Mama Lucy 1984
William David "Pete" Sorrells
William Alexander Sorrells
The Sorrells Brothers
James A. Sorrells at Gainesville Mill
Elizabeth " Aunt Lizzie " Sorrells
Descendants of William Alexander Sorrells
Generation 1
1.
William Alexander Sorrells-1 was born in 1774 in Virginia. He died in Walton Co., GA.
Dorcas Sanders daughter of James Sanders Sr. and Sarah Tully[1] was born on 21 Nov 1779 in Surry County, NC. She died on 04 Dec 1848 in Walton Co., GA.
William Alexander Sorrells and Dorcas Sanders were married on 20 Oct 1797. They had the following children:
2. i.
James Nathaniel Sorrells was born in 1807.
3. ii.
Alexander H. Sorrells[2] was born in 1812 in Georgia. He died on 19 Feb 1892 in Walton Co., GA. He married Harriett Lester in Officiated by W.H. Adair, JP.
Generation 2
2.
James Nathaniel Sorrells-2 (William Alexander-1) was born in 1807.
Lucy Ann Haynes.
James Nathaniel Sorrells and Lucy Ann Haynes married. They had the following children:
4. i.
James Sanders Sorrells was born in 1859.
3.
Alexander H. Sorrells-2 (William Alexander-1)[2] was born in 1812 in Georgia. He died on 19 Feb 1892 in Walton Co., GA.
Harriett Lester was born in 1817. She died on 05 Feb 1895 in Walton Co., GA.
Alexander H. Sorrells and Harriett Lester were married in Officiated by W.H. Adair, JP. They had the following children:
i.
William J.C. Sorrells was born in 1838.
ii.
A. W. I. Sorrells was born before 1840.
Notes for A. W. I. Sorrells:
General Notes:
From1840 Census, no data.
iii.
Wilson C.H. Sorrells was born in 1844.
iv.
James Sorrells was born in 1848.
v.
Richard Thomas Sorrells was born in 1848.
5. vi.
Humphrey Hendricks Sorrells[3, 4] was born on 01 Aug 1850 in Georgia. He married Armenta Haseltine Chandler on 08 Dec 1874 in Oglethorpe, GA. He died on 18 May 1930 in Clarke Co., GA.
vii.
Martha Sorrells was born in 1857.
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viii.
Evaline Sorrells was born in 1859.
ix.
Sallie H. Sorrells was born in 1860.
Generation 3
4.
James Sanders Sorrells-3 (James Nathaniel-2, William Alexander-1) was born in 1859.
Delia Westmoreland.
James Sanders Sorrells and Delia Westmoreland married. They had the following children:
6. i.
Albert Benjamin Sorrells was born in 1903.
5.
Humphrey Hendricks Sorrells-3 (Alexander H.-2, William Alexander-1)[3, 4] was born on 01 Aug 1850 in Georgia. He died on 18 May 1930 in Clarke Co., GA.
Notes for Humphrey Hendricks Sorrells:
General Notes:
This family is shown on the 1880 Walton County GA census, 419th District, but later moved to Clarke County. In 1880, Humphrey H. Sorrells was living next door to J.S. Sorrells, Age 34, and his wife, M.A. Sorrells, married in1874. There is a J.S. and Martha A. Sorrells are buried in Sorrells cemetery. According to family tradition, Arminta Chandler had a sister, Martha, who married James (Jim) Sorrels.
Was Martha A. Sorrells the same person as Martha Chandler?
The Source for this family information is found in the Family Bible of Humphrey H. Sorrells and records supplied by Velna Bond Sorrells, whose husband descends from Humphrey H. Sorrells.
Armenta Haseltine Chandler daughter of James Oliver Chandler and Susannah Ava Anthony was born on 22 Mar 1845 in Oglethorpe, GA. She died on 02 May 1923 in Clarke Co., GA.
Humphrey Hendricks Sorrells and Armenta Haseltine Chandler were married on 08 Dec 1874 in Oglethorpe, GA. They had the following children:
7. i.
James "Alex" Alexander Sorrells[5] was born on 12 Jan 1876. He died on 20 Jul 1932 in Gainesville, Hall Co., GA.
ii.
Benjamin Franklin Sorrells was born on 22 Jul 1877. He married Leila Pass on 21 Sep 1901 in Clarke Co., GA. He died on 05 Nov 1914.
iii.
Minnie Huldy Sorrells was born on 18 Dec 1878. She married Norman Williams on 04 Aug 1895. She died on 05 Jun 1914.
iv.
Cora Evaline Sorrells was born on 16 Jun 1881. She died on 19 Feb 1909.
v.
George Washington Sorrells was born on 04 Jul 1882. He married Naome Patten on 03 Apr 1907. He died on 03 Nov 1952.
vi.
Richard Gordon Sorrells was born on 25 May 1885. He died on 24 Nov 1913.
vii.
John Wesley Sorrells was born on 09 Sep 1887. He died on 23 Jun 1943.
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viii.
Rosa Lee Sorrells was born on 24 Sep 1887. She died on 14 Feb 1920.
ix.
William Holman Sorrells was born on 02 Apr 1890. He died on 20 Sep 1969.
x.
Ada Beulah Sorrells was born on 18 Jun 1892.
xi.
Hester Quillian Sorrells was born on 15 Jan 1896. She died on 20 Oct 1919.
Notes for Hester Quillian Sorrells:
General Notes:
Never Married
Generation 4
6.
Albert Benjamin Sorrells-4 (James Sanders-3, James Nathaniel-2, William Alexander-1) was born in 1903.
