William Cone
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth Date: 1745 - North Carolina 1
Christening:
Death: 1822 - Camden Co., Georgia ( at age 77) 1
Burial:
Spouses and Children
1. *Keziah Barber
Marriage: 1765 - North Carolina 1
Status:
Children:
1. William Cone Jr.
Notes
General:
CONE, WILLIAMWilliam Cone distinguished himself in the Revolutionary War, and for his services was given a special grant of Confiscated lands in Effingham County by a "resolve" of the General Assembly, dated February 22, 1785. The deed was made to him the next day (see deed book "A", page 1, Effingham County). He served as major of the 1st Battalion, Richmond County militia.
1745-1822
CAMDEN-BULLOCH.
Mr. Cone was born in North Carolina "in the Pee Dee Section" in 1745, and was a son of his father of the same name. The elder Cone was a Revolutionary soldier also, and was granted 287-1/2 acres of bounty land in Washington County, Georgia, on the certificate of Col. James Martin, April 24, 1784; the certificate referred to him as an "invalid soldier". At the same time, on the certificate of Col. James McNeil, dated February 28, 1784, the younger Cone was granted 250 acres of bounty land in Washington County (see p. 48, Knight's Roster of the Revolution in Georgia).
William Cone, the subject, was married in North Carolina in 1765 to Miss Keziah Barber, born 1750, a daughter of William Barber, R.S. Mrs. Cone's sister, Casandra, married Matthew Carter, R.S. The two families of Cone and Carter moved in 1779 to South Carolina and located in Cheraw District, and sometime later they moved on to Georgia during the War, locating in Effingham County, later being cut into Bulloch County. The Carters later moved to Jackson County, Mississippi 1811. Mr. and Mrs. Cone had six daughters and three sons, but the names of two of the daughters are unknown to the compiler. To them were born:
1. Aaronb. October 31, 1766, m. Susan Marlow.
2. Janeb. November 16, 1772, m. John Hardee (1st wife).
3. Williamb. December 24, 1777, m. (1) Jane Cason, daughter of Hillery (2) Sarah Haddock, daughter of John.
4. Josephb. February 12, 1779, m. Mary SteWart.
5. Keziahb. January 12, 1780, m. William Dampier (Vol. 1).
6. Sarahb. October 16, 1780, m. William A. Knight (Vol. 1).
7. Nancyb. September 17, 1781, m. John Hagin (Vol. 1).
Maj. Cone served as Representative from Effingham County, 1785, 1787. He acquired lands on the Satilla River in what was then Glynn but now Camden County-and lived there briefly in the 1790s. He moved back to his plantation "Ivanhoe" in what was then Effingham County. In 1796, in the creation of Bulloch out of Effingham, he was cut into the new county and was foreman of its first Grand Jury, May Term, 1797, Superior Court.
In November 1801, Maj. Cone sold out his Bulloch property to David Kennedy (Deed Book "A", page 70, Bulloch County), and moved back to Glynn County. In 1805, in the territorial changes affecting Camden and Glynn and Wayne counties, he was transferred to Camden County. Maj. Cone continued to live in Camden until about 1815 when he moved back to Bulloch County and lived with his son, Aaron, until his death in 1822. Aaron was appointed administrator of his father's estate, January 6, 1823. Mrs. Cone died while they lived in Camden County.
The elder William Cone (father of the subject) lived near the South Carolina line, near or on the PeeDee River. He served in the Cherokee War in South Carolina 1759-1760 as a private under Col. George G. Powell, from old Craven county, South Carolina. He was also a Revolutionary soldier, as already stated above.
Census References: 1790, Effingham (county records); 1800, Bulloch (county records); 1810, Camden (County records) 1820, Bulloch.
William Cone Jr.
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth Date: 24 Dec 1777 - North Carolina 1
Christening:
Death: 24 Aug 1867 - Columbia County, FL ( at age 89) 1
Burial:
Parents
Father: William Cone
Mother: Keziah Barber
Spouses and Children
1. *Jane Cason
Marriage: 1800 1
Status:
2. Sarah Haddack
Marriage:
Status:
Notes
General:
CONE, WILLIAM (Jr.)Captain William Cone, son of Maj. William Cone (above), became a very celebrated Indian fighter and an influential citizen of Camden County and later of Columbia County, Florida. He was born in North Carolina, December 24, 1777. He grew up in Effingham County. He was twice married. His first marriage was in 1800 to Miss Jane Cason, daughter of Hillery and Sarah Cason of Screven County. They however soon separated, and he moved with his parents to Glynn County (now Camden), and was subsequently married to Miss Sarah Haddock, born 1788 in Georgia, daughter of John Haddock. To William and Sarah Cone were born:
