Martha Jane Fortenberry1

F, b. 17 June 1883, d. 1 February 1929
FatherMarcus Lafayette Fortenberry1 b. 24 May 1849, d. 28 Aug 1930
MotherNancy Delilah Logan1 b. 11 Mar 1855, d. 23 Apr 1938
Last Edited24 Jul 2007
Birth*Martha Jane Fortenberry was born on 17 June 1883 at Union, Georgia.1,2 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 25 June 1900 Owltown District, Union, Georgia, in the household of Marcus Lafayette Fortenberry and Nancy Delilah Logan; ED 128, sheet 11B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 20 years, 10 children, 10 living, all at home.1 
(Witness) CensusMartha Jane Fortenberry appeared on the census of 30 April 1910 Owltown District, Union, Georgia, in the household of Marcus Lafayette Fortenberry and Nancy Delilah Logan; ED 155, sheet 1B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 31 years, 10 children, 10 living.3 
(Witness) CensusMartha Jane Fortenberry appeared on the census of 15 January 1920 Owltown District, Union, Georgia, in the household of Marcus Lafayette Fortenberry and Nancy Delilah Logan; ED 172, sheet 7B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 3 children at home.4 
Death*Martha Jane Fortenberry died on 1 February 1929 at Union, Georgia, at age 45; no Georgia death record; buried at Shady Grove Methodist Church Cemetery.2 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  2. [S1277] Dale Elliott and C.T. Wimpey, Union County Cemetery Records, Shady Grove Methodist.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1920.

James William (Bill) Fortenberry1

M, b. 23 January 1885, d. 2 January 1974
FatherMarcus Lafayette Fortenberry1 b. 24 May 1849, d. 28 Aug 1930
MotherNancy Delilah Logan1 b. 11 Mar 1855, d. 23 Apr 1938
Last Edited31 Aug 2007
Birth*James William (Bill) Fortenberry was born on 23 January 1885 at RFD 1, Blairsville, Union, Georgia.1,2,3 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 25 June 1900 Owltown District, Union, Georgia, in the household of Marcus Lafayette Fortenberry and Nancy Delilah Logan; ED 128, sheet 11B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 20 years, 10 children, 10 living, all at home.1 
Marriage*James William (Bill) Fortenberry married Maggie R. Addington on 28 February 1909 at Union, Georgia; by J.F. Crawford.4,5 
CensusJames William (Bill) Fortenberry and Maggie R. Addington appeared on the census of 29 April 1910 at Owltown District, Union, Georgia, ED 155, sheet 1A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 1 year, no children.4 
DraftWW1* On 12 September 1918 James William (Bill) Fortenberry registered for the draft at RFD 1, Blairsville, Union, Georgia; at the time, he was employed by himself as a farmer, wife Maggie.2 
Census*He and Maggie R. Addington appeared on the census of 13 January 1920 at Owltown District, Union, Georgia, ED 172, sheet 6B, occupation farmer, renting, 4 children and Nancy Addington.6 
CensusJames William (Bill) Fortenberry and Maggie R. Addington appeared on the census of 4 April 1930 at Owltown District, Union, Georgia, ED 15, sheet 2A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 6 children at home.7 
Death*James William (Bill) Fortenberry died on 2 January 1974 at Blairsville, Union, Georgia, at age 88; buried at Coosa United Methodist Church Cemetery.8,9,3 

Family

Maggie R. Addington b. 5 Jun 1891, d. 19 Jun 1991
Children

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  2. [S758] Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards.
  3. [S1277] Dale Elliott and C.T. Wimpey, Union County Cemetery Records, Coosa.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  5. [S1305] Viola H. Jones, Union County Georgia Marriage Records, Book 7A, page 323.
  6. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  7. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  8. [S44] Social Security Death Index.
  9. [S995] Office of Vital Records Georgia Health Dept., Georgia Death Records.

Lydia Laura Fortenberry1

F, b. October 1886
FatherMarcus Lafayette Fortenberry2 b. 24 May 1849, d. 28 Aug 1930
MotherNancy Delilah Logan2 b. 11 Mar 1855, d. 23 Apr 1938
Last Edited24 Jul 2007
Birth*Lydia Laura Fortenberry was born in October 1886 at Union, Georgia.2 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 25 June 1900 Owltown District, Union, Georgia, in the household of Marcus Lafayette Fortenberry and Nancy Delilah Logan; ED 128, sheet 11B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 20 years, 10 children, 10 living, all at home.2 
(Witness) CensusLydia Laura Fortenberry appeared on the census of 30 April 1910 Owltown District, Union, Georgia, in the household of Marcus Lafayette Fortenberry and Nancy Delilah Logan; ED 155, sheet 1B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 31 years, 10 children, 10 living.3 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1900, 1910.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1910.

Eliza D. Fortenberry1

F, b. November 1888
FatherMarcus Lafayette Fortenberry1 b. 24 May 1849, d. 28 Aug 1930
MotherNancy Delilah Logan1 b. 11 Mar 1855, d. 23 Apr 1938
Last Edited23 Jul 2007
Birth*Eliza D. Fortenberry was born in November 1888 at Union, Georgia.1 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 25 June 1900 Owltown District, Union, Georgia, in the household of Marcus Lafayette Fortenberry and Nancy Delilah Logan; ED 128, sheet 11B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 20 years, 10 children, 10 living, all at home.1 
(Witness) CensusEliza D. Fortenberry appeared on the census of 30 April 1910 Owltown District, Union, Georgia, in the household of Marcus Lafayette Fortenberry and Nancy Delilah Logan; ED 155, sheet 1B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 31 years, 10 children, 10 living.2 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1910.

