The Schley County News Thursday, June 15, 1893 No. 23 LOCAL DEPARTMENT Chickens are more plentiful in the market and the price ranges from fifteen to twenty cents, for frying size. Mrs. H.C. Hornady and daughter Miss Nina, came down from Atlanta Monday to visit the families of Dr. C.H. Smith and Mrs. S.E. Hornady. Just received a new shipment of buggies, also mowing machines. Call early. Cheap. A.J. Hill. We hear a great deal about what a newspaper ought to do for a town. It would be a good idea to once and awhile stop and think what a town and county ought to do for their paper. For the benefit of those who accuse the boys of moving the bridges and obstructing the streets, we will say in justice to the boys, that the bridge near Dr. Smith's, was moved by order of the town council. We are very much afraid that there are people right in Ellaville who have (perhaps unconsciously) become thoroughly imbued with the spirit of the old man who prayed "Lord bless me and my wife, my son John and his wife, us four and no more." While Messrs. Robert Glover and Zeke Wall were driving along a narrow road near Buck Creek Tuesday, their horse became frightened and ran upon an embankment completely up setting the buggy and throwing the occupants in all directions. The young men were only slightly bruised, while the buggy was considerably broken up. There is no sickness of any consequence in this community, in fact the health of Ellaville is well nigh perfect considering the season of the year. We've had a little warm weather but the heat is always tempered by a delightful breeze and takes all together we know of no pleasanter place to spend the summer than right here. PERSONALS Mr. J.E. Clark spent Sunday in Americus. Capt. C.L. Peacock went down to Americus Monday. Miss Leila Stewart is visiting her sister Mrs. Murray. Mr. Olin Dixon spent a few days in town this week. Miss Lucie Wilson is visiting the family of Mr. Elbert Hill. Mr. A.A. Arrington spent Sunday very pleasantly at Shiloh. Rev. E. Trice filled his regular appointment at Ebenezer Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. John Royal spent Tuesdy with Mrs. McElmurray. Dr. Engram, Editor of the Montezuma Record died at home Friday. Mr. Arthur Hill visited friends in Taylor county Saturday and Sunday. Mr. J.H. Childers of La Cross was up Sunday to see friends an relatives. Mis Stella Tison is attending commencement at Cuthbert this week. Col. Chas. R. McCrory went up to Columbus Monday on legal business. Messrs. J.M. and W.D. Murray attended preaching at Bluff Springs Sunday. Miss Mamie Harper of Friendship is visiting the family of Judge C.L. Battle this week. Mr. A.J. Hill with his best girl visited Knowlton's famous spring Sunday evening. Mr. Claude Dixon's numerous friends are glad to see him on the streets again after his protracted illness. Miss Sallie Wilson who has been visiting Mrs. A.C. Murray, has returned to her home near Stewart's Mill. Mrs. Jefferson Davis when requested by Miss Mosely of Virginia to give her opinion of Womens sufferage made this beautiful response. Like Jean Inglow I prefer privilege to rights and cannot see in what manner the suffrage would benefit our sex. There is great element of danger in the introduction into the family circles of a new subject of discord as one so grave as a political difference would soon become. It is every woman's duty to herself to teach her children their rights under the Constitution and urge their unfaltering maintenance of them as a paramount duty to the next generation. Every woman with few exceptions, would thus be potential in moulding the future policy of parties. And if she should perform this duty faithfully and intelligently she will have no time to canvass the beats of her precincts or for any other electioneering efforts. Suffrage once conferred could not be withdrawn, and I shudder to think of the consequence of the experiment. Women have a higher and holier sphere within their homes, and that apportionment of duty which has answered the needs of humanity for centuries, and which is recognized by our Lord, seems to me approved by experience and worthy to be maintained and respected forever. These are the individual opinion(s) of an old fashioned woman and are to be taken for what they are worth... Mr. George Tison lost a fine mule Sunday night which is a serious misfortune at this season of the year. The Hinkle case came up Monday and was continued until November term of court. When the extra session of Congress convenes in September, it is said that Cleveland will use his influence for Crisp for Speaker. The case of the Hinkles was taken up this week in the Superior Court of Sumter, which has been in session three weeks. The RR authorities have the profoundest thanks of the people along the line of the B V & E for the important change made in the schedule Sunday. We now have two trains a day each way which makes it convenient for us to go when we please and stay as long as we wish. Fords Theatre in which Lincoln was assassinated and which has been used as a government building for years, collapsed on Friday. Three floors crowded with clerks went down with and awful crash. About twenty five were killed outright, while many were maimed. A number of Georgians are employed in this department. All miraculously escaped death but several received serious wounds. Concert, Ellaville High School, Opens 8 p.m. June 16th, 1893. Chorous, "Vacation" By the school. Introductory speech, Master Charlie Battle. Dialogue, "Like a Nettle": Mary, Lillian Stewart Anna, Pearl Well(s?) Lois, Maud Wells "When I am a Women": Ten little girls. Declamation, "How Ruby Played," B.J. Reid Charade, "The Frenchman": Charles, S.R. Bridges Mrs. Glenn, Miss Eva Rainey Amelia, Miss Mamie L. Perry. "Handkerchief Drill" Stump speech, "Stick a Pin Dar Bro. Horace": S.R. Bridges Charade, "Two Ghosts in White": Miss Prapis, Miss Ruby Walls Mrs. Gushover, Miss Kittie Tison Miss Sourtop, Miss Mary Williamson Bille, Miss Eva Cheney Julia, Miss Jewell Murphy Annie, Miss Julia Peacock Nettie, Miss Minnie Cheney Bridget, Miss Pearl Bridges Song, "Father Come Pray with Me Tonight": Miss Bessie L. Sears. Recitation, "Too Utterly Utter": Miss Jewel Murphy Farce, "In the Wrong Clothes": Mr. Pepperpod, J.R. Pilcher John Beauchamp, R.W. Glover Charles Beauchamp, E. Walls Johnny Stokes, W. Chappell Charles Finch, B.J. Reid Mrs. Pepperpod, Miss Bessie Cheney Jane, Miss Kittie Tyson Julia, Miss Eva Rainey Declamation, "Truth the Foundation of Character": Carl Murphy Ethiopian Farce, "Vice Versa": George Phillips, J.R. Pilcher Charles Brown, H. Stewart Old Negro Woman, B.J. Reid Policeman, E. Wall Jakey, S.R. Bridges Music Interspersed. Admission 25 cents, for all over 12 yrs. old, under 12, 10 cts. Tickets for sale at post office. I will be at Poindexter Thursday June the 22, Nubin Hill court ground Friday June 23, LaCrosse Wednesday June 28th and at Ellaville each Saturday until first of July when my books will close. Parties who have not given in their tax returns should meet me at the place named above in their respective district.--D.W. Rainey, R.T.R.S.C. Could our city fathers spend a few hundred dollars more profitable just now, than having the sidewalks elevated? It is next to impossible to walk these rainy days without wading in water when a very small amount will put them in order, almost as if they were paved. FARMING Up to a week ago crops in our section were never in better condition. They have been well worked, and kept clean at less expense, perhaps than ever before. The farmers have utilized more than ever this year, owing to the high prices that have ruled for meat, and the prospective low prices for cotton this fall, that economy was the key-note of success and they have from the start laid hold on this safety valve and kept their expenses down about all it was in their power to do. The crops are now making a vigorous growth and the plentious rains that have fallen nearly every day during the week have put every plant in a strut, not omitting the grass and weeds. The cultivation, however, from now until the end of the season does not create a hopeful feeling, as many farmers have exhausted their supplies, and have not the money to pay laborers to complete laying by their crops. Cash can't be borrowed, and meat can't be bought without the cash, but spring chickens and blackberries are now ripe and watermelons will soon come in. So with plenty of bread and fruit they will get there just the same somehow.--Ft. Valley Leader. end # 23

