1874 - 1931 (56 years)
Generation: 1
1. | Mary Etta Jones was born on 12 Oct 1874 in Emanuel, Georgia, USA; died on 5 Mar 1931 in Candler, Georgia, USA; was buried in Rosemary Church Cemetery, Candler, Georgia, USA. Other Events and Attributes:
- Death: Tattnall, Georgia, USA
- Race: White
- Name: Etta Lanier
- Name: Mary E Powell
- Residence: 1910, Cobbtown, Tattnall, Georgia, USA
- Residence: 1930, Lanier, Candler, Georgia, USA; Age: 58; Marital Status: Widowed; Relation to Head of House: Mother
Mary married Jacob A Powell on 13 Oct 1903 in Tattnall, Georgia, USA. Jacob (son of Abraham Powell and Sarah Sapp) was born in Dec 1849 in Tattnall, Georgia, USA; died before 30 Jan 1920 in Georgia, USA; was buried in Jarriel Cemetery, Cobbtown, Tattnall, Georgia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 2. Julius Erie Powell was born on 11 Sep 1900 in Tattnall, Georgia, USA; died on 23 Apr 1979 in Savannah, Chatham, Georgia, USA.
- 3. James Carlton Powell was born on 11 Jan 1904 in Metter, Candler, Georgia, USA; died on 1 Jun 1973 in Statesboro, Bulloch, Georgia, USA; was buried in Eastside Cemetery, Statesboro, Bulloch, Georgia, USA.
- 4. Cora Lee Powell was born on 19 Apr 1909 in Tattnall, Georgia, USA; died on 19 Jul 1984 in Metter, Candler, Georgia, USA; was buried in Rosemary Church Cemetery, Candler, Georgia, USA.
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Mary married John Morgan Lanier on 16 Nov 1893 in Bulloch, Georgia, USA. John was born on 21 Oct 1864 in Bulloch, Georgia, USA; died on 28 Jan 1940 in Candler, Georgia, USA; was buried in Evergreen Church Cemetery, Metter, Candler, Georgia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 5. Jefferson Grady Lanier, Sr was born on 17 Oct 1894 in Bulloch, Georgia, USA; died on 22 Aug 1961 in Candler, Georgia, USA.
- 6. Callie Lanier was born on 7 Nov 1895 in Georgia, USA; died on 24 Mar 1963 in Metter, Candler, Georgia, USA; was buried on 27 Mar 1963 in Evergreen Cemetery, Metter, Candler, Georgia, USA.
- 7. Wealthy Lanier was born in Jan 1896 in Georgia, USA.
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Generation: 2
2. | Julius Erie Powell (1.Mary1) was born on 11 Sep 1900 in Tattnall, Georgia, USA; died on 23 Apr 1979 in Savannah, Chatham, Georgia, USA. Other Events and Attributes:
- Race: White
- SSN issued: Georgia, USA
- Occupation: Farmer
- Social Security Number: 255-22-8326
- Birth: 1901, Cobbtown, Tattnall, Georgia, USA
- Residence: 1910, Cobbtown, Tattnall, Georgia, USA
- Residence: 1930, Lanier, Candler, Georgia, USA; Age: 29; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Head
- Residence: 1979, Chatham, Georgia, USA
Julius married Mary E Lnu about 1919 in Georgia, USA. Mary was born on 7 Dec 1903 in Georgia, USA; died on 14 Nov 1941 in Savannah, Chatham, Georgia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 8. Melton Powell was born in 1922 in Metter, Candler, Georgia, USA.
- 9. Mary Magdelena Powell was born in 1925 in Metter, Candler, Georgia, USA; died on 3 Mar 1964.
- 10. Millard Wallace "Bill" Powell was born on 24 Mar 1927 in Metter, Candler, Georgia, USA; died on 5 Oct 1995 in Orlando, Orange, Florida, USA.
- 11. Living
- 12. Annie Louise Powell was born on 6 Sep 1930 in Metter, Candler, Georgia, USA; died on 15 Jan 2017 in McDonough, Henry, Georgia, USA.
