Powell Shiflet


Submitted by:
Marteal Wells
7822 Meadow Park Drive
Dallas, TX 75230
Martealw@aol.com

Additional info from Rachel Brown Racbrow@aol.com and David Anderson ScotRebel@aol.com
Informtion and pictures received from Ronnie Dean Shiflett
Information for this family has been found on the Find-A-Grave website as well as public trees from Ancestry.com

Comments: These families are outlined in the book: THE SHIFLETS OF GEORGIA by Marteal Wells.

Revised Oct 1999
Revised Jan 2010 by Bob Klein
Revised Apr 2020 by Bob Klein
Revised May 2020 by Bob Klein


Powell Shiflet, b. abt 1772/77, Orange Co., VA, d. abt 1852, Elbert Co., GA, s/o probably* Stephen Shiflet, d. abt 1776/77, VA, and Elizabeth Powell, d/o  John and Ann Powell

married: 1 Aug 1797 in Orange Co., VA to Catherine McMullen b. abt 1778 in VA, d. bef 1840 in Elbert Co., GA, d/o John McMullen and Theodosia Beasley


2. James W. Shiflet, b. abt 1798 in Elbert Co., GA, d. 5 Aug 1862, Hart Co., GA, m(1) 14 Dec 1826 to Elizabeth Judith Henderson in Elbert Co., GA, b. abt 1810 in Elbert Co., GA, d. Bef 1859 in Elbert Co., GA; m(2) abt 1860 to Elizabeth J. Walker, b abt. 1821 in SC. See separate chart..

2. Theodosia "Doshe" Shiflet b. abt 1802 in Elbert Co., GA, d. bef 1860 in Hart Co., GA, m. 3 Oct 1839 in Elbert Co., GA to William Hunt b. 12 Oct 1795 in VA (Children unknown)

2. Picket W. Shiflet II, b. abt 1804 in GA, d. 9 Jun 1876 in Elbert Co., GA, m. 23 Jan 1828 in Elbert Co., GA to Sarah Ann Henderson b. abt 1814 in Elbert Co., GA, d. 24 Oct 1877 in GA

3. Frances Elizabeth Shiflet, b. 23 Jul 1829 in Elbert Co., GA, d. 7 Feb 1887 in Floyd CO., GA, m. 30 Oct 1844 in Elbert Co., GA to Daniel Frederick Chapman b. 16 Jan 1824 in Elbert Co., GA, d. 15 May 1899 in Floyd Co., GA, Both Burued: Mizpah Methodist Church Cemetery, Rome, Floyd Co., GA

4. James Daniel Chapman b. 31 Jul 1845 in Elbert Co., GA, d. 23 Sep 1936 in Floyd Co., GA

5. Ola Chapman, b. 6 Jul 1870 in Rome, Floyd Co., GA, d. 18 Jan 1954 in Rome, Floyd Co., GA
5. Edward Daniel Chapman, b. 7 Nov 1872 in Rome, Floyd Co., GA, Buried: Myrtle Hill Cemetery, Rome, Floyd Co., GA
5. Wyatt Holmes Chapman, b. 6 Feb 1880 in Rome, Floyd Co., GA, Buried: Myrtle Hill Cemetery, Rome, Floyd Co., GA

4. Frances Elizabeth Chapman b. 22 Dec 1846 in GA, d. 19 Sep 1922 in Hart Co., GA, m. 20 Dec 1866 in Hart Co., GA to William Callaway Craft, b. 29 Mar 1849, d. 26 Mar 1924, Both Buried: Sardis Baptist Church Cemetery, Hartwell, Hart Co., GA

5. Sarah E. Craft, b. 7 Sep 1867 in GA, d. 14 Mar 1945 in GA, m. Blackston L. Richardson, b. 18 May 1847, d. 21 Dec 1928, both Buried: Sardis Baptist Church Cemetery, Hartwell, Hart Co., GA
5. Elijah Ellison Craft, b. 22 JUn 1868 in Hrtwell, Hart Co., GA, d. 1959, m. 1894 to Evie Sandrs, b. 1878, d. 1940 Both Buried: Sardis Baptist Church Cemetery, Hartwell, Hart Co., GA
5. John William Craft, b. 8 Aug 1871 in Hart Co., GA, d. 21 Dec 1952 in Anderson Co., SC, m. Mary Emily Skelton, b. 20 Oct 1901 in Andwrson Co., SC, d. 20 Oct 1960 in Seminole Co., GA, Both Buried: Sardis Baptist Church Cemetery, Hartwell, Hart Co., GA
5. James Albert Craft, b. 9 Dec 1874 in GA, d. 22 Jun 1933 in Hart Co., GA of Liver Failure/Alcoholism, Buried: Sardis Baptist Church Cemetery, Hartwell, Hart Co., GA
5. Joseph Warren Craft, b. 17 Aug 1877 in GA, d. 7 Nov 1957 in Hart Co., GA, m. 6 Aug 1899 in Hart Co., GA to Martha Elizabeth "Mattie" Heaton b. 24 Jul 1882, d. 29 Jul 1966, Both Buried: Sardis Baptist Church Cemetery, Hartwell, Hart Co., GA

4. Pickett Sanford Chapman b. 26 Aug 1848 in GA, d. 14 Mar 1930 in Hopewell, Fulton Co., GA from Influenza, Buried: College Park Cemetery, Fulton Co., GA,

m. 18 Jul 1869 in Floyd Co., GA to Clara Louisa Elizabeth Dowdle, b. 11 Mar 1851, d. 15 Oct 1920 in Fulkton Co., GA

5. Robert Lee Chapman, b. 1870, d. 1960
5. Mary Ann Chapman, b. 20 Dec 1872 in GA, d. 14 Oct 1954 in Chattoogo Co., GA
5. Edna Pearl Chapman, b. 1875, d. 1963
5. Clara Elizabeth Chapman, b. 1878, d. 1974
5. Clifford Rivers Chapman, b. 1880, d. 1945
5. Fannie Eunice Chapman, b. 1883, d. 1957
5. Luella Chapman, b. 1885, d. 1981
5. Ruth E. Chapman, b. 1888, d. 1964

