Friday, February 28, 2014

William D. Petty (1834-1917)


Here is what I have on my great Uncle Danel Webster Petty's brother William D. Petty




William loved to quote from the Bible and sing religious hyms.

This is from the publication SUMACH ON THE HILL:

William D. Petty was born on November 29, 1834 and was almost 83 years old at the time of his death.  He was recognized  as one of the best successful farmer and a deeply religious  man.  He was seventeen years old when Sumach Church was organized may have been one of the charter members.

At age 32 in 1866, William D. Petty was ordained an elder and served for the next 51 years.  He remembered the first church building and the first shed used at Shumach for camp meetings and revivals.  He was likely one of the leaders in the establishment of the Sumach Seminary around 1876.  He also attended all presbytery  meetings as a ruling elder of the Sumach congregation for many years.  On September 21, 1904 he voed with a majority of the ruling elders and ministers of the Chattanooga Presbytery in opposition to the organic union of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church with the Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A.

In 1913  William D. Petty donated the necessary funds and building materials to construct a second shed at Sumach.  An old brush arbor  which had stood for many years was destroyed and the second shed was located  on or near the site of the first.





Someplace I read he was very versed on the Scriptures, could read Latin and love sing Hymns..  He also came to the church early every Sunday in the winter to get the stoves burning.



Wednesday, February 26, 2014

Georgia Ann Hunter and Bud Collins Decendants





Descendants of Georgia Ann Hunter



1-Georgia Ann Hunter [1182], daughter of William Johnson Hunter [1069] and Margaret Elizabeth "Peggy" England [1070], 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

2-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], son of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________, on 4 Jun 1893 in , Union Co, GA.1 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.

3-Sallie Hood [1188] was born after 1893 and died on an unknown date.

3-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.

4-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.

5-Judy Hood [23201].

Judy married ____________ Rogers [23202] [MRIN: 8518], son of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________.

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

Jack married Dorothy Roberts [11286] [MRIN: 4163], daughter of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________.

4-Tommy Ray Hood [11281] was born in 1930.

Tommy married Joan Spiva [11287] [MRIN: 4164], daughter of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________.

3-Earl Hood [1191] was born after 1890 and died on an unknown date.

3-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.2 

3-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]3 [MRIN: 562], son of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________, 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.

4-Annie Mae Dyer [22788]3 was born in 1922 and died before 2011.4 

Noted events in her life were:

•  She had a residence in 2008 in Suches, , Ga.

Annie married ____________ Burnette [22795] [MRIN: 8360], son of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________.

4-James Perry Dyer [22789] was born on 22 Dec 1923, died on 15 Jan 20085 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]6 [MRIN: 8361], daughter of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________.  They had three children: Richard Charles, James Edgar, and Vicki Lynn.

5-Richard Charles Dyer [22802].5 

Noted events in his life were:

•  He had a residence in 2008 in Blairsville, Union Co., GA.5 

5-James Edgar Dyer [22803].5 

Noted events in his life were:

•  He had a residence in 2008 in Atlanta, Fulton Co, GA.5 

5-Vicki Lynn Dyer [22804].5 

Vicki married David Owenby [22805]5 [MRIN: 8367], son of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________.  They had two children: Dustin Brohns and Lauren Victoria.

6-Dustin Brohns Owenby [22806].5 

6-Lauren Victoria Owenby [22807].5 

4-Lois Dyer [22790] was born 26 June1925,4 died on 5 Jan 2011,4 and was buried in Hillandale Memoiral Park, Lithonia, Dekalb Co, Ga.4 

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]5 [MRIN: 8362], son of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________. Homer died before 2011.4 They had two children: Bridget Sue and Timothy F..

5-Bridget Sue Allen [23700].4 

Bridget married Hill Kelly [23701]4 [MRIN: 8931], son of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________.  They had one son: Brian Drew.

6-Brian Drew Kelly [23703].4 

5-Timothy F. Allen [23702].

Noted events in his life were:

•  He had a residence in 2011 in Cleveland, White Co, GA.4 

4-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.5 
•  She had a residence in 2011 in Atlanta, Fulton Co, GA.4 

Wilma married ____________ Shuler [22798] [MRIN: 8363], son of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________.

Wilma next married ____________ Motes [23704]4 [MRIN: 8932], son of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________.

4-Genelle Nichols Dyer [22792]4 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], son of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________.

4-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.4 

William married Delores ____________ [22800] [MRIN: 8365], daughter of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________.

4-Sarah Ruth Dyer [22794] was born in 1935 and died before 2011.4 

Noted events in her life were:

•  She had a residence in 2008 in Cleveland, White Co, GA.5 

Sarah married ____________ Payne [22801] [MRIN: 8366], son of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________.

2-Eddie Collins [1195] was born after 1873 and died on an unknown date.

2-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.7 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.

3-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], daughter of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________, 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.

4-Alberta Maxine Collins [11315] was born on 12 Dec 1924 in , Union Co, GA.

Alberta married Charles E. Byers [11325] [MRIN: 4175], son of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________, on 10 Sep 1956 in , Union Co, GA.

Alberta next married Elmer W. Lee [11326] [MRIN: 4176], son of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________, on 3 May 1968 in , Union Co, GA.