- 13. Living
- 14. Living
- 15. Living
- 16. Living
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3. | James Carlton Powell (1.Mary1) was born on 11 Jan 1904 in Metter, Candler, Georgia, USA; died on 1 Jun 1973 in Statesboro, Bulloch, Georgia, USA; was buried in Eastside Cemetery, Statesboro, Bulloch, Georgia, USA. Other Events and Attributes:
- Also Known As: J C
- Social Security Number: 263-14-8532
- Residence: 1910, Cobbtown, Tattnall, Georgia, USA
- Residence: 1920, Lanier, Candler, Georgia, USA
- Residence: 1930, Lanier, Candler, Georgia, USA
- Residence: 16 Oct 1940; Self RelationToHead: Head; Sister RelationToHead: Sister (brother-in-law)
- SSN issued: Bef 1951, Florida, USA
- Residence: 1973, Statesboro, Bulloch, Georgia, USA
James married Juanita Smith on 30 Mar 1946 in Seminole, Florida, USA. Juanita was born on 25 Jul 1923 in Statesboro, Bulloch, Georgia, USA; died on 2 Feb 2009 in East Regional Hospital, Statesboro, Bulloch, Georgia, USA; was buried on 4 Feb 2009 in Eastside Cemetery, Statesboro, Bulloch, Georgia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 17. Living
- 18. Linda Delores Powell was born on 11 Sep 1946 in Savannah, Chatham, Georgia, USA; died on 24 Sep 1990 in Augusta, Richmond, Georgia, USA; was buried in Bulloch Memorial Gardens, Statesboro, Bulloch, Georgia, USA.
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Family/Spouse: Mary Lnu. Mary was born in 1911 in Georgia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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4. | Cora Lee Powell (1.Mary1) was born on 19 Apr 1909 in Tattnall, Georgia, USA; died on 19 Jul 1984 in Metter, Candler, Georgia, USA; was buried in Rosemary Church Cemetery, Candler, Georgia, USA. Other Events and Attributes:
- Race: White
- Name: Cora Lanier
- Social Security Number: 256-54-8151
- Residence: 1910, Cobbtown, Tattnall, Georgia, USA
- Residence: 1920, Lanier, Candler, Georgia, USA
- Residence: 1930, Lanier, Candler, Georgia, USA; Age: 21; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Wife
- Residence: 1935, Lanier, Candler, Georgia, USA
- Residence: 1 Apr 1940, Lanier, Candler, Georgia, USA; Age: 32; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Wife
- SSN issued: 1953, Georgia, USA
- Residence: 1984, Candler, Georgia, USA
- Vital: 31 Jul 1984; Certificate number: 024961.
Family/Spouse: Ones Lanier. Ones (son of James Berrien Lanier and Tempie Cannady) was born on 8 Nov 1904 in Georgia, USA; died on 2 Nov 1973 in Metter, Candler, Georgia, USA; was buried in Rosemary Church Cemetery, Candler, Georgia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 19. John William Lanier was born on 29 Apr 1930 in Metter, Candler, Georgia, USA; died on 20 May 2014 in East Georgia Regional Medical Center, Statesboro, Bulloch, Georgia, USA; was buried on 22 May 2014 in Rosemary Church Cemetery, Candler, Georgia, USA.
- 20. Ellen Pauline Lanier was born on 6 Aug 1928 in Metter, Candler, Georgia, USA; died on 3 Nov 1985 in Talmadge Memorial Hospital, Augusta, Richmond, Georgia, USA; was buried on 5 Nov 1985 in Rosemary Church Cemetery, Candler, Georgia, USA.
