Anna Lee WARD

Anna married John Edward HEMPHILL [Group Sheet]

1. Living
2. Living
3. Richard Todd HEMPHILL
4. Living

Other Events:

• Name: Newt Ward
• Census: 1900, Stock Hill, Fannin County, Georgia
• Census: 1910, Stock Hill, Fannin County, Georgia
• Residence: 1917, Newport, Fannin, Georgia
• Census: 1920, Stock Hill, Fannin County, Georgia
• Occupation: 1925; Farmer
• Census: 1930, Stock Hill, Fannin County, Georgia
• Residence: 11 Jul 1939, Newport, Fannin, Georgia
• Occupation: 8 Dec 1939, Dalton, Whitfield, Georgia; The Cohutta Talc Co.
• Residence: 12 Dec 1939, Chatsworth, Murray, Georgia; Address:
  RFD #3
  RFD #3
• Residence: From 1964 to 1974, Sunset Drive, Chatsworth, Murray, Georgia
• Residence: From Feb 1972 to Aug 1974, Ridgewood Manor Nursing Home, Dalton, Whitfield, Georgia

Notes:

Name:
Newton C. Ward -> 1900 census
Newton C. Ward -> Anne's birth certificate


Connection to parents:
*His parents are reported as William Ward and Mary "Foster" on his death certificate.
*They are named as William Harvey Ward and Mary "Forster" on his SS-5.
*He is named as William H. Ward's son -> 1900 census

Birth:
24 Oct 1890 -> WWI Draft Registration card
24 Oct 1890; Newport, GA -> SS-5
24 Oct 1890, Georgia -> death certificate
Oct 1891, GA -> 1900 census

Census:
Newton C. (8) appeared in the household of William H. Ward (35) as his son. He was born Oct 1891. He and both parents were born in Georgia. He had attended school four months during the year. The household included Mary L. (35), Edward C. (7), William D. (2), and Walter A. (1). The family lived on farm, which they owned.

Mary's mother, Anie, appeared next door, and her brother, James P. Forrester appeared four households down.

Census:
Newton C. Ward (19) appeared as head of household. He and both parents were born in Georgia. He was a farmer on a general farm and employed others. He and Rachael (17) had been married less than one year (the number of months is difficult to read). He was literate. His home was rented and was a farm - farm schedule 62. The household included Nellie (1 month).

Rachel's brother, John W. Johnson, appeared next door, with his family.

Residence:
At the time of his draft registration, Newt was a self-employed farmer in Newport, Georgia.

Census:
Newton C. Ward (28) appeared as head of household. He rented his home, which was a farm. He was married and was literate. He and both parents were born in Georgia. He was a farmer on a farm, working on his own account. The household included Rachel (27), Nellie (9), Ruby (7), Worth (5), Elleree (3), Bondell (1), and Martha J. Johnson (65).

Martha Johnson was Rachel's mother. Newt's parents, William and Mary Ward, lived two households up.

1920 Census Analysis – Newton C. Ward Household

Census:


Newton C. Ward Household in 1930

Residence:
Residence reported on Worth's burial permit.

Residence:
He had been at Ridgewood for 18 months at the time of his death.

Buried:
He was buried on 03 Aug 1974. Peeples Funeral Home in Chatsworth, GA handled the arrangements.

Died:
Newton Coleman Ward died at 10 A. M. on 01 Aug 1974 in Dalton, Whitfield, Georgia. His daughter, Mrs. Nellie Flowers, was the informant. Cause of death was bronchial pneumonia; he also had "thrombosis cerebral artery."

Newton married Rachel Louisa JOHNSON 27 Jun 1909, , Fannin County, Georgia. Rachel (daughter of Reuben Phillip JOHNSON and Martha Jane GARRETT) was born 9 Aug 1892, , Fannin County, Georgia; died 16 Feb 1980, Chatsworth, Murray, Georgia; was buried 18 Feb 1980, Stock Hill, Fannin County, Georgia. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Occupation: Chatsworth, Murray, Georgia; Pencil Packer
• Census: 11 Jun 1900, Stock Hill, Fannin County, Georgia
• Census: 1910, Stock Hill, Fannin County, Georgia
• Census: 1920, Stock Hill, Fannin County, Georgia
• Residence: 1925, Newport, Fannin, Georgia
• Census: 1930, Stock Hill, Fannin County, Georgia
• Residence: 12 Dec 1939, Chatsworth, Murray, Georgia; Address:
  RFD #1
  RFD #1
• Occupation: From 1962 to 1974, Chatsworth, Murray, Georgia; Quilter
• Residence: 1980, Route # 6 - Box 145, Chatsworth, Murray, Georgia

