Bartlett, Loop, Fortson, Walker, and Other Families

(Son) Carithers

M, ID# 17002, b. 2 January 1905, d. 2 January 1905

Father: Jackson Sims Carithers¹ b. 1 Jun 1860, d. 29 Mar 1925
Mother: Martha Jane ('Janie') Fortson² b. 7 Apr 1866, d. 26 Jan 1941

Death*: He died on 2 January 1905 in Madison County, Georgia.³
Birth*: He was born on 2 January 1905 in Madison County, Georgia.⁴
Burial*: Interment was in Carithers family cemetery, Madison County, Georgia (between Comer and Colbert).⁵

Last Edited: 5 Jul 2003

Charts: Descendants of Lt. Thomas Fortson Jr. and Rachel Winn

Citations

[S27] John Wright Boyd, A Family History: Lt. Thomas Fortson (1742-1824) and Some of His Descendants—Early Settler of Elbert County, Georgia (Danielsville, Ga.: Heritage Papers, 1973), pp. 181, 182 (naming Jackson Sims Carithers as his father).
[S27] John Wright Boyd, A Family History: Lt. Thomas Fortson, etc., above, pp. 181, 182 (naming Martha Jane ['Janie'] Fortson as his mother).
[S27] John Wright Boyd, A Family History: Lt. Thomas Fortson, etc., above, pp. 181, 182 (not giving the date or place but stating that he died at birth).
[S27] John Wright Boyd, A Family History: Lt. Thomas Fortson, etc., above, pp. 181, 182.
[S27] John Wright Boyd, A Family History: Lt. Thomas Fortson, etc., above, p. 182.

Nancy Lutishee ('Tishee') Cleghorn

F, ID# 17005, b. 15 November 1874, d. 13 February 1962

Birth*: She was born on 15 November 1874.¹
Marriage*: She married Doctor Newton Fortson, son of Richard Easton ('Dickey') Fortson and Lucy Jane Campbell.¹
Death*: She died on 13 February 1962 at age 87.¹

Last Edited: 5 Jul 2003

Charts: Descendants of Lt. Thomas Fortson Jr. and Rachel Winn

Family: Doctor Newton Fortson b. 22 May 1873, d. 29 Jul 1921

Jessie Mae Fortson² b. 13 May 1895, d. Jun 1985
Junie Gertrude Fortson² b. 11 Jun 1898, d. Jul 1973
Samuel Newton Fortson³ b. 17 Mar 1901, d. Jul 1987
Richard Bernard Fortson³ b. 7 May 1906, d. 19 Jul 1937
George Curtis Fortson³ b. 3 Dec 1910, d. Oct 1981
Lucy Pauline Fortson² b. 17 Aug 1912, d. May 1986

Citations

[S27] John Wright Boyd, A Family History: Lt. Thomas Fortson (1742-1824) and Some of His Descendants—Early Settler of Elbert County, Georgia (Danielsville, Ga.: Heritage Papers, 1973), p. 187.
[S27] John Wright Boyd, A Family History: Lt. Thomas Fortson, etc., above, p. 187 (naming Nancy Lutishee ('Tishee') Cleghorn as her mother).
[S27] John Wright Boyd, A Family History: Lt. Thomas Fortson, etc., above, p. 187 (naming Nancy Lutishee ('Tishee') Cleghorn as his mother).

Jessie Mae Fortson

F, ID# 17006, b. 13 May 1895, d. June 1985

Father: Doctor Newton Fortson¹ b. 22 May 1873, d. 29 Jul 1921
Mother: Nancy Lutishee ('Tishee') Cleghorn² b. 15 Nov 1874, d. 13 Feb 1962

Birth*: She was born on 13 May 1895 in Madison County, Georgia.^3,4
Death*: She died in June 1985 at age 90.⁵

Last Edited: 5 Jul 2003

Charts: Descendants of Lt. Thomas Fortson Jr. and Rachel Winn

Citations

[S27] John Wright Boyd, A Family History: Lt. Thomas Fortson (1742-1824) and Some of His Descendants—Early Settler of Elbert County, Georgia (Danielsville, Ga.: Heritage Papers, 1973), p. 187 (naming Doctor Newton Fortson as her father).
[S27] John Wright Boyd, A Family History: Lt. Thomas Fortson, etc., above, p. 187 (naming Nancy Lutishee ('Tishee') Cleghorn as her mother).
[S27] John Wright Boyd, A Family History: Lt. Thomas Fortson, etc., above, p. 187.
[S312] Social Security Death Index, online at http://tinyurl.com/AncestrySSDI, viewed 5 Jul 2003 (giving the date but not the place).
[S312] Social Security Death Index, online at http://tinyurl.com/AncestrySSDI, viewed 5 Jul 2003 (not naming the place of death but stating that she lived in Decatur, Ga. when she died).

Junie Gertrude Fortson

F, ID# 17007, b. 11 June 1898, d. July 1973

Father: Doctor Newton Fortson¹ b. 22 May 1873, d. 29 Jul 1921
Mother: Nancy Lutishee ('Tishee') Cleghorn² b. 15 Nov 1874, d. 13 Feb 1962

Birth*: She was born on 11 June 1898 in Madison County, Georgia.^3,4
Death*: She died in July 1973 at age 75.⁵

Last Edited: 5 Jul 2003

Charts: Descendants of Lt. Thomas Fortson Jr. and Rachel Winn

Citations

[S27] John Wright Boyd, A Family History: Lt. Thomas Fortson (1742-1824) and Some of His Descendants—Early Settler of Elbert County, Georgia (Danielsville, Ga.: Heritage Papers, 1973), p. 187 (naming Doctor Newton Fortson as her father).
[S27] John Wright Boyd, A Family History: Lt. Thomas Fortson, etc., above, p. 187 (naming Nancy Lutishee ('Tishee') Cleghorn as her mother).
[S27] John Wright Boyd, A Family History: Lt. Thomas Fortson, etc., above, p. 187.
[S312] Social Security Death Index, online at http://tinyurl.com/AncestrySSDI, viewed 5 Jul 2003 (giving her name as Gertrude Mathews and giving the date but not the place).
[S312] Social Security Death Index, online at http://tinyurl.com/AncestrySSDI, viewed 5 Jul 2003 (giving her name as Gertrude Mathews; stating that she died in Jul 1973; not naming the place of death but stating that she lived in Birmingham, Ala. when she died).

Samuel Newton Fortson

M, ID# 17008, b. 17 March 1901, d. July 1987

Father: Doctor Newton Fortson¹ b. 22 May 1873, d. 29 Jul 1921
Mother: Nancy Lutishee ('Tishee') Cleghorn² b. 15 Nov 1874, d. 13 Feb 1962

Birth*: He was born on 17 March 1901 in Madison County, Georgia.^3,4
Death*: He died in July 1987 at age 86.⁵

Last Edited: 5 Jul 2003

Charts: Descendants of Lt. Thomas Fortson Jr. and Rachel Winn

Citations

[S27] John Wright Boyd, A Family History: Lt. Thomas Fortson (1742-1824) and Some of His Descendants—Early Settler of Elbert County, Georgia (Danielsville, Ga.: Heritage Papers, 1973), p. 187 (naming Doctor Newton Fortson as his father).
[S27] John Wright Boyd, A Family History: Lt. Thomas Fortson, etc., above, p. 187 (naming Nancy Lutishee ('Tishee') Cleghorn as his mother).
[S27] John Wright Boyd, A Family History: Lt. Thomas Fortson, etc., above, p. 187.
[S312] Social Security Death Index, online at http://tinyurl.com/AncestrySSDI, viewed 5 Jul 2003 (giving the date but not the place).
[S312] Social Security Death Index, online at http://tinyurl.com/AncestrySSDI, viewed 5 Jul 2003 (not naming the place of death but stating that he lived in Comer, Ga. when he died).

