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Arhur Berry (Arteberry) KELLY [Parents] was born Apr 1842 in GA. He died 1918 and was buried in Smyrna Baptist Cemetery, Lulaton, Brantley, Georgia. Arhur married Elizabeth Jane WILLIS on 5 Jan 1865 in Wayne County, Ga.

Aruthur Berry Kelly (Arteberry) was born about 1839.  He is burried in Smyrna cemetery.  His headstone only has A.B. Kelly, 26th Ga Inf, Co D. CSA.

source:"The Story Of Brantley County, Georgia" Vol.1 Pg. 189

Elizabeth Jane WILLIS [Parents] "Betty" 1 was born 2 10 Oct 1844 in Raybon, Wayne (now Brantley), GA. She died 12 Mar 1917 and was buried in Smyrna Baptist Cemetery, Lulaton, Brantley, Georgia. Betty married Arhur Berry (Arteberry) KELLY on 5 Jan 1865 in Wayne County, Ga.

REFN: 440

source:"The Story Of Brantley County, Georgia" Vol.1 Pg. 189

They had the following children:

  F i Catherine (Kate) KELLY was born 26 Apr 1867 and died 3 Jan 1966.
  F ii
Living LIVING.
  M iii James Breckenridge KELLY was born 20 Oct 1881 and died 26 Jun 1959.

William Ervin WILLIS [Parents] was born 25 Jan 1876 in Georgia. He died 15 Aug 1966 in Brunswick, Glynn, Georgia and was buried in Oak Grove, Brantley, Ga. William married Elizabeth HENDRIX.

Good possibility:
Name:    William E. Willis
 SSN:    260-34-1692  
 Last Residence:    31520  Brunswick, Glynn, Georgia, United States of America
 Born:    25 Jan 1876
 Died:    15 Aug 1966
 State (Year) SSN issued:    Georgia (Before 1951 )

1930 census: GA, Brantley, Nahunta Militia District 1565, 14-April-1930
Williis, William E. 54, married when 32
      , Lizzie B.  41, married when 18
      , Mary A.    19
      , Edward     18
      , Alma       15
      , Angie      13
      , Freddie    11
      , Verdie      8 daughter
      , Laney      3 6/12 daughter

Elizabeth HENDRIX "Lizzie" was born 25 Jul 1889. She died 14 Jun 1950 in Wayne (or Ware), GA and was buried in Oak Grove Cemetery, Brantley, GA. Lizzie married William Ervin WILLIS.

They had the following children:

  M i
Simon WILLIS was born 17 Nov 1908. He died 19 Jul 1916 and was buried in Oak Grove Cemetery, Brantley, GA.
  F ii Mary Ann WILLIS was born 7 Apr 1910 and died 6 Feb 1979.
  M iii James Edward WILLIS was born 5 Apr 1912 and died 26 Jan 1962.
  F iv
Alma WILLIS was born 2 Jun 1914 in Nahunta, Brantley, GA. She died 2 Mar 1985 in Richmond Co., GA.

single
  F v Angie WILLIS was born 1917 and died Y.
  M vi James Fred WILLIS was born 4 Aug 1919 and died 9 Sep 1966.
  F vii Verdie WILLIS was born 4 Dec 1921 and died Dec 1994.
  F viii Lannie WILLIS was born 5 Oct 1926 and died Oct 1983.

Stephen CREWS 1 married Amy JOHNS on 10 Feb 1825.

Amy JOHNS [Parents] 1 was born 2 1808. She married Stephen CREWS on 10 Feb 1825.

Henry Jackson WILLIS [Parents] 1 was born 2 25 Sep 1863 in Waynesville, Wayne, Georgia. He died 9 Jul 1940 and was buried in Smyrna Baptist Cemetery, Lulaton, Brantley, Georgia. Henry married Annie E. WALKER.

Annie E. WALKER [Parents] was born 18 Aug 1867. She died 4 Apr 1906 and was buried in Smyrna Baptist Cemetery, Lulaton, Brantley, Georgia. Annie married Henry Jackson WILLIS.

