Chattahoochee-Muscogee County GaArchives Biographies.....Sheppard, Andrew unknown - living in 1933 ************************************************ 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: Joy Fisher [email protected] November 5, 2004, 12:07 am Author: N. K. Rogers ANDREW SHEPPARD Facts in this narrative were furnished by Mr. A. W. Cannon. All who are familiar with past events in Chattahoochee County have asked the author of this volume to include something concerning the life of Andrew Sheppard. He and his sister Nellie lived on land he sold to a Mr. McCart, when they removed to place late occupied by the family of his nephew A. W. Cannon. Mr. Sheppard bought an Indian boy about eight years of age from his mother in Columbus, Ga., for $10.00. This boy was legally bound and given the name of Jack Sheppard. Mr. Sheppard had already adopted a white boy named Pat Carter, and since an Indian could not attend school here, Pat on returning home each day would teach the Indian youth all he had learned. When the Indian was 21 years of age, Mr. Sheppard gave him and Pat each a horse and a broad cloth suit of clothes. While in Columbus, some one stole Jack's horse, so he returned to the only home he knew and worked for another year. At the expiration of this time. Mr Sheppard paid Him $100.00. when he departed for the Indian Reservation. He wrote that he could not live under conditions as they existed there and went to their Missionary Station. Jack joined the army during the War between the States and was killed. After the war ended a missionary named Buckner, who once preached to the Indians at this Station was traveling through this part of the country, preaching wherever he went and stopped to see Mr. Sheppard. He was accompanied by a smart Indian who had known Jack and he told about his having been killed in the service of the Confederate Army. After leaving his home, Pat and Jack wrote frequently to Mr. Sheppard, but he eventually ceased to hear from Pat and never knew what became of him. Mr. Sheppard reared two other boys, Asa and Andrew Womack, his nephews: Asa married a daughter of John McGlaun. Thye had one son, Davis McGlaun. Asa's wife died while he was in the army. Andrew Womack had married Lougenia R., daughter of D. G. McGlaun. They had a son William: Andrew Womack was killed during the war and Asa married second the widow of Andrew Womack. They had two sons and two daughters. Mr. Andrew W. Cannon's father died in 1857 in Muscogee County and his mother died seven hours later from shock. They are buried in the same grave in Double Churches Cemetery. Mr. Cannon was then two years old and was reared in the home of his uncle Andrew and Aunt Nellie Sheppard. There were two of Mr. Sheppard's nieces, Sallie and Jane Thomas who lived in a house near by, and after Mr. Sheppard's death in June 1889, (buried at County Line Cemetery) Mr. Cannon moved to his home, for he inherited the Sheppard property and lived at their home place all his life until recent months since the death of his wife in 1929, when he has visited much and all his children. Additional Comments: From: HISTORY OF CHATTAHOOCHEE COUNTY, GEORGIA By N. K. Rogers Dedicated to KASIHITA CHAPTER U. D. C. and all worthy descendants of the County's first settlers. Copyright 1933 by N. K. ROGERS PRINTED BY COLUMBUS OFFICE SUPPLY CO. COLUMBUS, GA. File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/chattahoochee/bios/gbs570sheppard.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/gafiles/ File size: 3.8 Kb

Chattahoochee-Muscogee-Webster County GaArchives Biographies.....Brennon, Peter A. unknown - living in 1933 ************************************************ 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: Joy Fisher [email protected] November 4, 2004, 11:52 pm Author: N. K. Rogers PETER A. BRANNON Peter A. Brannon of Montgomrey, Ala., Executive Secretary, Anthropological Society, is recognized everywhere as an authority on Creek Indian history. Citizens of Chattahoochee County may read his contributions to this volume with keener interest knowing that several of his ancestors were among the most highly esteemed residents of this part of Muscogee County when it became Chattahoochee. Hyram Fuller, who was one of the first five judges of the Inferior Court appointed by Gov. Johnson; Pryor Dozier, whose daughter married Hyram Fuller; Myles Greene, one of the wealthy planters at Jamestown: members of the Brannon family lived in both Muscogee and Chattahoochee counties, and his father John M. Brannon taught school at Jamestown. In addition to his professional writing, Mr. Brannon has contributed many articles of great historical value to newspapers in Georgia and Alabama. His "Mile Stones Along Alabama Pathway" gives to the world historical data which might otherwise be consigned to oblivion. A skecth of Peter A. Greene, for whom Mr. Brannon is named, second man to enlist in the Confederate service from Chattahoochee County follows this. Additional Comments: From: HISTORY OF CHATTAHOOCHEE COUNTY, GEORGIA By N. K. Rogers Dedicated to KASIHITA CHAPTER U. D. C. and all worthy descendants of the County's first settlers. Copyright 1933 by N. K. ROGERS PRINTED BY COLUMBUS OFFICE SUPPLY CO. COLUMBUS, GA. File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/chattahoochee/bios/gbs568brennon.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/gafiles/ File size: 2.1 Kb

Chattahoochee-Muscogee-Webster County GaArchives Biographies.....Schley, Thomas B. 1800 - 1855 ************************************************ 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: Joy Fisher [email protected] November 4, 2004, 11:39 pm Author: N. K. Rogers SCHLEY From a letter written to Hon. Wm. K. Schley of Chattahoochee Co., by his cousin, Mrs. Virginia Ridenhour Barney, the following is copied: "The Schleys originally came from Frederick, Md. and settled in Louisville, Ga. The first Schleys in this country having come in 1735; the leading man among them being Thomas Schley. The Schley who first came to Ga., was John Jacob Schley, whose wife was Mary Shellman, daughter of John Shellman of Fredericktown, Md. They came to Georgia after the War of 1812, leaving one son, Frederick A. Schley in Frederick, Md., but bringing with them (1) George, (2) William (3) John, (4) Philip T., (5) Anna Maria, (6) Catherine. George Schley was postmaster at Savannah for over 40 years and must have quite a large family, some of whom still live there. Philip must have been your grandfather. William (Gov.) was my great grandfather. He must have married a Kirkley. Gov. Schley had two children that I know of; Anna Maria, who married Arthur Burnside Davis and Dr. Wm. K. Schley, (note: Mrs. Annie Jones, wife of W. K. says that this Dr. Wm. K. Schley was cousin of Thomas B. Schley her husband's father, and physician in their family and asked them to name this son for him. They had already lost three infant sons, Philip, Robert and Thomas, so they (Thos. Bull and Eliza Elliott Greene Schley) named this son born in 1854 for the Dr. Win. K. Schley who was the governor's son. Anna Maria Schley Davis, the daughter of the governor, was grandmother of Mrs. Virginia Ridenhour Barney. Anna Maria (5) married a rich planter on the coast below Savannah—Major Maxwell. Catherine (6) married Dr. Daniel Hook who was a preacher and a physician and was twice elected mayor of Augusta, Georgia. In Martin's History of Columbus, Dr. W. K. Schley's name first appears as member of the Board of Health in January 1838 and is continued through 1842. On p. 41 Part II of this history —June 17, 1849 P. T. Schley, son of Dr. Wm. K. Schley of Columbus, was killed by the explosion of a can of camphene in Oxford, Ga. From Evans' History of Ga.