Richard Bernard Fortson

M, ID# 17009, b. 7 May 1906, d. 19 July 1937

Father: Doctor Newton Fortson¹ b. 22 May 1873, d. 29 Jul 1921
Mother: Nancy Lutishee ('Tishee') Cleghorn² b. 15 Nov 1874, d. 13 Feb 1962

Birth*: He was born on 7 May 1906 in Madison County, Georgia.³
Death*: He died on 19 July 1937 at age 31.³
Burial*: Interment was in Union Baptist Church cemetery, Madison County, Georgia.³

Note*: He was not married.³

Last Edited: 5 Jul 2003

Charts: Descendants of Lt. Thomas Fortson Jr. and Rachel Winn

Citations

[S27] John Wright Boyd, A Family History: Lt. Thomas Fortson (1742-1824) and Some of His Descendants—Early Settler of Elbert County, Georgia (Danielsville, Ga.: Heritage Papers, 1973), p. 187 (naming Doctor Newton Fortson as his father).
[S27] John Wright Boyd, A Family History: Lt. Thomas Fortson, etc., above, p. 187 (naming Nancy Lutishee ('Tishee') Cleghorn as his mother).
[S27] John Wright Boyd, A Family History: Lt. Thomas Fortson, etc., above, p. 187.

George Curtis Fortson

M, ID# 17010, b. 3 December 1910, d. October 1981

Father: Doctor Newton Fortson¹ b. 22 May 1873, d. 29 Jul 1921
Mother: Nancy Lutishee ('Tishee') Cleghorn² b. 15 Nov 1874, d. 13 Feb 1962

Birth*: He was born on 3 December 1910 in Madison County, Georgia.^3,4
Death*: He died in October 1981 at age 70.⁵

Note*: He operated a used car business in Comer, Georgia.³

Last Edited: 5 Jul 2003

Charts: Descendants of Lt. Thomas Fortson Jr. and Rachel Winn

Citations

[S27] John Wright Boyd, A Family History: Lt. Thomas Fortson (1742-1824) and Some of His Descendants—Early Settler of Elbert County, Georgia (Danielsville, Ga.: Heritage Papers, 1973), p. 187 (naming Doctor Newton Fortson as his father).
[S27] John Wright Boyd, A Family History: Lt. Thomas Fortson, etc., above, p. 187 (naming Nancy Lutishee ('Tishee') Cleghorn as his mother).
[S27] John Wright Boyd, A Family History: Lt. Thomas Fortson, etc., above, p. 187.
[S312] Social Security Death Index, online at http://tinyurl.com/AncestrySSDI, viewed 5 Jul 2003 (giving the date but not the place).
[S312] Social Security Death Index, online at http://tinyurl.com/AncestrySSDI, viewed 5 Jul 2003 (not naming the place of death but stating that he lived in Comer, Ga. when he died).

Lucy Pauline Fortson

F, ID# 17011, b. 17 August 1912, d. May 1986

Father: Doctor Newton Fortson¹ b. 22 May 1873, d. 29 Jul 1921
Mother: Nancy Lutishee ('Tishee') Cleghorn² b. 15 Nov 1874, d. 13 Feb 1962

Birth*: She was born on 17 August 1912 in Madison County, Georgia.^3,4
Death*: She died in May 1986 at age 73.⁵

Last Edited: 5 Jul 2003

Charts: Descendants of Lt. Thomas Fortson Jr. and Rachel Winn

Citations

[S27] John Wright Boyd, A Family History: Lt. Thomas Fortson (1742-1824) and Some of His Descendants—Early Settler of Elbert County, Georgia (Danielsville, Ga.: Heritage Papers, 1973), p. 187 (naming Doctor Newton Fortson as her father).
[S27] John Wright Boyd, A Family History: Lt. Thomas Fortson, etc., above, p. 187 (naming Nancy Lutishee ('Tishee') Cleghorn as her mother).
[S27] John Wright Boyd, A Family History: Lt. Thomas Fortson, etc., above, p. 187.
[S312] Social Security Death Index, online at http://tinyurl.com/AncestrySSDI, viewed 5 Jul 2003 (giving the date but not the place).
[S312] Social Security Death Index, online at http://tinyurl.com/AncestrySSDI, viewed 5 Jul 2003 (not naming the place of death but stating that she lived in Decatur, Ga. when she died).

Mary L. Mills

F, ID# 17012, b. 1830, d. 1885

Father: William Mills¹
Mother: _____ _____

Birth*: She was born in 1830.²
Marriage*: She married Edwin Kinnebrew Fortson, son of Thomas Fortson and Elmira Kinnebrew, in December 1845 in Elbert County, Georgia.²
Death*: She died in 1885.²

Last Edited: 5 Jul 2003

Charts: Descendants of Lt. Thomas Fortson Jr. and Rachel Winn

Family: Edwin Kinnebrew Fortson b. 10 Feb 1827, d. 31 Aug 1898

Henry Clay Fortson+³ b. 16 Jan 1847, d. 29 Mar 1924
Nancy K. Fortson⁴ b. 1849

Citations

[S27] John Wright Boyd, A Family History: Lt. Thomas Fortson (1742-1824) and Some of His Descendants—Early Settler of Elbert County, Georgia (Danielsville, Ga.: Heritage Papers, 1973), p. 188 (naming William Mills as her father).
[S27] John Wright Boyd, A Family History: Lt. Thomas Fortson, etc., above, p. 188.
[S27] John Wright Boyd, A Family History: Lt. Thomas Fortson, etc., above, p. 188 (naming Mary L. Mills as his mother).
[S27] John Wright Boyd, A Family History: Lt. Thomas Fortson, etc., above, p. 188 (naming Mary L. Mills as her mother).

William Mills

M, ID# 17013

Marriage*: He married _____ _____.

Last Edited: 5 Jul 2003

Family: _ _

Mary L. Mills+¹ b. 1830, d. 1885

Citations

[S27] John Wright Boyd, A Family History: Lt. Thomas Fortson (1742-1824) and Some of His Descendants—Early Settler of Elbert County, Georgia (Danielsville, Ga.: Heritage Papers, 1973), p. 188 (naming William Mills as her father).

_ _

F, ID# 17014

Marriage*: She married William Mills.

Last Edited: 5 Jul 2003

Family: William Mills

Mary L. Mills+ b. 1830, d. 1885

Elizabeth Rowan

F, ID# 17015

Father: William Rowan¹
Mother: _____ _____

Marriage*: She married _____ Tarpley.
Marriage*: She married Edwin Kinnebrew Fortson, son of Thomas Fortson and Elmira Kinnebrew, in 1885.²

Last Edited: 5 Jul 2003

Charts: Descendants of Lt. Thomas Fortson Jr. and Rachel Winn

Family 1: _____ Tarpley

Family 2: Edwin Kinnebrew Fortson b. 10 Feb 1827, d. 31 Aug 1898

Citations

[S27] John Wright Boyd, A Family History: Lt. Thomas Fortson (1742-1824) and Some of His Descendants—Early Settler of Elbert County, Georgia (Danielsville, Ga.: Heritage Papers, 1973), p. 188 (naming William Rowan as her father).
[S27] John Wright Boyd, A Family History: Lt. Thomas Fortson, etc., above, p. 188 (giving her name as Mrs. Elizabeth Rowan Tarpley).

_____ Tarpley

M, ID# 17016

Marriage*: He married Elizabeth Rowan, daughter of William Rowan and _____ _____.

Last Edited: 5 Jul 2003

Family: Elizabeth Rowan

William Rowan

M, ID# 17017

Marriage*: He married _____ _____.