- 21. Living
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5. | Jefferson Grady Lanier, Sr (1.Mary1) was born on 17 Oct 1894 in Bulloch, Georgia, USA; died on 22 Aug 1961 in Candler, Georgia, USA. Other Events and Attributes:
- Residence: 1900, Cobbtown, Tattnall, Georgia, USA
- Residence: 1910, Cobbtown, Tattnall, Georgia, USA
- Residence: 5 Jun 1917, Cobbtown, Tattnall, Georgia, USA; registered in Candler County, GA
- Residence: 1920, Evergreen, Candler, Georgia, USA
- Residence: 1930, Longview, Tattnall, Georgia, USA
Family/Spouse: Beulah Thrift. Beulah (daughter of Living and Living) was born on 25 Mar 1903 in Tattnall, Georgia, USA; died on 27 Dec 1995 in Metter, Candler, Georgia, USA; was buried on 29 Dec 1995 in Evergreen Cemetery, Metter, Candler, Georgia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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6. | Callie Lanier (1.Mary1) was born on 7 Nov 1895 in Georgia, USA; died on 24 Mar 1963 in Metter, Candler, Georgia, USA; was buried on 27 Mar 1963 in Evergreen Cemetery, Metter, Candler, Georgia, USA. Other Events and Attributes:
- Name: Callie Lanier Sapp
- Residence: Metter, Candler, Georgia, USA
- Residence: 1910, Cobbtown, Tattnall, Georgia, USA
Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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Generation: 3
8. | Melton Powell (2.Julius2, 1.Mary1) was born in 1922 in Metter, Candler, Georgia, USA. Other Events and Attributes:
- Race: White
- Residence: 1930, Lanier, Candler, Georgia, USA; Age: 8; Age: 18; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head of House: Son
Family/Spouse: Frances Martie. Frances (daughter of Albert Martie and Mary Martie) was born on 4 Feb 1917 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio, USA; died on 5 Jan 1999 in Romulus, Wayne, Michigan, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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9. | Mary Magdelena Powell (2.Julius2, 1.Mary1) was born in 1925 in Metter, Candler, Georgia, USA; died on 3 Mar 1964. Other Events and Attributes:
- Race: White
- Residence: 1930, Lanier, Candler, Georgia, USA; Age: 5; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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10. | Millard Wallace "Bill" Powell (2.Julius2, 1.Mary1) was born on 24 Mar 1927 in Metter, Candler, Georgia, USA; died on 5 Oct 1995 in Orlando, Orange, Florida, USA. Other Events and Attributes:
- Race: White
- SSN issued: Michigan, USA
- Social Security Number: 369-36-3161
- Residence: 1930, Lanier, Candler, Georgia, USA; Age: 3; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head of House: Son
Notes:
Orlando Sentinel, The (FL) - October 8, 1995
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Deceased Name: MILLARD ''BILL'' POWELL
68, Roman Lane, Orlando, died Thursday, Oct. 5. Mr. Powell was a tour guide. Born in Chandler County, Ga., he moved to Central Florida in 1971. A member of the Oakland Baptist Church, he also belonged to the Moose Lodge 766, American Legion Post 19, VFW Post 8152, Fraternal Order of Eagles and Shrine Temple, Lincoln Park, Mich. He was an Army veteran of World War II. Survivors: wife, Elizabeth; sons, Peter Murray, Clermont, James Murray, Kissimmee, David Murray, Arkansas, Jay Viger, Virginia; daughters, Sandra Luther, Michigan, Sharlyn Fix, Orlando; brother, Melton, Orlando; sisters, Audrey Brigdon, Orlando, Louise Wood, Atlanta, Lenora Hodges, Ellen Morrison, Dora Hunter, all of Savannah, Ga., Vivian Baldwin, S eattle; 11 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. Vossen Cremation Service, Orlando.
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Orlando Sentinel, The (FL)
Date: October 8, 1995
Edition: METRO
Page: B6
Record Number: 9510070786
Copyright (c) 1995, Orlando Sentinel Communications. All rights reserved.
Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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12. | Annie Louise Powell (2.Julius2, 1.Mary1) was born on 6 Sep 1930 in Metter, Candler, Georgia, USA; died on 15 Jan 2017 in McDonough, Henry, Georgia, USA. Family/Spouse: Wilbur Henry Wood, Jr. Wilbur was born on 8 May 1933 in Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA; died on 21 Apr 1980 in Fulton, Georgia, USA; was buried in Forest Hills Memorial Gardens, Forest Park, Clayton, Georgia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Family/Spouse: John F "Johnny" Daniels. John was born on 22 May 1922 in Toombs, Georgia, USA; died on 4 Dec 2000 in Dublin, Laurens, Georgia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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18. | Linda Delores Powell (3.James2, 1.Mary1) was born on 11 Sep 1946 in Savannah, Chatham, Georgia, USA; died on 24 Sep 1990 in Augusta, Richmond, Georgia, USA; was buried in Bulloch Memorial Gardens, Statesboro, Bulloch, Georgia, USA. Other Events and Attributes:
- Name: Linda Delores Kingery
- Social Security Number: 253-70-5207
- SSN issued: 1961, Georgia, USA
- Residence: 1990, Bulloch, Georgia, USA
- Vital: 4 Oct 1990; Certificate number: 038819.