Dicie C. Fortenberry1

F, b. May 1891
FatherMarcus Lafayette Fortenberry1 b. 24 May 1849, d. 28 Aug 1930
MotherNancy Delilah Logan1 b. 11 Mar 1855, d. 23 Apr 1938
Last Edited23 Jul 2007
Birth*Dicie C. Fortenberry was born in May 1891 at Union, Georgia.1 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 25 June 1900 Owltown District, Union, Georgia, in the household of Marcus Lafayette Fortenberry and Nancy Delilah Logan; ED 128, sheet 11B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 20 years, 10 children, 10 living, all at home.1 
(Witness) CensusDicie C. Fortenberry appeared on the census of 30 April 1910 Owltown District, Union, Georgia, in the household of Marcus Lafayette Fortenberry and Nancy Delilah Logan; ED 155, sheet 1B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 31 years, 10 children, 10 living.2 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1910.

Joseph Lafayette Fortenberry1,2

M, b. 11 June 1893, d. 25 December 1994
FatherMarcus Lafayette Fortenberry1 b. 24 May 1849, d. 28 Aug 1930
MotherNancy Delilah Logan1 b. 11 Mar 1855, d. 23 Apr 1938
Last Edited1 Sep 2007
Birth*Joseph Lafayette Fortenberry was born on 11 June 1893 at Owltown District, Union, Georgia.1,2,3 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 25 June 1900 Owltown District, Union, Georgia, in the household of Marcus Lafayette Fortenberry and Nancy Delilah Logan; ED 128, sheet 11B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 20 years, 10 children, 10 living, all at home.1 
(Witness) CensusJoseph Lafayette Fortenberry appeared on the census of 30 April 1910 Owltown District, Union, Georgia, in the household of Marcus Lafayette Fortenberry and Nancy Delilah Logan; ED 155, sheet 1B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 31 years, 10 children, 10 living.4 
DraftWW1* On 5 June 1917 Joseph Lafayette Fortenberry registered for the draft at RFD 1, Blairsville, Union, Georgia; at the time, he was employed by himself as a farmer, single.2 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 15 January 1920 Owltown District, Union, Georgia, in the household of Marcus Lafayette Fortenberry and Nancy Delilah Logan; ED 172, sheet 7B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 3 children at home.5 
Marriage*Joseph Lafayette Fortenberry married Fannie Belle Reece on 24 September 1922 at Union, Georgia; by F.H. Spiva, N.P.6,7 
Census*Joseph Lafayette Fortenberry and Fannie Belle Reece appeared on the census of 3 April 1930 at Owltown District, Union, Georgia, ED 15, sheet 1B, occupation farmer, ownership not indicated, radio, 2 children at home.6 
Death*Joseph Lafayette Fortenberry died on 25 December 1994 at Blairsville, Union, Georgia, at age 101; buried at Shady Grove Methodist Church cemetery.8,9,3 

Family

Fannie Belle Reece b. 1899, d. 19 Apr 1989
Children

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  2. [S758] Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards.
  3. [S44] Social Security Death Index.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  6. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  7. [S1305] Viola H. Jones, Union County Georgia Marriage Records, Book 8A, page155.
  8. [S995] Office of Vital Records Georgia Health Dept., Georgia Death Records.
  9. [S1277] Dale Elliott and C.T. Wimpey, Union County Cemetery Records, Shady Grove Methodist.

Thomas Noah Fortenberry1,2

M, b. 26 June 1895, d. 7 July 1963
FatherMarcus Lafayette Fortenberry1 b. 24 May 1849, d. 28 Aug 1930
MotherNancy Delilah Logan1 b. 11 Mar 1855, d. 23 Apr 1938
Last Edited1 Sep 2007
Birth*Thomas Noah Fortenberry was born on 26 June 1895 at Blairsville, Union, Georgia.1,2,3 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 25 June 1900 Owltown District, Union, Georgia, in the household of Marcus Lafayette Fortenberry and Nancy Delilah Logan; ED 128, sheet 11B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 20 years, 10 children, 10 living, all at home.1 
(Witness) CensusThomas Noah Fortenberry appeared on the census of 30 April 1910 Owltown District, Union, Georgia, in the household of Marcus Lafayette Fortenberry and Nancy Delilah Logan; ED 155, sheet 1B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 31 years, 10 children, 10 living.4 
Marriage*Thomas Noah Fortenberry married Minnie L. Potts on 11 October 1914 at Union, Georgia; by T.H. Duncan, J.P.5,6 
DraftWW1* On 5 June 1917 Thomas Noah Fortenberry registered for the draft at RFD 1, Blairsville, Union, Georgia; at the time, he was employed by himself as a farmer; wife and child.2 
Census*He and Minnie L. Potts appeared on the census of 9 January 1920 at Coosa District, Union, Georgia, ED 172, sheet 4B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 2 children at home.5 
CensusThomas Noah Fortenberry and Minnie L. Potts appeared on the census of 23 April 1930 at Coosa District, Union, Georgia, ED 13, sheet 5B, occupation farmer, owned farm, radio, 6 children at home.7 
Death*Thomas Noah Fortenberry died on 7 July 1963 at Union, Georgia, at age 68; buried at the Coosa United Methodist Church Cemetery.3,8 

Family

Minnie L. Potts b. 8 May 1899, d. 25 Nov 1981
Children

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  2. [S758] Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards.
  3. [S1277] Dale Elliott and C.T. Wimpey, Union County Cemetery Records, Coosa.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  6. [S1305] Viola H. Jones, Union County Georgia Marriage Records.
  7. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  8. [S995] Office of Vital Records Georgia Health Dept., Georgia Death Records.