Annie Mae Edmondson.
Albert Benjamin Sorrells and Annie Mae Edmondson married. They had the following children:
8. i.
Prince Albert Sorrells was born in 1926.
7.
James "Alex" Alexander Sorrells-4 (Humphrey Hendricks-3, Alexander H.-2, William Alexander-1)[5] was born on 12 Jan 1876. He died on 20 Jul 1932 in Gainesville, Hall Co., GA.
Annie Bell Bowden daughter of Elizabeth "Minnie Ma" Bowden was born on 15 Dec 1876 in Eatonton, Putnam Co., Ga. She died on 13 Jan 1938 in Gainesville, Hall Co. GA.
Notes for Annie Bell Bowden:
General Notes:
Annie Bell was a chilhood friend of Joel Chandler Harris, author of the
Uncle Remus Stories.
James "Alex" Alexander Sorrells and Annie Bell Bowden married. They had the following children:
i.
James A. Sorrells.
ii.
Elizabeth "Lizzie" Sorrells was born on 22 May 1898. She married Clarence Elliott on 27 Jul 1927 in Gainesville, Hall Co., GA. She died on 07 Jul 1971 in Gainesville, Hall Co., GA.
Notes for Elizabeth "Lizzie" Sorrells:
General Notes:
In 1970, Aunt Lizzie prepared notes on Family Relatives for James Franklin Pierce. It
is one of the first pieces of documentation used in the Sorrells genealogy. The original noteas are in the possession
of James F. Pierce, TX.
9. iii.
William David Sorrells was born on 16 Sep 1909 in Gainesville, Hall Co., GA. He died on 02 Feb 1981 in Gainesville, Hall Co., GA.
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10. iv.
Lucy Frances Sorrells was born on 20 Feb 1910 in Gainesville, GA. She married Ralph Franklin Pierce on 29 Jun 1928 in Gainesville, Hall Co., GA by A.A. Sullivan, M.G.. She died in Sep 1985 in Jacksonville Beach, Florida.
Generation 5
8.
Prince Albert Sorrells-5 (Albert Benjamin-4, James Sanders-3, James Nathaniel-2, William Alexander-1) was born in 1926.
Evelyn Crews.
Prince Albert Sorrells and Evelyn Crews married. They had the following children:
i.
Dot Sorrells was born in 1949.
9.
William David Sorrells-5 (James "Alex" Alexander-4, Humphrey Hendricks-3, Alexander H.-2, William Alexander-1) was born on 16 Sep 1909 in Gainesville, Hall Co., GA. He died on 02 Feb 1981 in Gainesville, Hall Co., GA.
Notes for William David Sorrells:
General Notes:
Masonic Lodge, Yaarab Temple
Scoutmaster Troop 17 Gainesville
Eagle Scout and Silver Beaver Recipient in 1947
Member of Gainesville Mill United Methodist Church
Blanche Tatum daughter of Roland Robert Tatum and Georgia Alma Allen was born on 09 Feb 1909[6]. She died on 21 Dec 1994 in Gainesville, Hall Co., GA.
William David Sorrells and Blanche Tatum married. They had the following children:
11. i.
William T. Lamar "Bunk" Sorrells.
12. ii.
Ann Sorrells was born on 22 Mar 1933.
10.
Lucy Frances Sorrells-5 (James "Alex" Alexander-4, Humphrey Hendricks-3, Alexander H.-2, William Alexander-1) was born on 20 Feb 1910 in Gainesville, GA. She died in Sep 1985 in Jacksonville Beach, Florida.
Notes for Lucy Frances Sorrells:
General Notes:
Memorial Service and Burial officiated by Rev. O'Dean Mc Neal
Ralph Franklin Pierce son of WillieDuncan Pierce and AliceMason Shadburn[7, 8] was born on 25 Mar 1907 in Georgia[9]. He died on 24 Apr 1973 in Galveston, TX.
Notes for Ralph Franklin Pierce:
General Notes:
Jul 05 1928 PIERCE Ralph F. Sorrells Lucy F. White G 556
Date of Record Surname Given Name Surname Given Name Race Book Page
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Notes for Ralph Franklin Pierce:
General Notes:
Jul 05 1928 PIERCE Ralph F. Sorrells Lucy F. White G 556
Date of Record Surname Given Name Surname Given Name Race Book Page
Ralph Franklin Pierce and Lucy Frances Sorrells were married on 29 Jun 1928 in Gainesville, Hall Co., GA by A.A. Sullivan, M.G.. They had the following children:
i.
William David Pierce was born on 16 Sep 1928 in Gainesville, Hall Co., GA. He died in 1928 in Gainesville, Hall Co., GA.
Notes for William David Pierce:
General Notes:
Died in Infancy
13. ii.
"Bett" Pierce[10] was born on 09 Jan 1929 in Gainesville, Hall Co., GA. She married William John Allen on 29 Jun 1946 in Atlanta, GA. She died on 30 Jun 2003 in Roswell, Fulton Co., GA.
14. iii.
James Franklin Pierce[11] was born on 13 Mar 1932. He married Dorothy Jane Bloyd on 10 Jul 1954.
Generation 6
11.
William T. Lamar "Bunk" Sorrells-6 (William David-5, James "Alex" Alexander-4, Humphrey Hendricks-3, Alexander H.-2, William Alexander-1).
William T. Lamar "Bunk" Sorrells and unknown spouse married. They had the following children:
i.
Steve Sorrells.
12.
Ann Sorrells-6 (William David-5, James "Alex" Alexander-4, Humphrey Hendricks-3, Alexander H.-2, William Alexander-1) was born on 22 Mar 1933.
