1891 - 1983 (92 years)
Generation: 1
1. | Mary Elizabeth "Lizzie" Elkins was born on 30 Sep 1891 in Washington, Georgia, USA; died on 21 Nov 1983 in McRae, Telfair, Georgia, USA; was buried in Erick Church Cemetery, Wheeler, Georgia, USA. Other Events and Attributes:
- SSN issued: Georgia, USA
- Name: Mary E Wilkes
- Residence: Telfair, Georgia, USA
- Social Security Number: 258-08-5918
- Residence: 1900, Stonewall, Washington, Georgia, USA
- Residence: 1910, Erick, Montgomery, Georgia
- Residence: 1920, Erick, Wheeler, Georgia, USA
- Residence: 1930, Mount Carmel, Telfair, Georgia, USA
- Vital: 23 Nov 1983; Certificate number: 040458.
Mary married Grover Cleveland Wilkes on 1 Nov 1908. Grover (son of Elisha Melancton Peter Wilkes and Harriet Corene McLendon) was born on 3 Apr 1887 in Wheeler, Georgia, USA; died on 8 May 1961 in McRae, Telfair, Georgia, USA; was buried in Erick Church Cemetery, Wheeler, Georgia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 2. Joseph Carl Wilkes was born on 29 Jul 1909 in Montgomery, Georgia, USA; died on 6 Oct 1910 in Wheeler, Georgia, USA; was buried in Erick Church Cemetery, Wheeler, Georgia, USA.
- 3. Lois Hazel Wilkes was born on 16 Apr 1912 in Wheeler, Georgia, USA; died on 5 Mar 1931 in Telfair, Georgia, USA.
- 4. Ruel Talmadge Wilkes was born on 15 Oct 1913 in Wheeler, Georgia, USA; died on 27 Mar 1973 in McRae, Telfair, Georgia, USA; was buried in Telfair Memorial Gardens, McRae, Telfair, Georgia, USA.
- 5. Grover Russell Wilkes was born on 3 May 1915 in Wheeler, Georgia, USA; died on 2 Sep 2007 in Springfield, Effingham, Georgia, USA; was buried on 5 Sep 2007 in Forest Lawn Memory Gardens, Savannah, Chatham, Georgia, USA.
- 6. Mary Elene Wilkes was born on 4 Dec 1918 in Wheeler, Georgia, USA; died on 11 Jul 1937.
- 7. Samuel Eroll Wilkes was born on 25 Jun 1923 in McRae, Telfair, Georgia, USA; died on 21 Mar 1976 in Laurens, Georgia, USA; was buried in Brunswick Memorial Park, Brunswick, Glynn, Georgia, USA.
- 8. George Leon Wilkes was born on 22 Jun 1910 in Montgomery, Georgia, USA; died on 25 Jul 1996 in McRae, Telfair, Georgia, USA; was buried in Telfair Memorial Gardens, McRae, Telfair, Georgia, USA.
- 9. Living
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Generation: 2
2. | Joseph Carl Wilkes (1.Mary1) was born on 29 Jul 1909 in Montgomery, Georgia, USA; died on 6 Oct 1910 in Wheeler, Georgia, USA; was buried in Erick Church Cemetery, Wheeler, Georgia, USA. Other Events and Attributes:
- Residence: 1910, Erick, Montgomery, Georgia
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3. | Lois Hazel Wilkes (1.Mary1) was born on 16 Apr 1912 in Wheeler, Georgia, USA; died on 5 Mar 1931 in Telfair, Georgia, USA. Other Events and Attributes:
- Death Certificate No.: Certificate number: 7821.
