Taylor County Obits
December 1893

The Butler Herald
Tuesday, December 5, 1893
Page Three
Reynolds, Ga. Dec. 4th 1893
By L.A.B.
On yesterday evening about at about 5 o’clock occurred the death of Mr. Myra Posey, who has resided all his life on his farm near Cooper’s Mill in Taylor County.  Mr. Posey was an excellent gentleman, honest in his dealings with his fellowman.  The family have the sympathy of the community.  Mr. Posey was laid to rest at New Prospect church surrounded by a large circle of friends. Additional Comments: Note: This article lists Myra as the first name of Mr. Posey.  Does anyone know if this is correct?  Please contact me if you have any information for this individual.

The Butler Herald
Tuesday, December 12, 1893
Page Three
At Rest
One of the saddest deaths we have been called upon to chronicle is that of Miss Hattie Elliston, which sad event occurred at the home of her mother, Mrs. J.R. Elliston, four miles south of town at 10 o’clock a.m., on Tuesday the 5th inst., after an illness of several days from fever and pneumonia.  Miss Hattie was about 20 years of age, and one of the most kind, affectionate and lovely young ladies of the community in which she lived.  She leaves many friends and relatives to mourn their loss.  Her remains were interred in the cemetery near the Methodist church in Butler on Wednesday at noon.  The bereaved family have the sympathy of many friends in their great affliction.

The Butler Herald
Tuesday, December 12, 1893
Page Three
Died
On Wednesday morning the 6th inst., occurred the death of Mr. John Woodall, at his home near Wilchar Level.  Mr. Woodall was a son-in-law of Mr. Seabron (Seaborn?) Montgomery, and a clever, industrious gentleman.  He had been in feeble health for several months but his death was very unexpected.  His remains were interred at Pine Level church on Thursday.

The Butler Herald
Tuesday, December 12, 1893
Page Three
Reynolds, Ga. Dec. 11th 1893
By L.A.B.
Mr. William Cornell, living two miles north of Reynolds died last night. He will be buried today at Clayton Academy.  Another good man has gone.

The Butler Herald
Tuesday, December 19, 1893
Page Three
A Sad Death
Dr. John Wilbourn Jinks Passes to His Reward
On Thursday last the citizens of this community were called upon to pay the last tribute of respect to one of the most deserving and popular young men of Taylor County 0 Dr. John Wilbourn Jinks – whose death occurred at the home of his father – Mr. John F. Jinks, at 3 o’clock on Tuesday evening the 12th inst. after a short illness from hemorrhage of the lungs.  All that loving friends, a kind father, mother, brothers, sisters and physicians could do was of no avail and obeying the call of his Maker, he passed into rest as above stated. Dr. Jinks was 26 years of age and bid fair to be prominent and useful in the community in which he lived.  In March 1892 he graduated to the State Medical College in Atlanta with high honors and up to the time of his illness, enjoyed a good practice.  He was kind and obliging, every ready to help the needy or give relief to the suffering.  He was a gentleman of feeble constitution but was always ready to bear his part of the burdens of life.  Morally and socially he had but few equals and whose company was sought by all the young people as well as the old in this community.  He was gentle, kind and obliging, loved by all who knew him and whose presence will be sadly missed in this community.  Dr. Jinks was not a member of any church but a strong advocate of Christianity, a bright and acceptable Mason.  His remains were interred in the family graveyard near the residence of Mr. T.L. Jinks, on Thursday with Masonic honors, surrounded by a large number of friends and relatives.  The Herald unites its sympathy with many friends in behalf of the bereaved family.
The Butler Herald
Tuesday, February 13, 1894
Page Three
In Memoriam
Resolutions Passed by Fickling Lodge No. 120
The subject of these resolutions, Bro. John W. Jinks, was born Sept. 23rd, 1865.  Graduated in the Southern Medical College of Atlanta, Ga., March 1892, and died December 12th, 1893, after a sickness of 13 days, which baffled the skill of the best medical aid assisted by the untiring nursing of devoted loved ones.  Bro. Jinks was a student of Butler Male & Female College and during his school days he had not only the love and confidence of his classmates, but also of the College Faculty and won for himself a host of friends who attest their devotion and the strength of their friendship, by the mantel of sorrow which covers their hearts and brings an eclipse to the sunlight of their happiness.  Bro. Jinks did not possess a strong robust constitution and none knew better how to sympathize with his frailty than his father and mother who gave him life and all that money could do to shield him from the storms of life and protect him from its adverse winds. Bro. Jinks was raised to the sublime degree of Master Mason, soon after obtaining his majority, and from these until the Supreme Grand Master, called him from labor to refreshments, he was a consistent exemplary member against whom no reproach could be found and was never known to use the name of Deity in a profane manner.  His love and fidelity for Masonry is better known by his Masonic brightness and proficiency in the work.  He having filled some of the most difficult offices with profit to himself and honor to the Fraternity, purity of its principles and brightness of its tenets.  But the jewel that shone brightest in the Galaxy of his virtues was his unceasing, unyielding love for his mother.  He loved her as but few sons love a mother.  Her slightest wish was his fondest joy, her comfort his delight, her presence his peace and happiness and none but the broken hearted mother can know how he truly loved her. Whereas, The Supreme Grand Master of men and Masons, has called our beloved brother John W. Jinks, from labor on earth to refreshments in the Grand Temple above, and Whereas Brother Jinks had, by the affability of his disposition, the loveliness of a social life and the brightness of his Masonic intercourse won for himself an abiding place in our affections. Therefore be it Resolved: That while we bow in submission to the sound of the Grand Master’s gavel, we deeply deplore and our hearts are grieved by this dispensation of His providence. Resolved Second: That this memorial, preamble and resolution be inscribed on the lodge records and a copy be furnished the family also the Butler Herald be furnished with a copy with a request to publish the same. Resolved Third: That the lodge be appropriately be draped and the usual badge of mourning be worn for thirty days.
J.T. Adams
J.H. Childs
W.C. Bateman
Committee