4-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], daughter of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________, in , Union Co, GA.  They had one daughter: Debra Jean.

5-Debra Jean Collins [11330] was born on 13 Jul 1955.

Chandler next married Clara Mae Harkins [11328] [MRIN: 4178], daughter of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________. Clara was born in 1946 and died on 24 Mar 1969 at age 23. They had one daughter: Ida Lynn.

5-Ida Lynn Collins [11331] was born after 1963.

3-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], daughter of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________.  They had three children: Ruth Lorene, Jack Tarpley, and Joyce Alice.

4-Ruth Lorene Collins [11337] was born after 1918 and died on an unknown date.

Ruth married Billy D. Causey [11340] [MRIN: 4179], son of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________.  They had five children: Fahryn Elaine, Charlene Maria, Amder Dee, Cherelyn Fay, and Doreen.

5-Fahryn Elaine Causey [11345] was born after 1938.

5-Charlene Maria Causey [11346] was born after 1938.

5-Amder Dee Causey [11347] was born after 1938.

5-Cherelyn Fay Causey [11348] was born after 1938.

5-Doreen Causey [11349] was born after 1938.

4-Jack Tarpley Collins [11338] was born after 1918 and died on an unknown date.

Jack married Ann Taylor [11341] [MRIN: 4180], daughter of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________.  They had two children: Susanne and Stephen.

5-Susanne Collins [11354] was born after 1938.

5-Stephen Collins [11355] was born after 1938.

4-Joyce Alice Collins [11339] was born after 1918 and died on an unknown date.

Joyce married Marvin L. Schneider [11342] [MRIN: 4181], son of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________.  They had four children: Barbara Sue, Gregory, James, and John Allen.

5-Barbara Sue Schneider [11358] was born after 1938.

5-Gregory Schneider [11359] was born after 1938.

5-James Schneider [11360] was born after 1938.

5-John Allen Schneider [11361] was born after 1938.

3-Ada Asalena Collins [11299] was born in 1902 and died on an unknown date.

Ada married Frank Hamby [11307] [MRIN: 4168], son of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________, on 20 Jun 1924 in , Union Co, GA. Frank died on 26 Jun 1979. They had three children: Eula Mae, Loretta Blanche, and Dennis.

4-Eula Mae Hamby [11362] was born in 1925.

Eula married William Brewer [11370] [MRIN: 4184], son of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________. William was born in 1924 and died on 7 Sep 1946 at age 22. They had one daughter: Angela.

5-Angela Brewer [11386] was born after 1942.

Angela married Ronnie Morris [11387] [MRIN: 4195], son of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________.  They had one daughter: Amy.

6-Amy Morris [11388] was born after 1962.

4-Loretta Blanche Hamby [11363] was born in 1927.

Loretta married Lum K. Nix [11371] [MRIN: 4185], son of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________. Lum was born in 1920 in , Union Co, GA and died on 5 Aug 1949 at age 29. They had two children: Sandra and Brenda.

5-Sandra Nix [11389] was born after 1947.

Sandra married Edward Sutton [11390] [MRIN: 4196], son of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________.  They had three children: Stacy Ray, Brandon, and Matthew.

6-Stacy Ray Sutton [11391] was born after 1967.

6-Brandon Sutton [11392] was born after 1967.

6-Matthew Sutton [11393] was born after 1967.

5-Brenda Nix [11394] was born after 1947.

Brenda married David Smith [11395] [MRIN: 4197], son of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________.  They had two children: Chrissy and David.

6-Chrissy Smith [11396] was born after 1967.

6-David Smith Jr [11397] was born after 1967.

4-Dennis Hamby [11364] was born in 1931.

Dennis married Opal Howell [11372] [MRIN: 4186], daughter of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________.  They had two children: Fay and Cathy.

5-Fay Hamby [11398] was born after 1951.

Fay married Randy Hensley [11399] [MRIN: 4198], son of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________.  They had one daughter: Shannon Kimsey.

6-Shannon Kimsey Hensley [11400] was born on 19 Nov 1975.

5-Cathy Hamby [11401] was born after 1951.

Cathy married Ronnie Guess [11402] [MRIN: 4199], son of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________.

3-Thompson Smith Collins [11300] was born in 1904 and died on an unknown date.

Noted events in his life were:

•  Moved: Eatonton, , CO.

Thompson married Velma Palmer [11308] [MRIN: 4169], daughter of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________.  They had five children: Jean, Tommy, Joann, Larry, and Kenneth.

4-Jean Collins [11408] was born after 1922.

4-Tommy Collins [11409] was born after 1922.

4-Joann Collins [11410] was born after 1922.

4-Larry Collins [11411] was born after 1922.

4-Kenneth Collins [11412] was born after 1922.

3-Ernest Garfield Collins [11301] was born on 23 Apr 1906 in , Union Co, GA, died on 28 Jan 1958 at age 51, and was buried in Old Liberty Baptist Chuch, Union Co., GA.

Ernest married Delphia Souther [11309] [MRIN: 4170], daughter of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________, on 1 Jan 1928 in , Union Co, GA. Delphia was born in 1908 in , Union Co, GA and died on an unknown date. They had one son: Dean Garfield.

4-Dean Garfield Collins [11415] was born in 1941.