Isaac George Washington Fortenberry1,2

M, b. 16 July 1899, d. 1 May 1993
FatherMarcus Lafayette Fortenberry3 b. 24 May 1849, d. 28 Aug 1930
MotherNancy Delilah Logan3 b. 11 Mar 1855, d. 23 Apr 1938
Last Edited1 Sep 2007
Birth*Isaac George Washington Fortenberry was born on 16 July 1899 at Union, Georgia.3,2,4 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 25 June 1900 Owltown District, Union, Georgia, in the household of Marcus Lafayette Fortenberry and Nancy Delilah Logan; ED 128, sheet 11B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 20 years, 10 children, 10 living, all at home.3 
(Witness) CensusIsaac George Washington Fortenberry appeared on the census of 30 April 1910 Owltown District, Union, Georgia, in the household of Marcus Lafayette Fortenberry and Nancy Delilah Logan; ED 155, sheet 1B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 31 years, 10 children, 10 living.5 
DraftWW1* On 12 September 1918 Isaac George Washington Fortenberry registered for the draft at RFD 1, Blairsville, Union, Georgia; at the time, he was employed by father as a farmer, single.2 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 15 January 1920 Owltown District, Union, Georgia, in the household of Marcus Lafayette Fortenberry and Nancy Delilah Logan; ED 172, sheet 7B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 3 children at home.6 
Marriage*Isaac George Washington Fortenberry married Lillian Phillips on 25 June 1922 at Union, Georgia.7,8 
Census*Isaac George Washington Fortenberry and Lillian Phillips appeared on the census of 3 April 1930 at Owltown District, Union, Georgia, ED 15, sheet 1B, occupation farmer, owned farm, radio, 2 children at home.7 
Death*Isaac George Washington Fortenberry died on 1 May 1993 at Blairsville, Union, Georgia, at age 93; buried at Owltown Cemetery.4,9 

Family

Lillian Phillips b. 4 Sep 1902, d. 1 Jun 1986
Children

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1900, 1910.
  2. [S758] Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  4. [S1277] Dale Elliott and C.T. Wimpey, Union County Cemetery Records, Owltown.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  6. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  7. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  8. [S1305] Viola H. Jones, Union County Georgia Marriage Records, Book 8A, page 183.
  9. [S44] Social Security Death Index.

Sarah Elizabeth Cook1

F, b. 7 March 1870, d. 14 August 1940
FatherJohn Kimsey Cook1 b. 19 Dec 1847, d. 25 Feb 1910
MotherMary Elizabeth Fortenberry1 b. 11 Aug 1846, d. 24 Jan 1931
Last Edited23 Jul 2007
Birth*Sarah Elizabeth Cook was born on 7 March 1870 at Union, Georgia.1,2 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 17 June 1880 Arkaqua, Union, Georgia, in the household of John Kimsey Cook and Mary Elizabeth Fortenberry; page 162D, occupation farmer, 6 children at home.1 
Married Name As of 22 August 1886,her married name was Coker.3 
Marriage*Sarah Elizabeth Cook married William Malcolm Coker on 22 August 1886 at Union, Georgia; by R.A. Carder, M.G.3 
Census*Sarah Elizabeth Cook and William Malcolm Coker appeared on the census of 6 June 1900 at Arkaquah District, Union, Georgia, ED 125, sheet 4B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 14 years, 6 children, 6 living.4 
CensusSarah Elizabeth Cook and William Malcolm Coker appeared on the census of 29 April 1910 at Arkaquah District, Union, Georgia, ED 149, sheet 11A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 24 years, 10 children, 9 living.5 
Census*Sarah Elizabeth Cook appeared on the census of 12 April 1930 at Arkaquah District, Union, Georgia, ED 7, sheet 4B, occupation farmer, owned farm, radio, widowed, 2 sons at home.6 
Death*She died on 14 August 1940 at Georgia at age 70; no Georgia death record; buried at Track Rock Baptist Church Cemetery.2 

Family

William Malcolm Coker b. 19 Jul 1866, d. 26 Dec 1921
Children

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1880.
  2. [S1277] Dale Elliott and C.T. Wimpey, Union County Cemetery Records, Trackrock.
  3. [S1305] Viola H. Jones, Union County Georgia Marriage Records.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  6. [S1] Census of Population 1930.

