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John "Berryman" Berriman and His Descendants

Generation One

1. John "Berryman" Berriman, born about 1632 in England, died 1680 in Westmoreland County, Virginia USA, buried in Westmoreland County, Virginia USA.

THE NAME AND FAMILY OF BERRYMAN The name of BERRYMAN is generally said by historians and etymologists to be derived

from the residence of its first bearers within a borough or township, that is, from a "borough-man", which was corrupted to "bury-man". It also possible, however, that the first bearer of the name occupied some prominent position in the borough, such as that of "borough-reeve", and thus took his name from his occupation. It is found on ancient English and early American records in the various forms of Buryman, Burryman, Buriman, Burriman, Borroughman, Boroughman, Borrowman, Borowman, Birriman, Biriman, Birryman, Biryman, Boryman, Borryman, Berieman, Berrieman, Berman, Beriman, Beryman, Berriman, Berryman, and others, of which the last spelling mentioned is that most generally accepted in America today, while that immediately preceding it is also occasionally used.

Families bearing this name, in all of its many variants, were to be found at early dates in the

English Counties of Somerset, Devon, and Gloucester, as we as in the city and vicinity of London. These families were, for the most part, of the landed gentry and yeomanry of Great Britain.

Among the earliest definite records of the family in England are those of Robert Buryman,

who was living in Somersetshire in the reign of King Edward the Third, of England (1327-1377); and those of William Buryman, of Somersetshire during the same period. Later records of this Somersetshire line include those of Hugh Birriman or Berriman, who was living there about 1615, and those of numerous others as well; but the records are only fragmentary.

Of the Devonshire branch of the family in England, one Beryman (also recorded as Beriman

and Berriman on the ancient documents), whose Christian name is not known, was living at "Berrie", in that County, before the year 1540. He was the father of a son named John and a daughter named Elizabeth, of whom the latter married one Glawen, of Wales. John Ber(r) yman or Ber(r) iman, of Devonshire, married Elinor, who was either the daughter or the widow of one Upcott or Upcot. Of this union were born two sons, Joseph and John, of whom the first was mentioned as a minor in his father's will in 1589 and died before 1603, without issue. John, the younger of the last-mentioned brothers, then succeeded to the family estates. He married Elizabeth, daughter of Thomas Fulforde or Fulford and sister of Sir Francis Fulford, Knight, and had issue by her of Ursula (died young), Thomas, Elizabeth (died young), another Ursula, Anne, another Elizabeth, and Bridget.

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The Gloucestershire branch of the family was represented in 1587 by one Samuel Beriman or Berriman, whose records are not, however, complete. About the beginning of the eighteenth century, if not before, a family of the name settled at London, England. "Mister" (then a title of respect, indicating considerable means and position) John Berryman was living there in 1732, and at a slightly later date records were to be found of Elizabeth Berriman or Berryman and of Margaret "Borrowman":.

While it is not definitely known from which of the numerous branches of the family in the

British IsIes the first emigrants of the name to America traced their descent, it appears from old records that the Berrymans were among the earliest British settlers in colonial America.

The first of the name in America was probably that William Berriman who came from

England to Virginia in 1648 and settled in Northampton County. No record has been found, however, concerning his immediate family or descendants.

(A) About 1654 (some family historians give the date as 1650) one John Berriman or

Berryman came from England and made his home in Westmoreland County, Virginia. He married a Miss Jane Tucker and was the father by her of at least one son, named Benjamin Berryman, According to certain records, the immigrant john also resided for a time in Accomao County, Virginia, but this is not certain.

The BERRYMAN line is a line of Isabella McKENDREE, wife of Thomas McCARLEY.

Isabella McKENDREE McCARLEY's grandmother was Rosa Berryman TALIAFERRO, the wife of Capt. Joseph LOVING. She was named for her own grandmother, Rose BERRYMAN, the wife of Capt. Richard TALIAFERRO.

A.) The Ancestry of John Berryman, Immigrant. My greatest disappointment in coming back to genealogy after laying it aside for five or six

years was that my pet theory, my favorite line, had perhaps gone out of favor. Neither line, so far as I know, is proven. The first, the one I loved, for reasons I'll explain, was through John BERYMAN of Berri.

John BERYMAN of Berri died January 16, 1588/9, and his will was probated April 21, 1592.

He lived in the town of Berri which is in Devonshire in England. He had a sister who was married to a man whose surname was GLAWEN, and she was living in 1589. I know nothing further about his ancestry or family.

John married a woman named Eleanor who may have had the maiden name of Eleanor

DARE and was the widow of a man named UPCOTT. They had at least two children. Joseph BERYMAN, the eldest son, was still a minor at his father's death in 1589, and he died before May 1, 1603. His brother John I believe to be the ancestor of Isabella McKENDREE.

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That John BERYMAN of Berri married Elizabeth FULFORD. John was born between 1571 and 1582, was the sole surviving son of his father of the same name and took the family arms. He married Elizabeth, daughter of Sir Thomas FULFORD of Great Fulford. In response to the visitations of the County of Devon in 1620, John set out the nature and extent of his family. He told of the following children:

Ursula BERYMAN, baptized May 11, 1606, buried July 7, 1606 at Dunsford. Thomas BERYMAN, baptized September 27, 1609, buried November 5, 1609, at Dunsford. Elizabeth BERYMAN, baptized January 9, 1611/12 at Bovey Tracey; died an infant. Ursula BERYMAN, born about 1613; married George PLUMLEIGH August 14, 1645 at

Dunsford. Anne BERYMAN, buried August 21, 1617 at Dunsford. Elizabeth BERYMAN, baptized March 27, 1619 at Dunsford, living in 1620, aged 1 1/2. Bridget BERYMAN, baptized February 24, 1621/2, buried June 28, 1622 at Dunsford. This is the end of the list which was signed by J. BERYMAN in 1620 (listing his then two

living children) and those that were identified by Lt. Col. VIVIAN from the Dunsford Parish Register and the Bovey Tracey Parish Register. Obviously, in looking through the list of children, it's difficult to find the father of the John BERRYMAN who came to America in 1654.

However, Willie Catherine IVEY and/or Charles TALIAFERRO state that John BERRI of

Berri and his wife Elizabeth, daughter of Sir Thomas FULFORD, were the grandparents of that John BERRYMAN.

A neat old line, yes? Just why was I so disappointed, though, to lose it for an equally old line

as I'll explain shortly? Because of the simple statement that John BERYMAN of Berri married Elizabeth Fulford, daughter of Sir Thomas FULFORD of Great Fulford.

About seven miles southwest of Exeter, currently shown as Dunsford on the maps, is Great

Fulford, the cite of the residence of the FULFORD family since before the Norman Invasion of England at the Battle of Hastings in 1066. The family arms have changed since that time, since as the brotherless daughters of landed gentry married into the family, their crests were merged with that of the FULFORDS. The motto of the family is "Bear up." Writing in 1846, after mentioning that the FULFORDS had continued in possession of the same name, in the male line, by uninterrupted descent during a period of more than six hundred years, John BURKE said, "The mansion, which is a quadrangular pile of building, is still in good repair, though one of the most ancient in the west of England, standing in a park well diversified with fine timber, and with extensive woods and plantations around it. This house was garrisoned for CHARLES I, and was taken by a part of FAIRFAX's army under the command of Col. OKEY, in Dec. 1645."[COMMENT-1]

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WILLIAM the Conqueror set up the system that gives us our first recorded mention of the FULFORDS of Great Fulford. That was the Domesday Book, a record of the combination census and appraisal that informed the king of the nature and extent of his dominion and who the landed subjects ready for his taxation were.

Before the most famous of the FULFORDS, Sir Baldwin FULFORD, there are two detailed

genealogies, both rather impressive but quite disparate. BURKE and Westcote's DEVON describe the line thus:

William de FULFORD, who held Fulford in the time of Richard I (Richard the Lion-Hearted,

King of England from 1189 to 1199) left a son Nicholas FULFORD, of Fulford, father of William FULFORD, of Fulford, who married MARIOT, daughter and coheir of Sir

BALDWIN de Belston, of Parham, Devon. They had Henry FULFORD, of Fulford, whose son, William FULFORD, of Fulford, was father of John FULFORD, of Fulford, who had a son Sir Henry FULFORD, of Fulford, living in the time of EDWARD III, (King of England from 1327 to 1377) said by Bishop GODWIN to have sat in judgment with Chief-justice GASCOYNE, and condemned Archbishop SCROPE to be beheaded. He was succeeded by his son, Henry FULFORD, of Fulford, who married the daughter and heir of FITZURSE, of Williston, Somerset, by whom he had Sir Baldwin FULFORD, of Fulford, sheriff of Devon in 1460, Knight of the Sepulchre, and Under Admiral to Holland, Duke of Exeter, High Admiral of England.

It is at the point of Sir Baldwin that the two genealogies come together, but before that there

is nothing in common. The 1620 Visitations of the County of Devon for the purpose of proving who had the right to titles and arms show that Andrew FULFORD signed a statement of the following pedigree:

Edmondus FULFORD of Fulford, in County Devon, had a son Johannes FULFORD of

Fulford, his son and heir, who married Alicia, daughter and coheir of Radi FITZURSE, son and heir of Reginaldi de FITZURSE Mil. Johannes and Alicia had a son Henricus FULFORD of Fulford, their son and heir, and his son William FULFORD of Fulford was his. William was father of William FULFORD of Fulford, and his son and heir was Thomas FULFORD of Fulford, whose wife was daughter and heir of MOURTON.

Their son was John FULFORD of Fulford, whose son and heir was Henry FULFORD of

Fulford, married to WILLMOT, daughter and heir of Phillippi BRIAN. This couple are the parents of Sir Baldwin.

So the lines are totally different except for the name of the father, but not the mother, of Sir

Baldwin. The Visitations show the children of Henry and WILLMOT as (1) Sir Baldwin FULFORD of

Fulford, (2) William FULFORD, second son who was a priest, (3) and Katherine, a daughter who married first Ralph PRYE and second John GLYNN of Morvell.

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Sir Baldwin FULFORD, who had the titles stated earlier, was described by PRINCE as "a great soldier and a traveller of so undaunted resolution, that, for the honor and liberty of a royal lady, in a castle besieged by the infidels, he fought a combat with a Sarazen; for bulk and bigness an unequal match, (as the representation of him cut in the wainscot in Fulford Hall doth plainly show,) whom yet he vanquished, and rescued the lady." Sir Baldwin married Elizabeth or Janet, daughter and co-heiress of John BOSOME of Bosomseal in Dittisham by wife Rosamond, daughter and heir of John St. GEORGE of Lapford.

They were the parents of nine children, of whom the oldest son and heir was Sir Thomas FULFORD of Fulford who married Phillippa, daughter of Sir Philip COURTENEY of Powderham. The COURTENEYS are a powerful family and it's about three easy steps back to Elizabeth PLANTAGENET, daughter of EDWARD I, King of England. Thomas and Phillippa were the parents of seven children. After Thomas died February 20, 1489, the oldest son and heir succeeded him but, when he died without children, the property passed to the second son William FULFORD of Fulford. William, was married to Joan (a), daughter of John BONVILE of Combe Raleigh and his wife Alicia DENNIS. William died August 23, 1517, and the family estate passed to the eldest of his five sons.

Sir John FULFORD was at least fourteen at the time of the death of his father. Sir John was

named Sheriff of Devon in the 26th and 32nd years of Henry VIII's reign. He died November 14, 1544, having married Dorothea BOURCHIER, of noble ancestry, being the daughter of John BOURCHIER, Count of Bath. And his lineage?

THOMAS of WOODSTOCK, Duke of Gloucester, Knight of the Garter, and Constable of

England, was born January 7, 1355/6 and murdered September 8, 1397. He married Eleanor, daughter of Humphrey de BOHUN, descendant of the Humphrey de BOHUN who was a Magna Carta Surety. They were the parents of Anne PLANTAGENET, wife of William BOURCHIER. Their son, William BOURCHIER, married Thomasine HANCKFORD, and they were the parents of Sir Fulke BOURCHIER. He married Elizabeth DYNHAM, and their son, John, Third Baron BOURCHIER, married Cecilia d'AUBENEY. Their daughter was the Lady Dorothy BOURCHIER who married Sir John FULFORD.

John and Dorothea had six children, including Faith FULFORD who on September 27, 1582,

married Captain John DAVIES, "the great circumnavigator." The eldest son and heir was Sir John FULFORD, named Sheriff of Devon in the 5th year of Queen Mary's reign and in the 19th year of Elizabeth's. He was twenty at the death of his father and served as executor of his father's will. John married first Anna, daughter of Sir Thomas DENNIS of Holcomb who was the mother of his children. John died August 23, 1580. Among their ten children, the heir was Sir Thomas FULFORD of Fulford. Sir Thomas FULFORD of Fulford was twenty seven at the death of his father. He married Ursula, daughter of Richard BAMFIELD of Poltimore on or about October 10, 1580. Thomas died July 31, 1610, and Ursula died in 1639. They had four daughters and two sons. The second daughter was Elizabeth, wife of John BERYMAN of Berrie. [COMMENT-2]

Others have taken the trip I've wished for years to take. The others are Marvin Berryman and

Chris Klinedinst, and their pictures are under the titles "England-Berryman Search" and "The Great Fulford" here. <http://community.webshots.com/user/dawson30>

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Given free rein, I'd trace the family back to Charlemagne and beyond, but you can certainly see now why I'm disappointed that others believe this is not actually my line. I always knew of the weak link.

But it was great fun. However, I don't think that John BERYMAN of Berri married far from his class, so it may be

I can find such links to the families married to his kinsmen who others now think constitute the correct line.

The second option for the line leading to John Berryman, Immigrant, based in large part as I

understand it on Chris Klinedinst research, is this: The ancestors of William on the Berryman side, listed in parenthesis after his name in the

message I posted before, were 1) Benjamin Berryman, b. 7 December 1670 in Westmoreland County, Virginia, m. Elizabeth? Bet. 1707-08 in Westmoreland County, d. bet. 4-27 August 1729 in Westmoreland County; 2) John Berryman, b. abt. 1617 in Tiverton, Devon, England, m. Elnor Slee and perhaps two other wives during his life (perhaps an Elizabeth and perhaps Jane Baldridge, both in America), d. bef. 28 April 1680 in Westmoreland County; 3) Daniell Berryman, b. in Tiverton, m. 26 July 1605 in Tiverton to Elizabeth Sparrowe; 4) Daniell Berryman, b. in Barn staple, Devon, England.[COMMENT-3]

Chris Klinedinst <mailto:genklink@juno.com> states that his research, soon to be

documented in book form, says this is correct is that John BERRYMAN was born in Iverton in 1617, the son of Daniel BERRYMAN (Jr.) but that he did not marry Elnor SLEE. Instead, she was his mother. Daniel (the father) was not born in Tiverton but Barn staple. John's grandparents were Danyell BERRYMAN, born in Northam, and Elizabeth SPARROWE, of Barnstable.

He married (1) Jane Tucker, 16 Jul 1678, born about 1635, died 16 Jul 1678. Jane:. Children: 2. i. Capt. Benjamin Berryman born 7 Dec 1670. He married (2) Jane BALDRIDGE (daughter of James BALDRIDGE and Dorothy), died in

Westmoreland County, Virginia. Jane:

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Generation Two

2. Capt. Benjamin Berryman, born 7 Dec 1670 in Westmoreland County, Virginia USA, died W P 27 Aug 1729 in Westmoreland County, Virginia USA, and military 1776 Revolutionary War.

His father died while he was yet a boy. When his step-mother remarried, it

was not a pleasant experience for Benjamin. He had lots of difficulties with John Harvey who did not want to give him the property he had inherited from his father. The matter stayed in the courts for several years and it was 1794 before the dispute was settled and Benjamin received his estate.

Rose BERRYMAN TALIAFERRO, the oldest child of Benjamin and Elizabeth, makes note

that she was raised among 22 children which leads us to believe that several children died and some may have been from other families.

In 1714 Benjamin served as Justice of the Peace and Coroner in Westmoreland County, VA.

He was a tobacco farmer and owned many slaves as evidenced in his will. He also operated a Water Grist Mill on Machodoc Creek. A great deal of land was purchased as evidenced in the deeds and he was able to leave all of his children with good inheritances. He left the distribution of the Slaves to Elizabeth who, at her death, left instructions in her will to distribute them among the children.

