Neither NC, SC or GA would claim this strip of land. Then in 1803, Northeast Georgia established it as Walton County, Georgia and then elected officials. John Akins Sr and John Nicholson both served as Representatives to the Georgia Legislature in Milledgeville, which was the capitol of Georgia during that time period. John Akins Sr. moved to Union County, GA and died there in 1863.

North Carolina soon saw the possibilities of this strip of land, and sent in troops to claim it December 1810. This action started what is known as the Walton War. By January 1811, the battle was over with the result being the loss of many lives and POW's.  From January 1811 on this land was considered to be a part of North Carolina.

Although old Walton County was only a part of Georgia for 8 years, it is still a vital link for Northeastern GA researchers. In 1818 in the central part of Georgia, another county was formed and named Walton County which is still in existence today. Both counties were named for Georgia Governor George Walton, but there is no connection between them other than their name.  Please don't confuse the two counties in your Georgia research.

Since old Walton County, Georgia only existed for 8 years, there are few records and references to draw from.  If you have any information on old Walton County, Georgia, or will do lookups, please email me, Elaine Martin, and I will be happy to add it to this web site.  Please be aware that if a spam filter automatically replies to me saying that I have to click on a link to prove I am a real person, I will NOT click on this link. I do want to answer your email, so please use an e-mail address that will not induce this bounce-back auto response.

Old Walton County Related Links

Descendants of the Henry Surname

Kindred Trails

Southern Mountain Ancestor Research Center

The Walton War

Walton County That Was.....

State Coordinator: Ed Gordon Old Walton Coordinator Elaine Martin

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