Elizabeth J. Poole and John B. Poole

 Children of John F. Poole 

and 

Annie J. Galloway

These two children have been Brick wall histories for me.  I've found two bits of information about Elizabeth J. Pool that led me to believe she lived in Macon, Bibb County Georgia, but I have not been able to find her on any census post 1870 Monroe County.   

In initial research I had mistakenly thought I'd found a record of her marriage to a Walter Kinder. However, having followed another researcher's line, I have good reason to believe that I am utterly mistaken about this Elizabeth J. Pool.    And so, the search shall be refreshed for my own Elizabeth Pool.

The last child of John F. Poole and Annie Galloway is John B. Poole.  I found a record of a boarder living in Bibb Co. in 1880 by the name of John B. Poole, 30, occupation listed as printer.  He is listed with a wife Laura, age 24 and a daughter Annie, age 5.  The residence is listed as being on Oak Street and was house #28 on the census conducted June 4, 1880, by census taker James S.  

There is a christening record for daughter Annie whose name is listed as Annie Laurie Pool, dated July 16, 1875.  Father is listed as John J. Pool and mother as Anna Laura Pool.  It could be John B. named hi daughter for both his deceased mother and his wife.  

I suspect this record might well be my John Pool, but I cannot trace it from that time nor find any information that might be helpful in making this connection.  

I do not know why Elizabeth and John split off the family, since the other boys and Harriett all moved to Taylor County, Georgia sometime after 1870 and made their lives there for years after.  I wonder if Elizabeth might have died after 1870, but I can find no mention, grave, or record of that.  

note, October 2024:  I recently stumbled upon a death certificate for Laura Pool, John B. Poole's daughter, in Kite, Johnson County, Georgia at age 64.  She is listed as single, occupation house cleaner.  Her certificate information was given by a Eugene Pool.  I have not yet determined who Eugene is nor how he is related to this family line.  But the certificate clearly lists her father as John Pool.  Note here that the name is spelled without the 'e'.  I am not certain that this is my family line at this time. Further research is necessary.

The Family of George J. Windham and Harriet J. Poole

I'm not sure just when Harriet Poole met George Windham nor exactly when her family moved to Taylor County, but it was apparently between 1870 when the Poole family was listed on the Monroe County census and 1875 when Harriet married George in Taylor County, Georgia.  George would have been about 23 and Harriet (Hattie) was about age 21.

I found them on the 1880 census.  George is listed as overseer of a farm.   

1880 District 1002 Macon County Georgia census

George, 28 overseer on farm

Hallie J., 26

Anna C., 4 * My great grandmother who went by the name "Clydie" born January 31, 1876

Margaret L., 3  I believe her middle name was Louise, born October 1877

John P., 9 months

I failed to note what date this census was taken and cannot currently find a copy of it on any site so cannot determine when John Poole Windham was born..

Sometime before 1900 young John Poole Windham died.   There is no death date on his tombstone at Little Vine/New Hope Cemetery which sits beside what is now Heritage Baptist Church (formerly was New Hope Primitive Baptist Church) in Reynolds, Taylor County, Georgia.  It's larger than an infant's grave but I have seen no record of death anywhere to inform me when he might have died.  I'd say from the size of the grave that he probably didn't live long enough to be included on the lost 1890 census records.  

Our next available census is from 1900.  The family was residing in Taylor county but I'm unsure if this is due to a county line change or a residence change.  

1900 District 741, Taylor County, Reynolds

 

Information on this census states that they were married 25 years

It lists:

George, 49

Hattie J. 46

Annie C., 24 

Maggie L., 23

Emma, 19 b. 6 Sept. 1882

Vera H., 17 b. 27 Nov 1885

Ellis G., 14 b 28, August1886

George G., 12 b. December 1888

Isaiah H., 9 b. 4, August 1891

James, 6 b. 15, July 1895

Hattie R., 1 b, 1 June 1899

Goodness! Just imagine having children ranging in age from 24 to 1!

There appears to be some confusion regarding middle names.  Annie Clyde was my great grandmother and went by the name of Clydie. Maggie's name was likely Margaret Louise.  Emma's middle name was Lee.  She was called "Emmi".  I believe Vera's middle name was Helen.  Ellis is listed on one family tree as Ellis Gostin and as Ellis Gordon on another.  George's middle name is listed as Gaston on his draft card registration, but the Windhams' loved naming their children after family and multiples of Georges exist.  I can only hope I have the right George tucked into this family!   Isaiah went by his middle name of Hoke.  James' middle name was Guy.  Hattie's middle, or first name, was Ruby, evidenced by the 1910 census.   