Jay Harold Grigg son of J.C. Grigg and Ottie Price was born on 18 May 1932 in Gastonia, NC.
Jay Harold Grigg and Ann Sorrells married. They had the following children:
i.
Gregory Harold Grigg was born on 05 May 1955.
ii.
Victoria Lynne Vicki Grigg was born on 13 Oct 1957.
iii.
David Lamar Grigg was born on 29 Dec 1959.
iv.
Patricia Ellen Grigg was born on 01 Mar 1964.
v.
Elizabeth Ann Grigg was born on 01 Mar 1966.
13.
"Bett" Pierce-6 (Lucy Frances-5, James "Alex" Alexander-4, Humphrey Hendricks-3, Alexander H.-2, William Alexander-1)[10] was born on 09 Jan 1929 in Gainesville, Hall Co., GA. She died on 30 Jun 2003 in Roswell, Fulton Co., GA.
Notes for "Bett" Pierce:
General Notes:
Bett Pierce Allen
Family-Placed Death Notice
Bett Pierce Allen, 74, of Alpharetta, passed away early Monday morning, June 30, after a lengthy illness in North Fulton Regional Hospital. She had returned to the Atlanta area with her husband of 57 years, Bill Allen. Before she retired in 1999, Mrs. Allen had her own therapeutic practice, Program Plus, in Glen Saint Mary, FL. She was chosen by her peer group, NAADAC as Counselor of the Year with emphasis on Lifetime Achievement. She was internationally certified in addiction counseling. She was also a Fellow of the American Clinical Hypnosis Institute and certified in Criminal Justice counseling. Mrs. Allen studied under Virginia Satir, Dr. Stanley Gitlow, Dr. Jokichi Takumine and other pioneers in family therapy. She was on the leading edge of recognizing damage done to offspring and spouses of addicts, and the growth of what is now familiar as "Adult Child" therapy. Dr. Marilyn Volker of Miami University said today: "Bett Allen was a Star!!! Now, she is a STAR!!!". Mrs. Allen devoted the first 25 years of her married life to homemaking, raising three sons, Michael, Keith and Victor, now deceased. She also enthusiastically accompanied her writer husband on magazine assignments. She began her career as a therapist in the late 1970's in Baker County, FL, and then Jacksonville. She was a graduate of O'Keefe and Sacred Heart High School and married in 1946. Her death came on her 57th wedding anniversary. She is survived by her husband, Bill, and her sons, Michael Rece Allen and Keith Patrick Allen, both of Alpharetta; her brother, James Franklin Pierce of Centerpoint, TX; eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends at the home of Bill Allen Wednesday from 6:00-8:00 p.m. A memorial service will be held Thursday, July 3, at 11:00 a.m. at the Roswell Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Mike McCrum officiating. Friends are arranging a second memorial service in Jacksonville. Roswell Funeral Home, 950 Mansell Rd., 770-993-4811.
Published in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution on 7/2/2003
Dear Bill, The time and place for the service here was not in the paper until yesterday morning. Therefore many people did not know the when and where and the group was small. The tears and laughter and kudos were not small----they were expialidousis. In our hearts it will always be Bill`nBett. It gladdens our hearts to know that the music will never end between bill`nbett. It lifts my spirits to imagine how you were hopelessly smitten and your heart was filled with love when you first laid eyes on that beautiful, blue eyed, southern spitfire.------and how she was swept away by your dashing romantic ways. You gave to her one of the most cherished gifts desired by a woman. She told me many times how grateful she was to know that she was loved dearly by one man----day after day, after day and forever. I know no one who has changed as many lives as bill`nbett. I feel very privileged to have known my Bett, who is the best example of living out the greatest commandment, LOVE ONE ANOTHER. If I can follow in her shadow and touch even a few lives as she has touched so many, I will feel blessed with her spirit alive in me. Give my love to your boys and tell them that Bett expressed so many times how happy she was to be near them, their wives, and her grandchildren. Love, louise
Bett Pierce Allen
ALLEN Bett Pierce Allen, 74, of Alpharetta, GA passed away early Monday morning, June 30, after a lengthy illness. She was a graduate of OKeefe and Sacred Heart High School, and married in 1946. Her death came on her 57th wedding anniversary. She began her career as a therapist in the 1970s in Baker County, FL, and then in Jacksonville. Before retiring in 1999, Mrs. Allen had her own therapeutic practice, Program Plus, in Glen Saint Mary, FL. Mrs Allen devoted the first 25 years of her married life to homemaking, raising three sons, Michael, Keith, and Victor, now deceased. She is survived by her husband, Bill, and her sons Michael Rece Allen and Keith Patrick Allen, both of Alpharetta, her brother James Franklin Pierce of Centerpoint, TX, 8 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. A memorial service will be held today, July 3, at 12:30 P.M. at Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home, Mandarin Chapel, 11801 San Jse Blvd. (904) 355-5641. Roswell Funeral Home, 950 Mansell Rd., Roswell, GA 30076. 770-993-4811. Please sign the Guestbook at Jacksonville.com
Published in the Florida Times-Union from 7/2/2003 - 7/3/2003.
