Marion County GaArchives Obituaries.....D.W. Fouche February 23 1912 ************************************************ 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] January 29, 2004, 8:24 pm The Butler Herald, March 12, 1912 The Butler Herald Tuesday, March 12, 1912 Page Three Local Paragraphs D.W. Fouche, of Marion County, died at his home in Tazewell Friday morning, Feb. 23rd, at 3:30 o’clock after an illness of three months or more. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. A.G. Brewton, in his home at Tazewell, in the presence of a number of relatives and friends. His remains were interred in the Tazewell cemetery Saturday morning. This file has been created by a form at http://www.poppet.org/gafiles/ File size: 0.9 Kb

The following was sent me by Linda Snow Davis. As there were both Schley and Marion men in the 17th Ga., I was asked to pass this information along to the lists in the event there might be some who wished to attend. Add'l information and directions can be obtained from Linda Snow Davis at the number listed below. Harris Confederate Memorial Service To Honor James B. Broxton, Cuthbert, Randolph Co., Georgia Trinity Methodist Church Cemetery Invitation Confederate Memorial Service There will be a Memorial Service on Saturday, May 1, 2004 at 2:00 P.M. in Cuthbert, Randolph Co., Ga. to place a CSA marker on the grave of Private James B. Broxton, who served in Co. K, 17th Ga. Infantry. This Company enlisted out of Stewart and Webster Counties. Other counties that enlisted men in this Regiment were Decauter, Doughtery, Harris, Miller, Mitchell, Muscogee, Schley and Terrell. The unit served with Gen. Henry Lewis Benning under the command of Gen. James Longstreet from 1861 to 1865. Benning's Brigade was engaged in almost all of the major battles in the Eastern theater of the War, including Devil's Den at Gettysburg. A lifelong member of Trinity Methodist Church, Rubye Lewis has made this ceremony possible. Through her diligent research she has located the 87 year old granddaughter of Mr. Broxton. Due to her frail condition, Mrs. Berta Broxton Hobbs will not be able to attend. The surviving great grand children of Mr. Broxton are: Hal Hobbs, Leesburg, Ga., Roger Hobbs, Tifton, Ga., Mike Hobbs, Tifton, Ga., Denise Powell, Orlando, Fl., Ed Creamer, Albany, Ga., Ronnie Creamer, Albany, Ga., Betty Piercy, Albany, Ga., all of which plan to attend the ceremony. The family plans to video the service to play back to Ms. Berta Broxton Hobbs, who is very excited about this memorial to her grandfather. Also in attendance will be Linda Snow Davis, who is writing a Regimental History on the 17th Georgia Infantry Regiment. The service will be held at the Trinity Methodist Church Cemetery and will be sponsored by the Sons of Confederate Veterans, Stewart-Webster Camp # 1605. A wreath will be place on Mr. Broxton's gravesite and the guest speaker will be Mrs. Rena Cobb of the Mary Brantley Chapter # 446 of the United Daughters of the Confederacy. A salute will be fired by re-enactors of the 2nd Ga. Infantry, Stewart Greys, and the 17th Ga. Infantry Co. K, Webster Confederate Guards. For more information call Linda Snow Davis, 770-946-9848.

