Thomas E. EDGY was born 29 Mar 1864 in GA. He married Rhoda E BENNETT on 17 Nov 1885 in Wayne Co., GA.

Rhoda E BENNETT was born 23 Nov 1869. She died 11 Feb 1953 and was buried in Pilgrim's Rest Cem, Brantley Co., Georgia. Rhoda married Thomas E. EDGY on 17 Nov 1885 in Wayne Co., GA.

Per "The Story of Brantley County" vol. 1 page 109, Headstone reads "This Humble Couple Begat the First Edgy Generation in America'.

                                          /John Bennett I b: c. 1711 d: a. 11 Nov 1751 =>
                                    /Benjamin Bennett (Bennit) I b: 1721 d: 26 May 1783
                                    |       \Mary Rogers b: 1693
                            /Richard Bennett II, RS b: 1755 d: 1830
                            |       \Sarah (Bennett) (Bennit) b: ABT 1734
                    /William Bennett II b: 1786
                    |       |       /James Cook I d: 30 Dec 1824 BC
                    |       \Mary Polly Cook b: 1769 d: 1847
                    |               |       /Nathaniel Hawthorne b: c. 1730 d: 1794 =>
                    |               \Margaret Lucille Hawthorne b: c. 1752 d: 1830
            /William S. Bennett b: 1799 d: Mar 1860
            |       \Nancy Ursery b: 1788
    /William Thomas Bennett CSA b: 21 Sep 1833 d: 17 Jan 1907
    |       |       /James Simms
    |       \Nancy Simms b: 27 Mar 1802
    |               \Hannah Bolton
Rhoda E. Bennett b: 23 Nov 1869 d: 11 Feb 1953
    |               /Thomas Fullwood Rs
    |       /James Fullwood b: 1785 d: 27 Jan 1876
    \Jerusha Cox b: 22 Feb 1831 d: 24 Mar 1908
            |                               /Robert Beverly III b: c. 1659 d: c. 1733 =>
            |                       /John Beverly Sr d: 11 May 1742
            |                       |       \Catherine Hone
            |               /William Beverly III b: c. 1708
            |               |       \Margaret (Beverly)
            |       /William M. Beverly Sr, RS b: 1765 d: 1848
            \Mary Beverly b: 1801 d: a. 1879

Herbert Quinton CHAPMAN [Parents] was born 10 Feb 1908 in Wayne County, Ga. He died 15 Jun 1977 in Glynn County, GA and was buried in Chapman Arnett Cemetery, Glynn County Ga. Herbert married Ginnett May ROWELL.

Other marriages:

HIGHSMITH, Angie Lee

Ginnett May ROWELL "Nettie" was born 4 Jul 1910. She died 15 Dec 1935 and was buried in Chapman Arnett Cemetery, Glynn County Ga. Nettie married Herbert Quinton CHAPMAN.

Herbert Quinton CHAPMAN [Parents] was born 10 Feb 1908 in Wayne County, Ga. He died 15 Jun 1977 in Glynn County, GA and was buried in Chapman Arnett Cemetery, Glynn County Ga. Herbert married Angie Lee HIGHSMITH on 2 May 1936.

Other marriages:

ROWELL, Ginnett May

Angie Lee HIGHSMITH [Parents] was born 23 Aug 1909. She died 18 Apr 1981 in White Oak, GA and was buried in Chapman Arnett Cemetery, Glynn County Ga. Angie married Herbert Quinton CHAPMAN on 2 May 1936.

Wyburn Brunson CHAPMAN [Parents] was born 14 Jan 1910. He died 30 Apr 1993 in Waycross, Ware, GA. Wyburn married Living LIVING.

Social Security Death Index
 W B CHAPMAN
 SSN 705-01-3314
  Residence:  31501  Waycross, Ware, GA
  Born 14 Jan 1910   
  Died 30 Apr 1993

Living LIVING married Wyburn Brunson CHAPMAN.

Gordon Lee CHAPMAN [Parents] was born 12 Mar 1912 in Brantley County, Ga. He died 12 Aug 1985 in Glynn County, GA and was buried in Chapman Arnett Cemetery, Glynn County Ga. Gordon married Living LIVING.