The Schley County News Thursday, June 8, 1893 LOCAL DEPARTMENT Old and rare coins bought 15 per cent premium, paid for gold dollars.--J.E. Clark So much lumber is being shipped here, it looks as though we are in the midst of a small size building boom. The continuous rains have given farmers plenty of work. Grass and crops are growing at a rapid rate. Those who are so fortunate as to have early peaches are now luxuriating in those delicious fruits. Teacher take notice. There will be an examination for Teachers License Saturday June 24th in Ellaville, Ga.--C.H. Smith, C.S.C. Mr John Kleckley this week shipped a car load of cattle to the Asylum. Mr. Pond of Milledgeville came down and inspected the cattle and superintended the shipment. Mr. E.H. Cordell treated the News force to some delightful plums, Wednesday. Miss Emmie Baldwin will leave tomorrow for an extended visit to Oglethorpe and one young man is disconsolate. Mrs. Chipley and children returned to Columbus today. Mrs. Chipley's health has improved very much during her several week stay at her father's pleasant home. Mr. H.T. Owens who came to Ellaville several months ago for his health has improved very rapidly and like every one who spends any length of time here is delighted with Ellaville. On Saturday the 17th there will be a Sunday school picnic at Lowe. Every body is cordially invited to attend with a well filled basket. An address by the pastor and other pleasant feature(s) will make a day of rare enjoyment for all. Mr. Burt Mauk who has been spending several weeks in Ellaville studying book keeping under Mr. A.J. Walters returned Wednesday to Buena Vista to take charge of the books in Moore Bros. popular dry goods house. Burt is bound to succeed at any thing he undertakes because he is a through gentleman full of pluck and energy. His many friends in Schley are always glad to hear of his success. PERSONALS Mr. John Williamson spent Sunday in Cusseta. Mr. A. Allen visited relatives in Americus this week. Mr. Ed McElmurray spent Sunday with home folks. Mrs. Carr of Tazewell is visiting Frank Hudson. Mr. Owens returned Sunday from a short visit to Columbus. Messrs. Almond, McCall and Dell were guest of the Peacock House Sunday. Miss Maud Hudson is visiting friends in Tazewell this week. Col. Watts of Lumpkin was in Ellaville Monday on important legal business. Mr. Ed Hornady is at home from a tour in south Georgia and Florida. Miss Ella Cameron of Augustus visited Mrs. T.A. Collins this week. Miss Babe Riley and Josie Dixon spent Sunday with friends in Ellaville. Miss Mary Griffin of Buena Vista was a pleasant visitor to Ellaville Saturday and Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Peacock and Mr. Loomin went up to Buena Vista Sunday to visit the family of Mr. B.T. Peacock. Littlle Martha Law, Master Joe Lewis and Ed Foste(r) of Atlanta are visiting their aunt Mrs. J.N. Cheney. Mesdames Gaines and Shealy of Oglethorpe visited the home of their father Maj. E.S. Baldwin, Friday. A TERRIBLE SCARE Mr. A.J. Hill had a thrilling experience a few days ago that he won't care to have again. While walking over the fruit farm surveying the broad acres and looking forward to the time when the trees would bend beneath their load of fruit, his bosom swelled with pride and he stepped so high that his foot came down in close proximity to a large coachwhip and before he realized the presence of so unwelcome a companion, the snake had coiled around his leg and with head erect and fiery eyes seemed about to strike. Mr. Hill was so paralyzed with fright that for a moment he couldn't move. He finally drew out his knife and stabbed the serpent until its coiles were unloosed and it dropped dead. Dr. J.N.Cheney received this week a large sized incubator, and the price of chickens dropped immediately and old fashioned sitting hens are at a discount. Between professional calls, Dr. Cheney will amuse himself by turning over eggs and regulating heat in the new fangled machine. Young men should take note of the fact, observes the Atlanta Constitution, that in (the) future their chances as clerks, bookkeepers, typewriters, stenographers, etc., will be only half as good as formerly, for the reason that women are now receiving a business education to fit them for such positions. EDITORIAL A real sure enough passenger train will be put on the B V & E Sunday. Rev. J.B. Gambrel of Mississippi has been elected President of Mercer University. Lizzie Borden is again on trial for her life. But there are many who believe that she is perfectly innocent of the crime of murdering her parents. Col. E.M. Butt of Buena Vista is gradually growing worse. The physicians entertain no hope of his recovery. The hearts of many sincere friends in Ellaville are saddened by his continued illness. end # 22.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Miles, Turner, Beck, Higginbotham, Gore, Ward, Suggs, Hardee, Lewis, Long, Kinney Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Rd.2ADE/628 Message Board Post: Hi everyone. Sure hope everyone had a great Easter weekend!. I know it is time for me to roll up my shirtsleeves and get back to some hard and serious researching now! My Turners are as follows, which I realize is not much at all but I keep hoping. *g*: Thomas C Turner b August 1860 per US census 1900 Abbott Precinct,Pasco County, Florida -Family 265 His is listed in that census as being a Teamster with: Roberta (wife) b Aug 1864 in Georgia with both parents born in Georgia. Both list 13 years of marriage. Roberta lists as having 5 children with 4 living. Children listed are: Bonnie (son)May 1886 Georgia age 14 Virgil (son) b December 1890 Georgia Perry (son) b May 1893 Florida ( my grandfather) Charles (son) July 1897 Florida From the fact they both state tthey have been married 13 years and the oldest son, Bonnie, is 14 he is a child from a previous marriage or was born to them before their marriage. Sometimes I find him as Bonnie sometimes as Bennie. ***See end of email for more info on Thomas Turner's possible family.