From Essex England to the Sunny Southern USA

by: Robert E. Harris

CHAPTER 4

THE FAMILY OF d125/71 NELSON HARRIS;

born (c) 1756 and died in 1820.

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ABOVE: Robert Edward Harris, son of Lula Majors and Gus Harris (d125/7115/16). He served as a rifleman in the United States Army in Europe during World War II and as a member of the Alabama House of Representatives (1958-1962). As professions, he is a civil engineer and an attorney. He developed public highways in Alabama and public airports in the southeastern United States. He has practiced law in Georgia. He is a genealogist and the compiler of this Harris family history.

BELOW: Left: Robert E. Harris (in 1954) with his wife, Tommie Leonore Griffith, and their four sons, left to right, James Edward, William Bruce, Robert Griffith and John Augustus. Right: the four sons (1956), left to right, Johnny, Jimmy, Bill and Rob Harris.

ABOVE: James Edward Harris (1950-1957), son of Tommie and Robert E. Harris. Picture left- 1953. Picture right- first grade school year, 1956-1957. Jim was a bright and outgoing child. He loved his family, his classmates, his church (First Baptist, Fort Payne, Alabama) and his God. He fought his affliction (a brain tumor) with courage and retained his ability to think clearly until his life ended. (As his grave marker states: “I shall go to him, but he will not return to me.” –2 Kings 12:23)

BELOW: Left: State Representative Robert E. Harris and wife, Tommie, with Governor and Mrs. John Patterson in the Governor’s Mansion in Montgomery in 1959. Right: the three sons, John, Rob, and Bill Harris as Pages in the Alabama House of Representatives in 1961.

ABOVE: Left; A rally of the Democratic Party of DeKalb County, Alabama in the fall of 1958. L-R, Parker Patton, officer of the Young Democrats; Congressman Albert Rains of Gadsden (and a native of DeKalb County); U.S. Senator Herman Talmadge of Georgia, guest speaker; T.B. Jacoway, county party chairman; U.S. Senator John Sparkman of Alabama; Albert Boutwell of Birmingham, Alabama, State Senator and (successful) candidate for Lieutenant Governor; Robert E. Harris, President of Young Democrats and (successful) candidate for the Alabama House of Representatives. RIGHT: Democratic Party officials of DeKalb County, Alabama meet with former President Harry S. Truman in Independence to discuss issues in the 1960 elections. L-R, Robert E. Harris, State Representative and campaign chairman; Jeff Haralson, Circuit Judge; Mr. Truman; Frank Croley, Probate Judge and party chairman; Glenn O. DeShields, Tax Assessor and party secretary.

BELOW: Robert E. Harris returns to a reunion of the Alabama House of Representatives and greets old friends. Left: House Speaker Joe McCorquodale and right: Former House Member and Governor, George C. Wallace.

ABOVE: Alabama Grand Lodge of Masons, F. & A.M. – Elected and appointed officers, November, 1961. L-R, First row: Frank Moon, George C. Wallace, Ernest Land, Grand Master- Gordon L. Evatt, Reverend Ralph E. Ables, Sr.; Robert E. Harris. Second row: Frank Gillette, Varna Rushton, Clarence Robertson, William Fuqua, Deputy Grand Master- Arlis R. Fant, Penson Graham and William Wallace, Jr.

BELOW: City of Atlanta officials honor Robert E. Harris for his role in developing the Hartsfield Atlanta Airport. The event was in January of 1987 when Robert was retiring from the Federal Aviation Administration. Calvin Carter, Aviation Commissioner, is on the right and Maxwell Walker, Deputy Aviation Commissioner, is on the left.

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d125 JAMES EDWARD HARRIS; b. February 1, 1950; d. November 25, 1957.

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Jimmy was born in Fort Payne, Alabama.

The family also lived in Marion, Alabama; Knoxville, Tennessee and Nashville, Tennessee before moving to Fort Payne in December of 1951.

Jimmy entered the first grade of school in September, 1956 at Forrest Avenue Elementary School in Fort Payne.

Jimmy was stricken by a brain tumor in the spring of 1957 while in the first grade.

After treatment was accomplished in Piedmont Hospital in Atlanta, Jimmy returned to his class and started the second grade in the fall.

His condition grew worse. Jimmy insisted on going to school and to church even when he had to be carried and was not physically able to attend. His body was stricken with paralysis and he suffered pain.

Some three weeks before his life ended, he took part in a school play in chapel and before the PTA. His classmates compensated for his difficulty in moving his feet by moving him around him to complete the activity.

Jimmy’s mind was clear and bright even after three surgical procedures.

Jimmy attended the First Baptist Church in Fort Payne. He expressed his faith and asked to be baptized. He was baptized on November 10, 1957 at the age of seven years and nine moths, by Reverend Bob Mowrey.

The story of Jimmy’s last few months of life is an epic of courage, characters and determination well remembered by his family and friends. He appeared to have wisdom and understanding that exceeded his years.

A few months before his own death, he was informed of the passing of his cousin, Patricia Plyler. Jimmy calmly said that Jesus needed Pat, so He just took her with Him.

Jimmy died in Piedmont Hospital in Atlanta. His parents and his pastor, Reverend Bob Mowrey and Mrs. Mowrey, were with him.

Jimmy was buried in Glenwood Cemetery, Fort Payne near his grandfather Harris and his cousin, Patricia.

The funeral was conducted by Reverend Mowrey and Reverend Ralph Ables.

Jimmy’s cousin, Reverend Sam Coker of Atlanta, conducted a graveside service. Pallbearers were Reverend Coker and Jimmy’s uncles, James Erskine Harris, Sam Harris and Joe Harris.

Honorary pallbearers were the members of Jimmy’s school class, his Sunday School class and the employees of Harris Engineering Company.

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d125 ROBERT GRIFFITH HARRIS; born September 21, 1951.

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Rob was born at Midstate Baptist Hospital in Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee.

Robert was less than three months old when his family moved to Fort Payne. The family lived at the northeast corner of Forrest Avenue and Fourteenth Street North until it moved, in 1955, to 2900 South Alabama Avenue.

Robert began first grade in 1957 at Forrest Avenue Elementary School. He was distressed and upset, at this time, by the illness and death of his older brother, Jimmy.

Robert attended the First Baptist Church of Fort Payne. He was baptized at the age of eight years on October 25, 1959 by the Reverend Bob Mowrey. His younger brother, William, was baptized at the same time.

Robert graduated from Fort Payne High School in 1969. He was active in band for several years in school. He was president of the high school band and led his graduating class in singing at their graduation ceremony.

After graduation, Robert lived with his father in Decatur, Georgia and attended DeKalb College. He began college in September, 1969 and studied music. He also attended college at Northeast Alabama Junior College and Jacksonville State University.

Robert worked, part-time, at a service station in Decatur, Georgia. Robert also worked, in 1972, at the Ford Assembly Plant in Hapeville, Georgia.

Robert began music studies at Jacksonville State University in Alabama in January, 1971. He gave his senior recital as a bass singer on November 24, 1974. He received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Education (Music) on December 18, 1974 at Jacksonville University.

Robert continued as a student at Jacksonville University, completing work towards a Masters Degree in Music.

Robert accepted a teaching position with Rockdale County Board of Education, Conyers, Georgia, in August, 1976. He taught music in a middle school in Conyers. He later accepted another position, within the same organization, teaching automotive mechanics at Rockdale County High School.

Robert has given a lot of time to music in his life. In addition to his school experience, Robert played in a band he helped to organize during his high school years. He played saxophone, clarinet, and guitar.

Robert directed choir at a Methodist Church in DeArmanville, Alabama during his college years. Robert also enjoys the great out of doors. For several years, he was a member of a Bass Club in Rockdale County, Georgia.

Robert was married to Mary Katherine Burkhart on May 15, 1982 at the First Baptist Church of Fort Payne, Alabama. The minister was the Reverend Barry Lord.

Mary Katherine Burkhart, daughter of C. Herman and Willie Elkins Burkhart, was born January 19, 1951 at Fort Payne, DeKalb County, Alabama.

Mary Katherine attended public schools in Fort Payne and graduated from Fort Payne High School in 1969. This was also Robert’s class.

Mary Katherine attended the University of Alabama and received her Bachelors Degree in Biology in 1973. She also attended the New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary in New Orleans, Louisiana. She received her Masters Degree in Divinity from that institution in 1980.

Mary Katherine attended and was active in the First Baptist Church in Fort Payne. She was baptized in 1963.

Mary Katherine, between school terms, worked with her father in a building supply company in Fort Payne. She was bookkeeper for B&S, Builders Supply Company.

Mary Katherine worked for Rockdale Awing and Iron Company in Conyers, Georgia.

Robert and Mary Katherine were active in the Eastwood Baptist Church in Conyers, Georgia. Mary Katherine conducted church for the small children and Robert helped to direct the choirs.

After eight years of work with the Rockdale County Board of Education, Robert and Mary Katherine decided to enter a new phase of professional life. They moved to Fort Payne, Alabama from Conyers on July 6, 1984 and proceeded to open a new business.

They operate the Quality Small Engines business at 1400 Gault Avenue South in Fort Payne.

Rob and Mary Katherine purchased a home and live in the northwestern area of Fort Payne, Alabama.

They are active in church work.

ABOVE: Left; Robert G. Harris, son of Tommie and Robert E. Harris, with his wife, Mary Katherine Burkhart, of Fort Payne, Alabama. They live in Fort Payne. Right; Doctor William B. Harris, son of Tommie and Robert E. Harris, with his wife, Jeanne DeMarco, and children, David William, Elizabeth Anne, Patrick Thomas, and Mark Edward Harris of Mobile.

BELOW: Left; John A. Harris, son of Tommie and Robert E. Harris, with his wife, Linda Forrester, of Warner Robbins, Ga. They live in the north Atlanta metro area. RIGHT; Lawana and Robert E. Harris with John Michael Hendrix of Statesboro, Georgia.

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d125 WILLIAM BRUCE HARRIS; b. January 21, 1953.

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Bill was born in Fort Payne, Alabama.

Bill attended public schools in Fort Payne, beginning first grade at Forrest Avenue Elementary School in 1959. He graduated from Fort Payne High School in 1971. Bill participated in the school band playing the trumpet. He also served as drum major for three years.

Bill attended the First Baptist Church in Fort Payne. He was baptized at the age of seven years and nine months, on October 25, 1959, by the Reverend Bob Mowrey. His brother, Robert, was baptized at the same time. At his own request, Bill was baptized again, on April 11, 1969.

After graduated from high school, Bill lived with his father in Decatur, Georgia and attended Georgia Tech in the fall of 1971.

Bill attended Georgia Tech, earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Applied Biology, with high honors. He received his degree from Georgia Tech in June of 1976. Bill attended medical school at the University of South Alabama, beginning in the fall of 1975, and earned a Doctor of Medicine Degree in June of 1978.

Bill involved himself in medical missionary work in the summer of 1976, by associating in providing medical services for the back country poor people in the Dominican Republic.

Bill married Jeanne Marie DeMarco on April 29, 1978 at the Holy Family Catholic Church in Mobile.

Jeanne, the daughter of Patricia Loretta McCarron and Edward Anthony DeMarco, was born on January 4, 1954 at Carbondale, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. Jeanne’s family also lived in Augusta, Georgia. Jeanne grew up in the Catholic faith.

Jeanne attended the University of South Alabama, where she received a Bachelors Degree in Speech Communication in June of 1977.

Bill and Jeanne moved to Charleston, South Carolina in 1978, where Bill received his initial training, toward a five year residency in general surgery, at the Medical University of South Carolina. That residency was completed in Mobile at the University of South Alabama.

The family moved to Houston, Texas in June of 1983 where Bill, through a two year fellowship, completed training in surgical oncology at the M.D. Anderson Cancer Clinic. This facility is a part of the University of Texas Medical University.

After completing this training in Houston, the family returned to Mobile in July of 1985. Since that time, Bill has engaged in the private practice of medicine, in Mobile, specializing in general surgery and oncology.

Their children:

1. David William Harris; b. April 4, 1979 in Charleston, South Carolina.

2. Elizabeth Anne Harris; b. February 19, 1981 in Mobile, Alabama.

3. Patrick Thomas Harris; b. April 10, 1983 in Mobile, Alabama.

4. Mark Edward Harris; b. October 3, 1989 in Mobile, Alabama.

Jeanne and Bill were divorced in 1991.

Jeanne lives in Mobile.

Bill married Deborah Anne Beech Hinton, of Mobile, on July 24, 1993 at the Life Church of Mobile.

Debby is the daughter of Ruth Logan and Leroy Beech of Mobile. She was born on January 8, 1952 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, where her father was employed at that time.

Debby brings two daughters from her previous marriage into the family. They are:

A. Tonya Hinton; b. January 21, 1973.

Tonya lives in Mobile County and is, in 1993, completing her senior year at Mobile Baptist College.

B. Wendy Hinton; b. July 12, 1976.

Wendy lives in Mobile County and is, in 1993, completing her senior year in high school.

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d125 JOHN AUGUSTUS HARRIS; born February 27, 1954.

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John began first grade at Forrest Avenue Elementary School in 1960. He graduated from Fort Payne High School in 1972 with an excellent scholastic record. He has taken all of the harder courses in math and science and with the exception of a “B” in driver education, he had a record of all As. This earned him the title of Salutatorian of his class. He also earned the Balfour Award for mathematics.

John was in regular attendance at the First Baptist Church. He was baptized on November 11, 1962 at the age of eight years and eight months.

John entered Georgia Tech in the fall of 1972 and studied mathematics and computers. He received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Applied Mathematics in June, 1976. He graduated with high honors. He help memberships in national honor societies, Phi Kappa Phi and Pi Mu Epsilon.

John accepted an Assistantship in Research at the University of Tennessee Space Institute where he earned his Masters Degree in Mathematics and Computer Science in 1977.

John began work with Solid State Systems in Marietta, Georgia in November 1977. He left that company to accept a position at Lockheed-Georgia Company, Marietta, Georgia, in March 1983. John is presently employed with Melita Electronics Labs Inc. at Norcross, Georgia.

John bought a home in the Marietta area.

John was married to Linda Ann Forrester on June 6, 1981 at the First Baptist Church of Marietta. The ceremony was conducted by Reverend James Edward Herring, an uncle of the bride.

Linda Ann Forrester, daughter of Marvin F. and Doris Herring Forrester, was born June 18, 1953 at Decatur, Morgan County, Alabama.

The family lived for a period of time in Ocala, Florida. When Linda was about three years old, the family moved to Warner Robins, Georgia.

Linda attended public schools in Warner Robins and graduated from Northside High School in 1971. Linda’s achievements in high school included membership in the Beta Club and the Junior Civitan Club. She was elected Vice-President of her senior class and received the Senior Superlative Award.

Linda attended the University of Georgia where she received her Bachelors Degree in Business Administration, cum laude, in 1975.

After graduation, Linda worked as Assistant Manager of a K-Mart Store in Marietta. She also worked as an accountant with Zep Manufacturing Company, maker of cleaning compounds.

Linda was employed as an accountant with the Coca Cola Company headquarters in Atlanta for several years. She also operated Praises Florist Christian Books and Gifts Store in Cobb County.

They live near Woodstock in Cherokee County, Georgia.

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d125 BETTY ANN HARRIS; born May 20, 1928.

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Betty was born at 600 Gault Avenue South, Fort Payne, Alabama.

Betty began first grade at Fort Payne City School in 1934. She graduated from DeKalb County High School in 1946.

Betty’s activities in high school included: membership in the Beta Club; member of the school band playing cymbals and drum; member of the student council; member of the DeKalb Wildcat Staff; voted most popular girl in school; voted friendliest and best all-around girl in school.

Betty worked for the Thrift Store beginning part-time at the age of eleven years, until she was twenty-four years of age. She worked for State National Bank for four years. She resumed her career in banking on September 6, 1977, returning to the same bank, now called Central Bank and served as a supervisor (customer relations) in that business.

Betty attended the First Baptist Church of Fort Payne. She was baptized by the Reverend Brady Justice on September 25, 1938.

Betty has been active in the organizations of the First Baptist Church as Training Union Leader, Sunbeam Leader, Girls Auxiliary Leader, Acteens Leader, WMU Officer, and Sunday School teacher, for more than 35 years.

Betty was married to David Zane Reece on September 25, 1947 in Fort Payne, Alabama. The ceremony was conducted by the Reverend Frank Bowman.

David Zane Reece, son of Claris Philmore and Ella Elizabeth Williamson Reece, was born February 1, 1928 at Lookout Mountain, a few miles east of Fort Payne.

Zane attended public schools at Lookout Mountain and in Fort Payne, graduating from DeKalb County High School in May, 1945.

As a student in high school, Zane played football and worked part-time. He worked for Hill’s Grocery Store. He also worked at night for W.B. Davis Hosiery Mill. Zane played trombone in a band and was also voted most popular boy in school. He sang in the glee club.

Zane left, the day of his graduation from high school, to enlist in the United States Merchant Marines. He served on board ship for about two year and made port in several foreign countries.

Returning from service in 1947, Zane worked for the Thrift Store. He continued his grocery store experience by working 8 years at the A&P Store.

Zane had enlisted in a unit (151^st Engineers) of the Alabama National Guard. He served as a Sergeant in that organization which was a part-time engagement. After the United States joined with other United Nations members to defend the South Korean Republic from invasion, the 151^st Engineers were mobilized and made a part of the United States Army.

This unit of the Alabama National Guard, along with others, spent time in the Korea conflict. Zane and his unit were dispatched to Korea in January, 1951 and returned to Fort Payne in March of 1952. Although they were in the heat of this conflict, the unit returned without loss of life.

Zane continued employment with the A&P Grocery Company. He worked for a short period of time for Fowler Pontiac. Zane and Betty operated their own small grocery store for a few years.

Zane became manager and part owner of a Piggly Wiggly Store in Fort Payne in 1960. He continued in that business for 17 years, until he died. He was very successful in building a large business for the store and was highly respected in the business community of Fort Payne.

After their marriage, Betty and Zane continued to live in Betty’s childhood home with her widowed mother.

Zane had been a member of the Pleasant View Methodist Church on Lookout Mountain. He joined Betty at the First Baptist Church. He was baptized on November 9, 1947 by the Reverend Frank Bowman.

Zane was quite active in the First Baptist Church. Zane served as a deacon, choir leader, and Sunday School teacher. He also served on several committees and a chairman of the finance committee.

Zane was awarded the Distinguished Service Award, most outstanding young man, for his community service, by the Fort Payne Chapter of the Jaycees (Junior Chamber of Commerce).

Betty and Zane built a new home on 13^th Street in Fort Payne, after Betty’s mother died. They moved into that home on Halloween Day in 1962.

Zane was stricken by cancer at the age of 48 years. After several months of sickness, he died on May 11, 1977 in Fort Payne. The family, the church, the business community, and a large host of friends mourned the untimely passing of this good man and community leader. Zane was buried in Glenwood Cemetery in Fort Payne.

Betty continues to live in the family home and is employed by the Central Bank of the South.

Children:

1. David Ronald Reece, born January 8, 1949.

2. Julia Elizabeth Reece, born November 23, 1956.

ABOVE: Left; Lawana Dixon Smith and Robert E. Harris, married in 1974. RIGHT: They are in Charleston, South Carolina on March 30, 1985 to help their friends in the “Low Country” to dedicate a new air carrier terminal on the Charleston International Airport. This was, indeed, an historic as well as an important social event.

BELOW: Debbie Beech Hinton and Doctor William B. Harris, married in 1993. RIGHT: Wendy Hinton and Tonya Hinton, Debby’s daughters from her previous marriage.

ABOVE: Children of Lawana Dixon Smith Harris.

UPPER LEFT: Ralph Stevenson Smith of Stone Mountain.

UPPER RIGHT: Don Hartman Smith of Atlanta, with his mother, Lawana S. Harris, upon his graduation from Southern College of Technology.

LOWER LEFT: Cynthia Smith with her husband, Mike Hendrix, and son, John Michael Hendrix. They live near Statesboro, Georgia.

LOWER RIGHT: Dixon Eugene Smith of Atlanta.

David William Harris

Elizabeth Anne Harris

Patrick Thomas Harris

Mark Edward Harris

John Michael Hendrix

LEFT: Betty Ann Harris, daughter of Lula and Gus Harris of Fort Payne, Alabama.

LOWER LEFT: Betty with her husband, David Zane Reece, son of Ella Elizabeth Williamson and Claris Philmore Reece.

LOWER RIGHT: Betty, Zane and their children, David Ronald Reece and Julia Elizabeth (Judy) Reece (Crowley).

ABOVE: David Ronald Reece, son of Betty Ann Harris and David Zane Reece.

ABOVE RIGHT: David Reece with his wife, Sandra Hood, and their children, Alicia and David Zane Reece, II.

ABOVE: Zane Reece, II and his sister, Alicia Reece.

ABOVE: Julia Elizabeth (Judy) Reece, daughter of Betty Ann Harris and David Zane Reece.

BELOW: Judy’s husband, John Andrew Crowley, and their daughter, Dorothy Ann Crowley, born February 16, 1993 in Dothan, Alabama.

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d125 DAVID RONALD REECE; born January 8, 1949.

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David was born in Fort Payne, Alabama.

David lived at 600 South Gault Avenue with his parents and grandmother Harris.

David attended the First Baptist Church as a child and united with that church by baptism at the age of eight years.

David attended public schools in Fort Payne, beginning first grade at Forrest Avenue Elementary School in 1955, and graduated from Fort Payne High School in 1967. Activity in high school included playing basketball on the varsity team.

David worked part-time in his father’s grocery business as a boy and through high school.

David entered the University of Alabama in the fall of 1967 and attended that school until early 1970.

David began a career as a telephone engineer in the summer of 1970 when he accepted a position with Ladd Engineering Company in Fort Payne. He continued that employment until January 10, 1977 when he accepted a job with Farmers Telephone Cooperative in Rainsville, Alabama. He is presently employed in the position of staff engineer with that organization.

David was married to Sandra Sherrill Hood on June 24, 1971 at Trenton, Dade County, Georgia. Probate Judge James Jenkins performed the ceremony in the presence of David’s mother, sister Judy, and friend Bill Whaley.

Sandra, daughter of John and Dean Wilbanks Hood, was born July 29, 1951 in Guest Clinic in Fort Payne, DeKalb County, Alabama.

Sandra began the first grade of school in 1957 at Williams Avenue Elementary School and graduated from Fort Payne High School in 1970. School activity included membership in the Future Housewives of America and the choir of that organization.

Sandra attended and was a member of Delmar Baptist Church on Lookout Mountain Highland Baptist Church in North Fort Payne. She alter joined the First Baptist Church with her husband, David.

Sandra was employed at DeSota Hosiery Mill as general secretary for business and worked for that organization for more than eleven years and also served on the Board of Directors.

Sandra is employed as secretary and bookkeeper for the Fort Payne City School System.

Their children:

1. David Zane Reece, II; b. August 7, 1975 in Fort Payne, Alabama. Zane, in 1993, is a student at the University of South Alabama in Mobile.

2. Alicia Elizabeth Reece; b. August 20, 1979 in Fort Payne, Alabama. Alicia, in 1993, is a student in Fort Payne High School.

Sandra and David are divorced. They live in Fort Payne.

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d125 JULIA ELIZABETH REECE; b. November 23, 1956.

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Judy was born in Fort Payne, Alabama.

Judy lived at 600 South Gault Avenue with her parents, older brother, David, and Grandmother Harris. Her Grandmother Harris died when Judy was five years old. A few months later, the family moved to their new home on Northwest 13^th Street.

Judy attended services at the First Baptist Church and united with that church by baptism on March 26, 1967 when she was ten years of age.

Judy was active in the First Baptist Church, singing in the choir and serving as pianist for the church.

Judy attended public schools in Fort Payne, starting first grade at Williams A. Elementary School in 1963. She graduated from Fort Payne High School in 1975. She played in the high school band and served as drum major for the marching band. She won the Balfour award for scholastic and all-around ability. Also, within her school experience, she won the Betty Crocker Search for Leadership award.

As part of her teenage work experience, Judy worked, part-time, in her father’s store and for Bob Ham’s television station in Fort Payne.

Judy attended the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. She completed her work in 1979. She graduated, cum laude, with a Bachelor’s Degree in Art and a Bachelor’s Degree in Education. Judy was a member and officer in Chi Omega Fraternity. She was also elected president of the Mortar Board, a national honor society.

Judy was employed for a number of years, in Europe, by the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). She was a supervisor of Arts and Crafts instructors.

Judy returned from Europe in 1990. She is employed in Dothan, Alabama by Flowers Hospital.

Judy married John Andrew Crowley on February 5, 1991 at Dothan, Alabama. John was born on December 29, 1940. John is a Chief Warrant Officer in the United States Army.

They live at Enterprise, Alabama.

Their daughter:

1. Dorothy Ann Crowley; b. February 16, 1993 in Dothan, Alabama.

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d125 JOSEPH JACKSON HARRIS; b. March 7, 1893; d. April 2, 1958.

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Joe was born on Lookout Mountain, south of Fort Payne, in DeKalb County, Alabama.

Joe told the writer that his family moved back and forth between Fort Payne and Lookout Mountain so often that, in the spring time, their chickens would voluntarily lie down and cross their legs to be tied for the next move.

Joe had an ever present sense of humor. He had many tales to tell, mostly on himself.

Joe said that as a boy, he talked his father into giving him the runt from a litter of pigs. He raised the pig, sold it, bought a calf and raised it. He sold the cow and bought a piece of real estate from the profits he had made from that runt pig.

Joe was educated in the public schools of DeKalb County, Alabama.

Joe attended the services of the First Baptist Church of Fort Payne. He was baptized into that church in 1924.

Joe worked, for a time, with Mr. John W. Mann in operating a public dray or hauling service.

At times, Joe owned and operated taxicabs.

Most of Joe's adult life was spent in law enforcement in DeKalb County, Alabama.

Joe was, for many years, a police officer in the City of Fort Payne. He served as Chief of Police for a number of years.

Joe also served as a deputy sheriff in DeKalb County. He was chief deputy under sheriff Samp Evans.

Joe Harris and Samp Evans worked together for many years in law enforcement. This association included service for the City of Fort Payne and for DeKalb County.

Joe died in Fort Payne of cancer at the age of 65.

Joe married Myrtle Maude Gresham on July 18, 1917 at the home of Thomas H. Holleman in DeKalb County, Alabama.

Reuben B. Majors signed the marriage bond for Joe.

Myrtle, daughter of James Clayton and Caroline Stanfield Gresham, was born March 13, 1896 in Dadeville, Tallapoosa County, Alabama.

Myrtle and her sister, Arlene Gresham (Carroll), had come to Fort Payne to work in a store owned by their aunt, Ruby Walker, and her husband. Their aunt Felicia, wife of Thomas Holleman, also lived in the Fort Payne area.

Joe and Myrtle made their home in Fort Payne.

Myrtle was also a member of the First Baptist Church of Fort Payne and attended its services as long as her health permitted.

Myrtle, for several years, operated a clothing store in Fort Payne.

Myrtle was active in several civic and social organizations.

Myrtle died of cancer in Fort Payne on January 3, 1990. She was ninety-three years of age.

Joe and Myrtle are buried in Glenwood Cemetery, Fort Payne, near Joe's parents.

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d125 MARY VIRGINIA HARRIS; b. April 19, 1897; d. August 13, 1978.

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Mary was born in Fort Payne, DeKalb County, Alabama.

Mary was educated in the public schools of DeKalb County.

Mary spent most of her adult life in Washington, DC. She was employed as a bookkeeper and accountant in the United States Department of Commerce.

Mary was a Baptist. She was a very outgoing person and had a good sense of humor.

Mary married Charles G. Rulon in Washington, DC. Charles grew up in the Washington, DC area.

After retirement, Mary and Charles lived in Florida. Charles died in Florida and is buried there.

Mary moved to Atlanta and live there the remaining years of her life.

Mary’s niece, Ruth Wallace Blackwell, looked after Mary in her old age.

Mary died in Atlanta at the age of 81. She had donated her body to Emory University Medical School.

A memorial service was held for Mary at the Mt. Paran Church of God in northwest Atlanta on August 19, 1978.

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d125 EMMA ELDORA HARRIS; b. January 26, 1860; d. June 1, 1939.