Note*: He was from Henry County, Georgia.¹

Last Edited: 5 Jul 2003

Family: _ _

Elizabeth Rowan²

Citations

[S27] John Wright Boyd, A Family History: Lt. Thomas Fortson (1742-1824) and Some of His Descendants—Early Settler of Elbert County, Georgia (Danielsville, Ga.: Heritage Papers, 1973), p. 188.
[S27] John Wright Boyd, A Family History: Lt. Thomas Fortson, etc., above, p. 188 (naming William Rowan as her father).

_ _

F, ID# 17018

Marriage*: She married William Rowan.

Last Edited: 5 Jul 2003

Family: William Rowan

Elizabeth Rowan

Henry Clay Fortson

M, ID# 17019, b. 16 January 1847, d. 29 March 1924

Father: Edwin Kinnebrew Fortson¹ b. 10 Feb 1827, d. 31 Aug 1898
Mother: Mary L. Mills² b. 1830, d. 1885

Birth*: He was born on 16 January 1847 in Elbert County, Georgia.³
Marriage*: He married Sarah Ann ('Sally') Reeves on 19 December 1867.³
Marriage*: He married Agnes Chapman, daughter of I. M. Chapman and _____ _____, on 3 July 1887.³
Death*: He died on 29 March 1924 in Barnesville, Lamar County, Georgia, at age 77.³
Burial*: Interment was in Barnesville, Lamar County, Georgia.³

Last Edited: 5 Jul 2003

Charts: Descendants of Lt. Thomas Fortson Jr. and Rachel Winn

Family 1: Sarah Ann ('Sally') Reeves b. 14 Apr 1849, d. 25 Apr 1886

Charles Edwin Fortson⁴ b. 1 Dec 1868
Tommie Aquila Fortson⁵ b. 1 Feb 1871
William Jeptha Fortson⁴ b. 12 Aug 1873
Clarence L. Fortson⁴ b. 21 Jun 1881

Family 2: Agnes Chapman b. 9 Jul 1861, d. 20 Apr 1955

Jessie Fortson⁵ b. 9 Apr 1888
Irene Fortson⁵ b. 26 Apr 1890, d. 16 Jul 1891
Florence Clay Fortson⁵ b. 23 Jun 1895
Samuel Jones Fortson⁴ b. 31 Jan 1897

Citations

[S27] John Wright Boyd, A Family History: Lt. Thomas Fortson (1742-1824) and Some of His Descendants—Early Settler of Elbert County, Georgia (Danielsville, Ga.: Heritage Papers, 1973), p. 188 (naming Edwin Kinnebrew Fortson as his father).
[S27] John Wright Boyd, A Family History: Lt. Thomas Fortson, etc., above, p. 188 (naming Mary L. Mills as his mother).
[S27] John Wright Boyd, A Family History: Lt. Thomas Fortson, etc., above, p. 188.
[S27] John Wright Boyd, A Family History: Lt. Thomas Fortson, etc., above, p. 188 (naming Henry Clay Fortson as his father).
[S27] John Wright Boyd, A Family History: Lt. Thomas Fortson, etc., above, p. 188 (naming Henry Clay Fortson as her father).

Nancy K. Fortson

F, ID# 17020, b. 1849

Father: Edwin Kinnebrew Fortson¹ b. 10 Feb 1827, d. 31 Aug 1898
Mother: Mary L. Mills² b. 1830, d. 1885

Birth*: She was born in 1849.³

Note*: She died young.³

Last Edited: 5 Jul 2003

Charts: Descendants of Lt. Thomas Fortson Jr. and Rachel Winn

Citations

[S27] John Wright Boyd, A Family History: Lt. Thomas Fortson (1742-1824) and Some of His Descendants—Early Settler of Elbert County, Georgia (Danielsville, Ga.: Heritage Papers, 1973), p. 188 (naming Edwin Kinnebrew Fortson as her father).
[S27] John Wright Boyd, A Family History: Lt. Thomas Fortson, etc., above, p. 188 (naming Mary L. Mills as her mother).
[S27] John Wright Boyd, A Family History: Lt. Thomas Fortson, etc., above, p. 188.

Sarah Ann ('Sally') Reeves

F, ID# 17021, b. 14 April 1849, d. 25 April 1886

Birth*: She was born on 14 April 1849 in Fayette County, Georgia.¹
Marriage*: She married Henry Clay Fortson, son of Edwin Kinnebrew Fortson and Mary L. Mills, on 19 December 1867.¹
Death*: She died on 25 April 1886 in Clayton County, Georgia, at age 37.¹
Burial*: Interment was in Clayton County, Georgia.¹

Last Edited: 5 Jul 2003

Charts: Descendants of Lt. Thomas Fortson Jr. and Rachel Winn

Family: Henry Clay Fortson b. 16 Jan 1847, d. 29 Mar 1924

Charles Edwin Fortson² b. 1 Dec 1868
Tommie Aquila Fortson³ b. 1 Feb 1871
William Jeptha Fortson² b. 12 Aug 1873
Clarence L. Fortson² b. 21 Jun 1881

Citations

[S27] John Wright Boyd, A Family History: Lt. Thomas Fortson (1742-1824) and Some of His Descendants—Early Settler of Elbert County, Georgia (Danielsville, Ga.: Heritage Papers, 1973), p. 188.
[S27] John Wright Boyd, A Family History: Lt. Thomas Fortson, etc., above, p. 188 (naming Sarah Ann ['Sally'] Reeves as his mother).
[S27] John Wright Boyd, A Family History: Lt. Thomas Fortson, etc., above, p. 188 (naming Sarah Ann ['Sally'] Reeves as her mother).

Agnes Chapman

F, ID# 17022, b. 9 July 1861, d. 20 April 1955

Father: I. M. Chapman¹
Mother: _____ _____

Birth*: She was born on 9 July 1861 in Spalding County, Georgia.²
Marriage*: She married Henry Clay Fortson, son of Edwin Kinnebrew Fortson and Mary L. Mills, on 3 July 1887.²
Death*: She died on 20 April 1955 in Barnesville, Lamar County, Georgia, at age 93.²

Last Edited: 5 Jul 2003

Charts: Descendants of Lt. Thomas Fortson Jr. and Rachel Winn

Family: Henry Clay Fortson b. 16 Jan 1847, d. 29 Mar 1924

Jessie Fortson³ b. 9 Apr 1888
Irene Fortson³ b. 26 Apr 1890, d. 16 Jul 1891
Florence Clay Fortson³ b. 23 Jun 1895
Samuel Jones Fortson⁴ b. 31 Jan 1897

Citations

[S27] John Wright Boyd, A Family History: Lt. Thomas Fortson (1742-1824) and Some of His Descendants—Early Settler of Elbert County, Georgia (Danielsville, Ga.: Heritage Papers, 1973), p. 188 (naming I. M. Chapman as her father).
[S27] John Wright Boyd, A Family History: Lt. Thomas Fortson, etc., above, p. 188.
[S27] John Wright Boyd, A Family History: Lt. Thomas Fortson, etc., above, p. 188 (naming Agnes Chapman as her mother).
[S27] John Wright Boyd, A Family History: Lt. Thomas Fortson, etc., above, p. 188 (naming Agnes Chapman as his mother).

I. M. Chapman

M, ID# 17023

Marriage*: He married _____ _____.

Last Edited: 5 Jul 2003

Family: _ _

Agnes Chapman+¹ b. 9 Jul 1861, d. 20 Apr 1955

Citations

[S27] John Wright Boyd, A Family History: Lt. Thomas Fortson (1742-1824) and Some of His Descendants—Early Settler of Elbert County, Georgia (Danielsville, Ga.: Heritage Papers, 1973), p. 188 (naming I. M. Chapman as her father).