My apologies. I inadvertenly cut off part of the newspaper extractions in the preceeding transmission. Here they are in entirety. Harris The Argus newspaper was started in Sept 24, 1875 (nothing earlier) and the issues that they have microfilmed are spotty and not complete. Transcribed by Trish Elliott-Kashima and Mary K. Elliott Sept 24, 1875: E. M. Butt, Atty at Law Frank Rushin, Tax collector Administrators Sale: 1st Tuesday in November. East 1/2 of Lot 103, 4th Dist. Property of Rebecca Green. Administrator: James Green. Administrators Sale: 1st Tuesday of November. Estate of John T. Green, 75 acres of NW corner Lot 218 and 45 acres SW corner Lot 219 31 Dist. John T> Smith Administrator. Adminstrators Sale: 1st Tuesday of November. Estate of Simeon Lawhorn, 140 acres of Lot 140, 31st Dist. Joel Lawhorn Administrator. Administrators Sale: 1st Tuesday in November. Sarah Slaughter deceased. 120 acres in 32nd Dist., (tear in paper) lots 7. 8. 9. and 29 in 31st Dist on the S. side of Kinchafoonee Creek. J. W. Slaughter Administrator. Administrators sale: 1st Tuesday in November. Estate of Mrs. C. M. WEbb, Lot 34, Block A, CIty of Buena Vista. W. P. Webb Administrator. Guardian Sale: Lot 117, 31st Dist; property of Mary F. Harvey. Thomas W. Harvey Guardian. Death Notice: son of Mr. Howell T. Hollis, aged 2 years. School commissioner Rev. W. A. Singleton Estray Notice: 2 cows belonging to A. J. Jordan, 807 district. Employee in County Clerks office: Mr. Wm. Thompson. October 1, 1875: J. S. McCorkle Atty at Law G. W. C. Munro - a water poowered gin opened at his mills. Going to Columbus Camp Meeting: Rev. B. B. Hinton, Col. E. M. Butt, Mr. T. W> Harvey, Mr. R. M. Williams Death Notice: Mr. McDowell father of Mr. J. J. McDowell. Rev. G. G. Fleming, pastor of colored A.M.E. Church. October 8, 1875: Ramah Primitive Church "probably the oldest church in the entire section". J. J. McDowell residing in Thorntonville. Thomas Harris applied for Homestead. Benjamin Slaughter applied for Homestead. October 22, 1875: Notice to Debtors and creditors against Amanda M. Butt, Administrator E.M. Butt. Jury: James M. Gill, foreman; M. H. McGarrah; John R. Kemp; A. A. Calkey; A. J. McElmurray; H. A. Simms; J. H. Daniel; David C. Chapman; I. P. Blue; W. A. Ansley; W. H. Dismuke; J. A. Shepard; W. H. Bradshaw; John W. Pierce; E. G. Ivey; Hollis O. Belk; S. D. Chapman; J. F. Hollis; A. M. Elder. Judge: Martin Crawford. Wm. Boynton applied for Homestead. Abner C. Adkins applied for Homestead. Clayton Thompson, a white man sentenced to 2 eyars in Penitentiary for hog stealing. Hogs were stolen 31 May from a colored man named Pink Wiggins. Bill Taylor arrested in Marion County wanted in Randolph County, $50.00 reward. Joe Johnson, a negro, arrested for stealing $150.00 from a negro woman. Convicted of cattle stealing. Jeff Livingston and James Taylor stole 2 oxen from Mr. Bradshaw and Ben Johnston. Wedding: Mr. H. Stevens to Miss Abbie Baker, daughter of Dr. J. L. Baker. Death: Lizzie, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Warren Belk, 3 years old, buried at Red Bone. Death: Baby, 1 year old, child of Mr. and Mrs. Holmes, buried at Red Bone Church Yard. Oct 29, 1875: Rev. W. J. Short, Methodist Church. Nov 5, 1875: Sheriff Sale: 1st Tuesday in December: Lots 168 and 185, 5th Dist., property of Benjamin A. Story to satisfy fi fa in favor of Cynthia Kemp et all vs. Benjamin A. Story. Administrators Sale: 1st Tuesday in December. Lot 245 in 4th Dist 101-1/4 acres; Lot 244 in 4th Dist 101-1/4 acres; Lot 269 in the 4th Dist - all known as the Uchee Place. Also Lot 85 in 4th Dist 101-1/4 acres and Lot 84 with 182 acres known as Town Place. Also Lot 238 in the 31st Dist 202-1/2 acres and 1 house and lot in Buena Vista with animals and implements. Estate of A. M. Butt. Adminstrator is E. M. Butt. Estray Notice: Black cow owned by E. J. McNeil of 107th Dist. Application to sell estate of Moses Harvey. Executor Moses J. Harvey. Application for dismission: Mrs. Margaret S. Drane administrix of Wm. N. Drane. Nov. 12, 1875: At Pineville a graveyard has been established for both white and colored; with the white on one side and the colored on the other. Sheriff sale: 30 acres NE corner of Lot 189 in the 5th Dist. Property of J. R. Cumpus to satisfy fi fa case of Asa H. Tyler vs. John R. Cumpus. Sheriff Sale: 140 acres. Lot 148 in the 31st Dist fi fa in favor of John T. Matthis vs. John H. Watson. Nov. 20, 1875: Administrators sale: 1st Tuesday of Jan. Lot 26 and 25 in the 25th Dist. Plantation known as "Baldwin" land. Charles J. Baldwin deceased. Administrator is J. M. Gill. Dec. 10, 1875: Sheriff Sale: 1st Tuesday in Jan. east 1/2 of Lot 22 in 5th Dist., property of Harrell fi fa in T. W. Harrel vs Jacob Harrell and Wm. Boynton. Sheriff Sale: Lot 58 in the 4th Dist. 200-1/2 acres fi fa John Burkhalter vs. John Mackey. Also bushels of corn, cotton and peas. fi fa in favor of Favor, McGee and Co vs J. A. Story and V. A. Story. Sheriff Sale: Lot 39, 57 and 69 in the 4th Dist. fi fa John Butt vs. Hillard C. Burt. 1st Tuesday in February sale 1 bay horse and 1 bay mare, property of Wiley W------- in favor of O. C. Bulloch. Notice of Bankruptcy: Estate of HIllard C. Burt. Obituary: Bland Wallis Sr., born in Duplin Co NC 29 Dec 1806; moved to Marion County in 1831; died Nov 26, 1875. December 31, 1875: Sheriff Sale: fi fa 1st Tuesday of February Lot 10 and 11, property of B. B. Hinton. Sheriff Sale: House and Lot in town of Buena Vista property of Benton and Lumpton. Sheriff Sale: Lot 10 - 11th Dist property of Hinton and Blandford. Matha Blythe applied for homestead. John R. Kemp applied for homestead *************************end of 1875 and first roll of microfilm.********************************************

