Thanks, Harris, This make sense to me. I understood the carpetgagger issue but had not thought about the fertility of the soil. I wonder when occupation was over in MS and in GA. Does any one know of a good general history book (not real "heady" about Reconstruction in GA. I have a fairly good (not expert by any means, what it was like in GA during the War) knowlege but minimal knowledge after the War. Diane --- Harris Hill <[email protected]> wrote: > I'm going to take a stab at it. This is strictly my > own opinion however in > the case of many from Georgia who moved to FLORIDA, > these are the various > reasons. I suspect the reasons would be very > similar to the Florida case. > > Land was cheap and fertile. The Georgia land was > becoming very poor in the > fertility aspect. Cotton as it was raised in the > days prior and just after > the war, seriously depleted the soil. There was no > such thing as fertilizer > up until then. If the soil wouldn't produce, you > had to move and find some > that was fertile. Another contributing factor was > that Georgia after the > war was being run by a bunch of carpetbaggers. Not > a pleasant situation. > By the late 1880's and early 1890's that had > improved but those were hard > times. Banks failures were quite common in the > early nineties and it was > often difficult to make ends meet farming. > > When faced with these things and word began spread > about cheap and plentiful > land in a new place and an opportunity for a new > start, I think many decided > to take the leap. Florida and some of the western > states also offered land > grants to Civil War veterans. > > I'd be interested in hearing other thoughts on the > reasons for the large > migration. > > Harris > > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "d h deci" <[email protected]> > To: <[email protected]> > Sent: Monday, May 17, 2004 3:46 PM > Subject: Re: [GAMARION] Franklin family in 1850 > census - Marion Co. > > > > This interests me. > > > > Another family that moved from GA to MS?!?!?!? > > > > The Knowltons and Dranes did the same thing after > the > > Civil War. Can any one shed some historical > reasons > > that may have motivated the families to move west? > I > > am sure that economics played a major factor. Was > the > > economics so much better there? > > > > Diane > > --- Virginia Crilley <[email protected]> wrote: > > > I think that the Quentius Franklin family moved > on > > > to MS... they're in the > > > 1860 Census for Neshoba Co. > > > > > > I wondered what happened to Lockhart Franklin > and > > > Singleton Franklin. > > > > > > When Betsy Jinks father died in 1886 she was in > > > Attala Co. MS. > > > > > > 58 Franklin, Singleton 63, m farmer $1300 GA > > > > > > Alex 21? m farmer GA > > > > > > Quentius 20 m student GA (probably > married > > > Betsy Ann Jinks) > > > (family records say Lucius Cincinnatus Quentius > > > (LCQ) was born in Hancock > > > Co. 6 Nov 1828. Died in Chichot Co AR (in 1900 > > > census) > > > > > > Ann 15 ? f GA > > > > > > 59 Franklin, Lockhart 24 m $1000 farmer > > > Eliza 25 f > > > Mary C. 4 > > > Martha 1 f > > > > > > > > > > > > ============================== > > > Gain access to over two billion names including > the > > > new Immigration > > > Collection with an Ancestry.com free trial. > Click > > > to learn more. > > > > > > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=4930&sourceid=1237 > > > > > > > > > ===== > > D H Deci > > Researching in GA: Hart, Drane, Knowlton, > Mallory, Mundy, Ansley, Carter, > Andrews > > Researching in MS: Drane > > Researching in AL: Knowlton > > Researching in WI: Kaiser, Baumann, Meidl > > > > Visit my site: > > http://www.geocities.com/familyhunter77/ > > > > > > > > > > __________________________________ > > Do you Yahoo!? > > SBC Yahoo! - Internet access at a great low price. > > http://promo.yahoo.com/sbc/ > > > > > > ============================== > > Gain access to over two billion names including > the new Immigration > > Collection with an Ancestry.com free trial. Click > to learn more. > > > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=4930&sourceid=1237 > > > > > ============================== > Gain access to over two billion names including the > new Immigration > Collection with an Ancestry.com free trial. Click > to learn more. > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=4930&sourceid=1237 > ===== D H Deci Researching in GA: Hart, Drane, Knowlton, Mallory, Mundy, Ansley, Carter, Andrews Researching in MS: Drane Researching in AL: Knowlton Researching in WI: Kaiser, Baumann, Meidl Visit my site: http://www.geocities.com/familyhunter77/ __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? SBC Yahoo! - Internet access at a great low price. http://promo.yahoo.com/sbc/

This interests me. Another family that moved from GA to MS?!?!?!? The Knowltons and Dranes did the same thing after the Civil War. Can any one shed some historical reasons that may have motivated the families to move west? I am sure that economics played a major factor. Was the economics so much better there? Diane --- Virginia Crilley <[email protected]> wrote: > I think that the Quentius Franklin family moved on > to MS... they're in the > 1860 Census for Neshoba Co. > > I wondered what happened to Lockhart Franklin and > Singleton Franklin. > > When Betsy Jinks father died in 1886 she was in > Attala Co. MS. > > 58 Franklin, Singleton 63, m farmer $1300 GA > > Alex 21? m farmer GA > > Quentius 20 m student GA (probably married > Betsy Ann Jinks) > (family records say Lucius Cincinnatus Quentius > (LCQ) was born in Hancock > Co. 6 Nov 1828. Died in Chichot Co AR (in 1900 > census) > > Ann 15 ? f GA > > 59 Franklin, Lockhart 24 m $1000 farmer > Eliza 25 f > Mary C. 4 > Martha 1 f > > > > ============================== > Gain access to over two billion names including the > new Immigration > Collection with an Ancestry.com free trial. Click > to learn more. > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=4930&sourceid=1237 > ===== D H Deci Researching in GA: Hart, Drane, Knowlton, Mallory, Mundy, Ansley, Carter, Andrews Researching in MS: Drane Researching in AL: Knowlton Researching in WI: Kaiser, Baumann, Meidl Visit my site: http://www.geocities.com/familyhunter77/ __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? SBC Yahoo! - Internet access at a great low price. http://promo.yahoo.com/sbc/