—(Gov.) William Schley was born in Maryland in 1786. He was educated in the schools of Louisville and Augusta, Ga. After his term (as Gov.) expired he retired to his home in Richmond Co. where he died at a ripe old age. Mrs. Lillian Schley McBride sent the following data. Thomas Bull Schley, b. Dec. 17, 1826 at Sparta, Ga. d. at Petersburg Va., Aug. 11, 1864; (Mrs. Johnnie Schley Gatewood says that Thos. B. Schley was wounded in the Seven Days Battles around Richmond and died at the home of his wife's family there) is buried in Linwood cemetery, Columbus, Ga., married Eliza Elliott Greene, daughter of Robert H. Green, born Nov. 10, 1805 in Brunswick Co. Va. and died May 28, 1870 in Columbus, Ga. Capt. Thos. B. Schley was the son of Philip T. Schley born in 1800 and died in 1855, who in 1824 married Frances Brooking b. 1802; d. Jan. 19, 1852. In Martin's History of Columbus p. 59, Part I. The Muscogee Blues under Capt. P. T. Schley are mentioned as a company formed during the Indian hostilities of 1837. This Capt. P. T. Schley (brother of Gov. Wm. Schley who lived in Columbus during its early stages of development had several sons and daughters. His son Thos. B. Schley bought a tract of land in Chattahoochee Co. and located his home at the top of the hill nearest Upatoi Creek on old road to Columbus, which hill is still known as Schley's Hill. At that time there was no bridge across Upatoi Creek at the foot of Schley's Hill, and Captain Schley conducted a ferry at that point until a bridge was constructed. Thos. B. Schley was the largest land owner in that section, but he did not have the pleasure of remaining there and watching over his young family many years, for civil war days demanded his service, so gallantly given. Mrs. Gatewood says the brothers of Thos. B. Schley who lived in Columbus were Dr. Edward Brooking Schley and Dr. Philip Schley who moved to New York. There was also a brother named George Schley. Three of his sisters married into the Whittlesey family On another page (166) of Martin's History John Schley is mentioned as one of the lawyers there when Superior Court met in 1845. The three sons, Wm. K., Thos. Frederick, and Francis Vivian (Dr. Frank), of Thos. B. and E. E. Green Schley who lived in Chattahoochee Co. were men of unusual mental ability. Mrs. Jennie Gatewood writes of her father, Dr. Frank V. Schley. "He was a temperate man in all lines but thinking. His brain was very active and he was mentally stronger than he was physically." She says the name of Vivian came down from the 17th century when Lord Vivian of England married into the family. All members of the family are proud of their aristocratic lineage and possess such traits of character that the world recognizes their right to possess such pride. Thos. Frederick Schley died before he reached his 33rd birthday, which is additional proof of the frailty of their bodies which could not endure the hardshps of life as t had to be lived in the South for many years after the War Between the States. W. K. Schley's family remained citizens of Chattahoochee longer than any other member of this family, and Frederick Krikley Schley still resides in this county, having bought other lands when the Federal government condemned and paid for the old Schley plantation as part of Fort Benning reservation. For W. K. Schley was one of those citizens who loved his patrimonial possessions too dearly to desire to sell at any price. One of his ambitions had been to leave each of his children 1,000 acres of land in the neighborhood of his home. But they have been successful in other places. His oldest daughter, Mortimer achieved outstanding success in her work as Home Demonstration agent in Webster and Mitchell Counties where she married Prof. Eugene Atwtay now (1933) Superintendent of Sylvester High school. The second daughter Julia (Mrs. Sam Snellings) known in her girlhood for her adaptability and pleasant personality, has further developed her fine traits of character as wife and mother of an interesting family. The next daughter Lilian (Mrs. E. E. McBride), noted for her brilliant intellect, distinguished herself in special educational work, during her short life. Louise, the youngest daughter, also has been engaged in the teaching profession in Columbus, Ga. Although living in Columbus, the family of T. F. Schley had been identified with the affairs of this county until their former home became part of the reservation. Mrs. T. F. Schley believed in Wesleyan College, for she educated her three daughters there. - It has been said of her oldest daughter, Woodie (Mrs. Cooper Campbell, who also contributed some data to genealogy of Schley family) that she is probably known to as great a number of people in all walks of life as any lady in Columbus. For she is active in all constructive civc work as well as that of a benevolent nature in the city. She is past President of Fourth District Parent-Teachers Association and Third Vice President of Georgia Congress of Parents and Teachers. She spent her youth at the home prepared by her father for his family in this county and which her mother, Mrs. Lilian Harp Schley, after her husband's untimely death, so ably managed with the assistance of her daughter, Erin (Mrs. Brantley Brinson) who possesses unusual business ability. The keenness of their mentality is splendidly illustrative by her daughter, Leila (Mrs. Johnston Deason of Lumpkin) whose research work is of great value to such organizations as U. D. C. and D. A. R. chapters to which she belongs. The families of Dr. T. V. Schley Sr. and Mrs. Leila Schley Gordy, while not so closely identified with Chattahoochee Co., are well known for their prominence in the social and profession world wherever they live. All descendants of the Schley family have these characteristics which exemplify the same patriotism and high order of thinking possessed by their forbear. Additional Comments: From: HISTORY OF CHATTAHOOCHEE COUNTY, GEORGIA By N. K. Rogers Dedicated to KASIHITA CHAPTER U. D. C. and all worthy descendants of the County's first settlers. Copyright 1933 by N. K. ROGERS PRINTED BY COLUMBUS OFFICE SUPPLY CO. COLUMBUS, GA. File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/chattahoochee/bios/gbs567schley.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/gafiles/ File size: 9.0 Kb

Chattahoochee-Muscogee County GaArchives Biographies.....Patterson, Robert Carr 1814 - 1890 ************************************************ 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: Joy Fisher [email protected] November 4, 2004, 10:49 pm Author: N. K. Rogers ROBERT CARR PATTERSON Members of the Patterson family of Chattahoochee County have an ancestry of which they may justly feel proud. The founder of the branch of the family living here, Robert C. Patterson, b. 1814, d. 1890, was son of William and Ruth Clements Patterson. When he was 21 years of age his father, who lived in Jefferson Co., gave him a pony on which he decided to ride to Texas. But when he reached Alabama the Indian hostility was at its height so he returned to Columbus, Ga. and joined those fighting the red men in 1836. His youngest son S. J. Patterson recalls hearing him speak of those days and say that the lots where Springer Opera House and the court house in Columbus are located were duck ponds when he first came there. He began work in Columbus as a carpenter and his name is in the list given by Martin for 1840. Mr. James Hickey employed him that year to build a house (now home of Co. Com. C. N. King) of which Mr. Patterson and his bride Sarah Hickey were the first occupants. With the aid of a negro woman and a boy he cleared the land on the flats surrounding this place and while his horse was resting after night would walk to King's grist mill a mile or two distant, carrying a bushel of corn to be ground into meal, often returning the following evening to bring the meal home. Mrs. Sarah Hickey Patterson died 1852 leaving five children; the oldest James Byron while a mere youth in the Confederate army died from a gangrenous affection which set in when a finger was shot from one of his hands, the others, two sons and two daughters lived honored, useful lives until crowned with old age.. R. C. Patterson married second, Dec. 14, 1853, Mrs. Hester Shaw Fincher. Of their four children Lucy died young, Gertrude (Mrs, W. F. Cook) is mentioned elsewhere, only Bartow and Stonewall J. are now living, the latter one of Chattahochee's present efficient commissioners. Mr. Patterson was Justice of the Inferior Court here in 1857-58, when he severed his connection with Chattahoochee's affairs removing to Stewart Co. from whence his three oldest sons entered the service of the Confederacy. He himself served in the commissary department during the latter part of the war, issuing food and medicine. During the winter of 1868-69 he returned to this county, and during the year 1869 lived in the Huff house in Cusseta where his daughter Sarah Mozelle married John Stephens. While here he was engaged in mercantile business; but the instability of business conditions caused him to desist