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Dora was born about 2.5 miles west of Jonesboro on Flint River Road in Clayton County, Georgia.

Dora attended school on Flint River Road at Bethel Baptist Church.

Dora's family moved to the Harmony community of Hall County, Georgia in 1874, when she was 14 years of age.

Dora attended school in Hall County.

Dora married William Turk Jarrett on February 20, 1878 in Hall County, Georgia. The ceremony was performed by Thomas N. Buffington, J.P.

Billy Jarrett, son of Howell Jarrett, Jr. and Irene Smith Jarrett, was born December 4, 1854 in the Harmony community of Hall County.

Billy and Dora are buried in the old cemetery at Harmony Baptist Church.

Howell Jarrett was born in Wilkes County, Georgia on August 20, 1797 and died December 22, 1872. Irene was born August 31, 1811 and died September 19, 1879. They are also buried in the old cemetery at Harmony Baptist Church, Hall County, Georgia.

Dora and Billy lived in the Harmony community and operated a form and a general store.

Their children:

1. Idella Elizabeth (Della) Jarrett; b. December 3, 1880; d. March 6, 1954.

2. Julia Jarrett; b. December 19, 1883; d. February 5, 1929.

3. William Otis (Buddy) Jarrett; b. December 3, 1883; d. February 11, 1957.

4. Mary (Mollie) Jarrett; b. May 13, 1888; d. February 6, 1962.

5. David Gower Jarrett; b. October 11, 1890; d. April 6, 1936.

6. Howard Jarrett; b. August 1897; died in Florida.

7. Essie Mae Jarrett; b. December 25, 1900; d. November 18, 1953.

ABOVE LEFT: Emma Eldora (Dora) Harris (1860-1939), the daughter of Martha Ann Carson and Silas Alston Harris (d125/7115), and her husband, William Turk (Billy) Jarrett, son of Irene Smith and Howell Jarrett, Jr. (1797-1872), of the Harmony community of Hall County, Georgia.

ABOVE RIGHT: Dora Vandiver Vance, the granddaughter of Dora Harris and Billy Jarrett, with her sons, Irving Howard Vance (left) and Lee Bunyon Vance. Dora is the daughter of Julia Jarrett and E.K. (Kel) Vandiver.

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d125 IDELLA ELIZABETH JARRETT; b. December 3, 1880; d. March 6, 1954.

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Della was born in the Harmony community of Hall County, Georgia.

Della married Junius Leander (J. L.) Langford in Hall County, Georgia. [1]

J. L., son of Alexander T. and Antoinette Thompson Langford, was born February 2, 1873 in Hall County.

J. L. died March 6, 1954.

Their children: [2]

1. Esther Estelle Langford; b. January 7, 1900, in Hall County, Georgia.

Esther married Frank J. Howell on July 26, 1947.

Esther lives in Hall County, Georgia near Gillsville.

1. Junious Alvin Langford; b. August 29, 1901; d. September 28, 1968.

2. Dilcie Eldora Langford; b. October 21, 1904.

3. Alma Lovella Langford; b. October 10, 1906.

Alma married Roger Weldon on February 23, 1947.

Alma lives in Hall County near Gillsville, Georgia.

4. John Waldon Langford; b. June 12, 1909; d. March 21, 1922.

John died as a teenager.

5. Dolia Josephene Langford; b. August 17, 1911.

6. Frances Erlene Langford; b. November 2, 1913.

7. Mary Edna Langford; b. March 12, 1916; d. March 17, 1968.

She was born in Hall County, Georgia.

8. Wilda Elizabeth Langford; b. June 12, 1919.

A. Luther Pierce Langford; b. April 13, 1922; d. June 19, 1979.

Luther Pierce was born in Hall County, Georgia. He did not marry.

[1] 37 Langford

[2] 37 Langford

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d125 JUNIOUS ALVIN LANGFORD; b. August 29, 1901; d. September 28, 1968.

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Junious was born in Hall County, Georgia.

Junious married Gladys Eugenia Anderson on December 3, 1923.

Gladys was born June 6, 1902. Her parents were Robert Edward and Mattie Elizabeth Miles Anderson.

They are buried at Lebanon Methodist Church, Hall County, Georgia.

Their children:

1. Horace Smith Langford; b. August 21, 1924.

2. Carol Dean Langford; b. August 19, 1926.

Carol married W.B. Wimberly on December 20, 1972.

3. Junious Alvin Langford, Jr.; b. January 30, 1930; d. August 27, 1982.

4. Andre Eugene Langford; b. June 12, 1937.[1]

5. Ralph Waldo Langford; b. May 23, 1939.

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d125 HORACE SMITH LANGFORD; b. August 21, 1924.

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Horace was born in Bartow County, Georgia.

Horace married Marian Brookins on January 18, 1952. Marian, daughter of Dan Clifford and Bennie T. Johnson Brookins, was born January 7, 1932 in Baldwin County, Georgia.

They live in Baldwin County, Georgia.

Their children:

1. Brenda Marie Langford; b. November 1, 1952.

2. Joy Lavern Langford; b. May 26, 1954.

3. Alvin Dan Langford; b. July 20, 1955.

4. Cynthia Carol Langford; b. November 20, 1959.

5. Horace Jeffrey Langford; b. December 14, 1962.

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d125 BRENDA MARIE LANGFORD; b. November 1, 1952.

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Brenda was born in Baldwin County, Georgia.

Brenda married Robert Charles Pickman on August 14, 1970.

Robert, son of Robert and Barbara Allen Pickman, was born May 20, 1945 in Baldwin County, Georgia.

Their children:

1. Clifford Allen Pickman; b. November 2, 1972 in Baldwin County, Georgia.

2. Bryan Keith Pickman; b. September 7, 1977; d. September 7, 1977.

3. Nancy Rebecca Pickman; b. December 1, 1980 in Baldwin County, Georgia.

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d125 JOY LAVERN LANGFORD; b. May 26, 1954.

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Joy was born in Baldwin County, Georgia.

Joy married Donald Lewis Vaughn on June 29, 1973. Donald, son of George Melton and Ina Lou Taylor Vaughn, was born March 5, 1952 at Eastman, Georgia. [2]

Their children:

1. Dan Brookins Vaughn; b. March 21, 1975 in Baldwin County, Georgia.

2. Rodney Lewis Vaughn; b. April 19, 1979 in Baldwin County, Georgia.

Joy and Donald were divorced.

Joy married Jack Wesley Bailey, Jr. on January 30, 1982.

Jack, son of Jack Wesley Bailey, Sr. and Hilda May Godard Bailey, was born January 7, 1959 in Baldwin County, Georgia.

Their child:

3. Brandy Lynn Bailey; b. February 20, 1984 in Baldwin County, Georgia.

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d125 ALVIN DAN LANGFORD; b. July 20, 1955.

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Alvin was born in Baldwin County, Georgia.

Alvin married Marilyn Yvonne Brookins on July 26, 1976. Marilyn, daughter of Edward Louis and Mary Frances Bundy Brookins, was born February 26, 1958 in Baldwin County, Georgia.

Their children:

1. Pamela Yvonne Langford; b. December 2, 1977 in Baldwin County, Georgia.

2. Edward Dan Langford; b. September 12, 1979 in Baldwin County, Georgia.

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d125 CYNTHIA CAROL LANGFORD; b. November 20, 1959.

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Cynthia was born in Baldwin County, Georgia.

Cynthia married Edward Allen Boyer on October 14, 1975.

Edward, son of Rufus Columbus and Gladys Lynette Nichols Boyer, was born in January of 1943 in Hancock County, Georgia.

Their son:

1. Richard Christopher Boyer; born December 30, 1975 in Baldwin County, Georgia.[3]

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d125 HORACE JEFFERY LANGFORD; b. December 14, 1962.

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Horace was born in Baldwin County, Georgia.

Horace married Geraldine Mille on October 6, 1979.

Geraldine was born April 20, 1961 in Baldwin County, Georgia. She is the daughter of Walter Gerald and Betty Joyce Peavy Miller.

Their son:

1. Walter Jeffrey Langford; b. July 12, 1982 in Baldwin County, Georgia.

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d125 JUNIOUS ALVIN LANGFORD, JR.; b. January 30, 1930; d. August 27, 1982.

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Junious was born in Griffin, Spalding County, Georgia.

Junious married Runette Iris Brookins on December 25, 1954.

Runette, daughter of Milton Frank and Bernice Eudelle Ward Brookins, was born November 2, 1937 in Tennille, Washington County, Georgia.

Their children:

1. David Milton Langford; b. November 19, 1956 at Fort Benning, Georgia.

2. Ronnie Junious Langford; b. April 1, 1958 at Gainesville, Georgia.

3. Kathy Ann Langford; b. August 30, 1959 at Alma, Georgia.

4. Kay Lynn Langford; b. March 3, 1963 at Atlanta, Georgia.

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d125 ANDRE EUGENE LANGFORD; b. June 12, 1937.

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Andre married Brenda Sue Miller.

Their children:

1. Elizabeth Langford; b. April 1, 1970 at St. Petersburg, Florida. [4]

2. Tresa Darlene Langford; b. September 17, 1971 at St. Petersburg, Florida.

3. Andre Eugene Langford, Jr.; b. June 18, 1973 at St. Petersburg, Florida.

Later, Andre married Syble Hughes.

Syble’s children by a previous marriage:

A. Melvin E. Gable; b. October 16, 1958 in Hall County, Georgia.

B. Homer A. Gable; b. September 15, 1961 in Lumpkin County, Georgia.

C. Diane Gable; b. February 7, 1964 in Hall County, Georgia.

D. Wayne Gable; b. January 8, 1966 in Hall County, Georgia.

E. Nancy Gable; b. February 18, 1970 in Hall County, Georgia.

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d125 RALPH WALDO LANGFORD; b. May 23, 1939.

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Ralph was born at Thomaston, Georgia.

Ralph married Joyce Lenor Kreissig on January 31, 1971.

Joyce, daughter of Harry W. and Eleanor M. Kurtz Kreissig, was born February 2, 1948.

Their children:

1. Kimberly Ann Marie Langford; b. January 14, 1968 at St. Petersburg, Florida.

2. Shawn Paul Kreissig Langford; b. July 18, 1972 at Pinellas Park, Florida.

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d125 DILCIE ELDORA LANGFORD; b. October 21, 1904.

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Dilcie was born in Hall County, Georgia.

Dilcie married William Thomas Highfield on December 24, 1927.

Their children:

1. John Ralph Highfield; born September 27, 1938.

He married Mary Cobb on July 5, 1966.

Their children:

a. Joseph Lee Highfield; b. April 23, 1968.

b. Edna Regina Highfield; b. February 18, 1970.

c. Mary Katina Highfield; b. December 30, 1972.

2. Henry Mitchell Highfield; b. September 9, 1943. [5]

Henry married Dorothy Gain Gajdoskik on October 2, 1971.

Their children:

a. Cheryl Lynn Highfield; b. May 23, 1972.

b. Jeffry Scott Highfield; b. December 28, 1973.

c. Kristen Leah Highfield; b. December 23, 1978.

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d125 DOLIA JOSEPHINE LANGFORD; b. August 17, 1911.

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Dolia Josephine was born in Hall County, Georgia.

Dolia Josephine married John H. Patton.

John, son of James W. and Neita Frances Norton Patton, was born August 9, 1907 at Marietta, Georgia.

Their children:

1. Patsy Josephine Patton; b. October 4, 1939.

2. Frances Elizabeth Patton; b. July 14, 1942.

Frances married Randolph Lee Boze in 1968.

Their children:

a. Le Ann Elizabeth Boze; b. March 5, 1973.

b. Stacey Lynn Boze; b. September 22, 1974.

Later, Dolia married Tom Braccia.

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d125 FRANCES ERLENE LANGFORD; b. November 2, 1913.

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Frances was born in Hall County, Georgia.

Frances married Hoke S. Stancil on August 13, 1938.

Hoke, son of William and Mary Ann Holcomb Stancil, was born September 26, 1910 at Ball Ground, Georgia.

Their children:

1. Melody Ann Stancil; b. December 18, 1945.

2. David Stancil; b. July 10, 1950.

David married Gay Breedlove on June 23, 1972.

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d125 WILDA ELIZABETH LANGFORD; b. June 12, 1919. [6]

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Wilda was born in Hall County, Georgia.

Wilda married Oswald Jones on July 23, 1946.

Oswald, son of Oswald N. and Ruth Kirkwood Jones, was born July 21, 1921 at Chagrin Falls, Ohio.

Their daughter:

1. Deborah Ruth Jones; b. June 25, 1948.

Deborah Ruth married George Spiecker on June 26, 1971.

Later, Wilda married J.C. Wood.

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d125 JULIA JARRETT; b. December 19, 1883; d. February 5, 1929.

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Julia was born in the Harmony community of Hall County, Georgia.

Julia married E.K. (Kel) Vandiver. Kel was born February 23, 1878 and died in March of 1943.

They are buried in the old cemetery at Harmony Baptist Church, Hall County, Georgia.

Children of Julia and E.K. Vandiver:

1. Willie C. Vandiver; b. about 1902.

2. Dora Vandiver; b. February 3, 1906.

3. Thelma Vandiver; b. February 27, 1910.

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d125 WILLIAM C. VANDIVER; b. about 1902.

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Willie was born in Hall County, Georgia.

Willie was a carpenter.

Willie married Nellie Parham.

They made their home near Savannah, Georgia.

Willie was fatally injured while working as a carpenter on a roof in Savannah.

Willie is buried near Savannah.

Nellie lives near Savannah, Georgia.

Their children:

1. Garland Vandiver.

Garland died in Savannah about 1988.

2. Voncille Vandiver.

3. Mildred Vandiver.

4. Christine Vandiver.

5. William C. Vandiver, Jr.

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d125 DORA VANDIVER; b. February 3, 1906.

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Dora was born in Hall County, Georgia.

Dora married W. Lee Vance of Forsyth County, Georgia.

Lee Vance was a farmer. He also worked for many years for the National Biscuit Company of Atlanta.

Lee and Dora made their home in College Park, Georgia.

Lee is buried at Coal Mountain in Forsyth County, Georgia.

Dora lives in the Christian City retirement area in southwest College Park, Georgia.

Their children:

1. Irving Howard Vance; b. February 14, 1924.

2. Lee Bunyon Vance; b. May 19, 1934.

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d125 IRVING HOWARD VANCE; b. February 14, 1924.

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Howard was born near Coal Mountain, Forsyth County, Georgia.

Howard is a real estate broker and has been engaged in that business for more than thirty years. His business is located in Clayton County, Georgia.

Howard married Nora Ellis in Anderson, South Carolina.

They live in College Park, Georgia.

Their children:

1. Irving Howard Vance, Jr.

Howard is employed as a state police at Southern Tech in Marietta, Georgia.

Howard married Susan Drake.

Susan teaches school.

They live at Lithia Springs in Douglas County, Georgia.

Their children:

a. Stephanie Vance.

b. Lorie Vance.

c. Jason Vance.

2. William Jerry Vance.

Jerry is employed in the manufacturing of Clorox in the Atlanta area.

Jerry married Grace Ann.

They live in College Park, Georgia.

Their children:

a. Jerimy Vance.

b. Andrew Vance.

3. Danny Allen Vance.

Danny is employed by Georgia Power Company.

Danny married Jane Apple.

They live in Coweta County, Georgia.

Their son:

a. Jesse Vance.

4. Dianne Vance.

Dianne is employed by State Farm Insurance Company at Barnesville, Georgia.

Dianne married Lee Harvey.

They live at Barnesville, Lamar County, Georgia.

Lee is employed by State Farm Insurance Company in Barnesville, Georgia.

He also repairs cars.

Their children:

a. Tralene Harvey.

b. Christie Harvey.

c. Jenifer Harvey.

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d125 LEE BUNYON VANCE; b. May 19, 1934.

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Lee was born in Hall County, Georgia.

Lee is employed as a truck driver by Chevron Oil Company at Doraville, Georgia.

Lee married Robbie Williams on January 31, 1979 in College Park, Georgia.

Robbie was born April 14, 1938 in Gallatin, Tennessee.

Robbie drives a DeKalb County school bus for handicapped children.

They live in Chamblee, Georgia.

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d125 THELMA VANDIVER; b. February 27, 1910.

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Thelma was born in Dawson County, Georgia.

Thelma married Herbert D. Holman, Sr. on November 6, 1927 at Gainesville, Georgia.

Herbert, for many years, was an employee of Johnson and Johnson Products, Inc.

After living in the general area of Gainesville, Georgia, the family moved to South Carolina.

Herbert is now deceased.

Thelma was employed in Laurens, South Carolina by the Presbyterian home for the elderly.

She is now retired and lives in Laurens, South Carolina.

Their children:

1. Herbert D. Holman, Jr.; b. August 2, 1928.

2. Dorothy Holman; b. July 13, 1932.

3. James Holman; b. April 7, 1935.

4. George Holman; b. October 25, 1939.

5. Charles Holman; b. June 9, 1944.

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d125 HERBERT D. HOLMAN, JR.; b. August 2, 1928.

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Herbert was born in Hall County, Georgia.

Herbert is an accountant.

Herbert married Betty Smith. They live in Lavonia, Georgia.

Their children:

1. Mike Holman.

2. Judy Holman.

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d125 DOROTHY HOLMAN; b. July 13, 1932.

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Dorothy was born at Maysville, Georgia.

Dorothy is a registered nurse. She received her training at DeKalb College and Emory University in Georgia.

Dorothy is director of nurses at Lafayette Nursing Center in Fayette County, Georgia.

Dorothy married Harold Roach in 1949 at Buford, Georgia.

Children of Dorothy and Harold Roach:

1. Gregory H. Roach; b. 1952 at Buford, Georgia.

Greg works in construction as a finish carpenter.

Greg married Joan Stencil in 1969. She died the same year.

Later, Greg married Holly Wiley.

They live at Buford, Georgia.

Their daughter:

a. Dianna Christie Roach; b. April 20, 1971.

2. Barry F. Roach; b. 1955.

Barry is serving his country in the United States Army. He is a pilot with the rank of Captain. He is based at Fort Campbell, Kentucky.

Barry married Jennie Hope.

They live on base in Kentucky.

3. Scott H. Roach; b. 1958.

Scott lives in Orlando, Florida where he repairs copiers and computers.

Later, Dorothy married Joe Shaw.

Joe was born in the Atlanta area on October 24, 1932.

Joe is the vice-president and general manager of the Dunkin Donuts Company in Atlanta.

Dorothy and Joe live in Fayetteville, Georgia.

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d125 JAMES HOLMAN; b. April 7, 1935.

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James was born at Chicopee, Hall County, Georgia.

James is a self-employed businessman in Laurens, South Carolina.

James married Jeanette Snow.

They live in Laurens, South Carolina.

Their children:

1. Mitchell Holman.

2. Stanley Holman.

[1] 37 Langford.

[2] 37 Langford.

[3] 37 Langford.

[4] 37 Langford.

[5] 37 Langford.

[6] 37 Langford.

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d125 GEORGE HOLMAN; b. October 25, 1939.

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George is a self-employed businessman in Laurens, South Carolina.

George married Wanda . They live in Laurens, South Carolina.

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d125 CHARLES HOLMAN; b. June 9, 1944.

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Charles married Donna Jean .

Their daughter:

1. Donna Holman.

Later, Charles married Carolyn .

They live at Joanna, South Carolina.

Their sons:

2. Steve Holman.

3. Michael Holman.

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d125 WILLIAM OTIS JARRETT; born December 3, 1885; d. February 11, 1957.

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Buddy was born in Hall County, Georgia.

Buddy married Ether Argennie Collins on February 13, 1910, in Hall County, Georgia. The ceremony was performed by W.E. Bolding, Ordinary.

Ether was the daughter of William T. and Frances Hatfield Collins. She was born October 11, 1889 in Hall County, Georgia. She died March 27, 1977.

They are buried in the Harmony Baptist Church Cemetery, Hall County, Georgia.

William was known to his cousins and friends as “Buddy”. He was a farmer and lived in the Harmony community of Hall County, Georgia.

Their children:

1. Gladys Christine Jarrett; born October 24, 1911.

2. Frances Grace Jarrett; born October 6, 1913.

3. Gussie Mae Jarrett; born December 14, 1916.

4. Eldora Ganell Jarrett; born December 3, 1919.

5. Mary Geraldine Jarrett; born July 6, 1926.

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d125 GLADYS CHRISTINE JARRETT; born October 24, 1911.

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Gladys was born in Hall County, Georgia.

Gladys married William Arthur Stowe on November 22, 1931 in Hall County, Georgia. He was born November 23, 1909 and died December 8, 1984. He is buried in the cemetery of Harmony Baptist Church.

Gladys lives in the Harmony community of Hall County, Georgia.

Their children:

1. William Arthur Stowe, Jr.; born November 5, 1933.

2. Beverly Sue Stowe; born March 10, 1943.

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d125 WILLIAM ARTHUR STOWE, JR.; born November 5, 1933.

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William married Ella Jean Young. She was born July 27, 1934.

Their children:

1. Teresa Jean Stowe; born July 14, 1962.

2. William Arthur Stowe, III; born January 17, 1965.

3. Tonya Charmane Stowe; born October 18, 1971.

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d125 BEVERLY SUE STOWE; born March 10, 1943.

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Beverly married Raymond Lawrence Ivie on June 8, 1963.

Their children:

1. Raymond Lawrence Ivie, Jr.; born June 23, 1969.

2. Christine Melisa Ivie; born April 28, 1972.

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d125 FRANCES GRACE JARRETT; born October 6, 1913.

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Grace was born in Hall County, Georgia.

Grace married Nesby Columbus (Buck) Marlowe on December 14, 1934.

Buck was born September 15, 1910.

Grace and Buck live in Jefferson, Georgia. They operated a widely and favorably known restaurant in Jefferson for many years.

They are now retired.

Their children:

1. Mary Jacqlyn Marlowe; born March 28, 1936.

2. Donald Nesby Marlowe; born April 10, 1937.

3. Eddie Jarrett Marlowe; born April 30, 1943.

4. Judy Delories Marlowe; born August 24, 1948.

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d125 MARY JACQLYN MARLOWE; born March 28, 1936.

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Mary married James Lanier McMullen on June 26, 1955. He was born April 11, 1936.

Their child:

1. Cheryl Elizabeth McMullen; born June 11, 1956.

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d125 DONALD NESBY MARLOWE; born April 10, 1937.

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Donald married Jacquelyn Edna Brooks on May 12, 1956. She was born May 16.

They children:

1. Johnny Michael Marlowe; born February 20, 1957.

2. Donette Jacquelyn Marlowe; born September 17, 1958.

3. Bradley Keith Marlowe; born September 1, 1960.

4. Andy Nesby Marlowe; born November 17, 1961.

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d125 EDDIE JARRETT MARLOWE; born April 30, 1943.

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Eddie married Anna Jewelle Bolton on October 14, 1961. She was born December of 1942.

Their children:

1. Steven Wade Marlowe; born September 12, 1962.

2. Stephanie Marlowe.

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d125 JUDY DELORIES MARLOWE; born August 24, 1948.

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Judy married Billy Mitchell.

Their children:

1. Kelly Mitchell.

2. Karon Mitchell.

3. Billy Mitchell, Jr.

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d125 GUSSIE MAE JARRETT; born December 14, 1916.

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Gussie was born in Hall County, Georgia.

Gussie married Willard Ragsdale Smith on June 1, 1939. He was born August 4, 1915.

Gussie and Willard live in Birmingham, Alabama.

Their children:

1. William Ragsdale Smith, Jr.; born October 8, 1950.

He married Sheila Andrews.

2. Jarrett Benjamin Smith; born July 31, 1952.

He is known as Benjie.

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d125 ELDORA GANELL JARRETT; born December 3, 1919.

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Ganell was born in Hall County, Georgia.

Ganell married Richard Browning Chandler on July 6, 1943. He was born June 4, 1917.

Ganell and Richard live at Suwanee, Georgia.

Their child:

1. Richard Browning Chandler, Jr.; born June 29, 1947.

Richard married Nancy Smith.

Richard is an attorney in practice at Buford, Georgia.

They live at Suwanee, Georgia.

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d125 MARY GERALDINE JARRETT; born July 6, 1926.

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Mary Geraldine was born in Hall County, Georgia.

Mary Geraldine married Willie D. Pennington on February 17, 1952. He was born on October 28, 1923. They live at Talmo, Jefferson County, Georgia.

Their child:

1. Janice Lynn Pennington; born December 7, 1956.

Janice Lynn married Randy Smith in December, 1984.

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d125 MARY (MOLLIE) JARRETT; b. May 13, 1888; d. February 6, 1962.

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Mollie was born in the Harmony community of Hall County, Georgia.

Mollie worked in business in Gainesville, Georgia. She did not marry.

She lived in Gainesville.

Mollie is buried in the old cemetery near Harmony Baptist Church, Hall County, Georgia.

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d125 DAVID GOWER JARRETT; b. October 11, 1890; d. April 6, 1936.

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Gower was born in the Harmony community of Hall County, Georgia.

Gower did not marry. He was killed in the great storm that struck Gainesville, Georgia on April 6, 1936.

Gower is buried in the old cemetery near Harmony Baptist Church, Hall County, Georgia.

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d125 HOWARD JARRETT; b. August, 1897; d. in Florida.

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Howard was born in the Harmony community of Hall County, Georgia.

Howard married Eva Truelove.

Howard and Eva lived in Winter Garden, Florida.

They are buried in Florida.

They raised two sons.

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d125 ESSIE MAE JARRETT; b. December 25, 1900; d. November 18, 1953.

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Essie was born in the Harmony community of Hall County, Georgia.

Essie worked in business in Gainesville, Georgia. She did not marry.

Essie lived in Gainesville, Georgia.

Essie is buried in the old cemetery near Harmony Baptist Church, Hall County, Georgia.

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d125 JOHN TUCKER HARRIS; b. February 20, 1862; d. August 9, 1916.

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Johnny was born in Clayton County, Georgia, west of Jonesboro, on Flint River Road.

Johnny’s family moved to the Harmony community of Hall County, Georgia in 1874. He was educated in the public schools of Clayton and Hall Counties in Georgia.

Johnny married Nora Headen on June 20, 1886 in Hall County. Nora, daughter of Blakely V. and Eliza Catherine Estes Headen, was born August 9, 1868 in Banks County, Georgia. Nora died in 1941.

Johnny and Nora are buried in Alta Vista Cemetery, Gainesville, Georgia.

Johnny and Nora lived in Gainesville, Georgia.

Johnny was an experienced railway locomotive engineer for the Southern Railway System.

According to a family story, Johnny has expressed a premonition of impending trouble as he chatted with some friends in the yard of his church.

This was the first Sunday in August of 1916. The next Wednesday, August 9, 1916, Johnny and his train crew were standing in a station in Georgia, receiving and discharging passengers.

Suddenly, they became aware of another train that had wrongfully entered the track block with their own train. This train was traveling at a high rate of speed.

Immediately, Johnny and his fireman set their train in motion in the direction away from the oncoming train. They were backing their train away from the freight train.

They increased their speed as rapidly as possible so as to lessen the impact between the two trains.

Johnny order his firemen to jump. He did and was not seriously injured. The crew of the approaching freight train also jumped.

No person was injured in that wreck except for the engineer, Johnny Harris. He was unable to escape the collision. He was killed.

His action was one of duty, courage and self-denial of heroic proportions.

Their children:

1. Raleigh Earl Harris; b. November 29, 1894; d. June 8, 1895.

He is buried at Harmony Baptist Church, Hall County, Georgia.

2. Hubert Estes Harris; b. March 18, 1888; d. July 17, 1925.

3. Evelyn Lucille Harris; b. February 10, 1901; d. 1970.

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d125 HUBERT ESTES HARRIS; b. March 18, 1888; d. July 17, 1925.

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Hubert was born in Hall County, Georgia.

Hubert followed his father into a career in railroading. He, too, became a railway locomotive engineer. Hubert was an engineer with the W. and A. Railroad.

Hubert was a member of Locomotive Engineers Local No. 696. He was also a Mason, a member of Oglethorpe Lodge in Atlanta. Hubert was also a member of the Scottish Rite.

Hubert invented a lock spike which was designed to prevent the movement of the rails as the trains passed over them. Therefore, his invention was an improvement in safety for travel by rail.