*** The sons WW1 enlisted/military papers state they were from Macon, Georgia. From the 1900 census I conclude They moved from Georgia between December 1890-May 1893. By 1910 census Thomas is not listed with these children and the mother's name is now (and on all later findings inclyusdin city directories) listed as Sarah 1910 Polk County FL census 1910 Florida POLK LAKELAND Series: T624 Roll: 167 Page: 157 Sarah 49 none (3-4 years younger than the Roberta listed in 1900) Bonnie 21 Baggageman with Railroad Virgil 19 Flagman with railroad Perry 16 Trucking? Now Listed as being born in Georgia instead of Florida. Charlie 11 none All born in Ga except Charlie in Fl. In the 1915 Lakeland, Polk County, Florida city directory, Sarah is listed as the widow of Thomas C with Virgil O., James Perry, living with her. Also listed as renting in that address were Berney R. (Idell) as baggageman, Inez I Turner. I am thinking maybe this is Bonnie and not Bernie. In 1920 Perry is listed in Sumter County, Florida as a hiredman in the household of Dan Wilson. This was after his discharge from the Army. Turner, Perry Age: 22 Year: 1920 Birthplace: Nova Scotia Roll: T625_231 Race: White Page: 1B State: Florida ED: 185 County: Sumter Image: 696 Township: Center Hill 1930 US census Turner, Perry Age: 34 Year: 1930 Birthplace: Florida Roll: T626_331 Race: White Page: 9B State: Florida ED: 78 County: Polk Image: 0276 Township: Lakeland Relationship: Head James Perry Turner b. May 27, 1892, d September 11, 1944, in Pinellas County, FL in the VA hospital. He married Minnie Vesta Ward Sherouse on July 30, 1924, in Kissimmee, Osceola County, Florida. Vesta was the daughter of Jonathan Zeno WARD of Whiteville, NC and Minnie Ethyl Suggs of Horry County, SC. Vesta was first married to Cecil Leo Sherouse b March 12, 1902 in Dade City, Pasco County, Florida and they had one child Cecil Leo Jr who died at age nine. Cecil Sr. died June 1960 in Hernando County, Fl. James Perry Turner died in 1944 in the VA hosiptal in Pinellas County, Florida but was buried in Linden, Florida according to the funeral home. At least they say his body was shipped there and there were graveside service held for him in Linden Cemetery. I have not been able to find him in any cemetery there although the people from Linden Cemetery group say there are unmarked graves there as well as some which were covered by a road. He is purported to have been full blooded Creek. From his pictures he does look Native American Children of James Perry Turner and Vesta Minnie Ward Suggs Sherouse: **George Daniel Turner b.22, Feb 1926 in Lakeland, Florida, married to Annette (Feaster) They divorced and he later moved and died March 22, 1988, in Ottumwa, Wapello County, IA Children of Dan and Annette are Kathy, Barbara, Charles and Linda. **James Clay Turner, b.23 Sept. 1928 married Shirley Sexton fron Georgia. They had one child Grace Marie Turner b abt 1960. They lived in Lakeland, Polk County, Florida. **Bonita Ethlynd Turner b. 11 November 1932 in Perry, Florida. Bonita married first C.F. Hylander. He was in the Air Force. One son Donald Thomas Hylander. She secondly married Frank Manion Miles in Polk County, Florida. They had one daughter. They divorced when the child was less than a year old. She died November 19, 1961 of lung cancer in Bartow County, Florida Note for Frank Manion Miles: b. October 13, 1922, d May 30, 1980, Lakeland, Polk County, Florida Twin of Francis Marion Miles. Also brother to Walter, Coretta Mae, Doretta Georgia. Their parents were Jefferson Davis Miles and Lillie Mae Kinney. parents of Jefferson David Miles are James T. Miles and Theodocia Norton of Georgia. James T is the son of James Elijah Miles unknown spouse. The only Thomas I found that comes close to matching this Thomas' Turner's age in Ga is a Thomas O Turner listed as the son of Levi Turner in the 1880 Macon Ga. census District 757, Macon, Georgia; Roll: T9_156; Family History Film: 1254156; Page: 644A; Enumeration District: 40; Image: 0496. Name: Levi TURNER Age: 50 Estimated birth year: <1830> Birthplace: Georgia Occupation: Farmer Relation: Self Home in 1880: District 757, Macon, Georgia Marital status: Married Race: White Gender: Male Head of household: Levi TURNER Father's birthplace: GA Mother's birthplace: GA Also in household are wife Nancy, age 49, daughter Henry 24, Jane 22, Mary 26, Thomas - 20, Anna age 18, Samuel 16, Robrt 12, Jacob 9. This family is also in the 1870 Macon Ga census with Thomas's middle initial being O. Name: Levi Turner Age in 1870: 40 Estimated Birth Year:1829 Birthplace: Georgia Home in 1870: Gatlins, Macon, Georgia Race: White Gender: Male Post Office: Oglethorpe Roll: M593_163 Page: 536 Image: 453 Year: 1870 1860 census is : Name: Levi Turner Age in 1860: 30 Birthplace: Georgia Home in 1860: Georgia Militia District 743, Taylor, Georgia Gender: Male Roll: M653_137 Page: 0 Year: 1860 Head of Household: Levi Turner Nancy C Turner 29 1830 Georgia Mary E Turner 6 1853 Georgia Henry A Turner 4 1855 Georgia Amelia J Turner 2 1857 Georgia Thomas O Turner 11/12 Georgia ****This date would match the 1900 cenus which states he was born in Aug 1860. All in this area are many many Turners both black and white living next to each other. Does anyone have the reasoning for this? They are all deceased so I have no other information. Any help is appreciated [email protected] searching surnames, Miles, Turner, Beck, Higginbotham, Gore, Ward, Suggs, Hardee, Lewis, Long, Kinney,