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Notes for "Bett" Pierce:
General Notes:
Bett Pierce Allen
Family-Placed Death Notice
Bett Pierce Allen, 74, of Alpharetta, passed away early Monday morning, June 30, after a lengthy illness in North Fulton Regional Hospital. She had returned to the Atlanta area with her husband of 57 years, Bill Allen. Before she retired in 1999, Mrs. Allen had her own therapeutic practice, Program Plus, in Glen Saint Mary, FL. She was chosen by her peer group, NAADAC as Counselor of the Year with emphasis on Lifetime Achievement. She was internationally certified in addiction counseling. She was also a Fellow of the American Clinical Hypnosis Institute and certified in Criminal Justice counseling. Mrs. Allen studied under Virginia Satir, Dr. Stanley Gitlow, Dr. Jokichi Takumine and other pioneers in family therapy. She was on the leading edge of recognizing damage done to offspring and spouses of addicts, and the growth of what is now familiar as "Adult Child" therapy. Dr. Marilyn Volker of Miami University said today: "Bett Allen was a Star!!! Now, she is a STAR!!!". Mrs. Allen devoted the first 25 years of her married life to homemaking, raising three sons, Michael, Keith and Victor, now deceased. She also enthusiastically accompanied her writer husband on magazine assignments. She began her career as a therapist in the late 1970's in Baker County, FL, and then Jacksonville. She was a graduate of O'Keefe and Sacred Heart High School and married in 1946. Her death came on her 57th wedding anniversary. She is survived by her husband, Bill, and her sons, Michael Rece Allen and Keith Patrick Allen, both of Alpharetta; her brother, James Franklin Pierce of Centerpoint, TX; eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends at the home of Bill Allen Wednesday from 6:00-8:00 p.m. A memorial service will be held Thursday, July 3, at 11:00 a.m. at the Roswell Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Mike McCrum officiating. Friends are arranging a second memorial service in Jacksonville. Roswell Funeral Home, 950 Mansell Rd., 770-993-4811.
Published in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution on 7/2/2003
Dear Bill, The time and place for the service here was not in the paper until yesterday morning. Therefore many people did not know the when and where and the group was small. The tears and laughter and kudos were not small----they were expialidousis. In our hearts it will always be Bill`nBett. It gladdens our hearts to know that the music will never end between bill`nbett. It lifts my spirits to imagine how you were hopelessly smitten and your heart was filled with love when you first laid eyes on that beautiful, blue eyed, southern spitfire.------and how she was swept away by your dashing romantic ways. You gave to her one of the most cherished gifts desired by a woman. She told me many times how grateful she was to know that she was loved dearly by one man----day after day, after day and forever. I know no one who has changed as many lives as bill`nbett. I feel very privileged to have known my Bett, who is the best example of living out the greatest commandment, LOVE ONE ANOTHER. If I can follow in her shadow and touch even a few lives as she has touched so many, I will feel blessed with her spirit alive in me. Give my love to your boys and tell them that Bett expressed so many times how happy she was to be near them, their wives, and her grandchildren. Love, louise
Bett Pierce Allen
ALLEN Bett Pierce Allen, 74, of Alpharetta, GA passed away early Monday morning, June 30, after a lengthy illness. She was a graduate of OKeefe and Sacred Heart High School, and married in 1946. Her death came on her 57th wedding anniversary. She began her career as a therapist in the 1970s in Baker County, FL, and then in Jacksonville. Before retiring in 1999, Mrs. Allen had her own therapeutic practice, Program Plus, in Glen Saint Mary, FL. Mrs Allen devoted the first 25 years of her married life to homemaking, raising three sons, Michael, Keith, and Victor, now deceased. She is survived by her husband, Bill, and her sons Michael Rece Allen and Keith Patrick Allen, both of Alpharetta, her brother James Franklin Pierce of Centerpoint, TX, 8 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. A memorial service will be held today, July 3, at 12:30 P.M. at Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home, Mandarin Chapel, 11801 San Jse Blvd. (904) 355-5641. Roswell Funeral Home, 950 Mansell Rd., Roswell, GA 30076. 770-993-4811. Please sign the Guestbook at Jacksonville.com
Published in the Florida Times-Union from 7/2/2003 - 7/3/2003.
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Notes for "Bett" Pierce:
General Notes:
Bett Pierce Allen
Family-Placed Death Notice
Bett Pierce Allen, 74, of Alpharetta, passed away early Monday morning, June 30, after a lengthy illness in North Fulton Regional Hospital. She had returned to the Atlanta area with her husband of 57 years, Bill Allen. Before she retired in 1999, Mrs. Allen had her own therapeutic practice, Program Plus, in Glen Saint Mary, FL. She was chosen by her peer group, NAADAC as Counselor of the Year with emphasis on Lifetime Achievement. She was internationally certified in addiction counseling. She was also a Fellow of the American Clinical Hypnosis Institute and certified in Criminal Justice counseling. Mrs. Allen studied under Virginia Satir, Dr. Stanley Gitlow, Dr. Jokichi Takumine and other pioneers in family therapy. She was on the leading edge of recognizing damage done to offspring and spouses of addicts, and the growth of what is now familiar as "Adult Child" therapy. Dr. Marilyn Volker of Miami University said today: "Bett Allen was a Star!!! Now, she is a STAR!!!". Mrs. Allen devoted the first 25 years of her married life to homemaking, raising three sons, Michael, Keith and Victor, now deceased. She also enthusiastically accompanied her writer husband on magazine assignments. She began her career as a therapist in the late 1970's in Baker County, FL, and then Jacksonville. She was a graduate of O'Keefe and Sacred Heart High School and married in 1946. Her death came on her 57th wedding anniversary. She is survived by her husband, Bill, and her sons, Michael Rece Allen and Keith Patrick Allen, both of Alpharetta; her brother, James Franklin Pierce of Centerpoint, TX; eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends at the home of Bill Allen Wednesday from 6:00-8:00 p.m. A memorial service will be held Thursday, July 3, at 11:00 a.m. at the Roswell Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Mike McCrum officiating. Friends are arranging a second memorial service in Jacksonville. Roswell Funeral Home, 950 Mansell Rd., 770-993-4811.