4. Joel Turner Chapman b. abt 1849 in GA
4. William Anderson Chapman b. 15 Apr 1853 in GA, d. 27 Jan 1928 in OK, Buried: Memory Lane Cemetery, Anadarko, Caddo Co., OK, m. 19 Dec 878 in Floyd Co., GA to Marth R/ "Mattie" Spraggins, b. abt 1854 in Polk Co., GA, d. bef 1900

5. Mary Chapman b. 1908, m. 30 Jun 1924 in Grady, OK to Willie Smith b. 1901

4. Elijah A. Chapman b. abt 1854 in GA
4. Francis M. Chapman b. abt 1856 in GA
4. Virginia A. Chapman b. abt 1858 in GA
4. Lewis C. Chapman b. Mar 1861 in GA
4. George Ellis Chapman b. 10 Nov 1866 in Elbert Co., GA, d. 1 Aug 1897 in Comanche, TX, m. 16 Dec 1888 in Birmingham, Jefferson Co., AL

5. Walter Daniel Chapman

4. Lindsey F. Chapman b. May 1870 in GA

3. Doshe L. Shiflet, b. abt 1832 in Elbert Co., GA, d. abt 1900 in DeKalb Co., AL
3. Judith Mary Shiflet, b. abt 1833 in  Elbert Co., GA, m(1) 22 Nov 1849 in Elbert Co., GA to William D. Allen b. abt 1834 in Elbert Co., GA, m(2) 13 Feb 1856 in Elbert Co., GA to Alexander S. Downs b. abt 1825 in SC
3. Rosie L. Shiflet, b. abt 1835 in Elbert Co., GA
3. Catherine Shiflet, b. abt 1836 in Elbert Co., GA, m. 18 Nov 1858 to George M. Burroughs in Hart Co., GA
3. William Nicholas Shiflet, b. 24 Dec 1837 in Elbert Co., GA, d. 30 Sep 1929 in Van Zandt Co., TX, Buried: Cahill Methodist Cemetery, Alvarado, Johnson Co., TX, m(1) 15 Sep 1858 in GA to Nancy Ann Teresa Parks b. 18 Dec 1839, d. 28 Jan 1895 in Coryell Co., TX, buried: Post Oak Cemetery, Coryell Co., TX m(2) Rachel Louisa Clark Maroney in TX, (no children)

4. William Calvin Shiflet b. 8 Dec 1859 in Gordon Co., GA, d. 26 Jan 1935 in Smith Co., TX, buried: Marvin Chapel Cemetery, Van Zandt Co., TX
4. Mary Frances (Fannie) Shiflet b. 20 Jun 1862 in GA, d. 8 Nov 1946 in Henderson Co., TX, buried: Frizzell Cemetery, Henderson Co., TX
4. Ida Laura Shiflet b. 22 May 1866 in Polk Co., GA, d. 31 Dec 1943 in Alvarado, TX, m. 13 Nov 1884 in Henderson Co., TX to Amos L. Norrell, b. 20 Oct 1860 in MS, d. 18 Dec 1928 in Alvarado, Johnson Co., TX Both Buried: Glenwood Cemetery, Alvarado, Johnson Co., TX

5. Clarence N. Norrell, b. 9 Apr 1894 in TX, d. 3 Sep 1959 in Cleburne, Johnson Co., TX
5. Bessie Lee Norrell, b. 5 Mar 1897 in Hill Co., TX, d. 29 Aug 1953 in Cleburne, Johnson Co., TX

4. Rilla M. Shiflet b. 23 Feb 1870 Polk Co., GA, d. 12 Jan 1901, m. Julius Lee Buckner, b. abt 1864 in TX

5. William Hubert Buckner, b. 12 Aug 1891 in TX, d. 24 May 1971 in Tyler, Smith Co., TX

4. Silas Beverly Shiflet b. 10 Jul 1873 in Polk Co., GA, d. 5 May 1959 in Alvarado, Johnson Co., TX

5. Nicholis Clark Shiflet, b. 25 Mar 1897 in Coryell Co., TX, d. 9 Mar 1984 in Johnson Co., TX, m. 2 Jun 1918 in Alvarado, Johnson Co., TX to Vera Pearl Spence, b. 17 Jan 1895 in McLennan Co., TX, d. 15 Dec 1969 in TX, Both Buried: Cahill Methodist Cemetery, Alvarado, Johnson Co., TX

6. Robert Beverly Shiflet, b. 6 May 1919 in Alvarado, Johnson Co., TX, d. 21 Nov 2012 in Mineral Wells, TX, Buried: Woodland Park Cemetery, Mineral Wells, Palo Pinto Co., TX
6. William Nicholas Shiflet, b. 4 My 1922 in Alvarado, Johnson Co., TX, d. 15 Jan 976 in Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., T, Buried: Cooper's Chapel Cemetery, Mt. Pleasant, Titus Co., TX
6. Frank Henry Shiflet, b. 29 Oct 1924 in Alvarado, Johnson Co., TX, d. 9 Mar 1983 in TX
6. Mary Nadine Shiflet, b. 27 Jan 1928 in Alvarado, Johnson Co., TX, d. 20 Oct 2002 in Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX, Buried: Eakins Cemetery, Ponder, Denton Co., TX
6. Randall Spence Shiflet, b. 21 Feb 1930 in Alvarado, Johnson Co., TX, d. 25 Jan 1999 in Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX, Buried: Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX

5. Calvin P. "Guy" Shiflet, b. 17 Dec 1898 in OK, d, 17 Mar 1980 in Alvarado, Johnson Co., TXm. JUn 1921 in Alvarado, Johnson Co., TX to Ruby E. Meadows, b. 18 Aug 1904 , d. 6 JUn 1997 in GRimes Co., TX, Both Buried: Glenwood Cemetery, Alvarado, Johnson Co., TX