Are there any railroad buffs on the list or anyone who could expand on the naming of the trains, the "Billy Hanks" & the "Nancy Hanks"? The Schley County News Thursday, June 1, 1893 No. 21 PERSONAL Send that d-o-l-l-a-r U O us! Mr. Olin Dixon spent Sunday in Ellaville. Mr. Phil Taylor returned from LaCrosse, Sunday. Judge S. Montgomery came up from Americus Sunday. Mr. Marcus Snider of Americus was in town Wednesday. Mr. M. Murray went up to Glen Alta, Tuesday on business. Mrs. Chappell and children visited the family of Mr. Wells this week. Mr. J.N. Scarborough and little daughter visited relatives in town Sunday. Mrs. and Mrs. Bolten spent Sunday with the family of Mr. H.T. Arrington. Mrs. George Chipley spent Sunday with Mr. Chipley at their home in Columbus. If you want the cheapest Tobacco you ever bought call on Dr. J.N. Cheney & Co. Mrs. J.E. Robinson is spending a few days at the home of her parents Dr. and Mrs. T.G. Cheney. Mr. and Mrs. Kleckley came up from Americus Sunday to attend the burial of their little nephew. Carl and Jewel Murphy visited the family of Mr. Tom Bridges at Poindexter Friday and Saturday. Mr. Newt Mott who had a stroke of paralysis about two weeks ago, has almost entirely recovered. A delicious peach of the Elberta variety and the first of the season was sent to the News office Friday by Mr. Ed Cordell.--Thanks. In almost every town except Ellaville, the stores are closed at 6 o'clock. Our business men need this rest and recreation. What are the merchants going to do about it? Startling as it may appear, the "Billy Hanks" actually got up sufficient speed to fly the track Tuesday morning at Buena Vista. No damage except about an hour delay. The negroes returning from Andersonville Tuesday reported a serious row during the day in which two negro men from Macon were killed. We know nothing of the facts in the case and give the report for what it is worth. DEATH OF A LITTLE CHILD In the early hours of Saturday morning while skilled physicians and fond hearts watched by the couch of a little sufferer, and vainly sought to sooth the fevered brain, God in mercy touched into dreamless sleep, and perfect rest, little Grover Cleveland, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. John Kleckley. God's ways are always right and love is o'er them all; yet when every fiber of the heart is quivering with anguish unspeakable, it is hard to bow beneath the chastening rod. Time alone can bring that resignation that makes us feel that "He doeth all things well." A short but touching service conducted by Rev M.A. Phillips at the grave, and the little coffin covered with sweet flowers was shut out from sight, but if the sorely breaved ones will only follow the "Beckening Hands" of their pure and sinless child out beyond the midst and shadows that surround us here, they will find a land where there are no heartaches, no pain, no farewell tear. "Earth hath no sorrow that Heaven connot heal." Mr. W. O (?) Hicks of Grangerville was in town yesterday and kindly extended an invitation to the people of Ellaville to attend the closing exercises of the school at that place. It is probable that several from town will go over. Dr. Sears received a postal Tuesday from Florida bearing the sad news of the death of little Hattie, the six year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Sears. Mr. Sears has many friends in Ellaville who deeply sympathize with him in this sad afliction. (Note: More about Robt. J. Sears can be read at http://www.rootsweb.com/~gaschley/migrate.htm#florida ). The "Brother in Black" was in his glory Tuesday. It being Memorial day, large crowd(s) went down to Andersonville to participate in the exercises. Every conveyance was taken out of the Stables while many went on the special, that came down from Columbus at 9 o'clock. There were ten coaches, all crowded. Lowe Post Office with Mr. S.A. Royal's store was burned to the ground Monday evening between sunset and dark. The supposition is, that the fire originated from rats carrying matches to the loft as the fire started there. Goods to the amount of $20.00 only being saved. Loss about $2500. Insurance light. WHITHER ARE WE DRIFTING? A small movement is now on foot for a petition to go before the next legislature asking that body for an amendment to the Constitution of Georgia which will give the women of this state equal rights before the law and full and equal suffrage with men. We think this movement on the part of the ladies of this noble organization is extremely unbecoming and rediculous and should meet a hearty condemnation by the press and by the people generally. We heartily endorse the above from the Irwinton world. That there are advocates of women's suffrage in Georgia is useless to deny. True they have not dared to do so openly in Georgia, until recently knowing how revolting such sentiments are to the majority of southern women and fearing that it would prove a death blow to their organization. In the mean time literature edited by strong minded women of the north has been quietly distributed in every town and hamlet in Georgia and every thing is being done to educate the women of the South up to the belief that the ballot is the best method of getting rid of their worst enemy, whiskey. Scene(s) enacted at Atlanta in the convention recently prove beyond question that we have ambitious women, who will leave nothing undone to carry their point. It is time for our people to wake up (to) this new peril threatening our social system, and while fighting with all our might for "God and home and native land," let us in the name of al! l that is pure and noble take a decided stand against any organization that would seek to drag southern womanhood from the lofty position that she occupies into the whirlpool of the political arena. POINDEXTER DOTS We are having fine weather for saving grain now, and the farmers are making good use of it. Mr. Allen Murray made the finest crop of oats that we have seen. Mrs. Little left yesterday to spend a few weeks with her friends near Hopewell. Mrs. Threlkill (Threlkeld?) of Americus is spending a while with friends and relatives at this place. Miss Julia and Tom Brooks and Mr. Jim Pilcher spent Sunday with friends at this place. The Mt. Vernon school closed last Friday and the teacher and pupils seemed to be very proud of that school had come to a close, while some of the young men seemed to look very sad, and said it would seem like a long time before school opened again. Everybody likes our teacher and we can safely say that she will have a better school next term. We wish her a happy vacation. Student. Rev. W.H. Graham and wife, and aged couple of Milner were struck by the Nancy Hanks and instantly killed while returning from church Sunday.

