Genealogy - THEUS - John-Sophia

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Descendants of John & Sophia Theus

FIRST GENERATION

1. John THEUS1. Son of Christian Theus, married Sophia ?

Sophia2 was mentioned in the Annual Returns on the Estate of Elizabeth Fudge on 2 MAY 1847 in Crawford County, Georgia.3 She was mentioned in the Annual Returns on the Estate of Elizabeth Fudge on 1 MAY 1848 in Crawford County, Georgia.4 She was mentioned in the Annual Returns on the Estate of Elizabeth Fudge on 4 JUL 1849 in Crawford County, Georgia.5 Named in will of Elizabeth Theus Fudge.

John THEUS and Sophia had the following children:

+2 i. Elizabeth THEUS.

+3 ii. Henry THEUS., born abt 1801 in South Carolina

+4 iii. John THEUS.

5 iv. Sarah THEUS⁶. Named in the will of Elizabeth Theus Fudge.

SECOND GENERATION

2. Elizabeth THEUS was mentioned in the Annual Returns on the Estate of Jacob Fudge (dec.) on 1 MAY 1843 in Crawford County, Georgia.7 The returns read as follows:

Elizabeth Fudge as Guardian for Caroline Fudge made her return for 1842. Included were amounts paid to: John W. Ellis for tuition and books; Bond & Murdock; E.M. & E.M. Amos: James J Ray for shoes; herself $48 for one year board; and purchases of dresses and material. Also included was $60 received from hire of negro Charles and $45 for rent of land.

WILL - She signed a will on 20 FEB 1845 in Crawford County, Georgia.8 Elizabeth Theus Fudge's will reads as follows:

In the name of God, Amen. I, Elizabeth Fudge, of said county and state being of sound mind but feeble in body and knowing that I must shortly depart from this world deem it right and proper that I should make this my last will and testament, hereby revoking and annulling all others made by me.

Item First. I desire and direct that my body be buried in a decent and Christian like manner. My soul I trust shall return to rest with God who gave it as I hope for eternal salvation through the Blessed Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Item second. I desire and direct that all by just debts be paid as soon as commissioned by my executors herein after mentioned.

Item third. I give and bequeath to my daughter Ann Caronline Fudge and to her children (if she has any) free from the disposition of her husband (if she marries) my four negros, Andrew a man about fifty years old. Ann a woman seventeen years old, her child Solomon Scott ten months old and Tom a boy about fourteen years old also the following lands. Lot of land one hundred and seventy-two (172) containing two hundred two and one half (202.5) acres more or less, this being the lot on which I am now living. One hundred and fifty two and one half (152.5) acres of lot one hundred and eighty (180) lying, being and situated in the 7th district of originally Houston now Crawford County together with all the rights mention and apportioning any manner therewith belonging and I appoint my trusty and worthy friends John W. Ellis and Jonathan Ross trustees for my daughter and her children (if she has any).

Item 4th. The rest of my property both real and personal, wherin and whatever it my be, ___ so much as shall be herein after executed I wish to be sold, and the proceeds applied to the payment of my debts, and twenty dollars annually for the support of my mother, Sophia Theus, and the ____ to the maintenance and education of my daughter, Ann Caroline Fudge.

Item 5th. I loan unto my brother Henry Theus for the present year a bay mare named Sally and a sufficiency of provender for the keeping during the time and as much land as he may wish to cultivate, all to be returned at the expiration of the year.

Item 6th. I desire and direct that if my daughter Ann C. Fudge should die (without having a living child) for the whole of the property bequeathed above to be divided equally between my mother Sophis Theus, My sister Sarah McCarty (McGarty?) and my brothers Henry and John Theus.

Item 8th. I constitute and appoint my trusty friends John W. Ellis and Jonathan Ross, Executors of this my last will and testament this February 20, 1845. Signed Elizabeth Fudge

The will was proven on March 11, 1845 and proven in the court of ordinary, May Term 1845. [miscount or missing 7th item? --ss]

ESTATE RETURNS - She was mentioned in the Annual Returns on the Estate of Elizabeth Fudge (dec.) on 4 MAY 1846 in Crawford County, Georgia.9 She was mentioned in the Annual Returns on the Estate of Ephraim W. Dennis (dec.) on 6 JUL 1846 in Crawford County, Georgia.10 She was mentioned in the Annual Returns on the Estate of Elizabeth Fudge on 2 MAY 1847 in Crawford County, Georgia.11 She was mentioned in the Annual Returns on the Estate of Elizabeth Fudge (dec.) on 1 MAY 1848 in Crawford County, Georgia.12 She was mentioned in the Annuals Returns on the Estate of Elizabeth Fudge on 4 JUL 1849 in Crawford County, Georgia.13

