Joel Heard Babb

     Joel Heard Babb was born on 7 July 1809 at Greene County, Georgia.¹ He was the son of William Babb Jr. and Susannah Heard.¹ He appeared on the census of 1820 at Gwinnett County, Georgia.¹ He married Rachel Goodwin circa 1827.¹ He appeared on the census of 1830 at DeKalb County, Georgia.¹ He appeared on the census of 1840 at Cobb County, Georgia.¹ He appeared on the census of 29 October 1850 at Cobb County, Georgia.¹ He married Mary A. McDonald, daughter of Jeremiah McDonald and Jane (?), on 22 November 1859.¹ He appeared on the census of 6 July 1860 at Mill Creek, Whitfield County, Georgia.¹ He appeared on the census of 16 June 1880 at Mill Creek, Whitfield County, Georgia.¹ He died on 22 February 1882 at Mill Creek, Whitfield County, Georgia, at age 72 years, 7 months and 15 days.¹ He was buried on 23 February 1882 at Babb/Mill Creek Cemetery, Whitfield County, Georgia.¹