I think that the Quentius Franklin family moved on to MS... they're in the 1860 Census for Neshoba Co. I wondered what happened to Lockhart Franklin and Singleton Franklin. When Betsy Jinks father died in 1886 she was in Attala Co. MS. 58 Franklin, Singleton 63, m farmer $1300 GA Alex 21? m farmer GA Quentius 20 m student GA (probably married Betsy Ann Jinks) (family records say Lucius Cincinnatus Quentius (LCQ) was born in Hancock Co. 6 Nov 1828. Died in Chichot Co AR (in 1900 census) Ann 15 ? f GA 59 Franklin, Lockhart 24 m $1000 farmer Eliza 25 f Mary C. 4 Martha 1 f

The Schley County News Thursday, September 21, 1893 No. 37 ANDREW CHAPEL DOINGS Thinking that perhaps a few dots from here might be of interest to some of the readers of the News, I will attempt to write some of the doings in this community, but with everybody too busy at work to get sick, go fishing, talk politics or fight, I find the task of news-gathering not an easy one to perform. The weather has been excellent for picking cotton during the past week, and over half the fleecy crop has already been harvested and sold. The people of this place seem to have become fully awake to the necessity of having a good school, in spite of the hard times, and to that end have appointed to meet Thursday the 28th. Inst. for the purpose of considering application and employing a teacher, and everybody pulling together, we expect to have a school of which any community might be proud. Rev. Tidwell preached an interesting sermon at Andrew Chapel last Sunday. He will continue to preach here on third Sunday in each month during the year. Mrs. G.D. Hayes who has been suffering for some time from a sprained ankle is not yet able to walk. From the frequent visitors of a handsome young widower from Sumter it is evident that we are soon to lose one of our sweetest young ladies. Mrs. N. Strange is visiting her son Mr. E.W. Strange in Columbus. LOWE, GA. Miss Maime and her brother Robert Johnson with Mr. H??? of Grangerville, also Miss Ada Royals and Mr. Rufus Watkins of Garden Valley spent Sunday with Mr. S.A. Royal. Mr. Sam Johnson of Grangerville came very near losing his gin house by fire last Friday. No serious amount of damage done. Mr. J.B. Stewart is quite sick. We are glad to announce to Mr. H.H. Phillips is able to be up. It is very likely that there will be a big general meeting at old Friendship Church sometime next year. _______________________________________________________ Americus received over a thousand bales of cotton Saturday. Mr. John Williamson has had a storm pit dug on the north west side of his residence and will hereafter feel more secure when ominous clouds gather. Ten thousand dollars worth of cotton was sold in Ellaville Saturday. A pretty good showing for one day, don't you think? This is what is need to restore confidence. Mr. Chas. McCrory has had his law office completely remodeled. The walls have been calciumined (?) and are spotlessly ???? Book shelves have been added and other improvements made which add much to the convenience and appearance of the building. An Ellaville young lady who is taking in the World's Fair writes that it is too magnificent to even attempt a description and she thinks that every one should see it that can possibly leave home. A trip of this kind would compensate one for years of the ???? rigid economy. Through the solicitations of Col E.F. Hinton yesterday $28.00 was in a short time collected for the Brunswick sufferers. The neat addition to the drug store of Munro & Wall will add greatly to the appearance and convenience of the building. The room extending from the east side of the building will be used as the private office of Dr. Munro. Potatoes are unusually fine this year. Mr. Allen had one in his store last week that was brought in by a negro living near Ellaville and weighed eight pounds. There will be plenty of "syrup and taters" and nobody in Schley Co.need suffer for something to eat. The streets were crowded Saturday with wagons loaded with cotton. The merchants did a rushing business and the cotton buyers wore their blandest smiles. The farmers have learned that there is no better market than Ellaville, and with two good warehouses and two or three first class buyers things will fairly hum here for the next few months. Mr. Philip Walker, an old and esteemed citizen of Schley county died at the home of his son, Mr. G.T. Walker near Lacrosse Saturday morning. His death was no surprise to his family and friends as he had been in failing health for a long time. He leaves two children, one, a daughter in Texas and a large circles of relatives to his death. PERSONALS Miss Bird of Alabama is visiting the family of Mr. John Haigler. Mr. John Pilcher and family spent Sunday in the country with relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Gaines of Oglethorpe spent Sunday at Maj. Baldwin's. Mr. J.H. Pearce came over from Marshllville to spend Sunday in Ellaville. His many friends were glad to welcome him. Mr. Carl Murphy left Monday morning to enter Emory college. Carl is a bright and studious boy and his course in college will be watched with interest by his many friends. One by one our girls are getting off to college. Miss Julia Peacock went up to macon Tuesday to enter Wesleyn. She is quite popular with every one and will be greatly missed. Mr. Bob Oliver, a popular and experience(d) cotton buyer from Americus was in Ellaville last week competing with our local buyers. Mr. Oliver will be in Ellaville every week during the cotton season. Messrs. Munro, Murray, A. Allen, Claud Dixon, H. Williams, Lon Arrington and Dorsey Peacock went up on train, and Mr. J.B. Williamson went through on his "Flyer" Sunday morning to Knowlton's Springs, where they spent the day very pleasantly. There is general desolation on the sea islands and the South Carolina coast which was recently swept by the storm. Contributions are needed to keep the poor people from straving. The Red Cross Association of which Miss Clara Barton is president is in charge, and is authorized to receive contributions which should be addressed to Beaufort S.C. or Charleston. List of Grand and Traverse Jurors drawn for October term of Schley Superior Court, 1893. Grand Jurors. W.W. Dykes, C.A. Taylor, W.T. Stewart, C.L. Battle, F.M. Devane, G.W. Chapman, T.R. Strange, J.N. Cheney, J.R. Holloway, J.C. Strange, W.J. Bridges, H. Stewart, J.V. Pilcher, Claude Dixon, W.H. heath, W.J. Payne, J.T. Collins, M. Souter, C.L. Peacock, Marion Williams, W.D. Rodgers, L.E. Tondee, R.E.L. Eason, C.M.Rainey, J.A. Murray, Robt. Patton, Elbert Hill, J.J. Owen, W. ? Bryan, H.T. Jordan. Traverse Jurors. T.J. Hixon, D.R. Murray, H.S. Munro, G.T. Allen, W.J. Cordell, J.? Cox, W.J. Tiner, J.B. Story, Z.T. Wall, H.R. Patton, Lester Stewart, Peter Stewart, T.F. Rainey, P.G. Haigler, J.C. King, J.M(?) Thornton, W.J. Lightner, P.F. Smith (?), A.F. Jones, W.K. Barrow, Chas. Womack, A.L. Jordan, ? ? Murray, J.P(?) Pilcher, S.A. Sellars, H.S. Lindsay, V.? Smith, C.A. Thompson, S.A. Royal, G.W. Holloway, (unreadable), T.J. Mott, Sr., I.M. Livingston, R.M. Murry, J.S. Hart, D.R. Dinkins, ?? Payne, J.W. Marshall, (unreadable). end # 37.