Trish Elliott-Kashima has extracted the following summaries from the earliest issues of the Marion County Argus newspaper, from the microfilm. There is very good information here for many surnames. This should be of interest to many of you researching Marion surnames. Thank you very much Trish. Harris The Argus newspaper was started in Sept 24, 1875 (nothing earlier) and the issues that they have microfilmed are spotty and not complete. Transcribed by Trish Elliott-Kashima and Mary K. Elliott Sept 24, 1875: E. M. Butt, Atty at Law Frank Rushin, Tax collector Administrators Sale: 1st Tuesday in November. East 1/2 of Lot 103, 4th Dist. Property of Rebecca Green. Administrator: James Green. Administrators Sale: 1st Tuesday of November. Estate of John T. Green, 75 acres of NW corner Lot 218 and 45 acres SW corner Lot 219 31 Dist. John T> Smith Administrator. Adminstrators Sale: 1st Tuesday of November. Estate of Simeon Lawhorn, 140 acres of Lot 140, 31st Dist. Joel Lawhorn Administrator. Administrators Sale: 1st Tuesday in November. Sarah Slaughter deceased. 120 acres in 32nd Dist., (tear in paper) lots 7. 8. 9. and 29 in 31st Dist on the S. side of Kinchafoonee Creek. J. W. Slaughter Administrator. Administrators sale: 1st Tuesday in November. Estate of Mrs. C. M. WEbb, Lot 34, Block A, CIty of Buena Vista. W. P. Webb Administrator. Guardian Sale: Lot 117, 31st Dist; property of Mary F. Harvey. Thomas W. Harvey Guardian. Death Notice: son of Mr. Howell T. Hollis, aged 2 years. School commissioner Rev. W. A. Singleton Estray Notice: 2 cows belonging to A. J. Jordan, 807 district. Employee in County Clerks office: Mr. Wm. Thompson. October 1, 1875: J. S. McCorkle Atty at Law G. W. C. Munro - a water poowered gin opened at his mills. Going to Columbus Camp Meeting: Rev. B. B. Hinton, Col. E. M. Butt, Mr. T. W> Harvey, Mr. R. M. Williams Death Notice: Mr. McDowell father of Mr. J. J. McDowell. Rev. G. G. Fleming, pastor of colored A.M.E. Church. October 8, 1875: Ramah Primitive Church "probably the oldest church in the entire section". J. J. McDowell residing in Thorntonville. Thomas Harris applied for Homestead. Benjamin Slaughter applied for Homestead. Octobe

Marion County GaArchives Obituaries.....Mrs. Emmett J. Guy (Wadsworth) June 22 1923 ************************************************ 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] January 26, 2004, 10:01 am The Consttution, Atlanta, Ga., Saturday, June 23, 1923. The Consttution, Atlanta, Ga., Saturday, June 23, 1923. GUY--Mrs. Emmett J. Guy died Friday evening at a private sanitarium. She is survived by her husband, Mr. Emmett J. Guy; a daughter, Miss Geraldine Guy; four sons, Emmett J. Guy, Jr., Weyman Guy and J.T. Guy; father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. J.T. Wadsworth, of Tazewell, Ga.; two brothers W.A. and J.M. Wadsworth of Madison, Ga., and two sisters, Mrs. E.B. Tilison, of Atlanta, Ga., and Mrs. J.M. Guthrie, Tazewell, Ga.; one sister-in-law, Mrs. Floyd Wadsworth, of Buena Vista, Ga. The fumeral will be held at the residence, 238 Winter Avenue, Kirkwood, at 4:30 o'clock this (Saturday) afternoon. The remains will be shipped to Tazewell, Ga., Sunday at 7:30 a.m. for interment, where will be completed at graveside. Greenberg & Bond Co., in charge. This file has been created by a form at http://www.poppet.org/gafiles/ File size: 1.4 Kb

