This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Ya.2ADI/790.3.1.1.2.1.1 Message Board Post: Hay, we could both be wrong!!! Eudell Giddens parents were David Wesley Giddens and Carrie Lou Harris. David's parents were Hughey Moses Giddens and Mary E J Thompson. I have Calvin's wife Mary as a Harrelson. The orbit for her son James Allen lists parents as Calvin and Mary Harrelson Yawn. But orbit's have been know to be wrong. Bernice
This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Ya.2ADI/790.3.1.1.2.1 Message Board Post: Thanks Bernice!! I dont have alot of Giddens info.. Who was Eudell Giddens' Parents??/ Dont take anything I posted as fact.. It might be me who needs to work on tha Calvin Yawn info??? I got most of mine from the 1870 Telfair Co Census... What do you have about Calvin's wife being a Harrelson?? Bill
Dodge County GaArchives Military Records.....World War Activities ww1 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/ga/gafiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Joy Fisher [email protected] December 27, 2004, 11:57 pm World War Activities WORLD WAR ACTIVITIES. SOON AFTER WAR was declared upon Germany by the United States, Mrs. T. H. Edwards, Mrs. Sig Harris and Mrs. Walter Clements began plans for organizing a Red Cross Chapter in the county. At a mass meeting held at the court house, which was attended by men and women from all over the county, a chapter was organized known as the Dodge County Chapter of the American Red Cross, with the following officers: Chairman, D. D. Smith; Vice-Chairman, Mrs. T. H. Edwards; Treasurer, T. H. Prince. The first contribution was $1,366.35. A work room was established in the Sunday school rooms of the Methodist Church, with Mrs. Sig Harris and Mrs. W. M. Clements in charge. All the women's organizations of the town co-operated in the work and thousands of garments, knitted garments, etc., were made, also surgical dressings of all kinds. Mrs. W. H. Clements was at the head of the Home Service Department, with Col. M. J. Carswell as treasurer. Their duty was to help the families of the soldiers who were in distress or needy circumstances, and to help them in getting in touch with their boys at the front. The amount of work done in both branches of the Red Cross can never be fully recorded, but Dodge County went over the top in all phases of war work, responding with generosity to every call. Mr. Prince resigned as treasurer of the chapter, and Miss Maude Peacock was elected in his place. After a few months Miss Peacock resigned, and Mrs. W. P. Cobb was elected, which position she held until the chapter was disbanded after the war. As the increased demands for supplies came the United States Government began launching the Liberty Loan drives, and the Thrift and War Savings Stamps were put out for those who felt they could not afford to buy the larger bonds. As each of the five calls came the people of Dodge County responded generously and went over the top. With so large a number of men in service the casualty lists which appeared daily in the newspapers were scanned with fear and apprehension by all the relatives and friends of those who were away. The first Dodge County boy to pay the supreme sacrifice was Albert M. Hargrove, one of the most popular and most beloved young men of Eastman. He was Corporal of the 5th Marines, and was killed in the battle of Chateau Thierry or Belleau Woods, when the 5th and 6th Marines turned the tide of battle there. Additional Comments: From: HISTORY OF DODGE COUNTY COPYRIGHT 1932 By MRS. WILTON PHILIP COBB Printed by FOOTE & DAVIES CO., ATLANTA. File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/dodge/military/ww1/other/gmt153worldwar.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/gafiles/ File size: 3.1 Kb
Dodge County GaArchives Military Records.....Deceased Colored Veterans ww1 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/ga/gafiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Joy Fisher [email protected] December 27, 2004, 11:54 pm Deceased Colored Veterans Deceased Colored. Braswell, Elbert, Younker. Davis, Eddie, Rt. 3, Rhine. Epps, William, Rt. 1, Gresston. Glenn, William, Rhine. Harrell, Willie, Rt. 1, Gresston. Irby, Oscar, Jr., Rt. 2, Eastman. Lynch, Noah, Rt. 6, Eastman. McGriff, Allen, Eastman. Nelson, Timothy, Eastman. Ray, Robert, Plainfield. Showers, James, Rt. 1, Gresston. Simpson, Hugh, Eastman. Smith, Virgil, Rt. 1, Chester. White, Andrew, Rt. 3, Rhine. Additional Comments: From: HISTORY OF DODGE COUNTY COPYRIGHT 1932 By MRS. WILTON PHILIP COBB Printed by FOOTE & DAVIES CO., ATLANTA. File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/dodge/military/ww1/other/gmt152deceased.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/gafiles/ File size: 1.2 Kb
Dodge County GaArchives Military Records.....White World War I Colored Veterans ww1 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/ga/gafiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Joy Fisher [email protected] December 27, 2004, 11:52 pm White World War I Colored Veterans Colored. Adkins, Andrew, Rt. 4, Eastman. Allen, Ned, Rt. 5, Eastman. Allen, Will, Eastman. Anderson, Geo. W., Younker. Andrews, James, Eastman. Andrews, James, Gresston. Asbell, Freeman, Eastman. Bailey, Lem, Rt. 1, Chester. Baldwin, Leroy R., Eastman. Ball, Zack, Rhine. Barden, Daniel, Eastman. Battle, Robt. B., Jr., Rt. 4, Eastman. Battle, Washington, Rt. 4, Eastman. Beaty, James, Chauncey. Bell, Ferdinana, Eastman. Bennett, Prince A., Eastman. Benyard, Elija, Eastman. Burch, Clemmen, Chauncey. Bishop, Eli W., Rt. 3, Rhine. Bishop, Irwin, Rhine. Blackwell, Corrin A., Rt. 5, Eastman. Bland, Charlie, Eastman. Bonds, Jordan, Rt. 2, Helena. Boykin, James, Rt. 1, Eastman. Brace, Anderson, Younker. Brady, John N., Plainfield. Bray, George, Rt. 1, Eastman. Brimmer, Willie, Rt. 7, Eastman. Brookins, Wm. Henry, Rt. 2, Rhine Brooks, Paul, Plainfield. Brown, Alec, Rt. 3, Rhine. Brown, Arch, Eastman. Brown, Ernest, Plainfield. Brown, James, Eastman. Brown, Lawyer, Rhine. Brown, Will, Eastman. Brown, Will L., Eastman. Brown, Willie, Rt. 1, Gresston. Bryant, Paul, Rt. 1, Gresston. Burch, Frank, Chester. Burch, Freeman, Rt. 4, Eastman. Burns, Walter, Eastman. Butler, William, Chester. Cannon, George, Rt. 8, Eastman. Carmichael, Walter, Gresston. Carson, William, Rt. 1, Eastman. Carswell, George, Rt. 1, Eastman. Carter, Willie, Eastman. Champion, Dude, Eastman. Chauncey, Oliver D., Rt. 1, Eastman. Chavous, Ancil, Rt. 8, Eastman. Christmas, Lucius, Eastman. Christmas, Will, Eastman. Clark, Homsie. Rt. 1, Gresston. Clark, John, Rhine. Clark, Robert, Rt. 3, Eastman. Clark, Thomas, Rhine. Coats, Martin, Eastman. Cobia, Boisey, Rhine. Cochran, Charlie. Eastman. Cochran. John, Eastman. Coffee, Emmons B.. Rhine. Coley, Henry, Rt. 7, Eastman. Coley, Theo Arthur, Eastman. Collins, David, Eastman. Collins, Robt., Rt. 3, Eastman. Colson, Tommie, Rt. 1. Gresston. Coney, Cephas, Rt. 2, Eastman. Corbin James. Rt. 1, Eastman. Covin, Joe, Eastman. Crofford, Wm. C, Rt. 2, Empire. Cummings, Lowdon, Eastman. Cummings, Willie, Eastman. Curry, Willie, Chester. Curry, Charlie, Eastman. *Daniel, Charlie, Chester. Daniels, Cleveland, Chester. Daniels, Hightower, Rt. 1, Chauncey. Daniels, Louis C., Rt. 3, Eastman. Daniels, Luther, Chester. Darden, Henry, Rhine. Davison, Homer S. Eastman. Davis, Daniel P., Chauncey. Davis, Ed., Eastman. Davis, Foster Charlie, Eastman. Davis, James H., Eastman. Davis, Oscar, Plainfield., Davis, Willie L., Chauncey. Dean, Blanks Jessie W., Chester. DeYounks, John, Plainfield. Dixon, Allen C., Eastman. Dixon, Oscar R., Rt. 8, Eastman. Donaldson, Levi, Chauncey. Dumas, H. Lee Rt. 2, Empire. Dumas, John W.. Rt. 6, Eastman. Eason, Raleigh, Rt. 2, Rhine. Edmonds, Henry. Rt. 1, Plainfield. *Edwards, Joe, Chester. Edwards, Lovejoy, Eastman. Edwards, Meacher, Rt. 2, Dubois. Elevine, Quitman, Rt. 5, Eastman. Fail. John H. Empire. Farlow, Good'ow, Rt. 1, Chauncey. Fitch, John Henry, Eastman. Fordham, Elija, Rt. 2, Rhine. Franklin, Jesse Lee, Rt. 2, Eastman. Frazier, Raymond, Eastman. Frazier. Will Henry, Rt. 1, Eastman. Gay, Claud, Rt. 2, Eastman. Gay, Willard, Rt. 3, Eastman. Gilbert, Cleve, Rt. 1, Rhine. Gilmore, Levi, Rt. 8, Eastman. Glover, Luster, Rt. 3, Eastman. Gordon Floyd, Rt. 2, Empire. Grace, David, Rt. 1, Eastman. Grant, Johnnie, Rt. 1, Eastman. Gray, Willie, Rt. 