Notes:

Name:
Rachel Ward ->1920 census
Rachael Ward ->1910 census
Rachel Ward -> SSDI
Rachael L. Johnson -> 1900 census
Rachael Johnson -> Anne's birth certificate

Connection to parents:
*Her parents are reported as Rubin Johnson and Martha Garrett on her death certificate.
*Named as Rubin P. Johnson's daughter -> 1900 census

Birth:
Aug 1892, Georgia -> stated on 1900 census
09 Aug 1892, Georgia -> death certificate
9 Aug 1892 -> SSDI

Occupation:
Her usual occupation, as reported on her death certificate, was pencil packer at a talc company.

Census:
Rachael L. (7) appeared in the household of "Rubin P. Johnson" (46) as his daughter. She was born Aug 1892. She and both parents were born in Georgia. She attended school 3 months during the year. The household included Martha J. (45), Albert M. (18), Junie L. (15), Nancy V. (13), Mary M. (10), and Delah M. (3). The family lived on a farm, which they owned.

Reuben and Martha's son, John W., appeared next door.

Census:
Rachael (17) appeared in the household of Newton C. Ward (19) as his wife. She and Newt had been married less than one year (the number of months is difficult to read). She was the mother of one child, who was still living. She and both parents were born in Georgia. She was literate. Their home was rented and was a farm. The household included Nellie (1 month).

Rachel's brother, John W. Johnson, appeared in the next household up.

Census:
Rachel (27) appeared in the household of Newton C. Ward (28) as his wife. They rented their home, which was a farm. She was married and was literate. She and both parents were born in Georgia. She had no occupation. The household included Nellie (9), Ruby (7), Worth (5), Elleree (3), Bondell (1), and Martha J. Johnson (65).

Martha Johnson was Rachel's mother. Newt's parents, William and Mary Ward, lived two households up.

1920 Census Analysis – Newton C. Ward Household

Residence:
Residence recorded on Ann's birth certificate.

Census:


Newton C. Ward Household in 1930

Occupation:
Twice-Told Tuesday: Mrs. N. C. Ward Makes Quilts

Twice-Told Tuesday: Still Quilting at 83

Died:
*She died at Murray County Memorial Hospital in Chatsworth. Cause of death was "A.S.H.D. - Ventricular Fibrillation." -> death certificate

*Feb 1890 -> SSDI

Notes:

Married:
Newton Ward is named as the spouse of Rachel Louisa Ward on her death certificate.
", daughter of Mr. and Mrs. N. C. Ward became the bride of John Edward Hemphill. . .Mrs. Hemphill is her parents' youngest daughter, her sisters being Mrs. Prince Beavers and Mrs. John Fain, both of Blue Ridge; Mrs. Grady Johnson of Gainesville, Mrs. John Thomas, of Akron, Ohio; Mrs. Glenn Stewart and Mrs. Robert Fortenberry."

Other Events:

• Name: Buddy Ward
• Occupation: Farmer
• Census: 1870, Subdivision 55, Gilmer, Georgia; Address:
  Ellijay post office
• Census: 1880, Noontootla, Fannin, Georgia
• Census: 1900, Stock Hill, Fannin County, Georgia
• Census: 1910, Stock Hill, Fannin County, Georgia
• Residence: 1918, Newport, Fannin, Georgia
• Census: 1920, Stock Hill, Fannin County, Georgia
• Census: 1930, Stock Hill, Fannin County, Georgia
• Residence: 1933, Newport, Fannin, Georgia

Notes:

Name:
William H. Ward -> 1920 census
William Harvey Ward -> death certificate
William "Bud" Ward -> "Forrester Family"

Connection to parents:
William's parents are reported as Harvey Ward and Mary Tucker on his death certificate.

Birth:
Sep 1864, Georgia -> stated on 1900 census
68 years, 7 months at time of death (equates to Sep 1864) -> death cert.
1865, Georgia -> age 5 on 1870 census
1865, Georgia -> age 65 on 1930 census

His birthplace is noted as Roy, GA on his death certificate. I can't find a town called Roy, but there is a Roy Road in Fannin County.