It is believed that Benjamin and Elizabeth are buried at the Ivy Point/White Hall property

which is now located in King George County, Virginia. Benjamin died in 1729. His WILL was recorded 28th day of August 1729, Westmoreland Co,

VA. James was given the Home Place, at "White Hall" in King George Co, VA, and the Water Grist Mill.

Elizabeth's WILL was proved 22 day of February 1763 in Westmoreland Co, VA. He married (1) Sarah BLAGDON (daughter of John BLAGDON and Sarah BLAGDON),

died 1700. Sarah: Benjamin BERRYMAN was born to John BERRYMAN and his second wife Jane

BALDRIDGE about the time of the father's death in 1680. He held many offices in the Colony of Virginia, including Justice of the Peace in Westmoreland County, a post to which Queen Anne appointed him in 1703, and Sheriff of Westmoreland County, to which post Governor Alex SPOTTSWOOD appointed him in 1719. He was an attorney in Stafford and King George Counties. He was both a captain and a major, but most references in literature are to him as "Capt. Benjamin BERRYMAN." Augustine WASHINGTON, the father of George WASHINGTON, was a Justice of the Peace in Westmoreland County at the same time Benjamin was.

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Benjamin BERRYMAN's first wife was Sarah BLAGDON, the daughter of John and Sarah BLAGDON. The mother, Sarah, was murdered before September 25, 1688, and William BOOTH who had married a daughter of John and Sarah BLAGDON was appointed guardian of young Sarah. She died before 1700.

Children: 3. i. Benjamin Berryman, Jr born 1693. 4. ii. Elizabeth Berryman born ca 1699. He married (2) Elizabeth Newton, 1708 in Westmoreland County, Virginia USA, born 1685

in Virginia USA (daughter of John Newton and Rose Allerton), died W P 22 Feb 1763 in Westmoreland County, Virginia USA.

Children: 5. iii. Anne Berryman born ca 1698. 6. iv. John Berryman born 1700. 7. v. Rose Berryman born ca 1708. 8. vi. Frances Berryman born ca 1710. 9. vii. William Berryman born Oct 1713. 10. viii. Catherine Berryman born circa 1714. 11. ix. Elizabeth BERRYMAN born abt 1714. 12. x. Newton Berryman born circa 1715. 13. xi. James Berryman born 1716. 14. xii. Henry Berryman born circa 1718. 15. xiii. Maximilian Berryman born 1719. 16. xiv. Sarah Berryman born 1723.

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Generation Three

3. Benjamin Berryman, Jr, born 1693, died 1748/49. He married Sarah Bushrod (daughter of John Bushrod and Hannah Keene). 4. Elizabeth Berryman, born ca 1699, died 1734. She married (1) William Newton. She married (2) Charnock Cox, Jr. 5. Anne Berryman, born ca 1698, died ca 1750. She married (1) John Burch, ca. 1714. She married (2) Quesenberry, July 1729. She married (3) Blackwell, 1732. 6. John Berryman, born 1700. John BERRYMAN, born in 1700, married Behethland GILSON and died before he became

of age, leaving an only son, Gilson BERRYMAN who died April 4, 1749. The given name of Behethland came from her ancestor, Captain Robert BEHETHLAND, who came to Virginia with John SMITH in 1607. Rose BERRYMAN TALIAFERRO named a daughter for her sister-in-law and the name was passed on in the TALIAFERRO family for several generations.

He married Behethland GILSON. 7. Rose Berryman, born ca 1708, died 1763 in Westmoreland County, Virginia USA. She married Richard Taliaferro, 10 Jun 1726 in Saint Paul's Parish, King George, Virginia

USA (son of John Taliaferro and Sara Smith). 8. Frances Berryman, born ca 1710 in Washington Parish, Virginia USA, died bf 28 Jun 1759 in

Saint Paul's Parish, Stafford, Virginia USA, and buried St Paul's Parish in Stafford, Virginia USA.

She married George Foote, 31 Dec 1731 in Saint Paul's Parish, Stafford, Virginia USA. 9. William Berryman, born Oct 1713, died 11 Mar 1784. He married Rebecca Vowells, 10 Sep 1743. 10. Catherine Berryman, born circa 1714.

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She married Richard Vowles, Jr, 31 Dec 1731 in Westmoreland County, Virginia USA (son of Richard Vowles, Sr and Ann Waters).

11. Elizabeth BERRYMAN, born abt 1714. 12. Newton Berryman, born circa 1715. Died before he came of age. 13. James Berryman, born 1716, died 1773. He married Sarah Dishman, 1752 (daughter of John Dishman and Francis Sandford). 14. Henry Berryman, born circa 1718. Died before he came of age. 15. Maximilian Berryman, born 1719 in Westmoreland County, Virginia USA, died W P 22 Jun

1812 in Fauquier County, Virginia USA. Maximilian Berryman was born into the home of Benjamin BERRYMAN and Elizabeth NEWTON sometime before 1729 when Benjamin signed his will. It is believed that he was one of the youngest of the large family of children of Benjamin and Elizabeth. The Berrymans who lived in Westmoreland County, Virginia were quite wealthy in land and slaves as evidenced in Benjamin's will. The property that Maximilian inherited from his father was in King George County, Virginia at a "place called the Marsh." This land is located just southwest of the Warrenton-Fauquier Airport on Route 602. Although we do not know exactly when he went to Fauquier County, we believe it was quite early. The county was organized in 1759 and we feel sure that he was there at that time.

He married Mary TALIAFERRO, the daughter of Robert TALIAFERRO and Elizabeth

MATHEWS and had at least one son old enough to serve in the Revolutionary War. Robert died in 1777 and his father was appointed administrator for his estate. In Maximilian's will he named one group of children who "has received their full part and proportion of my estate both real and personally".

Maximilian was the appraiser for many of the estates in Fauquier County which makes us

believe that he was a businessman with a good sense of value. Maximilian died sometime between 22 May 1812 when he signed his will and 22 June 1812 when it was proved. The executor for his will was his grandson William, obviously the son of one of Maximilian's older sons.

Zachariah died before 17 May when His brother filed administration for him. Hannah died

before August 1815 when William Berryman filed administration for her estate. He married (1) Mary TALIAFERRO, ca 1739 (daughter of Robert TALIAFERRO, Sr and

Elizabeth Mathews).

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Mary: Children: 17. i. John Berryman. 18. ii. Benjamin Berryman. 19. iii. Charles Berryman born 1760. 20. iv. Robert Berryman born 1776. 21. v. Elizabeth Berryman. 22. vi. Mary Berryman. 23. vii. Sara Berryman. 24. viii. William Berryman. 25. ix. James Berryman. He married (2) Hannah Unknown, died 1815 in Fauquier County, Virginia USA. Hannah: The first time that evidence of Maximilian's marriage to Hannah is a deed

conveying land to Fielding Battaley in1792. It is believed that the last five named children in his will were the children of this marriage.

Children: 26. x. Daniel Berryman. 27. xi. Zacheriah Berryman. 28. xii. Catherine Berryman. 29. xiii. Agga Berryman. 30. xiv. George Berryman. 16. Sarah Berryman, born 1723, died 1763. She married William Douglas.

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Generation Four

17. John Berryman. He married Elizabeth Berryman. 18. Benjamin Berryman. He married Anna Bryant, 1 Apr 1775 in Fauquier County, Virginia USA. 19. Charles Berryman, born 1760 in Fauquier County, Virginia USA, died W P 23 Jan

1832 in Madison County, Georgia USA, buried Berryman-Bragg Cemetery in Madison County, Georgia USA.

Charles married Nancy TATE, 13 November 1787, Surry County, NC. Perhaps she

is the mother of two of the children Charles named in his will: 1. Maximilian Robertson SMITH. 2. Mollie Taliaferro BERRYMAN, married George BRAGG, 1 January 1811, divorced,

1840. Not sure if Nancy Tate was also (HANEY) Charles Berryman's first wife. In May 1804 Charles posted a notice that he was leaving Fauquier Co and that he would pay

anyone what he owed them and expected anyone who owed him to pay him. This instrument and one of recommendation signed by many of the leading citizens of Fauquier Co, Virginia was filed in Elbert County, Georgia.

In 1807 Charles was a resident of Elbert Co and drew Lot No 198 in the 7th District of

Wilkinson Co in the Land Lottery. He received land grants in Elbert Co and acquired a great deal of land in the Harrison District of Madison Co, Georgia.

The WILL of Charles Berryman was recorded on the 25th of January 1832. Family tradition

is that he is buried in the old Berryman Cemetery located on the Abercrombie Farm in Madison Co, Georgia, very close to the Mill Shoal Baptist Church where many of the family attended church. No marker is there for him but two of his sons, Charles Tabor and Wilson Penn, are buried in this cemetery.

After Charles died, Nancy married William Ballinger, the father-in-law of her daughter

Betsy Caroline. Nancy died after 1860 but it is unknown exactly when she died or where she is buried.

He married (1) Nancy Haney, 23 Jun 1795 in Charlotte County, Virginia USA.

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He married (2) Nancy Bragg, born 8 Jun 1789 in Virginia, USA (daughter of William Bragg and Ruthy).

Nancy: Second Spouse: William Ballinger. Children: 31. i. Charles Taber Berryman, Sr born 10 Apr 1812. 32. ii. Rutha T Berryman. 33. iii. Frances (Frankey) Berryman. 34. iv. Wilson Penn Berryman born 12 Mar 1817. 35. v. Nancy S Berryman. 36. vi. Robert Washington Berryman born 1824. 37. vii. Elizabeth (Betsey) Caroline Berryman born 2 Jan 1824. 38. viii. Anna Manning Berryman. 39. ix. Silvy Berryman. 20. Robert Berryman, born 1776, died in Killed in the Revolutionary War. 21. Elizabeth Berryman. She married Battaley Bryan, 20 May 1777 in Fauquier County, Virginia USA. 22. Mary Berryman. She married John Smith, 22 Apr 1777 in Fauquier County, Virginia USA. 23. Sara Berryman. 24. William Berryman. He married Elizabeth King, 28 Jun 1798 in Fauquier County, Virginia USA. 25. James Berryman. He married Susanna Kenny, 13 Mar 1812 in Fauquier County, Virginia USA. 26. Daniel Berryman. He married Rutha Kenny, 24 Nov 1821 in Fauquier County, Virginia USA. 27. Zacheriah Berryman, died 1815 in Fauquier County, Virginia USA. 28. Catherine Berryman. She married William Fuggitt, 7 Jan 1824 in Fauquier County, Virginia USA. 29. Agga Berryman. 30. George Berryman.

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Generation Five

31. Charles Taber Berryman, Sr, born 10 Apr 1812 in Georgia USA, died 16 Aug 1896 in Madison County, Georgia USA, buried Berryman-Bragg Cemetery in Abercrombie Farme, Madison, Georgia USA.

CHARLES TABER BERRYMAN WAS A SOLDIER IN THE CIVIL WAR 1861-1865.

MILITARY UNIT COMPANY H 38th REGIMENT GEORGIA VOLUNTEERS INFANTRY ELBERT COUNTY, GEORGIA, CONFEDERATE STATE OF AMERICA. Berryman, C. T. - Private, Mar. 5 1864. Capture at Spotsylvania, Va., May 12, 1862. (Place of capture also given as Petersburg, Va. Mar 25, 1865.) Released at Lincoln U.S.A. General Hospital, Washington, D.C., June 12, 1865

BERRYMAN - BRAGG CEMETERY, Madison Co, GA On the property of Tom W. Abercrombie, Harrison District. From Mill Shoal Church go

9/10 mile south on Mill Shoal Church Road. Cross the creek and turn left (southeast) on first dirt road. Go 3/10 mile to Abercrombie house. Graveyard is in pasture behind this house.

C.T. Berryman, Sr., born Apr. 10, 1812, died Aug. 16, 1896 and Elizabeth Berryman born

Mar. 24, 1824, died Apr. 28, 1904. Wilson (Penn) Berryman, born Mar. 12, 1817, died June 1871. Jones W. Bragg, born Oct. 24, 1853, died Mar. 11, 1903. Ruth, wife of J.W. Bragg, born Apr. 15, 1857, died Feb. 16, 1898 (and) Noah, son of J.R.

and R. Bragg, born Apr. 12, 1879, died Jan. 27, 1898, (and) Missouri, daughter of J.W. Bragg, born Dec. 9, 1875, died July 25, 1878.

There is indication that several other graves are here - possible other family members and

slaves. He married Elizabeth Ray, 14 Oct 1840 in Elbert County, Georgia USA, born 24 Mar 1824,

died 28 Apr 1904 in Madison County, Georgia USA, buried Berryman-Bragg Cemetery in Madison County, Georgia USA.

Children: 40. i. Artimissey Berryman born 1843. 41. ii. Dytimony Berryman born 1845. 42. iii. Harrison Berryman born 22 Oct 1846. 43. iv. Marion Berryman born 1849. 44. v. William Halsey (Bill) Berryman born 23 Jan 1850. 45. vi. Nancy Berryman born 14 Jan 1852. 46. vii. Sheftal John Berryman born 1855. 47. viii. Rutha Berryman born 15 Apr 1857.

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48. ix. Charles T (Dave) Berryman, Jr born 7 Jan 1859. 49. x. Mary E Berryman born 1859. 50. xi. Simeon (Sim) Berryman born 1862. 51. xii. Liba Berryman born 1866. 32. Rutha T Berryman. She married Alford McDuff, 31 Aug 1830 in Madison County, Georgia USA. 33. Frances (Frankey) Berryman. She married William Thompson, 18 Dec 1830 in Madison County, Georgia USA. 34. Wilson Penn Berryman, born 12 Mar 1817 in Madison County, Georgia USA,

died Jun 1871 in Madison County, Georgia USA, buried Berryman-Bragg Cemetery in Abercrombie Farm, Madison, Georgia USA.

Family tradition is that Wilson Penn was a Bee Man. He was blind and one day

went out to rob the beehives. The bees swarmed him and stung him to death. He died in June of 1871 and is buried in the Berryman-Bragg cemetery on the Abercrombie farm in Madison County, GA.

Elizabeth Jane Berryman died 8 Dec 1898 and is buried in the Mill Shoal Cemetery,

Madison County, GA. He married (1) Nancy Smith, 14 May 1840 in Madison County, Georgia USA, born 1818. Children: 52. i. Frances C Berryman born 1841. 53. ii. Martha (Patti) Berryman born 1842. 54. iii. Sarah Berryman born 1844. 55. iv. Charles T Berryman born 1846. 56. v. Nancy Ann Berryman born 1849. 57. vi. William Berryman born 1850. 58. vii. Rutha Berryman born 1853. He married (2) Susan Glore, 2 Feb 1854 in Madison County, Georgia USA, born 1825

(daughter of Abner Glore and Unknown). Children: 59. viii. Joseph Lumpkin born 8 Nov 1854. He married (3) Elizabeth Jane (Betty Jane) Dean, born 14 Jul 1843 (daughter of Jeptha Dean

and Melinda Mercer), died 8 Dec 1898, buried Mill Shoal Cemetery in Madison County, Georgia USA.

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Elizabeth: Family tradition is that Wilson Penn was a Bee Man. He was blind and one day went out to rob the beehives. The bees swarmed him and stung him to death. He died in June of 1871 and is buried in the Berryman-Bragg cemetery on the Abercrombie farm in Madison County, GA.

Two more children were born to Elizabeth Jane after Wilson Penn died. 1. William Rufus, born 2 May 1874, Madison Co, GA; died 31 Jan 1942, buried Pleasant

Grove Baptist Church, Elbert Co, GA; married 27 May 1993, Dora DUDLEY 2. Mary B (Molly), born Jul 1878, Madison Co, TX; died 194Tombstone5, buried Mill Shoal

Baptist Church, Madison Co, GA; married Hosier P (Dock) MOON Tombstone. Children: 60. ix. Robert Lee Berryman born 4 May 1864. 61. x. Maximillian Roberson Smith born 21 Aug 1865. 62. xi. Jasper Lawyer Berryman born 14 Jun 1868. 63. xii. Doctor Newton Berryman born 14 Jun 1868. 64. xiii. Lemuel Wilson Berryman born 18 May 1870. 35. Nancy S Berryman. She married William P Hendrick, 8 Mar 1838 in Madison County, Georgia USA. 36. Robert Washington Berryman, born 1824 in Madison County, Georgia USA, died 1 Nov

1864 in Killed in Civil War CSA, military Civil War CSA. From family relations, Herald Berryman said that Robert went to fight in the Civil War and

was never heard of again. Some rumors said that he and Sally didn't get along so he went to Texas. Others have said he died in the war near Macon.

