Taylor County Obits
November 1893

The Butler Herald
Tuesday, November 14, 1893
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Mr. and Mrs. J.G. Hill, living near Reynolds have our sympathy in the death of their infant son, George Keith, which occurred at the home of its parents on Saturday the 4th inst.

The Butler Herald
Tuesday, November 14, 1893
Page Three
Bill Cliett, an industrious negro man died at his home in Butler last Thursday night from pneumonia.  His remains were carried to Powersville on Friday, his former home for burial.

The Butler Herald
Tuesday, November 14, 1893
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About 12 o’clock on Tuesday night the 7th inst., at his home five miles west of town occurred the death of Mr. Samuel J. Huey.  He had been in feeble health for several months but was confined to his room only a short while
before his death.  Mr. Huey was 78 years of age and one of the most honest and upright citizens of Taylor County.  He was not a member of any Christian denomination, but his faith consisted in doing unto others as he would have them do unto him.  He was a good farmer and while he accumulated but little of this world goods, yet he provided well for his family and left the world free from all encumbrance.  He was a faithful soldier in the war of 1836, and for the past twelve months had been drawing a pension from that source.  He leaves one son and six daughters besides many friends to mourn their loss.  His remains were interred in the cemetery at Bethel church Thursday by the side of his deceased companion, the funeral services performed by Elder J.G. Murray.

The Butler Herald
Tuesday, November 21, 1893
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The many friends of Mrs. R.M. Bryant, formerly of this place will be pained to learn of her death which sad event occurred at the home of her daughter, Mrs. J.R. Lemmon, in Americus, on Friday the 10th inst.  She had been in
feeble health for a long while and her death though sad, was no surprise.  She was the second wife of Dr. R.M. Bryant, deceased, and at his death she moved to Americus to with her daughter and other relatives.  She was a member of the Methodist church and one of the best ladies that ever left our community.

The Butler Herald
Tuesday, November 21, 1893
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At his home in Butler, at 2 o’clock on Thursday morning the 16th inst.,  occurred the death of Capt. Z.A. Fowler.  He was a brother of Capt. John R. Fowler, and besides he had many relatives in Taylor and Crawford counties who
will be pained to learn of his death.  He had been in feeble health for many years being a great sufferer from rheumatism, but despite this he was cheerful and energetic up to within a few weeks of his death.  He was a life long
member of the Primitive Baptist church, and lived in the discharge of his ever religious duty as he believed it to be, which made him one of the best citizens of this community – loved and respected by all who knew him.  He was
born in Warren County, Ga., Sept. 25th, 1820, and was consequently a little more than 73 years of his age and the father of nine children, five of whom still survive him.  Besides those he leaves an afflicted but faithful companion and
many friends to mourn their loss.  He was a brave soldier to the late Confederate war, and by his courage and wise judgment was made Captain of the Crawford County Grays in 1862, and served faithfully in the 6th Georgia Regiment, Colquitt’s Brigade, whose armor he laid down not at his own will but at the command of his country and now at the command of his Maker he had obeyed his call, lays down the armor of life and rests in peace.  He was a
gentleman of strong convictions and in early life held several other positions of honor and trust one of which was to represent Crawford County in the Georgia legislature.  He had been a citizen of Butler about 8 years.  The funeral
exercises of Capt. Zeph Fowler (as he was familiarly known) were performed at his late residence by Elder J.R. Respess and his remains interred in the cemetery in Butler on Thursday evening surrounded by a large circle of
sympathizing friends and relatives.  To those who are so sadly bereaved the Herald also extends its sympathy.

The Butler Herald
Tuesday, November 21, 1893
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Our community was saddened last Sunday at the announcement of the death of Mrs. R.R. Howard, which occurred at her home early Sunday morning the 12th inst.  Mrs. Howard was one of our best known and most loved women; she was a life long member of the Methodist church, a consistent Christian, a loving mother and a devoted wife.  She was in feeble health for more than a year, but her death was very sudden and unexpected.  To her grief stricken companion of forty-three years, was offer our heartfelt sympathy; to her loving children we would say: “that mother is not dead, but sleepeth,” and in the trials of life her good example will shine brighter and in the happy meeting beyond the river of pain will be forgotten.  After the service at the Methodist church, Monday evening, conducted by Rev. J.T. Mims, a large number of sorrowing friends and relatives accompanied her remains to their last resting place in the new cemetery north of the railroad. – Reynolds Hustler
The Butler Herald
Tuesday, November 28, 1893
Page Three
Reynolds, Ga., Nov. 20th 1893
By L.A.B.
On Sunday morning last the 12th inst., Mrs. Robert Howard died.  She was about sixty years of age.  A lady of refinement, a consistent member of the M.E. Church with her membership at Reynolds.  In an impressive manner her
funeral was preached by Rev. J.T. Mims.  There were present a large concourse of sorrowing friends.  After services she was followed to the ceremony by the decorated with choice flowers emblematic of her pure life just closed. The sympathy of the entire community goes out to the bereaved family.