MARRIAGE - Elizabeth Theus was married to Jacob D. FUDGE Jr. (son of Jacob FUDGE Sr. and Margaret) on 14 SEP 1830 in Crawford County, Georgia.14 Jacob D. FUDGE Jr. was born about 1758 in South Carolina.15,16 and died on 5 JAN 1842 in Crawford County, Georgia.³⁴

OBITUARY - The abstract of the obituary is found on p. 72 of Marriages and Obituaries From the Macon Messenger 1818-1865 by William L. Rocker. 1988. Southern Historical Press, Inc. It reads as follows:

"Died in Crawford county on the 5th inst. Jacob Fudge, a native of Pennsylvania, aged 84 years. He was a revolutionary soldier."

The DAR Patriot Index: Centennial Edition Part I, p. 1099 lists his place of birth as South Carolina. This place of birth more closely matches other records.

PROPERTY - He was granted 640 acres of land on 5 JUN 1786 in Edgefield Co., SC.17 This land lay on both sides of Little Horse Creek of the Savannah River. He was selling land to Jacob Fudge, Sr. on 28 NOV 1787 in Edgefield Co., SC.18 This was the 640 acres of land originally granted to Jacob Fudge, Jr. on Jun 5, 1786, and lay on both sides of Little Horse Creek of the Savannah River. He was mentioned in a deed as owning adjacent land on 27 MAY 1794 in Edgefield Co., SC.19 He was mentioned in a deed as owning adjoining land on 14 SEP 1795 in Edgefield Co., SC.20 He was mentioned in a deed as owning adjoining land on 14 OCT 1795 in Edgefield Co., SC.21 He was purchaseing land on 28 AUG 1797 in Columbia County, GA.22 The abstract of the deed from Maddox and Carter reads as follows: s/Aug. 28th, 1797. R/Mar. 31st, 1798. Benjamin Finney and Anne, his wife, seel to Jacob Fudge, for $400, a tract of 245 acres on Uchee Cree, sold to Finney by Thomas Watson. He was selling land on 22 MAY 1798 in Columbia County, GA.23 The deed abstract from Maddox and Carter reads as follows: s/May 22, 1798. r/July 8, 1800. Jacob Fudge to John Tindall for $42, a 24-acres tract on Uchee Creek, originally granted to James Cobbs and Wm. Tindall. He was listed as having his land sold for the collection of taxes on 20 NOV 1802 in Columbia County, GA.24 On November 20, 1802, an article appeared in the Augusta Chronicle stating that land belonging to Jacob Fudge would be sold for collection of taxes for the year 1800. The land consisted of 221 acres in Columbia County, adjoining Tendill. He was listed in the Augusta Chronicle as having a letter in the post office on 17 JUL 1812 in Augusta, Richmond Co., Georgia.25 He was listed in the Augusta Chronicle as having a letter in the post office on 5 APR 1819 in Augusta, Richmond Co., Georgia.26 He appeared on the census in 1820 in Columbia County, GA.27 He appeared on the census in 1830 in Houston County, Georgia.28 He was buying land from Stephen D. Lewis on 28 JUN 1831 in Houston County, Georgia.29 This land transaction is the first for Jacob Fudge in Houston County, Georgia. It is recorded in Deed Book E, p. 113. He was selling land to David Fudge on 27 DEC 1834 in Houston County, Georgia.30 Jacob Fudge sold land to his son David Fudge (Lot No. 2, Dist 14) in Houston County, Georgia. This land transaction was witnessed by another son, Solomon Fudge. He was buying land from Elijah Johnson on 6 FEB 1838 in Houston County, Georgia.31 Jacob D. Fudge bought 202 1/2 acres (Lot 138, Dist 9) in Houston County, Georgia from Elijah Johnson for the price of $125.00. Jacob D. Fudge's county of residence according to the deed was Crawford County, Georgia. This deed was witnessed by Elijah H. Hicks, grandson-in-law of Jacob D. Fudge. He appeared on the census in 1840 in Crawford County, Georgia.32

WILL - He signed a will on 10 JAN 1840 in Crawford County, Georgia.33 Jacob Judge's will was signed on Jan 10, 1840; probated on Feb 24 1842, and returns made on Mar 22 1842. He died on 5 JAN 1842 in Crawford County, Georgia.34

