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	New Georgia Encyclopedia: Wilkes County
		The area that became the original Wilkes County was called the New Purchase or Ceded Lands, referring to the land lying between the Broad and Savannah rivers, which today includes Elbert and Lincoln counties, as well as parts of Oglethorpe, Taliaferro, and Warren counties.
		Wilkes County is named for John Wilkes, a colorful member of British Parliament who opposed some of the British policies that eventually led to the American Revolution (1775-83).
		According to the 2000 U.S. census, the population of Wilkes County is 10,687 (55.1 percent white, 43.1 percent fl, and 2.0 percent Hispanic).
	www.georgiaencyclopedia.org /nge/Article.jsp?id=h-2418 (873 words)

	GeorgiaInfo - Carl Vinson Institute of Government
		Wilkes County was established by Georgia's first state constitution -- the Constitution of 1777, which became effective Feb. 5, 1777.
		Unlike the other seven counties (which were fashioned from existing colonial parishes), Wilkes was created from the "ceded lands north of Ogechee" -- a reference to the land ceded in 1773 by the Creeks and Cherokees in their respective Treaties of Augusta (see map).
		Wilkes County was named for British politician John Wilkes, who supported the cause of the American colonies' cause in the House of Commons.
	www.cviog.uga.edu /Projects/gainfo/histcountymaps/wilkeshistmaps.htm (155 words)

	Wilkes County, Georgia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Wilkes County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia.
		Wilkes county is commonly referred to by locals and people around the state as "Washington-Wilkes," as both the county and the county seat are viewed as one entity.
		In the county the population was spread out with 24.00% under the age of 18, 8.00% from 18 to 24, 26.70% from 25 to 44, 24.10% from 45 to 64, and 17.10% who were 65 years of age or older.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Wilkes_County,_Georgia (432 words)

	Wilkes County, Georgia. AN OVERVIEW OF LOCAL HISTORY
		Wilkes County's earliest white settlers were a relatively homogeneous group with English or Scotch-Irish ancestry who made their homes along the numerous creeks that criss-crossed the county or along the Broad or Little Rivers.
		Wilkes County after the Revolution was a popular area of settlement as the land was inexpensive and of good quality.
		Wilkes was Georgia's first "mother of counties" as Elbert, Lincoln, Greene, Oglethorpe, Warren, and Taliaferro were all cut from the original bounds of Wilkes County.
	www.rootsweb.com /~gawilkes/localhst.htm (4344 words)

	Wilkes County Georgia
		Wilkes County was created in 1777 as one of the original 11 counties of Georgia.
		The original Wilkes (in some old records Wilks) County included all of the area now in Lincoln, Elbert, and Wilkes Counties; most of Oglethorpe,, Madison, Taliaferro and Warren Counties; half of Hart County, and parts of Clarke, Glascock, Greene Hancock, and McDuffie Counties, and of course present day Wilkes County.
		The County seat of Wilkes County is Washington.
	www.rootsweb.com /~gawilkes (1512 words)

	GeorgiaInfo - Carl Vinson Institute of Government
		County History: Wilkes County was established by Georgia's first state constitution -- the Constitution of 1777, which became effective Feb. 5, 1777.
		Unlike the other seven counties (which were fashioned from existing colonial parishes), Wilkes was created from the "ceded lands north of Ogechee" -- a reference to the land ceded in 1773 by the Creeks and Cherokees in their respective Treaties of Augusta (
		County Seat: An act of Feb. 26, 1784 designated the town of Washington as county seat of Wilkes County.
	www.cviog.uga.edu /Projects/gainfo/courthouses/wilkesCH.htm (433 words)

	Wilkes County Georgia 1860 slaveholders and 1870 African Americans
		It is possible to locate a free person on the Wilkes County, Georgia census for 1860 and not know whether that person was also listed as a slaveholder on the slave census, because published indexes almost always do not include the slave census.
		The term “County” is used to describe the main subdivisions of the State by which the census was enumerated.
		In Georgia in 1860 there were 482 farms of 1,000 acres or more, the largest size category enumerated in the census, and another 1,359 farms of 500-999 acres.
	freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com /~ajac/gawilkes.htm (1392 words)