I hit the return button on my computer (just now, too) and the message automatically is emailed to ARCHIVES (wonder why). Anyway, it was suppose to go back to the email list of Marion County, GA. I was giving some extra material. My husband is connected to the GREEN/E family of Marion County. Diane ======================== Diane Peel Walls [email protected] Aiken, South Carolina http://web.aikenelectric.net/~walls2381 Devoted to our families, those who came before us and those who will make new paths ahead of us...... ----- Original Message ----- From: Archives To: Tommy & Diane Walls Cc: [email protected] Sent: Sunday, December 21, 2003 7:54 AM Subject: Re: [GAMARION] Ga-Marion-Cobb Co. News (Memories of War ) I'm not sure who this was meant to go to but Harris [email protected] submitted the original News Record on this email. Debra Crosby GAArchives ----- Original Message ----- From: Tommy & Diane Walls To: Archives Sent: Saturday, December 20, 2003 10:41 PM Subject: Re: [GAMARION] Ga-Marion-Cobb Co. News (Memories of War ) James I. and Nancy Green of Marion County GA were my husband's 4th great grandparents. (James I. Green has been known as Sen. James Green, of Marion County, GA.) James I, son of Lott Green, of Duplin Co., NC, had a sister named Ann Green, who married Stephen Williams. I have one son of theirs, Lott Williams. Is there a possibility that Joe F. Williams was also their son? Diane Walls [email protected] > We went through North and South Carolina, and reached my old home > where I was born, in Marion County, Ga. I weighed one hundred and thirteen > pounds. I stayed with Uncle and Aunt Nancy Greene, who treated me as if I had > been their own son. I was with them two months, until the surrender. I left > for home June 1, and reached there the 10th. > > > Additional Comments: > There was a James Green mentioned the Marion History Book by Cobb as an early > planter in the Brantley area. I don't know if that was in the Red Bone > district or not. I have been unable to locate a Senator Green in my > references, but I believe this is Uncle and Aunt Nancy Greene's household in > the 1860 census. > > CENSUS YR: 1860 TERRITORY: GA COUNTY: Marion DIVISION: Redbone > District REEL NO: M653-130 PAGE NO: 79 > REFERENCE: 12 Sept 1860, L. W. Wall, Ass't Marshal > > 15 575 9999 Green Rebecca 70 F Domestic > 400 1,015 N Carolina > 16 575 9999 Green Morsey 73 F > Domestic N Carolina X > 17 576 9999 Green James, Sen. 63 M Farmer > 1,500 4,390 N Carolina > 18 576 9999 Green Nancy 57 F > Domestic N Carolina > 19 576 9999 Green Darcus 27 F > Domestic N Carolina > 20 576 9999 Green Thomas 20 M Farm > Laborer Georgia X > 21 576 9999 Green Mary A 20 F > Domestic Georgia X > > > This file has been created by a form at http://www.poppet.org/gafiles/ > > File size: 7.3 Kb > > > > ============================== > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 > >

Marion County GaArchives Obituaries.....Mrs. J.C. Royal December 1911 ************************************************ 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] January 22, 2004, 5:22 pm The Butler Herald, December 19, 1911 The Butler Herald Tuesday, December 19, 1911 Page One Neighboring County Items Marion County Patriot Mrs. J.C. Royal who has sick for months, died Saturday evening at her home in Buena Vista. Her remains were taken to Brantley Sunday morning and laid to rest in the Brantley cemetery. This file has been created by a form at http://www.poppet.org/gafiles/ File size: 0.8 Kb

Marion County GaArchives Obituaries.....Arthur Dillard December 1911 ************************************************ 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] January 22, 2004, 5:21 pm The Butler Herald, December 19, 1911 The Butler Herald Tuesday, December 19, 1911 Page One Neighboring County Items Marion County Patriot Mr. Arthur Dillard, died suddenly on Sunday evening. He was in his usual health and preparing to retire for the night when his wife noticed that something was wrong with him and ran to him but before she could get to him he fell from his chair dead. This file has been created by a form at http://www.poppet.org/gafiles/ File size: 0.9 Kb

Marion County GaArchives Obituaries.....R.L. Majors December 1911 ************************************************ 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] January 22, 2004, 5:20 pm The Butler Herald, December 19, 1911 The Butler Herald Tuesday, December 19, 1911 Page One Neighboring County Items Marion County Patriot Mr. R.L. Majors, an aged citizen of our county living on Mr. W.R. Worthen’s place, died Monday afternoon at 1 o’clock and was buried at County Line Church on Wednesday morning. This file has been created by a form at http://www.poppet.org/gafiles/ File size: 0.8 Kb