Census:
William H. (15) appeared in the household of Mary Ward (35) as her son. He was "at home." He had attended school during the year, but could not read or write. He and both parents were born in Georgia. The household included Georgia A. (17), and Nancy E. (11).

Census:
William H. Ward (35) appeared as head of household. He was born Sep 1864. He and both parents were born in Georgia. He was a farmer. He and Mary L. (35) had been married 11 years. The household included Newton C. (9), Edward C. (7), William D. (2), and Walter A. (1). The family lived on farm, which they owned.

Mary's mother, Anie, appeared next door, and her brother, James P. Forrester appeared four households down.

Census:
William H. Ward (45) appeared as head of household. He and Mary L. (45) had been married 21 years. He and both parents were born in Georgia. He was a farmer on a general farm and employed others. He was literate. He owned his home, which was a farm. The farm schedule was #8. The household included Edward C. (17), William D. (13), Coles H. (10), Charlie C. (7), Virgil Taft (3), and Anna Forrester (92).

Anna Forrester was Mary's mother. William and Mary's son, Newton C. Ward, and his family appeared on on page 9-B.

Residence:
He is reported as the nearest relative of his son, William Dallas Ward, on Dallas' World War I Draft Registration. He resides in Newport.

Census:
William H. Ward (54) appeared as head of household. He lived on a farm, which he owned free of mortgage. He was married and was literate. He and both parents were born in Georgia. He was a farmer on a farm, working on his own account. The household included his wife, Mary (54), and children: Clifford (24), Carl (20), Charly (16), and Virgil (13).

William's sister, Georgia Kirby, appeared five households up on the same page, and his son, Newton C. Ward, appeared two households down on the following page.

Census:
William H. Ward (65) appeared as head of household. He owned his home, which was a farm of unspecified value. The family did not have a radio. William was 24 when he was first married. He and both parents were born in Georgia. He was a farmer on a general farm, working on his own account. He was occupied during the year and was not a veteran. Other household members include his wife Mary L. (65), and sons Coles H. (29), and Virgil T. (23).

His son Newt and his family lived next door and his son Charlie and family lived two households down.

Residence:
His residence at the time of his death.

Died:
Cause of death was chronic myocarditis and intestinal nephritis, complicated by high blood pressure.

William married Mary Lourania FORRESTER 9 Jan 1889, , Fannin County, Georgia. Mary (daughter of Coleman FORRESTER and Anna CARNES) was born 7 Jul 1864, , Fannin County, Georgia; died 21 Apr 1944, Newport, Fannin, Georgia; was buried 22 Apr 1944, Dial, Fannin County, Georgia. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Occupation: Address:
  Housewife
• Census: 1870, Militia District 844, Fannin County, Georgia
• Census: 1880, Noontootla, Fannin, Georgia
• Census: 1900, Stock Hill, Fannin County, Georgia
• Census: 1910, Stock Hill, Fannin County, Georgia
• Census: 1920, Stock Hill, Fannin County, Georgia
• Census: 1930, Stock Hill, Fannin County, Georgia
• Residence: 1933, Newport, Fannin, Georgia
• Residence: 1935, Stock Hill, Fannin County, Georgia
• Census: 1940, Stock Hill, Fannin County, Georgia; Address:
  Noontootla Road
• Residence: 1944, Newport, Fannin, Georgia

Notes:

Name:
Mary Lourania Ward -> her death certificate.
Mary L. Forester -> 1880 census
Mary Ward -> 1920 census

Connection to parents:
*Her parents are reported as Coleman Forrester and Anna Cearns on her death certificate.
* She is named as Coleman Forester's daughter on the 1880 census.

Wordless Wednesday: Mary Forrester Ward

Census:
Mary (6) appeared in the household of Colman Forister (52).  She was at home.  She was born in Georgia.  The household included Ann (45), Edward (19), Martha (16), Newton (9), and George (8).

Fannin County Forresters – 1870

Census:
Mary L. (16) appeared in the household of Coleman Forester (62) as his daughter. She was single and "at home." She had attended school during the year and was literate. She was born in Georgia, her father in South Carolina, and her mother in Georgia. The household included "Anney" (59), and Newton (22).

Fannin County Forresters – 1880

Census:
Mary L. (35) appeared in the household of William H. Ward (35) as his wife. She was born Jul 1864. She and both parents were born in Georgia. She and William had been married 11 years. She was the mother of four children, all of whom were living. The household included Newton C. (9), Edward C. (7), William D. (2), and Walter A. (1). The family lived on farm, which they owned.