3, Eastman. Hall, Benjamin, Chauncey. Hall, George, Rt. 3, Rhine. Hall, Isaac, Rt. 8, Eastman. Hall, John H., Rhine. Hall, William, Chester. Hall, Zollie, Eastman. Hamilton, Arter, Rt. 1, Chauncey. Hamilton, Marion. Rt. 4, Eastman. Hamilton, Willie, Chauncey. Harrell, Bryant, Gresston. Harrell, Charlie H., Rt. 3, Eastman. Harrell, James, Eastman. Harrell, Willie, Rhine. Harrell, Ike, Rt. 1, Eastman. Harris, Emmett, Rhine. Hart, Herrman, Eastman. Hatcher, Pinkie, Rt. 2, Eastman. Hayes, Jordan A., Rhine. *Hayes, Tom, Rhine. Haynes, Alonzo. Rt. 7, Eastman. Haynes, John, Eastman. Haynes, Rufus, Eastman. Haynes, Thomas, Eastman. Hayward, George, Rt. 1, Eastman. Hayward, Samuel, Rt. 1, Eastman. Helton, St.., Rt. 1, Chauncey. Henry, David Wm., Rt. 1, Cadwell. Herne, Dan, Eastman. Hollins, Emanuel, Rt. 3, Abbeville. Holliman, Joe, Rt. 3, Eastman. Howard, Geo. L., Rt. 3, Eastman. Howard, Henry C., Rt. 1, Chauncey. Howard, Samuel, Rt. 8, Eastman. Hughes, Charlie, Rt. 5, Eastman. Hughes, Sam, Rt. 4, Eastman. Hunnicutt, Dony W., Eastman. Hunter, Courtney, Rt. 1, Chester. Ingraham, Lucius, Chester. Ingraham, Walter, Rt. 2, Eastman. Irvin, James, Rt. 5, Eastman. Irvin, Joe, Eastman. Irwin, Herbert, Rt. 5, Eastman. Ivey, Cicero, Rt. 3, Eastman. Jackson, Lucius, Rt. 2, Empire. Jackson, Thomas, Eastman. Jackson, Walter C., Eastman. Jackson, Walker, Empire. Jefferson, Robt., Empire. Jefferson, Taylor, Empire. *Jernigan, Lee, Gresston. Johnson, Frank, Rhine. Johnson Shadrack, Rt. 7, Eastman. Jones, Charlie. Rt. 6, Eastman. Jones, Ed, Rt. 1, Chester. Jones, Lenneair. Chester. Jones, Walker, Chester. Jones, Will. Dodge. Julks, William H.. Rt. 4, Eastman. Kelm, Otis H., Rt. 1, Rhine. King, Seaborn, Eastman. King, Walker, Rt. 1. Empire. Knowlton. Marvin, Rt. 2, Eastman. Kurtz, John Henry, Rt. 1. Chester. *Lamar, Charlie, Rt. 3, Eastman. Lampkin. James B., Eastman. Lester, Silas, Eastman. Lewis, George, Rt. 1. Plainfield. Lewis, Sebie, Rt. 8, Eastman. Lewis, Thomas, Plainfie'd. Lightfoot, Lewis L., Eastman. Lightfoot, William, Rt. 2, Eastman. Lockett, Thomas, Rt. 6, Eastman. Lofkin, Willie, Rt. 1, Plainfield. Lucas, Frederick B., Rt. 3, Rhine. Lucas, Green, Rt. 3, Eastman. Lucas, Sylvester, Rt. 3, Rhine. Luster, Jesse F., Rt. 2, Eastman. Lynch, George, Rt. 6, Eastman. McCormick, Pete, Rt. 2, Eastman. McCrary, Robt., Rt. 2, Eastman. McDonald, Rufus, Rt. 1, Eastman. McDuffie, John D., Rt. 3, Rhine. McDuffie, Walter L., Rt. 1, Rhine. McKinnon, Leonard, Rt. 1, Rhine. McNair, Horace, Rt. 8. Eastman. McNair, James, Rt. 2. Empire. McNeal, Henry, Rt. 1. Eastman. McNear, Merritt, Eastman. McRae, George, Eastman. McRae, Jessie, Rt. 1, Rhine. McGriff, Allen, Eastman. Marshall, Wesley, Plainfield. May, Joe, Plainfield. Melvin, Dolphus, Chester. Mims, Tommie, Rt. 8, Eastman. Mobley, Henry, Eastman. Mobley, William H., Eastman. Mongin, John, Rt. 1, Eastman. Moore, Ben, Chester. *Moreland, Zeb, Eastman. Morris. Henry, Rt. 1, Eastman. Moss, Ira, Rt. 1, Empire. Moss, Walter, Chester. Mulkey, Charlie, Rt. 2, Empire. Nance, Angus F., Eastman. Napier, Lee, Rt. 4, Eastman. Nealy, Jim, Rt. 2, Milan. Nelson, Ambus, Rt. 1, Gresston. Nelson, Charlie, Chester. Nelson, John, Rt. 6, Eastman. Nelson, Johnson, Rt. 1, Gresston. Norman, John, Eastman. Northern, Charlie E., Rt. 2, Eastman. O'Neal, Marshall, Cbauncey. Payne, Calvin, Chauncey. Payne, Hansell R., Rt. 8, Eastman. Payne, Levi P., Chauncey. Peacock, Eli, Rt. 3, Eastman. Penniman, Anthony, Rt. 7. Eastman. Peterson. Marcus, Rt. 6, Eastman. Pickett, Taylor. Rt. 1, Gresston. Powell, Henry C., Gresston. Powers, Herrman, Rt. 7, Eastman. Prince, Willie Rt. 3, Eastman. Quinn, Frank Eastman. Quinn, Rayfield, Eastman. Randall, James, Rt. 1, Gresston. Rawlins, John, Rhine. Rawlins, Walker, Plainfield. Reaves, Wiley, Rt. 3. Rhine. Reaves, Henry, Rhine. Reaves, James N., Rhine. Reddick, Will, Chauncey. Reaves, Charlie, Rt. 4, Eastman. Reese, Herbert, Rt. 7, Eastman. Reese, James, Rt. 7, Eastman. Reeves, Albert, Rt. 1, Eastman. Reeves, Charlie, Rhine. Reid, Henry, Eastman. Reid, Sam, Rt. 1, Gresston. Renfroe, Willie, Rt. 3, Eastman. Reynolds, Alec, Jr., Rt. 2, Eastman. Rhyne, Arcillin. Eastman. Rhyne, James, Eastman. Roberson, Charlton, Rt. 4, Eastman. Robertson, Sam, Rt. 2, Eastman. Rouse, Ed, Chester. Rozier, Oscar, Gresston. Russin, Jinks, Rt. 3, Rhine. Rushing, Charlie, Rt. 3, Rhine. Russell, Charlie, Rt. 2, Eastman. Russell, John, Rt. 2, Eastman. Scollit, Warren, Rt. 4, Eastman. Shaw, Willie, Eastman. Shield, John, Rt. 8, Eastman. Shivers, Dave, Rt. 4, Eastman. Shivers, Isaac, Rt. 4, Eastman. Shumake, Willie, Jr., Rt. 2, Eastman. Simmons, Eddie, Chauncey. Simmons, Jim, Rt. 2, Eastman. Simpson, Tommie, Eastman. Smith, Charles, Gresston. Smith, Crawford, Rt. 2, Chester. Smith, Duke, Rt. 3, Eastman. Smith, Elija, Jr., Rt. 3, Eastman. Smith, Ezra, Rt. 3, Eastman. Smith, Jim, Rt. 3, Eastman. Smith, Jessie, Eastman. Smith, Jodie, Rt. 4, Eastman. Smith, Joe, Eastman. Smith, John W., Eastman. Smith, John, Rt. 1, Eastman. Smith, Press, Chester. Smith, Sam, Eastman. Snell, Add T., Eastman. Spivey, Alex, Rt. 2, Eastman. Stanley, William, Chauncey. Stuart, John C., Eastman. Swintz, Marshall, Rt. 2, Eastman. Tate, George, Rt. 5, Riceville. Taylor, Joe, Eastman. Tharpe, Ambus, Chauncey. Thomas, Charlie, Eastman. Thomas, Dock, Rt. 1, Eastman. Thomas, Jack, Eastman. Thomas, Sam (or Jam), Eastman. Truett, Kirby, Chester. Tuff, Sam, Rt. 4, Eastman. Wade, Nobles, Chester. Walker, Emory, Rhine. *Walker, Henry, Eastman. Wallace, Laborn, Rt. 3, Eastman. Ware, George, Eastman. Warren, William, Rt. 2, Eastman. Warte, John, Rt. 1, Eastman. Washington, Offie, Plainfield. White, Harrison, Plainfield. White, Jake B., Chester. White, Marion, Chester. Wilcher, Amos, Rt. 1, Empire. Willcox, Nepton, Rhine. Willcox, Walker, Rt. 1, Rhine. Willcox, William, Rt. 2, Rhine. Willcox, Everett, Rt. 1, Rhine. Willcox, Issom, Rt. 1, Rhine. Willcox, Oscar, Rt. 2, Rhine. Willcox, Trick, Rt. 1, Rhine. Williams, Clarence, Rt. 2, Eastman. Williams, Eddie, Rt. 2, Eastman. Williams, Este, Rt. 1, Dubois. Williams, Elija L., Rt. 1, Eastman. Williams, Oscar, Rhine. Williams, Zack, Younker. Williams, Zeak, Rt. 2, Eastman. Wright, Seaborn, Rt. 4, Eastman. *Deserters. Additional Comments: From: HISTORY OF DODGE COUNTY COPYRIGHT 1932 By MRS. WILTON PHILIP COBB Printed by FOOTE & DAVIES CO., ATLANTA. File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/dodge/military/ww1/other/gmt151whitewor.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/gafiles/ File size: 10.7 Kb
Dodge County GaArchives Military Records.....White World War I Officer Veterans ww1 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/ga/gafiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Joy Fisher [email protected] December 27, 2004, 11:37 pm White World War I Officer Veterans Officers. Clark, Fred Harlan, Eastman. Coffee, John T., Eastman. Eubanks. Claude L., Eastman. Harrell, John DeLamar, Eastman. Herrman, Ferdinand Hirsh, Eastman. Jones, Augustus Benjamin, Eastman. Jones, Edward Lorenze, Eastman. Morrison, James, Eastman. Parkerson, Isaac Jefferson, Eastman. Peacock, David Roscoe, Eastman. Sapp, DeWitt T., Eastman. Wynne, Austin McRae, Eastman. Additional Comments: From: HISTORY OF DODGE COUNTY COPYRIGHT 1932 By MRS. WILTON PHILIP COBB Printed by FOOTE & DAVIES CO., ATLANTA. File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/dodge/military/ww1/other/gmt150whitewor.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/gafiles/ File size: 1.2 Kb
Dodge County GaArchives Military Records.....White World War I Navy Veterans ww1 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/ga/gafiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Joy Fisher [email protected] December 27, 2004, 11:36 pm White World War I Navy Veterans Navy. Berg, Julian Robert, Eastman. Boney, Lucious W., Rt. 1, Rhine. Brophy, Robt. Lee, Rhine. Buchannan, William J., Eastman. Bussey, Harlan Emory, Chauncey. Cadwell, Robinson L., Chauncey. Clements, Fred Julius, Eastman. Clark, John Mitchell, Chauncey. Clark, Joseph Hamilton, Chauncey. Clark, Levi Aticus, Chauncey. Cofer, James Vollie, Rt. 6, Eastman. Coffee, Everett, Rhine. Edwards, Hubert Foster, Eastman. Gay, Theodore, Eastman. Giddens, William Howard, Eastman. Goolsby, Troy Lane, Rt. 3, Eastman. Hulsey, Robt. Jerry, Rt. 8, Eastman. Jessup, Lee DeLacey, Eastman. Jessup, Tullie Lawson, Chester. Jones, Claude Otis, Rt. 5, Eastman. Jones, Earnest M., Chauncey. Lee, Lewis Lovett, Eastman. Lipsitz, Joseph Jacob, Eastman. Mullikin, Jay D., Rt. 1, Eastman. Mullis, Willie Hiram, Eastman. Perkins, Wm. Thurman, Eastman. Ramage, James Henry, Chester. Taylor, James G., Rt. 4, Eastman. Taylor, Joe Wheeler, Rt. 4, Eastman. Thornberg, Clyde, Eastman. Walker, James Benj., Rt. 2, Rhine. Wentz, Josire Branch, Empire. Wheeler, Joseph Wadley, Eastman. Williams, Davis Arthur, Chester. Wooten, Harry William, Eastman. Young, Lewis Fred., Rt. 8, Eastman. Additional Comments: From: HISTORY OF DODGE COUNTY COPYRIGHT 1932 By MRS. WILTON PHILIP COBB Printed by FOOTE & DAVIES CO., ATLANTA. File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/dodge/military/ww1/other/gmt149whitewor.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/gafiles/ File size: 2.0 Kb