Other marriages:

DANIELS, Pearl Irene

Name:   GORDON CHAPMAN  
 SSN:   260-10-7666
 Last Residence:   31520  Brunswick, Glynn, GA
 Born:   12 Mar 1912
 Last Benefit:   31520  Brunswick, Glynn, GA
 Died:   Aug 1985
 State (Year) SSN issued:   GA (Before 195)

Living LIVING married Gordon Lee CHAPMAN.

Edward Telfair CHAPMAN [Parents] was born 23 Apr 1916 in Wayne County, Ga. He died 4 Mar 1953 in Glynn County, GA and was buried in Chapman Arnett Cemetery, Glynn County Ga. Edward married Avie Idell DAVIS.

Name:   EDWARD CHAPMAN  
 SSN:   259-14-4269
 Born:   23 Apr 1916   
 Died:   Mar 1953
 State (Year) SSN issued:   GA

Died from self inflicted shot to head. Have death certificate.

Avie Idell DAVIS was born 1913. She died 8 Jun 2003 in Brunswick, GA. Avie married Edward Telfair CHAPMAN.

Avie Chapman

Mon, Jun 9, 2003

Avie Davis Chapman, age 90, of Brunswick died June 8, 2003, at Southeast Georgia Regional Medical Center.

Graveside funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Chapel Park Cemetery with the Rev. Ed Hurst officiating.

Honorary pallbearers will be Drs. Bruce Carr, Richard Handler and staff, Dr. Charles King and staff, fifth floor nursing staff at Southeast Georgia Regional Medical Center, Soleus Health Providers and the Dorcas Sunday School Class of Pine Ridge Baptist Church.

Surviving are one brother, Clyde Davis of Colorado; a grandson and granddaughter-in-law, Jeff and Angela Chapman of Brunswick; a granddaughter, Karen Burch of Brunswick; and three great-grandchildren, Lauren, Lyndon and Danielle Chapman, all of Brunswick.

Mrs. Chapman was a native of Brantley County and was a 1933 graduate of Nahunta High School, where she played on the girls basketball team. She had made her home in Glynn County since 1940. Mrs. Chapman was an avid gardener and was the recipient of the Glynn County Garden Club Award. She enjoyed studying French as a second language and dearly loved children. She was a longtime member of Pine Ridge Baptist Church and was associated with the Tasty Bakery in Brunswick for many years.

Mrs. Chapman was preceded in death by her husband, E.T. Chapman, and two sons, Roger and Kenneth Chapman.

The family will receive friends from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Edo Miller and Sons Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to CareNet Pregnancy Center, 3548 Community Road, Brunswick, GA 31520.

Dewitt CHAPMAN [Parents] was born 18 Aug 1904. He died 23 Sep 1964 and was buried in Arnett Chapman Cemetery, Glynn County Ga. on Old Post RD Near Thalman. Dewitt married Leila D. DRURY on 27 Aug 1930.

 SSDI:
 DEWITT CHAPMAN   
  SSN 257-12-3762
  Born 18 Aug 1904    
  Died Sep 1964 Issued:  GA

Leila D. DRURY was born 30 Mar 1908. She died 14 Jan 2000 and was buried in Arnett Chapman Cemetery, Glynn County Ga. on Old Post RD Near Thalman. Leila married Dewitt CHAPMAN on 27 Aug 1930.

Leila Drury Chapman, 91, of Brunswick died Friday at Gracemore Healthcare Center. (1/12/2001)

The funeral will be 11 a.m. Monday at Chapman Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Richard Dykes officiating. Burial will follow at Chapman Arnett Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Floyd Warner, Quinton Drury, Howard Drury, Sammy Harrison, Steve Harrison, Ronald Drury and Don Clark.

The family will receive friends from 3 until 5 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. She is survived by several nieces and nephews. A life-long resident of Glynn County, she was a homemaker and a member of Bible Baptist Church.

Walton Elton CHAPMAN [Parents] was born Apr 1906. He died 1 Apr 1934 in Shot Poaching In Palk's Pasture, Glynn Co., Ga. and was buried in Arnett Chapman Cemetery, Glynn County Ga. on Old Post RD Near Thalman. Walton married Nellie Elizabeth DRAWDY on Sep 1927.