Hubert resigned his job with the railroad and organized a company to manufacture these spikes. The Railway Lock Spike Company was created and placed into operation. It was located at 731 North Ashby Street in Atlanta. Hubert was president of this company.

Suddenly, at the age of 37 years, Hubert died of a cerebral hemorrhage while he was at work in his plant.

At this time, Hubert’s family lived at 169 North Ashby Street in Atlanta.

Hubert married Frankie Elizabeth Pate on April 27, 1909 in Atlanta, Georgia. The ceremony was performed by Reverend A.R. Holderby.

Elizabeth was born November 14, 1891. She died January 15, 1958.

They are buried in Westview Cemetery, Atlanta, Georgia.

Hubert, in his lifetime, had helped to organize the Harris family in the Atlanta area into a group that met together each year and a family that maintained contact with its members.

Their children:

1. Hubert Estes Harris, Jr.; b. April 18, 1910; d. August 5, 1991.

2. Andrew Earle Harris; b. November 8, 1913; d. October 18, 1990.

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d125 HUBERT ESTES HARRIS, JR.; b. April 18, 1910; d. August 5, 1991.

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Hubert was born at Toccoa, Stephens County, Georgia. He also lived at Macon, Atlanta and Gainesville, Georgia as he was growing up.

Hubert attended schools in Atlanta. He also attended Riverside Military Academy in Gainesville, Georgia.

Seeking better job opportunities as a young man during the Great Depression, Hubert traveled to Chicago, Illinois.

Hubert married Elinore Hoyne in 1935 in Chicago, Illinois.

Hubert was employed by the Montgomery Ward Company in Chicago. Hubert and his family, in 1941 and after living in the Chicago area, traveled to Salem, Oregon, and made their home there.

Hubert served in World War II in a United States Army infantry division. He saw action in the South Pacific area.

Hubert was an executive in the Revenue Collection Department of the Oregon State Tax Commission. He retired from that position in 1975.

Hubert is buried in the Williamette National Cemetery in Portland, Oregon.

Elinore lives in Salem, Oregon.

Their children:

1. Hubert E. Harris, III; b. February 11, 1944.

2. Byron Phillip Harris; b. October 25, 1948.

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d125 HUBERT ESTES HARRIS, III; b. February 11, 1944.

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Hubert was born in Chicago, Illinois.

Hubert made his way to Australia. He operates his own business in Sydney, Australia.

Hubert married Jennifer Buckle in Australia. They live in Sydney, Australia.

Their children:

1. Casandra Harris; b. December 18, 1971 in Australia.

2. Kate Harris; b. June, 1973 in Australia.

3. Andrew Harris; b. June 30, 1975 in Australia.

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d125 BYRON PHILLIP HARRIS; b. October 25, 1948.

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Byron was born in Salem, Oregon.

Byron married Linda .

They live at Vallejo, California.

Their children:

1. Matthew Harris; b. July 31, 1978.

2. Rebecca Harris; b. June 10, 1980.

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d125 ANDREW EARLE HARRIS; b. November 8, 1913; d. October 18, 1990.

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Earle was born in Macon, Georgia.

Earle also lived in Atlanta and in Gainesville, Georgia as he was growing up.

Earle sought employment in Chicago, as a young man, during the Great Depression.

Earle married Hilja Laukkanen on September 11, 1938 in Chicago, Illinois. Hilja was born October 15, 1918 in Michigan. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Laukkanen. Her father, Isaac, was an immigrant from Finland. He came into the United States through Ellis Island in New York.

Earle and Hilja made their home in Boulder Junction, Wisconsin.

Earle developed a telephone system in Wisconsin. Later, he sold this system.

Earle and Hilja retired and made their home in North Fort Myers, Florida.

Earle was stricken with Alzheimer’s disease and died in the Fort Myers area.

Earle is buried with his parents in Westview Cemetery, Atlanta, Georgia.

Hilja lives in North Fort Myers, Florida.

Their children:

1. Elizabeth Harris; b. December 10, 1950.

Elizabeth married Ron Toman.

Their daughters:

a. Apryl Toman; b. 1971.

b. Michelle Toman; b. 1972.

Elizabeth and Ron are divorced. Their children live in Tennessee with their father.

Elizabeth married Michael Zieglar. They live in Muskego, Wisconsin.

2. John Andrew Harris; b. February 5, 1954.

John married Terry in 1980.

Their son:

a. Reuben John Harris; b. 1984.

John and Terry are divorced.

Terry and her son live in California.

John lives in Lakeland, Florida.

ABOVE LEFT: Elinore Harris, widow of Hubert Estes Harris, Jr. (d125/7115/321), at her home in Salem, Oregon in 1991. ABOVE RIGHT: Miriam Gillespie Baker, daughter of Evelyn Harris and Clifford Gillespie (d125/7115/33), with Miss Ruby Reed on the Creeksea Estate (old Harris home) in Essex County, England in September, 1989.

BELOW LEFT: Grave marker of Elizabeth Clemintine Harris Hudgins, daughter of Martha and Silas Alston Harris (d125/7115). BELOW RIGHT: Grave marker of Arabella Pettyjohn Hudgins, Elizabeth’s mother-in-law, at Harmony Hall Baptist Church, Hall County, Georgia.

ABOVE LEFT: Silas Arthur Hudgins (1886-1950), son of Elizabeth Clemintine Harris and James Zacheus Hudgins (d125/7115/5). ABOVE RIGHT: James Allen Hudgins, son of Mamie Gazelle Major and Silas Arthur Hudgins, with his son, Silas Anthony Hudgins in June of 1988.

BELOW LEFT: Lucy Mae Hudgins (1891-1990), daughter of Elizabeth Clemintine Harris and James Zacheus Hudgins, with her husband, Azariah Thomas (A.T.) McNeal, Dorothy Hudgins Shaw, of Gainesville, Georgia.

Lucy Hudgins McNeal (1891-1900), granddaughter of Martha Ann Carson and Silas Alston Harris (d125/7115), is shown here (in the wheelchair) with her eleven children in Ocala, Florida. Left to right: Azariah Thomas (A. T.) McNeal, Jr.; Bettie Eugene McNeal Brown; James Desmond McNeal; Sarah Ellet McNeal Caldwell; Annie Lucy McNeal Vause; Elinor Lee McNeal Dose; Jacueline Gail (Jackie) McNeal Tortora; Norton Bryan McNeal; Shirley Roberta McNeal Morgan; Herbert Perry McNeal and Raymond Louis McNeal.

LEFT: Lucy Hudgins McNeal at the age of 98 with Robert E. Harris (the writer) in Ocala, Florida on February 18, 1990.

LEFT: Herbert P. McNeal, son of Lucy Hudgins and A.T. McNeal Sr., with Robert E. Harris in Ocala, Florida on February 18, 1990.

LEFT: Sarah Ellet McNeal Caldwell (left), daughter of Lucy Hudgins and A.T. McNeal, Sr., with Lawana S. Harris in Ocala, Florida on February 18, 1990.

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d125 EVELYN LUCILLE HARRIS; b. February 10, 1901; d. 1970.

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Evelyn was born in Gainesville, Georgia. She is buried in Alta Vista Cemetery, Gainesville, Georgia with her parents.

Evelyn was employed in various jobs in industry, including her work with the Gainesville Coal and Ice Company.

Evelyn married Clifford Gillespie on June 14, 1930 at Toldeo, Ohio.

Their daughter:

1. Miriam Gillespie; b. May 28, 1931.

Evelyn and Clifford were divorced.

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Miriam was born in Gainesville, Georgia.

Miriam married Robert Burton Baker on January 10, 1953 in Gainesville, Georgia.

Bob, son of James and Ethel Baker, was born December 10, 1928 in Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee.

Bob served his country in the United States Air Force, as a career. He retired in 1974.

Bob is employed as a salesman with Gregory Lumber and Hardware Company in Sanford, Florida.

Miriam is employed as a travel agent with Sun Travel Company of Sanford, Florida.

Bob and Miriam live in Sanford, Florida.

Their children:

1. Katherine Ann Baker; b. December 1, 1953 at Cheyenne, Wyoming.

Katherine married Frank Oliver on October 19, 1985 in Sanford, Florida.

Their daughter:

a. Sarah Grace Oliver; b. November 25, 1988.

2. Melissa Sue Baker; b. May 19, 1957 at Fort Thomas, Kentucky.

Sue married William Carpenter in September, 1974.

Their son:

a. Robert William Carpenter; b. January 9, 1978.

Sue and William were divorced.

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d125 WILLIAM ROBERT HARRIS; b. September 12, 1865; d. February 6, 1927.

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Willie was born on Flint River Road, west of Jonesboro, Clayton County, Georgia.

Willie was about nine years of age when his family moved to the Harmony community of Hall County, Georgia.

Willie was a farmer.

Willie married Julia Ann Martin on March 13, 1892 in Hall County, Georgia. The ceremony was conducted by William F. Wallis, J.P.

Julia was the daughter of and Rebecca Hudgins Martin. Julia died of heart problems on June 1, 1933.

Willie died of tuberculosis.

They are buried in unmarked graves at Harmony Baptist Church, Hall County, Georgia.

Willie’s will was probated on February 11, 1927 in Hall County. His nephew, Gower Jarrett, was named to execute the will.

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d125 ELIZABETH CLEMINTINE HARRIS; b. February 18, 1867; d. October 29, 1892.

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Clemie was born in Clayton County, Georgia, about 2.5 miles west of Jonesboro on Flint River Road. She was seven years old in 1874 when her family moved to the Harmony community in southeastern Hall County, Georgia.

Clemie started to school at Bethel Baptist Church near her home at Jonesboro. She continued her education in Hall County.

Clemia married James Zacheus Hudgins on July 23, 1882 in Hall County, Georgia. The ceremony was conducted by Reverend W.G. Smith.

Zach was the son of Richard Bennett and Arabella S. Pettyjohn Hudgins.

Richard and Arabella were married on September 30, 1853 in Jackson County, Georgia.

Richard served as a Confederate soldier in the War Between the States. He enlisted in August, 1861 in Company D, 27^th Regiment of Georgia Volunteers.

Richard died, as a soldier, in a hospital near Goldsboro, North Carolina in January, 1865. He is buried at Raleigh, North Carolina.

Arabella was born April 8, 1834 and died June 19, 1904. She is buried at Harmony Baptist Church, Hall County, Georgia.

Zach Hudgins was born December 30, 1859. He died February 1, 1933 at Clermont, Georgia. He is buried at Concord Baptist Church, Clermont, Georgia.

Clemie married at the age of fifteen years. She died at the age of twenty-five years. She is buried at Harmony Baptist Church, Hall County, Georgia. She is buried near her parents, two of her children, and her mother-in-law, Arabella.

Her grave marker is inscribed with the epithet: “Meet me in heaven”.

Zach and Clemie lived at Sugar Hill in Gwinnett County where Zach was postmaster. He was also a farmer.

Their children:

1. Richard Bennett Hudgins; b. February 18, 1885; d. January 12, 1919.

Richard was born in Gwinnett County, Georgia.

Richard served his country in the United States Armed Forces during World War I. He was still in service when he died at the age of 33 years.

Richard is buried at Concord Baptist Church, Clermont, Hall County, Georgia.

His grave marker contains the following epithet: “Died in the service of his country at Vancouver, Washington”.

2. Silas Arthur Hudgins; b. September 5, 1886; d. December 8, 1950.

3. William J. Hudgins; b. August 1, 1888; d. April 13, 1889.

4. Mattie B. Hudgins; b. January 20, 1890; d. June 26, 1891.

William J. and Mattie B. Hudgins are buried at Harmony Baptist Church.

5. Lucy Mae Hudgins; b. August 3, 1891; d. October 31, 1990.

After the death of Clemie, Zach married Sarah Elizabeth Tanner on March 31, 1895 in Hall County, Georgia.

Sarah was born on December 7, 1878 and died on December 22, 1969. She is buried with her husband at Concord Baptist Church, Clermont, Georgia.

Zach and Sarah lived at Sugar Hill in Gwinnett County.

After 1908, they moved to Clermont, Georgia in the northern area of Hall County where Zach operated a general store.

Children of Zach and Sarah Tanner Hudgins:

6. Daisy Lee Hudgins; b. July 21, 1896.

Daisy married Charles Albert Jiles on October 16, 1926. Charles was born May 22, 1905.

7. Carl Washington Hudgins; b. August 28, 1898; d. December 27, 1967.

Carl married Eugenia Rogers on July 21, 1921. She was born February 22, 1905.

8. Essie Irene Hudgins; born March 12, 1900.

She married Guy W. Jordan on June 18, 1927.

9. David Bennett Hudgins; b. January 29, 1902; d. January 14, 1983.

David married Adelaide Helen Beach on May 4, 1928. She was born August 4, 1906.

10. Clyde Franklin Hudgins; b. November 6, 1903. He died in 1989.

Clyde married Ellen Scarborough on February 5, 1928. She was born August 15, 1909.

11. Mary Lou Hudgins; b. June 3, 1905. She married James Wesley Cantrell on July 21, 1926. He was born September 30, 1891 and died July 24, 1971.

12. Cora Estel Hudgins; b. December 14, 1906. She married O.D. Cain on August 8, 1923.

He was born July 23, 1903 and died July 15, 1980.

13. Ralph Newton Hudgins; b. September 16, 1908; d. August 23, 1970.

Ralph married Magdalene White.

14. Albert White Hudgins; b. April 21, 1910; d. February 1, 1976.

Albert married Lillian Ashford on June 2, 1939. Lillian was born April 3, 1915.

15. Raleigh Edward Hudgins; b. June 5, 1912; d. July 11, 1982. Raleigh married Faye Palmer on October 12, 1935. Faye was born June 5, 1915.

16. Sarah Rebecca Hudgins; b. July 14, 1914. Sarah married Herman Gibbs Tankersley on November 28, 1933. He was born on April 7, 1911 and died December 20, 1988.

Sarah lives in Gainesville, Georgia.

17. Dorothy Bell Hudgins; b. November 23, 1916.

Dot married James Ray Shaw on March 26, 1937.

Ray was born June 12, 1916.

Dot and Ray live in Gainesville, Georgia.

Dot recorded a substantial amount of Hudgins family history. The author appreciates her contributions in this effort.

18. Marjorie Catherine Hudgins; b. October 23, 1918.

Marjorie married W.T. Morris.

They live in the Atlanta area.

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d125 SILAS ARTHUR HUDGINS; b. September 5, 1886; d. December 8, 1950.

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Silas was born at Sugar Hill in Gwinnett County, Georgia.

His family moved, after 1908, to Clermont, Georgia in the northern part of Hall County.

Silas married Mamie Gazelle Major on February 12, 1910 in Hall County, Georgia. The ceremony was conducted by the Ordinary (Probate Judge), Mr. W.E. Bolding.

Mamie was born April 30, 1892 and died November 16, 1967.

They are buried in a cemetery located on Lake Avenue, Tampa, Florida.

Silas and Mamie began their married life on a farm near Clermont, Georgia in Hall County.

Their children were born in Hall County.

Silas was a farmer.

The family also lived at Baxley in Appling County, Georgia; Haddock in Jones County, Georgia; and Vienna in Dooly County, Georgia before moving to Florida in the early 1940s.

Their children:

1. Hoke Smith Hudgins; b. December 8, 1910; d. March 4, 1988.

2. James Allen Hudgins; b. December 12, 1914.

3. Helen Elizabeth Hudgins; b. December 24, 1915; d. December 31, 1945.

4. Robert Richard Hudgins; b. May 8, 1920.

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d125 HOKE SMITH HUDGINS; b. December 8, 1910; d. March 4, 1988.

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Hoke was born near Clermont, Hall County, Georgia.

Hoke worked as a farmer as he was growing up.

Hoke made his home in Tampa, Florida where he worked as a hospital employee.

He is buried near his parents in a cemetery on Lake Avenue in Tampa, Florida.

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d125 JAMES ALLEN HUDGINS; b. December 12, 1914.

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Allen was born near Clermont in Hall County, Georgia.

Allen worked on the family farm as he was growing up.

Allen served his country in the United States Army as a career.

He is now retired.

Allen married Mary Evelyn Ziglar Crawford in Columbus, Georgia.

Evelyn, daughter of R.P. and Mary W. Edwards, was born September 30, 1922 in Dale County, Alabama.

Evelyn’s three children by a previous marriage were adopted by Allen.

Allen and Evelyn live in Columbus, Georgia.

Their children:

1. Charles William Hudgins; b. March 22, 1941.

C.W. works as a barber in Enterprise, Alabama.

C.W. married Helen Johnson Jackson on June 6, 1961.

They make their home in Enterprise, Alabama.

Their children:

a. Charles Allen Hudgins; b. May 30, 1962. He died December 9, 1981.

He is buried at Enterprise, Alabama.

b. Kelly Lynn Hudgins; b. December 23, 1965.

Kelly is married and has three children.

Kelly and her family live in Enterprise, Alabama.

c. Fletcher William Hudgins; b. February 27, 1968.

Fletcher, known as Bo, lives in Enterprise, Alabama.

Bo is married and had a daughter.

d. Christopher Werring Hudgins; b. January 19, 1973.

2. Alice Rowena Hudgins; b. September 30, 1942.

Rosie operates a beauty ship in Columbus, Georgia.

Rosie married Fred Levone Reynolds on February 14, 1960. Fred was born January 7, 1941.

Fred works in highway construction. Rosie and Fred live in Cataula, Harris County, Georgia.

Their children:

a. Mark Levone Reynolds; b. February 10, 1961.

Mark married Allison .

They live in Cataula, Georgia.

Their son:

I. Mark Levone Reynolds, Jr.

b. Matthew Jamey Reynolds; b. August 7, 1965.

Matt operates a business.

Matt married Kelly . They live in Cataula, Georgia.

Their son:

I. Ryan Reynolds.

3. Myra Hudgins; b. April 26, 1945.

Myra teaches school in Muscogee County, Georgia.

Myra married Georgia Thomas Miller on August 26, 1966. He was born November 25, 1945.

Their children:

a. George Thomas Miller, Jr.; b. July 20, 1969.

b. Jennifer Jacquelyn Miller; b. June 19, 1974.

Myra and George were divorced in 1974.

Myra married Benjamin F. Preston on July 23, 1975.

Ben was born July 23, 1934.

Ben manages his business interests.

Myra and Ben live in Smiths, Lee County, Alabama.

4. Gary Allen Hudgins; b. March 7, 1947.

Gary is manager of sales in an automobile dealership in Houston, Texas.

Gary married Judith Harp.

Judith was born November 2, 1946.

Their children:

a. Wendell Hudgins; b. January 24, 1963.

b. Kimberly Evelyn Hudgins; b. July 14, 1968.

c. Jamie Allison Hudgins; b. October 21, 1969.

d. Gary Allen Hudgins, Jr.; b. September 18, 1971.

Gary and Judith were divorced.

Gary married Odessa .

They live in Houston, Texas.

5. Silas Anthony Hudgins; b. August 1, 1952.

Tony is general manager of Jay Pontiac in Columbus, Georgia.

Tony, be a previous relationship, had a son:

a. Robert Hudgins.

Tony married Pamela Ruth Harp Kelly on May 3, 1980.

Pam was born October 4, 1951.

Pam has two children by a previous marriage: David and Jenny Kelly.

They family lives in Columbus, Georgia.

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d125 HELEN ELIZABETH HUDGINS; b. December 24, 1916; d. December 31, 1945.

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Helen was born near Clermont in Hall County, Georgia.

Helen married S.W. Hudgins in 1935. They were not related.

S.W. was a long distance truck driver. Helen rode with him, quite often, on his trips.

They lived in a number of places.

Helen died of complications from surgery in Orlando, Florida.

Helen is buried in Orlando, Florida.

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d125 ROBERT RICHARD HUDGINS; b. May 8, 1920.

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Bob was born on a farm located a few miles northwest of Clermont, Georgia.

Bob served his country in the United States Army as a career. He retired from the military in 1979 after 21 years of service.

Afterwards, Bob worked in the insurance business in Macon, Georgia.

Bob married Bertie Rosamond Etheredge on March 20, 1948 in Macon, Georgia.

She was born April 2, 1918.

They live in Macon, Georgia.

Their children:

1. Michael David Hudgins; b. September 16, 1950.

Mike was born in Macon, Georgia.

Mike earned his undergraduate degree at Auburn University in Alabama.

Mike also earned tow masters degrees and his PhD degree at Auburn University.

Mike taught school in Warner Robbins, Georgia.

Mike is now a professor at Alabama State University in Montgomery, Alabama.

Mike married Jamie Lynn Horn from New York.

She is employed by a stock brokerage firm in Montgomery.

They live at Hope Hull, Alabama.

2. Richard Olen Hudgins; b. February 15, 1953.

Richard was born in Macon, Georgia.

Richard graduated from Presbyterian College in Clinton, South Carolina.

Richard is employed as a sales representative of a wholesale drug company in the Atlanta area.

Richard married Lesley Ann Prinz on November 1, 1980. She was born December 25, 1957.

They live in Tucker, Georgia.

Their son:

a. Christopher John Hudgins; b. November 4, 1987.

3. Rebekah Hudgins; b. September 9, 1958.

Rebekah was born in Macon, Georgia.

Rebekah earned her undergraduate degree at the University of Alabama at Tuscaloosa.

She earned her masters degree in Anthropology at Georgia State University, Atlanta.

Rebekah married Gregory Robert Brough on March 28, 1981.

Greg was born April 17, 1955.

Their home is in Decatur, Georgia.

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d125 LUCY MAE HUDGINS; b. August 3, 1891; d. October 31, 1990.

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Lucy was born at Sugar Hill in Gwinnett County, Georgia.

Lucy was a year old when her mother died in the fall of 1892. Lucy, at that time, went to live with her grandparents, Silas and Martha Ann Harris, in the Harmony community of Hall County.

Silas Harris died in the spring of 1893. Lucy continued to live with her grandmother until her father remarried in the spring of 1895.

When Lucy was about three and one-half years of age, she rejoined her father, her two brothers, and her new mother, Sarah Elizabeth Tanner Hudgins.

They lived at Sugar Hill.

Lucy married Azariah Thomas McNeal on July 25, 1908 in Hall County, Georgia. A.T. was born on July 30, 1889 in Hall County, Georgia. He died March 3, 1957 in Ocala, Florida. He is buried in Ocala, Florida.

A.T. McNeal was a farmer for most of his life.

A.T. and Lucy lived, at the beginning of their marriage, at Sugar Hill in Gwinnett County.

They were living at Baxley, Appling County, Georgia in 1914 through 1916.

They were living at Seville, Georgia just east of Cordele, in 1918 through 1920.

About 1921 the family moved to the Oxford/Wildwood area of Sumter County, Florida.

A.T. McNeal while living at Wildwood, Florida, accepted a position with the Florida Times Union Newspaper. He became a traveling representative of the newspaper in circulation.

About 1924, the family established its permanent home at Ocala, Florida.

Lucy lived past her 99^th birthday. She is buried with her husband at Ocala, Florida.

The OCALA STAR-BANNER, is an unusual parting salute to one of the City’s most honored and esteemed citizens, said, in part: “There were a lot of saddened hearts on Wednesday, when….of Ocala’s sweetness and charm succumbed to the frailties of….runner-up in the Florida Mother of the Year competition in 1962….and her family really loved her.” In an August 17, 1….article, AN AMERICAN FAMILY, former Lifestyles editor, Alyse Lounsberry, said of M…. “She kept her faith childlike and simple, and instilled in each of her children….Christian principles she lived her own life by. She set her sig….kept her feet on the ground and never, ever wavered.”

Lucy was a faithful and active member of the First Baptist Church of Ocala. Her children honored her each year with a large family attendance at church on Mother’s Day. It was not unusual for Lucy to be cited, on those Mother’s Days, for being the oldest mother, the mother with the most descendants, and the mother with the most children present.

Children of A.T. and Lucy McNeal:

1. Herbert Perry McNeal; b. July 10, 1910.

2. Sarah Ellet McNeal; b. May 6, 1912.

3. Azariah Thomas (A.T.) McNeal, Jr.; b. August 4, 1914.

4. Annie Lucy McNeal; b. September 4, 1916.

5. James Desmond McNeal; b. October 10, 1918.

6. Raymond Louis McNeal; b. December 2, 1923.

7. Elinor Lee McNeal; b. January 31, 1923.

8. Norton Bryan McNeal; b. December 16, 1924.

9. Bettie Eugene McNeal; b. September 15, 1929.

A. Shirley Roberta McNeal; b. May 10, 1932.

B. Jacueline Gail McNeal; b. December 4, 1936.

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d125 HERBERT PERRY McNEAL; b. July 10, 1910.

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Herbert was born at Sugar Hill in Gwinnett County, Georgia.

Herbert, as a young man, helped his father on the farm.

Herbert became a meat cutter in Ocala, Florida.

Herbert attended the University of Florida at Gainesville and….in Journalism. He graduated in 1937.

Herbert became a newspaper reporter with the Ocala Banner Newspaper….time as the deputy clerk of the circuit court of Marion County, ….the same time, he was working part-time for the newspaper as ….

Herbert, in January of 1943, became the editor of the Ocala Banner….newspaper is now the Ocala Star Banner.

World War II entered the life of Herbert. He became a commission….United States Naval Reserves in July, 1943. He served on active duty…from October, 1943 until June of 1947. His active duty included saving….New York and at Key West, Florida, where he held the rank of Lieutenant….

Herbert retired from the U.S. Naval Reserves with the rank of Captain.

Herbert served in the Naval Civil Service as a personnel officer…Guantanimo Bay, Cuba.

Herbert married Mary Louise Pless Morrow on December 26, 1937.

Louise was born February 13, 1915 and died September 27, 1971. She…Ocala, Florida.

Herbert and Louise lived at Ocala, Florida as well as the other locations above.

Their daughter:

1. Joan McNeal; b. October 19, 1933.

After the death of Louise, Herbert married Mary Nell Arsdorft Pless….1972 at Natchez, Mississippi.

Nell, daughter of Jeremiah H. and Ethel Coker Arsdorft, was born February….Savannah, Georgia.

Nell’s first husband was James Henry Pless. He is deceased.

Their children: Kathleen Shelton Pless Batchelor of Bedford, Texas; Nancy Jean Pless of Jamestown, Colorado; Mary Margaret Pless Davidson of Baton Rouge, Louisiana; and James David Pless of Los Angeles.

Herbert and Nell has lived in Winter Part, Florida since their marriage.

Herbert, in retirement, collects and deals with old letters. He also works in family history and in United States and Confederate Postal History.

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d125 JOAN McNEAL; b. October 19, 1933.

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Joan grew up in Ocala, Key West, and in Cuba.

Joan married Howard W. Naylor.

Howard serves in the United States Navy.

They live at Maui, Hawaii.

Their children:

1. Debra Joan Naylor.

Debra is the manager of a beauty shop.

2. Janice Kaye Naylor.

Janice married Dan Bates.

They live at Portland, Oregon where Dan is an employee of Connecticut Mutual Insurance Company.

Their children:

a. Megan Bates.

b. Jonathon Bates (twin).

c. Adam Bates (twin).

d. Colin Bates.

3. Laurie Ann Naylor (twin).

Laurie Ann married Dan Snyder.

They live at Fort Worth, Texas.

4. Karen Naylor (twin).

Karen married Doug Dees.

They live at Harrison, Arkansas where Doug serves as a minister of youth.

Their children:

a. Katie Dees.

b. Matthew Dees.

5. Terri McNeal Naylor.

Terri is a student at the University of Hawaii.

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d125 SARAH ELLET McNEAL; b. May 6, 1912.

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Sarah was born at Sugar Hill in Gwinnett County, Georgia. She has been known as “Sister” in her family.

Sarah married James Thomas Caldwell in January of 1932. They have lived in Ocala, Florida where they have been active members of the First Baptist Church of Ocala.

James and Sarah have both been employed as bookkeepers. James died on April 6, 1992. Sarah lives, in retirement, at Ocala.

Their children:

1. Barbara Louise Caldwell Lewis.

Barbara is a bookkeeper. She lives in Ocala.

2. James Thomas Caldwell, Jr.; b. April 10, 1934.

Jim is a graduate of the Southern Baptist Seminary in New Orleans. He is an ordained Baptist minister. He married Catherine Crews.

Their children:

a. James Thomas Caldwell, III; b. August 31, 1961 in New Orleans.

b. Lydia Beth Caldwell Sibley; b. July 18, 1962 in New Orleans.