Dodge County GaArchives Military Records.....White World War I Deceased Veterans ww1 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/ga/gafiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Joy Fisher [email protected] December 27, 2004, 11:21 pm White World War I Deceased Veterans ArmyDeceased White. Asbell, Farrell J., Eastman. Brady, Walter, Younker. Carroll, Thomas M., Gresston. Cobb, Jesse J., Rhine. Daniels, Henry P., Eastman. Garrett, Guy T., Rt. 7, Eastman. Giddens, Thomas B., Rt. 5, Eastman. Hargrove, Albert McRae, Eastman. Hilliard, John K., Jr., Rhine. Holder, George W., Rt. 1, Rhine. Holder, John L., Rt. 6, Eastman. Holt, John W., Rt. 1, Eastman. Parkerson, J. J., Rt. 1, Plainfield. Perkins, Ruel H., Empire. Livingston, Cornelius, Eastman. Livingston, Howard, Eastman. Powell, Charles H., Chauncey. Rowland, John H., Gresston. Scarborough, Wm. F., Rt. 2, Rhine Stuart, Malcolm, Empire. Warren, John J., Younker. Weeks, Ben T., Eastman. Weeks, Geo. L., Eastman. Additional Comments: From: HISTORY OF DODGE COUNTY COPYRIGHT 1932 By MRS. WILTON PHILIP COBB Printed by FOOTE & DAVIES CO., ATLANTA. File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/dodge/military/ww1/other/gmt148whitewor.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/gafiles/ File size: 1.5 Kb
Dodge County GaArchives Military Records.....White World War I Veterans ww1 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/ga/gafiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Joy Fisher [email protected] December 27, 2004, 11:18 pm White World War I Veterans ArmyWhite. Adams, Elmer, Rt. 1, Chauncey. Alcorn, Madison H., Chester. Alcorn, Willie, Chester. Allen, Eddie, Rt. 1, Gresston. Allen, William C., Empire. Andrews, Elmer, Eastman. Andrews, Fred, Eastman. Arnold, James, Rt. 1, Chester. Arnold, William G., Rt. 1, Chester. Avery, Jacob C., Gresston. Baker, Jacob E., Eastman. Baker, Theodore S., Eastman. Barlow, Jay B., Rt. 7, Eastman. Bass, John M., Rt. 1, Chester. Beck, Kalup S., Rt. 4, Eastman. Bennett, Fred R., Eastman. Bennett, Robt. S., Rt. 1, Eastman. Benton, Hosea E., Rt. 2, Empire. Bexton, William, Rt. 1, Eastman. Bills, Charlie A. G., Albany. Bishop, Van S., Empire. Bivins, James T., Rt. 8, Eastman. Blankenship, Henry C., Younker. Blitch, Pierce G., Eastman. Bloodworth, John W., Rt. 1, Rhine. Boney, Henry G., Rt. 1, Rhine. Boutwell, Sidney, Eastman. Bowen, Andrew J., Rhine. Bowen, Horton A., Rhine. Bowen, James C., Rt. 3, Rhine. Bowen, William L., Rt. 3, Rhine. Branan, Alvord W., Chauncey. Brantley, Arthur S., Rt. 4, Eastman. Brophy, William C., Rt. 1, Rhine. Brown, John M., Rt. 2, Rhine. Brown, Tom, Rt. 1, Rhine. Bryant, Josephus, Rt. 2, Chester. Bryan, William W., Rhine. Burkhalter, Walter, Rt. 2, Milam. Burch, Allie 0., Rt. 2, Rhine. Burch, Harlow C., Rt. 1, Chester. Burch, Otis L., Chester. Burch, Perry M., Chester. Burch, Reuben E., Eastman. Burch, William E., Rhine. Bush, Harvey C., Rt. 1, Chauncey. Bush, Morristella L., Eastman. Butler, Albert L., Eastman. Butler, Emory, Plainfield. Butler, Ollie B., Eastman. Cain, Charles W., Eastman. Calhoun, Emory Hamilton, Eastman. Campbell, James L., Rt. 2, Rhine. Campbell, James P., Rt. 1, Rhine. Campbell, William M., Rt. 2, Rhine. Cannon, Benjamin H., Chester. Cannon, John J., Chester. Cannon, Theo C., Eastman. Carter, Thomas O., Rt. 1, Chauncey. Cash, Eugene, Rt. 2, Milan. Cherry, Thomas J., Rt. 1, Gresston. Clark, Henry M., Chauncey. Clark, Leslie M., Eastman. Clements, Clinton T., Eastman. Clements, Donald McRae, Eastman. Clements, Julian G., Eastman. Coffee, Archie T., Rt. 3, Eastman. Coffee, James D., Rhine. Coffee, Louis M., Eastman. Coffee, Wiley, Rhine. Coleman, Gordon, Rhine. Coleman, Henry C., Chauncey. Collins, Milton, Rt. 2, Rhine. Colson, Wiley C., Eastman. Connor, Charlie A., Rt. 7, Eastman. Coody, Reese E., Rt. 1, Gresston. Coody, Rufus F., Rt. 1, Gresston. Cook, Scott H., Eastman. Cook, William 0., Eastman. Cooke, Hugh R., Eastman. Cooper, Ben H., Eastman. Cooper, Oscar C., Eastman. Cooper, Tyrannus, Eastman. Cooper, Willie C., Eastman. Coursey, Geo. T., Eastman. Coursey, Leslie M., Eastman. Coursey, Nim L., Rt. 8, Eastman. Cravey, Thomas A., Rt. 2, Rhine. Cravey, Walter R., Rhine. Crooms, Julius, Eastman. Daniel, Harry L., Eastman. Daniel, Tom S., Rt. 2, Eastman. Daniel, Sidney C., Rt. 4, Eastman. Darsey, Benjamin T., Chester Davis, Charlie, Rt. 1, Rhine. DeLamar, Turner, Younker. Dennis, John J., Rt. 4, Eastman. Dickens, Horace E., Eastman. Douglas, Gordon B., Younker. Douglas, James I., Plainfield. Douglas, James Q., Younker. Douglas, Sam W., Younker. Douglas, Samuel C., Younker. Duggan, Odis S., Chester. Dunn, John W., Jr., Rt. 1, Gresston. Dykes, Charlie H., Rt. 6, Eastman. Dykes, Frank, Rt. 5, Eastman. Dykes, Robt. H., Eastman. Dykes, Willie D., Younker. Echolls, Benjamin B., Eastman. Edwards, Albritton, Eastman. Edwards, Charles H., Rt. 2, Rhine. Edwards, Charter B., Eastman. Edwards, Howard B., Eastman. Edwards, Milton C, Eastman. Edwards, Theodore C., Eastman. Edwards, Willie J., Empire. Etheridge, Jesse P., Empire. Eubanks, Ernest F., Chauncey. Evans, Julian E. Eastman. Fellows, Walter H. Rt. 2, Chester. Fincher, Bernard C., Rt. 7, Eastman. Fincher, Joseph A., Rt. 1, Eastman. Flanders, John F., Rt. 3, Eastman. Floyd, Emory S., Eastman. Floyd, Nichols G., Plainfield. Floyd, Wesley W., Chester. Foster, Clinnon, Eastman. Foy, Anderson, Eastman. Fulghum, Charlie L., Rt. 3, Eastman. Garrett, Alfred E., Rt. 5, Eastman. Garrison, Thomas E., Eastman. Gatlin, Joseph N., Rt. 1, Eastman. Gatlin, Willis J., Eastman. Gay, Augustus T., Rt. 1, Plainfield. Gentry, Robert D., Eastman. Giddens, Benjamin S., Chester. Giddens, Daniel J., Eastman. Giddens, Lawrence M., Eastman. Giddens, Walter C., Rt. 5, Eastman. Giddens, William H., Rt. 2, Chester. Graham, Charles S., Eastman. Graham, Jack R., Empire. Graham, Wheeler C, Eastman. Greene, Edward, Plainfield. Grimsley, Wilbur W., Empire. Hall, Alvin A., Empire. Hall, Harris F., Eastman. Hall, Virgil A., Rt. 1, Eastman. Hall, Zeb V., Eastman. Hambrick, Elbert H., Eastman. Hankinson, Thomas J., Eastman. Harden, Albert H., Rt. 2, Rhine. Hardin, Kirby H., Rt. 2, Rhine. Hargrove, John Z., Sr., Eastman. Hargrove, Larkin M., Rt. 8, Eastman. Hargrove, Robt J., Eastman. Harrell, Clayton, Eastman. Harrell, Elous L., Rt. 2, Eastman. Harrell, Homer A., Eastman. Harrell, James C., Eastman. Harrell, Jordan B., Rt. 2, Chauncey. Harrell, Milton, Eastman. Harrell, Theodore M., Rt. 3, Rhine. Harris, Reuben E., Eastman. Hart, Calvin F., Empire. Hart, Pruitt A., Empire. Hendrix, Columbus G., Eastman. Herrman, Joseph A., Eastman. *Hilliard, Sidney, Rhine. Hilliard, Charlie Lee, Rhine. Hinson, Levi, Rt. 2, Chester. Hobbs, Talmadge, Empire. Hogan, Charles J.. Chester. Holder, Willie J., Empire. Holland, Ellis, Rt. 2, Chester. Holland, Pryor F., Rt. 2, Chester. Holland, Robert H., Chester. Holt, James U., Eastman. Horton, Mark F., Rt. 2, Chester. Howard, Archie, Rhine. Howard, Lewis, Rt. 2, Rhine. Howard, Martin L., Rt. 1, Chauncey. Howell, Jim H., Eastman. Huff, James B., Eastman. Jessup, Edwin, Eastman. Johns, Enoch H., Chauncey. Johnson, Daniel A.. Rt. 1, Chauncey. Johnson, Effie J., Rt. 7, Eastman. Johnson, Leavy, Rhine. Johnson, Wrennie W., Rhine. Jones, Andrew J., Rt. 6, Eastman. Jones, Albert A., Rt. 2, Rhine. Jones, Charles F., Eastman. Jones, Charlie J., Chauncey. Jones, Franklin M., Rt. 2, Empire. Jones, George, Calvin. Jones, Jack, Empire. Jones, Joel H., Rt. 7, Eastman. Jones, John R. C., Eastman. Jones, James E., Gresston. Jones, Oscar