_ _

F, ID# 17024

Marriage*: She married I. M. Chapman.

Last Edited: 5 Jul 2003

Family: I. M. Chapman

Agnes Chapman+ b. 9 Jul 1861, d. 20 Apr 1955

Charles Edwin Fortson

M, ID# 17025, b. 1 December 1868

Father: Henry Clay Fortson¹ b. 16 Jan 1847, d. 29 Mar 1924
Mother: Sarah Ann ('Sally') Reeves² b. 14 Apr 1849, d. 25 Apr 1886

Birth*: He was born on 1 December 1868.³

Last Edited: 5 Jul 2003

Charts: Descendants of Lt. Thomas Fortson Jr. and Rachel Winn

Citations

[S27] John Wright Boyd, A Family History: Lt. Thomas Fortson (1742-1824) and Some of His Descendants—Early Settler of Elbert County, Georgia (Danielsville, Ga.: Heritage Papers, 1973), p. 188 (naming Henry Clay Fortson as his father).
[S27] John Wright Boyd, A Family History: Lt. Thomas Fortson, etc., above, p. 188 (naming Sarah Ann ['Sally'] Reeves as his mother).
[S27] John Wright Boyd, A Family History: Lt. Thomas Fortson, etc., above, p. 188.

Tommie Aquila Fortson

F, ID# 17026, b. 1 February 1871

Father: Henry Clay Fortson¹ b. 16 Jan 1847, d. 29 Mar 1924
Mother: Sarah Ann ('Sally') Reeves² b. 14 Apr 1849, d. 25 Apr 1886

Birth*: She was born on 1 February 1871.³

Last Edited: 5 Jul 2003

Charts: Descendants of Lt. Thomas Fortson Jr. and Rachel Winn

Citations

[S27] John Wright Boyd, A Family History: Lt. Thomas Fortson (1742-1824) and Some of His Descendants—Early Settler of Elbert County, Georgia (Danielsville, Ga.: Heritage Papers, 1973), p. 188 (naming Henry Clay Fortson as her father).
[S27] John Wright Boyd, A Family History: Lt. Thomas Fortson, etc., above, p. 188 (naming Sarah Ann ['Sally'] Reeves as her mother).
[S27] John Wright Boyd, A Family History: Lt. Thomas Fortson, etc., above, p. 188.

William Jeptha Fortson

M, ID# 17027, b. 12 August 1873

Father: Henry Clay Fortson¹ b. 16 Jan 1847, d. 29 Mar 1924
Mother: Sarah Ann ('Sally') Reeves² b. 14 Apr 1849, d. 25 Apr 1886

Birth*: He was born on 12 August 1873.³

Last Edited: 5 Jul 2003

Charts: Descendants of Lt. Thomas Fortson Jr. and Rachel Winn

Citations

[S27] John Wright Boyd, A Family History: Lt. Thomas Fortson (1742-1824) and Some of His Descendants—Early Settler of Elbert County, Georgia (Danielsville, Ga.: Heritage Papers, 1973), p. 188 (naming Henry Clay Fortson as his father).
[S27] John Wright Boyd, A Family History: Lt. Thomas Fortson, etc., above, p. 188 (naming Sarah Ann ['Sally'] Reeves as his mother).
[S27] John Wright Boyd, A Family History: Lt. Thomas Fortson, etc., above, p. 188.

Clarence L. Fortson

M, ID# 17028, b. 21 June 1881

Father: Henry Clay Fortson¹ b. 16 Jan 1847, d. 29 Mar 1924
Mother: Sarah Ann ('Sally') Reeves² b. 14 Apr 1849, d. 25 Apr 1886

Birth*: He was born on 21 June 1881.³

Last Edited: 5 Jul 2003

Charts: Descendants of Lt. Thomas Fortson Jr. and Rachel Winn

Citations

[S27] John Wright Boyd, A Family History: Lt. Thomas Fortson (1742-1824) and Some of His Descendants—Early Settler of Elbert County, Georgia (Danielsville, Ga.: Heritage Papers, 1973), p. 188 (naming Henry Clay Fortson as his father).
[S27] John Wright Boyd, A Family History: Lt. Thomas Fortson, etc., above, p. 188 (naming Sarah Ann ['Sally'] Reeves as his mother).
[S27] John Wright Boyd, A Family History: Lt. Thomas Fortson, etc., above, p. 188.

Jessie Fortson

F, ID# 17029, b. 9 April 1888

Father: Henry Clay Fortson¹ b. 16 Jan 1847, d. 29 Mar 1924
Mother: Agnes Chapman² b. 9 Jul 1861, d. 20 Apr 1955

Birth*: She was born on 9 April 1888.³

Last Edited: 5 Jul 2003

Charts: Descendants of Lt. Thomas Fortson Jr. and Rachel Winn

Citations

[S27] John Wright Boyd, A Family History: Lt. Thomas Fortson (1742-1824) and Some of His Descendants—Early Settler of Elbert County, Georgia (Danielsville, Ga.: Heritage Papers, 1973), p. 188 (naming Henry Clay Fortson as her father).
[S27] John Wright Boyd, A Family History: Lt. Thomas Fortson, etc., above, p. 188 (naming Agnes Chapman as her mother).
[S27] John Wright Boyd, A Family History: Lt. Thomas Fortson, etc., above, p. 188.

Irene Fortson

F, ID# 17030, b. 26 April 1890, d. 16 July 1891

Father: Henry Clay Fortson¹ b. 16 Jan 1847, d. 29 Mar 1924
Mother: Agnes Chapman² b. 9 Jul 1861, d. 20 Apr 1955

Birth*: She was born on 26 April 1890.³
Death*: She died on 16 July 1891 at age 1.³

Last Edited: 5 Jul 2003

Charts: Descendants of Lt. Thomas Fortson Jr. and Rachel Winn

Citations

[S27] John Wright Boyd, A Family History: Lt. Thomas Fortson (1742-1824) and Some of His Descendants—Early Settler of Elbert County, Georgia (Danielsville, Ga.: Heritage Papers, 1973), p. 188 (naming Henry Clay Fortson as her father).
[S27] John Wright Boyd, A Family History: Lt. Thomas Fortson, etc., above, p. 188 (naming Agnes Chapman as her mother).
[S27] John Wright Boyd, A Family History: Lt. Thomas Fortson, etc., above, p. 188.

Florence Clay Fortson

F, ID# 17031, b. 23 June 1895

Father: Henry Clay Fortson¹ b. 16 Jan 1847, d. 29 Mar 1924
Mother: Agnes Chapman² b. 9 Jul 1861, d. 20 Apr 1955

Birth*: She was born on 23 June 1895.³

Last Edited: 5 Jul 2003

Charts: Descendants of Lt. Thomas Fortson Jr. and Rachel Winn

Citations

[S27] John Wright Boyd, A Family History: Lt. Thomas Fortson (1742-1824) and Some of His Descendants—Early Settler of Elbert County, Georgia (Danielsville, Ga.: Heritage Papers, 1973), p. 188 (naming Henry Clay Fortson as her father).
[S27] John Wright Boyd, A Family History: Lt. Thomas Fortson, etc., above, p. 188 (naming Agnes Chapman as her mother).
[S27] John Wright Boyd, A Family History: Lt. Thomas Fortson, etc., above, p. 188.