1777-1857
CAMDEN
1. Keziahb. June 11, 1811, m. James Walker February 2, 1827.
2. Daniel Newsomb. October 9, 1814, m. Amy Long. Died December 6, 1841
3. William Haddockb. July 15, 1825, m. Sarah E. Branch.
4. Simon Peterb. November 6,1827, m. Maria _____.
5. James Barnardb. November 21, 1829, m. (1) Sarah Lee (2) Ada Hart.
6. Charles F.b. February 11, 1831, m. Josephine Quarterman.
Capt. Cone was elected Representative from Glynn County in 1804. The next year, by the legislative act adding a part of Glynn to Camden, he became a resident of Camden County. On February 7, 1806, he was commissioned Justice of Peace in the 35th district, Camden County, and on Muy 14, 1808, he was commissioned captain of the militia in the same district. He commanded his company of militia in the War of 1812, defending Camden County from British invasion; in that conflict he showed unusual military skill. In 1807 he was elected Representative from Camden County, serving the following terms by re-election: 1807-1808, 1818, 1819, 1820-1821, 1822, 1823, 1825, 1833, 1834, 1836, 1837, 1838, 1839. He was Justice of Peace in the 270th district, Camden county, 1829-1830, and was captain in the same district, 1817-1825. In the Indian War in 1838 he organized a volunteer company of Camden county militia, and was its Captain, participating in the Okefenokee Swamp campaign that year with much credit to himself.
In 1840, Capt. Cone sold out his holdings in Camden County and moved to Columbia County, Florida, settling a few miles out from White Springs near the Suwannee River. He served two terms in the Florida legislature from his county. He also continued to distinguish himself in the Indian War which continued to rage in Florida three or four years after the Indians were driven out of Georgia.
Capt. Cone died at his home in Columbia County, August 24, 1867. His wife survived him for fifteen years, and died in Nassau County, Florida, January 11, 1872. They were buried in the cemetery at Prospect Primitive Baptist Church in Hamilton County, Florida
Census References: 1800, Screven County records, 1810, Camden (county records); 1820, 1830, Camden; 1840, 1850,
Columbia County, Florida
Eliza J. Connell
Sex: F
Individual Information
Birth Date: 5 Apr 1832 - Darlington District, South Carolina 64
Christening:
Death: in Berrien Co., GA 64
Burial:
Parents
Father: Samuel Connell
Mother: Mary Steele
Spouses and Children
1. *Samuel Carter
Marriage: 1854 - Berrien Co., GA 64
Status:
James Connell
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth Date: 1770 - North Carolina 1
Christening:
Death: 2 Jan 1856 - Lowndes (now Berrien) County, Georgia ( at age 86) 1
Burial:
Spouses and Children
1. *Sarah Reeves
Marriage:
Status:
Children:
1. Samuel Connell
Notes
General:
CONNELL, JAMES
1770-1856
BERRIEN
James Connell was born in North Carolina in 1770, a son of James Connell, Sr. The family moved to South Carolina during the boyhood of the subject. He married Sarah Reeves, born 1780 in Virginia, daughter of Drury Reeves, R. S., who moved from North Carolina to Darlington County, South Carolina where he died 1792. To James and Sarah Connell were born:
1. James IIIb. 1795, m. Ann Thornhill.
2. Williamb. 1800, m. Nancy
3. Samuelb. 1805, m. Mary Steele.
4. Peterb. 1812, m. Susannah Wood.
5. Justusb. 1816, m. Rebecca Jane Rowe, daughter of Richard.
6. John Ellisb. 1821, m. (1) Nancy Marsh, daughter of Reubin (2) Mrs. Missouri Watson Knight.
7. Andrew G.b. 1823, m. (1) Sarah Marshall, daughter of Henry (2) Mary E. Rowe, daughter of Richard.
James Connell lived in Darlington County, South Carolina on Bay branch, near Lake Swamp, until the winter of 1832-1833 when he sold out and moved to Georgia and located in Lowndes County, in the part now Berrien County. He settled about 2-1/2 miles south of where Nashville now is. He died there January 2, 1856. His wife's death soon followed October 5, 1856. Both were buried in the family cemetery on their home place, in vaults above the ground.
Mr. Connell was a member in Darlington Co., South Carolina, of Lake Swamp Baptist Church, also his wife, but on September 13, 1834, they were received by letter from said church into Union Primitive Baptist Church. On June 13, 1835, they were granted letters of dismission and transferred to Pleasant Church much nearer their home.