Talitha Jane Cook1,2

F, b. 23 November 1871, d. 23 July 1889
FatherJohn Kimsey Cook1 b. 19 Dec 1847, d. 25 Feb 1910
MotherMary Elizabeth Fortenberry1 b. 11 Aug 1846, d. 24 Jan 1931
Last Edited23 Jul 2007
Birth*Talitha Jane Cook was born on 23 November 1871 at Union, Georgia.1,3 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 17 June 1880 Arkaqua, Union, Georgia, in the household of John Kimsey Cook and Mary Elizabeth Fortenberry; page 162D, occupation farmer, 6 children at home.1 
Death*Talitha Jane Cook died on 23 July 1889 at Union, Georgia, at age 17.3 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1880.
  2. [S1301] Cemetery Surveys Inc., Cemetery Surveys Inc., Track Rock Baptist Church Cemtery (not in Union County book).
  3. [S1301] Cemetery Surveys Inc., Cemetery Surveys Inc., Track Rock Baptist Church.

William Lafayette Cook1

M, b. 15 May 1874, d. 4 October 1935
FatherJohn Kimsey Cook2 b. 19 Dec 1847, d. 25 Feb 1910
MotherMary Elizabeth Fortenberry2 b. 11 Aug 1846, d. 24 Jan 1931
Last Edited24 Jul 2007
Birth*William Lafayette Cook was born on 15 May 1874 at Union, Georgia.1,3 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 17 June 1880 Arkaqua, Union, Georgia, in the household of John Kimsey Cook and Mary Elizabeth Fortenberry; page 162D, occupation farmer, 6 children at home.2 
Marriage*William Lafayette Cook married Annie Lou Evalee Johnson circa 1895 at Georgia.4 
Census*William Lafayette Cook and Annie Lou Evalee Johnson appeared on the census of 6 June 1900 at Arkaquah District, Union, Georgia, occupation farmer, renting, married 5 years, 2 children, 2 living.4 
CensusWilliam Lafayette Cook and Annie Lou Evalee Johnson appeared on the census of 24 April 1910 at Arkaquah District, Union, Georgia, ED 149, sheet 10A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 14 years, 7 children, 6 living.5 
CensusWilliam Lafayette Cook and Annie Lou Evalee Johnson appeared on the census of 8 January 1920 at Arkaquah District, Union, Georgia, ED 166, sheet 4A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 6 children and mother at home.6 
Death*William Lafayette Cook died on 4 October 1935 at Georgia at age 61; no Georgia death record; buried at Track Rock Baptist Church Cemetery.3 

Family

Annie Lou Evalee Johnson b. 20 Dec 1875, d. 5 Jan 1924
Children

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1880, 1900.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1880.
  3. [S1277] Dale Elliott and C.T. Wimpey, Union County Cemetery Records, Trackrock.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  6. [S1] Census of Population 1920.

James Wade Cook1,2

M, b. 8 March 1876, d. circa 1924
FatherJohn Kimsey Cook1 b. 19 Dec 1847, d. 25 Feb 1910
MotherMary Elizabeth Fortenberry1 b. 11 Aug 1846, d. 24 Jan 1931
Last Edited23 Jul 2007
Birth*James Wade Cook was born on 8 March 1876 at Union, Georgia.3,2 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 17 June 1880 Arkaqua, Union, Georgia, in the household of John Kimsey Cook and Mary Elizabeth Fortenberry; page 162D, occupation farmer, 6 children at home.1 
Marriage*James Wade Cook married Martha L. (?) in 1899 at Georgia.4 
Census*James Wade Cook and Martha L. (?) appeared on the census of 6 June 1900 at Arkaquah District, Union, Georgia, ED 125, sheet 4A, occupation not given, renting, married 1 year, no children.4 
CensusJames Wade Cook and Martha L. (?) appeared on the census of 24 April 1910 at Arkaquah District, Union, Georgia, ED 149, sheet 10A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 12 years, 4 children, 4 living.5 
DraftWW1* On 12 September 1918 James Wade Cook registered for the draft at Route 2, Blairsville, Union, Georgia; at the time, he was employed by himself as a farmer; single nearest relative Mary, his mother.2 
Census*He appeared on the census of 23 January 1920 at Frogtown District, Lumpkin, Georgia, ED 130, sheet 11B, occupation none, renting, widowed, 4 children at home.6 
Death*He died circa 1924 at Pickens, Georgia; no further information.7 

Family

Martha L. (?) b. May 1882, d. bt 1915 - 1917
Children

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1880.
  2. [S758] Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1880, 1900.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  6. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  7. [S1440] Dr. J. B. Turner, "Early Ancestry of N.E. GA Counties", Ancestral File.

Mary E. Cook1

F, b. 8 June 1878
FatherJohn Kimsey Cook1 b. 19 Dec 1847, d. 25 Feb 1910
MotherMary Elizabeth Fortenberry1 b. 11 Aug 1846, d. 24 Jan 1931
Last Edited23 Jul 2007
Birth*Mary E. Cook was born on 8 June 1878 at Union, Georgia.1,2 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 17 June 1880 Arkaqua, Union, Georgia, in the household of John Kimsey Cook and Mary Elizabeth Fortenberry; page 162D, occupation farmer, 6 children at home.1 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1880.
  2. [S1440] Dr. J. B. Turner, "Early Ancestry of N.E. GA Counties", Ancestral File.

