Re: Appling GA founding fathers
Joe, you seem to have a lot of info on the Appling Clan.I was wondering if you had any info regarding the ownership of slaves.I am the great grandson of George Appling.He and his brothers are the furthest up the tree with that name.It is my understanding that his grandfather or greatgrand father was a slave owned by One of the Appling's whom the towne or county was named after.He of course would have been named after the slave owner.We are trying to trace our family tree as well but we seem to have no information on anyone after George.I know this may be a difficult subject for some but I do not intend for it to be, I'm just looking for some information.PS - did you know any of these people posted on this message board beforehand and if not does it excite you to meet new relatives.