John Hunter (abt 1775 - 1848) was born in Rutherford County, North Carolina, and died in Union County, Georgia. I have no direct exact proof who his parents are but I think they were probably William and Anna Caldwell Hunter. They had a son named John in about the same time slot that has not been accounted for.

On the same thought we have no idea who is wife was. Someone suggested it may be Mary Polly Edwards and I don't have any proof she is not, So, unless we come across information that points otherwise, we will consider her as the likely Mrs. John Hunter. John lived in the Buncombe/Henderson Counties area where he made whiskey for a lively hood. When the state of North Carolina decided to impose a whiskey making tax on the distillers that made it, John and his family uprooted and moved to Union County, Georgia, where there was no whiskey distilling tax.

About 1835, They settled in the Chostoe* District of Union County, near the foot of Blood Mountain. It is said that John and his sons were busy fighting the Indians (whose property they took), clearing the land, building cabins, and of course attending the distillery.

John's oldest son Andrew made trips to Augusta, Georgia, with a wagon loaded of whiskey.

Gold was discovered in near Dahlonega , which was also in the north Georgia Mountains. Thus, the saying, "Thar's gold in them thar hills!" was originated. With gold to mine there were property and treaties issues. President Andrew Jackson solved the white man's problem by ordering the Indians of that area removal to mostly Oklahoma. The bill was signed in 1830 but was not completed to 1838-39.

John's sons Andrew and Jason joined the Army and helped with the removal, which sadly became known as "The Trail of Tears" and was dramatized with the Cherokee Indian outside play, "UNTO THESE HILLS".

I think John was sick in his last few years and his daughter Martha lived with him and cared for him.

In the late 1980s or early 1990s my two sons and I went to John's cabin. I was surprised just how small it was. The whole inside of the cabin was smaller than a normal size family room or den. Interesting, there was a big rock fireplace and the big rocks jutted out. Winding around some of the jutted out rocks was a large snake skin. It molted and went on its way.

We think his wife died years before John. John lived about 73 years and is buried at Old Salem Church Cemetery in an unmarked grave. John donated and deeded the land for the cemetery. The cemetery is on top of a small mountain or a large hill, across from where his cabin once sat.

The last I heard Charles Hunter owns John Hunter's cabin, disassembled. It is disassembled with the planks and boards numbered. The people that own the land now wanted it removed, bulldozed away. Charles stepped forward to buy it, he had it taken apart board by board. Then the plans were to reassemble it at the Choestoe Old School Museum.

John Hunter and Mary Polly Edwards (or his unknown wife) had eight children, 4 daughters and 4 boys:

Andrew M. Hunter (abt 1799 - 1848).

Elizabeth Hunter (1799 - 1845).

James W. Hunter (1805 - ? ).

Martha Hunter (1810 - abt 1860).

Rebecca Hunter (1812 - 1898).

William Johnson Hunter (1813 - 1899).

Jason Henderson Hunter (abt 1817 - abt `1885).

Harriet E. Hunter (1821 - aft 1900).

*In Cherokee language Choseto means "dancing rabbits".

Andrew M. Hunter (abt 1799 - 27 February 1848). Andrew was born in North Carolina and died in Prote, Mexico.

Andrew, via wagon, would haul whiskey to Augusta, Georgia, the closest market, to sell for his father John Hunter.

In 1836, the Georgia Militia was formed "to protect the citizens from Indians." John and his brother Jason are on the roster rolls that first year in 1836, which extended into the infamous "Trail of Tears". Andrew evidently stayed in the service. Twelve years later he died as a 2nd Lt in Perote, Mexico, from wounds he received in the Mexican War.

Note The Mexican War (1846 1848) was a war between, of course, The United States and Mexico, over mainly border disputes. The bulk of the war was in the Rio Grande area, which was commanded by future President Zachary Taylor. The United States gained Texas, parts of California, New Mexico, Arizona, Utah, and Colorado. The treaty was signed 2 February 1848, twenty five days before Andrew M. HUNTER died. Although wounded, if conscious, he lived to see his side win. He lived about 49 years.

Elizabeth Hunter (1799 - 1875). Elizabeth was born in North Carolina. She married Joseph Lance (1809-1879). Note: Joseph stayed on the French Broad River to farm.

Elizabeth lived 75 years and Joseph lived 69 years. They are both buried in New Salem Cemetery, Skyland, North Carolina.

They had four sons:

John Andrew "Darb" Lance (1837-1905).

Fidelia A. Lance (1841 - ? ).

James K.P. Lance (1846-1856).

Thomas R. Lance ( ? - 1901).

John Andrew "Darb" Lance [817], son of Joseph Lance [816] and Elizabeth Hunter [815], was born on 13 Aug 1837, died on 11 Dec 1905 at age 68, and was buried in New Salem, Skyland, Limestone Township, TN.

John married Mary Emaline Sumner [818] [MRIN: 405], daughter of Jessie Sumner [819] and Elizabeth "Rosilla" Sorrells [820], on 28 Aug 1841. Mary was born on 28 Aug 1841, died on 13 Nov 1910 at age 69, and was buried in New Salem Cem. Skyland, Limestone Township, TN. They had 11 children: Jane, Julia Ann, James "Jim Henry," William Pinkney, Josephine "Jossie," Mary, John Andrew "Andy," Melvin H., Fidelia A., Infant, and J.H..

Jane Lance [821] was born on 21 Jun 1861, died on 1 Jan 1927 in Asheville, Buncombe Co, NC at age 65, and was buried in Avery's Creek Christian Church Cem.

Jane married William P. Pinner [822] [MRIN: 407] on 25 Dec 1891. William was born about 1863 and died on 4 Jan 1930 in Arden, , NC about age 67.

Julia Ann Lance [823] was born on 7 Nov 1864, died on 6 Apr 1925 at age 60, and was buried in Mt. Zion, Skyland, NC.

Noted events in her life were:

• Her residence was Black Mountain, NC.

Julia married Jim Hampton [824] [MRIN: 408] on 14 Apr 1883. Jim was buried in Mt. Zion, Skyland, NC.

James "Jim Henry" Lance [825] was born on 10 Dec 1866, died on 29 Jul 1932 at age 65, and was buried in New Salem, Skyland, Limestone Township, TN.

General Notes: Jim Henry died as a result of a gunshot wound in the head and stomach. The shooting occurred at the Lance home after an argument. Ralph Jackson, Elizabeth Lance (Ralph's aunt) and Vernon Youngblood (Jim Henry's brother-in-law) went to Jim Henry's home to get some furniture that apparently to belonged to Elizabeth. Jim refused to let Ralph in, but agreed t let Vernon get the furniture. Jim was shot after he hit Ralph with a stick. Ralph turned himself in to the sheriff and was released on $75,000 bond.

Jim Henry and Sallie had three daughters. One married Webb Bailey, another married John Laughlin, and one died prior to 1932.

Noted events in his life were:

• He lived at the Lance Place Near French Broad River.

James married Sallie Cook [826] [MRIN: 409].

James next married Lorrena Lance [827] [MRIN: 410].

William Pinkney Lance [828] was born in 1869 and died in 1944 at age 75.

William married Esther Case [829] [MRIN: 411] on 21 May 1882.

William next married Nanny West [830] [MRIN: 412].

Josephine "Jossie" Lance [831] was born in 1871 and died on 23 Jul 1939 in Jackson, , LA at age 68.

Josephine married H.F. Tilson [832] [MRIN: 413] on 12 Aug 1888.

Mary Lance [833] was born in 1873 and died on an unknown date.

Mary married Fleet C. Watkins [834] [MRIN: 414] on 8 Nov 1889.

Marriage Notes: Fleet, Mary and their son Mack moved to New Smryna, Fla.

John Andrew "Andy" Lance [835] was born on 24 Oct 1875 in Jr and died on 25 Jul 1939 at age 63.

John married Maggie Byrd [836] [MRIN: 415]. Maggie died on 18 Aug 1903.

John next married Lydia Emmaline "Emma" Whitaker [837] [MRIN: 416] on 14 Jul 1910. Lydia was born on 8 Feb 1881, died on 8 May 1966 at age 85, and was buried in Mountain View Memorial Park, Black Mountain, NC.

Marriage Notes: Andy and Emma lived in Black Mountain, NC

Noted events in her life were:

• Children:7

Melvin H. Lance [838] was born on 29 Nov 1877, died in Aug 1954 at age 76, and was buried in Calvery Episcopal Church, Fletcher, NC.

Melvin married Maggie Jones [839] [MRIN: 417]. Maggie was buried in Calvery Episcopal Church, Fletcher, NC.

Marriage Notes: They lived on Haywood Estate in Arden and then bought a home in Arden.

Fidelia A. Lance [840] was born on 6 Apr 1880 and died on an unknown date.

Noted events in her life were:

• Residence: Long Beach, CA

Infant Lance [841] was born on 6 Apr 1880 and died on 6 Apr 1880.

J.H. Lance [842] was born on an unknown date and died in 1963 in St Louis, , MO.

James W. Hunter (1805 - ? ).

James W. Hunter [846], son of John Hunter [46] and Polly Edwards [47], was born in 1805 in , , NC and died on an unknown date.

James married Narcissa Barnett [847] [MRIN: 419]. They had seven children: I.P., Elizabeth, John, Juden, Narcissa, E.G., and Andrew.

Marriage Notes: Lived on the Mills River in Henderson Co., NC

I.P. Hunter [848] was born about 1830 in , , NC and died on an unknown date.

Elizabeth Hunter [849] was born about 1832 in , , NC and died on an unknown date.

John Hunter [850] was born about 1836 in , , NC and died on an unknown date.

General Notes: Possibly, this John HUNTER lived in Macon County, North Carolina, the same county, as his uncle Jason HUNTER was living at the time, in 1848, but John was not around in 1850 for the Census. From the records: "William J. HUNTER of Union County, Georgia, to John A. HUNTER of Macon County, nephew of said William for natural love & affection, a Negro boy slave, Samuel, 20 years old; also one wagon & yoke of steers.

20 Oct 1848".

However, this John HUNTER would have been about twelve years old in 1848, but he is the only John HUNTER, grandson of John HUNTER, that would near fit. If this was the John HUNTER in question, and he, in 1848 was twelve, quiet possibly, his whole family was living in Macon County, North Carolina.

Juden Hunter [851] was born about 1838 in , , NC and died on an unknown date.

Narcissa Hunter [852] was born about 1844 in , , NC and died on an unknown date.

E.G. Hunter [853] was born about 1847 in , , NC and died on an unknown date.

Andrew Hunter [854] was born about 1849 in , , NC and died on an unknown date.

Martha Hunter (1810 - abt 1860).

he lived in the original John HUNTER House. She apparently took care of John Hunter (her father) until his death.

Harriett HUNTER ENGLAND and her Husband Daniel England and their kids moved in w/her after her father John Hunter died.

She never married.

Rebecca Hunter (1812 - 1898).

Rebecca Hunter [856], daughter of John Hunter [46] and Polly Edwards [47], was born in 1812 in , , NC, died in 1898 at age 86, and was buried in N.C. Methodist Cem., Hayesville, NC.

Rebecca married Samuel Riley Lance [857] [MRIN: 420], son of John M. Lance [858] and Sarah Ann Murray [859]. Samuel was born in 1814 in , Buncombe Co, NC, died in 1895 at age 81, and was buried in N.C. Methodist Cem., Hayesville, NC. They had 12 children: John Henry, James H. "Jim," Sarah, Harriet, Margaret, Emaline E., Louisa, William Andrew, George Ann, Josefine, Samuel Debarris, and Mary V..

Marriage Notes: Their oldest son was born in North Carolina, about 1834, and the next son was born in Georgia about 1836. From this, we assume that they arrived in Georgia about 1835 or 1836, about the same time that Rebecca's father John HUNTER arrived in Georgia, along with other HUNTER family members. They returned to North Carolina about 1844 (their 6th child was born in NC), but returned to Georgia about 1845 (their 7th child was born in Ga.)

Rev John Henry Lance [860] was born about 1834 in , Buncombe Co, NC, died on 16 Feb 1890 in , Union Co, GA¹ about age 56, and was buried in Old Salem Cemetary, Union Co., GA.

General Notes: John Henry Lance moved to Union County, Georgia, when he was six years old.

John grew to adulthood in Union County, and was always ready participant in the rough and tumble games of the mountain boys. He earned a reputation of being one of the toughest individuals in Choestoe and seldom lost a fight. The tenacity of his fighting spirit would accept defeat and in the end he prevailed. He was fearless and it is reputed that he would "look a wild cat in the eye and then spit in its face". John readily took to drinking mountain 'shine but it only drove him into committing more boisterous acts, which further added to his reputation.

But something good happened to John when he married Caroline Turner, the daughter of Jarrett Turner in 1857. He settled down, laid the old ways aside and started rearing a family.

He farmed and they lived in a small cabin alongside Lance Creek at the foot of Lance Mountain. John taught himself to read, write, and sometimes later became a Methodist minister. John remembered how he acted when he was drinking, so regardless of his text he always got around to condemning the practice and he always spiced his sermons with a multitude of "amen, amen, amen."

Rev. John was preaching at Hoods Chapel, a church some five miles from his house. On the trail leading from his house to the church, Tom Swain and Fred Cannup had set up a "wildcat still" in plain view of all who traveled the trail. They were openly flaunting the law and corrupting the good name of Choestoe, so Rev. John called on them at their illicit place of business and demanded that they cease their operation. Threats were tossed about as to what would happen if anyone or anything interfered in their business.

A short time later on February 17th 1889, Rev. John Lance preached at Hoods Chapel. He chose as a text, Matthew 25, verses' 1-13, the parable about the virgins. It has been passed down that he preached with a fury like he might have some sort of premonition about the death and he was afraid that he might have much more time to speak out on this evil. He closed with "watch therefore, for ye know neither the day nor the hour when the Son of Man cometh".

On the way home, he passed the home of Tom Swain where a crowd had gathered and were having a drinking party. The crowd started taunting Rev. Lance by saying mockingly "amen, amen, amen". Rev. Lance wasn't intimidated by this drunken crowd and he kept on walking. They became so enraged that some of them took a near cut, went straight over the ridge and hid behind a big fir tree that was adjacent to Wolf Creek. When Rev. Lance came by they brutally assaulted him. His neck was cut almost entirely around and was held on by only small strip of flesh. The wind pipe was completely severed and the rest of his body was covered with a multitude of deep cuts and stabs. He was so mutilated that T.J. Butt, a member of the coroner's jury remarked that he "had never seen such a fiendish attack."

Jim Lance, the second oldest son, lead the posse that hunted down the murderers. Tom Swain's sons, Frank and Newt were arrested for this brutal murder but only Frank was found guilty and he was given a sentence of Life imprisonment. He served thirteen years before he was paroled. Frank Swain went directly to Tolar, Texas, and never dared come back to Union Co., for the rage that consumed Jim Lance had not abated one iota.

This murder indirectly touched every citizen of Union Co., and directly changed the llife of the Lance family.

- Charles Hill, Blairsville, Ga. (in THE HERITAGE OF UNION COUNTY, GEORGIA, 1832-1994).

John married Sarah Caroline Turner [861]¹ [MRIN: 422], daughter of Jarrett Turner [862] and Sarah Collins [22970], on 27 Aug 1857 in , Union Co, GA. Sarah was born in 1842,¹ died in 1916 at age 74, and was buried in Old Salem Cemetary, Union Co., GA. They had 13 children: Francis Lafayette "Fate," Naomi Caroline, Ida Lee, Laural Belle, Nan Almeda, Katie Chloe, Eula Mae, Howard, James Washington, Joseph Lumkin, Mary C., Annie Lee, and John Henry.

Francis Lafayette "Fate" Lance [863] was born on 9 May 1860 in , Union Co, GA¹ and died on 7 Dec 1938 in , Union Co, GA¹ at age 78.

Francis married Sarah Rebecca Ingram [864] [MRIN: 424] on 29 Oct 1883 in , Union Co, GA.² They had one daughter: Hannah Lou Emma.

Hannah Lou Emma Lance [865] was born after 1883 and died on an unknown date.

Hannah married Juan Wellburn Reece [866] [MRIN: 425], son of Simpson "Simp" Reece [867] and Emmaline Sampson [868]. They had six children: Alwayne, Eva Marie, Nina Kate, T.J., Byron Herbert, and Jean.

Alwayne Reece [869] was born before 1911 and died on an unknown date.

General Notes: Died at 13 months.

Eva Marie Reece [870] was born on 25 Aug 1911.

Nina Kate Reece [871] was born on 15 Jun 1914.

General Notes: She married in 1934 and moved to eastern North Carolina.

T.J. Reece [872] was born on 30 Jul 1915, died on 11 Nov 1989 at age 74, and was buried in Old Choestoe Cemetery, Union Co., GA.

General Notes: 1937 - He joined the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC)

Byron Herbert Reece [873] was born on 15 Sep 1917 and died on 3 Jun 1958 in , Union Co, GA at age 40. The cause of his death was Suicide.

General Notes: Bryon said he was a farmer first and a writer second. However, he was rewarded the Guggenheim Fellowship for his poetry. His poetry is known over the world. He taught at Young Harris College. He spent time in the Battey Hospital in Rome, Georgia, which specialized in tuberculosis. It has been handed down that he went to a funeral home, picked out a casket and paid for it. The proprietor did not know he was picking it out for himself. That same day he took his own life by gun.

Books by Bryon Herbert REECE:

Ballad of the Bones, Bow Down Jericho, A Song of Joy, The Season of the Flesh, Tents Swords Sodom, The Hawk, and the Sun and A Dinner of Herbs.

His biography:

"MOUNTAIN SINGER: THE LIFE AND THE LEGACY OF BYRON HERBERT REECE" by Raymond A. COOK.

Jean Reece [874] was born after 1918.

Noted events in her life were:

• She was educated in Hiwasee, GA. Young Harris College

Naomi Caroline Lance [875] was born after 1857 and died on an unknown date.

Naomi married Frank B. Allen [876] [MRIN: 427].

Ida Lee Lance [877] was born after 1857 and died on an unknown date.

Ida married Elia Allen [878] [MRIN: 428].

Laural Belle Lance [879] was born after 1857 and died on an unknown date.

Nan Almeda Lance [880] was born after 1857 and died on an unknown date.

Nan married Will Cogburn [881] [MRIN: 429].

Katie Chloe Lance [882] was born after 1857 and died on an unknown date.

Katie married Jack Partin [883] [MRIN: 430].

Eula Mae Lance [884] was born after 1857 and died on an unknown date.

Eula married Big Jim Bryan [885] [MRIN: 431].

Howard Lance [886] was born after 1857 and died on an unknown date.

Howard married Nanie Rose Thomas [887] [MRIN: 432].

James Washington Lance [888] was born on 31 Jan 1861, died on 2 Sep 1940 at age 79, and was buried in Henson Cem., Union Co., GA..³

General Notes: James lead the posse that hunted down the murderers of his father.. Tom Swain's sons, Frank and Newt were arrested for this brutal murder.

Had 20 children.

James married Versia Jane L. Henson [889] [MRIN: 433] on 7 Nov 1883 in , Union Co, GA.⁴ Versia was born on 1 Nov 1863, died on 20 Jun 1916³ at age 52, and was buried in Henson Cem., Union Co., GA.. They had nine children: Thomas Jackson, Juan Baskin, Lenar Mabel, Sarah Theodosia "Docia," Luther E., Fannie Lee, Carter Paul, Homer E., and Mary Emma Louise.

Thomas Jackson Lance [890] was born on 31 Jan 1886 and died on an unknown date.

Thomas married Anna Rose Erwin [891] [MRIN: 434]. They had four children: Thomas Jackson, Robert, Alice Rose, and Thomas Bertram "Bert".

Thomas Jackson Lance [892] was born after 1906.

Robert Lance [893] was born after 1906 and died on an unknown date.

Alice Rose Lance [894] was born after 1906.

Alice married Frank McAfee [895] [MRIN: 435].

Thomas Bertram "Bert" Lance [896] was born on 9 Jun 1931.

General Notes: Bert was on President Jimmy Carter's Cabinet

Noted events in his life were:

• Bert is/was a Bank president in Calhoun, Ga.

• He had a residence in Calhoun, Goron Co, GA.

Thomas married Labelle David [897] [MRIN: 436]. They had four children: Thomas Betram, David, Stuart, and Beverly.

Thomas Betram Lance Jr [898] was born after 1951.

Thomas married Patti Dewitt [899] [MRIN: 437].

David Lance [900] was born after 1951.

Stuart Lance [901] was born after 1951.

Beverly Lance [902] was born after 1951.

Juan Baskin Lance [903] was born on 9 Sep 1888 and died on 31 Oct 1958 at age 70.

Juan married Kate Ledford [904] [MRIN: 438]. They had four children: Susie, Wallace, Una, and Coy Ledford.

Susie Lance [23391].

Wallace Lance [23392].

Una Lance [23393].

Coy Ledford Lance [23394]⁵ was born on 2 Aug 1917 in , , GA and died on 7 May 1968 in , Union Co, GA at age 50.

Coy married Ruby Jewell Nix [23395]⁵ [MRIN: 8596], daughter of William Hamilton Nix [23396] and Fannie Isabel Townsend [23397]. They had three children: Judy, Ted, and Harold Eugene.

Judy Lance [23398]⁵ was born in , Union Co, GA.

Ted Lance [23399]⁵ was born in , Union Co, GA.

Harold Eugene Lance [23400]⁵ was born on 26 Aug 1941 in , Union Co, GA and died on 19 Apr 2007 in Hayesville, Clay Co, NC at age 65.

