Husband Oliver Waldron
Born: 1787 - Bryan County, Georgia 562
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Died: 5 Nov 1867 - Suwannee Shoals, FL 562
Buried: - Orange Springs Cemetery, Orange Springs, Marion County, Florida
Father: John Waldron
Mother: Hannah Green
Marriage: 1806 - Bryan Co., GA 563
Wife Ann Sylvester
Born: 1787 - South Carolina 562
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Died: 1873 - Orange Springs, Marion County, Florida 562
Buried: - Orange Springs Cemetery, Orange Springs, Marion County, Florida
Father: Asbury Sylvester
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1 F Rebecca Jane Waldron
Born: 28 Aug 1810 - Bryan Co., GA 661
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Died: 9 Dec 1878 661
Buried: - Oak Hill, Arcadia, DeSoto County, FL 662
Spouse: William Walker
Marr: Abt 1837 - Florida
2 M Elias David Waldron
Born: 7 Jun 1811 - Bryan Co., GA 51
Christened: 19 May 1881 - Ramah Primitive Baptist Church, Clinch County, GA 663
Died: 20 Oct 1894 - Clinch County, Georgia 51
Buried: - Ramah Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery Clinch County, GA
Spouse: Nancy Banner Thomas
Marr: 1831 - Ware County, GA 1
3 M George Washington Sylvester Waldron
Born: 13 Jan 1813 - Bryan Co., GA 615
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Died: 24 May 1895 - Suwanee Shoals, Columbia County, FL 615
Buried: - Corinth Baptist Church Cemetery, Columbia Co., Florida, USA
Spouse: Henrietta Raulerson
Marr: 5 Sep 1833
Spouse: Catherine Keightly Stewart
Marr: Cir 1839-1840
Spouse: Rebecca Lane
Marr: 1861
4 F Lydia J. Waldron
Born: 15 Jan 1815 - Liberty Co., GA 652
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Died: 9 Jan 1875 - Pierce Co., GA 652
Buried: - Raulerson Cemetery, Pierce Co., Georgia, USA 653
Spouse: Russell Raulerson
Marr: 17 Sep 1835 - Wayne County, GA 3
5 M Oliver Asbury Waldron
Born: 17 Aug 1816 - Bryan Co., GA 603
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Died: 7 Dec 1885 - Fairfax, Ware Co., Georgia, USA 604
Buried: - Hephzibah Baptist Church Cemetery, Dixie Union, Ware County, GA 604
Spouse: Chloe Howard
Marr: 1840 - Ware County, Georgia 603
Spouse: Ann Jane Waters
Marr: 9 Oct 1864 - Ware County, Georgia 603
6 F Georgia Ann Waldron
Born: 9 Oct 1817 - Bryan Co., GA 566
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Died: 10 Sep 1899 - Pierce Co., GA 566
Buried: - Rehobeth Church Cemetery Pierce Co., GA 567
Spouse: Benjamin W. Guest
Marr: 1844 - Ware County, GA
7 F Rhoda A. Waldron
Born: 20 May 1820 - Bryan Co., GA 664
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Died: 18 Jan 1909
Buried: - Wayfair Cemetery, Bell, Gilchrist County, FL 665
Spouse: Joseph Thomas
Marr: 1836 - Ware County, GA
8 F Frances Waldron
Born: 25 Mar 1821 - Bryan Co., GA 121
Christened: 17 Dec 1842 - High Bluff Primitive Baptist Church, Appling County, GA 121
Died: 15 Sep 1879 - Chicora, Horse Creek, Manatee, FL 121
Buried: - Lilly Cemetery, Lilly, Manatee County, Florida 122
Spouse: Thomas Henry Albritton
Marr: 11 Jul 1838 - Ware County, GA
9 M Jesse Waldron
AKA: David Elias Waldron
Born: 4 Mar 1827
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Died: 8 Nov 1908 - Basinger, Osceola County, Florida
Buried: - Ft Basinger Cemetery, Osceola County, Florida
Spouse: Mary Ann Thompson
General Notes: Husband - Oliver Waldron
Oliver Waldron, ancestor of the name in Wiregrass Georgia and Florida, was born in Georgia in 1787 according to the 1850 Census. Oliver is possibly the son of John Waldron and Hannah Green as noted in the book "The Family of David Mikel Waldron". He was married in 1806 in Bryan County to Ann Sylvester, born 1787 in South Carolina. They had eight known children.