	Wilkes County, Georgia, Collection (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
		In 1777, the county was laid out, though over the next few decades the boundaries of the county changed several times.
		Wilkes County residents held their first court in 1779 to try "several persons whom [the grand jury] had cause to believe, have acted in conjunction with, and have aided, abetted, and assisted the British, and the avowed enemies of the United States." The court found guilty and sentenced to hang nine people, most for treason.
		In 1824, Wilkes County seemed to be one of the wealthiest counties in the state based on their tax payments.
	www.clements.umich.edu /Webguides/UZ/WilkesCo.html (917 words)

	Welcome To Washington Georgia And The Wilkes County Area (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
		The City of Washington, which is located in the Piedmont region of northeast Georgia (see map), serves as the county seat of Wilkes County.
		Washington/Wilkes County is located 100 miles east of Atlanta, 45 miles southeast of Athens (Univ. of GA.), and 55 miles northwest of Augusta (The Masters).
		The Wilkes County Board of Education has the responsibility of operating a High School, a Middle School, an Elementary School, and a Primary School.
	www.ucgriggsrealty.com /area_information.htm (1072 words)

	The Georgia Flynts
		They and their children lived in Wilkes County and then in Taliaferro (pronounced Tolivar) when it was created partly from Wilkes in 1825.
		John Flynt was born December 19, 1758 in Culpepper County, Virginia, the eldest son of John and Eleanor Flynt.
		He married Sally Porter of Culpeper County, Virginia, on December 29, 1788, and their first child was born in Wilkes County, Georgia, on November 14, 1789.
	members.tripod.com /flyntgenealogy/georgia.htm (5397 words)

	John Wilkes - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Wilkes was notoriously ugly, being called the ugliest man in England at the time.
		Wilkes now retired from politics and took no part in the growth of radicalism in the 1790s.
		Wilkes was initially a supporter of William Pitt the Elder.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/John_Wilkes (1199 words)

	Wilkes County Marriage License, Wilkes County Georgia Marriage License on AtlantaBridal.com
		Wilkes County Marriage License, Wilkes County, GA Marriage License...
		If one of you is a resident of Georgia and your marriage is going to take place in Georgia, you can obtain a license in any county.
		If neither of you lives in Georgia, the marriage license must be obtained in the county where the marriage is to take place.
	www.atlantabridal.com /local/wilkes-county-marriage-license.asp (591 words)

	Wilkes County Georgia Real Estate
		Wilkes County Georgia Real Estate is a way for consumers to find the best Real estate Agents and Brokers for every city in Wilkes County Georgia.
		When you have been directed to an Wilkes County Georgia real estate professional in the area you have chosen you will be able to search for your dream home and get free printouts from the MLS database in that area.
		Wilkes County Georgia Real Estate Brokers and agents can use the many news and information pages we offer to get up to date information about the Wilkes County Georgia real estate market.
	www.myhomesearches.com /county/georgia/wilkes-county-georgia.htm (576 words)

	WILKES COUNTY, GEORGIA
		He was born about 1732 in Lunenburg County, Virginia, based on the tithe list of that county, according to the research of Col. Carroll Heard Goyne, Jr, a descendant of Shreveport, Louisiana.
		He was taxed on 500 acres in Wilkes County; 684 acres in Franklin County; and 208 acres in Greene County.
		Taliaferro County, located between Warren and Wilkes Counties, was established in 1825, and some of the Goynes found themselves in the new county.
	freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com /~gowenrf/Gowenms070.htm (5699 words)

	The History of Washington, Wilkes County, Georgia
		During the American Revolution, things were mostly quiet in Wilkes County, except for British efforts to stir up the Indians of the frontier, and the reaction of the frontiersmen to counteract them.
		Wilkes County quickly became one of the richest cotton counties in Georgia.
		Court-martialed in 1814 during the War of 1812 for insubordination and dismissed from the service, he nevertheless rose to be Speaker of the Georgia House of Representatives, and an important actor in the events leading to Secession.
	www.washingtonplantation.com /history.htm (567 words)

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		He served as a Deputy Sheriff for the Wilkes County Sheriff's Office for over twenty years under Sheriff Cecil A. Moore.
		The Wilkes County Sheriff's Office is comprised of thirteen sworn peace officers.
		The Law Enforcement Center houses the Wilkes County Sheriff's Department and Detention Center.
	www.geocities.com /wilkesso (95 words)

	georgia.gov - Wilkes County
		Wilkes County, the 8th county formed in Georgia, was created in 1777.
		Originally including Lincoln, Elbert and parts of Hart, Madison, McDuffie, Oglethorpe, Taliaferro and Warren counties, Wilkes County was named for John Wilkes, a member of the British Parliament who supported the colonies' cause.
		Washington is said to be the first community in the nation to be incorporated under the name in honor of George Washington, and has more antebellum homes than any other city of its size in the state.
	wilkescounty.georgia.gov /03/home/0,2230,8356233,00.html (113 words)