Elton was ambushed by George Rhodes for hunting in Palk's pasture. George laid in wait for Elton, walked up behind him, called him by name, and then shot him. Elton died shortly after he was taken home and told the story of his assasin. Over 150 people searched for George Rhodes, but he was nowhere to be found. He was hired by the owner of Palk's pasture to protect the land. Today, the owner would also be liable.

Middle name is Elton, not Eldon.

Nellie Elizabeth DRAWDY [Parents] was born 12 Aug 1909. She died 24 Feb 1933 and was buried in Hopewell Cemetery, Glenn, GA. Nellie married Walton Elton CHAPMAN on Sep 1927.

Albert WESTBERRY [Parents] was born 13 Oct 1834 in Atlanta, Georgia. He died 12 Jan 1921 in Gainsville, Cooke Co, Texas. Albert married Louella WILLIAMS.

Visit: Albert Westberry for more info.

Notes for ALBERT WESTBERRY taken from above source:
Served in CSA.

1860 Census, 942 Dist., Brownville, Paulding County, Georgia, July 21.
G. Rentz, 70, Born GA, Farmer; Kissa,52, Born GA; Albert Westberry, 22, Born GA, Farm Manager; Louisa, 18, Born SC; Henry D., 1, Born GA.

1910 Census, JP 2, Files, Hill County, Texas, April 27.
Westberry, Albert, 73, Born GA (Parents-GA), Married 52 Years, No Occupation;
Louisa, Wife, 71, Born SC (Parents-SC), 12 Children Born-7 Living; Brewer/Brown?, Ruby, Dau., 49, Born-GA, Wid. (HH 51)

1910 Texas Census in Hill Co., Texas, page 202A
Albert Westberry 73 GA GA GA
Louisa Westberry 71 SC SC SC  Has given birth to 12 children of which 7 are living in 1910

1920 Census, Gainesville, Prec. 1, Cook County, Texas, January 8.
Campbelle, J. Will, 42, Born MO, Oil Refinery; Lillie, Wife, 39, Born GA (Father-GA, Mother-SC); L?, Dau., 17, Cashier/Dry Goods; ?, Son, 15; Ruby, Dau., 13; Lucy M., Dau., 6; (All Children Born TX); Westberry, Albert, FIL, 84, Wid., Born GA. (Howeth Street)

Another piece found on Albert Westberry was from the Confederate Soldiers Index: "Co. F - 40th Reg. Ga. Volunteer Inf. Army of Tenn., C. S. A. Paulding Co., Ga. - Paulding Washington Guards
Westberry, Albert - Private Mar. 4, 1862.
Appears only on bounty payroll dated March 27, 1862.
Albert is listed as a member in the Alvarado Camp of Ex-Confederate Veterans, December 21, 1889, in Johnson County, Texas.

Ex-Confederate Veterans

In the 1920 Texas Census Index, found an Albert Westberry, White, 84, born in Georgia and was living in Cook County on 311 Howeth Street enumerated with J. Will Campbelle (father-in-law). (Dorothy Rae Westberry research)

Albert is listed as Albert Westbury in the Texas Death Index, # 667.

Hand Book of Texas
"The Tyler-Palestine Road, which passed through Teaselville, ran from Tyler to the El Camino Real (see OLD SAN ANTONIO ROAD) and was the first public road planned by the County Commissioners Court. The community was, therefore, fairly accessible to early settlers. It was sometimes called Loftin for a prominent local family. With the advent of the Smith County railroad system in the 1870s, the community failed to prosper. The nearest line went through nearby Bullard, so goods and produce were sent there for shipping. The Lee Spring Baptist Church was organized nearby by 1892, and in 1900 the settlement was granted a post office called Loftin, with Albert Westberry as postmaster. The post office closed sometime before 1935."

Louella WILLIAMS "Louisa" was born 1842 in South Carolina. She died before 1920 in Texas. Louisa married Albert WESTBERRY.

John KNIGHT III (RWS) [Parents] was born about 1748 in Surry County, VA. He died 1821 in Effingham County, GA. John married ¹ Rachel Frances ANDERSON on 6 Jan 1774 in PeeDee area, Cheraw Dist., South Carolina.

