William Tomlinson

b. circa 1800, d. circa September 1851
  • William Tomlinson was born circa 1800 in Georgia.
  • He married Rhoda Fort, daughter of Owen Fort and Elizabeth Moorman, on 3 August 1820 in Jefferson County, Georgia, by license issued the same day, with Isaac Brinson, MG, officiating.
  • William Tomlinson and Rhoda Fort appeared in the US federal census of 1 June 1830 in Jefferson County, Georgia. Also in the household was another male, probably age 30-39 in the household. They apparently were living not far from Rhoda's brother Charles Fort.
  • William Tomlinson and Rhoda Fort appeared in the US federal census of 1 June 1840 in Jefferson County, Georgia. Also in the household was one male age 10-14, and one famale age 15-19, possibly nephew and niece (?)
  • William Tomlinson and Rhoda Fort appeared in the US federal census of 1 June 1850 in Lower Township, Houston County, Georgia.
  • He was a farmer, according to the 1850 census.
  • William Tomlinson died circa September 1851 in Houston County, Georgia.
  • His wife Rhoda Fort became a widow at his death.
  • The following appeared on 23 September 1851 in The Georgia Telegraph: Georgia, Houston county. Whereas, Rhoda Tomlinson, applies to me for letters of administration, on the estate of William Tomlinson, late of Houston county deceased.
         These are therefore to cite and admonish all and singular the kindred and creditors of the said deceased, to be and appear at my office, within the time prescribed by law, to show cause, if they have, why said letters should not be granted.
         Given under my hand at office, this September 16th, 1851. B. Batton, c. c. o.
  • The estate of William Tomlinson entered probate in Houston County, Georgia, on 4 November 1851, with his widow Rhoda Tolinson as executrix, and Sehpherd Rogers security.
  • The following appeared on 2 March 1852 in The Georgia Telegraph: All persons indebted to William Tomlinson, deceased, are hereby requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned; and all persons having demands against said deceased, are hereby notified to present them, properly authenticated, within the time prescribed by law, or they will not be settled. Rodah Tomlinson, Adm'x.
  • The following appeared on 2 March 1852 in The Macon Weekly Telegraph: Two months after date, applkications will be made to the Court of Ordinary of Houston county, for leave to sell lot of land No. 35, in the 18th District, formerly Henry, not Dekalb county-- the property of William Tomlinson, late of Houston county, deceased. Rodah Tomlinson, Adm'x.
  • After Charles Whitehead's death, Susannah Tomlinson Whitehead married Arthur Fort. They were the parents of Dr. Tomlinson Fort who likely was associated with Dr. Jared Irwin before his death in 1812. It seems possible that Rhoda Fort, first married to Mark Red Wood, and her second husband Wm Tomlinson, are connected with these two.
  • Last Edited: 1 Feb 2016

Family: Rhoda Fort b. 4 June 1795, d. circa 1874