	Wilkes County, Georgia houses, real estate, agriculture, wages, work, ancestries, and more
		Fair market rent in 2006 for a 1-bedroom apartment in Wilkes County is $397 a month.
		Wilkes County historical area-adjusted tornado activity is significantly below Georgia state average.
		Tornadoes in this county have caused 3 injuries recorded between 1950 and 2004.
	www.city-data.com /county/Wilkes_County-GA.html (519 words)

	Wilkes County, Georgia GA, county profile - hotels, festivals, genealogy, newspapers - ePodunk
		Wilkes County is one of 159 counties in Georgia.
		This was a decrease of -.97% from the 2000 census.
		Wilkes County supported George W. Bush in the 2004 presidential election.
	www.epodunk.com /cgi-bin/genInfo.php?locIndex=8297 (607 words)

	Wilkes County, Georgia Genealogical Records Information
		Which includes Wilkes County, Georgia County Records, Wilkes County, Georgia History, Wilkes County, Georgia Facts, Wilkes County, Georgia Genealogical Addresses and websites related to Wilkes County, Georgia Genealogy in general.
		Unlike the other seven counties (which were fashioned from existing colonial parishes), Wilkes was created from the "ceded lands north of Ogechee" -- a reference to the land ceded in 1773 by the Creeks and Cherokees in their respective Treaties of Augusta.
		An act of Feb. 26, 1784 designated the town of Washington as county seat of Wilkes County.
	www.segenealogy.com /georgia/ga_county/wks.htm (1026 words)

	HOMES.COM: Wilkes County Georgia Real Estate - GA
		If you looking for real estate in Wilkes County Georgia or the surrounding area, Homes.com has a wealth of information about Wilkes County real estate, Wilkes County neighborhoods, new and existing Wilkes County homes, and Wilkes County-area Agents and Brokers.
		Wilkes County Homes: At Homes.com you have access to almost a million active home real estate listings nationwide.
		Wilkes County Agents and Brokers: Before you start your real estate buying or selling experience it is important to consult with a qualified Agent or Broker.
	realestate.homes.com /files/416182/realestate_co-GA-Wilkes.html (268 words)

	Wilkes County Land for Sale. Real Estate in Wilkes County, Georgia
		Then contact any of the Georgia Real Estate Agents for professional assistance finding your Georgia area home.
		Click on the Wilkes cities that you are interested in or search all Real Estate in Wilkes County:
		So whether you are wondering what your home value is, looking for an agent to help you buy or sell your real estate, or just looking to browse properties in your area, it's all right here.
	www.homes.com /Real_Estate/GA/CountyType/WILKES/Type/L (233 words)

	The Political Graveyard: Wilkes County, Ga.
		Assignment of birthplaces, deathplaces, and cemeteries to counties is subject to error.
		The intent is to locate places according to current county names and boundaries.
		Delegate from Georgia to the Confederate Provisional Congress, 1861-62;
	politicalgraveyard.com /geo/GA/WK.html (598 words)

	Elbert County Georgia Genealogy (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
		Elbert County, Georgia was created in 1790, and named for General Samuel Elbert.
		The parent county from which Elbert County was organized is Wilkes.
		The county, in the piedmont section of Georgia is bordered on the east by the Savannah River, and on the west by the Broad River.
	laaron.myweb.uga.edu (75 words)

	Wilkes County, Georgia
		Battle of Kettle Creek - American forces under the command of Andrew Pickens, Elijah Clarke and John Dooley defeat a larger number of British forces in rural Georgia.
		Name derivation:Named in honor of John Wilkes, radical member of Parliament who opposed King George III and his Prime Minister, founded a radical newspaper, convicted of sedition and libel for articles attacking the king, and eventually serving as Lord Mayor of London.
		All of the photographs, graphics and text on Our Georgia History (http://ourgeorgiahistory.com) are © Copyright 2001-2006 by Golden Ink unless otherwise noted.
	www.ourgeorgiahistory.com /chronpop/62 (191 words)

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