Marion-Sumter County GaArchives Obituaries.....Stokes, Lonnie November 5 1889 ************************************************ 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: Carla Miles http://www.rootsweb.com/~archreg/vols/00010.html#0002476 May 16, 2004, 9:49 pm The Butler Herald, November 12, 1889 The Butler Herald Tuesday, November 12, 1889 Page Three Lonnie Stokes Dead Lonnie Stokes died at the home of his parents at Americus Sunday night the 5th inst., of typhoid-malarial fever, after an illness of about two weeks. His remains were brought to Buena Vista Monday afternoon and interred in the Baptist cemetery Tuesday morning in the presence of a large number of friends and relatives. Lonnie was about seventeen years of age – was a good boy and a fine business young man. – Buena Vista Patriot Mr. Stokes was a brother of Mrs. J.W. McCrary of Butler, who has the sympathy of many friends. This file has been created by a form at http://www.poppet.org/gafiles/ File size: 1.2 Kb

The Schley County News Thursday, September 14, 1893 No. 36 Mrs. C.L. Battle was taken very sick yesterday, so we learn this morning. Through the influence of Speaker Crisp, Col. George Willis of Taylor Co. has been appointed to a consulship in Canada. Messrs. W.D. and A.C. Murray have gathered the scuppernongs from their immense vineyard on the Redding place, and made them into wine. It seems rather queer to see peach and pear trees blooming at this season. Such however is the case. Mr. Chapel Murray's large orchard looks as though it might be the opening of spring. Miss Julia Peacock tendered a few of her friends and informal reception Monday evening. A complimentary farwell to Misses Mary Williamson and Eva Cheney. All present spent a most delightful evening. Mrs. J.F. Hudson has a rare specimen of cactus among her collection of hot house plants. The bloom is star-shaped, and is curiously colored in splotches of tan and brown. The oder (odor) is very peculiar. Mr. Peacock our popular hotel proprietor, sustained quite a loss in the death of one of his fine Jersey cows, which occured Monday morning. Mr. Peacock takes great pride in his splendid herd of thorough breds and every one feels sorry indeed of his misfortune. So little Miss Ruth Cleveland must share her popularity with a baby sister. The little girl born to President and Mrs. Cleveland Saturday enjoys the distinction of being the first child ever born to a President in the White House. May she be as lovely as her mother and as popular as her distinguished father. Surrounding the home of Mr. and Mrs. C.R. McCrory just now is a "wilderness of sweets" and in all that rare collection, nothing is more exquisite than the Nightblooming Cereas(?), several of these regal blossoms were open Monday night and gave pleasure to many who have love for the beautiful. Mr. A.J. Hill with his commodius hack and a fine span of horses carried the young ladies out chinquepin gathering Monday aft. Misses Lula Murphy, Emmie Baldwin, Minnie McElmurray, Julia Peacock, Mary Williamson, Eva Cheney and Mary Hornady composed the crowd and it is needless to say they had a nice time. The four young ladies who are representing Schley County in the Industrial College were drived through the country to Oglethorpe Tuesday morning where they took the early train for Milledgeville, with what bright hopes and eager aspirations does a young girl begin college life! May their fond dreams ripen to fair fruitage. PERSONALS Mr. Olin Dixon spent Sunday in town. Mr. Will Tooke of Lacrosse was in town Monday. Mrs. A. Allen visited relatives in Americus this week. Mrs. Henry Scarborough is visiting Macon this week. Mr. Ed McElmurray of Montezuma spent Sunday with relatives in town. Messrs. A. Allen and H.J. Williams made a flying visit to Americus this week. Mrs. Tom Baisden of Americus spent several days with relatives in town this week. Miss Carrie Wilkinson left Thursday for a visit to Mrs. C.E. Green of Troup County. Mrs. Eugene Dixon returned Saturday from a short visit to her father's family in Americus. Mr. and Mrs. R. Wells spent a few days very pleasantly at their plantation near Friendship this week. Miss Leila Hornady left Saturday for Atlanta to join her brother, Mr. E.B. Hornady, in a trip to the World's Fair. Mrs. Dexter who has been spending sometime with her son Mr. G.N. Dexter, left Monday evening for her home in Madison. Mr. S.J. Wynn with the Hatcher Manufacturing Co. of Columbus, was in the city Tuesday in the interest of his firm. Mr. Claude Johnson, of this county, left Monday for Auburn, Ala., to attend the present session of the Alabama Military University. Miss Charlie Trammell who has so successfully taught the Glen Holly school the past few months, left Saturday for Harris County, after spending a week very pleasantly in Ellaville attending the Teacher's Institute. end # 36.

