- Rick Mershon Tomberlin and Family (92 KB)
Ricky Mershon Tomberlin (b. 1957), son of Judge Mershon Tomberlin (b. 1932) and Rudine Shumans. Left to right: childhood photo; Rick, his wife, Angela Myers, and their daughter, Tiffany; Rick with trophies. Rick is a high school champion football coach in Georiga.
- John Tomberlin Cemetery - Wilcox County, Georgia (182 KB)
The John Tomberlin Cemetery is located about 7 miles south of Abbeville, GA off of Hwy 129. It is the site of the graves of John Tomberlin (1774-1852) and his wife, Elizabeth Andrews; Wright Tomberlin (1817-1880); John Tomberlin (1816-1848); William Tomberlin (1807-1857); and it is probably the site where Thomas Tomberlin (1813-1885) is buried. There are many unmarked graves.
- John Andrews Tomberlin (1843-1929) (57 KB)
John A. Tomberlin, the son of Wright Tomberlin (1817-1880) and Martha Reeves (1821-1898).
- Marian Tomberlin Fetzek (50 KB)
Marian Tomberlin, daughter of Major Dobby Tomberlin (b.1935 d. 2006) and Christine Spell. Left photo: Marian about 1983. Right photo: David Blanchard, his wife Michelle (Marian's daughter), and their children; Marian and John Fetzek; Brandon Page (Marian's son).
- Isabelle Tomberlin Herring (38 KB)
Isabelle (Belle) Tomberlin (1897-1976) was the daughter of Mershon Tomberlin (1879-1940) and Lula Mae Bennett (1879-1900). She married Hartford Herring in 1912.
- Minnie Aycock Tomberlin with Dave & Vera (46 KB)
This photo taken in the home of Nathan Tomberlin (late 1950's) and shows Minnie Tomberlin with her son, Dave, and daughter-in-law, Vera.
- Ike Tomberlin Family (83 KB)
This photo, taken on the family farm, includes Issac M. Tomberlin (1892-1952), and his wife, Mamie Williams (d. 1958), and their children. Also, in the right, standing, is Ike's father, Major Dobby Tomberlin (1856-1929).
- Major & Mary Kate Tomberlin (76 KB)
Major Wade Tomberlin (1909-1989) and his wife, Mary Kate Quillen (1914-1996).
- Henry Paulk Family (31 KB)
Henry Paulk (far right) with his wife, Nora Hutto, and their children. Henry (1912-1975) was the son of Elisha Paulk and Becky Harper.
- Adult children of M D Tomberlin and Mary P Crosby (90 KB)
This photograph contains the adult children of Major Dobby Tomberlin (1856-1929), and their spouses. Pictured are Ike, Allen, Elmer and Mershon (left to right) and their wives (seated), Mamie Williams, Mozelle Boatright, Lou Herrin, Betty Tomberlin Herndon, and Minnie Aycock.
- Henry Harper home in Ocilla, GA (80 KB)
Family home of Henry "Big Mouth" Harper in Ocilla, GA, circa 1890s. Henry Harper is on the far right, holding a fishing pole. Rebecca Harper in center wearing white dress. Photo courtesy of Derek Veal.
- The children of Charlie B. Tomberlin (1904-1964) (131 KB)
The children of Charlie B. Tomberlin riding in the family wagon on their way to Sunday School. Circa 1940.
- Ernest Tomberlin & Catherine Avent (34 KB)
Ernest Colquitt Comas Tomberlin (1884-1918) and his wife Catherine Delinda Avent.
- Elisha Paulk Family, circa 1930s (186 KB)
Elisha and Becky Paulk are seated in the center, surrounded by their children. Mary Ellen is to the far left, Earl is second from the right (in the suit).
- Nancy Tomberlin 1805-1885 (10 KB)
Nancy Tomberlin was the daughter of John Tomberlin (b. 1774) and Elizabeth Andrews; and the wife of Joshua A. Luke (1805-1883).
- Judge Mershon Tomberlin Family, circa 1927 (212 KB)
Back row left to right: Addie Mae, Riley, Charlie, Mershon, and Minnie (wife of Mershon). 2nd row from back left to right: Lily, Venice, and Major. 3rd row from back, left to right: Edith and Dave. Front row (two smallest children): Nathan and Elzie.