Marion County GaArchives Obituaries.....J.A. Weaver March 4 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] April 12, 2004, 5:56 pm The Butler Herald, March 9, 1915 The Butler Herald Tuesday, March 9, 1915 Page Two Dr. J.A. Weaver, of Buena Vista, is Dead Relatives and friends here of Dr. J.A. Weaver, of Buena Vista, are very much grieved on account of his death, which occurred at his home Thursday night after an illness of several months. He was 47 years old and is survived by his wife and five children, the former being the granddaughter of Mrs. S.A. Peebles of this place. Dr. Weaver had been in failing health for some time, but had been confined to his bed for the past six weeks. He was a sufferer from heart trouble and his friends had despaired of his life for sometime past. The deceased was a highly esteemed citizen of Buena Vista, having held a number of prominent offices. At the time of his death he was a member of the school board and one of the directors of the First National Bank. The funeral was held Saturday morning at 10 o’clock and interment at the Methodist cemetery, Rev. R.L. Bivins, of Americus officiating. This file has been created by a form at http://www.poppet.org/gafiles/ File size: 1.5 Kb

The Schley County News Thursday, May 25, 1893 No. 20 PERSONAL Mr. Nyswader of Americus spent Sunday with Mr. Loomin at the hotel. Mr. P. E. Taylor is spending a few days at the home of his brother near LaCrosse. Messr. C. Dixon and Ed Cordell who has been sick for several days are improving. Mrs. Foster returned to Atlanta Tuesday after a pleasant visit to her daughter Mrs. J.N. Cheney. Mrs. Georgia Williams has returned from a pleasant visit to her daughter Mrs. James Davis of Albany. Mrs. C.H. Smith returned Tuesday from Lumpkin where she has been attending the WFM meeting. Rev. E. Trice, Judge Battle , Dr. Sears and Mr. Harry Lindsay are attending the Sunday school convention at Friendship. Messrs. Haigler who have the contract for building the commodius residence of Mr. R.C. Wells are moving along nicely with the building well under way. Statistics have shown that more people kill themselves during the depressing days when winter is merging into spring than any other time of the year. The increase ofmurders in the last three years in this country from a little over 3000 amost 7000 is something frightful. PETER, THE "MINT" BIRD If you have a silver dollar of 1836, 1838 or 1839, or one of the first nickel cents coined in 1856, you will find upon it the true portrait of an American eagle that was for many years a familiar sight in the streets of Philadelphia. "Peter," one of the finest eagles ever captured alive, was the pet of the Philadelphia mint, and was generally known as the "mint bird." Not only did he have free access to every part of the mint, going wiyhout hindrance into the treasure vaults where even the Treasurer of the United States would not go alone, but he used his own pleasure in going about the city, flying over the houses, sometimes perching upon lamp posts in the streets. Everybody knew him and admired him, and even the street boys treated him with respect. The government provided his daily fare, and he was as much a part of the mint establishment as the superintendent or the cheif coiner. He was so kindly treated that he had no fear of anybody or anything, and he might bei ! in the mint yet if ha had not sat down to rest on one of the giant flywheels. The wheel started without warning and Peter was caught in the machinery. One of his wings was broken and he died a few days later. The superintendent had his body beautifully mounted, with the wings spread to their fullest extent; and to this day Peter stands in a glass case in (the) mint's cbinet, where you may see him whenever you go there. An exact portrait of him as he stands in the case was put on the coins named. LEGAL ADVERTISING J.T. Taylor vs. J.L. Souter Rule mi si to foreclose mortgage, Schley Superior Court, April term 1893, principal $61.11, Int $22.55, counsel fees $8.36 The Defendant J.L. Souteris hereby notified topay into court on or before the first day of the next term thereof the principal, interest, counsel fees and cost due on said mortgage or in default thereof the court will proceed as to Justice shall appertain. Witness the Hon. W.H. Fish, Judge of said court. J.M. Murray, clerk C.R. McCrory, pltffs. atty. Georgia, Schley County J.M. Murray, clerk superior court inand for said county certify the baove is a true extract from the minutes of said court. J.M. Murrary, clerk. C.L. Battle vs. C.W. Smith Rule mi si to foreclose mortgage. Schley Superior Court, April term 1893. Principal $75.36, Int. $3.12, Council fees $7.84. The Defendant C.W. Smith is hereby required to pay into court on or before the first day of the next term thereof the principal, interest, counsel fees and cost due on said mortgage or in default thereof the courtwill proceed as to Justice shall appertain. Witness the Hon.W.H. Fish, Judge of said court. J.M. Murray,clerk S.C. C.R. McCrory Pltffs. Atty. Georgia, Schley County I, J.M. Murray, clerk superior court in and for said county certify the above is a true extract from the minutes of said court. J.M. Murray, clerk S.C. May 22n 1893. end #21

Can anyone tell us a little more about Lumpkin Spring? Where it is or was located? It sounds like a very inviting place. The Schley County News Thursday, May 18, 1893 No. 19 PERSONAL Mr. George Chipley visited his family near Baldwin this week. Maj.Baldwin made a flying trip to Americus Tuesday behind Nancy Hanks. Mrs. John Kleckley returned Sunday after a pleasant vist to friends in Americus. Mr. E.B. Hornady came down from Atlanta Saturday and spent Sunday at home. Mrs. C.H. Smith is attending the Missionary meeting in Lumpkin this week. Mr. Arthur Hill spent several days in the country this week and reports fine crops in the upper portion of Schley. Mr. Sam Cockrell of Sycamore is spending a few days with relatives in Ellaville to recooperate from a recent illness. We are glad to report that Mrs. E.S. Baldwin who has been suffering from a severe attack of vertigo is much improved. Mr. Will B. Merritt stopped over a short while in Ellaville Friday afternoon on his way to Americus where he went to visit his uncle Ben Hollis. Dr. Smith has handed us the sensus (census) returns on the school population of this county. The total number of school children is 1659, 605 white, 1054 (negro?). There has been a talling off of 262 since the census of 1888. There are no bilind, deaf or dumb children, only two idiots, only 385 white and colored children cannot read and write, 57 have never attended school. Last Friday afternoon while attending to her school duties, Miss Nannie Caldwell was gladly surprised at the arrival of her sister Miss Aetna and friend Miss Dora Childers who came to take her home in an ox wagon. They were seen several times Saturday out driving their noble and gentle ox. Remember the Ice Cream festible (festival?) tomorrow afternoon. Both Sunday schools are expected to unite. All are cordially invite to attend. Come one, come all and lets make it a pleasant occasion for all. Meet in the grove from 3 o'clock to 9 p.m. Miss Emily Hornady of Atlanta was married last Wednesday to Hon. Wright Brady of Americus. Both are will known in this community and hosts of friends wish them all possible happiness in the new life upon which they have entered. People from Ellaville desiring to visit Americus are compelled to drive through the country or take the "Billy Hanks" and spend a day or too (two) in the city. To call this an accomodating train is a misnomer. It is the very poorest schedule we've ever had to put up withand our people are tired of it. It is probable that there will be a change in the near future and it will be hailed with delight by all along the line. There is not a more romantic and beautiful spot in Georgia than Lumpkin Spring and it is a favorite resort for picnic parties. On Saturday a munber of children chaparoned by Mrs. Eugene Davis and Misses Mary hornady and Nell Davis spent the day very delightfully at this quiet nook. The silence and solitudes were broken only by the happy voices of the children as they played beneath the wide spreading branches of the oaks or roamed over the hills in search of the day flowers. Lunch was served in a wholy normal way that added zest to the already keen appetite. In the afternoon all wnded their way back to town browned and tired, but happier for this outing. Following the purchase of 40,000 acres of land in Florida by a syndicate, another syndicate, announces the Atlanta Constitution, has purchased 92,000 acres of timber lands in Sunflower County, Mississippi. Outside capitalists stand ready to buy Southern land whenever they can get it in large tracts. It has hitherto been the law in Japan that if a woman was not married by a certain age, the authorities picked out a man and compelled him to marry her. The Mikado has just abolished this usage. In future Japanese women will be allowed to live and die maids as in European countries. The tracks of the great Atlantic liners between the United States and Great Britain are as accurately made out and followed as if they were built on land, the winter track being some distance south of the summer track because of icebergs. Over these watery roads the ocean greyhounds travel at the speed of moderately fast railway trains, the maximum attained by the American liner Paris being about twenty-three miles an hour. The stockholder(s) of the Bank of Americus voted Saturday to liquidate and Mr. Thornton Wheatley has assumed control and is winding up affairs. The assets are largely in excess of the liabilities. In the death of Col. Ben Hollis which occurred at his home in Americus Friday, Georgia was robbed of one of her brightest members of the bar. Col. Hollis entire professional career was passed in Americus where he was greatly esteemed and honored. His superior ability was recognized all over the state. The popular Central RR has put on its early Summer schedule with excursion rates to Tybee ans will land passengers at the doors of the elegant Hotel Tybee on the Ocean beach. Everything has been put in order for the large number of guests that will flock to this delightful resorts. Three white men and a negro from Macon county went over to the plantation of Mr. Thorpe in Marion county last week and fearfully whipped a negro man at the point of Winchesters for some trivial offense. It seems that the white caps are not profiting by the lesson recently given them. Let the law be laid on a little heavier. Law and order must prevail if we would preserve the stainless reputation of our country. J.F. toole who has recently travelled over a portion of Georgia viewing the truck farms and orchards writes this hopefully to the Telegraph. There can be no question of the profitableness of this enterprise. Any one in doubt need only to investigate to be convinced. Let us sum up the probable amount of money likely to come into Georgia during the present year. We will take in take in round numbers, $500,000 as the probable amount to be derived from the sale of vegetables shipped to other states. The melon crop if placed at the low estimate of $60 per ear (acre?) will bring $900,000 to Georgia. The peach crop will form up the snug sum of $2,000,000; the grape crop not less than $300,000, pears, cherries and plums say $200,000. The wool crop which as fallen off greatly of late years can still conservatively be estimated at $100,000. From the sale of lumber I make an estimate which, while it may not be absolutely correct will not be far wrong and will reach if not exceed $39,000,000. The sale of rosin and turpentine can be safely calculated to reach the modest figure of $1,000,000. The capital coming into the borders of our state to be invested in fruit and timber lands will certainly amount to 1,009,000 or more. The figures gives us an aggregate of $36,000,000 which will give Georgians some spending money before we get our cotton crop to market. If some of our delinquent subscribers will brings us wood, chickens, eggs, potatoes, pork, in fact anything raised on the farm, which we can utilize, we will take pleasure in making the proper credits to their accounts. end # 19

