Taylor County Obits
May 1911

The Butler Herald
Tuesday, May 2, 1911
Page Two
Death Claims Prof. J.O. Mangham
There is a deep shadow of sadness now resting over Reynolds caused by the death of Hon. Jas. O. Mangham, the announcement of which was received in a telegram to his son, Dr. J.E. Mangham Monday afternoon.  The first intimation here of the illness of Mr. Mangham was about 11 o’clock Monday when Dr. Mangham received a message stating that his father was desperately ill.  A few hours after the receipt of this message another was received announcing the death of Mr. Mangham.  Dr. Mangham left on the midnight train for Jacksonville where his father died. At the time of his short illness and death Mr. Mangham was visiting his son, Mr. J.O. Mangham, Jr. at Jacksonville, Fla. For many years Prof. citizens of the place.  He also held the office of county school commissioner of Taylor County for a number of years during which time he resided in Butler. Prof. Mangham was a hightoned, Christian gentleman and since childhood a prominent member of the Methodist church.  He has hundreds of Taylor County friends who will be very much grieved to learn of his death. It is very probable that the remains of Prof. Mangham will be carried to Butler for interment as it children.
The Butler Herald
Tuesday, May 9, 1911
Page Three
Funeral of Prof. Mangham Conducted Here Thursday
As stated in a news item last week Prof. James O. Mangham died at the home of his son, Mr. J.O. Mangham, Jr., at Jacksonville, Fla., Monday night about 11 o’clock.  He died from apoplexy, which seized him in its strong grip while
seated at the supper table Monday night and just a few moments after arriving at Jacksonville.  His home was at St. Mary in Camden County, Ga., where he was until this time enjoying good health and active both in the service of his Master and in his usual vocation as a schoolteacher.  He was prominent in church work there as was his custom here before leaving this part of the state.  He was superintendent of the Methodist Sunday School at St. Mary at the time of his death.  The floral offering from the school in token of esteem was very large. few of the relatives and Dr. J.B. McGehee who conducted the funeral service.  It was taken to the home of Judge J.E. Davant and from this home to the Methodist church Thursday morning at nine o’clock.  Dr. McGehee was at his best, and besides paying to the deceased a beautiful and most fitting tribute, gave to the living words of encouragement and comfort.  He is a master in the pulpit and his service brought many a tear. The remains of Prof. Mangham were laid beside his wife in the Methodist cemetery. Those from a distance attending the interment were: Dr. and Mrs. J.E. Mangham of Reynolds; J.O. Mangham and wife, of Jacksonville, Fla., C.A. Mangham, Miss Claude Mangham and Mrs. Lizzie Williams, of St. Marys; Mr. Mangham Mitchell, of Pelham; Mr. Winfrey Winn, of Lizella, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Baldwin, of  Byromville and Dr. J.T. Ross, of Macon; besides a score of more friends from Reynolds.
The Butler Herald
Tuesday, May 9, 1911
Page Two
Reynolds, Ga., May 8, 1911 -
Our community was saddened by the news of the death of Prof. J.O. Mangham.  Those who accompanied his remains to Butler and came back by Reynolds and stopped over with their brother, Dr. Mangham were: Miss Claude Mangham, Mrs. Williams, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Mangham and Mr. Charlie Mangham.
The Butler Herald
Tuesday, May 9, 1911
Page Three
Local Paragraphs
Quite a number of sympathizing friends from Reynolds attended the funeral service of Prof. J.O. Mangham in Butler Thursday morning.  Prof. Mangham was very highly esteemed by all the citizens of Reynolds where he taught school for several years.
Additional Comments:
Note - Mr. Mangham is included in the listing for the Butler Methodist Cemetery.  His gravestone information is listed below:
Mangham, James O.
1838 - 1911  *****Submitted by Carla Miles

