It's Hot.... But it doesn't matter!

The biggest focus of this entire trip is Georgia.  The Georgia Archives and the National Archives (Southern) both have branches in Morrow (just south of Atlanta), in the same city, in the same parking lot.  If it gets any better, I'm not sure how.

We made our first visit to the Georgia Archives last year and loved researching there.  So when Mark said we could come back to research this year, I was not going to argue the point.  Sure there are other places I could research, BUT why, when he's offering Georgia, would I argue?

So many brick walls here, so many pieces of missing information to be filled in, ancestors to be discovered.  Well here we are, day one of the Georgia Archives research.  Lets hope that success awaits us inside these doors.  Trust me any goodies I find - YOU will be the first to hear it, right here on this blog.  Unless of course you happen to be in the archives when I make my fabulous find! 

Stay tuned!

Happy Researching!
  Karen

Military Monday - A Pardon

   
  Head-Quarters U.S. Forces
 Thomasville, GA  May 16, 1865.
  I, the undersigned, David A. J. Hesters a Private of the 29th Regiment of Geo. Volunteers do solemnly swear that I will not bear arms against the United States of America, or give any information, or do any military duty whatsoever until regularly exchanged as a prisoner of war.
                                  David (X) A.J. Hesters
                                        his mark
     Description: Height, 6 feet; Hair, Black; Eyes, Black; Complexion, Dark

   I certify that the above parole was given by me on the date above written, on the following conditions:  The above named person is allowed to return to his home, not to be disturbed by the military authorities of the United States as long as he observes this parole and obeys the laws which were in force previous to January 1, 1861, where he resided.
  By order of Brig. Gen. Em.M. McCook.
          /s/Thos L. Scott
           Lieutenant Commanding Post


  David A.J. Hester was my 3rd great grandfather.  He was married 18 DEC 1851 in Thomas County, Georgia to Millie Ann Clay.  They were the parents of four children, Mary Anne, Martha Jane, Hardy and Angeline. 

David died 10 APR 1867 in Thomas County, Georgia of Chronic Diarrhea, probably contracted while in the Confederate service.  His burial location is unknown to the compiler, although it is believed by many that he rests with Millie in the Pine Forest Cemetery in Grady County, Georgia.  This remains unproven. 

Wedding Wednesday - McLean & Hester (1855)

Ann Eliza Hester, born ca1835 Robeson County, North Carolina and Elias McClean were married 19 DEC 1855, Robeson County, North Carolina.  Ann Eliza Hester was the daughter of Jasper Hester and his wife, Alice Smith.  Elias was reportedly killed on 4 SEP 1864 in Petersburg, Virginia while fighting in the civil war.

Ann Eliza was a first cousin of mine (several times removed!), but I have very little information on her or her descendants.  I do know that she and Elias were the parents of at least four children -

1. Joseph A. McClean b.ca1857
2. Alice Frances McClean b.ca1860
3. Henry Quince McClean 1863-1914
4. Lucy Ann McClean born shortly after the death of her father, married to S.E. Willoughby.  

If you have further information on this particular family I would love to hear from you.  Drop me an email (karen AT miprofgenie DOT com) or leave me a comment.  

Tombstone Tuesday - Gertrude Miller

                                    Mrs. Gertrude Miller Services Tuesday, June 25 at 4 p.m

  Funeral services for Mrs. Gertrude S. Miller, 75, were held at the Spring Hill Christian Church at 4 p.m. Tuesday with Rev. J. W. McAdams and Rev. W. E. Pledger officiating.  Internment was in the Pleasant Grove Cemetery.

  Mrs. Miller died at Grady General hospital following a long illness at 1:30 p.m. Monday June 24.

  Active pallbearers were Hubert Ansley, Robert Ansley, Herschel Ansley, Lamon Barfield, Tommy Jo Ricks and Clarence Ansley.

  Mrs. Miller was born in Thomas County on June 22, 1888, daughter of the late Annie Hester and George Sellars.  She had lived all her life in this area and was a member of the Spring Hill Christian Church.

  Survivors include Mrs. Esther N. Barfield, Whigham; Mrs Carrie Mae Ansley, Pelham; Mrs Ethel Lee Ricks, Ochlocknee; Mrs. Annie E. Ansley, Ellenton, Fla., Mrs. Mary G. Radney, Tampa, Fla., Mrs. Bernice E. Sellars, Pelham; Mrs. Erie Inez Beckwith, Ochlocknee; W.D. Sellars, Cairo; Sam Sellars, Cairo; Jack Sellars, Cairo; Walter Sellars, Cairo; Lindsey Sellars, Cairo; M.C. Sellars, Terra Ceia, Fla.; Mrs. M.M. Kinchen, Cairo; Mrs. Ethel Bridges, Hawkinsville; Mrs. Mary Starnes, Tampa, Flya [sic]; 24 grandchildren and 26 great grandchildren.

  Arrangements were in charge of Miller funeral home.

Will Wednesday - John Hester (1819)

I have this John Hester in my files and is currently labeled as "unknown", as he does not fit any of the John Hester's that I have in my files.

If you know the parentage of this John Hester I'd love to hear from you. Leave a comment with contact info or drop me an email at karenATmiprofgenieDOTcom and I'll get back to you right away!

Thanks!

Happy Researching!
Karen

Military Monday - David A.J. Hesters (Confederate)

David enlisted 10 Apr 1862 and was discharged 18 Jan 1865.  His wife, Millie Clay Hester, states in her pension application that David "Contracted chronic diarrhea from which he never recovered and from which he died about 10 APR 1867."

She applies for the Widow's pension and receives the pension from 1891-1915. She dies in 1926.

David was the son of Thomas Hester & Millie Ward, both born in North Carolina. 

David & Millie Clay Hester were the parents of 4 children, Mary Ann, Martha, Hardy and Angeline.

For more information on this family or if you have information to share contact me by leaving a comment on the blog or emailing me at karenATmiprofgenieDOTcom.

Happy Researching
Karen

Wordless Wednesday

Revolutionary War Pension Questionaire

Thomas Hester 1757-1839 (NC)

6th Great Uncle