Spalding County, Georgia Newspapers

Obituaries & Memorials

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"The Telegraph and Messenger"
Macon, Bibb Co., Georgia
Saturday morning, October 14, 1871

pg. 2

Mr. John Lamar died at Griffin, last Tuesday night (Oct 10), exactly 84** years. He was one of the oldest and most highly esteemed citizens of that county.

**Should be 83 years per tombstone*

Additional Comments:
John Lamar was my husband's 4X Great-grandfather
from FindAGrave.com
memorial #23251681
Oak Hill Cemetery
Griffin, Spalding Co., Georgia
In Memoriam
Mr. John Lamar
Born
Oct 10, 1788
Died
Oct 10, 1871
Aged 83 Years*

CHATTOOGA COUNTY.

SUMMERVILLE is the county town, situated in Chattooga Valley, one hundred and ninety-five miles from Milledgeville.

Among the first settlers of this county were JOHN LAMAR
*
"History of Mendocino County, California"
Illustrated; Palmer, Lyman L, Historian; San Francisco, California; Alley,
Bowen & Co., Publishers; 1880
Addenda - pg. 675

Hon. J. B. Lamar, whose portrait appears in this work, is a native of Bibb county, Georgia, and is now in his 53rd year. His parental ancestors were French Huguenots, and his mother was a daughter of Colonel Miner Winn, who was a patriot soldier of the Revolutionary War. Winsbro, South Carolina (sic - s/b Winnsboro), takes its name from and was founded by his family. Judge Lamar's boyhood was mostly passed in Chatanooga county (sic - s/b Chattooga Co.), near
Lookout Mountain.
*
1830 Census - Henry Co., GA
John Lamar
M: 1 - 0/5, 1 - 10/15, 1 - 40/50 (1780-1790)
F: 2- 0/5; 1 - 5/10; 2 - 10/15; 1 - 15/20, 1 - 30/40 (1790-1800)
*
1840 Census - Chattooga Co., Ga; pg. 152
John Lamar
M: 1 5/10 (1835/1840) , 1 - 10/15, 1- 50/60 (1780-1790)
F: 1 - 5/10, 1 - 10/15, 1 - 15-20, 1 40-50 (1790-1800)
*
1850 Census - District No. 68, Pike Co., Ga; pg. 227
HH as of June 1, 1850 - Enumerated Dec 17, 1850 - #1431-1431
John Lamar, 61, M, Farmer, $6000, Ga
Louisa Lamar, 55, F, SC
Frances Lamar, 22, F, GA
Julia Lamar, 16, F, GA
*
1860 Census - Decatur District, DeKalb Co., Georgia; pg. 87A; Sheet #343;
family #637-637; lines #19-21
Enumerated 10 July, 1860 by James S. Elliott
Lamar          John           71   M         Farmer          3,600     6,000    Ga.
Lamar          Louisa E.      67   F         Domestic                                 S.C.
Lamar          Francis T.     25   F         Domestic                                Ga.
*
1870 Census - Africa, Spalding Co., GA; Griffin P.O.; pg. 502
John Lamar, 81; Farmer, b. GA; $1000/$300
Francis T. Lamar, 31, GA

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Griffin Daily News - News of Yesteryear [1910]:

W.T. Latta, the one-legged Confederate veteran who had served as coroner for so many years, announced for tax collector, which office he said he could fill as well as any two-legged man.

Co. A, 53rd Ga. Regiment, Army of Northern Virginia (Doyal Volunteers):

Latta, William T. - Private April 28, 1862. Wounded in right leg, necessitating amputation below knee, at Gettysburg, Pa. July 2, 1863. Captured at Williamsport, Md. July 14, 1863. Paroled at Point Lookout, Md. and transferred to City Point, VA. for exchange, Mar 20, 1864. Pension
records show he was at home on wounded furlough close of war. (Born in Ga. Jan 13, 1839. Died in Spalding County, Ga. Oct 16, 1914.)

Shared by Lynn Cunningham

Col. Jas. H. Logan

Jackson News – Week of September 20,1882
Col. Jas H. Logan of Griffin is dead.
Transcribed by Don Bankston January 19, 2005

Col. R. W. McCune

Died in Columbia, S. C., on Sunday the 3rd, inst., Col. R. W. McCune, in the 33rd year of his age. His remains were brought home on Monday last, and buried in the Griffin Cemetery, with appropriate honors.

Empire State –Spalding County – Week of February 6, 1856

Transcribed by Don Bankston, May 2004.

Wm. L. McKey

Meridian Sun Lodge

Griffin, Ga. November 11th, 1856

At a called communication of Meridian Sun Lodge held at the Lodge Room, this day, the committee appointed to draft a Tribute of Respect to the memory of our deceased brother, Wm. L. McKey.

(note: body of the Tribute was omitted as no genealogy information was contained.)

Resolve that the Secretary furnish the family of our deceased brother with a cop of these resolutions, and that the Masonic Journal, Marietta, and our city papers be requested to publish the same.

Wm. M. Cline, A. D. Nunnally, Jason Burr, Committee

Empire State –Spalding County

Transcribed by Don Bankston, May 2004.

Mrs. McLean

Graveside services for Mrs. Winnie Mitchell McLean, 76, 909 Hamilton Blvd., will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday in Oak Hill Cemetery. The Rev. Grafton Pressley and the Rev. John Page will officiate. In lieu of flowers the family suggests that donations be made to the Trust Fund of the First United Methodist Church in Mrs. McLean's memory.

Mrs. McLean died Tuesday at her residence after a lengthy illness. A native of Spalding County, she was the daughter of the late Stiles E. Mitchell and the late Rosalee Thurmond Mitchell. Mrs. McLean was a member of the First United Methodist Church and attended the Arthur Maddox Sunday School Class.

Survivors include her husband, J. Ralph McLean, Griffin; a son, John M. McLean, Richmond, Ky.; a sister, Mrs. H. L. Cochran, Covington; and four grandchildren and a great-grandchild.

Haisten Funeral Home will handle the arrangements.

Transcribed July 21, 2004 from Newspaper Clipping - Linda Blum-Barton

(Death occurred in 1986)

Ida R. Mallary

The Christian Index, Thursday, Aug. 24, 1893

Mallary. -- Miss Ida R. Mallary, daughter of Rev. R. D. and Mrs. M. Jeanie Mallary, of Macon, Ga., died July 29, 1893, in Asheville, N. C.