The earliest known residence of Oliver Waldron was Bryan County where he was married and was living during the 1820 census. He and his brother, David Waldron, moved to Ware County (now Pierce) soon after Ware was formed out of Appling County. Oliver Waldron's home was located about two miles northeastward from where Blackshear now is. About 1845 he moved to Columbia County, Florida and afterwards to Marion County, Fla. He died Nov. 5, 1867 at his home at Suwannee Shoals, Florida. His wife survived and made her home with her son, Jesse, spending her last years in Manatee County, Florida.
Mr Waldron served as Justice of the Peace, 584th district of Ware County, 1831-33, and Justice of Ware Inferior Court, 1837-1841. He served in the War of 1812 and the Indian War. He enlisted Jan, 18, 1815, in Bryan County, as a private under Capt. James Bird in Col. Pray's regiment, Georgia militia, and served until March 2, 1815, when he was honorably discharged. He served as a private in Capt. James A. Sweat's company of Ware County militia, June 9th to August 19th, 1838, in the Indian War. His widow was granted a pension for this service in 1873." Oliver also applied for Bounty Land on July 8, 1857 and received a Land Warrant No.74.942 for fourty acres of land
Reference:
Pioneers of Wiregrass Georgia, Vol. 4, pg. 320
Widow Pension Claim No. 10.449, June 29, 1873
Application for Additional Bounty Land, July 8, 1857
Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/158435908/oliver-waldron: accessed December 13, 2025), memorial page for Oliver Waldron (1787\endash 6 Nov 1867), Find a Grave Memorial ID 158435908, citing Orange Springs Cemetery, Orange Springs, Marion County, Florida, USA; Maintained by Kaz' (contributor 50044904).
General Notes: Wife - Ann Sylvester
Ann was the daughter of Asbury & Martha Sylvester and her father furnished supplies to the Continental Army in 1781 , and was paid for same by the State of South Carolina, December 20, 1783 (see Book C-F, page 183, Stub Indents, edited and published by A.S. Salley, State Historian of South Carolina)..
In the 1790 census, Asbury Sylvester was living in Claremont County, Camden District, South Carolina, the head of a family consisting of one boy under 16 and four females , a large number of helpers on the farm , he was a man of many means and helped out where it was needed...
" Census " as of June 27, 1870 in Manatee County, Manatee, Florida (recorded September 1870)
Annie was living with Davis and Mary Waldron … ( 80 years of age)
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Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/158436014/ann-waldron: accessed December 13, 2025), memorial page for Ann Sylvester Waldron (1787\endash Sep 1870), Find a Grave Memorial ID 158436014, citing Orange Springs Cemetery, Orange Springs, Marion County, Florida, USA; Maintained by Kaz' (contributor 50044904).
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1 F Ann Sylvester
Born: 1787 - South Carolina 562
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Died: 1873 - Orange Springs, Marion County, Florida 562
Buried: - Orange Springs Cemetery, Orange Springs, Marion County, Florida
Spouse: Oliver Waldron
Marr: 1806 - Bryan Co., GA 563
General Notes: Husband - Asbury Sylvester
"...Asbury Sylvester, RS, who furnished supplies to the Continental Army in 1781, and was paid for same by the state of South Carolina, December 20, 1883 (see Book C-F, page 183, Stub Indents, edited and published by A.S. Salley, State Historian of South Carolina). In the 1790 census, Asbury Sylvester was living in Claremont County, Camden District, South Carolina , the head of a family consisting of one boy under 16 and four females, and was owning 27 slaves which show he was a man of some means for his day to own that many slaves."
Pioneers of Wiregrass Georgia, Vol. 8, pg 437.
