Wilkinson County, GA
Eileen B McAdams
D.A.R. LINEAGES - WILKINSON COUNTY GA

JAMES ARNOLD

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Mrs. Rowena Cobb Ward.147323

Born in Cuthbert, Ga.

Wife of John Ward.

Descendant of Corp. James Arnold, James Stroud and William Dozier, as follows:

1. Joshua McCuin Cobb (1861-1910) m. 1880 Oceana Houck (1859-96).

2. Jesse Carey Cobb (1838-92) m. 1858 Martha Rowena Arnold (1838-86).

3. Solomon Arnold (1796-1860) m. 1821 Eleanor Jeanette Bush (d. 1870).

4. James Arnold m. 2d 1795 Elizabeth Stroud (1770-1829).

5. James Stroud m. 1767 Mary Margaret Dozier (1750-1812).

6. William Dozier m. 1749 Elizabeth ? (1731-94).

James Arnold (1760-1823) served as corporal under Capt. John Gillison, Colonels Stevens and Russell, 6th and 10th Virginia regiments. He was born in Augusta County, Va.; died in Wilkinson County, Ga.

James Stroud (1745-1813) served as private under Captains Meriwether, Shields and Campbell, Col. George Gibson's 1st Virginia State regiment. He was born and died in Augusta County, Va.

William Dozier (1728-97) served as private in Capt. William McBride's company, Lincoln County, Virginia militia. He was born in England; died in Lincoln County, Va. (now W. Va.).

Also No. 146524.

Roster of Revolutionary Soldiers in Georgia

Compiled by Mrs. Howard H. McCall

published by the Georgia Society Daughters of the American Revolution, Mrs. Thomas Coke Mell State Regent, 1940-1942

JAMES ARNOLD, b. Augusta Co., Va., 1760; d. Wilkinson Co., Ga, 1823. served as private N.C. Troops, received bount grant of land for his service in Ga., 1784. Mar. 1794, ELIZABETH STROUD (1770-1859), Of Elizabeth, N.C.. (dau. of JAMES STROUD, Rev. Sol. of Va.)

ROBERT BARNETT

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Mrs. Rossie Barnett Benton.

DAR ID Number: 83090

Born in Newton, Ga.

Wife of Lurner Oliver Benton.

[p.32] Descendant of Robert Barnett, Robert Dunwoody, and John Shine, as follows:

1. Robert L. Barnett (1853-1902), m. 1874, Laura Josephine Miller (b. 1849).

2. Robert Barnett (1827-1909), m. 1846, Susie Jones (1832-72); James Shine Miller (1807-81), m. 2nd, 1840, Eliza Smith Saxon (1821-1910).

3. Isaac Barnett, m. 1822, ? Clark (b. 1802); James Miller (1774-1829), m. 1804, Sarah Williams Shine (1784-1856); Benjamin Archelus Saxon (1796-1855), m. Mary Dunwoody (1793-1870).

4. Robert Barnett, m. 1st, 1778, Sarah Love (1755-1806); John Shine, m. Clarissa Williams (d. 1817); Robert Dunwoody, m. Mary Creswell.

Robert Barnett (1754-1826) received land bounty in Carroll County, Ga., for service as private, South Carolina Line. He was born in Sumter County, S. C.; died in Wilkinson County, Ga.

Robert Dunwoody (1744-94) served as private, 1781, in Captain Allen's company, 1st battalion, Chester County militia. He was born in Chester County, Pa.; died in Screven County, Ga.

John Shine (1759-1832) served as private, 1780, in the North Carolina State troops under Colonel Caswell and was at the battle near Camden. He was born in North Carolina; died in Twiggs County, Ga.

Also No. 56189.

Roster of Revolutionary Soldiers in Georgia

Compiled by Mrs. Howard H. McCall

published by the Georgia Society Daughters of the American Revolution, Mrs. Thomas Coke Mell State Regent, 1940-1942

ROBERT BARNETT, born Sumpter, S.C., 1754; d. Wilkinson Co., 1827; received land in Carroll Co., Ga. for his service. Mar (1) SARAH LOVE (1755-1806. Grave of ROBERT BARNETT marked by the D.A.R.

