citations

  1. [S15] Ancestry.com, Public Member Trees
  2. [S81] Blair, Ruth, Some Early Tax Digests of Georgia

Unknown Terrel

M, #25850
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Joseph Herndon

M, #25852, b. bef __/__/1772, d. aft __/__/1802

Biography

Joseph Herndon, was born before 1772.
On 9 January 1799, 350 ac acres was surveyed for Joseph Herndon in GA.Bordered by John Meadows, Unknown Perkins(SB ), Unknown Jones(SB ).
On 9 January 1799. 137 1/2 ac acres on County line was surveyed for Benjamin Bryant in County line, Hancock Co, GeorgiaG. (SB [wm]), George Herndon (SB [wm2]), [S] (SB [wm3]) (SB [wm4]) (SB [wm5]) (SB [wm6]) (SB [wm7]) (SB [wm8]) (SB [wm9].)
On 27 February 1801 in Buffalo Creek, Hancock Co, GeorgiaG, Joseph Herndon sold Gilbert Chavis?. 240 ac on waters of Buffalo Creek., John Meadows, Unknown Lamar, [m3]. DB.

Joseph Herndon died after 1802.1
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Citations

  1. [S644] Hancock County Georgia Deed Books F-G 1802-1806

John Cashin

M, #25853, b. bef __/__/1794, d. aft __/__/1815

Biography


John lived in Richmond Co, GeorgiaG. He, was born before 1794.
In Baldwin Co, GAG, Batson Bullock of Wilkinson Co sold John Cashin of Richmond Co Lot #164 in the 16th District of Baldwin Co. Jasper Co DB 2, p205. Witness: Benjamin Averett.1
John Cashin died after 1815.
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Citations

  1. [S457] Lucas Jr, Rev Silas Emmett, Some Georgia County Records, Volume 4, Memo: Burke Co
    Butts Co
    Columbia Co
    Emanuel Co
    Greene Co
    Hancock Co
    Jasper Co
    Morgan Co
    Richmond Co.

Batson Bullock

M, #25854, b. bef __/__/1794, d. aft __/__/1816

Biography

Batson Bullock, was born before 1794.
In Baldwin Co, GAG, Batson Bullock of sold John Cashin Lot #164 in the 16th District of Baldwin Co. Jasper Co DB 2, p205. Witnesses: Benjamin Averett.1
Batson lived in Wilkinson Co, GAG, after 1815.
Batson Bullock died after 1816.
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Citations

  1. [S457] Lucas Jr, Rev Silas Emmett, Some Georgia County Records, Volume 4, Memo: Burke Co
    Butts Co
    Columbia Co
    Emanuel Co
    Greene Co
    Hancock Co
    Jasper Co
    Morgan Co
    Richmond Co.

John Meadows

M, #25855, b. bef __/__/1766

Biography

John Meadows, was born before 1766.
On 10 September 1785, 150 ac acres were surveyed for William Taylor in Wilkes Co, GA. Bordered by John Meadows.
On 7 December 1788, 400 ac on branch acres was surveyed for John Meadows in, Washington Co.Bordered by Francis Tennille.
[CENTER:] [BOLD:] in Hancock Co, GAG+, was formed on 17 December 1793 from. Washington and Greene counties [:BOLD] [:CENTER].
On 9 January 1799, 350 ac acres were surveyed for Joseph Herndon in GA. Bordered by John Meadows, Unknown Perkins(SB ), Unknown Jones(SB ).
On 27 February 1801 in Buffalo Creek, Hancock Co, GeorgiaG, Joseph Herndon sold Gilbert Chavis?. 240 ac on waters of acres on Buffalo Creek. DB [m2] ([wm1]), [S] ([wm2]), Unknown Lamar ([wm3]) ([wm4]) ([wm5]) (SB[wm6]).
In 1804 in Buffalo Creek waters, Hancock Co, GeorgiaG, Benjamin Chapman sold Benjamin Averett. 240 ac on waters of acres on Buffalo Creek waters. DB [m2] ([wm1]), [S] ([wm2]) ([wm3]) ([wm4]) ([wm5]) (SB[wm6]). Original grantee: Joseph Herndon.1
John lived in Hancock Co, GAG+, in 1804.
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Citations

  1. [S644] Hancock County Georgia Deed Books F-G 1802-1806

Unknown Briant

M, #25856
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Unknown Pirkins

M, #25857
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Unknown Coker

M, #25858
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Fielding Sharp

M, #25859, b. __/__/1772

Family: Elizabeth Saliers (b. about 1793)

SonJoshua Sharp (b. 1830)
SonJohn Sharp (b. 1838)
SonFranklin Sharp (b. 1839)
Pedigree Link

Biography

Fielding Sharp, was born in 1772 in VirginiaG.1 In 1812, Joshua Averitt and Joshua Averitt and Fielding Sharp and [WO] served in the. 2nd Regiment of Capt Thomas' Company. during the War of 1812 in Capt Thomas District, Baldwin Co, GeorgiaG.

Fielding Sharp married Elizabeth Saliers, daughter of Unknown Saliers and Elizabeth Keener, before 1817.

On 1 July 1817 in in Milledgeville, Baldwin Co, GeorgiaG, letters were left in the Milledgeville Post Office for Benjamin Averett and Fielding Sharp and [WO].
On 15 January 1825 in Autauga Co, ALG, guardian of Benjamin H. Saliers, Joshua Averett guardian of William J Averiet, Joshua Averett, Jacob Averett, Henry G Woodard and Fielding Sharp petitioned the court for the distribution of the estate of Benjamin Averett dec'd.2
Fielding Sharp was the Head of Household in the census in 1830 in Muscogee Co, GeorgiaG.
In December 1831 in in Chattahoochee River, Stewart Co, GAG, it was ordered by the Inferior Court proceedings that a ferry be established across the near Fielding Sharp's Landing in Stewart Co, the said Sharpe giving bond and security in terms of law and giving Matthew Averett as security for keeping in repair a good ferry across the.Matthew Averett operated one of the first ferries across the river as no record of its establishment has been found, the permit must have been issued when this area was still in Lee County. Early records of Lee Co were destroyed by fire in 1857.3
On 6 February 1832 in Russell Co, ALG, Matthew Averett was.4

Fielding was the head of household in the in 1840 census for in District 22, Stewart Co, GeorgiaG. Fielding Sharp: males 1 lt 5 (Franklin), 2 15-19 (Joshua, John), 1 60-69; females 2 lt 5, 2 10-14, 2 20-29, 1 30-39 (Elizabeth); 9 slaves.

Fielding Sharp was the Head of Household in the census in 1850 in Division 3, Walton Co, FloridaG. Fielding Sharp 78, Elizabeth 57, Joshua 20, John 12, Franklin 11.
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Citations

  1. [S252] 1840 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S630] Autauga County Alabama Orphan Court Minutes, Book 1 (1823-1827)
  3. [S632] Dixon, Sarah Robertson; Clark, A H, History of Stewart County Georgia, Volume II
  4. [S25] History of Stewart County Georgia, Volume unknown

Wm J Augustin

M, #25860
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John W Freeman

M, #25861
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Josiah Durden

M, #25862
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Daniel Muse

M, #25863
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Alsy Pollard

M, #25864
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John Pou

M, #25865
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