He married Sarah Catherine "Sally" Bowers, 9 Aug 1849 in Elbert County,

Georgia USA, born 31 Aug 1825 in Franklin County, Georgia USA (daughter of William Bowers, Sr and Mary Polly Cox), died 21 Oct 1892 in Madison County, Georgia, USA, buried Berryman Cemetery in Harrison Road, Madison County, Georgia USA.

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Sarah: Sarah C Bowers also went by Sallie C Bowers Royston Cemetery Has Grave of Veteran Mule THE INDEPENDENT ANDERSON, SC NOVEMBER 04, 1950 p.5 BY GEORGE HITT Independent Correspondent ROYSTON, Ga., Nov. 3-One of the most interesting cemeteries is located about a mile and a

half below Royston on State Highway 281, probably better known as the "Wild Cat Bridge Road".

The little plot, which has probably no more than 25 graves, includes one of the family's pet

buggy mules that served more than 40 years; a hand-hewn granite tomb that rests on top of the ground containing the body of the man who made it, and a family of six who died in one of North Georgia's most gruesome tragedies.

A MARKER, no different from the ones for members of the family who are buried there,

bears this inscription: "Old Fly Mrs. S.C. Berryman's buggy mule-Hence this monument-foaled April 12, 1868, died April 17, 1908." On the reverse side of the marker is the quotation" A righteous man regardeth the life of his beast, but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel. Proverbs 12:10."

"Old Fly" belonged to Aunt Berryman who purchased her when she was five years old and

kept her until she (Aunt Sallie) died. "Old Fly" received her name because of her swiftness in her young days. Being so kind and gentle, and thought so much of by Mrs. Berryman and the family, who treated her as a pet, she was given this place in the family cemetery.

THE GRANITE tomb was made by John A. Berryman years before he died. Mr. Berryman,

who was the father of Harold Berryman of Royston and Arnold Berryman of Atlanta, had a horror of being buried in the ground. Out of two slabs of granite he hewed a vault and made a lid with the top piece, which is estimated to weigh 18,000 pounds. In anticipation of his death he bought his casket and burial clothes and carved the date of his death. February 12, 1925; however, he died a few months before his prophesy, but the date remains on the tomb as he inscribed it.

This cemetery in 1896 was the scene climaxing one of the most "ghastly tragedies" in the

history of North Georgia. According to an old newspaper item, July 23, 1896, "Thousands of people attended the burial of the murder-suicide victims here." The newspaper refers to the victims as "the Berryman family" mother and four children killed by the father who then committed suicide.

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THE NEWSPAPER account of the horrible incident tells; "Berryman had evidently called his family together into the front room of the cottage, as they were found lying in a circle. It is supposed he first began the work of extermination with a pocket knife, as the throats of two of the children had been gashed and cut with the keen blade. Finding the work slow with the knife, he seized his double-barrel shotgun and deliberately fired its contents into the brain of his wife. Reloading his weapon, he continued his deadly work of destruction until all had been killed. Loading the gun for the last time, he rushed to the door in his frenzy and called to his nephew, who was passing, asking him to come in and see the final act in the tragedy. The kinsman passed on, laughing at what he supposed was his uncle's joke.

"BERRYMAN THEN entered the room and closed the door. Before him lay his entire

family, wife and four children, weltering in their blood. The ghastly sight drove him to inhuman madness, and rushing to the bed, he place the muzzle of the gun against his temple and pulled the trigger. "Excitement is running very high and pilgrimages are being made to the scene of the murder by people from great distances. The roads leading to the Berryman home are crowded with teams of all descriptions, and late tonight the house is surrounded by a motley crowd of men, and women and children."

No eye witnesses were left to tell the story, and the secret of this tragedy will perhaps never

be known. Thus, goes the story revealed in a small, out of the way, grave yard in Franklin County.

Children: 65. i. John Arnold Berryman, Sr born 11 Jul 1850. 66. ii. Benjamin Harrison (Ben) Berryman born 10 Mar 1852. 67. iii. William C "Bill" Berryman born 15 Apr 1854. 68. iv. Mary Judson Berryman born 15 Oct 1856. 69. v. Thomas B Berryman born 20 Jan 1860. 70. vi. Robert Watts Berryman born 16 Aug 1861. 71. vii. Susan N (Susie) Berryman born 2 Apr 1863. 72. viii. Marion Washington Berryman born 31 May 1865. 37. Elizabeth (Betsey) Caroline Berryman, born 2 Jan 1824 in Georgia USA, died 5 Oct 1905 in

Georgia USA, buried Vanna Methodist Ch in Hart County, Georgia USA. She married Joseph Ballenger, 23 Nov 1843 in Madison County, Georgia USA, born 20 Mar

1817 (son of William Ballinger and Nancy Bragg), died 25 Oct 1890 in Georgia USA, buried Vanna Methodist Ch in Hart County, Georgia USA.

Children: 73. i. Mary (Polly) Ballenger born 30 Jan 1846. 74. ii. Bethany Ballenger born 22 Feb 1848. 75. iii. John S Ballenger born 18 Aug 1849. 76. iv. William F (Bill) Ballenger born 12 Jan 1850. 77. v. Nancy Ballenger born 6 Oct 1851.

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78. vi. Charles Herbert Ballenger born 2 Jul 1854. 79. vii. Elizabeth Ballenger born 6 Jan 1856. 80. viii. Minerva L Ballenger. 81. ix. Joseph Ballenger born 24 Mar 1860. 82. x. Vanna Ballenger born 1863. 38. Anna Manning Berryman. 39. Silvy Berryman.

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Generation Six

40. Artimissey Berryman, born 1843 in Georgia USA. 41. Dytimony Berryman, born 1845 in Georgia USA. 42. Harrison Berryman, born 22 Oct 1846 in Georgia USA, died 11 Jun 1924 in Jackson

County, Georgia USA, buried Walnut Fork Baptist Church in Jackson County, Georgia USA.

He married Martha J. 43. Marion Berryman, born 1849 in Madison County, Georgia USA. He married Polly Ginn, 27 Apr 1873 in Madison County, Georgia USA. 44. William Halsey (Bill) Berryman, born 23 Jan 1850 in Madison County, Georgia USA, died

24 Sep 1910 in Elbert County, Georgia USA, buried Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in Elbert County, Georgia USA.

He married Nancy Elizabeth Ginn, born 10 Apr 1857, died 22 Mar 1911 in Elbert County,

Georgia USA, buried Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in Elbert County, Georgia USA. 45. Nancy Berryman, born 14 Jan 1852 in Georgia USA, died 14 Sep 1902, buried Pleasant

Grove Baptist Church in Elbert County, Georgia USA. She married Asbury Ginn. 46. Sheftal John Berryman, born 1855. He married Lou David. 47. Rutha Berryman, born 15 Apr 1857 in Georgia USA, died 16 Feb 1898 in Madison County,

Georgia USA, buried Berryman-Bragg Cemetery in Madison County, Georgia USA. She married Jones W Bragg, 15 Mar 1875 in Madison County, Georgia USA, born 24 Oct

1853, died 11 Mar 1903 in Madison County, Georgia USA, and buried Berryman-Bragg Cemetery in Madison County, Georgia USA.

48. Charles T (Dave) Berryman, Jr, born 7 Jan 1859 in Georgia USA, died 21 Jul 1896 in

Franklin County, Georgia USA, buried Mill Shoal Baptist Church in Madison County, Georgia USA.

The Atlanta Constitution, Monday, July 27, 1896A MONSTROUS DEED - Dave Berryman

Kills Family ROYSTON - A crime bloodier than the Woolfolk murder, more appalling than the monstrous deed of Holmes, was committed in Madison county, five miles south of this place and between Elberton and Toccoa, late yesterday afternoon. Dave Berryman, a well-

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known farmer murdered his wife, shot down his four children and then blew out his own brains. The tragedy has no parallel in the criminal annals of the state. Just what caused the awful deed is not known, and perhaps will never will be, as no eye witness lives to tell the story. But it is supposed that Berryman, inflamed with intoxicants and enraged by the chiding of his wife because of his attentions to another woman, became suddenly insane and decided to annihilate his whole family. How well he succeeded. The front room of a pretty little cottage just at the foot of the Blue Ridge testifies. When the neighbors rushed in after the awful discovery was made, three of the little children were found on one side of the room piled in a mangled mass, their heads blown from their bodies. A few feet away lay the lacerated corpse of the mother, and across her breast was the body of her infant, its baby fingers clutching in death its mother's hair matted with gore. On the bed nearby was found the body of Berryman. After Killing his family he hit deliberately reloaded his gun; walked across the room, viewed the result of his horrible work, sat down upon the bed and emptied the contents of his breech loading gun into his own head. The discovery was made by a servant girl who was in the habit of milking for the Berryman family late every afternoon. It was the custom of one of the little tots to assist her in these duties. Missing him yesterday afternoon, she decided to go up to the house to find the cause of his absence. The horrible spectacle met her gaze as she entered the doorway. Just inside of the front room was a pool of blood, and spattered over the four walls was the brains of the murdered family. Appalled by the sickening sight, stunned for the moment at a scene she could scarcely realize as true the girl made her way to the nearest house and told of the horrible discovery she had made. The alarm was given. Hundreds gathered from all sections of the county.

Never before was such a scene witnessed in north Georgia. Old men accustomed to the scenes of carnage stood back, hesitating to enter the cottage. Women stood about wringing their hands and weeping hysterically. The rage of the people ran high at the awful deed, but there was no way to vent their anger. Someone mentioned the name of the woman with whom it was supposed Berryman had been intimate, and because of which intimacy it was thought he had quarreled with his wife. The crowd caught the name and surged in the direction of Royston but cooler heads prevailed and an additional horror was averted. The remains of the unfortunate family were removed to Royston at 1 o'clock this afternoon. Thousands who had gone to the scene of slaughter lined the roadway between Berryman's cottage and the town. As the two wagons laden with coffins passed through the drizzling rain, the people stood aside excitedly discussing the cause of the tragedy. BERRYMAN'S PAST LIFE Dave Berryman was a man well known in this section. He had many relatives who are prominent in Madison County and belonged to a family of six brothers and six sisters. His father is one of the oldest citizens of this county and neither to him nor to his aged wife has the news of the crime been made known. Berryman was a man of fine physique, and rather good looking. He was thirty-eight years old and had been married twice. His first was Miss Scarborough, quite a good looking young lady, daughter of the former sheriff of Madison County. In 1889 she secured a divorce upon the grounds of cruelty. On the same day the divorce was granted Berryman led to the altar Miss Hall, a daughter of a farmer now located in Lindale, Smith County, Tex. Miss Hall was a young lady of quiet demeanor, and for several years the couple seemed to live happily together. Berryman worked industriously and was regarded as a citizen of good repute. Several years ago he began to drink heavily, and since then has kept up a dissipated career. When under the influence of whisky he seemed crazed and was difficult to control. WANTED TO KILL

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THEM ALL Just one year ago a wife of one of the neighbors dropped in to see Mrs. Berryman. She knocked upon the door several times without getting a response, but finally Berryman came to the door, reeling under the influence of whisky. He carried a shotgun in his hand, and seemed nerved up to a high rage. The woman screamed and started to leave. Berryman called her back and demanded to know her mission. She informed him that she came to call upon his wife. “You can see her," he replied, but you must make it short, for she has only five minutes to live." The woman was horrified. Guarded by Berryman, who held his shotgun to his shoulder, she entered the room and found Mrs. Berryman seated in a large rocking chair in the little of the room, surrounded by her little children. “You see I put them in a circle," muttered Berryman with a drunken oath, "so I can get a good shot at the whole bunch. I'm going to kill 'em out, and I'll make a clean job of it, “What deterred Berryman from his sanguinary purpose then is not known. The women made her escape and informed the neighbors of what had happened. They arrived in time to quiet the drunken rage of the madman and rescue his family. THE MULTI-MURDERER AT CHURCH Just before the tragedy yesterday Berryman was at a service at Mill Shoal church, where he remained for some time. Upon his way home he stopped by a shingle mill, where it is said he loaded up with a bountiful supply of corn whisky. He went from the mill immediately home, and it is supposed that just upon his arrival the crime was committed. What was done before the deed seems to have been a repetition of the scene of last year. Berryman called his wife and children about him. The oldest child was just seven years old and the youngest an infant of seven months, which the mother was nursing at her breast. The gun used was a breech-loader, and only one barrel could be fired. Six shots were fired, and between each he deliberately drew out the cartridge and inserted a new load before blowing out the brains of the next victim. After Berryman had killed his wife and four children, and before he put the load into his own head, it appears that he waited for some time. FORMER WIFE MOURNERA strange incident of the tragedy is the attitude of Berryman's first wife, from whom he was divorced in 1889. (Elizabeth Scarborough) She appears to be chief mourner, and weeps incessantly. As the curious crowd pushed into the house of carnage this afternoon this former wife was seated upon the steps convulsed with grief, and declaring between her sobs that she had always loved Berryman from the morning of her marriage. This former wife refused to be comforted. USED A KNIFE FIRST An examination of the body of his victims showed that the throat of the eldest boy was gashed with the blade of a small knife. It was thought that Berryman began his work of annihilation with a knife first, but finding it too slow, decided to use his gun. THE FUNERAL TODAY the funeral of the Berryman family will occur tomorrow at noon from the house of one of Berryman's brothers. The six coffins containing the mutilated remains have been moved there. Thousands of people will gather tomorrow from every section of the county to witness the funeral services.(Dave Berryman is Charles Taber Berryman, Jr, son of Charles Taber Berryman and Elizabeth Ray).

He married (1) Elizabeth Scarborough, 2 Oct 1879 in Madison County, Georgia USA. He married (2) Laura Emma Hall, 19 Mar 1891 in Madison County, Georgia USA, born 25

Sep 1871 in Royston, Franklin County, Georgia USA, died 21 Jul 1896 in Franklin County, Georgia USA, buried Mill Shoal Bap Ch in Madison County, Georgia USA.

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Children: 83. i. Oney Berryman born 18 Jan 1892. 84. ii. Oda Berryman born 15 Dec 1893. 85. iii. Loney Berryman born 9 Apr 1895. 86. iv. Odis Berryman born 9 May 1896. 49. Mary E Berryman, born 1859 in Georgia USA. 50. Simeon (Sim) Berryman, born 1862 in Georgia USA. He married Lula Johnson, 8 Jan 1888 in Madison County, Georgia USA. 51. Liba Berryman, born 1866. She married (Bud) Ginn. 52. Frances C Berryman, born 1841. She married Oliver Dean, 8 Nov 1858 in Madison County, Georgia USA (son of Jeptha

Dean and Melinda Mercer). 53. Martha (Patti) Berryman, born 1842, died 27 Sep 1924. She married William D. Graham, 30 Dec 1866 in Madison County, Georgia USA. 54. Sarah Berryman, born 1844. 55. Charles T Berryman, born 1846. He married Susan Caledonia Thorn. 56. Nancy Ann Berryman, born 1849. She married Barton Burnette, 29 Dec 1870 in Hart County, Georgia USA. 57. William Berryman, born 1850 in Georgia USA. 58. Rutha Berryman, born 1853. She married Joe Queen. 59. Joseph Lumpkin, born 8 Nov 1854, died 13 Dec 1924. He married Rhoda C Vaughn, 15 Dec.

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60. Robert Lee Berryman, born 4 May 1864 in Madison County, Georgia USA, died 20 Jan 1920, buried Mill Shoal Baptist Church in Madison County, Georgia USA.

He married Ellen Bowers. 61. Maximillian Roberson Smith, born 21 Aug 1865 in Madison County, Georgia USA, died

Oct 1944, buried Mill Shoal Bap Church in Madison County, Georgia USA. He married Fanny Christian, 16 Feb 1890 in Madison County, Georgia USA, born 1875

(daughter of John W Christian and Lucy Ann Moore), died 1964. 62. Jasper Lawyer Berryman, born 14 Jun 1868 in Madison County, Georgia USA,

died 1 Oct 1909 in Madison Springs, Madison, Georgia USA, buried Jones Chapel Meth in Madison County, Georgia USA.