ALEXANDER CARSWELL

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Mrs. Della Carswell Payne.

DAR ID Number: 49860

Born in Irwinton, Ga.

Wife of William Henry Payne.

Descendant of Alexander Carswell, Ensign John Carswell, and George Palmer.

Daughter of Alexander Washington Carswell and Fanny (Carswell), his wife.

[p.386] Granddaughter of Mathew Jackson Carswell and H. Eliza Kilpatrick, his wife (parents of Alexander W.).

Gr-granddaughter of Alexander Carswell (1789-1845) and Mary Palmer (d. 1847), his wife (m. 1813).

Gr-gr-granddaughter of John Carswell and Sarah Wright, his wife; George Palmer and Mary Cureton, his wife.

Gr-gr-gr-granddaughter of Alexander Carswell and Isabella Brown, his wife.

Alexander Carswell (1727-1803) served as a soldier and received a grant of land in Georgia. He was born in Ireland; died in Georgia.

John Carswell (1760-1817) served with his father in the Revolution and was ensign in the 4th Georgia battalion. He was born in Ireland; died in Burke County, Ga.

George Palmer (1750-1820) is found among those who received bounty land for service in Georgia.

Also No. 45680.

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Mrs. Jennie Carswell Elliott.

DAR ID Number: 70210

Born in Irwinton, Ga.

Wife of W. M. Elliott.

Descendant of Alexander Carswell and of John Franck.

Daughter of Rufus H. Carswell (1832-1902) and Penelope Du Pree (1843-1922), his wife, m. 1863.

Granddaughter of William Edward Carswell (1807-87) and Elizabeth Jane Gilbert (1812-95), his wife, m. 1830; Ira Ellis Du Pree (1800-69) and Penelope Franck (1785-1868), his wife, m. 1806.

Gr-granddaughter of Mathew Carswell (1768-1829) and Sarah Martin (1766-1838), his wife; John Franck and Sarrah Williams, his wife, m. 1784.

Gr-gr-granddaughter of Alexander Carswell and Isabella Brown, his wife.

Alexander Carswell (1727-1803) was a soldier in the Revolution. He was born in Ireland; died in St. George Parish, Va.

Also Nos. 46194, 65789.

John Franck (1760-93) was a cadet of artillery in the North Carolina Line. He was born and died in Craven Precinct, N. C.

DAVID CLAY

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Mrs. Martha Vaughn Johnson.

DAR ID Number: 126395

Born in Wilkinson County, Ga.

Wife of Fred Kendall Johnson.

Descendant of David Clay, as follows:

1. James William Vaughn (b. 1855) m. 1879 Mattie Lord (1863-98).

2. Stephen Jefferson Lord (1827-82) m. 1848 Martha Clay (1834-88).

3. Peyton Clay (1800-80) m. 1831 Nancy Jones (1805-81).

4. David Clay m. 1792 Eve Hardin (1772-1855).

David Clay enlisted as private under Captains Hall and Jacob Kornegay, North Carolina troops. In 1852 his widow applied for a pension. He was born in Duplin County, N. C.; died, 1808, in Wilkinson County, Ga.

Also No. 105457.

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Mrs. Minnie Jordan Coleman.

DAR ID Number: 105457

Born in Wilkinson County, Ga.

Wife of Emmett Lee Coleman.

Descendant of David Clay, as follows:

1. Thomas Jefferson Jordan (1836-91) m. 1864 Sallie Clay (b. 1845).

2. Peyton Clay (1800-80) m. Nancy Jones (1805-81).

3. David Clay m. 1792 Eve Hardin (1772-1855).

David Clay enlisted as a private under Captains Hall and Jacob Kornegay, North Carolina troops. In 1852 his widow applied for a pension. He was born in Duplin County, N. C.; died, 1818, in Wilkinson County, Ga.

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Mrs. Leonora Ellen Jones.