Samuel Jones Fortson

M, ID# 17032, b. 31 January 1897

Father: Henry Clay Fortson¹ b. 16 Jan 1847, d. 29 Mar 1924
Mother: Agnes Chapman² b. 9 Jul 1861, d. 20 Apr 1955

Birth*: He was born on 31 January 1897.³

Last Edited: 5 Jul 2003

Charts: Descendants of Lt. Thomas Fortson Jr. and Rachel Winn

Citations

[S27] John Wright Boyd, A Family History: Lt. Thomas Fortson (1742-1824) and Some of His Descendants—Early Settler of Elbert County, Georgia (Danielsville, Ga.: Heritage Papers, 1973), p. 188 (naming Henry Clay Fortson as his father).
[S27] John Wright Boyd, A Family History: Lt. Thomas Fortson, etc., above, p. 188 (naming Agnes Chapman as his mother).
[S27] John Wright Boyd, A Family History: Lt. Thomas Fortson, etc., above, p. 188.

Dr. N. Matthews

M, ID# 17033

Marriage*: He married Rachel Ann Fortson, daughter of Thomas Fortson and Elmira Kinnebrew, on 6 February 1844 in Elbert County, Georgia.^1,2

Last Edited: 5 Jul 2003

Charts: Descendants of Lt. Thomas Fortson Jr. and Rachel Winn

Family: Rachel Ann Fortson b. 13 Mar 1829

Citations

[S27] John Wright Boyd, A Family History: Lt. Thomas Fortson (1742-1824) and Some of His Descendants—Early Settler of Elbert County, Georgia (Danielsville, Ga.: Heritage Papers, 1973), p. 222.
[S928] Frances T. Ingmire, comp, Elbert County, Georgia Marriage Records 1804-1859 (St. Louis, Mo.: Frances T. Ingmire, 1985), bride index, p. 14.

Anne Tate

F, ID# 17034

Father: Edmond Brewer Tate¹ b. 8 Apr 1801, d. 30 Oct 1879
Mother: Mahaleth ('Mahala') Fortson² b. 3 Apr 1806, d. 6 Jan 1862

Marriage*: She married Thomas Harris on 26 December 1848.³

Last Edited: 5 Jul 2003

Charts: Descendants of Lt. Thomas Fortson Jr. and Rachel Winn

Family: Thomas Harris

Citations

[S27] John Wright Boyd, A Family History: Lt. Thomas Fortson (1742-1824) and Some of His Descendants—Early Settler of Elbert County, Georgia (Danielsville, Ga.: Heritage Papers, 1973), p. 222 (naming Edmund B. Tate as her father).
[S27] John Wright Boyd, A Family History: Lt. Thomas Fortson, etc., above, p. 222 (naming Mahala Fortson as her mother).
[S27] John Wright Boyd, A Family History: Lt. Thomas Fortson, etc., above, p. 222.

Thomas Harris

M, ID# 17035

Marriage*: He married Anne Tate, daughter of Edmond Brewer Tate and Mahaleth ('Mahala') Fortson, on 26 December 1848.¹

Last Edited: 5 Jul 2003

Charts: Descendants of Lt. Thomas Fortson Jr. and Rachel Winn

Family: Anne Tate

Citations

[S27] John Wright Boyd, A Family History: Lt. Thomas Fortson (1742-1824) and Some of His Descendants—Early Settler of Elbert County, Georgia (Danielsville, Ga.: Heritage Papers, 1973), p. 222.

Martha E. Tate

F, ID# 17036, b. 17 October 1825

Father: Edmond Brewer Tate^1,2 b. 8 Apr 1801, d. 30 Oct 1879
Mother: Mahaleth ('Mahala') Fortson^3,4 b. 3 Apr 1806, d. 6 Jan 1862

Birth*: She was born on 17 October 1825 in Elbert County, Georgia.^5,6
Marriage*: She married William Stone.⁷

Note*: One source gives her name as Mary.⁸

Last Edited: 14 Dec 2003

Charts: Descendants of Lt. Thomas Fortson Jr. and Rachel Winn

Family: William Stone

Citations

[S27] John Wright Boyd, A Family History: Lt. Thomas Fortson (1742-1824) and Some of His Descendants—Early Settler of Elbert County, Georgia (Danielsville, Ga.: Heritage Papers, 1973), p. 222 (naming Edmund B. Tate as her father).
[S894] Tate/Tait family bible, located in Elbert County, Georgia, online http://www.obcgs.com/tate.html, downloaded 14 Dec 2003 (naming Edmond Brewer Tate as her father).
[S27] John Wright Boyd, A Family History: Lt. Thomas Fortson, etc., above, p. 222 (naming Mahala Fortson as her mother).
[S894] Tate/Tait family bible, online, above (naming Mahaleth Fortson as her mother).
[S894] Tate/Tait family bible, online, above (giving the date but not naming the place).
[S248] Supposition as to place, based on family's believed residence at the time.
[S27] John Wright Boyd, A Family History: Lt. Thomas Fortson, etc., above, p. 222 (giving her name as Mary Tate and not giving his first name).
[S27] John Wright Boyd, A Family History: Lt. Thomas Fortson, etc., above, p. 222.

William Stone

M, ID# 17037

Marriage*: He married Martha E. Tate, daughter of Edmond Brewer Tate and Mahaleth ('Mahala') Fortson.¹

Last Edited: 14 Dec 2003

Charts: Descendants of Lt. Thomas Fortson Jr. and Rachel Winn

Family: Martha E. Tate b. 17 Oct 1825

Citations

[S27] John Wright Boyd, A Family History: Lt. Thomas Fortson (1742-1824) and Some of His Descendants—Early Settler of Elbert County, Georgia (Danielsville, Ga.: Heritage Papers, 1973), p. 222 (giving her name as Mary Tate and not giving his first name).

Edmond Brewer Tate Jr.

M, ID# 17038, b. 2 April 1841

Father: Edmond Brewer Tate^1,2 b. 8 Apr 1801, d. 30 Oct 1879
Mother: Mahaleth ('Mahala') Fortson^3,4 b. 3 Apr 1806, d. 6 Jan 1862

Birth*: He was born on 2 April 1841 in Elbert County, Georgia.^5,6
Marriage*: He married Ella Gertrude Mathews on 18 December 1866.⁷

Note*: He was wounded in the Civil War.⁷

Last Edited: 14 Dec 2003

Charts: Descendants of Lt. Thomas Fortson Jr. and Rachel Winn

Family: Ella Gertrude Mathews

Ora Eugene Tate+⁸ b. 16 Oct 1867

Citations

[S27] John Wright Boyd, A Family History: Lt. Thomas Fortson (1742-1824) and Some of His Descendants—Early Settler of Elbert County, Georgia (Danielsville, Ga.: Heritage Papers, 1973), p. 222 (naming Edmund B. Tate as his father).
[S894] Tate/Tait family bible, located in Elbert County, Georgia, online http://www.obcgs.com/tate.html, downloaded 14 Dec 2003 (naming Edmond Brewer Tate as his father).
[S27] John Wright Boyd, A Family History: Lt. Thomas Fortson, etc., above, p. 222 (naming Mahala Fortson as his mother).
[S894] Tate/Tait family bible, online, above (naming Mahaleth Fortson as his mother).
[S248] Supposition as to place, based on family's believed residence at the time.
[S894] Tate/Tait family bible, online, above (giving the date but not naming the place).
[S894] Tate/Tait family bible, online, above.
[S894] Tate/Tait family bible, online, above (naming Edmond Brewer Tate, Jr. as his father).