Miss Ida Mallary is dead! Throughout the State of Georgia, hearts are bowed with grief, mourning the loss of this beautiful life as a universal and personal bereavement. On the following Sabbath morning that witnessed her
welcome into her "Sabbath Home," messages were winged from place to place, from friend to friend, bearing the tidings of her glorious entrance into life!

Few lives were so widely known and loved. From early childhood, she had consecrated a life, replete with natural beauty of mind and heart, to her Master's service. By nature a woman of peculiar charm and loveliness, hers was
a double power of attraction -- but in her pure, true love for God and souls lay her secret. A chosen vessel of the Lord, he placed her in surroundings to develop her Christian graces, giving her rare opportunities for usefulness and
service. In her ideal home of spiritual loveliness, she grew as a flower, with God's smile upon her; the very light and joy of her loved ones, strong in hopeful cheer, and gentle in sweet ministry to others. And this same subtle power for good, which had its center in the warm heart of home, widened its circle to other hearts and homes, touching lives and winning souls until her entire life became a beautiful mission.

For several years her special work had been among girls, young Christians of her acquaintance and Sabbath-school class. Previous to her removal to Macon, in Griffin, Ga., she established a prayer-meeting for the young women of the Baptist church, there, which has never disbanded, but stands a living monument to her Christian zeal. Her very name thrills the hearts of these young workers -- engraven on their banner are her precepts and heavenly counsels.
During the late revival, there, in 1891, many souls were brought to Christ through her instrumentality. She gave herself, her time and her talents to him whose she was. Sweet ministry hers -- in word, deed, song and life! How many jewels shine in the crown the Master has given her! Leaving behind her mantle of influence in Griffin, less than two years ago, she went to Macon, beginning a new work in her father's church at Vineville. The Lord continued her zeal and power -- other classes were formed and other souls saved. Her life was in its bloom -- ripe, ready for the Reaper who came to cull his choice flower. A trial awaited her, the testing had come. Could she, now, in the midst of battle, lay aside her armor; she, always active in her bright intelligence, gifted in her art, excelling in word and song, could she, submissively, willingly, with so many leaning on her, needing her, loving her, lay all down
for a couch of pain? Here the Sculptor gave his crowning touch! Each day she committed to his care -- braving pain with cheerful patience. She served in song and in silence until the Master was satisfied and took her to himself.

Spread thy pinions, Pilgrim Soul,
Hear the melody
Of transporting music roll
Through Eternity!

Wear the robe of spotless white
Spiritual adorning,
To replace the wrap of night
With the wings of morning.

Bear a harp within thy hand
For thy broken lyre,
Strike the chord for seraph band
In the Heavenly choir!

Take the crown -- Eternal life,
Badge immortal given,
Diadem to end thy strife
In the peace of Heaven!

A Friend.

Transcribed & submitted by Linda Blum-Barton, 2008

Georgia Milner

Died on Saturday morning, 11th inst., after a lingering illness, Georgia, Infant daughter of J. P. and Mary Milner

Empire State – Spalding County – Week of October 22, 1856

Virginia L. Pritchard Moore

The Griffin Weekly News and Sun
Griffin, Georgia
Mrs. Virginia L. Moore, an old, esteemed and highly respected resident of this city died Tuesday night at 9 o'clock after an illness of more than a year and a half. She leaves several children, among them Mrs. J.F. Stillwell, of this city, Mrs. J.R. Houchin and Will Moore, of Atlanta, and Mrs. J.O. Pitts, of LaGrange. Mrs. Moore was about 67 years of age.

Submitted by Lynn Cunningham

Susan Amanda Moseley

Departed this life, at her father’s residence in Barbour County, Ala., on the 24th inst., Susan Amanda, eldest daughter of F. M. and M. A. Moseley. We sorrow not as those that have no hope, for she left behind her, evidence that our loss was her gain; we therefore say ‘the Lord giveth and taketh away”. Blessed be the name of the Lord.

Empire State – Spalding County – Week of April 1, 1857

Transcribed by Don Bankston May 2004

Coleman P. Nall

At half past one o’clock Monday morning Coleman P. Nall died of ulcer of the stomach at his home in Griffin, Georgia, after a brief illness. He was buried Tuesday from the residence of his brother, Thos. Nall, by the Odd Fellows.

Cole Nall, as he was popularly called was a gentleman of many excellent qualities, upright, honorable and honest in all his dealings and a true-hearted friend to all who were admitted to the circle of his acquaintances. He had
been in poor health for a year or so past, and was fully prepared for his death, which he met with calmness and intrepidity. He was a bachelor, about forty years of age, and as a cotton buyer was well known all through this
section of Butts county, as well as in other parts of the state, and his death will be learned with general regret and honestly mourned by many.

Middle Ga. Argus – Week of April 12, 1894
Transcribed by Don Bankston, June 2004.

Mrs. Roxanna Nichols

Died in Clinch county, on the 26th day of April, at 6 o’clock, P.M. at the residence of S.W. Nichols, Esq., Mrs. Roxanna, wife of Col. Wm. M. Nichols, and daughter of Col. R. and Mary C. MaComb, of Milledgeville, in her nineteenth year.

Empire State – Spalding County – Week of May 14, 1856

Transcribed by Don Bankston, May 2004.

Dr. J. A. Nunnally

Griffin Daily News

May 16, 1896

Dr. J.A. Nunnally Dead

Dr. J.A. Nunnally an old and respected citizen of this county, died at his home about three miles west of the city at 9 o’clock Thursday night. Dr. Nunnally was well known and highly esteemed throughout this entire section. He was fifty nine years old and had been a practicing physician for thirty-eight years, much of the time living at the place where he died, and ministering alike to the rich and poor. He joined the church early in life and his faith was as pure and simple as that of a little child and his works testified to all things. Dr. Nunnally left six children- four sons and two daughters among them Dr. J.T. Nunnally of this place. The funeral occurred in this city at 4 o’clock yesterday afternoon.

Transcribed by Bob & Linda Ellis

Ga. Archives Drawer 193 box 19

Note= J. A. Nunnally was married to Martha Mildred Ellis daughter of Dr. James Thomas Ellis & Nancy Jane Dunn Ellis. J.A. Nunnally’s children were Herbert E., Mary F., Annie O., James Thomas, Cicero Agustus and Aaron D.