Jasper was a farmer and they lived in Madison Springs, GA where he worked for

the Honeycutt’s. Jasper died of a heart attack 1 Oct 1909 while loading cotton. Cleo was helping her father

when it happened. Gordon Hill was working with Jasper at the time he died - he later married the oldest daughter, Clara Bell. According to daughter Eva, the children went to Bond School while they were living in Madison Springs.

Life was very difficult for Fannie and the children after Jasper died. Fannie took in washing

and made a living the best way she could. For a while the family lived in a little log house behind John A. Berryman's house in the Harrison District. After only a few years they moved back to Madison Springs and the area where Fannie's family lived.

Many people helped her but none more than Uncle Rufus and Aunt Dora Berryman. Aunt Dora made clothes for the children and helped take care of them. The family has also mentioned that the Honeycutt’s were very good to Fannie and the children, too.

Jasper Newton Berryman was born 4 June 1868 in Madison County. He was the son of

Wilson Penn Berryman and Elizabeth Jane Dean. He married 10 Dec 1893 to Alice Melina Frances "Fannie" Guest. Fannie was born in Elbert County on 8 April 1868. She was the daughter of James M. Guest and Mary M. Bond. Jasper was a farmer and they lived in Madison Springs, GA where he worked for the Honeycutt’s. He died 1 Oct 1909. Fannie died on 7 December 1939. They are both buried at the Jones Chapel Methodist Church Cemetery.

He married Alice Melinda Frances "Fannie" Guest, 10 Dec 1893 in Madison

County, Georgia USA, born 8 Apr 1868 in Elbert County, Georgia USA (daughter of James Martin Guest and Mary M. Bond), died 7 Dec 1939 in Madison County, Georgia USA, buried Jones Chapel Meth in Madison County, Georgia USA.

Alice: Fannie died 7 December 1939 in the Bluestone Community of Madison

County, GA, where she was living with her son Taft. Both Fannie and Jasper are buried at

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Jones Chapel Cemetery, Madison Co, GA. The tombstone was erected several years after Jasper's death. Hervin, a son, said that the tombstone is wrong and the census records support this. We have given what we believe to be the correct dates here. Jasper was a farmer and they lived in Madison Springs, GA where he worked for the Honeycutt’s.

Jasper and Fannie had 43 grandchildren who with their children are scattered around the

world. Children: 87. i. Dupree Berryman born 4 Dec 1894. 88. ii. Hoyt Newton Berryman, Sr born 19 Dec 1895. 89. iii. Clara Bell Berryman born 31 Mar 1897. 90. iv. Cleo Patra Berryman born 23 Jun 1898. 91. v. Eva Mae Berryman born 18 Dec 1899. 92. vi. Theodore Roosevelt Berryman born 12 Sep 1901. 93. vii. Olivia Carlton Berryman born 5 Oct 1903. 94. viii. Hervin Thomas Berryman born 2 Mar 1905. 95. ix. William Tally Berryman born 10 Jan 1907. 96. x. Lawyer Taft Berryman born 31 Mar 1909. 63. Doctor Newton Berryman, born 14 Jun 1868 in Madison County, Georgia USA, died 24 Jun

1944, buried Rehoboth Baptist Church in Elbert County, Georgia USA. He married Della Ginn, born 1877, died 1955. 64. Lemuel Wilson Berryman, born 18 May 1870 in Madison County, Georgia USA. He married (1) Ella Dean, 3 Oct 1891. He married (2) Fannie Aaron. 65. John Arnold Berryman, Sr, born 11 Jul 1850 in Madison County, Georgia

USA, died 27 Jan 1923 in Madison County, Georgia USA, buried Berryman Family Cemetery in Madison County, Georgia USA.

Tomb Bought to Prevent Extravagant Funeral THE ATLANTA JOURNAL SUNDAY MORNING, JULY 30, 1922. BY HOMER THOMPSON DEATH may approach some unsuspecting mortals unannounced and lay its icy hand upon

them unprepared, but John A. Berryman, an aged and blind farmer of Madison County, who lives five miles west of Royston, is far more wary. Heeding the Scriptural injunction: "Watch therefore, for ye know neither the day nor the hour," Mr. Berryman has already

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selected and paid for his own coffin, prepared his own grave, erected his own monument and written his own epitaph. The coffin is being kept in readiness at Elberton and the empty grave is waiting in the Berryman private burial ground two miles west of Royston. All this despite the fact that Mr. Berryman continues in the best of health even at the advanced age of 75 years.

When seen at his country home recently and asked by the writer why he had thought fit to

make such preparations, Mr. Berryman said: "I did it in order to avoid an extravagant funeral, partly on account of my brother's recent death. He was killed in a sawmill accident and unfortunately left no provisions in his will limiting the amount that should be spent on his burial, consequently his monument alone cost $3,000. I have always lived simply and do not want anything wasted on me. The family will need it later on. The coffin, grave and monument together, cost only $600."

When it was pointed out that there might be an additional fee for the services of the

undertaker at his death, he declared: "No undertaker shall bury me. The relatives can do that for nothing." Throughout the interview Mrs. Berryman was present and smiled good-naturedly at her husband's strange philosophy. The grave has the usual depth and is chiseled out of the finest quality of blue granite. A heavy granite slab, 15 inches thick, covers it and serves also as a monument. Upon the slab near the top is the following inscription:

"John A. Berryman

July 11, 1850 July 11, 1925."

The writer expressed surprise that the very day, month and year of death should have been

anticipated, and inquired of Mr. Berryman whether he had had a premonition as to when he would die, "Oh no," he explained, "I did that for two reasons. In the first place I was afraid if I did not put that date on there it never would be done. I always finish a thing before I quit it. I do not know when I shall go but I am ready any time. Then in the second place, my first wife was born in July and died on the same date in July. I was also born in July and hope to die in July." And the second wife glanced at the calendar and smiled good-naturedly again.

Mr. Berryman is a prominent citizen of his county and is held in the very highest esteem by

his neighbors. He owns his home, a farm containing 500 acres, is an advocate of good roads, better schools, and votes for principles rather than parties. He is a member of the Universalist church and a prominent Mason, the emblem of which fraternity is engraved upon his monument. Though frail by nature he has never been sick, but for five years has been almost totally blind. He talks well and takes great interest in discussing current events.

As the writer took his departure the voice of the blind philosopher became husky. He lifted a

hand for attention. "You will notice," he said, "as you go back by the graveyard a low tombstone out in one corner of the place. That is where we buried 'Old Fly,' my mother's old buggy mule. She was foaled in 1868 and died in 1908 and a better mule never lived. My first wife and I drove her to Hiawassee on our Honeymoon 40 years ago." And the old man's tears flowed copiously.

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Rarely does one meet a man so unusual. His tender regard for his beast, his brotherly regard for his fellow man, his habit of thrift, his good citizenship and his calm demeanor as he waits unafraid the call of the Grim Reaper, are characteristic of his wholesome life and his quaint character.

Note: Many people tracing there family roots should pay close attention to John A.

Berryman's monument inscription on when he supposedly died. This was written himself before he died and the date that he predicted he would die. The correct date that he died is 27 January 1923 in Madison County, Georgia USA.

The reason that I do know that this is a fact, John A. Berryman is my great grandfather and is

the father of my grandmother Luna Berryman Seigler. All facts of this can be verified in the Berryman family bible and on his death certificate.

JOHN A. BERRYMAN, Will, 1923, Madison Co, GA ***************************************************************** JOHN A. BERRYMAN, DECEASED G E O R G I A] ] MADISON COUNTY] I, John A. Berryman, of said State and County, being of sound and disposing mind and

memory, do make this my last will and testament, hereby revoking and annulling all others, by me heretofore made.

ITEM I. I desire and direct that my body be buried in a decent and Christian like manner, suitable to

my circumstances and conditions in life. ITEM II. I desire and direct that all my just debts be paid without unnecessary delay by my Executrix

hereinafter named and appointed. ITEM III. I hereby give bequeath and devise to my beloved wife, Mrs. Leila Berryman, all of my

estate, of whatever description, both real and personal, for her own benefit and use, during her natural life, or widowhood. She to keep everything as it is at the time of my death, and to have the use of the issues, rents and profits thereof, during her natural life or widowhood, to dispose of as she sees fit. What I mean by this, is all the property, both real and personal, that I may die seized and possessed of. And if any of said property, such as cows, mules,

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sheep or hogs, she to have use of the as her property and whatever of these that are on hand at her death, or at the end of her widowhood, to stand in lieu of any that may be on hand at my death. She to dispose to dispose of any such property as she may see fit, and to have the right to issues rents and profits thereof, What I mean by this is, as to the personal property only, and she does not have the right to dispose of any of the realty. If it should become necessary to dispose sell any of said property to pay my debts, then she to select that which she sees fit, and to sell the same at public or private sale without any order of court to do so, for this purpose.

ITEM IV. It is my will and I desire, I hereby will devise and bequeath to my children, Mrs. Valley

Rice, Arie Rice, Scott Berryman, Carmel Hairston, Kate Stephenson, Lottie Berryman, Arnold Berryman, Herald Berryman and Luna Berryman, after the death of my said beloved wife, or after she should marry again, if she sees fit to do so, in remainder all of my property that may be left after the death or marriage of my said beloved wife, to be equally divided between them, the same to be divided in kind if they can satisfactorily do so. If not, the same to be sold and equally divided between them. If any of my children herein named should die, and leave no child or children, then the part that would go to them to revert to my estate, and be equally divided between the other children herein named, or their descendants. If any of the children herein named should die before my death, then the part that is to go to such child or children, is to go and be the property of their said child or children. The share that would go to them, to be equally divided between such children. This to be of the real and personal property that may be on hand at the death or marriage of my said wife, Mrs. Leila Berryman.

ITEM V. I hereby appoint my beloved wife, Mrs. Leila Berryman, my executrix, to carry this my last

will and testament in to effect, hereby relieving her from making any returns to the Ordinary or having said estate appraised, or from giving any bond, and all that is required of her under this will is, to probate said will, and to enter upon and take charge of all the property that I may die seized and possessed of and hold the same in accordance herewith. If there should be any bond for titles outstanding, for any lands sold by me, or for any money loaned, she is hereby authorized to collect the amounts due thereon, and to make titles for the purchaser for the same, or to cancel any security deed, without any order from the Ordinary so to do.

ITEM V. (See Item VI above) It is my will and desire, and I so intend, that the provisions made for my beloved wife in

item third of this my will, and the interest therein conveyed to my wife, shall be in lieu of dower and year's support, and if my wife takes under this will, then it is understood that she denunciates all of her rights to dower and a year's support, and if she does not take under this will, and takes a dower and year's support in lieu thereof, then the said will to be effective in the same way, and to the same extent as she should die or marry again, and the property is to

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be then disposed of as is provided in the fourth item of this my last will and testament. This December 3rd, 1917.

John A. Berryman Signed, sealed, declared and published by John A. Berryman as his last will and testament,

in the presence of the undersigned witnesses thereto, being called upon individually and specifically by John A. Berryman as witnesses to this will, he first signing the same in our presence, and we then signing as witnesses in his presence. This December 3rd 1917.

T. C. David. D. A. Moseley Berry T. Moseley Probated and admitted to record this March 5th, 1923. N. C. Bullock, Ordinary JOHN A. BERRYMAN, Death Certificate, 26 Jan 1923, Madison Co, GA Georgia State Board of Health - Bureau of Vital Statistics File No - 2530 Militia District: Harrison Town or City: Royston GA, R.F.D. #4 Full Name: John A. Beryman Sex: Male Color or Race: White Marital Status: Married Wife: Leila Briscoe Date of Birth: (blank) Age: 72 Occupation: Farmer Birthplace: Madison Co, GA Name of Father: R. W. Beryman Birthplace of Father: don't know Maiden Name of Mother: Sallie Bowers Birthplace of Mother: Franklin Co, GA Informant: J. M. Rice, Royston, GA Filed: Feb 8, 1923 Local Registrar: Date of Death: 1/26/1923 Cause of Death: Influenza & Pneumonia Secondary Cause of Death: Brights with Cystitis Did an operation proceed death? - No Physician: G. T. Ridgeway, MD, Royston, GA Place of Burial: Beryman Cemetery - 1/27/1923 Undertaker: L. W. Dorough & Co, Royston, GA

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Georgia POP. (1960) 3.943.116 AREA 58.876. SQ. MI PARTIAL LIST OF CITIES AND TOWNS 1960 CENSUS * POP ESTIMATED * COUNTY SEATS In 5-E Road 281 - South of Royston Note - Berryman Berryman made the Georgia map because Grandfather (John A. Berryman) would pickup mail in Royston and bring it to his house where the neighbors in the Community would pick up their mail at his house. This was late 1800'sand / or early 1900's. A small black community outsider of Royston is also called Berryman. It was built after the Civil War when the slaves were freed. The Berryman family having many acres and needing much help hired black people. After the Civil War because of strong prejudices the blacks could not safely continue to live in the tenant houses on the Berryman farms. The Berryman Brothers set aside land and helped the blacks build homes and that community also because known as “Berryman”. Many of the black families adopted the Berryman name. He married (1) Martha Elizabeth Johnson, 21 Dec 1875, born 20 Jul

1851, died 4 Jul 1893 in Madison County, Georgia USA, and buried Berryman Family Cemetery in Madison County, Georgia USA.

Martha: The house that is showing next to Martha Elizabeth Johnson

is where she lived with John Arnold Berryman, Sr that he built. It is on George Johnson Road off of Wildcat Road known as highway 281 in Madison County, Georgia.

Children: 97. i. Lillie Berryman born 1 Oct 1876.

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98. ii. Rosie Berryman born 31 Jan 1879. 99. iii. Vallie Berryman born 10 Jan 1881. 100. iv. Arie Berryman born 29 Mar 1882. 101. v. Scott Berryman born 15 Aug 1884. 102. vi. Sallie Carmel Berryman born 12 Mar 1886. 103. vii. Sharon Berryman born 25 Jun 1886. 104. viii. Clyde Berryman born 14 Feb 1890. He married (2) Leila Adel Brisco, 31 Aug 1900, born 1 Nov 1871 in

Washington, Georgia USA (daughter of John Brisco and Latishia Ruse Westmoreland), died 5 Sep 1950 in Royston, Franklin, Georgia, USA, buried Rose Hill Cemetery in Royston, Franklin, Georgia, USA.

Leila: First Spouse: Ruben Brisco - Husband was her stepfather’s brother. Leila's middle name has been shown as Elizabeth and Adel. In a baby book of Nettie Jon

Seigler's her middle name is written as Adelle and on a delayed certificate of birth of Herald Berryman it shows Elizabeth. Also on her tombstone states Adell? (Check with her daughter in Ashland, Georgia if still living to shed light on subject).

Child: Zelma Brisco OBITUARY OF LEILA ADEL BRISCO BERRYMAN Mrs. J A Berryman Claimed By Death Mrs. J A Berryman, 78 years old resident of Harrison Community passed away suddenly at

the home of her son, Herald Berryman, in Royston on September 5, after suffering a heart attack.

Services were held Thursday from the Royston Baptist Church with Reverends Homer J

Fussell and Roy Etheridge officiating. Interment was in the Rose Hill Cemetery. Born in Washington, Georgia, Mrs. Berryman was before her marriage Miss Leila Adell

Brisco daughter of the late John and Lelitia Brisco. Her husband, John Arnold Berryman preceded her to the grave.

A well-known and beloved citizen of her community, Mrs. Berryman was a faithful member

of the Universalist Church. She leaves a large family connection and many friends who will miss her greatly.

Surviving are: her children, Mrs. Katherine Carter, Greenville, SC. Mrs. Lottie Martin,

Elberton, Mrs. Luna Seigler, Spartanburg, SC, Arnold Berryman, Atlanta, and Harold Berryman, Royston, and a sister, Mrs. Estell Robinson, Bowman.

Cunningham and Pruitte were in charge of the funeral arrangements.