Jasper Storey ('Tustin') Tate

M, ID# 17039

Father: Edmond Brewer Tate^1,2 b. 8 Apr 1801, d. 30 Oct 1879
Mother: Mahaleth ('Mahala') Fortson^3,4 b. 3 Apr 1806, d. 6 Jan 1862

Birth*: He was born in Elbert County, Georgia.⁵

Last Edited: 14 Dec 2003

Charts: Descendants of Lt. Thomas Fortson Jr. and Rachel Winn

Citations

[S27] John Wright Boyd, A Family History: Lt. Thomas Fortson (1742-1824) and Some of His Descendants—Early Settler of Elbert County, Georgia (Danielsville, Ga.: Heritage Papers, 1973), p. 222 (naming Edmund B. Tate as his father).
[S894] Tate/Tait family bible, located in Elbert County, Georgia, online http://www.obcgs.com/tate.html, downloaded 14 Dec 2003 (naming Edmond Brewer Tate as his father).
[S27] John Wright Boyd, A Family History: Lt. Thomas Fortson, etc., above, p. 222 (naming Mahala Fortson as his mother).
[S894] Tate/Tait family bible, online, above (naming Mahaleth Fortson as his mother).
[S248] Supposition as to place, based on family's believed residence at the time.

Robert Fortson Tate

M, ID# 17040, b. 18 September 1827

Father: Edmond Brewer Tate^1,2 b. 8 Apr 1801, d. 30 Oct 1879
Mother: Mahaleth ('Mahala') Fortson^3,4 b. 3 Apr 1806, d. 6 Jan 1862

Birth*: He was born on 18 September 1827 in Elbert County, Georgia.^5,6
Marriage*: He married Ellen Wooten.⁷

Last Edited: 14 Dec 2003

Charts: Descendants of Lt. Thomas Fortson Jr. and Rachel Winn

Family: Ellen Wooten

Citations

[S27] John Wright Boyd, A Family History: Lt. Thomas Fortson (1742-1824) and Some of His Descendants—Early Settler of Elbert County, Georgia (Danielsville, Ga.: Heritage Papers, 1973), p. 222 (naming Edmund B. Tate as his father).
[S894] Tate/Tait family bible, located in Elbert County, Georgia, online http://www.obcgs.com/tate.html, downloaded 14 Dec 2003 (naming Edmond Brewer Tate as his father).
[S27] John Wright Boyd, A Family History: Lt. Thomas Fortson, etc., above, p. 222 (naming Mahala Fortson as his mother).
[S894] Tate/Tait family bible, online, above (naming Mahaleth Fortson as his mother).
[S894] Tate/Tait family bible, online, above (giving the date but not naming the place).
[S248] Supposition as to place, based on family's believed residence at the time.
[S894] Tate/Tait family bible, online, above.

Thomas Adams

M, ID# 17041, b. 1758, d. 1836

Birth*: He was born in 1758 in Fluvanna County, Virginia.^1,2
Marriage*: He married Sarah ('Sallie') Ford on 4 October 1786.^3,4
Death*: He died in 1836 in Elbert County, Georgia.^1,2

Note*: He was a soldier in the American Revolution.³

Last Edited: 27 Jul 2018

Family: Sarah ('Sallie') Ford b. 1766, d. 1845

Abner Adams+^5,6 b. 26 Mar 1800, d. 13 Nov 1851

Citations

[S27] John Wright Boyd, A Family History: Lt. Thomas Fortson (1742-1824) and Some of His Descendants—Early Settler of Elbert County, Georgia (Danielsville, Ga.: Heritage Papers, 1973), p. 223 (giving the date but not the place).
[S1478] Shedd Web Site, online, https://www.myheritage.com/site-241967401/shedd, viewed on 27 Jul 2018.
[S27] John Wright Boyd, A Family History: Lt. Thomas Fortson, etc., above, p. 223.
[S1478] Shedd Web Site, above, viewed on 27 Jul 2018 (not giving the date).
[S27] John Wright Boyd, A Family History: Lt. Thomas Fortson, etc., above, p. 223 (naming Thomas Adams as his father).
[S1478] Shedd Web Site, above, viewed on 27 Jul 2018 (naming Thomas Adams as his father).

Sarah ('Sallie') Ford

F, ID# 17042, b. 1766, d. 1845

Birth*: She was born in 1766 in Charlotte County, Virginia.¹
Marriage*: She married Thomas Adams on 4 October 1786.^2,3
Death*: She died in 1845 in Elbert County, Georgia.¹

Last Edited: 27 Jul 2018

Family: Thomas Adams b. 1758, d. 1836

Abner Adams+^4,5 b. 26 Mar 1800, d. 13 Nov 1851

Citations

[S1478] Shedd Web Site, online, https://www.myheritage.com/site-241967401/shedd, viewed on 27 Jul 2018.
[S27] John Wright Boyd, A Family History: Lt. Thomas Fortson (1742-1824) and Some of His Descendants—Early Settler of Elbert County, Georgia (Danielsville, Ga.: Heritage Papers, 1973), p. 223.
[S1478] Shedd Web Site, above, viewed on 27 Jul 2018 (not giving the date).
[S27] John Wright Boyd, A Family History: Lt. Thomas Fortson, etc., above, p. 223 (naming Sarah Ford as his mother).
[S1478] Shedd Web Site, above, viewed on 27 Jul 2018 (naming Sarah ('Sallie') Ford as his mother).

Elmira Adams

F, ID# 17043, b. 15 October 1826, d. 1844

Father: Abner Adams^1,2 b. 26 Mar 1800, d. 13 Nov 1851
Mother: Elizabeth A. ('Betsy') Fortson^3,4 b. 1 Nov 1810, d. 26 May 1839

Birth*: She was born on 15 October 1826 in Elbert County, Georgia.^5,6
Death*: She died in 1844.⁷

Last Edited: 27 Jul 2018

Charts: Descendants of Lt. Thomas Fortson Jr. and Rachel Winn

Citations

[S27] John Wright Boyd, A Family History: Lt. Thomas Fortson (1742-1824) and Some of His Descendants—Early Settler of Elbert County, Georgia (Danielsville, Ga.: Heritage Papers, 1973), p. 223 (naming Abner Adams as her father).
[S1478] Shedd Web Site, online, https://www.myheritage.com/site-241967401/shedd, viewed on 27 Jul 2018 (naming Abner Adams as her father).
[S27] John Wright Boyd, A Family History: Lt. Thomas Fortson, etc., above, p. 223 (naming Elizabeth A. ['Betsy'] Fortson as her mother).
[S1478] Shedd Web Site, above, viewed on 27 Jul 2018 (naming Elizabeth A. Fortson as her mother).
[S27] John Wright Boyd, A Family History: Lt. Thomas Fortson, etc., above, p. 223 (giving the date but not the place).
[S1478] Shedd Web Site, above, viewed on 27 Jul 2018 (giving the year and place).
[S1478] Shedd Web Site, above, viewed on 27 Jul 2018.

Mary Adams

F, ID# 17044, b. 1 October 1828, d. January 1829

Father: Abner Adams^1,2 b. 26 Mar 1800, d. 13 Nov 1851
Mother: Elizabeth A. ('Betsy') Fortson^3,4 b. 1 Nov 1810, d. 26 May 1839

Birth*: She was born on 1 October 1828 in Elbert County, Georgia.^5,6
Death*: She died in January 1829 in Elbert County, Georgia.^7,6

Last Edited: 27 Jul 2018

Charts: Descendants of Lt. Thomas Fortson Jr. and Rachel Winn

Citations

[S27] John Wright Boyd, A Family History: Lt. Thomas Fortson (1742-1824) and Some of His Descendants—Early Settler of Elbert County, Georgia (Danielsville, Ga.: Heritage Papers, 1973), p. 223 (naming Abner Adams as her father).
[S1478] Shedd Web Site, online, https://www.myheritage.com/site-241967401/shedd, viewed on 27 Jul 2018 (naming Abner Adams as her father).
[S27] John Wright Boyd, A Family History: Lt. Thomas Fortson, etc., above, p. 223 (naming Elizabeth A. ['Betsy'] Fortson as her mother).
[S1478] Shedd Web Site, above, viewed on 27 Jul 2018 (naming Elizabeth A. Fortson as her mother).
[S27] John Wright Boyd, A Family History: Lt. Thomas Fortson, etc., above, p. 223 (giving the year but no other information).
[S1478] Shedd Web Site, above, viewed on 27 Jul 2018.
[S27] John Wright Boyd, A Family History: Lt. Thomas Fortson, etc., above, p. 223 (giving the month and year but no other information).