Judy Gresham found a probable answer to the H.S.I. question. She found a reference in the History of Marion County by Nettie Powell. It looks as though this was probably the Hoke Smith Institute. Hoke Smith (1855-1931) was a highly popular of Georgia governor, U.S. Senator and was a member of President Grover Cleveland's cabinet. More on Hoke Smith http://www.bartleby.com/65/sm/Smith-Hk.html Anyone know where it might have been? Harris Can anyone tell me where and what H.S.I. is/was? ----- Original Message ----- From: "Archives" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, May 06, 2004 4:05 PM Subject: [GAMARION] Ga-Marion Co. Obituary (Stevens) > > Marion County GaArchives Obituaries.....Alton Stevens 1915 > ************************************************ > 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: > Carla Miles [email protected] May 6, 2004, 4:05 pm > > The Butler Herald, October 7, 1915 > The Butler Herald > Tuesday, October 7, 1915 > Page Six > > A Sad Death at Buena Vista > > One of the saddest deaths which has ever occurred in our county was that of > Alton Stevens, the thirteen year old son of Mr. and Mrs. R.W. Stevens, of > Putnam. > > Last Friday morning during the recess hour Alton was accidentally hit in the > abdomen by Dewey Willis who was throwing the 12 pound shot. The iron ball > struck Alton the arm and glanced and hit him just below his ribs. Drs. O'Neal > and Rainey were called in and they called Dr. Cook, of Columbus. An operation > was performed but without avail and Alton died early Sunday morning. The > funeral services were held by Rev. O.L. Evans at the Stephens home at Putnam > and the interment was at the Methodist cemetery here. The entire student body > and faculty of H.S.I. attended the interment. The Patriot extends our deepest > sympathy to the bereaved family. - Marion County Patriot > > > This file has been created by a form at http://www.poppet.org/gafiles/

Schley-Marion County GaArchives News.....Letter--Mary D. Rainey/Wm. P. Webb August 26 1868 ************************************************ 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: Harris Hill [email protected] May 15, 2004, 8:21 am The Constitution (Atlanta, Ga.) POST OFFICE--ATLANTA, GA., AUGUST 25 The following letters are held for postage in this office and eill be sent to the dead letter office if not prepaid before the 31st of August. Wm. P. Webb, Buena Vista, Ga. Mrs. Mary D. Rainey, Ellaville, Ga. J.C. Daniel, Mailing Clerk. This file has been created by a form at http://www.poppet.org/gafiles/ File size: 0.8 Kb

Taylor-Marion County GaArchives Obituaries.....Gill, Z.D. January 6 1918 ************************************************ 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: Carla Miles [email protected] May 14, 2004, 3:57 pm The Butler Herald, January 10, 1918 The Butler Herald Thursday, January 10, 1918 Page Five Z.D. Gill One by one the prominent citizens of our town and county are called to their reward. Mr. Z.D. Gill, a life long resident of Taylor County and for the past several years, a resident of Butler, after a long lingering illness, peacefully passed away at his home Sunday afternoon, surrounded by his sorrowing family. His remains were carried to Bloodworth cemetery Monday afternoon and laid to rest beside loved ones who had gone before, the funeral services being conducted by Rev. M.W. Flanders, of Mauk. Mr. Gill was born in Marion County October 16, 1856 and was happily married to Miss Frances Elizabeth Watson December 30, 1874 and by whom the following children were born: Five sons, Messrs. A.J., L.M., E.C., C.D. and Dewey, also five daughters, Miss Georgia Gill, Mrs. Belle Garrett, Mrs. Alice Jinks, Mrs. Alma Trussell, of Butler, and Mrs. Jewell Long of Arabi, all of whom are living except Dewey, who died at the age of 8. Also two brothers, Messrs. R.T. Gill, of Richland and J.T. Gill, of Buena Vista. Mr. Gill joined the Methodist church at the age of nineteen but afterwards connected himself with the Free Will Baptist church of which he remained a member until the time of his death. He filled several important offices in the county, and was noted for the promptness and efficiency with which he executed each and all papers committed to his keeping. And he was not only faithful in the discharge of his official duties, but was a sober, honest, upright man. One who would not betray a trust or go back on a friend. He was a good neighbor, and was exceedingly good in visiting the sick and lending a helping hand to those who were in distress or in need. He was a true and loyal husband, and a very kind and indulgent father, one who loved his family and was self-sacrificing in providing for their comfort and welfare. To each of the bereaved ones, the Herald extends sympathy in this, their hour of sadness. The Butler Herald Thursday, January 17, 1918 Page Three Card of Thanks We want to express our sincere thanks and appreciation to those of our friends who ministered unto us in the least, during the recent sickness and death of our dear husband and father. We especially appreciate the many deeds of kindness shown him by Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Giles. May the God of love and mercy remember each of you. Mrs. Z.D. Gill and Family This file has been created by a form at http://www.poppet.org/gafiles/ File size: 3.0 Kb