Macon Weekly Telegraph
Griffin May 20 At 1'o'clock Mrs. Tabitha Nunnally breathed her last. She was eighty-five years of age, and had been suffering a long time with cancer. Last night Miss Tabitha Cunningham passed away. The funeral of Mrs. Nunnally took place yesterday evening, and that of Miss Cunningham this afternoon."

Additional Comments:
Tabitha Maddox (or Mattox, Maddux) was first married to John S. Weems on 1 October 1818 in Putnam County. After the death of John S. Weems in 1827 she married Josiah E. Nunnally (spelled as Nunelly) on the marriage record on 29 April 1828 in Pike County.
Children by this marriage:
Martha C. Nunnally b. 3 Aug 1829
William H. Nunnally b. 1831
Aaron Dickson Nunnally b. 1833
James A. Nunnally b. 23 Sep 1837
Cicero A. Nunnally b. 24 May 1842

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Wm. H. Nunnally

At a called communication of Meridian Sun Lodge, held at the lodge Room, Griffin, August 3rd, A. L. 1856, the following preamble and resolutions were passed:

Whereas, in the inscrutable, yet wise and just providence of god, it has pleased Him to call from our midst our well beloved brother, Wm. H. Nunnally to a higher sphere of worth……………

No genealogical information contained in body of Tribute

Resolved, that these resolutions be published in the city papers, and a copy of the same be forwarded to his family.

D. A. Johnson, F. Dismukes, J. J. Douglas, Committee

Empire State- Spalding county – Week of August 16, 1856

Transcribed by Don Bankston May 2004

John Nutt

Mr. John Nutt, formerly a citizen of Butts County, died at his home in Spalding County on Saturday and was buried on Sunday.

Mr. Nutt had long suffered from the effects of a cancer on his face, which was the cause of his death. His many friends and relatives in Butts will sympathize with the bereaves ones.

Middle Ga. Argus – Week of January 13, 1893
Transcribed by Don Bankston, June 2004.

Willie Oglesby

Died in the City of Griffin on the 31st ult., Willie Oglesby, only son of Mrs. Sarah, and Mr. John W. Ibley, late of Savannah, Ga., in the 4th year of his age.

Empire State – Spalding county – Week of August 16, 1856

Transcribed by Don Bankston May 2004

Phil Ogletree

Young Phil Ogletree of Brushey, Spalding county, was found dead last Wednesday Evening. He had gone hunting and later in the evening was found near a fence, having been killed by the discharge of his gun. The supposition is that the gun was accidentally discharged while Mr. Ogletree was climbing the fence.

The deceased was a son of J. T. Ogletree, a prominent citizen of Spalding county.

Transcribed by Don Bankston, November 3, 2006

Jackson Argus – Butts County, Week of November 19, 1897

The Rev. Richard Pace

We see it stated that this gentleman, for forty years a Baptist Minister, and long a resident of Putnam county, in this State, of which he was a native; died recently near Huntsville, Texas. Mr. Pace was well known throughout middle Georgia, where he had numerous relative and friends. He was in “high standing” with his Church and was esteemed for his many Christian virtues.

Empire State – Spalding County – Week of January 6, 1859

Transcribed by Don Bankston May 2004

Aleck Parish
Jackson News – Week of June 7, 1882
Mr. Parish – Suiceded

A dispatch was received May 30th from Senoia says the Griffin News, Aleck Parish formerly of this city had suicided there. Mr. Parish was a stonemason, about thirty years old, and had moved to Senoia only a few months ago.

The life of aleck Parish was an eventful, and it might be called an accidental one. Early in his career he fell out of a tree and broke a limb. Next he was thrown off the track by a locomotive. ‘Then he was blown out of a well, is which he was at work, by an explosion. He was run over by Kemble Jackson on a race course, and thought to have been killed. Again, he was hit over the head by a rock and his skull broken. In a difficulty at Hampton he had a jaw broken.

After seeing the performance of Luke at Coup’s circus, he jumped off a spring board in the woods and broke his back. It is said that one time he was caught in the wheel of a running wagon and had his collar bone broken.

And now, tired of being the sport of Fate, he has taken his own life.

He leaves behind him at Senoia a wife and three children; and at Griffin a mother and brother and two sisters, all of whom have our sympathy.

Transcribed by Don Bankston Jan 19, 2005

Jackson Argus - Butts County
Griffin News

Yesterday morning about 5 o'clock Lee Parks was found dead in his room at the home of his uncle, S. H. Cunningham. His death was the result of an overdose of laudanum, which he had taken with suicidal intent. Parks was a young man about 27 years old and unmarried. He came to Griffin from Monroe County, and was engaged at the carpenter's trade, being employed by Mr. Cunningham. He had been drinking prior to his death, and despondency was probably the cause of the rash act. He was a good citizen when sober, but had once before about six weeks ago, attempted suicide while under the effects of liquor. The first time the poison was pumped out of him, but this time it did its deadly work.

Jackson Argus - Butts County
Week of April 13, 1900
Transcribed by Don Bankston donbankston@bellsouth.net December 7, 2007

Jackson Argus - Wk of Jun 29, 1900
W. J. Pate and Son

The 9:15 Central train from Atlanta this morning brought to the city the remains of Mr. W. J. Pate and 13 year old son, Jesse who were among the unfortunate on the ill fated Southern train that was wrecked in the ditch near McDonough Saturday night.

Mr. Pate was well known in this vicinity, having married Miss Leila Head, a daughter of Elder T. J. Head, near this city, and the sad news of the death of himself and son was quite a blow to his many friends and relatives.

Upon their arrival in the city the remains were carried to the home of R. F. Strickland, where they remained until 2 o’clock this afternoon when they were interred in the citizens cemetery - Griffin Call Newspaper

Jackson Argus – Butts County
Week of June 29, 1900

Transcribed by Don Bankston January 4, 2008

Henry T. Patterson

Columbus Daily Enquirer, March 22, 1905

Henry T. Patterson Dies At Moultrie, Ga.

Griffin, Ga., March 21. - (Special) - Mr. Henry T. Patterson, a former citizen of this county, died yesterday morning at his home in Moultrie, Ga., of typhoid fever. Mr. Patterson lived in this county up to six years ago, when he
moved to south Georgia. He had many friends in this county and was beloved by all who knew him. He leaves a wife and several children. Among those who live in Griffin is Colonel Thomas Patterson, Mr. Zed Patterson, Mr. Frank Patterson and Mrs. B. H. Moore. The remains were brought here and buried in the family burial grounds at the old Patterson homestead, near Sunny Side, in this county, this morning.