Jim and Catherine are divorced.

Later, Jim, married Delores Jean Bryant. Jim and Jean live on a small ranch located southwest of Thomaston in Upson County, Georgia. They are members of Trinity Baptist Church.

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d125 AZARIAH THOMAS McNEAL, JR.; b. August 4, 1914.

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A.T. was born at Baxley, Appling County, Georgia.

A.T. is an automobile dealer in Ocala, Florida. He married Margaret Gill in 1934.

Their daughters:

1. JoAnn Joyce McNeal.

2. Josephine Blanche McNeal; b. May 25, 1938.

A.T. and Margaret were divorced. After A.T. married Alice Goodin. They live in Ocala.

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JoAnn was born in Ocala, Florida. She worked for her father’s business in automobile sales.

JoAnn married Marvin Robert (Skip) Luscier.

Their children:

1. Sheryn Rachel Luscier; b. April 8, 1957.

Sheryn was born in Ocala. She lives in Ocala.

2. Linda Kay Luscier; b. July 9, 1960.

Linda was born in Ocala. She married Mark Anthony Nuetzi.

Their children:

a. Jennifer Kay Nuetzi; b. April 19, 1977.

b. Marcus Eric Nuetzi; b. November 20, 1984.

Linda and Mark Anthony were divorced.

Later, Linda married Christopher Scott Holland.

Their daughter:

c. Sara Jordan Holland; b. February 14, 1990.

3. Theodore Scott Luscier; b. November 17, 1962.

Scott was born in Ocala. He married Pamela Elam.

Their children:

a. Tatum Rachell Luscier.

b. Torin Scott Luscier.

4. Eric Mark Luscier; b. November 2, 1964.

Eric was born in Ocala. He married Donna Dawn King.

Their children:

a. Justin Matthew Luscier; b. November 18, 1986.

b. Nicholas Ryan Luscier; b. August 22, 1988.

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d125 JOSEPHINE BLANCHE McNEAL; b. May 25, 1938.

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Josephine was born in Ocala, Marion County, Florida. She married John Robert Ming on August 19, 1956 in Ocala. He was born on December 26, 1936 at Okeechobee, Florida. They live in Sparr, Florida.

Their daughters:

1. Terri Lynette Mind; b. June 17, 1959.

Terri was born in Ocala. She married John Frederick Davis on June 10, 1978.

He was born on June 19, 1958 at Cherrypoint, North Carolina.

John serves his country in the United States Air Force. At this time, January, 1991, he has been called to service in the Persian Gulf Crisis.

Their son:

a. Daniel Christopher Davis; b. January 10, 1983 in Honolulu, Hawaii.

2. Lori Ann Mind; b. December 6, 1961.

Lora was born in Ocala. She married Henry Klein Munn on July 19, 1980 in Ocala. Their daughter by that marriage was, subsequently, adopted and renamed by her second husband, Glenn Keith Tamblingson. Lori married Glenn Keith Tamblingson on December 24, 1982. Glenn was born on February 11, 1954 at Elgin, Illinois.

Their children:

a. Anna Josephine Tamblingson; b. June 10, 1982.

b. Sarah Elizabeth Tamblingson; b. September 24, 1983.

c. Ruth Naomi Tamblingson; b. January 18, 1985.

d. Reuben Jesse Tamblingson; b. June 26, 1986.

e. Martha Jean Tamblingson; b. March 9, 1988.

f. Isaiah John Tamblingson; b. December 6, 1989.

All of the children were born in Ocala, Marion County, Florida.

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d125 ANNIE LUCY McNEAL; b. September 10, 1916.

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Annie Lucy was born at Baxley, Appling County, Georgia.

Annie Lucy married Carl Everett Vause on December 26, 1938. Everett grew up in Sanford, Florida. Everett worked as a conductor for the Seaboard Coast Line Railroad. He is now retired.

Annie Lucy has worked as a store clerk and as an Avon agent. She is now retired.

They live at Wildwood, Florida. Annie and Everett are members of the First Baptist Church of Wildwood.

Their children:

1. Carl Everett Vause, Jr.

Carl is an insurance representative in Orlando.

Carl married Janie .

Their children:

a. Stephanie Vause. Stephany is a student at LSU.

b. Rhett Vause. Rhett is a student at VMI.

c. Hollie Vause. Hollie is a student in high school in Mobile, Alabama.

Carl and Janie are divorced.

Carl lives at Altamonte Springs (near Orlando), Florida.

Janie and the children live in Mobile, Alabama.

2. Crystaline Diane Vause.

Crystie married Thomas Michael Dekle.

They live at Athens, Georgia.

Mike is an agent for State Farm Insurance Company. He also writes country music. Among others, he has written for Kenny Rogers.

Their children:

a. Michael Shane Dekle.

b. Jodi Lane Dekle.

3. Sarah Louise Vause Knuth.

Sarah is a guidance counselor at Wildwood High School.

Sarah and her husband were divorced.

Their children:

a. Jennifer Louise Knuth.

b. Jeanie Christian (Christy) Knuth.

They live at Wildwood, Florida.

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d125 JAMES DESMOND McNEAL; b. October 10, 1918.

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James was born at Seville, Georgia, which is located about ten miles east of Cordele. James was a cattle buyer for Swift and Company. He is now retired.

James married Jenny Lee (Toni) Mullis in July, 1939. They made their home at Ocala, Florida.

Their children:

1. Jimmy Dennis McNeal.

Jimmy lives at Stone Mountain, Georgia.

2. Gregory Scott McNeal.

Scott lives at Ocala, Florida.

3. Katie McNeal.

Katie married William (Billy) McCormick. They live at Wildwood, Florida.

Their children:

a. Jennifer McCormick.

b. McCormick.

James and Toni were divorced. James lives at Ocala.

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d125 RAYMOND LOUIS McNEAL; b. December 2, 1920.

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Raymond was born about ten miles east of Cordele, Georgia at Seville.

Raymond was a student at the University of Florida. He participated in athletics, playing halfback on the football team. His speed at that position caused the sportswriters to nickname him “Rabbit”. Picking up on this, his family nicknamed him “Bunny”.

Raymond served his country, during World War II, by enlisting in the United States Army Air Corps. He was a bombardier on a B-17 Bomber. He served in combat in Europe. He was based in Naples, Italy at one time.

Raymond has been active in the auto parts business. He was, for several years, a partner in an enterprise that owned and operated several parts stores. He retains an interest in a store that sells truck parts.

Raymond married Helen Lorraine McKinney on October 10, 1942. Raymond and Helen make their home in Ocala, Florida.

Helen has been active in public affairs. For several, she held the elective office of Supervisor of Elections in Marion County, Ocala, Florida.

Their children:

1. Edward Louis McNeal; died as a child.

2. Raymond Thomas McNeal.

Ramie attended the University of Florida and earned a degree in law. He is a lawyer. Ramie is a circuit court judge in the Ocala area.

3. Susan Lorraine McNeal.

Susan lived at Gainesville, Florida.

4. Doyle Keith McNeal.

Doyle Keith operates a parts business for trucks in Ocala. The business is called Big Rig.

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d125 ELINOR LEE McNEAL; b. January 31, 1923.

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Elinor was born at Wildwood, Florida.

Elinor married Walter Samuel Dose on December 15, 1941. They live in Tampa, Florida.

Walter served his country as a career soldier in the United States Army. He is now retired from the Army and works at a mortuary.

Their children:

1. Elinor Marie Dose Pearson.

They live in Gainesville, Florida.

2. Walter Samuel Dose, Jr.

Samuel lives at Greencastle, Indiana.

3. Linda Carol Dose.

Linda lives in Texas.

4. Timothy Lee Dose.

Timothy lives at Tampa, Florida.

5. David Thomas Dose.

David lives at Gainesville, Florida.

6. Mark Bryan Dose.

Mark lives at Cordele, Georgia where he is a Baptist Minister. He is Assistant Pastor of the First Baptist Church of Cordele.

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d125 NORTON BRYAN McNEAL; b. December 26, 1924.

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Norton was born at Ocala, Florida.

Norton worked in the United States Postal Service as a career. He served as Postmaster at Ocala, Florida for a number of years. He is now retired.

Norton married Norma Ruth Robbins on August 17, 1949. They live in Ocala, Florida.

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d125 BETTIE EUGENE McNEAL; b. September 15, 1929.

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Bettie was born at Ocala, Florida.

Bettie works as an accountant in Longwood, Seminole County, Florida.

Bettie married Kenneth Henry Brown, Jr. They live at Longwood, Florida.

Ken is a sales representative for Television Channel 2 in Orlando. Ken’s son, by a previous marriage, is Frederick William (Ricky) Brown. Ricky lives at Denver, Colorado where he is a pilot with United Air Lines.

Children of Bettie and Ken Brown:

1. Nancy Laurene Brown Service.

Nancy, now divorced, lives in Athens, Georgia where she is a student at the University of Georgia.

Their children:

a. Robbie Service.

b. Mathew Service.

2. Karen Lucy Brown Larvision.

Karen lives at Orlando where she is employed as a real estate salesperson.

3. Kenneth Henry Brown, III.

Kenneth lives at Longwood, Florida.

He is employed as a teacher and assistant coach at Sanford, Florida.

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d125 SHIRLEY ROBERTA McNEAL; b. May 10, 1932.

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Shirley was born at Ocala, Florida.

Shirley married Thomas Marvin Morgan on January 6, 1951. They made their home in Ocala.

Their children:

1. Cynthia Gail Morgan.

Cindy lives in Ocala.

2. Thomas Marvin Morgan, Jr.

Tommy lives in Orange County near Orlando.

3. Jeffrey Richard Morgan.

Jeffrey lives in Ocala.

4. Lisa Michelle Morgan.

Lisa lives in Ocala.

5. Jonathon Craig Morgan.

Craig lives in Ocala.

6. Kevin Scott Morgan.

Scott lives in Ocala.

Shirley and Thomas are divorced.

Shirley lives in Ocala.

LEFT: Seth Tatum Harris (1869-1910), son of Martha Ann Carson and Silas Alston Harris (d125/7115), is shown here with his wife, Ella Malinda Blackstock, and their children in March of 1910. First Row, Left to Right: Ella Mae Harris (Ward), Dora Gladyce Harris (Brown), and Robert Tatum Harris. Second Row: Annie Lou Harris (Conway), between her parents. Third Row: William Howard Harris, Walker Franklin Harris and Leonard Thomas Harris.

BELOW: The family of Ella Blackstock and Seth Tatum Harris, in later years, in Birmingham, Alabama. Back Row, Left to Right: Robert Cobb Ward; Jack Harris Conway; Tim Conway, Sr.; Leonard Harris. Middle Row: Gladyce Harris Brown, Ella Mae Harris Ward, Marilyn Conway (Drennen), Annie Lou Harris Conway, Ella Blackstock Harris (Mother). Front Row: Gloria Anna Brown (Hart), Ella Mae Brown (Payton), and Richard Conway.

ABOVE LEFT: Walker F. Harris, son of Ella Blackstock and Seth Tatum Harris (d125/7115/6), and his wife, Viola Gilmore. ABOVE RIGHT: Ernest Edward Harris, Jr., grandson of Viola and Walker Harris, with his wife, Mary Ellen Clements, in August of 1989. They live in Springfield, Virginia (near Washington, D.C.). Ernie’s parents were Evelyn Ann Arthurs and Ernest Edward Harris, Sr., a professor of music at Columbia University.

BELOW LEFT: Leonard Harris. BELOW RIGHT: Ester Aiello with her husband, Howard Harris. Leonard and Howard were sons of Ella Blackstock and Seth Tatum Harris.

ABOVE: Jack Harris Conway, Jr. with his wife, Beverly Hoots, and their daughters, Annie and Julia Conway. Harris and his family live at Fayetteville, Georgia. In front is Rebecca Lee Balazik, daughter of Harris’ sister, Megan Conway and Alex Balazik of Birmingham.

LEFT: Marilyn Joy Conway, daughter of Annie Lou Harris (d125/7115/64) and Timothy Michael Conway, Sr., and her husband Felix Melville Drennen, II, son of Allen and Mary Hagood Alexander Drennen of Birmingham. Felix and Marilyn are shown with their grandchildren. First Row, left to right: Margaret Walker Drennen; Katherine Alexander Drennen; Daniel Edward Drennen, III; Frances Reynolds Drennen; Elizabeth Patton Drennen holding Evelyn Adams Drennen. Middle row: Mary Hagood Drennen and Glenn Ireland Drennen. Back Row: Marilyn and Felix Drennen.

ABOVE LEFT: Robert Tatum Harris and Ella Mae Harris Ward, children of Ella Malin Blackstock and Seth Tatum Harris (d125/7115/6).

ABOVE RIGHT: Ella Mae Harris and her husband, Robert Cobb Ward.

BELOW: Photo of a wedding party in Houston, Texas. This is the wedding of Louise Burroughs (on left) and Timothy Michael Conway, III (on right). Others, left to right: Gladyce Harris Brown and Ella Mae Harris Ward (daughters of Ella and Tatum Harris), Gloria Anna Brown Hart (daughter of Gladyce and Wilbur Brown) and Marilyn Conway Drennen (daughter of Mary Lou Harris and Timothy Michael Conway, Sr.).

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d125 JACULINE GAIL McNEAL; b. December 4, 1936.

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Jackie was born at Ocala, Florida.

Jackie married Emanuel Tortora in June, 1955.

They live at Pembroke Pines, Broward County (near Hollywood), Florida.

Their children:

1. Steven Emanuel Tortora.

Steven lives near Citra, Marion County (north of Ocala), Florida.

2. Richard Douglas Tortora.

Richard lives near Citra, Marion County, Florida.

3. Toni Tortora.

Toni lives with his parents at Pembroke Pines.

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d125 SETH TATUM HARRIS; b. March 22, 1869; d. September 19, 1910.

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Tatum was born about two miles west of Jonesboro on Flint River Road in Clayton County, Georgia.

Tatum’s family moved to the Harmony community of Hall County, Georgia in 1874.

Their home was located about ten miles southeast of Gainesville, Georgia.

Tatum was educated in the public schools of Hall County.

Tatum was skilled in penmanship and taught this skill in the public schools.

Tatum was also active in selling nursery products, including fruit trees.

Tatum married Ella Malinda Blackstock on September 10, 1891 in Hall County, Georgia. The ceremony was conducted by Reverend M. G. Langford.

Ella, the daughter of James Andrew and Melissa Melvina Gaines Blackstock, was born May 18, 1872 in Winston County, Alabama.

Ella died on November 19, 1956, at the age of 84 years, in Birmingham, Alabama.

Tatum and Ella are buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Birmingham, Alabama.

Ella’s parents were born in Hall County, Georgia. James was born on June 21, 1849 and Melissa was born in 1847.

Tatum moved his family to Henager (on Sand Mountain), DeKalb County, Alabama about 1895.

Tatum taught penmanship in the public schools of DeKalb County.

Tatum’s brother, Thomas G. Harris, was also living in DeKalb County at that time.

Tatum’s family also lived in Chattanooga, Calhoun County, Alabama; Gadsden, Alabama; and Birmingham, Alabama.

Tatum and a Mr. Broyles were partners in a business on 8^th Avenue North in Birmingham.

Tatum died of an aneurysm at the age of 41 years in Birmingham.

Tatum’s death left Ella with seven children. The oldest child was eighteen years of age. Four children were less than ten years of age.

Children of Tatum and Ella Harris:

1. Walker Franklin Harris; b. September 18, 1892; d. June 11, 1954.

2. Leonard Thomas Harris; b. October 26, 1894; d. December 5, 1980.

3. William Howard Harris; b. October 20, 1897; d. November, 1975.

4. Annie Lou Harris; b. March 9, 1901; d. October 27, 1967.

5. Robert Tatum Harris; b. December 17, 1902; d. May 5, 1962.

6. Ella Mae Harris; b. March 21, 1905.

7. Dora Gladyce Harris; b. April 20, 1908; d. November 18, 1987.

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d125 WALKER FRANKLIN HARRIS; b. September 18, 1892; d. June 11, 1954.

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Walker was born in Hall County, Georgia. He was about three years of age when his family moved to Sand Mountain at Henager, DeKalb County, Alabama.

Walker was an employee of the Southern Railway System. He was superintendent of the railroad’s paint shop at Salisbury, North Carolina.

Walker married Viola Victoria Gilmore on November 23, 1910. Viola was born on October 20, 1893 and died on March 24, 1980. They made their home at Salisbury, North Carolina.

They are buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Birmingham, Alabama.

Their son:

1. Ernest Edward Harris; b. August 26, 1911; d. August 9, 1981.

Ernest was born in Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama.

Ernest was a talented musician. He studied music and made it his career.

Ernest attended Columbia University in New York City.

Ernest became a professor at Columbia University. He also served as the head of the Music Department at that University.

Ernest published some books relating to music.

Ernest married Evelyn Ann Arthurs on May 22, 1939. Evelyn was born on April 18, 1919 and died on October 14, 1980. They lived at Hastings on the Hudson River in New York. They are buried there.

Children of Ernest and Evelyn Harris:

a. Rose Marie Harris; b. September 20, 1940.

Rose was born in Salisbury, North Carolina.

Rose married Norman Leutters.

They live in the home of Rose’s parents at Hastings on the Hudson River in New York.

b. Ernest Edward Harris, Jr.; b. October 25, 1942.

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d125 ERNEST EDWARD HARRIS, JR.; b. October 25, 1942.

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Ernie was born in Salisbury, North Carolina.

Ernie is employed in the United States Postal Service in Washington, D.C.

Ernie married Mary Ellen Clements.

They live in Springfield, Virginia.

Their children:

1. Kathleen Harris; b. September 9, 1978 in New York City.

2. Ernest Edward Harris, III; b. January 29, 1981 in Virginia.

3. Kristin Evelyn Harris; b. February 5, 1983 in Virginia.

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d125 LEONARD THOMAS HARRIS; b. October 26, 1894; d. December 5, 1980.

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Leonard was born in Hall County, Georgia. He served his country during World War I as a Corporal in the United States Army.

Leonard worked for many years as a stock broker.

Leonard married Mae Stamps in Birmingham, Alabama. They lived in Birmingham and also in New Orleans.

Their daughter:

1. Valora Mae Harris; b. September 9, 1922.

Leonard and Mae were divorced.

Mae died in 1981. She is buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Birmingham, Alabama.

Leonard married Gerry Keith in Brookhaven, Mississippi.

Leonard and Gerry lived in Jackson, Mississippi; Little Rock, Arkansas; and Atlanta, Georgia.

Gerry, after Leonard’s death, returned to Brookhaven, Mississippi to live with her sister, Mrs. Randolph Fairfax.

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d125 VALORA MAE HARRIS; b. September 9, 1922.

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Valora was born in Birmingham, Alabama. Her family lived in the Edgewood area of Birmingham where she attended Edgewood Elementary School. After moving to New Orleans, Valora attended Sophie Wright High School, Soule Business College and Newcomb College.

Later, in 1987, Valora earned a degree in history at the University of Alabama in Birmingham.

Valora married Herbert Elgin Spencer in June of 1943. Herbert was born on September 20, 1913 in Gainesville, Florida.

Herbert served his country in the United States Army during World War II. He held the rank of Lieutenant Colonel.

Herbert worked in banking as an occupation. He was assistant to the president of the Federal Intermediate Credit Bank in New Orleans.

Valora and Herbert lived in New Orleans, Florida, and Washington, D.C.

They live now in Birmingham, Alabama where Valora does radio reading for the blind.

Their daughter:

1. Valora Diane Spencer; b. June 16, 1957.

Valora Diane was born in New Orleans. She lives in the Mountain Brook area of Birmingham, Alabama.

She is employed in a law firm as a paralegal.

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d125 WILLIAM HOWARD HARRIS; b. October 20, 1897; d. November, 1975.

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Howard was born at Henager, DeKalb County, Alabama.

Howard was an author and playwright. His work headquarters was in New York City.

One of his productions, BROKEN PEDESTAL, played in Birmingham, Alabama in 1930.

Howard’s sister, Gladyce, was a play director and his brother-in-law, Robert C. Ward, also served as a director.

Howard married Ester Aiello on October 6, 1937.

They made their home in New York.

Ester died in October, 1975.

They are buried in New York.

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d125 ANNIE LOU HARRIS; b. March 9, 1901; d. October 27, 1967.

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Anne was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Anne was less than ten years of age when her family moved to Birmingham and when her father died.

Anne married Timothy Michael Conway, Sr. on August 20, 1919 in Birmingham, Alabama.

Timothy Conway, Sr. was the son of Timothy Edward and Minnie Porterfield Jones Conway.

Timothy Edward was born in Cork, Ireland.

Timothy Edward and Minnie lived in Montgomery, Alabama.

Minnie is buried in Oakhill Cemetery, which is located near the Birmingham, Alabama Municipal Airport.

Timothy Michael Conway, Sr. is also buried in the Oakhill Cemetery.

Timothy Michael Conway, Sr. was active in the advertisement business. He was also a skilled dental technician.

He operated dental laboratories in Pennsylvania and in North Carolina.

After their marriage, Anne and Timothy lived in Birmingham, Montgomery, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, and in Durham, North Carolina.

Anne was active in the real estate business in Birmingham. She was also active in civic affairs. Anne ran for statewide public office (Secretary of State) in Alabama as a Democrat.

Anne died in Birmingham. She is buried in Elmwood Cemetery in Birmingham.

Children of Anne and Timothy Conway:

1. Anne Louise Conway; b. March 18, 1921; d. 1972.

2. Timothy Michael Conway, Jr.; b. October 15, 1922; d. February 20, 1986.

3. Jack Harris Conway; b. April 12, 1925; d. November 7, 1965.

4. Marilyn Joy Conway; b. April 9, 1929.

5. Richard Lull Conway; b. November 4, 1930; d. 1982.

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d125 ANNE LOUISE CONWAY; b. March 18, 1921; d. 1972.

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Anne was born in Birmingham, Alabama. Anne attended schools in Birmingham, Philadelphia, and Durham. She graduated from high school in Durham, North Carolina.

Anne attended college in Greensboro, North Carolina. She graduated from the University of North Carolina.

Anne was secretary to James Chappell, President and General Manager of the Birmingham News.

Anne married Paul Melville Hopkins of Massachusetts.

Paul was an employee of the Alabama Power Company.

Anne and Paul lived in Birmingham.

Anne is buried in Elmwood Cemetery in Birmingham.

Children of Anne and Paul Hopkins:

1. Marilyn Faith Hopkins; b. March 22, 1953.

Marilyn was born in Birmingham, Alabama. She graduated from Shades Valley High School. She attended Birmingham Southern University.

Marilyn married Jim Isaminger.

Jim was born on September 15, 1934.

They live near Birmingham at Vestavia.

Jim and Marilyn that own and operate DMI Tile and Marble, Inc. in the Birmingham area.

2. Patricia Conway Hopkins; b. March 12, 1956.

Patricia was born in Birmingham, Alabama.

She graduated from Shades Valley High School. She attended Birmingham Southern University.

Patricia married William (Chip) Bush.

Chip was born on April 20, 1953.

They live in the Birmingham area.

Their daughter:

a. Reagan Bush; b. January 31, 1979.

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d125 TIMOTHY MICHAEL CONWAY, JR.; b. October 15, 1922; d. February 20, 1986.

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Tim was born in Montgomery, Alabama.

Tim attended schools in Birmingham, Philadelphia, and Durham. He graduated from high school in Durham, North Carolina.

Tim served his country during World War II in the United States Navy. He served on a minesweeper in the Pacific area of operations.

Tim's studied premed subjects at Birmingham-Southern College.

Tim graduated from the University of Alabama Law School. He was editor-in-chief of the Alabama Law Review.

Tim practiced law in Birmingham. He was a partner in a law firm of Rives, Pettus, Peterson and Conway.

At the height of a distinguished legal career, Tim was stricken with Alzheimer's disease.

Tim married Peggy Morris on August 19, 1950 at Highland Avenue Methodist Church in Birmingham, Alabama.

Peggy, daughter of Lillie Ware Ard and John Lewis Morris, was born September 10, 1927 in Birmingham.

Peggy and Tim were later divorced.

Peggy lives in Birmingham.

Their children:

1. Margaret Arden Conway; b. October 3, 1952.

2. Timothy Michael Conway, III; b. June 7, 1955.

3. Pamela Anne Conway; b. October 29, 1960.

Tim, later, married Charlotte Elmore on November 16, 1976. They lived in Birmingham.

Tim died of Alzheimer’s disease. He is buried in Elmwood Cemetery in Birmingham. Charlotte lives in the Birmingham area.

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d125 MARGARET ARDEN CONWAY; b. October 3, 1952.

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Arden was born in Birmingham, Alabama. She graduated from Mountain Brook High School. Arden attended Stratford Junior College in Virginia. She graduated from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro.

Arden married Don C. Richards, Jr. Don, the son of Margaurite Catherine Porter and Don C. Richards, Sr., was born on October 18, 1954 in San Antonio, Texas.

Don received his undergraduate degree from Covenant Bible College in Chattanooga, Tennessee. He earned a Masters Degree in Divinity from the Reformed Seminary in Jackson, Mississippi. He, also, earned a Masters Degree in Counseling Psychology from Mississippi Southern University, Hattiesburg, Mississippi.

Don is a Christian counselor in Birmingham.

Arden is a music teacher. She, also, directs a children’s choir at Briarwood Presbyterian Church in Birmingham.

Arden and Don live in the Mountain Brook area of Birmingham.

Their children:

1. Christopher Timothy Richards; b. April 1, 1981 in Jackson, Mississippi.

2. Arden Catherine Richards; b. July 30, 1984 in Birmingham, Alabama.

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d125 TIMOTHY MICHAEL CONWAY, III; b. June 7, 1955.

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Mike was born in Birmingham, Alabama. He graduated from Mountain Brook High School. Mike attended Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas.

Mike married Louise Burroughs. They make their home in Houston, Texas.

Their children:

1. Anne Louise Conway; b. August 1, 1984.

2. Carolina Frances Conway; b. January 15, 1987.

3. Timothy Michael Conway, IV; b. May 29, 1990.

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d125 PAMELA ANNE CONWAY; b. October 29, 1960.

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Pam was born in Birmingham, Alabama. She graduated from Mountain Brook High School.

Pam graduated from Auburn University.

Pam married Norman Nicastro.

They live in Huntsville, Alabama.

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d125 JACK HARRIS CONWAY; b. April 12, 1925; d. November 7, 1965.

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Jack was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Jack attended schools in Philadelphia and Durham. He graduated from high school in Durham, North Carolina.

Jack graduated from Birmingham Southern College with a degree in History.

Jack worked in the life insurance industry. He also had a sporting goods business association with the Brunswick Corporation.

Jack married Gloria Goodall. They lived in Birmingham. Jack is buried in Elmwood Cemetery in Birmingham.

Children of Jack and Gloria Conway:

1. Jack Harris Conway, Jr.; b. December 18, 1951.

2. Megan Camille Conway (twin); b. May 8, 1953.

3. Charles Conway (twin); b. May 8, 1953.

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d125 JACK HARRIS CONWAY, JR.; b. December 18, 1951.

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Harris was born in Birmingham, Alabama. He graduated from Mountain Brook High School.

Harris attended the University of Alabama.

Harris is a lumber broker. His office is located in Peachtree City, Georgia.

Harris married Beverly Hoots on June 8, 1974. Beverly was born on February 20, 1951 in Anniston, Calhoun County, Alabama. She is the daughter of Glenn and Elva Maude Graham Hoots.

Harris and Beverly live in Fayetteville, Georgia.

Their daughters:

1. Anne Conway; b. November 1, 1986 in Riverdale, Georgia.

2. Julie Graham Conway; b. December 4, 1988 in Atlanta, Georgia.

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d125 MEGAN CAMILLE CONWAY (twin); b. May 8, 1953.

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Megan was born in Birmingham, Alabama. She graduated from Mountain Brook High School.

Megan attended Stevens College in Missouri.

Megan married Alexander Balazik on August 5, 1972 in Birmingham, Alabama.

Their children:

1. Rachel Megan Balazik; b. May 14, 1973 in Dunellen, New Jersey. Rachel, in November 1990, is a senior in Homewood High School, Birmingham, Alabama.