Mary's mother, Anie, appeared next door, and her brother, James P. Forrester appeared four households down.

Census:
Mary L. (45) appeared in the household of William H. Ward (45) as his wife. They had been married 21 years. Mary had borne 8 children, but only 6 were still living. She and both parents were born in Georgia. She was a farm laborer on a home farm, where she worked as an employee. She was literate. They owned their home, which was a farm. The household included Edward C. (17), William D. (13), Coles H. (10), Charlie C. (7), Virgil Taft (3), and Anna Forrester (92).

Anna Forrester was Mary's mother. William and Mary's son, Newton C. Ward, and his family appeared on on page 9-B.

Census:
Mary (54) appeared in the household of William H. Ward (54) as his wife. They lived on a farm, which they owned free of mortgage. She was married and was literate. She and both parents were born in Georgia. She had no occupation. The household included Clifford (24), Carl (20), Charly (16), and Virgil (13).

William's sister, Georgia Kirby, appeared five households up on the same page, and William and Mary's son, Newton C. Ward, appeared two households down on the following page.

Census:
Mary L. (65) appeared in the household of William H. Ward (65) as his wife. She was the homemaker. The family owned their home, which was a farm of unspecified value. They did not have a radio. Mary was 24 when they married. She could read and write. She and both parents were born in Georgia. Other household members include their sons Coles H. (29), and Virgil T. (23).

Their son, Newt, and his family lived next door and their son, Charlie, lived two households down.

Residence:
Mary resided in Newport at the time of her husband's death.

Died:
She had been under the care of W. H. Rogers, M. D. since 18 Apr 1944.

Other Events:

• Census: 1860, Subdivision 33, Gilmer, Georgia
• Census: 1870, Subdivision 55, Gilmer, Georgia
• Census: 1880, Noontootla, Fannin, Georgia
• Census: 1900, Stock Hill, Fannin County, Georgia
• Census: 1910, Stock Hill, Fannin County, Georgia

Notes:

Name:
Rubin P. Johnson -> 1910 census
Reuben P. Johnson -> 1860 census

Relationship to parents:
He appeared in the household of Amos and Elizabeth Johnson -> 1860 census

Birth:
Sep 1853, Georgia -> stated on 1900 census.
02 Sep 1853 -> headstone
1854, GA -> 1910 census
1854, GA -> age 6 on 1860 census

Census:
Rueben P. (6) appeared in the household of Amos Johnson (34). He was born in Georgia.

The household included Elizabeth (30), James W. (10), William R. (9), John H. (8), Frances K. (5), Mary M. (3), and Louisa J. (9/12).

Census:
"Reubin P." was enumerated in the household of Elizabeth Johnson. His age is given as 16. His occupation is "works on farm." His birthplace is given as Georgia. He can read, but cannot write. Other household members include Thomas R. (15), Mary (12), Nancy L (10), Robert (8).

Census:
"Ruben" was enumerated as head of household. His age is given as 26. His occupation is given as farmer. His birthplace is given as Georgia, father's North Carolina, mother's North Carolina. Other household members include Martha J (26), James (2), and John (7 months).

Census:
"Rubin P. Johnson" (46) appeared as head of household. He was born Sep 1853 in Georgia. Both his parents were born in South Carolina. He was a farmer. He and Martha J. (45) had been married 23 years. The household included Albert M. (18), Juney L. (15), Nancy W. (13), Mary M. (10), Rachael L. (7), and Delah M. (3). The family lived on a farm, which they owned.

Reuben and Martha's son, John W., appeared next door.

Census:
Rubin P. Johnson (56) appeared as head of household. He and Martha J. (55) had been married 33 years. He was born in Georgia, his father in North Carolina, and his mother in South Carolina. He was a farmer on a general farm, where he employed others. He was literate. He owned his home, free from mortgage, which was a farm. The farm schedule was #18. The household included Junie L. (25) and Delia (14).