from this. So he returned to that same vicinity where he had first resided in Chattahoochee (then Muscogee) and settled about half way between the original Hickey home and the house he built in which he and his first wife lived. Here he spent the remainder of his life, one of the leading men in that part of the county. The fervency of his religious ardor is remembered by all who knew him. Family worship was a part of the daily routine of his household and his house was the preacher's home whenever he was in that vicinity. He was one of the most active of the five men to whom Henry King donated land for the use of the Methodist church in the erection of New Bethany Church. Camp meetings were held there for four or five years and Mr. Patterson was a leader in preparing for these meetings. Bad roads made it impracticable for the pastor of this church to visit in the neighborhood often, so Mr. Patterson was frequently called upon to conduct funerals and to perform marriage ceremonies. For he was legally qualified to do the latter as he was Justice of the Peace there for about twenty years. Mr. S. J. Patterson says the year he was 21 and serving first as a juror in Halloca court, after hearing the case, he with the other four men, one of whom was G. W. King, Sr., retired to the woods and built a pine-knot fire on that very cold day, that they might be comfortable while reaching their decision. Mr. R. C. Patterson often said he broke in all Chattahooee's lawyers of that period (aftrewards famous in other places) among them being Eugene Wynn, Charlie Shipp, Joe Chapman and Z. A. Littlejohn. Naturally they were employed as counsel by those having recourse to the law to settle their differences. And sometimes when these young lawyers attempted to stress certain legal points, it is said this old Justice of the Peace would tell them "it might be law, but it wasn't right." Mr. Patterson's educational opportunities had been limited and his son says he kept his own books and did much writing; which was difficult for others to read due to hs own peculiar way of spelling. He was wont to say he did not study a dictionary, but made his own. And he had also made his character so sound and so highly respected that such trivialities as the proper spelling of words were forgotten by those who sought his advice about any and all of the affairs of life and living. The county records show his name constantly as bondsman and administrator of the estates of friends and kinsmen of his wives. For only one of his relatives, a brother, Benjamin Patterson, ever lived here; and he for only a few yars when he married Ann Shaw (sister of second Mrs. Patterson), widow of Charles King and afterwards removed to Texas. Mr. Robert C. Patterson was a plain-spoken, God-fearing, honest man whom his neighbors trusted. His youngest son pays this tribute to this upright pioneer of Chattahoochee.— "A better man never lived." Additional Comments: From: HISTORY OF CHATTAHOOCHEE COUNTY, GEORGIA By N. K. Rogers Dedicated to KASIHITA CHAPTER U. D. C. and all worthy descendants of the County's first settlers. Copyright 1933 by N. K. ROGERS PRINTED BY COLUMBUS OFFICE SUPPLY CO. COLUMBUS, GA. File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/chattahoochee/bios/gbs563patterso.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/gafiles/ File size: 6.4 Kb

Chattahoochee-Muscogee-Stewart County GaArchives Biographies.....Jones, James Hickey unknown - unknown ************************************************ 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: Joy Fisher [email protected] November 4, 2004, 7:16 pm Author: N. K. Rogers JAMES HICKEY JONES James Hickey Jones, who was ordinary of Chattahoochee Co. 1912-16, with all others of this line had a most interesting ancestry. Of the large family to which Judge Jones belonged only one member, Mrs. Annie Jones Schley, is now living. Their mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Hickey Jones, was the great grand daughter of Alexander Carswell, who came to America from Scotland. Her grandfather, John Carswell who was a second lieutenant, as well as her great grandfather the emigrant, helped to win American independence from Great Britain. In 1829 Mrs. Jones' father, James Hickey who married Jane Carswell came from Burke to that part of Muscogee later Chattahoochee County where he settled the place known to later inhabitants as the "Devil Jim" Jones place. In the Creek land lottery of 1827 James Hickey, soldier (War of 1812) drew lot 86 in 24th Dist. of original Lee Co. He owned several lots near his home here among them being the one upon which he had a house built which has been the home of C. N. King (county commissioner) for many years. When Mr. King came there as a youth to take charge of this plantation owned by his father, Wm. King, Mr. Robert C. Patterson, then an old man, told him something of the history of this house (Mrs. Annie Jones Schley was born at this place) which was built in 1839-40. James Hickey employed him (R. C. Patterson) who is listed among the carpenters of Muscogee in 1840 in Martin's History of Columbus, Ga., to build this house and gave him board and lodgings while he was engaged in doing this work. And at the same time he was courting Mr. Hickey's daughter, Jane, whom he married in February 1840, and they were the first occupants of this new house. It is built in the style approved today—that is the front door surrounded by small windows, opens directly into a generous-sized living room with large fireplace, having the bed rooms grouped conveniently at side and rear of this living room. Through a narrow hallway leading to the rear, the kitchen originally detached from the house, is reached. It is ceiled throughout with wide plank which were hand planed. The shelf for water bucket on back porch is a single plank twenty inches wide and of unusual thickness. The smokehouse still remains in use, though its location has been changed, same logs being used in rebuilding nearer the kitchen. After Mr. and Mrs. Patterson had removed to Stewart Co. for a few years, another son-in-law of Mr. Hickey's, James Hardwick Jones lived at this place. He was the son of another James Jones, who among other valuable possessions, left something quite unique—an arithmetic he made in 1795-96. This handmade arithmetic in an excellent state of preservation considering the ravages of time, is the property of R. W. Jones, a son of Judge J. H. Jones. This book is done entirely with pen and ink and the figures and script are perfect. Only an artist could have accomplished this feat. All the rules for arithmetical processes are given with copious examples clearly and lucidly solved. This book, evidently prepared by an educated mind and hand, was quite probably used to assist in his children's education after he had moved into a pioneer country. James Jones and his wife Sarah Wyley Jones, came from Sparta, Hancock Co. Ga, to Jones "Crossing" (Upatoie) Muscogee Co. where they had a home considered a mansion at that time. It was a two-story structure with basement, wood work and stairway said to have been imported. A description of this fine old home was given by one familiar with it to Mrs. Lillian Schley McBride, a great grand daughter of this James Jones. Several old pieces of furniture and silver remained in possession of the Jones descendants until the present generation. James Hardwick Jones was living in Tennessee when the War Between the States began. His son, James Hickey Jones, too young to enlist at first, served as gunbearer and was later a courier on the staff of General Stephen D. Lee. When the war ended, he was paroled, a youth 19 years of age to begin life during the lean years of the reconstruction period here. His father and mother had returned to her old home in Chattahoochee, where they spent the remainder of their lives and are buried at the cemetery in front of this home, which had sheltered the Hickey and Jones families for so many years. George W. Jones, a brother of James Hardwick Jones, never married, but had a picturesque place in upper part of Chattahoochee, where he kept much of the fine furniture and silver inherited from his parents. He entertained lavishly and so spent a fortune; but still retained some of this inheritance which he mentions in bequests in his will. When James Hickey Jones married Miss Susie Wilkinson, they went to "old Uncle George's" home to live. In a