2. Brian Edwin Balazik; b. November 16, 1978 in Birmingham.

3. Rebecca Lee Balazik; b. September 5, 1981 in Birmingham, Alabama.

Megan and Alex are divorced.

Megan and her children live in Birmingham. Megan is an employee of a health insurance company.

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d125 CHARLES CONWAY (twin); b. May 8, 1953.

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Charles was born in Birmingham, Alabama. He graduated from Mountain Brook High School.

Charles attended the University of Alabama.

Charles lives now in the Atlanta metropolitan area.

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d125 MARILYN JOY CONWAY; b. April 9, 1929.

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Marilyn was born in Birmingham, Alabama.

Marilyn graduated from Ramsay High School.

Marilyn attended Whitworth Junior College in Brookhaven, Mississippi.

Marilyn married Felix Melville Drennen, II on June 25, 1949 in Birmingham.

Felix was born December 23, 1926 in Birmingham.

Felix is the son of Allen and Mary Hagood Alexander Drennen of Birmingham, Alabama.

Felix has been engaged in the real estate mortgage business and in the automobile business.

Marilyn and Felix live in the Mountain Brook area of Birmingham.

Their children:

1. Felix Melville Drennen, III; b. June 12, 1951.

Felix was born in Birmingham, Alabama.

Felix graduated from Mountain Brook High School.

Felix attended Washington and Lee University in Virginia.

Felix married Elizabeth (Betts) Patton of Morganton, North Carolina on June 29, 197-.

Betts attended Hollins College in Virginia.

They live in Birmingham.

Felix is Executive Vice-President of Brice Building Company.

Their children:

a. Elizabeth Patton Drennen; b. July 4, 1977.

b. Mary Hagood Drennen; b. April 2, 1980.

c. Margaret Walker Drennen; b. June 13, 1983.

2. Daniel Edward Drennen, II; b. April 14, 1954.

Danny was born in Birmingham, Alabama.

He graduated from Mountain Brook High School.

Danny graduated from Washington and Lee University in Virginia. He graduated from Cumberland Law School in Birmingham. He earned his Masters Degree in Law, in Taxation, at Emory University.

Danny was a partner in a law firm in Mobile, Alabama.

Danny has an estate planning service in Birmingham, Alabama.

Danny married Mallie Ireland on June 26, 1976.

Mallie is a graduate of Hollins College in Virginia.

They live in Birmingham.

Their children:

a. Glenn Ireland Drennen; b. June 25, 1978.

b. Katharine Alexander Drennen; b. February, 1980 in Atlanta.

c. Daniel Edward Drennen, III; b. February, 1984.

d. Frances Reynolds Drennen; b. June 25, 1985 in Mobile.

3. Richard Hagood Drennen; b. May 27, 1959.

Richard was born in Birmingham, Alabama.

He graduated from Indian Springs High School.

Richard attended Washington and Lee University in Virginia.

Richard deals in commercial real estate.

Richard married Helen McTyeire on October 1, 1984.

They live in Nashville, Tennessee.

Their daughter:

a. Evelyn Adams Drennen; b. January 13, 1990.

4. Robert Harris Drennen; b. December 16, 1961.

Robert was born in Birmingham, Alabama.

He graduated from Indian Springs High School. Robert attended Auburn University.

Robert is an employee of Massachusetts Mutual Insurance Company.

He divides his time between Birmingham and New York.

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d125 RICHARD LULL CONWAY; b. November 4, 1930; d. 1982.

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Dick was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Dick graduated from Ramsay High School, Birmingham.

Dick attended Birmingham Southern University and the University of Colorado.

Dick was a wholesaler of clothing.

Dick lived in Birmingham. He died in Birmingham.

Dick is buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Birmingham, Alabama.

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d125 ROBERT TATUM HARRIS; b. December 17, 1902; d. May 5, 1962.

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Robert was born in Birmingham, Alabama.

Robert was educated in the public schools of Birmingham.

Robert was an industrialist and manufacturer.

Robert manufactured boats in Decatur, Alabama. Robert founded, owned and operated Southeastern Metals, Inc. in Birmingham.

Robert married Margaret Cunningham.

They lived in Birmingham and in Decatur, Alabama.

Margaret lives in Birmingham, Alabama.

Their daughter:

1. Jane Harris; b. December 1, 1921; d. July 14, 1982.

Jane was born in Birmingham, Alabama.

Jane married Edward Earl Alverson.

Earl was born January 12, 1922 and died August 8, 1979.

Jane and Earl are buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Birmingham, Alabama.

Jane and Earl were divorced.

Later, Jane married Schuyler Baker.

He was an attorney in Birmingham.

Children of Jane Harris and Earl Alverson:

a. Gail Alverson.

Gail married Jack Behr. They have two children and live in Pensacola, Florida.

b. Margaret Jackson Alverson.

Margaret married Patterson. Later, Margaret married ________ Lindsey.

They live in Birmingham.

c. Frank Marshall Alverson.

Frank lives in Birmingham.

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d125 ELLA MAE HARRIS; b. March 21, 1905.

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Ella Mae was born at Reeds, Calhoun County, Alabama. She graduated from Ensley High School in Birmingham, Alabama. She also attended McLynn School of Expression and majored in dramatic readings and drama.

Ella Mae taught drama and speech.

Ella Mae married Robert Cobb Ward in Birmingham on May 10, 1924. Robert was born on January 11, 1903 and grew up in Arlington, Georgia. He attended Georgia Tech and participated in the co-op program.

Robert worked as a design engineer with the United States Steel Company in Birmingham. He retired from that company.

Ella Mae and Robert made their home in Birmingham. Robert died February 4, 1978. He is buried in Elmwood Cemetery in Birmingham.

Ella Mae lives in Mount Royal Tower Retirement Home in Birmingham.

As a six-year-old child in Birmingham, Ella Mae lost both of her hands and a part of each arm when she fell under a streetcar.

Among her other interests, crafts and hobbies, Ella Mae has painted a number of pictures.

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d125 DORA GLADYCE HARRIS; b. April 20, 1908; d. November 18, 1987.

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Gladyce was born at Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama.

Gladyce attended public schools in Birmingham, Alabama.

Gladyce married Wilbur Emery Brown.

Gladyce and Wilbur lived in Birmingham, Chattanooga and in Dallas, Texas.

Wilbur died in Dallas, Texas on February 27, 1980.

Gladyce was injured by an automatic door at the Chattanooga airport while attending a homecoming at the First Baptist Church of Chattanooga. Her hip was broken. She never fully recovered from her injury in Chattanooga.

Gladyce died in Dallas, Texas.

Gladyce and Wilbur are buried in Dallas, Texas.

Their children:

1. Gloria Anna Brown; b. October 22, 1932.

2. Ella Mae Brown; b. May 25, 1936.

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d125 GLORIA ANNA BROWN; b. October 22, 1932.

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Gloria was born in Birmingham, Alabama.

Gloria married Richard Manson Hart on June 14, 1952 in Little Rock, Arkansas.

Richard was born on October 16, 1929.

Gloria and Richard live in Dallas, Texas.

Their children:

1. Richard Manson Hart, Jr.; b. April 24, 1953 in California.

Richard married Betty on October 18, 1980. Betty was born on August 20, 1953.

Their daughter:

a. Jessica Laine Hart; b. January 3, 1984 in Dallas, Texas.

2. Melinda Gay Hart; b. December 30, 1955 in Dallas, Texas.

Melinda married James Ramsay on September 28, 1985 in Dallas, Texas.

James was born on March 1, 1954.

Their children:

a. Anna Elender Ramsay; b. October 8, 1987.

b. Nathan James (Chip) Ramsay, III; b. November 4, 1990.

3. Suzanna Hart; b. February 5, 1958 in Dallas, Texas.

Suzanna married John Jay Reed, Sr. on December 6, 1982. John was born on June 26, 1957.

Their children:

a. John Jay Reed, Jr.; b. August 22, 1984 in Dallas, Texas.

b. Elizabeth Leigh Reed; b. October 12, 1990 in Dallas, Texas.

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d125 ELLA MAE BROWN; b. May 25, 1936 in Birmingham, Alabama.

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Ella Mae married Thomas Atwood Boyles, Sr.

Their son:

1. Thomas Atwood Boyles, Jr.; b. April 8, 1958 in Dallas, Texas.

Ella Mae and Thomas were divorced.

Ella Mae married James J. Payton in 1981 in Dallas, Texas. They live in Dallas.

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d125 OLIVER FRANK HARRIS; b. October 30, 1833; d. June 18, 1910.

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Frank was born 2.5 miles west of Jonesboro, Georgia on Flint River Road in Fayette (now Clayton) County, Georgia.

Frank was listed on the muster roll of Company F, Second Regiment of Georgia Calvary, Confederate Army. They were known as the Clayton Dragoons.

Frank inherited that part of his father’s land which was south of Flint River Road. This included his parents’ homeplace. Frank located his home on this land.

Frank married Elza Jane Edna Flournoy on October 12, 1858 in Chambers County, Alabama.

At the time of his marriage, Frank’s oldest sister, Nancy L. LeMaster and her husband John P. LeMaster, were living in this same Alabama county.

Elza Jane was of French Huguenot ancestry. She was born September 11, 1843 in Alabama. She died October 14, 1907.

Frank and Elza are buried in the Mann Cemetery located on Kendrick Road in Clayton County, Georgia.

Frank was a farmer.

They made their home on Flint River Road, west of Bethel Baptist Church.

Their children:

1. Louella Howell Harris; b. August 29, 1859; d. February 3, 1948.

2. Alonza Clarence (Lonie) Harris; b. August 14, 1861; d. December 7, 1937.

3. Augusta Harris, a son; b. 1863; d. January 14, 1864.

4. Oscar Alsey Harris; b. September 14, 1865; d. June 30, 1913.

5. Aaron G. Harris; b. August 3, 1869; d. December 14, 1892.

6. Georgia Jarvis Harris; b. June 18, 1872; d. September 25, 1937.

7. Mariah Belle Harris; b. March 26, 1875; d. April 30, 1891.

8. Johnnie Franklin Harris; b. December 7, 1877; d. July 16, 1932.

9. Rosie Harris; b. August 20, 1882; d. August 26, 1891.

A. Flournoy Harris; b. September 29, 1885; d. January 12, 1941.

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d125 LOUELLA HOWELL HARRIS; b. August 29, 1859; d. February 3, 1948.

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Louella was born on Flint River Road in Clayton County, Georgia.

Louella married Joshua C. (Doc) Morgan on January 7, 1886 in Clayton County, Georgia.

Doc was born May 3, 1861 and died January 5, 1936.

They made their home in Fayetteville, Georgia.

Doc was a farmer and a merchant. His store was located in Fayetteville near the train depot which is now gone.

Louella and Doc are buried in the Fayetteville, Georgia City Cemetery.

Their children:

1. William Franklin Morgan; b. January 21, 1887; d. April 8, 1974.

2. Amanda Edna Morgan; b. May 9, 1888; d. November 16, 1977.

3. Rosie Belle Morgan; b. May 2, 1891; d. December 7, 1989.

4. George James Morgan; b. September 19, 1893; d. June 24, 1967.

5. Algia Omenion Morgan; b. September 20, 1895; d. May 11 1990.

6. Ida L. Morgan; b. October 9, 1897; d. May 13, 1986.

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d125 WILLIAM FRANKLIN MORGAN; b. January 21, 1887; d. April 8, 1974.

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Frank was born in Fayette County, Georgia.

Frank married Eva F Jones on November 3, 1912 in Fayette County, Georgia. Eva was born September 25, 1893 and died June 3, 1983.

They are buried in the Jonesboro, Georgia city cemetery.

The family lived first in Fayette County. They moved to the Jonesboro area of Clayton County about 1920.

Their children:

1. Louise Morgan; b. August 1, 1913; d. September 5, 1992.

2. Robert Morgan; b. June 17, 1916.

3. William James Morgan; b. January 20, 1918; d. April 30, 1987.

ABOVE LEFT: Oliver Frank Harris (1833-1910), his wife Elza Jane Edna Flournoy (1843-1907), and their son, Johnnie Franklin Harris (1877-1932).

ABOVE RIGHT: Louella Howell Harris (1859-1948), daughter and first child of Jane and Oliver Frank Harris, with her husband, Joshua C. (Doc) Morgan (1861-1936), of Fayetteville, Georgia.

BELOW: Jane and Oliver Frank Harris, with their son, Flournoy Harris (1885-1941) between them. They are shown here on the porch of their home on Flint River Road near Jonesboro and with students from the Bethel School, about 1895. Some of their grandchildren are in this group.

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ABOVE: Louella H. Harris and her husband, J.C. (Doc) Morgan (both seated), with their family at their Fayetteville homeplace about 1920. First Row, left to right: Robert Morgan, James Morgan and Louise Morgan (Barnette), children of Eva F. Jones and Frank Morgan; Flora Belle Jones (Foster), standing between her grandparents; Allison C. Jones. (Flora and Allison are children of Rosie Belle and Arthur Jones). Second Row: Frank and Eva Jones Morgan; Georgia Harris, sister of Louella H. Morgan; Edna Morgan Hubbard; Ida Morgan and her husband, Charlie Lewis; Rosie Belle Morgan and her husband, Arthur Jones, holding his daughter, Lucille Jones (Smith). Third Row: Costello Sams and wife, Algia Morgan; George Morgan and wife, Lillie Mae McEachern.

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d125 LOUISE MORGAN; b. August 1, 1913; d. September 5, 1992.

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Louise was born in Fayette County, Georgia. She was a salesperson for Rich’s department store in Atlanta. Louise was a member of the Jonesboro United Methodist Church.

Louise married Wilson Barnette. Wilson brought two sons from a previous marriage into the family. They are:

A. Charles W. Barnette of Jonesboro, Georgia.

B. Robert E. Barnette of Eatonton, Georgia.

Wilson is buried in Hampton, Georgia.

Louise lived on Jodeco Road near Jonesboro. She is buried near Jonesboro in Sherwood Memorial Gardens.

The children of Louise and Wilson Barnette:

1. Gene Barnette; b. August 29, 1936.

Gene married Barbara Ann Cox. They live in Jonesboro, Georgia.

Their children:

a. Randy Barnette.

Randy married Dona Brett. They live at Stockbridge, Georgia.

Their daughter:

I. Ashley Barnette.

b. Rena Barnette;

Rena married David Grace. They live in St. Louise, Missouri.

2. Carolyn Barnette; b. June 10, 1939.

Carol was born in Jonesboro, Georgia. Carol married Jim Freeman.

Their daughter:

a. Debby Freeman; Debby lives at Columbus, Mississippi.

Later, Carol married Don Ellenburg.

Their son:

b. Scott Ellenburg. Scott lives at Woodstock, Georgia.

Later, Carol married Fred James. They live near Duluth, Georgia.

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d125 ROBERT MORGAN; b. June 17, 1916.

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Robert was born in Fayette County, Georgia.

Robert married Ann Parker. Ann was born September 16, 1916.

Robert worked in the printing industry. He is now retired. They live at Stone Mountain, Georgia.

Their children:

1. Robert Morgan; b. February 23, 1943.

Robert is employed by Delta Air Lines and works in Pilot Qualifications.

Robert is also a Baptist minister.

Robert married Linda Carter on August 5, 1962 at Venetian Hills Baptist Church, Atlanta, Georgia.

Linda was born February 9, 1944 at Newnan, Georgia.

They live at Stone Mountain, Georgia.

Their children:

a. Robert Michael Morgan; b. May 12, 1964.

Michael works for Hughes Supply Company, Stone Mountain, Georgia.

Michael married Donna Little.

They live at Stone Mountain, Georgia.

b. Matthew L. Morgan; b. January 5, 1969.

Matthew attends Gordon College, Barnesville, Georgia.

c. Sharon Morgan; b. September 22, 1972.

Sharon attends Clarkston High School.

2. Patricia Morgan; b. May, 1952.

Patricia married Sid Miller.

They live at Snellville, Georgia.

Their daughter:

a. Wendy Miller.

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d125 WILLIAM JAMES MORGAN; b. January 20, 1918; d. April 30, 1987.

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James was born in Fayette County, Georgia.

James married Dorothy Barnett. She is now deceased.

They are buried at Sherwood Memory Gardens, Jonesboro, Georgia.

Their daughter:

1. Marjorie Joan Morgan.

Joan married Jack Hancock.

Their children:

a. Jeffrey Hancock.

b. Jonathan Hancock.

Joan and Jack were divorced.

Joan married Tommy Gray.

They live at Rome, Georgia.

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d125 AMANDA EDNA MORGAN; b. May 9, 1888; d. November 16, 1977.

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Edna was born in Fayetteville, Georgia.

Edna married John Hubbard on February 1, 1922 in Fayette County, Georgia.

Edna is buried in Fayetteville, Georgia city cemetery, near her parents.

There were no children.

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d125 ROSIE BELLE MORGAN; b. May 2, 1891; d. December 7, 1989.

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Rosie Belle was born in Fayetteville, Georgia.

Rosie Belle married William Arthur Jones in Fayette County, Georgia.

William Arthur was born May 11, 1891 and died April 3, 1958.

He was the son of Allison and Amanda Jones. His sister, Eva F. Jones, married Rosie Belle’s brother, Franklin Morgan.

Rosie Belle and William Arthur are buried in the Adamson Addition to the Jonesboro, Georgia city cemetery.

Rosie Belle lived past her ninety-eighth birthday. She was an inspiration to all who knew her. She was a faithful member of the Methodist church.

Rosie Belle has an exceptional memory. Her long life permitted her to know and to be known by many people of several generations.

The writer benefited from her knowledge of people and her wisdom.

Rosie Belle lived out her life in the home of her daughter and her son-in-law, Lucille and Gene Smith, in Rex, Georgia.

The children of Rosie Belle and William Arthur Jones:

1. Allison Christian Jones; b. November 8, 1914.

2. Flora Belle Jones; b. June 15, 1917; d. October 10, 1989.

3. Amanda Lucille Jones; b. October 23, 1919.

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d125 ALLISON CHRISTIAN JONES; b. November 8, 1914.

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Allison married Evelyn Wynn of Duluth, Georgia.

Allison was employed at Warner Robins Air Force Base. He is now retired.

Allison and Evelyn make their home at Warner Robins, Georgia.

Their children:

1. Rebecca Jones.

Rebecca married Gary Lashley.

Their children:

a. Allison Lashley.

b. Kevin Lashley.

c. Kristan Lashley.

2. David Jones.

David married Tammy .

They live in Duluth, Georgia.

Their children:

a. Amber Jones.

b. Julianna Jones.

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d125 FLORA BELLE JONES; b. June 15, 1917; d. October 10, 1989.

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Flora married Augustus H. Foster. They made their home in Hawkinsville, Georgia.

Flora is buried at Mount Carmel Methodist Church, Henry County, Georgia.

Their children:

1. Shirley Foster.

Shirley married Doug Davidson.

They live in Jonesboro, Georgia.

Their children:

a. Ken Davidson.

Ken attends college.

b. Tommy Davidson.

Tommy attends college.

c. Amy Davidson.

Amy is in attendance in high school.

2. Barbara Ann Foster.

Barbara married Jim Peavy.

They live in Hawkinsville, Georgia.

Their children:

a. Tony Peavy. Tony attends college.

b. Tim Peavy.

c. Tracy Peavy. Tracy attends high school.

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d125 AMANDA LUCILLE JONES; b. October 23, 1919.

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Lucille married Eugene W. Smith.

They live at Rex, Georgia.

Their children:

1. Gerald Smith; b. 1942 at Rex, Clayton County, Georgia.

Gerald is a graduate of Georgia Tech. He is employed as a maintenance engineer at the Federal Prison in Atlanta.

Gerald married Barbara Joyce.

They live at Rex, Georgia.

2. Sammy Smith; b. 1946 at Rex, Georgia.

Sammy is a graduate of Georgia Tech. He is an employee of American Telephone and Telegraph Corp.

Sammy married Ann Starr.

They live at Stockbridge, Georgia.

Their children:

a. Lisa Smith; b. 1971.

Lisa is a graduate of Meadow Creek Academy at McDonough, Georgia.

b. Matthew Smith; b. 1973.

Matthew attends high school at Stockbridge, Georgia.

3. Linda Smith; b. 1948 at Rex, Georgia.

Linda attended West Georgia College and majored in Education.

Linda married Richard Moss.

Their children:

Linda and Richard divorced.

Later, Linda married John Barrett.

They live at Rex, Georgia.

Linda is employed by the United States E.P.A., and John is employed by the United States Federal Aviation Administration.

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d125 GEORGE JAMES MORGAN; b. September 19, 1893; d. June 24, 1967.

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George was born in Fayette County, Georgia.

George married Lillie McEachern.

Lillie was born May 30, 1899. She is deceased.

They are buried at Bethany United Methodist Church, Fayette County, Georgia.

Their children:

1. Infant son; b. & b. July 10, 1923. He is buried at Bethany United Methodist Church.

2. Infant daughter; b. & d. April 17, 1932. She is buried at Bethany United Methodist Church.

3. Helen Morgan; b. May 23, 1935; d. June 23, 1985.

Helen is buried at Holly Hill Memorial Park, Fairburn, Georgia.

Helen married Doug Johnson in February, 1971.

There were no children.

Doug lives at Fife, Georgia, near Bethany United Methodist Church, Fayette County, Georgia.

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d125 ALGIA OMENION MORGAN; b. September 20, 1895; d. May 11, 1990.

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Algia was born at Fayetteville, Georgia.

Algia married Costello Leonard Sams on December 24, 1919 in Fayette County, Georgia.

Costello was born in 1896 and died April 14, 1981.

Algia lived well past her 95^th birthday. She suffered from poor health during her last few years of life.

They are buried in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardnes, southwest College Park, Georgia.

Their children:

1. Mary Lou Sams (twin); b. May 2, 1921; d. May 18, 1992.

2. Martha Laura Sams (twin); b. May 2, 1921; d. December 14, 1989.

3. Frances Jeanette Sams; b. July 8, 1923.

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d125 MARY LOU SAMS (twin); b. May 2, 1921; d. May 18, 1992.

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Mary was born at Fayetteville, Georgia. Mary united with the First Methodist Church of College Park when she was 11 years of age. She served that church faithfully for more than 60 years.

Mary married James B. Jeffreys in 1946. They lived in East Point, Georgia.

James was born January 10, 1910 and died February 25, 1988. They are buried in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, College Park, Georgia.

Their son:

1. James B. Jeffreys, Jr.; b. June 19, 1947.

James married Gail Grant of College Park, Georgia.

James is an employee of Spalding Sporting Goods Company.

They live in Birmingham, Alabama.

Their children:

a. Cristie Ann Jeffreys; b. May 1, 1971.

b. Jenifer Lynn Jeffreys; b. May 1, 1971.

They are twins.

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d125 MARTHA LAURA SAMS; b. May 2, 1921; d. December 14, 1989.

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Martha was born at Fayetteville, Georgia.

Martha married John Gosby Ring, Jr. on July 25, 1945.

They made their home in College Park, Georgia.

Martha is buried in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, College Park, Georgia.

Their children:

1. John G. Ring, III; b. June 21, 1951.

John is an employee of Norfolk Southern Railway System.

John married Nancy Virginia Burnett on August 23, 1970.

Their children:

a. Rhonda Jeannie Ring; b. January 25, 1971.

She died February 21, 1971. She is buried in Cobb County, Georgia.

b. John G. Ring, IV; b. July 5, 1975.

John and Nancy were divorced.

John married Linda Dillon Moore on September 5, 1976.

Their son:

c. Jacob Eason Ring; b. June 23, 1980.

2. Leonard Sams Ring; b. July 9, 1952.

Leonard is employed by Andy Lewis Chevrolet Company as office manager.

Leonard married Joanne Smith on September 22, 1974.

Their children:

a. Amber Malissa Ring; b. September 30, 1979.

b. Steven Christopher Ring; b. November 22, 1982.

3. William Frederick Ring; b. August 10, 1958.

William married Jackie Loraine Torbrush on October 9, 1981.

They live in LaGrange, Georgia.

Their son:

a. William Frederick Ring, Jr.; b. August 5, 1984.

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d125 FRANCES JEANETTE SAMS; b. July 8, 1923 at College Park, Georgia.

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Frances married Joseph Lamar Faulkner on March 2, 1946 in College Park, Georgia.

They live at Fayetteville, Georgia.

Their children:

1. Frances Jane Faulkner; b. December 25, 1947 in Atlanta, Georgia.

Jane is an employee of Eastern Air Lines.

Jane married Curry Joe Reeves on April 1, 1970.

They live at Fayetteville, Georgia.

2. Judy Ellen Faulkner; b. August 8, 1950.

Judy married William Leonard Primm on December 19, 1970.

William is an employee of Delta Air Lines.

They live at Fayetteville, Georgia.

Their children:

a. Nicholas Andre Primm; b. September 14, 1974.

b. Callie Lenn Primm; b. July 3, 1977.

c. Nathan Joseph Primm; b. October 3, 1978.

d. Quentin Michael Primm; b. July 31, 1983.

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d125 IDA L. MORGAN; b. October 9, 1897; d. May 13, 1986.

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Ida was born in Fayetteville, Georgia.

Ida married Charlie N. Lewis on May 28, 1920 in Fayette County, Georgia.

Charlie was born in 1897 and died in 1975.

They are buried in Forest Hills Cemetery, Clayton County, Georgia.

They had made their home in Hapeville and Mountain View, Georgia.

Their son:

1. Andrew Reid Lewis; b. December 2, 1933; d. February 21, 1988.

Andy is buried in Forest Hills Cemetery, Clayton County, Georgia.

Andy owned and operated Andy Lewis Chevrolet Company of Union City, Georgia.

Andy married Henrietta Johnson.

Henrietta was born on February 5, 1934.

Henrietta operates the Andy Lewis Chevrolet Company.

Henrietta lives at Spivey’s Lake near Jonesboro, Georgia.

Children of Andy and Henrietta Lewis:

a. Andrew Reid Lewis, Jr.

Andy lives at Fayetteville, Georgia.

b. Teresa Lewis.

Teresa married Bryan Henderson. They live at Jonesboro, Georgia.

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d125 ALONZA CLARENCE HARRIS; b. August 14, 1861; d. December 7, 1937.

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Lonie was born in Clayton County, Georgia.

Lonie married Susan J. Whaley on November 12, 1884 in Clayton County, Georgia.

Susan was born June 20, 1863 and died in 1935.

They are buried in the Jonesboro, Georgia city cemetery, Section J.

Lonie and Susan made their home in Jonesboro, Georgia.

Their children:

1. Samuel Franklin Harris; b. August 6, 1887; d. November 2, 1944.

2. Elizabeth Dell (Lizzie) Harris; b. November 4, 1889; d. August 9, 1967.

3. Maude D. Harris; b. September 1, 1894; d. 1977.

4. Clementine D. (Hope) Harris; b. July 20, 1897; d. June 10, 1980.

5. Alfred Lamar Harris; b. November 7, 1900; d. April 30, 1972.

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d125 SAMUEL FRANKLIN HARRIS; b. August 6, 1887; d. November 2, 1944.

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Sam was born in Clayton County, Georgia.

Sam served his country as a solider in the United States Army during World War I. Sam suffered injury in World War I in combat. Thereafter, he suffered flare-ups from being poisoned by gas in the war.

Sam married Ora Irene Camp on January 1, 1914 in Clayton County, Georgia.

Irene was born October 3, 1891 and died February 27, 1917. She died of childbirth.

Irene was the daughter of A. A. and Jane Elizabeth Hanes Camp of Jonesboro, Georgia.

Sam and Irene are buried in the Jonesboro, Georgia city cemetery, Section J.

Sam and Irene made their home in Jonesboro, Georgia.

Their children:

1. Twin daughter, dead at birth; February 27, 1917.

2. Twin daughter, dead at birth; February 27, 1917.

They are buried with their parents.

After the death of Irene, Sam married Marie Antionette Newman.

Marie was born September 23, 1894 at Temple in Carroll County, Georgia. Her parents were Thomas F. and Rebecca Timmons Newman.

Marie lived the major part of her life in East Point, Georgia. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of East Point.

Marie died May 25, 1990 in Albany, Georgia. She was ninety-five years of age. She had spent her last few years of life in a nursing home in Albany, Georgia.

Marie is buried in West View Cemetery, Atlanta, Georgia.

