Looking for obits on HENRY CLAY HILL KILLED in Macon County 24 March 1874 and HINES LaFAYETT HILL D 12 SEPT 1896 in Macon County Ga. WILLIAM HILL BOWEN WHB925@AOL.COM

William Hill Bowen: Sorry, the earliest newspaper available in Macon County, Ga. begins on February 11, 1898. It is possible that there is something in the Taylor County papers but I do not have access to those issues. Davine ----- Original Message ----- From: <WHB925@aol.com> To: <GAMACON-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, March 13, 2001 3:04 PM Subject: [GAMACON] MACON COUNTY OBITS > Looking for obits on HENRY CLAY HILL > KILLED in Macon County 24 March 1874 > and > HINES LaFAYETT HILL D 12 SEPT 1896 > in Macon County Ga. > WILLIAM HILL BOWEN > WHB925@AOL.COM > > > ==== GAMACON Mailing List ==== > "Not for fame or reward, not for place or rank, not lured by ambition or goaded by necessity; but in simple obedience to duty as they understood it; these men suffered all, sacrificed all, dared all, - and died." > --Rev. Dr. Randolph McKim (inscription on Confederate soldiers monument, Arlington National Cemetery) >

----- Original Message ----- From: <genconnect@genconnect.rootsweb.com> To: <millie1@accucomm.net> Sent: Tuesday, March 13, 2001 12:39 PM Subject: New Macon Co. Ga Forum Post > Macon Co. Ga Forum > A new message, "Mrs. James Apperson [Hammie Louise Sutton Dawson] Warren," > was posted by Davine V. Campbell on Tue, 13 Mar 2001 > > Surname: Warren > > > > --- > NAME: Davine V. Campbell > EMAIL: davine@corinthian.net > DATE: Mar 13 2001 > URL: http:// > QRYTEXT: The Macon County Citizen - Oglethorpe, Ga. September 4, 1914 > "CARD OF THANKS" - We desire to extend our heartfelt thanks and appreciation for the many acts of kindness rendered us during the illness and death of our wife and mother. We thank each one of you and pray God to scatter with a lavish hand untold blessings in your life's pathway. > > Signed: J. A. Warren and children > [Note: In Macon Co., Ga. Marriage Bk. D I find: James A. Warren married Hammie Dawson on December 9, 1900 by J. S. Elmore, M.G.] > [Note: Hammie Louise Sutton Dawson Warren, wife of James Apperson Warren, died in Childbirth; child is buried with her] Died 1914 [No other dates] She is buried in Mt. Zion Lutheran Cemetery beside 2 unmarked Adult Graves.. > > > This is an automatically-generated notice. > > <http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ga/MaconObits?admin> > >

----- Original Message ----- From: <genconnect@genconnect.rootsweb.com> To: <millie1@accucomm.net> Sent: Tuesday, March 13, 2001 12:55 PM Subject: New Macon Co. Ga Forum Post > Macon Co. Ga Forum > A new message, "Mrs. Yancey [Rachel T. Dawson] Hill Obituary," was posted > by Davine V. Campbell on Tue, 13 Mar 2001 > > Surname: Hill, Dawson > > > > --- > NAME: Davine V. Campbell > EMAIL: davine@corinthian.net > DATE: Mar 13 2001 > URL: http:// > QRYTEXT: The Macon County Citizen - Oglethorpe, Ga. September 4, 1914 > MRS. YANCEY HILL PASSES AWAY - Mrs. Yancey Hill died at her home in Montezuma very suddenly Monday afternoon, although not in the best of health, she was down town shopping shortly before she expired. > Mr. Hill was in Macon attending the State convention there and failed to reach her side before the end. Mrs. Hill's only child, Yancy Hill, Jr. and a neice, Miss Mattie Hays, were the only relatives with her at the time of her death. > Mrs. Hill was well known throughout this section of the state, being before her marriage, Miss Rachel Dawson, of an old and prominent Macon County Family. Besides her husband, son and neice, A. E. Beddingfield, a nephew, survives. > The funeral services were held from her late home Tuesday afternoon. > [Note: Rachel T. Dawson, wife of Yancey Hill, Born August 24, 1863 - Died August 31, 1914 is buried in Felton Cemetery beside her husband, Yancey Hill [Jan. 28, 1861 - June 13, 1921] > [Note: Macon Co., Ga. Marriage Bk. C - Yancy Hill married Rachel Dawson on December 2, 1886 by G.W.Mathews, M.G.]. > > > This is an automatically-generated notice. > > <http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ga/MaconObits?admin> > >