Additional Comments:

Henry T. Patterson was married 4 times:
1st - Anna E. Martin, m. 6 June 1865 in Spalding County, Georgia
2nd - Sarah E. Powell, m. bef 1880
3rd - Tonnie C. Ford, m. 18 Aug 1897 in Pike County, Georgia

4th - Annie Miles, abt 1899

Transcribed by Lynn Cunningham August 2009

"The Constitution"
Atlanta, Georgia

Wednesday, April 19, 1911

D. W. Perdue Dead at home in Griffin

(included picture)

Had Been Agent of The Constitution for More Than Twenty Years

Griffin, Ga April 18 - (Special) - Daniel W. Perdue died this morning early at
his residence. His illness from epilepsy covered a long period and his death
was not unexpected.

Mr. Perdue has been agent for The Constitution for more than twenty years. He
has been actively engaged in the work, and has been very successful. It is
said he has writtten more subscription receipts for The Constitution in the
past ten years than any other agent of the paper. It was so closely associated
with his work that he answered as readily to the name Constitution as he would
to his own surname.

Mr. Perdue was a member of the Baptist church, and he will be buried Wednesday
morning, his pastor officiating.

He leaves a wife, two married daughters and four sons, all grown. He had been
a resident of Griffin since his early manhood.

Additional Comments:

Descendants of Daniel W. Perdue

1 Daniel W. Perdue b: 30 Jun 1844 Monroe Co., Georgia
d: 18 Apr 1911 At His Home - Griffin, Spalding Co., Georgia

+Martha Ann Addy b: 4 Dec 1841 Lexington Co., South
Carolina m: 5 Sep 1867 in Spalding Co., Georgia d: 22 Mar 1921
Father: Jacob Addy Mother: Mary Rawl
~ 2 Mary A. Perdue b: 27 Jun 1868 Coweta Co., Georgia
d: 2 Oct 1950 Jacksonville, Duval Co., Florida

~~ +John Sheffield Roberts
Father: Mother:
~ 2 Willie Leon Perdue b: 27 Aug 1869 Coweta Co., Georgia
d: 29 Dec 1963 East Lake - Atlanta, Fulton Co., Georgia

~~ +Josie Miles m: 9 Oct 1898
Father: Mother:
~ 2 Mittie Mae Perdue b: 18 May 1871 Pike Co., Georgia
d: 7 May 1953 Pike Co., Georgia
~~ +William R. Leach m: 13 Dec 1904
Father: Mother:
~ 2 Sarah Ida Perdue b: 28 Jan 1873 Pike Co., Georgia
d: 4 Dec 1922
~~ +Conquitt C. Roberts m: 11 Mar 1897
Father: Mother:
~ 2 Annie Laurie Perdue b: 27 Jun 1875 Pike Co., Georgia
d: 25 Jan 1913
~~ +J. Brinkley Roberts m: 25 Feb 1892
Father: Mother:
~ 2 Alfred Walton Perdue b: 30 Jun 1877 Pike Co., Georgia
d: 24 Apr 1917
~~ +M. A. Brown m: 21 Jul 1901
Father: Mother:
~ 2 Wade Hampton Perdue b: 11 Aug 1879 Pike Co., Georgia
d: 31 Dec 1956 Atlanta, Fulton Co., Georgia

~~ +Bessie Hadaway m: 5 Dec 1908
Father: Mother:
~ 2 Jacob Marvin Perdue b: 25 Jan 1881 Pike Co., Georgia
d: Quitman, Clarke Co., Mississippi

~~ +Hattie Smith m: 17 Nov 1917
Father: Mother:
~ 2 Robert Willingham Perdue b: 26 Jun 1883 Pike Co., Georgia
d: Bef 1969 Jacksonville, Duval Co., Florida

~~ +Ethel Little m: 24 Apr 1909
Father: Mother:

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W. A. Piper

Griffin, Ga., May 6,1856

At a called meeting of Warren Lodge, No. 20, I.O.O.F., the undersigned were appointed a committee to draft appropriate resolution on the death of our worthy brother, W. A. Piper.

(Draft omitted because it contained no genealogical information.)

James P. Perdue, Jas. H. Mangham, Jos. D. Sherrell, Committee

Empire State- Spalding County – Week of May 14, 1856

Transcribed by Don Bankston, May 2004.

Piper, W. A. May 6, 1856

Empire State – Spalding County, Ga. Week of May 7 , 1856

W. A. Piper

Died in this city on the morning of the 6th inst., of pulmonary consumption, after a lingering illness of several months. W. A. Piper, a worthy and very useful citizen. He leaves a fond and affectionate wife, and a large circle of friends and acquaintances who deeply mourn his early death.

Transcribed by Don Bankston, October 19, 2005

Macon Weekly Telegraph, March 21, 1899

Mrs. William H. Powell

Her Death Occurred At Griffin Yesterday Afternoon.

Griffin, Ga., March 20. - This afternoon at 12:15 o'clock Mrs. William H. Powell died at her residence, corner of Hill and Popular streets, after an illness of about one month. At the time of her death Mrs. Powell was 68 years of age, having been born in Edgefield, S.C., in 1831. As Miss Jennings she married W.H. Powell of this city, who survives her, with seven children, Mrs. J.C. Pope of Americus, Mrs. W.T. Cole, Mrs. R.A. Thompson and Mrs. E.P. Johnson and Mr. W.T. Powell of this city, Mr. W.E. Powell of Flat Rock and Mrs. J.J. Dennis of Senoia. Mrs. Powell was a consistent member of the Methodist church here and her funeral will be preached from that church tomorrow morning. Her daughter, Mrs. W.T. Cole, is lying quite ill at her home, next door to the Powell residence.

Additional Comments:

Sarah Jane Jennings Powell is buried at Oak Hill Cemetery, Spalding County,

Georgia. She was born 30 Oct 1831.

Transcribed by Lynn Cunningham July 2009

Flovilla & Indian Springs Enterprise
Preston, Mrs. J. F.

We regret very much to chronicle the sad death of Mrs. J. F. Preston which occurred Dec. 27th, while visiting relatives near Griffin. The remains were brought home and interred at the family burial ground.
Mrs. Preston has been a member of the Baptist church for a number of years and was a true noble woman who devoted her life to her family. We tender our heartfelt sympathies to the bereaved family.