6. Eula Ernestine Shiflet, b. 17 Sep 1922 in TX, d. 14 Dec 1984 in Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX
6. Elvest S. Shiflet, b. 8 Oct 1924 in Alvarado, Johnson Co., TX, d. 26 Feb 1999 in Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX, Buried: Glenwood Cemetery, Alvarado, Johnson Co., TX

3. Sarah Shiflet, b. abt 1839 in Elbert Co., GA.
3. Pricilla C. Shiflet, b. abt 1840 in Elbert Co., GA
3. Beverly Silas Shiflet, b. abt 1841 in Elbert Co., GA
3. Lewis Marion Shiflett, b. 7 Jan 1842 in Elbert Co., GA, d. 31 Dec 1914 in Carroll Co., GA, m. 3 Oct 1865 in Home of Bride's brother, Gordon Co., GA to Marietta Louisiana Clemmons b. 5 Aug 1843 in Gordon Co., GA, d. 16 Mar 1918 in Carroll Co., GA, m(2) 9 Dec 1896 in Randolph Co., AL to Montie Pate b. 1861, d. 1942

4. Charles Henry Shiflett, b. 23 Sep 1866 in Carroll Co., GA, d. 3 May 1946 in Floyd Co., GA, m. 25 Dec 1893 in Floyd Co., GA to Ida Lou Pollock, b. 2 Nov 1875 in Chattanooga, Hamilton Co., TN, d.  8 Jun 1910, Both Buried: Myrtle Hill Cemetery, Rome, Floyd Co., GA

5. Jessie L. Shiflett, b. 8 Aug 1895 in GA, d. 3 Apr 1963
5. Herman Lewis Shiflett, b. 15 Jun 1899 in GA, d. 14 Jun 1957 in Birmingham, Jefferson Co., AL
5. Nellie Marie, b. 7 Nov 1901 in GA, d. 1 May 2003 in Floyd Co., GA
5. Claude Emory Shiflett, b. 23 Nov 1904 in Rome, Floyd Co., GA, d. 15 Nov 1977 in Floyd Co., GA

4. Laura Tulua Shiflett, b. 8 Sep 1868 in GA, d. 21 Aug 1947 in GA, m . John Andew Wynens, b. 1861, d. 1926, Both Buried: Bowdon City Cemetery, Bowdon, Carroll Co., GA

5. George Clemmons Wynens, b. 28 Dec 1890 in Heard Co., GA, d. Jul 984 in Carrollton, Carroll Co., GA
5. Lillie Belle Wynens, b. 29 Jul 1896 in GA, d. 21 Mar 1973 in Carrollton, Carroll Co., GA
5. Chester M. Wynens, b. 4 Jul 1900 in GA, d. 10 Mar 1978 in Bremen, Haralson Co., GA
5. Harvey Beuford Wynens, b. 20 Sep 1902 in GA, d. 4 Mar 1977 in Haralson Co., GA

4. William Augustus "Gus" Shiflett, b. 18 Mar 1871 in Bartow Co., GA, d. 7 Apr 1910 in Carroll Co., GA, m. 10 Sep 1893 in Carroll Co., GA, to Mary Etta Chambers, b. 11 Sep 1875 in Carroll Co., GA, d. 28 Aug 1952 in Carroll Co., GA, Both Buried: Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Joel, Carroll Co., GA

5. Leonard Elijah Shiflett, b. 24 Jun 1894 in Carroll Co., GA, d. 27 Feb 1964 in Tift Co., GA, m. 21 Nov 1915 to Tessie Lou Layton, b. 6 Aug 1901 in GA, d. 24 Apr 1989 in Tift Co., GA, Both Buried: Waterloo Baptist Church Cemetery, Waterloo, Irwin Co., GA
5. Millie Ora Shiflett, b. 7 Jun 1896 in Carroll Co., GA, d. 3 Apr 1984 in Carroll Co., GA, m. 1 Nov 1914 to John Willis Kelley, b. 30 Aug 1896 in GA, d. 1 Oct 1994, Both Buried: Tyus Baptist Church Cemetery, Roopville, Carroll Co., GA
5. Mellie Mae Shiflett, b. 6 May 1898 in Carroll Co., GA, d. 23 Mar 1928 in Carroll Co., GA, m. 12 Dec 1915 to Robert Arnold Cater, b. 7 Jan 1894 in Heard Co., GA, d. 31 Oct 1938, Both Buried: Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Carroll Co., GA
5. William Edgaar Shiflett, b. 10 Oct 1899 in Carroll Co., GA, d. 2 Sep 1900 in Carroll Co., GA
5. Hassie Ophelia Shiflett, b. 4 Apr 1901 in Carroll Co., GA, d. 17 May 1967 in Tift Co., GA, m. 25 Nov 1923 in GA to Woodie Lee Walker, b. 3 May 1903, d. 18 Jun 1979, Both Buried: Oak Ridge Cemetery, Tifton, Tift Co., GA
5. John Allen Pinkney Shiflett, b. 8 Mar 1903 in Carroll Co., GA, d. 5 Jul 1965 in Tift Co., GA, m. 11 Jul 1926 in GA to Emma Mae Moye, b. 7 Dec 1902 in GA, d. 29 Jul 1982 in Sumter Co., GA, Both Buried: Oak Ridge Cemetery, Tifton, Tift Co., GA
5. Era Valon Shiflett, b. 5 May 1905 in Carroll Co., GA, d. 6 Apr 1923 in Tift Co., GA, Buried: Waterloo Baptist Church Cemetery, Waterloo, Irwin Co., GA
5. Newton Milton Shiflett, b. 31 Dec 1907 in Carroll Co., GA, d. 22 Dec 1995 in Griffin, Spalding Co., GA, m. 12 May 1934 in Barnesville, Lamar Co., GA to Mary Lucille Vickers, b. 30 Mar 96 in Griffin, Spalding Co., GA, d. 1 Jan 2011 in Macon Co., GA, Both Buried: Griffin Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Griffin, Spalding Co., GA
5. Grace Lenora Shiflett, b. 5 Oct 1909 in Carroll Co., GA, d. 28 Dec 1995 in Carrollton, Carroll Co., GA, m. 27 Oct 1935 in Macon, Bibb Co., GA to Beverly Noel Arnold, b. 1 Oct 1912 in Grand Junction, Mesa Co., CO, d. 7 Nov 1998 in Haralson Co., GA, Both Buried: Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Carroll Co., GA. Grace may have also been married to Thomas Justice and S. Blake Hester

