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Lydia "Liddie" Swafford Hales 1809–1907 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 5 May 1809

Birth Location: (Note) Swofford/Swafford - Listed in *1850 Census in Dist., 38, New Bridge, Hall, Georgia to *1880 Census in Clayton, Cherokee, Georgia

Death Date: 5 May 1907

Death Location: Gainsville, Hall, Georgia, United States

Father: James Swafford

Mother: Susanna Laurence

Spouse(s): William Hales, John Akins

Children(s): John Hales, Joseph Hales, Benjamin Hales, Martin Hales, Richard Hales, Aldecca Hall, John Hales, AMANDA HALE, Synthia Swafford, Richard Hales, Warren Hales, William Hales, Sarah Garr, Julia Hales, Malissa Hales, Susan Hales, Isaac Hales, Joseph Hales, Andrew Hales

The story of Lydia "Liddie" Swafford Hales began in 1809 in (Note) SwoffordSwafford - Listed in *1850 Census in Dist., 38, New Bridge, Hall, Georgia to *1880 Census in Clayton, Cherokee, Georgia. In 1850, Lydia "Liddie" Swafford Hales resided in District 38, Hall, Georgia, USA. Lydia "Liddie" Swafford Hales married John A Akins, William Green Hales, and had children including Aldecca Aldecky Hales Hall, Amanda S R Hale, Andrew Jasper Hales, Benjamin J Hales, Isaac Mullinax Hales, John Paul Hales, John William Hales, Joseph E Joe Hales, Joseph Hales, Julia Ann Hales, Malissa Hales, Martin Rieves Hales, Mary Hale, Richard Bryan Hales, Richard V Hales, Sarah Arabella Hales Renberger Mccawley Garr, Susan J Hales, Synthia Elizabeth Hales Swafford, Warren A Hales, William Henderson Hales. Lydia "Liddie" Swafford Hales/ passed away in 1907 in Gainsville, Hall, Georgia, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of Lydia "Liddie" Swafford Hales began in 1809 in (Note) Swofford/Swafford - Listed in *1850 Census in Dist., 38, New Bridge, Hall, Georgia to *1880 Census in Clayton, Cherokee, Georgia.
  • In 1850, Lydia "Liddie" Swafford Hales resided in District 38, Hall, Georgia, USA.
  • Lydia "Liddie" Swafford Hales married John A Akins, William Green Hales, and had children including Aldecca Aldecky Hales Hall, Amanda S R Hale, Andrew Jasper Hales, Benjamin J Hales, Isaac Mullinax Hales, John Paul Hales, John William Hales, Joseph E Joe Hales, Joseph Hales, Julia Ann Hales, Malissa Hales, Martin Rieves Hales, Mary Hale, Richard Bryan Hales, Richard V Hales, Sarah Arabella Hales Renberger Mccawley Garr, Susan J Hales, Synthia Elizabeth Hales Swafford, Warren A Hales, William Henderson Hales.
  • Lydia "Liddie" Swafford Hales passed away in 1907 in Gainsville, Hall, Georgia, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Swafford
1765–1850
Birth Location: Greenville, Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States
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Susanna Laurence
1776–1850
Birth Location: Camden District, South Carolina, United States
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Spouses(s)

William Hales
1807–1882
Birth Location: Georgia
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John Akins
1821–1864
Birth Location: North Carolina
JA

Children(s)

John Hales
1829–1910
Birth Location: Georgia
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Joseph Hales
1835–1928
Birth Location: Georgia, Georgia, USA
JH
Benjamin Hales
1871–
Birth Location: Georgia, United States
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Martin Hales
1853–1931
Birth Location: Georgia, USA
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Richard Hales
1848–1862
Birth Location: Georgia, United States
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Aldecca Hall
1838–1912
Birth Location: Blue Rock, Yancey, North Carolina, United States
AH
John Hales
1875–1920
Birth Location: Georgia, United States of America
JH
AMANDA HALE
1846–1900
Birth Location: Pickens County, Georgia, USA
AH
Synthia Swafford
1827–1876
Birth Location: Big Creek, Forsyth, Georgia, United States
SS
Richard Hales
1836–1928
Birth Location: Atlanta, Fulton, Georgia, United States
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Warren Hales
1842–1862
Birth Location: Georgia, United States
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William Hales
1832–1924
Birth Location: Hall County, Georgia, United States of America
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Sarah Garr
1847–1925
Birth Location: Macon, Georgia, USA
SG
Julia Hales
1837–1912
Birth Location: Hall County, Georgia, United States of America
JH
Malissa Hales
1828–
Birth Location: North Carolina
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Susan Hales
1853–
Birth Location: Pickens, Georgia, USA
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Isaac Hales
1853–1931
Birth Location: Georgia, United States
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Joseph Hales
1845–1928
Birth Location: Hall County, Georgia, USA
JH
Andrew Hales
1846–1916
Birth Location: Georgia, United States
AH