Published in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution on 7/2/2003
Dear Bill, The time and place for the service here was not in the paper until yesterday morning. Therefore many people did not know the when and where and the group was small. The tears and laughter and kudos were not small----they were expialidousis. In our hearts it will always be Bill`nBett. It gladdens our hearts to know that the music will never end between bill`nbett. It lifts my spirits to imagine how you were hopelessly smitten and your heart was filled with love when you first laid eyes on that beautiful, blue eyed, southern spitfire.------and how she was swept away by your dashing romantic ways. You gave to her one of the most cherished gifts desired by a woman. She told me many times how grateful she was to know that she was loved dearly by one man----day after day, after day and forever. I know no one who has changed as many lives as bill`nbett. I feel very privileged to have known my Bett, who is the best example of living out the greatest commandment, LOVE ONE ANOTHER. If I can follow in her shadow and touch even a few lives as she has touched so many, I will feel blessed with her spirit alive in me. Give my love to your boys and tell them that Bett expressed so many times how happy she was to be near them, their wives, and her grandchildren. Love, louise
Bett Pierce Allen
ALLEN Bett Pierce Allen, 74, of Alpharetta, GA passed away early Monday morning, June 30, after a lengthy illness. She was a graduate of OKeefe and Sacred Heart High School, and married in 1946. Her death came on her 57th wedding anniversary. She began her career as a therapist in the 1970s in Baker County, FL, and then in Jacksonville. Before retiring in 1999, Mrs. Allen had her own therapeutic practice, Program Plus, in Glen Saint Mary, FL. Mrs Allen devoted the first 25 years of her married life to homemaking, raising three sons, Michael, Keith, and Victor, now deceased. She is survived by her husband, Bill, and her sons Michael Rece Allen and Keith Patrick Allen, both of Alpharetta, her brother James Franklin Pierce of Centerpoint, TX, 8 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. A memorial service will be held today, July 3, at 12:30 P.M. at Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home, Mandarin Chapel, 11801 San Jse Blvd. (904) 355-5641. Roswell Funeral Home, 950 Mansell Rd., Roswell, GA 30076. 770-993-4811. Please sign the Guestbook at Jacksonville.com
Published in the Florida Times-Union from 7/2/2003 - 7/3/2003.
William John Allen son of William Everett Greer Sr. and Dorothea " Dottee" Stanley Allen was born on 25 Jun 1925 in Atlanta, GA. Piedmont Hospital.
Notes for William John Allen:
General Notes:
Writer, Journalist, Speaker, Philosopher and Counselor.
Atlanta Constitution , Atlanta Journal , American Field Magazine
Author - The Unforgettables and Other True Fables , Copyright 2010 , Strideaway -
ISBN 978 - 0 - 9825162 - 2 - 5
Blog : catosdepot.blogspot.com
William John Allen and "Bett" Pierce were married on 29 Jun 1946 in Atlanta, GA. They had the following children:
15. i.
Michael Rece Allen was born on 04 Nov 1947 in Emory Univ Hospital, Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA. He married Pamela Ann Holliday on 18 Dec 1971 in East Williston, NY.
ii.
Keith Patrick Allen was born on 22 Feb 1949 in Buford, Ga..
Notes for Keith Patrick Allen:
General Notes:
KP is a businessman, entrepreneur, horseman and golfer.
Keith and friend Geoff Marrotte started a small independent commercial refuse business, A&M Enterprises in the early 1970's on the south side of Atlanta (Tara Blvd.) The business succeeded and through hard work, long early to late hours, dedication, and good business sense. The partnership dissolved and the business was acquired by a larger conglomerate. Keith and wife, Courtenay went into the leather and luggage repair business and branched out into the handcrafting of leather specialty items.
Their businesses have flourished. In 2001 their companty Atlanta Luggage Repair and Leather Specialties is located in Roswell, Ga.
Keith is an avid golfer and travels to England and Scotland to play on courses there including famous St Andrews.
16. iii.
Victor Hugo Allen II was born on 14 Jan 1952 in Buford, Gwinnett Co. GA. He married Gail Louise Crowson on 19 Jul 1974 in Jekyll Island, Georgia. He died on 19 Jan 2000 in Brunswick, Glynn Co. GA.
14.
James Franklin Pierce-6 (Lucy Frances-5, James "Alex" Alexander-4, Humphrey Hendricks-3, Alexander H.-2, William Alexander-1)[11] was born on 13 Mar 1932.
Notes for James Franklin Pierce:
General Notes:
Pharmaceuticals- Abbott Laboratories
Worked extensively with Dr. Michael DeBakey and Dr. Cooley in Houston with the heart lung machine invention in medical science at Baylor Medical School.
May 3st, 2001 Letter interview from J. F. "Bucky" Pierce, Centerpoint, Texas -
"When came to Texas, I got a job as an orderly moving patients, pushing stretchers, taking BP etc... for about 9 months. I heard about a job in surgery doing set up and clean up after surgeries. I heard about a course for surgical technicians. I took the course on my own time and learned sterile surgical techniques. I became a scrub nurse and worked up the ladder to GI surgery; orthopedic; plastic; neuro surgery finally to cardiovascular surgery. I became the scrub technician for Dr. M. DeBakey and Dr. Cooley. I was offered the position of Experimental Surgery Technician at Baylor Medical School. Dr. Cooley became interested in developing a heart-lung machine. A young cardiologist Dr. Latson , nd a surgical fellow (Dr. Belmonte) and I Started experimenting with different tubes, bottles, pumps and
filters."