Dean married Lois Neil Gilreath [11416] [MRIN: 4205], daughter of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________, on 16 Nov 1963. Lois was born in 1945.

3-Oscar Edward Collins [11302] was born on 14 Jun 1908 in , Union Co, GA and died on 29 Oct 1929 at age 21. He never married and had no children.

3-Francis Paul Collins [11303] was born on 15 Oct 1915 in , Union Co, GA and died on 1 Jun 1964 at age 48.

Francis married Ruth Nicholson [11310] [MRIN: 4171], daughter of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________, on 11 Jul 1934.  They had two children: Frances J. Nelle and Barbara Andre.

4-Frances J. Nelle Collins [11420] was born in 1943.

4-Barbara Andre Collins [11421] was born in 1946 in , Union Co, GA.

Francis next married Mable Gunter [11422] [MRIN: 4208], daughter of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________, on 5 Jun 1955.

2-Olza Albert "Ozzie" Collins [1200] was born on 26 Sep 1878 in , Union Co, GA and died on 2 Oct 1965 at age 87.

Olza married Mary Elizabeth Nix [1201] [MRIN: 565], daughter of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________. Mary was born on 29 Oct 1886 and died on 21 Oct 1970 at age 83. They had four children: Pansy, Eunice, Water, and Grace.

3-Pansy Collins [11423] was born after 1902 and died on an unknown date.

3-Eunice Collins [11424] was born after 1902 and died on an unknown date.

3-Water Collins [11425] was born after 1902 and died on an unknown date.

3-Grace Collins [11426] was born after 1902 and died on an unknown date.

2-India Collins [1202] was born on 9 Mar 1882 in , Union Co, GA, died on 2 Apr 1939 at age 57, and was buried in Choestoe Cem #2, Union Co., GA.

2-Esley L. Collins [1203] was born on 28 Dec 1886 in , Union Co, GA and died on 8 Feb 1957 at age 70.

2-Lillie V. Collins [1204] was born on 22 Dec 1888 in , Union Co, GA and died on 26 Feb 1975 at age 86.

Lillie married Herschel Arthur Dyer [1205] [MRIN: 566], son of Bluford Elisha Dyer [1207] and Sarah Evaline Souther [1208]. Herschel was born on 9 Oct 1880 and died on 27 May 1974 at age 93. They had three children: Annie Valera, India Inez, and Herschel Arthur.

3-Annie Valera Dyer [11429] was born after 1908 and died on an unknown date.

3-India Inez Dyer [11430] was born after 1908 and died on an unknown date.

3-Herschel Arthur Dyer Jr [11431] was born after 1908 and died on an unknown date.

2-Sarah Collins [1209] was born on 21 Dec 1891 in , Union Co, GA, died on 10 Jan 1893 in , Union Co, GA at age 1, and was buried in Old Choestoe Cem., Union Co., GA.8 

2-Francis "Frank" Collins [1210] was born on 5 Jan 1893 in , Union Co, GA and died on 28 Jan 1912 at age 19.

2-Fannie Azie Collins [1211] was born on 7 Mar 1895 in , Union Co, GA, died on 14 Feb 1945 at age 49, and was buried in New Choestoe Cem., Union Co., GA.

Fannie married Jewel Marion Dyer [1212] [MRIN: 569], son of Bluford Elisha Dyer [1207] and Sarah Evaline Souther [1208]. Jewel was born on 25 May 1890, died on 3 Sep 1974 at age 84, and was buried in New Choestoe Cem., Union Co., GA. They had nine children: Louise, Francis Eugene, Georgianne Ethelene, Bluford Marion, Troy, Linda, Brenda, Janice, and Lloyd Shelton.

3-Louise Dyer [11057]9 was born on 15 Jan 1919.

General Notes: She taught school for a while.
Following Ray's death in 1983, Louise became certified as an insurance agent and has operated the Insurance Agency as a profitable business.   - THE HERITAGE OF UNION COUNTY 1832-1994, Article #411, by Louise Dyer.

Noted events in her life were:

•  She had a residence in 2006 in Commerce, Jackson Co, GA.10 

Louise married Raymond Quenton "Ray" Dyer [11062]11 [MRIN: 4075], son of Narve Dyer [11072] and Laura Townsend [11073], on 16 Sep 1938. Raymond was born on 5 Apr 1919 and died on 20 Oct 1983 at age 64. They had three children: Sylvan, Annie Faye, and Shirley Ann.

Noted events in his life were:

•  He served in the military. Army - WWII

4-Sylvan Dyer [11069] was born on 23 Oct 1939 in , Union Co, GA.

General Notes: Sylvan graduated from Emory at Oxford, the University of Georgia, and the University of Louisville (Ky), a with a Doctor of Dental Medicine degree in 1966.  He served two years in the Army, Company C, 9th Medical Unit, seeing action in he Vietnam War.  Following service, he joined the staff of the Veerans Administration Hospital, Tuskeegee, Alabama, where he serves as the chief resident dentist.   - THE HERITAGE OF UNION COUNTY 1832-1994, Article #411, by Louise Dyer.

Sylvan married Alice Kinney Catlett [11076] [MRIN: 4083], daughter of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________. Alice was born on 20 Aug 1944 in Shelbyville, , KY. They had two children: Emily and Elizabeth.