F., Eastman. Jones, Robert L., Rt. 2, Empire. Jump, Clarence A., Empire. Kavakos, Canelos D., Eastman. Kelley, Edward E., Rhine. Kelley, Meredith G., Rhine. Kent, Warren W., Rt. 1, Chester. Khoury, Gabriel R., Eastman. Khoury, Michael A., Eastman. Kilchriss, Mike, Eastman. Kinchen, George, Eastman. Kirkpatrick, Henry H., Empire. *Kitchens, Luther, Eastman. Knight, Carson E., Eastman. Knight, James H., Eastman. Lamb, Benager, Rt. 6, Eastman. Lane, Horice B., Empire. Lane, Tom W., Rt. 2, Empire. Lane, Thomas Z., Eastman. Law, Adon'm J., Jr., Rt. 2, Eastman. Law, Henry L., Rt. 2, Eastman. Law, John L., Rt. 2, Eastman. Law, Thomas E., Rt. 2, Eastman. Lee, Levi B., Rt. 4, Eastman. Lee, Noah E., Eastman. Lennard, Don G., Eastman. Lester, Jessie, Rt. 2, Eastman. Lewis, Arthur W., Rt. 1, Chester. Lewis, Robt. O., Rt. 1, Chester. Linzy, Eddie H., Rt. 1, Chester. Linzy, Marshall, Rt. 1, Chester. Livingston, Wayman, Rt. 4, Eastman. Livingston, Wm. J., Chester. Long, John S., Rt. 1, Empire. Lowe, John B., Gresston. Lowery, Geo. L., Eastman. Lowery, Oliver J., Rhine. Lowery, Thomas R., Eastman. McCranie, William H., Rt. 2, Rhine. McCullough, Horace F., Eastman. McLeod, Alvin C., Chester. McLeod, Ivey F., Chester. McWhorter, Dan K., Eastman. Macey, Joseph M., Chauncey. Maloy, William Lee, Rt. 1, Rhine. Mann, Charles H., Rhine. Mann, William H., Rt. 1, Rhine. Manning, Joseph J., Younker. Martin, George E., Rt. 2, Rhine. Martin, James G., Eastman. Martin, Lark, Eastman. May, Lonnie R., Rt. 4, Eastman. Meese, Allen J., Eastman. Mercer, Dewey S., Eastman. Methvin, Claude McKee, Eastman. Miller, Elbert R., Rt. 1, Gresston. Miller, Zach R., Rt. 1, Gresston. Milner, William B., Eastman. Montford, Otis L., Eastman. Moon, Luther J., Eastman. Moon, Roy C., Rt. 3, Rhine. Morrison, James, Eastman. Mullens, Will K., Eastman. Mullis, Herrman C., Eastman. Mullis, Joel F., Plainfield. Mullis, Joel W., Eastman. Mullis, James J., Eastman. Mullis, Johnnie C., Eastman. Mullis, Johnnie F., Eastman. Mullis, Sol W., Eastman. Mullis, Walter F., Chester. Murkerson, G. F., Rt. 6, Eastman. NeSmith, James L., Rt. 1, Empire. Nicholson, Carlos W., Younker. Nicholson, Croel J., Rt. 2, Chester. Nicholson, John C., Younker. Nixon, Henry G., Eastman. Nixon, Steve, Rt. 2, Eastman. Nobles, Jessie M., Rt. 2, Empire. Norris, Isaac, Eastman. O'Callaghan, Homer M., Eastman. Pace, Archie Elmer, Rt. 1, Rhine. Pace, Carlton A., Chester. Pace, Pet C., Rt. 1, Rhine. Page, Malcolm S., Eastman. Parker, Cleophus C., Rt. 3, Eastman. Parkerson, Eatheard, Eastman. Parkerson, Newbert W., Eastman. Parkerson, Roy, Eastman. Parkerson, Wm. L., Rt. 4, Eastman. Parks, Walton E., Empire. Peacock, Charles H., Jr., Eastman. Peacock, Claude H., Eastman. Peacock, Cullie B., Rt. 1, Chester. Peacock, Donald R., Eastman. Peacock, Henry W., Rt. 1, Chester. Peacock, Norbert, Eastman. Peacock, Oscar M., Eastman. Peacock, William H., Eastman. Phillips, George Henry, Younker. Phillips, James W., Empire. Phillips, Sam C., Empire. Phillips, Sam P., Younker. Pickren, William L., Rt. 2, Rhine. Pitts, Benjamin B., Chauncey. Powell, Ottis F., Rt. 3, Rhine. Powell, Wm. H., Rt. 2, Chauncey. Prince, Charles A., Eastman. Prince, James R., Eastman. Proctor, Tampie, Eastman. Pruett, Oscar, Eastman. Pruett, Roy, Eastman. Pruett, Raiford Lee, Rt. 6, Eastman. Ragan, Curtis, Gresston. Ragan, Judge, Eastman. Ragan, Robert T., Eastman. Rawlins, Colonel Hansen. Eastman. Rawlins, J. C., Eastman. Reeves, George E., Rhine. Register, George W., Chester. Register, John I., Chester. Reynolds, Millard B., Gresston. Register, George L., Chester. Riley, Lawrence A., Rt. 3, Milan. Rozar, Albert E., Empire. Rozar, Walter C., Rt. 1, Empire. Rozier, Gordon Lee, Chester. Roberts, Owen C., Rhine. Rogers, Bruno M., Rt. 2, Eastman. Rogers, Edwin T., Rt. 8, Eastman. Rogers, Eugene E., Eastman. Rogers, Guthman, Rt. 2, Eastman. Rogers, Herrman L., Eastman. Rogers, John W., Rt. 5, Eastman. Rogers, James T., Chester. Rogers, John W., Rt. 5, Eastman. Rogers, John C., Rt. 3, Eastman. Rogers, Roberson, Rt. 8, Eastman. Rogers, Stuart A., Chester. Rowland, Gus, Rt. 1, Chester. Rowland, John F., Chester. Rudeseal, Ernest G., Eastman. Ryals, James A., Rhine. Ryals, John, Rhine. Sanders, Hoyt, Eastman. Sanders, Joe C., Eastman. Sanders, John S., Eastman. Sanderson, Andy, Eastman. Sanford, Joseph, Rhine. Sapp, Ben J., Gresston. Sapp, Charles P., Eastman. Sapp, Fred R., Eastman. Sawyer, Beaufort B., Chester. Sawyer, Ike, Rt. 1, Gresston. Schwartz, Sol, Eastman. Scarborough, J. W., Rt. 1, Chauncey. Sherrod, Luther, Rt. 4, Eastman. Sheffield, Horace G., Rhine. Sheffield, Needham R., Rt. 2, Rhine. Sheffield, Simon H., Rt. 2, Rhine. Sheffield, William L, Plainfield. Shipes, Archie G., Plainfield. Shropshire, Elmer, Chester. Simmons, Edward M., Eastman. Simmons, James M., Chauncey. Simmons, John A., Eastman. Simmons, Thomas F., Chauncey. Skelton, Henry G., Eastman. Smallwood, Wm. T., Rt. 1, Chester. Smith, Andrew D., Rt. 3, Rhine. Smith, Burdick L., Chauncey. Smith, Jim L., Rt. 8, Eastman. Smith, Joseph T., Rt. 3, Rhine. Smith, Paul S., Rt. 7, Eastman. Smith, Roger J., Rt. 7, Eastman. Smith, Robert G., Eastman. Smith, Reppard B., Rt. 2, Rhine. Southerland, R. W., Rt. 1, Plainfield. Southerland, Wm. R., Rt. 1, P'field. Steele, George D., Rhine. Studstill, Steve W., Rt. 2, Eastman. Studstill, Walter D., Rt. 2, Eastman. Stuckey, William F., Rhine. Swearingame, C. C., Rt. 1, Chester. Swearingame, Wm. W., Chester. Swymer, John J., Rhine. Taylor, Barley E., Empire. Taylor, Furney P., Rt. 2, Eastman. Taylor, Ulisses L., Eastman. Tedders, Roy, Rt. 1, Rhine. Tennenbaum, Reuben, Eastman. Thornberg, Thurston, Eastman. Thigpen, John F., Rt. 5, Eastman. Thomas, Joseph B., Rt. 2, Eastman. Thompson, Ander F., Rt. 1, Empire. Thompson, E. J., Rt. 1, Plainfield. Thompson, E. D., Rt. 1, Plainfield. Thompson, James A., Gresston. Thompson, Tom Watson, Eastman. Tindall, Thomas N., Rt. 3, Eastman. Tinder, James E., Rhine. Tolleson, Jessie L., Plainfield. Tolleson, Oscar L., Plainfield. Towson, Hatton D., Eastman. Tripp, James R., Eastman. Tuggle, E'mer D., Rt. 6, Eastman. Utley, Clifford, Gresston. Vaughn, Acie W., Rt. 1, Eastman. Vickers, Ovid S., Rt. 8, Eastman. Walker, Daniel J., Rt. 1, Rhine. Walker, James D., Eastman. Walker, William M., Rt. 1, Rhine. Warren, Charlie G., Empire. Warren, Claude, Younker. Warren, James D., Chester. Weeks, Bart M., Rt. 8, Eastman. Weeks, Wright Wm., Rt. 8, Eastman. Whitehead, Aaron, Rhine. Wilburn, Earnest 0., Rt. 3, Eastman. Williams, Charlie F., Rt. 8, Eastman. Williams, George B., Empire. Williams, Luther E., Rhine. Williams, Wm. H., Rt. 8, Eastman. Wilson, George P., Rt. 1, Chauncey, Wilson, Robert L., Chauncey. Wilson, Sam, Chauncey. Wood, Willie E., Eastman. Woodward, George A., Eastman. Woodward, Robert V., Eastman. Woodward, William B. Eastman. Wooten, Heber, Eastman. Wooten, Sain, Eastman. Wooten, Vernon, Eastman. Wright, Claude W., Rt. 1, Plainfield. Wright, Eddie H., Eastman. Wright, Theo F., Rt. 1, Plainfield. Wright, Wade H., Rt. 1, Chester. Wright, William L., Eastman. Wynne, Ira B., Rt. 2, Chester. Wynne, Robert, Jr., Eastman. Yawn, William G., Rt. 1, Rhine. Young, Norman J., Rt. 8, Eastman. * Deserters. Additional Comments: From: HISTORY OF DODGE COUNTY COPYRIGHT 1932 By MRS. WILTON PHILIP COBB Printed by FOOTE & DAVIES CO., ATLANTA. File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/dodge/military/ww1/other/gmt147whitewor.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/gafiles/ File size: 14.5 Kb
Dodge County GaArchives Military Records.....Dodge Co. Veterans Of Spanish-American War Spanishwar ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/ga/gafiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Joy Fisher [email protected] December 27, 2004, 9:12 pm Dodge Co. Veterans Of Spanish-American War SPANISH-AMERICAN WAR VETERANS. Christopher C. Burch Corporal Chas. W. Griffin Corporal James W. Buchan Corporal Geo. W. Alligood Private C. L. Bennett Private Oscar Bohannon Private Bascom Bradford Sergeant A. C. Curry Private Geo. A. Freeney Private L. F. Griffin Private E. E. Jones Private A. C. MqWilliams Private J. C. Rogers Private J. M. Sapp Private W. W. Tripp Private C. J. Tripp Private Additional Comments: From: HISTORY OF DODGE COUNTY COPYRIGHT 1932 By MRS. WILTON PHILIP COBB Printed by FOOTE & DAVIES CO., ATLANTA. File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/dodge/military/spanishwar/other/gmt146dodgecov.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/gafiles/ File size: 1.5 Kb