4. Thomas W. Shiflett, b. 3 Jun 1873 in GA, d. 18 May 1903 in Carroll GA, Buried: Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Carroll Co., GA
4. Emily Elizabeh "Emma" Shiflett, 1 Jun 1875 in Floyd Co., GA, d. 6 Jan 1875 in Carroll Co., GA, Buried: Salem Baptist Church Cemetery, Carroll Co., GA, m. 10 Nov 1895 in Carroll Co., GA to Warner A. Chambers, b. 14 Oct 1872 in Villa Rica, Carroll Co., GA, d. 6 Dec 1902 in Carroll Co., GA, Buried: Buried: Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Carroll Co., GA

5. Georgie Ina Chambers, b. 20 Aug 1896 in Carroll Co., GA, d. 3 Jul 1976 in
5. Thomas Erastus Chambers, b. 22 Apr 1899 in Carroll Co., GA, d. 1 Aug 1990 in Carroll Co., GA
5. Mary Idora Chambers, b. 10 Aug 90 in Carroll Co., GA, d. 16 Jul 1995 in Carroll Co., GA

4. George Edward Shiflett, b. 7 Jul 1878 in GA , d. 19 Jun 1956 in Cook Co., GA, m. 2 Aug 1898 in Carroll Co., GA to Vannie B. Layton, b. 17 Feb 1881 in GA, d. 14 Mar 1972 in Cook Co., GA, Both Buried: Woodlawn City Cemetery, Adel, Cook Co., GA

5. Ethel D. Shiflett, b. 29 Oct 1899 in Cook Co., GA, d. 1 Aug 1987, m. Jesse W. GIllespie, b. 12 Aug 1893, d. 3 Mar 1985, Both Buried: Woodlawn Cemetery, Adel, Cook Co., GA
5. Eva Lois Shiflett, b. 17 Aug 1901 in Heard Co., GA, d. 19 Feb 1962 in Adel, Cook Co., GA, m. abt 1918 to Grover Cleveland Thompson, b. 29 Mar 1885 in Heard Co., GA, d. 23 Apr 1947 in Adel, Cook Co., GA, Both Buried: Antioch Cemetery, Adel, Cook Co., GA
5. Myrtine Shiflett, b. 1903 in GA
5. Hugh Edward Shiflett, b. 3 Aug 1903 in GA, d. 27 Aug 1946 in Cook Co., GA, m. 1920 to Myrtice Elizabeth Harris, b. 12 Jul 1902 in GA, d. 14 Dec 1975 in Colquitt Co., GA, Both Buried:  Antioch Cemetery, Adel, Cook Co., GA
5. Vera Shiflett, b. 15 Aug 1905 in GA , d. 26 Sep 1984, m. Milton Fletcher, b. 7 Apr 898, d. 7 Jan 970, Both Buried: Woodlawn Cemetery, Adel, Cook Co., GA
5. Bledsoe Thomas Shiflett, b. 31 Jul 1907 in Carroll Co., GA, d. 12 Nov 1990 in Cook Co., GA
5. Leroy Buford Shiflett, b. 24 Sep 1909 in GA, d., 14 Sep 1985 in Tift Co., GA, m. Maggie Bickers, b. 24 Aug 1908 in GA, d. 15 Jul 1990 in GA, Both Buried: Oak Ridge Cemetery, Tifton, Tift Co., GA
5. Clifford Otis Shiflett, b. 17 Nov 1911, d. 9 Mar 1959 in GA, m. 12 Oct 1934 to Monzelle Martha DeMott, b. 13 Aug 1917 in Cairo, Grady Co., GA, d. m17 Oct 205 in Nashville, Berrien Co., GA, Both Buried: Woodlawn City Cemetery, Adel, Cook Co., GA
5. Jewelle Shiflett, b. 1914 in GA
5. Nova Shiflett, b. 1916 in GA

4. Edgar L. Shiflett, b. 12 Mar 1881 in GA, d. 22 Mar 1948 in Lowndes Co., GA, m. 3 Dec 1906 in Heard Co., GA to Edith Elvira Taylor, b. 12 Jul 1883 in GA, d. 16 Oct 1987 in GA, Both Buried: Oak Hill Cemetery, Quitman, Brooks Co., GA

5. Warner Isaac Shiflett, b. 13 Feb 1908 in GA, d. 14 Apr 2001 in GA
5. Opal Shiflett, b. 1910 in GA
5. Myrtle Shiflett, b. 1914 in GA
5. Diamond Shiflett, b. 19 Mar 1915 in Cook Co., GA, d. 2 Jun 2002 in GA
5. Bradley Shiflett, b. 19 Mar 1917 in GA, d. 5 Jul 1926 in Cook Co., GA
5. Charles Edgar Shiflett, b. 24 Dec 1922 in GA, d. 3 May 1996 in Adel Cook Co., GA
5. Hollis Vernon Shiflett, b. 8 May 926 in Cook Co., GA, d. 22 Feb 2003 in Albany, Dougherty Co., GA