Husband Eaton Taylor
Born: 12 Apr 1834
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1 F America Margaret Taylor
Born: 23 Aug 1866 - Charlton County, Georgia
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Died: 27 May 1943
Buried: - Bachlott Cemetery, Bachlott, Brantley County, Georgia
Spouse: Moses J. Crews
Marr: 17 Jan 1889 - Charlton County, Georgia
General Notes: Husband - Eaton Taylor
Married (1) Margaret Jones (1839-1875). Son of Hezekiah Taylor and Margaret Douglas Taylor.
Enlisted as a Private, Company F ("Okefenokee Rifles"), 26th Regiment, Georgia (Volunteer) Infantry, Army of Northern Virginia, Confederate States Army on March 4, 1862 in Charlton County, GA. Company F became Company G on May 8, 1862. Wounded at the Battle of Second Manassas (the 2nd Bull Run), Prince William County, Virginia August 28, 1862 and the Battle of Hare's Hill (the Battle of Fort Steadman), Petersburg, Virginia March 25, 1865. Captured in Richmond Virginia hospital, April 3, 1865, and was a prisoner of war there May 28, 1865 (when released).
Gravesite Details
Husband of Barbara Taylor
Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/22669700/eaton-taylor: accessed July 9, 2025), memorial page for Eaton Taylor (12 Apr 1834\endash 31 Jan 1908), Find a Grave Memorial ID 22669700, citing Kettle Creek Cemetery, Waycross, Ware County, Georgia, USA; Maintained by Michael H Pafford (contributor 46805670).
Husband Banner Mixon Thomas Jr
Born: 9 Feb 1857
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Died: 22 Oct 1936
Buried: - New Hope Primitive Baptist Cemetery, Hickox, Brantley County, GA
Father: Edmond Thomas
Mother: Martha Dowling 398
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1 F Martha Mizell Thomas
Born: 8 Oct 1882 - Pierce County, Georgia
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Died: 1 May 1974 - St Marys, Camden County, Georgia
Buried: - Sardis Cemetery, Folkston, Charlton County, Georgia
Spouse: Hardy Hampton Crews
General Notes: Husband - Banner Mixon Thomas Jr
From The Brantley Enterprise, Nahunta, Ga.
BANNER M. THOMAS DIES Brantley Pioneer Died Thursday
Nahunta, Ga., Oct. 23, 1936. Banner M. Thomas, beloved citizen of Brantley County died at his home near Hoboken, Georgia, on October 22, 1936. Mr. Thomas was born at the site where he died. He was a true pioneer of Pierce and Brantley County.
Prior to the creation of Brantley County in 1921 his home was in Pierce County. He served Pierce County in 1896 and 1897 as a member of General Assembly of Georgia. He was a member of the Board of Education of Pierce for 10 years. He served them as County Commissioner six years. Under him was built the present Court House at Blackshear.
He was the first Master of old Bachlott Lodge of F. and A. Masons which is now Nahunta Lodge. He was noted for his uprightness, and Brantley and Pierce always loved and honored him. He was the last of the old Thomas generation of brothers.
Surviving him are his widow, Mrs. Harriett Thomas, who is his third wife. His sons are, R. D. Thomas, County School Superintendent, Nahunta, Ga.; Ira Thomas, Hoboken; Banner Thomas, Postmaster, Hoboken; Russell Thomas, Campbell, Florida; Walter Thomas, United States Commissioner and Deputy Clerk, U.S. Court, Waycross, Ga. Daughters, Misses Lizza, Lille and Ruth Thomas of Hoboken; Mrs. J.B. Carter, Waycross. Also two children by his first wife survive, Mrs. H. H. Crews, Folkston, and J. E. Thomas, Waycross, R.F.D. He has a large number of grandchildren.
Funeral will be and burial at Hickox, Ga., at 10 a.m. Saturday morning. His death brought sadness to many. Mr. Thomas was always active and interesting in his affairs up to the last.
Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/33526555/banner_mixon-thomas: accessed May 25, 2025), memorial page for Banner Mixon Thomas Sr. (9 Feb 1857\endash 22 Oct 1936), Find a Grave Memorial ID 33526555, citing New Hope Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Hickox, Brantley County, Georgia, USA; Maintained by RJ (contributor 47172169).