The Butler Herald
Tuesday, May 30, 1911
Page Three
Death of Mrs. Purvis
Mrs. Texas V. Purvis, daughter of Rev. James Moore and wife of Mr. Lee Purvis, of Columbus, but formerly of Howard, Ga., died at her home in Columbus May 15th and was buried at Howard on the 16th.  Mrs. Purvis was well known in Howard and surrounding community where for a number of years she had resided. She was a member of the Missionary Baptist Church and had in her heart and life the true missionary spirit of Christ in going about and doing good.  In time of sickness she was a ministering angel, in trouble and sorrow a real  sympathizer.  Those who knew her best, loved her most. She leaves behind, deprived of a mother’s care, five children by her former husband, Mr. John Purvis, her husband, Lee Purvis, and a large number of relatives and friends who will sadly miss her.  *****Submitted by Carla Miles

The Butler Herald
Tuesday, June 13, 1911
Page Three
In Memory of Mrs. S. Montgomery
When God said, “It is enough,” the beautiful spirit of Mrs. Sebe Montgomery went home.  Mrs. Montgomery, the daughter of Robt. R. and Mrs. Elizabeth Hays was born in Taylor County March 19th 1838, joined the Methodist church in girlhood, was married to Mr. S. Montgomery Sept. 5th 1861 and died May 23rd 3 o’clock am 1911. Besides her husband there are seven sons, one daughter and one sister who deeply feel the loss they have sustained.  How much she was loved and honored is realized by the aching void in the hearts of all who knew her.  We feel like pointing to her life and saying, “there was a successful life,” pure in purpose, loyal in devotion, a living sacrifice for her home, her husband, her lives and will continue to live in the power and influence which eminated from a life buried with Christ in God.
E.S.F
The Butler Herald
Tuesday, June 20, 1911
Page Three
In Memoriam
On May 23, 1911, occurred the death of Mrs. S. Montgomery, wife of Hon. S. Montgomery, daughter of Robert Hays. Mrs. Montgomery was born in Taylor County, Ga., March 19,1838; was married to Seaborn Montgomery Sept. 25, 1861, and was all the word “helpmeet” means to her husband, who will cherish, the remainder of his days on earth, her memory as a spotless flower that furnished its sweetest fragrance all along his journey through life. Mother was reared of a family who were very susceptible to Christ and His teachings, hence, has never known anything but to trust God and live a Christian life. When father and mother moved here (now Norwich, Ga.) there was one church here, Free Will Baptist, with a small membership, now there can be named about four churches, as near as the Free Will Baptist Church above mentioned.  I merely mention this to show the truth in the saying “That which you sow you shall surely reap.”  Father and mother jointly sowed seed of Christianity, mother has reaped, father is almost ready for the harvest. Besides a devoted husband she leaves seven sons and one daughter to mourn the sad loss and heavy bereavement of mother. Mother had been in declining health for a number of years, had suffered a great deal.  She had not been able to attend church for sometime, but nevertheless we had her sweet prayers, and in their faithfulness we always received the blessing. Mother was very anxious for her loved ones to meet her in that bright and sunny clime.  She often talked to us about her future home, therefore not leaving us in the least doubt as to where we would find her.  I was at her bedside when she drew her last breath, notwithstanding her suffering, she quietly went to sleep on Jesus’ breast.  We miss thee, O! Mother, how we miss thee, but we know thou art at rest, and we saw thee suffer so much while with us we would not, if we could, call thee back; we had rather trust in God, follow thy precepts and examples, and some sweet day in the near future, go to thee. As a wife, mother was not to be excelled, always loving and affectionate to father.  As a mother very loving, sympathetic, and prayerful, as a friend sympathetic, helpful and encouraging, a very pious, zealous Christian, always taking God into her simple domestic affairs. By this sad dispensation of God’s will we as a family sustain an irreparable loss; we have here a home without a mother.  O! Mother how said to live without thee! We know you did suffer, but we did all we could for thee, and it was a great pleasure to us to be with you, we miss the sacred hallowedness of they presence, we miss thy prayers, but though hath so hedged in our lives with thy prayers till we surely will meet thee on the eternal deliverance.  Thou, O! Mother was a sweet benediction to our lives.  But we must submit to God’s will, thy work was finished, thou had been faithful over many things, the seeds were sown which will bear to thy memory a tenfold harvest.  You were ripe with old age and good works, a fit subject for heaven and immortal glory, submission to God’s will, with hearts filled with gratitude to Him, for sparing her to us as long as He did.  And we realize the fact that, instead of her suffering here, she is now basking in the beautiful sunlight of God’s smiles, and the same sweet hand that often raised to God in our behalf, is now beckoning us to come.
A.O. Montgomery
Additional Comments: **Note - Mrs. Seaborn Montgomery is buried at Pine Level Cemetery in Taylor County
along with many members of her family.  The information from her gravestone is below:
Montgomery, Josephine M.
19 Mar 1838 -23 May 1911
(wife of S.) *****Submitted by Carla Miles