BlankThere will be a dedication ceremony of a CSA veteran's marker for Capt. Hiram French ( Co. B, 17th Ga. Inf.) at the Ellaville Cemetery (Ellaville, Ga.) on June 19 at 3 pm. Any and all interested individuals are welcome. A short bio of Captain French can be read at http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/schley/bios/french.txt This is a Sons of Confederate Veterans ceremony and should be a fitting tribute to this man. Harris Hill

I will soon complete the Schley Co. pension applications. I have one more to transcribe and a total of three to send to the list. Many of these are former Marion Co. folks. The last pension is for T.G. Cheney and is a little unique because of his service. It may develop into a little feature story in itself eventually. I have enjoyed the pensions but I'm gald to finishing them. When complete there will be 132 of them. That represents every Civil War pension filed in Schley Co. and a few others for folks that are connected in one way or another. Look at these and if you have information about the individuals or their witnesses, please share. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/ga/schley/military.html I look forward to resuming the daily newspaper transcriptions. I plan to resume where we left off in the 1890's. Harris

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Schley-Marion-Talbot County GaArchives Military Records.....R. Marion Williams August 8 1907 Civilwar - Pension Co. C, 3rd Ga. Cavalry ************************************************ 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] April 7, 2004, 6:56 am QUESTIONS FOR APPLICANT State of Georgia Schley County R.M. Williams of said State and County, desiring to avail himself of the Pension Act, hereby submits his proofs, and after being duly sworn true answers to make to the following questions, deposes and answers as follows: 1. What is your name and where do you reside? R.M. Williams, Schley County, Georgia--P.O. Buena Vista, Ga. RFD ?5. 2. How long and since when have you been a resident of this state? Been resident of state seventy one years- since 1836. 3. When and where were you born? Was born in Alabama, Jan. 28th 1832. 4. When and where and in what ompany and regiment did you enlist or serve? Enlisted first part of year 1862, at Talbotton, Georgia, Company C, Third Georgia Regiment. 5. How long did you remain in such company and regiment? I remained in Compny and Regiment till close of war, though I did not surrender with my company and regiment at Greensborough, N.C.--I received my discharge later at Macon. 6. When and where was your company and regiment surrendered and discharged? At Greensborough, North Carolina at about he close of the war. 7. Were you present with your company and regiment when it was surrendered? I was not. 8. If not present, state specifically and clearly where you were, when you left your command, for what cause and by whose authority? I was "foraging officer" and had permission from officers to go into Greensboough--was trying to save some army horses. 9. How much can you earn per annum by your own exertions and labor? Practically nothing. 10. What has been your occupation since 1865? Mechanic and miller. 11. Upon which of the following grounds do you base your application for pension, viz: first, "age and poverty," second, "infirmity and poverty," or third, "blindness and poverty"? Age and poverty. 12. If upon the first ground, state how long you have been in such conditions that you could not earn your support? If upon the second, give a full and complete history of the infirmity and its extent? If upon the third, state whether you are totally blind and when and where you lost your sight? I have not been able to earn a support for over one year. 13. What property, real and personal, or income, do you possess, and its gross value? I own no property. I did own an interest in a piece of real estate till 1901. 14. What property, real or personal, did you possess in 1901, 1902, 1903, 1904 and 1905, and what disposition, if any, by sale or gift, have you made of same? I owned none. The records in clerk's office show that I conveyed all realty by deed Jan. 1901, o my wife, who then and now has the responsibility of a dependant family. 15. In what county did you reside during those years, and what property did you then return for taxation? I resided in Schley Co. I returned the property referred to in 14. 16. How were you supported during the years 1901, 1902, 1903, 1904 and 1905? I was supported partly by my son, and the labors of my wife. 17. How much did your support cost for each of those years, and what portion did you contribute thereto by your own labor or income? About $75. I contributed from 1/4 to 3/4 myself. 18. What was your employment during 1901, 1902, 1903, 1904, and 1905? What pay did you receive in each year? I tended a little mill-whole income would not have supported me. 19. Have you a family? If so, who composes such family? Give their means of support. Have they a homestead, or other property? Their ages and how employed? Howell, age 16, Albert, age 10, George, age 8, Kimberly, age 6, Jennie Doyle, age 4, Minnie Weaver, age 2. Older ones in school, except Howell who works on farm. 20. Are you receiving any pension? If so, what amount and for what disability? I do not receive a pension. 21. Have you ever made an application for pension before? I have not. 22. How many applications have you ever made and under what class? I have made none. R.M. Williams, applicant Sworn to and subscribed before me this the 8th day of August 1907. P.E. Taylor, Ordinary of Schley County. QUESTIONS FOR WITNESS State of Georgia Talbot County. I, N.P. Carrelten(?), of said state and county, having been presented as a witness in support of the application of R.M. Williams for pension under section 1254, Code, and after being duly sworn true answers to make to the following questions, depose and answer as follows: 1. What is your name and where do you reside? N.P. Carrelten and reside in Talbotton, Talbot Co., Georgia. 2. Are you acquainted with R.M. Williams, the applicant: If so, how long have you known him? Forty years or more (?) 3. Where does he reside, and how long and since when has he been a resident of this state? Resides in Sligh Co., Ga. & been resident of this state since early boyhood. 4. When, where and in what company and regiment did he enlist, and how do you know? Talbotton, Ga. 3rd Ga. Cavalry, Co. C. Was in same Co.(county?) & had him as (unreadable) 5. Were you a member of the same company and regiment? No. 6. How long did he perform regular military duty? Nearly 4 years. 7. When and where was his command surrendered? In S.C. near Charlotte. 8. Were you present when it surrendered? Yes. 9. Was applicant present? No. 10. If he was not present, where was he? On detail duty. When did he leave his command? Four days before surrender. For what cause? Detail duty. By what authority he left? (Really unreadable--possibly Quarter Master) How do you know all of this? Was present. 11. What property, effects or income has the applicant? Do not know his financial condition at present. 12. What property, effects or income did the applicant possess in 1901, 1902, 1903, 1904, and 1905, and what disposition, if any, did he make of same? Can't say. 13. Has he conveyed away any of his property in the last four years; if so, what was it, and to whom? Can't answer. 