- Name: Lois W Sweat
- Residence: 1920, Erick, Wheeler, Georgia, USA
- Residence: 1930, Mount Carmel, Telfair, Georgia, USA
Lois married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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4. | Ruel Talmadge Wilkes (1.Mary1) was born on 15 Oct 1913 in Wheeler, Georgia, USA; died on 27 Mar 1973 in McRae, Telfair, Georgia, USA; was buried in Telfair Memorial Gardens, McRae, Telfair, Georgia, USA. Other Events and Attributes:
- SSN issued: Georgia, USA
- Residence: Telfair, Georgia, USA
- Social Security Number: 257-26-2806
- Residence: 1920, Erick, Wheeler, Georgia, USA
- Residence: 1930, Mount Carmel, Telfair, Georgia, USA
Ruel married Ouida White on 14 Jun 1934. Ouida (daughter of Rabet N White and Narthen White) was born on 19 Nov 1913 in Mount Carmel, Telfair, Georgia, USA; died on 5 Mar 1987 in Georgia, USA; was buried in Telfair Memorial Gardens, McRae, Telfair, Georgia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 10. James D Wilkes was born on 28 Dec 1938 in McRae, Telfair, Georgia, USA; died on 21 Jul 1996 in Dodge, Georgia, USA; was buried in Telfair Memorial Gardens, McRae, Telfair, Georgia, USA.
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5. | Grover Russell Wilkes (1.Mary1) was born on 3 May 1915 in Wheeler, Georgia, USA; died on 2 Sep 2007 in Springfield, Effingham, Georgia, USA; was buried on 5 Sep 2007 in Forest Lawn Memory Gardens, Savannah, Chatham, Georgia, USA. Other Events and Attributes:
- Social Security Number: 253-26-7301
- Residence: 1920, Erick, Wheeler, Georgia, USA
- Residence: 1930, Mount Carmel, Telfair, Georgia, USA
- SSN issued: Bef 1951, Georgia, USA
Notes:
Died:
Grover Russell Wilkes: Newspaper Obituary and Death Notice
Effingham Now (GA) - September 6, 2007
Deceased Name: Grover Russell Wilkes
CLYO - Grover Russell Wilkes, 92, died Sunday, Sept. 2, 2007, at Effingham Extended Care.
The Wheeler County native had lived in Port Wentworth since 1945, before moving to Clyo in 1996. He retired from Union Camp as a shift chemist.
He was a member of Port Wentworth United Methodist Church, Kate Hester Sunday School Class, and served on the administrative board as a trustee, as well as the pastor parish relations committee. He was a coordinator of Sunday school, Sunday school superintendent and chairman of education.
He served two terms on the Port Wentworth planning commission, and was a past member of the Port Wentworth Lions Club where he served on the board of directors, as vice president and president. He was preceded in death by his wife, Carol B. Wilkes.
Survivors include his daughter, Linda W. Youngblood and son-in-law, Mackie Youngblood of Clyo; two grandchildren, Craig R. Youngblood of Clyo and Melonie Y. Kolgaklis of St. Marys; six great-grandchildren; and a brother, Delbert Wilkes of Brunswick.
Funeral services were Wednesday at Port Wentworth United Methodist Church.
Interment was in Forest Lawn Memory Gardens.
Remembrances may be sent to American Cancer Society, 1930 Springfield-Egypt Road, Springfield, GA 31329.
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel, midway between Rincon and Springfield. 754-6421.
Edition: ENOW
Page: 13A
Copyright (c) 2007 Savannah Morning News
Grover married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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6. | Mary Elene Wilkes (1.Mary1) was born on 4 Dec 1918 in Wheeler, Georgia, USA; died on 11 Jul 1937. Other Events and Attributes:
- Residence: 1920, Erick, Wheeler, Georgia, USA
- Residence: 1930, Mount Carmel, Telfair, Georgia, USA
Notes:
Never Married.
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7. | Samuel Eroll Wilkes (1.Mary1) was born on 25 Jun 1923 in McRae, Telfair, Georgia, USA; died on 21 Mar 1976 in Laurens, Georgia, USA; was buried in Brunswick Memorial Park, Brunswick, Glynn, Georgia, USA. Other Events and Attributes:
- Death Certificate No.: Certificate number: 008535.