The Butler Herald
Tuesday, December 19, 1893
Page Three
Death of Mrs. McNeil
Again our community was made to feel sad at the announcement of the death of Mrs. Maranda McNeil, wife of Mr. W.A. McNeil, which occurred at her house in Butler about 4 o’clock on Saturday evening last.  Mrs. McNeil had been suffering with a severe cold for several days, which finally terminated into pneumonia and despite the earnest efforts of physicians and friends she sank rapidly until the end came and peacefully passed over the river of death.  She was a kind, devoted mother, an affectionate wife and a lady whose Christian character well worthy of emulation.  She was a daughter of Mrs. Stokes, of Buena Vista and sister of Mr. J.W. McCrary, of Butler. She leaves a bereaved husband, three little children besides many friends and relatives to mourn their loss.  Mrs. McNeil was 29 years of age and a consistent member of the Missionary Baptist church.  Her remains were taken to Buena Vista her former home, on Sunday and interred in the cemetery there Monday morning.  Mr. McNeil has the sympathy of this entire community in his sad bereavement.

The Butler Herald
Tuesday, January 2, 1894
Page Three
Death of Mrs. L.B. Booth
Another Loved One Rests In Heaven
While many were enjoying the blessings of another Christmas day came the sad intelligence of the death of Mrs. L.B. Booth, which occurred at the home of her daughter, Mrs. H.O. Johnson, at Forsyth, Ga. on Sunday evening the 24th of Dec.  Mrs. Booth, was taken sick about two weeks before her death with a severe cold which terminated in pneumonia, and despite the earnest efforts of kind friends and physicians she peacefully fell asleep in the arms of Jesus. Aunt Booth, as she was familiarly known was a resident of this county for many years and much loved by all who knew her; in fact those who knew her best loved her most.  She was a life long member of the Methodist church whose membership was at Union – Hays church, where she often met her Savior and worshiped at His throne. Language fails to tell of her goodness or the worth of her character in the community in which she lived, but whose virtues will ever shine forth as the noonday sun.  Wherever she went her life proved the example of Christ, and now that she rests from the toils of life will only strengthen the confidence of those left behind to be led by the examples she has set before them. Mrs. Booth was in the 71st year of her age and was the mother of six children, two of whom had preceded her to the grave and four are yet on the way – they are Mr. Geo. Booth, Mrs. H.O. Johnson, Mrs. Tom Gostin and Mr. Russ Johnson.  Her remains were interred at Union church on Tuesday surrounded by many sorrowing friends and loved ones; Mr. A.B. Peed conducted the funeral services and paid a very touching tribute to the memory of the deceased.  To the bereaved relatives we extend our sincere sympathy.

The Butler Herald
Tuesday, January 2, 1894
Page Three
On Wednesday morning Dec.20th occurred the death of Mrs. Sarah Cox, the affectionate wife of Mr. J. Cox, which sad event occurred after a short illness a few miles southeast of town.  Mrs. Cox was in the 24th year of her age, and leaves a devoted husband and two little children besides many friends and relatives to mourn her loss.

The Butler Herald
Tuesday, March 20, 1894
Page Three
In Memoriam
Mrs. Samantha E. Cox nee Taunton daughter of Reve and Polly Taunton, was born Feb. 23rd, 1873 and married to J.W. Cox, Oct. 14th, 1891.  The writer was well acquainted with Samantha the greater part of her life and was with her during her last illness.  She was a kind and affectionate daughter, always anxious to please and obey her parents – kind and loving to her brothers and sisters and devotedly attached to her friends.  Although she had connected herself with any church, she was religiously inclined from childhood, and we feel sure that she is now with the blessed.  The summons from her dear Lord came on the 22nd day of December; her spirit took its flight 15 minutes of 5 o’clock p.m. She was conscious to the last, and willing to go to her home in heaven.  She told her husband she could not stay with him, but her way was bright and she was not afraid to go.  She kissed him goodbye and told him to live so that he could meet her in heaven.  She then called her father and mother and kissed them goodbye, asking them to meet her in heaven also all her relatives were present, asking them and her husband to so raise her children that they would be respected and finally come home to her.  Her last words were: “Be good to my babies,” then her loving spirit took its flight to its home.  While we tender our heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved husband, parents and relatives, we have the sweet hope that Samantha is now better off than we and we hope that her dying testimony and wishes will constrain her parents and relatives, husband and friends to meet her in the “Sweet Bye and Bye” where we will never know sickness, sorrow nor trouble anymore.
By her loving friend,
M.L.Davis
March 3rd, 1894

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