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Surnames: Swords, Cason, Brooks,
Classification: Query
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I have in my family a Matilda Caroline Cason, b. 17 Feb. 1826, Georgia. Died, 02 Dec.
1920, Fulton Co. GA. Her death certificate (yes, first year GA provided death
certificates) indicates her father was John Cason of SC, and mother was Matilda Swords, of
GA. I've located both parents together in 1840 Walton Co, GA Census, and in 1850
Gwinnette Co., GA Census. Both of them age 54 for the 1850 Census. Lastly, I've found
an Abner Cason living immediately next door to a William Swords in 1820 Laurens SC Census.
This is a "mighty coincidence". I believe Abner is the son of Giles Cason.
Perhaps my John Cason is a son of Giles? Any thoughts? For that 1820 Laurens SC census,
ther are a few other Swords households are nearby. Anyone familiar with a Cason / Swords
connection?