----- Original Message ----- From: <gc-notice@genconnect.rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, March 13, 2001 1:06 PM Subject: New Macon Co. Ga Forum Post > Macon Co. Ga Forum > A new message, ""Little" Clara Nell Smith Death Notice," was posted by > Davine V. Campbell on Tue, 13 Mar 2001 > > Surname: Smith > > > > This is an automatically-generated notice. If you'd like to be removed > from the mailing list, please visit the Macon Co. Ga Forum: > > <http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ga/MaconObits#Subscribe> > > > This is a data board - NO QUERIES ALLOWED. > If you wish to view this message, please visit: > <http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ga/MaconObits> > >

----- Original Message ----- From: <genconnect@genconnect.rootsweb.com> To: <millie1@accucomm.net> Sent: Tuesday, March 13, 2001 1:37 PM Subject: New Macon Co. Ga Forum Post > Macon Co. Ga Forum > A new message, "John W. Shealy Obituary," was posted by Davine V. Campbell > on Tue, 13 Mar 2001 > > Surname: Shealy, Whigham > > > > --- > NAME: Davine V. Campbell > EMAIL: davine@corinthian.net > DATE: Mar 13 2001 > URL: http:// > QRYTEXT: The Macon County Citizen - Oglethorpe, Ga. October 2, 1914 > MR. JOHN W. SHEALY DEAD - Mr. John W. Shealy, a prominent citizen of Macon County, died very suddenly Friday morning at his home about three miles from Oglethorpe. He was about fifty years old. > Mr. Shealy leaves besides his wife [Nancy Eliza Whigham Shealy], eight children, Miss Lora Shealy of Montezuma; Miss Lucille Shealy of Bronwood, Miss Ruby Shealy of Oglethorpe and Mr. Carl Shealy of Sycamore; Mr. Phil Shealy of Macon, Mr. Lessie Shealy of Oglethorpe, Mr. Howard Shealy of Oglethorpe and Mr. Tom Shealy of Tennessee. > The Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Chas. Phillips of Plains on Saturday morning, after which the remains were laid to rest in the family burying grounds. > [Note: Pvt. John W. Shealy - Gaines Co., Ga. Milit. CSA - Born 1822 - Died September 25, 1914 and is buried in the Shealy Family Cemetery located about 5 miles west of Oglethorpe, Ga. on the N.side of Co. Rd. 302. His wife, Nancy Eliza Whigham Shealy Born abt. 1822, and died before February 25, 1882 when he married Mary/Mollie Robinson. Nancy E. Whigham Shealy is probably buried beside him.. > > > This is an automatically-generated notice. > > <http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ga/MaconObits?admin> > >

----- Original Message ----- From: <gc-notice@genconnect.rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, March 13, 2001 2:00 PM Subject: New Macon Co. Ga Forum Post > Macon Co. Ga Forum > A new message, "Mrs. David E. [Elizabeth Clegg] Kleckley Death Notice," > was posted by Davine V. Campbell on Tue, 13 Mar 2001 > > Surname: Kleckley, Clegg > > > > This is an automatically-generated notice. If you'd like to be removed > from the mailing list, please visit the Macon Co. Ga Forum: > > <http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ga/MaconObits#Subscribe> > > > This is a data board - NO QUERIES ALLOWED. > If you wish to view this message, please visit: > <http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ga/MaconObits> > >

