This webpage is dedicated to the Hayes/Hicks Ancestors.

The lives of our ancestors’ is our family History, but it is also the history of African Americans, Native Americans and to an even larger extent the history of America.

I have researched the Hayes line beginning with our beloved grandfather Paul, through great grandfather Jacob (Jake),
great-great grandfather Scott and great-great-great grandfather Granville.

The Hicks connection to our family begins with our precious grandmother Ludie (Louise), the daughter of Zachariah Moses Hicks and Alice (Smith?)Hicks. As of yet, the complete story of Ludie’s life has not been revealed. We know it is a story common placed in American History, intertwine with African, Native and European bloodlines. Through her children we’ve learned Herstory is one of strength and determination to survive; if it's only to some how secure a better life for one’s family.

A special recognition to all our female ancestors, whose sacrifice, toil, dedication, faith, and most of all love kept our family growing and prospering.

We thank you. Grandmother Ludie Hicks, (m. of Joe, Annie Ruth, Charlie, Margarette, John Robert) great-grandmother Alice Smith, (m. of Ludie) great grandmother Celia (Celie) Elder (m. of Paul),great-great grandmother Mariah Shell (m. of Celie), great-great-grandmother Alsa (Alsie) Leavelle (m. of Jacob), great-great-great grandmother Temperance (Tempie) Ann Hill. (m. of Scott)

Dearest Ancestors, We thank you for life and pray for your guidance.

Hayes/Hicks Descendants

• Photograph of Lillian L. Phinizy Elder, circa 1918 (24 KB)
  Lillian L. Phinizy Elder (Mrs. Thomas J.). She assisted her husband who was the first principal of the Sandersville Industrial School. The school, located on Hall Street, served black students. She received her education at Spelman College in Atlanta, Georgia. In 1932 the school was renamed Thomas J. Elder High School in honor of her husband. Type of original: Photographs Cite as: Vanishing Georgia, Georgia Division of Archives and History, Office of Secretary of State. Usage note: Contact repository re: reproduction and usage. Held by: Georgia Archives, 5800 Jonesboro Road, Morrow, GA 30260
• Thomas J. Elder ca. 1918 (24 KB)
  Sandersville, ca. 1918. Thomas J. Elder. He was the first principal of the Sandersville Industrial School. This school, located on Hall Street, served blacks. He was educated at Atlanta University. In 1932 the school was renamed Thomas J. Elder High School in honor of Mr. Elder. Type of original: Photographs Cite as: Vanishing Georgia, Georgia Division of Archives and History, Office of Secretary of State. Usage note: Contact repository re: reproduction and usage. Held by: Georgia Archives, 5800 Jonesboro Road, Morrow, GA 30260
• The Daniel Elder Family circa 1880 (45 KB)
  Descriptive Title: Photograph of people posing in a cotton field, Coweta County, Georgia, ca. 1880 Description: Coweta County, ca. 1880. Group of people pose for a photograph beside a cotton field with baskets filled with cotton. Right to left: W. C. Ragsdale, Mrs. Ragsdale, Hunter Ragsdale. The blacks seen in the photograph were members of the Dan Elder family. Type of original: Photographs Subjects: Coweta County | Cotton handling--Georgia--Coweta County | African American agricultural laborers--Georgia--Coweta County | African American children--Georgia--Coweta County | African Americans | Agriculture Cite as: Vanishing Georgia, Georgia Division of Archives and History, Office of Secretary of State. Usage note: Contact repository re: reproduction and usage. Held by: Georgia Archives, 5800 Jonesboro Road, Morrow, GA 30260

• Hayes Family in the 1920 Census (11 KB)
  New webpage of the 1920 Census
• Paul, Ludie & Family in the 1930 Census (18 KB)
  View the Family where the family lived and worked

• Coweta County Official Webpage
• Senoia Homepage

Georgette Helbling
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