Linda married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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19. | John William Lanier (4.Cora2, 1.Mary1) was born on 29 Apr 1930 in Metter, Candler, Georgia, USA; died on 20 May 2014 in East Georgia Regional Medical Center, Statesboro, Bulloch, Georgia, USA; was buried on 22 May 2014 in Rosemary Church Cemetery, Candler, Georgia, USA. Other Events and Attributes:
- Also Known As: Bo
- Race: White
- Residence: 1935, Lanier, Candler, Georgia, USA
- Residence: 1 Apr 1940, Lanier, Candler, Georgia, USA; Age: 9; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head of House: Son
Notes:
Died:
John William “Bo” Lanier 84, of Metter died Tuesday morning at East Georgia Regional Medical Center in Statesboro.
The Candler County native has lived here all his life and was a retired farmer. He attended Rosemary Primitive Baptist Church. He enjoyed fishing, gardening, and spending time with his grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his parents Ones and Cora Lee Powell Lanier, a sister Pauline Donaldson, and infant great-grandson Benjamin Chandler Price.
He is survived by his wife of 65 years Mary Elizabeth Williams Lanier and daughters Barbara Lanier Mercer; Janice Lanier Wells all of Metter. He is also survived by his sister Jeannette Lanier Aldrich of Metter, 4 grandchildren Michelle Mercer (Jimmy) Millsaps, Angela Price, Cynthia Olivia (Benji) Price and Heather (Shawn) Calvert; also surviving are 12 great-grandchildren.
Funeral Services will be conducted Thursday May 22, 2014, 2:00pm at Rosemary Primitive Baptist Church, with Elder Tommy Rountree and Elder Sam Bowen officiating.
The body will lie in state from 12:00pm until the time of the service.
Visitation will be from 12:00pm until time of services at 2:00pm at Rosemary Primitive Baptist Church.
Burial will follow at Rosemary Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery.
Pallbearers: Shawn Calvert, Michael Coursey, Jim Donaldson, Jimmy Millsaps, Jerry Williams and Kenny Williams.
Kennedy-Brannen Funeral Homes Metter Chapel is in charge of the arrangements. Kennedy-Brannen Funeral Homes Metter Chapel “A Life Celebration Funeral Home” www.kennedybrannen.com
http://obituaries.expressionstributes.com/?m=f426331239&prnt=1
Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 32. Barbara Joyce Lanier was born on 17 Jan 1950 in Metter, Candler, Georgia, USA; died on 10 Apr 2018 in Metter, Candler, Georgia, USA; was buried in Rosemary Church Cemetery, Candler, Georgia, USA.
- 33. Living
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20. | Ellen Pauline Lanier (4.Cora2, 1.Mary1) was born on 6 Aug 1928 in Metter, Candler, Georgia, USA; died on 3 Nov 1985 in Talmadge Memorial Hospital, Augusta, Richmond, Georgia, USA; was buried on 5 Nov 1985 in Rosemary Church Cemetery, Candler, Georgia, USA. Other Events and Attributes:
- Race: White
- Name: Pauline Donaldson
- Social Security Number: 252-62-2192
- Residence: 1930, Lanier, Candler, Georgia, USA; Age: 1; Age: 1 8/12; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head of House: Daughter
- Residence: 1935, Lanier, Candler, Georgia, USA
- Residence: 1 Apr 1940, Lanier, Candler, Georgia, USA; Age: 11; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head of House: Daughter
- SSN issued: 1957, Georgia, USA
- Vital: 13 Nov 1985; Certificate number: 040928.
Family/Spouse: Rawleigh Donaldson. Rawleigh was born on 25 Apr 1915 in Candler, Georgia, USA; died on 12 Nov 1983 in Metter, Candler, Georgia, USA; was buried in Rosemary Church Cemetery, Candler, Georgia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 34. Wayne Rawleigh Donaldson was born on 8 Apr 1953 in Metter, Candler, Georgia, USA; died on 13 Dec 2000 in Metter, Candler, Georgia, USA; was buried on 15 Dec 2000 in Rosemary Church Cemetery, Candler, Georgia, USA.