Marion County GaArchives Obituaries.....Malcolm Hair November 1911 ************************************************ 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] January 22, 2004, 5:12 pm The Butler Herald, November 28, 1911 The Butler Herald Tuesday, November 28, 1911 Page Three Death of Rev. Malcom Hair Rev. Malcolm Hair is dead. Another landmark has been removed from our midst and the community is sad. He gently fell asleep Tuesday morning at 1 o’clock, after an illness of only a few days’ duration. Bro. Hair was 81 years old and had been a citizen of this county all his life. He had been a local minister of the Methodist church for more than half a century and had spent much of his time preaching in this and surrounding counties. He gave his time, money and talent doing good to his fellowman. Bro. Hair was Ordinary of this county during the early 60’s and had filled many other offices of public trust and confidence. He was president of the County Board of Education for 16 years and had served on the City Board of Education for many years. – Marion County Patriot This file has been created by a form at http://www.poppet.org/gafiles/ File size: 1.4 Kb

Marion-Taylor County GaArchives Obituaries.....Mrs. Vincent Montgomery November 19 1911 ************************************************ 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] January 22, 2004, 5:10 pm The Butler Herald, November 28, 1911 The Butler Herald Tuesday, November 28, 1911 Page Three Local Paragraphs Mrs. Montgomery, widow of Mr. Vincent Montgomery, died at the home of her son, Mr. S.R. Montgomery, near Norwich Sunday night Nov. 19th. She was in the 73rd year of her age and upon retiring Sunday night was seemingly in her usual good health, but Monday morning her body was found to be cold and lifeless. The candle ceased to burn and the light went out without warning. She was the mother of three surviving children, S.T. and S.R. Montgomery and Mrs. J.J. Youngblood. The remains were laid to rest at Pine Level cemetery Tuesday morning, Rev. Mr. Robinson conducting the burial service. The Butler Herald Tuesday, December 5, 1911 Page One Death of Mrs. Vincent Montgomery of Marion County On Monday Nov. the 20th at the home of Mr. S.R. Montgomery, the death angel camd quickly and took his mother, Mrs. Vincent Montgomery. She retired as usual Sunday night in her usual health and fell asleep never more to wake. She was a faithful member of the Methodist church. Three sisters, Mrs. Fannie Wright, of Genvada, Miss., Mrs. Barker Montgomery and Mrs. Eveline Beeland, of Taylor County; two sons, Messrs. Thomas and Robert Montgomery; one daughter, Mrs. Emma Youngblood, besides a host of other relatives and friends are left to mourn their loss. Her remains were interred in the Pine Level Cemetery Nov. 21st. Rev. Robinson, her pastor officiating. Additional Comments: Note from the transcriber: The first article gives Mrs. Montgomery's death date as November 19th, the second article, November 20th. I'm not a researcher of this family and don't know which date is correct. This file has been created by a form at http://www.poppet.org/gafiles/ File size: 2.2 Kb

Marion County GaArchives News.....Slander Suit By Marion County Won Through Supreme Court December 19 1911 ************************************************ 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] January 21, 2004, 9:01 pm The Butler Herald The Butler Herald Tuesday, December 19, 1911 Page Four Slander Suit by Marion County Won Through Supreme Court An interesting decision from Buena Vista involved the issue of what constitutes slander or statements calculated to injure one in his line of work or professional service. Mary Nicholson, a schoolteacher, brought action against James S. Dillard for $400 special damage and $5,000 general, because he made certain statements impugning her character. As a consequence she lost her school and was kept from earning a living by teaching in the community. Dillard’s general and special demurrers were sustained in the lower court but the Supreme Court reversed this action and held that his language was calculated to injure her in her profession. This file has been created by a form at http://www.poppet.org/gafiles/ File size: 1.3 Kb

Hello to All, Looking for information on Kenney Simmon born before 1860 married Janie Anthony born before 1860. Had a child Mattie Lou Simmon born 1864 and died 1950. Thank you for all your help, Brenda

As always when The Taylor Tracer arrives, I am very impressed with all the variety and hard work that has gone into each issue. (Feel free to pass this along to any list you feel might be interested.) It started out with World War II and the touching story of Thomas Oliver Gassett and even the telegram which his mother received notifying her if his death. (As an aside, I learned that he was buried in the same cemetery as the John A. Cox. John Adams answered my question. Horeb Primitive Baptist Cemetery is also known as Shiloh and even Daviston.) A fascinating story of Uncle Ira, the stagecoach Drive (The Atlanta Constitution 1890) who lived in Macon, will delight you. Just reading about the personages who rode with him is a history lesson! He later wrote a column for the Macon Telegraph and we have a tiny bit of his work on-line. http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/bibb/newspapers/jennings.txt The next article deals with Georgia Editor - J.D. Russ (Butler); W.T. Christopher (Montezuma Record) Very interesting article on the Baptist Faith and baptism and several photos of river baptisms There are 34 pages in all -- so this is just a taste of what this issue contains. We always encourage you to support the Society by joining... and keep encouraging your local libraries to subscribe as well. http://www.rootsweb.com/~gatchgs/index.htm See the index for all the old issues. Subscribe: Membership ($20) Sponsor $50 Memorial $100 All include monthly 40 pg newsletter "Taylor County Tracer" Monthly meetings on 3rd Tuesday held in Butler City Hall. Mail dues to: Jacquelyn P. DeLong P.O. 1925 Butler, GA 31006