Flovilla & Indian Spring Enterprise - Butts County Ga.
Week of January 5, 1894

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Pritchard, Rev. W. H.

The Griffin Weekly News and Sun
Griffin, Georgia
Issue of 24 November 1893

Rev. W.H. Pritchard, died at Barnesville Tuesday night, aged about fifty years. He was a former resident of Griffin, moving after the war, Brooks Station, Williamson, and other points, pursuing merchandise, school teaching and preaching, being an especially pedagogue. He leaves only a wife, besides his numerous friends to mourn his loss.

Submitted by Lynn Cunningham

Rawls, Miss Effie

The Atlanta Constitution
Atlanta, Fulton Co., Georgia

March 15, 1910

Miss Effie Rawls, Williamson

Williamson, Ga., March 14 (Special) Miss Effie Rawls died here this morning. She was an honor graduate of Bessie Tift College, and afterwards taught in the Griffin grammer school. Funeral services will be conducted by Dr. Acree, of Griffin, and Rev. W. U. Kendrick, at the Baptist church here. Interment at Concord, Ga.

Addl information from: Valerie Johnson Freeman VCJFreeman@aol.com -
Hebron Cemetery Pike Co. GA Transcribed in 1972 by Clarence Smith
Burials after this date are not included.

Rawls Effie Aug. 6, 1890 Mar.
14, 1910
Rawls Martha Willingham Dec. 29, 1821 Jan.
23, 1898 (Effie's Grandmother)

Reynolds

Died in Monroe County, on Friday 29th ult. Of Scarlet Fever, John Benson(?), son of Jos. D. and Martha A. Reynolds, aged two years one month and twenty four days.

Empire State – Spalding County – Week of March 12, 1856

Transcribed by Don Bankston, May 2004.

William Scandrett – Death from Drowning

Mr. William Scandrett, father of Mrs. G. D. Allen of Forsyth, was drowned on last Friday near Griffin. He had gone to Griffin with his wife to visit Mr. C. H. Johnson, Jr. and about four o’clock started for home. He was urged not to go as the rain had been heavy but he did not listen to the advice and started for home.

It is supposed that he reached and crossed the creek in safety but when just on the other side buggy ran into a sink, was upset and the old man drowned. The horse pulled the buggy on up to Col. Logins where some one recognized it and went to the creek in search of the owner. He was not found however and Mr. Johnson night at twelve o’clock (typed exact, but confusing) and after two hours search found the body about two hundred yards down the creek lodged against a stump. The remains were brought at once to the city.

Mr. Scandrett was probably 70 years old and highly respected.

Mrs. Allen was summoned to Griffin by telegram announcing her father’s death.

Middle Ga. Argus – Week of February 17, 1881

Transcribed by Don Bankston - Oct 2004

Capt. C. W. Slaton

The remains of Capt. C. W. Slaton of Griffin was brought to this place yesterday and laid to rest in the cemetery at 2 o’clock. On their arrival they were taken in charge by St. John Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons and laid
away according to the rites of that ancient and honored order. Capt. Slaton was raised in this place and did a mercantile business here after the war for several years. About twenty years ago he moved to Griffin and has been in the cotton warehouse business there for quite a while. At the time of his death was fifty six years of age. He leaves a wife and several children to mourn his loss.

Middle Ga. Argus – Week of April 5, 1892

Transcribed by Don Bankston, May 2004.

C. W. Slaton

Tribute of Respect

To the Worshipful Master, Wardens and members of St. John’s Lodge No. 45 F. & A. M.

Death, the leveler of all things mortal, has again invaded the sacred domain of this our earthly tabernacle and with his ruthless and unrelenting hand has taken form our household, to be transplanted in the home beyond, our brother C.
W. Slaton, who was aged at the time of his demise fifty six years.

Middle Ga. Argus - Week of April 5, 1892
Transcribed by Don Bankston, May 2004.

Will Smith

It is with sadness that we pen the news of the death of our young friend Will Smith. He died at the Goddard House in Griffin on Tuesday and his remains were brought to Jackson and buried on Wednesday at three o’clock, after a funeral at the Baptist church conducted by Rev. B. H. Sastnett and E. M. Hooten. For the last twelve months he had been working for a Building and Loan company of Atlanta and was taken sick in Montgomery Alabama three weeks ago and finally came to Griffin for treatment where he died. He was the son of Mrs. Ludie Smith of this county and nephew of Judge John I. Hall of Griffin.

Middle Ga. Argus – Week of May 6, 1892

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STEELE.

Griffin, Dec. 19. -- Mrs. Mary A. Steele, age 80, died at her home at Vaughn in Spalding county, Sunday afternoon after an illness of several days with grip. She is survived by several children. The funeral services were conducted Monday afternon (sic) by Rev. J. R. Allen.

The Macon Daily Telegraph - 20 Dec 1911

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Judge Stewart

Judge Stewart died in Griffin, on the 28th of last month,. He was well known through this entire state, and was a man recognized by all who knew him as one worthy of their admiration. In addition to his services as lawmaker, he was a great light in the Baptist church, of which he was a member and a leading minister. He rose from poverty and obscurity to a high place among our eminent men, and could have secured any office within the power of the people to bestow upon him.

Middle Ga. Argus – Week of January 11, 1894
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Wm. F. Stodgehill

We the committee to who was referred the duty of reporting suitable resolutions upon the death of Brother Wm. F. Stodgehill, of Butts County, who departed this life October 4th make the following report…………..

No genealogical information in body of resolution.

………and a copy of these resolutions be forwarded to the widow of our deceased brother.

C. Summers, J.R. McCord, Committee

Empire State – Spalding County – Week of October 22, 1856

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Julia E. Story

The Oklahoman Oct. 8,1956

Julia E. Story
Is Dead at 76
Mrs. Julia E. Story, 76 of 532 SW 11, died Sunday afternoon in St Anthony hospital Services are pending with the Hahn Cook funeral home.
Mrs. Story had lived here for 51 years coming from Griffin Ga., and was a member of the Baptist church.
She is survived by five daughters, Mrs. Mary Cassady, Midwest City; Mrs. Agnes Lovett, 324 SE 21; Mrs. Louise McDonald, Whittier , Calif. ; Mrs. Virginia Harper Delhi Calif. and Mrs. Elsie Harper, Englewood Calif. ; a son Blanton Story, Nicoma Park; a sister, Miss Louise Ellis, Experiment Station Ga.; four brothers Hubert Storey and Riley Storey, both of Griffin Ga. , and Jimmy Storey and George Storey, both of Albany, Ga. 24 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.