3. James Monroe Shiflet, b. abt 1846 in Elbert Co., GA, m. Mary A. Brewer b. abt 1845 d. 1890

4. George J. Shiflet b. Nov 1869 in Bartow Co., GA, d. 11 Jul 1942 in Floyd Co., GA
4. James F. Shiflet b. Jul 1872 in GA, d. 31 Jul 1918 in Lindale, Floyd Co., GA
4. Leila T. (Mattie) Shiflet b. Mar 1876 in Floyd Co., GA
4. Frank J. (Buddie) Shiflet b. 8 Jun 1878 in Floyd Co., GA, d. 12 May 1968 in Polk Co., GA
4. Lillian E. Shiflet b. Jan 1880 in Floyd Co., GA, d. 19 Jun 1956
4. Delia Carrie Shiflet b. Aug 1883 in Floyd Co., GA, d. 22 Mar 1948
4. Charles Edward Shiflet b. abt 1874 in GA, d. 13 Sep 1957 in Floyd Co., GA, buried: Eastview Cemetery, Rome, Floyd Co., GA

3. George J. Shiflet, b. abt 1846 in Elbert Co., GA
3. Martha A. Shiflet, b. abt 1848 in Elbert Co., GA
3. Emily E. Shiflet, b. abt 1850 in Elbert Co., GA
3. John Andrew Shiflet, b. abt 1852 in Elbert Co., GA, m(1) Salena Frances Hudson b. abt 1855, d. bef 1900, m(2) abt 1901 to Ella Unknown b. abt 1904 in GA

4. Jennie H. Shiflet b. Nov 1871 in GA
4. Alexander Shiflet 1874 in GA
4. Sanders Shiflet b. 5 Dec 1875 in GA, d. 23 Nov 1918 in Mt. Vernon, GA, buried: Hollywood Cemetery, Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA
4. Walter Edward Shiflet b. 18 Apr 1876 in GA, d. 1 Nov 1926 in Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA, buried: Hollywood Cemetery, Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA
4. Augustus (Gus) Timons Shiflet b. 12 May 1878 in Rome, GA
4. Alma A. Shiflet b. 18 Mar 1881 in GA
4. Paul Edwin Shiflet b. 19 Jan 1883 in Floyd Co., GA, d. 6 May 1942 in Madison, IN
4. Nellie Oliver Shiflet b. 6 Dec 1886 in GA
4. Addie Shiflet b. Oct 1891 in GA
4. Carl Shiflet b. 24 Dec 1893 in GA, d. 17 Feb 1977 in Upson Co., GA
4. Ruth Shiflet b. 26 Jul 1896 in GA

3. Cornelia A. Shiflet, b. abt 1856 in Elbert Co., GA
3. Francis Marion Shiflett b. abt 1857 in Elbert Co., GA, m. Nannie M. Unknown b. Nov 1856 in GA

4. Marion Gillam Shiflett b. 15 Jul 1878 in GA, d. 4 May 1929 in Floyd Co., GA
4. Robert Lamar Shiflett b. 13 Jan 1879 in Polk Co., GA
4. Grace Shiflett b. Dec 1881 in Polk Co., GA
4. Paul W. Shiflett, Sr. b. 23 Oct 1886 in GA, d. 22 Aug 1964 in Floyd Co., GA, buried: Pleasant Hope Cemetery, Rome, Floyd Co., VA
4. Harry Hoyt Shiflett b. 20 Nov 1888 in Polk Co., GA
4. Mary Mae Shiflett b. Nov 1895 in Floyd Co., GA
4. Ira C. Shiflett b. 8 Sep 1898 in Floyd Co., GA
4. Claude Shiflett b. 1900 in GA

2. John M. Shiflet, b. 7 Nov 1808, d. 21 Apr 1890 , m(1) 4 Mar 1832 to Mary "Polly" Henderson, Elbert Co., GA; m(2) abt 1853 in Elbert Co., GA to Eleanor Clementine  Seawright, b. 29 Mar 1826 in SC, d. 1 Aug 1896 in Hart Co, GA.

Issue of John and Mary Henderson Shiflett:
3. Simeon C. Shiflet b. 13 Sep 1833 in Elbert Co., GA, d. 4 Nov 1904 in Floyd Co. GA, m(1) 10 Nov 1850 in Elbert Co., GA to Sarah Ann Pritchet; m(2) Lulu b. Jun 1853 in GA (no children). See separate  chart.
3. James William Shiflet, b. Nov 1837 in Elbert Co., GA, d. 13 Sep 1917 in Henderson Co., TX, buried: Dean Cemetery, Smith Co., TX, m(1) 8 Jan 1857 to Sarah H. Crawford in Elbert Co., GA. d. 10 Jan 1894 in Smith Co., TX, buried: Dean Baptist Cemetery, Smith Co., TX, m(2) 26 Sep 1895 in Henderson Co., TX to Sarah I. Brewer Little b. 24 Mar 1858 in AL. d. 8 Mar 1927 in Henderson Co., TX, buried: Edom Cemetery, Van Zandt Co., TX

4. Tressie Jane Shiflett b. 22 Nov 1875 in TX, d. 28 Aug 1938 in Dean, TX
4. Frank Asberry Shiflet b. May 1859 in GA, d. bef 1910, buried: Dean Baptist Cemetery, Smith Co., TX
4. Mary C. Shiflet b. Mar 1864 in GA, d. 28 Nov 1936 in Henderson Co., TX, ,buried: Edom Cemetery, Van Zandt Co., TX
4. James Jeremiah Shiflet b. 16 Nov 1867 in GA, d. 27 sep 1936 in Smith Co., TX, buried: Dean Baptist Cemetery, Smith Co., TX
4. Sara Emily Emma Shifflet b. Nov 1868 in GA
4. William Columbus Shiflet b. 16 Jul 1871 in MS, d. 3 Aug 1923 in Dallas, Dallas Co., TX, buried: Edom Cemetery, Van Zandt Co., TX
4. Laura Ophilia Shiflett b. 6 Nov 1872 in MS, d. Gilmer, Upshur Co., TX, buried: Dean Baptist Cemetery, Smith Co., TX

3. Francis Marion Shiflet, b. abt 1840 in Elbert Co., GA, d. 05 Jan 1922 in Floyd Co., GA, buried: Oak Grove Cemetery, Cedartown, Polk Co., GA, m(1) Unknown, m(2) abt 1860 in Hart Co., GA to Elizabeth Catherine Chapman b. Apr 1845 in GA, d. aft 1920, buried: Friendship Baptist Cemetery, Polk Co., GA