DAR ID Number: 87361

Born in Pilot Point, Tex.

Wife of S. J. Jones.

Descendant of George Christian, David Clay, and Capt. John Taliaferro, as follows:

1. James Taliaferro Jones (b. 1843) m., 1871, Sarah Eunice Law (b. 1846).

2. John Richard Jones (1814-52) m., 1839, Obedience Hatcher (1822-76); Joseph Elias Law (1818-71) m., 1845, Tabitha Ann Christian (1820-75).

3. John Lawrence Jones (1776-1830) m., 1797, Lucy Taliaferro (1780-1842); William M. Christian (1792-1857) m., 1817, Mary Massengale (1798-1839); James M. Hatcher m., 1813, Sarah Clay (1796-1858).

4. George Christian m., 1782, Martha Walton (1768-1811); David Clay m., 1792, Eva Hardin (1772-1855); John Taliaferro m. Mary Hardin.

George Christian (1762-1831) served, 1779, as private in Capt. Holman Rice's company of Foot, regiment of guards, commanded by Col. Fros Taylor. He was born in Goochland County, Va.; died in Wilcox County, Ala.

John Taliaferro (1733-1829) served as captain of a company of minute men from Caroline County, Va. He was born in Caroline County; died in Wilkinson, Ga.

David Clay (1756-1818) served as private, 1782, North Carolina Continental Line. He was born in Duplin County, N. C.; died in Wilkinson County, Ga.

JAMES GIBSON

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Mrs. Estelle Daniel.

DAR ID Number: 104741

Born in Thomaston, Ga.

Descendant of James Gibson, as follows:

1. James Martin Daniel (1844-1909) m. 1872 Rebecca Gibson (b. 1857).

2. Sylvanus Gibson (1807-67) m. 1836 Mary Hunt (1815-88).

3. James Gibson, Jr. (1778-1855) m. 1802 Frances Martin (1782-1855).

4. James Gibson m. 1770 Jane (Nancy) (1755-1820).

James Gibson (1746-1830) served as a private in Capt. Samuel Lapsley's company, Col. Nathaniel Gist's regiment, Continental troops. He was born in Virginia or North Carolina; died in Wilkinson County, Ga.

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Mrs. Luna Daniel Murray.

DAR ID Number: 94580

Born in Thomaston, Ga.

Wife of John P. Murray.

Descendant of James Gibson and of Sergt. Robert Martin, as follows:

1. James Martin Daniel (1844-1909) m. 1872 Rebecca Gibson (b. 1857).

2. Sylvanus Gibson (1807-67) m. 1836 Mary Hunt (1815-88).

3. James Gibson, Jr. (1778-1853), m. 1802 Frances Martin (1782-1855).

4. James Gibson m. 1770 Jane ? (b. 1755); Robert Martin m. 1st 1765 Polly Martin.

James Gibson served as private in Capt. Samuel Lapsly's company, Col. Nathaniel Gist's regiment, Continental troops. He was born, 1746, in Virginia or North Carolina; died in Wilkinson County, Ga.

Robert Martin enlisted, 1776, serving as sergeant in the 3rd South Carolina regiment under Col. William Thompson. He was born in Dublin, Ireland; died in South Carolina.

WILLIAM HATCHER

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Mrs. Lucile Riley Jordan.

DAR ID Number: 110798

Born in Macon, Ga.

Wife of George Emmet Jordan.

Descendant of William Hatcher, as follows:

1. George Samuel Riley (b. 1857) m. 1883 Eula Hatcher Hughs (b. 1864).

2. Nathaniel Hughs (d. 1865) m. 2nd 1842 Georgia Ann Hatcher (b. 1826).

3. James Hatcher (1798-1832) m. 1820 Jane Whitehead (1798-1880).

4. William Hatcher m. 1782 Priscilla Scott.

William Hatcher (1755-1833) received land in Georgia for his service as private in the Revolution. He was born in Virginia; died in Wilkinson County, Ga.

JOHN TALIAFERRO

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Mrs. Minnie Jossey Capps.