----- Original Message ----- From: <genconnect@genconnect.rootsweb.com> To: <millie1@accucomm.net> Sent: Tuesday, March 13, 2001 2:14 PM Subject: New Macon Co. Ga Forum Post > Macon Co. Ga Forum > A new message, "Thomas Herbert Wicker Obituary," was posted by Davine V. > Campbell on Tue, 13 Mar 2001 > > Surname: Wicker, West > > > > --- > NAME: Davine V. Campbell > EMAIL: davine@corinthian.net > DATE: Mar 13 2001 > URL: http:// > QRYTEXT: The Macon County Citizen - Oglethorpe, Ga. November 20, 1914 > MR. T. H. WICKER DEAD - [Obit in paper reads T.J.Wicker but the Wicker Family History, pg. 649 in "History of Macon County reads "Thomas Herbert Wicker".] > Mr. Thomas Herbert Wicker, an old and respected citizen of Macon County, died at his home near Andersonville last Saturday and his remains were laid to rest in the Stubbs Grave Yard at 11 o'clock Monday morning. The funeral services were conducted at the home by Rev. Williams of Americus. > Besides his wife [Miss Annie West] he leaves seven children, three girls and four boys to mourn his death. > The Citizen joins the many friends in extending sympathy to the bereaved family. > [Note: Thomas H. Wicker - Born December 24, 1855 Died November 14, 1914 and is buried in the Stubbs Family Cemetery located about 300 yds down a lane, off Co. Rd. 12 in "Cut-Off" Dist. See Deed Bk. U, pg. 576.] He is buried beside his wife, Annie E. Wicker [March 4, 1856 - April 27, 1927]. > > > This is an automatically-generated notice. > > <http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ga/MaconObits?admin> > >

----- Original Message ----- From: <gc-notice@genconnect.rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, March 13, 2001 10:54 AM Subject: New Macon Co. Ga Forum Post > Macon Co. Ga Forum > A new message, "Mrs. M. Levi [Dovie Peters] Holloway Death Notice," was > posted by Davine V. Campbell on Tue, 13 Mar 2001 > > Surname: Holloway, Peters > > > > This is an automatically-generated notice. If you'd like to be removed > from the mailing list, please visit the Macon Co. Ga Forum: > > <http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ga/MaconObits#Subscribe> > > > This is a data board - NO QUERIES ALLOWED. > If you wish to view this message, please visit: > <http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ga/MaconObits> > >

----- Original Message ----- From: <genconnect@genconnect.rootsweb.com> To: <millie1@accucomm.net> Sent: Tuesday, March 13, 2001 10:54 AM Subject: New Macon Co. Ga Forum Post > Macon Co. Ga Forum > A new message, "Mrs. M. Levi [Dovie Peters] Holloway Death Notice," was > posted by Davine V. Campbell on Tue, 13 Mar 2001 > > Surname: Holloway, Peters > > > > --- > NAME: Davine V. Campbell > EMAIL: davine@corinthian.net > DATE: Mar 13 2001 > URL: http:// > QRYTEXT: The Macon County Citizen - Oglethorpe, Ga. July 17, 1914 > "LOCAL NEWS" - The Death of Mrs. M. L. Holloway on last Monday came as a distinct shock to her many friends of the county. > Besides her husband she is survived by ten sons. The sorrowing ones have the sympathy of the entire community. > [Note: I do not find a marked grave in "Cemeteries of Macon County for Mrs. M. Levi Holloway] > However, In Marriage Book C I find: L. M. Holloway married Dovie Peters on 2-4-1886 by N.H.Singletary, J.P. > In the 1900 Macon Co., Ga. census I find: Levi Holloway 39, Dovey B. 36, Verney M. 12, Lewis E. 11, M. Leon 9, George S. 6, Burrell O. 5, Lucius B. 2. > Then in 1920 Macon Co., Ga. census I find: Levi M. Holloway 58, Albert L. 29, George S. 26, Ben O. 24, Lucius B. 21, Rufus M. 17, Morris B. 15 and Levi M., Jr. 13. They are living in the 740th GMD near a number of English Families. > Anyone having further info on where Dovie Peters Holloway is buried, PLEASE RESPOND.. > > > This is an automatically-generated notice. > > <http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ga/MaconObits?admin> > >