The Butler Herald
Tuesday, November 28, 1893
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Mrs. Jennie Harmon, wife of Mr. Wm. J. Harmon, living a few miles south of town died Thursday the 23rd inst., and was buried at (word blurred, maybe Bethel) church on Friday at 10 o’clock.  She had been in feeble health for
several months and was a great sufferer from a complication of disease.  The death of Mrs. Harmon though sad was by no means unexpected as in her dying moments she called her mother, her husband and four loving daughters to her bedside she bade them a long, loving farewell and sweetly fell asleep.  She was a loving mother, a devoted wife and Christian lady.  To her loved ones we point them to the Savior in whom she trusted for comfort and consolation.  A more extended notice will appear in our next issue.
The Butler Herald
Tuesday, December 5, 1893
Page Three
In Memoriam
Mrs. Jennie Harmon, wife of W.J. Harmon and daughter of Mrs. Fannie Cox, of Taylor County, Ga., after a long and painful illness quietly fell asleep on the 22nd of Nov. 1893, aged 37 years one month and nineteen days.  She leaves a
devoted husband and five loving children, all of whom are girls.  She had been confined to her bed for several weeks and her sufferings were great; but she bore them with such patience and fortitude as is only witnessed in a Christian.  All that medical aid, a fond and devoted husband, loving children, mother, sister, brothers and friends could do, was done to alleviate her sufferings, all to no effect.  She was perfectly rational and when asked is she was willing to die she said she was – her only regret being to leave her husband and children; and as the hand of death was very near, she called her mother and told her, “she was nearly gone.”  “Tell them all good by.” While a large family connection grieve for her apparently untimely departure as of its brightest, purest, loveliest jewel, everyone that knew her loved
her; so modest, gentle and lovable was her character.  But while all sorrow as they sorrow not as those who have no hope.  For a while she left many and unmistakable evidences during the past few years of a change of heart and
acceptance with God, she gave the brightest in her death in the full triumph of faith, fearing no evil.  She was prepared to go when the Master called. Thank God for a religion that saves; that enables the soul to look at death and the
grave without fear or alarm.  So she lived; so she died.  May God grant an unbroken family in the “home over there.”
Her remains were interred at Bethel church on Friday morning the 24th of November 1893, at 10 o’clock, witnessed by a large crowd of sorrowing relatives and friends.
Written by E.F.M. & S.M.B
Additional Comments: Note:  The death date given is different in each article.  I'm not related to this family and don't know the correct date of death.

The Butler Herald
Tuesday, December 5, 1893
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We learn that Mr. Tom Edwards living a few miles south of Howard died suddenly on Monday the 27th of Nov.  Mr. Edwards leaves several children besides many friends to mourn his loss.  His remains were interred at Howard Tuesday.

The Butler Herald
Tuesday, December 5, 1893
Page Three
Reynolds, Ga. Dec. 4th 1893
By L.A.B.
Mrs. Kimble died at her home near the Factor (Factory?) on Thursday the 30th ult., aged about 79 years.  She was the mother of Mr. Hiram Kimble and one of the purest types of Christianity in the community in which she lived.

The Butler Herald
Tuesday, December 5, 1893
Page Three
Reynolds, Ga. Dec. 4th 1893
By L.A.B.
Our community was again made sad on Sunday the 26th of Nov. at the unexpected announcement of the death of Mrs. Mary A. Underwood, who was sick only a short while. She was the grandmother of Mr. W.H. Underwood.  She was a member of the Primitive Baptist church and one of the oldest citizens of Reynolds.

A big thanks goes out to Carla Miles for submitting these obits!

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