He was listed in the Miscellaneous Estate Records in MAY 1842 in Crawford County, Georgia.35 The returns of May 1842 on the estate of Jacob Fudge (deceased) read as follows: John W. Ellis, Jonathan Ross, L. J. Gray and Samuel Dukes as Appraisers (sworn 12 Mar. 1842 by B. Lightfoot JP) returned an inventory and appraisement of the estate as shown to them by the Executrix. Included was 152 acres of land off Lot No. 180, 181 & 72 in 7th Dist formerly Houston now Crawford County valued at $1200, one gold lot No. 827, 4th Dist, 1st. Sec (county not stated) valued at $20. Negroes returned were Andrew at $550, Charles at $700, Ann at $500, Maria at $550 and Eleanor at $100. Notes included were against J.W. Ellis $58, A.G. Slappy $45, Uriah Slappy $126, John Thees (Theus) $22.76, G.W. Person $47.60 and Jonathan Ross $125. He was was listed in the Miscellaneous Estate Records on 1 MAY 1843 in Crawford County, Georgia.36 The returns read as follows: Elizabeth Fudge as Guardian for Caroline Fudge made her return for 1842. Included were amounts paid to: John W. Ellis for tuition and books; Bond & Murdock; E.M. & E.M. Amos: James J Ray for shoes; herself $48 for one year board; and purchases of dresses and material. Also included was $60 received from hire of negro Charles and $45 for rent of land.

MILITARY SERVICE - He served in the military in Revolutionary Soldier.37,38,39 Filed a claim for Revolutionary service in South Carolina.

CHILDREN - Elizabeth THEUS and Jacob D. FUDGE Jr. had the following children:

+6 i.Ann Caroline FUDGE.

3. Henry THEUS⁴⁰ was born about 1801 in South Carolina.41 He was listed in the 1852 Tax List in 1852 in Taylor County, Georgia.42 Henry Theus was found in the 757th district of Taylor County, Georgia. He appeared on the census in 1860 in Taylor County, Georgia.43 Named in will of Elizabeth Theus Fudge.

He was married to Mary WINDHAM on 15 SEP 1830 in Crawford County, Georgia.44,45 Mary WINDHAM was born about 1809.46 She appeared on the census in 1870 in Taylor County, Georgia.47 Henry and Mary sent seven sons into war, only three returned. Muster Roll Co. C - Ga 59th Infantry Regiment

Henry THEUS and Mary WINDHAM had the following children:

+7 i.James Jasper THEUS. born 18 July 1831 and died 6 Aug 1906

+8 ii.John THEUS. born about 1834.127 He died in 1863.¹²⁸

9 iii. William H. THEUS was born about 1836.48 He died in 1864.49

10 iv. Russell THEUS born abt 1839.50 He appeared on the census in 1860 in Taylor County, Ga.51 Died 3Jan1863.

+11 v.Richard A. THEUS. Born about 1840.

+12 vi.Thomas B. THEUS. Born 7Aug1841, died 3May1918

13 vii. Septimus F. THEUS was born about 1844.52 He appeared on the census in 1860 in Taylor County, Georgia.53 He died in 1863.54

14 viii. George W. THEUS55 was born about 1848.56 He appeared on the census in 1860 in Taylor County, Georgia.57 Moved to Texas.

+15 ix.Georgia A. H. THEUS.

4. John THEUS⁵⁸. Named in the will of Elizabeth Theus Fudge.

He was married to Elizabeth SLAPPY on 19 NOV 1828 in Crawford County, Georgia.59,60

[related to Uriah Slappy? AG Slappy? Named in May 1842 estate return]

THIRD GENERATION

6. Ann Caroline FUDGE^61,62was born on 24 MAR 1832 in Crawford County, Georgia.63 Married William Tarver ROSS March 1854 and died 13-Mar-1916.66

She was Annual Returns on the Estate of Elizabeth Fudge on 2 MAY 1847 in Crawford County, Georgia.64 She was Annuals Returns on the Estate of Elizabeth Fudge on 1 MAY 1848 in Crawford County, Georgia.65 She died on 13 MAR 1916.66 Named as heir in will of Jacob Fudge and also Elizabeth Fudge.

She was married to William Tarver ROSS in MAR 1854.67 William Tarver ROSS was a Physician.

