This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: smsbtty Surnames: Millsapps, Millsaps, Thompson Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.georgia.counties.fayette/1436/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The Fayetteville News- August 29, 1902- "Mrs. Mahala Thompson died at her home near Oak Grove Monday, after a long illness from dropsey. She was born May 8th, 1824, in this county, where she has ever since lived. She was the mother of ten children, two boys and eight girls. Mrs. Thompson was Miss Mahala Millsapps and was married to Lewis T. Thompson when quite young. He preceeded her to the great beyond several years ago. She joined the Methodist church in early life and since then she has been a consecrated Christian, always ready to do anything for the cause of her Lord. There is little incident in her life that will not be out of place to mention here. She is said to have been the first white baby born in Fayette County. When her parents moved here all this country was inhabited by Indians, and her father was one of the first pioneers of Fayette County." Her death was mentioned again in the Oak Grove Column of the same newspaper as follows "Mrs. Lewis Thompson, whose serious illness we mentioned last week, passed peacefully away, though suddenly, last Monday afternoon. Mrs. Thompson was born in this county May 24, 1824 (please note different date from previous article) and died at her home here August 25th, 1902. By reason of strength and through the grace of our Heavenly Father, she almost reached four score years. She was one of the oldest members of Ebenezer church, being present at its organization. The funeral services were conducted by her pastor, Rev. John Spier, in a very impressive manner.....Mrs. Thompson was the mother of ten children - eight girls and two boys. They are: Mr. W.E. Thompson, Mrs. J.D. Pope, Mrs. J.M. Busbin, Mrs. J.C. Busbin, Mrs J.D. Nations of Douglas County, Ga; Mrs. F.H. Johnson of Dallas, Texas; Mrs. J.S. Millsapps of Fayetteville; Mr. C.F. Thompson, Mrs. G.W. Spratlin, and Mrs. F.M. tinsley,! of this place. There are eighty three grandchildren in the family. Mrs. Thompson was buried by the side of her husband, who had preceeded her a few years, at the Thompson burial ground a few miles from their old home...... Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.