- 35. Living
- 36. Living
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22. | Ollie M Lanier (5.Jefferson2, 1.Mary1) was born in 1921. Other Events and Attributes:
- Residence: 1930, Longview, Tattnall, Georgia, USA
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23. | Mattie M Lanier (5.Jefferson2, 1.Mary1) was born in 1923. Other Events and Attributes:
- Residence: 1930, Longview, Tattnall, Georgia, USA
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25. | Jefferson Grady Lanier, Jr (5.Jefferson2, 1.Mary1) was born on 16 May 1929 in Metter, Candler, Georgia, USA; died on 7 Aug 1989 in Metter, Candler, Georgia, USA. Other Events and Attributes:
- Residence: 1930, Longview, Tattnall, Georgia, USA
Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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Generation: 4
30. | Debbie Louise Hodges (13.Living3, 2.Julius2, 1.Mary1) was born on 21 Oct 1954 in Savannah, Chatham, Georgia, USA; died on 16 Aug 2001 in Springfield, Effingham, Georgia, USA. Other Events and Attributes:
- SSN issued: Georgia, USA
- Name: Debbie H. Exley
- Social Security Number: 257-94-2889
Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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32. | Barbara Joyce Lanier (19.John3, 4.Cora2, 1.Mary1) was born on 17 Jan 1950 in Metter, Candler, Georgia, USA; died on 10 Apr 2018 in Metter, Candler, Georgia, USA; was buried in Rosemary Church Cemetery, Candler, Georgia, USA. Other Events and Attributes:
- Name: Barbara Joyce Mercer
Notes:
Died:
Barbara Joyce Lanier Mercer, age 68 of Metter, reunited with her parents in her eternal home on Tuesday, April 10, 2018 after an extended illness. She was born to the late John William and Mary Elizabeth Williams Lanier on January 17, 1950.
Barbara was a native of Metter, GA. After graduating from Metter High School in 1967, she relocated to Vidalia to start a career and family. She worked for many years at Darby Supply Company and later for White and Son Heating and Air. After retirement, she moved back to Metter to take care of her ailing parents.
Family and friends were Barbara’s passion. In her younger years, Barbara and her daughter clogged with the State Prison Cloggers. When she was promoted to Granny, her life forever changed.
Barbara was a member of the First Baptist Church Twin City and an active member of the Joyful Gleaners Sunday School Class.
Barbara is survived by her daughter, Michelle Mercer-Millsaps and son in love, Jimmy Millsaps of Metter; three grandchildren, Jordan Whorley & Elizabeth “Lizzie” Millsaps of Metter and Mitchell Whorley of Gainesville; one sister, Janice Lanier Wells of Metter. She also leaves behind numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and special friends.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, April 13, 2018 at 11 a.m. at First Baptist Church Twin City with Pastor Max Rodgers and Elder Sam Bowen officiating. Burial will follow in the Rosemary Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at First Baptist Church Twin City on Thursday evening from 6:00 until 8:00.
The family wishes to thank all of those who cared for her during her illness. Donations may be made to the Bethany Hospice, 109 S. Duval Street, Claxton, Ga 30417 or First Baptist Church Twin City, 22 Railroad Ave, Twin City, GA 30471.
Wood Funeral Home of Metter is in charge of arrangements.
https://www.woodfhmetter.com/obits/obituary.php?id=704802
Barbara married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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34. | Wayne Rawleigh Donaldson (20.Ellen3, 4.Cora2, 1.Mary1) was born on 8 Apr 1953 in Metter, Candler, Georgia, USA; died on 13 Dec 2000 in Metter, Candler, Georgia, USA; was buried on 15 Dec 2000 in Rosemary Church Cemetery, Candler, Georgia, USA. Other Events and Attributes:
- SSN issued: Georgia, USA
- Social Security Number: 254-92-0541
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37. | Harold Jerome Aldrich (21.Living3, 4.Cora2, 1.Mary1) was born in 1961 in Candler, Georgia, USA; died on 10 Nov 2003 in Georgia, USA; was buried in Aldrich Family Cemetery, Metter, Candler, Georgia, USA. Other Events and Attributes:
Notes:
Died:
Metter - Harold Jerome "Jerry" Aldrich, 42, died November 10, 2003.
Survivors: wife, Brenda Aldrich of Metter; sons and daughter-in-law, Jeremy and Kimberly Aldrich of Metter and Justin E. Aldrich of Metter; parents, Harold and Jannette Aldrich of Metter; sister, Melesia Becerra of Metter; one grandchild, several nieces and nephews.
Visitation: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 11, 2003 at Wood Funeral Home.
Funeral Services: 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 12, 2003 in Rosemary Primitive Baptist Church in Metter.
Burial: Aldrich Family Cemetery.
Wood Funeral Home
Savannah Morning News, Nov. 11, 2003.
Published in Savannah Morning News on Nov. 11, 2003
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