Ann Caroline FUDGE and William Tarver ROSS had the following children:

16 i. Elizabeth Jane ROSS was born in 1855.68

17 ii. William Bankston ROSS was born in SEP 1857.69

18 iii. Charles Jacob ROSS was born in FEB 1860.70

19 iv. Marcus Johnston ROSS was born in MAY 1863.71

7. James Jasper THEUS was born on 18 JUL 1831.72,73 He appeared on the census in 1870 in Taylor County, Georgia.74 He appeared on the census in 1880 in Taylor County, Georgia.75 He appeared on the census in 1900 in Taylor County, Georgia.76 He died on 8 AUG 1906.⁷⁷He was buried after 8 AUG 1906 in Bethel Cemetery, Taylor County, Georgia.78 Muster Roll Co. C - Ga 59th Infantry Regiment

MARRIAGE - He was married to Mary Jane DAVIS (daughter of William H. DAVIS and Caroline Missouri GARDNER) on 3 NOV 1867 in Taylor County, Georgia.79 Mary Jane DAVIS was born on 15 FEB 1849.80,81 She appeared on the census in 1870 in Taylor County, Georgia.82 She appeared on the census in 1880 in Taylor County, Georgia.83 She appeared on the census in 1900 in Taylor County, Georgia.84 She signed a will on 22 DEC 1924 in Taylor County, Georgia.85 Mary Jane Theus signed her will on December 22, 1924. It was probated on May 6 1932. Named in her will are her unmarried children. They are: James Theus, Walter Theus, Eddie Theus, Amos Theus, Georgia Theus and Julia Theus. Executors of the will were R.P. McGuffin, J. P. Harmon and L. A. Harmon. She died on 9 APR 1932.86 She was buried after 9 APR 1932 in Bethel Cemetery, Taylor County, Georgia.87

James Jasper THEUS and Mary Jane DAVIS had the following children:

20 i. Emma THEUS88 was born on 11 SEP 1868.89,90 She appeared on the census in 1870 in Taylor County, Georgia.91 She appeared on the census in 1880 in Taylor County, Georgia.92 She appeared on the census in 1900 in Taylor County, Georgia.93 She died on 21 NOV 1912.94 She was buried after 21 NOV 1912 in Bethel Cemetery, Taylor County, Georgia.95 Emma never married.

+21 ii. Mary C. THEUS.

+22 iii. William Henry THEUS.

23 iv. Georgia THEUS96 was born about 1874.97 She appeared on the census in 1880 in Taylor County, Georgia.98 She appeared on the census in 1990 in Taylor County, Georgia.99 Georgia never married.

+24 v. John Thomas THEUS.

25 vi. James Russell THEUS100 was born on 20 OCT 1877.101 He appeared on the census in 1880 in Taylor County, Georgia.102 He died on 19 DEC 1951.103 He was buried after 19 DEC 1951 in Bethel Cemetery, Taylor County, Georgia.104 He appeared on the census in 1990 in Taylor County, Georgia.105 James never married.

26 vii. Anah THEUS appeared on the census in 1880 in Taylor County, Georgia.106 She was born about 1880.107

27 viii. Walter M. THEUS was born in 1882.108,109 He appeared on the census in 1900 in Taylor County, Georgia.110 He died in 1962.111 He was buried in 1962 in Bethel Cemetery, Taylor County, Georgia.112

28 ix. Edward THEUS was born in 1885.113,114 He appeared on the census in 1900 in Taylor County, Georgia.115 He died in 1965.116 He was buried in 1965 in Bethel Cemetery, Taylor County, Georgia.117

29 x. Julia THEUS was born about 1887.118 She appeared on the census in 1900 in Taylor County, Georgia.119

30 xi. Minnie Lee THEUS was born about 1890.120 She was buried in 1900 in Taylor County, Georgia.121

31 xii. Amos W. THEUS was born on 15 AUG 1892.122,123 He was buried after 15 AUG 1892 in Bethel Cemetery, Taylor County, Georgia.124 He appeared on the census in 1900 in Taylor County, Georgia.125 He died on 9 AUG 1966.126

8. John THEUS was born about 1834.¹²⁷ He died in 1863.128

He was married to Dorothy WAINWRIGHT (daughter of Aden WAINWRIGHT and Michelle THEUS) on 28 DEC 1853 in Taylor County, Georgia.129 Dorothy WAINWRIGHT was born about 1831 in North Carolina.130 She appeared on the census in 1870 in Taylor County, Georgia.131 She appeared on the census in 1880 in Taylor County, Georgia.132 John THEUS and Dorothy WAINWRIGHT had the following children:

32 i. James A. THEUS was born about 1855.133 He appeared on the census in 1870 in Taylor County, Georgia.134 He appeared on the census in 1880 in Taylor County, Georgia.135

33 ii. Abraham THEUS was born about 1857.136 He appeared on the census in 1870 in Taylor County, Georgia.137 He appeared on the census in 1880 in Taylor County, Georgia.138

+34 iii. Jasper (or Joseph) H. THEUS.