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Notes for James Franklin Pierce:
General Notes:
Pharmaceuticals- Abbott Laboratories
Worked extensively with Dr. Michael DeBakey and Dr. Cooley in Houston with the heart lung machine invention in medical science at Baylor Medical School.
May 3st, 2001 Letter interview from J. F. "Bucky" Pierce, Centerpoint, Texas -
"When came to Texas, I got a job as an orderly moving patients, pushing stretchers, taking BP etc... for about 9 months. I heard about a job in surgery doing set up and clean up after surgeries. I heard about a course for surgical technicians. I took the course on my own time and learned sterile surgical techniques. I became a scrub nurse and worked up the ladder to GI surgery; orthopedic; plastic; neuro surgery finally to cardiovascular surgery. I became the scrub technician for Dr. M. DeBakey and Dr. Cooley. I was offered the position of Experimental Surgery Technician at Baylor Medical School. Dr. Cooley became interested in developing a heart-lung machine. A young cardiologist Dr. Latson , nd a surgical fellow (Dr. Belmonte) and I Started experimenting with different tubes, bottles, pumps and
filters."
Dorothy Jane Bloyd was born on 17 Aug 1932 in Beaumont, Jefferson Co., TX. She died on 20 May 2011 in Centerpoint, Kerr Co., TX.
Notes for Dorothy Jane Bloyd:
General Notes:
Registered Nurse
Worthy Matron of the Denton Chapter Eastern Star
Baptist Church of Centerpoint, TX
James Franklin Pierce and Dorothy Jane Bloyd were married on 10 Jul 1954. They had the following children:
17. i.
William David Pierce was born on 05 Mar 1955 in Houston, Harris Co., TX.
18. ii.
Carole Lynn Pierce was born on 01 May 1956 in Houston, Harris Co., TX. She married Timothy Layne Dungan on 14 Aug 1982 in Grant Co., KY.
19. iii.
James Allen Pierce was born on 01 May 1957 in Houston, Harris Co., TX. He married Vicki Teresa Sitton on 20 Aug 1983 in Denton, Denton, Texas, USA.
20. iv.
Jane Leslie Pierce was born on 21 Feb 1959 in Houston, Harris Co., TX. She married Randy Karl Kiehl on 27 Jun 1991.
Generation 7
15.
Michael Rece Allen-7 ("Bett"-6, Lucy Frances-5, James "Alex" Alexander-4, Humphrey Hendricks-3, Alexander H.-2, William Alexander-1) was born on 04 Nov 1947 in Emory Univ Hospital, Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA.
Notes for Michael Rece Allen:
General Notes:
Who's Who In American Colleges and Universities 1974
Professional Scouting Career - Served Atlanta Area Council 1975 - 1979 in DeKalb District
Served NE Ga Council 1979 - 1984 in Piedmont and Cherokee Districts, promoted to Field Dir and Council Program Director
Served South Florida Council 1984 - 1989 in New River District as Sr District Executive
Served Atlanta Area Council 1989 - 1992 as Senior Exploring Executive
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Generation 7 (con't)
Pamela Ann Holliday daughter of Cyril Holliday and Muriel Anna Lamar was born on 19 Dec 1946 in Mineola, LI, NY.
Michael Rece Allen and Pamela Ann Holliday were married on 18 Dec 1971 in East Williston, NY. They had the following children:
i.
Jennifer Ann Allen was born on 25 Jul 1973 in Statesboro, Bulloch Co., GA. She died on 25 Jul 1973 in Statesboro, Bulloch Co., GA.
21. ii.
Katherine Ann Allen was born on 07 Aug 1974 in Statesboro, Bulloch Co., GA. She married Adam Damian Panetta on 09 Nov 1996.
iii.
Kristine Elizabeth Allen was born on 02 Dec 1976 in Decatur, DeKalb Co. GA. She married Morgan Brady on 19 Apr 2008 in New York.
Margaret Mary Boemker daughter of Lawrence Henry Boemker and Mary Kathleen Von Hagen was born on 09 Jun 1957 in Arlington, VA. She died on 07 Dec 2004 in Atlanta, GA.
Michael Rece Allen and Margaret Mary Boemker were married on 04 Aug 1979 in Atlanta, , GA. They had the following children:
22. i.
Rebecca Paige Allen was born on 29 Oct 1980 in Toccoa, Stephens Co., GA. She married Shaun Williams in 2002.
23. ii.
John Hagen Allen was born on 02 Sep 1984 in Plantation, Broward Co., FL. He married Stephanie Christine Breen on 28 Aug 2010 in Alpharetta, GA.
iii.
Andrew Michael Allen was born on 05 Feb 1987 in Plantation, Broward Co., FL.
Jeannie Malinda Aycock daughter of Olen Edward Aycock and Nina Ann Curry was born on 02 May 1962 in Idabell, OK.
Michael Rece Allen and Jeannie Malinda Aycock were married on 20 Feb 1993 in Alpharetta, GA. They had the following children:
i.
William Zachary Allen was born on 26 Sep 1994 in Decatur, DeKalb Medical Center, DeKalb Co., GA.
Notes for William Zachary Allen:
General Notes:
Joined Tiger Cubs, BSA 08/2001
Joined Troop 429, BSA 3/2006
Quit 4/2007
Skateboard
Youth Group at Alpharetta First United Methodist Church
16.