If anyone has better information, please do comment and let me know.

George's family all used family names with differing middle names, but middle initials were sometimes the same.  It's made acquiring records and newspaper blurbs about family members difficult, as I can seldom tell who belongs to which family group.

In December of 1900, Annie Clyde married Howard Griffith Eubanks in Taylor County, Georgia.  This is my family line.

In October of 1901, Emma (Emmi) married John Hugh Windham in Taylor County, Georgia.

In 1906, The Reynolds Reporter, published on September 13, 1906 reported:

"At the residence of the parents, Mr. and Mrs. G.J. Windham, on the 6th inst., was married Mr. J.A. (should be an "I" for Isaac Augustus) McCrary of Geneva, Ga to Miss Maggie Windham.  Mr. McCrary is a prominent citizen of Talbot County while Miss Windham, who carries sunshine wherever she goes, is one of Taylor's most talented and lovely ladies.

Dec 22, 1907, Vera H. Windham married Lucius A. Eubanks in Taylor County, Georgia.   (Lucius was a cousin to Annie Clyde's husband, Howard Griffith Eubanks.)   

1910 Reynolds, Taylor County Census

George, 59

Hattie, 56

Ellis, 23

(Isaiah) Hoke, 19

Jim, 16

Rubie Hallie, 11

Georgia, 9

Ellis is listed here with his parents but was also counted as a member of Vera and Lucius Eubanks' household in the same census.  It states on the census that he is a brother-in-law to Lucius.  

I'm assuming Georgia is George and Hattie's last child.  I have no further record of her, so do not know if she died as a child or if she went by another name.  She is not listed on the 1920 census with the family.  I have found no obituary, grave or death notice for her.  She would have been 19 if she had lived until 1920 and it is viable that she might have married.   

The Butler Herald

August 2, 1917,  A Call to Appear for Physical Examination went out in the Butler Herald.   Listed was:

#755 James Guy Windham, Reynolds, GA called to appear August 6.

August 23, 1917 The Butler Herald listed 'Boys Who Are Ready To Go The Front".   Jim Windham was included.

May 5, 1918 The Butler Herald Honor Roll of young men serving in WWI included:

Hoke Windham, H.Q. Co., 151 Mg Bat, Rainbow Division, American E. F., France

August 29, 1918  The Butler Herald Honor Roll included:

James G. Windham, H.Q. Co., 327 Infantry, American E.F., France.  In November 1918 he is listed as a corporal on the muster role.

On Family Search I found a muster role listing James G. Windham still enlisted as late as August of 1919.  I am not positive this is the correct James Windham.

1920 Reynolds, Taylor County

address listed is Ridge Road

George, 68

Hattie, 65

Ellis G., 34

Hoke, 28

James G., 24

Ruby, 20

The census must have started really early in 1920, because George died on  Feb 16, 1920.   His obituary ran in the Butler Herald on Feb. 19, 1920, Thursday, and was posted on page 2.

Unexpected Death of Mr. George J. Windham

Coming as a shock to his many friends and relatives in Reynolds and vicinity was the sudden death of Mr. George Windham which occurred about 2o'clock Monday afternoon at his home two miles south of Reynolds.   Heart failure caused his sudden passing which came upon him while working on the premises of his home.

Mr. Windham was 68 years of age and a resident of this county all his life.  He was a consistent member of the Primitive Baptist Church, a good farmer and neighbor, affable and popular citizen.

Besides his wife, he leaves five daughters and four sons.  Mrs. Clyde Eubanks, Mrs. Vera H. Eubanks, Mrs. Hugh Windham, Miss Ruby Windham all of county, and Mrs. Maggie McCrary of Geneva.   Messrs. Jim and Hoke Windham of this county, George of Cordele and Ellis of Fort Valley.

 

He is also survived by his brothers, Messrs. Frank and C.D. Windham of Reynolds, and 3 sisters whose names we cannot recall.  Funeral and interment, which was attended by a large gathering of sorrowing friends and relatives, took place at New Hope cemetery, Tuesday afternoon.

On February 28, 1920  Isaiah Hoke Windham married Mamie E. Driskell (Driscoll?) in Taylor County.

April 2, 1920 James Guy Windham married Vera H. Smith, in Taylor County, Georgia.

Ellis G. married Leila Bertha Simmons.  I do not have a marriage date or place.  

Ruby (listed as Hattie R.) married Ernest W. St. John.  I do not know when or where.

George G. married Jimmie, last name unknown, per 1930 census for Union, White County, Arkansas but again when and where their marriage took place is unknown.  

I plan to add to this family information as I am able to get it typed up.