The Butler Herald
Tuesday, July 4, 1911
Page Two
In Loving Memory Of Our Father, James White
On Saturday morning, May 20th, the Death Angel hovered over our home and took from us our dear father. He was sick only four days.  All that kind friends and loved ones could do was ministered to his comfort but all to no avail.  His suffering here was great but we know he is gone where there will be no more suffering, sorrow or pain.  While we feel it is our loss, yet we know it is Heaven’s gain – one more bright jewel to shine in our Savior’s crown. His hands are beckoning his loved ones to come to a brighter, happier home where parting and pain are no more; may we so live that we too, will be ready when the Master calls us to join our loved one in the Bright Beyond. Father was born July 23, 1838 and died May 20, 1911.  He leaves to mourn their loss an aged wife, three sons and several grandchildren, besides a host of relatives and friends.  He was a member of the Primitive Baptist Church for several years, and his remains were interred in the cemetery at Prosperity Church surrounded by a large circle of friends and loved ones.
His Devoted Children
Card of Thanks
We want to thank our dear friends and neighbors for their many deeds of kindness shown us during our dear father’s last illness and death.  We also want to thank Dr. H.W. Davis for his kind attention.  May God’s blessing rest upon each of them is our earnest prayer.
Mrs. James White and Family *****Submitted by Carla Miles

The Butler Herald
Tuesday, May 30, 1911
Page Two
Died
On Monday morning of May the 15th as the sun rose in the east Little Eva Maud past away.  She was the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. B.F. Moore; was eleven years old and has always been the light of the home.  She was only sick four days and seemed to be perfectly submissive to the will of the father.
A little vacant room is here
Her little clothes laid by
A mother’s hope a father’s joy
In death cold arms doth lie.
Go little pilgrim to thy home.
On yonder’s blissful shore.
We miss thee here but soon will come
Where thou has gone before.
Mother weep not your Mandy is gone
To dwell in that beautiful bright home.
On the beautiful banks of the crystal sea,
Your darling sweet Mandy will welcome you there.
By Her Friend  *****Submitted by Carla Miles

The Butler Herald
Tuesday, May 9, 1911
Page Three
Miss Martha Windham Died At Rupert Sunday
At the age of 80 years and after an illness of several months, Miss Martha Windham, the last member of a once large and prominent Taylor County family died at the home of Mr. F.P. Benton at Rupert Sunday morning. This good lady was esteemed far and near for her Christian fidelity and innumerable deeds of kindness.  She was a consistent member of the Bethel Primitive Baptist Church for 35 years or more and attended its services as long as her health permitted.  She has crossed the river and joined hands with loved ones on the other shore. The remains of Miss Windham were interred in the cemetery at Bethel church Monday morning where a very impressive funeral service was conducted by Mr. S.H. Cox, a life-long friend of the family, and a leading member of the Bethel church.  *****Submitted by Carla Miles

