Echols County Archives – Georgia Genealogy

Isaac K. Baldree, 1758-1836, Tattnall County

Isaac K. Baldree, born in 1758 in Pitt County, NC, was a Revolutionary War veteran who later settled in Tattnall County, Georgia. He married twice and fathered at least six children, four with his second wife, Elizabeth “Betsy” Sapp. His 1836 will, probate records, and pension file provide a rich source of genealogical detail, though some family connections have been misinterpreted by later researchers. This article explores his military service, descendants, and the myths and facts surrounding his family.

William M. Allen, 1836-1911, Echols County

William Allen, born 4 Dec 1836 in South Carolina, was the eldest son of Hansford Allen and Nancy Wilkinson. He settled in Echols County, Georgia, where he married Rebecca Allen around 1860. A Civil War veteran, William served in Company G of the 26th Georgia Infantry. He held roles as Justice of the Peace and County Commissioner. He and Rebecca had seven children, many of whom remained in Echols County. William passed away on 29 Mar 1914 and was buried in Boney Bluff Cemetery.

Hansford Allen, 1811-1893, Echols County

Hansford Allen (1811–1893) was a South Carolina native who settled in Lowndes County, Georgia, with his family after the Indian War. He married Nancy Wilkinson, and they raised several children, many of whom remained in the region. Allen served in Captain Jesse Carter’s militia during the war and later established a home on Little Suwannee Creek in Echols County. He passed away on 10 Oct 1893 and was buried at Boney Bluff Cemetery. His wife was also laid to rest there, though her grave is unmarked. Read more about his life, service, and family legacy.