Submitted by Emily O'Neal
Rome News Tribune August 21, 1900
John Cordle
John Cordle, Lavender Mountain, is sick with typhoid fever, and not expected to live. Four children are also sick. August 25, 1900 John Cordle, whose
serious illness was reported several days ago, died at his home on Wednesday and was buried yesterday.
Mr. Cordle lived near Lavender Mountain and was held in very high esteem by all who knew him.
(Note: Died August 22, he and his wife, Annette Harris Cordle (d. 1918) are buried at Mountain Spring Cem. Floyd County, GA)