4. Emma Lou Shiflett b. 18 Jul 1862 in Hart Co., GA, d. 9 Jan 1938 in Bonham, Fannin Co., TX, buried: Soper Cemetery, Choctaw, OK
4. Levina Shiflett b. 1864 in Hart Co., GA
4. James Ellison Shiflett, Sr. b. Jul 1866 in Hart Co., GA, d. 10 Aug 1922 in Polk Co., GA
4. Henrietta Shiflett b. 1868 in Hart Co., GA
4. John P. Shiflett b. 1869 in Hart Co., GA, d. 10 Jun 1925 in Polk Co., GA, buried: Oak Grove Cemetery, GA
4. Mary Shiflett b. Mar 1875 in Hart Co., GA, d. 1 Feb 1919 in Cedartown, Polk Co., GA, buried: Oak Grove Cemetery, GA
4. Mansell Henry Shiflett b. 3 Jun 1875 in Polk Co., GA, d. 19 Aug 1955 in Baldwin Co., GA
4. Henry M. Shiflett b. 1877 in Polk Co., GA
4. George England Shiflett b. 14 Jul 1879 in Polk Co., GA, d. 31 Dec 1951 in Gadsden, Etowah Co., AL
4. Robin Shiflett b. Jul 1881 in GA
4. Joseph Warren Shiflett b. 12 Aug 1885 in Polk Co., GA, d. 5 Aug 1947 in Floyd Co., GA

3. J. A. Shiflet, b. abt 1842 in Elbert Co., GA
3. Mary Catherine Shiflet, b. abt 1843 in Elbert Co., GA.  In the 1880 census she is listed as single with these children.

4. Ca?? Shiflet b. abt 1868 in GA
4. George Shiflet b. abt 1869 in GA
4. Rosa Lee Shiflet b. May 1870 in GA
4. Onnie Shiflet b. abt 1872 in GA
4. John Shiflet b. abt 1876 in GA
4. William Shiflet b. abt 1878 in GA

3. Judeah Henrietta Shiflet, b. abt 1845 in Elbert Co., GA.  In the 1880 census she is listed as single with these children.

4. Caldona Shiflet b. abt 1868 in GA
4. Frances Shiflet b. abt 1871 in GA

3. Susan Louanna Shiflet, b. abt 1846 in Elbert Co, GA, m. 13 Jan 1876 to Luther M. Cunningham
3. John P. Shiflet, b. 10 May 1849 in Elbert Co., GA, d. 16 Jan 1912 in Smith Co., TX, buried: Dean Cemetery, Smith Co., TX, m. Mary Lucinda (Mollie) Chapman b. 19 May 1865 in Ashley Co., AR, d. 3 Oct 1945 in Smith Co., TX, both buried: Dean Baptist Cemetery, Smith Co., TX

4. Jessie May Shiflet b. 6 Oct 1891 in Smith Co., TX, d. 3 Dec 1967 in Smith Co., TX, buried: Dean Baptist Cemetery, Smith Co., TX
4. Walter McMillan Shiflet b. 18 Sep 1893 in Smith Co., TX, d. 7 Mar 1915 in Smith Co., TX, buried: Dean Baptist Cemetery, Smith Co., TX
4. Lottie Belle Shiflet b. Jul 1894 in Smith Co., TX, d. 30 Mar 1895 in Smith Co., TX, buried: Dean Baptist Cemetery, Smith Co., TX
4. Willie Lucinda Shiflet b. 7 Oct 1896 in Smith Co., TX, d. 31 Dec 1971 in Smith Co., TX, buried: Dean Baptist Cemetery, Smith Co., TX
4. Carrie Lee Shiflet b. 28 Aug 1898 in Smith Co., TX, d. 21 Feb 1975 in Smith Co., TX
4. Lena Agnes Shiflet b. 20 Jul 1900 in Smith Co., TX, d. Jan 1977 in Smith Co., TX
4. Lee E. Shiflet 14 Jul 1904 in Smith Co., TX, d. 16 Jan 2001 in Smith Co., TX

3. Benjamin F. Shiflet b. 10 May 1851 in Elbert Co., GA, d. 19 May 1905 in Hart Co., GA, m. Sarah F. Gaines. See their separate chart.
Issue of John and Eleanor Seawright Shiflett:
3. Lucy C. Shiflet, b. abt 1854 in Elbert Co., GA
3. Sarah L. C. Shiflet, b. abt 1856 in Hart Co., GA
3. Thomas A. G. Shiflet, b. abt 1857 in Hart Co., GA
3. Ophelia Cornelia  E. Shiflet, b. abt 1859 in Hart Co., GA
3. Robert Luther Shiflet, b. 2 Oct 1864 in Hart Co., GA, d. 7 Oct 1951 in Hart Co., GA, m. 27 Jan 1887 in Hart Co., GA to Amanda Ellen Snow b. 10 Jul 1870 in GA, d. 10 May 1935 in Anderson Co., SC

4. Bertie Mae Shiflett b. Dec 1891 in GA
4. Minnie L. Shiflett b. 15 Jan 1892 in GA, d. 26 Jan 1976
4. Silas Eugene Shiflett b. 27 Aug 1894 in GA, d. 22 Feb 1972 in Anderson Co., SC
4. May Shiflett b. Oct 1897 in GA
4. Andy Roy Shiflett b. 19 Jan 1902 in GA, 15 JUl 1923 in Hart Co., GA, buried: Cokesbury Methodist Church Cemetery, Hart Co., GA

3. Alice Shiflet, b. abt 1867 in Hart Co., GA, m. 4 Dec 1885 to Joseph R. Simpson
3. Dortch Maloy Shiflett, Sr., b. 16 Aug 1869 in Hart Co., GA, d. 16 Aug 1942 in Hart Co., GA; m(1) 30 Jan 1889  to Mary E. Cash b. 30 Apr 1870 in Banks, GA, m(2) 24 Sep 1908 to Maude K. Gurley b. 20 Nov 1882 in GA, d. 6 May 1970 in Hart Co., GA

