48. William Pearson SISSON (David , William , Thomas ) was born about 1832 in GA.

William married (1) Unknown before 1853.

William also married (2) Amy Elizabeth CHAPMAN "Betty" on 2 Sep 1860.

49. Ira Arnold SISSON (David , William , Thomas ) was born 8 Jun 1835 in GA. He died 6 Dec 1915 in Barlow Co., GA and was buried in Connesena Cemetery, Bartow Co., GA.

Ira is in the 1910 census as "R. I. Sisson" (say it out loud). Kingston, Bartow Co., GA, dist. 12, household 84/84.

Ira was an accomplished fiddler. He served as a sergeant in the 1st Regiment, Georgia Infantry, State Guards, Confederate States of America.

In "Gilmer Co. Heritage" (1996) it states that "Ira was well known as a fiddler, and took his fiddle with him when he served in the Civil War. After the war Ira and Martha moved to Kingston, Barrow County, Georgia."

Death dates for Ira and Martha from "Gilmer Co. Heritage" (1996).

In "The Gilmer County Area of George 200 Years Ago" by Lawrence L. Stanley (1977), in Chapter 22 he states:

"William Sisson is listed as a musician in a band in the Revolutionary army. William Sisson never came to Gilmer County so far as is known; he may have died in North Carolina. Tradition says that he was a good fiddle player and that on his deathbed he asked for his fiddle and played a last tune before he died.

William Sisson was the father of David Sisson, who came to Gilmer County in May of 1847. He settled in the Boardtown section of Gilmer County. He is said to have owned 600 acres of land in that section at one time. David Sisson had four sons - Allen, Ira, Pearson and Charles. He also adopted two boys - Jack Dodd and George Holloway. Ira Sisson served in the Confederate army and was said to be the best fiddler that ever lived in Gilmer County. The first Sisson to come to Gilmer County was a man named Dick Sisson. All of the Gilmer County Sissons are said to be the descendants of William, the Revolutionary soldier."

Ira married (1) UNKNOWN.

Ira also married (2) Martha Jane GODFREY, daughter of David GODFREY. Martha was born 21 May 1852. She died 16 Feb 1921 in Barlow Co., GA and was buried in Connesena Cemetery, Bartow Co., GA.

From "Gilmer Co. Heritage" (1996) and "Polk Co. Heritage".

50. Elizabeth SISSON (David , William , Thomas ) was born about 1836 in GA.

Elizabeth married Bradley HALLFORD. Bradley was born about 1819.

51. John B. SISSON (James , John , Thomas ) was born about 1813 in SC.

John is listed as a miner in the 1850 census in Lumpkin Co., GA.

John married Margaret DOSS. Margaret was born about 1816 in GA.

54. Thomas Sidney SISSON (James , John , Thomas ) was born 4 Jun 1814 in Jackson County, South Carolina. He died 30 Aug 1875 and was buried in Bear Creek Cemetery, Attala Co., MS.

Thomas may have been the son of James Sisson.

Death date from grave marker.

1850 census, Franklin Co., dist. 32, Georgia, household 901/901 as "Scisson".

1860 census, Choctaw Co., township 17, MS, household 157/154, with daughter Mary, sons Charles and Robert.

Thomas married Louisa Averline BUSH on 14 Sep 1843 in Franklin County, Georgia. Louisa was born 25 Oct 1821. She died 26 Aug 1855 in Mississippi.

55. Charlotte SISSON (John , John , Thomas ).

Charlotte married Samuel HARLOW in 1826.

56. Sarah Catherine SISSON (Vandrey , John , Thomas ) was born about 1826 in GA.

Sarah married Benjamin J. PARR. Benjamin was born about 1813 in GA.

Benjamin was a painter (1880 census, Athens, Clarke County, GA).

57. Adeline Sabra SISSON (Vandrey , John , Thomas ) was born about 1832 in GA.

Adeline married Thomas A. ADAMS.

58. Evaline Margaret SISSON (Vandrey , John , Thomas ) was born 1832.

Evaline married James WILLIAMSON.

59. Vardy Pritchett SISSON (Vandrey , John , Thomas ) was born Sep 1838 in Knucklesville, Lumpkin Co., GA. He died Jan 1908 in Kerkwood, GA.

Vardy is listed as a printer in the 1850 census in Clarke County, GA.

Vardy was a member of the 8th GA Reg, Atlanta Greys.

Vardy and Leila had 8 children, 4 of which died in infancy.

More information about Vardy can be found at http://home.earthlink.net/~larsrbl/sisson.htm
including Vardy's obituary:
"Captain Sisson Passes Away," DeKalb New Era, Decatur, GA, 22 Jan. 1908:

Captain Vardy P. Sisson, an Atlanta pioneer, one of the oldest editors in the South, and a Confederate veteran, died at his home in Kerkwood, as Sisson Station, Tuesday, at 12:15 o'clock.

Captain Sisson was born at Knucklesvulle, in Lumpkin County, in September 1838, and came to Atlanta in the latter 50's to accept a position on the old Atlanta Intelligencer, then just embarking. As a reporter and as an editor he worked on that paper until the War Between the States began. Captain Sisson enlisted in the old Atlanta Grays, and immediately after the company was formed it was ordered to Virginia. At Manassas it was attached to the Eighth Georgia, commanded by Col. Bartow, who was killed in that fight. Captain Sisson was near enough to col. Bartow when he was shot to see him fall. The Captain remained with the Virginia army, never once having a leave of absence up to Lee's surrender at Appomattox, when he came home.

In 1864 Captain Sisson was taken from his company and was attached to Gen. Tige Anderson's staff, with the rank of major. During the War he acted as correspondent for the Intelligencer, and graphic interest were his stories.

Captain Sisson was a member of the Atlanta Pioneer Society, of the Confederate Veteran's Atlanta Camp, and of St. Philip's Church. He leaves a wife, two daughters (Misses Carrie and Louise Sisson), and two sons (Charles A. and Gustave B. Sisson).

The funeral took place Tuesday morning, at 10 o'clock, from his late residence - the interment occurring in Westview cemetery.

We sympathize with the bereaved ones in their sad loss.

Vardy married Leila LARENDON, daughter of Gershon LARENDON and Caroline Jay JACOBS, on 15 May 1867. Leila was born 13 Aug 1848 in Charleston SC. She died 1917.

A record at http://www.americanjewisharchives.org/aja/FAJF/search.html gives Leila's birthdate as 13 Aug 1848 and her marriage date as 15 May 1867. Her children are listed there as Charles, Amos, and Carrie.

62. Ann SISSON (Richard B. , David , Thomas ) was born 1817. She died before 1860.

Ann married James LEDFORD about 1839 in Buncombe CO, NC. James was born about 1814 in NC. He died 24 Jul 1848 in Gilmer Co, GA.

James was murdered. (from Patty Ledford)

63. John Erwin SISSON (Richard B. , David , Thomas ) was born 1825.

John married Susannie on 26 Oct 1867.