letter to her homefolks, she painted a beautiful word-picture of that old home on Pine Knot. There was a mill in front of the house, in addition to all its other desirable features. She began her housewifely duties by carrying a bunch of keys, eleven in number, which were used daily. There were negro servants to do the work, but this was after slavery days, so the necessity for keys. She named this place "Paradise" which perhaps met the demands of an earthly paradise more nearly than is customary even for young lovers to find their abode to be. For it had that background of luxury which is essential to the joyousness of living for those who have cultivated tastes. After establishing a home of their own near the old Hickey-Jones place, James Hickey Jones and family moved to Cusseta, building this time upon the site of the W. W. Shipp home which had burned a few years before. A natural talent along artistic lines is quite noticeable among the various other families whose lineage traces to this same ancestor. Additional Comments: From: HISTORY OF CHATTAHOOCHEE COUNTY, GEORGIA By N. K. Rogers Dedicated to KASIHITA CHAPTER U. D. C. and all worthy descendants of the County's first settlers. Copyright 1933 by N. K. ROGERS PRINTED BY COLUMBUS OFFICE SUPPLY CO. COLUMBUS, GA. File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/chattahoochee/bios/gbs561jones.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/gafiles/ File size: 6.8 Kb

Chattahoochee-Muscogee County GaArchives Biographies.....DeWolf, Thomas unknown - unknown ************************************************ 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: Joy Fisher [email protected] November 4, 2004, 6:21 pm Author: N. K. Rogers DE WOLF Data furnished by Mrs. S. W. DeWolf and Mr. James Gilbert of Columbus, Georgia. When Mr. Thomas DeWolf came from Connecticut he lived first near Selma, Ala. Then at Montgomery where he was engaged in the publication of a paper. Mr. DeWolf came to Columbus, Ga. in 1854 or 55. There had been weekly papers in Columbus, but Mr. Dewolf published the first daily paper there, "The Daily Sun," first issue being on July 30, 1855; place of publication was a two story brick building where Burrus Motor Co. is now located. He bought an interest in a business, —job office and bindery,—already established there. Mr. Thomas Gilbert, an English orphan, spent his boyhood days in this country, from age of 14 to 21 with Mr. DeWolf in Montgomery where he learned his trade. Then he began travelling around; finally went back to London, from there to Paris, then back to U. S., working at different places (under H. Greeley on New York Tribune at one time). Having started to California he came by Columbus to see the DeWolf family, —he was devoted to Mrs. DeWolf,—when Mr. DeWolf said, "Tom, stay," and he stayed. One of Mr. DeWolf’s sons was named for Mr. Gilbert. Mr. DeWolf's health was bad and the doctors had advised him to move into the country so he bought a plantation in Chattahoochee Co. a few miles from Box Springs, moved there and outlived all the doctors who predicted his death. He left the bulk of publications to Mr. Gilbert. On April 17, 1865, the day after the capture of the town by Federal troops under Gen. Wilson, this newspaper, book bindery, job printing office was destroyed and publication of the paper was not resumed until Aug. 31, 1865. The Daily Times printing office (where Gilbert Printing Co. is now located) was destroyed the same day and publication of it was never resumed, but the good will and subscription list was bought by The Daily Sun and the paper was afterwards called the Sun and Times. Mr. Gilbert went to Macon, purchased remnants of two printing offices and finally managed to get them moved to Columbus. When the two papers were combined in Oct. 1865, the Sun and Times moved to place where Gilbert is now. DeWolf and Gilbert continued in business until the early seventies; After Jan. 1874, when the Sun was sold to Enquirer, becoming Enquirer-Sun, Mr. DeWolf was not interested in this business, but associated altogether with his business in Chattahoochee Co. He was a hard worker and expected all around him to work also; and like all hard workers somewhat abrupt in manner. He was quite a power in his day in the political world, proof of which lies in the fact that he was nominated for Senator from this district without his knowledge when there was a dead-lock in the nominating convention. Mr. DeWolf's first wife, the mother of his sons who were so well known in this county, died in 1880—and he married second her sister Mrs. Collins, who accompanied him to Atlanta in 1882-83. He married third Miss Mamie Daniel. His oldest son, Walter, was reporter and type setter at the office when Mr. Thomas Gilbert employed John Martin (editor of Daily Sun) to write a history of Columbus with Walter DeWolf to assist him in collecting data. The original copies of this history (two parts) were in paper covers. Walter DeWolf, his cousin John Stewart, and Tom Wynne, formed a partnership called Wynne, DeWolf and Company, publishing a paper called The Daily Times from Jan. 1, 1875 to April 1885. After this Walter DeWolf was connected with Agricultural Department of this state and while in Atlanta became private secretary to Gen. J. B. Gordon while he was in the Senate of the U. S. He married Carrie V. Porter and their only child Kate Louise, died May 1, 1915. Silas W. DeWolf, educated at University of Georgia, entered Railway service Sept. 1886 with engineering department Central of Ga. Railway Co. He was roadmaster and Superintendent or Mexican railways; resident engineer of Mexican National R. R. 1903-08; finally Gen. Manager and Vice Pres. Texas-Mexican Railway with office in Laredo, Texas. He died Dec. 4, 1927, and his widow who was Miss Nellie B. Slade, resides in Columbus, Ga., until her death in 1933. Gilbert DeWolf, who was well known and liked in this county during his young manhood, was construction engineer with Mexican National R. R. when Huerta ran Americans out of that country. He was employed by the U. S. government 1915-17. He married first Miss Ella McCook who belonged to one of the most prominent families of Chattahoochee Co.; her mother was Miss Annie Williams of Burke Co., whose sister Mamie Williams married Lord Gorden. After the death of Ella McCook, Gilbert DeWolf married Miss Mattie Liela Hornaday of Ellaville, Ga. Additional Comments: From: HISTORY OF CHATTAHOOCHEE COUNTY, GEORGIA By N. K. Rogers Dedicated to KASIHITA CHAPTER U. D. C. and all worthy descendants of the County's first settlers. Copyright 1933 by N. K. ROGERS PRINTED BY COLUMBUS OFFICE SUPPLY CO. COLUMBUS, GA. File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/chattahoochee/bios/gbs558dewolf.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/gafiles/ File size: 5.6 Kb

Chattahoochee-Baldwin-Muscogee County GaArchives Biographies.....Raiford, Elijah G. 1825 - 1903 ************************************************ 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: Joy Fisher [email protected] November 4, 2004, 6:14 pm Author: N. K. Rogers RAIFORD Elijah G. Raiford born in Baldwin Co., Ga. in 1825, was a son of Baldwin Raiford and grandson of John Raiford a lieutenant in 2nd N. C. Regt. of Continentals, who after the Revolution moved from N. C. to Ga., and was twice granted land under the head right system between 1788 and 1795 m St. George's Parish and in Burke and Screven Counties. John Raiford's will is recorded in Jefferson Co. Elijah G. Raiford married Elizabeth D. Munroe, Sept. 28, 1845 in Muscogee Co. Their children were Fanny (Mrs. Turner) Lucy (Mrs. J. H. Coudon), Albert (educated as a physician, died young), Cornelia (Mrs. Dudley), Baldwin and Augustus M. Raiford. E. G. Raiford m. -second (Mrs.) Georgia Johnson (nee Eelbeck). When Dr. Mose Edwards married Miss Mattie Bussey in 1866 Fanny and Lucy Raiford were the bridesmaids. E. G. Raiford with his family moved to Columbus in 1872, where he had a law partnership with James Russell. But after his second marriage he lived in Chattahoochee Co. again where he died in 1903. He was a capable and popular man having an agreeable disposition. He was active in the social, political and religious affairs of his community. His daughter (Mrs. Turner) recalls that he liked to bring unexpected guests to dinner and was always a genial host. During Civil War days, Capt. Raiford first left with