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Children: 105. ix. Katherine Sue Berryman born 6 Mar 1897. 106. x. Lottie Patti Berryman born 27 Jan 1899. 107. xi. John Arnold Berryman, Jr born 16 Dec 1900. 108. xii. Herald "Stub" Berryman born 25 Mar 1902. 109. xiii. Luna Berryman born 5 Feb 1904. 66. Benjamin Harrison (Ben) Berryman, born 10 Mar 1852 in Georgia USA, died

31 Dec 1896 in Madison County, Georgia USA, buried Berryman Cemetery in Madison County, Georgia USA.

He married Ruth Bowers, 8 Feb 1876, born 10 Aug 1855 (daughter of

William Franklin Bowers and Christana Cheek), died 14 Jun 1893 in Madison County, Georgia USA, and buried Berryman Cemetery in Madison County, Georgia USA.

Children: 110. i. Infant Daughter born 12 Dec 1876. 111. ii. Obed Berryman born 20 Apr 1878. 112. iii. Myra Berryman born 11 Aug 1888. 113. iv. Lydia Berryman born 24 Oct 1890. 114. v. Infant Son born 10 Jun 1893. 67. William C "Bill" Berryman, born 15 Apr 1854 in Madison County, Georgia USA, died 22

Sep 1921 in Madison County, Georgia USA, buried Berryman Cemetery in Madison County, Georgia USA.

He married Georgia A Robinson, 6 Feb 1887 in Madison County, Georgia USA, born 19

Nov 1866, died 6 Dec 1935 in Madison County, Georgia USA, and buried Rose Hill Cemetery in Royston, Georgia USA.

68. Mary Judson Berryman, born 15 Oct 1856 in Georgia USA, died 30 April 1950 in Madison

County, Georgia USA, buried Rose Hill Cemetery in Royston, Franklin, Georgia USA. She married William M Bowers, 8 Feb 1874 in Madison County, Georgia USA. 69. Thomas B Berryman, born 20 Jan 1860 in Madison County, Georgia USA, died 6 Jul 1929

in Madison County, Georgia USA, buried Berryman Family Cem in Madison County, Georgia USA.

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He married Nancy Elizabeth Scarborough, 3 Sep 1928 in Madison County, Georgia USA, born 30 Apr 1867, died 5 May 1944 in Madison County, Georgia USA, and buried Berryman Family Cemetery in Madison County, Georgia USA.

70. Robert Watts Berryman, born 16 Aug 1861 in Madison County, Georgia USA, died 20 Mar

1877 in Madison County, Georgia USA, buried Berryman Cemetery in Madison County, Georgia USA.

71. Susan N (Susie) Berryman, born 2 Apr 1863 in Madison County, Georgia USA, died 22 Mar 1951 in Madison County, Georgia USA, buried Rose Hill Cemetery in Royston, Franklin, Georgia USA.

She married W. B. Christian, 30 May 1880. 72. Marion Washington Berryman, born 31 May 1865 in Madison County, Georgia, USA, died

21 Nov 1950 in Royston, Franklin, Georgia, USA, buried Rose Hill Cemetery in Royston, Franklin, Georgia, USA.

Deed From Marion W Berryman To John A Berryman Georgia

Clerks Office Superior Court Madison County

Filed for Record 12

O'clock on May 12th 1891 And recorded in Book P of Deeds Page 441 Records of said Office This May 13th 1891 S.C. O'Kelly C.S.C STATE OF GEORGIA ) MADISON COUNTY ) This Indenture made this the July 24th 1890 between Marion W Berryman and John A

Berryman, both of the county aforesaid witnesses that the said Marion W Berryman, for and in consideration of the sum of $336, Three hundred and thirty six dollars.

The receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged does hereby sell and convey unto the said John

A Berryman. His heirs and assigns a certain track or lot of land situated in the county aforesaid to wit beginning at a red oak on the big road, thence North 75 West 39.40 to a rock, thence South 15 West 6.60 to a rock, thence South 65, East 40 25 to a rock on the big

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road thence, along said road to the beginning oak corner. Containing, forty two acres more or less, together with all the rights and privileges thereunto belonging in fee simple, and the said Marion W Berryman his heir's executors and administrators. The title to the premises aforesaid will forever warrant and defend to the said John A Berryman, his heirs and assigns against lawful claims of all other persons.

In, witness whereof the said Marion W Berryman, has hereunto set his hand and seal, the

day and year aforesaid. Marion W Berryman Signed sealed and delivered in presence of J. W. Brad, SS Det. Johnson, J. P. He married Martha Victoria Hendrix, 3 June 1887 in Madison County, Georgia USA, born

18 Aug 1869 in Elbert County, Georgia USA (daughter of Charles Hendrix and Martha Vassar), died 24 Nov 1947 in Royston, Franklin, Georgia, USA, buried Rose Hill Cemetery in Royston, Franklin, Georgia, USA.

Children: 115. i. Otis W Berryman born 10 Jul 1888. 116. ii. Lois Esther Berryman born 30 Jan 1890. 117. iii. William Robert Berryman born 16 Jun 1892. 118. iv. Nancy Ethel Berryman born 23 Dec 1895. 119. v. Frank Benjamin born 25 Apr 1897. 120. vi. Ruby Belle Berryman born 24 Jul 1900. 121. vii. Charley Herbert Berryman born 28 Nov 1902. 122. viii. Forest Glenn Berryman born 12 May 1904. 123. ix. Sallie Catherine Berryman born 23 Nov 1906. 124. x. James Thomas Berryman born 3 Nov 1912. 73. Mary (Polly) Ballenger, born 30 Jan 1846, died 12 Jun 1916, buried Vanna Methodist

Church in Hart County, Georgia USA. She married John A. McGarity. Children: 125. i. Laura McGarity. 126. ii. Lou E. McGarity born 8 Mar 1866. 127. iii. Gordon McGarity. 128. iv. Joe McGarity born 1868. 129. v. D Frank McGarity born 12 Mar 1871. 130. vi. M Van McGarity born 1872. 131. vii. Thomas (Tom) Jefferson McGarity born 30 Jan 1875. 132. viii. Etta McGarity born 25 Jul 1877.

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133. ix. Lee McGarity. 134. x. Seab McGarity. 135. xi. Will McGarity. 136. xii. Tabor McGarity born 31 Jul 1885. 137. xiii. Claude E McGarity born 22 Jan 1889. 74. Bethany Ballenger, born 22 Feb 1848, died 18 Jan 1880, buried Vanna Methodist Church in

Hart County, Georgia USA. She married David Jeptha Winn, 17 Nov 1866. 75. John S Ballenger, born 18 Aug 1849. 76. William F (Bill) Ballenger, born 12 Jan 1850, died 28 Jul 1920, buried Vanna Methodist

Church in Hart County, Georgia USA. 77. Nancy Ballenger, born 6 Oct 1851, died 6 Sep 1885, buried Vanna Methodist Church in Hart

County, Georgia USA. 78. Charles Herbert Ballenger, born 2 Jul 1854, died 12 Jun 1917, buried Vanna Methodist

Church in Hart County, Georgia USA. He married Cynthia Elizabeth Smith. 79. Elizabeth Ballenger, born 6 Jan 1856. She married Silas Brown. 80. Minerva L Ballenger. She married John Foster Baker. 81. Joseph Ballenger, born 24 Mar 1860, died 30 Dec 1889, buried Vanna Methodist Church in

Hart County, Georgia USA. 82. Vanna Ballenger, born 1863, died 1937.

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Generation Seven

83. Oney Berryman, born 18 Jan 1892 in Madison County, Georgia USA, died 21 Jul 1896 in Royston, Franklin County, Georgia USA, buried Mill Shoal Baptist Church in Madison County, Georgia USA.

84. Oda Berryman, born 15 Dec 1893 in Madison County, Georgia USA, died 21 Jul 1896 in Royston, Franklin County, Georgia USA, buried Mill Shoal Baptist Church in Madison County, Georgia USA.

85. Loney Berryman, born 9 Apr 1895 in Madison County, Georgia USA, died 21 Jul 1896 in Royston, Franklin County, Georgia USA, buried Mill Shoal Baptist Church in Madison County, Georgia USA.

86. Odis Berryman, born 9 May 1896 in Madison County, Georgia USA, died 21 Jul 1896 in Royston, Franklin County, Georgia USA, buried Mill Shoal Baptist Church in Madison County, Georgia USA.

Odis was buried with his mother Emma L Hall Berryman and was the baby of four children.

Information of brother's or sister's not known at present at this writing. Tuesday, August 16, 2011.

87. Dupree Berryman, born 4 Dec 1894 in Madison County, Georgia USA, died 4 Dec 1895 in

Madison County, Georgia USA, buried Jones Chapel Cemetery in Madison County, Georgia USA.

88. Hoyt Newton Berryman, Sr, born 19 Dec 1895 in Danielsville, Madison, Georgia USA, died 20 Aug 1973 in Tyler, Texas USA, buried Rose Hill Cemetery in Tyler, Texas USA.

HOYT N. BERRYMAN, SR., Abstract of Obituary, 20 Aug 1973, Madison Co, GA Tyler Courier Time-Telegraph, 22 Aug 1973 Hoyt N. Berryman, Sr. 812 S. Porter, Tyler, TX Age: 77 Died: 20 Aug 1973 Born: Danielsville, GA Member: Friendly Baptist Church Occupation: Trucking Contractor Funeral: 22 Aug 1972, 2 pm, Burks-Walker-Tippit Funeral Chapel Officiating: Rev. Milton F. Gardner and Dr. W. M. Shamburger Burial: Rose Hill Cemetery, Tyler, TX

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Survivors: Three sons, Hoyt N. Berryman, Jr. and Lee Roy Berryman, Tyler, Billy Berryman, Alness, Scotland; two daughters, Mrs. Eddie Renson, Tyler, Mrs. Geary Allen, Dallas; Two brothers, Theodore Berryman, Royston, GA, and Hervin Berryman, Danielsville, GA; three sisters, Mrs. Clara Hill, Anderson, SC, Mrs. Olivia Fowler, Danielsville, GA, Mrs. Eva Frost, Athens, GA; 10 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers: G. B. Jackson, W. L. Black, Kenneth Turman, Richard C. Smith, John T. Cagle and Ben McFadden Arrangements: Burks-Walker-Tippit Funeral Home. He married (1) Josephine Howell, 4 Sep 1926 in Hunt County, Texas USA. Children: 138. i. Hoyt Newton Berryman, Jr born 5 Jan 1931. 139. ii. Lee Roy Berryman. 140. iii. Tyler Berryman. 141. iv. Billy Berryman. 142. v. Alness Berryman. 143. vi. Scotland Berryman. 144. vii. Eddie Berryman. 145. viii. Geary Berryman. 146. ix. Dallas Berryman. He married (2) Clara Mae White. 89. Clara Bell Berryman, born 31 Mar 1897 in Madison County, Georgia USA, died 9 Oct 1978

in Anderson, South Carolina USA, buried Salem Church in Franklin County, Georgia USA. She married General Gordan Hill. 90. Cleo Patra Berryman, born 23 Jun 1898 in Madison County, Georgia USA, died 10 Dec

1972, buried Moon's Grove Cemetery in Madison County, Georgia USA. She married Vester V. Alewine. 91. Eva Mae Berryman, born 18 Dec 1899 in Madison County, Georgia USA, died 21 Nov 1991

in Athens, Georgia USA, buried Gordan's Chapel Cemetery in Madison County, Georgia USA.

She married Turin Frost. 92. Theodore Roosevelt Berryman, born 12 Sep 1901 in Madison County, Georgia USA, died 1

Aug 1977 in Madison County, Georgia USA, and buried Mill Shoal Baptist Church Cemetery.

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He married Ellen Coile, 18 Feb 1923. 93. Olivia Carlton Berryman, born 5 Oct 1903 in Madison County, Georgia USA, died 18 Aug

1991, buried New Hope Holine Cemetery in Madison County, Georgia USA. She married Ezra Fowler. 94. Hervin Thomas Berryman, born 2 Mar 1905 in Madison County, Georgia USA, died 26 Nov

1989, buried New Hope Holine Cemetery in Madison County, Georgia USA. He married (1) Georgia T. Philipps, Aug 1930. He married (2) Sue Chastain. 95. William Tally Berryman, born 10 Jan 1907 in Madison County, Georgia USA, died 2 Nov

1908 in Madison County, Georgia USA, buried Jones Chapel Cemetery in Madison County, Georgia USA.

96. Lawyer Taft Berryman, born 31 Mar 1909 in Madison County, Georgia USA, died 6 Jul 1970, buried Mill Shoal Bap Ch Ce in Madison County, Georgia USA.

He married Annie Bell House. 97. Lillie Berryman, born 1 Oct 1876 in Madison County, Georgia USA, died 2 Dec 1883 in

Madison County, Georgia USA, buried Berryman Family Cemetery in Madison County, Georgia USA.

98. Rosie Berryman, born 31 Jan 1879 in Madison County, Georgia USA, died 16 Mar 1892 in Madison County, Georgia USA, buried Berryman Family Cemetery in Madison County, Georgia USA.

99. Vallie Berryman, born 10 Jan 1881 in Madison County, Georgia USA, died in Belton, South Carolina USA, buried in Belton, South Carolina USA.

She married Henry Rice. 100. Arie Berryman, born 29 Mar 1882 in Madison County, Georgia USA, died 15 Feb 1965 in

Gainesville, Georgia USA, buried Mill Shoal Baptist Church in Madison County, Georgia USA.

Obituary ARIE BERRYMAN RICE The Anderson Independent, 17 Feb 1965, Anderson County, SC Mrs. Arie Berryman Rice

Royston, GA Died: About 9:20 Monday night in a Gainesville convalescent home Age: 82 Parents: John A. and Elizabeth Johnson Berryman Married: Jesse M. Rice Member of Mill Shoals Baptist Church. Funeral: 3 p.m. Wednesday, Mills Shoals Baptist Church Officiating: Rev. Albert Huyck and the Rev. Neal Windom Burial: Mill Shoals Baptist Church Cemetery Pallbearers: Grandsons Survivors: two sons, Frank Rice of

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Spartanburg, S.C., and W. Buel Rice of Royston; two daughters, Mrs. Charlie Jordan and Mrs. Joe Bryant both of Royston; a brother Harold Berryman, Royston; four sisters, Mrs. Carmel Powell of Greenville, S.C., Mrs. Kathryn Carter of Greenville, Mrs. J. M. Martin Sr., of Elberton, and Mrs. P. J. Seigler of Spartanburg; nine grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Arrangements: Pruitte Funeral Home

Madison County, Georgia Marriage Book (Aug 1900-1908) Book 2 Page 112 Arie Berryman married 28 Dec 1902 to Jesse M. Rice. She married Jesse M. Rice, 28 Dec 1902 in Madison County, Georgia USA. Children: 147. i. Frank Mercer Rice born 1909. 101. Scott Berryman, born 15 Aug 1884 in Madison County, Georgia USA, died unknown date

in Augusta, (VA Hospital) Georgia USA, and buried unknown date in Hollywood, Florida USA.

Family members have been told that Uncle Scott played baseball with Ty Cobb when they

were young. My mother has told me that her mother's brother agreed with the general public that Ty was so extremely competitive and "out to win" that playing ball with him was not fun. But during Ty Cobb's lifetime he was generous with his hometown-money to build a hospital, imaging center, nursing home, and working on providing a housing complex for low income elderly adults.

Attached within Descendants of John Berriman is about Ty: The Early Years and how he

got started. Sometime later during Uncle Scott's earlier years of life, he moved to Hollywood, Florida

and was postmaster since 1930. He married Bessie Kenney Guess, 7 Jul 1909. Children: 148. i. Elizabeth Berryman. 149. ii. Dorothy Berryman. 102. Sallie Carmel Berryman, born 12 Mar 1886 in Madison County, Georgia USA, died 26 Mar

1985 in Royston, Franklin, Georgia, USA, and buried Rose Hill Cemetery in Royston, Franklin, Georgia, and USA.

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She married Patrick Henry Hairston. Children: 150. i. Clyde Hairston. 151. ii. Hugh Hairston. 152. iii. Jo Hairston. 103. Sharon Berryman, born 25 Jun 1886, died 21 Dec 1893, buried Berryman Family Cemetery

in Madison County, Georgia USA. 104. Clyde Berryman, born 14 Feb 1890 in Madison County, Georgia USA, died 8 Nov 1893 in

Madison County, Georgia USA, buried Berryman Family Cemetery in Madison County, Georgia USA.

105. Katherine Sue Berryman, born 6 Mar 1897 in Royston, Franklin, Georgia, USA, died in Indian River, Florida USA, buried Cremated in Indian River, Florida USA.