The Schley County News Thursday, September 7, 1893 No. 35 In the annual election of officers for the Buena Vista Bank Friday, there was a hard contest between Judge Lowe and Mr. Horace McCall for the Presidency. Judge Lowe won the fight and Mr. Roberts was re-elected cashier. The Allen House of Americus has again changed hands, Mr. Eugene Everett, a popular hotel man of Macon, has taken charge and proposes to keep it up to the highest standard, and make it a delightful home for the traveling public. PURELY PERSONAL Mr. Will Tooke spent Sunday with relatives in town. Miss Carrie Womack is spending the week with relatives in town. Mrs. W.H. Tondee of Americus is visiting at the home of Mrs. S.E. Hornady. Mrs. S.M. Webb, and Miss Lizzie Harvey of Buena Vista, visited relatives here last week. Miss Dixon of Taylor county was a pleasant visitor to the Teachers Institute Monday. Capt. Bradwell and Prof. Lane have pleasantly entertained at the home of Dr. Smith this week. Miss Bessie Wooten, one of Buena Vista's most charming young ladies visited Miss Julia Peacock Sunday. Our county will be well represented in the Normal and Industrial School at Miledgeville this fall. We send five of our prettiest and brightest young ladies, Misses Willie Williams, Eva Cheney, Sallie Womack, Lizzie Rainey and Mary Williamson. They leave Monday. DEATH OF AN INFANT The infant who for a short time brightened the home of Mr. and Mrs. J.E. Pilcher died Monday morning. The sunshine from the sky had hardly kissed its rosy cheeks ere angels took it from its mother's arms. Let the bereaved ones take comfort from the thought that the little one is safe from the evil to come. May the tiny mound covered over with sweet flowers often speak to them of the "better land." end # 35.

Sumter-Marion County GaArchives Obituaries.....Stokes, Edgar J. December 1917 ************************************************ 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: Carla Miles [email protected] May 13, 2004, 3:29 pm The Butler Herald, December 27, 1917 The Butler Herald Thursday, December 27, 1917 Page One Edgar J. Stokes Mr. J.G. Stokes of this county, has the sympathy of hosts of friends on account of the death of his brother, Mr. E.J. Stokes, an account of whose death is related in the following dispatch: Americus, Ga. – Edgar J. Stokes formerly a prominent citizen of Americus, died at his home in Buena Vista after a lengthy illness. Paralysis was the immediate cause of his death. Besides his wife he is survived by one son, Henry J. Stokes, of Savannah, three daughters, Mrs. G.H. Sanborn, of Americus; Mrs. J.W. Lasha, of Detroit, Mich.; and Mrs. Davis Bragg, of Fitzgerald. H.D. Stokes, of Americus, is a brother of the deceased, as is also J.G. Stokes, of Butler. Three sisters, Mrs. J.W. McCrary, Mrs. Geo. R. Lowe, of Buena Vista and Mrs. E.J. Hart, of Ellaville, also survive. Funeral services and interment occurred in Buena Vista. This file has been created by a form at http://www.poppet.org/gafiles/ File size: 1.5 Kb

I have begun a visual cemetery for Phillippi Cemetery which is now located in Schley County. This cemetery was founded in 1835 when Phillippi and Schley County were part of Marion County. If you have tombstone photographs from Phillippi cemetery, please consider contributing them to our "visual cemetery." http://www.rootsweb.com/usgenweb/ga/schley/photos/tombstones/phillippi.htm The purpose of this project is two fold. (1) Many of these stones in the older cemeteries are rapidly deteriorating and their information will one day soon be unreadable and therefore lost to future generations. What better way to preserve that data than with a photo of the stone. (2) For many who live far away and are unable to visit the cemetery, this is a real treat to be able to see the grave of an ancestor. Contributing your photo is really easy using the photo submission forms. http://poppet.org/gafiles/photos.html If you have Phillippi stone photos, please consider contributing. Harris