14. What is the applicant's occupation and physical condition? Don't know. 15. Is the applicant unable to support himselfby labor of any sort; if so, why? Can't answer. 16. How was he supported during the years 1901, 1902, 1903, 1904 and 1905? Don't know. 17. What portion of his support for these four years was derived from his own labor or income? Don't know. 18. Give a full and complete statement of the applicant's physical condition that entitles him to a pension under Section 1254, Code. Can't. 19. Who composes family? What property have they? Children's ages and their earning capacity? Don't know. 20. What interest have you in the recovery of a pension by this applicant? None. N.P. Carrelten Sworn to and subscribed before me this the 3rd day of Aug. 1907. Henry ??????, Ordinary. AFFIDAVIT OF PHYSICIANS State of Georgia Schley County Personally came before me, Dr. C.G. Jones and Dr. W.D. Sears, both known to me as reputable physicians of said county, who being severally sworn, say on oath that they have examined carefully, R.M. Williams, applicant for pension under section 1254, an after such personal examination say that his precise physical condition is as follows: We fiind him with a rupture of several years duration. He has to wear a truss all the time and from infirmities of old age, he is physically unable to perform manual labor. and that we have no interest in said pension being allowed. C.G, Jones W.D. Sears, MD Sworn to and subscribed before me, this the 8th day of August 1907. P.E. Taylor, Ordinary. SUPPLEMENTAL EVIDENCE TO THE PETITION OF R.M. WILLIAMS FOR PENSION. County of Schley State of Georgia I, E.B. Barrow, Clerk of the Superior Court of Schley County, Georgia, have examined the papers of record in the clerk's office of Schley County and also thos marked, "recorded," in the Clerk and Ordinary's Offices of Marion County, and hereby certify to the following facts as shown by the records above referred to: It appears that R.M. Williams is now living with his third wife. That on the 9th day of June 1879, his then wife, Wealthy Ann Williams made to R.M. Williams a trust deed for her then minor children, to certain hotel property in the town of Buena Vista, Ga., and 1/2 of lot of land in the county of Marion, that on February the 4th after the death of Wealthy Ann Williams, that R.M. Williams did petition the court for leave to sell the property held by him in trust for the purpose of reinvesting. The records further show that in chambers at Talbotton, Ga., on February the 19th, 1881, that J.T. Willis then judge of the Chattahoochee Circuit granted an order to sell and reinvest. A deed recorded in this office shows that certain mill property and lands deeded to Mrs. Mattie Williams by R.M. Williams on January the 1st, 1901, is the same property for which the order obatined from Judge Willis, directed the purchas. In other words, the order to sell directed that the money be reinvested in the mill and land property deeded by R.M. Williams to Mrs. Mattie Williams in January 1901, the records showing that the only interest that R.M. Williams has ever had in this property is that of Trustee for Minor Children, and that those children now of legal age can at theiir discretion lay claim to said property. The records further show that previous to the execution of the above trust deed, that R.M. Williams was granted a homestead from Marion County. That since the making of the trust deed by his first wife; Wealthy Ann Williams in 1879, that the said R.M. Williams has married two other times, and that children have been born as a result of each marriage. The records show that R.M. Williams owns no property. The property that he claimed as his, that is the property which he deeded to his third wife, Mrs. Mattie Williams in January 1901 in trust property and can be claimed by the surviving children by his first wife at their discretion. Witness my hand and official signature, this October the 23rd, 1907. E.B. Barrow, Clerk of the Superior Court of Schley County. (Note: The above is a two page type written document. The second page is on stationary of the "Third District Agricultural School, Americus, Georgia. Office of the Principal, Putnam, Ga., Until January 1st.") THIRD DISTRICT AGRCULTURAL COLLEGE State of Georgia County of Schley personally comes before me, J.M. Collum, of the county and state afforesaid, who on oath says: That he has known R.M. Williams for more than 20 years; the said R.M. Williams having lived less than two miles from him (j.M. Collum) during the entire 20 years; that the said R.M. Williams at this time has no property or affects or income, known to deponent. That since January the 1st 1901, the deed book in the Clerk's office shows that he has owned no real estate. That the deed book referred to shows that on January the 1st 1901, that the said R.M. Williams deeded all his interest in a certain lot, or part of two lots of very poor land to his wife, Mrs. Mattie Williams. That investigation of the deeding of this property that is valued at not more than $500, shows that Mrs. Mattie Williams, who is the third wife of R.M. Williams, is comparatively a young woman, and yet owned no property before her marriage to R.M. Williams. That R.M. Williams is quite old and feeble. That he has five small children by his last marriage, and a number by former marriages. That Mrs. Mattie Williams might be provided with a little home where she might be permitted to live with her small children, and in compensation for having to almost wholy provide for these young children, that the said R.M. Williams did deed the little home to his wife as against any interest that might be claimed by children by former marriages, all of said children having moved away where even if they were inclined, are not close enough, nor are they able those who would be so inclined, to render any help towards the support of R.M. Williams and his family of small children by his last marriage. That the said deed was made at at time when it was apparent that R.M. Williams had no claim for an extension of life. That I have every reason to believe that he does not own any real estate anywhere, nor do I know of any personal property that he owns, or has recently owned. That the occupation of the applicant is that of a miller and a mechanic, and that on account of age and infirmities, that I do not believe he can earn a support in following his occupation, or by any other means. That but for help other than has been at the command of himself and family, and the labor of small children that should have been in school, that he could not have been supporter , and that the facts are, that at all times during the last 5 years, it has been with the greatest difficulty that the family has been able to live. That in R.m. William's present condition, no one needing such services as he can perform, would, or could afford to contribute 1/2 his support for all he can do. J.M. Collum Sworn to and subscribed before me, this Sept. 2, 1907. P.E. Taylor, Ordinary of Schley County. (Add'l Info: R.Marion Williams is found on the roster of Company C, 3rd Ga. Cavalry, enlisting as a Corporal and ranked as a Private at the end of the war. I find a record of marriage of Jennie Doyle Williams to Cleveland I. Brown in Schley Co., 26 Jan. 1919. They are buried at Ellaville Cemetery. Brown, Cleve Izar 12-15-1891 8-11-1969 Brown, Jennie Doyle W. 3-28-1901 3-24- 1980) This file has been created by a form at http://www.poppet.org/gafiles/ File size: 14.1 Kb