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1 F Ella Virginia Wheeler
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Marr: 14 Apr 1898
Husband Gilshot Thomas Sr 155
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Marriage: Abt 1750 - New Castle County, Delaware 666
Wife Helinor Williams 156
Born: Abt 1737 156
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1 F Mary Thomas 667
Born: Abt 1753 - North Carolina 667
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2 M Gilshot Thomas Jr. 6,668
Born: Abt 1754 - North Carolina 668
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Died: Aug 1809 - Screven Co., GA 6,669
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3 F Anne Thomas 670
Born: Abt 1756 670
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4 F Ellinor Thomas
Born: Abt 1756 671
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5 M James Thomas
Born: 1760 - Georgia Colony 6,154
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Died: Abt 1835 - McIntosh Co., GA 6
Buried: Abt 1835 - Shiloh Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, McIntosh County, Georgia, USA 6
Spouse: Sarah Banner
Marr: 1783 - Georgia 6
6 F Elizabeth Thomas 6
Born: 17 Feb 1769 672
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Born: Abt 1702 673
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Marr: Abt 1750 - New Castle County, Delaware 666
Husband John Banner Thomas Senior
Born: 1785 - Beaufort, South Carolina, USA 5
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Died: 1865 - Brantley Co., GA 5
Buried: - High Bluff Cemetery, Hoboken, Brantley, Georgia, United States
Father: James Thomas
Mother: Sarah Banner
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1 F Letitia Thomas
Born: 1817 - McIntosh Co., GA 398
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Died: 1880 - Brantley County, Georgia
Buried: - High Bluff Cemetery, Hoboken, Brantley County, Georgia, USA
Spouse: David C. Dowling
Marr: 10 Oct 1839 - Ware County, GA
General Notes: Husband - John Banner Thomas Senior
Banner Thomas, forefather of most of the name in Ware and Pierce Counties, was born in South Carolina during 1785, possibly Beaufort County. His wife, Mary, was daughter of Redden Mixon and Amelia (last name unknown) was born in Georgia during 1793. Banner is the son of James Thomas and Sarah Banner. Birth: Between the time that James Madison became the nation's 4th president and the declaring of war over Britain (War of 1812), Elias David Waldron was born in Bryan County, Georgia. The date of his birth is June 11, 1811. He is the son of Oliver Waldron and Ann Sylvester. He moved to Ware County with his parents and was married there in 1831 to Nancy Thomas, daughter of Banner Thomas They had 10 children. The children are:
The marriage of Banner took place in Liberty County after James and Sarah moved the family from South Carolina. Their marriage bonds were never recorded, as required by law, and the original books have been removed from the Ordinary's office. However, the books found their way into a descendant's hands. Banner Thomas' bond was dated July 11, 1808 and signed by Banner and Redden Mixon, his future father-in-law, as bondsman.
The family moved to Georgia before 1790 but where they first lived in this state has not been ascertained. Banner Thomas and wife Mary had five sons and five daughters in the 1830 census; all these are known except for one daughter. They had ten known children
Banner Thomas and family lived for several years in Liberty and McIntosh counties. He and his wife united with Jones Creek Baptist Church in Liberty (now Long) County, in April, 1823, and were baptized, according to the church records; they were later dismissed by letter, and received by letter into High Bluff Primitive Baptist Church (now in Brantley County), he being received Jan. 7, 1832, and she on June 9, 1832. They died members and were buried in the cemetery there.
The 1820 census shows Banner Thomas and family living in McIntosh County, but he registered in 1825 for the 1827 Land Lottery as a resident of Liberty County, 16th district. Together with his brothers, Lewis and James R. Thomas, and others of the family connection including the Waldrons, they moved from Liberty County to Ware County about 1829-1830, and settled in the 9th land district. Banner Thomas lived there until his death about 1865. He cut out of Ware into Pierce County in 1858.