The Schley County News Thursday, August 31, 1893 No. 34 The Upatoie Association will meet at Mt. Zion church Macon County, Ga. on Tuesday the 5th of Sept. STOLEN A gray texas pony from a negro near Columbus last Sunday by a white thief. The thief passed through Ellaville and relieved Mr. T.J. Murphy of a small black saddle. Any information will be appreciated. THREE PRISONERS BREAK JAIL A dispatch from Americus yesterday says: "Three inmates of the jail, one a white man in custody for the killing of his cousin in Dawson, and two negroes in the same cell, in some way procured a heavy piece of iron, which they struck the jailer two severe blows and made their escape, but were seen by some ladies stealthily making their way to the basement of the Methodist church. In thirty minutes after the alarm was given, they were captured by the officers and crowds of citizens and for a while there was the wildest excitement and when it was known that the popular jailer, McArthur would hardly recover from the serious wounds inflicted, there were open threats of lynching. The white man is a desparate looking character and seemed perfectly indifferent as to what his fate would be. From last account the jailer was alive but very little hope is entertained of his recovery. Mr. H.H. Mott has a pig that he expects to make four hundred pounds. We doubt that he will do it. Mr. Frank Montfort came down Monday to buy cotton. This may mean more money in the market. A wheel barrow load of silver dollars was carried up to the bank from the train Tuesday morning. Now let every body bring on their cotton and those who don't want certificates can get the white metal. A trip through Andrew Chapel community, will convince any one that "hog and hominy" is the motto of those farmers, and from what we can gather it is the same way in other sections of the county. Mr. T.R. Strange has a peach tree that bears two distinct ages of fruit right in succession, or somewhat on the order of an orange tree. After about half of the peaches from this tree were consumed for family use the remaineder was marketed netting him $3.50. Who says fruit crops don't pay. Mrs. L.P. Clark died at her home 3 miles from Ellaville Monday morning after a short illness. She was a devoted wife and mother, the light of her home which is now left desolate to the husband and children. The sincerest sympathy of our people is felt for the sorely bereaved ones in their irreparable loss. PURELY PERSONAL Mr. and Mrs. J.N. Scarborough spent Sunday in Ellaville. Mr. Olin Dixon came up from Americus Sunday morning and spent the day with home folks. Miss Hattie Arrington, one of the loveliest young ladies that ever visited Ellaville, returned to her home in Quitman Tuesday after several weeks stay with relatives here. On what we considered good authority, we announced through the News two weeks ago, the death of Mrs. Ella McAfee. We are delighted to be able to correct this for the world needs just such a woman and we trust our friend may be spared for many more years of uselfulness, happiness and prosperity. A card from this noble woman says: "I am in my usual health and getting ready for a trip to the World's Fair. Tell my friends I hope to see them again on earth and some day to meet them all in a better world. DEATH OF A GOOD WOMAN Ellaville has been saddened this week by the death of Mrs. R.C. Meadows, which occurred at her home Sunday night. Although for months she has been severely afflicted, yet her death was sudden and came as a shock to her many friends. Mrs.Meadows was in her 65th year, and had spent the greater part of her married life in this county, and no one could boast of more sincere friends than this kind devoted woman; who seemed to see only the good in those with whom she came into contact. In the presence of a large concourse of sorrowing friends, Rev. Henry Scarborough performed the last sad rites and we left her sleeping under a mass of fragrant blossoms, the offering of loving hearts. May the consolation of Christ sustain the bereaved husband and relatives. end # 34.

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Taylor-Twiggs-Marion County GaArchives Obituaries.....James R. James December 12 1917 ************************************************ 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: Carla Miles [email protected] May 11, 2004, 11:07 pm The Butler Herald, December 13, 1917 The Butler Herald Thursday, December 13, 1917 Page One Pneumonia Claims Another Good Citizen Mr. J.R. James Succumbs After an Illness of only a Few Days Mr. James R. James, age 76 years, a confederate veteran, a good neighbor and useful citizen, died Wednesday morning at 12:30 o’clock the result of pneumonia, from which he was ill only since Saturday last. Mr. James was born in Twiggs County, Georgia, November 24, 1841 and enlisted in Company 4, 61st Georgia regiment soon after the beginning of the Civil War, during which conflict he was four times badly wounded, notwithstanding which he continued to render valiant service to the Confederacy until the close of the war. He moved here from Marion County four years ago and soon made hosts of strong friends. He was a man of considerable intellect, quite, unassuming, at peace with all men, yet a fearless man and one that will be missed greatly from this community. For several (word left out) Mr. James has not been very strong and the pneumonia which developed a few days ago did the work quickly although he had the very best medical attention and careful nursing of his family. Mr. James reared a large family of children and leaves, besides a loving wife, six sons and two daughters. His sons are: John F. James of Escondido, Cal., W.J. James, E.P., G., W.A. and Brooks James, all of this place. Mrs. I.P. Wall and Mrs. C.S. Wall, both of Marion County are his daughters. Funeral services over the remains of Mr. James were conducted at the family residence on the north side of the railroad by Rev. J.T. Adams, at 3:30 o’clock Wednesday afternoon. Interment being at the Baptist cemetery. The bereaved ones have the sincere sympathy of many good friends. This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/gafiles/ File size: 2.3 Kb

Marion County GaArchives Obituaries.....Alton Stevens 1915 ************************************************ 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: Carla Miles [email protected] May 6, 2004, 4:05 pm The Butler Herald, October 7, 1915 The Butler Herald Tuesday, October 7, 1915 Page Six A Sad Death at Buena Vista One of the saddest deaths which has ever occurred in our county was that of Alton Stevens, the thirteen year old son of Mr. and Mrs. R.W. Stevens, of Putnam. Last Friday morning during the recess hour Alton was accidentally hit in the abdomen by Dewey Willis who was throwing the 12 pound shot. The iron ball struck Alton the arm and glanced and hit him just below his ribs. Drs. O’Neal and Rainey were called in and they called Dr. Cook, of Columbus. An operation was performed but without avail and Alton died early Sunday morning. The funeral services were held by Rev. O.L. Evans at the Stephens home at Putnam and the interment was at the Methodist cemetery here. The entire student body and faculty of H.S.I. attended the interment. The Patriot extends our deepest sympathy to the bereaved family. – Marion County Patriot This file has been created by a form at http://www.poppet.org/gafiles/ File size: 1.4 Kb