They had the following children:

  F i
Gatsey S. WILLIS was born Dec 1885 in Lulaton, Wayne, GA.
  F ii
Martha J. WILLIS was born Jul 1889 in Lulaton, Wayne, GA.
  M iii
Rufus L. WILLIS was born 9 Dec 1891 in Lulaton, Wayne, GA. He died 6 Nov 1907 and was buried in Smyrna Baptist Cemetery, Lulaton, Brantley, Georgia.
  F iv
Lillie W. WILLIS was born Jan 1893 in Lulaton, Wayne, GA.
  F v
Beaulah Mary WILLIS was born 3 Mar 1895 in Lulaton, Wayne, GA. She died 9 Aug 1939 and was buried in Smyrna Baptist Cemetery, Lulaton, Brantley, Georgia.
  F vi
Living LIVING.
  M vii William Brantley WILLIS was born 15 Dec 1904 and died 23 Jul 1985.

James WILLIS [Parents] 1 was born 23 Feb 1818 in NC. He died 30 Nov 1892 in Waynesville, Wayne, GA and was buried in Willis Cemetery, Brantley Co., GA (near Raybon). James married Gatsey LEWIS on 21 Dec 1843 in Wayne Co., GA.

James Willis was a farmer, woodsman, traper, and fisher,man. He and his family lived off the land, as did most of the people living at this time. Their son, Jasper was a Primitive Baptist Preacher.


1850 census: GA, Wayne, 23-Aug-1850
Willis, George 32 NC <- George is the brother of James. Is is not known why James is not listed in the 1850 census.
     , Gadsey 31 NC
     , Elizabeth 5 GA
     , George    4 GA
     , William   2 GA
     , James M. 2/12 GA

Lewis, William H. 24 GA
    , Fanny      22 GA


1860 census: GA, Wayne, Waynesville, 16-Jul-1860
Willis, James  41 NC
     , Gatsey 41 NC
     , Elizabeth Jane 15
     , George W.      14
     , William Jasper 12
     , James Monroe   10
     , Sarah Susannah  5
     , John Adams      3
     , Martha Julian  2/12
Lewis, Charity Matilda 13  (possibly daughter of Suzannah Lewis or her brother William Henry Lewis)

1870 census: GA, Wayne, Waynesville 25-Aug-1870
Willis, James  52 NC
     , Gatsey 50 NC
     , George W   24 GA
     , William J. 22 GA
     , James M.   20 GA
     , Sarah S.   15 GA
     , John A.    12 GA
     , Henry J.    6 GA
Purdom, Susan M.   12 GA daughter of Harriet Eliza Lewis and Archibald Purdom
     , Mary M.     8 GA daughter of Harriet Eliza Lewis and Archibald Purdom


1880 census: GA, Wayne, 11-Jun-1880
Willis, James     62 NC, NC, NC
     , Gatsey    61 GA, GA, GA
     , George W. 33 GA, GA, GA (some obvious errors here)
     , Jasper N. 32 GA, GA, GA
     , Harry     16 GA, GA, GA
     , Ella G. (neice) 13 FL, NC, FL   Note: Ella is the daughter of George!

Gatsey LEWIS [Parents] 1 was born 2 20 Jul 1819 in NC (or GA). She died 25 Dec 1892 in Waynesville, Wayne, GA and was buried in Willis Cemetery, Brantley Co., GA. Gatsey married James WILLIS on 21 Dec 1843 in Wayne Co., GA.

Her husband is shown in 1850 census as George Willis, but in the 1860 as James Willis.  

Another question - Who is the Charity Matilda Lewis(age 63)shown in the 1860 census living with the Willis family?

They had the following children:

  F i Elizabeth Jane WILLIS was born 10 Oct 1844 and died 12 Mar 1917.
  M ii
George Washington WILLIS CSA "Wash" was born 1 8 May 1846 in Raybon, Wayne (now Brantley), GA. He died 14 Jan 1930 in Raybon, GA and was buried in Willis Cemetery, Brantley, GA.