35 iv. Martha THEUS was born about 1861.139 She appeared on the census in 1870 in Taylor County, Georgia.140 She appeared on the census in 1880 in Taylor County, Georgia.141

Note: Pvt. James Wainwright (brother of Dorothy?) served in Co.C, Ga 59th Inf. See muster roll. --Steve Scroggins

11. Richard A. THEUS was born about 1840.142 He appeared on the census in 1860 in Taylor County, Georgia.143 He appeared on the census in 1880 in Taylor County, Georgia.144 Muster Roll Co. C - Ga 59th Infantry Regiment

He was married to Malinda PEED on 21 NOV 1882 in Taylor County, Georgia.145

12. Thomas B. THEUS was born on 7 AUG 1841.146,147 He appeared on the census in 1860 in Taylor County, Georgia.148 He served in the military between 1862 and 1865 in Confederate States of America.149,150 Thomas B. Theus enlisted into Co. C of the 59th Infantry on May 8, 1862. He was captured near Appomattox, Virginia on April 6, 1865. He was paroled at Burkeville, Virginia between April 14-17, 1865. According to family legend, Thomas B. Theus walked home from Burkeville, Virginia to Taylor County, Georgia. He appeared on the census in 1880 in Taylor County, Georgia.151 He appeared on the census in 1900 in Taylor County, Georgia.152 He died on 3 MAY 1918 in Taylor County, Georgia.153 He was buried after 3 MAY 1918 in Bethlehem Cemetery, Taylor County, Georgia.154

See 1915 Theus Family Photo | Muster Roll Co. C - Ga 59th Infantry Regiment

He was married to Susan Emma GRESHAM (daughter of George W. GRESHAM and Sarah Jane MCKENNEY).155 Susan Emma GRESHAM was born on 22 DEC 1855 in Meriwether County, Georgia.156,157,158 She appeared on the census in 1880 in Taylor County, Georgia.159 She appeared on the census in 1900 in Taylor County, Georgia.160 She died on 20 MAR 1967 in Taylor County, Georgia.161,162 She was buried after 20 MAR 1967 in Bethlehem Cemetery, Taylor County, Georgia.163

Thomas B. THEUS and Susan Emma GRESHAM had the following children: (more detail on my Theus Page)

+36 i. George Thomas THEUS.

+37 ii. Mary Lizzie THEUS.

+38 iii. Mattie THEUS.

+39 iv. Alice R. THEUS.

+40 v. Eldora (Dora) THEUS. She married Thomas Lafayette Barfield.

+41 vi. Sarah Lou THEUS.

+42 vii. Iva Mae THEUS.

+43 viii. Fannie Ruth THEUS.

+44 ix. David Russell THEUS.

See Scroggins Theus Page for more details on these children.

15. Georgia A. H. THEUS¹⁶⁴ was born about 1854.165 She appeared on the census in 1860 in Taylor County, Georgia.166 She appeared on the census in 1880 in Taylor County, Georgia.167 Georgia A. H. Theus moved to Texas.

She was married to James Penn STARR.168

Prepared by:

Mrs. Marcelle Clark Bridgeman

225 County Line Church Road, SW

Milledgeville, GA 31061

912-932-5560

mcbridge@hom.net

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3. William R. Henry. Miscellaneous Estate Records of Crawford County, Georgia - Annual Returns Book "C" 1838-1842; "D" 1842-1846; "E" 1846-1849; "F" 1849-1852; "G" 1852-1854, Vol II. 1989 by the Central Georgia Genealogical Society, Inc., P.O. Office Box 2024, Warner Robins, GA 31099-2024. p. 108.

4. Ibid. p. 108.

5. Ibid. p. 108.

6. Will Book. Crawford County, Georgia Will Book A, p. 58.

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10. Ibid. p. 103.

11. Ibid. p. 108.

12. Ibid. p. 108.

13. Ibid. p. 108.

14. William R. Henry. Marriage Records of Crawford County, GA - Marriage Books "A-1, A-2, A-2/c, A-4, B, C, & 5" 1823-1899. Central Georgia Genealogical Society, Inc. P.O. Box 2024, Warner Robins, GA 31099-2024. Published in 1989. p. 14 (Found in Marriage Book A-1).

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17. Edgefield County, South Carolina Abstracts of Deed Books 1-12, 1786-1796, Vol. I. p. 173.