She married (1) Edward Stephenson. Children: 153. i. Anna Sue Stephenson born 6 Aug 1916. 154. ii. Winona Rhea Stephenson born 16 Jun 1918. She married (2) Unknown Carter. 106. Lottie Patti Berryman, born 27 Jan 1899 in Madison County, Georgia USA,

died 28 Apr 1977 in Elberton, Georgia USA, buried Rose Hill Cemetery in Royston, Franklin, Georgia, USA.

She married Jesse Marion Martin, Sr, 10 Oct 1923 in Madison County,

Georgia USA, born Nov 1880 in Georgia USA, died Dec 1960 in Royston, Franklin, Georgia, USA, buried Rose Hill Cemetery in Royston, Franklin, Georgia, USA.

Jesse: Name: Jesse M Martin, Sr Spouse: Lottie B Martin Birth: Nov 1880 - Georgia Residence:

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1930 - City, Elbert, Georgia Had a step-daughter named Hazel Martin married Marion Buchanan? Not sure if she was a

half-sister or not. Children: 155. i. Jesse Marion Martin, Jr. 156. ii. Jane (Billie) Martin born 14 Jul 1919. 157. iii. Cecil Nesbit Martin born 13 Mar 1928. 158. iv. Charlotte Adel Martin born 9 May 1928. 159. v. Elsie Martin born 23 Nov 1930. 160. vi. Connie Rose Martin born 8 Feb 1940. 107. John Arnold Berryman, Jr, born 16 Dec 1900 in Madison County, Georgia

USA, died 8 Feb 1964 in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, and buried Rose Hill Cemetery in Royston, Franklin, Georgia, and USA.

ARNOLD BERRYMAN - FEBRUARY 1964 ROYSTON, Ga. - J. Arnold Berryman, 63, of Glendale Ave., Atlanta, Ga., formerly of

Royston, died Saturday, 10 p.m., in an Atlanta Hospital. He was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Berryman. Survivors: wife, Mrs. Alta Coffee Berryman, Atlanta; brother Harold, Royston; five sisters,

Mrs. Katherine Carter, Greenville, Mrs. J. M. Martin, Elberton, Ga., Mrs. P. J. Seigler, Spartanburg, S. C., Mrs. Carmel Howell, Greenville, S. C., Mrs. J. M. Rice, Royston.

Funeral: Monday, 11:30 a.m., at the chapel of the Herring-Hall Funeral Home, with the

Rev. Albert Huyck, officiating, with burial in the Rose Hill Cemetery. The body is at the funeral home, the family at the residence of Herald Berryman on Church

Street in Royston. "Contributor of John Arnold Berrymans, Jr Obituary by Luna Berryman." He married Alta Coffey, born 1897, died 1980 in Royston, Franklin, Georgia, USA, buried

Rose Hill Cemetery in Royston, Franklin, Georgia, USA. 108. Herald "Stub" Berryman, born 25 Mar 1902 in Royston, Franklin, Georgia,

USA, died 16 Jan 1986 in Royston, Franklin, Georgia, USA, buried Rose Hill Cemetery in Royston, Franklin, Georgia, USA.

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He married Iolene Strickland, 12 Apr 1925 in Lovinggood, South Carolina USA, born 1906 in Royston, Franklin, Georgia, USA (daughter of Tom A. Strickland and Lou E. McGarity), died 21 Oct 1996 in Royston, Franklin, Georgia, and USA, and buried Rose Hill Cemetery in Royston, Franklin, Georgia, and USA.

Iolene: IOLENE BERRYMAN, Abstract of Obituary, 22 Oct 1996, Franklin Co, GA Athens Daily News, 22 Oct 1996 Iolene Strickland Berryman Church Street, Royston, GA Age: 90 Died Monday, Oct. 21, 1996 Born: Franklin County, GA Parents: Tom and Lou McGarity Strickland Married: Herold Berryman Occupation: Homemaker Member of Royston Baptist Church Funeral: 11 a.m., Wednesday, Chapel of Hall Funeral Home Officiating: Revs. Danny Barton and Bert Synan Burial: Rose Hill Cemetery. Preceded in death by two sons, Joe Berryman and Wendell Berryman Survivors: two daughters, Jackie Busha and Carolyn Johnson, both of Royston; eight

grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren. Children: 161. i. Jacqueline (Jackie) Berryman born 17 Mar 1926. 162. ii. Wendall Berryman born 1928. 163. iii. Joe Allen Berryman born 7 Mar 1930. 164. iv. Carolyn Berryman born 2 Oct 1933. 109. Luna Berryman, born 5 Feb 1904 in Royston, Franklin, Georgia, USA, died 9

Sep 1997 in Boone, Watauga, North Carolina USA, buried 13 Sep 1997 in Greenlawn Memorial Garden, Spartanburg, SC, USA.

She attended Spartanburg First Baptist Church in Spartanburg, South

Carolina USA and worked as a Cosmetologist in Spartanburg, South Carolina USA.

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In Memory Of Mrs. Luna Berryman Seigler Date of Birth February 5, 1904 Date of Death September 9, 1997 Services From Austin & Barnes Funeral Chapel Friday, September 12, 1997-7:30 PM Clergymen Officiating Rev. Thomas L. Gibson Rev. Marianne McMasters Final Resting Place Greenlawn Cemetery Spartanburg, SC Surviving are daughter, Mrs. Nettie Jon West of Boone, N.C.; three grandchildren; and

three great-grandchildren. She married Pinkney Jack Seigler, 15 Jun 1929 in Danielsville, Madison,

Georgia, USA, born 24 Jun 1909 in Hackleburg, Marion, Alabama USA (son of John Thomas Seigler and Leonora Annette Mouchet), died 23 Mar 1985 in Spartanburg, Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA, buried in Greenlawn Memorial Garden, Spartanburg, SC, USA.

THE NAME PINKNEY JACK SEIGLER AND WILLIAM PINKNEY SEIGLER Pinkney Jack Seigler's christian name was at birth William Pinkney Seigler, but as a little

boy family started calling him (Jack or Pinkney Jack) and stayed with him all of his life and went by Pinkney Jack Seigler until he died. His stone reads Pinkney Jack Seigler. (His grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren called him Daddy Jack).

He attended Spartanburg First Baptist Church in Spartanburg, South Carolina USA and

worked for Spartanburg Coca-Cola Bottling in Spartanburg, South Carolina USA. SEIGLER-BERRYMAN MARRIAGE ANNOUNCEMENT A marriage of much interest to their many friends in this section was that of Miss Luna

Berryman and Mr. P. J. Seigler. The marriage took place in Danielsville on June the 15th. Judge Nat C. Bullock officiating. Mrs. Seigler is the youngest daughter of Mrs. Leila Berryman, a young lady of charming personality. Mr. Seigler, a promising young, farmer,

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is the youngest son of Mr. Tom Seigler. We wish this young couple much happiness and success.

MEMORIAL OBITUARY Spartanburg - Pinkney Jack Seigler, 75, of 215 Arrowhead Circle, husband of Luna

Berryman Seigler, died Saturday. Born in Alabama, he was a son of the late John Thomas and Nettie Lou Mouchet Seigler. He was a member of Spartanburg First Baptist Church and a retired employee of Spartanburg Coca-Cola Bottling. Surviving are widow, of the home; daughter, Mrs. Nettie Jon West of Boone, N.C.; brother Jones C. Seigler of Royston, Ga.; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

Services were held at 2 p.m. Monday at M.W. Bobo Funeral Home Chapel. Burial was held

in Greenlawn Memorial Garden. Memorials may be made to Alzheimer’s disease and Related Disorders Association, 360 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 601, Ill. 60601.

He was a great humble and honest man. He was faithful to his maker, wife and family. He

loved nature, loved his garden and yard, and was respected by all who knew him. Yes! The Farmers Gone Home to the mansion of the lords in the sky. But most of all, he was loved by his wife, daughter, grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He will be missed by all that new, loved and respected him.

HOW KUDZU CAME TO ROYSTON, GEORGIA This is a story about PINKNEY JACK SEIGLER and how Kudzu came to Royston, written

by his Daughter Nettie Jon Seigler who Narrates story: In the early thirties my father worked for the Soil Conservation. Being a kind man and

forward thinking man he wanted to save the land and help make it as profitable as possible for his community. When the Conservation Office decided that Kudzu vine was the answer to soil erosion in north-western Georgia, my Dad helped his neighbors plant Kudzu.

To my knowledge Dad never realized what an invasive, destructive, and aggravating plant

Kudzu is. Now many people have tried to find a profitable way to use it or a sensible means of killing it.

Several years after Dad's death and my mother was in a retirement center, they wanted to

expand the Center. When the surveyors found the land it was completely covered in Kudzu! They tried everything - poison, digging, cutting! Then! An important announcement! The problem had been solved!

Farmer Smith had staked out six of his biggest goats on the infested land and it was

working!! That problem was solved! Now eighteen years later I hear that some enterprising people have come up with a recipe for delicious Kudzu Jelly - using the fuzzy under leaf.

My Dad would be glad to know that the crazy Kudzu has finally become a useful plant.

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Children: 165. i. Nettie Jon Seigler born 11 Jul 1930. 110. Infant Daughter, born 12 Dec 1876, died 19 Dec 1876, buried Berryman Family Cemetery

in Madison County, Georgia USA. 111. Obed Berryman, born 20 Apr 1878, died 15 Apr 1879, buried Berryman Family Cemetery

in Madison County, Georgia USA. 112. Myra Berryman, born 11 Aug 1888, died 30 May 1891. 113. Lydia Berryman, born 24 Oct 1890, died 12 Sep 1891. 114. Infant Son, born 10 Jun 1893 in Madison County, Georgia USA, died 10 Jun 1893 in

Madison County, Georgia USA, buried Berryman Family Cemetery in Madison County, Georgia USA.

115. Otis W Berryman, born 10 Jul 1888 in Hart County, Georgia USA, died 18 Sep 1958 in Royston, Franklin, Georgia, USA, buried Rose Hill Cemetery in Royston, Franklin, Georgia, USA.

116. Lois Esther Berryman, born 30 Jan 1890. 117. William Robert Berryman, born 16 Jun 1892. 118. Nancy Ethel Berryman, born 23 Dec 1895. Bruce F Ford's Mother. 119. Frank Benjamin, born 25 Apr 1897. 120. Ruby Belle Berryman, born 24 Jul 1900 in Royston, Franklin, Georgia USA, died 13 Oct

1998 in Easley, Pickens, South Carolina USA, buried Easley Cemetery in Pickens County, South Carolina USA.

She married Enos Walker Ford, 24 Jul 1924 in Royston, Georgia, born 19 Jun 1895 in

Pickens County, South Carolina USA (son of William Walker Ford and Margaret Adeline Rogers), died 13 Jan 1948 in Easley, Pickens, South Carolina USA, buried Easley Cemetery in Easley, Pickens, South Carolina USA.

Children: 166. i. William Martin Ford. 167. ii. John Enos Ford. 168. iii. Robert Bruce Ford, Sr born 7 Feb 1931. 121. Charley Herbert Berryman, born 28 Nov 1902, died 2 Sep 1984 in Royston, Franklin,

Georgia, USA, and buried Rose Hill Cemetery in Royston, Franklin, Georgia, and USA. He married Katherine Strickland. 122. Forest Glenn Berryman, born 12 May 1904. 123. Sallie Catherine Berryman, born 23 Nov 1906. 124. James Thomas Berryman, born 3 Nov 1912 in Hart County, Georgia, died 11 Oct 1987 in

Royston, Franklin County, Georgia, buried Rose Hill Cemetery in Royston, Franklin County, Georgia.

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He married Ada Crowe. Children: 169. i. Jimmy Berryman. 125. Laura McGarity. She married Bill Burden. 126. Lou E. McGarity, born 8 Mar 1866, died 1 Aug 1932 in Royston, Franklin, Georgia, USA,

and buried Rose Hill Cemetery in Royston, Franklin, Georgia, and USA. She married Tom A. Strickland, born 5 Apr 1868, died 15 Jul 1924 in Royston, Franklin,

Georgia, USA, and buried Rose Hill Cemetery in Royston, Franklin, Georgia, and USA. Children: 170. i. Iolene Strickland born 1906. 171. ii. James Estes Strickland. 172. iii. Obie Strickland. 173. iv. Guy Strickland. 174. v. Gordon Strickland. 127. Gordon McGarity. 128. Joe McGarity, born 1868, died 1952, buried Vanna Methodist Church in Hart County,

Georgia USA. 129. D Frank McGarity, born 12 Mar 1871, died 9 May 1924. He married Octavia. 130. M Van McGarity, born 1872, died 1924, buried Vanna Methodist Church in Hart County,

Georgia USA. He married Ida C. 131. Thomas (Tom) Jefferson McGarity, born 30 Jan 1875, died 5 Nov 1964, buried Vanna

Methodist Church in Hart County, Georgia USA. 132. Etta McGarity, born 25 Jul 1877, died 29 Jan1958, buried Vanna Methodist Church in Hart

County, Georgia USA. She married Fletcher Brown. 133. Lee McGarity. 134. Seab McGarity. 135. Will McGarity. 136. Tabor McGarity, born 31 Jul 1885, died 27 Dec 1963, buried Vanna Methodist Church in

Hart County, Georgia USA.

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137. Claude E McGarity, born 22 Jan 1889, died 16 Apr 1918, buried Vanna Methodist Church in Hart County, Georgia.

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138. Hoyt Newton Berryman, Jr, born 5 Jan 1931 in Wichita Falls, Texas.

Hoyt Jr. and Mary Love grew up in Tyler, Texas. He married Mary Love Hayley, 28 Jun 1951, born 12 Nov 1932 in Ballinger,

Texas. 139. Lee Roy Berryman. 140. Tyler Berryman. 141. Billy Berryman. 142. Alness Berryman. 143. Scotland Berryman. 144. Eddie Berryman. 145. Geary Berryman. 146. Dallas Berryman. 147. Frank Mercer Rice, born 1909 in Madison County, Georgia USA, died 8 Jul 1994 in

Spartanburg, Spartanburg, South Carolina USA, buried Greenlawn Memorial Garden in Spartanburg, Spartanburg, South Carolina USA.

They have children but unknown at present. For update on information contact the

compiler. He married Melba O McCurry, born 1912, died 2007 in Spartanburg, Spartanburg, South

Carolina USA, buried Greenlawn Memorial Garden in Spartanburg, Spartanburg, South Carolina USA.

Children: 175. i. Leonard Rice. 176. ii. Lettie Rice. 148. Elizabeth Berryman. 149. Dorothy Berryman, .

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She married Bill Boyd. Children: 177. i. Scott Boyd. 178. ii. Jeannine Boyd. 179. iii. Jimmy Boyd. 150. Clyde Hairston. She married Allen Roe. Children: 180. i. JoAnne Roe. 151. Hugh Hairston, died 4 Jun 1990. 152. Jo Hairston. 153. Anna Sue Stephenson, born 6 Aug 1916 in Madison County, Georgia USA. She married Albert Busby. Children: 181. i. Joe Busby. 182. ii. Sherry Busby. 183. iii. Don Busby. 154. Winona Rhea Stephenson, born 16 Jun 1918 in Royston, Georgia USA,

died ABT 1967. OBITUARY OF MRS. G. E. TAYLOR Mrs. Winona Stephenson Taylor, 48, 110 W. Hillcrest Dr., wife of G. Ed Taylor was dead

on arrival at 8:55 a.m. at a local hospital. Born in Royston, Ga., daughter of Mrs. Kathryn Stephenson Carter of Greenville and San

Mateo, Fla., and the late Edward Stephenson, she was a former resident of Anderson but made her home in Greenville for the past 30 years. She was a beautician at the Polly Ann Beauty Shoppe and a member of Earle Street Baptist Church.

Surviving, in addition to her husband and mother are, daughter, Mrs. Walter L. Pepper,

Italy; sister, Mrs. Albert Busby, Laurens, and 2 grandchildren.

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Funeral arrangements will be announced by The Mackey Mortuary. The body is at the mortuary, the family at the residence.

She married (1) Bill Mahon. Children: 184. i. Linda Mahon. She married (2) G Ed Taylor. 155. Jesse Marion Martin, Jr. 156. Jane (Billie) Martin, born 14 Jul 1919 in Royston, Franklin, Georgia, USA,

died 8 Jul 2014 in Royston, Franklin, Georgia, USA, buried Rose Hill Cemetery in Royston, Franklin, Georgia, USA.