Victor Hugo Allen II-7 ("Bett"-6, Lucy Frances-5, James "Alex" Alexander-4, Humphrey Hendricks-3, Alexander H.-2, William Alexander-1) was born on 14 Jan 1952 in Buford, Gwinnett Co. GA. He died on 19 Jan 2000 in Brunswick, Glynn Co. GA.
Notes for Victor Hugo Allen II:
General Notes:
Victor was an entertainer, storyteller, counselor, golfer and teacher.
Victor was physically unwell for all of his 48 years with us, and in spite of this, he
multiplied the five God given talents of sight, touch, smell, hearing and taste.
Never a dilletante, he involved himself in pursuits passionately. He was an accomplished entertainer from an early age, a fierce baseball, chess and billiards competitor. He was a horseman, and dog trainer. Victor was a scratch golfer, a marksman of note, an avid hunter and fisherman. Without formal training, he mastered several instruments and had a fine voice which he used to mimic some "pop" stars. He became an opera aficianado, with an overwhelming preoccupation with Luciano Pavarotti. Victor was a Life Scout. He travelled in Greece, Italy, Switzerland, France, England, Scotland.
Deepening disability and surgical procedures left him in declining health for the past several years (1998-2000), but his spirit was unflagging and he had many internet friends and contacts. His two great passions in his last years were The Atlanta Braves and Pavarotti.
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Generation 7 (con't)
Notes for Victor Hugo Allen II:
General Notes:
Victor was an entertainer, storyteller, counselor, golfer and teacher.
Victor was physically unwell for all of his 48 years with us, and in spite of this, he
multiplied the five God given talents of sight, touch, smell, hearing and taste.
Never a dilletante, he involved himself in pursuits passionately. He was an accomplished entertainer from an early age, a fierce baseball, chess and billiards competitor. He was a horseman, and dog trainer. Victor was a scratch golfer, a marksman of note, an avid hunter and fisherman. Without formal training, he mastered several instruments and had a fine voice which he used to mimic some "pop" stars. He became an opera aficianado, with an overwhelming preoccupation with Luciano Pavarotti. Victor was a Life Scout. He travelled in Greece, Italy, Switzerland, France, England, Scotland.
Deepening disability and surgical procedures left him in declining health for the past several years (1998-2000), but his spirit was unflagging and he had many internet friends and contacts. His two great passions in his last years were The Atlanta Braves and Pavarotti.
Gail Louise Crowson was born in Corpus Christi, TX.
Victor Hugo Allen II and Gail Louise Crowson were married on 19 Jul 1974 in Jekyll Island, Georgia. They had the following children:
i.
Cynthia Ann Allen was born on 07 Mar 1975 in Denton, TX.
ii.
Elizabeth Lucille Allen was born on 06 May 1978 in Dallas, TX.
17.
William David Pierce-7 (James Franklin-6, Lucy Frances-5, James "Alex" Alexander-4, Humphrey Hendricks-3, Alexander H.-2, William Alexander-1) was born on 05 Mar 1955 in Houston, Harris Co., TX.
Vicki Lynne Jones was born on 08 Sep 1955 in Ft. Worth, Tarrant Co., TX.
William David Pierce and Vicki Lynne Jones married. They had the following children:
i.
Amy Leigh Pierce was born on 10 Oct 1985 in La Mesa, CA.
ii.
Alexander Michael Pierce was born on 10 Aug 1988 in La Mesa, CA.
iii.
Katherine Dianne Pierce was born on 09 Dec 1990 in La Mesa, CA.
18.
Carole Lynn Pierce-7 (James Franklin-6, Lucy Frances-5, James "Alex" Alexander-4, Humphrey Hendricks-3, Alexander H.-2, William Alexander-1) was born on 01 May 1956 in Houston, Harris Co., TX.
Timothy Layne Dungan son of Timothy Lincoln Dungan and Louella Faye Harris was born on 08 Jan 1954 in Grant Co., KY.
Timothy Layne Dungan and Carole Lynn Pierce were married on 14 Aug 1982 in Grant Co., KY. They had the following children:
i.
Dorothy Faye Dungan was born on 03 Feb 1984 in El Dorado, Union Co., Arkansas.
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ii.
Clinton James Dungan was born on 15 May 1985 in Covington, Kenton Co., KY.
iii.
Marshall Layne Dungan was born on 05 Jun 1987 in Edgwood, Kenton Co., KY.
19.
James Allen Pierce-7 (James Franklin-6, Lucy Frances-5, James "Alex" Alexander-4, Humphrey Hendricks-3, Alexander H.-2, William Alexander-1) was born on 01 May 1957 in Houston, Harris Co., TX.
Vicki Teresa Sitton daughter of Joseph Ray Sitton and Annie Belle Erwin was born on 01 Nov 1957 in Denton, Denton, Texas, USA.
James Allen Pierce and Vicki Teresa Sitton were married on 20 Aug 1983 in Denton, Denton, Texas, USA. They had the following children:
i.
Elizabeth Anne Pierce was born on 14 Apr 1985 in Ft. Thomas, Kenton Co., KY.
ii.
James Ray Pierce was born on 31 Dec 1989 in Denton Co., TX.
iii.
Jason Royce Pierce was born on 20 Jan 1979 in Denton, Denton, Texas, USA. He married Sara Elaine Brown on 11 Oct 2003.
20.
Jane Leslie Pierce-7 (James Franklin-6, Lucy Frances-5, James "Alex" Alexander-4, Humphrey Hendricks-3, Alexander H.-2, William Alexander-1) was born on 21 Feb 1959 in Houston, Harris Co., TX.