PIONEERS OF WIREGRASS VOL 10 p 257 - 259

John Knight was born about 1747 in Virginia. ...At a young age, he moved to South Carolina, and was married in the Cheraw area, on January 9. 1774 to Rachel Anderson, by the Reverend Evan Pugh. Reverend Pugh also married Thomas Knight to Faney Newnam on July 10, 1777. It is believed that Thomas was John's brother.
John Knight, Thomas Knight and Zachariah Knight were named executors of the will of William MacCormack in 1777. Zachariah was also probably a brother of John Knight.
John served as a sergeant in the 1st Georgia Battalion of Continental Troops, commanded by Colonel Robert Rae, at Silver Bluff from April 1, 1779 to February 1, 1780. He also served in the Cheraw District of South Carolina with Colonel Benton during 1781 and 1782 for 153 days. In 1783 he served as petit juror for the Beaufort District.
John received a land grant of 200 acres in Beaufort District, on the waters of the Coosawhatchie River in 1785, and in 1786, another grant of 250 acres on Beach Branch and Blood Hill, branches of the Coosawhatchie River. At the same time, Thomas and Zachariah also received land grants, with Zachariah's land adjoining John's land.
John received a grant of 250 acres in Burke County, Georgia on September 20, 1789/ On May 19, 1789, he received a 200 acre grant in Effingham County, Georgia which he sold to Joseph Knight in 1790. Anoother grant of 250 acres was granted on February 13, 1799 in Effingham County, and this grant was sold on May 15, 1801 to Moore Spier of Effingham County, and signed by John Knight and Rachel Knight.
Thomas Knight also received grants in Effingham County next to John's while Zachariah went to Liberty County, Georgia, and died there.
On September 2, 1803 in St. Augustine, Florida, John Knight and his son, Jonathan Knight, were granted land in Spanish Florida. They signed Oaths of Alliengiance to the Spanish Government, stating that John was married, a farmer, born in Virginia, that he had with him, one son, one daughter, two negroes, two horses, and 30 cattle. His residence was listed as Fernandina. Jonathan's grant and oath, (married no children), were listed below John's. On the same day, they requested permission to return to the United States, to bring their families and property to Florida.
On October 8, 1805, John Knight asked to be released from his Spanish Land Grant, due to the loss of his eyesight, and permission to return to Augusta, Georgia, which request was granted on October 17, 1805.
Jonathan Knight was still in Florida in 1807. In Effingham County, on january 1, 1821, John granted Power of Attorney to "my son", Jonathan Knight, to obtain two grants for him, one in Hall County and the other in Habersham County, John Knight was living in Wayne County at that time.
On December 11, 1822, a Resolution of the Senate Committee, received and granted a petition from John Knight for his service in the Regular Company of the First Regiment of Georgia during the Revolutionary War. He was given $400.00 "in lieu of and as compensation for his bounty warrent."
Mr. john Knight died after December of 1822, probably in Wayne County. It is not known when Rachel (Anderson) Knight died.

Sources: On file at the Huxford Genealogical Society, Homerville, Ga.

Contributed by Bettye Knight Barest, 2425 Harden Blvd. # 164, Lakeland, Fla., 33803-5953
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Knight - - - Tucker A six page paper with cover letter (20 October 1988) by Thelma T. Bentley

John Knight, RS, from the Cherow District of South Carolina, served in Georgia during the early days of the Revolution. He was a sergeant in the First Georgia Battalion, made up of men from South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia, and a few from Georgia. These men fought in the Battle of Silver Bluff, a tradimg post above Augusta on the South Carolina side of the Savannah River.
Returning to South Carolina (the colony of Georgia had failed to pay the soldiers) John Knight then served 153 days under Col. Benton between 1781-82.
In 1785, John Knight left the Cherow District and was granted 200 acres in Beaufort District. Before leaving Burke County for Effingham his grant had been increased by an additional 246 acres. In Effingham County he received two grants of 200 acres each on May 19, 1789. It may be at this point that he first met Andrew and Jemima Tucker, parents of his future daughter-in-law, Elizabeth Tucker.

Rachel Frances ANDERSON "Fannie" was born 1753 in Surry County, VA. She died 2 Nov 1844 in Hillsborough County, FL. Fannie married ¹ John KNIGHT III (RWS) on 6 Jan 1774 in PeeDee area, Cheraw Dist., South Carolina.