Co. D. 46th Ga. but resigned and served in the Confederate legislature for two years. He then re-enlisted the army, being in 39th Ga. Cavalry. In a letter (original in hands of author) dated Nov. 18, 1864 from Camp McLaws in Camdan Co., Ga. B. P. Rogers wrote to Henry King "I wish to say something to you in regard to the county elections. Raiford has been solicited by his friends at home and has consented to be candidate for Justice of Inferior Court at the January election. Since we have been together in this Company I have become better acquainted with him and know him to be the right kind of a man and I would urge his claim out of a consideration of friendshp and because I am satisfied that he, like myself is not able to stand the service. I hope that it may be consistent with your feelings to help him in the election." Mr. Raiford was a successful candidate at this time, proof of which lies in the fact that he was one of the five men who received their commissions Jan. 31, 1865. Having also served as Ordinary before the war as well as during its progress, he was, no doubt, as well acquainted with the financial and political conditions of the county as any man living then. When the Methodist church of Cusseta was organized he was one of its first trustees, and was lay leader of the churches of the county— six in number then—for several years where he used his talent for singing as well as learning all the songs popular during civil war days. The memories recalled of him are of an honorable, genial man who served his family and country well. Additional Comments: From: HISTORY OF CHATTAHOOCHEE COUNTY, GEORGIA By N. K. Rogers Dedicated to KASIHITA CHAPTER U. D. C. and all worthy descendants of the County's first settlers. Copyright 1933 by N. K. ROGERS PRINTED BY COLUMBUS OFFICE SUPPLY CO. COLUMBUS, GA. File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/chattahoochee/bios/gbs557raiford.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/gafiles/ File size: 3.8 Kb

Chattahoochee-Muscogee-Upson County GaArchives Biographies.....Gordy, Wilson unknown - unknown ************************************************ 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: Joy Fisher [email protected] November 4, 2004, 5:37 pm Author: N. K. Rogers GORDY Dr. Frank Gordy in a letter (dated Nov. 1, 1924) to his brother Fred Gordy of Conway, Ark. said "My information obtained from our grandfather, Wilson Gordy, that many, many years ago three Gordy brothers came to this country from Scotland and located in the State of Delaware. Each soon found a mate and reared families. Peter Gordy, a grandson of one of the three brothers, was the father of Wilson Gordy." Mrs. Carrie Gordy Parks says "Peter Gordy, our great grandfather was born in Delaware and died in Georgia. "In Muscogee Co. records July 12, 1847 Ruth Gordy's name appears as Admx. of Peter Gordy. She gave bond with James Vinson security. No further record found. Wilson Gordy of Milner, is a grandson of Leonard and Nellie Gordy who came to Georgia from Maryland where it is said Wilson Gordy's father, Peter Gordy, lived before coming to Baldwin Co. Ga. Children of Leonard and Nellie Gordy of Upson Co. (furnished by Peter L. Gordy of Barnesville, Ga) William, Benjamin, Washington, Asa, Thomas and Mattie Gordy. (Of Irish descent). In Baldwin Co. Peter Gordy was married to Sally Russell Dec. 31, 1817, by John B. Scott J. P. and Wilson Gordy to Mary Scott Nov. 20, 1825 by Wm. S. Mitchell J. P. In land lottery of 1827 April 10, Wilson Gordy, Reddings battalion, had a draw. The Ordinary of Baldwin Co. found in an old land lottery book the names of Wilson Gordy and William Gordy Jun, listed in Russell's Dist. and entitled to one draw each. Listed as "Names of persons to draw with remarks in R. W. Ellis' Battalion." Wilson Gordy came to that part of Muscogee later Chattahoochee County in 1833. Family tradition says he brought his worldly goods in a hogshead pulled by mules; such as the people used for hauling tobacco to market over the Blackshear road. There was a stationary seat built over the hogshead on which he and his family sat on the journey into the new country. He acquired land and the usual improvements necessary for comfort and the routine of living at that time. When the War Between the States began Mr. Gordy had several sons of proper age to enter the conflict. Gilbert Perry went with the Chattahoochee Rangers, which left Columbus Oct. 29, 1861. He died from wounds Oct. 4, 1864. Two others sons, Green and William (killed) also went. But the best known in Chattahoochee were Henry and George whose descendants still live here. Lieut. Henry Gordy was with Semme's Brigade in northern Virginia; was severely wounded and suffered on account of this throughout his long and useful life. During his last days he wanted "to march around the square again." And he was seen in 1922, the year of his death—but still a tall and commanding figure even in his old age—march alone on limping feet around the court house square in Cusseta, Ga., where 60 years before in his young manhood he had marched with enthusiastic comrades when they first enlisted—perhaps the only surviving member of that valiant band. And though he was a good soldier, he had such a kindly spirit, in his last years he was one of the most beloved men in the county. Mr. George Gordy, who also saw service during the last year of the war, owned jointly with his wife the grist mill which bears his name and has been such a well known place near Cusseta throughout the years. G. G. Gordy represented the county in the legislature two terms and his grandson Louie (dec'd) had the unique distinction of having both grandfather's pictures (the other being D. J. Fussell) in the State Capitol. His son T. A. Gordy was first rural carrier to use an automobile for delivering mail. And his daughter, Mrs. Lucy Gordy Speight was first lady to drive an automobile in this county. In fact, Mr. Gordy was the first buyer of an automobile in Chattahoochee, and his son G. I. Gordy says the first trip the family made in it was to Harmony cemetery April 26, 1914 and the second was to the annual picnic at Harp's Mill first Saturday in May of that year. Dr. F. M. Gordy was ordinary of Chattahoochee for several terms, then representative. At expiration of his term, having removed to Columbus, he was elected by the people of Muscogee Co. to represent them in the legislature, thus continuing him there. When he returned to Chattahoochee to resume his practice of medicine, he became ordinary again after the death of H. B. Howard, which office Dr. Gordy was filling at the time of his death. During the years when he was constantly before the public, discharging his professional and official duties, he won the high esteem and commendation of all classes of people. The Scott family furnished some of the kindly traits characteristic of the Gordy family. A granddaughter describes Mrs. Wilson Gordy (nee Mary Scott) thus: "Grandma was small, very quiet and soft-spoken and sweet disposed; had white hair from my first memory of her." She also remembers "Aunt Becky Broadnax" who lived at her grand father Gordy's. There was a small rockingchair which stayed by a window near the fireplace that was never moved because it was blind "Aunt Becky's chair." Mrs. Parks also writes "there was Great-aunt Lizzie Scott, who gave me a dress when I was a baby. I have the dress yet and prize it highly. I have the suit of clothes Father wore when he was wounded. Grandpa raised the sheep and sheared the wool. Grandma carded and spun the thread, wove the cloth and made the suit by hand she told me; sometime I think I will present it to the Cusseta U. D. C." The place where all this industry was practiced shows no trace of habitation today, but there are homes in many parts of our county maintained by descendants of Wilson and Mary Scott Gordy and in these homes live worthy citizens of this great commonwealth. Additional Comments: From: HISTORY OF CHATTAHOOCHEE COUNTY, GEORGIA By N. K. Rogers Dedicated to KASIHITA CHAPTER U. D. C. and all worthy descendants of the County's first settlers. Copyright 1933 by N. K. ROGERS PRINTED BY COLUMBUS OFFICE SUPPLY CO. COLUMBUS, GA. File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/chattahoochee/bios/gbs555gordy.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/gafiles/ File size: 6.6 Kb