Harold married Anita Mae Moore [23401]⁵ [MRIN: 8598], daughter of Marvin Caradine Moore [23402] and Maude Margaret [23403]. Anita was born on 30 Apr 1946 in Shooting Creek, Clay Co, NC.

Lenar Mabel Lance [905] was born on 29 Mar 1891, died on 31 Oct 1958 at age 67, and was buried in Old Liberty Baptist Chuch, Union Co., GA.⁶

Lenar married John J. Collins [906] [MRIN: 439], son of Evans Collins [907] and Emiline [908]. John was born on 11 Jan 1878, died on 13 Mar 1970 at age 92, and was buried in Old Liberty Baptist Chuch, Union Co., GA. They had six children: Wayne O., Doris, Neal W., Frankie, Ruth, and J.C..

Wayne O. Collins [1285] was born on 10 Oct 1917, died on 31 Dec 1981 at age 64, and was buried in New Choestoe Cem., Union Co., GA.

Wayne married Hazel Hunter [1284] [MRIN: 602], daughter of James Hayes Hunter [1279] and Lydia Dyer [1280]. Hazel was born on 14 Mar 1918, died on 21 Aug 2003 at age 85, and was buried in New Choestoe Cem., Union Co., GA.

Noted events in her life were:

• Profession: School teacher (retired)

• She belonged to Choestoe Bapt Church.

• Her obituary was published. Obituary relayed by Betty Knight:

she was born Mar 14, 1918 and died Aug 21,

2003. She was a retired school teacher and member of Choestoe Bapt Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Wayne Collins. in 1981, and a

brother Howard Hunter. Survivors include two sons and daughter-in laws, ,

Benny and Linda Collins and Barry and Conne Collins. Grandchildren Craig

and John Collins of Blairsville, GA; Angie DeBond of Chickamauga, GA, Megan

Henry of Dahlonega, GA and Hunter Collins of Blairsville; Gt Grands, Lauren

and lJake Collins and Reed DeBord. Survivors include sisters Irene Shular,

Blanche Swain and Doris Souther all of Bl'ville. brothers, Franklin Hunter

of Blairsville and James Hunter of Warner Robbins, GA.

Doris Collins [21337] was born on 10 Apr 1921 in , Union Co, GA, died on 8 Jul 2006 in , Union Co, GA⁷ at age 85, and was buried in Union Memorial Gardens, Union Co., Ga.

Noted events in her life were:

• Her obituary was published. From Union Sentinel July 13, 2006:

Doris Collins Colwell

Mrs. Doris Collins Colwell, 85, of Blairsville, Ga., died Saturday, July 8, 2006 at Union County Nursing Home.

Mrs. Colwell was born Sunday, April 10, 1921 in Union County, Ga., to the late John C. Collins and Lena Lance Collins. She was a member of First United Methodist Church of Union County and the Beta Epsilon Society. She was a visiting teacher for the Union County School System for 40 years and was the former Mayor of Blairsville. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert England Colwell; brothers, Neal W., Wayne O. and J.C. Collins; and sisters, Ruth Hood and Frankie Weaver.

Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Robbie and Mark Weaver of Blairsville; sister, Docia Loh of Orlando, Fla.; several nieces and nephews, angels among us, Reida Stephens, Ila Mae Dockery and Arlene Garrett.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, July 11, 2006 at 11a.m. from the Cochran Funeral Home with the Rev. Ben Lewis officiating. Music was presented by Mrs. Martha Cone.Interment was in Union Memory Gardens.

Pallbearers were Ricky Wilcox, David Bryant, Bud Hill, Jimmy Hood, Ivan Phillips and Don Phillips.

The family has requested that donations, in memory of Doris, be made to the chairity of your choice.

The Cochran Funeral Home of Blairsville is in charge of arrangements. You may send condolences to the family and sign the guest register at www.cochranfuneralhomes. com.

The Sentinel wishes to express condolences to the family and friends of Mrs. Doris Collins Colwell.

• Mayor of Blairsville, Ga.

• Teacher

Doris married Robert England Colwell [21338] [MRIN: 7611]. Robert died before 2006. They had one daughter: Robbie.

Robbie Colwell [21339] was born after 1941.

Noted events in her life were:

• Lawyer

Robbie married Mark Weaver [21340] [MRIN: 7612].

Neal W. Collins [21341] died before 2006.⁷

Neal married Elena [21342] [MRIN: 7613]. They had two children: JoNeal and Karen.

JoNeal Collins [21343] was born after 1926.

Karen Collins [21344] was born after 1926.

Karen married Cable [21345] [MRIN: 7614].

Frankie Collins [21346]⁷ was born after 1906 and died before 2006.

Frankie married Gene Weaver [21347] [MRIN: 7615].

Ruth Collins [21348] was born on 26 Jun 1923 and died before 2006.⁷

Ruth married Erion E. Hood [21349] [MRIN: 7616]. Erion was born on 11 Sep 1917, died on 27 Jul 1978 at age 60, and was buried in Old Liberty Baptist Chuch, Union Co., GA.

J.C. Collins [21350] died before 2006.⁷

Sarah Theodosia "Docia" Lance [909] was born on 20 Oct 1894, died on an unknown date, and was buried in Duncan Family Cem., Union Co., GA.

Sarah married Hershel Tanner [910] [MRIN: 441]. Hershel was born on 2 Apr 1892 and died on 23 Nov 1980 at age 88.

Luther E. Lance [911] was born on 20 Sep 1897, died on 9 Dec 1986 at age 89, and was buried in Union Memory, Union Co., GA.

Luther married Carrie Ford [912] [MRIN: 442].

Fannie Lee Lance [913] was born on 7 May 1900 and died on an unknown date. She never married and had no children.

Carter Paul Lance [914] was born on 26 Apr 1903 and died on an unknown date. He never married and had no children.

Homer E. Lance [915] was born on 26 May 1906, died on 5 Feb 1969 at age 62, and was buried in Old Liberty Baptist Chuch, Union Co., GA.

Homer married Frankie Wimpie [916] [MRIN: 443]. Frankie was born on 2 Feb 1908 and died on an unknown date.

Mary Emma Louise Lance [917] was born on 8 Jan 1908 and died on 8 Jan 1908.

James next married Melissa Lizzie Spiva [918] [MRIN: 444]. Melissa was born on 29 Nov 1893, died in 1974 at age 81, and was buried in Union Memory, Union Co., GA. They had 11 children: James, Auborn, Champ C., Don Ray, Elbert, Bruce M., Charles Fred, Grace Jane, Johnny Wood, Betty Jean, and Bobby Gaynell.

James Lance [919] was born after 1908.

James married Lillian Tarpley [920] [MRIN: 445] on 24 Jul 1938 in , Gilmer Co, GA. They had two children: Carol and Jacquaine.

Carol Lance [11613] was born after 1938.

Jacquaine Lance [11614] was born after 1938.

Jacquaine married Charles Elliott Hill [11622] [MRIN: 4268], son of Frank Hill [23543] and Pearl Elliott [23544]. Charles was born on 13 May 1937 in Blairsville, Union Co., GA,⁸ died on 15 Jun 2010 in Blairsville, Union Co., GA⁸ at age 73, and was buried in Antioch Baptist Church, Blairsville, Union Co, Ga.⁸ They had three children: Gina, Elliott, and Stacy.

Noted events in his life were:

• He was educated. University of Georgia School of Pharmacy

• His obituary was published. Charles Elliott Hill went home to be the Lord Thursday, June 15, 2010.

Charles was born in Union County, Georgia, on May 13, 1937, son of the late Frank and Pearl Elliott Hill. He was a graduate of the University of Georgia School of Pharmacy and owned Hill-Lance Drugs with his lifelong friend, Jack Lance.

Charles was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, a member and deacon of First Baptist Church of Blairsville and a member of Allegheny Masonic Lodge #114, F & AM. Charles had also authored a book about local history and was a pilot. He served for many years on the Board of Union General Hospital and was a Director of United Community Bank and a member of the United Community Holding Company. Charles had also been a member of Jimmy Carter's Peanut Brigade.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and a daughter, Gina Hill Collins.

Surviving family members include his wife, Jacquelyn Lance Hill; a son Elliott Hill of Blairsville; daughter and son-in-law, Stacy and Stephen Duran, of Atlanta; grandchildren Matthew Collins, Cory Collins, Charles Hill, III, Lance Hill, Andelin Hill, Corinne Hill, and Lily Duran.

Funeral Services were held for Sunday, July 18, 2010, at 3:00 p.m., at First Baptist Church of Blairsville, with Rev. Bethel Buchanan, Rev. Danny Parris, and Dr. Fred Lodge officiating. Special music was presented by Minister R. Terry Hooper. The following gentlemen served as pallbearers: Jack Lance, Billy Decker, Hoyt Raper, Paul Thompson, David Growder, and Jimmy Tallent. Burial was at Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery, with Masonic Graveside Rites.

If you wish, memorial contributions may be directed to First Baptist Church of Blairsville Building Fund, P.O. 2058, Blairsville, Georgia, 30514.

Arrangements entrusted to Cochran Funeral Home - Blairsville Chapel. Please join us in remembering Charles by visiting our memorial at www.cochranfuneralhomes.com . Through this site you may share your thoughts and fond memories with the family.

-UNION SENTINEL 7/22/2010

Gina Hill [11631] was born after 1957⁸ and died before 2010.

Gina married Leon Collins [11634] [MRIN: 4270]. They had two children: Matthew and Cory.

Matthew Collins [23535].⁸

Cory Collins [23536].⁸

Elliott Hill [11632]⁸ was born after 1957.

Elliott married someone. He had four children: Charles Elliott, Lance, Anderllin, and Corinne.

Charles Elliott Hill III [23537].⁸

Lance Hill [23539].⁸

Anderllin Hill [23540].⁸

Corinne Hill [23541].⁸

Stacy Hill [11633]⁸ was born after 1957.

Stacy married Stephen Duran [23538]⁸ [MRIN: 8663]. They had one daughter: Lily.

Lily Duran [23542].⁸

Auborn Lance [921] was born after 1908.

Auborn married Latha Mae Carpenter [922] [MRIN: 446].

Champ C. Lance [923] was born after 1908.

Champ married Mary Edna Everett [924] [MRIN: 447], daughter of Fulmer Everett [939] and Bonnie Queen [940]. Mary was born on 7 Sep 1921 and died on 22 Oct 1991 at age 70.

Don Ray Lance [925] was born after 1908.

Noted events in his life were:

• His obituary was published.

Don married Runneil Head [926] [MRIN: 448], daughter of Robert L. Head [927]. They had one son: Don Michael.

Don Michael Lance [23589] was born on 21 Sep 1958 in Atlanta, Fulton Co, GA,⁹ died on 23 Oct 2010 in Blairsville, Union Co., GA⁹ at age 52, and was buried Union Memorial Gardens in , Union Co, GA.⁹

Noted events in his life were:

• His obituary was published. Don Michael Lance

Community , Obituaries — By Staff Report on November 1, 2010 at 7:02 am

Mr.Don Michael Lance age 52 of Blairsville passed away on Saturday October 23,2010 in the Union General Hospital following a brief illness.Mr.Lance was born on Sept.21,1958 in Atlanta,GA.,the son of Don Ray Lance and Ruenelle Head Lance.He was a veteran of the US Navy.He was a lifelong resident of Union County and Atlanta.Mike enjoyed hunting,fishing,boating and camping.He loved to talk,joke and make everyone laugh.He had a natural talent for pencil and ink drawing.Mike could design and build just about anything out of wood.He loved being around family and friends.Mike was a member of the Galilean Baptist Church of Norcross and attended the Harmony Grove Baptist Church.

Surviving Mike are his fiancée,Nancy Smith of Blairsville,mother and step father,Ruenelle and Benny Allen of Blairsville,father and step mother,Don Ray and Doris Lance of Hiram,GA.,three children,Amber Robinson of Blairsville,Ashley Schurtz of Atlanta,Shane Lance of Blairsville,two grandchildren,Aleah Brown and Donavin Clark-Martin,two nieces,Kelly and Laura Jordan,uncle and aunt,Bob and Carol Head of Blairsville,several cousins,many other relatives and friends also survive.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday Oct.26,2010 from the Mountain View Chapel with the Rev.Stacy Dyer officiating.Special music will be presented by Ricky Davenport.The following gentleman will serve as pallbearers,Danny Everett,Pat Snow,Bruce Meeker,Jim Williams,Chris Churchill,Mike Gowder and Randy Meeker.Interment will follow in the Union Memory Gardens Cemetery.The family will meet with friends at the funeral home on Monday evening from 6-9pm.

Mountain View Funeral Home of Blairsville in charge of the arrangements.You may sign the family guest book and send condolences on line at www.mountainviewfuneralhome.com

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Don married someone. He had three children: Amber, Ashely, and Shane.

Amber Lance [23592].⁹

Noted events in her life were:

• She had a residence in 2010 in Blairsville, Union Co., GA.

Amber married Robinson [23593]⁹ [MRIN: 8688].

Ashely Lance [23594].⁹

Noted events in her life were:

• She had a residence in 2010 in Atlanta, Fulton Co, GA.

Ashely married Schurtz [23595]⁹ [MRIN: 8689].

Shane Lance [23596].⁹

Noted events in his life were:

• He had a residence in 2010 in Blairsville, Union Co., GA.

Don next married Doris Lance [23591]⁹ [MRIN: 8686].

Elbert Lance [928] was born on 12 Sep 1912, died on 11 Jun 1965 at age 52, and was buried in Shady Grove Methodist Church, Union Co., GA.

Elbert married Inez Reece [929] [MRIN: 450]. Inez was born on 16 Jan 1916.

Bruce M. Lance [930] was born in 1924, died in 1985 at age 61, and was buried in Union Memory, Union Co., GA.

Charles Fred Lance [931] was born on 24 Dec 1925, died on 11 May 1967 at age 41, and was buried in Union Memory, Union Co., GA.

Charles married Langean Cheek [932] [MRIN: 451]. They had four children: Debbie Jean, Vickie, Kathy, and Rita.

Noted events in her life were:

• She had a residence in 2010 in Blairsville, Union Co., GA.

Debbie Jean Lance [23432]¹⁰ was born on 15 Jul 1954 in Ft Belvoir, , Va, died on 11 May 2010¹⁰ at age 55, and was buried in Union Memorial Gardens, Blairsville, Union Co, Ga.

Noted events in her life were:

• Elected: Blairsville City Council, Blairsville, Union Co., GA.

Debbie married Phillips [23439]¹⁰ [MRIN: 8613]. They had two children: Ashley and Kayla.

Ashley Phillips [23440].¹⁰

Ashley married John Davis [23441]¹⁰ [MRIN: 8614].

Kayla Phillips [23442].

Noted events in her life were:

• She had a residence in 2010 in Blairsville, Union Co., GA.

Vickie Lance [23433].¹⁰

Vickie married Earl Brackett [23434]¹⁰ [MRIN: 8610].

Kathy Lance [23436].¹⁰

Kathy married Jeff Hughes [23437]¹⁰ [MRIN: 8611].

Noted events in his life were:

• He had a residence in 2010 in Young Harris, Towns Co, GA.

Rita Lance [23435].¹⁰

Rita married Terry Hughes [23438]¹⁰ [MRIN: 8612].

Grace Jane Lance [933] was born on 17 Jan 1927, died on 12 Jan 1928, and was buried in Union Memory, Union Co., GA.

Johnny Wood Lance [934] was born on 9 Sep 1930, died on 30 Nov 1971 at age 41, and was buried in Union Memory, Union Co., GA.

Johnny married Vivian Nichols [935] [MRIN: 452], daughter of Joseph Porter Nichols [23554] and Hettie Thomas [23555]. Vivian was born on 4 Aug 1933 in Marietta, Cobb Co, GA¹¹ and died on 20 Aug 2010 in , Union Co, GA¹¹ at age 77. They had three children: Gail, Vickie Lynn, and Peggy.

Noted events in her life were:

• Her obituary was published. Mrs.Vivian C.Lance age 77 of Shoe Factory Rd.Blairsville passed away on Friday August 20,2010 in the Union County Nursing Home following an extended illness.Mrs.Lance was born on August 4,1933 in Marietta,GA.,the daughter of the late Joseph Porter Nichols and the late Hettie Thomas Nichols.Vivian was a lifelong resident of Union County and was a 1951 graduate of Union County High School.She had worked at Georgia Boot for over twenty years and at Owenby Manufacturing and the Union County Nursing Home for several years.She loved gardening and working with her flowers.Vivian loved to laugh and had a great sense of humor.She was preceded in death by her parents and four sisters,Vennie Stroup,Willie Manning,Belle Brown and Florence Rowe and by three brothers,Bud,Lee and R.V.Nichols.Mrs.Lance was a member of Youngstown Baptist Church.

Surviving Mrs.Lance are three daughters and two son in laws,Gail and Woody Woodall of Jasper,GA.,Vickie Lynne Lance of Blairsville,Peggy and Tommy Greene of Blairsville,one brother and sister in law,Frank Quince and Jean Nichols of Roswell,GA.,three grandchildren,Natasha and James Templeton,Brooke and Bryan Sosensky,Brittany and Joe Jordan,three great grandchildren,Easton,Eily and Emry Sosensky,many other relatives and friends also survive.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday August 21,2010 at 3:00pm from the Harmony Grove Baptist Church with the Rev.Stacy Dyer officiating.Special music will be presented by the Harmony Grove Baptist Church.The following gentleman will serve as pallbearers,Ray,Tim,Keith and Larry Nichols,Bill Brown,Mike Rowe and Edward Stroup.Interment will follow in the Union Memory Gardens Cemetery.The family will meet with friends at the funeral home on Friday evening after 6:00pm

- Union Sentinal, Blairsville, Ga. Aug 24, 2010

Gail Lance [23567].¹¹

Gail married Woody Woodall [23568]¹¹ [MRIN: 8674].

Vickie Lynn Lance [23569].¹¹

Noted events in her life were:

• She had a residence in 2010 in Blairsville, Union Co., GA.

Peggy Lance [23570].¹¹

Peggy married Tommy Greene [23571]¹¹ [MRIN: 8675].

Betty Jean Lance [936] was born on 3 Dec 1930, died on 24 Dec 1930, and was buried in Union Memory, Union Co., GA.

Bobby Gaynell Lance [937] was born on 30 Jun 1935.

Bobby married Butler Everett [938] [MRIN: 453], son of Fulmer Everett [939] and Bonnie Queen [940]. Butler was born on 30 Oct 1926.

Joseph Lumkin Lance [11618]¹ was born on 4 Mar 1862 in , Union Co, AR¹ and died on 18 May 1933 in Greeley, Weld Co, Co¹ at age 71.

Joseph married Laura Souther [11619] [MRIN: 4267].

Mary C. Lance [22973]¹ was born in 1859 in , Union Co, GA¹ and died on an unknown date.

Annie Lee Lance [22998]¹ was born in Oct 1886 in , Union Co., GA¹ and died in , Union Co, AR.

Annie married Albert Reece [22999]¹ [MRIN: 8437] in 1896.¹ Albert was born in 1860 in , Union Co., GA¹ and died in 1900 in Oct 1886¹ at age 40.

Annie next married John Cook [23000]¹ [MRIN: 8438] in 1906.¹ John was born in 1886¹ and died on an unknown date.

John Henry Lance Jr [33010].

John married Emma Reece [33011] [MRIN: 8731]. They had one daughter: Mary.

Mary Lance [33012].

Mary married George H. Raptis [33013] [MRIN: 8732]. George was born in , , , Greece. They had one son: Nick George.

Nick George Raptis [33014].

Nick married Betty Smith [33015] [MRIN: 8733]. They had seven children: Beverly Joyce, Dennis, James, Vickie, Nancy, Cherly, and Nick.

Beverly Joyce Raptis [33016] was born on 31 Dec 1943 and died on 19 Nov 2010 at age 66.

Beverly married M. G. Knight [33017] [MRIN: 8734] on 2 Jun 1967. M. was born on 15 Aug 1939. They had two children: Jessica and Kimblerly Ann.

Jessica Knight [33018].

Kimblerly Ann Knight [33019] was born on 6 Mar 1969.

Kimblerly married David Spencer [33020] [MRIN: 8735]. They had one daughter: Zoë Dawson.

Zoë Dawson Spencer [33021] was born on 13 May 1998.

Dennis Raptis [23893].

General Notes: died at birth

James Raptis [23894].

James married someone. He had two children: Candice and Nathan.

Candice Raptis [23895].

Nathan Raptis [23896].

Vickie Raptis [23897].

Vickie married May [23898] [MRIN: 9015]. They had two children: Geoff and Shannon.

Geoff May [23899].

General Notes: races motorcycles - 2012

Geoff married Jodi [23900] [MRIN: 9016].

Shannon May [23901].

Shannon married Stuart Tyler [23902] [MRIN: 9017].

Nancy Raptis [23903].

Nancy married Doug Early [23904] [MRIN: 9018]. They had one son: Zachary.

Zachary Early [23905] died in 1999.

Nancy next married Bill Smith [23906] [MRIN: 9019].

Cherly Raptis [23907].

Cherly married someone. She had two children: Melissa and Jason.

Melissa Raptis [23908].

Melissa married Smith [23909] [MRIN: 9021].

Jason Raptis [23910].

Jason married Nani Luhia [23911] [MRIN: 9022]. Nani was born in , , Hawaii.

Nick Raptis [23912].

Nick married someone. She had one son: Adam.

Adam Raptis [23913].

James H. "Jim" Lance [941]¹² was born on 17 Nov 1836 in , , NC, died on 6 Sep 1905 at age 68, and was buried in N.C. Methodist Cem., Hayesville, NC.