James Connell was one of the trustees of a school near his home, according to deed made him and other trustees by Enos James, August 18, 1812 (Deed Book "G", page 9, Darlington Co. South Carolina records). The same records show he sold his holdings there preparatory to moving to Georgia as follows: To James Phillips, December 1st, 1832, 250 acres which he had bought in three separate tracts in 1806 and 1822, (Deed Book "0", page 423); to Powell Carter, December 25, 1832, 312 acres adjoining (See Deed Book 'U', page 299). Note: The deed to the last tract was made by Gilas Carter, January 1, 1831, to Mr. Connell as "James Connell, Jr."
Census References: 1840, 1850, Lowndes County.
James Griffin Connell
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth Date: 14 Sep 1828 - Darlington County, South Carolina 4
Christening:
Death: 16 Nov 1867 - ( at age 39) 4
Burial:
Parents
Father: Samuel Connell
Mother: Mary Steele
Spouses and Children
1. *Winnie E. Lindsey
Marriage: 17 Nov 1850 - Berrien Co., GA 4
Status:
Notes
General:
CONNELL, JAMES GRIFFIN.
1828-1867
COOK
James Griffin Connell was born in Darlington County, S. C., Sept. 14, 1828, son of Samuel Connell (Vol. I). He came to present Berrien County with his parents in 1832, and was married there Nov. 17, 1850, to Winnie E., daughter of John Lindsey. She was born Nov. 11, 1829. To Mr. aand Mrs. Connell were born seven children, viz:
1. Joel W. J.b. Sept. 21, 1851, died single Jan. 16, 1881.
2. John S.b. Aug. 15, 1853, m. Mary King.
3. Mary Sallieb. Nov. 28, 1856, m. George P. Griffin
4. Thomas F.b. July 7, 1855, died Jan. 17, 1856.
5. Flora Janeb. Dec. 13,1858, m. Walter Wiggins.
6. Jacksonb. 1862, m. Lavina Golden.
7. William Griffinb. Mar. 5, 1866, m. Ada Atkins.
Mr. Connell enlisted Aug. 23, 1862, in Co. "I", 50t'h Georgia Volunteer Infantry Regiment, Capt E. C. Morgan commanding, same being known as the "Berrien Light Infantry". He served until the end of the war.
He died Dec. 10, 1867, leaving a will which was probated. His estate was partitioned among the heirs April 20, 1868. Mrs. Connell lived nearly fifty years longer, remaining a widow until her death Dec. 12, 1914. She and Mr. Connell were buried in the Wilkes Cemetery in present Cook County. Their home was in the Cook County part of Berrien.
He was baptized into Pleasant Primitive Baptist Church at his home Nov. 16, 1867, and died a member.
Samuel Connell
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth Date: 15 Jan 1805 - Darlington District, South Carolina 2
Christening:
Death: 24 Jan 1869 - Lowndes County, GA ( at age 64) 2
Burial:
Parents
Father: James Connell 2
Mother: Sarah Reeves
Spouses and Children
1. *Mary Steele
Marriage:
Status:
Children:
1. James Griffin Connell
2. William Evander Connell
3. Eliza J. Connell
Notes
General:
CONNELL, SamuelSAMUEL CONNELL was born in Darlington district, South Carolina, January 15, 1805, son of James and Sarah Connell. He moved with his own family and that of his parents to Lowndes County, Georgia., in 1833, and located on lands about 21/2 miles southeast of Nashville, where he cleared up a farm and built his home. This property later became the property of his son, William E. Connell. It was there Samuel Connell died January 24, 1869. He was married before moving to Georgia to Miss Mary Steele, born in South Carolina March 15, 1801, died November 4, 1870. She and her husband are buried in the Connell graveyard three miles south of Nashville; graves are marked. The children were:
1805-1869
BERRIEN
1. James I. G.b. 1828, South Carolina, m. Winnie Lindsey, daughter of John.
2. William E.b. 1829, South Carolina, m. (1) Martha Smith, daughter of David C. (2) Mrs. Sarah Morris Griffin, 1864.
3. Sarah Annb. 1831, South Carolina, m. John R. Lindsey.
4. Eliza J.b. 1832, South Carolina, m. Samuel Carter, Jr.
5. Elizabeth C.b. 1835, Georgia, m. (1) Lemuel Kirkland (2) John A. Money.
6. Thomas N.b. 1836, Georgia, m. Martha Gaskins, daughter of Harmon.
7. Enos Jamesb. 1838, Georgia, m. Rachel P. Strickland June 28, 1865, daughter of Stephen D.
8. Mary Marthab. 1839, Georgia, m. (1) James 0. Money (2) Thomas Bradford.
9. John E.b. 1846, Georgia, m. Eliza McCranie December 15, 1864, daughter of Daniel and Winnie.
Samuel Connell was received by letter September 2, 1833, into Union Primitive Baptist Church, from Mount Moriah Baptist Church, Darlington District, South Carolina. He remained a member there until January 7, 1837, when he with others were dismissed by letters to unite in constituting Pleasant Church nearer his home. He was a member of Pleasant Church until his death.