Lydia Hales's Ancestors

Self
Lydia Hales
1809–1907
Birth Place: (Note) Swofford/Swafford - Listed in *1850 Census in Dist., 38, New Bridge, Hall, Georgia to *1880 Census in Clayton, Cherokee, Georgia
Parents
James Paul Swafford
1765–1850
Greenville, Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States
Susanna (Stone) Laurence
1776–1850
Camden District, South Carolina, United States
Grandparents
Peter (James Swafford --Regimental Surgeon during Revolutionary) War🗝
1725–1800
Belfast, Antrim, Northern Ireland
Irene ("Rennie") Howard
1730–1810
Beltrim, Antrim, Northern Ireland or Charles, Spotsylvania, Virginia Colony, USA
Sgt. (Richard Floyd) Lawrence
1736–1815
Pepperell, Groton, Middlesex, Massachesetts
Anna Stevens
1736–1816
New Ipswich, Hillsborough, New Hampshire, United States
Great-Grandparents
William Swafford
1705–1793
Mary Caldwell
1705–1812
Enoch Lawrence
1710–1778
Sarah Stevens
1713–1797
Jonathan Sr
1715–1775
Sarah Sartell
1715–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Richard Caldwell
1694–
Richard Stevens
1674–1753
Hannah Stevens
1676–1755

Lydia Hales's Descendants

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Lydia ("Liddie" Swafford) Hales (5 May 1809–5 May 1907) m. William (Green) Hales (Abt 1807–Mar 1882) m. John (A) Akins (1821–1864)
  1. 1. John (Paul) Hales 1829–1910 m. Parthenia Eubanks 1838–1926
    1. 1. Siloam (Goode) Hales 1869–1959 m. Phoebe (Josephine) Crow 1874–1912 m. Ora (Francis) Moore 1868–1934
      1. 1. Robert (Grady) Hales 1897–1975 m. Laura (Lee) Keith 1895–1948 m. Catherine (Joyce) Hall 1934–2008
        1. 1. Hattie (Pauline "Polly") Hale 1939–2023 m. Talmadge (Grady) Clements 1932–1999
        2. 2. Willodean Hales 1923–2017
        3. 3. Madaline Hales 1925–2007
        4. 4. William (Cecil) Hales 1927–2005
        5. 5. Christine Hales 1929–2022
        6. 6. Robert (Grady Hales) Jr. 1934–1934
        7. 7. Jimmie (Ruth) Hales 1932–2002 m. Cleburn (Ray) Clements 1930–2018
        8. 8. James (Nelson) Hales 1937–1972
      2. 2. Maliva (Theora) Hales 1895–1987
        1. 1. Delmar (Grady) Thomason 1918–1996
      3. 3. Oscar (Fred) Hales 1899–1979
      4. 4. William (Drayton) Hales 1901–1965
      5. 5. Glenn (McBerry "Glenn Mack") Hales 1904–1946
      6. 6. Blanche (Irene) Hales 1906–1977
      7. 7. Hubert (Carl) Hales 1908–1980
      8. 8. Luthur ("Luke" Clyde) Hales 1910–1926
      9. 9. Cecar (F) Hale 1899–
    2. 2. Rhoda (Pathenia) Hales 1862–1958 m. Elias (Green) Pendley 1857–1914
      1. 1. Dallas (Homer) Pendley 1881–1958
      2. 2. Arthur (Eugene) Pendley 1883–1955
      3. 3. Honey Pendley 1885–
      4. 4. Lena Pendley 1887–1985
      5. 5. Roy Pendley 1892–1982
      6. 6. Melvin Pendley 1894–1965
      7. 7. Susanne Pendley 1896–
      8. 8. Ines Pendley 1901–1922
      9. 9. Simmie Hufstetler 1898–1975
      10. 10. Alligene Pendley 1905–1996
    3. 3. Martha (Reed) Hale 1865–1960 m. William (Alfred) Scott 1875–1904 m. Samuel (M) Padget 1867–1880
      1. 1. Bartow (Hales) Padget 1883–
      2. 2. Alfred Scott 1907–1914
      3. 3. Myrtie (Maybelle) Scott 1899–1979
      4. 4. Mary (Ethel) Scott 1902–1989
      5. 5. Alpha (Omega "Alphie") Scott 1904–1968
      6. 6. Colquitt (Wilson "Bud") Scott 1900–1968
    4. 4. Van (C.) Hales 1868–1966
    5. 5. Robert (M.) Hales 1873–1953
    6. 6. Johnathan (T. Miles Hales) Sr 1874–1920 m. Mollie (Texana) Crow 1871–1910 m. Dovie (Ann) Brindle 1889–1936
      1. 1. Lena (M) Hales 1896–1958
      2. 2. Gordon (Lee) Hales 1908–1909
      3. 3. Willie (Mossie) Hales 1914–1998
      4. 4. Philip (Howard) Hales 1925–1996
      5. 5. Parthenia (Wynette) Hales 1922–1992
      6. 6. Robert (Amon) Hales 1917–2011
      7. 7. Jonathan (Thomas Hales) Jr 1915–1990
      8. 8. Emma (Cordelia) Hales 1902–1996
      9. 9. Mamie (Theora) Hales 1905–1910
      10. 10. Minnie (Mary) Tilley 1898–1989
      11. 11. Enoch (Hancel) Hales 1912–1973
      12. 12. Betty (Jean) Hales 1920–2007
      13. 13. Hermon (Lewis) Hales 1920–1997
    7. 7. John (Thomas "JJ") Hales 1857–1920 m. Harriett ("Hattie" L.) Scott 1869–1913 m. Julia (F) WELLS 1863–1944
      1. 1. Dovey (Ellen) Hales 1880–1970
      2. 2. Lillie (Maybell (Reed?)) Hales 1885–1914
      3. 3. Harley (Benjamin "Ben") Hales 1892–1960 m. Cora (Mae) Hales 1895–1965 m. Virgie (B) Hales 1903–
        1. 1. Edith ("Edie" Mae) Hales 1914–2005
        2. 2. William (Delbert) Hales 1916–1980
        3. 3. Gordon (Lee) Hales 1919–1986
        4. 4. Leonard (Clayton) Hales 1922–1988
        5. 5. Kenneth ("Jack" Verlin) Hales 1929–2002
        6. 6. Lois (E) Hales 1925–1941
      4. 4. Parthenia ("Thena") Hales 1895–1987
      5. 5. Julian (Delbert Hales (killed his father in his) sleep) 1898–1921
      6. 6. Alice (Delilah) Hales 1899–1980
      7. 7. Ida (Mae) Hales 1902–1986
      8. 8. Lawrence (Rolston) Hales 1904–1982 m. Vivian (Pearl) Delones 1904–
      9. 9. David ("Dee" Cunningham "Del C") Hales 1897–1928
      10. 10. Cora (May) Hales 1886–1969
    8. 8. Draton (C. "Drake") Hales 1860–1936
    9. 9. Vanburen (Martin) Hales 1866–1958
    10. 10. Robert (Amon "Bob") Hales 1871–1953
    11. 11. Barbara (Ann) Hales 1874–1979
    12. 12. Van (C.) Hales 1868–
    13. 13. Cynthia (J.) Hale 1856–
  2. 2. Joseph Hales 1835–1928
  3. 3. Benjamin (J) Hales 1871–
  4. 4. Martin (Rieves) Hales 1853–1931
  5. 5. Richard (V) Hales 1848–1862
  6. 6. Aldecca (Aldecky Hales) Hall 1838–1912
  7. 7. John (William) Hales 1875–1920
  8. 8. AMANDA (S R) HALE 1846–1900
  9. 9. Synthia (Elizabeth Hales) Swafford 1827–1876
  10. 10. Richard (Bryan) Hales 1836–1928
  11. 11. Warren (A) Hales 1842–1862
  12. 12. William (Henderson) Hales 1832–1924
  13. 13. Sarah (Arabella Hales Renberger McCawley) Garr 1847–1925
  14. 14. Julia (Ann) Hales 1837–1912
  15. 15. Malissa Hales 1828–
  16. 16. Susan (J) Hales 1853–
  17. 17. Isaac (Mullinax) Hales 1853–1931
  18. 18. Joseph (E "Joe") Hales 1845–1928
  19. 19. Andrew (Jasper) Hales 1846–1916

