BRICK WALLS
"Brick wall" is a term that we usually apply to the oldest known individual in a particular line. They are the point at which there is no further information forthcoming. These individuals present the greatest challenge to us in our research. They came from somewhere and had parents but the public record seems to be devoid of these details. Indeed, at times it seems that the person did not wish to be documented and deliberately avoided the Census takers and tax collectors. The problem, however, is that courthouses burn, records disappear, and Census takers just simply don't get everyone counted. The frustrating truth about brick walls is that if you finally break through one, there is always another behind it. This is one of the aspects of Genealogy that keeps us interested as we continue to dig ever deeper into our family history.
Below is a list of some of my and my fellow Lowrey researchers' brick walls. Any information that might help to bring down any of these walls would be greatly appreciated. Please contact us if you have any such information, no matter how small.
| Edmond Lowry |
| What we know: |
| We know nothing for sure about him |
| What is alleged: |
| 1. He came to the Colonies with his son, James in the early 1700's settling first in DE and later in MD. |
| 2. He died in MD |
| James Lowery |
| What we know: |
| 1. His wife was named "Honor", last name unknown (Apr 19, 1799 land sale mentions "Honor, his wife...") |
| 2. 1778 - paid taxes in Rowan Co, NC (Capt. Dicksons Dist) |
| 3. Jan 13, 1792 - witness to sale of land from William Suttle to John Lowery in Elbert Co, GA |
| 4. Apr 19, 1799 - sold 200 acres of land on Falling Creek in Elbert Co, GA to Edward Brown |
| 5. 1805 - listed in the Georgia Land Lottery as resident in Franklin Co, GA |
| 6. Dec 9, 1820 - made a will in Franklin Co, GA listing 4 sons and 3 daughters which he described as "all my children" |
| 7. Sep, 1824 - will probated in Franklin Co, GA |
| 8. 1827 - wife listed as "Onner" on the Land Lottery in Franklin Co, GA with the designation "RS" for Rev. Soldier thus establishing that James fought in the American Revolution |
| What is alleged: |
| 1. He was born in VA between 1750 and 1760 |
| 2. His father was Charles Lowry, Sr |
| 3. His father was James Lowry, Sr |
| Thomas Lowery |
| What we know: . He was married at least 3 times: a) Sarah Parker b) Callie Godwin c) Josephine Hightower |
| 1. Born about 1807 in GA |
| 2 Lived in AL before moving on to TX |
| 3. Married Callie Godwin on Mar 21, 1838 in San Augustine Co, Tx |
| 4. Married Josephine Hightower on Feb 4, 1858 in Nacogdoches Co, TX |
| 5. Was married before the above 2 marriages |
| What is alleged: |
| Married Sarah Parker on Jan 1, 1831 in Newton Co, GA (marriage record for a Thomas Lurry to Sarah Parker) |
| Charles Lowry, Sr |
| What we know: |
| 1. He was in Frederick Co, VA in 1760 and was a member of the militia. |
| 2. 1778 - paid taxes in Rowan Co, NC (Capt. Dicksons Dist) |
| 3. Apr 6, 1786 - sold 200 acres of land in the Buffalo Creek area of Rowan Co, NC to John Baker |
| 4. 1790 - Newberry Co, SC Census - listed next door to his son, Charles Lowry, Jr |
| What is alleged: |
| 1. He was born in the "North of Ireland" |
| 2. He was born in Virginia |
| Edmond Lowry |
| What we know: |
| 1. Nov 2, 1786 - married to Elizabeth Wilkie in Rowan Co, NC |
| 2. Sep 18, 1787 - bought 153 acres of land in the Coddle Creek area of Rowan Co, NC from James Lowry |
| 3. 1790 - York Co, SC Census - listed next door to Thomas Lowry |
| 4. Mar 8, 1792 - bought 87 acres of land on Falling Creek in Elbert Co, GA from Benjamin Baker |
| 5. Sep 24, 1804 - witness to sale of land from Thomas Akins to John T. Gilmer in Elbert Co, GA |
| 6. 1830 - Gwinnett Co, GA Census - listed as Edward (sic) |
| What is alleged: |
| 1. His father was James Lowry, Sr |
| 2. He was born in SC |
| 3. He was a brother to Thomas Lowrey and Meshach Lowry |
| Meshach Lowry |
| What we know: |
| 1. Born Sep 9, 1774 |
| 2. Jan 13, 1792 - witness to land sale from William Suttle to John Lowery in Elbert Co, GA |
| 3. About 1795 - Married Ann Wilkie, probably in Elbert Co, GA as he was a resident there in 1795 |
| 4. May 9, 1796 - bought 100 acres of land on Falling Creek in Elbert Co, GA from James Lowry, Sr |
| 5. 1805 - Listed as drawer in Georgia Land Lottery - drew 2 blanks |
| 6. 1820 - Jasper Co, GA Census |
| 7. Oct 12, 1848 - will made in Jasper Co, GA |
| 8. Jan 16, 1849 - will recorded in Jasper Co, GA |
| What is alleged: |
| 1. He was born in SC |
| 2. His father was James Lowry, Sr |
| 3. He was a brother to Edmond Lowry and Thomas Lowrey |
| Thomas Lowrey |
| What we know: |
| What is alleged: |
| 1. He was born in NC |
| 2. His father was James Lowry, Sr |
| 3. He was a brother to Edmond Lowry and Meshach Lowry |
| John Lowrey |
| What we know: |
| What is alleged: |
| Meshach Lowry |
| What we know: |
| What is alleged: |
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