- Wright Tomberlin (1878-1957) Family (25 KB)
Wright Tomberlin (son of John Andrews Tomberlin) with his wife, Jane Land (1885-1979) and their children.
- William C. Aycock & adult children (1857-1944) (85 KB)
Jasper, Minnie, William Chester "Bill" Aycock, Sr., Bill, Jr. (sitting), Maggie, Tiny, and Borden,(aka Couby).
- James Wilcox Tomberlin (1875-1944) (81 KB)
James W. Tomberlin was the son of John A. Tomberlin (1843-1929) and Elizabeth Wilcox (1848-1875).
- Patrick Tomberlin (1884-1962) (43 KB)
Patrick Tomberlin was the son of Thomas R. Tomberlin (1852-1911) and Julia Ann Carter (1854-1917.)
- John Wright Tomberlin (1839-1911) (48 KB)
John W. Tomberlin was the son of William Tomberlin (1807-1851) and Peggy Williams (1809-1851). He was a veteran of the Confederate States Army.
- Children of Major Dobby Tomberlin (1935-2006) (38 KB)
Top row: Dan, Tim, and Randy. Bottom Row: Andy and Marian. Photo taken about 1985.
- Obituary: Judge Mershon Tomberlin (1879-1940) (51 KB)
This obituary of Judge Mershon Tomberlin, son of Major Dobby Tomberlin and Mary Priscilla Crosby, appeared in the Baxley Banner in October 1940.
- Nathan Ired Tomberlin (1922-2001) (73 KB)
Nathan Ired Tomberlin, son of Judge Mershon Tomberlin (1879-1940) and Minnie Aycock (1887-1967. Left photo circa 1939. Right photo: Nathan and his wife, Edna Perry, circa 1995.
- Joseph Fletcher, Jr. & Ann Tomberlin (82 KB)
Joseph Fletcher, Jr. (1811-1878) and his wife, Ann Tomberlin (1819-1888). Joseph was the son of Joseph Fletcher, Sr. (b. 1762) and Elizabeth Lanier. Ann was the daughter of John Tomberlin (1774-1852) and Elizabeth Andrews (1782-1845).
- Tomberlin Brothers, circa 1940's (18 KB)
Major, Elzie, Charlie, Nathan, and Dave Tomberlin, (Riley not pictured), sons of J. Mershon Tomberlin and Minnie Aycock.
- Wright Tomberlin (1817-1880) and Family (121 KB)
Left: Wright Tomberlin, son of John Tomberlin and Elizabeth Andrews. Right: Martha Reeves Tomberlin (1821-1898) wife of Wright Tomberlin sitting far left, unknown child, Wright Tomberlin, Jr. (1862-1949) and his wife, Sarah Young.
- Major W. Tomberlin (b. 1909) postcard (36 KB)
A postcard addressed to Mr. Major Tomberlin, Surrency, Georgia, from his father, Mershon. The card is postmarked Oct. 13, 1931 from Cleveland, TN. The text reads: "Dear son, you are before me this morning and I want you to be careful for the good Lord sure does love you. Pray much and be a good boy. Much love to you."
- George Reid Tomberlin & Margaret Lee Fletcher (91 KB)
George Reid Tomberlin (1851-1925) and his wife, Margaret Lee Fletcher (b. 1857). George was the son of Wright Tomberlin (b. 1817) and Martha Reeves.
- Elisha Paulk & Rebecca (Becky) Harper (71 KB)
Elisha L. Paulk (1881-1961) and his wife Becky Harper (1884-1970). Elisha was the son of Jacob Paulk (1853-1925) and Sarah Ann Lott (1853-1937). Becky was the daughter of Henry S. C. Harper (1849-1920) and Sarah Vickers (1856-1941).
- Micajah Paulk and Mary Catherine Young (76 KB)
Micajah Paulk (1763-1847)and his wife, Mary Catherine Young (1768-1848). Micajah was the son of Micajah Paulk, Sr. and Sarah Sterns. Mary Catherine was the daughter of Jacob Young (b. 1750).