Noted events in his life were:

• He served in the military. a James LANCE in the Ga. 6th Calvary Volun. "The Blood Mountain Tigers"

James married Phoebe Turner [942]¹² [MRIN: 455] on 15 Jul 1860 in , Union Co, GA. Phoebe was buried in N.C. Methodist Cem., Hayesville, NC. They had seven children: William A., Thomas Van, Callie, Alonza, Ivie, Sara Rose, and Ollive Lou Ann.

William A. Lance [945] was born after 1860 and died on an unknown date.

Thomas Van Lance [946] was born after 1860 and died on an unknown date.

Callie Lance [947] was born after 1860 and died on an unknown date.

Callie married Ledford [948] [MRIN: 457].

Alonza Lance [949] was born after 1860 and died on an unknown date.

Ivie Lance [950] was born after 1860 and died on an unknown date.

Ivie married Smith [951] [MRIN: 458].

Sara Rose Lance [943] was born in 1862 in Blairsville, Union Co., GA. and died in 1917 in Hayesville, Clay Co, NC at age 55.

Sara married Allen Corn Thompson [944] [MRIN: 456], son of Alfred Thompson [23166] and Eliza W. Chance [23167]. Allen was born in 1860 in Hayesville, Clay Co, NC and died on 7 Dec 1938 in Hayesville, Clay Co, NC at age 78. They had eight children: Jarrett Bedford, Ada Helen, Ethel, Willie May, Mabel, George B., Callie Aline, and Wayne H..

Jarrett Bedford Thompson [23153] was born on 25 Mar 1884 in Hayesville, Clay Co, NC and died on 10 Nov 1955 in Hayesville, Clay Co, NC at age 71.

Jarrett married Zenna [23161] [MRIN: 8501]. Zenna [23161] was born in 1889 and died on an unknown date. They had three children: J Garth, Mary Wanda, and John A..

J Garth Thompson [23162] was born about 1915 in Hayesville, Clay Co, NC and died on 26 Feb 2006 in Hayesville, Clay Co, NC about age 91.

J married Florence Mcquire [23163] [MRIN: 8502]. Florence was born in 1915 in Jackson, , NC and died in 1995 in Hayesville, Clay Co, NC at age 80.

Mary Wanda Thompson [23164] was born about 1919 in Hayesville, Clay Co, NC and died on an unknown date in Hayesville, Clay Co, NC.

John A. Thompson [23165] was born about 1923 in Hayesville, Clay Co, NC and died on an unknown date in Hayesville, Clay Co, NC.

Ada Helen Thompson [23154] was born on 10 Feb 1888 in Hayesville, Clay Co, NC and died on 22 Jan 1981 in Hayesville, Clay Co, NC at age 92.

Ethel Thompson [23155] was born in 1890 in Hayesville, Clay Co, NC and died on an unknown date in Hayesville, Clay Co, NC.

Willie May Thompson [23156] was born on 3 Dec 1891 in Hayesville, Clay Co, NC and died on 14 Jun 1982 in Canton, Haywood Co, NC at age 90.

Willie married David Ogden Setzer [23171] [MRIN: 8504] on 22 Jan 1911 in , Towns Co, GA. David was born on 30 Aug 1889 in , , NC and died on 1 Sep 1985 in Canton, Haywood Co, NC at age 96. They had six children: Fred Wall, Herman Lee, George Henderson, Rose Mary, William Ogden "Billy," and David A.

Fred Wall Setzer [23172] was born on 1 Mar 1912 in , Clay Co, NC and died on 11 Dec 1981 in Hickory, Catawba, NC at age 69.

Herman Lee Setzer [23173] was born on 4 Sep 1914 in , Clay Co, NC and died on 19 Oct 1997 in Lenoir, Caldwell, NC at age 83.

George Henderson Setzer [23174] was born in 1918 in Hayesville, Clay Co, NC and died on an unknown date.

Rose Mary Setzer [23175] was born on 6 Jul 1919 in Hayesville, Clay Co, NC and died on 11 Oct 1991 in , Haywood, NC at age 72.

Rose married Hall [23176] [MRIN: 8505].

William Ogden "Billy" Setzer [23177] was born on 23 May 1923 in Hayesville, Clay Co, NC and died on 29 Sep 1964 in Dougherty, , Ga at age 41.

David A Setzer [23178] was born in 1925 and died in 1952 in Richmond, , VA at age 27.

Mabel Thompson [23157] was born on 14 Aug 1896 in Hayesville, Clay Co, NC and died on 15 Dec 1976 in Hayesville, Clay Co, NC at age 80.

George B. Thompson [23158] was born in 1898 in Hayesville, Clay Co, NC and died on 15 Nov 1971 in Hayesville, Clay Co, NC at age 73.

George married Ruby Nell Riley [23445] [MRIN: 8616], daughter of James Riley [23446] and Nellie Esbanks [23447]. Ruby was born on 13 May 1893 in , , GA and died on 2 May 1971 in Morganton, Burke Co, NC at age 77. They had one son: Addison Riley.

Addison Riley Thompson [23448] was born on 10 Oct 1927 in Hayesville, Clay Co, NC and died on 21 Dec 1971 in Hayesville, Clay Co, NC at age 44.

Callie Aline Thompson [23159] was born on 14 Apr 1900 in Shooting Creek, Clay Co, NC and died on 8 Mar 2002 in Hayesville, Clay Co, NC at age 101.

Wayne H. Thompson [23160] was born on 1 Oct 1902 in Hayesville, Clay Co, NC and died on 18 May 1937 in Morganton, Burke Co, NC at age 34.

Ollive Lou Ann Lance [23419]¹² was born on 18 Mar 1882 in , , NC and died on 21 Feb 1971 in Hayesville, Clay Co, NC at age 88.

Ollive married Everett DeWitt Penland [23420]¹² [MRIN: 8606], son of Charles Newton Penland [23421] and Margaret Jane McClure [23422], on 25 Sep 1902 in , Clay Co, NC. Everett was born on 26 Apr 1880 in , Clay Co, NC and died on 14 Dec 1965 at age 85. They had four children: Will, Thelma, Blanch, and Ralph Newton.

Will Penland [23423]¹² was born on 17 Mar 1905 in Hayesville, Clay Co, NC and died on 2 Jun 1905 in Hayesville, Clay Co, NC.

Thelma Penland [23424]¹² was born on 14 Feb 1906 in Hayesville, Clay Co, NC and died on 30 May 2000 in Murphy, Cherokee Co, NC at age 94.

Thelma married Axley [24013] [MRIN: 9067].

Blanch Penland [23425]¹² was born on 3 Sep 1908 in Hayesville, Clay Co, NC and died on 22 Jun 2000 in Garner, Wake Co, NC at age 91.

Ralph Newton Penland [23426]¹² was born on 23 Jan 1912 in Hayesville, Clay Co, NC and died on 10 Jun 1998 in , Clay Co, NC at age 86.

Ollive next married Jackson Alexander Penland [23427]¹² [MRIN: 8608], son of Charles Newton Penland [23421] and Margaret Jane McClure [23422]. Jackson was born on 30 Oct 1882 in , Clay Co, NC and died on 6 Nov 1975 in Shooting Creek, Clay Co, NC at age 93.

Sarah Lance [952] was born on 27 May 1837 in , , NC, died on 13 May 1901 in , Union Co, GA at age 63, and was buried in Old Salem Cemetary, Union Co., GA.

Sarah married Carlton Judson Duckworth [953] [MRIN: 459] on 15 Jun 1862 in , Union Co, GA. Carlton was born on 12 Dec 1834, died on 26 Jun 1921 in , Union Co, GA at age 86, and was buried in Old Salem Cemetary, Union Co., GA. They had eight children: John, Mary, Lou, Jim, Sam, Tom, Van, and Emory.

John Duckworth [954] was born after 1862 and died on an unknown date.

Mary Duckworth [955] was born after 1862 and died on an unknown date.

Mary married Nix [956] [MRIN: 460].

Lou Duckworth [957] was born after 1862 and died on an unknown date.

Jim Duckworth [958] was born after 1862 and died on an unknown date.

Sam Duckworth [959] was born after 1862 and died on an unknown date.

Tom Duckworth [960] was born after 1862 and died on an unknown date.

Van Duckworth [961] was born after 1862 and died on an unknown date.

Emory Duckworth [962] was born after 1862 and died on an unknown date.

Harriet Lance [963] was born in May 1838 in , , GA, died on an unknown date, and was buried in Old Salem Cemetary, Union Co., GA.

General Notes: Harriett's full name is: Sarah Harriett Nancy Artillary Saphronia Martha Ann Lance.

Medical Notes: Had a stroke - remained paralyzed

Noted events in her life were:

• Applied: 27 May 1907. Confederate Widow's pension

Harriet married John Frady [964] [MRIN: 461], son of James Frady [965] and Nancy Marshall [966], on 12 Mar 1857 in , Union Co, GA. John was born in Aug 1833 in , , NC, died in Jul 1906 in , Union Co, GA at age 72, and was buried in Old Salem Cemetary, Union Co., GA. They had nine children: James W. "Bud," John, Joseph N., Stanhope, Margaret Talitha, Andrew D., Sally L., Ila "Jane," and Carlton.

Noted events in his life were:

• As a child his family lived in a small cabin at the foot of Blood Mountain.

• He served in the Confederate Army Co. G, 6th Calvary; December 1863 - Taken prisoner in Tenn - in prison in Chicago; December 10, 1897 - Applied for CW penion stating multiple medical ailments.

James W. "Bud" Frady [967] was born in Dec 1857 and died on an unknown date.

James married Caroline Dora Lance [968] [MRIN: 463], daughter of Samuel Debarris Lance [970] and Tennessee Elizabeth Anderson [971]. Caroline was born in Oct 1856 and died on an unknown date. They had seven children: Harriet U."Hattie," Jimmy, Robert K. "Bob," James D., Edgar H., Ruby M., and Marvin F..

Harriet U."Hattie" Frady [22884]¹ was born in Mar 1882¹ and died on an unknown date.

Jimmy Frady [22885]¹ was born in Aug 1887¹ and died on an unknown date.

Robert K. "Bob" Frady [22886]¹ was born in Dec 1888 and died on an unknown date.

Robert married someone. He had two children: Elbert and Beulah.

Elbert Frady [22887].¹

Beulah Frady [22888].¹

James D. Frady [22889]¹ was born in Apr 1892¹ and died on an unknown date.

Edgar H. Frady [22890]¹ was born in Apr 1894¹ and died on an unknown date.

Ruby M. Frady [22891]¹ was born in Sep 1896¹ and died on an unknown date.

Marvin F. Frady [22892]¹ was born in Mar 1899¹ and died on an unknown date.

John Frady [973] was born after 1857 and died on an unknown date.

Joseph N. Frady [974] was born after 1857 and died on an unknown date.

Joseph married someone.

Stanhope Frady [975] was born after 1857 and died on an unknown date.

General Notes: 2 daughters.

Stanhope married someone.

Margaret Talitha Frady [976] was born in 1860 in , Union Co, GA.

Margaret married James J. "Jim" Self [977] [MRIN: 469] on 24 Feb 1889.

Andrew D. Frady [979] was born in Apr 1864 and died on an unknown date.

Andrew married Martha A. Cain [980] [MRIN: 471] on 31 Jul 1884 in , Union Co, GA.¹³ Martha was born in May 1860.

Sally L. Frady [978] was born in Sep 1876 and died on an unknown date.

Sally married James J. "Jim" Self [977] [MRIN: 470].

Ila "Jane" Frady [981] was born on 26 Jun 1877, died on 18 Sep 1968 at age 91, and was buried in Shady Grove Methodist Church, Union Co., GA.¹⁴

Ila married William Jefferson Berry [982] [MRIN: 472] on 14 Nov 1894. William was born on 27 Sep 1874, died on 19 Dec 1936 at age 62, and was buried in Shady Grove Methodist Church, Union Co., GA.¹⁴

Carlton Frady [983] was born on 30 Apr 1882 and died on 29 Nov 1969 at age 87.

Noted events in his life were:

• Residence: Cleveland, White Co, GA

Carlton married Pearl Garland [984] [MRIN: 473].

Carlton next married Nellie Townsend [985] [MRIN: 474].

Carlton next married Icey Romine [986] [MRIN: 475] in Mar 1921. Icey was born on 6 Apr 1887 and died on an unknown date.

Margaret Lance [987] was born about 1843, died on an unknown date, and was buried in Sweetwater Methodist.

Margaret married Jonathan C. "Cool" Henson [988] [MRIN: 476] on 20 Feb 1870 in , Union Co, GA. Jonathan was buried in Sweetwater Methodist. They had eight children: Thomas, Mary, James M., Laurie, Ida, Donnie H., Lillie, and William.

Thomas Henson [989] was born after 1870 and died on an unknown date.

Thomas married Louisa Lance [990] [MRIN: 477], daughter of D.W. Dolph Lance [991] and Elizabeth Odum [992], on 16 Dec 1883 in , Union Co, GA. Louisa was born about 1861 in , , GA and died on an unknown date.

Noted events in her life were:

• She appeared on the census in 1880 in , Union Co, GA. Ivy Log Dist., Ga. age 19

Mary Henson [993] was born after 1860 and died on an unknown date.

Mary married Thomas P. Owenby [994] [MRIN: 479] on 7 Feb 1876 in , Union Co, GA.¹⁵

James M. Henson [995] was born after 1860 and died on an unknown date.

James married Mary Lance [996] [MRIN: 480] on 15 Jul 1888 in , Union Co, GA.

Laurie Henson [997] was born after 1860 and died on an unknown date.

Laurie married Crain [998] [MRIN: 481].

Ida Henson [999] was born after 1860 and died on an unknown date.

Donnie H. Henson [1000] was born after 1860 and died on an unknown date.

Donnie married Nichols [1001] [MRIN: 482].

Lillie Henson [1002] was born after 1860 and died on an unknown date.

William Henson [1003] was born after 1860 and died on an unknown date.

Emaline E. Lance [1004] was born on 30 Jul 1843 in , , NC, died on 9 Jan 1915 at age 71, and was buried in Pinetop Baptist Church Cem., Union Co., GA.

Emaline married Joseph Washington Dyer [1005]¹⁶ [MRIN: 483], son of Micager Clark Dyer [1006] and Monion Owenby [1007], on 15 Nov 1865. Joseph was born on 9 Mar 1843, died on 15 Aug 1913 at age 70, and was buried in Pinetop Baptist Church Cem., Union Co., GA. They had nine children: Virgil C., Rufus Alexander, McCager "Buck," George Washington, John Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, Lafayette, Andrew J., and Samuel Riley.

Virgil C. Dyer [1008]¹ was born in 1867 in , , GA¹ and died on an unknown date.

Virgil married Margaret Maggie Lula "Mag" Curtis [1009]¹ [MRIN: 485]. Margaret was born in 1878 in , , NC¹ and died on an unknown date in Hayesville, Clay Co, NC.¹ They had eight children: William Haynes, Henry Cirus, James Frank, Hattie B., Charles E., Harvie Hicks, Nellie R., and Samuel H..

William Haynes Dyer [22974]¹ was born on 11 Sep 1892 in Hayesville, Clay Co, NC¹ and died on an unknown date.

Henry Cirus Dyer [22975]¹ was born on 17 Jan 1895 in , Clay Co, NC,¹ died on 3 Mar 1970¹ at age 75, and was buried in Hayesville, Clay Co, NC.

Henry married Nola West [22983]¹ [MRIN: 8430], daughter of Calvin Lewis West [22984] and Nancy Maryjane Tramel [22985]. Nola was born in 1899 in Valley Town, Cherokee Co., NC¹ and died on 22 Jan 1952 in Hayesville, Clay Co, NC¹ at age 53. They had ten children: Willard, Mildred, Lula Lorine, Thomas Carl, Bessie, Deloeis "Dot," Frances, Geneva, Nancy, and John "Johnny" L..

Willard Dyer [22986]¹ was born on 30 Aug 1919 in , Clay Co, NC and died on an unknown date.

Willard married Lucille Ledford [23216] [MRIN: 8525]. Lucille was born in 1925 and died on an unknown date.

Mildred Dyer [22987]¹ died in Hayesville, Clay Co, NC.

Mildred married Woods [23213] [MRIN: 8523].

Lula Lorine Dyer [22988]¹ was born on 24 Oct 1917 in , , NC¹ and died on 13 Jan 1996 in , Clay Co, NC¹ at age 78.

Lula married Lester Jack Monkus [22989]¹ [MRIN: 8432], son of Charles Edgar "Charlie" Monkus [22990] and Lella Sarah Buchanan [22991]. Lester was born on 6 Sep 1915 in , , NC¹ and died on 10 Oct 1979 in Moline, , Il¹ at age 64. They had one son: Kenneth.

Kenneth Monkus [23215] was born in 1942 and died in 1942.

Thomas Carl Dyer [22929]¹ was born on 4 May 1921 in , Clay Co, NC¹ and died on 8 Sep 1986 in , Cherokee Co, NC¹ at age 65.

Thomas married Katy Jo Lance [22928]¹ [MRIN: 8412], daughter of Robert Glenn Lance [1058] and Leslie Ledona Russell [22927]. Katy was born on 17 Dec 1928¹ and died on 19 Oct 2004 in Hayesville, Clay Co, NC¹ at age 75.

Bessie Dyer [23203].

Bessie married Simpson [23210] [MRIN: 8520].

Deloeis "Dot" Dyer [23204].

Deloeis married Guthrie [23211] [MRIN: 8521].

Frances Dyer [23205].

Geneva Dyer [23206].

Geneva married Worley [23212] [MRIN: 8522].

Nancy Dyer [23207].

Nancy married Hedden [23214] [MRIN: 8524].

John "Johnny" L. Dyer [23208] was born on 23 Dec 1941 in , Clay Co, NC and died on 2 Apr 2009 in , Cherokee Co, NC at age 67.

John married Haney [23209] [MRIN: 8519].

James Frank Dyer [22976]¹ was born on 10 Jan 1897 in Hayesville, Clay Co, NC¹ and died on 13 Jul 1982 in , Cherokee Co, NC¹ at age 85.

Hattie B. Dyer [22977]¹ was born about 1901 and died on an unknown date.

Charles E. Dyer [22978]¹ was born about 1903 in Hayesville, Clay Co, NC¹ and died on an unknown date.

Harvie Hicks Dyer [22979]¹ was born on 7 Jan 1905 in Hayesville, Clay Co, NC¹ and died on an unknown date.

Nellie R. Dyer [22980]¹ was born on 8 Jun 1907 in , Clay Co, NC¹ and died on 29 Mar 1984 in Lumberton, Robeson Co, NC¹ at age 76.

Nellie married Campbell [22982]¹ [MRIN: 8429].

Samuel H. Dyer [22981]¹ was born about 1909 in Hayesville, Clay Co, NC¹ and died on an unknown date.

Rufus Alexander Dyer [1010] was born after 1865 and died on an unknown date.

McCager "Buck" Dyer [1011] was born after 1865 and died on an unknown date.

McCager married Susie Mitchell [1012] [MRIN: 486] on 30 Sep 1894 in , Union Co, GA.

George Washington Dyer [1013] was born after 1865 and died on an unknown date.

George married Callie Reid [1014] [MRIN: 487] on 8 Aug 1895 in , Union Co, GA.

John Franklin Dyer [1015] was born after 1865 and died on an unknown date.

John married Dulcena Craig [1016] [MRIN: 488].

Thomas Jefferson Dyer [1017] was born after 1865 and died on an unknown date.

Thomas married Frankie Townsend [1018] [MRIN: 489].

Lafayette Dyer [1019] was born after 1865 and died on an unknown date.

Andrew J. Dyer [1020] was born on 4 Dec 1867, died on 27 Jan 1949 in , Union Co, GA at age 81, and was buried in Pinetop Baptist Church Cem., Union Co., GA.

Andrew married Margaret Craig [1021] [MRIN: 490] on 8 Jan 1893 in , Union Co, GA. Margaret was born on 9 Nov 1872, died on 28 Mar 1944 in , Union Co, GA at age 71, and was buried in Pinetop Baptist Church Cem., Union Co., GA.

Samuel Riley Dyer [1022] was born on 4 May 1876, died on 3 Jan 1959 in , Union Co, GA at age 82, and was buried in Pinetop Baptist Church Cem., Union Co., GA.

Samuel married Sally Reid [1023] [MRIN: 491] on 25 Oct 1895 in , Union Co, GA. Sally was born on 15 Jan 1878, died on 3 Aug 1946 in , Union Co, GA at age 68, and was buried in Pinetop Baptist Church Cem., Union Co., GA. They had three children: Woodrow Wilson, Ronald, and Shelby.

Woodrow Wilson Dyer [21324] was born on 23 Apr 1918 in , Union Co, GA, died on 24 Jun 2006 at age 88, and was buried in Union Baptist (Lower) Cemetary, Union Co., GA.

Noted events in his life were:

• His obituary was published. Union Sentenial, July 6, 2006:

Woodrow Wilson Dyer

Mr. Woodrow Wilson Dyer, 88, of Blairsville, Ga., died Saturday, June 24, 2006 at Union County Nursing Home.

Mr. Dyer was born Tuesday, April 23, 1918 in Union County to the late Samuel and Sallie (Reid) Dyer. He was a member of Union Baptist Church and was a WWII U.S. Army veteran. Mr. Dyer was preceded in death by wife, Mertie Lou Dyer and daughter, Gladys Patton.

Survivors include her daughters, Vivian Hedden and Lorene Odom, both of Blairsville; grandchildren, Wayne Odom, Cerelda deHeus, Chris Odom, Avis Hayes and Jackie Yost; great-grandchildren, Jonathan and Timothy Yost, Amy and Melissa Odom, Jessie

and Chelsea Odom and Kimberly deHeus.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, June 28, 2006 at 4 p.m. from the Union Baptist Church with the Rev. Stacy Dyer officiating. Interment was in the Church Cemetery.