DAR ID Number: 158373

Born in Macon, Ga.

Wife of William A. Capps.

Descendant of William Lingo, Brig. Gen. Richard Caswell, Capt. John Taliaferro and Richard Taliaferro, as follows:

1. John Thomas Jossey (1844-79) m. 1869 Clara Ella Johnson (b. 1850).

2. William Lingo, Johnson (1822-1906) m. 1847 Ann Elizabeth Kunze (1825-1913).

3. John Clarke Johnson (1794-1856) m. 1820 Behetheland Berryman Lingo (1797-1870); Lewis Kunze (1783-1837) m. 1810 Gertrude Wingate (1787-1835).

4. Elijah Lingo (d. 1830) m. 1795 Mary Hardin Taliaferro (1779-1850); George Wingate m. Mary Caswell (1759-1834).

5. William Lingo m. Susannah ? (b. 1762); Richard Caswell m. 1st 1746 Mary McElwain; Richard Taliaferro m. Dorcas Perkins.

6. John Taliaferro m. Mary Hardin.

William Lingo (1753-1836) received a pension, 1827, for service as private in the Delaware troops under Col. Vaughan. He was born in Delaware; died in Maury County, Tenn.

Richard Caswell (1729-89) was governor of North Carolina, comptroller general, delegate to Continental Congress and served as colonel and brigadier general of the North Carolina troops. He was born in Cecil County, Md.; died in Fayetteville, N. C.

Also No. 131714.

John Taliaferro commanded a company of minute men in the Virginia troops. He was born, 1733, in Caroline County, Va.; died in Wilkinson County, Ga.

[p.110] Richard Taliaferro served as private at the battle of Guilford Court House, N. C., where, in 1781, he died. He was born in Amherst County, Va

WILLIAM TAYLOR

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Miss Fayette Johnston Alcocke.

DAR ID Number: 134084

Born in Shreveport, La.

Descendant of Rev. William Taylor, as follows:

1. Fayette Johnston Alcocke (1847-86) m. 1876 Lulu Jacobs (1858-1906).

2. Edward Jacobs (1822-96) m. 1850 Palestine L. Cole (b. 1830).

3. Noah B. Cole (1795-1852) m. 1819 Weltha Taylor (1799-1876).

4. William Taylor m. Mary Billingsley (d. 1804).

William Taylor served as a private, 1777-78, in the 10th North Carolina regiment under Col. Abraham Shepard. He was born in North Carolina; died, 1812, in Wilkinson County, Ga.

Also No. 110233.l

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Mrs. Gertrude Grace Jacobs Meleton.

DAR ID Number: 110233

Born in St. Louis, Mo.

Wife of Frank J. Meleton.

Descendant of William Taylor, as follows:

1. Marcus Aurelius Jacobs (1866-1904) m. 1889 Anna Grace (b. 1867).

2. Benjamin Jacobs (1828-86) m. 1854 Amazon Cole (1839-80).

3. Noah B. Cole (1795-1852) m. 1819 Weltha Taylor (1799-1876).

4. William Taylor m. Mary Billingsley (d. 1804).

William Taylor served as private, 1777-78, in the 10th North Carolina regiment under Col. Abraham Shepard. He was born in North Carolina; died, 1812, in Wilkinson County, Ga.

Also No. 82515.

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Mrs. Ottelia Jacobs Penick.

DAR ID Number: 82515

Born in New York City.

Wife of William S. Penick.

Descendant of Rev. William Taylor.

Daughter of Edward Jacobs (1822-96) and Palestine Cole (b. 1830), his wife, m. 1850.

Granddaughter of Noah B. Cole (1795-1852) and Weltha Taylor (1799-1876), his wife, m. 1819.

Gr-granddaughter of William Taylor and Mary Billingsley (d. 1804), his wife.

[p.199] William Taylor served as private, 1777-78, in the 10th North Carolina regiment under Col. Abraham Shepard. He was born in North Carolina; died, 1812, in Wilkinson County, Ga.