18. Ibid. p. 173.

19. Ibid. p. 194-195.

20. Ibid. p. 220.

21. Ibid. p. 225.

22. Joseph T. Maccox and Mary Carter. Columbia County, Georgia; Early Deeds and Will Abstracts. p. 25.

23. Ibid. p. 43.

24. Newspaper Clipping. Augusta Chronicle, Augusta, Georgia, Nov. 20, 1802, p. 1, col. 4.

25. Ibid. Augusta Chronicle, Augusta, Georgia, July 17, 1812, p. 3, col. 4.

26. Ibid. Augusta Chronicle, Augusta, Georgia, April 5, 1819, p. 3, col. 2.

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30. Ibid. p. 59.

31. Ibid. p. 163.

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36. Ibid. p. 68.

37. Willard L. Rocker. Marriages and Obituaries From the Macon Messenger, 1823-1869. Southern Historical Press, Inc. 1988 (Vinson Library, Milledgeville, GA SP 975.8293 ROC). p. 72.

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39. Mrs. Eldred Martin Yochim: National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Centennial Administration. DAR Patriot Index: Centennial Edition Part I. 1990, Washington. p. 1099.

40. Will Book. Crawford County, Georgia Will Book A, p. 58.

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43. Essie Jones Childs. They Tarried in Taylor (A Georgia County) 1860, 1870, 1880 & 1990 Census Records, County Records, Church Records, and Family Records. Central Georgia Genealogical Society, Inc. 1992. p. 96.

44. William R. Henry. Marriage Records of Crawford County, GA - Marriage Books "A-1, A-2, A-2/c, A-4, B, C, & 5" 1823-1899. Central Georgia Genealogical Society, Inc. P.O. Box 2024, Warner Robins, GA 31099-2024. Published in 1989. p. 41 (Book A-1).

45. Maddox & Carter. 37,000 Early Georgia Marriages. p. 44.

46. Essie Jones Childs. They Tarried in Taylor (A Georgia County) 1860, 1870, 1880 & 1990 Census Records, County Records, Church Records, and Family Records. Central Georgia Genealogical Society, Inc. 1992. p. 184.

47. Ibid. p. 184.

48. Ibid. p.129.

49. Ibid. p.129.

50. Ibid. p.129.

51. Ibid. p. 113 & 129.

52. Ibid. p.129.

53. Ibid. p.129.

54. Ibid. p.129.

55. Ibid. p.129.

56. Ibid. p.129.

57. Ibid. p.129.

58. Will Book. Crawford County, Georgia Will Book A, p. 58.

59. William R. Henry. Marriage Records of Crawford County, GA - Marriage Books "A-1, A-2, A-2/c, A-4, B, C, & 5" 1823-1899. Central Georgia Genealogical Society, Inc. P.O. Box 2024, Warner Robins, GA 31099-2024. Published in 1989. p. 41 (Book A-1).

60. Maddox & Carter. 37,000 Early Georgia Marriages. p. 44.

61. Will Book. Crawford County, Georgia Will Book A, p. 37.

62. Ibid. Crawford County, Georgia Will Book A, p.58.

63. Maudie Fudge Tyler, 756 Loeb, Memphis, Tenn. 38111. Descendants of Jacob Fudge, Sr. 1732-1982. 1983 (Marshalville Public Library, Marshallville, Macon, Co., GA). p. 101.

64. William R. Henry. Miscellaneous Estate Records of Crawford County, Georgia - Annual Returns Book "C" 1838-1842; "D" 1842-1846; "E" 1846-1849; "F" 1849-1852; "G" 1852-1854, Vol II. 1989 by the Central Georgia Genealogical Society, Inc., P.O. Office Box 2024, Warner Robins, GA 31099-2024. p. 108.

65. Ibid. p. 108.

66. Maudie Fudge Tyler, 756 Loeb, Memphis, Tenn. 38111. Descendants of Jacob Fudge, Sr. 1732-1982. 1983 (Marshalville Public Library, Marshallville, Macon, Co., GA). p.101.

67. Ibid. p. 101.

68. Ibid. p.101.

69. Ibid. p.101.

70. Ibid. p.101.

71. Ibid. p.101.

72. Essie Jones Childs. They Tarried in Taylor (A Georgia County) 1860, 1870, 1880 & 1990 Census Records, County Records, Church Records, and Family Records. Central Georgia Genealogical Society, Inc. 1992. p. 184.