Marion County GaArchives Obituaries.....Mrs. J.B. Sims June 7 1915 ************************************************ 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: Carla Miles [email protected] May 6, 2004, 3:55 pm The Butler Herald, June 8, 1915 The Butler Herald Tuesday, June 8, 1915 Page Four Mrs. J.B. Sims, of Doerun, daughter of Mr. H.J. Parker, of Buena Vista, died Monday from self-inflicted wounds. The body was carried to Marion County for interment. This file has been created by a form at http://www.poppet.org/gafiles/ File size: 0.7 Kb

The Schley County News Thursday, August 24, 1893 No. 33 CITIZENS FLEEING FROM BRUNSWICK After the death of Dr. Branham, the victim of yellow fever, which occurred in Brunswick Sunday, the surgeons announced that there was no possible danger of the disease spreading, and urged the refugees to return to their homes but another case developed Monday morning and there is the wildest excitement. Mayor Lamb has issued a proclamation advising all citizens to leave and hundreds are seeking safety in higher altitudes. Albany and Macon have quarantined. At a meeting of the citizens of Americus yesterday it was decided to send passengers from the infected cities straight through. The B&W RR issued free passes to all poor people and run a special train to take them away. A car load of refugees passed through Ellaville Tuesday morning. One man of genteel appearance claimed that he had lost his ticket and stopped over for a short while. When last seen he was walking out of town in the direction of the Variety Works. Though the fever is unpleasantly near us we have no! thing to fear, if our town is kept in a proper sanitary condition. Every family in town should be compelled to use lime about their premises and keep the air we breathe pure and wholesome. A WIERD SIGHT Our townsman Mr.R.C. Meadows received a letter Friday from his sister who lives in Macon Co. in which she gives an account of a thrilling experience she had on last Tuesday night sitting in her room just before retiring. She was startled to see blood streaming down apparently from the ceiling, it continued to fall down until there were 17 pudles in one room, 7 in another while streams of blood could be seen all over the hall. Her husband was badly frightened and hurredly called in some neighbors living near by. They went over immediately but when they reached the house the flow of blood suddenly ceased. Large numbers of white and colored people called at the house the next day and declare that they never saw or heard of such a strange sight. The blood was still on the floor although efforts have been made to get it up. Mrs. Daniel is an old lady of undoubted veracity and says in her letter that she knows people who have not seen her house will doubt the truth of her st! atement but she is confident it was something supernatural and sent as a warning of impending evil. Her brother Mr. Meadows concurs in this belief and is much worried over the strange phenomian. Mr. Carl Murphy returned from Warm Springs Tuesday. Mr. Thomas Heath died at his home near Ellaville Sunday night. Mr. W.P. Hornady came up from Albany Friday to spend a few days. Miss Irma Murray of Oglethorpe is visiting her aunt Mrs. W.D. Murray. Miss Lula Murphy returned Tuesday from a pleasant visit to Americus. Mr. Freeman Dixon has several varieties of very fine peaches on his lot in the northern part of town. Mrs. James Davis of Albany is a pleasant visitor to the home of her brother, Mr. J.R. Williams. Dr. J.M. Hinton one of the brainiest men in Georgia, made a short visit to his son, Dr. E.F. Hinton last week. Mr. Ed Cheney returned from Shellman Friday accompanied by his grandmother Mrs. M.A. Stewart. Misses Kate and Willie Williams who have been teaching in Jennings, Fla. are at home to the delight of their numerous friends. Mrs. Stewart and two grandsons' John Haddock and Joe Whaley are spending a few days with relatives. The people of Macon county will vote the question of removing the Court house from Oglethorpe to Montezuma the 22nd of September. Mr. and Mrs. Owens who have been boarding in Ellaville this year have returned to Columbus much improved in health. During their sojourn among our people they have made many warm friends who regret their departure. Mr. & Mrs. C.A. Thompson will move to Ellaville next week. They will board with Mrs. S. McElmurray. Mr. Thompson will be a salesman at the Alliance warehouse and will also do a draying business. We are glad to welcome Mr. & Mrs. Thompson to our town. La Crosse, Ga. Aug. 24th. 1893. One of the most enjoyable entertainments imaginable, was the one given Wednesday evening, at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Hudson, complimentary to Miss Nyda Baisden, one of Atlanta's most charming young lady's. By 9 o'clock the guest had all as-sembled at the home of the above mentioned where the handsom-spacious parlors were superbly lighted and tastefully decorated with a sweet profusion of flowers. The whole evening was in keeping with every thing done by this charming and original woman, who did everything that could be done to assure the enjoyment of the crowd. Mrs. Hudson was assisted in receiving by Miss Riley. At an early hour refreshments were served in a bundance. The attendance ware: Misses Hattie, Pearl, Eula and Eva Walker, Charlie and Nyda Baisden, Rooks, Hays, Childers, Singletary, A. and B. Riley; Messrs. C. and T. Tooke, J.and Z. Childers, Johnson, Glover, Holloway, Dixon, Baisden, Williamson, ? and E.Cheney, Hudson, Jordan, Wall, Green, Peacock, et alii. At a late hour the crowd dispersed after spending a most pleasant evening.---Reporter. end # 33.