Children of Sam F. and Marie Harris:

3. Mildred Harris; b. July 14, 1922.

4. Ernest Newman Harris; b. December 20, 1924.

5. Sam Barnett Harris; b. May 2, 1927.

ABOVE: Family of Alonza Clarence (Lonie) Harris, son of Jane and Oliver Frank Harris (d125/7116) of Jonesboro, Georgia about 1898. First Row, left to right: Maude Harris (Lunsford), Clementine (Hope) Harris (Dailey-Stein). Second Row: Lonie Harris and wife, Susan J. Whaley. The next two persons are believed to be Minerva Whaley (1827-1911) and Nannie Whaley (1850-1922), Susan’s mother and sister. Third Row: Sam F. Harris and Elizabeth Dell (Lizzie) Harris (Edwards).

BELOW, Left to right: James Hugh Edwards, son of Lizzie Harris and John H. Edwards; Harold Dailey of Flippen, Georgia, son of Clementine (Hope) Harris and Warren Candler Dailey; Doris Camp, wife of Hugh Edwards and daughter of Mattie West and William T. Camp (d125/7333/3) of Jonesboro. Doris and Hugh live at Stone Mountain, Georgia.

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d125 MILDRED HARRIS; b. July 14, 1922.

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Mildred was born in Atlanta at Georgia Baptist Hospital.

She grew up in East Point, Georgia.

Mildred graduated from Russell High School in East Point.

Mildred married John Hanson Haynes.

John followed a career in the United States Air Force.

John died in March, 1990.

Mildred lives in San Antonio, Texas.

Their son:

1. Terry Hanson Haynes; b. June 22, 1947.

Terry is a personnel consultant employed by Morgan Associates in the Atlanta, Georgia area.

Terry married Suzanne in April, 1990.

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d125 ERNEST NEWMAN HARRIS; b. December 20, 1924.

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Ernest was born at Georgia Baptist Hospital in Atlanta.

Ernest grew up in East Point, Georgia. He graduated from Russell High School in East Point.

Ernest served his country in the United States Army Air Corps during World War II. He was a nose turret gunner in the 13^th Air Force. Ernest also served in the 425^th Army Transportation Unit during the Korean Conflict.

Ernest attended the First Baptist Church in East Point.

Ernest has followed railroading as a career. He worked for the Southern (now Norfolk Southern) Railroad. His assignments carried his family to Birmingham, Columbia, Memphis, Chattanooga and Atlanta.

Ernest married Margaret Rogers in East Point, Georgia.

Margaret was born August 29, 1927. She grew up in East Point.

Margaret’s parents, Frank Eugene and Margaret Poole Rogers, make their home near Fairburn, Georgia.

Ernest and Margaret live a few miles northwest of Fairburn in Fulton County, Georgia.

Their children:

1. Teresa Ann Harris; b. March 5, 1947.

Teresa was born in Atlanta, Georgia.

Teresa works as a travel agent in Columbia, South Carolina.

Teresa married Julius D. Waites of Columbia, South Carolina on December 15, 1969.

Julius teaches in a high school.

Teresa and Julius live in Columbia, South Carolina.

Their son:

a. Michael Waites; b. September 3, 1982.

2. Mark Ernest Harris; b. March 20, 1956.

Mark was born in Atlanta, Georgia.

Mark served his country in the United States Army Infantry for four years.

Mark, for several years, followed railroading as a career. He was employed by the Norfolk Southern Railroad.

Mark married Nancy Elaine Morgan on March 31, 1984.

Nancy is an employee of Allstate Insurance Company.

They live near Fairburn, Georgia.

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d125 SAMMY BARNETT HARRIS; b. May 2, 1927.

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Sam was born at Georgia Baptist Hospital in Atlanta.

Sam graduated from Russell High School in East Point, Georgia. He grew up in East Point.

Sam served his country in the United States Marines during World War II.

After his military service, Sam followed railroading as a career. He worked for Norfolk Southern Railroad. He is now retired.

Sam married Joan Robinson of East Point, Georgia in 1947.

Sam and Joan live in Albany, Georgia.

Their children:

1. Kelly Harris.

Kelly became skilled in surveying in Albany, Georgia. Later, he accepted a job with Norfolk Southern Railroad in the Atlanta area.

Kelly is also attending Georgia State University.

Kelly married Sandy .

Sandy works at Emory Hospital.

Kelly and Sandy live in Decatur, Georgia.

Their son:

a. Tyler Harris.

2. Suzanne Harris; b. August, 1955.

Suzanne is an employee of the Philip Morris Company.

Suzanne married John Thomas.

John is employed by a pharmaceutical company.

Suzanne and John live in Albany, Georgia.

Their daughters:

a. Meredith Thomas.

b. Melanie Thomas.

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d125 ELIZABETH DELL HARRIS; b. November 4, 1889; d. August 9, 1967.

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Lizzie was born at Jonesboro, Clayton County, Georgia.

Lizzie married John Henry Edwards on April 22, 1906 in Clayton County, Georgia.

John was born December 14, 1884 in Forest Park, Clayton County, Georgia. He died on April 4, 1930.

They are buried in the Cullman, Alabama city cemetery.

Lizzie and John Edwards made their home in Jonesboro, Georgia until about 1920.

They moved to Cullman County, Alabama.

John Edwards was elected to the office of Sheriff of Cullman County and served that office until he died.

Their children:

1. Alonza Clarence Edwards; b. July 20, 1907; d. December 7, 1966.

2. William Schley Howard Edwards; b. December 18, 1909; d. 1977.

3. Catherine Cyril Edwards; b. December 16, 1911.

4. James Hugh Edwards, Sr.; b. May 15, 1914.

5. Baynard Leon Edwards; b. August 14, 1916.

6. Mattie Sue Edwards; b. September 28, 1918.

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d125 ALONZA CLARENCE EDWARDS; b. July 20, 1907; d. December 7, 1966.

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A. C. was born in Jonesboro, Georgia.

A. C. married Connie Speigle on December 29, 1927.

They lived in Cullman and then Birmingham, Alabama where A. C. operated two movie theatres.

A. C. was an accomplished artist. His hobby was oil painting.

A. C. is buried in the Cullman, Alabama city cemetery.

Their children:

1. Wally Edwards. Wally died at age 12.

2. Sue Carol Edwards.

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d125 WILLIAM SCHLEY HOWARD EDWARDS; b. December 18, 1909; d. 1977.

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Howard was born in Jonesboro, Georgia.

Howard died in Cullman, Alabama in 1977. He is buried in the Cullman, Alabama city cemetery.

Howard operated a real estate agency in Cullman, Alabama.

Howard married Louise Assel on March 25, 1933.

Louise lives in Cullman, Alabama.

Their children:

1. Dr. James Howard Edwards; born 1934 in Cullman, Alabama. Jimmy is a dentist in Cullman.

Jimmy married Gloria Gant of Wetumpka, Alabama.

They live in Cullman, Alabama.

Their children:

a. Amy Edwards; born 1967.

b. David Edwards; born 1969.

2. Michael Ann Edwards; born December 25, 1945 in Cullman, Alabama.

Michael married Robert Valloton in 1966.

Robert was born in Valdosta, Georgia. He is a dairyman.

Their children:

a. Sarah Louise Valloton; born 1970.

b. Bobby Ann Valloton; born 1973.

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d125 CATHERINE CYRIL EDWARDS; born December 16, 1911.

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Cyril was born in Jonesboro, Georgia.

Cyril married John Brooks on March 5, 1932.

John was an employee of American Telephone and Telegraph.

John was killed on his job in Pensacola, Florida in 1941 by an electrical shock.

Cyril lives in Decatur, Alabama.

Their son:

1. Billy Brooks.

Billy married Betty Reeder.

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d125 JAMES HUGH EDWARDS, SR.; born May 15, 1914.

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Hugh was born in Jonesboro, Georgia.

Hugh served in the regular United States Navy for 23 years, beginning in 1932. Hugh served additional time in the United States Naval Reserves for 7 years, making his service time in the military a total of thirty years.

After leaving the service, Hugh became a life insurance agent until his retirement at age 65.

Hugh married Adelaide Parks on June 15, 1937.

Their son:

1. James Hugh Edwards, Jr.; born August 7, 1940 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Jim attended college at the University of Southern California. He was active in athletics, playing baseball, professionally, for the New York Giants organization.

Jim also worked as a fireman in Pasadena, California. He was permanently injured and retired by the City of Pasadena in 1981.

Jim married Mary Frances Giles.

She was born December 24, 1939 in Marietta, Oklahoma.

They live in (1990) in St. George, Utah.

Their children:

a. James Mark Edwards; born July 1, 1961 in Glendora, California.

b. Eric Hugh Edwards; born May 28, 1963 in Glendora, California.

Eric married Michelle Lynn Freschi on February 16, 1984.

Their child:

I. Whitney Nicole Edwards; born August 19, 1986 in Long Beach, California.

c. Stacie Lynn Edwards; born May 24, 1964 in Pomona, California.

Stacie married Arnold Velarde, Jr. on March 28, 1985.

They live at Redlands, California.

Their children:

I. James Vincent Edwards Velarde; born March 12, 1986 in Glendora, California.

II. Sarah Frances Velarde; born December 30, 1987 in Glendora, California.

Hugh Edwards, Sr. married Doris Lucille Camp on July 17, 1946.

Doris, daughter of William T. and Letcher W. “Mittie” West Camp, was born January 28, 1916 in Jonesboro, Georgia.

Doris and Hugh live at Stone Mountain, Georgia.

Children of Hugh and Doris Camp Edwards:

2. Robert Lamar Brown; born March 23, 1941 at Jonesboro, Georgia.

Bobby was legally adopted by Hugh as Robert Brown Edwards.

Bobby graduated from Huntingdon College, Montgomery, Alabama.

Bobby served with the United States Army in Vacenza, Italy. When he returned to the United States, he married Pauline Calahan.

Bobby is employed by the Hartford Insurance Company.

They live in South Glastonbury, Connecticut.

3. James Philip Edwards; born August 20, 1954 at Pensacola, Florida.

Phil graduated from the University of Georgia.

Phil married Robbin Jean Fox of Detroit, Michigan on November 20, 1976.

Robbin was born November 23, 1955 in Mt. Clements, Michigan.

They live in Snellville, Georgia.

Their children:

a. Amanda Jean Edwards; born July 26, 1979 in Atlanta, Georgia.

b. Rebecca Lea Edwards; born February 6, 1984 in Atlanta, Georgia.

c. Nicholas Philip Edwards; born September 22, 1986 in Snellville, Georgia.

A similar account of the marriage of Hugh Edwards, Sr. and Doris Camp is related elsewhere in this family history under the lineage of Morris Harris (born 1765 and died 1851).

Matthew Harris (d125/7; circa 1727 and died 1813 and discussed elsewhere in this history) is a common ancestor of Doris and Hugh Edwards.

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d125 BAYNARD LEON EDWARDS; born August 14, 1916.

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Leon was born in Jonesboro, Georgia.

Leon married Mary on March 20, 1940. Mary is now deceased.

Leon lives in Decatur, Alabama.

Their children:

1. Ann Edwards.

2. Mack Edwards; now deceased.

3. Linda Edwards.

4. John Edwards.

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d125 MATTIE SUE EDWARDS; born September 28, 1918.

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Sue was born in Jonesboro, Georgia.

Sue married Clyde Hudson on April 9, 1939. Clyde died in 1972.

Their daughter:

1. Rebecca Hudson. Becky married James Henry of Mobile, Alabama. They live at Satellite Beach, Florida.

Their children:

a. Shaw Henry.

b. Steven Henry.

Sue, later, married USAF Colonel Thomas Ezekiel.

They live at Satellite Beach, Florida.

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d125 MAUDE D. HARRIS; born September 1, 1894; d. 1977.

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Maude was born in Clayton County, Georgia.

Maude married Tom E. Lunsford on May 22, 1928 in Birmingham, Alabama.

Tom was born in 1896 and died in 1968.

They are buried in Jonesboro, Georgia city cemetery, Section J.

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d125 CLEMENTINE D. (HOPE) HARRIS; b. July 20, 1897; d. June 10, 1980.

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Hope was born at Jonesboro, Clayton County, Georgia.

Hope married Warren Candler Dailey on July 14, 1918 in Clayton County, Georgia.

Candler was born August 4, 1890 and died June 30, 1957.

He is buried at the Flippen United Methodist Church, Henry County, Georgia.

Hope and Candler made their home in McDonough, Georgia.

Their son:

1. David Harold Dailey; b. March 27, 1925.

Clemmie and Candler divorced prior to 1930.

Candler, after a number of years, married Mattie Downs Thomas.

Clemmie also remarried. She was Clementine D. Stein at the time of her death. She is buried in Jonesboro, Georgia city cemetery, Section J.

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d125 DAVID HAROLD DAILEY; b. March 27, 1925.

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Harold was born at McDonough, Henry County, Georgia.

Harold married Ava Nami Fannin in 1946 in Atlanta, Georgia.

Their daughter:

1. Leigh Dianne Dailey; b. December 20, 1963 at Flippen, Georgia.

Leigh attended school in Griffin, Georgia. She attended fashion school in Atlanta.

Leigh married Rex Buckingham.

They live in Columbus, Ohio.

Leigh creates theatre costumes.

Rex builds stage sets for theatres.

Harold and Ava were divorced.

Harold lives at Flippen, Georgia where he has been engaged as a merchant and a farmer.

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d125 ALFRED LAMAR HARRIS; b. November 7, 1900; d. April 30, 1972.

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Al was born in Jonesboro, Georgia. He was an employee of the Southern Railway System. Al married Hilda Lewis on June 28, 1941 in Clayton County, Georgia.

Hilda was born on May 16, 1911 at Vienna in Dooly County, Georgia. Her parents were Alma Rachel Joyce and George Patrick Lewis. Hilda has been previously married to Billy Burgstiner. She brought two children from that marriage into her new family. They are:

A. Laura Faye Burgstiner; b. October 21, 1930. Laura is trained in secretarial skills.

She is employed at Eglin Air Force Base in Florida. Laura married Paul Keefe. They live at Fort Walton Beach, Florida.

Their children:

I. Cathy Keefe. Cathy is a student at Florida State University in Tallahassee, Florida.

II. Michael Keefe. Michael married Cindy .

They live at Fort Walton Beach, Florida.

Their son:

a. Ray Keefe.

B. Billie Katherine Burgstiner; b. January 5, 1932.

Billie is a registered nurse. She married Walter Stephenson.

Their children:

I. James O’Connor Stephenson.

II. Lauara Elizabeth Stephenson.

Billie and Walter were divorced.

Billie married John Burns. They are divorced.

Billie lives at Byron, Peach County, Georgia.

Alfred and Hilda lived at Tifton and Macon in Georgia. Alfred is buried in the Masonic area of Glen Haven Memorial Gardens which is located in the southern area of Macon, Georgia.

Later, Hilda married Leonard Orr. They live in Warner Robins, Georgia.

Children of Alfred and Hilda Harris:

1. Edith Marian Harris; b. November 17, 1942.

2. Alfred Lamar Harris; b. September 25, 1945; d. November 13, 1964.

Lamar was born in Tifton, Georgia. He died as the result of an automobile accident at the age of nineteen years. At that time, Lamar was a student of Georgia Southern College, Statesboro, Georgia. He was preparing himself to be a minister of the gospel.

Lamar is buried near his father in Glen Haven Memorial Gardnes.

3. Linda Sue Harris; b. August 31, 1947.

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d125 EDITH MARIAN HARRIS; b. November 17, 1942.

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Edith was born in Tifton, Georgia. She attended public schools in Macon, Georgia. Edith received medical center training. She is employed as a medical technologist at Houston Medical Center, Warner Robins, Georgia.

Edith married Jefferson Calhoun Wagner. Jeff served his country in the United States Army. He attended the University of Georgia, Valdosta State College and Georgia State University. He earned a degree in medical technology.

Their children:

1. Michael Lamar Wagner; b. August 29, 1970.

Michael was born in Athens, Georgia. He attended public schools in Warner Robins, Georgia. He graduated from Mt. Juliet High School, Nashville, Tennessee. He is a student at Middle Tennessee State University at Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

2. Steven Andrew Wagner; b. December 23, 1975.

Steven was born in Macon, Georgia. He is a student at Northside High School in Warner Robins.

Edith and Jeff are divorced. Jeff lives in Tennessee, and Edith lives at Warner Robins, Georgia.

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d125 LINDA SUE HARRIS; b. August 31, 1947.

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Linda was born at Macon, Georgia. She graduated from McEvoy High School and attended Georgia Southern College at Statesboro, Georgia.

Linda married Prentice Leo Knight, III.

Prentice was born on November 13, 1947 in Macon, Georgia. He is the son of Agnes and Prentice L. Knight, II. His parents live now in Lawrenceville, Georgia. Prentice earned his BS and MA degrees at the University of Georgia. He earned his PhD at the University of Illinois. His area of academic specialty is in economic geography. He taught at the University of Kansas and at Dartmouth University in New Hampshire. He is now an employee of Conway Data in Georgia.

Linda works as an orthodontic technician in Snellville, Georgia.

Linda and Prentice live in Lilburn, Georgia.

Their daughters:

1. Marla Knight; b. July 16, 1968.

Marla was born in Macon, Georgia. She graduated from Lebanon High School, Lebanon, New Hampshire. She graduated from Clark University, Worcester, Massachusetts in May, 1990.

Marla married Phil H. Dutille, II on May 26, 1990 at the First Congregational Church, Paxton, Massachusetts. Phil is the son of Phil and Constance Dutille of West Lebanon, New Hampshire. They live in Hartford, Connecticut.

2. Rachel Irene Knight; b. November 15, 1979 in Lebanon, New Hampshire.

Rachel is a student in school in Lilburn, Georgia.

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d125 AUGUSTA HARRIS; b. 1863; d. January 14, 1864.

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Augusta was born at Jonesboro, Georgia. He died as a small child. He is buried in the old Harris Family Cemetery which is located in the Clayton Ridge Subdivision on Flint River Road, Clayton County, Georgia.

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d125 OSCAR ALSEY HARRIS; born September 14, 1865; d. June 30, 1913.

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Oscar was born in Clayton County, Georgia.

Oscar married Mary Malissa Archer on March 10, 1898 in Clayton County, Georgia. Mary’s parents were Lewis Cast and Nancy Henderson Archer.

Mary was born December 15, 1876 and died December 16, 1948.

They are buried in the Mann Family Cemetery on Kendrick Road, Clayton County, Georgia.

Their children:

1. Harvey Sims Harris; born September 19, 1899; d. December 6, 1958.

2. Jewel Adam Harris; born December 14, 1901; d. May 25, 1972.

3. Ruth C. Harris; born February 24, 1904; d. February 22, 1974.

Ruth is buried in the Mann Family Cemetery, Clayton County, Georgia.

4. Nannie E. Harris; born September 21, 1906; d. November 18, 1988.

Nannie is buried in the Mann Family Cemetery, Clayton County, Georgia.

5. Oliver Lewis Harris; born November 1, 1909; now deceased.

6. Oscar Alsey Harris, Jr.; born June 15, 1913; d. August 16, 1974.

ABOVE: Children of Louella Harris and J.C. Morgan (d125/7116/1), in later years. Left to right: Rosie Belle M. Jones (1891-1989), Frank Morgan (1887-1974), Edna M. Hubbard (1888-1977), George Morgan (1893-1967), Algia M. Sams (1895-1990), and Ida M. Lewis (1897-1986).

BELOW: Georgia Jarvis Harris (1872-1937), on left, and Oscar Alsey Harris (1865-1913), children of Jane and Oliver Frank Harris (d125/7116). Oscar’s wife, Mary Malissa Archer, is included in this 1898 photo.

ABOVE: Left: Oscar Alsey Harris, son of Jane and Oliver Frank Harris (d125/7116), his wife, Mary Malissa Archer; and their daughter, Ruth Harris, in 1905. Right: Children of Mary and Oscar Harris in 1907. Left to right, top: Harvey Sims Harris (1899-1958), Ruth Harris (1904-1974), Nannie Harris (1906-1988), and Jewel Adam Harris (1901-1972).

LEFT: Malissa Archer Harris and her children in a 1919 photo. First Row, left to right: Oscar Alsey Harris, Jr. (1913-1974), Malissa, Oliver Lewis Harris (1909-now deceased). Second Row: Nannie Harris, Ruth Harris. Third Row: Jewel A. Harris.

ABOVE: Left: Harvey Sims Harris with his wife, Addie Wallis, daughter of James T. Wallis, and their son, Wilbur Lynn Harris, in 1921. Right: Wilbur Lynn Harris and his wife, Lurline Owen. They live in Jonesboro, Georgia.

BELOW: A photo inside the Harris Brothers’ store in Jonesboro in October of 1926. This store featured the first refrigerated meat display case in Jonesboro. Left to right: Addie W. Harris, Oliver Lewis Harris, and Harvey S. Harris.

ABOVE: Left: The children of Lurline Owen and Wilbur L. Harris (d125/7116/411); Benita Lynn Harris, Wade Allen Harris, and David Owen Harris. Right: David Owen Harris and wife, Marian Sue Sears.

BELOW: Left: The children of Marian Sue and David Harris. Left to right: Owen Harris, Jr.; Emily Harris; and Jennifer Harris. Right: Benita Harris; her husband, William Lee Moore; and their children, Walter Moore and Lee Moore.

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d125 HARVEY SIMS HARRIS; b. September 19, 1899; d. December 6, 1958.

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Harvey was born in Clayton County, Georgia.

Harvey served the Jonesboro, Georgia community as Justice of the Peace for several years.

Harvey married Addie Wallis on November 2, 1919 in Fayette County, Georgia. Addie, daughter of James T. Wallis, was born in Fayetteville, Georgia on November 3, 1900. Addie died on September 4, 1989 at the age of 88 years.

Harvey and Addie made their home in Jonesboro, Georgia.

They are buried in the Jonesboro, Georgia City Cemetery, Adamson Addition.

Their son:

1. Wilbur Lynn Harris; b. September 4, 1920.

Wilbur was born in Jonesboro, Georgia.

Wilbur served at Postmaster of Jonesboro, Georgia from August 3, 1950 until his recent retirement. Wilbur married Lurline Owen of McDonough, Georgia.

They make their home in Jonesboro.

Their children:

a. David Owen Harris; b. January 11, 1951 in Jonesboro, Georgia.

David attended college at Georgia Tech and studied Industrial Engineering.

David also graduated from Atlanta Law School. He is a member of the State Bar and practices law in Jonesboro.

David married Marian Sue Sears of Rex, Georgia.

They live at Jonesboro, Georgia.

Their children:

I. Jennifer Suzanne Harris.

II. Emily Ann Harris.

III. David Owen Harris, Jr.

b. Wade Allen Harris; born October 28, 1952 at Jonesboro, Georgia.

Wade attended Georgia Tech and earned both a Bachelors and a Masters Degree in Civil Engineering. Wade is a registered professional engineer (P.E.) in the State of Georgia.

Wade is employed as an engineer in the Bridge Department of the Georgia Department of Transportation.

Wade married Linda Hanby of Hapeville, Georgia on October 3, 1992.

c. Benita Lynn Harris; born September 7, 1954 at Jonesboro, Georgia.

Benita attended Georgia State University and earned a degree in Business.

Benita attended the University of Tennessee at Knoxville and earned a Masters Degree.

She earned her Doctorate (PhD) at Georgia Tech.

Benita teaches at Georgia State College in Clayton County.

Benita married William Lee Moore of Camden, South Carolina.

William attended and graduated from Georgia Tech with a degree in Civil Engineering. He is a registered professional engineer (P.E.) in Georgia and is employed by a consulting firm in Cobb County, Georgia.

Benita and William live at Jonesboro, Georgia.

Their children:

I. Lee Harris Moore; born April 21, 1984.

II. Walter Harvey Moore; born 1987.

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d125 JEWEL ADAM HARRIS; born December 14, 1901; d. May 25, 1972.

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Jewel was born at Jonesboro, Georgia.

Jewel is buried at Westview Cemetery, Atlanta, Georgia.

Jewel was in the upholstery business in southwest Atlanta.

Jewel married Alma Mae Whitaker on October 22, 1922 in Clayton County, Georgia.

Alma was born October 11, 1904 in Fayette County, Georgia. Her parents were Clifford and Etta Evans Whitaker. They are buried at Fayetteville, Georgia.

Jewel and Alma lived in southwest Atlanta on Belmont Avenue.

Alma lives in Sandy Springs with her daughter and son-in-law, Frances and L. T. Martin.

Their children:

1. Frances R. Harris; born February 28, 1924 in Atlanta.

Frances, now retired, worked as a secretary and bookkeeper.

Frances married L. T. Martin.

L. T. is an automobile mechanic and operated a garage. He is semi-retired.

They live in Sandy Springs, Fulton County, Georgia.

Their children:

a. Thomas Harris Martin; born November 23, 1948 in Atlanta.

Thomas is an outside salesman for NAPA Parts Corporation.

Thomas married Nancy Shields on August 3, 1974.

They live at Norcross, Georgia.

Their children:

I. Holly Anna Martin; born August 30, 1976.

II. Heidi Rebecca Martin; born January 5, 1978.

b. Sherry Frances Martin; born March 31, 1952 in Atlanta.

Sherry married Allen Floyd.

Their children:

I. Jeremiah Jonathan Floyd; born October 10, 1973.

II. Micah Allen Floyd; born November 21, 1975.

III. Sherry Michelle Floyd; born January 2, 1977.

Sherry and Allen were divorced.

Sherry lives at Warner Robins, Georgia where she is a retirement benefits consultant.

c. Charles Landrum Martin; born October 19, 1956 in Atlanta.

Charles received his college education at Vincennes University in Indiana and at Texas A & M University, College Station, Texas. He has a Doctorate (PhD) in Business-Marketing.

Charles is an Associate Professor at Wichita State University, Wichita, Kansas.

Charles married Marilyn Joan Harris of Texas.

They live at Wichita, Kansas.

2. Herbert James Harris; b. April 22, 1925 in Atlanta, Georgia.

Herbert served his country during World War II in the United States Navy.

His tour of duty was from April, 1943 until May, 1946.

Herbert was an employee of Lockheed Georgia for 36 years. He was a research mechanic. He is now retired.

Herbert married Bertha Studdard of Atlanta in 1949 in Fulton County, Georgia.

Bertha was born January 10, 1926.

They live in College Park, Georgia.

Bertha attended Georgia State College for Women at Milledgeville, Georgia.

She taught school in the City of Atlanta and in Clayton County, Georgia.

Their children:

a. Elaine Harris; born May 28, 1950 in Atlanta.

Elaine works as a teacher aide in a kindergarten.

Elaine married Gregory Lee Davis.

They live in Lawrenceville, Georgia.

Gregory works for Southern Bell.

Their children:

I. Britt Davis; born October 24, 1974.

II. Heather Davis; born January 5, 1976.

b. Wesley Harris; born December 30, 1952 in Atlanta.

Wesley attended North Georgia College at Dahlonega, Georgia. He is employed as an accountant by American Telephone and Telegraph.

Wesley married Robin Hemphill of Blue Ridge, Georgia.

Robin attended North Georgia College at Dahlonega, Georgia.

She is a teacher.

They live in Marietta, Georgia.

Their children:

I. Ryan Wesley Harris; born June 24, 1983.

II. Kyle Wesley Harris; born May 9, 1986.

c. Melanie Harris; born August 16, 1960 in Atlanta.

Melanie is employed by the Sheritan Convention Center, Peachtree City, Georgia.

Melanie marred Terry Carter.

Terry is employed as a paramedic by Clayton County, Georgia.

They live, at this time, at Peachtree City, Georgia.

Their daughter:

I. Allison Carter; born October 8, 1986.

d. Jan Harris; born August 8, 1962 in Atlanta.

Jan is employed by Delta Air Lines as a flight attendant.

Jan attended Georgia State University.

Jan married Stephen Toler.

Stephen attended Georgia State University and Mercer University.

He is a pharmacist. Dr. Toler and Jan live in Lexington, Kentucky.

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d125 OLIVER LEWIS HARRIS; born November 1, 1909.

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Oliver was born at Jonesboro, Georgia. He is now deceased and buried at Rome, Georgia.

Oliver married Myrtle Drew of Dublin, Georgia.

They made their home at Rome, Georgia.

Their children:

1. Oliver Lewis Harris, Jr.; born May 17, 1941.

Oliver married Josephine Corbo of Newark, New Jersey.