Dodge County GaArchives Biographies.....Elkins, J. B. ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/ga/gafiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Joy Fisher [email protected] December 27, 2004, 9:08 pm Author: MRS. WILTON PHILIP COBB J. B. ELKINS. Mr. J. B. Elkins is also one of the three living Confederate Veterans, and is now eighty-seven years of age. He was born in Barnwell District, South Carolina, and moved to this county about twenty-five years ago. He served during the war in Company A, Second South Carolina Volunteer Artillery. He served from 1862 and was with Johnson's army when terms were made with Sherman at Greensboro, N. C. He married Miss Neta S. Dorrill, of Charleston, S. C., and they were the parents of the following children: Oliver, who died in infancy; Leila; Herbert, who died in infancy; Myrtle, who died in infancy; Dorrill, who married Maude Martin; Haywood, who died in infancy; Cassa Ruth, who married Reppard Woolen; Marrus. Additional Comments: From: HISTORY OF DODGE COUNTY COPYRIGHT 1932 By MRS. WILTON PHILIP COBB Printed by FOOTE & DAVIES CO., ATLANTA. File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/dodge/bios/gbs610elkins.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/gafiles/ File size: 1.5 Kb
Dodge County GaArchives Biographies.....Burch (Sr.), R. F. ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/ga/gafiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Joy Fisher [email protected] December 27, 2004, 9:06 pm Author: MRS. WILTON PHILIP COBB R. F. BURCH, SR. Mr. R. F. Burch, Sr., is one of the three living Confederate Veterans in this county at present. He was born and reared in this county, being the grandson of Joseph Burch, who was killed by the Indians. Mr. Burch served throughout the war in Company I, Fourth Georgia Cavalry. He is now about eighty-six years of age, and as active as a much younger man. He is one of the large and successful planters in Dodge County. He married Millie Ann Harrell, and a few years ago they celebrated their golden wedding anniversary. Their children are: M. D., C. C., W. A., M. A., John G., R. F., Jr., Mattie Lou, Annie Maude. Additional Comments: From: HISTORY OF DODGE COUNTY COPYRIGHT 1932 By MRS. WILTON PHILIP COBB Printed by FOOTE & DAVIES CO., ATLANTA. File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/dodge/bios/gbs609burchsr.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/gafiles/ File size: 1.4 Kb
Dodge County GaArchives Biographies.....Matthews, G. C. July 1 1847 - living in 1932 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/ga/gafiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Joy Fisher [email protected] December 27, 2004, 7:30 pm Author: MRS. WILTON PHILIP COBB G. C. MATTHEWS. G. C. MATTHEWS is one of the three Confederate Veterans now living in Dodge County. Mr. Matthews was born July 1, 1847, and was the son of James Matthews and Elizabeth H. Cofield, who came from Harnett County, N. C., in 1830 and settled in Houston County, later moving to Pulaski County, about five miles west of Hawkinsville, where our subject was born and reared. James Matthews and his wife, Elizabeth H. Cofield, were the parents of eight boys, four of whom died in childhood. The other four served in the Confederate army throughout the war. They were: William H., John G., David F., and G. C. G. C. enlisted in Macon in Company G, Fifth Georgia Reserves, in the early part of 1864. He went to Griffin and fought in the battle of Griswoldville, one of the bloodiest battles of the war. The Confederates had to retreat the best they could, having been rushed into battle unprepared. In a little skirmish at Walnut Creek, near Macon, Wheeler's Cavalry and the Fifth Georgia Reserves captured General Stoneman and three thousand Federals, the Fifth then marched into the stockade at Macon. They then went to Griffin and on to Savannah, thence to Greensboro, N. C. They fought seven days around Savannah, and had many hardships to endure, having to go barefooted and without food. They surrendered at Greensboro, N. C. Mr. Matthews married first, Margaret Elizabeth Kinchen on June 5, 1871, and they were the parents of Charles Hawkins, and a daughter, Mary Elizabeth, who married Gus Handley. He married second, Sara Delaney Jones on May 1, 1887, and they were the parents of Annie H., who married a Fulghum; James E., and Lula Delolia, who married a Williams. Additional Comments: From: HISTORY OF DODGE COUNTY COPYRIGHT 1932 By MRS. WILTON PHILIP COBB Printed by FOOTE & DAVIES CO., ATLANTA. File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/dodge/bios/gbs608matthews.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/gafiles/ File size: 2.4 Kb
Dodge County GaArchives Military Records.....Confederate Mother ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/ga/gafiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Joy Fisher [email protected] December 27, 2004, 7:24 pm Confederate Mother A CONFEDERATE MOTHER. MRS. NANCY HENDLEY HARGROVE. THE FOLLOWING is copied from the Times Journal of July, 1920: One of the most interesting events in the history of Dodge County was the presentation of the Confederate Bar of Honor to Mrs. Nancy Hendley Hargrove, a Confederate mother, on Sunday afternoon. The exercises were held at the home of Mrs. Hargrove and a crowd of about two or three hundred was present. This bar of honor is presented to each living mother of a living Confederate soldier in recognition of the most sacred gift that could be made by a patriotic woman. This gift was made by the Southern Confederate Memorial Association through Mrs. A. McD. Wilson, president general of the association, and who originated the idea of the bar of honor. The exercises were held under the auspices of the Fanny Gordon Chapter, United Daughters of the Confederacy, and the presentation of the bar was made by Mrs. W. P. Cobb, president of the chapter. The occasion was in celebration of the ninety-sixth birthday of Mrs. Hargrove. Grandma Hargrove is the sixth living Confederate mother in Georgia, and the twenty-sixth in the United States to receive this bar of honor. Her son, Mr. Lark Hargrove, entered the Confederate army when only sixteen years of age. Mrs. Hargrove was born July 24, 1824. She was married at the age of nineteen to Andrew Jackson Hargrove, a minister of the gospel, and to them were born eleven, children, nine of whom are still living: eight boys and one girl. The oldest of these children is seventy-six, and the youngest is fifty-two years of age. Her immediate family consists of 161 members, viz.: nine children, fifty-five grandchildren, eighty-five great-grandchildren, and twelve great-great-grandchildren. Two of her sons are great grandfathers, and the daughter is a great grandmother. Mrs. Hargrove resides at the same home to which she moved sixty-five years ago and which is within five or six miles of where she was born and reared. She is a remarkable woman, in that despite her ninety-six years she can still get about and perform little household tasks that seem almost impossible for one of her years. She has a bright, clear mind, and can readily recall many incidents of the sixties. She also keeps abreast of the times and can discuss current events as intelligently as anyone. One of the sweetest and most touching things is the devotion and affectionate care of her two bachelor sons, Messrs. Levi and Hendley, who live with her. One is forced to know that God is in his Heaven yet when seeing these two white haired men, her "boys," treating their mother as tenderly as if she were a baby. In the great World War Grandma Hargrove was called upon to make a greater sacrifice in sending her grandsons forth to battle for world freedom. One of her precious grandsons, Albert McRae Hargrove, one of the finest young men of our town, and one with a brilliant future, volunteered his services to his country when the tocsin of war sounded in 1917 and joined the 5th Marines on June 5th, 1917. With a German bullet through his heart he fell at Chateau Thierry on the 8th of June, 1918, when the 5th and 6th Marines turned the tide of battle there. Her other grandsons were with those who returned. "0, great Confederate mothers, we would paint your names on monuments, that men may read them as the years go by and tribute pay to you who bore and nurtured hero sons and gave them solace on that darkest day when they came home with broken swords and guns." Additional Comments: From: HISTORY OF DODGE COUNTY COPYRIGHT 1932 By MRS. WILTON PHILIP COBB Printed by FOOTE & DAVIES CO., ATLANTA. File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/dodge/military//other/gmt145confeder.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/gafiles/ File size: 4.3 Kb