Muscogee County GaArchives Military Records.....McCrary, A.Y. Civilwar - Pension Company "G" 31st Georgia Regiment ************************************************ 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: Bert Pittman [email protected] November 4, 2004, 5:19 pm Pension QUESTIONS FOR APPLICANT State of Georgia Muscogee County A. Y. McCrary of said State and County, desiring to avail himself of the Pension Act (Section 1254, Code), 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? A. Y. McCrary I reside. Columbus, Muscogee Co. Ga. 2. How long and since when have you been a resident of this State? 29 years since November 1873 I have resided in The State. 3. When and where were you born? Was born Sept 19th 1846, Talbot Co Ga 4. When and where and in what company and regiment did you enlist or serve? I enlisted in 1864 in Macon Ga in Company "G" 31st Georgia Regiment 5. How long did you remain in such company and regiment? 12 months 6. When and where was your company and regiment surrendered and discharged? April 9th 1865 at Appomattox Court House VA, was surrendered 7. Were you present with your company and regiment when it surrendered? Yes 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 present at surrender 9. How much can you earn per annum by your own exertions of labor? $20.00 10. What has been your occupation since 1865? Farming<?> & Laborer 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"? Infirmity & 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 and where you lost your sight? Kidney and Heart affection also spinal affection. vertigo. 13. What property, real or personal, or income, do you possess, and its gross value? Household furniture to income value about $75.00 14. What property, real or personal, did you possess in 1894, 1895, 1896, 1898, and 1899, and what disposition, if any, by sale or gift, have you made of same? Claimed the same that <????> made no disposition by sale or gift. 15. In what county did you reside during those years, and what property did you then return for taxation? Muscogee Co Ga. <???> property for taxation 16. How were you supported during the years 1898 and 1899? By my children 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 don't know. I contributed about $25.00 18. What was your employment during 1898 and 1899? What pay did you receive in each year? Taking small jobs, very small pay about 25.00<?> each year 19. Have you a family? If so, who composes such family? Give their means of support? Yes, Wife & 3 children all of age <??> have left me, they have no means of support except their daily wages, no homestead or lands. 20. Are you receiving any pension? If so, what amount and for what disability? No. 21. Have you ever made an application for pension before? No 22. How many applications have you ever made and under what class? I have never made application for pension before this one applicant A. Y McCrary Sworn to and subscribed before me this the 9th day of Sept<?> 1902. W M Redd Jr, Ordinary of Muscogee county. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------- QUESTIONS FOR WITNESS State of Georgia (Georgia crossed out, Alabama written in) Russell County P A Greene, of said State and County, having been presented as a witness in support of the application of A.Y. McCrary 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? Seale, Ala. Russell Co 2. Are you acquainted with A. Y. McCrary, the applicant; if so how long have you known him? yes forty (40) years. 3. Where does he reside, and how long and since when has he been a resident of this state? Columbus GA. Practically all his life 4. When, where and in what company and regiment did he enlist, and how do you know? In Macon Ga April 1864 I was 1st Lieut Co G 5. Were you a member of the same company and regiment? yes 6. How long did he perform regular military duty? 12 months 7. When and where was his command surrendered? At Appomattox 8. Were you present when it surrendered? I was not 9. Was applicant present? yes 10. If he was not present, where was he? He was present. When did he leave his command? Appomattox. For what cause? surrender. By what authority he left? gen parole. How do you know all of this? (blank) 11. What property, effects or income has the applicant? (give means of knowledge) about $100 of furniture and no income 12. What property, effects or income did the applicant possess in 1896, 1897, 1898, and 1899, and what disposition, if any, did he make of same? He had no property<?> 13. Has he conveyed away any of his property in the last four years, if so, what was it and to whom? No had none to convey 14. What is the applicant's occupation and physical condition? laborer, is of very poor health and not able to do manual labor 15. Is the applicant unable to support himself by labor of any sort, if so, why? on account of his health 16. How was he supported during the years 1898 and 1899? by his two sons 17. What portion of his support for these two years was derived from his own labor or income? but very little 18. Give full and complete statement of the applicant's physical condition that entitles him to a pension under section 1254, Code? (blank) 19. What interest have you in the recovery of a pension by this applicant? None P. A. Green Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 8th day of Sept. 1902. D. A. Andrews, witness H. T. Benton Judge of Probate Russell Co Ala -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- AFFIDAVIT OF PHYSICIANS State of Georgia Muscogee County Personally came before me Forrest L Cosby and F V Schley both known to be reputable physicians of said county, who, being severally sworn, say on oath that they have examined carefully A. Y. McCrary, applicant for pension under Section 1254, Code, and after such personal examination say that his precise physical condition is as follows: his heart is dilated to such an extent that the valves can not close properly which causes regurgitation of blood in heart causing circulation <???> so much as to disable him to work They further say on oath that the physical condition of applicant renders him unable to labor at any work or calling sufficient to support himself, and that we have no interest in said pension being allowed. Forrest L Cosby, M.D. F. V. Schley, M.D. Sworn to and subscribed before me, this the 9th day of Sept. 1902. W.M Redd Jr, Ordinary. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- ORDINARY'S CERTIFICATE State of Georgia Muscogee County I, W M Redd Jr, Ordinary in and for said county, hereby certify that the applicant A. Y. McCrary resides in said county, and has been a bona fide resident of this state since the (all his life) and that the witnesses viz: P A Greene and Darin A Andrews are of trustworthy character, and 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 digests of Muscogee County show that applicant returned for taxation in his name in 1899, nothing dollars of property, and in 1900, none dollars of property. In my opinion, the foregoing claim is by him made in good faith. Witness my hand and seal of office, this 9th day of September 1902. W M Redd Jr, Ordinary of Muscogee County. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------- Included in this file was a letter from P.A. Greene to W M. Redd Jr. dated Sept 8 1902. The image quality is poor but apparently a copy of a prisoner parole card from Appomattox Court House issued to A. Y. McCrary is attached to the following letter ----------------------------- Seale, Ala Sept 8, 1902 Hon William Redd I Take <???> certifying to the fact that A Y McCrary served with credit to himself in my company for the last year of the war. <????> period to the surrender of Gen R E Lee. Whatever you may do for him will <????