Mr. Thomas served for several years beginning in 1839 as Captain of the militia in the 590th militia district, Ware County, and was generally called "Capt. Thomas" from this circumstance. He served as a Justice of Ware Inferior Court, 1837-1845."
"He served as a private in the War of 1812 in Capt. Thomas King Gould's company of Georgia militia. He enlisted at Darien, Jan. 12, 1815, and was mustered out Feb. 28, 1815, the war having ended. He was granted bounty-land for this service. (2) Mrs. Thomas was Mary Mixon before marriage and was a sister of Elizabeth, the wife of his brother Lewis Thomas... (4) Capt. Banner Thomas was a son of James and Sarah (Banner) Thomas who lived in the Barnwell District, S.C., before moving to Georgia..."
Banner was also a judge.
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"United States Census, 1820," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/XHLX-G68 : accessed 06 Aug 2014), Banner Thomas, Not Stated, McIntosh, Georgia; citing "1820 United States Federal Census," Ancestry.com; p. 33, NARA microfilm publication M33, roll 9, National Archives and Records Administration, Washington D.C.; FHL microfilm 0175768.
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"United States Census, 1840," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/XHBN-T2Q : accessed 06 Aug 2014), Banner Thomas, District 590, Ware, Georgia; citing "1840 United States Federal Census," Ancestry.com; p. 144, NARA microfilm publication M704, roll 52, National Archives and Records Administration, Washington D.C.; FHL microfilm 0007048.
James Fulwood, long a figure in Ware county political life, was
appointed by the Governor as one of the Quartermasters of the
State Militia. His bond as such, dated April 23, 1842, is signed
by Banner Thomas and Randal McDonald as sureties, in amount
of $5,000.
Deeded by John Newborn to Silas Hilliard, Jan. 21st, 1841.
Witnessed by Onslow G. Keith and Banner Thomas, J. P.
Deeded by Josiah Peeples to William S. Bailey, Nov, 3rd, 1857.
Consideration, $450. Witnessed by David Rowell and Banner
Thomas, J. P.
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Mary Thomas
"United States Census, 1860," index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/MZMP-6YZ : accessed 06 Aug 2014), Banner Thomas, 9th Dist, Pierce, Georgia, United States; citing "1860 U.S. Federal Census - Population," Fold3.com; p. 1033, household ID 234, NARA microfilm publication M653; FHL microfilm 803133.
Thomas Family Marker located in Shiloh Primitive Baptist Cemetery now in Pierce County, GA
James & Sarah from SC (South Carolina) to McIntosh (County) About 1790. Absalom to Ware Before 1824. Banner, Lewis, James R. by 1829. Gravesite of Lewis Thomas (1789 \endash 1860) Elizabeth M. Thomas (1795 \endash 1863)
1. Redden (b. 1810) married Suzannah
2. James R. (1811 \endash 1884) married Martha Leggett (1830 \endash 1918)
3. Marantha (1822 \endash 1890) married William Chancey (1825 \endash 1883)
4. Martha (b. 1823) married David Cason (b. 1812)
5. Sarah (b. 1825) married Thomas Dyal
6. Absalom (b. 1827) married Elizabeth Walker (b. 1827)
7. Lewis, Jr. (1830 \endash 1893) married Prucie Eason (1835 \endash 1919)
8. Banner (1833 \endash 1885) married Mary Walker (1837 \endash 1877)
9. Elizabeth (b. 1835) married Martin Nettles, Jr.
References:
Pioneers of Wiregrass Georgia, Vol. 3, pgs. 315-316,
Pioneers of Wiregrass Georgia, Vol. 7, pg. 510,
Pioneers of Wiregrass Georgia, Vol. 8, pg. 433.