William T. Cook1

M, b. 1879
FatherJohn Kimsey Cook1 b. 19 Dec 1847, d. 25 Feb 1910
MotherMary Elizabeth Fortenberry1 b. 11 Aug 1846, d. 24 Jan 1931
Last Edited23 Jul 2007
Birth*William T. Cook was born in 1879 at Union, Georgia.1 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 17 June 1880 Arkaqua, Union, Georgia, in the household of John Kimsey Cook and Mary Elizabeth Fortenberry; page 162D, occupation farmer, 6 children at home.1 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1880.

Emma Rebecca Carolyn Cook1,2

F, b. 5 May 1882
FatherJohn Kimsey Cook1 b. 19 Dec 1847, d. 25 Feb 1910
MotherMary Elizabeth Fortenberry1 b. 11 Aug 1846, d. 24 Jan 1931
Last Edited23 Jul 2007
Birth*Emma Rebecca Carolyn Cook was born on 5 May 1882 at Union, Georgia.1 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 6 June 1900 Arkaquah District, Union, Georgia, in the household of John Kimsey Cook and Mary Elizabeth Fortenberry; ED 125, sheet 4A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 32 years, 8 children, 6 living.1 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  2. [S1440] Dr. J. B. Turner, "Early Ancestry of N.E. GA Counties", Ancestral File.

Mary Ann Cook1,2

F, b. 5 March 1885, d. 30 December 1942
FatherJohn Kimsey Cook1 b. 19 Dec 1847, d. 25 Feb 1910
MotherMary Elizabeth Fortenberry1 b. 11 Aug 1846, d. 24 Jan 1931
Last Edited24 Jul 2007
Birth*Mary Ann Cook was born on 5 March 1885 at Union, Georgia.1 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 6 June 1900 Arkaquah District, Union, Georgia, in the household of John Kimsey Cook and Mary Elizabeth Fortenberry; ED 125, sheet 4A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 32 years, 8 children, 6 living.1 
Married Name As of 26 February 1905,her married name was Collins.2 
Marriage*Mary Ann Cook married Arley H. Collins on 26 February 1905 at Union, Georgia.2 
Census*Mary Ann Cook and Arley H. Collins appeared on the census of 24 April 1910 at Arkaquah District, Union, Georgia, ED 149, sheet 10A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 5 years, 3 children at home.3 
CensusMary Ann Cook and Arley H. Collins appeared on the census of 8 January 1920 at Arkaquah, Union, Georgia, ED 166, sheet 4A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 4 children at home.4 
Death*Mary Ann Cook died on 30 December 1942 at Union, Georgia, at age 57.5,2 

Family

Arley H. Collins b. 12 Oct 1880, d. 28 Dec 1967
Children

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  2. [S1440] Dr. J. B. Turner, "Early Ancestry of N.E. GA Counties", Ancestral File.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  5. [S995] Office of Vital Records Georgia Health Dept., Georgia Death Records.

Thanie Elvira Cook1,2

F, b. 22 July 1887, d. 7 July 1974
FatherJohn Kimsey Cook1 b. 19 Dec 1847, d. 25 Feb 1910
MotherMary Elizabeth Fortenberry1 b. 11 Aug 1846, d. 24 Jan 1931
Last Edited24 Jul 2007
Birth*Thanie Elvira Cook was born on 22 July 1887 at Union, Georgia.1,3,4 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 6 June 1900 Arkaquah District, Union, Georgia, in the household of John Kimsey Cook and Mary Elizabeth Fortenberry; ED 125, sheet 4A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 32 years, 8 children, 6 living.1 
Married Name As of 25 November 1909,her married name was Wimpey.2 
Marriage*Thanie Elvira Cook married James Lafayette Wimpey on 25 November 1909 at Union, Georgia.2 
Death*Thanie Elvira Cook died on 7 July 1974 at Blairsville, Union, Georgia, at age 86; buried at the Old Liberty Church Cemetery.5,4,6 

Family

James Lafayette Wimpey b. 29 Jun 1877, d. 19 May 1963
Children

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  2. [S1440] Dr. J. B. Turner, "Early Ancestry of N.E. GA Counties", Ancestral File.
  3. [S450] Probate File of Alma Gladys (Otto) Johnson PR 87-12 (Probate).
  4. [S44] Social Security Death Index.
  5. [S995] Office of Vital Records Georgia Health Dept., Georgia Death Records.
  6. [S1277] Dale Elliott and C.T. Wimpey, Union County Cemetery Records, Old Liberty.

Annie Lou Evalee Johnson1,2,3

F, b. 20 December 1875, d. 5 January 1924
Last Edited24 Jul 2007
Birth*Annie Lou Evalee Johnson was born on 20 December 1875 at Union, Georgia.1 
Married Name As of circa 1895,her married name was Cook.1 
Marriage*She married William Lafayette Cook, son of John Kimsey Cook and Mary Elizabeth Fortenberry, circa 1895 at Georgia.1 
Census*Annie Lou Evalee Johnson and William Lafayette Cook appeared on the census of 6 June 1900 at Arkaquah District, Union, Georgia, occupation farmer, renting, married 5 years, 2 children, 2 living.1 
CensusAnnie Lou Evalee Johnson and William Lafayette Cook appeared on the census of 24 April 1910 at Arkaquah District, Union, Georgia, ED 149, sheet 10A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 14 years, 7 children, 6 living.4 
CensusAnnie Lou Evalee Johnson and William Lafayette Cook appeared on the census of 8 January 1920 at Arkaquah District, Union, Georgia, ED 166, sheet 4A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 6 children and mother at home.5 
Death*Annie Lou Evalee Johnson died on 5 January 1924 at Union, Georgia, at age 48; buried at the Track Rock Baptist Church Cemetery.6,2 

Family

William Lafayette Cook b. 15 May 1874, d. 4 Oct 1935
Children

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  2. [S1277] Dale Elliott and C.T. Wimpey, Union County Cemetery Records, Trackrock.
  3. [S1440] Dr. J. B. Turner, "Early Ancestry of N.E. GA Counties", Ancestral File.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  6. [S995] Office of Vital Records Georgia Health Dept., Georgia Death Records.