They live in New York City.

2. James Raiford Harris; born November 16, 1943.

James married Gillian Lane of England.

They live at Fayetteville, North Carolina.

Their son:

a. Jonathan Drew Harris.

3. Robert Harris; born January 3, 1945.

Robert lives at Ozark, Alabama.

He works at a Copper Kettle Restaurant in Enterprise, Alabama.

Robert, at times, is employed as a long distance truck driver.

William Harris; born June 5, 1946.

William lives at Jacksonville, Florida.

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d125 OSCAR ALSEY HARRIS, JR.; born June 15, 1913; d. August 16, 1974.

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Oscar was born in Clayton County, Georgia.

Oscar married Sarah Sims of College Park, Georgia on June 1, 1942 in Clayton County, Georgia.

Sarah was born May 6, 1911 and died February 11, 1963.

They are buried in the Mann Family Cemetery, Clayton County, Georgia.

Their son:

1. John Oscar Harris; born June 17, 1943.

John was born in Clayton County, Georgia.

John is a pilot with Eastern Air Lines.

John married Carolyn Jane Chaney on June 27, 1964 in Clayton County, Georiga.

Their daughter:

a. Rhonda Harris; born in Clayton County, Georgia.

Rhonda married Roger Bennett.

They live in Marietta, Georgia.

Rhonda works for a bank.

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d125 AARON GUILFORD HARRIS; b. August 3, 1869; d. December 14, 1892.

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Aaron was born in Clayton County, Georgia.

Aaron married Lucy (Lou) Graves on December 20, 1890 in Fayette County, Georgia.

Lou was born August 9, 1869 and died July 15, 1938.

Lou was the daughter of James Polk and Elizabeth (Bitty) Wilkins Graves of Fayette County, Georgia.

Lou, from age 5, was raised by her step-mother, Josephine Harris Graves.

Josephine was the daughter of Seaborn Harris of Fayette County, Georgia. Seaborn was the son of Nelson Harris and the brother of Guilford Harris, the grandfather of Aaron G. Harris.

[A similar account of the family of Aaron and Lou Harris is given in the section on Seaborn Harris (d125/713).]

Aaron died at the age of 23.

He is buried in Mann Family Cemetery with his parents.

The daughter of Aaron and Lou Harris:

1. Mattie Belle Harris; b. December 19, 1892; d. November 22, 1955.

After the death of Aaron, Lou and Mattie Belle lived with Lou’s mother’s brother, G. Wilkins, in Fayette County, Georgia.

Lou married John T. Hodges on June 28, 1902 in Fulton County, Georgia.

Their son:

a. Dewey Hodges. Dewey married Effie Edwards of Fulton County.

Lou Hodges is buried in Greenwood Cemetery in south Atlanta.

Mattie Belle Harris was remembered by her grandfather, Oliver Frank Harris, in his will.

Mattie Belle married Benjamin Terrell Waters on May 25, 1919 in Fulton County, Georgia.

Mattie was an employee of Otis Elevator Company in Atlanta.

Mattie and Ben lived on Belmont Avenue in southwest Atlanta.

They are buried in Greenwood Cemetery, south Atlanta, with Mattie’s mother, Lou Graves Harris Hodges.

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d125 GEORGIA JARVIS HARRIS; born June 18, 1872; d. September 25, 1937.

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Georgia was not married. She is buried in the Mann Family Cemetery, Clayton County, Georgia.

Georgia lived in Clayton County on Thomas Road near its intersection with Flint River Road. She lived on lands previously owned by her father and her grandfather, Guilford Harris.

Georgia is remembered as a very kind and thoughtful Christian lady.

Her unfortunate death occurred while she was walking between her home and a nearby store. An automobile struck her.

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d125 MARIAH BELLE HARRIS; born March 26, 1875; d. April 30, 1891.

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d125 JOHNNIE FRANKLIN HARRIS; born December 7, 1877; d. July 16, 1932.

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Johnnie, known as Buddy, was born in Clayton County, Georgia.

Buddy married Mattie Louisa Banks on February 7, 1909 in Fayette County, Georgia.

Mattie was born in Fayette County on May 1, 1890 and died July 17, 1985.

They are buried in Mann Family Cemetery, Kendrick Road, Clayton County, Georgia.

Buddy and Mattie made their home in Fayette County, Georgia. Their farm was located about 2 miles east of Fayetteville toward Hampton, Georgia. All of their children were born there.

Buddy was a farmer.

Their children:

1. Franklin Jefferson Harris; born January 29, 1910; d. September 20, 1986.

2. Roy Flournoy Harris; born September 18, 1911; d. March 9, 1985.

3. Cora Lee Harris; born January 19, 1914.

4. Nancy Jarvis Harris; born July 21, 1917.

5. Elza Catherine Harris; born September 25, 1920.

6. Edna Mae Harris; born May 13, 1923.

7. Martha Ellen Harris; born July 17, 1926; d. December 26, 1926.

8. Charles Barnette Harris; born August 8, 1929.

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d125 FRANKLIN JEFFERSON HARRIS; born January 29, 1910; d. September 20, 1986.

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Frank was born in Fayette County, Georgia.

Frank married Nelia Gladys White on January 15, 1936.

Nelia Gladys was born December 23, 1911 and died June 2, 1967.

They are buried in the cemetery of Lisbon Baptist Church, Fayette County, Georgia.

They made their home in Fayetteville, Georgia.

Their children were born in Fayetteville.

Their children:

1. Emory Franklin Harris; born September 14, 1937.

Emory is an accountant.

Emory married Linda Gail Spain on June 16, 1962.

They live in Atlanta.

Their children:

a. Emory Franklin Harris, Jr.; born March 21, 1967.

Frank graduated from Georgia Tech in 1989.

b. Julie Ann Harris (twin); born March 24, 1970.

Julie is now in college.

c. Katherine Lynn Harris (twin); born March 24, 1970.

Kathy is now in college.

2. Ira William Harris; born September 26, 1938.

Ira is employed in the construction industry in a management position.

He married Rebecca Elaine Steele on April 9, 1960.

They live in Atlanta.

Their children:

a. Sandra Gail Harris; born January 2, 1961.

b. Sarah Katherine Harris; born May 10, 1964.

1. Geneva Lou Harris; born March 12, 1941.

Geneva married Ronald McCurry on March 17, 1962.

Their daughter:

a. Pamelia Lynn McCurry; born October 26, 1963.

Geneva and Ronald divorced.

Geneva is a teacher in public schools in Fayetteville, Georgia.

2. James Herman Harris; born October 19, 1942.

James is a medical doctor. He has, also, earned a doctorate in another area.

James is a practicing physician in Toledo, Ohio.

James married Judy Hutchinson on January 30, 1965.

They live in Toledo, Ohio.

Their children:

a. Jeffrey William Harris; born October 16, 1968.

b. John Michael Harris; born January 29, 1970.

c. James Herman Harris, Jr.; born August 13, 1971.

3. Wesley Jefferson Harris; born February 9, 1944.

Wesley works in the electronics industry in Atlanta.

Wesley married Linda Susan Sterling on June 10, 1967.

Their children:

a. David Anthony Harris; born September 24, 1970.

b. Christopher Michael Harris; born October 23, 1973.

Wesley and Linda divorced.

Wesley married Ava .

They live in Fayetteville, Georgia.

ABOVE: The family of Mattie Louisa Banks and Johnnie Franklin Harris (d125/7116/8).

Left to right, boys seated on ground: Pat Farr and Chris Farr, sons of Barbara McCall and Charles Andrew Farr, and grandchildren of Nancy Harris and Russell Andrew Farr of Tyrone, Georgia.

First Row: Jeffrey Harris; Keith Harris; Isma Cobb Harris; Cora Lee Harris Noles; David Harris; Amanda Granade; Matthew Granade; Edna Harris Granade; Mattie Louise Banks, widow of Johnnie F. Harris; Nancy Harris Farr; Frank Harris; Roy Harris; Elza Harris Ward; Herschel Ward.

Second Row: Albert Noles, Sandra Harris, Sarah Harris, Kim Harris, Connie Harris, Frances Allison Harris, Mary Fields Harris, Ava Harris, Andrew Farr, Cheryl Granade Sullivan, David Parks, Geneva Harris McCurry, Beckie Steele Harris.

Third Row: Greg Parks, Randy Harris, Michael Harris, C. B. Harris, Charles Farr, Johnny Harris, Guy Harris, Wesley Harris, Johnny Noles, Joe Sullivan, Mercer Granade, Ronnie McCurry, and Ira Harris.

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d125 ROY FLOURNOY HARRIS; born September 18, 1911; d. March 9, 1985.

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Roy married Isma Inez Cobb on February 7, 1938.

Isma was born February 5, 1906.

Roy is buried at Lisbon Baptist Church Cemetery, Fayette County, Georgia.

Roy and Isma lived in Spalding County, Georgia at Vaughn.

Isma lives now at Griffin, Georgia.

Their children:

1. Johnny Leroy Harris; born February 8, 1939.

Johnny is a mechanic. He is skilled in repairing tractors and other heavy equipment.

Johnny married Frances Mae Allison on November 10, 1961.

Their children:

a. Michael David Harris.

b. Jeffrey Alan Harris.

2. Charlie Henry Harris; born March 4, 1941.

Charlie is a Baptist minister.

Charlie married Nell Doris Tyson on August 30, 1964.

Their live in North Carolina.

Their children:

a. Judi Charlene Harris.

b. Suzanne Harris.

3. Ernest Guy Harris; born January 11, 1943.

Guy is a brick mason.

Guy married Mary Ethel Fields on April 18, 1964.

They live in Fayetteville, Georgia.

Their children:

a. Daryl Keith Harris.

b. Connie Renae Harris.

4. Robert Lynwood Harris; born October 30, 1944.

Bobby married Margie Ellen Boone on February 17, 1968.

They live at Newnan, Georgia.

Their son:

a. Robert Bruce Harris.

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d125 CORA LEE HARRIS; born January 19, 1914.

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Cora Lee married Albert Noles of Graham, Randolph County, Alabama on December 24, 1943 in Fayette County, Georgia.

Albert was born June 23, 1910 and died June 6, 1988. He is buried in Mann Family Cemetery, Clayton County, Georgia.

Cora Lee lives in Fayetteville, Georgia.

Their children:

1. Johnnie Albert Noles; born April 21, 1945.

Johnnie works for the United States Government in Virginia.

Johnnie married Helen Lucille Grizzard on January 17, 1969.

They live in Virginia.

2. Brenda Jane Noles; born November 22, 1952.

Brenda is a social worker in Greenville, South Carolina.

Brenda married Preston Terrell Thompson, Jr. on December 16, 1972.

They live in Greenville, South Carolina.

Their children:

a. Joni Thompson.

b. Kelly Thompson.

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d125 NANCY JARVIS HARRIS; born July 21, 1917.

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Nancy married Russell Andrew Farr of Tyrone, Georgia on December 1, 1940 in Fayette County, Georgia. Andrew was born November 12, 1918. Andrew worked for Ford Motors Assembly Plant in Hapeville, Georgia.

Andrew died on March 18, 1993. He is buried in the cemetery of Hopewell United Methodist Church, Tyrone, Georgia.

Nancy lives in East Point, Georgia.

Their children:

1. Charles Andrew Farr; born February 14, 1943; died February 13, 1983.

He is buried at Sharon Memorial Gardens, Tyrone, Georgia.

Charles married Barbara McCall Farr on March 23, 1967.

Their children:

a. Christopher Scott Farr.

b. Patrick Neal Farr.

2. Nancy Jean Farr; born November 15, 1946; d. February 20, 1968.

She is buried in the cemetery of Hopewell United Methodist Church, Tyrone, Georgia.

Jean worked as secretary in the Ford Assembly Plant in Hapeville, Georgia.

Jean married Roy Massey McMahan on June 19, 1920.

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d125 ELZA CATHERINE HARRIS; born September 25, 1920.

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Elza married James Hershel Ward on November 23, 1946. Hershel (born March 17, 1917; died October 24, 1993) was an employee of Fulton County, Georgia. He retired from that job. Elza and Hershel were members of the Morrow United Methodist Church. They made their home in Morrow, Georgia. Hershel is buried in the Camp Cemetery in Fayetteville, Georgia. Elza lives in Morrow.

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d125 EDNA MAE HARRIS; born May 13, 1923.

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Edna was employed as a secretary in the Atlanta office of the United Coal Company of Bristol, Virginia.

Edna married I. Walker Granade of Conyers, Georgia on June 20, 1947 in College Park, Georgia.

Walker was born July 12, 1908 in Rockdale County, Georgia and died February 1, 1979. He is buried in the Granade Family Cemetery, Conyers, Georgia.

Walker, for many years, was employed by the Harrison Company, publishers of law books. This employment led Walker and Edna to make their home in Miami, Florida for several years.

Edna lives in DeKalb County, Georgia near Northlake Mall.

Their children:

1. Cheryl Ann Granade; born May 4, 1948 in Fulton County, Georgia.

Cheryl is a self-employed consultant in the area of education.

Cheryl married Joe W. Sullivan, Jr. on December 19, 1971.

They are divorced.

Cheryl lives in the Oak Grove area of DeKalb County, Georgia.

2. Mercer Walker Granade; born March 28, 1951 in Fulton County, Georgia.

Mercer is employed as an accountant with Selig Enterprises in DeKalb County, Georgia.

Mercer married Carolyn Hope Shults on August 17, 1974.

Their children:

a. Matthew Walker Granade; born September 14, 1976.

b. Amanda Hope Granade; born June 17, 1978.

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d125 MARTHA ELLEN HARRIS; born July 17, 1926; died December 16, 1926.

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Martha Ellen is buried in the Mann Family Cemetery, Clayton County, Georgia.

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d125 CHARLES BARNETTE HARRIS; born August 8, 1929.

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C.B. was employed in the banking business for a number of years.

He is retired.

C.B. married Jo Anne Black on January 14, 1956.

Their children:

1. Kimberly Anne Harris; born April 4, 1959.

Kimberly is the secretary of a computer company.

She lives in the Atlanta area.

2. Charles Randall Harris; born May 2, 1962.

He is a photographer in the Atlanta area.

3. David Lane Harris; born September 11, 1968.

David (in 1989) is a third year student at Georgia Tech.

C.B. and Jo Anne are divorced.

C.B. lives at Morrow, Clayton County, Georgia.

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d125 ROSIE HARRIS; born August 20, 1882; d. August 26, 1891.

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Rosie’s back was broken in an accident. She died at the age of nine years.

She is buried in Mann Family Cemetery, Clayton County, Georgia.

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d125 FLOURNOY HARRIS; born September 29, 1885; d. January 12, 1941.

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Flournoy was born in Clayton County, Georgia.

Flournoy married Bertha Banks on December 12, 1915 in Fayette County, Georgia.

Bertha was born August 7, 1893 and died February 24, 1976.

They are buried in the Mann Family Cemetery, Clayton County, Georgia.

Flournoy and Bertha lived for several years in Clayton County, Georgia while their children were very young. Afterwards, they made their home on a farm in Upson County, north of Thomaston, Georgia.

They were members of and supported the Shiloh Baptist Church.

Flournoy was a very hard working farmer and lived through some very difficult economic times, including the Great Depression. Through the hard times, Flournoy placed his family’s best interest first.

Their children:

1. Ellen Jane Harris; born October 21, 1916.

2. Ruby Harris; born October 18, 1918.

3. William Oliver Harris; born September 26, 1920; d. May 30, 1993.

4. Frank Flournoy Harris; born November 18, 1922; d. June 20, 1924.

5. Mary Gladys Harris; born September 19, 1927.

6. Joseph Edgar Harris; born August 25, 1929.

7. Birdie Antionette Harris; born May 2, 1933.

8. Betty Jean Harris; born February 8, 1937; d. May 18, 1938.

Betty Jean is buried at Mann Cemetery.

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d125 ELLEN JANE HARRIS; born October 21, 1916.

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Janie was born in Clayton County, Georgia.

Janie married George Stanley Waller in Upson County, Georgia.

They live in Thomaston, Georgia.

George works for Thomaston Mills.

Janie is now retired from working at Thomaston Mills.

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d125 RUBY HARRIS; born October 18, 1918.

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Ruby was born in Clayton County, Georgia.

Ruby married Marvin Roscoe Wheeless on March 25, 1939.

Marvin died January 7, 1978. He is buried at Shiloh Baptist Church, Upson County, Georgia.

Marvin was an agent for Life Insurance Company of Georgia.

Ruby worked for Keebler Bakery, Macon, Georgia.

Ruby is now retired and lives at Macon, Georgia.

Their children:

1. Carol Elaine Wheeless; born May 19, 1942.

Elaine was born in Upson County, Georgia.

Elaine married Albert Clyde Jones on March 25, 1962 in Macon, Georgia.

Albert Clyde is a truck driver.

They live in Macon, Georiga.

Their children:

a. Robert Clyde Jones; born February 16, 1964.

Robbie married Gena Frances Wilson on June 9, 1984.

Their daughter:

I. Heather Frances Jones; born March 26, 1987.

They live in Macon, Georgia.

b. Reggie Jones; born December 15, 1967.

c. Barry Jones; born February 11, 1969.

d. Jeffrey Jones; born September 24, 1975.

1. Gerald Marvin Wheeless; born October 12, 1945.

Gerald was born in Upson County, Georgia.

Gerald is an insurance adjuster.

Gerald married Jan Holbrook on July 31, 1971 in Clearwater, Florida.

They live in Tallahassee, Florida.

Jan runs a summer camp for boys.

Their children:

a. Justin J. Wheeless; born March 23, 1974.

b. Jake Harris Wheeless; born November 29, 1976.

c. Joel Holbrook Wheeless; born December 17, 1978.

LEFT: Flournoy Harris (1885-1941), son of Jane and Oliver Frank Harris (d125/7116).

BELOW: Joseph Edgar (Phil) Harris and William Oliver Harris, sons of Bertha Banks and Flournoy Harris, in 1990.

LEFT: Gladys Harris Chancey, Janie Harris Waller, and Antionette (Antio) Harris Gordy, daughters of Bertha Banks and Flournoy Harris, in 1990.

ABOVE: Left: Gladys Harris and husband, Gene Chancey, in 1990. Right: Grady Vining, father of Doris Vining Harris, and Stanley Waller, husband of Janie Harris in 1990.

BELOW: Grady Vining with Ben Harris and Sean Harris, sons of Donna Dingler and Todd Harris.

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d125 WILLIAM OLIVER HARRIS; born September 26, 1920; d. May 30, 1993.

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William was born in Clayton County, Georgia.

William was an electrician. He worked for B.F. Goodrich, Merita Bread Company and Kraft Foods plant in Decatur, Georgia.

William retired from this type work and lived on a farm in Upson County, Georgia, north of Thomaston. He is buried at Shiloh Baptist Church, Upson County, Georgia.

William married Vivian Walker.

Vivian worked for the United States Communicable Disease Center, Decatur, Georgia when they lived in DeKalb County, Georgia. Vivian lives north of Thomaston, Georgia.

Their children:

1. Infant daughter; born and died 1944.

She is buried at Shiloh Baptist Church, Thomaston, Georgia.

2. Gary Williams Harris.

Gary lives at Thomaston, Georgia.

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d125 FRANK FLOURNOY HARRIS; born November 18, 1922; died June 20, 1924.

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Frank was born and died in Clayton County, Georgia. He is buried in Mann Family Cemetery, Clayton County, Georgia.

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d125 MARY GLADYS HARRIS; born September 19, 1927.

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Gladys was born in Clayton County, Georgia. She grew up near Thomaston, Georgia.

Gladys was employed by Georgia College at Milledgeville, Georgia.

Gladys married Gene Lanier Chancey. Gene was employed as a Lab Technician at the Georgia State Hospital at Milledgeville. Gene retired from that employment.

Gladys and Gene made their home at Milledgeville, where they were active members of the First Baptist Church.

Gene died on October 24, 1993. He is buried in West View Cemetery in Milledgeville.

Gladys lives in Milledgeville.

Their children:

1. David L. Chancey; born March 15, 1957.

David is a Baptist Minister. He is pastor of the Cool Springs Baptist Church of Tate, Georgia.

David married Amy Gould on May 3, 1980.

They live at Ball Ground, Georgia.

Their children:

a. Rebecca Jean Chancey.

b. Rachel Chancey.

c. Ruth Chancey.

2. Keith H. Chancey; born January 29, 1960.

Keith lives in Tennessee and works in the home building industry.

3. Andy S. Chancey; born June 8, 1961. Andy was an employee of the Baptist Home Mission Board in Washington, D.C. He lives now in North Carolina.

4. Mark A. Chancey; born August, 1968.

Mark attends the University of Georgia.

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d125 JOSEPH EDGAR HARRIS; born August 25, 1929.

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Edgar, known to many as Phil, was born in Clayton County, Georgia.

Phil is a specialist in the telephone industry. He is a communications consultant for independent telephone companies.

He has worked across the nation in this vocation. Phil now works mostly for independent telephone companies in Georgia from his home at Claxton, Georgia.

Phil married Doris Evelyn Vining on September 16, 1951 in Upson County, Georgia.

They live in Claxton, Georgia where Doris is employed by Evans County School Board.

Doris and Phil are active in the First Baptist Church of Claxton.

Their children:

1. Donny Chris Harris; b. January 23, 1954.

Chris was born in Upson County, Georgia.

Chris attended Georgia Tech and received a degree in Electrical Engineering.

He also earned a Masters Degree in Divinity at the Southwester Baptist Seminary at Fort Worth, Texas.

Chris is a Baptist Minister and served as pastor of the Roundtop Baptist Church at Thermopolis, Wyoming.

Christ married Kathy Rickman on September 17, 1977 at the First Baptist Church of Atlanta.

They live at Knoxville, Tennessee.

Kathy is employed as a secretary at the University of Tennessee.

Chris is in charge of maintenance for Kindercare Corporation of Knoxville.

Their son:

a. Charles Timothy Harris; born November 5, 1979.

2. Debbie Evelyn Harris; born April 27, 1955.

Debbie was born in Upson County, Georgia.

Debbie attended Georgia Southern College at Statesboro where she received her undergraduate degree in Elementary Education. She also earned a Masters Degree in Elementary Education.

Debbie married Michael Varner on December 31, 1977 at Brunswick, Georgia.

Michael is from Simpsonville, South Carolina.

He attended Clemson University where he earned a degree in Mechanical Engineering.

They live at Plymouth, North Carolina where Michael is employed by Weyerhauser Industries.

Their children:

a. Shelly Evelyn Varner; born January 13, 1983.

b. Michael David Varner; born July 15, 1985.

3. Deloris Ann Harris; born November 16, 1956.

Deloris was born at Upson County, Georgia.

She married David Wayne Watkins on November 16, 1974.

They live in Waco, Texas.

They operate Watkins Furniture Company at Waco.

Their children:

a. Wesley Wayne Watkins; born May 22, 1979.

b. Corey Watkins; born May 20, 1982.

c. Jamie Watkins; born January 19, 1984.

4. Phillip Todd Harris; born July 15, 1960.

Phil was born in Upson County, Georgia.

Phil married Donna Dingler on April 6, 1980.

They live at Brooks, Georgia.

Donna works for TDK Tapes Company at Peachtree City, Georgia.

Phil operates Harris Welding Shop at Thomaston, Georgia.

Their children:

a. Phillip Sean Harris; born December 27, 1980.

b. Ben Harris; born December 2, 1983.

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d125 BIRDIE ANTIONETTE HARRIS; born May 2, 1933.

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Anto was born in Upson County, Georgia.

Anto married Arnold Harris Gordy on August 12, 1956.

Arnold works for LS Corporation, a trucking company.

Anto is employed as a secretary for the School for the Blind in Macon, Georgia.

They live in Macon, Georgia.

Their son:

1. Timothy Arnold Gordy; born January 25, 1960.

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d125 MARIAH ELIZABETH HARRIS; b. July 28, 1837; d. August 8, 1879.

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Mariah was born near Jonesboro, Georgia on Flint River Road.

Mariah married Robert J. Clark on March 26, 1861 in Clayton County, Georgia.

Later, about 1867, Mariah married John Erwin in Lincoln County, Tenneessee.

During the same time period, Mariah’s older brother, Robert Nelson Harris, was living in Lincoln County, Tennessee.

Mariah and John Erwin lived near Fayetteville, Lincoln County, Tennessee.

A reference was made to “Aunt Lizzie” (Mariah Elizabeth) Erwin in a letter dated September, 1869 from James Matthew Harris to his father, Robert Nelson Harris.

At that time, Robert Nelson had removed his home to Fayette County, Georgia.

The letter, apparently, referred to a delivery to Mariah of her inheritance from her father’s estate.

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d125 SARAH W. (SALLY) HARRIS; b. January 23, 1840; d. November 18, 1906.

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Sally was born near Jonesboro, Georgia on Flint River Road.

Sally married Thomas R. Jones on January 28, 1877 in Clayton County, Georgia.

They made their home in Clayton County, Georgia.

Thomas was born about 1828.

Thomas had been previously married and has some children who were not yet grown.

Sally became the step-mother to these children. These children included:

a. Macajeh Jones; a female, born about 1862.

b. Sam W. Jones; born about 1862.

a. Hardy C. Jones; a female, born about 1866.

b. Clyde Jones; born about 1870.

Two of the above, Sam W. Jones and Clyde Jones, are buried in the Harris Family Cemetery on Flint River Road.

Sally and Thomas R. Jones are buried in the Harris Family Cemetery on Flint River Road.

Son of Sally and Thomas R. Jones:

1. Edward Jones; b. October, 1879; d. July 28, 1925.

LEFT: Shiloh Baptist Church, located on U.S. Highway 19, north of Thomaston, in Upson County, Georgia.

LEFT: Mary Jane Harris (1843-1893), daughter of Mariah Clark and Guilford Harris (d125/711), with her husband, James Madison Mann (1839-1892). They are buried in the Mann Cemetery, Clayton County, Georgia.

LEFT: Saphronia Clark Harris (1845-1930), daughter of Mariah Clark and Guilford Harris (d125/711), with her husband, Stephen Archer Mann (1843-1904). They are buried in the Mann Cemetery.

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d125 MARY JANE HARRIS; b. May 19, 1843; d. August 13, 1893.

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Mary Jane was born near Jonesboro, Georgia on Flint River Road.

Mary Jane married James Madison Mann in the year 1865.

James was born July 11, 1839 in Butts County, Georgia. He died December 12, 1892 in Clayton County, Georgia.

James was the son of James Washington Mann; b. November 22, 1818 and d. September.

1889; and Elizabeth Smith Mann who was born December 12, 1820 and died September 1, 1895. They are buried in Mann Family Cemetery, Kendrick Road, Clayton County, Georgia.

James Madison Mann served as a Sergeant in Company D, 44^th Regiment of Georgia Infantry Volunteers. While serving with the Army of Northern Virginia, CSA, he was wounded at Fredericksburg, Virginia on December 13, 1862.

Mary Jane and James made their home in Clayton County, Georgia. They donated the land for the Mann Family Cemetery.

Mary Jane and James are buried in Mann Family Cemetery, Clayton County, Georgia.

The children of Mary Jane and James Mann:

1. Sally Lavonia Mann; b. November 23, 1865; d. 1875.

She is buried in Mann Family Cemetery.

2. James Arthur Mann; b. December 27, 1866; d. August 2, 1935.

3. Idella Mann; b. October 19, 1869; d. 1885.

Della died of meningitis at the age of 16 years. She is buried in Mann Family Cemetery.

4. Guilford Henry Mann; b. May 15, 1872; d. 1899.

5. George Washington Mann; b. January 13, 1874; d. April 30, 1936.

6. Mariah Clark Mann; b. August 21, 1876; d. August 29, 1931.

7. Lovic Silas Mann; b. November 29, 1878; d. June 5, 1972.

8. Dolly Elizabeth Mann; b. March 28, 1881; d. December 30, 1958.

9. Infant son; b. & d. 1885.

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d125 JAMES ARTHUR MANN; b. December 27, 1886; d. August 2, 1935.

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James was born in Clayton County, Georgia.

James married Della Thomas on February 9, 1890 in Clayton County, Georgia.

Della was born July 28, 1873 and died February 17, 1906.

They are buried in Mann Family Cemetery.