Reuben married Martha Jane GARRETT Abt 1877. Martha (daughter of Robert GARRETT and Nancy Emeline BROOKSHIRE) was born 7 Jun 1854, , Fannin County, Georgia; died 26 Oct 1929, , Fannin County, Georgia; was buried Aft 26 Oct 1929, Stock Hill, Fannin County, Georgia. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Census: 1860, Subdivision 33, Gilmer, Georgia
• Census: 1870, Subdivision 54, Gilmer, Georgia
• Census: 1880, Noontootla, Fannin, Georgia
• Census: 1900, Stock Hill, Fannin County, Georgia
• Census: 1910, Stock Hill, Fannin County, Georgia
• Census: 1920, Stock Hill, Fannin County, Georgia

Notes:

Name:
Martha J. Johnson -> 1920 census

Birth:
07 Jun 1854 -> gravestone
1854, Georgia -> age 66 on 1920 census
Jun 1854, Georgia -> stated on 1900 census

Census:
Martha J. was enumerated in the household of "Robert Garret." Her age is given as 6. Her birthplace is given as Georgia. Other household members include Nancy (27), Sarah E (3), and Wilbern F (1).

Census:
Martha was enumerated in the household of Robert Garrett. Her age is given as 15 and her occupation as "assisting in house." Her place of birth is given as Georgia. She attended school during the year. Other household members include Nancy (32), Sarah (14), Nancy (7), John (6), Eliza (3), James (1), and Joseph (86).

Census:
Martha J. was enumerated in the household of "Ruben Johnson" as his wife. Her age is given as 26 and her occupation as keeping house. Her birthplace is given as Georgia, father's South Carolina, and mother's South Carolina. Other household members include James (2) and John (7 months).

Census:
Martha (45) appeared in the household of "Rubin P. Johnson" (46) as his wife. She was born Jun 1854 in Georgia. Both her parents were born in South Carolina. She and Reuben had been married 23 years. She was the mother of 8 children, all of whom were living. The household included Albert M. (18), Juney L. (15), Nancy W. (13), Mary M. (10), Rachael L. (7), and Delah M. (3). The family lived on a farm, which they owned.

Reuben and Martha's son, John W., appeared next door.

Census:
Martha J. (55) appeared in the household of Rubin P. Johnson (56) as his wife. They had been married 33 years. She had borne eight children, all of whom were living. She was born in Georgia and both parents were born in North Carolina. She had no occupation. She was literate. They owned their home, free from mortgage, which was a farm. The household included Junie L. (25) and Delia (14).

Census:
Martha J. Johnson (65) appeared as head of family and living in the household of Newton C. Ward (28). They lived on a farm, which was rented. She was widowed and was literate. She and both parents were born in Georgia. She had no occupation. The household included Rachel (27), Nellie (9), Ruby (7), Worth (5), Elleree (3), and Bondell (1).

Martha Johnson was Rachel's mother. Newt's parents, William and Mary Ward, lived two households up.

1920 Census Analysis – Newton C. Ward Household

Notes:

Married:
They had been married 33 years according to the 1910 census.

Other Events:

• Census: 1850, Subdivision 33, Gilmer, Georgia
• Census: 1860, Subdivision 33, Gilmer, Georgia
• Census: 1870, Subdivision 55, Gilmer, Georgia; Address:
  Ellijay post office
• Occupation: 1870, Subdivision 55, Gilmer, Georgia
• Misc: 22 May 1876, , Fannin County, Georgia; Guardian appointed
• Census: 1880; absent

Notes:

Name:
*Harvey Ward -> son William's death certificate
*H. D. Ward -> 1870 census


Connection to parents:
*He appeared in the household of Frederick A. Word [sic] -> 1860 census

Birth:
1840, NC -> age 30 on 1870 census
1840, NC -> age 10 on 1850 census
1839, NC -> age 21 on 1860 census

Census:
1850 Census: Frederick Ward in Gilmer County, GA

Census:
Harvey (21) appeared in the household of Frederick A. "Word" (41). He was a farm hand. He was born in North Carolina. He had attended school during the year and was literate.

The household included Kisy (34), Nancy (17), Hampton (14), Martha (9), James (7), George (5), and Sarah (1).

Misc:
My Big Find at the Georgia Archives

Died:
Y

Harvey married Mary E. TUCKER probably Abt 1861. Mary (daughter of TUCKER and UNKNOWN) was born Abt 1845, , , Georgia; was buried , Blue Ridge, Fannin, Georgia. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Census: 1870, Subdivision 55, Gilmer, Georgia; Address:
  Ellijay post office
• Census: 1880, Noontootla, Fannin, Georgia

Notes:

*Her name is reported as Mary Tucker on her son William's death certificate.
*Mary E. -> 1870 census

Birth:
1845, Georgia -> age 25 on 1870 census
1845, Georgia -> age 35 on 1880 census

Census:
Mary Ward (35) appeared as head of household. She is reported as married [where is her husband?] and her occupation is keeping house. She cannot read or write. She was born in Georgia and both parents were born in South Carolina. The household includes Georgia A. (17), William H. (15), and Nancy E. (11).