Benjamin Thomas Adams

M, ID# 17045, b. 17 October 1831, d. 1861

Father: Abner Adams^1,2 b. 26 Mar 1800, d. 13 Nov 1851
Mother: Elizabeth A. ('Betsy') Fortson^3,4 b. 1 Nov 1810, d. 26 May 1839

Birth*: He was born on 17 October 1831.^5,6
Death*: He died in 1861 in Louisiana.⁶

Other Names*: Benjamin Adams.

Last Edited: 27 Jul 2018

Charts: Descendants of Lt. Thomas Fortson Jr. and Rachel Winn

Citations

[S27] John Wright Boyd, A Family History: Lt. Thomas Fortson (1742-1824) and Some of His Descendants—Early Settler of Elbert County, Georgia (Danielsville, Ga.: Heritage Papers, 1973), p. 223 (naming Abner Adams as his father).
[S1478] Shedd Web Site, online, https://www.myheritage.com/site-241967401/shedd, viewed on 27 Jul 2018 (naming Abner Adams as his father).
[S27] John Wright Boyd, A Family History: Lt. Thomas Fortson, etc., above, p. 223 (naming Elizabeth A. ['Betsy'] Fortson as his mother).
[S1478] Shedd Web Site, above, viewed on 27 Jul 2018 (naming Elizabeth A. Fortson as his mother).
[S27] John Wright Boyd, A Family History: Lt. Thomas Fortson, etc., above, p. 223.
[S1478] Shedd Web Site, above, viewed on 27 Jul 2018.

Richard Easton Adams

M, ID# 17046, b. 13 May 1833, d. 21 August 1913

Father: Abner Adams^1,2,3 b. 26 Mar 1800, d. 13 Nov 1851
Mother: Elizabeth A. ('Betsy') Fortson^4,5,6 b. 1 Nov 1810, d. 26 May 1839

Birth*: He was born on 13 May 1833.⁷
Marriage*: He married Sarah Antoinette Cleveland.^8,9
Death*: He died on 21 August 1913 in Elbert County, Georgia, at age 80.^10,11
Burial*: Interment was in Elmhurst Cemetery, 400 N. Oliver St., Elberton, Elbert County, Georgia.⁹

Other Names*: Richard Adams.
Note*: He served a term in the Georgia House of Representatives, in 1886-87.⁹

Additional Resources

• His Find A Grave memorial, which includes a picture of his tombstone, is here.

Last Edited: 27 Jul 2018

Charts: Descendants of Lt. Thomas Fortson Jr. and Rachel Winn

Family: Sarah Antoinette Cleveland b. 22 Aug 1840, d. 9 Apr 1897

Col. Willis B. Adams^12,13 b. 13 May 1861, d. 11 Feb 1913

Citations

[S27] John Wright Boyd, A Family History: Lt. Thomas Fortson (1742-1824) and Some of His Descendants—Early Settler of Elbert County, Georgia (Danielsville, Ga.: Heritage Papers, 1973), p. 223 (naming Abner Adams as his father).
[S1478] Shedd Web Site, online, https://www.myheritage.com/site-241967401/shedd, viewed on 27 Jul 2018 (naming Abner Adams as his father).
[S961] Find A Grave, online at http://www.findagrave.com, memorial for Richard Easton Adams, memorial no. 44202862, viewed on 27 Jul 2018 (naming Abner Adams as his father).
[S27] John Wright Boyd, A Family History: Lt. Thomas Fortson, etc., above, p. 223 (naming Elizabeth A. ['Betsy'] Fortson as his mother).
[S1478] Shedd Web Site, above, viewed on 27 Jul 2018 (naming Elizabeth A. Fortson as his mother).
[S961] Find A Grave, online, above, memorial for Richard Easton Adams, memorial no. 44202862, viewed on 27 Jul 2018 (naming Betsy (Fortson) Adams as his mother).
[S27] John Wright Boyd, A Family History: Lt. Thomas Fortson, etc., above, p. 223 (giving the date but not the place).
[S961] Find A Grave, online, above, memorial for Sarah Antoinette Cleveland Adams, memorial no. 44202870, viewed on 27 Jul 2018.
[S961] Find A Grave, online, above, memorial for Richard Easton Adams, memorial no. 44202862, viewed on 27 Jul 2018.
[S1478] Shedd Web Site, above, viewed on 27 Jul 2018.
[S961] Find A Grave, online, above, memorial for Richard Easton Adams, memorial no. 44202862, viewed on 27 Jul 2018 (giving the date but not the place).
[S961] Find A Grave, online, above, memorial for Willis B. Adams, memorial no. 44202881, viewed on 27 Jul 2018 (naming Richard Easton Adams as his father).
[S961] Find A Grave, online, above, memorial for Richard Easton Adams, memorial no. 44202862, viewed on 27 Jul 2018 (naming Richard Easton Adams as his father).

William Harrison Harper ('Sheriff Bill') Adams

M, ID# 17047, b. 15 November 1837, d. 7 June 1925

Father: Abner Adams^1,2 b. 26 Mar 1800, d. 13 Nov 1851
Mother: Elizabeth A. ('Betsy') Fortson^3,4 b. 1 Nov 1810, d. 26 May 1839

Marriage*: He married Eliza Livonia Pricilla Catherine Teasley.
Birth*: He was born on 15 November 1837 in Elbert County, Georgia.^5,6,7
Death*: He died on 7 June 1925 at age 87.^8,9
Burial*: Interment was on 8 June 1925 in Concord United Methodist Church Cemetery, Elberton, Elbert County, Georgia.^10,9

Other Names*: William Harrison Harper Adams, William Adams, William Harper Adams, William Harrison Adams, W. H. H. Adams, Sheriff Bill Adams.
Obituary*: "W. H. H. ADAMS, 85, FORMER SHERIFF OF ELBERT, DIES

"Elberton, Ga., June 8 [1925].—(Special) W. H. H. Adams, an ex-sheriff of Elbert county, died yesterday and was buried today with Masonic honors. He was 85 years old.

"He is survived by a widow, several children and grandchildren. He was the last survivor of the Masons, who made General Robert Tombs a Mason at the beginning of the war, the three degrees being given at one time."¹¹
Note*: He served in the Confederate Army during the Civil War, was sheriff of Elbert County, Georgia from 1869 to 1878, and was a mason.^9,12

Additional Resources

• His Find A Grave memorial, which includes a picture of his tombstone, is here.