Dodge County GaArchives Military Records.....Civil War Veterans ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/ga/gafiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Joy Fisher [email protected] December 27, 2004, 7:16 pm Civil War Veterans CONFEDERATE VETERANS. AS DODGE COUNTY was not created until many years after the War Between the States, we have no complete roster of the men who really went from this county, but the following is as nearly complete as we could compile from the pension records and other sources, and represents those who have moved into the county since the war as well as those who were in the portions of the other counties from which this one was created: Armstrong, Maj. C. R. Corps of Engineers. Arnold, Elann Company F, 17th Georgia. Anderson, Robert F. Company B, 49th Georgia. Adams, L. L Company F, 3rd Georgia. Anderson, Uriah Jackson's Artillery. Bacon, Dr. E. H. Barlow, J. E. Company B. Burch, R. F. Company I, 4th Georgia Cav. Bohannon, J. W. Company G, 8th Georgia. Brown, Lovett Company H, 47th Georgia. Bacon, John R Company H, 2nd Georgia. Brady, T. M. Company B, Good's Battery. Bass, F. J. Company C, 57th Georgia. Bailey, W. H. H. Company A, 49th Georgia. Bowen, Jerry M. Company B, 5th Georgia. Bowen, I. N. 49th Georgia. Beauchamp, J. C. Company C, 1st Georgia. Bryan, Joseph D. Company D, 49th Georgia. Banks, H. T. Company I, 30th Georgia. Burch, John M. Company K, 4th Georgia. Burnham, M. A. Company I, 12th Georgia. Burnham, Thomas 20th Georgia. Butler, J. A. M. Company D, 8th Georgia. Bowen, P. A. Company G, 5th Georgia. Brown, James Bussey, W. K. Longstreet's Corps. Bryant, L. Company F, 5th Georgia. Brown, Jordan Company F. Bishop, James, Sr. Carr, Bealus Company I, 3rd Georgia. Coney, Martin Company D, 61st Georgia. Connelley, G. H. Company B, 16th Georgia. Clark, B. F. Sou. Rights Battery. Cooper, M. C. Company K, 49th Georgia. Coffee, Joshua Company H, 20th Georgia. Coffee, J. W. 49th Georgia. Coffee, Capt. John A. 20th Georgia. Coffee, Mitch Coffee, Mark Cobb, Noah 20th Georgia. Cooper, D. A. Company C, 36th North Carolina. Cole, J. W. Company B, 37th Tennessee. Coody, S. B. Company B, Montgomery's Battery. Clements, D. G. Company E, 61st Georgia. Clark, Harlow 4th Georgia Cavalry. Clark, Matthew Company G, 10th Cavalry. Daniel, T. L Company G, 49th Georgia. Douglas, W. J. Company H, 1st Georgia. Dempsey, John Company H, 21st Georgia. Davis, William 49th Georgia. Dunn, Thomas Company B, Montgomery's Artillery. Dillard, George Company D, 6th Georgia. Darcey, Robt. A. Company C, 57th Georgia. Davis, George Company B, 49th Georgia. Douglas, David Dowdy, Joe 49th Georgia, Dowdy, Dick 49th Georgia. Dowdy, John R 49th Georgia. Dowdy, Griff 49th Georgia. Elkins, J. B. Company A, 2nd South Carolina Volunteers. Etheridge, T. F. Company F, 3rd Georgia. Evans, Elisha, Jr. Company B, Montgomery's Battery Artillery. Evers, J. F. Company I, 57th Georgia. Evans, J. A. Company A, 12th Georgia. Fisher, Dr. Harris Surgeon Gordon's Brigade, 31st Georgia. Foster, Charles T. Company I, 53rd Georgia. Fordham, B. H. Company D, 8th Georgia. Foster, J. B. Company C, 42nd Georgia. Gibson, A. J. Company A, 4th Georgia. Gentry, Henry Company E, 7th Georgia. Garrett, T. J. Gilder, James I. Company H, 26th Georgia. Griffin, A. H. Company B, 22nd Georgia. Gibson, Adam J. Company A, 4th Georgia. Grimsley, Gus J. Company B, Montgomery's Battery Artillery. Graham, Joseph Griffin, A. L. Company C, 3rd Georgia. Hargrove, L. L. Harrell, Capt. John A. Company G, 10th Georgia. Harrell, James D. Company F, 7th Georgia. Harrell, R. A. Company F, 31st Georgia. Harrell, L. H. Company B, 49th Georgia. Harrell, Willis Company F, 7th Georgia. Hadaway, J, R. Company E, 7th Alabama. Herring, J. H. Company I, 14th Georgia. Holland, Jessie Company I, 5th Georgia. Hobbs, Larry Company C, 57th Georgia. Hudson, H. H. Company H, 18th Georgia. Home, J. D. Company B, Battery. Handley, J. J. Company B, Anderson's Battery. Hardy, A. D. Company A, 32nd Georgia. Hudson, James L. Jackson's Grays. Hall, William J Company A, 14th Georgia. Holt, David B. Company A, 27th Georgia. Hutto, Henry Company H, 47th Georgia. Horsford, "William H Company H, 5th Georgia. Harrell, Charles Company G, 10th Georgia. Herrman, Henry Harrell, Levi 20th Georgia. Howard, Wiley 49th Georgia. Humphreys, J. J. 49th Georgia Surgeon. Ivey, A. J Company I, 18th Georgia. Ivey, R. H Company H, 22nd Georgia. Jackson, Ben W Company A, 32nd Georgia. Jessup, J. W Company F, 2nd Georgia. Jessup, P. A Jackson, W. H Company F, 63rd Georgia. Jones, Wiley B Company B, 14th Georgia. Jones, A. R Jump, H. J Company B, Montgomery's Battery. Jones, John W Company R, 49th Georgia. Johnson, Nathan 49th Georgia. Jones, J. G Company F, 31st Georgia. Jones, R. M Company B, Anderson's Battery. Kersey, T. A Company E, 10th Georgia. Kimberley, J. D Company I, 2nd Georgia. Kitchens, W. L Lamb, John H Company B, 5th Georgia. Lancaster, M. A Company F, 31st Georgia. Letimer, C. F Company F, 47th Georgia. Leitch, W. N Company C, 12th Georgia. Lister, Jobe Company K, 49th Georgia. Livingston, J. W Lynch, William L Company H, 44th Georgia. Lowery, Daniel L Company G, 5th Georgia. Manning, Reuben Company G, 8th Georgia. Martin, William R Company B, 49th Georgia. Martin, Dick 49th Georgia. Martin, Jerry M Company G, 5th Georgia. Matthews, G. C Company G, 5th Georgia. Minter, R. A Company A, 32nd Georgia. Minnix, William 49th Georgia. Moore, W. J Company F, 2nd Georgia. Mize, W. W. Company I, 34th Georgia. Moon, William A Company F, 27th Georgia. Mullis, Cornelius Company C, 10th North Carolina. Mullis, Thomas Company A, Cavalry. Mullis, Jessie Company B, 27th Georgia, Morris, I. N Company F, 2nd Georgia. Murrell, C. B Company B, 10th South Carolina Volunteers. McCranie, Horton 5th Georgia. McCranie, John Company G, 49th Georgia. McCranie, William 49th Georgia. McCranie, John, Sr 10th Georgia Cavalry. McCranie, John, Jr 10th Georgia Cavalry. McCranie, Neal 20th Georgia. McCranie, George 20th Georgia. McCranie, Bill 49th Georgia. McCrimmon, John 49th Georgia. McGehee, B. F Company D, 6th Georgia. McDuffie, Malcom 49th Georgia. Mclnnis, Mose 49th Georgia. McRae, William Company A, 20th Georgia. McLeod, Allen 49th Georgia. Nelson, S. J Company I, 57th Georgia. Nicholson, S. C Company F, 7th Georgia. Peacock, L. M Company D, 8th Georgia. Peacock, W. D Company I, 5th Georgia. Powell, A. D 49th Georgia. Powell, A. N 27th Georgia Colquitt's Brigade. Raffield, W. R Company G, 5th Georgia. Rawlins, Thomas Company F, 7th Georgia. Reeves, J. H Company I, 5th Georgia. Reeves, Joseph Company B, 49th Georgia. Reaves, George 20th Georgia. Reaves, Drew 20th Georgia. Reaves, William 20th Georgia. Register, A. G Company A, 14th Georgia. Reynolds, Jas. (or Jos.) Company K, 24th Georgia. Roberts, Judge D. M Company G, 10th Georgia Cavalry. Rogers, James C. Company B, Montgomery's Battery. Rogers, John J Company B, 42nd Georgia. Rozar, William M. Rozar, John D Company K, 49th Georgia. Rozar, J. W. Rowland, James Company I, 5th Georgia. Rogers, William 20th Georgia. Ryals, Jack 49th Georgia. Ryals, Thomas 49th Georgia. Sepp, John W Company G, 8th Georgia. Sapp, William B Company G, 5th Georgia. Sapp, Hiram J Company G, 10th Georgia Cavalry. Sanders, William L Company B, 14th Georgia. Shipp, S. E Company K, 44th Georgia. Shipp, John H Company K, 44th Georgia. Simmons, J. S Company H. Skelton, W. J. D. Company E, 7th Georgia. Scarborough, M. A Company B, Dawson's Battery. Spears, Thomas Company G, 6th Georgia. Spence, L. D Company F, 48th Georgia. Steele, John N Company C, 16th Georgia. Stuckey, John Company F, 2nd Georgia. Studstill, John B Company B, 3rd Georgia. Swearingame, D. W., Sr. 7th Georgia. Tabb, S. L. Company K, 2nd South Carolina. Taylor, John T. Company B, 46th Georgia. Tidwell, R. T. Company G, 48th Georgia. Tripp, Jas. E. (or Jos. E.) Anderson's Artillery. Tripp, J. B. Company A, 28th Georgia. Vaughn, James Company D, 63rd Georgia. Walker, G. W. Company B. Walker, M. A. Southern Rights Battery. Ward, B. K Company D, 57th Georgia. Weldy, Jos. W Company G, 27th or 29th Georgia. Weaver, D. W Company D, 8th North Carolina. White, P. L Company D, 6th Georgia. White, John Company B, Anderson's Artillery. White, William Company I, 26th Georgia. Whigham, Benjamin Company G, 10th Georgia. Willcox, G. M Company A, 10th Georgia. Williams, Wiley J 49th Georgia, Lieut-Colonel. Wright, J. B Company I, 5th Georgia. Wright, M. C Company H, 63rd Georgia. Yearly, M. A Company H, 10th Georgia. Yancey, J Company B, 49th Georgia. Yancey, David Company H, 20th Georgia. Young, John R Company B, 14th Georgia. Additional Comments: From: HISTORY OF DODGE COUNTY COPYRIGHT 1932 By MRS. WILTON PHILIP COBB Printed by FOOTE & DAVIES CO., ATLANTA. File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/dodge/military//other/gmt144civilwar.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/gafiles/ File size: 12.7 Kb