Noted events in her life were:

•  Registered Nurse



5-Emily Dyer [11081]12 was born after 1965.

5-Elizabeth Dyer [11082] was born after 1965.

4-Annie Faye Dyer [11070] was born on 9 Jan 1941 in , Union Co, GA.

General Notes: Faye graduated from Commerce High School with honors, received an AA from Emory at Oxford, and a BS in Psychology from Emory University in 1992. - THE HERITAGE OF UNION COUNTY 1832-1994, Article #411, by Louise Dyer.

Annie married Thomas Carroll Graham [11079] [MRIN: 4086], son of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________. Thomas was born on 7 Jun 1941 in Rock Hill, , SC. They had four children: Vincent, Tamara, Eric, and Geoffrey.

5-Vincent Graham [11083]11 was born after 1961.

General Notes: Vincent manages the Newpoint Development at Beaufort, SC, owned by his parents.

5-Tamara Graham [11084] was born after 1961.

5-Eric Graham [11085] was born after 1961.

5-Geoffrey Graham [11086] was born after 1961.

4-Shirley Ann Dyer [11071] was born on 24 Aug 1945 in , Union Co, GA.

General Notes: Shirley received a BA in English from Tift College in 1967.  She teaches English at Jackson County High School in Jefferson.  She has done graduate work in English at the University of Georgia.  They live in Commerce, Ga.  - THE HERITAGE OF UNION COUNTY 1832-1994, Article #411, by Louise Dyer.

Shirley married Andrew David Burns [11080] [MRIN: 4087], son of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________. Andrew was born on 19 Feb 1942 in Barnesville, , GA.

3-Francis Eugene Dyer [11058] was born on 25 Feb 1921 and died on 21 Dec 2009 at age 88.

General Notes: Eugene joined the U.S. Air Force in September, 1942, and served with distinction during WWII.  Trained as a bombadier in the famed Flying Fortress, he saw action in the European and African Theaters of War. Sgt. Dyer received the Soldier's Medal for Heroism when he saved the life of a fellow flyer after the plane's oxygen system was bombed out.
In May of 1947 Eugene bought a service station and grocery store from C.H. Davis.  After operating the Amoco Station and Grocery Store for 42 years Gene closed the business in May of 1989.  Later Dorothy opened a country store there that dealt mainly in handcrafts.  Then later it was a warehouse for Tim's cabinet shop business.
In civic work Egene represented his militia district on the Union Co., Board of Education for thrity-six consecutive years, a record in the state of Georgia.- F.E. Dyer, THE HERITAGE OF UNION COUNTY, GA. 1832 - 1994 art #405.When death comes near a holiday, such as Christmas, it seems to hold an extra measure of sadness.  My brother, my hero, Francis Eugene Dyer, drew his last breath on December 21, 2009 and was released from suffering and earthly restrictions.  In reviewing his life, I was extremely proud to call him my brother, my hero.  He will live in my heart and memory as long as I myself have breath-and, even beyond this life, I hope to rejoin him in Paradise.

He was born on February 25, 1921 in the farmhouse of his parents, Azie Collins Dyer (1895-1945) and Jewel Marion Dyer (1890-1974).  In his ancestry on both sides of the family he descended from pioneer settlers who were in Union County in the early 1830s when the county was formed.  Azie's parents were Francis Jasper Collins (1855-1941) and Georgianne Hunter Collins (1855-1924).  Azie's grandparents on her father's side were Frank Collins (1816-1864) and Rutha Nix Collins (1822-1893) and on her mother's side were William Jonathan Hunter (1813-1893) and Margaret Elizabeth “Peggy” England Hunter (1819-1894).  And Azie's great grandparents were Thompson Collins (abt. 1785-abt. 1858) and Celia Self Collins (abt. 1787-1880) and John Hunter (1775-1848) and Elizabeth (last name unknown).

On his father's side, Eugene's ancestors were grandparents, Bluford Elisha (“Bud”) Dyer (1855-1926) and Sarah Eveline Souther Dyer (1857-1959).  His great grandparents were James Marion Dyer (1823-1904) and Louisa Ingram Dyer (1827-1907); Little Ingram (1788-1866) and Mary “Polly” Cagle Ingram (abt. 1793-abt. 1830);  John Combs Hayes Souther (1827-1891) and Nancy Collins Souther (1829-1888).  His great, great grandparents were Bluford Elisha Dyer, Jr. (abt. 1785-1847) and Elizabeth Clark Dyer (abt. 1788-1861); John Souther (1803-1889) and Mary “Polly” Combs Souther (1807-1894); John Little Ingram (abt 1755-1828) and Ruth White Ingram (abt 1758-abt 1849).  John Ingram was a Revolutionary War Soldier.

With this list of ancestors, all of whom pioneered and settled land and became landowners, solid citizens, farmers, and some businessmen and teachers, we should not wonder that Eugene himself became a World War II soldier with a heroic and distinguished career, a businessman, a farmer and for 36 years a member of the Union County Board of Education.  Family matters.  Family helps to make us who and what we are.  And he was, indeed, from “solid” stock.