She married (1) William Joseph (Bill) Keahoe, Sr, died and declared MIA later announced

Killed in World War II, military Air Force World War II. Children: 185. i. William Joseph (Billy) Keahoe, Jr. 186. ii. Beth Keahoe. She married (2) Bill Arnold. Children: 187. iii. Stella Elizabeth (Beth) Arnold. 157. Cecil Nesbit Martin, born 13 Mar 1928. He married Inez "Gene" Mitchell, 1948, born 3 Oct 1926. Children: 188. i. Donna Kaye Martin born 26 Sep 1953. 189. ii. Pamela Cecile Martin born Mar 31 1956. 190. iii. Jeffery Scott Martin born 12 May 1959. 191. iv. Rex Mitchell Martin born 29 May 1960. 192. v. Regena Joy Martin born 12 Apr 1968.

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158. Charlotte Adel Martin, born 9 May 1928 in Elberton, Georgia USA, died 23 Sep 2012 in Elberton, Georgia USA, buried Forest Hill Memorial Park in Elbert County, Georgia USA.

Obituary for Mrs. Charlotte Martin Blackmon Charlotte Adel Martin Blackmon, 84, of Elberton, entered into rest on Sunday, September

23, 2012. Born on May 9, 1928 in Elbert County, she was a daughter of the late Jesse Marion and

Lottie Patti Berryman Martin. Charlotte was a homemaker. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Robert Taylor Blackmon; daughter, Mary Patti Blackmon Adams; granddaughter, Lori Rena Adams; son, Robert A. Blackmon; and sister, Hazel M. Buchanon.

Survivors include her grandchildren: Patricia B. Dutton of Hartwell, Michael (Sara)

Blackmon of Braselton, and Joshua Blackmon of Ila.; seven great-grandchildren and one great great-grandchild; siblings: Jane M. Arnold, Jesse M. Martin, Jr., Cecil N. Martin, Elsie M. Thornton, and Connie R. Martin. Several other relatives and friends also survive.

The family will receive friends on Wednesday, September 26, 2012 from 12:00 noon until

1:00 p.m. at Hicks Funeral Home. The funeral service will be held at the Chapel of Hicks Funeral home at 1:00 p.m. following the visitation. President Van Rownd will officiate. Burial will be at Forest Hills Memorial Park.

She married Robert Taylor Blackmon, 2 Jun 1946 in Washington, Georgia USA, born 10

Jun 1921 in Elbert County, Georgia USA (son of Joshua S. Blackmon and Mary Lou Bryant), died 12 Dec 2004 in Royston, Georgia USA, buried Forest Hill Memorial Park in Elbert County, Georgia USA, military US Navy World War II.

Children: 193. i. Mary Patti Blackmon born 4 Jun 1947. 194. ii. Robert Allen Blackmon born 25 Feb 1949. 195. iii. Patricia Blackmon. 159. Elsie Martin, born 23 Nov 1930 in Elberton, Georgia USA. She married Jamie Edmond Thornton, Sr, 6 Oct 1946 in Hart County, Georgia

USA, born 17 Jun 1926 in Elberton, Georgia USA, military US Army World War II.

Children: 196. i. Jamie Edmond Thornton, Jr born 14 May 1947. 197. ii. Joseph Martin Thornton born 7 Aug 1949. 198. iii. Barbara Carol Thornton born 7 Aug 1952.

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160. Connie Rose Martin, born 8 Feb 1940 in Elberton, Georgia USA. 161. Jacqueline (Jackie) Berryman, born 17 Mar 1926 in Madison County,

Georgia USA, died 14 Dec 2009 in Royston, Franklin, Georgia, USA, buried Rose Hill Cemetery in Royston, Franklin, Georgia, USA.

She married (1) Unknown Shelton. Children: 199. i. Leila Elizabeth Shelton born 11 Jun 1950. 200. ii. Danny Shelton. She married (2) William Ben Busha, born 31 Mar 1916, died 27 Oct 2001 in Royston,

Georgia USA, buried Rose Hill Cemetery in Royston, Georgia USA, military PFC US Army World War II.

162. Wendall Berryman, born 1928 in Madison County, Georgia USA, died 1984 in Royston,

Georgia USA, buried in Florida USA. 163. Joe Allen Berryman, born 7 Mar 1930 in Madison County, Georgia USA, died 24 Nov

1978 in Royston, Franklin, Georgia, USA, and buried Rose Hill Cemetery in Royston, Franklin, Georgia, and USA.

164. Carolyn Berryman, born 2 Oct 1933 in Madison County, Georgia USA.

She married George Edwin "Poss" Johnson, born 23 Jun 1936 in Royston, GA (son of

James Robert "Jim R" Johnson and Annie Ruth Harris), died 25 Jan 2015 in Royston, GA, buried 28 Jan 2015 in Rose Hill Cemetery, Royston, GA, military U.S. Army Reserves Veteran.

George: On Wednesday, July 20, 2011 was our last night in Royston, Ga and mother and

myself had been visiting with our cousins George (Poss) Johnson and wife Carolyn Berryman for the last couple of days and tomorrow we plan to leave to go back home to Boone, NC. During that last night I talked to cousin Poss about varies members of his family to gather family genealogy information before the next day, and talking with him I could tell that he and his wife Carolyn are very proud of his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Since that night I can remember all that I learned and saw with mother and myself of all the

family love, hospitality, other cousins and memories that we all shared. I think my most

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favorite placed that we visited was the house great grandfather John A Berryman and his first wife Elizabeth Johnson lived in that he built. What a find, to see a house built over 100 years ago that was once within my grandmother Berryman-Seigler family. But most of all seeing Royston were my mother was born and where she lived as a very small girl.

I hope that I may return to Royston again someday soon, to visit a place that I would like to

call home. A small town with family that is only a hop skip and a jump away from any place that you might live. Ordinary people just like you and me living within their means in everyday life. A place that has been home for many of my Berryman ancestor for several hundred years. - Pinckney Seigler West grandson of Luna Berryman Seigler.

Mr. George Edwin "Poss" Johnson Obituary Mr. George Edwin "Poss" Johnson, 78, of Royston, GA passed away on Sunday, January

25, 2015, at his home and buried in Rose Hill Cemetery in Royston, Georgia USA. Mr. Johnson was born in Royston, GA on June 23, 1936, son of the late James Robert "Jim

R" Johnson and the late Annie Ruth Harris Johnson. He was a self-employed electrical and plumbing contractor and a member of Mill Shoal Baptist Church where he also served as a Deacon. Mr. Johnson was a member of the Harrison Volunteer Fire Department and a U.S. Army Reserves Veteran.

Survivors include his wife, Carolyn Berryman Johnson of Royston, GA; children, Edwina

Johnson White of Royston, GA and Tim Johnson of Royston, GA; grandchildren, Kathryn Guillot, Cheryl Summers, and Amber Bryant; great grandchildren, Allison Bryant, Jake Summers, and Araelynn Guillot; brother, Bobby Johnson of Franklin Springs, GA.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Johnson was preceded in death by brothers, James Robert

Johnson, Jr. and Harold Preston Johnson; sister, Mattie Ruth Whitmire. Funeral services for Mr. Johnson will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 28,

2015, at the Pruitt Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Glenn Lyles officiating. Interment will follow in the Rose Hill Cemetery.

The family will receive friends at Pruitt Funeral Home from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. on

Tuesday evening. The family is at the home. Flowers are optional; memorials may be made to the charity of one's choice. Pruitt Funeral Home in Royston, GA is in charge of arrangements. Children: 201. i. Timothy Neal Johnson born 23 Apr 1961. 202. ii. Edwina Carol Johnson.

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165. Nettie Jon Seigler, born 11 Jul 1930 in Royston, Franklin, Georgia, USA.

Born: 11 Jul 1930 in Royston, Franklin, Georgia, USA daughter of

Pinkney Jack Seigler and Luna Berryman. She attended the First Baptist Church in Spartanburg, Spartanburg County, South Carolina

USA, and Spartanburg Schools, South Carolina USA. Nettie Jon Seigler attended Winthrop College at Rock Hill, South Carolina USA, East Carolina University in Greenville, Pitt, North Carolina USA and Appalachian State University in Boone, North Carolina and now retired May 1992 as a 3rd Grade elementary school teacher for the Watauga School System in Boone, Watauga County, North Carolina USA. After she retired from teaching she substituted for a while.

She was married 24 years before her divorce in 1977 from her husband Robert Holt West in

Boone, Watauga County, and North Carolina USA. She never re-married. Nettie Jon Seigler after her divorce, she led a quiet and interesting life enjoying her children and grandchildren, going to Auctions and traveled some when she was feeling at her best. But most of all, she loves family, telling stories to her children and grandchildren of her years of life and memories she stores in her mind.

She is loved by many that have known her for many years and her children and

grandchildren as well. She now lives in a place called Appalachian Brian Estate where she has Retired enjoying the years that she has with God our father in heaven, playing bridge with her son who lives just a mile away from her and some neighbors among many other activities that the Appalachian Brian Estate has to offer.

This beautiful lovely lady, kind, caring and a good creative and active individual is my

mother who I love very much and as far back as I can remember she has always been there for her children and grandchildren even if she is unable to, she tries to be there as long as her will allows.

The following writing is from a book called "WRITINGS", 1984 Appalachian Writing

Project that was published with one of my mother’s "WRITINGS" titled "Letters". LETTERS by Jonnie West my mother who is Nettie Jon Seigler. Some parents always seem to know what to say to their children-no matter if the children

have shown poor behavior, done something shocking, or accomplished something that's truly made them proud. Or maybe the children have been extremely perceptive and understanding during a bad time. If you're a parent, you know all those feelings-happy, sad, glad, proud, disgusted, angry, hurt, and bewildered. Well, I know all about those feelings, but I never seem to know what to say. It's like I feel with my heart, but my mouth and brain don't know how to verbalize my feelings, especially those tense times when just the right word needs to be said.

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Yesterday, while trying to bring order to a couple of dresser drawers, I ran across a packet of papers flipped together with a rubber band. They looked vaguely familiar. My first impulse on seeing my own writing was that these were lists of "things to do" or maybe unfinished letters from years back. They almost landed in the trash. My curiosity tweaked gently, so I thought I'd better at least look to see what was there before I threw them away.

They were letters all right-from to my children-written at a time when my heart was

overflowing with feelings which, for a number of very painful reasons, I couldn't verbalize. I've never considered myself a writer, but boy-did the words flow there in those letters.

I still thought I'd throw them out. Nobody needs ever to know my hurts and hopes during

1978, 79, and 80. Who cares? Well I didn't throw them out. I may need them again. As I read, I thought of changes,

growth, and understanding. These things happened, and yet, maybe, if I hadn't read these letters, I wouldn't have felt the changes and growth so strongly. They helped me see the beautiful changes and helped me understand the growth that's been taking place in my children's lives. I felt I had a better understanding of myself and my three children.

Maybe somebody, if the going is rough with any of my children, or their kids are being a

pain-maybe they, as parents, might need the letters. Maybe the letters will help them be more understanding parents. Or maybe they'll find some insight into me, their mother. Or maybe they'll realize my strong love for them goes on, even when I can't verbalize my feelings.

She married Robert Holt West, 11 Jul 1953 in Spartanburg, Spartanburg Co.,

South Carolina USA, born 18 Sep 1924 in Dunn, Harnett, North Carolina United States (son of Edgar Carlyle West and Irma Parthenia Jernigan), died 26 Oct 2012 in Bellingham, Washington United States, buried 10 Nov 2012 in Ashes Scattered, Thunder Hill, Blue Ridge Parkway, military 1943-1945 United States Air Force / Private First Class.

Robert: He attended Dunn / Charlotte Public Schools in North Carolina. Robert Holt West served in the U.S. Air Force during World War II. Upon leaving the

service he finished his education, earning the following degrees: his B.A. degree from Duke University, in Durham, his J.D. degree from the University of Miami, in Florida and his M.ED. Degree from Temple University, in Philadelphia, Penn.

On 4 March 1971, Dr. Robert H. West was presented with a Presidential Commendation in

recognition of "his exceptional service to others in the finest American Tradition", from the President of the United States, Richard M. Nixon. This Commendation was presented by Congressman James Broyhill. In a letter from the White House that accompanied the Commendation, Nixon cited West's work assisting small businessmen through the Active Corps of Executives Program in the Charlotte area. He also noted the six Business Management institutes which West has taught to small business owners and managers in

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the region over the past two years. It was also noted that Dr. Robert Holt West was responsible for SBS's first cooperative efforts with the University. He developed, promoted and taught in six co-sponsored management courses. Dr. West had devoted his time and talent uselfishly and at no cost to the government to bring to the public's attention the services and programs of the SBS.

Ref Aff: First Baptist Church Occupation: Dr. West taught at the Appalachian State University for a number of years

before going into the private practice of law and is currently a practicing attorney in the town of Boone (Watauga County).

Divorced later from second marriage from Helen Kathryn Taulman and remarried third to Sue Williams and she died from Alzheimer’s in Georgia.

Children of this marriage: None West, Waterman Marry Article Watauga Democrat May 27, 1983 Mrs. Helen Waterman of St. Petersburg, Florida and Robert H. West of Boone were united

in marriage on Thursday, May 26, at Duke Chapel in Durham. West, an attorney in Boone, is the father of Seigler West of Boone; Leslie Saunderson of Bellingham, Wash.: and Melanie West of Charlotte. The new Mrs. West is the mother of John MaGuire, Michael MaGuire, Patrick MaGuire, and Helen Graham, all of St. Petersburg. The West will be residing in Boone.

Robert Holt West Obituary Robert Holt West, 88, of Boone, North Carolina passed away Oct 26, 2012 Bellingham,

Washington. He was born on Sept 18, 1924, in Dunn, North Carolina and was the son of E. C. West and Irma J. West.

He served in the U.S. Air Force during World War II and a cadet at West Point. He

graduated from Duke University. He also earned a J.D. degree from the University of Miami. He earned a M.Ed. from Temple University, in Philadelphia, Penn. He taught in Milford, Delaware and then came back to North Carolina to teach in several different universities and before retiring he also practiced law.

In 1971 he was presented a Presidential Commendation by Congressman James Broyhill

for his work assisting small businessmen through the Active Corporation of Executives Program.

He was an outstanding musician. He especially enjoyed returning to Duke University for

Reunions with the Duke Glee Club. He was a Master Bridge player, member of the Boone Lions Club and loved to ski and play tennis.

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He is survived by his son Pinckney Seigler West of Boone, North Carolina, two daughters Leslie Saunderson of Bellingham, Washington, Melanie Boltax of Mariette, Georgia, and five grandchildren Robert W. Saunderson, Amanda M. Duggin, Elizabeth S. Stackhouse of Bellingham, Washington, Zachary Q. Boltax, and Jacob B. Boltax of Mariette, Georgia.

After Robert Holt West was cremated a Memorial Service was held Saturday, November

10, 2012 2 o'clock pm at FaithBridge United Methodist Church by Marianne Romanat - Minister, and his ashes were scattered on the Blue Ridge Parkway at Thunder Hill in Blowing Rock, North Carolina.

Children: 203. i. Pinckney Seigler West born 3 Apr 1954. 204. ii. Leslie Elizabeth West born 2 Jan 1957. 205. iii. Melanie Margaret West born 27 Apr 1962. 166. William Martin Ford. He married Sara Jo Snead. 167. John Enos Ford. John Enos Ford never married. 168. Robert Bruce Ford, Sr, born 7 Feb 1931 in Easley, South Carolina. He married Sylvia Daphne Berry, 13 Sep 1958 in Charleston, South Carolina. 169. Jimmy Berryman. 170. Iolene Strickland (See marriage to number 108.) 171. James Estes Strickland, died 16 Nov in Royston, Georgia USA, buried Rose Hill Cemetery

in Royston, Georgia USA. He married Jewell Jones. Children: 206. i. James Strickland. 172. Obie Strickland. 173. Guy Strickland. 174. Gordon Strickland.