73. Tombstone. Bethel Cemetery, Taylor County, Georgia.

74. Essie Jones Childs. They Tarried in Taylor (A Georgia County) 1860, 1870, 1880 & 1990 Census Records, County Records, Church Records, and Family Records. Central Georgia Genealogical Society, Inc. 1992. p. 184.

75. Ibid. p. 252.

76. Ibid. p. 316.

77. Tombstone. Bethel Cemetery, Taylor County, Georgia.

78. Ibid. Bethel Cemetery, Taylor County, Georgia.

79. Essie Jones Childs. They Tarried in Taylor (A Georgia County) 1860, 1870, 1880 & 1990 Census Records, County Records, Church Records, and Family Records. Central Georgia Genealogical Society, Inc. 1992. p. 66.

80. Ibid. p. 184.

81. Tombstone. Bethel Cemetery, Taylor County, Georgia.

82. Essie Jones Childs. They Tarried in Taylor (A Georgia County) 1860, 1870, 1880 & 1990 Census Records, County Records, Church Records, and Family Records. Central Georgia Genealogical Society, Inc. 1992. p. 184.

83. Ibid. p. 252.

84. Ibid. p. 316.

85. Ibid. p. 93.

86. Tombstone. Bethel Cemetery, Taylor County, Georgia.

87. Ibid. Bethel Cemetery, Taylor County, Georgia.

88. Essie Jones Childs. They Tarried in Taylor (A Georgia County) 1860, 1870, 1880 & 1990 Census Records, County Records, Church Records, and Family Records. Central Georgia Genealogical Society, Inc. 1992. p. 252.

89. Ibid. p. 184.

90. Tombstone. Bethel Cemetery, Taylor County, Georgia.

91. Essie Jones Childs. They Tarried in Taylor (A Georgia County) 1860, 1870, 1880 & 1990 Census Records, County Records, Church Records, and Family Records. Central Georgia Genealogical Society, Inc. 1992. p. 184.

92. Ibid. p. 252.

93. Ibid. p. 316.

94. Tombstone. Bethel Cemetery, Taylor County, Georgia.

95. Ibid. Bethel Cemetery, Taylor County, Georgia.

96. Essie Jones Childs. They Tarried in Taylor (A Georgia County) 1860, 1870, 1880 & 1990 Census Records, County Records, Church Records, and Family Records. Central Georgia Genealogical Society, Inc. 1992. p. 252.

97. Ibid. p. 252.

98. Ibid. p. 252.

99. Ibid. p. 316.

100. Ibid. p. 252.

101. Tombstone. Bethel Cemetery, Taylor County, Georgia.

102. Essie Jones Childs. They Tarried in Taylor (A Georgia County) 1860, 1870, 1880 & 1990 Census Records, County Records, Church Records, and Family Records. Central Georgia Genealogical Society, Inc. 1992. p. 252.

103. Tombstone. Bethel Cemetery, Taylor County, Georgia.

104. Ibid. Bethel Cemetery, Taylor County, Georgia.

105. Essie Jones Childs. They Tarried in Taylor (A Georgia County) 1860, 1870, 1880 & 1990 Census Records, County Records, Church Records, and Family Records. Central Georgia Genealogical Society, Inc. 1992. p. 316.

106. Ibid. p. 252.

107. Ibid. p. 252.

108. Ibid. p. 316.

109. Tombstone. Bethel Cemetery, Taylor County, Georgia.

110. Essie Jones Childs. They Tarried in Taylor (A Georgia County) 1860, 1870, 1880 & 1990 Census Records, County Records, Church Records, and Family Records. Central Georgia Genealogical Society, Inc. 1992. p. 316.

111. Tombstone. Bethel Cemetery, Taylor County, Georgia.

112. Ibid. Bethel Cemetery, Taylor County, Georgia.

113. Essie Jones Childs. They Tarried in Taylor (A Georgia County) 1860, 1870, 1880 & 1990 Census Records, County Records, Church Records, and Family Records. Central Georgia Genealogical Society, Inc. 1992. p. 316.

114. Tombstone. Bethel Cemetery, Taylor County, Georgia.

115. Essie Jones Childs. They Tarried in Taylor (A Georgia County) 1860, 1870, 1880 & 1990 Census Records, County Records, Church Records, and Family Records. Central Georgia Genealogical Society, Inc. 1992. p. 316.

116. Tombstone. Bethel Cemetery, Taylor County, Georgia.

117. Ibid. Bethel Cemetery, Taylor County, Georgia.

118. Essie Jones Childs. They Tarried in Taylor (A Georgia County) 1860, 1870, 1880 & 1990 Census Records, County Records, Church Records, and Family Records. Central Georgia Genealogical Society, Inc. 1992. p. 316.