>. I am sick in bed so examine<? > this note. Your Comrade, P. A. Greene 1st Lieut. Co G 31 Ga Reg -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------- WIDOW'S AFFIDAVIT State of Georgia Muscogee County Personally before me comes Mrs. Jane McCrary of said county, who, after being duly sworn on oath says, that she is the widow of A.Y. McCrary to whom in the county of Muscogee, State of Georgia, she was married on the 24th day of Dec. 1867 and that she remained his wife, resided with him to the date of his death in March 14th 1912 and that she has not since his death remarried. At the time of his death he was a resident of Muscogee county, in Columbus said state of Georgia, and he was on the indigent pension roll of the state and paid a pension of $60.00 in Muscogee county for 1912 per annum, on account of being a soldier in Company G, 31st Regiment, Georgia Infantry Volunteers. At death of A. Y. McCrary was in the use and possession of the following property: (blank) of the cash value of (blank). What property of any kind and of any value have you in your use, control and possession now, and the cash value? no acres of land valued at no horses and mules valued at no hogs, cows, etc valued at no Total cash value of all property That she is now a bonafide citizen of said county of Muscogee and she has so continuously resided since 1872. Mrs. Jane McCrary Sworn to and subscribed before me, this the 17th day of July, 1912. W M Redd Jr Ordinary of (blank) County. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------- AFFIDAVIT OF WITNESS TO PROVE MARRIAGE AND TO WHOM--DATE OF DEATH OF HUSBAND State of Georgia Muscogee County Personally before me comes Mrs Lucy Ragansburg, known to be responsible and truthful person, residing in said county, who after having duly sworn on oath, says: that of her own personal knowledge, Mrs. Jane McCrary, who made the foregoing affidavit, is the lawful widow of A. Y. McCrary, who died in Muscogee County in the State of Georgia on 14th day of March 1912 and that she has not since remarried. That she became the wife of A.Y. McCrary on the 24th day of Dec. 1867 and that she and he had resided together as man and wife continuously since 24th day of Dec. 1867 and that A Y McCrary was the same man who was on the pension roll of said state Georgia from Muscogee County (1912) State of Georgia when he died. I certify that I was present at the marriage of said A. Y. McCrary and Jane Wright Dec 24th 1867 Lucy Ragansburg Sworn to and subscribed before me, this the 17th day of July 1912. W M Redd Jr, Ordinary of Muscogee County. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- State of Missouri City of St. Louis George Wright of the city of St. Louis and State of Missouri, being duly sworn says that upon his Oath, herewith: My mother, Lucinda Jane McCrary now living at Columbus Georgia married Archelous Yancy McCrary December 24 1867 in Stewart County Georgia. I was present that day. At the time she married Mr McCrary, she was the widow of James Wright and had been since the 8th day of June 1862, The wedding ceremony was performed by James Gordy, a Justice of the Peace as far as I know. <last line unreadable> Geo Wright Subscribed and sworn to before me this 13th day of July 1912 My License expires August 18th 1912 W C Barbour Notery Public for and was there<?> the City of St. Louis, State of Missouri Additional Comments: <transcriber's note: the above letter was hand-written and blurry but I believe that most of the transcription is correct, I recall that another researcher has identified A. Y. McCrary's wife as "Lucinda Jane McCrary" so I am pretty confident with that name. I am fairly certain that A. Y. McCrary's first name is Archelous. Archibald is a possibility but the written name's last letter wasn't a tall character such as "d". Also I believe A.Y. McCrary very likely a descendant of Archelous Harris and is possibly named after him. "Yancy" is my best read of his middle name but it certainly could be "Young" or some similar name> ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A final application was made in Muscogee county for a final payment due to a deceased pensioner to offset burial expenses. This application states that Jane McCrary died March 27, 1926. It appears to been filed by an agent of the funeral home and doesn't appear to list any of her family members. At the time of transcription, jpg images of A.Y McCrary's pension documents are freely available on the internet at http://docuweb.gsu.edu/CivilWar.htm A. Y. McCrary's files can be found there mixed with the files of A. G. McCrary File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/muscogee/military/civilwar/pensions/gmt126mccrary.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/gafiles/ File size: 14.3 Kb

Hello, I am wondering why it would be listed that my Aunt <whom I am researching> is listed with a county of Death and a county of Residence. Is Fort Benning in Muscogee...?? Death Information Mary Fletcher Haynie 10 Aug 1961 Ft Benning >County of Death Muscogee >County of Residence Cert.Num.17583 ........ T. F. Langley........ *******[email protected]***** ......A R K A N S A S.....

Chattahoochee-Muscogee County GaArchives Biographies.....Howard, Charles Nelson (Sr.) unknown - unknown ************************************************ 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: Joy Fisher [email protected] November 4, 2004, 1:43 pm Author: N. K. Rogers DR. CHARLES NELSON HOWARD SR. Dr. Howard's father Nimrod Nelson Howard was one of the outstanding men of his day in Chattahoochee Co. and before this county was formed, he was living here and was a valued citizen of that district of Muscogee, called McNaughton's (McNorton's in the census returns). He had one of the largest mercantile establishments in the county prior to and during the sixties. He was first clerk of Superior Court of this county and later a Justice of the Inferior Court. His father-in-law, William House, made him and Harrison Thomas (who also married a daughter of Wm. House) executors of his will and N. N. Howard was called upon to administer upon many estates of his relatives and friends showing the high esteem in which he was held by his kinsmen and neighbors. His sons served in the War between the States, the subject of this sketch being in the Chattahoochee Rangers, Company B, Third Georgia Cavalry, which was part of Gen. Joseph Wheeler's famous brigade. Dr. Howard would never speak of this war; his son Judge G. H. Howard says he studiously avoided the subject, thinking this the best way to let the animosities of the past sink into oblivion. But his brother, L. L. Howard, who was in the same company that Dr. Howard was, told his children the true story of their father's part in Stoneman's capture near Macon, Ga. History gives Gen. Iverson and his division of cavalry credit for the actual seizure of Stoneman in Jones County. Stoneman's plan was to raid Macon and Andersonville for the purpose of liberating the thousands of prisoners at the latter place. In reality he became a prisoner at Macon for several months before he was exchanged. Charles N. Howard was appointed Sergeant Co. B, 3rd Regt. Ba. Cavalry April 17, 1862. His brother's narrative in regard to Stoneman's capture says that all of Sgt. Howard's superior officers had been killed or wounded and that he was actually in command of the small detachment which effected Stoneman's capture. Thinking that he was surrounded by a great number of men, Stoneman surrendered and to his chagrin found that he had allowed himself to be captured by a mere handful of men in comparison with his own forces. After the war ended, Chas. N. Howard studied medicine and was a typical country doctor for many years; going horseback over trails and roads, through swollen streams anywhere he was called night or day. As time rolled on, he was "old Doctor Howard" to distinguish him from his son, "Little Charlie" or young Doctor Howard" who had followed in his footsteps, bringing aid and healing to the sick and wounded throughout the country. For in 1865 Dr. Howard had married Emma Wooldridge, daughter of William G. and Emaline Smith Wooldridge. Mr. Wooldridge had many slaves and had given to each of his children servants to wait upon their respective needs. Tempie had been given to Mrs. Howard and that freedom which would carry her away from her young mistress meant nothing to her. "Miss Emma" and her children had to be served by some one and Tempie wanted to give this service. Judge Howard says his mother's children obeyed Tempie as naturally as they did their own parents. When she died the whole family attended her funeral, for all Southern gentle folks pay this mark of respect to those faithful servants who have been part of the household. Mrs. Howard did not long survive Tempie, so did not live to see several of her children reach maturity. But Dr. Howard who was County School Commissioner for many years, lived to be almost eighty years of age. He rode like a cavalry man until the day of his death. A few months before his demise, having a sudden attack of illness, he fell from his horse, when it was reported that the horse had thrown him. One of his sons without knowing how the accident occurred said, "Father was ill and fell from that horse; for he has never ridden one that could throw him." The Howard family of Chattahoochee Co., like those of this name everywhere possess intellectual ability of a high order, have well denned ideas on all great moral and political issues and possess the courage to uphold their convictions. Additional Comments: From: HISTORY OF CHATTAHOOCHEE COUNTY, GEORGIA By N. K. Rogers Dedicated to KASIHITA CHAPTER U. D. C. and all worthy descendants of the County's first settlers. Copyright 1933 by N. K. ROGERS PRINTED BY COLUMBUS OFFICE SUPPLY CO. COLUMBUS, GA. File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/chattahoochee/bios/gbs554howard.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/gafiles/ File size: 5.1 Kb