Note: This for the daughter of James Rousseau Ellis and Mary Louise Blanton. They had the Brothers names wrong should have been Ellis.

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G. W. Taylor

Jackson Argus – Week of September 3, 1896
In Memory of Bro. G. W. Taylor

Patillo Lodge, No. 260, F.A.M.

The committee appointed present the following, which has been adopted;

Death has again entered our ranks and has taken our dear brother, G. W. Taylor; only last year, or the first time his name was called among the Masons of Georgia. He has worn, with pleasure worthiness and honor to the fraternity,
the lamb’s skin.

That working tool, he has used well, whereby is found time for the service of God, and a distressed brother: divesting is mind and heart of all the superfluities of life, thereby fitting his mind and soul for that spiritual building, that house not made with hand, eternal in the skies.

With the plumb he has been admonished to walk uprightly before God, by the square of virtue, he has squared his actions; and remembered that while traveling here upon the level of time, to that undiscovered country, “from whose
bourne no traveler returns.” And with the trowel he has been spreading the cement of brotherly love and affections.

It is very well known the sudden death that Bro. Taylor met at Orchard Hill, July 21, 1896. all was done that could be, to revive him, but the spirit had gone to God, “Man that is born of woman is of few days, full of trouble, he
cometh forth as a flower, and is cut down, he falleth as a shadow and continueth not.”

For forty four years Bro. Taylor lived among men, in the ripeness of manhood, the heavy sheaf, ripe for the master’s harvest, dropped in the grave, to be gathered home to be with the God forever.

In this solemn hour of mourning we bid Bro. Taylor farewell, and all hail to earthly efforts for the good of the earth.

Farewell to Masonic pleasures and duties, farewell to the happy years, farewell to the pains and troubles of earthly things; but hail to the jewels, jasper and amethyst, all hail the glory of a celestial temple, where the bright illuminations of our God are the working tools of the craft attest that labors are done, weariness departed and the capstore of glory laid by the Grand Master’s hand.

We pray God’s blessings upon his family. Our brother has been called to give an account of his stewardship.

We pause a while to shed tears upon his grave and then move on to assist the widows and orphans of others whom we loved while they lived. What virtues unite, death never separates. When we have finished this, may we remember that we have not learned fully the lesson, our Heavenly Father would have us to learn. May we never forget that the fatal blow will strike us down also, and the spade that dug his grave will dig ours, also, sooner or later.

And the tomb which received his remains, will one of these days, receive ours. May these truths cause serious reflection to our thinking minds.

Respectfully submitted
J. B. Bell, I. J. Thornton, W. P. White, Committee

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Emily Thomas

Died in Sparta at the residence of Linton Stephens, Esq. on the morning of the 20th ult. Mrs. Emily, wife of the Hon. James Thomas.

Empire State – Spalding County

Week of December 24, 1856

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Mrs. Mary L. Thompson

Died in Jackson, Butts County, Ga. On the 7th ult. Mrs. Mary L. Thompson, daughter of Maj. Tandy W. Key, late of Henry County in the 31 year of her age.

She had been for several years a consistent, and useful member of the Baptist church; of mild and cheerful disposition, she was loved by a wide circle of friends and acquaintances. Her death was sudden, but found her ready for the call, as her previous life attested. She was the mother of 6 children which she has left to the care of a bereft husband, who mourn her loss. She rests from her labors while her works follow her. Her memory is dear to those she left behind. May they cherish and imitate the pious example of her godly life. (Christian Index and Southern Christian Advocate please copy)

Empire State –Spalding County – Week of March 5, 1856

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Jackson Argus – Week of June 25, 1897
REV. MITCHELL THURMAN DIED

Attends the Teachers’ Institute and is Stricken Down as He Returns

Rev. Mitchell Thurman of Henry county died at the home of his sister Mrs. B. J. Lunquest on Indian Springs street at 12 o’clock, noon, last Sunday. His death was caused by strangulated hernia.

Mr. Thurman had been attending the teachers’ institute at Indian Spring and towards the close of the session was not feeling well. He came to Jackson on Saturday and stopped with his sister, Mrs. Lunquest. Dr. W. C. Bryant was called in and after an examination told Mr. Thurman that he pronounced the troubled strangulated hernia and that an operation would have to be performed. Mrs. Thurman insisted that he had been in that condition before and that he was sure that his trouble was not hernia. The Dr. then set about
trying to move the bowels, but after exhausting the best known agencies in a fruitless attempt he told the patient again that the trouble was unquestionable strangulated hernia. Dr. R. G. Bryans was then called in for consultation and it was agreed that the only hope was in an operation. On account of night having come on the operation had to wait until morning as it could not be performed by lamplight. During the night vomiting set in and the patient was very weak the next morning. The operation was performed successfully and the
strangulation was relieved, but this relief, coming as it did after poison had set in, was of no avail and the end came at noon.

Hernia is said to be strangulated when a portion of the intestine or omenturn that is protruded is so tightly constricted that it cannot be returned to the abdomen, but has its circulation arrested. If relief is not speedily afforded the strangulated part becomes gangrenous. The causes of strangulation are various, but this condition most commonly arises from a sudden violent effort, by which a fresh portion of intestine is driven into a pre-existing hernia, which is distends to such a degree as to produce this complication. The most
prominent early symptoms are flatulence, colicky pains, etc. They are succeeded by vomiting first of the contents of the stomach, then of the mucus and bile, and lastly of faecal)?) matters, owing to inverted peristaltic action. If relief is not obtained the inflammation that commences in the sac extends to the peritoneum and the ordinary signs of peritonitis appear. Then comes gangrene or mortification of the part and the patient speedily sinks.

It was unfortunate, but unavoidable, that at the surgeons should have been misled by the patient.

The funeral service occurred on Monday at the Methodist church and the interment was at the city cemetery.

A large number of the relatives and friends were present at the funeral. The deceased was a brother of Col. Thurman of Griffin and Dr. Thurman at Barnesville. He leaves a wife and several children.