Marion-Sumter County GaArchives Obituaries.....William Allen September 28 1911 ************************************************ 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] January 19, 2004, 3:45 pm The Butler Herald, October 3, 1911 The Butler Herald Tuesday, October 3, 1911 Page One W. Allen, Buena Vista, Meets Death In Auto Americus, Ga., Sept. 28 – A fatal accident occurred tonight on the Ellaville highway, six miles from Americus, when a large touring car driven by William Allen, of Buena Vista, turned turtle without any apparent cause whatever. Mr. Allen was instantly killed and his wife seriously injured, being caught by the overturning automobile. Mr. Wadsworth, a traveling companion, and three of the Allen children aboard the card escaped serious injury. The party had spent the day in Americus and were speeding tonight to their home at Buena Vista, 30 miles distant, when the accident occurred. The scene of the casualty is upon one of the finest roads in Sumter County and the cause of the accident is a complete mystery, probably resulting from some defect in the auto. The body of Mr. Allen was carried later to his home in Buena Vista while injured members of the party were given attention. News of the accident telephoned here and to Ellaville brought many other automobiles to the scene of the fatal accident. The wrecked auto lay in a ditch beside the road. This file has been created by a form at http://www.poppet.org/gafiles/ File size: 1.7 Kb

Marion-Sumter County GaArchives Obituaries.....William Allen September 28 1911 ************************************************ 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] January 19, 2004, 3:44 pm The Butler Herald, October 3, 1911 The Butler Herald Tuesday, October 3, 1911 Page One W. Allen, Buena Vista, Meets Death In Auto Americus, Ga., Sept. 28 – A fatal accident occurred tonight on the Ellaville highway, six miles from Americus, when a large touring car driven by William Allen, of Buena Vista, turned turtle without any apparent cause whatever. Mr. Allen was instantly killed and his wife seriously injured, being caught by the overturning automobile. Mr. Wadsworth, a traveling companion, and three of the Allen children aboard the card escaped serious injury. The party had spent the day in Americus and were speeding tonight to their home at Buena Vista, 30 miles distant, when the accident occurred. The scene of the casualty is upon one of the finest roads in Sumter County and the cause of the accident is a complete mystery, probably resulting from some defect in the auto. This file has been created by a form at http://www.poppet.org/gafiles/ File size: 1.4 Kb

Here are some more Ebenezer minutes. This is about a year and a half gap of missing minutes here. We jump to mid-year 1854. begin #195-198 Geo. Sumpter Co. Sept. 11th 1852 The baptis Church of Christ at Ebineser met in conference, _?_ Rufs mod 1 open the dor of the church for the reception of members, recieved non 2 cawled for references when the leter to our association was read and adopted granted a leter to brother Morris Ansley N.A. Purifoy Clk October and November minuts mislaid Geo. Sumpter Co. 12th Decm. 1852 The baptis church of Christ at Ebeneser met in conference, brother mod present 1 open the door of the church for the reception of members, recieved none 2 cawled for references, none granted leters to brother William V__fe, sister Catherine Andrews, Sister Wells and servent brother Mackneal N.A. Purifoy (There are a 4 pages blank between this entry and the next) 1854 C.L. Battle Chs Clerk Georgia Sumter county The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference 1 open the dore for the reseption of members when brethren Anderson Barlow, John E. Barlow, Garland Barlow, John T. Barlow and sister M.E. Barlow and Mahala Barlow and Thomas Barlow and his wife Mary Barlow cam forward with letters, Rec'd 2 caled for Reference, taken up _?_ went in to the choice of a minister to serve us the Remainder of the year. Chose Bro. Hog__ and appointed comitty to Wright, Battle, and Purifoy May 11th 1854 C.L. Battle Bro. Ansley mod Saturday June 9th 1854 Baptist Church of Christ met conference 1 open the dore for the Reseption of members, recd non 2 Caled for Refference C.L. Battle Clk Bro. Ansley mod end 195-198