- J Mershon Tomberlin & Minnie Aycock (137 KB)
Judge Mershon Tomberlin (1879-1940) and his wife, Minnie Aycock (1887-1967). Mershon was the son of Major Dobby Tomberlin (b. 1856) and Mary P. Crosby (b. 1862). The 1st photo is dated about 1902; the 2nd photo is about 1920; and the 3rd photo is about 1935.
- Elisha Paulk Reunion, circa 1950s (226 KB)
Elisah and Becky Paulk family reunion, Coffee County, Georgia, circa 1950. Left of center, Mr. and Mrs. Elisha Paulk. Right of center, Rev. Earl P. Paulk, Sr.
- Thomas Tomberlin land grant, 1836 (238 KB)
...I have given and granted... unto Thomas Tomberlin of Stones district, Irwin County... forty acres... this 22 day of March, 1836...
- J Mershon Tomberlin at tent revival, circa 1930s (43 KB)
Judge Mershon Tomberlin (b. 1879) was a founding trustee of the Baxley Church of God (Baxley,GA). This photo was taken at the tent revival at was the beginning of the Baxley Church of God. Mershon is standing on the left, with two evangelists.
- John Tomberlin Revolutionary War Documents (84 KB)
Pay roll May 1 through July 1, 1779, John Tomberlin was paid 6 & 2/3 dollars per month for a total of 13 & 1/3 dollars.
- William Tomberlin Civil War Quartermaster Document (124 KB)
William Thomas Tomberlin (b. 1840), the son of Thomas Tomberlin and Mary Rountree, served in the Confederate States Army during the civil war. This is a quartermaster document stating that he was paid a total of $73.88 for his services. This document contains the actual signature of William Tomberlin.
- Meridian Church, Appling County, GA, circa 1920 (176 KB)
Meridian Congregational Methodist Church in Appling County, Georgia, about 1920. The land and timber was donated by J. Mershon Tomberlin. It was from a Pentecostal revival held in this church that the Zion Church of God (Appling Co., GA) was formed. Pictured just to the right of the automobile are S. J. Latimer, overseer of the Church of God, and J. Mershon Tomberlin.
- Riley Elmer Tomberlin & Louvenia Herrin (54 KB)
Riley Elmer Tomberlin (b. 12-2-1888, d. 1-13-1975) and Louvenia Herrin (b. 8-31-1896, d. Sept. 1982). They were married on Nov. 19, 1911 in Appling Co. Georgia. Riley Elmer Tomberlin was the son of Major Dobby Tomberlin and Mary Priscilla Crosby.
- John Tomberlin land grants, 1805, 1835 (86 KB)
Two documents granting land to John Tomberlin in Wilkinson County, Georiga (1805) and Cherokee County, Georgia (1835).
- Riley W. Tomberlin and Mary Ellen Paulk (145 KB)
Riley Woodard Tomberlin (1906-1984) and his wife, Mary Ellen Paulk (1907-1997). Riley was the son of Mershon Tomberlin (b. 1879) and Minnie Aycock (b. 1887). Mary Ellen was the daughter of Elisha Paulk (b. 1881)and Becky Harper(1884). (The child with Mary Ellen in the right photo is her daughter, Jennie.)
- John Tomberlin (b. 1774) Honorable Discharge (107 KB)
John Tomberlin (b. 1774 d. 1854) served the United States Army during the War of 1812. He was honorably discharged on March 14, 1815. From the National Archives in Washington, D.C.
- James Ellis and Frances Ann Tomberlin (90 KB)
James Ellis Tomberlin and Frances Ann Tomberlin, were born twins in 1849 to William Tomberlin (1807-1851) and Peggy Williams (1809-1851). William and Peggy died in 1851 and the twins were raised by their aunt and uncle, Joseph and Ann Fletcher in Gadsen Co. FLA.
- Marriage License: John Tomberlin, 1848 (139 KB)
Georgia, Irwin County: I do hereby certify that John Tomberlin and Ann Musgroves was duly maried... this December 21st, 1848. Mark Mobley, JP
- John A. Tomberlin, Civil War Military Documents (74 KB)
John A. Tomberlin (1843-1929)served in the Confederate States Army from 1862-1865. He was made a prisoner of war in 1865. He was released from Pt. Lookout Maryland after he made an oath of allegiance to the United States. This document states that John A. Tomberlin signed such an oath and is important in that it contains a physical description. From the National Archives in Washington DC.