Did not marry. Confirmed by Kenneth Willis in Nahunta.
  M iii William Jasper WILLIS was born 12 Feb 1848 and died 12 Aug 1925.
  M iv James Monroe WILLIS was born 13 Apr 1850 and died 28 Sep 1933.
  F v
Mary E. WILLIS was born 18 May 1852. She died 11 Mar 1855.
  F vi Sarah Susannah WILLIS was born 14 Nov 1855 and died 9 Nov 1939.
  M vii John Adams WILLIS was born 22 Aug 1857 and died 8 Jun 1935.
  F viii
Martha Julia Ann WILLIS 1 was born 2 19 Apr 1860 in Wayne Co., GA. She died 10 Feb 1862.
  M ix Henry Jackson WILLIS was born 25 Sep 1863 and died 9 Jul 1940.
  F x Charity Matilda WILLIS was born 10 Nov 1847 and died 19 Nov 1915.

Charlie Newton LONG [Parents] was born 7 Feb 1907. He died Feb 1982 in Lake Alfred, Polk, Florida. Charlie married Living LIVING.

Name:    Charlie Long
 SSN:    253-20-4980  
 Last Residence:    33850  Lake Alfred, Polk, Florida, United States of America
 Born:    7 Feb 1907
 Died:    Feb 1982
 State (Year) SSN issued:    Georgia (Before 1951 )

Living LIVING married Charlie Newton LONG.

They had the following children:

  M i
Living LIVING.
  F ii
Living LIVING.
  F iii
Living LIVING.
  F iv
Living LIVING.
  M v
Living LIVING.
  F vi
Living LIVING.
  F vii
Living LIVING.
  F viii
Living LIVING.
  M ix
Living LIVING.
  M x
Living LIVING.

Living LIVING [Parents] married Living LIVING.

Living LIVING married Living LIVING.

They had the following children:

  F i
Living LIVING.
  F ii
Living LIVING.

William Riley BAGGS [Parents] was born 1836. He married Sarah E. SMITH on 6 Nov 1856.

Sarah E. SMITH [Parents] was born 1838. She married William Riley BAGGS on 6 Nov 1856.

They had the following children:

  M i
George E. BAGGS was born 1858.
  M ii
James Monroe BAGGS was born 28 Jan 1860. He died 5 Jan 1913.
  F iii Hettie Elizabeth BAGGS was born 13 Jul 1861 and died 17 Jul 1912.
  F iv
Sarah E. BAGGS "Tuppie" was born 9 Mar 1865.
  M v
William H. BAGGS was born 1865.
  M vi
Archibald E. BAGGS was born 1867.
  F vii
Rosa W. BAGGS was born 1869.
  M viii
Elton R. BAGGS was born 27 Apr 1874. He died 28 Oct 1902 and was buried in Baggs Cem., Liberty, Georgia.
  M ix
Thad BAGGS was born 1876.

David Fleming CHAPMAN [Parents] 1 was born 5 Apr 1840 in Liberty Co., Ga. He died 25 Nov 1914 in Brooks Co., Ga and was buried in Harmony Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Brooks County, Georgia. David married Martha Frances WADE on 22 Jul 1866 in Brooks County, GA.

Just after Sherman's "march to the sea" that devastated the Eastern Section of Georgia, David Fleming Chapman was sent by his father to Brooks County to buy corn. The corn was shipped by rail to Johnston's Station, now Ludowici, and sold by John Chapman, father of David.  It is hard to understand how this project was financed in such times as these. It no doubt relieved much hunger and suffering.  While in Brooks County, David Fleming Chapman met and married Miss Frances Wade, daughter of Judge Elijah and Elizabeth (Reddick) Wade.  David Fleming Chapman was a confederate soldier and a member of the Primitive Baptist Church. [From "A History of the Jones Creek Baptist Church", by Elmer Oris Parker, Gateway Press, 2000.]