His life was that of a loyal, cheerful Christian and he has no doubt met with the Christian’s reward.
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Mrs. Sarah L. Thurmond

Melancholy Suicide – Mrs. Sarah L. Thurmond drowned herself in the Oconee River at this place, last Tuesday night. We are informed that she was driven to the rash deed by the cruelty of her husband, John Thurmond. They separated some time ago, and it has been a struggle between them eve since, who should have the children. He succeeded in carrying one of them off and it was thought that he was in town Tuesday, awaiting an opportunity of getting the other. This coming to Mrs. Thurmond we suppose, drove her to desperation. Her body was found yesterday morning. We are indebted to Capt. Dorsey, the Marshal, for the above facts – Southern Banner

Empire State – Spalding County – June 11, 1856

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Charles Turner

In Barnesville, Pike County, on the 25th day of February, Mr. Charles Turner, in the 46th year of his age. He has been a citizen of his adopted village for the last 23 years. He leaves an affectionate companion and six interesting children, sorely afflicted by his departure.

Mr. Turner was distinguished for a kind and amiable disposition and a manifest desire to see every person comfortable and happy. He was a man of good judgment, and unquestionable integrity. He did much to build up Barnesville, more perhaps than any one now living.

Several years before his death he desired to have a hope in Christ, but considered that the sacred and holy for one so unworthy as him (illegible) part of his last illness, he decided it was time to join in the Baptist Church, but never afterwards had the strength to discharge that duty. He told the writer (illegible) that he was prepared for death, having (illegible) hope in Jesus Christ (illegible) Christian patience. Though too irrational to (illegible) expressions of affection, and assurance of heaven (illegible) his friends believe he has exchanged this world for one of unfading glory.

Empire State – Griffin Ga. – Week of March 19, 1856

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Mrs. Fannie Turner, Pioneer Citizen of Spalding, Dies

Griffin, Ga., August 22 - (Special).
Mrs. Fannie Elizabeth Turner, 80, one of the oldest citizens of Spalding county, died at her home this morning at 11 o'clock, after a short illness. She was the daughter of the late Captain and Mrs. T. J. Irvin and was a beloved figure in this section. Surviving her are four daughters, Mrs. Ada Owens, Mrs. Cora Ballard, Mrs. Florence Harrison and Mrs. Mattie Belle Burnette, all of Experiment; one son Jim Turner, of Birdie; one sister Miss May Irvin, of Atlanta, and two brothers N.M. Irvin, of Concord, and B.B. Irvin, of Atlanta. Funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon with the Rev. James A. Drewry and Rev. John Norton officiating. Interment will be in Oak Hill cemetery.

The Atlanta Constitution
23 Aug 1926

Notes added by Lynn Cunningham
Her death certificate and tombstone state that her name was "Nannie," not
Fanny. She was a daughter of Thomas Jefferson Irvin and Sarah Riggins.

Daniel C. Turner b: 12 June 1848 in Pike County, Georgia d: 24 April 1904 in
Pike County, Georgia
. +Nancy Elizabeth Irvin b: 17 January 1846 in Georgia d: 21 August 1925 in
Spalding County, Georgia m: 14 January 1868 in Pike County, Georgia src:
Marriage Record - Pike County, Georgia

Capt. J. H. White

Capt. J. H. White of Griffin is dead. For many years Capt. White was one of Griffin’s leading businessmen.

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Jackson Argus - Butts County, Week of April 18, 1898

Mrs. Permkle T. White

Died at her residence in Sumter County, on the morning of the 5th inst., of protracted Typhoid Fever. Mrs. Permkle T. White, consort of Robert White, Esq., of this county and daughter of Col. W. L. Fambrough of Monroe County, Georgia, aged 36 years, six months and two days.

Empire State – Spalding County – Week of June 25, 1856

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White, Mrs. Joseph J. April 1, 1856

Empire State – Spalding County, Ga. Week of April 16, 1856

Mrs. Joseph J. White

In Milledgeville, on the 1st inst. After a brief illness, Mrs. Joseph J. wife of Mr. Edward J. White, in the 26th year of her age. The deceased was the youngest daughter of Mr. Joseph J. and Mrs. Mary Cotton.

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W. W. Wiggins

Fickling Lodge, No. 129

September 12, 1856

The committee to whom was entrusted the drafting of resolutions expressive of our sorrow for the loss of our Junior warden, brother W. W. Wiggins, submit the following…………..

Rest of article is illegible

Empire State – Spalding County – Week of September 23, 1856

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John Wilder

Mr. John Wilder, about 60 years of age was accidentally killed near Dalton on the 28th of May, 1856

Empire State – Spalding County – Week of June 11, 1856

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Mrs. Belle Williamson Dies

The funeral of Mrs. Belle Williamson, a former beloved woman of Barnesville, was held from the First Methodist church Wednesday afternoon, Rev. Marvin Williams, the pastor, conducting the service.

Mrs. Williamson died Tuesday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. V.L. Collier, in Fitzgerald, where she had been for some time. The burial was in the Greenwood cemetery.

Mrs. Williamson was 86 years old and had lived in Barnesville until a few years ago, when she moved to Atlanta. She is survived by her daughter, Mrs. Collier, and four sons, Messrs. Henry, Paul, I.B. Williamson, of Atlanta; and Park Williamson of Lamar County, to all of whom the sympathy of the people here is extended in their sorrow.

Barnesville News Gazette
August 14, 1930

Addl Information by Lynn Cunningham -
Date of death: 12 Aug 1930
Ben Hill County, Georgia
Certificate number: 20548

Her grave appears to be unmarked.

George C. Williamson

The Barnesville News Gazette
December 29, 1927
Mr. Williamson Dies

Mr. George C. Williamson, well known to the people of the city, died suddenly and unexpectedly Friday night, December 23rd, at his home on Elm street. He had been complaining of being unwell but none of his friends were prepared for his death. He had just been to supper at the home of Mrs. Ella Bowers and left for home, when he was suddenly attacked, dying almost immediately.

Mr. Williamson was 56 years old, had long been a resident of Barnesville, and for many years had been a valued employee of J.G. Smith and Sons. He was quiet, frank, honest and dependable and had many friends among those who knew him.

The funeral services were held at the home Saturday, Rev. Henry T. Brookshire officiating, making an interesting and appropriate talk.