Died:
Y

Notes:

Married:
*The date is derived from the age of their oldest child, Georgia, who was 8 in 1870.
*Harvey appeared in his parents' household in 1860, without a wife.

Other Events:

• FAN: John Garrett
• FAN: Joseph Garrett
• FAN: Joseph Garrett
• FAN: Robert Garrett
• FAN: Sarah Stroud
• Census: 1850, District 85, Union, Georgia
• Occupation: 1855, Stock Hill, Fannin County, Georgia; Justice of the Peace
• Census: 1860, Georgia Militia District 1027, Fannin County, Georgia
• Census: 1870, Militia District 844, Fannin County, Georgia
• Census: 1880, Noontootla, Fannin, Georgia

Notes:

Birth:
Date:
9 Sep 1817 -> inscribed on headstone
1818 -> age 52 on 1870 census
1818 -> age 62 on 1880 census


Place:
South Carolina -> 1870 census
South Carolina -> 1880 census

Census:
Coleman "Forister" (32) was enumerated as head of household. His real estate is valued at $500. The household includes "Anny" (28), Jesse (7), James (5), Eliza (4), Nancy (2), and Martha Carnes (17).

Census:
Colman Forister (52) appeared as head of household. He was a farmer. He had real estate valued at 800 and a personal estate valued at 800. He was born in South Carolina. The household included Ann (45), Edward (19), Martha (16), Newton (9), George (8), and Mary (6).

Fannin County Forresters – 1870

Census:
Coleman Forester (62) appeared as head of household. He was a married farmer. He was literate. He was born in South Carolina and both parents were born in North Carolina. The household included his wife "Anney" (59), son Newton (22), and daughter Mary L. (16).

Fannin County Forresters – 1880

Died:
Date
*The "Deaths" page in the Forrester family bible records his death date as March 31, 1888.
*His headstone reports his death date as "Mch. 31, 1889."

Place
*Coleman appeared in Fannin County on the 1880 census and was buried there after his death in 1888 or 1889.

Coleman married Anna CARNES 13 Jan 1842, , Lumpkin, Georgia. Anna (daughter of Unknown CARNES) was born Feb 1823, , , Georgia; died 19 Jan 1914, , Fannin County, Georgia; was buried Aft 19 Jan 1914, Dial, Fannin County, Georgia. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• FAN: John Garrett
• FAN: Joseph Garrett
• FAN: Joseph Garrett
• FAN: Robert Garrett
• FAN: Sarah Stroud
• Census: 1850, District 85, Union, Georgia
• Census: 1860, Georgia Militia District 1027, Fannin County, Georgia
• Census: 1870, Militia District 844, Fannin County, Georgia
• Census: 1880, Noontootla, Fannin, Georgia
• Census: 1900, Stock Hill, Fannin County, Georgia
• Census: 1910, Stock Hill, Fannin County, Georgia

Notes:

Name:
Anna Forrester -> 1910 census

Birth:
Feb 1823, GA -> stated on 1900 census
1825, GA -> age 45 on 1870 census
1821, GA -> age 59 on 1880 census
1814 -> "age 100 years" reported on tombstone
1818, GA -> age 92 on 1910 census

Census:
"Anny" (28) was enumerated in the household of Coleman "Forister" (32). The household includes Jesse (7), James (5), Eliza (4), Nancy (2), and Martha Carnes (17).

Census:
Ann (45) appeared in the household of Colman Forister (52). Her occupation was Keeping house. She was born in Georgia. The household included Edward (19), Martha (16), Newton (9), George (8), and Mary (6).

Fannin County Forresters – 1870

Census:
"Anney" (59) appeared in the household of Coleman Forester (62) as his wife. Her occupation was keeping house. She was illiterate. She and both parents were born in Georgia. The household included Newton (22) and Mary L. (16).

Fannin County Forresters – 1880

Census:
"Anie Foster" (77) appeared as head of household. She was born Feb 1823. She and both parents were born in Georgia. She was a widow, who had been married 57 years, and the mother of ten children, nine of whom were still living. She owned her home and lived alone.

