In many cases Ephriam's name was substituted by his first and middle initials, E.M. In the few cases we have with his first name spelled out, it was spelled Ephriam, with the "i" before the "a" which was not the common spelling of Ephraim, with the "a" before the "i". His first name may have been given to him from his uncle's name, Ephraim Knowles.
Middle Name
In many cases online, Ephriam's middle name is referenced as Marion. We do know that his son's middle name was Marion, however I have not been able to find proof that Ephriam Sr.'s middle name was Marion.
Surname
Ephriam was able to read and write, though through research, his spelling seemed to be quite phonetic. This may explain why the surname is "Noles" instead of "Knowles" or "Knoles".
Timeline
1830's & 1840's
We can estimate Ephriam's birth year of 1835 through later U.S. Census data. The 1840 census data for his father, Dennis Knowles, lists one male child that is over 5 years old but under 10 years old that is likely Ephriam. His father was living in Newton, Georgia during the 1830 census and Heard, Georgia during the 1840 census.
1850's
1850 United States Census
On the 1850 US Census in Carroll County, GA, Ephriam is listed as 14 years old living in the household of his father, Dennis.
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Marriage to Perry Jane Hand
No official marriage record has been found at this point, but their oldest child was born in about 1857. One possible marriage place may be Randolph, Alabama where records were lost in a courthouse fire.
1860's
1860 United States Census
On the 1860 US Census in the 11th District, Carroll County, GA, Ephriam is listed as 25 years old. He is the head of the household, living with wife PJ, daughter Sarah A., and son, E.M. (Jr.). His occupation is listed as farmer and value of real estate is $500 and value of personal estate is $600. Neighbors are his father Dennis M. and brother Andrew J.
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Will of Sherred H. Hand
The will of Sherred H. Hand, Ephriam's father-in-law, states that he or his wife Parry Jane Noles have already received their share of his estate.[3]
Will of Sherred H. Hand
Civil War
An official Confederate pension record, other correspondence, or a "recognized" Confederate regiment listing has not been found; however, both Ephriam Noles and his brother Andrew J. Noles appear on an 1862 muster roll for the Carroll County, Georgia militia.
[4]According to Ephriam's daughter, Mary Amster "Molly" Noles Cole, by way of her mother, Melissa Mary Sims Noles, Ephriam was a member of the Home Guard.[5]
1862 Carroll County Militia Muster Roll
Both Ephriam and his brother Andrew J. Noles also appear on the list compiled for the Militia Re-organization Act of December 14, 1863 which was enacted to provide home protection for the State of Georgia during the Civil War. Ephriam is listed as 28 years old and his occupation is listed as "blacksmith".
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Scanned Original
Transcription from Nancy J. Cornell
1866 - Alabama State Census
Ephriam appears on the 1866 Alabama State Census in Randolph, Alabama. Listed in the household are:
July 3, 1867 - Georgia Returns of Qualified Voters and Reconstruction Oath Book
Ephriam signed the Reconstruction Oath Book on July 3, 1867 in District 1111 (Bowdon), Carroll, Georgia. He states that he has resided in the state for 5 months.
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1867 Return of Qualified Voters
1867 Oath Book
1870's
1870 United States Census
On the 1870 US Census in Bowdon, Carroll County, GA, Ephriam is listed as 35 years old with a birthplace of Georgia. His occupation is listed as blacksmith and the value of real estate is $800 and personal estate is $500. Also in the household are:
June 29, 1877 - Estate of Father, Dennis M. Noles Sr.
The Carroll County Times, June 29, 1877 edition, posted a notice that E.M. Noles had applied to be the administrator of the estate of his father, Dennis M. Noles.
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November 2, 1877 - Administrator's Sale (Estate of D.M Noles)
Sale of south half of Lot 219, all of Lot 229 except 52 acres in NW corner, and all of Lot 232 except 52 acres in the SW corner is being sold by Ephraim M. Noles for the estate of his father D.M. Noles.
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December 4, 1877 - Land Transaction with John H. Walden
Based on the last child from his first wife who was born in 1774 and Melissa Mary Sims appearance on the 1880 census, we can estimate their marriage occurred between 1774-1880. No official marriage record has been found at this point, but a possible marriage place may be Randolph, Alabama, where records were destroyed in a courthouse fire.
1880's
1880 United States Census
On the 1880 US Census in District 1111, Carroll County, GA, Ephriam is listed as 45 years old. His occupation is listed as farming and his birthplace is Georgia. Also in the household are:
Advertisement of Carrollton Mills (Sims & Noles) in the Carroll Free Press editions of November 23, 1883; January 18, 1884; January 25, 1884; February 1, 1884; and February 8, 1884.
[27][28][29][30][31] The D.W. Sims listed in the advertisement is Ephriam's wife Melissa Mary Sims Noles' uncle.
Carroll Free Press, Multiple Issues 1883-1884
February 1, 1884 - Land Trade with B.A. Sharp
E.M. Noles trades his interest in the steam mill to B.A. Sharp.[32]
Carroll Free Press, February 1, 1884
December 10, 1884 - Land Transaction with B.A. Sharp
Ephriam is listed on the 1885-1887 Georgia Tax Digest in Carrollton, Carroll, Georgia 2 times:
First Listing (Listed as Eph M. Noles):
50 acres of Lot #112 in District 2
101 acres of Lot #113 in District 2
101 acres of Lot #93 in District 10
50 acres of Lot #92 in District 10
50 acres of Lot #211 in District 9
Second Listing (Listed as Ephraim M. Noles):
101 acres of Lot #113 in District 2
50 acres of Lot #112 in District 2
February 6, 1885 - Fish!