4. Harvey Hatcher Shiflet, Sr. b. 15 Dec 1889 in Hart Co., GA, d. 30 Oct 1976 in Hart Co., GA
4. Mamie Shiflett 1892 Hart Co., GA
4. Judson Matheson Shiflett b. 2 Oct 1893 Hart Co., GA, d. 26 Nov 1966 in Oteen, Buncombe Co., NC
4. Lois Christine Shiflett b. Sep 1895 Hart Co., GA
4. Clara Shiflett b. 15 May 1898 Hart Co., GA, d. 7 Oct 1992 in Hart Co., GA
4. Alma Rue Shiflett b. 19 Aug 1900 Hart Co., GA, d. 27 Jun 1991 in Haywood, NC
4. Dortch Maloy Shiflett, Jr. b. 1902 in GA
4. Emma Ruby Shiflett b. 1903 in GA
4. Gladys Shiflett b. 1904 in GA

2. Lewis Robert Shiflet, b. 18 Mar 1811, d. 15 May 1880, m. Martha Sabtles, 20 Feb 1855. (No children)
2. Mary "Polly" Shiflet, b. abt 1812 in Elbert Co., GA, m. 18 Mar 1830, Elbert Co., GA to Nicholas Pritchett b. abt 1804 in GA

3. Jesse Pritchett, b. abt 1831, Elbert Co., GA, m. Johnson
3. Carroll Prichett, b. abt 1834, Elbert Co., GA
3. John Pritchett, b. abt 1836, Elbert Co., GA
3. Docie Pritchett, b. abt 1837, Elbert Co., GA, m. James Ray
3. S. Pritchett, b. abt 1839, Elbert Co., GA
3. Robert Pritchett, b. abt 1841, Elbert Co., GA
3. Catherine Pritchett, b. abt 1842, Elbert Co., GA, m. Unknown Buckhalter
3. Elizabeth Pritchett. B. abt 1842, Elbert Co., GA
3. James Pritchett, b. abt 1846, Elbert Co., GA

2. Elizabeth Shiflet, b. abt 1820 (Never married)

2. Frances Carolyn Shiflet, b. abt 1821, Elbert Co., GA, m(1) Jesse Pritchett; m(2) 11 June 1857 in Hart Co., GA to Samuel Hymer Cheek b. abt 1830 in Hart Co., GA

Issue with Jesse:
3. Mary A. Pritchett, b. abt 1845, Elbert Co., GA
3. Sarah F. Pritchett, b. abt 1847, Elbert Co., GA
Issue with Samuel
3. David W. Cheek, b. abt 1857, Elbert Co., GA
3. Flora T. Cheek, b. abt 1858, Elbert Co., GA
3. Ben W. Cheek, b. abt 1860, Hart Co., GA
3. Louisa E. Cheek, b. abt 1857, Hart Co., GA

2. Francis Marion Shiflet, b. abt 1825, d. 1863 in new market, TN, m. 17 Nov 1842, Elbert Co., GA, Mary E. Richardson b. abt 1826

3. James Mahlon Shiflet, b. abt 1844 in Elbert Co., GA
3. Lindsey W. Shiflet, b. abt 1846 in Elbert Co., GA
3. Van Clayton Shiflet, b. abt 1847 in Elbert Co., GA
3. Martha W. Shiflett, b. abt 1848 in Elbert Co., GA
3. Lewis S. Shiflet, b. 9 Nov 1849 in Elbert Co., GA, m. Mary Elizabeth Heaton b. Nov 1849 in SC, d. aft 1930 d/o Sanford Heaton and Nancy A. Johnson

4. Mattie M. Shiflet
4. James Mahlon Shiflet b. abt 1872 in GA
4. Minnie L. Shiflet b. Jun 1875 in GA
4. Daisy C. Shiflet b. Oct 1881 in GA
4. Hattie A. Shiflet b. Jan 1884 in Hart Co., GA
4. Gustus Clifford Shiflet b. 11 Jan 1888 in Hart Co., GA, d. 8 Feb 1944 in Hart Co., GA, m. his 1st cousin abt 1913 in GA to Vinnie L. Shiflett b. Nov 1899 in GA, d. 28 Mar 1976 in Clayton Co., GA d/o John A. Shiflet and Amy Permelia Farmer
4. Jesse Blackman Shiflet b. 2 Oct 1890 in Hart Co., GA
4. Martha F. Shiflet b. Feb 1896 in Hart Co., GA

3. John A. Shiflet, b. abt 1850 in Elbert Co., GA, d. 12 Sep 1921 in Polk Co., GA, buried: Friendship Cemetery, Cedartown, Polk Co., GA, m. abt 1871 to Amy Permelia Farmer b. 16 Apr 1850 in GA, d. 8 Feb 1910

4. Mary Ann Shiflett b. Feb 1874 in GA
4. Ella Samia Shiflett b. Jul 1876in Hart Co., GA
4. Benjamin William Shiflett b. Oct 1879 in Hart Co., GA, d. 8 Mar 1956 in Polk Co., GA
4. Matilda Shiflett b. 1881 in Hart Co., GA
4. Alvin R. Shiflett b. 28 Apr 1886 in Hart Co., GA, d 5 Jan 1973 in Polk Co., GA
4. Vinnie L. Shiflett b. Nov 1889 in GA, d. 28 Mar 1976 in Clayton Co., GA m. Gustus Clifford Shiflet [see above]

3. Dock W. Shiflet, b. abt 1855 in Hart Co., GA, m. Sallie (Sarah) Knight b. abt 1858 in GA

4. Willie Shiflett b. abt 1875 in GA
4. John Shiflett b. Mar 1876 in GA
4. Charlie Shiflett b. abt 1877 in GA
4. William Shiflett b. abt 1878 in GA