Her daughter, Mary, lived next door and her son, James appeared three households down.

Census:
Anna Forrester (92) appeared in the household of William H. Ward (45) as his mother-in-law. She was widowed. She and both parents were born in Georgia. She had no occupation. The literacy questions were not answered. The household included Mary L. (45), Edward C. (17), William D. (13), Coles H. (10), Charlie C. (7), Virgil Taft (3), and Anna Forrester (92).

Anna Forrester was Mary's mother. William and Mary's son, Newton C. Ward, and his family appeared on on page 9-B.

Notes:

Married:
Marriage place obtained from marriage license.

The family bible says "Coleman Forrester and Ann Cearns was married January 13th 1842"

Other Events:

• Census: 1850, District 85, Union, Georgia
• Census: 1860, Subdivision 33, Gilmer, Georgia

Notes:

Name:
Amos Johnson -> 1850 census
Amos Johnson -> 1860 census

Birth:
*Forsyth County obtained from son's (James W. Johnson) death certificate.
*1826, GA -> age 24 on 1850 census
*1826, GA -> age 34 on 1860 census

Census:
Amos Johnson (24) appeared as head of household. He was a farmer with real estate valued at $40. He was born in Georgia and was illiterate.

The household included Anna (20), James (2), and William (0).

Census:
Amos Johnson (34) appeared as head of household. He was a farmer, with real estate valued at $400 and a personal estate valued at $400. He was born in Georgia and was illiterate.

The household included Elizabeth (30), James W. (10), William R. (9), John H. (8), Reuben P. (6), Frances K. (5), Mary M. (3), and Louisa J. (9/12).

Buried:
"Cemetery - Family believes this to be Amos & Elizabeth Ann JOHNSON. The dates [22 Oct 1858 as death date for Amos] are believed to be incorrect as 1860 census shows Amos still alive with Elizabeth and several children. He is the father of James Robert Johnson, James W. Johnson, & Mary Melissa Johnson Stover who are buried here. His son, Reuben P. Johnson, is buried at Friendship Primitive Baptist Church, (Stockhill Cemetery) a few miles from Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church." -> Johnsons and Woodys website

Died:
Y

Amos married Elizabeth Ann JONES. Elizabeth was born Abt 1830, South Carolina; was buried , , Gilmer County, Georgia. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Betty Jones
• Census: 1850, District 85, Union, Georgia
• Census: 1860, Subdivision 33, Gilmer, Georgia
• Census: 1870, Subdivision 55, Gilmer, Georgia

Notes:

Name:
*Last name "Jones" obtained from son's (James W. Johnson) death certificate.
*Anna Johnson -> 1850 census
*Elizabeth Johnson -> 1860 census

Birth:
1830, SC -> 1850 census
1830, SC -> 1860 census

Census:
Anna (20) appeared in the household of Amos Johnson (24). She was born in South Carolina and was illiterate.

The household included James (2), and William (0).

Census:
Elizabeth (30) appeared in the household of Amos Johnson (34). She was born in South Carolina and was illiterate.

The household included James W. (10), William R. (9), John H. (8), Reuben P. (6), Frances K. (5), Mary M. (3), and Louisa J. (9/12).

Died:
Y

Other Events:

• FAN: Anna Carnes
• FAN: Coleman Forrester
• Census: 1830, Burke County, North Carolina
• Census: 1850, District 85, Union, Georgia
• Census: 1860, Subdivision 33, Gilmer, Georgia
• Residence: 10 Jul 1867, District 864, Gilmer, Georgia
• Census: 1870, Subdivision 54, Gilmer, Georgia
• Census: 1880, Tickanetly, Gilmer, Georgia
• Census: 1900, Diamond District, Gilmer, Georgia

Notes:

Name:
Robert Garrett -> 1880 census
Robert Garrett -> DAR app 758865
Robert Garrett -> marriage license

Birth:
1823, NC -> age 57 on 1880 census
1824, NC -> DAR app 758865

Census:
Joseph Garrett was enumerated as head of household. The household includes two males 0-4(possibly Robert,6 and Richard,6), two males 5-9 (possibly Joseph, 8 and John, 12), two males 10-14 (possibly William Elisha, 13 and Peter, 15), one male 15-19 (likely James, 16), one female 5-9 (possibly Tempey, 10), one female 10-14 (maybe Margaret, 22?), one female 20-29 (maybe Sarah Stroud, 40?).