Reared and educated in his native county, David Fleming Chapman, began his career by teaching school for three terms. He had barely attained his majority when the war broke out, and on the 14th of August, 1861, he enlisted in Company I of the Twenty-fifth Georgia Infantry. He served in the coast defense of this state until honorably discharged on account of ill health. Returning home he was for some time station agent and express agent and also postmaster at Ludowici station in Liberty county. In 1866, having resigned from these positions, he moved to Brooks county and went into the merchandise business with his father-in-law and later by himself at Okapilco. He held the office of postmaster there for the long period of twenty-four years, and during that time was also engaged in farming. His residence at Okapilco con-tinned until 1906, in which year lie moved to Barwick, his present home. In 1868 Mr. Chapman was elected a justice of the peace. During a few months' residence in Quitman he had resigned this position, but with that brief exception has served continuously as a justice for the past forty-four years. In 1900 and 1910 he was census enumerator for his district, and has taken the census for three decades, having been substitute enumerator in 1890. He is a Democrat in politics and has long been one of the influential citizens of his community. He and his wife are members of the Primitive Baptist church, with which he has been identified for a period of thirty-seven years. [From "A HISTORY OF SAVANNAH AND SOUTH GEORGIA" by William Harden]

Martha Frances WADE [Parents] 1 was born 18 Jan 1850 in Dooly County, GA. She died 25 Jul 1921 in Brooks County, GA and was buried in Harmony Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Brooks County, Georgia. Martha married David Fleming CHAPMAN on 22 Jul 1866 in Brooks County, GA.

Martha Frances Wade was born in Dooly county, Georgia, and her parents, Judge Elijah and Elizabeth (Reddick) Wade, who were natives of Screven county, moved from Dooly county to what is now Brooks county in 1854, settling on a farm in Dry Lake district, where they spent the rest of their lives. Martha Frances Wade married David Fleming Chapman in 1866. After the death of Mrs. Chapman's mother, her father married for his second wife Mrs. Mary Peacock, widow of Dr. Peacock. Mrs. Chapman's brothers and sisters were named as follows: Mary, Lucy, Philip, Mitchel, Wesly Beaureguard, and her children named: Cornelia, John W., Mary J., David S., James E., William Francis, Samuel N., Henry V. and Anna C. All are married with the exception of two sons, and all are doing well.

They had the following children:

  F i Cornelia Elizabeth CHAPMAN was born 19 May 1868 and died 22 Jul 1934.
  M ii John Wade CHAPMAN was born 28 Feb 1870 and died 14 Mar 1949.
  F iii
Lucy Tallulah CHAPMAN 1 was born 28 May 1872. She died 12 Mar 1873 in Brooks Ctny., Ga (now Brantley) and was buried in Bethel Cmtry.
  F iv Mary Jane CHAPMAN was born 15 Jan 1874 and died 8 May 1946.
  M v David Shelton CHAPMAN was born 21 May 1876 and died Feb 1958.
  M vi James Elijah CHAPMAN was born 29 Oct 1878 and died 5 Jul 1961.
  M vii William Francis CHAPMAN was born 24 Sep 1880 and died 2 Jul 1957.
  M viii
Samuel Nathaniel CHAPMAN 1 was born 1 Nov 1882 in Brooks Ctny., Ga. He died 10 Dec 1958 in Barwick, Ga.

Did not marry
  F ix Martha Frances CHAPMAN was born 14 Oct 1885 and died 7 Jan 1971.
  M x Henry Van CHAPMAN was born 13 May 1888 and died 26 Jul 1935.
  F xi Anne Clifford CHAPMAN was born 27 May 1891 and died 14 Oct 1958.

Judge Elijah WADE was born 1819 in Screvin County, Georgia. He died 14 May 1891 in Brooks County, Georgia. Elijah married Elizabeth REDDICK on 1846 in Dooly County, Georgia.

Elizabeth REDDICK was born 1827 in Screvin County, Georgia. She died 1855 in Brooks County, Georgia. Elizabeth married Judge Elijah WADE on 1846 in Dooly County, Georgia.

They had the following children:

  F i Martha Frances WADE was born 18 Jan 1850 and died 25 Jul 1921.

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