The Butler Herald
Tuesday, May 30, 1911
Page Three
Death of Mrs. Robert Anglin
Friday afternoon at 6:15 o’clock at her home in Butler, peacefully fell asleep Mrs. Kizziah Eunice Anglin, wife of our City Marshal, Mr. Robert Anglin, after a painful illness of several months from cancerous trouble. About 62 years ago Mrs. Anglin was born near the residence now occupied by Mrs. Susie Adams, and her life has been spent in and around Butler and no one perhaps was better known or had a larger number of friends than she.  She was born of poor, but of honest, straightforward, reputable parents, and inherited from them that peaceable, quiet unassuming disposition and neighborly qualities which were so dominant in her life, and won for herself the respect, esteem and love of all who knew her. She was a neighbor in the full meaning of the sense, kind and obliging to all with whom she came in contact.  Her heart ever responding in sympathy with the heart throbs of the poor, troubled and oppressed.  Her motherly nature was warm, self-sacrificing and responsive so sweetly blended with the duties and obligations of wifehood that no conflict was known and while she was not a member of any church, yet her life was such as to inspire Christian confidence. The remains of Mrs. Anglin were interred in the Bethel cemetery, south of Butler Saturday afternoon, the funeral service held in an impressive manner by Rev. J.T. Adams. Mrs. Anglin leaves to mourn their loss a husband, one son and daughter, three sisters and one brother.
Additional Comments:
Note - Mrs. Anglin is buried at the Bethel Church Cemetery.  The information from her gravestone is listed below:
Anglin, Kizzie
12 Mar 1851 - 26 May 1911  *****Submitted by Carla Miles

The Butler Herald
Tuesday, May 16, 1911
Page Three
Esteemed Former Butler Citizen Passed Away At Macon
Erasmus Bullock, for many years a substantial citizen of Butler, highly esteemed by all who knew him for his religious zeal and strong personal character, succumbed Saturday evening to pneumonia and dysentery and lay down the burden at his home at Crosskeys, Macon, for a brighter home upon high. The end of this venerable and beloved man came about 10 o’clock Saturday night.  At the age of 78 years, a life consecrated to God and service to mankind, the tired form sank to sweet and restful repose that knoweth no waking until the resurrection morn. Mr. Bullock was a native of Wilkerson County, Ga., where in young manhood he consecrated himself to the Lord and His service.  From that county went to the war and served gallantly his country thru the four years of civil war. He was first married to Miss Martilla Harvey, of that county, who died while Mr. Bullock was keeping a hotel in Butler about 25 years ago.  After the death of this wife he married Miss Sallie Hayes of this place who lived only a few years after their marriage when he later going to Bibb County, married Miss Ella Hooks.  Eight children survive the deceased by these unions. The surviving children are: Mrs. J.S. Frink, Mrs. J.R. Lamond, Mrs. C.C. Tidwell, Miss Ollie Bullock, Messrs. W.B., Wyatt, J.G. and R.G. Bullock, all of Macon, besides a devoted wife. A short funeral service was held at Mulberry Street Methodist Church, Macon, of which Mr. Bullock had been a member for 20 years at noon Sunday.  The remains were conveyed to Butler arriving here at 2:30 o’clock and taken to the Methodist church where the concluding funeral service was conducted by family lot here with Masonic honors, Mr. Bullock being a master Mason for more than 50 years his membership being with the Macon Lodge, No. 5 with whom he affiliated after leaving Butler.  While here he was one of the foremost men of the order, and has ever since remained loyal to masonry. Accompanying the remains here were: Mr. and Mrs. J.R. Lamond, Mr. and Mrs. C.C. Tidwell, Miss Ollie Bullock, Messrs. W.B., R.G., Wyatt and J.G. Bullock, Master Willie Bullock and Mrs. George Massey.
The Butler Herald
Tuesday, May 23, 1911
Page Three
Card of Thanks
For all the sympathy and kind assistance extended to us by our dear friends at the funeral of our beloved husband and father, Mr. E. Bullock, we desire to express our sincerest thanks.  We also thank the kind masons who attended the throughout life.
Signed:
Mrs. Erasmus Bullock
Mr. and Mrs. J.R. Lemmond*
Mr. and Mrs. C.C. Tidwell
Mr. and Mrs. R.G. Bullock
W.B. Bullock and son
Mr. and Mrs. J.S. Frink
Miss Ollie Bullock
Mr. J.R. Frink
Mr. and Mrs. J.G. Bullock
*Note – the spelling of this last name appears as Lamond in the obituary.  I’m not a researcher of the family and don’t know which spelling is correct.  *****Submitted by Carla Miles

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