The body was interred in the Greenwood cemetery. His death is mourned by many friends and the following close relatives: His mother, Mrs. Belle Williamson of Atlanta, one sister Miss Irene Williamson of Atlanta, four brothers, Messrs. Henry, Paul and Bland Williamson, of Atlanta and Mr. Parks Williamson of Barnesville, to whom the people of this community extend sympathy in their sorrow.

Addl Information provided by Lynn Cunningham -
Date of death: 23 Dec 1927
Lamar County, Georgia
Certificate number: 30425-I

Grave appears to be unmarked

Rev. John W. Wilson

The Albany Patriot announces the death of this venerable Elder of the Baptist Church. He died near Thomasville, of Paralysis, on the 1st inst., in the 63 (68) year of his age. He was for thirty years a Minister of the Gospel of Christ, which character he adorned by a pious walk and a Godly conversation. He resided in this city for several years, where he still has many friends and acquaintances residing, who sympathize with his family in this sad bereavement.

Empire State – Spalding County – Week of February 20, 1856

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Ella Orrel Woodruff

At Griffin on Sunday, February 24,, Ella Orrel, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. W. W. Woodruff, left the earth sphere for her blissful home in the spirit world, aged 7 years 2 months and 19 days. Little Ella was possessed of a pure gentle loving elevated spirit; her earthly remains were committed to the grave on Monday evening, but she is now sleeping sweetly on the bosom of Him who said “suffer little children to come unto me and forbid them not, for of such is the Kingdom of Heaven.”

Empire State – Spalding County – Week of February 27, 1856

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Mary Russell Woodruff

Died on the 31^st day of March last, little Mary Russell, daughter of Mr. W. W. and Mrs. Fannie r. Woodruff, aged 5 years, 3 months and 21 days.

The Empire – Griffin/Spalding County Georgia

April 9, 1856

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Jackson Argus - Wk of April 21, 1899
Dr. Joseph F. Wright – Memoriam

Dr. Joseph F. Wright died at his home, near High Falls, Monroe County, Ga. March 29, 1899

In presenting a sketch of his life and character brief reference to the parents from whom he descended is demanding in this connection. C. W. C. Wright, father of Dr. Wright, at the age of eighteen came from Mecklenburg county, N.
C. to Jasper county, Ga. soon after the country was opened for settlement, after the removal of the Indians, and located in Monticello. It was here he met and married Miss Elizabeth Lemons, who was also from North Carolina. She was the sister of Judge Abel A. Lemons of McDonough, Ga., and Mrs. Jane Harkness, wife of Judge James W .Harkness, both of whom are now dead. Dr. Wright was born June 26th, 1828, while his parents resided in Monticello, and was seventy-one years old at the time of his death. When about twelve years old his parents removed to Griffin, Ga., which at that time, was only a very small village. His parents were Presbyterians, of deep piety and devoted to the faith and doctrine of their church. His father was superintendent of the first Sunday School organized in Griffin, and although he has been dead for many years he is still kindly and affectionately remembered by some of the elderly citizens of that thrifty and enterprising city.

Dr. Wright having obtained, at an early age, a literary education, studied for the medical profession in the office of Dr. Long, an eminent physician of Griffin at that time. After the usual course of study he attended lectures at the medical college at Augusta, Ga., and afterwards at Philadelphia, where he graduated in 1851. Returning home he married Miss Lou Ham, a very excellent lady of Monroe County. After marriage he located in Griffin, actively engaging in the practice of his profession and having the most flattering success. But believing Texas a most inviting field for his profession he left Griffin after practicing there for two years and located in the town of Jefferson, Texas.
But here after the residence of two years the health of himself and wife failed and he returned to Georgia, locating at Towaliga, Butts county, where he remained until after the close of the civil war, when he moved to High Falls.
This was the central point of an extensive territory that was covered by his practice and here for thirty years, or nearly up to the time of his death he was almost incessantly engaged in the practice of his profession, meeting with
the most gratifying success. Dr. Wright was a very learned and skillful physician and will be greatly missed by the people among whom he lived. No man, perhaps, carried in his bosom a nobler and better heart than Dr. Wright.
He was exceedingly pleasant and agreeable and always happy, it seemed, when he could be useful and helpful to others. But above all, Dr. Wright was a Christian, and when the summons for his departure came he was ready. Happy is he who, when called to close his eyes on the scenes of the earth and enter upon the life beyond, can meet the summons with a serene faith in Him who is over all and above all, as we doubt not was the case with Dr. Wright, our departed friend.

Dr. Wright was the father of seven children, five sons and two daughters, all grown and married. After the death of his first wife, which occurred about ten years ago, he married Miss Mary Cawthon, of Milner, who survives him. The remains of Dr. Wright, on the day after his death were conveyed to Fellowship church in Butts County, and there after appropriate funeral services conducted by Rev. James G. Kimbell, were laid to rest by the side of his wife in the church cemetery.

Jackson Argus – Butts County
Week of April 21, 1899

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Mr. George M. Yates

Mount Moriah Lodge, No. 53

Fayetteville, January 21st, 1856

Whereas, it has pleased an all wise Providence to remove from us our much beloved brother, George M. Yates who died of Typhoid fever on the evening of the 19th instant.

That the secretary protem of this Lodge enter these proceedings on the minutes and have them published in the Masonic Journal and Signet and Griffin papers, and that he attach the seal of the Lodge, with blue and red ribbon, to as many copies s there are children of the deceased, and one for his mother and father, and deliver the same to them.

John Huie, Wm. N. Hill, M. M. Tidwell, Committee

(note: very long article and contained no other genealogical information other than what is above.)

Empire State – Spalding county - Week of February 6, 1856

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C. H. Zuber

Tribute of Respect

Warren Lodge, No. 20, I.O.O.F

Griffin, Ga., January 21, 1856

At a regular meeting of this Lodge held this evening, the death of our worthy bother, C. H. Zuber, was announced, whereupon the following resolutions were unanimously adopted:

Resolved, That we unite in feelings of sorrow at this sad event, with the many friends and relations of our deceased brother.

Resolved, That we sincerely condole with the family and relations of our worthy deceased brother, and tender them our sincere and earnest sympathy.

Resolve. That as a tribute of respect to the memory of our deceased brother, we will wear the usual badge of mourning 30 days.

Resolved that. The Secretary be instructed to enter theses resolutions on the Minutes, and furnish brother John D. Dunn a copy for transmission to his family

William R. Hensler, R. S.

Empire State – Spalding County – Week of January 30, 1856

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