Randy Karl Kiehl was born on 02 Nov 1956.
Randy Karl Kiehl and Jane Leslie Pierce were married on 27 Jun 1991. They had the following children:
i.
James Kiehl was born in 1981.
Generation 8
21.
Katherine Ann Allen-8 (Michael Rece-7, "Bett"-6, Lucy Frances-5, James "Alex" Alexander-4, Humphrey Hendricks-3, Alexander H.-2, William Alexander-1) was born on 07 Aug 1974 in Statesboro, Bulloch Co., GA.
Adam Damian Panetta son of Joseph Louis Panetta and Barbara Kay Little was born on 29 Aug 1974 in Jamaica, NY.
Adam Damian Panetta and Katherine Ann Allen were married on 09 Nov 1996. They had the following children:
i.
Sabrina Kristine Panetta was born on 25 May 1996 in Manhasset, NY.
ii.
Dominick Pasqual Panetta was born on 12 Mar 1998 in Manhasset, NY.
iii.
Kyra Nicole Panetta was born on 13 Jul 2000 in Mineola, NY Winthrop Hospital.
iv.
Trista Marie Panetta was born on 08 Feb 2007 in LI, NY 8:16am - 8#11 oz 20 1/2 ".
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Generation 8 (con't)
22.
Rebecca Paige Allen-8 (Michael Rece-7, "Bett"-6, Lucy Frances-5, James "Alex" Alexander-4, Humphrey Hendricks-3, Alexander H.-2, William Alexander-1) was born on 29 Oct 1980 in Toccoa, Stephens Co., GA.
Shaun Williams.
Shaun Williams and Rebecca Paige Allen were married in 2002. They had the following children:
i.
Shaun James Williams was born in 2003.
23.
John Hagen Allen-8 (Michael Rece-7, "Bett"-6, Lucy Frances-5, James "Alex" Alexander-4, Humphrey Hendricks-3, Alexander H.-2, William Alexander-1) was born on 02 Sep 1984 in Plantation, Broward Co., FL.
Notes for John Hagen Allen:
General Notes:
United States Marine Corps
Parris Island SC Boot Camp 2003
4th LAAD ( Low Altitude Air Defence ) Marine Depot - Marietta, Ga 2003
Camp Pendleton, CA 2004
29 Palms CA 2004
Marine Corp Reserve, PRP
Deployed Active Dutry - CLB _ 7 Combat Logistics Battalion
OIF Operation Iraqi Freedom 2005-2006
Al Asad Iraq Mortuary Affairs Unit Personnel Retrieval and Preparation
Activated for Training at Dover Air Force Base- Dover, Delaware - US Mortuary Service - 2007
Fort Lee Training in Mortuary Science
Fraser-Dante - Auto Detailing
Ippoliotto's Italian Restaurant = Alpharetta
Atlanta National Country Club - Part time
Alpharetta Police Department - Police Officer
Engaged to Stephanie Breen - Alpharetta, Ga June 2009
Married August 28, 2010 - AFUMC - Dr Don Martin, Officiating
Stephanie Christine Breen daughter of James Joseph Breen and Leila Ruth Mesa was born on 26 Oct 1986 in Miami, Florida.
Notes for Stephanie Christine Breen:
General Notes:
Milton High School - 2005
Valdosta State, Valdosta, GA 2009
Married in Alpharetta, GA 1st United Methodist Church , Alpharetta, GA
Honeymoon : St Thomas
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Notes for Stephanie Christine Breen:
General Notes:
Milton High School - 2005
Valdosta State, Valdosta, GA 2009
Married in Alpharetta, GA 1st United Methodist Church , Alpharetta, GA
Honeymoon : St Thomas
John Hagen Allen and Stephanie Christine Breen were married on 28 Aug 2010 in Alpharetta, GA. They had the following children:
i.
Lyla Grace Allen was born on 04 Jul 2011 in Cumming, Forsyth, Georgia, USA.
Sources
1
Sanders Family Bible Record, Dorcas Sanders.
2
1840 Census, Madison County, Georgia.
3
Personal Notes on Sorrells Family, Interview 1970 -written by Elizabeth Sorrells, Gainesville, GA.
4
Our Southern Ancestors - Sorrells Family of the South, Thelma Faye Cain Prince, 1999, www.monmouth.com/user_pages/princef/tfcp-001.html.
5
Personal Notes on Sorrells Family, Interview 1970 -written by Elizabeth Sorrells, Gainesville, GA, Original Notes are in possession of her nephew, James F. Pierce.
6
Genealogy.com, Family Archive #110, Social Security Death Index: U.S. Ed. 9, Social Security Death Index (Name: Release date: April 10, 2000;), Internal Ref. #1.112.9.102473.65. Date of Import: Nov 13, 2000.
7
Interview with James Franklin Pierce.
8
Interview with Elizabeth J. Bett Pierce Allen, Date 2/2002.
9
Genealogy.com, Family Archive #110, Social Security Death Index: U.S. Ed. 9, Social Security Death Index (Name: Release date: April 10, 2000;), Internal Ref. #1.112.9.61253.33. Date of Import: Nov 13, 2000.
10
Interview with Elizabeth J. Bett Pierce Allen, 12/2001; 6/2001; 10/2001.
11
Interview with James Franklin Pierce, 6/2001.
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Hi, my name is Elizabeth Ann Grigg Felsen, I read your blog! My grandfather is Pete Sorrells and my mother is Alma Ann Sorrells. Thanks for writing this!
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