Lydia Hales's Timeline

5 Records

1809
5 May 1809
Birth of Lydia "Liddie" Swafford Hales in (Note) Swofford/Swafford - Listed in *1850 Census in Dist., 38, New Bridge, Hall, Georgia to *1880 Census in Clayton, Cherokee, Georgia
(Note) Swofford/Swafford - Listed in *1850 Census in Dist., 38, New Bridge, Hall, Georgia to *1880 Census in Clayton, Cherokee, Georgia
1850
1850
Age 41
Lydia "Liddie" Swafford Hales resided here in District 38, Hall, Georgia, USA
District 38, Hall, Georgia, USA
1871
31 Dec 1871
Age 62
Lydia "Liddie" Swafford Hales was married in Pickens, Georgia, USA
Pickens, Georgia, USA
1880
1880
Age 71
Lydia "Liddie" Swafford Hales resided here in Claytons, Cherokee, Georgia, USA
Claytons, Cherokee, Georgia, USA
1907
5 May 1907
Age 98
Death of Lydia "Liddie" Swafford Hales in Gainsville, Hall, Georgia, United States
Gainsville, Hall, Georgia, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 5 May 1809
    Event Place: (Note) Swofford/Swafford - Listed in *1850 Census in Dist., 38, New Bridge, Hall, Georgia to *1880 Census in Clayton, Cherokee, Georgia
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Claytons, Cherokee, Georgia; Roll: 139; Page: 157a; Enumeration District: 021
    [2] 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: District 38, Hall, Georgia; Roll: 72; Page: 343b
    [3] U.S., Family History Books, A Genealogical Account of the Descendants of Thomas Hastings of Watertown, Mass From 1634 to 1864
    [4] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 31 Dec 1871
    Event Place: Pickens, Georgia, USA

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 38, Hall, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: District 38, Hall, Georgia; Roll: 72; Page: 343b

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Claytons, Cherokee, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Claytons, Cherokee, Georgia; Roll: 139; Page: 157a; Enumeration District: 021

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 5 May 1907
    Event Place: Gainsville, Hall, Georgia, United States
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index
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