The Carroll Free Press, February 6, 1885 edition, announces that Ephriam has built a pond and is going to raise Carp.
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Carroll Free Press, January 6, 1885
May 15, 1885 - Fish!
The Carroll Free Press, May 15, 1885 edition, announces that Ephriam has "one of the finest fish ponds we have seen".
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Carroll Free Press, May 15, 1885
May 22, 1885 - Marriage of Daughter, Sarah A.
The Carroll Free Press announces the marriage of Ephriam's daughter, Sarah A. to Zachariah O. Noles that occurred "last Sunday".
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Carroll Free Press, May 22, 1885
October 23, 1885 - Bridge
The Carroll Free Press, October 23, 1885 edition, announces a grand jury recommendation that Ephriam be paid for rebuilding a bridge across the Tallapoosa River on the Bowdon and Wedowee road.
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Carroll Free Press, October 23, 1885
January 22, 1886 - Property Sold
The Carroll Free Press, January 22, 1886 edition, announces that Ephriam has sold his property on Bowdon road to H.O. Roop for $2500.
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Carroll Free Press, January 22, 1886
February 12, 1886 - Property Bought
The Carroll Free Press, February 12, 1886 edition, announces that Ephriam has bought the Fields place on Seminary Street from J.T. Bradley.
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Carroll Free Press, February 12, 1886
December 3, 1886 - Land Sold
The Carroll Free Press, December 3, 1886 edition, announces that Ephriam has sold/swapped his place near Bethlehem Church to Reverand D.D. Entrekin of Mt. Zion, GA. Reverand D.D. Entrekin and Reverand E.F. Dean will move onto the property.
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Carroll Free Press, December 3, 1886
The same issue also lists that Jasper Williamson has bought the Noles place on Seminary Street.[42]
Carroll Free Press, December 3, 1886
August-September, 1887 - Bridges
The Carroll Free Press announces a bid for bridges to be built. It references the Noles bridge site on the Bowdon and Wedowee Road, which Ephriam built. The Noles bridge is ultimately awarded to W.A. Sims, Ephriam's father-in-law.
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Carroll Free Press, Multiple Editions 1887
Carroll Free Press, September 9, 1887
February 10, 1888 - E.M. Noles of Villa Rica
Newspaper article that mentions Ephriam is living in Villa Rica.[49]
Carroll Free Press, February 10, 1888
April 6, 1888 - Kingsberry Bridge
The Carroll Free Press, April 6, 1888 edition, announces that the Kingsberry Bridge went down during a flood last week. Sims & Noles are repairing.
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Carroll Free Press, April 6, 1888
June 8, 1888 - Bridge Contract Awards
The Carroll Free Press, June 8, 1888 edition, announces that Ephriam has been awarded the Hill bridge north of Bowdon, GA for $100 and the bridge near Allen Mills on the Atlanta road for $88.50.
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Carroll Free Press, June 8, 1888
January 18, 1889 - Newspaper Subscription
The Carroll Free Press, January 18, 1889 edition, announced that Ephriam has been in town this week and paid his Carroll Free Press subscription. He subscribed to the first copy and has continued his subscription since then.
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Carroll Free Press, January 18, 1889
April 5, 1889 - Deer Hide Shoes
The Carroll Free Press, April 5, 1889 edition, announces that E.M. Noles has reported that J.M. Hamrick of Villa Rica is having deer hide shoes made from a hide that was tanned 26 years ago.
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Carroll Free Press, April 5, 1889
November 8, 1889 - Sandy Creek Bridge
The Carroll Free Press, November 8, 1889 edition, announces that Ephriam has been awarded a bridge contract across Sandy Creek for $100.
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Carroll Free Press, November 8, 1889
December 6, 1889 - Pig Killing
The Carroll Free Press, December 6, 1889 edition, announces that Ephriam, living near Villa Rica, GA, has killed a 27 month old pig that weighted 402 pounds.
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Carroll Free Press, December 6, 1889
1890's
1890 Georgia Tax Digest
Ephriam is listed on the 1890 Georgia Tax Digest for Villa Rica, Carroll, Georgia:
100 acres of Lot #113 in District 2
125 acres of Lot #112 in District 2
October 14, 1892 - Courthouse Bid
The Carroll Free Press, October 14, 1892 edition, announces Ephriam (of Carroll County, GA), has submitted the second lowest bid of $27,101, to build a new courthouse.
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↑ "United States Census, 1860," index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/MZMH-BMQ : accessed 15 December 2014), E W Noles, 11th Dist, Carroll, Georgia, United States; from "1860 U.S. Federal Census - Population," Fold3.com; p. 8, household ID 44, NARA microfilm publication M653; NARA microfilm publication M653. National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C.; FHL microfilm 803,113.
↑ Ancestry.com. Georgia, Wills and Probate Records, 1742-1992 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015.
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↑ Carroll County Genealogical Society, Jay D. Williams. "Adjunct General's Office, Militia Enrollment List for Carroll County, Georgia, 1864". Carroll County Genealogical Quarterly, Spring 1985, Volume VI, Number 1, pg. 11. 4/27/2015.
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↑ The Carroll County Times, June 29, 1877. USGenWeb Archives. Transcribed by C Gravelle, 2006. 4/1/2015.
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