Their children:

1. Mary Frances Mann; b. May 12, 1895; d. February 15, 1965.

Fannie is buried in Mann Family Cemetery.

Their son:

a. Thomas F. Mann; b. ; d. 1989.

Tommie operated an auto paint and body shop in Lake City, Clayton County, Georgia.

Tommie married Marion Elizabeth Murray on February 2, 1942 in Clayton County, Georgia.

Tommie is buried in Forest Hills Cemetery, Clayton County, Georgia.

Their son:

I. Thomas Mann.

2. James Thomas Mann; b. June 26, 1898; d. June 14, 1936.

James married but had no children.

He is buried in Mann Family Cemetery.

3. George A. Mann; b. March 19, 1901; d. March 13, 1928.

George served his country in the United States Navy. He died by drowning in the state of California.

George married but had no children.

George is buried in Mann Family Cemetery.

4. Howard A. (Zeke) Mann; b. February 9, 1903; d. August 7, 1956.

Zeke married but had no children.

Zeke is buried in Mann Family Cemetery.

5. Carrie Mann; now deceased.

Carrie married A. Daniel Shackleford.

Their son:

a. Jack Shackleford; now deceased.

They are buried in Hillcrest Cemetery, East Point, Georgia.

6. Hattie Mann; now deceased.

Hattie married Jack Brown.

They are buried in Hillcrest Cemetery, East Point, Georgia.

Their children:

a. Doris Brown; now deceased.

Doris married Mayes. They lived in Stockbridge, Georgia.

Doris is buried in Hillcrest Cemetery, East Point, Georgia.

b. Frances Brown.

Frances married Johnson.

They live in East Point, Georgia.

c. Lawrence Emory Brown.

Lawrence lives in Smyrna, Georgia.

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d125 GUILFORD HENRY MANN; b. May 15, 1872; d. 1899.

Guilford was born in Clayton County, Georgia.

Guilford married Belle Roberts.

They made their home in Florida.

Guilford is buried in Mann Family Cemetery.

Their children:

1. Herman Mann.

2. Henry Man.

3. Daughter.

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d125 GEORGE WASHINGTON MANN; b. January 13, 1874; d. April 30, 1936.

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George was born in Clayton County, Georgia.

George married Saphronie Hunt on February 26, 1908 in Clayton County, Georgia.

Fronie was born September 7, 1892 and died October 2, 1908.

They are buried in Mann Family Cemetery.

George was stricken by meningitis which left him deaf and dumb.

There were no children.

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d125 MARIAH CLARK MANN; b. August 21, 1876; d. August 29, 1931.

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Mariah was born in Clayton County, Georgia.

Mariah was stricken by meningitis which left her blind.

She did not marry.

She is buried in Mann Family Cemetery.

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d125 LOVIC SILAS MANN; b. November 29, 1878; d. June 5, 1972.

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Lovic was born in Clayton County, Georgia.

Lovic married Louisa Bentley on February 7, 1904 in Clayton County, Georgia.

Louisa was born February 29, 1884 and died January 12, 1920.

They are buried in the Mann Family Cemetery.

They lived in Clayton County, Georgia.

Their children:

1. Eunice Laura Mann; b. December 10, 1904.

2. James Lovic Mann; b. November 3, 1906.

3. Henry Thomas Mann (twin); b. November 20, 1910.

4. Hubert Pope Mann (twin); b. November 20, 1910.

5. Thelma Lee Mann; b. May 15, 1908; d. January 15, 1913.

She is buried in Mann Family Cemetery.

6. Anna Lucille Mann; b. February 16, 1913; d. November 7, 1946.

7. Hattie Evelyn Mann; b. May 1, 1915.

8. Harold Clark Mann; b. October 9, 1917; d. May 1, 1940.

Harold is buried in Mann Family Cemetery.

After the death of Louisa, Lovic married Thenie Betsill on June 18, 1922 in Clayton County, Georgia.

Thenie was born February 12, 1889 and died March 15, 1959. They are buried in Mann Family Cemetery.

They lived in Clayton County, Georgia.

Their children:

9. Weyman Eugene Mann; b. April 24, 1923; d. May 16, 1993.

A. Mary Elizabeth Mann; b. September 13, 1924.

B. Marie Estelle Mann; b. March 20, 1927.

C. Louise Mann; b. November 28, 1928.

D. Lamar Mann; b. March 6, 1930; d. March 10, 1930.

He is buried in Mann Family Cemetery.

E. Gladys Thenie Mann; b. September 11, 1931.

F. Robert Leonard Mann; b. March 18, 1933.

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d125 EUNICE LAURA MANN; b. December 10, 1904.

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Eunice was born in Clayton County, Georgia.

Eunice married A.J. Goss.

They live in Newnan, Georgia.

Their children:

1. Grace Goss.

Grace married Nunnally. They live in Newnan, Georgia.

2. Earl Goss.

Earl lives in Newnan, Georgia.

3. Juanita Goss.

Juanita married Wix.

They live in Douglasville, Georgia.

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d125 JAMES LOVIC MANN; b. November 3, 1906.

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James was born in Clayton County, Georgia.

James now lives in the state of Indiana.

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d125 HENRY THOMAS MANN; b. November 20, 1910.

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Henry was born in Clayton County, Georgia.

Henry now lives in Detroit, Michigan.

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d125 HUBERT POPE MANN; b. November 20, 1910.

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Hubert was born in Clayton County, Georgia.

Hubert married Jewell McGarity on April 16, 1938 in Clayton County, Georgia.

They live in Lake City, Georgia.

Their children:

1. Clarence Mann.

Clarence lives in Jonesboro, Georgia.

2. Hugh Mann.

Hugh lives, at this time, with his parents.

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d125 ANNA LUCILLE MANN; b. February 16, 1913; d. November 7, 1946.

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Lucille was born in Clayton County, Georgia.

Lucille married Curtis Wooten.

They are buried in Mann Family Cemetery.

There were no children.

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d125 HATTIE EVELYN MANN; b. May 1, 1915.

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Evelyn was born in Clayton County, Georgia.

Evelyn married Othel E. Cunningham.

Othel is buried in College Park, Georgia Cemetery.

Their son:

1. Ralph Cunningham; b. February 23, 1934.

Ralph married Rosemary Gable.

They live in Stockbridge, Georgia.

Their children:

a. Steve Cunningham.

b. Greg Cunningham.

c. Rick Cunningham.

d. Tammy Cunningham.

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d125 WEYMAN EUGENE MANN; b. April 24, 1923; d. May 16, 1993.

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Weyman was born in Clayton County, Georgia. Weyman served his country in the United States Army during World War II. His service was in the Aviation Engineers.

Weyman was an employee of Dow Chemical Company. He retired.

Weyman married Ruby Staines.

Weyman is buried in College Park Cemetery.

Ruby lives in College Park, Georgia.

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d125 MARY ELIZABETH MANN; b. September 13, 1924.

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Mary was born in Clayton County, Georgia.

Mary married Leon Nichols. He is now deceased and buried in Cobb County, Georgia.

Mary lives in Smyrna, Georgia.

Their son:

1. Patrick Nichols.

Patrick lives in Smyrna, Georgia.

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d125 MARIE ESTELLE MANN; b. March 20, 1927.

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Marie was born in Clayton County, Georgia.

Marie married Milton Frank Jones on November 10, 1945 in Clayton County, Georgia.

Frank is now deceased.

Marie lives in Riverdale, Georgia.

Their children:

1. Franklin (Frankie) Jones.

Frankie lives in Jonesboro, Georgia.

2. Peggie Jones.

Peggie married W.R. Allen.

They live in Fayette County, Georgia.

3. Michael Lovic Jones, now deceased.

Michael is buried at the Riverdale Methodist Church.

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d125 LOUISE MANN; b. November 28, 1928.

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Louise was born in Clayton County, Georgia.

Louise married J.B. Summerour.

They live in Forest Park, Georgia.

Their children:

1. J.B. Summerour, Jr.

J.B. lives in Rex, Georgia.

2. Jo Ann Summerour.

Jo Ann lives in Forest Park, Georgia.

3. Debra Summerour.

Debra lives in Forest Park, Georgia.

4. Randy Summerour.

Randy lives in Forest Park, Georgia.

5. Jane Summerour.

Jane lives in Forest Park, Georgia.

6. Donald Summerour.

Donald lives in Morrow, Georgia.

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d125 GLADYS THENIE MANN; b. September 11, 1931.

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Gladys was born in Clayton County, Georgia.

Gladys married Asa (Jack) Rogers.

Jack served his country as a career soldier in the United States Army. He is now retired from the Army.

Jack is employed at a Chevron Service Station.

Gladys and Jack live in Riverdale, Georgia.

Their children:

1. Phillip Rogers; b. October 5, 1952.

Phillip studied chemistry at West Georgia College in Carrollton.

Phillip is employed as a chemist with Applied Technical Service of Marietta, Georgia.

Phillip married Jil Bybee.

Jil is an accountant with the Coca Cola Company.

Phillip and Jil live in Atlanta.

Their children:

a. Ann Michelle Rogers; b. October 16, 1983.

b. Steven Phillip Rogers; b. May 20, 1987.

2. Lynn Alice Rogers; b. April 29, 1959.

Lynn is a graduate of North Clayton High School.

Lynn married Benjamin Powell.

Benjamin is employed in the computer industry.

Lynn and Ben live in South Carolina.

Their children:

a. Amanda Powell; b. July 28, 1980.

b. Laura Powell; b. March 8, 1983.

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d125 ROBERT LEONARD MANN; b. March 8, 1933.

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Robert was born in Clayton County, Georgia.

Robert is an employee of Delta Air Lines.

Robert married Linda Alice Chupp on November 27, 1957 in Clayton County, Georgia.

They live in College Park, Georgia.

Their children:

1. David Mann.

2. Anthony Mann.

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d125 DOLLY ELIZABETH MANN; b. March 28, 1881; d. December 30, 1958

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Dolly was born in Clayton County, Georgia.

Dolly lived in Jonesboro, Georgia.

Dolly did not marry. She is buried in the Mann Family Cemetery.

The writer received valuable assistance from Dolly Mann concerning the Harris family in the early 1950s.

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d125 SAPHRONIA CLARK HARRIS; b. August 17, 1845; d. August 17, 1930.

711A

Saphronia was born near Jonesboro, Georgia on Flint River Road.

Saphronia married Stephen Archer Mann in the year 1865.

Stephen was born October 12, 1843 in Butts County, Georgia. He died August 1, 1904.

Stephen’s brother, James Madison Mann, married Mary Jane Harris, sister of Saphronia.

Stephen’s parents were James Washington and Elizabeth Smith Mann.

Stephen served as a private in Company D, 44^th Regiment of Georgia Infantry Volunteers. While serving with the Army of Northern Virginia, CSA, he was wounded at Chancellorsville, Virginia on May 2, 1863. He was discharged with disabilities at that time.

Later, on August 17, 1863, Stephen was appointed to the rank of Corporal in Company E, 66^th Regiment, Georgia Infantry. He saw service in Mississippi where he was treated for wounds at Meridian, Mississippi on January 20, 1865.

Saphronia and Stephen made their home in Clayton County, Georgia.

They are buried in Mann Family Cemetery, Kendrick Road, Clayton County, Georgia.

Children of Saphronia and Stephen Mann:

1. Claudius Hartwell Mann; b. December 10, 1865; d. November 17, 1912.

2. Beula Burton Mann; b. 1867.

3. Laura Whitfield Mann; b. December 7, 1870; d. October 10, 1959.

4. Frances E. Mann; b. 1877.

5. Aldonia Erusie (Donie) Mann; b. December 1879.

6. Tommie Mann (twin); b. January 11, 1887; died young.

7. Scott Archie Mann (twin); b. January 11, 1887; d. October 6, 1928.

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d125 CLAUDIUS HARTWELL MANN; b. December 10, 1865; d. November 17, 1912.

711A

Claude was born in Clayton County, Georgia.

Claude married Ellen Bentley on February 7, 1904 in Clayton County, Georgia. Ellen was born about 1886. Claude is buried in Mann Family Cemetery.

Their children:

1. Hattie Bird Mann; b. 1899.

2. Oliver Steve Mann; b. 1907.

3. Sarah C. Mann; b. 1909.

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d125 LAURA WHITFIELD MANN; b. December 7, 1870; d. October 10, 1959.

711A

Whittie was born in Clayton County, Georgia.

Whittie married James Gladden Brown on December 14, 1887 in Clayton County, Georgia. [1]

James was born December 12, 1866 and died September 23, 1935. James was born in Macon County, Georgia. James was a farmer and a syrup producer. He solder some of his products at the Atlanta Farmers Market.

After living a few years on Sand Mountain in Alabama, James and Whittie made their home in Clayton County, Georgia. [2]

Their children:

1. Emma Brown; b. June 11, 1889; d. March 27, 1969.

2. James Emerson (Simon) Brown; b. May 16, 1890; d. October 18, 1955.

3. William Burch Brown; b. February 23, 1893; d. April 6, 1955.

4. Janie Whitfield Brown; b. August 23, 1894.

5. Georgia Erwin Brown; b. October 1, 1895.

6. George Stephen Brown; b. October 18, 1897.

7. Mattie Gertrude Brown; b. October 1, 1899.

8. Charley E. Brown; b. July 7, 1900; d. July 12, 1900. He is buried in Mann Family Cemetery.

9. James Gladden Brown, Jr.; b. July 7, 1905.

A. Mary Irene Brown; b. November 10, 1908.

B. Claude Henry Brown; b. July 2, 1910.

C. Harold Sidney (Pete) Brown; b. July 2, 1912; d. September 6, 1914.

He is buried in Mann Family Cemetery.

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d125 EMMA BROWN; b. June 11, 1889; d. March 27, 1969.

711A

Emma was born in Alabama on Sand Mountain.

Emma married Lucius Joseph Johnson on January 17, 1909 in Clayton County, Georgia. Lucius was born September 11, 1886 in Henry County, Georgia. He died April 4, 1960.

They are buried at Jones Memorial Cemetery, Forest Park, Georgia.

Their children:

1. Turner J. Johnson; b. November 2, 1909; d. July 30, 1963.

Turner married Thelma Kraft.

Their daughter:

a. Susan Johnson.

Later, Turner married Ellen Bray.

Turner is buried in Jones Memorial Cemetery, Forest Park, Georgia.

2. Lela Inez Johnson; b. March 30, 1911; d. November 14, 1971.

Lela married Byron L. McLeroy.

Their children:

a. Annett McLeroy.

b. Doug McLeroy.

c. Jacqueline McLeroy. [3]

d. Don McLeroy.

3. Leon Jones Johnson; b. October 26, 1913.

Leon married Mildred Ruth Teate.

Their children:

a. Ronald Johnson.

b. Brenda Johnson.

4. William Ralph Johnson; b. October 10, 1916.

William married Jewell Aline Bray on December 23, 1939 at Marietta, Georgia.

Their children:

a. Steven Johnson.

b. Carol Johnson.

5. Alice Genette Johnson; b. May 17, 1920.

Alice married James Arnold Hicks.

Their children:

a. Arnold Hicks.

b. Gary Hicks.

6. Emma Louise Johnson; b. June 21, 1924.

Emma married Ray L. Benefield.

Their children:

a. Judy Benefield.

b. Dennis Benefield.

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d125 JAMES EMMERSON (SIMON) BROWN; b. May 16, 1890; d. October 18, 1955.

711A

Simon had businesses at the State Farmers Market.

Simon married Ruby Cates. Ruby was born April 19, 1893 and died September 19, 1972. She is buried at Mt. Zion Baptist Church Cemetery, Clayton County, Georgia.

Later, Simon married Bertie .

Children of Simon Brown:

1. Hassie Brown.

2. Julia Brown.

3. Glennis Brown.

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d125 WILLIAM BURCH BROWN; b. February 23, 1893; d. April 16, 1955. [4]

711A

William was born in Clayton County, Georgia.

William served Clayton County as a jailer. This job, later, passed on to his son.

William married Etta Lee Powell on April 13, 1913 in Clayton County, Georgia. Etta was born July 30, 1896 and died in 1977.

They are buried in Mann Family Cemetery.

Their son:

1. Clifford B. Brown; b. April 23, 1914; d. July 1, 1962.

Clifford is buried in Mann Family Cemetery.

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d125 JANIE WHITFIELD BROWN; b. August 23, 1894.

711A

Janie was born in Clayton County, Georgia.

Janie married Aubrey M. Mitchell on December 23, 1922 in Clayton County, Georgia. Aubrey was born September 14, 1901 and died May 4, 1972.

Aubrey was Mayor of Morrow, Georgia.

Aubrey is buried at McKowan Adamson Cemetery.

Their children:

1. Dorothy Mitchell.

2. James (Jimmy) Mitchell; b. 1929; d. 1945.

3. Jo Ann Mitchell.

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d125 GEORGIA ERWIN BROWN; b. October 1, 1895.

711A

Georgia was born in Clayton County, Georgia.

Georgia married Jessie A. Starr on December 24, 1914 in Clayton County, Georgia.

Jessie was born September 18, 1892 and died December 10, 1975.^[5]

Jessie was employed in the criminal justice system of Clayton County, Georgia.

He is buried in Mount Zion Baptist Church Cemetery, Clayton County, Georgia.

Their children:

1. William James (Dub) Starr.

2. Jessie Marie Starr.

3. Jane Carolyn Starr.

4. Harold Henry Starr.

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d125 GEORGE STEPHEN BROWN; b. October 18, 1897.

711A

George was born in Clayton County, Georgia.

George married Vesper Adair on December 12, 1918 in Clayton County, Georgia. Vesper was born February 12, 1898 and died December 14, 1974. She is buried at The Rock Baptist Church Cemetery.

George was active in businesses at the State Farmers Market.

Their children:

1. Opal Brown.

2. Mildred Brown; she died as an infant.

3. Eloise Brown.

4. Myrle Brown.

5. James Steven Brown.

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d125 MATTIE GERTRUDE BROWN; b. October 1, 1899.

711A

Mattie was born in Clayton County, Georgia.

Mattie married W. Ad Adamson on December 14, 1916 in Clayton County, Georgia.

Mattie is buried at Mount Zion Baptist Church Cemetery.

Their children:

1. Reece Adamson.

2. Jewell Adamson.

3. Mary Lynn Adamson. [6]

4. Runette Adamson.

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d125 JAMES GLADDEN BROWN, Jr.; b. July 7, 1905.

711A

James was born in Clayton County, Georgia. James was the Southeastern Representative for the General Motors Corporation. James married Verna Ruth Trammell on May 23, 192- in Fulton County, Georgia. Verna, the daughter of Lilla Ophelia Mitchell and Dorse Cullen “Doss” Trammell, was born on January 4, 1907 in Clayton County.

Verna and James made their home at Morrow in Clayton County, in Atlanta, and for a period of time during World War II, in southern California. They, in 1993, live in retirement in Demorest, Habersham County, Georgia.

Their daughter:

1. Betty Brown; b. September 5, 1927.

Betty was born at Morrow, Georgia. Betty attended Girls High School in Atlanta and graduated from high school in southern California. Betty married Clifton Elmer Johnson on October 17, 1945 at South Gate, California. Clifton, the son of Viola Ena Lowry and Clarence Lewis Johnson, was born on April 19, 1926 in Denver, Colorado.

The account of this family is continued on page 961 in the Addendum.

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d125 MARY IRENE BROWN; b. November 10, 1908.

711A

Mary was employed by the Arrow Shirt Division of Cluet Peabody and Company. Mary married Roy Hardy. They are buried in the College Park, Georgia Cemetery.

Their daughter:

1. Ann Hardy.

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d125 CLAUDE HENRY BROWN; b. July 2, 1910.

711A

Claude was born in Clayton County, Georgia. He was employed by the General Motors Corporation. Claude married Marion Reeves in 1940 at Las Vegas, Nevada.

Their sons:

1. Jimmy Brown.

2. Paul Brown.

Later, Claude married Mary Piper Starr. He and Mary live in Forest Park, Georgia.

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d125 SCOTT ARCHIE MANN; b. January 11, 1887; d. October 6, 1928.

711A

Scott Archie was born in Clayton County, Georgia.

Scott Archie married Odell Gibson on November 29, 1908 in Clayton County, Georgia. Odell was born June 3, 1890 and died December 3, 1955.

They made their home in Clayton County.

They are buried at Riverdale, Georgia Baptist Church.

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d125 ZILPAH (ZELPHA) R. HARRIS; b. circa 1794; d. after October 24, 1863.

712

Zelpha was born in Warren County, North Carolina. Her exact date of birth and date of death are not known to the writer.

The name Zilpah is from the Bible. Zilpah was the mother of Gad and Asher, sons of Jacob.

Zelpha’s family migrated to Greene County, Georgia in 1797. By 1808 this family had moved to the next county south, Hancock County, Georgia. The family lived in the Shoulderbone community of Hancock County.

Zelpha married Collin Sledge on December 13, 1808 in Hancock County, Georgia.

Collin was born about 1786 in North Carolina. Collin was the son of John and Amy Chappell Sledge. [7]

This Sledge family has also migrated from Virginia to North Carolina and then to Hancock County, Georgia. After living in Hancock County, many of this family moved westward to Troup County, Georgia and even further to the west. More information concerning this Sledge family is found in the Appendix, pages 781-789, TIES BETWEEN THE HARRIS, SLEDGE, AND CLARKE (CLARK) FAMILIES.

Some of Collin’s brothers moved to Troup County, Georgia and established their homes near La Grange.

The grandfather of Collin Sledge was also named John Sledge. The great-grandfather of Collin Sledge was Charles Sledge of Surry County, Virginia. The will of Charles Sledge was probated February 6, 1726.

Land activity by Collin Sledge included the following: he purchased land on Shoulderbone Creek, Hancock County, in 1799; he purchased land in Putnam County (next county west and across the Oconee River) in 1805 and in 1807; he sold land on Shoulderbone Creek to his brother, Mins Sledge, on December 5, 1808. This was a week before he married Zelpha. Collin sold his land in Putnam County in 1811.

Collin owned land in Twiggs County, Georgia by 1818. Collin and Zelpha were living in Twiggs County by about that time.

Zelpha received her share of her father’s estate on February 10, 1821.

Collin died in Twiggs County, in 1826. Twiggs County Courthouse records were destroyed by fire about 1901. [8]

Zelpha purchased a land lot (202.5 acres) in Pike County, Georgia on February 11, 1834. The land was purchased from Stephen K. Crawley. Francis M. Sledge, son of Zelpha witnessed this transaction. This Land Lot 92, District 3, is located in the Liberty Hill community of present day Lamar County, Georgia. The land is located about 3 miles south of the home occupied, at that time, by Zelpha’s sister and brother-in-law, Judge John H. and Hixsey Harris Akins.

Zelpha married Thomas Cauthen on August 13, 1846 in Pike County, Georgia. Thomas died in 1855. His will, probated in Monroe County, Georgia, named Zelpha as his wife. Zelpha purchased 50 acres of land, located in the southeast corner of Land Lot 125, 6^th Land District of Fayette County, Georgia on October 24, 1863. This was a public auction of the estate of Stephen A. King, deceased. This is the last record found of Zelpha.

Children of Collin and Zelpha Sledge:

1. Francis Marion Sledge; b. August, 1811; d. November 30, 1900.

2. Nancy Long Sledge; b. May 20, 1813; d. 1853.

3. Milton Daniel Sledge; b. February 1, 1816; d. July 29, 1895.

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d125 FRANCIS MARION SLEDGE; b. August, 1811; d. November 30, 1900

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Francis was born in Hancock County, Georgia. He moved with his parents to Twiggs County about 1818.

Francis married Julia Ann Holloway on December 4, 1833 in Georgia. [9] Julia, daughter of Sarah Elder and I. P. Holloway, was born on August 29, 1817 in Georgia. She died after mid-1900 in Collin County, Texas.

The first three children of this family were born in Georgia. The others were born in Mississippi.

Francis and Julia were living in Tishomingo County, Mississippi (northeast corner of the state) by 1840 and through 1870. The area of their home was included in the newly formed Alcorn County by the year 1870. Corinth is the seat of this county.

Francis and Julia were living in Collin County, Texas (northeast of Dallas) in the Nevada community by the year 1880.

The census of 1900 found Francis and Julia living in the Nevada, Texas community in the home of their son, Henry Bascomb Sledge.

Information given by them to the census taker was that they had been married 66 years; they had 14 children, 10 of whom were living at that time.

Children of Francis and Julia Sledge:

1. James M. Sledge; b. September 6, 1835; d. May 27, 1929.

2. William Collin Sledge; b. 1838; d. January 31, 1909.

3. Nancy L. Sledge; b. 1839; d. June 20, 1894.

4. Chesley David Sledge; b. December 25 1840; d. September 30, 1889.

5. Sabra Jane Sledge; b. 1843.

6. Francis Marion Sledge, Jr.; b. August 6, 1844; d. April 25, 1936.

7. Barbara Ann Sledge; b. 1848.

8. John Wesley Sledge; b. August 6, 1850; d. prior to 1900.

9. Mary Frances Sledge; b. November 26, 1851; d. July 7, 1951.

A. Newton Holloway Sledge; b. 1855.

B. Louella Florence Slege; b. 1857.

C. Henry Bascomb Sledge; b. February, 1860; d. March 4, 1925.

D. Sidney Johnson Sledge; b. November 1, 1861; d. August 17, 1927.

E. Sallie Sledge; b. 1863.

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d125 JAMES M. SLEDGE; b. September 6, 1835; d. May 27, 1929.

7121

James was born in Georgia.

James was living with his family in Tishomingo County, Mississippi in 1840 and 1850.

James married Susan C. Beaumont on September 20, 1892.

James died at Dodge, Walker County, Texas.

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d125 WILLIAM COLLIN SLEDGE; b. 1838; d. January 31, 1909. [10]

7121

William was born in Georgia. He was living with his family in Tishomingo County, Mississippi in 1840 and 1850.

William married Cordelia S. Weathers on September 21, 1866 in Tishomingo County, Mississippi. Cordelia was born about 1839.

They were living in Alcorn County, Mississippi in 1870. William died in Texas.

Their children:

1. Minnie B. Sledge; b. 1874.

2. Robert A. Sledge; b. 1876.

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d125 CHESLEY DAVID SLEDGE; b. December 25, 1840; d. September 30, 1889.

7121

Dave was born in Tishomingo County, Mississippi.

Dave married Rebecca Lucy on November 24, 1869 in Tishomingo County, Mississippi.

They were living in Collin County, Texas in 1880.

Rebecca was living with her son, Walter Sledge, in Collin County, Texas in 1910.

They are buried in the Old South Cemetery, Royce City, Texas.

Their children:

1. Lloyd Tillman Sledge; b. August 26, 1870; d. November 26, 1961.

2. Sylven Sledge; b. 1872.

Sylven married ______ Hale.

3. William B. L. Sledge; b. 1873.

William married Pearl ______ .

4. Sallie Ophelia Sledge; b. March 23, 1875; d. July 18, 1941

5. Taylor Sledge; b. November, 1876 un Mississippi.

6. Walter Frank Sledge; b. March 15, 1879.

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d125 LLOYD TILLMAN SLEDGE; b. August 26, 1870; d. November 26, 1961.

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Lloyd was born in Mississippi. [11]

Lloyd was living with his family in Collin County, Texas in 1880.

Lloyd married Almerta (Allie) Beene on October 24, 1897. Allie was born in September, 1873.

Children of Lloyd and Allie Sledge:

1. Verner (Vera) Sledge; b. September, 1898.

Vera married George Martin.

2. Cleo Sledge; b. November, 1899; d. at age 20 years.

3. Truett Thomas Sledge; b. May 9, 1902.

Truett married Stella Vittotoe on April 20, 1923.

Their children:

a. James Truett Sledge; b. 1931.

b. Barbara Sledge.

Barbara married Ron Shaw in 1949.

4. James Francis (Frank) Sledge. James married Collette Oberding.

Their children:

a. Roberta Sledge.

Roberta married _______ Pittman.

b. Carol Sledge.

Carol married ________ Maloy.

5. Lloyd Tillman Sledge, Jr. Lloyd married Ellen

6. Barbara (Banna) Sledge. Banna married Loyd Kirkman.

7. Ruby Sledge.

Ruby married Delbert Capps.

8. Lois Sledge.

Lois married Pack Fisher.

9. Paul Sledge.

Paul married Oneta Allen. A. Eva Sledge.

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