- SSN issued: Georgia, USA
- Residence: Glynn, Georgia, USA
- Residence: Telfair, Georgia, USA
- Social Security Number: 258-20-4299
- Residence: 1930, Mount Carmel, Telfair, Georgia, USA
- Military: 21 Oct 1942, Cochran Field, Macon, Bibb, Georgia, USA
- Death: 15 Apr 1976, Brunswick, Glynn, Georgia, USA
Notes:
U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946
about Samuel E Wilkes
Name: Samuel E Wilkes
Birth Year: 1923
Race: White, citizen (White)
Nativity State or Country: Georgia
State: Georgia
County or City: Telfair
Enlistment Date: 21 Oct 1942
Enlistment State: Georgia
Enlistment City: Cochran Field Macon
Branch: Air Corps
Branch Code: Air Corps
Grade: Private
Grade Code: Private
Term of Enlistment: Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law
Component: Army of the United States - includes the following: Voluntary enlistments effective December 8, 1941 and thereafter; One year enlistments of National Guardsman whose State enlistment expires while in the Federal Service; Officers appointed in the Army of
Source: Civil Life
Education: 1 year of college
Marital Status: Single, without dependents
Height: 72
Weight: 155
Samuel married Anne Adair Elder on 10 May 1944. Anne was born on 26 Dec 1922 in Cuthbert, Randolph, Georgia, USA; died on 24 Jul 1998 in Chatham, Georgia, USA; was buried in Brunswick Memorial Park, Brunswick, Glynn, Georgia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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8. | George Leon Wilkes (1.Mary1) was born on 22 Jun 1910 in Montgomery, Georgia, USA; died on 25 Jul 1996 in McRae, Telfair, Georgia, USA; was buried in Telfair Memorial Gardens, McRae, Telfair, Georgia, USA. Other Events and Attributes:
- SSN issued: Georgia, USA
- Residence: Telfair, Georgia, USA
- Social Security Number: 257-14-4648
- Residence: 1920, Erick, Wheeler, Georgia, USA
- Residence: 1930, Mount Carmel, Telfair, Georgia, USA
- Residence: 1935, Mount Carmel, Telfair, Georgia
- Residence: 1940, MD 1524 Mount Carmel, Mount Carmel, Telfair, Georgia, USA; 29 Age: 29; Agricultur Occupation: Agricultur; AttendedSchool: No; ClassofWorker: Working on own account; EmploymentCode: 1; EmploymentDetails: No; EmploymentHistory: No; EnumerationDistrict: 134-15; GradeCompleted: Elementary school, 7th grade; HomeOwnership: Owned; HoursWorked: 40; Income: 0; IncomeOtherSources: No; IsEmployed: Yes; OwnsFarm: Yes; PublicEmergencyWork: No; SeekingWork: No; ValueOfHome: 1200; WeeksWorked: 50; Married MaritalStatus: Married; Head RelationToHead: Head
- Residence: 1950, Mount Carmel, Telfair, Georgia, USA; 39 Age: 39; Sawyer Saw Mill Occupation: Sawyer Saw Mill; AgriculturalQuestionnaireNumber: 3; Citizenship: Yes; ClassofWorker: Own Business; EnumerationDistrict: 134-19; HoursWorked: 40; Industry: Saw Mill; LiveOnFarm: Yes; OccupationCategory: Working; WorkedLastWeek: Yes; Head RelationToHead: Head; Married MaritalStatus: Married
- Vital: 5 Aug 1996; Certificate number: 032460.
George married Emma Cynthia Perry on 23 Dec 1936 in McRae, Telfair, Georgia, USA. Emma (daughter of Living and Living) was born on 13 Nov 1909 in Georgia, USA; died on 6 Jul 1989 in Telfair, Georgia, USA; was buried in Telfair Memorial Gardens, McRae, Telfair, Georgia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 12. Living
- 13. Leon Elwin Wilkes was born on 3 Oct 1937 in Telfair, Georgia, USA; died on 1 Jul 1947 in Telfair, Georgia, USA; was buried in Erick Church Cemetery, Wheeler, Georgia, USA.