Husband Joseph Thomas
Born: 1815 - McIntosh Co., GA 398
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Died: Oct 1859 - Ware County, GA
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Father: John Banner Thomas Senior
Mother: Mary Mixon
Marriage: 1836 - Ware County, GA
Wife Rhoda A. Waldron
Born: 20 May 1820 - Bryan Co., GA 664
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Died: 18 Jan 1909
Buried: - Wayfair Cemetery, Bell, Gilchrist County, FL 665
Father: Oliver Waldron
Mother: Ann Sylvester
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Rhoda A
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She was a kind and
affectionate wife, a
fond mother and a
friend to all
Burial:
Wayfair Cemetery
Bell
Gilchrist County
Florida, USA
Husband Elias David Waldron
Born: 7 Jun 1811 - Bryan Co., GA 51
Christened: 19 May 1881 - Ramah Primitive Baptist Church, Clinch County, GA 663
Died: 20 Oct 1894 - Clinch County, Georgia 51
Buried: - Ramah Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery Clinch County, GA
Father: Oliver Waldron
Mother: Ann Sylvester
Marriage: 1831 - Ware County, GA 1
Wife Nancy Banner Thomas
Born: 1811 - McIntosh County, GA 646
Christened: 15 Apr 1876 - Ramah Primitive Baptist Church, Clinch County, GA 647
Died: 1892 - Clinch County, Georgia 646
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Father: John Banner Thomas Senior
Mother: Mary Mixon
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1 M George Washington Waldron
Born: 19 Apr 1832 - Ware County, GA 113
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Died: 28 May 1898 - Lake City (Columbia Co) FL 113
Buried: - Mount Zion Cemetery, Columbia County, Florida
Spouse: Mary Ann Minchew 113
Marr: 11 Dec 1856 - Ware County, GA 113
2 M Banner J. Waldron
Born: 25 May 1834 674
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Buried: - Kettle Creek Cemetery 674
Spouse: Samantha J. Wilkerson
Marr: 1855 674
3 M Oliver Waldron
Born: 1837 51
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Died: 15 May 1862 - Macon, GA 51
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4 M Elias David Waldron Jr
Born: 1839 - Ware County, GA 51
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Died: 9 Jul 1864 - Monacacy, MD 51
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Spouse: Louisa
5 F Morgiana Waldron
Born: 16 Apr 1842 - Ware County, Georgia 344
Christened: 17 Jan 1880 - Ramah Primitive Baptist Church, Clinch County, GA 345
Died: 22 Sep 1909 - Georgia 344
Buried: 1909 - Carter Family Cemetery, Echols County, Georgia, USA 346
Spouse: Samuel Crews
Marr: 1867
Spouse: William Combs
Marr: 1880
6 F Mary Ann Waldron
Born: 1845
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7 F Sarah Ann Waldron
Born: 1847 - Ware County, GA
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8 M Asbury Banner Waldron Sr.
Born: 1853 - Clinch County, Georgia 649
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Died: 3 Dec 1899 - Clinch County, Georgia 649
Buried: - Ramah Cemetery, Clinch County, GA
Spouse: Caroline J. North
Marr: 20 Jan 1875 - Clinch County, Georgia 133
9 F Nancy Waldron
Born: Apr 1853 - Clinch County, Georgia 53
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Died: 12 Dec 1912 - Clinch County, Georgia 53
Buried: - Ramah Cemetery Clinch County, GA
Spouse: Simon Crews
Marr: 21 Jan 1875 - Clinch County, Georgia 53
10 M James Ransom Waldron
AKA: Rance
Born: 5 Feb 1856 - Clinch County, Georgia 630
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Died: 24 Feb 1928 - River Junction, (Gasden) FL 630
Buried: - Oak Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Deep Creek, Columbia County, Florida, USA
Spouse: Mary Elizabeth Register
Marr: 1877 - Ware County, GA
General Notes: Husband - Elias David Waldron
George W
Banner J
Oliver
Elias David
Morgianna
Mary Ann
Sarah Ann
Asbury
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James Ransom
Elias was a 2nd Lieutenant of the 584th District, Ware County Militia from 1831 to 1833. He was also a private for three separate enlistments, during the Second Seminole Indian War and serving in Captain J. A. Sweat's militia company 6/9/1838 to 8/19/1838, 8/31/1838 to 12/31/1838, & 8/14/1840 to 11/18/1840.