----- Original Message ----- From: <genconnect@genconnect.rootsweb.com> To: <millie1@accucomm.net> Sent: Tuesday, March 13, 2001 11:05 AM Subject: New Macon Co. Ga Forum Post > Macon Co. Ga Forum > A new message, "Miss Emma Childs Death Notice," was posted by Davine V. > Campbell on Tue, 13 Mar 2001 > > Surname: Childs > > > > --- > NAME: Davine V. Campbell > EMAIL: davine@corinthian.net > DATE: Mar 13 2001 > URL: http:// > QRYTEXT: The Macon County Citizen - Oglethorpe, Ga. July 24, 1914 > "LOCAL NEWS" - Mr. John Childs, of Macon, was at the bedside of his sister, Miss Emma Childs, who died Monday. > [Note: I do not find a marked grave in "Cemeteries of Macon County" for Miss Emma Childs. Anyone having knowledge of where she is buried, PLEASE RESPOND.]. > > > This is an automatically-generated notice. > > <http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ga/MaconObits?admin> > >

----- Original Message ----- From: <genconnect@genconnect.rootsweb.com> To: <millie1@accucomm.net> Sent: Tuesday, March 13, 2001 11:18 AM Subject: New Macon Co. Ga Forum Post > Macon Co. Ga Forum > A new message, "Miss Emma Childs Death Info," was posted by Davine V. Campbell > on Tue, 13 Mar 2001 It is a response to "Miss Emma Childs Death Notice," > posted by Davine V. Campbell on Tue, 13 Mar 2001 > > Surname: Childs, Adams > > > > --- > NAME: Davine V. Campbell > EMAIL: davine@corinthian.net > DATE: Mar 13 2001 > URL: http:// > QRYTEXT: The Macon County Citizen - Oglethorpe, Ga. July 24, 1914 > "LOCAL NEWS" - Miss Emma Childs died last Monday at the home of Rev. J. A. Adams in this city. She was a sister-in-law of Bro. Adams and besides relatives her death has brought sorrow to a large circle of friends. > . > > > This is an automatically-generated notice. > > <http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ga/MaconObits?admin> > >

----- Original Message ----- From: <genconnect@genconnect.rootsweb.com> To: <millie1@accucomm.net> Sent: Tuesday, March 13, 2001 11:33 AM Subject: New Macon Co. Ga Forum Post > Macon Co. Ga Forum > A new message, "George W. Forehand Death Notice," was posted by Davine > V. Campbell on Tue, 13 Mar 2001 > > Surname: Forehand > > > > --- > NAME: Davine V. Campbell > EMAIL: davine@corinthian.net > DATE: Mar 13 2001 > URL: http:// > QRYTEXT: The Macon County Citizen - Oglethorpe, Ga. August 21, 1914 > "LEGAL ADVERTISEMENTS" - CITATION - GEORGIA - Macon County > To All Whom It May Concern: S. Rufus Forehand, administrator of the estate of George W. Forehand, late of said county, deceased, has in due form applied to the undersigned for leave to sell the realty belonging to said estate and the said application will be heard and passed upon by me at my office on the first Monday in September, next, at 10 o'clock a.m. > Witness my hand and official signature this August 12, 1914. Signed: A. C. Felton, Sr. Ordinary > [Note: George W. Forehand - Corps. Co. F. 12 Ga. Inf. CSA - Born October 23, 1837 - Died March 11, 1914 is buried in Felton Cemetery beside his wife, Elizabeth, wife of G. W. Forehand [July 6, 1836 - December 1896]. > > > This is an automatically-generated notice. > > <http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ga/MaconObits?admin> > >