The Cochran Funeral Home of Blairsville is in charge of arrangements. You may send condolences to the family and sign the guest register at www.cochranfuneralhomes. com.

The Sentinel wishes to express condolences to the family and friends of Mr. Woodrow Wilson Dyer.

Woodrow married Mertie Lou [21325] [MRIN: 7605]. Mertie died before 2006. They had three children: Gladys, Vivian, and Lorene.

Gladys Dyer [21326] died before 2006.

Gladys married Patton [21327] [MRIN: 7606].

Vivian Dyer [21328].

Vivian married Hedden [21329] [MRIN: 7607].

Lorene Dyer [21330].

Lorene married Odum [21331] [MRIN: 7608]. They had two children: Wayne and Chris.

Wayne Odum [21332].

Chris Odum [21333].

Ronald Dyer [21873] was born on 28 Oct 1937 in , Union Co, GA, died on 18 Feb 2007 at age 69, and was buried in Owltown Church of God Cemetery, Union Co., Ga.

Noted events in his life were:

• His obituary was published. Union Sentenal, Mar 1, 2007

Mr. Ronald Dyer, 69, of Weaver Circle, Blairsville, Ga., died Sunday, Feb. 18, 2007 in the Union General Hospital following an extended illness.

Mr. Dyer was born Oct. 29, 1937 in Union County, the son of the late Samuel Riley Dyer and the late Ruby Hazel Reid Dyer. He was employed as a mason by trade and was well known all over the county, especially for his rock laying. He was a native and lifelong resident of Union County. Mr. Dyer was a member of Union Baptist Church.

Surviving Mr. Dyer is his loving wife of 46 years, Rachel Harkins Dyer of Blairsville; daughters and sonsin law, Audrey and Frank Reynolds Jr. of Blairsville, Connie (Dyer) and David Key of Young Harris, Tammy Dyer of Blairsville, Jayme and Eric Dills of Young Harris; sons and daughters-in-law, Ronnie and Wanda Dyer of Jasper, Donald Dyer of Birmingham, Ala.,Mark and Mandy Dyer of Blairsville; sister, Shelby Everett of Blairsville; grandchildren, Michael, Christopher and Riley Dyer, Lucy Ingram, Rachel Dyer, R.L. Key, Cassie, Kevin and Presley Dyer, Jodie Seabolt, Eli Dills, Isiah and Lexie Dyer; five great-grandchildren; many other relatives and friends also survive.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2007 at 2 p.m. from the funeral home chapel

with the Rev. Stacy Dyer officiating. Special music was presented by John Nix. Pallbearers were Michael, Chris, Ronnie and Kevin Dyer, Labron Lewicki, R.L. Key, John McKean and Mitchell Ingram. Interment followed in the Owltown Church of God cemetery.

Mountain View Funeral Home of Blairsville in charge of the arrangements.

Ronald married Rachel Harkins [21874] [MRIN: 7818] about 1861. They had seven children: Audrey, Connie, Tammy, Jayme, Ronnie, Donald, and Mark.

Audrey Dyer [21875].

Audrey married Frank Reynolds Jr [21876] [MRIN: 7819].

Connie Dyer [21877].

Connie married David Key [21878] [MRIN: 7820]. They had one son: R.L,.

R.L, Key [21889].

Tammy Dyer [21879].

Noted events in her life were:

• Researcher: 2007, Blairsville, Union Co., GA.

Jayme Dyer [21880].

Jayme married Eric Dills [21881] [MRIN: 7821]. They had one son: Eli.

Eli Dills [21890].

Ronnie Dyer [21882].

Ronnie married Wanda [21883] [MRIN: 7822].

Donald Dyer [21884].

Noted events in his life were:

• He had a residence in 2007 in Birmingham, , AL.

Mark Dyer [21885].

Mark married Mandy [21886] [MRIN: 7823].

Shelby Dyer [21887].

Noted events in her life were:

• She had a residence in 2007 in Blairsville, Union Co., GA.

Shelby married Everett [21888] [MRIN: 7824].

Louisa Lance [1024] was born about 1845 in , , GA, died on an unknown date, and was buried in N.C. Methodist Cem., Hayesville, NC.

Louisa married William McCurley [1025] [MRIN: 492] on 27 Feb 1870 in , Union Co, GA.

William Andrew Lance [1026] was born in 1848 in , , GA, died on an unknown date, and was buried in Moss Cemetery, Marble, , NC.

William married Adeline Henson [1027] [MRIN: 493] on 21 Dec 1871 in , Union Co, GA.¹⁷ Adeline was buried in Hayesville Methodist Cem, NC. They had nine children: Ernest M., John, Bill, Sam, Lee, Ida, Lillie, Frank, and Henry.

Ernest M. Lance [1028] was born after 1871 and died on an unknown date.

John Lance [1029] was born after 1871 and died on an unknown date.

Bill Lance [1030] was born after 1871 and died on an unknown date.

Sam Lance [1031] was born after 1871 and died on an unknown date.

Lee Lance [1032] was born after 1871 and died on an unknown date.

Ida Lance [1033] was born after 1871 and died on an unknown date.

Ida married Moss [1034] [MRIN: 494].

Lillie Lance [1035] was born after 1871 and died on an unknown date.

Lillie married McTaggart [1036] [MRIN: 495].

Frank Lance [1037] was born after 1871 and died on an unknown date.

Henry Lance [1038] was born after 1871 and died on an unknown date.

Henry married Harriett Allen [1039] [MRIN: 496] on 18 Oct 1896 in , Gilmer Co, GA.¹⁸

George Ann Lance [1040] was born in 1850 in , , GA, died in 1920 at age 70, and was buried in Noonday Baptist Cem., Marietta, Cobb Co, GA.

Noted events in her life were:

• Twin of:Josefine

Josefine Lance [1041] was born in 1850 and died on an unknown date.

General Notes: Died young.

Noted events in her life were:

• Twin of:George Ann

Samuel Debarris Lance [970] was born in 1851, died on an unknown date, and was buried in N.C. Methodist Cem., Hayesville, NC.

General Notes: Samuel had naturally curly hair.

In the Civil War he was wounded in the line of duty. He was holding a stallion during drill and was kicked in the right leg. The wound never entirely healed.

As a young man he traveled to Missiouri with his friend and companion, Sid Wright. He staked out a claim for many acres of land, which he never returned to farm.

Samuel Debarris was called "Debarris" by family and friends probably to differentiate him from his father Samuel Riley which was mostly called "Riley.

Debarris was a very young Confederate soldier. He was serving under General Lee at Ringgold Ga. He was holding the horses and was struck in the leg by a large stallion with a wound that never fully healed. He has a confederate gravestone at his grave in Hayesville, NC at the Hayesville United Methodist Cemetery. There is a record that he applied for and got a disability pension in 1925 before he died in 1929 for his service in the Confederate military. His wife Malinda Davenport Lance continued to draw the pension of about twenty-five dollars a month after his death.

In spite of his injury,Debarris lived a very colorful and productive life. He was a tall impressive figure with brown curly hair.

His first marriage was to Tennessee Elizabeth Anderson and they produced a large family of eight to ten children. They began their marriage in Union County, Ga. but moved to Clay County, Hayesville,NC, when it may have still been called Fort Hembree for the fort that was built there to gather up the peaceful local Indians and send them on the tragic "Trail of tears". Debarris and his brother, "Andy" Lance helped built the original courthouse at what is now Hayesville, NC. They did the brick and mortor work on it and liked to tell how they walked the comb of the peak of the roof to celebrate it's completion. "Cap" Anderson had won the bid to build the courthouse and they were working with him.

Sadly, his wife Tennessee died in childbirth, giving life to her son, Charlie.

After Debarris lost his first wife, He married the very young Malinda Elizabeth Davenport. Malinda was staying with a mother that had given birth and needed assistance near Fort Hembree. Debarris then started another family of ten children. Their names in the order of birth were Myrtle, Mimi, Hattie, Walter, Earl, Harve, Glen, Garland, Neal, and Lura.

Noted events in his life were:

• He served in the military. DeBarris Co. A, a 6th Regiment CSA under Robert E. Lee

Samuel married Tennessee Elizabeth Anderson [971]¹ [MRIN: 465], daughter of Morton Anderson [22883] and Unknown,. Tennessee was born in 1852 in , Union Co., GA,¹ died in 1890 in Hayesville, Clay Co, NC¹ at age 38, and was buried in N.C. Methodist Cem., Hayesville, NC. They had ten children: Caroline Dora, William Andrew, Samuel Henry "Dock," Nora Josephine, Edgar Lee, Doanie, Charles Wesley, Walter, Virgil Garland, and Ora Adeline.

Caroline Dora Lance [968] was born in Oct 1856 and died on an unknown date.

Caroline married James W. "Bud" Frady [967] [MRIN: 463], son of John Frady [964] and Harriet Lance [963]. James was born in Dec 1857 and died on an unknown date. They had seven children: Harriet U."Hattie," Jimmy, Robert K. "Bob," James D., Edgar H., Ruby M., and Marvin F..

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Caroline next married James Buckannan [969] [MRIN: 464].

William Andrew Lance [1042] was born after 1865 and died on an unknown date.

William married Rosa Belle [22893]¹ [MRIN: 8394].

Samuel Henry "Dock" Lance [1043]¹ was born on 16 Oct 1881 in , Union Co, GA and died on 15 Sep 1974 in Hayesville, Clay Co, NC at age 92.

Nora Josephine Lance [1044]¹ was born in 1885 in , Union Co, GA¹ and died on 11 Oct 1969 in Hayesville, Clay Co, NC¹ at age 84.

Nora married Ezell Chance [1045] [MRIN: 497].

Edgar Lee Lance [1046] was born in 1887 and died in 1891 at age 4.

General Notes: Died at age 4.

Doanie Lance [1047] was born after 1865 and died on an unknown date.

Charles Wesley Lance [1048] was born after 1865 and died on an unknown date.

Charles married Augusta Lewis [1049] [MRIN: 498] on 9 Nov 1890 in Union Co., GA.¹⁷

Walter Lance [1055] was born after 1865 and died on an unknown date.

Virgil Garland Lance [1059] was born after 1865 and died on an unknown date.

Ora Adeline Lance [22894]¹ was born about 1887 in , Union Co, GA and died on 24 May 1965 in Sweetwater Community, Clay Co, NC¹ about age 78.

Ora married James Buchannan Anderson [22895]¹ [MRIN: 8395], son of James Anderson [22896] and Mollyl Smith [22897]. James was born on 11 Nov 1872 in Shooting Creek, Clay Co, NC¹ and died on 14 Apr 1949 in Brasstown, Clay Co, NC¹ at age 76. They had two children: Harvey and Climmie Thaitha.

Harvey Anderson [22898].¹

Climmie Thaitha Anderson [22899]¹ was born on 21 Feb 1929 in , Clay Co, NC¹ and died on 17 Jul 2002 in Hendersonville, Henderson Co, NC¹ at age 73.

Samuel next married Malinda Elizabeth Davenport [972] [MRIN: 466], daughter of Daniel Seagraves Davenport [23374] and Mary Patton [23375], on 29 Jan 1891. Malinda was buried in N.C. Methodist Cem., Hayesville, NC. They had nine children: Myrtle Ivie Lou, Hattie Ella Mae Belle, Earlie Coleman, Harvey Dillard, Robert Glenn, Woodrow Neal, Laura Geneva, Mimi George Ann, and Walter Bryan.

Myrtle Ivie Lou Lance [1051]¹ was born about 1893 in Lance Cove, Clay Co, NC¹ and died on an unknown date in , Clay Co, NC.¹

Myrtle married David Frank Willis [1052]¹ [MRIN: 499]. David was born in 1884 in Flag Pond, Unicoi Co, Tn¹ and died on an unknown date in , Clay Co, NC.¹

Hattie Ella Mae Belle Lance [1053]¹ was born on 9 Jan 1898 in Hayesville, Clay Co, NC¹ and died on 9 May 1988 in , Cherokee Co, NC¹ at age 90.

Hattie married Andrew Jackson Patton [1054]¹ [MRIN: 500]. Andrew was born on 10 Apr 1890 in , Clay Co, NC and died on 10 Aug 1947 in Notla, Cherokee Co, NC at age 57. They had six children: Marinda Inez, Frank E Myers, Fannie Mae, Joseph D. "J.D.," Thomas Jackson "Jack," and Ralph.

Marinda Inez Patton [23078] was born on 19 Mar 1916 in , Clay Co, NC and died on 4 Sep 1993 in , Cherokee Co, NC at age 77.

Marinda married Dennis Cecil "Red" McTaggart [23079] [MRIN: 8473] on 24 Sep 1933 in Hiwasee, Towns Co, Ga. Dennis was born on 18 Jul 1912 in , , NC and died on 30 Mar 2000 in Hayesville, Clay Co, NC at age 87. They had two children: Dorothy and Howard Ralph.

Dorothy McTaggart [23080] was born in 1935 in , Clay Co, NC and died in 1935 in , Clay Co, NC.

Howard Ralph McTaggart [23081] was born on 13 Apr 1941 in Hayesville, Clay Co, NC and died on 17 Jul 2006 at age 65.

Frank E Myers Patton [23082] was born on 12 Dec 1918 in Hayesville, Clay Co, NC and died on 15 Dec 2001 in Hayesville, Clay Co, NC at age 83.

Frank married Emma Lillian Martin [23083] [MRIN: 8474]. Emma was born in 1918 in Hayesville, Clay Co, NC and died on 2 Jul 1974 in Hayesville, Clay Co, NC at age 56. They had two children: Morris Richard and Robert Jackson "RJ".

Morris Richard Patton [23084] was born on 10 Feb 1944 in Hayesville, Clay Co, NC and died on 12 Apr 1968 in Murphy, Cherokee Co, NC at age 24.

Robert Jackson "RJ" Patton [23152] was born on 1 Jul 1945 in Hayesville, Clay Co, NC and died on 23 Mar 2009 in Hayesville, Clay Co, NC at age 63.

Fannie Mae Patton [23085] was born on 6 Sep 1921 in Lance Cove, Clay Co, NC and died in 2000 in Hayesville, Clay Co, NC at age 79.

Fannie married Gerald Burrell [23086] [MRIN: 8475]. Gerald was born on 10 Jul 1912 in , , NC and died on 13 May 1989 in Hayesville, Clay Co, NC at age 76.

Joseph D. "J.D." Patton [23087] was born on 24 Oct 1923 in Hayesville, Clay Co, NC and died on 7 Jan 1985 in Hayesville, Clay Co, NC at age 61.

Joseph married Strachan [23088] [MRIN: 8476]. They had one daughter: Sandra Belle.

Sandra Belle Patton [23089] was born on 29 Aug 1945 in Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada and died on 4 Jul 1973 in Winlock, , Wa at age 27.

Thomas Jackson "Jack" Patton [23074] was born on 16 Nov 1934 in Hayesville, Clay Co, NC, died on 12 Oct 2008 in Carter Cove, Clay Co, NC at age 73, and was buried in Sweetwater United Methodist Church Cemetery, Hayesville, Clay Co, NC.

Noted events in his life were:

• His obituary was published. Jack's Obit

Added by lancecove on 15 Oct 2008

NameThomas Jackson (Jack) Patton DateNovember 16, 1934 - October 12, 2008 ObituaryThomas Jackson Jack Patton, age 73, of Carter Cove Road, Hayesville, NC passed away Sunday, October 12, 2008 at the Murphy Medical Center in Murphy, NC.

He was a native of Clay County, NC and the son of the late Andrew Jackson and Hattie Maebell Lance Patton. He was a member of the Sweetwater Methodist Church in Hayesville, NC and a self-employed timber cutter and farmer. Jack enjoyed farming and riding his tractor. He was preceded in death by two brothers, J.D. Patton and Frank Patton; two sisters, Fannie Mae Burrell and Inez McTaggart and granddaughter, Amanda Ditmore.

He is survived by his son, Tony Patton and his wife, Betty of Warne, NC; his daughter, Jeanie Guffey and her husband, Steve of Young Harris, GA; his brother, Ralph Patton and his wife, Anna Mae Patton of Hayesville, NC; six grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 A.M., Tuesday, October 14, 2008 at the Townson-Rose, Frank Rose Sr. Memorial Chapel in Hayesville, NC. Rev. Aud Brown will officiate. Music will be provided by Aud and Becky Brown. Burial will be in the Sweetwater United Methodist Church Cemetery in Hayesville, NC. Grandsons and Great-nephews will serve as pallbearers.

Thomas married Susie [23075] [MRIN: 8471].

Ralph Patton [23076].

Ralph married Anna Mae [23077] [MRIN: 8472].

Earlie Coleman Lance [1056]¹ was born on 14 Aug 1901 in , , NC¹ and died on 30 Apr 1994 in , Cherokee Co, NC¹ at age 92.

Earlie married Altha Idella Powers [22913]¹ [MRIN: 8404], daughter of Lucino Conley Powers [22914] and Carrie Lee Trout [22915]. Altha was born on 31 Dec 1902 in Brasstown, Clay Co, NC¹ and died on 23 Jan 1955 in Lance Cove, Clay Co, NC¹ at age 52. They had one daughter: Elveta "Vete".

Elveta "Vete" Lance [22916]¹ was born on 7 Jun 1925 in , Clay Co, NC¹ and died on 2 Aug 1989 in , Clay Co, NC¹ at age 64.

Elveta married Ralph Brown [22917] [MRIN: 8406]. Ralph was born in 1922 in Hayesville, Clay Co, NC and died on an unknown date in Hayesville, Clay Co, NC. They had two children: Clay Junior and Helen.

Clay Junior Brown [22918]¹ was born on 8 Aug 1944 in Hayesville, Clay Co, NC¹ and died on 4 Oct 2001 in Hayesville, Clay Co, NC¹ at age 57.

Helen Brown [22919]¹ was born on 14 Jul 1946 in Hayesville, Clay Co, NC¹ and died on an unknown date in Hayesville, Clay Co, NC.¹

Earlie next married Leslie Ledona Russell [22927]¹ [MRIN: 8397], daughter of Reuben Russell [22900] and Carrie Lee Trout [22915]. Leslie was born on 1 Jan 1910 in , Clay Co, NC¹ and died on 15 Feb 1990 in Hayesville, Clay Co, NC¹ at age 80.

Harvey Dillard Lance [1057]¹ was born on 21 Mar 1904 in Lance Cove, Clay Co, NC¹ and died on 2 Dec 1982 in Lance Cove, Clay Co, NC¹ at age 78.

Harvey married Bessie Isabelle Russia [22901]¹⁹ [MRIN: 8398]. Bessie was born in 1908 and died on an unknown date. They had one son: James Henry Lance.

James Henry Lance Lance [22902]¹ was born on 17 Oct 1925 in Lance Cove, Clay Co, NC¹ and died on 9 Jul 1959 in Lance Cove, Clay Co, NC¹ at age 33.

James married Morene Maburn Arrowwood [23090] [MRIN: 8477]. Morene was born in 1927 in , Cherokee Co, NC and died in 2006 in , Cherokee Co, NC at age 79. They had one son: Thomas Joseph.

Thomas Joseph Lance [23091] was born on 25 Mar 1957 in Hayesville, Clay Co, NC and died on 27 Mar 1958 in Hayesville, Clay Co, NC at age 1.

Harvey next married Bonnie Susan Worley [22903]¹ [MRIN: 8399] on 13 May 1927 in Hiawassee, Towns Co, GA.¹ Bonnie was born on 18 Jul 1906 in Caney Fork, Sylva , , NC¹ and died on 13 Nov 1955 in Qualla, Clay Co, NC¹ at age 49. They had four children: Louise, Bessie Geneva, Lillie Malinda, and John Daniel.

Louise Lance [22904].

Noted events in her life were:

• She enjoyed hobbies. Genealogy

Louise married Givens [22905] [MRIN: 8400].

Bessie Geneva Lance [22906]¹ was born on 18 Apr 1928 in Lance Cove, Clay Co, NC¹ and died on 21 Apr 1928 in Lance Cove, Clay Co, NC.¹

Lillie Malinda Lance [22907]¹ was born on 6 Jun 1929 in Lance Cove, Clay Co, NC¹ and died on 17 Nov 2004 in , Gwinnett Co, GA¹ at age 75.

Lillie married Hoke Maney [22908]¹ [MRIN: 8401], son of William Harrison Maney [22910] and Ester Gladys Hooper [22909]. Hoke was born on 15 Aug 1927 in , Clay Co, AL¹ and died on 16 Sep 1981 in Hayesville, Clay Co, NC¹ at age 54.

Lillie next married James Robert Casey [22932]¹ [MRIN: 8414], son of Richard Casey [22936] and Floddie [22937], on 26 May 1962 in Hiawassee, Towns Co, GA.¹ James was born on 30 Jan 1924¹ and died on 23 Apr 2002 in Buford, Gwinnett Co, GA¹ at age 78.

John Daniel Lance [22911]¹ was born on 14 Sep 1934 in Lance Cove, Clay Co, NC¹ and died on 26 Nov 1976 in Lance Cove, Clay Co, NC¹ at age 42.

John married Hazel Crisp [22912]¹ [MRIN: 8403].

John next married Dills [22938]¹ [MRIN: 8417]. They had one daughter: Debra Jean.

Debra Jean Lance [22939]¹ was born on 22 Feb 1957 in Hayesville, Clay Co, NC¹ and died on 14 Feb 2008 in Hayesville, Clay Co, NC¹ at age 50.