Last Edited: 27 Jul 2018

Charts: Descendants of Lt. Thomas Fortson Jr. and Rachel Winn

Family: Eliza Livonia Pricilla Catherine Teasley b. 6 Mar 1843, d. 13 Jun 1908

Citations

[S27] John Wright Boyd, A Family History: Lt. Thomas Fortson (1742-1824) and Some of His Descendants—Early Settler of Elbert County, Georgia (Danielsville, Ga.: Heritage Papers, 1973), p. 223 (naming Abner Adams as his father).
[S1478] Shedd Web Site, online, https://www.myheritage.com/site-241967401/shedd, viewed on 27 Jul 2018 (naming Abner Adams as his father).
[S27] John Wright Boyd, A Family History: Lt. Thomas Fortson, etc., above, p. 223 (naming Elizabeth A. ['Betsy'] Fortson as his mother).
[S1478] Shedd Web Site, above, viewed on 27 Jul 2018 (naming Elizabeth A. Fortson as his mother).
[S27] John Wright Boyd, A Family History: Lt. Thomas Fortson, etc., above, pp. 223 (giving the year but no other information), 225 (giving the year and place).
[S1478] Shedd Web Site, above, viewed on 27 Jul 2018 (giving the year and place).
[S961] Find A Grave, online at http://www.findagrave.com, memorial for William Harrison Harper Adams, memorial no. 96234350, viewed on 27 Jul 2018 (giving the date but not the place).
[S961] Find A Grave, online, above, memorial for William Harrison Harper Adams, memorial no. 96234350, viewed on 27 Jul 2018.
[S1398] The Atlanta Constitution, Atlanta, Ga., online at http://www.newspapers.com, 9 Jun 1925, p. 7, col. 6 (obituary for W. H. H. Adams).
[S961] Find A Grave, online, above, memorial for William Harrison Harper Adams, memorial no. 96234350, viewed on 27 Jul 2018 (naming the place but not giving the date).
[S1398] The Atlanta Constitution, Atlanta, Ga., above, 9 Jun 1925, p. 7, col. 6.
[S27] John Wright Boyd, A Family History: Lt. Thomas Fortson, etc., above, p. 225.

Anna D. Fortson

F, ID# 17048, b. 10 April 1862, d. 12 February 1897

Father: Delancy A. ('Lat') Fortson¹ b. 23 Mar 1836, d. 26 May 1914
Mother: Mary Ann Almond² b. 27 Apr 1837, d. 13 Apr 1905

Birth*: She was born on 10 April 1862 in Elbert County, Georgia.^3,4
Marriage*: She married James Matt Oglesby in 1884.^3,5
Death*: She died on 12 February 1897 at age 34.^3,6
Burial*: Interment was in Dove's Creek Baptist Church cemetery, Elberton, Elbert County, Georgia.^3,7

Last Edited: 7 Feb 2004

Charts: Descendants of Lt. Thomas Fortson Jr. and Rachel Winn

Family: James Matt Oglesby b. 1859, d. 1938

J. Biggs Oglesby⁸ b. 23 Dec 1885
M. Eugenia Oglesby⁹ b. 21 Dec 1887
Nathaniel Wright Oglesby⁸ b. 3 Jul 1889, d. 5 Jan 1984
Drue Gibson Oglesby⁸ b. 21 May 1891, d. 13 Feb 1990
J. Charlie Oglesby⁸ b. 19 Mar 1893, d. 17 Dec 1917
A. Aletha Oglesby⁹ b. 20 Dec 1894

Citations

[S27] John Wright Boyd, A Family History: Lt. Thomas Fortson (1742-1824) and Some of His Descendants—Early Settler of Elbert County, Georgia (Danielsville, Ga.: Heritage Papers, 1973), pp. 225-26 (naming Delancy A. Fortson as her father).
[S27] John Wright Boyd, A Family History: Lt. Thomas Fortson, etc., above, pp. 225-26 (naming Mary Ann Almond as her mother).
[S27] John Wright Boyd, A Family History: Lt. Thomas Fortson, etc., above, p. 226.
[S930] Elbert County Cemeteries, Vol. 1 (n.p.: n.pub., 2002), p. 152 (giving only the year and not the month and date or the place).
[S930] Elbert County Cemeteries, Vol. 1 (n.p.: n.pub., 2002), p. 152 (giving her name as Annie D. Fortson, not giving the date, and describing her as the first wife of J. Matt Oglesby).
[S930] Elbert County Cemeteries, Vol. 1 (n.p.: n.pub., 2002), p. 152 (giving only the year and not the month or date).
[S930] Elbert County Cemeteries, Vol. 1 (n.p.: n.pub., 2002), p. 152 (giving her name as Annie D. Fortson Oglesby).
[S27] John Wright Boyd, A Family History: Lt. Thomas Fortson, etc., above, p. 226 (naming Anna D. Fortson as his mother).
[S27] John Wright Boyd, A Family History: Lt. Thomas Fortson, etc., above, p. 226 (naming Anna D. Fortson as her mother).

Beulah A. Fortson

F, ID# 17049, b. 17 February 1866, d. 3 July 1953

Father: Delancy A. ('Lat') Fortson¹ b. 23 Mar 1836, d. 26 May 1914
Mother: Mary Ann Almond² b. 27 Apr 1837, d. 13 Apr 1905

Birth*: She was born on 17 February 1866 in Elbert County, Georgia.³
Marriage*: She married James Dozier Thornton on 18 December 1889.^3,4,5
Death*: She died on 3 July 1953 at age 87.³

Last Edited: 27 Feb 2012

Charts: Descendants of Lt. Thomas Fortson Jr. and Rachel Winn

Family: James Dozier Thornton b. 1869, d. 1942

Mary Eugenia Thornton+^6,7 b. 4 Feb 1893, d. 13 May 1974
Clifford Thornton⁸ b. 23 Aug 1898, d. Jan 1977
Eva Thornton+⁶ b. 17 Jan 1902

Citations

[S27] John Wright Boyd, A Family History: Lt. Thomas Fortson (1742-1824) and Some of His Descendants—Early Settler of Elbert County, Georgia (Danielsville, Ga.: Heritage Papers, 1973), pp. 225-26 (naming Delancy A. Fortson as her father).
[S27] John Wright Boyd, A Family History: Lt. Thomas Fortson, etc., above, pp. 225-26 (naming Mary Ann Almond as her mother).
[S27] John Wright Boyd, A Family History: Lt. Thomas Fortson, etc., above, p. 226.
[S961] Find A Grave, online at http://www.findagrave.com, memorial for James Dozier Thornton, memorial no. 58757368, viewed on 27 Feb 2012.
[S961] Find A Grave, online, above, memorial for Beulah A. Fortson Thornton, memorial no. 58757200, viewed on 27 Feb 2012.
[S27] John Wright Boyd, A Family History: Lt. Thomas Fortson, etc., above, p. 226 (naming Beulah A. Fortson as her mother).
[S961] Find A Grave, online, above, memorial for Mary Eugenia Thornton Fortson, memorial no. 58751068, viewed on 27 Feb 2012 (naming Beulah A. Fortson Thornton as her mother).
[S27] John Wright Boyd, A Family History: Lt. Thomas Fortson, etc., above, p. 226 (naming Beulah A. Fortson as his mother).

Janie H. Fortson

F, ID# 17050, b. 4 November 1867, d. 8 November 1896

Father: Delancy A. ('Lat') Fortson¹ b. 23 Mar 1836, d. 26 May 1914
Mother: Mary Ann Almond² b. 27 Apr 1837, d. 13 Apr 1905

Birth*: She was born on 4 November 1867.³
Death*: She died on 8 November 1896 at age 29.⁴
Burial*: Interment was in Dove's Creek Baptist Church cemetery, Elberton, Elbert County, Georgia.⁴

Note*: She was not married.⁴

Last Edited: 5 Jul 2003

Charts: Descendants of Lt. Thomas Fortson Jr. and Rachel Winn

Citations

[S27] John Wright Boyd, A Family History: Lt. Thomas Fortson (1742-1824) and Some of His Descendants—Early Settler of Elbert County, Georgia (Danielsville, Ga.: Heritage Papers, 1973), pp. 225-26 (naming Delancy A. Fortson as her father).
[S27] John Wright Boyd, A Family History: Lt. Thomas Fortson, etc., above, pp. 225-26 (naming Mary Ann Almond as her mother).
[S27] John Wright Boyd, A Family History: Lt. Thomas Fortson, etc., above, pp. 226, 227.
[S27] John Wright Boyd, A Family History: Lt. Thomas Fortson, etc., above, p. 227.