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175. Leonard Rice. Is or was married and has children. Is his full name Leonard Frank Rice. 176. Lettie Rice. She married Unknown Seigler. 177. Scott Boyd, . 178. Jeannine Boyd, . 179. Jimmy Boyd. 180. JoAnne Roe. 181. Joe Busby. 182. Sherry Busby. 183. Don Busby. 184. Linda Mahon, . She married Walter L Pepper. Children: 207. i. Kitt Pepper. 208. ii. Gary Pepper.

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185. William Joseph (Billy) Keahoe, Jr, . 186. Beth Keahoe. 187. Stella Elizabeth (Beth) Arnold. 188. Donna Kaye Martin, born 26 Sep 1953. She married Daniel Lee Davis, 1983, born 20 Nov 1954. Children: 209. i. Emory Wynne Davis born 14 Apr 1986. 210. ii. Chynna Briane Davis born 3 Mar 1988. 211. iii. Daniel Weston Davis born 15 Jan 1991. 189. Pamela Cecile Martin, born Mar 31 1956. She married Louie Eugene Misenhamer, III, 1983, born 5 Dec 1953. Children: 212. i. Louie Eugene Misenhamer, IV born 21 Oct 1984. 213. ii. Lucy Madison Misenhamer born 20 May 1986. 214. iii. Logan Hunter Misenhamer born 27 Dec 1987. 215. iv. Mackenzie Taylor Misenhamer born 15 Aug 1989. 190. Jeffery Scott Martin, born 12 May 1959. 191. Rex Mitchell Martin, born 29 May 1960. He married Suzette Greer, 1983, born 12 Mar 1960. Children: 216. i. Beau Mitchell Martin born 13 Aug 1988. 217. ii. Myles Tucker Martin born 18 Apr 1991. 192. Regena Joy Martin, born 12 Apr 1968. She married Donald Leon Bloom, 1988, born 26 Sep 1967. Children: 218. i. Kanon Martin Bloom born 3 Mar 1992. 219. ii. Morgan Avery Bloom born 25 Mar 1994. 220. iii. Kason Mackay Bloom (Twin 1) born 26 Aug 1995. 221. iv. Karson Michael Bloom (Twin 2) born 26 Aug 1995. 222. v. Macie Addison Bloom born 28 Feb 1997. 223. vi. Kyler Mitchell Bloom born 25 Oct 1998.

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224. vii. Kade Monroe Bloom born 19 Feb 2000. 225. viii. Kohlton Mayne Bloom born 28 Aug 2001. 226. ix. Maloree Ashton Bloom born 1 May 2003. 227. x. Klay Malcom Bloom born 7 Jun 2005. 228. xi. Melodie Ansley Bloom born 1 Jun 2007. 229. xii. Maryrose Adaline Bloom born 12 Apr 2009. 193. Mary Patti Blackmon, born 4 Jun 1947 in Elberton, Georgia USA, died 20 Sep 2004 in

Athens, Georgia USA, buried Cremated in Non-Cemetery Burial. OBITUARY Mary Patti Berryman Commerce - Mary Patti Berryman, 57, of Tarpkins Road passed away on September 20,

2004. A native of Elbert County, Mrs. Berryman was the daughter of Robert and Charlotte Martin

Blackmon of Elberton. She was a homemaker. Survivors in addition to her parents include her husband William Berryman, Commerce;

daughter Lori Dean, Elberton; Brother Robert A. Blackman, Elberton; and two grandchildren, Bobby and William Dean of Elberton.

Memorial services will be held at a later date. Bernstein Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. www.bernsteinfuneralhome.com Athens Banner-Herald, Thursday, Sept. 23, 2004 Published in Athens Banner-Herald from September 22 to September 23, 2004. She married William Berryman. Children: 230. i. Lori Rena Adams born 17 Jun. 194. Robert Allen Blackmon, born 25 Feb 1949 in Elberton, Georgia USA, died

30 Dec 2011 in Elbert Memorial Hospital, Elberton, Georgia USA, buried Forest Hill Mem Park in Elberton, Georgia USA, military 1968 United States Army 221st aviation company.

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Robert Allen Blackmon February 25th 1949 - December 30th 2011 Robert Allen Blackmon was born to Charlotte and Robert T. Blackmon of Elberton,

Georgia on February 25th, 1949. Elberton was his home until 1968 when he enlisted in the Army. Allen served his country as an airplane mechanic in the 221st aviation company during the Vietnam War, with two tours in country; and upon his honorable discharge April 1st, 1974 he returned to his hometown of Elberton.

Allen soon married and began a family with three children; Patricia, Michael and Joshua. Allen was a hardworking, dependable and honest father and a great friend to all that knew

him. He provided a loving and supportive home for his family and after his children were raised he opened his home to his mother and father.

Allen cared for his father Robert T. Blackmon `til his passing in 2004. Allen promised his

father he would devote his life to caring for his mother Charlotte Blackmon ensuring that she was well cared for.

Allen was an avid hunter and fisher and with his service to his country grew another of his

passions. Allen loved to build and fly RC aircraft always spending time with his closest friends building bigger and faster planes, or teaching the grandchildren to fly on his flight simulator.

Allen was a man with a big heart who loved and cared for all who knew him. No matter

what your situation Allen would always strive for a laugh. There was always a joke somewhere nearby him, even though he suffered immense pain daily. As his pain grew his strength got weaker. For all who knew him, his passing although difficult, is a blessing to know that he lies with his Father in heaven and suffers no more.

OBITUARY NOTICE Mr. Robert Allen Blackmon Mr. Robert Allen Blackmon, 62, of Elberton, GA, passed away Friday, Dec. 30, 2011 at

Elbert Memorial Hospital. Mr. Blackmon was the son of Charlotte Martin Blackmon and the late Robert Taylor

Blackmon. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and worked as a mechanic in the textile industry.

In addition to his mother, Mr. Blackmon is survived by 3 children: Patricia Dutton, Michael

Blackmon, and Joshua Blackmon; and 5 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father; a sister, Mary Patti Berryman; and grandparents, Mr & Mrs. J. S. Blackmon.

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A funeral service will be held Monday, Jan. 2, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at The Chapel of Hicks Funeral Home. Visitation will be Monday from 9:00-11:00 a.m. prior to the service. Interment will be at Forest Hills Memorial Park.

Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.hicksfuneral.com. Hicks Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family of Mr. Robert Allen Blackmon. He married Prefer Not to Be Listed. Children: 231. i. Patricia Michelle Blackmon born 18 Jun. 232. ii. Michael Paul Blackmon born 3 Apr. 233. iii. Joshua Lee Blackmon born 17 Dec. 195. Patricia Blackmon. She married Mr. Dutton. 196. Jamie Edmond Thornton, Jr, born 14 May 1947 in Elberton, Georgia USA, died 1971 in

Anderson, South Carolina USA in Hospital, buried Middleton Methodist Church in Elberton County, Georgia USA.

197. Joseph Martin Thornton, born 7 Aug 1949 in Elberton County, Georgia USA. He married Gail Parker, born 22 Jan 1952 in Anderson, South Carolina USA. Children: 234. i. Joseph Parker Thornton born 18 Apr 1971. 235. ii. Lydia Patrice Thornton born 1 Dec1973. 198. Barbara Carol Thornton, born 7 Aug 1952 in Elberton, Georgia USA. She married Richard McIntosh, born 7 Aug 1951 in Elbert County, Georgia USA. Children: 236. i. Shannon McIntosh born 3 Apr 1970. 237. ii. Joseph Chad McIntosh born 30 Aug 1973. 199. Leila Elizabeth Shelton, born 11 Jun 1950 in Royston, Franklin, Georgia, USA, died 11 Jun

1950 in Royston, Franklin, Georgia, USA, buried Rose Hill Cemetery in Royston, Franklin, Georgia, USA.

200. Danny Shelton, . Perry, Ga worked Married a girl from up north.

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201. Timothy Neal Johnson, born 23 Apr 1961 in Royston, Georgia USA. He married Mary. Children: 238. i. Cheryl Lynn Johnson. 239. ii. Amber Whiteney Johnson. 202. Edwina Carol Johnson, . She married Mr. White. Children: 240. i. Kathryn Ashley White. 203. Pinckney Seigler West, born 3 Apr 1954 in Charlotte,

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina USA. When Pinckney was born his father requested that his son be

named after his grandfather Pinkney Jack Seigler (better known to his grandchildren as Daddy Jack).

Grandmother and Daddy Jack were very proud of their three grandchildren: Pinckney,

Leslie Elizabeth, and Melanie Margaret. When the grandparents passed away their three "little kid" pictures were still in their grandparents wallets.

Was married twice (Vickie Lee Britt from Orum, NC in Dillon, SC Nov 1976 and Marlene

Denise Rominger from Boone, NC in Boone, NC Dec 1985). Pinckney Seigler West - Biography Enrolled in the Watauga County Schools and Graduated in 1973 from Watauga High

School in Boone, North Carolina, and was a student at Appalachian State University studying industrial arts and business law.

Pinckney Seigler West regionally award-winning photographic career began with a Cannon

AE-1 and Cannon AE-1 Program Single Lens Reflex cameras and now use a Digital Canon EOS Rebel XSi Single Lens Reflex camera. Pinckney is a photographer with experience in

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wedding photography, event photography, portraits, commercial photography, real estate photography, evidence legal photography and a variety of other photography services.

As a photographer Pinckney provides professional Diversified Photography Services

skillfully delivered for over 30 years in the High Country Area of Western North Carolina, and continues to provide outstanding diversity photography services.

Pinckney's work has been shown throughout the High Country Area and his photographs

have appeared in newspapers and the local Calendar throughout the Boone and Blowing Rock areas.

Pinckney is recognized for his unique, multi-talent to faithfully & artistically capture the

decisive moment in the individuals he photographs with Professionalism and Diversity. Currently residing in the Boone-Blowing Rock Area, of North Carolina, where he is eager to continue his photography skills and talents.

Pinckney has achieved the following awards throughout his photography career: Second Place in a photography contest Theme "Winter Warmth" - 1980's In recognition of dedication and outstanding service to North Carolina, from Governor

Michael F. Easley - 2004 Winner in the 2008 Town Of Boone calendar photo contest. Photo of "Orville Hicks the

Storyteller and Mayor Loretta Clawson in front of the Jones House" and "Replica 4th of July 2009 Parade Float." - 2008

Pinckney's advice to aspiring photographers, is learn as much as you can, shoot as many

pictures as you possibly can and get your work critiqued from people in the know. He suggests that while you should accept the compliments; listen closest to the criticisms

and suggestions, for that is where the most is to be learned... Diana Frances Spencer (Princess of Wales) 204. Leslie Elizabeth West, born 2 Jan 1957 in Charlotte, Mecklenburg, North

Carolina USA.

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She married Thomas William Saunderson, 17 May 1981 in Valle Crucis, Watauga, North Carolina USA, and born 11 Sep 1953 in Richland, Washington USA (son of William Mont Saunderson and Margaret "Marti" Perdon).

Children: 241. i. Robert William Saunderson born 9 Feb 1983. 242. ii. Amanda Michelle Saunderson born 21 Jan 1985. 243. iii. Elizabeth Suzanne Saunderson born 29 Dec 1987. 205. Melanie Margaret West, born 27 Apr 1962 in Milford, Delaware USA. She married Robert Keith Boltax, 15 Mar 1986 in Atlanta, Georgia USA, and

born 22 Jun 1959 in Brooklyn, New York USA (son of Bernard Boltax and Joan Ameranti).

Children: 244. i. Zachary Quenten Boltax born 26 Oct 1995. 245. ii. Jacob Bernard Boltax born 9 Nov 2000. 206. James Strickland.

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Generation Ten

207. Kitt Pepper, . 208. Gary Pepper, . 209. Emory Wynne Davis, born 14 Apr 1986. 210. Chynna Briane Davis, born 3 Mar 1988. 211. Daniel Weston Davis, born 15 Jan 1991. 212. Louie Eugene Misenhamer, IV, born 21 Oct 1984. 213. Lucy Madison Misenhamer, born 20 May 1986. 214. Logan Hunter Misenhamer, born 27 Dec 1987. 215. Mackenzie Taylor Misenhamer, born 15 Aug 1989. 216. Beau Mitchell Martin, born 13 Aug 1988. 217. Myles Tucker Martin, born 18 Apr 1991. 218. Kanon Martin Bloom, born 3 Mar 1992. 219. Morgan Avery Bloom, born 25 Mar 1994. 220. Kason Mackay Bloom (Twin 1), born 26 Aug 1995. 221. Karson Michael Bloom (Twin 2), born 26 Aug 1995, died deceased in died at birth. 222. Macie Addison Bloom, born 28 Feb 1997. 223. Kyler Mitchell Bloom, born 25 Oct 1998. 224. Kade Monroe Bloom, born 19 Feb 2000. 225. Kohlton Mayne Bloom, born 28 Aug 2001. 226. Maloree Ashton Bloom, born 1 May 2003. 227. Klay Malcom Bloom, born 7 Jun 2005. 228. Melodie Ansley Bloom, born 1 Jun 2007. 229. Maryrose Adaline Bloom, born 12 Apr 2009. 230. Lori Rena Adams, born 17 Jun, died 1 Jul 2007. She married Lucky Joe Dean, 16 May. Children: 246. i. Robert (Bobby) Allen Dean born 7 Feb. 247. ii. William Joseph Dean born 23 Apr. 231. Patricia Michelle Blackmon, born 18 Jun. 232. Michael Paul Blackmon, born 3 Apr. 233. Joshua Lee Blackmon, born 17 Dec. 234. Joseph Parker Thornton, born 18 Apr 1971 in Elberton County, Georgia USA. 235. Lydia Patrice Thornton, born 1 Dec1973 in Elberton County, Georgia USA.

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236. Shannon McIntosh, born 3 Apr 1970 in Elberton County, Georgia. 237. Joseph Chad McIntosh, born 30 Aug 1973 in Elbert County, Georgia USA. 238. Cheryl Lynn Johnson, . 239. Amber Whiteney Johnson, . She married Adam Bryant. Children: 248. i. Allison Caylor Bryant born 12 Oct 2011. 240. Kathryn Ashley White, . She married Nijel Guillot. Children: 249. i. Araelynn Rudell. 241. Robert William Saunderson, born 9 Feb 1983 in Saint Joseph Hospital,

Bellingham, Washington USA. 242. Amanda Michelle Saunderson, born 21 Jan 1985 in Saint Joseph Hospital,

Bellingham, Washington USA.

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She married Kyle Ian Duggan, 9 Sep 2007 in Ellensburg CMA Church, Bellingham, WA USA (son of Thomas Duggan and Mrs. Kristie Duggan).

Children: 250. i. Connell Joseph Duggan (First Child of Kyle and Amanda

Duggan) born 14 Aug 2013. 251. ii. Graham Duggan born 1 Jun 2016. 243. Elizabeth Suzanne Saunderson, born 29 Dec 1987 in Saint Joseph Hospital,

Bellingham, Washington USA. She married Jonathan Stackhouse, 26 Aug 2012 in Bellingham, Washington

USA, military Served in Arm Forces. 244. Zachary Quenten Boltax, born 26 Oct 1995 in Atlanta, Georgia USA. 245. Jacob Bernard Boltax, born 9 Nov 2000 in Atlanta, Georgia USA. The Murphey Candler Blue Tournament Team won the Little League District 2

Championship over Milford on June 22nd 2011 - 10 Year Old. The final score was 19-7 in 4 innings.

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Generation Eleven

246. Robert (Bobby) Allen Dean, born 7 Feb. 247. William Joseph Dean, born 23 Apr. 248. Allison Caylor Bryant, born 12 Oct 2011 in Athens, Georgia USA. 249. Araelynn Rudell. 250. Connell Joseph Duggan (First Child of Kyle and Amanda Duggan), born

14 Aug 2013 in Renton, Washington. i. Connell Joseph Duggan (First Great-Grandson of Nettie Jon Seigler) was born at 1.35 pm on 14 August 2013, at Renton, Washington.

The Doctor announced that the baby boy weighed 7 lb. 11 oz. and 20 inches long. They said mother and son are doing well.

Everyone in the families is excited Connell Joseph Duggan has arrived safe and sound.

Many are anxiously waiting to see the new addition in the family. (14 August 2013 notation)

251. Graham Duggan, born 1 Jun 2016 in Renton, Washington. BIRTH INFORMATION Graham Duggan was born in the morning at 8:12 am. He was 9 lbs. 12 oz. and 12 1/4 inches long. (Second Great-grandson to Nettie Jon Seigler.)