Robert Glenn Lance [1058]¹ was born on 8 Sep 1906 in Sweetwater Community, Clay Co, NC¹ and died on an unknown date.

Robert married Leslie Ledona Russell [22927]¹ [MRIN: 8411], daughter of Reuben Russell [22900] and Carrie Lee Trout [22915]. Leslie was born on 1 Jan 1910 in , Clay Co, NC¹ and died on 15 Feb 1990 in Hayesville, Clay Co, NC¹ at age 80. They had one daughter: Katy Jo.

Katy Jo Lance [22928]¹ was born on 17 Dec 1928¹ and died on 19 Oct 2004 in Hayesville, Clay Co, NC¹ at age 75.

Katy married Thomas Carl Dyer [22929]¹ [MRIN: 8412], son of Henry Cirus Dyer [22975] and Nola West [22983]. Thomas was born on 4 May 1921 in , Clay Co, NC¹ and died on 8 Sep 1986 in , Cherokee Co, NC¹ at age 65.

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Woodrow Neal Lance [1060] was born on 28 Aug 1912 in Hayesville, Clay Co, NC and died on 11 Jan 1990 in , Cherokee Co, NC at age 77.

Laura Geneva Lance [1061] was born on 14 Apr 1915 and died on 21 Feb 1997 in Dahlonega, Lumpkin Co, Ga at age 81.

Laura married Frank McCrary [1062] [MRIN: 501].

Laura next married Thomasson [1063] [MRIN: 502].

Mimi George Ann Lance [1050]¹ was born in 1896 in , Clay Co, NC¹ and died in 1897 in , Clay Co, NC¹ at age 1.

General Notes: Lived 11 months.

Walter Bryan Lance [22997]¹ was born after 1891 in Sweetwater Community, Clay Co, NC¹ and died on an unknown date in Hayesville, Clay Co, NC.¹

Mary V. Lance [1064] was born in 1854 in , Union Co, GA, died on an unknown date, and was buried in Sweetwater Methodist Cemetary.

Mary married Thomas M. Logan [1065] [MRIN: 503] on 21 Aug 1870 in , Union Co, GA.¹⁷ Thomas was born on 13 May 1848 in , Union Co, GA, died on 13 Nov 1912 at age 64, and was buried in Sweetwater Methodist Cemetary. They had three children: Charles W., Polly, and Mary Rachial "Polly Ann".

Charles W. Logan [1066]¹ was born on 4 Jul 1874 in , , GA¹ and died on 10 Apr 1933 in Hayesville, Clay Co, NC¹ at age 58.

Charles married Dora [22930]¹ [MRIN: 8413]. Dora was born about 1882 in , Clay Co, NC and died on an unknown date.

Polly Logan [1067] was born after 1866 and died on an unknown date.

Polly married Mease [1068] [MRIN: 504].

Mary Rachial "Polly Ann" Logan [22940]²⁰ was born in 1877 in Hayesville, Clay Co, NC²⁰ and died on 20 Jun 1960 in Hayesville, Clay Co, NC²⁰ at age 83.

Mary married Rufus Lafayette Mease [22941]²⁰ [MRIN: 8418]. Rufus was born on 19 Aug 1875 in Hayesville, Clay Co, NC²⁰ and died on 29 Feb 1952 in Hayesville, Clay Co, NC²⁰ at age 76. They had ten children: Robert Nelson "Bob," Madia "Mae," Eddie Lee, Thomas G., Eulah G., Lula Ethel, Johnnie March, Blanche Rufus, Margie, and Willa Mae.

Robert Nelson "Bob" Mease [22942]²⁰ was born on 6 Oct 1896 in Hayesville, Clay Co, NC²⁰ and died on 28 May 1961 in Hayesville, Clay Co, NC²⁰ at age 64.

Robert married Mary Linda Wimpey [22952]²⁰ [MRIN: 8419]. Mary was born in 1904 in , , NC²⁰ and died in 2006 in Hayesville, Clay Co, NC²⁰ at age 102. They had one son: William Paul.

William Paul Mease [22964]²⁰ was born on 4 Dec 1925 in Andrews, Cherokee Co, NC²⁰ and died on 19 Sep 1981 in Hayesville, Clay Co, NC²⁰ at age 55.

Madia "Mae" Mease [22943]²⁰ was born on 29 Mar 1900 in Hayesville, Clay Co, NC²⁰ and died on 5 Jan 1972 in Hiawassee, Towns Co, GA²⁰ at age 71.

Madia married Carl Stokley Martin [22969]²⁰ [MRIN: 8420] on 22 Jun 1918 in Hiawassee, Towns Co, GA.²⁰ Carl died in , Towns Co, GA.²⁰

Eddie Lee Meese [22944]²⁰ was born on 9 Oct 1901 in Hayesville, Clay Co, NC²⁰ and died on 28 Oct 1970²⁰ at age 69.

Eddie married William Grover Lovin [22953]²⁰ [MRIN: 8421]. William was born on 16 Jun 1893 in , Graham Co, NC and died on 2 Dec 1960 in , Clay Co, NC at age 67.

Thomas G. Mease [22945]²⁰ was born on 2 May 1904 in Hayesville, Clay Co, NC²⁰ and died on 24 Feb 1970²⁰ at age 65.

Thomas married A Watson [22954]²⁰ [MRIN: 8422].

Eulah G. Mease [22946]²⁰ was born on 2 Sep 1906 in , Clay Co, NC²⁰ and died on 30 Apr 1995 in Haywood, , NC²⁰ at age 88.

Eulah married A Norwood [22955]²⁰ [MRIN: 8423]. They had four children: Earlene O., James Winton, Margaret Marline, and Thomas Gordon.

Earlene O. Norwood [22965].²⁰

James Winton Norwood [22966].²⁰

Margaret Marline Norwood [22967].²⁰

Thomas Gordon Norwood [22968].²⁰

Lula Ethel Mease [22947]²⁰ was born on 19 Jan 1908 in , Clay Co, NC²⁰ and died on an unknown date.

Johnnie March Mease [22948]²⁰ was born on 20 Mar 1911 in , Clay Co, NC²⁰ and died on 12 Aug 1999 in , Towns Co, GA²⁰ at age 88.

Johnnie married John Edward Cheeks [22956]²⁰ [MRIN: 8424].

Blanche Rufus Mease [22949]²⁰ was born in Jul 1913 in Hayesville, Clay Co, NC²⁰ and died on 1 Aug 1980 in Hayesville, Clay Co, NC²⁰ at age 67.

Blanche married Horace Edgar Lyon [22957]²⁰ [MRIN: 8425], son of Joseph Oliver Lyon [23417] and Laura Barbara Shearer [23418]. Horace was born on 13 Dec 1909 in Hayesville, Clay Co, NC and died on 21 Oct 2001 in Murphy, Cherokee Co, NC at age 91. They had three children: Katie Lou, Thomas Jerry, and James Quenton.

Katie Lou Lyon [23414].

Thomas Jerry Lyon [23415].

James Quenton Lyon [23416] was born on 22 Feb 1932 in , Clay Co, NC and died on 6 Oct 1998 in Lilburn, Gwinnett Co, Ga at age 66.

Margie Mease [22950]²⁰ was born on 13 Dec 1915 in , Clay Co, NC²⁰ and died on 10 Feb 1997 in , Clay Co, NC²⁰ at age 81.

Margie married Ralph Lester Mcclure [22958]²⁰ [MRIN: 8426]. Ralph was born on 8 Jun 1919 in , Clay Co, NC²⁰ and died on an unknown date.

Willa Mae Mease [22951]²⁰ was born on 4 Sep 1918 in Hayesville, Clay Co, NC²⁰ and died on 5 Aug 1985 in Gainesville, Hall Co, GA²⁰ at age 66.

Willa married Plato Ebb Saltz [22959]²⁰ [MRIN: 8427]. Plato was born on 13 Oct 1913 in , Madison Co, NC²⁰ and died on an unknown date. They had four children: Henrietta, James Russell, Mary Zell, and Randal Lee.

Henrietta Saltz [22960].²⁰

James Russell Saltz [22961].²⁰

Mary Zell Saltz [22962].²⁰

Randal Lee Saltz [22963].²⁰

Source Citations

1. Ancestry.Com, Worley/Shuler/Lance/Hunter/Davenport by Louise Lance Givens.

2. compiled by Viola H. Jones, 50.

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4. Charles E. Hill, 87.

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16. HERITAGE OF UNION CO., GA. 1832-1994, art 410.

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18. Viola Holden Jones.

19. Ancestry.Com, Isabelle.

20. Ancestry.Com (On-line), Worley/Shuler/Lance/Hunter/Davenp

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William Johnson Hunter [1069], son of John Hunter [46] and Polly Edwards [47], was born on 17 Jul 1813 in , , NC, died on 22 Jul 1899 in , Union Co, GA at age 86, and was buried in Old Salem Cemetary, Union Co., GA.

General Notes: . In his whiskey distilling business, he was paid in gold and had accumulated quite a bit by the time of the Civil War. He was fearful that some renegades or outlaws (like Coot Ray's Gang) might come by and rob him so he made a poke sack of heavy duck cloth which was larger than a gallon bucket; filled it with his gold; brought it from his house to the Nottley River just east of the Daniel England's house and threw it across the River for Daniel to keep for the duration of the War. He felt his brother-in-law Daniel, was the only one he could trust.

William married Margaret Elizabeth "Peggy" England [1070] [MRIN: 505], daughter of William Richard England [1071] and Martha "Patsy" Montgomery [1072], on 29 Sep 1839 in , Habersham Co., GA. Margaret was born on 9 Sep 1819, died on 25 Jan 1895 in , Union Co, GA at age 75, and was buried in Old Salem Cemetary, Union Co., GA. They had 11 children: Martha Jane, Mary E., John A., James Andrew, Amanda Rebecca, Margaret Eliza, William Johnson, Georgia Ann, Josephine "Babs," Jerome Sefait "Bud," and Jasper Francis "Todd".

Martha Jane Hunter [1073] was born on 28 Sep 1840 in , , GA, died on 18 Mar 1920 in , Union Co, GA at age 79, and was buried in Old Choestoe Cemetery, Union Co., GA.

General Notes: As a child shucked corn for father's still.

Martha married Ivan Kimsey Collins [1074] [MRIN: 507], son of Thompson Collins [1075] and Celia Self [1076], on 22 Sep 1856 in , Union Co, GA. Ivan was born on 19 Apr 1835 in , Union Co, GA, died on 15 Nov 1901 at age 66, and was buried in Old Choestoe Cemetery, Union Co., GA. They had 13 children: Mary Georgianne, William Thompson "Bill," Susan Elizabeth, Clarrissa C., John F., James Johnson "Jim," Joseph Newton, Virgil Jep, Nancy Margaret, Juan Carlton, Callie, Allen Candler, and C. Sarah "Sallie".

Mary Georgianne Collins [1077]¹ was born on 5 Sep 1857 and died on an unknown date.

Mary married John C. Sullivan [1078] [MRIN: 509] on 9 Jan 1876.

William Thompson "Bill" Collins [1079] was born on 19 Dec 1859 in , Union Co, GA, died on 8 Nov 1939 in , Union Co, GA at age 79, and was buried in Ivy Log Cemetery - Union Co., GA.

Noted events in his life were:

• Residence: Ivy Log Dist., Union Co., GA

William married Dela "Sis" Mary Jane Lance [1080]² [MRIN: 510], daughter of Russell W. Lance [1081] and Margaret Swain [1082]. Dela was born on 22 May 1859 in , Union Co, GA, died on 16 Mar 1948 in , Union Co, GA at age 88, and was buried in Ivy Log Cemetery - Union Co., GA.

Susan Elizabeth Collins [1083] was born on 6 Jan 1862, died on 22 Aug 1949 at age 87, and was buried in Choestoe Cem #2, Union Co., GA.

Susan married William Washington Spiva [1084]¹ [MRIN: 512] on 29 Jan 1885 in , Union Co, GA. William was born on 28 Apr 1857, died on 29 May 1931 in , Union Co, GA at age 74, and was buried in Choestoe Cem #2, Union Co., GA.

Clarrissa C. Collins [1085] was born on 4 Apr 1864 and died on an unknown date.

Clarrissa married David Swain [1086] [MRIN: 513].

John F. Collins [1087] was born on 24 Feb 1866 in , , GA and died on an unknown date.

James Johnson "Jim" Collins [1088] was born on 10 May 1868 in Choestoe Dist, Union Co., GA., died on 7 Jan 1967 in , Union Co, GA at age 98, and was buried in Choestoe Cem #2, Union Co., GA.

James married Margaret Ann "Babe" Nix Collins [1089] [MRIN: 514], daughter of Tom Collins [1090] and Sarah "Sis" Ballew [1091], on 6 Mar 1890 in , Union Co, GA. Margaret was born on 29 Oct 1871 in Choestoe Dist, Union Co., GA., died on 9 Mar 1927 in , Union Co, GA at age 55, and was buried in Choestoe Cem #2, Union Co., GA. They had six children: Ivan Thomas "Tom," Mary Viola, Fannie Maybelle, Dessie Dora, Sadie Ray, and Charles Roscoe.

Ivan Thomas "Tom" Collins [22013] was born on 3 Mar 1891, died on 25 Dec 1979 in , Union Co, GA at age 88, and was buried in Choestoe Cem #2, Union Co., GA.

General Notes: Served as a Page in the Ga. Legislature for cousin Francis J. "Bud" COLLINS.

Ivan Thomas went to Hiawasse, Georgia where he attended the school variously called the Hiawassee Institute and/or the Hiawassee College. It had been founded by the two noted Baptist ministers, cousins, Dr. George W. Truett and Dr. Fernando Coello McConnell on land given by the McConnell family. Several young men from Choestoe attended the Hiawassee Academy. They would rent a cabin, "batch," or do their own cooking and housework, and attend classes. Their being able to attend this school represented a sacrifice on the part of their parents to provide the money for tuition and books, and to rent a place for their children to live, even as low as higher education costs were in those days.

Following his graduation from Hiawassee Academy, Ivan Thomas Collins then went to Mercer University in Macon, Georgia. It seemed a natural choice in his next step in education, for other boys from Choestoe, like Tom's cousin, Mauney Douglas Collins, who later served for twenty-five years as Georgia's State School Superintendent, and his friend and distant cousin, Norman Vester Dyer, who also became a noted educator in Georgia, attended Mercer University.

On October 8, 1916, Ivan Thomas Collins married Martha Estelle Tucker of Centerville, Georgia. Her parents were John T. and Jesse Reynolds Tucker. By the time of their marriage, Tom was in his chosen career of banking. After graduating from Mercer, he took graduate courses in business administration, banking, accounting, and commercial law. He was named to a national post, that of Comptroller of the Currency. His job took him into most of the states of the union where he was what we might commonly call a "bank inspector."

After his stint as Comptroller of Currency, Thomas Ivan Collins became president of a bank in Athens, Tennessee where he spent ten years before his semi-retirement due to heart difficulties in 1952. He returned to the county of his birth, Union, where he and his beloved wife, Estelle, lived until their deaths.

- Ethelene Dyer-Jones' column Mountain Mists, The Sentinel, Nov 8, 2007

Ivan married Estelle Tucker [22014] [MRIN: 7876], daughter of John T. Tucker [22623] and Jesse Reynolds [22624], on 8 Oct 1916 in Centerville, , Ga.³ Estelle was born on 9 Oct 1897 and died on 29 May 1968 at age 70. They had three children: Ivan Tucker, Doris Ophelia, and Kreeble Nix.

Ivan Tucker Collins [22015] was born on 14 Jan 1918 and died on 15 Sep 1985 in , Union Co, GA at age 67.

Ivan married Lillian Andrea Price [22018] [MRIN: 7877].

Doris Ophelia Collins [22016] was born on 21 Dec 1919.

Doris married Russell Bobbitt [22019] [MRIN: 7878]. Russell was born on 19 Jun 1918 and died on an unknown date.

Kreeble Nix Collins [22017] was born on 3 Jun 1925.

Kreeble married Josephine Adeline Marino [22020] [MRIN: 7879]. Josephine was born in , , , Italy.

Kreeble next married Helene Vite [22021] [MRIN: 7880]. Helene was born in , , , France.

Mary Viola Collins [21318] was born on 30 Oct 1893, died on 19 Jan 1937 at age 43, and was buried in New Choestoe Cem., Union Co., GA.

Mary married Francis Thurman "Bob" Collins [21319] [MRIN: 7603] on 3 Jan 1913. Francis was born on 2 Feb 1890, died on 21 Nov 1969 in , Union Co, GA at age 79, and was buried in New Choestoe Cem., Union Co., GA. They had six children: Cecil Woodrow, Susie Hazel, James Thompson, Robert Neal, Mary Catherine, and Betty.

Noted events in his life were:

• Bob was a farmer and carpenter.

Cecil Woodrow Collins [21320] was born on 26 Sep 1913,⁴ died on 22 Apr 2006⁵ at age 92, and was buried in New Choestoe Cem., Union Co., GA.

General Notes: Standing tall like the hills

A tribute to Cecil Woodrow Collins

By Ethelene Dyer Jones (Union Sentinal, 7-6-2006)

"God, give me hills to climb,

And strength for climbing!"

These words ending Arthur Guiterman's poem, Hills could well describe the life and work of the late Cecil Woodrow Collins who went out from the hills of Union County and became a productive and useful citizen. But with him, throughout his life was a love for the hills of home and the symbolism they represented in challenge and achievement.

Cecil Woodrow Collins died April 22, 2006 in Northeast Georgia Medical Center at age 92. In between his birth on September 26, 1913 in Union County, Ga., and his death, he had packed a lot of living and climbed hills not a few.

He was the first-born of six children, three sons and three daughters, of Francis Thurman Collins (known as Bob T.) and Mary Viola (Collins) Collins. With both his father and mother born into the Collins lineage, Cecil's family roots go back to the first Collins settler in the county, Thompson Collins and his wife Celia Collins Self, and their children.

In Cecil's paternal line were his grand parents, Thompson ("Thomp") Smith Collins and Susan ("Susie") Jane Cook Collins; his great grand parents, Francis ("Frank") and Rutha Nix Collins: and his great, great grand parents, early settlers Thompson Collins and Celia Self Collins.

In Cecil's maternal line were his grandparents James ("Jim") Johnson Collins and Margaret A. Nix Collins; his great grand parents, Ivan Kimsey Collins and Martha J. Hunter Collins; and his great, great grandparents, Thompson and Celia Self Collins.

Back when Bob T. Collins courted and married Mary Viola Collins, tracing of family roots was not as popular as it became later in the twentieth century. Cecil's parents had the same last name. Sure, they both went back to the earliest settler, Thompson Collins. Of "good mountain stock," these "distant" cousins reared six children of excellent character, intelligence and integrity: Cecil, Hazel, Jim, Neal, Mary Catherine and Betty Jane. Of his siblings, one, Jim, preceded Cecil in death.

Cecil was educated at the oneand/or two-teacher school at Choestoe, and graduated from Blairsville High School in 1931. He then attended Young

Harris College during some of the worst years of the Great Depression, graduating in 1933. After college, he secured a job with the newly-organized Civilian Conservation Corps as clerk. The CCC was a boon for country boys seeking employment, and was founded by President Franklin Delano Roosevelt to help alleviate the job situation in depressed times.

Then came World War II. Cecil Woodrow Collins enlisted in the U.S. Coast Guard where he served as a "90-Day Wonder" Lieutenant JG officer. His two brothers also served in World War II: James Thompson Collins in the U. S. Navy and Robert Neal Collins in the Army Air Force. Cecil was on active duty in the Coast Guard through the end of the war in 1945, and continued as a reserve officer until his discharge in 1955.

In 1946 Cecil Collins began a 45-year career with the Social Security Administration (SSA), serving first as a field representative in the claims department. It was while he was working in Meridian. Mississippi that he met Miss Mamie Lorena Camp. They married December 9, 1951. Two sons were born to the couple, Glenn Camp Collins in 1953 and Andy Thomas Collins in 1956. The boys were born when the couple lived at Athens, Ga.

Cecil Collins proved that he was ready to "climb mountains" in his work in the Social Security Administration. He served for more than 20 years as branch manager in the office at Gainesville.

In Gainesville Cecil could look northward toward the mountains that called him home frequently. He took Glenn and Andy hunting, fishing and hiking in the hills of Choestoe. In the family's location in the burgeoning city of Gainesville, they had the best of two worlds-city life and its opportunity and proximity to the mountains and the great out-of-doors.

Active in First Baptist Church, Gainesville, and a deacon and teacher, Cecil's quiet leadership and commonsense wisdom lent much to the work and growth of the church. In community affairs, he was a member of the Lions Club and executive director of the Community Chest which later was named United Way. Lorena likewise was active in church and community and was a long-time volunteer at Northeast Georgia Medical Center.

His funeral was conducted at the church he loved, First Baptist, Gainesville, on April 24, 2006, with his pastor, Dr. Bill Coates, and retired pastor, Dr. John Lee Taylor, and Bruce Fields remembering characteristics of this mountain main who, as Guiterman expressed in his poem, found "hills to climb" throughout his life and went all the way to the top of them. His body was taken back to the "hills of home," and interred at Choestoe Baptist Church Cemetery.

Cecil married Mamie Lorane Camp [21321] [MRIN: 7604] on 9 Dec 1951 in Meridian. , Ms.⁵ Mamie was born on 28 Nov 1916. They had two children: Glenn Camp and Andy Thomas.

Glenn Camp Collins [21322]⁵ was born in 1953 in Athens, Clarke Co, GA.

Andy Thomas Collins [21323]⁵ was born in 1956 in Athens, Clarke Co, GA.