- 14. Living
- 15. Living
- 16. Living
- 17. Living
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Generation: 3
10. | James D Wilkes (4.Ruel2, 1.Mary1) was born on 28 Dec 1938 in McRae, Telfair, Georgia, USA; died on 21 Jul 1996 in Dodge, Georgia, USA; was buried in Telfair Memorial Gardens, McRae, Telfair, Georgia, USA. Other Events and Attributes:
- SSN issued: Georgia, USA
- Residence: Telfair, Georgia, USA
- Social Security Number: 252-62-0207
- Death: 21 Jul 1996, McRae, Telfair, Georgia, USA
- Vital: 23 Aug 1996; Certificate number: 036392.
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13. | Leon Elwin Wilkes (8.George2, 1.Mary1) was born on 3 Oct 1937 in Telfair, Georgia, USA; died on 1 Jul 1947 in Telfair, Georgia, USA; was buried in Erick Church Cemetery, Wheeler, Georgia, USA. Other Events and Attributes:
- Residence: Jeff Davis, Georgia, USA
- Residence: 1940, MD 1524 Mount Carmel, Mount Carmel, Telfair, Georgia, USA; 2 Age: 2; AttendedSchool: No; EnumerationDistrict: 134-15; GradeCompleted: None; Single MaritalStatus: Single; Son RelationToHead: Son
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14. | Living (8.George2, 1.Mary1) Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 20. Deborah Jeffries was born on 28 Sep 1971 in McRae, Telfair, Georgia, USA; died on 8 Jun 2005 in Valdosta, Lowndes, Georgia, USA; was buried on 11 Jun 2005 in Sunset Hill Cemetery, Valdosta, Lowndes, Georgia, USA.
- 21. Living
- 22. Living
- 23. Living
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Generation: 4
20. | Deborah Jeffries (14.Living3, 8.George2, 1.Mary1) was born on 28 Sep 1971 in McRae, Telfair, Georgia, USA; died on 8 Jun 2005 in Valdosta, Lowndes, Georgia, USA; was buried on 11 Jun 2005 in Sunset Hill Cemetery, Valdosta, Lowndes, Georgia, USA. Other Events and Attributes:
- Social Security Number: 253616986
Notes:
Died:
Deborah J. Strom, 33 of Valdosta, died on Wednesday, June 8, 2005 at her residence after a lengthy battle with cancer.
Born on September 28, 1971 in Telfair County, she was the daughter of Mary Sue Jeffries and the late Dr. Joe Tom Jeffries of McRae.
She received her Masters in Speech/Language Pathology from Valdosta State University and was employed as a Speech/Language Pathologist for the Lowndes County Board of Education. She was a member of Bemiss Road Baptist Church.
Mrs. Strom is survived by her husband, Eugene Edward Strom III of Valdosta; son, Nathan Edward Strom of Valdosta; sisters, Mary Jo Best of Carrollton, Amy J. Padgett of Milan; brother, Tom Daniel Jeffries of McRae; parents-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Strom of Valdosta and a sister-in-law, Lu Baxa of Valdosta.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 11, 2005 in the chapel of the Carson McLane Funeral Home. Reverend Danny Edwards and Reverend Tony Howeth will officiate. Burial will follow at Sunset Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday evening from 6 until 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Hospice of South Georgia, P.O. Box 1727, Valdosta, GA 31603 or the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 1292, Albany, GA 31702. Condolences to the family may be conveyed on the Obituary page at mclanefuneralservices.com. Carson McLane Funeral Home
https://www.mclanefuneralservices.com/obituaries/Deborah-J-Strom?obId=2622417#/obituaryInfo
Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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Generation: 5
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