Schley-Marion County GaArchives Military Records.....John J. Owens November 10 1903 Civilwar - Pension Co. B, 17th Ga.Inf. ************************************************ 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 HillC [email protected] January 19, 2004, 2:17 pm QUESTIONS FOR APPLICANT State of Georgia Schley County John J. Owens of said State an 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? John J. Owens. Ellaville, Schley County, Georgia. 2. How long and since when have you been a resident of this state? Since 1833. All my life. 3. When and where were you born? Warren Co., Ga., 1833. 4. When and where and in what company and regiment did you enlist or serve? In 1861. In Schley Co. in Co. B, 17th Regiment. 5. How long did you remain in such compamy and regiment? From 1861 (August) until about April 13th 1865. 6. When and where was your company and regiment surrendered and discharged? At Appomattox Court House, Virginia. The 17th Reg. at this time was under Gen. Benning of Columbus, Ga. 7. Were you present with your company and regiment when it surrendered? Yes, I was with it. 8. n/a 9. How much can you earn per annum by your own exertions or labor? Nothing. 10. What has been your occupation since 1865? Farming only. 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"? Infimity and poverty. 12. If upon the first ground, state how long you have been in such condition 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 you lost your sight? I am old and feeble and ruptured so I have to wear a truss. I have no education so as to make a living at any thing except farming & I am not able to to farm. 13. What property, real and personal, or income, do you possess, and its gross value? Between 500 & $600. I have no income. 14. What property, real or personal, or income, do you possess in 1894, 1895, 1896, 1897, 1898, 1899, 1900 and 1902, and what disposition, if any, by sale or gift, have you made of same? 175 acres of as poor land as you will find outside of a desert. i give it for taxes at $350.00 & the grand jury of this county appraised it. 15. In what county did you reside during those years, and what property did you then return for taxation? In Schley Co., Ga. & the same realty & balance in persona???? 16. How were you supported during the years 1899, 1900, 1901 and 1902? On my farm, but I am unable to improve the property even to rebuilding the house which is badly needed. 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? I lived with my family. I should say $120.00 for year. 18. What was your employment during 1898, 1899, 1901 and 1902? What pay did you receive in each year? I lived with my family, could not work & ????? ???? proceeds to live upon. 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? Wife, 55 yrs., boy 21, girl 19, girl 17, boy 14, John 12, David 11, Liddia(?) 9, Jewel 6. They live on farm with me. They own no property whatever. 20. Are you receiving and pension? If so, what amount and for what disability? No. 21. Have you ever made an application for pension before? Yes. 22. How many applications have you ever made and under what class? This class, two applications but the facts were not set out fully in either of them. J.J. Owens Sworn to and subscribed before me this the 10th day of Nov. 1903. P.E. Taylor, Ordinary of Schley County. QUESTIONS FOR WITNESS State of Georgia Schley County James M. Owens of said state and Marion County, having been presented as a witness in support of the application of John J. Owens for pension under section 1254, Code, 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? James M. Owens. Marion Co., Ga. 2. Are you acquainted with John J. Owens, the applicant; if so, how long have you known him? 50 years. 3. Where does he reside, and how long and since when has he been a resident of this state? In Schley Co., Ga. Since I knew him for 50 years. 4. When, where and in what company and regiment did he enlist and how do you know? Co. "B" 17 Ga. Regiment. I was present when he enlisted. 5. Were you a member of the same company and regiment? I was at close of war. 6. How long did he perform regular military duty? from 1861 to 1865. 7. When and where was his command surrendered? At Appomattox Court House, Va. 8. Were you present when it surrendered? I was with him, Yes. 9. Was applicant present? Yes. 10. n/a 11. What property, effects or income has the applicant? (Give your means of knowledge) I am his brother and live near him. 175 acres of very poor land & two poor mules (?) & household goods. 12. What property, effects or income did the applicant possess in 1896, 1897, 1898, 1900, 1901 and 1902, and what disposition, if any, did he make of same? Same as above. He has not sold off anything. 13. Has he conveyed away ant of his property in the last four years, if so what was it, and to whom? No. 14. What is the applicant's occupation and physical condition? He is a farmer. His health is very poor. He is ruptured & not able to work owing to feebleness & old age. 15. Is the applicant unable unable to support himself by labor of any sort, if so, why? He is unable to support himself. He is ruptured & very feeble, & old, being 70 years old, will be 71 on the 12th of Dec. 1903. 16. How was he supported during the years 1898, 1899 1900, 1901 and 1902? Lived on his little farm. 17. What portion of his support for these four years was derived from his own labor or income? None to amount to anything. 18. Give a full and complete statement of the applicant's physical condition that entitles him to a pension under Section 1254, Code? See answer to 14. 19. Who composes family? What property have they? Children's age and their earning capacity? Wife & 8 children, four girls & four boys. One of them 21 years old. They have no property of any kind. 20. What interest have you in the recovery of a pension by this applicant? None. James M. Owens Sworn to and subscribed before me, this the 10th day of Nov. 1903. P.E. Taylor, Ordinary. AFFIDADIT OF PHYSICIANS State of Georgia Schley County Personally came before me Dr. B.L. Bridges and Dr. R.T. Bivins, both known to me as reputable physicians of said county, who, being severally sworn, say that they have examined carefully John J. Owens, applicant for pension under Section 1254, Code, and after such personal examination say that his precise physical condition is as follows: Mr. John J. Owens has rheumatism, also has been ruptured on right side & he has to wear a truss & from old age & physical weakness, he is unable to do manual labor. and that we have no interest in said pension being allowed. B.L. Bridges, MD R.T. Bivins, MD Sworn to and subscribed before me, this the 10th day of Nov. 1903. P.E. Taylor, Ordinary. ORDINARY'S CERTIFICATE State of Georgia Schley County I, P.E. Taylor, Ordinary, in and for said county, hereby cerify that the applicant John J. Owens resides in said county, and has been a bona fide resident of this state since the ______ day of ________ 1833. and that the witnesses, viz: James M. Owens, Dr. B.L. Bridges and Dr. R.T. Bivins are of trustworthy character, and that their statements are entitled to full faith and credit. I futher certify that before answering the foregoing questions, the applicant and each witness took the oath hereon prescribed, and that the full text of the affidavits was read to the applicant and witness before same was signed. I further certify that the tax digest of Schley County show that applicant returned for taxation in his name in 1899, seven hundred & fifty dollars of property, and in 1900, seven hundred & fifty dollars of property, in 1901 six hundred & ninety-two dollars of property, in 1902 six hundred dollars of property. In my opinion the foregoing claim is by him made in good faith. Witness my hand and seal of office, this 10th day of Nov. 1903. P.E. Taylor, Ordinary of Schley County. (Note: This application was disapproved. There is a note in the file that indicates that the real estate value was such that he was not deemed indigent. He reapplied in 1910 when the regulations were libralized and was granted a pension for 1911. A.J. Wall was his witness on that application.) 1870 Schley Census, Page 85, 2 August 1870 531/531 Owens, Mary 60 f w keeping house 700 650 Ga(all) John J. 30 m w farm laborer James 26 m w farm laborer Mary 20 f w no occupation Mary E. 2/12 f w 1880 Schley Census, Page 47, 25 Jun 1880 486/381 Owens, John w m 45 farmer Ga (all) Mary Jane w f 27 wife keeping house William L. w m 4 son Mary Ida w f 2/12 dau Mary Jane w f 70 mother at home This file has been created by a form at http://www.poppet.org/gafiles/ File size: 10.0 Kb