Mr. Connell served as a private in Capt. Hamilton W. Sharpe's volunteer company of Lowndes County militia in the Indian War in 1836.
Census References: 1840, 1850, Lowndes; 1860, Berrien.
William Evander Connell
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth Date: 19 Nov 1829 - Darlington County, South Carolina 1
Christening:
Death: 30 Dec 1899 - Valdosta (Lowndes) GA ( at age 70) 1
Burial:
Parents
Father: Samuel Connell
Mother: Mary Steele
Spouses and Children
1. *Martha J. Smith
Marriage:
Status:
Notes
General:
CONNELL, WILLIAM EVANDERWilliam Evander Connell was born in Darlington County, South Carolina, November 19, 1829, a son of Samuel and Mary Connell (see Vol. 1). He moved with his parents to Lowndes, now Berrien County, about 1833. He was married twice. His first wife was Martha J. Smith, born September 29, 1835, in Lowndes County. Her parents were David Cooper Smith and Mehala (Nash) Smith. She died about 1863 and soon after, on April 24, 1864, he married Mrs. Sarah Griffin, daughter of Lavinsky Morris and widow of Mitchell M. Griffm. She was born January 12, 1838, and died April 11, 1918. By the first wife eight children were born, and eight were born by the second wife. The list follows:
1829-1899
BERRIEN
1. Emily Margaretb. 1853, m. Robert K. Turner, November 26, 1868.
2. Jasper D.b. 1855, m. Fannie Morris, daughter of E. D.
3. Ann E.b. 1857, m. J. Higgs Taylor, December 24, 1871.
4. George F.b. 1859, m. (1) Willie Sheppard (2) Sarah Carter, Ist cousm.
5. William D.b. 1860, died young.
6. Lillianb. 1861, died young.
7. Francis Bartowb. 1862, died young.
8. Georgia Annb. 1863, m. R. A. (Aaron) Futch.
9. John A.b. April 1, 1865, m. Eulala Agnes Lindsey, daughter of John S., December 21, 1894.
10. Maryb. July 1867, m. John D. Patterson, August 19, 1883.
11. Reubin Robertsb. February 11, 1869, m. Mae Edwards of Pinetta, Florida.
12. Sarah E.b. November 19, 1870, m. James Lawton Parrish.
13. Edmund Hansellb. January 1873, died age 7 years.
14. Henry Sneadb. March 24, 1874, m. (1) Texas Parrish (2) Hattie Hall of Hahira.
15. William Weedb. February 18, 1876, m. Eula Lee Little of Savannah.
16. Newton Wileyb. April 3, 1878, m. Alle Geneva Mathis, daughter of Hiram, February 19, 1902.
W. E. Connell enlisted August 22, 1862, in Co. "I", 50th Georgia Volunteer Infantry Regiment, C. S. A., known as the "Berrien Light Infantry". He was later promoted to sergeant, and was wounded and came home. He was discharged April 10, 1864, having been elected Ordinary while home recuperating. He served three terms, 1864-1868 and 1873-1881.
He bought the old home place of his father from the other heirs, and lived there until 1888. He had a large farm and also a cotton gm. In 1888 he sold this property and moved to a farm four miles north of Valdosta, Lowndes County, where he engaged in truck farming a few years. Later he bought a beautiful home in the northern part of Valdosta, and moved there and lived in retirement until his death December 30, 1899. Mrs. Connell, his wife, survived him and died eighteen years later. He and both of his wives are buried on the family lot in the Connell graveyard on the old Connell home place in Berrien County.
Census References: 1860, 1870, Berrien.
Lewis Conner
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth Date:
Christening:
Death:
Burial:
Spouses and Children
1. *Mary Purnell
Marriage:
Status:
Children:
1. Mary Conner
Mary Conner
Sex: F
Individual Information
Birth Date: 1793 - Effingham Co., GA 166
Christening:
Death: 3 Jul 1847 - Camden Co., GA ( at age 54) 166
Burial:
Parents
Father: Lewis Conner
Mother: Mary Purnell
Spouses and Children
1. *Willoughby Cason
Marriage: 23 Oct 1813 - Effingham Co., GA 166
Status:
Children:
1. John Barr Cason
2. Susan Cason
3. Purnell Cason
4. Elizabeth Cason
5. Nancy Cason
6. James Cason
7. Hillery Houston Cason
8. Sarah A. Cason
9. Willoughby Cason Jr.
10. Mary Ann Cason
11. Isaac Conner Cason