3. Florence C. Mallory Shiflet, b. 8 Sep 1858 in Hart Co., GA, d. 30 Aug 1946, Grayson Co., TX, m. Allie Alzada Unknown, b. 7 Oct 1865 in AR, d. 10 Dec 1954 in TX, both buried: Marysville Cemetery, Cooke Co., TX

4. Lucinda Elizabeth Shiflett b. 24 Feb 1884, d. 5 Aug 1898 in TX, buried: Marysville Cemetery, Cooke Co., TX
4. Josie Shiflett b. Feb 1886 in AR
4. James M. Shiflett b. 23 Dec 1887 in AR
4. Eppie O. Shiflett b. May 189 in AR
4. Emmitt M. Shiflett b. 30 Jul 1892 in AR, d. Apr 1885

2. Louise Shiflet, b. abt 1826 (never married)

2. William J. Shiflet, b. abt 1829 in Hart Co., GA, d. 23 Jun 1864 in Gettysburg, PA, m. Sep 1858 to Frances A. Barron, b. Dec 1834 in GA, d. 2 Jan 1904

3. Milley T. Shiflet, b. abt 1859, Hart Co., GA, m(1) Claudius Jones, m(2) William Lewis Herring, b. 14 Apr 1852 in GA, d. 15 May 1915, s/o Benson Berry Herring & Orpha Sanders

4. Gnarl Herring b. 28 Jul 1891 in Hart Co., GA, d. Jan 1980
4. Albert Herring b. Mar 1893 in Hart Co., GA
4. Eunace Herring b. Jul 1887 in Hart Co., GA
4. Claude H. Herring, Sr. b. 24 Feb 1889 in Hart Co., GA, d. 11 Jun 1976 in Franklin Co., GA
4. Anna Herring b. Apr 1893 in Hart Co., GA
4. Fannie Lou Herring b. 8 Jun 1895 in Hart Co., GA, d. 8 Sep 1979 in Rock Hill, York Co., SC
4. Paris Herring b. 7 Apr 1899 in Hart Co., GA, d. 10 Jun 1989 in Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC
4. Benson H. Herring b. 2 Apr 1902 in Hart Co., GA

3. Jane Shiflet. B. abt 1860, Hart Co., GA
3. Tahlulu Shiflet, b. abt 1863, Hart Co., GA, m. Alfred F. Smith b. Jan 1861

4. Dewey Smith b. Jan 1884 in GA
4. Remus Smith b. Feb 1887 in GA
4. Gartrell Smith b. Dec 1889 in GA
4. John H. Smith b. Feb 1891 in GA
4. Fred Smith b. Jun 1893 in GA
4. Flossie Smith b. Sep 1895 in GA
4. Lester Smith b. Jan 1898 in GA

3. Willie Ophelia Shiflet, b. 6 Oct 1864 in Hart Co., GA, d. 7 May 1930 in Hartwell, GA, m. 18 Jan 1887 in Elbert Co., GA to Elias Harrison (Bud) Herring, b. abt 1856 in GA, d. 1931 in Hart Co., GA, s/o Benson Berry Herring & Orpha Sanders

4. Berry Herring b. abt 1889 in GA
4. Yancy H. Herring b. abt 1891 in GA, d. 9 Nov 1961 in Hart Co., GA
4. Denver Herring b. 1 Nov 1892 in GA, d. Nov 1979 in SC
4. Denon Herring b. abt 1894 in GA
4. Waymon P. Herring b. 19 Jun 1895 in GA, d. 1 Apr 1975 in Madison Co., GA
4. James M. Herring b. abt 1898 in GA
4. Frances Luther Herring b. abt 1900 in GA
4. Ollie M. Herring b. abt 1904 in GA

Issue of Frances A. Shiflett (widow) and Unknown:
3. Evaline Shiflet, b. 1868 in GA
3. James T. Shiflet, b. abt 1870 in GA, d. 27 May 1951 in Anderson Co., SC, m. abt 1910 to Mary Florence McCurley b. 25 Aug 1893 in GA, d. Dec 1971 in Anderson, SC

4. Raymond S. Shiflet b. 12 Feb 1912 in Anderson Co., SC, d. 6 Jun 1999 in Anderson Co., SC, buried: Old Silver Brook Cemetery, Anderson Co., SC
4. Hazel Shiflet b. 7 Apr 1917 in Anderson Co., SC, d. 3 Dec 2008 in Iva, Anderson Co., SC, buried: Forest Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Anderson, SC
4. Roy Shiflet b. 1919 in Anderson Co., SC, d. 6 Sep 1920 in Anderson Co., SC
4. Geneva Louise Shiflet b. 16 Nov 1922 in Anderson Co., SC, 12 Apr 2008 in Washington, D.C., buried: Forest Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Anderson, SC
4. Clifford R. Shiflet b. 14 Oct 1924 in Anderson Co., SC, d. 7 Sep 1998 in Anderson Co., SC

3. Anna Shiflet, b, abt 1875 in GA



Leonard and Tessie Family
Back row: Maxine Shiflett Adamson, Leonard Shiflett, Norman Shiflett, David Wright, Jake Heard and Vertie Wright.
2nd row seated: Myrtle Hampton Shiflett holding Sandra Shiflett, Tessie Shiflett, Evelyn Shiflett Heard.
Children: Melba Jean Wright, Laverne Wright & Jerry Heard.



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Lewis Marion Shiflett
1842 - 1913
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Marietta Clemmons Shiflett
1843 - 1918


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William Augustus "Gus" Shiflett
1871 - 1910
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Mary Etta Chambers Shiflett
1875 - 1952


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Daniel Frederick Chapman
1824 - 1899
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Frances Elizabeth Shiflett Chapman
1829 - 1887


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Leonard Elijah Shiflett
1894 - 1964
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Tessie L. Layton Shiflett
1901 - 1989


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William Nicholas Shiflet
1837 - 1929
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Nancy A. T. Parks Shiflet
1839 - 1896


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Nicholis Clark Shiflet
1897 - 1984
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Vera Pearl Spence
1895 - 1969

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