Susie Hazel Collins [21966] was born on 27 Jul 1915.

Noted events in her life were:

• She had a residence in 2007 in Blairsville, Union Co., GA.

Susie married Ronald Ward Clary [21967] [MRIN: 7856]. Ronald was born on 20 Aug 1911 and died on an unknown date.

James Thompson Collins [21968] was born on 21 Nov 1919 and died before 2007.

James married Mildred Sullivan [21969] [MRIN: 7857].

Robert Neal Collins Sr [21952] was born on 17 Mar 1921 in , Union Co, GA, died on 14 Mar 2007 in Blairsville City Cemetery, Blairsville, Union Co, GA at age 85, and was buried in Choestoe Cem #2, Union Co., GA.

General Notes: A Memorial Day Tribute to Major Robert Neal Collins Sr.

By Ethelene Dyer-Jones, Union Setninel, May 24, 2007

Young Robert Neal Collins served as a gunner in the US Army Air Force during World War II. He would proceed to the rank of Major and become a pilot as he spent a total of 27 years in the US Air Force Reserves.

How many times Major Robert Neal Collins, Sr. (1921- 2007), US Air Force Veteran of World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnamese War, flight instructor, lover of flying, read or quoted "High Flight" by John Gillespie McGee, Jr., I know not. But the poem so characterizes Mr. Collins that I reproduce it here in his memory and for our consideration as we observe Memorial Day, 2007.

High Flight

Oh! I have slipped the surly bonds of earth,

And danced the skies on laughter-silvered wings;

Sunward I've climbed, and joined the tumbling mirth

Of sun-split clouds- and done a hundred things

You have not dreamed of- Wheeled and soared and swung

High in the sunlit silence. Hov'ring there,

I've chased the shouting wind along, and flung

My eager craft through footless halls of air.

Up, up the long, delirious burning blue

I've topped the windswept heights with easy grace

Where never lark, or even eagle flew.

And, while with silent, lifting mind I've trod

The high untrespassed sanctity of space,

Put out my hand, and touched the face of God.

-John Gillespie McGee, Jr. (1922-1941)

Major Robert Neal Collins, Sr. experienced the same lofty thoughts the young Americanborn British fighter pilot so aptly expressed in his sonnet. The young McGee, at age 19, was killed December 11, 1941 in a training flight as his plane from the Spitfire Squadron fell near Scopwick, Lincolnshire, England. The young pilot wrote the poem on the back of a letter sent to his parents. He noted: "I am enclosing a verse I wrote the other day. It started at 30,000 feet, and was finished soon after I landed." His parents shared the poem with the world, and it has inspired countless thousands.

On March 14, 2007, three days shy of his eighty-sixth birthday, R. Neal Collins "slipped the surly bonds of earth." It was not in a plane this time for the flyer, soaring high above the clouds, but God came down, touched the hand of His servant, and said, "Come away with me. This time, I am taking you where you will experience flight and freedom as you've never seen before. He truly "touched the face of God."

When I heard of R. Neal's passing, I thought back to the beginning of World War II. Three men, born the same year, 1921, on the same Collins Road in Choestoe, joined the U. S. Army Air Force. One was Robert Neal Collins (a cousin), one was William Clyde Collins (my double-first cousin), and one was Francis Eugene Dyer (my brother).

At Choestoe Church where the three young men were members, we kept them in our prayers throughout the war, praying for their safety and return. They were on the list of many others from our community who followed their patriotic leanings and were willing to give all for our country. All three sons of Francis Thurman "Bob" Collins and Mary Viola Collins (she had died in 1937 before World War II began) served during World War II. Cecil W. Collins was in the U. S. Coast Guard; James Thompson Collins was in the U. S. Navy; and Robert Neal Collins was in the U. S. Air Force. All three of the Collins brothers and their cousins, Clyde Collins and Eugene Dyer, returned as decorated heroes from the conflict. The community and their relatives felt pride in their noble service.

Following World War II, Robert Neal Collins, Sr. resumed his life, but kept his ties to the U. S. Air Force by serving in the Reserves. For twenty-seven years he served his country, retiring in 1970 with the rank of major. During the Vietnam Conflict, he was activated and spent sixteen months with Airlift 445 at Dobbins Air Force Base, flying to England and Vietnam. As a certified flight instructor, he taught many in the North Georgia area how to fly.

He was a noted teacher. In 1954 he received the Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Georgia and in 1964 the Master of Science degree from George Peabody College. He taught mathematics at Union County High School, his alma mater, and in night classes at Young Harris College. Known for his wry wit and humor, he had the ability to make his classroom one of ease, yet of strong purpose. Many former students rise up and call him blessed.

On October 19, 1951, he married beautiful Ruby Rogers, daughter of Thomas Franklin and Jessie Teague Rogers. To Neal and Ruby were born three children: Robert Neal, Jr. on November 18, 1953; Rhenee on January 2, 1955; and Joseph R., born June 15, 1961. Family was important to this couple. They reared their children and cherished their grandchildren as they arrived. At the time of Neal's death on March 14, 2007, they had six grandchildren and two step-grandchildren. Ruby and Neal celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary in October, 2001. Relatives and friends expressed the love and admiration they felt for this couple.

Church and a right relationship with the Lord were important to Robert Neal Collins, Sr. He was a Sunday Schoolteacher, director of the Sunday School for years, and a long-time ordained deacon of Choestoe Baptist Church where he grew up. His steady influence and eye for fair administration led the church through years of growth, then through reversals to renewed growth and redirection. Neal sought the leadership of God and led others to depend on Him. Family has suggested that memorial donations may be made to the Choestoe Church Building Fund for the church's newFamily Life Center that Neal helped to engineer.

I hope you re-read the lines of "High Flight." Major Robert Neal Collins had the lofty experiences so aptly penned by John Gillespie McGee, Jr. In addition, R. Neal had the experience of seeing insight blossom on the faces of students as he taught them and they responded to his instruction. Whether he was guiding an eager student in the intricacies of flight or opening up the secrets of mathematics to a high school or college student, he was himself both learner and teacher. As Henry Adams stated: "A teacher affects eternity; he can never tell where his influence stops." We remember you gratefully, Major Robert Neal Collins, Jr.

Noted events in his life were:

• His obituary was published. Union Sentinal, March 22, 2007

Mr. Robert Neal Collins Sr., 85, of Blairsville, Ga., died Wednesday, March 14, 2007 at his home following a several months illness.

Mr. Collins was born Thursday, March 17, 1921 in Union County, Ga., to the late Francis Thurman Collins and the late Mary Viola Collins. A lifelong resident of this area, he was a member of Choestoe Baptist Church, where he was a deacon for over 50 years. Mr. Collins was retired from the U.S. Air Force, where he was a pilot, and served in World War II, Korea and Vietnam. He retired from the U.S. Air Force in 1970, as a Major. Mr. Collins was professor of mathematics at both Young Harris College and Union County High School. Mr. Collins was a Certified Flight Instructor, and taught many people in the North Georgia Area to fly. He was also a farmer and an avid golfer. He was preceded in death by by his parents, and two brothers, Cecil W. Collins and James T. Collins.

Survivors include his wife, Ruby Rogers Collins; son and daughter-n-law and grandchildren, Robert Neal Collins, Jr. and Michele A. Collins, and Jessica A. Collins and Christina V. Collins, of Blairsville; daughter and son-inlaw, grandchildren and step-grandchildren, Rehnee Dyer and Larry E. Dyer Sr. of Marietta, Larry E. Dyer Jr., and Nicholas C. Dyer, of Marietta, Michele D. Williams and Kelly D. Cantrell of Gainesville, Ga.; son and daughter-in-law and grandchildren, Joseph R. Collins, Colleen H. Collins, Alexander

Joseph Collins and Emma Grace Collins, all of Blairsville; sisters, Mrs. Hazel Clary of Blairsville, Mrs. M. Catherine Fortenberry of Ault, Colo., and Mrs. Betty J. Lawrence of Destin, Fla.; many other relatives and friends also survive.

Funeral services were held Saturday, March 17, 2007 at 11 a.m. from the Choestoe Baptist Church with the Rev. Ken Zollinger, Rev. C.R. "Dick" Stillwell, and Rev. B.A. Buchanan officiating. The body was instate at the church starting at 10:30 a.m. The eulogy was presented by Mr. Clyde Collins. Music was provided by Martha Collins, Jo Mosley and Michele Collins and The Choestoe Baptist Church Choir. Graveside services followed in Choestoe Baptist Cemetery with Rev. Troy Acree presiding, with military graveside honors presented by North Georgia Honor Guard. Pallbearers were William "Bud" Akins, Fred Woodward, Joseph Lawrence, Ronald G. Clary, James H. Hunter Jr. and Curtis Saunders. Honorary pallbearers included Choestoe Baptist Church Deacons.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial contributions be made to Choestoe Baptist Church Building Fund, 4455 Choestoe Church Road, Blairsville, Georgia 30512.

Arrangements entrusted to Cochran Funeral Home of Blairsville. Please sign Mr. Collins' guest registry and view his Video Tribute, by visiting our website at www.cochranfuneralhomes. com.

Robert married Ruby Rogers [21953] [MRIN: 7852]. They had three children: Robert Neal, Rehnee, and Joseph R..

Robert Neal Collins Jr [21954].

Robert married Michele [21955] [MRIN: 7853]. They had two children: Jessica A. and Christina V..

Jessica A. Collins [21956].

Christina V. Collins [21957].

Rehnee Collins [21958].

Rehnee married Larry E. Dyer Sr [21959] [MRIN: 7854]. They had two children: Larry E. and Nicolas.

Larry E. Dyer Jr [21960].

Nicolas Dyer [21961].

Joseph R. Collins [21962].

Joseph married Colleen H. [21963] [MRIN: 7855]. They had two children: Joseph and Emma Grace.

Joseph Collins [21964].

Emma Grace Collins [21965].

Mary Catherine Collins [21970] was born on 29 Dec 1929.

Noted events in her life were:

• She had a residence in 2007 in Ault, , Co.

Mary married Ulus G. Fortenberry [21971] [MRIN: 7858]. Ulus was born on 15 Oct 1931.

Betty Collins [21972] was born on 1 Sep 1931.

Noted events in her life were:

• She had a residence in 2007 in Destin, , FL.

Betty married Jack Lawrence [21973] [MRIN: 7859].

Fannie Maybelle Collins [22022] was born on 19 Nov 1895 and died on an unknown date.

Fannie married Harvey Allen Souther [22023] [MRIN: 7881] on 31 Aug 1919 in , Union Co, GA. Harvey was born on 21 Apr 1890 and died on an unknown date. They had two children: Margaet Edna and Thomas Harold.

Margaet Edna Souther [22024] was born on 15 Dec 1919 and died before 2003 in , , GA.⁶

Margaet married Warren Ross Terrell [22026] [MRIN: 7882]. Warren was born on 2 Jun 1911 and died in Dec 1965 at age 54.

Thomas Harold Souther [22025] was born on 1 Feb 1926 and died on 24 Apr 2005 in Lutz, , Fl⁶ at age 79.

Thomas married Dorie Petrie Mitchell [22027] [MRIN: 7883].

Dessie Dora Collins [1190] was born on 6 Jun 1898 and died on 7 Jan 1945 at age 46.

Dessie married Haralson J. Hood [1189] [MRIN: 561], son of Perry L. Hood [1187] and Ida Collins [1186]. Haralson was born after 1890, died on 23 Jun 1930, and was buried in New Choestoe Cemetery, Union Co., GA. They had three children: Franklin Bruce, Jack Wayne, and Tommy Ray.

Franklin Bruce Hood [11279] was born after 1914 and died in 2002.

Franklin married Bonnie Cain [11285] [MRIN: 4162], daughter of Luther Cain [23199] and Evia Fields [23200]. Bonnie was born on 13 Oct 1923 in , Union Co, GA, died on 20 Apr 2009 in , Union Co, GA at age 85, and was buried in Choestoe Cem #2, Union Co., GA. They had one daughter: Judy.

Noted events in her life were:

• Her obituary was published. Union Sentinal, Apr 30, 2009

Bonnie Hood

Mrs. Bonnie (better known as Mrs. Bonnie) Hood, 85, of Richard Russell Hwy., Blairsville, Ga., died Monday, April 20, 2009 in the Union General Hospital following an extended illness.

Mrs. Bonnie was born October 13, 1923 in Union County, Ga., the daughter of the late Luther Cain and the late Evia Fields Cain. She was a native and lifelong resident of Union County. Before her retirement she was employed with Union General Hospital as a Nurse's Aide with over 26 years of service. Most of her years at Union General she worked in the nursery taking care of the babies which she loved so much. She was preceded in death by her husband, Franklin Bruce Hood in 2002; son-in-law, Ernest Rogers; brothers, Clarence, Harley, Henry, Troy, Robert and Rance Cain. Mrs. Bonnie was a member of Choestoe Baptist Church.

Surviving Mrs. Bonnie is her daughter, Judy Rogers of Blairsville;

sisters and brothers-in-law, Minnie and Bill Gooch of Smyrna, Ga., Lewie and Steve Green of Acworth, Ga., Elizabeth Reed of Alpharetta, Ga.; grandchildren, Wesley and Wendy Rogers of Blairsville, Wade Rogers of Blairsville; great grandson, Ryan Rogers of Blairsville; many other relatives and friends also survive.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, April 22, 2009 at 2 p.m. from the Choestoe Baptist Church with Rev. Ken Zollinger and Rev. Stacy Dyer officiating. Special music was presented by Bill Collins, Buddy Hunter and Linda Thorton. Pallbearers were Steve Green, Calvin, Harold and Ricky Dyer, Richard Corn and Craig Roberts. Interment followed in the church cemetery where she will rest beside her beloved husband.

Judy Hood [23201].

Judy married Rogers [23202] [MRIN: 8518].

Jack Wayne Hood [11280] was born after 1914 and died on an unknown date.

Jack married Dorothy Roberts [11286] [MRIN: 4163].

Tommy Ray Hood [11281] was born in 1930.

Tommy married Joan Spiva [11287] [MRIN: 4164].

Sadie Ray Collins [1261] was born on 17 Feb 1900, died on 17 Mar 1979 at age 79, and was buried in New Choestoe Cem., Union Co., GA.

Sadie married William Jess Hunter [1260] [MRIN: 592], son of Jasper Francis "Todd" Hunter [1256] and Martha Lucinda Souther [1132]. William was born on 14 Aug 1886 in , Union Co, GA, was christened `, died on 26 Sep 1982 in , Union Co, GA at age 96, and was buried in New Choestoe Cem., Union Co., GA. They had six children: James Jasper, William Jack, Jackson Creed, Charles Milford, Austine Margaret, and Martha Sue.

Charles Roscoe Collins [22003] was born on 20 Sep 1907 and died on an unknown date.

General Notes: He has written several articles about the history of Union County and was a referring source to a story about a trail or a highway between Blairsville and Augusta that appeared in the North Georgia Journal magazine.

From THE HERITAGE OF UNION COUNTY, GEORGIA 1832 - 1994

CIVIL AIR PATROL

BLAIRSVILLE, GA

The Civil Ar Patrol was formed during WWII. The members were paid very little and the flyers furnished their own airplanes. One of the missions was a coastal patrol as a deterrent to German subs hitting ships along our Georgia, Florida, and South Carolina coast. Our own Mr. Roscoe Collins was involved in this mission.

- Captain Vester Dills

Noted events in his life were:

• Profession: Educator; teacher, principal, School Superintent

• Member:Phi Delta Kappa

• Member:Blairsville Kiwanis Club

• Appointed:Sunday School teacher

• Member:Yaarab Temple - Shriner

• He was educated. Mercer University, UGA, Colorado State, Oglethorpe, Union Theological Seminary

Charles married LaVern Cheshire [22004] [MRIN: 7871] on 4 Jun 1940 in Lakeland, , FL. LaVern was born in Dec 1909 in , , FL and died on an unknown date. They had one daughter: Rebecca Ann.

Noted events in her life were:

• Profession: School teacher

Rebecca Ann Collins [22005] was born on 7 Aug 1947 in Lakeland, , FL, died on 25 Mar 2007 in Blairsville, Union Co., GA at age 59, and was buried in Choestoe Cem #2, Union Co., GA.

Noted events in her life were:

• Her obituary was published. Union Sentinel March 29, 2007

Mrs. Becky Ann Collins Moose, 59, of Pat Colwell Rd., Blairsville, Ga., died Sunday, March 25, 2007 in the Union General Hospital following a brief illness.

Mrs. Moose was born Aug. 7, 1947 in Lakeland, Fla., the daughter of the late C.R.Collins and the late Laverne Cheshire Collins. Mrs. Moose was a teacher and had taught at the Union County Middle School for over 20 years. Mrs. Moose was a member of Choestoe Baptist Church.

Surviving Mrs. Moose is her husband, Garland Moose of Suches, Ga.; daughter, Carrie Dotson of Blairsville; sons and daughters-in-law, Rodney and Jamie Moose of Blairsville, Robby and Amy Moose of Blairsville; grandchildren, Clay and Brad McConnell, Dalton, Courtney and Evan Moose, Jake Cothren, Bobby, Isaak, Maya and Maysa Moose, Sabrina Mauck, Samantha Criswell and Whitney Dotson; many other relatives and friends also survive.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, March 28, 2007 at 2 p.m. from the Choestoe Baptist Church with the Rev. Danny Paris and Rev. Ken Zollinger officiating. Pallbearers were Coy Dockery, Shannon Carroll, Rodney Moose, Robby Moose, Garth Moose, Dwayne Moose and Steven Moose. Interment followed in the Choestoe Baptist Church cemetery.

Mountain View Funeral Home of Blairsville in charge of the arrangements. You may sign the family guest book and send condolences on line at www.mountainviewfuneralhome. com.

Rebecca married Garland Moose [22006] [MRIN: 7872]. They had three children: Carrie, Rodney, and Robby.

Noted events in his life were:

• He had a residence in 2007 in Suches, , Ga.

Carrie Moose [22007].

Noted events in her life were:

• She had a residence in 2007 in Blairsville, Union Co., GA.

Carrie married Dotson [22010] [MRIN: 7873].

Rodney Moose [22008].

Rodney married Jamie [22011] [MRIN: 7874].

Robby Moose [22009].

Robby married Amy [22012] [MRIN: 7875].

Joseph Newton Collins [1092]¹ was born on 17 Apr 1869 and died on 13 Jul 1961 at age 92.

Joseph married Sarah Melissa Hix [1093] [MRIN: 516] on 1 Jun 1890 in , Union Co, GA. Sarah was born on 16 Sep 1875 and died in Oct 1960 at age 85.

Virgil Jep Collins [1094] was born on 23 Mar 1873 in , , GA and died after 1909.

Nancy Margaret Collins [1095] was born on 11 Sep 1873 and died on an unknown date.

Juan Carlton Collins [1096] was born on 1 Aug 1878, died on 28 Oct 1979 in , Union Co, GA⁷ at age 101, and was buried in Choestoe Old Cem., Union Co., GA.

Juan married Nancy L. Jones [1097]¹ [MRIN: 517]. Nancy was born in 1878, died in 1904 at age 26, and was buried in Choestoe Old Cem., Union Co., GA.

Juan next married Callie Dyer [1098]¹ [MRIN: 518] on 14 Sep 1908. Callie was born in 1882, died in 1946 at age 64, and was buried in Choestoe Old Cem., Union Co., GA.

Callie Collins [1099] was born on 5 Jun 1882 in , Union Co, GA, died on 18 May 1946 in , Union Co, GA at age 63, and was buried in Choestoe Old Cem., Union Co., GA.

Callie married John "Squash" Twiggs [1100] [MRIN: 519]. John was born in 1846 and died in 1917 at age 71. They had two children: Roy and Mercer.

Marriage Notes: It has been handed down that their two sons were the heirs of John Hunter's cabin.

Roy Twiggs [1101] was born after 1900 and died on an unknown date.

Mercer Twiggs [1102] was born after 1900 and died on an unknown date.

Allen Candler Collins [1103] was born on 17 Jun 1882 and died in Sep 1968 at age 86.

Allen married Cordie L. Hood [1104] [MRIN: 520] on 19 Aug 1900.

C. Sarah "Sallie" Collins [1105] was born on 8 Oct 1884, died in 1972 at age 88, and was buried in Choestoe Old Cem., Union Co., GA.

C. married John W. Twiggs [1106] [MRIN: 521] on 1 Mar 1908. John was born in 1881, died in 1917 at age 36, and was buried in Choestoe Old Cem., Union Co., GA.

Mary E. Hunter [1107] was born on 12 Oct 1842 in , Union Co, GA and died on an unknown date.

Mary married Jonathan Marvin Duckworth [1108] [MRIN: 522], son of David Duckworth [1109] and Mary Williamson [1110], on 24 Jan 1858. Jonathan was born on 9 May 1831 and died in 1908 at age 77.

Noted events in his life were:

• He served in the military. 6th Reg./Ga Calvary Volunteers - "The Blood Mountain Tigers"

John A. Hunter [1111] was born on 8 Nov 1844 in , Union Co, GA, died on 15 Nov 1913 in , Union Co, GA at age 69, and was buried in Choestoe Old Cem., Union Co., GA.

John married Elizabeth Collins [1112] [MRIN: 524] on 2 Feb 1866 in , Union Co, GA. Elizabeth was born on 30 Apr 1844 in , , GA, died on 29 Apr 1924 in , Union Co, GA at age 79, and was buried in Choestoe Old Cem., Union Co., GA. They had five children: Mary J., Ruth Margaret, William Francis, Margaret R., and Martha L..

Mary J. Hunter [1113] was born on 15 Jan 1867 and died on an unknown date.

