collecting the seeds of a Smith tree
Joseph Thomas Carter was born around 1844, likely about 5 miles west of what would become Cedartown, Paulding County, Georgia (established in 1854). His father owned 80 acres of land on the east side of Dry Creek. Joseph was the second son of James Carter and Margaret Jane Hopkins. On 20 December 1851, the area... Continue Reading →
Abraham Mott Jr (the Third) was born circa 1806 (btw 2 Jun 1805 - 31 May 1806) likely in Screven County, Georgia. It is presumed that his parents were residing in Screven County at the time of his birth (derived from Screven County DB A:402). He was the second son of Abraham Mott Sr (the... Continue Reading →
Was Job Smith connected to the Smith Clan by blood, through close neighborly ties, or simply by coincidence? Could his origins or lineage differ from the commonly understood branches of the Smith family tree, raising questions about how he fits into the broader family history? Job Smith was born on 12 October 1750, near Smith's... Continue Reading →
Charles Carter (Charlie) was born on 2 March 1868, either in or about 4 miles west of Cedartown in Polk County, Georgia. He was the second son of Joseph Thomas Carter and Adaline Alred. Around 1874, Charlie Carter moved with his parents to Borden Springs, Cleburne County, Alabama, situated approximately ten miles west across the... Continue Reading →
digging our roots 