Clarence White is working on a story about: James Casey, African-American, who as a Republican represented Marion in the state legislature at the Constitutional Convention of 1868. If anyone has any information, I know he would appreciate it. [email protected]

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/Rd.2ADE/369.1 Message Board Post: I found a Thomas Burge who served as a Marion County Commisioner in in 1850 in "The History of Marion County by Rena Cobb. Unfortunately that is all I could find. Hope this helps

Forsyth-Marion-Hancock County GaArchives News.....Georgia Gleanings October 8 1885 ************************************************ 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: Linda Murray [email protected] March 31, 2004, 1:11 pm Marietta Journal A few days ago Eddie Ford, a little son of Mr. and Mrs. William Ford, of Hancock County, fell from a tree with fatal results. He was in a hickory tree and a limb broke. He fell some distance to the ground, but was able to walk to the house. He died in a few minutes Mrs. Rachel Bell, of Cumming, died recently at the advanced age of 91. She was the mother of Hon. H. P. Bell, late member of Congress, and the grandmother of Mrs. E. Gardner of LaGrange. She had 247 descendants, 185 of whom are living. T. J. Gunnels, a young merchant of Tazwell, Marion County, was attacked by colic Friday morning. He took a dose of laudanum, but not finding relief, he sent for a physician. The physician prescribed morphine, which Gunnels took, and fell into a sound sleep from which he never awoke. Efforts to arouse him were futile and he died shortly after taking the morphine. He leaves a wife and five children. Additional Comments: >From Deaths Reported in Cobb County, Georgia, Newspapers - Volume III This file has been created by a form at http://www.poppet.org/gafiles/ File size: 1.5 Kb

If your county isn't listed this time, please do help us spread the word. Pass this along to any researchers you work with or any surname lists, etc. The GA Archives Uploads page has been updated to reflect the uploads of 21 March thru 27 March 2004. You can view the updated page at: http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/ga/gauploads.html To become a submitter, click here: http://www.poppet.org/gafiles/index.html Thank you for sharing your research. I believe we set a record for number of uploads this week. Keep those records coming!!!

BlankThere are a couple of very interesting letters that have been posted to the Marion Archives recently. They are from John Deveraux Ashton to Rev. Hugh Oliver, son of Thaddeus Oliver. Thaddeus Oliver is believed to be the author of the famous Civil War time poem, "All Quiet Along the Potomac To-night," although others have claimed to be the author. Thaddeus Oliver was killed during the war, but was a citizen of Marion County and a member of the "Buena Vista Guards." The letters and poem are touching and speak to the emotions of war time life. I hope you enjoy them as much as I did. http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/marion/military/civilwar/other/oliver.txt Harris

Marion County GaArchives Wills.....Malachi JOSEY (Jossey) October 1 1879 ************************************************ 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: J.E. Josey [email protected] March 26, 2004, 6:58 pm Source: Will Book A Pg 216 Written: October 1 1879 MARION COUNTY GEORGIA WILL BOOK A, PAGE 216 1 October 1879 Will of MALACHI JOSSEY In the name of God Amen. I, MALACHI JOSSEY of the State and County, Being of Advanced age but of sound and disposing mind and memory, Knowing that I must shortly depart this life, deem it right and proper, both as respect to my family and myself that I should make a disposition of the property with which a kind providence has blest me. I do therefore make this my Last Will and Testament, hereby revoking and annulling all others by me heretofore made. FIRST. I desire and direct that my body be buried in decent and Christian like manner, suitable to my circumstances and condition in life, My soul I trust shall return to rest with God who gave us. I hope for salvation through the merit and atonement of the blessed Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. SECOND. I desire and direct that all my Just Debts be paid without delay by my executors hereafter named and appointed. THIRD. I give and bequeath and devise to my beloved wife, all my real property consisting of my two lots of land Numbers (194) and (195,) One Hundred and Ninety Four and One Hundred and Ninety Five in all being (405,) Four Hundred and Five acres more or less in the (31,) Thirty First District of Marion and State of Georgia, and all belonging to me, consisting of horses, cattle and hogs, also together with all the farming tools belonging to my farm, during her natural life time, also all the Household and Kitchen furniture. FOURTH. I desire that EUGENIE, my Daughter so long as she remains with her Mother, shall receive a sufficient support, her Mothers life time, and after, have to her own proper use, One Hundred acres of land containing all the Houses, last, half supposed of the lot No 194, One hundred Ninety Four, Provided she does not marry, and if she should marry, said Hundred acres of land to revert back to the Estate and be sold, and be equally divided with all my heirs, and after my wife's death, I desire that all my Estate should be equally divided amongst my heirs. FIFTH. I have constituted and appointed my Wife LETTICE JOSSEY executor of my Last Will and Testament. 1 October 1879. Witnes MALACHI JOSSEY SEABORN W ELLIS ISAAC HARVEY ALFRED I ELLIS This file has been created by a form at http://www.poppet.org/gafiles/ File size: 2.9 Kb

We get so excited with all the new files coming in!! Please pass this along to your surname or other lists where it might be helpful. None of this would be happening, if it weren't for all of you who are working so hard. The GA Archives Uploads page has been updated to reflect the uploads of 14 March thru 20 March 2004. You can view the updated page at: http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/ga/gauploads.html To become a submitter, click here: http://www.poppet.org/gafiles/index.html Thanks to all our submitters for their hard work to make these available to the Georgia researchers.

Searching for parents of Otis Youngblood. Otis Youngblood (b) 10-6-1892 (d) 12-13-1960 Thanks for all of your help, Brenda

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