----- Original Message ----- From: <genconnect@genconnect.rootsweb.com> To: <millie1@accucomm.net> Sent: Monday, March 12, 2001 3:37 PM Subject: New Macon Co. Ga Forum Post > Macon Co. Ga Forum > A new message, "Martha Wimberly," was posted by Katherine Wimberly Spahr > on Mon, 12 Mar 2001 It is a response to "Mrs. Richard [Martha Wimberly > ] Williams Obituary," posted by Davine V. Campbell on Tue, 07 Nov 2000 > > Surname: > > > > --- > NAME: Katherine Wimberly Spahr > EMAIL: sspr@nts-online.net > DATE: Mar 12 2001 > URL: http:// > QRYTEXT: Hi, I am kathie and I am the greatgranddaughter of John Thomas Wimberly and his father was Ritchared C. Wimberly > and I have a census of 1870. On this is Martha age 19 and > she was born in Arkansas, Could your Martha be the same person? I will be looking forward to hearing from you soon. > If Martha's match I would like to share my Wimberly information with you. > sincerely kathie spahr. > > > This is an automatically-generated notice. > > <http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ga/MaconObits?admin> > >

----- Original Message ----- From: <gc-notice@genconnect.rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, March 12, 2001 3:40 PM Subject: New Macon Co. Ga Forum Post > Macon Co. Ga Forum > A new message, "Martha Wimberly," was posted by Katherine Wimberly Spahr > on Mon, 12 Mar 2001 It is a response to "Mrs. Richard [Martha Wimberly > ] Williams Obituary," posted by Davine V. Campbell on Tue, 07 Nov 2000 > > Surname: > > > > This is an automatically-generated notice. If you'd like to be removed > from the mailing list, please visit the Macon Co. Ga Forum: > > <http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ga/MaconObits#Subscribe> > > > This is a data board - NO QUERIES ALLOWED. > If you wish to view this message, please visit: > <http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ga/MaconObits> > >

----- Original Message ----- From: <genconnect@genconnect.rootsweb.com> To: <millie1@accucomm.net> Sent: Monday, March 12, 2001 3:50 PM Subject: New Macon Co. Ga Forum Post > Macon Co. Ga Forum > A new message, "John Thomas Robinson Death Notice," was posted by Davine > V. Campbell on Mon, 12 Mar 2001 > > Surname: Robinson, Shealy > > > > --- > NAME: Davine V. Campbell > EMAIL: davine@corinthian.net > DATE: Mar 12 2001 > URL: http:// > QRYTEXT: The Macon County Citizen - Oglethorpe, Ga. June 26, 1914 > MYSTERIOUSLY DISAPPEARS - Mr. Robinson, known as Uncle Jack, father of Mrs. J. W. Shealy, W. S. Robinson, of Ideal and J. E. Robinson of Montezuma, mysteriously disappeared Sunday afternoon. The last seen of him was about 4 o'clock. Since that time no trace of him can be found. He was making his way to Buck Creek swamp when last seen. He was very old and feeble. Some think he was lost in the swamp and is still wandering around there. Others think there was foul play and his body hidden. Up to this time searching parties have been unable to find him; or any trace of him. He was a good citizen and an old Confederate Veteran. > [Note: Pvt. John Thomas Robinson Co. I 4th Ga. Inf. - Born March 5, 1829 - Died June 23, 1915 CSA is either buried or has a marker in his memory in the Oglethorpe Cemetery beside his wife, Lora Hamey Robinson - Sept. 12, 1824 - Oct. 18, 1907 and in the same lot with his son, William Seaborn Robinson, Sr. [ Feb. 26, 1866 - April 23, 1944] > Anyone having further info on "Uncle Jack" Robinson, PLEASE RESPOND.. > > > This is an automatically-generated notice. > > <http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ga/MaconObits?admin> > >