Edna Violine Cook1

F, b. December 1896
FatherWilliam Lafayette Cook2 b. 15 May 1874, d. 4 Oct 1935
MotherAnnie Lou Evalee Johnson2 b. 20 Dec 1875, d. 5 Jan 1924
Last Edited23 Jul 2007
Birth*Edna Violine Cook was born in December 1896 at Union, Georgia.2 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 6 June 1900 Arkaquah District, Union, Georgia, in the household of William Lafayette Cook and Annie Lou Evalee Johnson; occupation farmer, renting, married 5 years, 2 children, 2 living.2 
(Witness) CensusEdna Violine Cook appeared on the census of 24 April 1910 Arkaquah District, Union, Georgia, in the household of William Lafayette Cook and Annie Lou Evalee Johnson; ED 149, sheet 10A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 14 years, 7 children, 6 living.3 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1900, 1910.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1910.

Robert Olen Cook1,2

M, b. 15 November 1899
FatherWilliam Lafayette Cook1 b. 15 May 1874, d. 4 Oct 1935
MotherAnnie Lou Evalee Johnson1 b. 20 Dec 1875, d. 5 Jan 1924
Last Edited23 Jul 2007
Birth*Robert Olen Cook was born on 15 November 1899 at Union, Georgia; Nov 1898 in 1900 census.1,2 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 6 June 1900 Arkaquah District, Union, Georgia, in the household of William Lafayette Cook and Annie Lou Evalee Johnson; occupation farmer, renting, married 5 years, 2 children, 2 living.1 
(Witness) CensusRobert Olen Cook appeared on the census of 24 April 1910 Arkaquah District, Union, Georgia, in the household of William Lafayette Cook and Annie Lou Evalee Johnson; ED 149, sheet 10A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 14 years, 7 children, 6 living.3 
DraftWW1* On 17 September 1918 Robert Olen Cook registered for the draft at Route 2, Blairsville, Union, Georgia; at the time, he was employed by Lafayette Cook as a farmer; single.2 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 8 January 1920 Arkaquah District, Union, Georgia, in the household of William Lafayette Cook and Annie Lou Evalee Johnson; ED 166, sheet 4A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 6 children and mother at home.4 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  2. [S758] Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1920.

Martha L. (?)1

F, b. May 1882, d. between 1915 and 1917
Last Edited23 Jul 2007
Birth*Martha L. (?) was born in May 1882 at Georgia.1 
Married Name As of 1899,her married name was Cook.1 
Marriage*She married James Wade Cook, son of John Kimsey Cook and Mary Elizabeth Fortenberry, in 1899 at Georgia.1 
Census*Martha L. (?) and James Wade Cook appeared on the census of 6 June 1900 at Arkaquah District, Union, Georgia, ED 125, sheet 4A, occupation not given, renting, married 1 year, no children.1 
CensusMartha L. (?) and James Wade Cook appeared on the census of 24 April 1910 at Arkaquah District, Union, Georgia, ED 149, sheet 10A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 12 years, 4 children, 4 living.2 
Death*Martha L. (?) died between 1915 and 1917 at Georgia; no death or burial record found.3 

Family

James Wade Cook b. 8 Mar 1876, d. c 1924
Children

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1920.

William Malcolm Coker1,2

M, b. 19 July 1866, d. 26 December 1921
Last Edited23 Jul 2007
Birth*William Malcolm Coker was born on 19 July 1866 at Georgia.3 
Marriage*He married Sarah Elizabeth Cook, daughter of John Kimsey Cook and Mary Elizabeth Fortenberry, on 22 August 1886 at Union, Georgia; by R.A. Carder, M.G.1 
Census*William Malcolm Coker and Sarah Elizabeth Cook appeared on the census of 6 June 1900 at Arkaquah District, Union, Georgia, ED 125, sheet 4B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 14 years, 6 children, 6 living.4 
CensusWilliam Malcolm Coker and Sarah Elizabeth Cook appeared on the census of 29 April 1910 at Arkaquah District, Union, Georgia, ED 149, sheet 11A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 24 years, 10 children, 9 living.5 
Death*William Malcolm Coker died on 26 December 1921 at Georgia at age 55; no Georgia death record; buried at Track Rock Baptist Church Cemetery.3 

Family

Sarah Elizabeth Cook b. 7 Mar 1870, d. 14 Aug 1940
Children

Citations

  1. [S1305] Viola H. Jones, Union County Georgia Marriage Records.
  2. [S1440] Dr. J. B. Turner, "Early Ancestry of N.E. GA Counties", Ancestral File.
  3. [S1277] Dale Elliott and C.T. Wimpey, Union County Cemetery Records, Trackrock.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  6. [S1] Census of Population 1930.