Eugene Dyer served in the Army Air Force during World War II from September, 1942 through the end of the war.  He was a bombardier in the famed Flying Fortress, B-24, serving in the Liberation Group of the 15th Army Air Force.  He saw action in the European, African and Italian Theaters of War, participating in more than 400 combat missions.  He was awarded the Soldier's Medal of Heroism when he saved the life of a fellow flyer.  He and the one he saved were the only survivors of the plane's crew when its oxygen system was bombed out.  Other decorations included the Purple Heart, the Air Medal with oak leaf clusters, the Good Conduct Medal, the European-African-Middle Eastern Theater War Ribbon with five campaign stars, and the Distinguished Unit Badge with two oak leaf clusters.  He attained the rank of Staff Sergeant.  He spent fifteen months in Italy, much of which was in an army hospital recovering from severe injuries, the results of which were present with him the remainder of his life in the form of shrapnel in his legs.  He can truly be termed a “hero,” a member of “The Greatest Generation.”

As a merchant, he operated a grocery, gasoline, feed, seed and fertilizer store from 1947 through 1989.  He was known for his credit to farmers that badly needed his help to get their crops planted.  In this respect, he followed the practice he had observed from his grandfather, Francis Jasper “Bud” Collins, who also had extended credit to hurting families during the Great Depression, and before and after.

As a school board member in Union County for 36 years, an elected office, he helped to make decisions that brought the school system from scattered country schools to strong consolidated schools, adequate and state-of-the-art buildings and equipment, and well-qualified teachers and administrators.  Education was high on his list of priorities.

He was a family man.  His wife Dorothy, his children Connie, Ivan and Tim, his grandchildren Jason, Alexandra and Emily, and his brothers and sisters and a host of cousins can all attest to his love, respect and reverence for family ideals and priorities.

And as a church man, he was quiet and often did not say much, but when he spoke on matters of building decisions, church finances, and expansion, he was heard and heeded.  His devotion to Choestoe Baptist Church where he was a faithful member extended from boyhood through all of his adult life.

Noted events in his life were:

•  He had a residence in 2006 in Blairsville, Union Co., GA.

Francis married Dorothy Velma Dyer [11063] [MRIN: 4076], daughter of John Dyer [11087] and Ida Nix [11088]. Dorothy was born on 21 Mar 1929. They had three children: Connie Jean, Ivan Eugene, and Timothy Maurice.

4-Connie Jean Dyer [11089]13 was born on 24 Jul 1951.

General Notes: She was an honor graduate of Union Co. High School.  She received an AA degree from Young Harris College and BA and MEd degrees from the University of Georgia.  She taught English for five years at Union Co. High School.  In 1978 she became a flight attendant for Delta Airlines. - F.E. Dyer, THE HERITAGE OF UNION COUNTY, GA. 1832 - 1994 art #405.

4-Ivan Eugene Dyer [11090] was born on 18 Jun 1954.

General Notes: He served in a supervisory capacity with AmocoFabric and Fiber Company. Recently Amoco Fibers merged with Shaw Industries and he is now a projects engineer. - F.E. Dyer, THE HERITAGE OF UNION COUNTY, GA. 1832 - 1994 art #405.

Noted events in his life were:

•  He had a residence in 1994 in Andalusia, , AL.

Ivan married Margaret Van-Nyhulis [11092]13 [MRIN: 4089], daughter of Gysbert Van-Nyhulis [11093] and June ____________ [11094], on 24 Mar 1984. Margaret was born on 14 Sep 1956 in Whitefish, , Montana. They had two children: Jason Eugene and Alexendra Marie.

5-Jason Eugene Dyer [11098] was born on 16 Nov 1985.13 

General Notes: In 1988 Jason was diagnosed as having cancer.  There followed many anxious months of chemotherapy and other treatments.  He is one of the fortunate survivors and was chosen cancer poster chlld for 1993.  Jason is now (1994) leading a normal life with school and little league ball  - F.E. Dyer, THE HERITAGE OF UNION COUNTY, GA. 1832 - 1994 art #405.

5-Alexendra Marie Dyer [11099] was born on 12 May 1988.

4-Timothy Maurice Dyer [11091] was born on 9 Sep 1959.

General Notes: Timothy attended Young Harris College.  He worked for a time with the Union Co. Soil Conservation District.  Tim and Nancy live in an authentic log cabin Tim constructed from logs hand-hewn from Dyer land.  He worked meticulously on the house for many years, crafting each room with precision and making a showplace for his skill with woods.  The house is located across Nottely River from Eugene and Dorothy's house.  Tim and Nancy are active members of Pine Top Baptist Church.  - F.E. Dyer, THE HERITAGE OF UNION COUNTY, GA. 1832 - 1994 art #405.

Noted events in his life were:

•  Occupation: Cabinet maker



Timothy married Nancy Sue Rogers [11095] [MRIN: 4091], daughter of Charles Rogers [11096] and Omaha Smith [11097]. Nancy was born on 21 May 1966. They had one daughter: Emily Elizabeth.

Noted events in her life were:

•  She was a Registered Nurse @ Union County Hospital



5-Emily Elizabeth Dyer [11100] was born on 18 Aug 1992.13 

3-Georgianne Ethelene Dyer [11059] was born on 13 May 1930.

General Notes: Any research of genealogy publications of North Georgia such as the cemetaries in Fannin County, family histories in Fannin and Union Counties one runs across Ethelene Dyer Jones' name often.  I have retreived much genealogy information from her writings in various publications and newspapers.