Mary married John Hicks [1114] [MRIN: 525].

Mary next married Crocket Townsend [1115] [MRIN: 526].

Mary next married John Thurmond [1116] [MRIN: 527].

Mary next married John Dyer [1117] [MRIN: 528] on 13 Apr 1884 in , Union Co, GA.

Ruth Margaret Hunter [1118] was born on 20 Apr 1869, died on 30 Jan 1949 at age 79, and was buried in Pinetop Baptist Church Cem., Union Co., GA.

Ruth married James T. Nix [1119] [MRIN: 529] on 24 Nov 1890 in , Union Co, GA. James was born on 14 Jun 1869, died on 1 Jun 1950 at age 80, and was buried in Pinetop Baptist Church Cem., Union Co., GA.

Noted events in his life were:

• He appeared on the census in 1880 in Choestoe Dist, Union Co., GA.. Age 10

William Francis Hunter [1120] was born on 13 Sep 1871 and died on 9 Sep 1894 at age 22.

William married Martha Ann Jackson [1121] [MRIN: 530], daughter of William Marion Jackson [21871] and Rebecca Jane Goforth [21872], on 18 Aug 1889 in , Union Co, GA. Martha was born on 18 Jan 1866 and died on 25 Mar 1916 at age 50. They had one son: S. Vanus.

Dr S. Vanus Hunter [21866] was born on 14 Sep 1890 in , Union Co, GA, died on 26 Aug 1970 at age 79, and was buried in Gray Hill Cemetery, Commerce, , Ga.

General Notes: Dr. S. Vanus Hunter, dentist

By ETHELENE DYER-JONES

Union Sentenal Feb. 22, 2006

Ethelene Dyer-Jones

From Union County have gone out some outstanding citizens to make a difference in places they chose to live and work outside these mountains and valleys. Such a person was Dr. S. Vanus Hunter, Dentist, who spent twenty-seven years of his years of practice in Commerce,Georgia.

S. Vanus Hunter was born September 14, 1890 in Union County, Choestoe District. His parents were William "Bill" Hunter (1871-1894) and Martha Ann "Mat" Jackson Hunter (1866- 1916). Both his parents were descendants of early settlers.

Bill Hunter's parents were John A. Hunter (1844-1913) and Elizabeth Collins Hunter (1844- 1924). Through her lineage, Vanus' grandmother Elizabeth was a daughter of Francis Collins, known as Frank (1816- 1864) and Rutha Nix Collins (1822-1893), and his great grandparents were Thompson Collins (1785-1858) and Celia Self Collins (1787-1880), first Celia

Collins settlers in Union County.

S. Vanus Hunter's mother, Martha Ann "Mat" Jackson was the fifth of eight children born to William Marion Jackson (1829-1912) and Rebecca Jane Goforth Jackson (1833- 1901) who lived in the Old Liberty section of Choestoe District, Union County. During the Civil War, Vanus's Grandfather Jackson served in the Union Army from December, 1863 through July, 1865. His service was in Tennessee and North Carolina.

When S. Vanus Hunter's father died in 1894, Vanus was only four years old. He lived most of his growing up years with his grandfather, William Marion Jackson. Vanus's mother married again to John Pruitt Collins following her first husband's death. From his Grandfather Jackson he learned a strong work ethic and a love for education. He was educated in the local one-room schools of Choestoe and New Liberty, and probably (though not proven) received his high school diploma either at Blairsville Collegiate Institute or Hiawassee Academy. While going to school, he worked on his grandfather's farm and did odd jobs to earn money.

On September 27, 1914, Vanus married beautiful Lannie R. Miller (1894-?), daughter of Jane Malinda Collins (1861-1931) and William J. "Bud" Miller (1849-1919).

Lannie Miller was a sister to Stephen Grady Miller (1891-1932), father of the Honorable Zell Miller, Governor of Georgia and US Senator. Lannie and Vanus were related through their Collins lineage. Her mother, Jane Malinda Collins Miller, was a daughter of Francis "Frank" Collins and Rutha Nix Collins.

After their marriage, the couple moved to Atlanta. Vanus got work first on the railroad and then in the post office. While still a clerk at the post office, he enrolled in Southern Dental College in Atlanta and graduated in 1917.

He opened his dental office and practice for awhile before the couple decided to move to C o m m e r c e , G e o rg i a . Maybe the lure of that northeast Georgia town was the railroad track which cuts through the middle of Commerce. His dental office where he practiced for twenty-seven years was near the railroad track.

Vanus and Lannie Miller Hunter did not have children of their own. Each had a compassionate heart. Vanus was active in First Baptist Church, Commerce, where he served as the Men's Bible Teacher for years. He served in civic organizations, helped to organize the Commerce Kiwanis Club, was active in the Georgia Dental Association and was a member of the Commerce Board of Education and the Commerce Building and Loan Association.

Dr. Vanus Hunter died August 26, 1970 and was interred in the Gray Hill Cemetery, Commerce. When his wife Lannie died several years later, she was buried beside her husband.

From a rocky childhood on a hard-scrabble farm, Vanus Hunter went out from Union County to make a difference in Jackson County, Georgia.

Noted events in his life were:

• Profession: Dentist

S. married Lannie R. Miller [21867] [MRIN: 7814], daughter of William J. "Bud" Miller [21868] and Jane Malinda Collins [21869], on 27 Sep 1914. Lannie was born in 1894, died on an unknown date, and was buried in Gray Hill Cemetery, Commerce, , Ga.

Margaret R. Hunter [1122] was born on 20 Jan 1879, died on 9 Sep 1918 at age 39, and was buried in Choestoe Old Cem., Union Co., GA.

Martha L. Hunter [1123] was born on 2 Nov 1886, died on 18 Jan 1966 at age 79, and was buried in Pinetop Baptist Church Cem., Union Co., GA.

Martha married Enon Chapel "EC" "Chap" England [1124] [MRIN: 531], son of Thomas Noah England [1398] and Nancy Jane Townsend [1399]. Enon was born on 22 Nov 1883 in , Union Co, GA, died on 1 Nov 1963 at age 79, and was buried in Pinetop Baptist Church Cem., Union Co., GA. They had one daughter: Cora.

Noted events in his life were:

• He was a Baptist Minister.

Cora England [1129] was born on 12 Jul 1931 and died on 8 Aug 1931.

James Andrew Hunter [1131] was born on 19 Mar 1847 in , Union Co, GA, died on 3 Apr 1912 at age 65, and was buried in Old Salem Cemetary, Union Co., GA.

James married Martha Lucinda Souther [1132] [MRIN: 535], daughter of John C. Souther [1140] and Nancy Collins [1141]. Martha was born on 17 Dec 1866, died on 11 Dec 1937 at age 70, and was buried in New Liberty Cemetery, Union Co., GA. They had three children: Dora Anne, Joseph Daniel, and Dan D. "Dandy".

Dora Anne Hunter [1133] was born on 10 Feb 1905, died on 24 Feb 2009 in Blairsville, Union Co., GA at age 104, and was buried in Choestoe Cem #2, Union Co., GA.

General Notes: She has a cemetery marker at Choestoe #2 Cemetery, Union Co., Ga.

The Union County Garden Club honored her for length of service. Seems she has over 60 years there. - Betty Knight

NORTH GEORGIA NEWS, January 18, 2006, pg 1B:

DORA SPIVA EDUVSTION PROGRAM LAUNCHED AT TRUETT-MCCONNELL COLLEGE

Truett-McConnell College, Cleveland, Ga., has launched its newly-approved bachelor's degree program in early childhood educattion and has named it to honor a highly respected educator in Northeast Georgia, Dora Spiva of Blairsville, Ga.

Approval for the startup of the degree program came on December 6, 2005, from the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of the Colleges and Schools. Initially the Bachelor of Science in Education in Education degree program will enroll students who intend to major in early childhood education and provide professional preparation for teachers in grades P-5. In time the education degree program will be expanded to train teachers at other levels as well.

A Steering Committee to receive funds for the initiation of the degree program has been appointed consisiting of Mrs. Ethelene Dyer Jones, a TMC alumna and retired educator.; Rev. Troy Acree, retired pastor and Director of Missions for the Georgia Baptist Convention's Mountain Area Mission Program; Rev. Doug Merck, current Director of Missions for teh Mountain Area Mission Program; Mr. Clyde Colllins, former Union County School Superintendent; Mrs. Janet Hill, Blairsville resident and former officer of the Georgia Women's Missionary Union; Hon. charles Jenkins, representative in the Georgia General Assembly from Blairsville; and Rev. Charles Stilwell, current pastor of Choestoe Baptist Church.

The Dora Spiva Education Program at Truett-McConnell College is named to honor the unique contributiions of Mrs. Dora Hunter Allison Spiva to education and to Christian causes in North Georgia. Her years as an educatior in Union County entriched the lived of many students and colleagues, and her lifelong involvement in Choestoe Baptist Church and other Baptist agencies speaks volumes about her commitment.

Dora Spiva, who will turn 101 years old on Febuary 10, 2006, has the alertness, attractiveness, and energy of one much younger. With roots deep in Union County's history, Dora Hutner grew up in the Choestoe community in a family that treasured education. She attended the Colligiate Institute of Blairsville and taught at the Institute upon graduation.

In 1929 the institute became a public high school, and Miss Dora Hunter was employed as one of the first eachers in the newly formed Union County High School. She continued a long career of teaching mathematics in the high school, retiring in May 1970 after 40 years as a teacher. along the way, she touched and influenced the lived of countless young people.

The contributions of Mrs Spiva to her church and other Baptist agencies are noteworthy. She has served in the Woman's Missionary Union of Choestoe Baptist Church for more than 75 years and continues to attend state and national WMU meetings. She taught Sunday School for many years and has served in various offices of the Notla River Baptist Association.

Her relationship to Truett-McConnell College dates to the school's founding in 1947, when the Choestoe Baptist Church lent it first support to the fledgling Georgia Baptist College. In fact, the church's pastor, Rev. Claud C. Boynton, served as one of the college's founders and first truestees.

Now, with the launching of the Dora Spiva Ecucation Program to train teachers at Truett-mcDonnell College, the influence of the unique and gifted Dora Hunter allison Spiva will be passed down from one generation to teachers to the next as the decades roll by.

Aunt Dora will live on-in memory and legend

With love from Ethelene Dyer Jones One of her students

All of us who have known and loved Aunt Dora Hunter Allison Spiva for so long were saddened at her passing on Tuesday, February 24, at the marvelous age of 104 and 14 days. She was able to live at her home until Friday, February, 20, when her final illness required hospitalization. We mourn, not for her, but for ourselves at her departure from our midst. We can but rejoice that she is now enjoying the joys of heaven which she anticipated after a life well-lived and entrusted to the Lord Christ.

She leaves behind the influence of her forty years of teaching on students too numerous to number, and the example of a life lived with joy, purpose and service. For her influence on so many, we are eternally grateful. She said to me, a motherless girl of fourteen, "You can do anything you set your mind to do." I found her advice worthy of following. Many could give a similar testimony to mine on the influence she had upon them in school and beyond as she "kept up with her own" and loved and encouraged us.

Memories flood our minds as we think of the happy occasions we have spent with her. I have set on her porch at her home in Choestoe and admired her flower gardens, as lush and bountiful as any horticulturist could produce. I have thought often of how her life was like an unfolding flower, lifting thoughts like petals to sunshine in the early morning as she sought the Lord's guidance for the day. She was a mainstay at our wonderful Class of 1947 Reunions, and this could be said of any class she nourished at Union County High School. She was the eldest present at our Dyer- Souther Reunions each year after Cousin Watson Dyer died, himself reaching nearly 104, until this past July when she was not able to attend. She loved family and encouraged me to record and publish the history of our noble ancestors. "Salt of the earth," she would often say of them, being hesitant to own up to the fact that she, too, was of that salt that had not lost its savor, even to the ripe age of 104.

Now she is a legend in our time. Each time we think of her it will be with gratitude. As recently as October, she was part of a documentary film which will open the Byron Herbert Reece Center. Our poet/novelist was one of her students and she spoke lovingly about his time in her classes. Aunt Dora was honored by Truett McConnell College through having the four-year School of Education named in her honor. The first graduates from the school finished in May, 2008, and are now somewhere in schools beginning careers that will honor the name of this master teacher. It is one of my aims to continue raising funds to complete the endowment and scholarships for the Dora Hunter Allison Spiva School of Education. It is one way I can say "thank you" to Aunt Dora for inspiring me to become a teacher. Anyone wishing to donate in her memory may send contributions to Truett McConnell College, 100 Alumni Drive, Cleveland, GA 30529.

My prediction is that she will remain alive in the hearts and minds of those who loved and admired her, continuing to wield her positive influence, eliciting sweet memories of many associations with her; indeed, a legend in our time.

Dora Allison Spiva

Mrs. Dora Allison Spiva, 104, native and lifelong resident of Blairsville, Ga., died Tuesday, February 24, 2009 at Union General Hospital in Blairsville.

Mrs. Spiva was born Friday, February 10, 1905 in Union County, Ga., to the late Jim Hunter and the late Martha Souther Hunter. She graduated from the Blairsville Academy, Young Harris College and The University of Georgia. She was the oldest living member of Choestoe Baptist Church and had been very active in the church all her life, and was a founding member of the WMU at Choestoe.

Mrs. Dora was retired from the Union County School System and was a member of the Georgia Retired Teachers Association, a charter member of The Blairsville Garden Club, The American Legion Auxiliary, and Union County Historical Society. The Dora Spiva Educational Program is a scholarship program at Truett-McConnell College in Cleveland, Ga., named in honor of Mrs. Spiva. She was preceded in death by first husband, Frank Allison and second husband, Dan Spiva. She was an inspiration to many.

Surviving family members include special nephew, Charles "Buddy" and Bobbie Hunter of Blairsville; many other nieces and nephews, and

a host of friends. Funeral services were held Friday, February 27, 2009 at 11 a.m. from the Choestoe Baptist Church with Rev. Stacy Dyer and Rev. Ken Zollinger officiating. Music was provided by Rev. Stacy Dyer and Bill Collins and Linda Thornton. Pallbearers were Daniel Hunter, Chris Souther, Josh Lewis, Eddy Alexander, Barry Collins, Phil Hunter, Ken Hunter and Lesly Hunter. Interment followed in Choestoe Baptist Church

Cemetery.

If you wish, the family has suggested memorial contributions be made to Choestoe Baptist Church Building Fund, 4455 Choestoe Church Road, Blairsville, Georgia 30512.

Arrangements entrusted to Cochran Funeral Home - Blairsville Chapel. You are invited to view Mrs. Dora's Life Tribute, send condolences to the family and sign the guest register at www. cochranfuneralhomes.com.

Noted events in her life were:

• She was a teacher, now retired (2006).

• Her obituary was published. Mrs. Dora Allison Spiva, age 104 of Blairsville, Ga., passed away on Tuesday, February 24, 2009 at Union General Hospital.

Mrs. Spiva was born on Friday, February 10, 1905 in Union County, Ga. to the late Jim Hunter and the late Martha Souther Hunter. She graduated from the Blairsville Academy, Young Harris College and University of Georgia. She was the oldest living member of Choestoe Baptist Church and had been very active in the church all of her life and was a founding member of the WMU at Choestoe. Mrs. Spiva was retired from the Union County School System and was a member of the Ga. Retired Teachers Association, Blairsville Garden Club, American Legion Aux. and Union County Historical Society.

She was preceded in death by first husband, Frank Allison and second husband, Dan Spiva.

Survivors include special nephew, Charles "Buddy" and Bobbie Hunter of Blairsville, Ga., many other nieces and nephews and a host of friends.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, February 27, 2009 at 11:00 am from the Choestoe Baptist Church with Rev. Stacy Dyer and Rev. Ken Zollinger officiating. Music will be provided by Stacy Dyer and Bill Collins and Linda Thornton. Interment will follow in the Choestoe Baptist Church Cemetery.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6 to 9 pm, Thursday, February 26, 2009.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that donations may be made to Choestoe Baptist Church Building Fund, 4455 Choestoe Church Road, Blairsville, GA., 30512.

The Cochran Funeral Home of Blairsville is in charge of the arrangements. You may send condolences to the family and sign the guest register at www.cochranfuneralhomes.com.

Dora married Frank Allison [1134] [MRIN: 536]. Frank was born on 1 Feb 1891, died on 23 Feb 1969 in , Union Co, GA at age 78, and was buried in Choestoe Cem #2, Union Co., GA.

Dora next married Daniel G. Spiva [1135] [MRIN: 537]. Daniel was born on 19 May 1900 and died on 8 Jan 1985 at age 84.

Joseph Daniel Hunter [1136] was born on 13 Nov 1906 and died in May 1990 at age 83.

Joseph married Florence Julia Jackson [1137] [MRIN: 538] on 1 Aug 1934 in , Union Co, GA. Florence was born on 13 Mar 1912 and died on 17 Jun 2004 in Choestoe Cem #2, Union Co., GA at age 92. They had two children: Jim and Joan.

Noted events in her life were:

• Her obituary was published. June 23, 2004 Page 5C

florence jackson hunter

Mrs. Florence Jackson Hunter, age 92, of Atlanta, Ga., formerly of Blairsville, GA., passed away on Thursday, June 17, 2004 in the Atlanta Medical Center.

Mrs. Hunter was born Wednesday, march 13, 1912 in Union County, GA., a daughter of the late Marion and Emma (Davis) Jackson. She was a former teacher. Mrs. Hunter had served on the Georgia Homemakers Council, the WMU and was a former member of Faith Baptist Church in Blairsville. She was a member of Colonial Hills Baptist Church in Lithia Springs. Mrs. Hunter was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Hunter in 1990.

Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Jim and Shelba Hunter of Thayer, MO; daughter and son-in-law, Joan and Jesse Thornton of Fairburn, GA; 2 sisters-in-law, Dora Spiva and Ida Jackson, both of Blairsville; four grandchildren, Nancy and Eugene Hallman, Julia and Britt Wilson, James and Jana Hunter and Mia Hunter; four step-grandchildren; eight great grandchildren.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, June 19, 2004 at Colonial Hills Baptist church with Rev. mark Smith officiating. Music was provided by Raymond Sauls and Elizabeth Sussman. Pallbearers were Sammy Nichols, Ernest Rice, Dean Danek, Bob Meredith, David Hobby, Neil Steigerwalt, Mark Sussman, Lyndall Rainwater, David Hicks, Britt Wilson, Hunter Wilson, Collin Wilson. Graveside services were in the Choestoe Baptist Church Cemetery in Blairsville, GA., with music by Nell Rice.

Cochran Funeral Home in Blairsville was entrusted by the family for the arrangements.

The North Georgia News

Blairsville, GA 30512

www.nganews.com

Jim Hunter [23145] was born after 1934.

Jim married Shelba [23148] [MRIN: 8499]. They had two children: James and Mia.

James Hunter [23149].

James married Jana [23150] [MRIN: 8500].

Mia Hunter [23151].

Joan Hunter [23146] was born after 1934.

Joan married Jesse Thornton [23147] [MRIN: 8498].

Dan D. "Dandy" Hunter [1138] was born on 26 Nov 1907 in Blairsville, Union Co., GA and died on 21 Apr 1973 in Winchester, , SC at age 65.

Dan married Dollie Gertrude Shuler [1139] [MRIN: 539] in 1939 in Blairsville, Union Co., GA. Dollie was born on 20 Feb 1914 in Blairsville, Union Co., GA and died on 21 Apr 1973 in Winchester, , SC at age 59.

James next married Louise Matilda Duckworth [1142] [MRIN: 541], daughter of David Duckworth [1109] and Mary Williamson [1110], on 2 Dec 1866 in , Union Co, GA. Louise was born in 1839 and died on an unknown date. They had four children: William Marion, Lousie, Virge, and Frank.

William Marion Hunter [1143] was born on 1 Sep 1867 in Choestoe Dist, Union Co., GA., died on 13 Jul 1964 in Gainesville, Hall Co, GA at age 96, and was buried in Choestoe Cem #2, Union Co., GA.

William married Mary Lucinda Collins [1144] [MRIN: 542] on 13 Aug 1891 in , Union Co, GA. Mary was born on 5 Sep 1871 in , Union Co, GA, died on 30 Apr 1974 in Gainesville, Hall Co, GA at age 102, and was buried in Choestoe Cem #2, Union Co., GA.

Lousie Hunter [1145] was born about 1868 and died on an unknown date.

Lousie married Duckworth [1146] [MRIN: 543].

Virge Hunter [1147] was born about 1869 and died on an unknown date.

Frank Hunter [1148] was born about 1870 and died on an unknown date.

James next married Charlotta "Lottie" Duckworth [1149] [MRIN: 544], daughter of David Duckworth [1109] and Mary Williamson [1110], on 8 Feb 1872 in , Union Co, GA. Charlotta was born in , , NC. They had six children: William M., Lottie, Randy, James V. (?), Mary M., and Jason H. (?).

William M. Hunter [1150]⁸ was born about 1867 in , , GA and died on an unknown date.

Lottie Hunter [1151] was born about 1873 and died on an unknown date.

Lottie married Duckworth [1152] [MRIN: 545].

Randy Hunter [1153] was born about 1874 and died on an unknown date.

James V. (?) Hunter [1154] was born about 1875 in , , GA and died on an unknown date.

James married Margaret [23597] [MRIN: 8690]. Margaret was born on 20 Jan 1879 and died on 9 Sep 1918 at age 39.

Mary M. Hunter [1155] was born about 1876 in , , GA and died on an unknown date.

Jason H. (?) Hunter [1156] was born about 1879 and died on an unknown date.