Does anyone know about the location of Bluff Springs --- or any of these named trustees? These are transcribed, so the spelling of the names may not be correct, and I would appreciate any corrections. I wonder how many years this one was active? From: Galileo ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE State of Georgia, PASSED IN MILLEDGEVILLE AT AN ANNUAL SESSION IN NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER, 1832. [missing title] ACADEMIES. 1832 Vol. 1 -- Page: 3 MARION and that Eli Brewer, Harris Johnson, John Griffin, Greenberry Ottery and A. F. Temples, be, and they are hereby appointed trustees of Bluff Spring academy, in the county of Marion.

I notice a couple of new names in these minutes. begin 190-194 Geor. Sumpter Co. April 10th 1852 The baptis church of Christ at Ebeneser met in conference, brother I. Hart mod 1 open the door of the church for the reception of members, recieved by leter brother James Williams and sister Susan Williams, his wife 2 called for references, toock up the case of brother James Davidson and continued it until the next conference commity to wait on him. C.L. Battle, E.D.Eason, Wm. Mckey also the case of brother Edward Neuman, after deliberation excumunicated him N.A. Purifoy Clk Georgia Sumpter Co. May 8th 1852 The baptis church of Christ at Ebeneser met in conference, Brother I. Hart mod 1 open the door of the church for the reception of members, recieved by leter Sister Mary Daniel 2 cawled for references, toock up the case of brother Davidson and he being present gave the church ample satisfaction N.A. Purifoy Clk Georgia Sumpter Co. June 9th 1852 The baptis church of Christ at Ebinezer met in conference, brother J. W. Jackson mod 1 open the door of the church for the reception of member, recieved by leter brother Nealey McNeal 2 cawled for references, none Wm McKey Clk Georgia Sumpter Co. July 12th 1852 The baptis Church of Christ at Ebineser met in conference, brother I. Hart mod 1 open the door of the church for the reception of members, recieved none 2 cawled for references, none we send as delogates to reprosent us in our general meeting I. Hart, C.L. Battle N.A. Purifoy Clk Georgia Sumter Co. August 7th 1852 The baptis church of Christ at Ebeneser met in conference, brother I. Hart mod 1 open the door of the church for the reception of members, recieved none 2 cawled for references, none we send as delogates to our Association I. Hart, C.L. Battle, Wm McKey in case of faliour. We send $1. 25 cts for minuets and $5.00 for Associational purposes N.A. Purifoy Clk end 190-194