Mary M. Coker1

F, b. February 1888, d. between 1901 and 1910
FatherWilliam Malcolm Coker1 b. 19 Jul 1866, d. 26 Dec 1921
MotherSarah Elizabeth Cook1 b. 7 Mar 1870, d. 14 Aug 1940
Last Edited23 Jul 2007
Birth*Mary M. Coker was born in February 1888 at Union, Georgia.1 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 6 June 1900 Arkaquah District, Union, Georgia, in the household of William Malcolm Coker and Sarah Elizabeth Cook; ED 125, sheet 4B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 14 years, 6 children, 6 living.1 
Death*Mary M. Coker died between 1901 and 1910 at Union, Georgia; not present in 1910 census; no other record.2 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1910.

Alice Jane Coker1,2

F, b. 25 July 1889
FatherWilliam Malcolm Coker1 b. 19 Jul 1866, d. 26 Dec 1921
MotherSarah Elizabeth Cook1 b. 7 Mar 1870, d. 14 Aug 1940
Last Edited23 Jul 2007
Birth*Alice Jane Coker was born on 25 July 1889 at Union, Georgia.1,2 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 6 June 1900 Arkaquah District, Union, Georgia, in the household of William Malcolm Coker and Sarah Elizabeth Cook; ED 125, sheet 4B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 14 years, 6 children, 6 living.1 
Married Name As of 25 August 1907,her married name was Collins.2 
Marriage*Alice Jane Coker married William Collins on 25 August 1907 at Union, Georgia.2 

Family

William Collins b. 1889

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  2. [S1440] Dr. J. B. Turner, "Early Ancestry of N.E. GA Counties", Ancestral File.

Kimsey Jackson Coker1,2

M, b. 8 July 1891, d. 25 January 1978
FatherWilliam Malcolm Coker1 b. 19 Jul 1866, d. 26 Dec 1921
MotherSarah Elizabeth Cook1 b. 7 Mar 1870, d. 14 Aug 1940
Last Edited23 Jul 2007
Birth*Kimsey Jackson Coker was born on 8 July 1891 at Union, Georgia.1,3 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 6 June 1900 Arkaquah District, Union, Georgia, in the household of William Malcolm Coker and Sarah Elizabeth Cook; ED 125, sheet 4B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 14 years, 6 children, 6 living.1 
Death*Kimsey Jackson Coker died on 25 January 1978 at Adairsville, Bartow, Georgia, at age 86; died in Whitfield County.4,3 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  2. [S1440] Dr. J. B. Turner, "Early Ancestry of N.E. GA Counties", Ancestral File.
  3. [S44] Social Security Death Index.
  4. [S995] Office of Vital Records Georgia Health Dept., Georgia Death Records.

Benjamin Harrison Coker1,2

M, b. 12 October 1892, d. 16 November 1981
FatherWilliam Malcolm Coker1 b. 19 Jul 1866, d. 26 Dec 1921
MotherSarah Elizabeth Cook1 b. 7 Mar 1870, d. 14 Aug 1940
Last Edited31 Aug 2007
Birth*Benjamin Harrison Coker was born on 12 October 1892 at Arkaquah, Union, Georgia; draft registration is 12 October 1894.1,3,2 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 6 June 1900 Arkaquah District, Union, Georgia, in the household of William Malcolm Coker and Sarah Elizabeth Cook; ED 125, sheet 4B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 14 years, 6 children, 6 living.1 
(Witness) CensusBenjamin Harrison Coker appeared on the census of 29 April 1910 Arkaquah District, Union, Georgia, in the household of William Malcolm Coker and Sarah Elizabeth Cook; ED 149, sheet 11A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 24 years, 10 children, 9 living.4 
Marriage*Benjamin Harrison Coker married Minnie Belle Bridges on 25 June 1911 at Union, Georgia; by C. C. Jackson, J.P.4,5 
DraftWW1* On 15 June 1917 Benjamin Harrison Coker registered for the draft at Blairsville, Union, Georgia; at the time, he was employed by himself as a farmer in Arkaquah, wife and 2 children.2 
Census*He and Minnie Belle Bridges appeared on the census of 9 January 1920 at Arkaquah District, Union, Georgia, occupation farmer, owned farm, 2 children at home.6 
CensusBenjamin Harrison Coker and Minnie Belle Bridges appeared on the census of 12 April 1930 at Arkaquah, Union, Georgia, ED 7, sheet 3B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 2 sons at home.7 
Death*Benjamin Harrison Coker died on 16 November 1981 at Blairsville, Union, Georgia, at age 89; buried at Track Rock Baptist Church Cemetery.3,8 

Family

Minnie Belle Bridges b. 12 Dec 1890, d. 26 Jul 1972
Children

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  2. [S758] Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards.
  3. [S1277] Dale Elliott and C.T. Wimpey, Union County Cemetery Records, Track Rock.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  5. [S1305] Viola H. Jones, Union County Georgia Marriage Records, Book 7A, page 372.
  6. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  7. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  8. [S44] Social Security Death Index.