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The Schley County News Thursday, August 17, 1893 No. 32 A SERIOUS ACCIDENT Miss Laura Jones who lives near LaCrosse fell last Thursday and broke her leg just above the ankle. Dr. Cheney set the broken limb, and while it is very painful, no serious inconvenience will result from the unfortunate accident. Mr. Editor, I am requested to say through the columns of your paper, to those interested that Mr. Ben Green will read an essay at the next regular meeting of the Schley County A'g'l society, Aug. 26th. at the Court House on the subject, "How to make a small farm pay." The farmers of the county are invited.--J.M. Murray, Sect. and Treas. FROM OVER IN TAYLOR COUNTY Mr. and Mrs. Elbert Hill returned Sunday evening from a pleasant visit to their old home in Taylor county. They attended the big celebrtion at Pleasant Hill Saturday, in which six sunday schools united, and competed for the prize offered to the best school. There were over five hundred present and altogether it was a grand occasion. These good people have been blessed with fine crops and are prosperous and happy. A special from Hampton, Fla. brings the following bit of news, which will be of interest to Mr. Thrower's friends in this county: Mr. O.A. thrower, a Georgia boy and Miss Effie Dryden, one of Waldo's pretty young ladies, were married yesterday evening at Starke. Another case of "Love laughs at locksmith" as Mr. Thrower had to steal off with his lady love on account of a father's objection. May they live a long and prosperous life. NEW WAREHOUSE The County Alliance met in Ellaville Tuesday and resolved to build a warehouse. The work will begin immediately so that the building will be ready for the upcoming crop of cotton. It will be situated on the lot in the rear of Peacock and Arrington's store. With two warehouses, Ellaville will be a splendid cotton market for it is true of this enterprise as well as every other that Competition is the life of trade. TO THE PEOPLE OF SCHLEY I have this day sold the Schley County News to a citizen of your county, a man in touch with your people, and in sympathy with every interest of your county. Mr. E.B. Hornady, the purchaser, planked down every dollar in cash and is now the sole proprietor. He is therefore in this respect, as well as being a well known citizen of the county in better position to do full justice to the paper, to its patrons, and to the people who proceeded him. He need not look beyond the bounds of his own household for the talents necessary to keep the paper up to the highest standard of excellence, if the people of the county will do their part. Appreciating highly the liberal encouragement that the people of Schley have always given the News under my ownership, and hoping that the same will be extended to the new management, I remain as ever the friend of Schley county, R.Don McCleod, Oglethorpe, Ga., Aug. 1st. ' 93 Mrs. H.S. Munro returned Saturday from a visit to Putnam. Mr. Sam Smith of Minneola Texas is visiting relatives in town. Mrs. Prevatt and children of Seville Florida are visiting Col. C.R. McCrory's family. Mr. Burt Mauk came down fom Buena Vista to spend Sunday with the home folks. Messrs. Ed Cheney and Ernest Green went down to Shellman Saturday for a short visit. Mrs. Stewart and Miss Julia Powell of the Plains are spending a few days at the home of Mr. R.C. Wells. Mr. R.H. Holloway of LaCrosse, staunch friend of the News, was a pleasant friend at our office Tuesday. Misses Bagley and Chapman returned to Columbus Monday, after a very pleasant visit to Mrs. J.B. Williamson. Col. E.F. Hinton of Americus is boarding at the Hotel Peacock in the hope of recuperating his failing health. Miss Jewel Murphy who has been visiting relatives in Americus returned Friday, accompanied by her little cousins Willie Bell and Ethel Baisden. Mr. Ed Cordell brought into the office a trophy won in a battle with a huge rattler on his plantation Tuesday. His snakeship was the proud possessor of 11 rattles, which we have hung up in the office hoping that it will not rain any more this week. A son of W.W. Childers while gathering peaches one day last week fell from the fence and fractured his elbow. He was brought to the office of Smith and Munro where he was promptly relieved of his suffering. Mrs. H.S. Davis is in Bryan, Texas attending her son Will, who is suffering from an attack of typhoid fever. Will Davis is one of the most popular young men that ever went from Ellaville and his friends anxiously await any tidings from his sick bed. The latest news is very encouraging and we hope that he will soon be entirely restored. Mr. Charlie Davis accompanied his mother. DIED As the fading of a gentle lily that exhales its sweetness in dying, so gently passed from earth, little Agnes, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H.T. Arrington on Tuesday morning Aug. 15th. With tender care the fond parents and sympathizing friends watched by the little sufferer through long weeks as its life clung by a slender thread, just when hope had entered the mother's heart that her darling would be spared, the silent reaper gathered the little flower that had so entwined itself about their hearts. The tearful why? of the breaved ones can only be answered in that glad morning when all things shall be revealed then: At the crystal river's brink We shall fi-d each broken link Some sweet day by and by. Dr. Griffin conducted the funeral service at the grave in a very impressive manner. Every heart in Ellaville feels the tenderest sympathy for those in the shadow of this affliction. (Transcriber's note: Agnes Arrington is buried at Ellaville City Cemetery). end # 32.