Ethelene Dyer Jones, recipient of Governor's Award
Community , Headlines , Local — By Staff Report on October 17, 2011 at 12:41 pm
 
Ethelene Dyer Jones, recipient of Governor's Award
At the 26th Governor's Awards in the Humanities event held on Thursday, October 6, 2011, at noon at the Old Georgia Railroad Freight Depot in downtown Atlanta, Ethelene Dyer Jones was among 10 Georgians who received medals. The purpose of the event is to recognize exemplary work in the humanities and to highlight the awardees as models for others in the state.
In making the award, the Georgia Humanities Council stated that for over 60 years Mrs. Ethelene Jones has been a leader in documenting, preserving, and sharing the stories of the Georgia mountains and Appalachian culture through publications, journalism, and other programs.
Mrs. Jones is a native of Union County and her career as an award-winning teacher and media specialist spanned Union, Bibb, Hart, and Fannin counties. She worked to secure an auxiliary off-campus center for college classes at Epworth and taught English there. She served as co-editor of Facets of Fannin, a 600-page volume of local history and lore. She also has published four other books on church history, family history, and poetry. For over 20 years, she has written a weekly history column for the News Observer newspaper of Blue Ridge and the Georgia Sentinel in Union and Towns Counties, and her columns have led to an increased appreciation of local history and folk traditions. Many of her columns are posted online at the GaGenWebProject.
Active with the Georgia Poetry Society, the Byron Herbert Reece Society, and the Fannin County Heritage Foundation, Mrs. Jones' leadership has led to the development of exhibits, documentaries, genealogical resources, and theatrical presentations. In addition, during her retirement in central Georgia, she volunteers as an advisor for the Georgia War Veterans Home, has reorganized a church library, is active in Learning-in-Retirement, and is a mentor in creative writing for a person in state prison.
We congratulate Mrs. Jones on this significant recognition for her outstanding work.



Georgianne married Rev Grover Duffie Jones [11064]4 [MRIN: 4077], son of Mack Duffie Jones [23633] and Victoria Carnes [23634], about 1950. Grover was born on 6 Oct 1925 in , Forsyth Co, GA,4 died on 26 Jan 2011 in Millegeville, , GA4 at age 85, and was buried in Choestoe Cem #2, Union Co., GA.4 They had two children: Cynthia and Keith.

4-Cynthia Jones [11101] was born after 1950.

4-Rev Keith Jones [11102] was born after 1950.

Keith married Debbie ____________ [23635] [MRIN: 8713], daughter of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________.

3-Bluford Marion Dyer [11060] was born on 26 Nov 1933 in , Union Co, GA, died on 1 Dec 2006 in Snellville, , Ga14 at age 73, and was buried in Choestoe Cem #2, Union Co., GA.

General Notes: They live on the Bud Collins homeplace.



Noted events in his life were:

•  He was educated in Cleveland, White Co, GA. Truett McConnell College
•  He was a farmer.
•  His obituary was published. Union Senteniel Dec 7, 2006
Mr. Bluford Marion Dyer, age 73 of Blairsville, GA, passed away Friday, December 1, 2006 at Embracing Arms Hospice in Snellville. Mr. Dyer was born Sunday, November 26, 1933 in Union County, GA to the late Marion Jewell Dyer and the late Azie Collins Dyer. Mr. Dyer was a member of the First Baptist Church of Blairsville. He was a farmer and had also served for many years on the ASCS board. Mr. Dyer was preceded in death by his wife, Annie Jo Shook Dyer in 2004.

Survivors include: daughter and son-in-law, Jounida and Keith Porter of Jefferson, GA, daughter and son-in-law, Gail and Wayne Hedden of Blairsville, GA, sisters, Ethelene Dyer Jones of Milledgeville, GA, Louise Dyer of Commerce, GA and Linda Fortenberry, Brenda Murphy and Janice Lance, all of Blairsville, brothers, Eugene Dyer, Loyd Shelton and Troy Dyer, all of Blairsville, GA, grandson, Luke Hedden, granddaughter, Leslie Hedden and grandsons, Blaze Porter and Sky Porter. Numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive.

Funeral services were held Sunday, December 3, 2006 at 1:00 PM from the Chapel of the Cochran Funeral Home of Blairsville with Rev. Keith Jones officiating. A Eulogy was provided by Mr. Bob Gibby. Music was provided by Minister R. Terry Hooper and Ryan Showalter. Interment followed in the Choestoe Baptist Church Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers were: Blaze Porter, Sky Porter, Luke Hedden, Marty Gibby, Sylvan Dyer and A.J. Shook.


In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders Association, Alzheimer's Association Headquarters, 225 N. Michigan Avenue, Suite 1700, Chicago, IL 60601.

The Cochran Funeral Home of Blairsville, Georgia is in charge of arrangements.

Bluford married Annie Jo Shook [11065] [MRIN: 4078], daughter of Joe Shook [11066] and Ruby Gibson [11067], on 2 Jun 1956. Annie was born on 28 Oct 1933 and died in 200410 at age 71. They had two children: Jounida and Gail.