Census:
Robert Garrett (22) was enumerated in the household of his brother, John (29) and John's wife, Easter (19). His parents, Joseph (64) and Sarah (60) also resided in the household.

Census:
Robert "Garret" (31) was enumerated as head of household. The household includes Nancy (27), Martha J (6), Sarah E (3), and Wilbern F (1).

Residence:
On 10 Jul 1867, Robert Garrett swore an oath of allegiance to the United States and that he had resided in Georgia for the last 12 months.

Census:
Robert Garrett (46) was enumerated as head of household. His occupation is farming. His real estate is valued at $800 and his personal estate at $300. His birthplace is given as North Carolina. Other household members include Nancy (32), Martha (15), Sarah (14), Nancy (7), John (6), Eliza (3), James (1), and Joseph (86).

Census:
Robert Garrett (57) appeared as head of household. He was a married farmer. He could not read or write. He and both parents were born in North Carolina. The household included his wife, Nancy L. (39), and children: Nancy L. (17), John C. (16), Elizer (13), James (11), Nanny (8), William (6), and Sylpha (2).

Died:
8 Mar 1906; Gilmer County GA -> DAR app 758865

Robert married Nancy Emeline BROOKSHIRE 16 Sep 1853, , Union, Georgia. Nancy (daughter of James BROOKSHIRE and Elizabeth TILLEY) was born 22 Sep 1833, , , South Carolina; died 1 Mar 1916, , Gilmer County, Georgia; was buried Aft 1 Mar 1916, , Gilmer County, Georgia. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Census: 1850, District 85, Union, Georgia
• Census: 1860, Subdivision 33, Gilmer, Georgia
• Census: 1870, Subdivision 54, Gilmer, Georgia
• Census: 1880, Tickanetly, Gilmer, Georgia
• Census: 1900, Diamond District, Gilmer, Georgia
• Census: 1910, Diamond District, Gilmer, Georgia

Notes:

Name:
Nancy L. Garrett -> 1880 census
Nancy Emeline Brookshire -> DAR app 758865
Nancy E. Brookshire -> marriage license

Connection to parents:
She is named as a child of James Brookshire and Elizabeth Tilley -> DAR app 758865

Birth:
1841, SC -> age 39 on 1880 census
22 Sep 1833 -> DAR app 758865

Census:
"Nancy Brookshier" was enumerated in the household of "James Brookshier" (51). Her age is given as 14 and her birthplace as North Carolina. She attended school within the year. Other household members include Elizabeth (41), Levi (19), Martha (17), Mary (8), Elizabeth (5), and Alvy (1).

Census:
"Nancy Garret" was enumerated in the household of "Robert Garret" (31). Her age is given as 27 and her birthplace as North Carolina. She is said to be unable to read and write. Other household members include Martha J (6), Sarah E (3), and Wilburn F (1).

Census:
Nancy Garrett was enumerated in the household of Robert Garrett (46). Her age is given as 32, occupation as keeping house, and birthplace as North Carolina. She cannot read and write. Other household members include Martha (15), Sarah (14), Nancy (7), John (6), Eliza (3), James (1), and Joseph (86).

Census:
Nancy L. Garrett (39) appeared in the household of Robert Garrett (57) as his wife. Her occupation was keeping house. She could read but not write. She was born in South Carolina and both parents were born in North Carolina. The household included Nancy L. (17), John C. (16), Elizer (13), James (11), Nanny (8), William (6), and Sylpha (2).

Census:
Nancy Garrett was enumerated in the household of Robert Garrett (75) as his wife. Her birthdate is given as May 1833 and her age as 67. She has been married 40 years. She is the mother of 12 children, 11 of whom still live. Her birthplace is given as Georgia and both parents' as North Carolina. She cannot read and write. Other household members include Dovie (19), William (23), and Sallie (22).

Census:
Nancy E Garrett was enumerated as head of household. Her age is given as 72. She is widowed. She is said to have given birth to 11 children, 10 of whom still live. Her birthplace and both her parents' is said to be South Carolina. She is said to able to read but not write. Her daughter, Nancy L Fowler, is the only other household member.

Died:
1 Mar 1916; Gilmer County GA -> DAR app 758865

Notes:

Married:
Sep 1853; Union County, GA -> DAR app 758865
16 Sep 1853; Union County, GA -> marriage license