Amanda Rebecca Hunter [1157] was born on 5 Sep 1849 in , Union Co, GA, died on 15 Jun 1923 at age 73, and was buried in Dewberry Bap Ch., Cem, #1, Hall Co., GA.

Amanda married James Benjamin Reid [1158] [MRIN: 546] on 19 Apr 1874 in , Union Co, GA. James was born on 18 Feb 1849, died on 19 Nov 1926 at age 77, and was buried in Dewberry Bap Ch., Cem, #1, Hall Co., GA. They had seven children: Virgil Allen, Margaret Josephine, Judge Grimpey, James Calvester, Bertha Louise, Joseph Francis, and Martha Mary Cordele.

Virgil Allen Reid [1159] was born on 14 Jun 1875 in , Union Co, GA, died on 15 Feb 1909 in , Coffee Co, GA at age 33, and was buried in Douglas Cem, Coffee Co., GA.

Virgil married Charlie Hancock [1160] [MRIN: 547] on 25 Jun 1903 in , Coffee Co, GA. Charlie was born on 27 Jun 1883 in , Coffee Co, GA, died on 19 Jul 1962 in Jacksonville, Fla at age 79, and was buried in Edgewood Cem, Jacksonville, Fla.

Margaret Josephine Reid [1161] was born on 28 Jul 1877 in , Union Co, GA, died on 9 Sep 1960 in , Fulton Co, GA at age 83, and was buried in Dewberry Bap Ch., Cem, #1, Hall Co., GA.

Margaret married Andrew Mahlon Skelton [1162] [MRIN: 548] on 7 Feb 1904 in , Hall Co, GA. Andrew was born on 8 Mar 1879, died on 20 Jun 1930 in , Sumter Co, Ga at age 51, and was buried in Dewberry Bap Ch., Cem, #1, Hall Co., GA. They had one son: Midas Odell.

Midas Odell Skelton [1163] was born on 12 Jul 1905 in , Hall Co, GA and died on 30 Mar 1947 in , Cobb Co, GA at age 41. The cause of his death was auto accident.

Midas married Geneva Elinor Williams [1164] [MRIN: 549]. Geneva was born on 7 Oct 1907 in , Habersham Co., GA. and died on an unknown date.

Judge Grimpey Reid [1165] was born on 12 Mar 1880 in , Union Co, GA, died on 30 Mar 1947 in , Elbert Co, GA at age 67, and was buried in Dewberry Bap Ch., Cem, #1, Hall Co., GA.

Judge married Amanda Pearl Luck [1166] [MRIN: 550] on 9 Feb 1908 in , Hall Co, GA. Amanda was born on 24 Nov 1888 in , Hall Co, GA, died on 1 Oct 1927 in , Putnam Co, GA at age 38, and was buried in Eatonton, , GA.

James Calvester Reid [1167] was born on 5 Oct 1882 in , Union Co, GA, died in 1948 in , Sumter Co, Ga at age 66, and was buried in Shioh Cem., Sumter Co., GA.

James married Daisy Berry [1168] [MRIN: 551] on 10 Nov 1907 in , Hall Co, GA. Daisy was born on 26 Feb 1883 in , Hall Co, GA, died on 18 Apr 1911 in , Hall Co, GA at age 28, and was buried in Dewberry Bap Ch., Cem, #1, Hall Co., GA.

James next married Mary Florence Walker [1169] [MRIN: 552] on 25 Dec 1913 in , Hall Co, GA. Mary was born on 6 Sep 1881 in , Hall Co, GA, died on 31 Mar 1957 in , Sumter Co, Ga at age 75, and was buried in Shioh Cem., Sumter Co., GA.

Bertha Louise Reid [1170] was born on 14 May 1885 in , Union Co, GA, died on 27 Oct 1960 in , Gwinnett Co, GA at age 75, and was buried in Dewberry Bap Ch., Cem, #1, Hall Co., GA.

Bertha married Aaron Newton Skelton [1171] [MRIN: 553] on 10 Mar 1913 in , Hall Co, GA. Aaron was born on 10 Mar 1882 in , , GA and died on 29 Nov 1977 in , Gwinnett Co, GA at age 95.

Joseph Francis Reid [1172] was born on 25 Dec 1887 in , White Co, GA, died on 20 Mar 1975 in , Hall Co, GA at age 87, and was buried in Dewberry Bap Ch., Cem, #1, Hall Co., GA.

Joseph married Emma Noami Whitmire [1173] [MRIN: 554] on 10 Mar 1913 in , Hall Co, GA. Emma was born on 25 Feb 1885 in , , GA, died on 30 Sep 1950 in , Hall Co, GA at age 65, and was buried in Dewberry Bap Ch., Cem, #1, Hall Co., GA.

Martha Mary Cordele Reid [1174] was born on 15 Nov 1893 in , Hall Co, GA, died on 26 Apr 1935 in , Hall Co, GA at age 41, and was buried in Dewberry Bap Ch., Cem, #1, Hall Co., GA. She never married and had no children.

Margaret Eliza Hunter [1175] was born on 20 Jan 1852 in , Union Co, GA, died on 9 Jan 1929 in , Union Co, GA at age 76, and was buried in Old Choestoe Cem., Union Co., GA.

Margaret married William L. Sullivan [1176] [MRIN: 555] on 16 Jan 1876 in , Union Co, GA. William was born on 16 May 1856, died on 3 Sep 1897 at age 41, and was buried in Old Choestoe Cem., Union Co., GA. They had two children: Sarah Rosetta and John A..

Sarah Rosetta Sullivan [1177] was born on 20 Jan 1882, died on 27 Feb 1920 at age 38, and was buried in Old Choestoe Cem., Union Co., GA.

Sarah married Herschel Arthur Dyer [1205] [MRIN: 4637], son of Bluford Elisha Dyer [1207] and Sarah Evaline Souther [1208], on 5 Jan 1905. Herschel was born on 9 Oct 1880 and died on 27 May 1974 at age 93. They had one son: Otis Cecil.

Otis Cecil Dyer Sr [12699] was born on 5 Dec 1905 and died on 31 Oct 2005⁹ at age 99.

Noted events in his life were:

• He was a teacher then a principal

• Residence: Atlanta, Fulton Co, GA

Otis married Margie Lee Cagle [12700]⁹ [MRIN: 4639], daughter of Strawbridge Cagle [12701] and Edith Smith [12702], on 5 Nov 1927.⁹ Margie died before 2005 and was buried in Westview Cemetery, Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA.⁹ They had three children: Harry Vaughn, Sarah Elis, and Otis Cecil.

Harry Vaughn Dyer [12703]⁹ was born after 1927.

Harry married someone. She had one daughter: Margie Rose.

Margie Rose Dyer [12704].⁹

Sarah Elis Dyer [12705]⁹ was born after 1927.

General Notes: Twin of Otis, Jr.

Sarah married Adams [12706] [MRIN: 4642]. They had one daughter: Sarah Estelle.

Sarah Estelle Adams [12707].⁹

Otis Cecil Dyer [12708]⁹ was born after 1927 in Jr and died on an unknown date.

General Notes: Twin of Sarah.

He lived only about 11 months.

John A. Sullivan [1179] was born about 1877 in , , GA.

William Johnson Hunter Jr [1180] was born on 26 Apr 1854 in , Union Co, GA, died on 25 Dec 1906 in , Union Co, GA at age 52, and was buried in Old Salem Cem., Union Co., GA.

William married Nancy Dyer [1181] [MRIN: 557] on 15 Mar 1877 in , Union Co, GA.

Georgia Ann Hunter [1182] was born on 5 Apr 1855 in , Union Co, GA, died on 3 Oct 1924 in , Union Co, GA at age 69, and was buried in New Choestoe Cem., Union Co., GA.

Georgia married Francis Jasper "Bud" Collins [1183] [MRIN: 558], son of Francis "Frank" Collins [11204] and Ruth Nix [11216], on 3 Jan 1873 in , Union Co, GA. Francis was born on 30 Jan 1855, died on 17 Dec 1941 in , Union Co, GA at age 86, and was buried in New Choestoe Cem., Union Co., GA. They had 13 children: Ida, Eddie, Andrew "Andy" D., Olza Albert "Ozzie," India, Esley L., Lillie V., Sarah, Francis "Frank," Fannie Azie, William Harv, Avery, and Ethel Georgiann.

Noted events in his life were:

• He was a farmer & Storeowner.

• He belonged to the Choestoe Baptist Church.

• Political:Republican; represenative 1 term, Prison Pardon & Parole Board

Ida Collins [1186] was born on 18 Nov 1873, died on 29 Mar 1962 at age 88, and was buried in Choestoe Cem #2, Union Co., GA.

Ida married Perry L. Hood [1187] [MRIN: 560] on 4 Jun 1893 in , Union Co, GA.¹⁰ Perry was born on 20 Mar 1864, died on 5 Jun 1943 at age 79, and was buried in Choestoe Cem #2, Union Co., GA. They had five children: Sallie, Haralson J., Earl, Rouse, and Bertha Rebecca Adaline.

Sallie Hood [1188] was born after 1893 and died on an unknown date.

Haralson J. Hood [1189] was born after 1890, died on 23 Jun 1930, and was buried in New Choestoe Cemetery, Union Co., GA.

Haralson married Dessie Dora Collins [1190] [MRIN: 561], daughter of James Johnson "Jim" Collins [1088] and Margaret Ann "Babe" Nix Collins [1089]. Dessie was born on 6 Jun 1898 and died on 7 Jan 1945 at age 46. They had three children: Franklin Bruce, Jack Wayne, and Tommy Ray.

(Duplicate. See page xxx)

Earl Hood [1191] was born after 1890 and died on an unknown date.

Rouse Hood [1192] was born on 5 Feb 1916, died on 15 Sep 1919 at age 3, and was buried in Old Choestoe Cem., Union Co., GA.¹¹

Bertha Rebecca Adaline Hood [1193] was born on 15 Sep 1899 in Choestoe Dist, Union Co., GA., died on an unknown date, and was buried in New Choestoe Cemetery, Union Co, GA.

General Notes: Bertha made all the children's clothing and also helped out in the fields. Small children were taken and set under a tree if they were too small to work. Bertha is best know for her cobbler pies, biscuits, and gravy. - Harold Dyer, THE HERITAGE OF UNION COUNTY, GA 1832-1994, art#404.

Bertha married William Edgar "Little Ed" Dyer [1194]¹² [MRIN: 562] on 20 Oct 1920. William was born on 12 Oct 1894 in Choestoe Dist, Union Co., GA. and died on 14 Apr 1995 at age 100. They had seven children: Annie Mae, James Perry, Lois, Wilma, Genelle Nichols, William Harold, and Sarah Ruth.

Annie Mae Dyer [22788]¹² was born in 1922 and died before 2011.¹³

Noted events in her life were:

• She had a residence in 2008 in Suches, , Ga.

Annie married Burnette [22795] [MRIN: 8360].

James Perry Dyer [22789] was born on 22 Dec 1923, died on 15 Jan 2008¹⁴ at age 84, and was buried in Choestoe Cem #2, Union Co., GA.

Noted events in his life were:

• His obituary was published. James Perry Dyer

Mr. James Perry Dyer, 84, of Blairsville, Ga., died Tuesday, January 15, 2008 at his home.

Mr. Dyer was born Saturday, December 22, 1923 in Union County, Ga., to the late William Edgar and the late Bertha Hood Dyer. A lifelong resident of Union County, he was a veteran of the U.S. Army, and served during World War II. Mr. Dyer was awarded The Purple Heart, The Bronze Star, and was the recipient of many prestigious military awards. Mr. Dyer was a member of the Allegheny Mason Lodge, #114 F & AM, and also was a member of Choestoe Baptist Church.

Family members surviving include his wife, Betty Sue Rhinehardt Dyer of Blairsville; sons, Richard Charles Dyer of Blairsville and James Edgar Dyer of Atlanta, Ga.; daughter and sonin law, Vicki Lynn and David Owenby of Blairsville; sisters, Annie Mae Burnett of Suches, Ga., Lois Allen of Lithonia, Ga., Wilma and Almond Mote of Decatur, Ga., Genelle Burns of Young Harris, Ga., Sarah Ruth Payne of Cleveland, Ga.; brother and sister-in-law, William Harold and Delores Dyer of Blairsville; grandson, Dustin Brohns Owenby of Blairsville; granddaughter, Lauren Victoria Owenby, also of Blairsville. Funeral services were held Saturday, January 19, 2008 at 2 p.m. from the Choestoe Baptist Church with the Rev. Ken Zollinger officiating. Music was presented by Jo Mosley and Susie Phillips. Burial followed in Choestoe Cemetery. Pallbearers were Larry Shuler, Gary Payne, Terry Weaver, Tim Allen, David Dyer and Randy Dyer. Honorary escort to the family was James Perry Taylor, Herbert Arrowood and Eddie Burnett.

Arrangements entrusted to Cochran Funeral Home and Crematory of Blairsville. Please view Mr. Dyer's Video Tribute, send condolences to the family and sign the guest register at www.cochranfuneralhomes.com

James married Betty Sue Rhinehardt [22796]¹⁵ [MRIN: 8361]. They had three children: Richard Charles, James Edgar, and Vicki Lynn.

Richard Charles Dyer [22802].¹⁴

Noted events in his life were:

• He had a residence in 2008 in Blairsville, Union Co., GA.¹⁴

James Edgar Dyer [22803].¹⁴

Noted events in his life were:

• He had a residence in 2008 in Atlanta, Fulton Co, GA.¹⁴

Vicki Lynn Dyer [22804].¹⁴

Vicki married David Owenby [22805]¹⁴ [MRIN: 8367]. They had two children: Dustin Brohns and Lauren Victoria.

Dustin Brohns Owenby [22806].¹⁴

Lauren Victoria Owenby [22807].¹⁴

Lois Dyer [22790] was born 26 June1925,¹³ died on 5 Jan 2011,¹³ and was buried in Hillandale Memoiral Park, Lithonia, Dekalb Co, Ga.¹³

General Notes: She belonged to the First Baptsit Church in Lithonia, Ga

Noted events in her life were:

• She had a residence in 2008 in Lithonia, Dekalb Co, GA.

• She was Baptist.

Lois married Dr Homer W. Allen [22797]¹⁴ [MRIN: 8362]. Homer died before 2011.¹³ They had two children: Bridget Sue and Timothy F..

Bridget Sue Allen [23700].¹³

Bridget married Hill Kelly [23701]¹³ [MRIN: 8931]. They had one son: Brian Drew.

Brian Drew Kelly [23703].¹³

Timothy F. Allen [23702].

Noted events in his life were:

• He had a residence in 2011 in Cleveland, White Co, GA.¹³

Wilma Dyer [22791] was born in 1928.

Noted events in her life were:

• She had a residence in 2008 in Young Harris, Towns Co, GA.¹⁴

• She had a residence in 2011 in Atlanta, Fulton Co, GA.¹³

Wilma married Shuler [22798] [MRIN: 8363].

Wilma next married Motes [23704]¹³ [MRIN: 8932].

Genelle Nichols Dyer [22792]¹³ was born in 1930.

Noted events in her life were:

• She had a residence in 2011 in Young Harris, Towns Co, GA.

Genelle married Burns [22799] [MRIN: 8364].

William Harold Dyer [22793] was born in 1933.

Noted events in his life were:

• He had a residence in 2011 in Blairsville, Union Co., GA.¹³

William married Delores [22800] [MRIN: 8365].

Sarah Ruth Dyer [22794] was born in 1935 and died before 2011.¹³

Noted events in her life were:

• She had a residence in 2008 in Cleveland, White Co, GA.¹⁴

Sarah married Payne [22801] [MRIN: 8366].

Eddie Collins [1195] was born after 1873 and died on an unknown date.

Andrew "Andy" D. Collins [1196] was born on 22 Nov 1875 in , Union Co, GA, died on 21 Feb 1962 at age 86, and was buried in New Choestoe Cemetery, Union Co., GA.

Noted events in his life were:

• He had a residence in Choestoe Dist, Union Co., GA.. Lived at the old Newt SWAIN homeplace in Choestoe Dist.

Andrew married Sary Alice Davis [1197] [MRIN: 563], daughter of Charlie Davis [1198] and Harriet Burchfield [1199], on 20 Aug 1893 in , Union Co, GA.¹⁶ Sary was born on 30 May 1874, died on 14 Dec 1937 at age 63, and was buried in New Choestoe Cem., Union Co., GA. They had seven children: Albert Carson, James Olvey, Ada Asalena, Thompson Smith, Ernest Garfield, Oscar Edward, and Francis Paul.

Albert Carson Collins [11297] was born on 30 Apr 1897, died on 2 Jul 1982 at age 85, and was buried in New Choestoe Cem., Union Co., GA.

Albert married Mary Spiva [11305] [MRIN: 4166] on 1 Jan 1919 in , Union Co, GA. Mary was born on 2 Jun 1895, died on 26 Jun 1969 at age 74, and was buried in New Choestoe Cem., Union Co., GA. They had two children: Alberta Maxine and Chandler Crett.

Alberta Maxine Collins [11315] was born on 12 Dec 1924 in , Union Co, GA.

Alberta married Charles E. Byers [11325] [MRIN: 4175] on 10 Sep 1956 in , Union Co, GA.

Alberta next married Elmer W. Lee [11326] [MRIN: 4176] on 3 May 1968 in , Union Co, GA.

Chandler Crett Collins [11316] was born on 19 Aug 1927 in , Union Co, GA and died on 14 Feb 1966 at age 38.

Chandler married Helen Huggins [11327] [MRIN: 4177] in , Union Co, GA. They had one daughter: Debra Jean.

Debra Jean Collins [11330] was born on 13 Jul 1955.

Chandler next married Clara Mae Harkins [11328] [MRIN: 4178]. Clara was born in 1946 and died on 24 Mar 1969 at age 23. They had one daughter: Ida Lynn.

Ida Lynn Collins [11331] was born after 1963.

James Olvey Collins [11298] was born in 1899 and died on an unknown date.

Noted events in his life were:

• Moved: , , CO.

James married Ruby Tarpley [11306] [MRIN: 4167]. They had three children: Ruth Lorene, Jack Tarpley, and Joyce Alice.

Ruth Lorene Collins [11337] was born after 1918 and died on an unknown date.

Ruth married Billy D. Causey [11340] [MRIN: 4179]. They had five children: Fahryn Elaine, Charlene Maria, Amder Dee, Cherelyn Fay, and Doreen.

Fahryn Elaine Causey [11345] was born after 1938.

Charlene Maria Causey [11346] was born after 1938.

Amder Dee Causey [11347] was born after 1938.

Cherelyn Fay Causey [11348] was born after 1938.

Doreen Causey [11349] was born after 1938.

Jack Tarpley Collins [11338] was born after 1918 and died on an unknown date.

Jack married Ann Taylor [11341] [MRIN: 4180]. They had two children: Susanne and Stephen.

Susanne Collins [11354] was born after 1938.

Stephen Collins [11355] was born after 1938.

Joyce Alice Collins [11339] was born after 1918 and died on an unknown date.

Joyce married Marvin L. Schneider [11342] [MRIN: 4181]. They had four children: Barbara Sue, Gregory, James, and John Allen.

Barbara Sue Schneider [11358] was born after 1938.

Gregory Schneider [11359] was born after 1938.

James Schneider [11360] was born after 1938.

John Allen Schneider [11361] was born after 1938.

Joseph Daniel Hunter [1136] was born on 13 Nov 1906 and died in May 1990 at age 83.

Noted events in her life were:

• Her obituary was published. June 23, 2004 Page 5C

florence jackson hunter

Mrs. Florence Jackson Hunter, age 92, of Atlanta, Ga., formerly of Blairsville, GA., passed away on Thursday, June 17, 2004 in the Atlanta Medical Center.

Cochran Funeral Home in Blairsville was entrusted by the family for the arrangements.

The North Georgia News

Blairsville, GA 30512

www.nganews.com

Jim Hunter [23145] was born after 1934.

Jim married Shelba [23148] [MRIN: 8499]. They had two children: James and Mia.

James Hunter [23149].

James married Jana [23150] [MRIN: 8500].

Mia Hunter [23151].

Joan Hunter [23146] was born after 1934.

Joan married Jesse Thornton [23147] [MRIN: 8498].

Dan D. "Dandy" Hunter [1138] was born on 26 Nov 1907 in Blairsville, Union Co., GA and died on 21 Apr 1973 in Winchester, , SC at age 65.

William Marion Hunter [1143] was born on 1 Sep 1867 in Choestoe Dist, Union Co., GA., died on 13 Jul 1964 in Gainesville, Hall Co, GA at age 96, and was buried in Choestoe Cem #2, Union Co., GA.

Lousie Hunter [1145] was born about 1868 and died on an unknown date.

Lousie married Duckworth [1146] [MRIN: 543].

Virge Hunter [1147] was born about 1869 and died on an unknown date.

Frank Hunter [1148] was born about 1870 and died on an unknown date.

William M. Hunter [1150]⁸ was born about 1867 in , , GA and died on an unknown date.

Lottie Hunter [1151] was born about 1873 and died on an unknown date.

Lottie married Duckworth [1152] [MRIN: 545].

Randy Hunter [1153] was born about 1874 and died on an unknown date.

James V. (?) Hunter [1154] was born about 1875 in , , GA and died on an unknown date.

James married Margaret [23597] [MRIN: 8690]. Margaret was born on 20 Jan 1879 and died on 9 Sep 1918 at age 39.

Mary M. Hunter [1155] was born about 1876 in , , GA and died on an unknown date.

Jason H. (?) Hunter [1156] was born about 1879 and died on an unknown date.

TO BE CONTINUED on John Hunter, Part 2

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Thursday, May 30, 2013

John Hunter (c1775-- 1848) and His Descendants

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