Noted events in her life were:

•  She was educated in Cleveland, White Co, GA. Truett McConnell College

4-Jounida Dyer [11103] was born on 10 Apr 1958.

General Notes: She also attended UGA earning both the BS and MS degrees.

Noted events in her life were:

•  She was educated in Cleveland, White Co, GA. Truett McConnell College, Cleveland, Ga

Jounida married Keith Porter [11104] [MRIN: 4093], son of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________, on 25 Aug 1979. Keith was born on 8 Nov 1954. They had two children: Joshua Blaze and Laster Sky.

5-Joshua Blaze Porter [11105] was born on 5 Jun 1986.

5-Laster Sky Porter [11106] was born on 19 Aug 1991.

4-Gail Dyer [21770].

Gail married Wayne Hedden [21771] [MRIN: 7769], son of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________.  They had two children: Luke and Leslie.

5-Luke Hedden [21778].10 

5-Leslie Hedden [21779].10 

3-Troy Dyer [11061]15 was born before 1945.

Noted events in his life were:

•  He had a residence in 2006 in Blairsville, Union Co., GA.

Troy married Jesse Gail Carpenter [11068]15 [MRIN: 4080], daughter of William Frank Carpenter [23918] and Cora Lee Deyton [23919]. Jesse was born on 26 Jun 1955. They had one son: Michael Ryan.

4-Michael Ryan Dyer [11107]15 was born after 1970.

3-Linda Dyer [21772].10 

Noted events in her life were:

•  She had a residence in 2006 in Blairsville, Union Co., GA.

Linda married ____________ Fortenberry [21773]10 [MRIN: 7770], son of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________.

3-Brenda Dyer [21774].10 

Noted events in her life were:

•  She had a residence in 2006 in Blairsville, Union Co., GA.

Brenda married ____________ Murphy [21775]10 [MRIN: 7771], son of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________.

3-Janice Dyer [21776].10 

Noted events in her life were:

•  She had a residence in 2006 in Blairsville, Union Co., GA.

3-Lloyd Shelton Dyer [21777].10 

Noted events in his life were:

•  He had a residence in 2006 in Blairsville, Union Co., GA.

2-William Harv Collins [1214] was born on 4 Jun 1897 in , Union Co, GA, died on 24 Jul 1979 at age 82, and was buried in New Choestoe Cem., Union Co., GA.

General Notes: William graduated for Young Harris College, class of 1940.
Helped his father drive cattle to Cleveland & Gainesville

Noted events in his life were:

•  He was employed. Farmer & raised cattle, teacher, Commissary Clerk w/TVA, Notterly Dam project
•  He was religious. active member of Choestoe Baptist Church.
•  He had a residence. built a home in Choestoe on land given by his father

William married Northa May Bell Dyer [1215]16 [MRIN: 571], daughter of Bluford Elisha Dyer [1207] and Sarah Evaline Souther [1208], on 12 May 1918 in , Union Co, GA. Northa was born on 13 Jul 1897 and died on an unknown date. They had three children: Wilonell, William Clyde, and Alda Maria.

Noted events in her life were:

•  Member: 1929. Charter member of Women's Missionary Union
•  She was an active memeber of Choestoe Baptist Church..


•  1994: Residing in Union County Nursing Home



3-Wilonell Collins [11432] was born after 1918 and died on an unknown date.

Noted events in her life were:

•  She was educated. Young Harris, Piedmont College, UGA
•  Member:DAR - active member
•  She was a school teacher - taught mathematics for 35 yrs.
•  She was a clerk  at Choestoe Baptist Church



Wilonell married Ervin Dyer [11446] [MRIN: 4211], son of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________, on 8 May 1943.  They had four children: Jerry, Larry, Judy, and Jane.

4-Jerry Dyer [11447] was born after 1943.

4-Larry Dyer [11448] was born after 1943.

4-Judy Dyer [11449] was born after 1943.

4-Jane Dyer [11450] was born after 1943.

3-William Clyde Collins [11433] was born on 17 Nov 1921 in , Union Co, GA.

General Notes: He was inducted into the Army Air Force and did his training in Mississippi and Michigan.  He was assigned to the 399th Heavy Bomber Group which was stationed in Wendover, Ut,  Because of a mix up in orders he nor his unit went overseas during the war.  He spent his time in Spokane, Wa, and Southern California.
     He went back to the University of Georgia to complete his education.
     1957 - Clyde became principal Town Creek Elementary School.
     1968 - He became principal of Union County High School.
     1976 - Superintendent of Union County Schools.
- Roma Sue Collins, THE HERITATE OF UNION COUNTY GEORGIA 1832-1994, art #321.

Noted events in his life were:

•  He was educated. Young Harris, UGA, Western Carolina
•  He was a school teacher, principal, and superintendent



William married Roma Sue Turner [11451] [MRIN: 4212], daughter of John Jarrett Turner [11452] and Nola Nix [11453], on 23 May 1942.  They had four children: William Clyde "Bill," Caroline, Debbie, and Carlton.

4-William Clyde "Bill" Collins Jr [11459] was born after 1942.

General Notes: Bill and Martha moved back to the Blairsville area about 1992.  Bill is employed with the State.
-Roma Sue Collins, THE HERITAGE OF UNION COUNTY, GA., 1832 - 1994, art #321.