Elias was enumerated in the Ware County Census of 1840, likely before his final stint of the Indian War. 1850 finds Elias still residing in Ware County. While in his fourties, Elias made several land transactions. These transactions are as follow:
Ware County, January 1, 1851, Page 543: James Fulwood to Elias D. Waldron, both of Ware County, for $300.00, 8th District, Land Lot #303, 490 acres. Signed by: James Fulwood. Witnessed by George Williamson and James Jones, J. I. C.
Ware County, September 7, 1852, Pages 542-43; William Johnson, sheriff of Ware County, auctioned off to Elias D. Waldron of Ware County, for $1000.00 seized property of Joseph P. Sanitizer to satisfy a judgment in favor of Elias D. Waldron, 8th District, Land Lot #296, 490 acres. Signed by: William Johnson, Sheriff. Witnessed by: Daniel E. Knoles and Geo. B. Williamson, Clk. S. C.
Ware County, March 22, 1856, Page 544-45: Elias D. Waldron, of Ware County, to Francis J. Champion, attorney of, Chatham County, for $1500.00, 8th District, Land Lot #303, 490 acres. Signed by: Elias D. Waldron. Witnessed by: D. J. McDonald and C. W. Hilliard, J. I. C. Originally recorded March 24, 1856, Geo. B. Williamson, Clk. S. C.
He moved about 1857 into Clinch County and settled in the 1141st (Wiregrass) district near the present Ramah Church. Elias bought lots 238 and 239 in the 12th District from J.C. Nichols on 11/17/1866 (QQ-652). There were 980 acres of land.
The 1868 Clinch County Tax Digest shows Elias Waldron has 2 children between the ages of 6 & 18, and employs 1 hired hand. He owns 490 acres of land valued at $800, has $50 in cash/solvent debt, and personal property in the amount of $300 for a personal net worth of $1150. This land is plot 239, in district 12, in GMD 1141 in Clinch County.
The 1869 Clinch County Tax Digest shows Elias Waldron has 3 children between the ages of 6 & 18, owns 980 acres of land valued at $1800 and other property in the amount of $615 for a personal net worth of $2415. This land plots are 238 and 239, in district 12, in GMD 1141 in Clinch County.
The 1870 Clinch County Tax Digest shows Elias Waldron has 3 children between the ages of 6 & 18, owns 980 acres of land valued at $1500 and has $50 in cash/solvent debt. The land plots are 238 and 239, in district 12, in GMD 1141 in Clinch County.
The 1871 Clinch County Tax Digest shows Elias Waldron has 3 children between the ages of 6 & 18, owns 980 acres of land valued at $1500. The land plots are 238 and 239, in district 12, in GMD 1141 in Clinch County
He lost the place through foreclosure during 1872 back to Nichols, though he and his family continued to live there as a tenant after the foreclosure. Elias died there on 10/1/1894. Nancy passed away in 1892.
Wife Nancy was one of the organizing members of the Ramah Primitive Baptist church when it was established and she was baptised April 15, 1876. Elias followed on 5/19/1881 and both died as members. They are interred in Ramah Church Cemetery. The church and cemetery are located off Highway 441, eleven miles south of Homerville, Georgia, near Crews Island. Judge Folks Huxford cited Elias D. Waldron in one of his many books, "The History of Clinch County", as one of that county's earliest settlers.
References:
1840 census Ware County, GA,
1850 census Ware County, GA
1860 census Clinch County, GA
1870 census Clinch County, GA
"History of Clinch County" by Folks Huxford
Florida Confederate Pension Application Files Record Group 137, Series 587
A08007, WALDRON, Elias D., 4th Regt Inf, Columbia Co, 1906.
Huxford Genealogical Society Magazine Volume XXVIII, Number 1, March 2001 Pg 1-2
WARE COUNTY, GA, SUPERIOR COURT DEEDS AND MORTGAGES Volume A, 1874-1878
Pioneers of Wiregrass Georgia Vol. IV
Pioneers of Wiregrass Georgia Vol. V
Chinkypin I, II, and Addendum, 1999 Echols County Historical Society, Inc., Pages 192-193