Anthony Bonnell was born in 1741 and died in Screven County, Georgia, in 1805. His Last Will and Testament, dated 19 Nov 1804, named his wife and son, William; his daughter, Elizabeth, and his grandson, John. Mentioned were Archibald Mills, Henry Bryant, Anthony Bonnell Jr., and Thomas F. Lovett.
"Died at his plantation in Screven County last Tuesday, Anthony Bonnell, in his 68th year." Source: The Republican and Savannah Evening Ledger.
During the Revolutionary War, in 1774, Anthony Bonnell served as an Ensign in Burke County, Georgia, 4th Regiment. He was promoted to 2d Lieutenant of 1st Co. in 1778.
After the war, he received a land grant in Burke County, Georgia, but resided in Screven County.
Issue:
William Bonnell, 1774-1830, married Rebecca Magee.
Elizabeth Bonnell married Archibald Mills (12/28/1765-2/26/1818, and was buried in the old Colonial Cemetery in Savannah, Georgia. They had a son, Thomas Mills, born Jan 1, 1782, who married Nancy Lanier.
Rebecca Bonnell, listed as a daughter in McCall’s Roster of the Revolution, married Thomas F. Lovett of Screven County, Georgia.
Anthony Bonnell, Jr.’s last will, dated July 8, 1825, was probated November 5, 1825, in Emanuel County, Georgia. (Volume A, Emanuel Co. Wills, p. 6-7), named his wife, Rebecca, and youngest children: Anthony, William, Mary Cassandra, and Mary Ann. Other children were Sary Ann and Jane.
Daniel Bonnell is listed as Anthony Bonnell Sr.’s son in McCall's Roster of the Revolution, p. 732.