119. Ibid. p. 316.

120. Ibid. p. 316.

121. Ibid. p. 316.

122. Ibid. p. 316.

123. Tombstone. Bethel Cemetery, Taylor County, Georgia.

124. Ibid. Bethel Cemetery, Taylor County, Georgia.

125. Essie Jones Childs. They Tarried in Taylor (A Georgia County) 1860, 1870, 1880 & 1990 Census Records, County Records, Church Records, and Family Records. Central Georgia Genealogical Society, Inc. 1992. p. 316.

126. Tombstone. Bethel Cemetery, Taylor County, Georgia.

127. Essie Jones Childs. They Tarried in Taylor (A Georgia County) 1860, 1870, 1880 & 1990 Census Records, County Records, Church Records, and Family Records. Central Georgia Genealogical Society, Inc. 1992. p.129.

128. Ibid. p.129.

129. Ibid. p. 66.

130. Ibid. p. 184.

131. Ibid. p. 184.

132. Ibid. p. 252.

133. Ibid. p. 184.

134. Ibid. p. 184.

135. Ibid. p. 252.

136. Ibid. p. 184.

137. Ibid. p. 184.

138. Ibid. p. 252.

139. Ibid. p. 184.

140. Ibid. p. 184.

141. Ibid. p. 252.

142. Ibid. p. 253.

143. Ibid. p.129.

144. Ibid. p. 253.

145. Ibid. p.67.

146. Ibid. p.129.

147. Tombstone. Bethlehem Cemetery, 5 miles south of Potterville on county road 185 in Taylor County, Georgia.

148. Essie Jones Childs. They Tarried in Taylor (A Georgia County) 1860, 1870, 1880 & 1990 Census Records, County Records, Church Records, and Family Records. Central Georgia Genealogical Society, Inc. 1992. p.129.

149. Research of Steve Scroggins, Macon, Georgia (electronic: sjscroggins@mindspring.com). http://www.fortunecity.com/meltingpot/harrow/505/Gen-Theus-family-photo-1915.htm.

150. National Archives Microfilm. Box, Roll, and Record: 000226, 0060, 00000591.

151. Essie Jones Childs. They Tarried in Taylor (A Georgia County) 1860, 1870, 1880 & 1990 Census Records, County Records, Church Records, and Family Records. Central Georgia Genealogical Society, Inc. 1992. p. 253.

152. Ibid. p. 316.

153. Research of Steve Scroggins, Macon, Georgia (electronic: sjscroggins@mindspring.com). http://www.fortunecity.com/meltingpot/harrow/505/Gen-Theus-family-photo-1915.htm.

154. Tombstone. Bethlehem Cemetery, 5 miles south of Potterville on county road 185 in Taylor County, Georgia.

155. Essie Jones Childs. They Tarried in Taylor (A Georgia County) 1860, 1870, 1880 & 1990 Census Records, County Records, Church Records, and Family Records. Central Georgia Genealogical Society, Inc. 1992. p.129.

156. Ibid. p. 253.

157. Tombstone. Bethlehem Cemetery, 5 miles south of Potterville on county road 185 in Taylor County, Georgia.

158. Research of Steve Scroggins, Macon, Georgia (electronic: sjscroggins@mindspring.com). http://www.fortunecity.com/meltingpot/harrow/505/Gen-Theus-family-photo-1915.htm.

159. Essie Jones Childs. They Tarried in Taylor (A Georgia County) 1860, 1870, 1880 & 1990 Census Records, County Records, Church Records, and Family Records. Central Georgia Genealogical Society, Inc. 1992. p. 253.

160. Ibid. p. 316.

161. Tombstone. Bethlehem Cemetery, 5 miles south of Potterville on county road 185 in Taylor County, Georgia.

162. Research of Steve Scroggins, Macon, Georgia (electronic: sjscroggins@mindspring.com). http://www.fortunecity.com/meltingpot/harrow/505/Gen-Theus-family-photo-1915.htm.

163. Tombstone. Bethlehem Cemetery, 5 miles south of Potterville on county road 185 in Taylor County, Georgia.

164. Essie Jones Childs. They Tarried in Taylor (A Georgia County) 1860, 1870, 1880 & 1990 Census Records, County Records, Church Records, and Family Records. Central Georgia Genealogical Society, Inc. 1992. p.129.

165. Ibid. p. 253.

166. Ibid. p.129.

167. Ibid. p. 253.

168. Ibid. p.129.

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