----- Original Message ----- From: <genconnect@genconnect.rootsweb.com> To: <millie1@accucomm.net> Sent: Monday, March 12, 2001 4:45 PM Subject: New Macon Co. Ga Forum Post > Macon Co. Ga Forum > A new message, "Martha Wimberly Williams," was posted by Davine V. Campbell > on Mon, 12 Mar 2001 It is a response to "Martha Wimberly," posted by Katherine > Wimberly Spahr on Mon, 12 Mar 2001 > > Surname: Williams, Wimberly > > > > --- > NAME: Davine V. Campbell > EMAIL: davine@corinthian.net > DATE: Mar 12 2001 > URL: http:// > QRYTEXT: Sorry, I do not think Martha Wimberly Williams, wife of Judge Richard Williams was born in Arkansas. According to the 1850, 1860 & 1870 Census of Macon Co., Ga. she was born in Georgia.. > > > This is an automatically-generated notice. > > <http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ga/MaconObits?admin> > >

----- Original Message ----- From: <genconnect@genconnect.rootsweb.com> To: <millie1@accucomm.net> Sent: Monday, March 12, 2001 5:03 PM Subject: New Macon Co. Ga Forum Post > Macon Co. Ga Forum > A new message, "Mrs. Leon C. [Josephine]Greer Obituary," was posted by > Davine V. Campbell on Mon, 12 Mar 2001 > > Surname: Greer > > > > --- > NAME: Davine V. Campbell > EMAIL: davine@corinthian.net > DATE: Mar 12 2001 > URL: http:// > QRYTEXT: The Macon County Citizen - Oglethorpe, Ga. July 7, 1914 > MRS. LEON C. GREER PASSES AWAY - The news of the death of Mrs. Leon C. Greer in Atlanta last week was the occasion of a distinct shock and much grief and sadness among the people of this community. This estimable lady, with her worthy husband and family, lived here for several years, and was well known and much loved by all with whom she came in contact. Her happy disposition and genial nature won the hearts of all. She was a loyal and devoted wife, a fond mother and true friend. Besides a grief stricken husband and two little daughters, she is survived by her father and other relatives, to all of whom the sincere sympathies of all are extended.. > > > This is an automatically-generated notice. > > <http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ga/MaconObits?admin> > >

----- Original Message ----- From: <genconnect@genconnect.rootsweb.com> To: <millie1@accucomm.net> Sent: Monday, March 12, 2001 3:25 PM Subject: New Macon Co. Ga Query Forum Post > Macon Co. Ga Query Forum > A new message, "susana barfield marriage to u.t, killebrew," was posted > by mike powell on Mon, 12 Mar 2001 > > Surname: killebrew, barfield > > > > --- > NAME: mike powell > EMAIL: powell7@atl.mediaone,net > DATE: Mar 12 2001 > URL: http:// > QRYTEXT: macon co. ideal ga, trying to locate u,t, killebrew susana killebrew they had 2 daughters one son trying to find info. on son walter h. killebrew died oct, 1929 in colquitt co, ga, susana killebrew was a barfield maiden name from macon co. ga.. > > > This is an automatically-generated notice. > > <http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ga/Macon?admin> > >

----- Original Message ----- From: <genconnect@genconnect.rootsweb.com> To: <millie1@accucomm.net> Sent: Monday, March 12, 2001 4:39 PM Subject: New Macon Co. Ga Query Forum Post > Macon Co. Ga Query Forum > A new message, "Patrick connected Lineage," was posted by Susan on Mon, > 12 Mar 2001 It is a response to "Shockley," posted by Carmelit on Mon, > 12 Mar 2001 > > Surname: > > > > --- > NAME: Susan > EMAIL: Satori1918@yahoo.com > DATE: Mar 12 2001 > URL: http:// > QRYTEXT: I do not know if my Patrick lineage relates to those in Macon Co., GA however Chilton Co., AL is not too far removed from GA. The SHOCKLEY I have is Velma M. SHOCKLEY who m. Charles Allen PATRICK in Jan of 1956 in AL. Charles was b. in Birmingham, AL and they had two children. Sorry I don't have more than that. > Susan. > > > This is an automatically-generated notice. > > <http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ga/Macon?admin> > >