Edmond Dismuke / Dismukes 1805 - btwn 1873-1875     About the last name of Dismuke or Dismukes.  The use of the "s" at the end of the name can be considered correct.  The omission of the "s" could also be considered correct. If you are doing research, use both variations of the name in your search.  Documents found, may use both variations of the name within the same branch of the family.  Even in cemeteries, the same family will use both spellings.  Instead of fighting over which spelling is correct, just accept that both spellings are correct unless you have original source documentation that can track the specific usage of either spelling over a period of time.                Born Birth Location Death Death Location             ca 1805 GA ca 1873-1875             Father         Edmond Dismuke ca 1757, Caroline Co. VA ca 1828 Jones Co., GA           Mother         Bethany Hannah (Ina) Cox                   See Marriages and Children of Edmond Dismuke 1805 - 1873/75   December 17, 2016