- Venice Tomberlin & Alden Z Jackson (11 KB)
Venice Tomberlin (1911-1995) and her husband, Alden Z. Jackson (1911-1995). Venice was the daughter of Mershon Tomberlin and Minnie Aycock. Venice and Alden married in 1930.
- John Tomberlin (b. 1774) Military Documents (90 KB)
John Tomberlin (1774-1854) served in Capt. John Thomas' Company of Infantry, 3 Reg't Georgia Militia during the War of 1812. He served from November 21, 1814 to March 8, 1815. From the National Archives.
- Major Dobby Tomberlin & Sandra Franklin (155 KB)
Major Dobby Tomberlin (1935-2006) and his wife, Sandra Yvonne Apperson Franklin (b. 1941). Dobby was the son of Riley W. Tomberlin (b. 1906) and Mary Ellen Paulk (b. 1907). Sandra is the daughter of Olan Apperson and Gladys Bell.
- James Tomberlin (1832-1900) Civil War Documents (52 KB)
James J. Tomberlin served the Confederate States Army in Capt. Milton's Independent Calvary Company, Florida Volunteers. The independent calvary companys were consolidated in 1862 to form the 2nd Regiment Florida Calvary. From the National Archives.
- Adult Children of Riley W Tomberlin & Mary E Paulk (110 KB)
Bennie, Faye, Mershon, Jennie, Rilene, Dobby, Bill, and Elisha (Photo 1980's). Right: Joe (photo 1965).
- Children of Riley W Tomberlin & Mary E Paulk (185 KB)
Photo gallery of childhood photos. Top row: Elisha, Bennie, Joe, Mershon, Minnie Faye, and Dobby. Bottom row: Dobby, Minnie Faye, Rilene, Jennie Belle, and Bill.
- Minnie Faye Tomberlin and Eugene McDonald (92 KB)
Minnie Faye Tomberlin, daughter of Riley Tomberlin and Mary Ellen Paulk. Wedding picture: Eugene McDonald, Minnie Faye, & Rev. Earl Paulk, Sr.
- Joseph Walter Tomberlin & Janie McGlashen (164 KB)
Joe Tomberlin (1930-1967), son of Riley W. Tomberlin and Mary Ellen Paulk, and his wife, Janie McGlashen (d. 1972).
- Addie Mae Tomberlin & Earl Pearly Paulk, Sr. (117 KB)
Earl Pearly Paulk, Sr. (1904-1992) and Addie Mae Tomberlin (1907-1991) were married on June 3, 1923 in Appling County, Georgia. Earl Paulk, Sr. was an ordained bishop in the Church of God (Cleveland, TN). Earl was the son of Elisha Paulk and Becky Harper. Addie Mae was the daughter of Mershon Tomberlin and Minnie Aycock.
- John Tomberlin application for bounty land, 1852 (266 KB)
An application for Bounty Land completed by John Tomberlin (b. 1774 d. 1854). Bounty land was offered as a pension for service in the War of 1812. This document contains the actual signature of John Tomberlin. From the National Archives.
- Marriage License: M D Tomberlin, Nov. 27, 1878 (137 KB)
State of Georgia, Appling County... I certify that M D Tomberlin and Mary P. Crosby were duly joined in matrimony this day by me. Nov 27th, 1878. Banner Thomas.
- Joseph George Tomberlin (Tomlinson) 1823-1891 (55 KB)
Joseph George Tomberlin, the son of John Tomberlin (1774-1854). Moved to Arkansas and change surname to Tomlinson.
- Dave, Nathan, Major, Venice, & Riley Tomberlin (97 KB)
Dave, Nathan, Major, Venice, and Riley Tomberlin, children of Judge Mershon Tomberlin and Minnie Aycock. Photo taken in early 1980's.
- William Tomberlin (b. 1840) Civil War Documents (117 KB)
William Tomberlin (son of Thomas) was discharged from the Confederate Army due to chronic bronchitis on Dec 23, 1861 and was paid $73.88 for his services. From the National Archives.
- Marriage License: Thomas R. Tomberlin, 1871 (66 KB)
State of Georgia, Appling County... You are hereby authorized to join Thomas Tomberlin and Julia Ann Carter in the holy estate of matrimony... Executed by John S. Simmons, Ord. Min.