William Fred Coker1

M, b. 31 March 1895, d. 10 March 1915
FatherWilliam Malcolm Coker1 b. 19 Jul 1866, d. 26 Dec 1921
MotherSarah Elizabeth Cook1 b. 7 Mar 1870, d. 14 Aug 1940
Last Edited23 Jul 2007
Birth*William Fred Coker was born on 31 March 1895 at Union, Georgia.1,2 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 6 June 1900 Arkaquah District, Union, Georgia, in the household of William Malcolm Coker and Sarah Elizabeth Cook; ED 125, sheet 4B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 14 years, 6 children, 6 living.1 
(Witness) CensusWilliam Fred Coker appeared on the census of 29 April 1910 Arkaquah District, Union, Georgia, in the household of William Malcolm Coker and Sarah Elizabeth Cook; ED 149, sheet 11A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 24 years, 10 children, 9 living.3 
Death*William Fred Coker died on 10 March 1915 at Union, Georgia, at age 19; buried at Track Rock Baptist Church Cemetery.2 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  2. [S1277] Dale Elliott and C.T. Wimpey, Union County Cemetery Records, Trackrock.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1910.

George Wade Coker1,2

M, b. 13 January 1897, d. 16 September 1987
FatherWilliam Malcolm Coker1 b. 19 Jul 1866, d. 26 Dec 1921
MotherSarah Elizabeth Cook1 b. 7 Mar 1870, d. 14 Aug 1940
Last Edited31 Aug 2007
Birth*George Wade Coker was born on 13 January 1897 at Union, Georgia; Jan 1898 in 1900 census; 13 January 1899 in draft registration; 13 January 1898 in SSDI.1,2 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 6 June 1900 Arkaquah District, Union, Georgia, in the household of William Malcolm Coker and Sarah Elizabeth Cook; ED 125, sheet 4B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 14 years, 6 children, 6 living.1 
(Witness) CensusGeorge Wade Coker appeared on the census of 29 April 1910 Arkaquah District, Union, Georgia, in the household of William Malcolm Coker and Sarah Elizabeth Cook; ED 149, sheet 11A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 24 years, 10 children, 9 living.3 
Marriage*George Wade Coker married Lonie May Bridges on 27 May 1917 at Union, Georgia; by F.M. Crump, J.P.4,5 
DraftWW1* On 12 July 1918 George Wade Coker registered for the draft at RFD 3, Cleveland, White, Georgia; at the time, he was employed by himself as a farmer, wife Lona.2 
Census*He and Lonie May Bridges appeared on the census of 12 April 1930 at Arkaquah, Union, Georgia, ED 7, sheet 4B, occupation farmer, renting, radio, 2 children at home.4 
Death*George Wade Coker died on 16 September 1987 at Canton, Cherokee, Georgia, at age 90; buried at Bethel Methodist Church Cemetery in Union County.6,7 

Family

Lonie May Bridges b. 29 Jan 1896, d. 1 Sep 1981
Children

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  2. [S758] Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  5. [S1305] Viola H. Jones, Union County Georgia Marriage Records, Book 8A, page 31.
  6. [S1277] Dale Elliott and C.T. Wimpey, Union County Cemetery Records, Bethel.
  7. [S44] Social Security Death Index.
  8. [S1277] Dale Elliott and C.T. Wimpey, Union County Cemetery Records, Trackrock.

Thomas Thomas Canup1,2

M, b. 19 March 1869, d. 25 April 1896
FatherFrederick Calvin Canup1 b. 4 Aug 1843, d. 3 Jul 1923
MotherHannah Talitha Fortenberry1 b. 9 Jan 1845, d. 28 Jan 1934
Last Edited20 Jul 2014
Birth*Thomas Thomas Canup was born on 19 March 1869 at Union, Georgia.1,3 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 10 June 1880 Choestoe District, Union, Georgia, in the household of Frederick Calvin Canup and Hannah Talitha Fortenberry; page 165A, occupaton farmer, 5 children at home.1 
Death*Thomas Thomas Canup died on 25 April 1896 at age 27.3 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1880.
  2. [S1213] Ancestry.com, "Ancestry.com", Ancestral File, Greenwood, Knox, Tennessee.
  3. [S1213] Ancestry.com, "Ancestry.com", Ancestral File, Chesebro Family Tree by Gina Chesebro.

Elizabeth (Lizzie) Canup1,2

F, b. 12 August 1870, d. 26 February 1942
FatherFrederick Calvin Canup1 b. 4 Aug 1843, d. 3 Jul 1923
MotherHannah Talitha Fortenberry1 b. 9 Jan 1845, d. 28 Jan 1934
Last Edited20 Jul 2014
Birth*Elizabeth (Lizzie) Canup was born on 12 August 1870 at McMinn, Tennessee; per death certificate and 1900- census reports; 1880 census said Georgia.1,2 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 10 June 1880 Choestoe District, Union, Georgia, in the household of Frederick Calvin Canup and Hannah Talitha Fortenberry; page 165A, occupaton farmer, 5 children at home.1 
Death*Elizabeth (Lizzie) Canup died on 26 February 1942 at Knoxville, Knox, Tennessee, at age 71; married George W. Anderson; buried at Union cemetery.2 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1880.
  2. [S1402] Tennessee State Archives, Tennessee Death Certificates 1914-1955.