William married Martha Seay [11466] [MRIN: 4215], daughter of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________. Martha was born in Albany, , GA. They had three children: William Bryon, Elizabeth Anne "Beth," and Emily Brooke.

Noted events in her life were:

•  1994, occupation: teaching 5th grade at Union County Elementary School.



5-William Bryon Collins [11473] was born after 1958.

William married Michelle Weatherly [11476] [MRIN: 4220], daughter of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________.

5-Elizabeth Anne "Beth" Collins [11474] was born after 1958.

Noted events in her life were:

•  She was educated c1994 in Rome, Floyd Co, GA. Graduated from Berry College.

5-Emily Brooke Collins [11475] was born after 1958.

General Notes: Emily had two years at Rhyhart College and was enrolled at Roma College in 1994.

4-Caroline Collins [11460] was born after 1942.

Noted events in her life were:

•  Profession: Kindergarden teacher



Caroline married Robert "Bob" Kelly [11467] [MRIN: 4216], son of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________. Robert was born in Conyers, , GA. They had two children: Courtney and Collin.

Noted events in his life were:

•  He was manager of Great Western Finance Company



5-Courtney Kelly [11486] was born after 1960.

5-Collin Kelly [11487] was born after 1960.

4-Debbie Collins [11461] was born after 1942.

General Notes: 1994 - First grade teacher at Jack P. Nix Elementary School in White Co., Ga., they live in Clermont, Ga.

Debbie married Ronald Gailey [11468] [MRIN: 4217], son of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________.  They had four children: Brooke, Trey, Kim, and Amanda.

Noted events in his life were:

•  He was employed in 1994 in Gainesville, Hall Co, GA. manager of one of Slack's Auto Stores

5-Brooke Gailey [11490] was born after 1960.

5-Trey Gailey [11491] was born after 1960.

5-Kim Gailey [11492] was born after 1960.

5-Amanda Gailey [11493] was born after 1960.

4-Carlton Collins [11462] was born after 1942.

Noted events in his life were:

•  He was employed in 1994. Farm manager for Arbor Acre Farms.

Carlton married Kellie Reeves [11469] [MRIN: 4218], daughter of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________. Kellie was born in Augusta, Richmond Co, GA. They had two children: Ashley and Chase.

Noted events in her life were:

•  She was employed in 1994 in Blairsville, Union Co., GA. Union County Tax Comminssioner Office.

5-Ashley Collins [11499] was born after 1962.

5-Chase Collins [11500] was born after 1962.

3-Alda Maria Collins [11434] was born on 26 Oct 1926 in , Union Co, GA.

Noted events in her life were:

•  She was educated. Graduated Valedictorian - Union Co., H.D; North Ga., College, UGA
•  Member:Charter member of Pilots International
•  Member:Alpha Delta Kappa
•  Member:DAR
•  She was religious. Active member of Choestoe Baptist Church
•  She was employed. School teacher, librarian

Alda married Jesse O. Knight [11454] [MRIN: 4214], son of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________, on 12 Feb 1949 in , Union Co, GA.  They had five children: Joyce, Jessilyn, Lee, Jeff, and Jennifer.

4-Joyce Knight [11501] was born in 1951.

4-Jessilyn Knight [11502] was born in 1954.

4-Lee Knight [11503] was born in 1958.

4-Jeff Knight [11504] was born in 1960.

4-Jennifer Knight [11505] was born in 1961.

2-Avery Collins [1216] was born on 25 Mar 1900, died on 15 Mar 1969 at age 68, and was buried in New Choestoe Cem., Union Co., GA.

2-Ethel Georgiann Collins [1217] was born on 6 Jun 1902, died on 10 Mar 1979 at age 76, and was buried in New Choestoe Cem., Union Co., GA.

Ethel married John Melvin Clements [1218] [MRIN: 572], son of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________.



Source Citations


     1.  compiled by Viola H. Jones, 46.
     2.  Compiled by Dale Elliott & C.T. Wimpey, 198.
     3.  HERITAGE OF UNION CO., GA. 1832-1994, art404, by Harold Dyer.
     4.  Jones, Ethlene Dyer, Chronicle, Newsletter of Dyer-Souther Heritage Association, Jul 2011, p9.
     5.  Union Sentenel, Feb 7, 2008.
     6.  Union Sentenel, Feb 7, 2007.
     7.  compiled by Viola H. Jones, 18.
     8.  Compiled by Dale Elliott & C.T. Wimpey, 41.
     9.  HERITAGE OF UNION CO., GA. 1832-1994, art 407 by Ethelene Dyer Jones.
     10.  Union Sentenel, Dec 7, 2006.
     11.  HERITAGE OF UNION CO., GA. 1832-1994, art 411 by Louise Dyer.
     12.  D.Scott Dingler, HERITAGE OF CHEROKEE CO., GA 1831-1998,  Allen MOODY, art 411 by Louise Dyer.
     13.  HERITAGE OF UNION CO., GA. 1832-1994, art405, by F.E. Dyer.
     14.  Atlanta Journal & Constitution, On-Line Dec 3, 2006.
     15.  HERITAGE OF UNION CO., GA. 1832-1994, 94.
     16.  HERITAGE OF UNION CO., GA. 1832-1994, art 403 by Louise Dyer.

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