- Homeplace of the Charlie Tomberlin Family (83 KB)
This house was built in the 1920's and was the home of Charlie and Mary Tomberlin. It is located on Tomberlin Cemetary Road in Appling County, Georgia.
- Henry Harper Homesite, circa 1900 (69 KB)
The homesite of Henry S. C. Harper and Sally (Sarah) Vickers in Coffee County, Georgia (circa 1900).
- John Tomberlin land grant, 1784 (433 KB)
...13th day of September, 1784, was surveyed for John Tomberlin, a tract of land containing 230 acres on little Oconee River in Washington County...
- Henry S C Harper & Sallie Vickers (78 KB)
Henry Harper (1849-1920) and his wife, Sallie (Sarah) Vickers (1856-1941). They lived in Coffee County (Lax), Georgia.
- Allen Pomeroy Tomberlin (119 KB)
Allen P Tomberlin (b.1886 d. 1962) was the son of Major Dobby Tomberlin (1856-1929) and Mary Priscilla Crosby (1862-1922).
- James J. Tomberlin (1832-1900) (56 KB)
James Tomberlin, the son of John Tomberlin (1774-1854) and Elizabeth Andrews.
- Ossie Lee Tomberlin & Arleese McCall (51 KB)
Ossie Lee Tomberlin (b. 1915) and her husband, Arleese McCall (b. 1915). Ossie Lee was the daughter of Riley Elmer Tomberlin and Louvenia Herrin.
- Lillie Tomberlin & Emory Turner (95 KB)
Right photo: Lillie D. Tomberlin (1914-1995) and her husband, Emory Turner (1909-1999). Left photo: Lillie is pictured with her brother, Elzie. Lillie was the daughter of Mershon Tomberlin and Minnie Aycock.
- Judge Mershon Tomberlin (1879-1940) Family Photos (269 KB)
Various photos of the children of Mershon Tomberlin and Minnie Aycock.
- Aaron & Nathan Tomberlin (162 KB)
Nathan Timothy Tomberlin (b. 1989) on left; and his brother, Aaron Daniel Tomberlin (b. 1985). Aaron and Nathan are the sons of Daniel Tomberlin & Sharon Harvey.
- Daniel Dobby Tomberlin (b. 1959) & Family (57 KB)
Sharon Harvey Tomberlin and Dan Tomberlin with their sons, Aaron and Nathan (2006).
- Erica & Danielle Tomberlin (48 KB)
Erica Joy Tomberlin (b. 1981) and Danielle Samantha Tomberlin (b. 1985 d. 2004) are the daughters of Timothy Wayne Tomberlin (b. 1960) and Sandra Joy Harrellson (b. 1962). Danielle was killed in an automobile crash in 2004.
- David William Tomberlin (1917-1987) (115 KB)
Photo gallery of Dave Tomberlin, son of Mershon Tomberlin and Minnie Aycock. Bottom left: Dave with his wife, Vera Porter. Bottom right: Philip Tomberlin (1954-1972), son of Dave and Vera. Philip was killed in an automobile crash.
- Major Dobby Tomberlin & Mary Priscilla Crosby (157 KB)
Photo Gallery of Major Dobby Tomberlin (1856-1929) and his wife, Mary Priscilla Crosby (1862-1922). Left to right: (1) MD with his young sons, Elmer and Ike; (2) MD and Priscilla with their daughters Lourennie & Betty; (3) MD with grandchildren (children of Ike); (4) Mary Priscilla Crosby.
- Rilene Tomberlin & James Folsom (145 KB)
Photo gallery of Rilene Tomberlin (b. 1941), daughter of Riley W. Tomberlin and Mary Ellen Paulk. School photos; Rilene with her brother, Bill (on horse); Rilene at Senior prom; Rilene with her husband, James Folsom, and their son, Woody.
- Jennie Belle Tomberlin and Roger Strickland (92 KB)
Photo gallery of Jennie Belle Tomberlin (b. 1944), daughter of Riley W Tomberlin and Mary Ellen Paulk. (1) Jennie as child with her mother; (2) school photo; (3) Roger, Sean, Jennie, & Stacy Strickland; (4) Family photo.
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