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Genealogy

Fail ancestors came from Scotland to South Carolina circa 1682

Descendants of the Fail family primarily resided in Crenshaw and Lowndes Counties, but some later moved on to Covington County. They are of Scotch-Irish ancestry, ... Read more

by Curtis Thomasson, Saturday, August 7, 2010 12:00 am

Genealogy

Moore ancestor became first governor of Bermuda Islands

There are several Moore family lines that have resided in Covington County, and many descendants of these families continue to make their home here. One ... Read more

by Curtis Thomasson, Friday, July 30, 2010 11:59 pm

Genealogy

Taking a second look at Curlee family history

Since substantial data is available, a second look will be taken at the Curlee family, which was introduced in last week’s column. Jesse Curlee’s lineage ... Read more

by Curtis Thomasson, Saturday, July 17, 2010 12:00 am

Genealogy

Curlee family homesteaded here in 1854

Like so many family names, the Curlee one has a number of variations: Curlee, Corlee Carlee and probably others. The earliest known ancestor of the ... Read more

by Curtis Thomasson, Saturday, July 10, 2010 12:00 am

Genealogy

Stokes’ 2010 reunion honors Cornelia Georgia (Stokes) Fuqua

One Stokes family of Covington County – the descendants of Burrell Jackson and Cornelia Georgia (Hare) Stoke – gathered for their annual reunion on Sat., ... Read more

by Curtis Thomasson, Saturday, July 3, 2010 12:00 am

Genealogy

Uptagrafft family have German ancestry, now reside in the county

The Uptagrafft family members who have resided in Covington County are of German ancestry. The name has had several different spellings in the various records ... Read more

by Curtis Thomasson, Monday, June 21, 2010 4:40 pm

Genealogy

Childre family boasts renowned country music star – Lew Childre

When the Childre name is mentioned in Covington County, most folks – especially the older ones – think of Lew Childre, the long-time Grand Ole ... Read more

by Curtis Thomasson, Saturday, June 19, 2010 12:00 am

Genealogy

Maddox descendants offer extensive genealogical research

Favorable responses from Maddox descendants have made additional genealogy available on the Maddox family of Covington County. Today’s column will be an effort to fill ... Read more

by Curtis Thomasson, Saturday, June 5, 2010 12:00 am

Genealogy

Maddox descendants spread throughout Covington County

The Samuel Maddox family of Maryland, Georgia and Alabama was featured in last week’s column. Another Maddox family whose earliest identified ancestor is William Jackson ... Read more

by Curtis Thomasson, Saturday, May 29, 2010 1:53 am

Genealogy

Maddox family originated from Wales, claims English ancestry

There are several Maddox descendants who reside currently in Covington and surrounding counties. Read more

by Curtis Thomasson, Saturday, May 22, 2010 12:00 am

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