Dodge County GaArchives History .....Town of Milan ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/ga/gafiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Joy Fisher [email protected] December 27, 2004, 6:31 pm Milan. Milan is another town on the S. A. L. Railway, and is about eight miles from Rhine, and sixteen from Eastman. It is located on the dividing line of Dodge and Telfair Counties, part of the town being in Telfair and part in Dodge. It is surrounded, by a fertile farming section, and is considered one of the best small business towns in this section. It has a number of brick business houses, included in which is an up-to-date bank, a modern brick school building, and a splendid brick hotel. There are also two cotton gins, and three cotton warehouses, which handle quite a lot of cotton from both Telfair and Dodge. As a whole the people own nice modern homes. Additional Comments: From: HISTORY OF DODGE COUNTY COPYRIGHT 1932 By MRS. WILTON PHILIP COBB Printed by FOOTE & DAVIES CO., ATLANTA. File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/dodge/history/other/gms554townofmi.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/gafiles/ File size: 1.4 Kb
Dodge County GaArchives History .....Town of Rhine ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/ga/gafiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Joy Fisher [email protected] December 27, 2004, 6:06 pm Rhine. The town of Rhine is situated near the Ocmulgee River, about fifteen miles south of Eastman. It was about the year 1886 that the Seaboard Airline Railroad was built through that section, and immediately the town of Rhine sprang up. The first general store opened there was by Messrs. G. W. and D. M. Ryals. A turpentine still was established by three brothers named Robitzsch, who came from North Carolina. The town was built on land which was owned for many years by J. M. Swymer. Another pioneer settler was James Reaves, who still resides there. Gradually other stores were built and homes erected, most of them being good substantial residences, and at this date it is one of the most thriving and enterprising little towns in Georgia. It is a good trade center, the citizens being principally engaged in naval stores, lumber and agriculture. It has one of the strongest banks in this section of the State. Among the most prominent citizens of Rhine at this time are: R. E. Ponder, W. C. Ryals, W. T. Ryals, Zan Mizell, J. 0. Stuckey, H. L. Peacock, Walter Stuckey, Jim Brophy, J. C. Williams, Joe Williams, C. E. Dent, C. C. Dinkins, Dr. J. G. Williamson, Dr. Henry Maloy, George Cravey, Tom Hilliard, Craig Mizell, W. J. Rogers, Jim Barron, W. C. Reaves, John Ryals, E. F. Carr, and others. Additional Comments: From: HISTORY OF DODGE COUNTY COPYRIGHT 1932 By MRS. WILTON PHILIP COBB Printed by FOOTE & DAVIES CO., ATLANTA. File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/dodge/history/other/gms553townofrh.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/gafiles/ File size: 2.0 Kb
Dodge County GaArchives History .....Town of Chester ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/ga/gafiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Joy Fisher [email protected] December 27, 2004, 6:02 pm Chester, Ga. Situated about sixteen miles northeast of Eastman, in one of the most fertile sections of Dodge County, is the thriving little town of Chester. The founders of this little town were Mr. June Williams, a turpentine man, and Mr. H. M. Hancock, who was the first merchant of the new town. Other business firms soon to open up for business were: The J. P. Williams Co., peach growers; J. B. Hinson Co., Wynne Mercantile Co., C. M. Rogers & Son, also engaged in the mercantile business. Among the early settlers were: R. Manning, C. M. Rogers, June A. Williams, Martin Burch (negro), J. A. Coleman, Arthur Williams, Warren Joiner. W. B. Jessup was elected the first mayor, and the council was composed of H. M. Hancock, T. C. Byrd and J. A. Williams. The first postmaster was John Hall (negro). After the town was incorporated J. A. Williams became the postmaster. The Methodist Church was organized in 1899 by Rev. L. A. Snow, with T. C. Byrd first steward, and T. C. Byrd, Dr. George Bordeaux and K. C. Johnson trustees. The Missionary Baptist Church was organized in 1890 by Rev. S. A. Sheffield, with Mr. R. Manning first deacon. The Primitive Baptist Church was organized in 1910, with Rev. G. W. Floyd pastor, and H. M. Hancock, S-. M. Livingston church committee. The first public school was organized in 1901. Rev. J. R. Harvey was the first teacher, and T. C. Byrd, W. B. Southerland and J. A. Williams were the trustees. In 1909 the Chester Banking Company was incorporated with a capital of $25,000.00. D. A. Burch was president and J. B. Hinson vice-president. F. H. Roberson, Jr., was cashier. This institution prospered for many years and was quite a help to the people of that section of the county. The bank closed a few years ago and a private bank was opened by Messrs. C. M. Rogers and Son and Spencer Wynne. The Chester Consolidated School is located in the town of Chester, and is a modern school building with all facilities. Additional Comments: From: HISTORY OF DODGE COUNTY COPYRIGHT 1932 By MRS. WILTON PHILIP COBB Printed by FOOTE & DAVIES CO., ATLANTA. File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/dodge/history/other/gms552townofch.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/gafiles/ File size: 2.7 Kb
Dodge County GaArchives History .....Town of Chauncey ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/ga/gafiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Joy Fisher [email protected] December 27, 2004, 5:59 pm The Town of Chauncey. The first settler in the town of Chauncey was Mr. W. K. Bussey. In 1869 he was appointed agent for the station then known as No. 12 on the Macon and Brunswick, now the Southern Railway. He also did a mercantile business in the warehouse. In December of that year he built for himself the first residence, to which he took his bride, who was Miss Rachel Laslie. The first child born in the new town was in 1871, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bussey, named Leila, now Mrs. Walter Smith, of Atlanta. In 1870 Mr. W. H. Berryhill was appointed postmaster of the little town. In 1872 A. and D. B. Curry erected the first store house. In 1873 Sumner, Mullin & Hill erected an extensive shingle mill in the edge of town, which was named Mullingar, but when the town was incorporated it was annexed to it. The name Chauncey was given to the town in honor of a Mr. Chauncey, of New Hampshire, who promised to erect a church in the town, but died before it was accomplished. The town was incorporated in 1883, the first mayor was 0. W. Bush, and the board of aldermen were: Hamilton Clark, L. M. Curry, J. J. Lamb, and W. P. Burt. G. P. Bussey was clerk and treasurer. In 1874 Sumner and Mullin built a small church for all denominations. Rev. D. G. Pope, a supply in the South Georgia Conference, preached to the Methodists, and Elder Matthew Sikes preached to the Primitive Baptists. In 1876 the first ginnery was erected by Mr J. F. Wright, propelled by horse and mule power. A hand press, built by Mr. D. F. Maloy, was used. In 1876 this little town was saddened by the passing away of the beloved Mrs. W. K. Bussey, which marked the first death of a white lady in the town. About 1882 the Methodists erected a church. Rev. George Thompson was the pastor and rendered valuable aid as a carpenter as well as pastor. The Missionary Baptists built a church in 1884. In 1885 the Primitive Baptist Church was built. The first wedding solemnized in the Chauncey Methodist Church was that of Miss May Colville to Mr. L. M. Curry on February 15, 1886. The first Masonic funeral was that of Judge Angus Curry, in September, 1886. Mr. L. M. Curry built the first two-story brick building in 1883, the lower story was used for a store conducted by Mr. Curry, and the upper story was used for a public hall and rooming apartments. Mr. Thomas Laslie built a two-story hotel about 1880. This building is now owned and used as a hotel by Mrs. D. B. Phillips. In 1892 the Methodist Church and a large sawmill across the street from it were destroyed by fire. In 1893 another Methodist Church was built. Also, this same year, a large sawmill was erected by A. B. Steele Lumber Company, of Atlanta, Ga. It is said that the first telephone in the State of Georgia was in Chauncey, some time between 1880 and 1885, and was owned by Mr. James Mullin, connecting his store at Mullingar with the depot. In 1912 a telephone exchange was introduced, with Miss Vesta Reid as manager. Among the first physicians of Chauncey were: Dr. Tucker, Dr. Montgomery, Dr. Geo. Blanton, Dr. I. H. Harrison and Dr. C. J. Clark. Dr. Clark is still a practicing physician of the town. The first Masonic Lodge was organized in 1895. The first school in Chauncey was in 1875, and was taught by Mr. G. C. Bailey in the little church donated by Sumner & Mullin. Rev. J. E. Rorie taught in 1876, and was also pastor of the Methodist Church. Miss Eliza Harrison was the teacher in 1878 and 1879. Miss Fannie Harrison taught from 1884 till 1894 and again in 1908 and 1909. Miss Eilleen Horton, later Mrs. Dan Lanier, of McRae, taught the school in 1897. Miss Lizzie Daniel, of Eastman, now Mrs. W. H. Clark, of Chauncey, taught the school in 1907. There were other teachers, among whom were Rev. P. A. Jessup, Rev. Stewart Rogers, and Messrs. Mclntosh and Walsh. From 1895 to 1905 Chauncey was at a low ebb, business became very dull and property owners were discouraged, the timber around the town was exhausted, and this caused the sawmill and turpentine men to seek pine belts elsewhere, and quite a number of families moved away. In 1906 the town began taking on new life. A system ginnery was erected, also a cotton warehouse and the bank. In 1909 an Odd Fellows Lodge was organized. From 1875 to 1890 the leading merchants of the town were: Angus Curry, W. K. Bussey, T. V. and G. P. Bussey, 0. W. Bush, Maj. Smith, William Harrell and James Mullin. In 1910 the old wooden stores on main street were torn down and replaced by handsome up-to-date brick buildings with a paved sidewalk in front. A large hardware store was owned and operated by Wm. and B. N. Bussey, sons of Mr. W. K. Bussey, the first resident of the town. Dr. Collum and brother became proprietors of a nice drug store. At this time Mr. J. J. Cadwell operated a large mercantile firm, as did also Mrs. D. B. Phillips and Miss Ruth Curry, daughters of Mr. Angus Curry. Mr. W. H. Clark, son of Mr. Hamilton Clark, also erected a brick store in which he kept a large stock of merchandise. The bank was located on this street. In 1913 a Board of Commerce was organized and bonds were voted for the erection of a $10,000.00 schoolhouse. In 1914 the present high school building was erected. J. H. Hargrove and Son were the contractors, and Mr. Ed Horsford, of Eastman, was the architect. It is a handsome building and has all modern conveniences, and would reflect credit on a much larger town than Chauncey. The first teachers in the new school were: Prof. Harrison, principal, with Misses Cole and Puckett assistants, and Miss Lewis teacher of music and expression. The location of the town is fine, the surrounding country filled with prosperous farmers, and the outlook for the growth of the place is brighter than it has ever known. The following poem was written by Clarence Hawkins and published in the Eastman Times January, 1874: Now, Mr. Editor, 'tis my intention A few facts to mention Concerning a Station On the M. & B. Road. Its name is Chauncey, For a New Hampshire Yankee Who left in a hurry Though 'tis said he promised a church. There is the jolly good squire Who does up his justice by a lightwood fire; He is fat, but not fussy, You know I mean W. K. Bussey. Our friend Curry, Who is never in a hurry, But keeps the same gait All the year round, By the smile on his face And the way he says grace, You may know his conscience is clear. Messrs. Humphreys and Willcox, Both young men and smart, One to head them in business Should take a soon start. John W. Bohannon Don't shoot a big cannon, But makes considerable noise By running a store And peddling more Family groceries and toys. The Shingle Mill Run by Sumner, Mullin & Hill, Now with the Hills cleared away Which happened one day, Will do you fair. Manager "Pap" Not cutting much sap, And all things done Done on the square. Additional Comments: From: HISTORY OF DODGE COUNTY COPYRIGHT 1932 By MRS. WILTON PHILIP COBB Printed by FOOTE & DAVIES CO., ATLANTA. File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/dodge/history/other/gms551townofch.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/gafiles/ File size: 7.6 Kb
Dodge County GaArchives History .....Town of Gresston ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/ga/gafiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Joy Fisher [email protected] December 27, 2004, 5:54 pm Gresston. Situated about eight miles north of Eastman, on the Southern Railway, is the little town of Gresston. This town was named for Mr. G. V. Gress, who in 1883 built one of the largest sawmills in the South at this point. In connection with the sawmill was a large dry kiln plant, the first of its kind in this section. Although here was the best yellow pine timber, which was both plentiful and cheap, the mills at that time were having trouble in disposing of their lumber, especially the boards and random lengths, because of low price and the lack of demand. G. V. Gress was quick to see the advantage of selling a finished product, and he made a trade with a Mr. Moore, of the Moore Dry Kiln Co., to build these dry kilns, which were among the first in the South. This proved a paying investment and thus was established a market for kiln-dried boards, which up to that time were considered a byproduct of the mill. By kiln-drying his boards and having a planing mill, the Gress mill had a big advantage over the less progressive manufacturers and as a result the Gress Lumber Company built up a profitable business and showed the way to the other mills. These kilns were built with a great stack about forty feet high at the "green" end of the dry kiln. This method was used by Mr. Moore to induce a draft and speed up circulation for drying lumber. The mill town of Gresston grew and flourished for many years, but, like all sawmill towns of those early days, when the mills were through and moved away, the town also went. In fact they folded their tents like the Arabs and as silently stole away. All that is left of this once flourishing town are a few residences and a mercantile establishment and a large ginnery that are owned and operated by Ragan Brothers, they being Messrs. Claud and. R. T. Ragan, of Eastman. The name of Gress has been associated with the lumber industry in the South for half a century. G. V. Gress, who built this mill in 1883, has retired from the lumber business and is living in Jacksonville, Florida. He lived in Atlanta for a number of years and presented the city of Atlanta with a Zoological Garden and also the famous Cyclorama of the Battle of Atlanta, which, together with the building in which it is housed, is insured for a million dollars. Additional Comments: From: HISTORY OF DODGE COUNTY COPYRIGHT 1932 By MRS. WILTON PHILIP COBB Printed by FOOTE & DAVIES CO., ATLANTA. File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/dodge/history/other/gms550townofgr.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/gafiles/ File size: 3.0 Kb