Chattahoochee-Talbot-Muscogee County GaArchives Biographies.....Bussey, Hezekiah 1840 - 1917 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/ga/gafiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Joy Fisher [email protected] November 4, 2004, 1:37 pm Author: N. K. Rogers BUSSEY (Some data furnished by Mr. Arthur Bussey of Columbus, and from public records). Hezekiah Bussey was born in Calvert Co.. Maryland, removed to Edgefield, S. C. and from there to Lincoln Co. Ga., where he died in 1796. He married Amy Fleming (reference to Hezekiah and Amy Bussey can be found in Lincoln Co records preserved in Joseph Habersham D. A. R. Collection) Hezekiah Bussey was a Revolutionary soldier and his will is recorded at Lincolnton, Ga. Children of Hezekiah and Amy Fleming Bussey: (1) David b. 1772; m. Sallie Fleming; (2) Elizabeth m. John Edwards; (3) Benjamin b. 1774, m. first Polly Burgamy; second (Mrs.) Rebecca Smith; third (Mrs.) Lucy Wooldridge; Hezekiah m. Rebecca Shaw: (4) Amy; (5) Nancy (6) Rebecca (7) Nathan b. 1821; m. Lucy Baugh.; d. in Talbot Co., Ga. Children of Nathan and Lucy Baugh; Bussey: David, William Daniel, James Marion, Susannah, Peter, Lucy Ann, Hezekiah who married Frances C. Stokes and lived in Cusseta for many years. Their children: Arthur, Leila, Stokes, Loulia, Frank, Brannon and Herman. Col. Hezekiah Bussey who was born in Talbot Co., Ga. April 18, 1840 and died in Columbus, Ga. Nov. 5, 1917, was made Lieut. Col. of 27th Regt. of Ga. Infantry during the War between the States. Besides being a lawyer of ability, who served as solicitor of this circuit, he was a Primitve Baptist preacher and was pastor of Mt. Olive Church for many years. His personal integrity was always above reproach but proof of the inestimable value of such unswerving honesty as his is vouchsafed to few men. He and his son Arthur Bussey and others formed a partnership for manufacturing guano during the seventies when there really was not much money in the South. During a crisis in their affairs Rev. Hezekiah Bussey went to a bank in New York City where he was personally unknown and borrowed $75,000.00 without giving any security for its payment except his word and the recommendation of a friend of his living there. It is said that he told his friends he was able to borrow this money because he was a Primitive Baptist preacher. Some may not be aware of the significance of this, but this church in its day of greatest usefulness did not permit any one to have membership in it who failed to pay his debts or invoked the aid of the laws which allow honest debts to be unpaid. The records of Mt. Olive Church which would reveal the salient facts of this historic place being in the possession of its last pastor who has refused to furnish a copy for this history, the names of that membership whose lives have been directly influenced by this godly man can not be given. But he and others of his faith wrought well in the days allotted them for their earthly pilgrimage. The Bussey family of the South were descended from Hezekiah Bussee who lived in Calvert Co. Md. 1689. In that year he signed a petition to the king. He was a brother of George Bussee. A letter (on record Calvert Co. Md.) 1761, from Cecil Calvert to Gov. Sharpe speaks of "Moses Bussey Charge des affairs" as being in London. In the declaration of war by England against Spain, reference is made to "Monsieur Bussy, Minister Plenipotentiary of France." The family came to United States from France. Several members of this distinguished family have lived in Chattahoochee Co., the first to come being Rev. Benj. Bussey (b. 1774) whose son Dr. N. J. Bussey of Jamestown owned about four square miles of land there; many slaves with all the other possessions appertaining to an antebellum plantation. A descendant of the family says the house was built of logs then clapboarded and ceiled. In addition to the usual buildings necessary for such a plantation, were the doctor's office and post-office. N. J. Bussey was one of the founders and first president of the Eagle and Phoenix Mills built in 1868 (the old Eagle Mill having been burned by Wilson's Raiders in 1865) at that time it was the largest manufacturing plant of its kind in Ga. His son W. W. Bussey says. he moved to Columbus in 1866 where he was interested in a bank, including as officers Ben May and Judge Gustavus de Launey, from which place he, his wife and daughter, Harriet went to New Orleans during Mardi Gras week 18__ where his daughter met Thomas Dixon afterwards to become famous as an author. They were married that year and went to N. C. to live - later to Va., and New York City. To the residents of Chattahoochee and surrounding counties, the best known member of this branch of the family was Rev. Benj. W. Bussey (b. 1846) who enlisted in the Confederate Army at the age of 17 and served in the signal service in the Virginia Campaigns. He attended Mercer University when it was located at Penfield and was ordained a Baptist minister in a small church in Chattahoochee Co. He held pastorates in Shelby and Huntsville, N. C., then in New Orleans, from whence he returned to Ga., in 1893, living then either at his ancestral home at Jamestown, in Columbus, or Cusseta until 1918, preaching at these places and in neighboring counties. He was Moderator of the Columbus Association for twenty years. After selling his land to the Federal Government in 1918, Mr. Bussey moved to Gulfport, Miss., where during the last years of his long life, so beneficent in its influence everywhere, he enjoyed his favorite recreation—fishing. During Mr. Bussey's pastorate at Cusseta, there was always such harmony between his church and the Methodist Church that it was often said the Methodist could hardly be distinguished from the Baptist. He was a scholarly gentleman, whose real worth was fully appreciated by the rank and file of those who were his contemporaries. Through him and the Rev. Hezekiah Bussey, descendants of the Revolutionary soldier Hezekiah and his wife Amy there came spiritual grace and power to this western county, comparatively poor in this world's goods, but rich in the type of manhood and womanhood it has sent forth to bless and adorn the world. Additional Comments: From: HISTORY OF CHATTAHOOCHEE COUNTY, GEORGIA By N. K. Rogers Dedicated to KASIHITA CHAPTER U. D. C. and all worthy descendants of the County's first settlers. Copyright 1933 by N. K. ROGERS PRINTED BY COLUMBUS OFFICE SUPPLY CO. COLUMBUS, GA. File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/chattahoochee/bios/gbs553bussey.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/gafiles/ File size: 6.8 Kb

Chattahoochee-Muscogee-Fayette County GaArchives Biographies.....LaHatte, Charles H. 1796 - 1872 ************************************************ 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: Joy Fisher [email protected] November 4, 2004, 1:15 pm Author: N. K. Rogers CHAS. H. LA HATTE Data furnished by M. T. LaHatte of Atlanta, Ga. Chas. H. LaHatte born in Brooklyn, King's County, N. Y., Feb. 8, 1796, came south in 1834. His father, a Baptist minister, was a surgeon in the British navy during the Revolutionary War. This French German name has been spelled La Haute and LaHaye. Records show Prof. Chas. H. LaHatte as one of the three teachers in Columbus, Ga. in 1837. His wife had died in N. Y. where, he left their son, who grew to manhood and fought in the Union Army while his four half brothers were fighting in behalf of the Confederacy. For Prof. LaHatte later married Miss Elizabeth Windham from Edgefield Dist. S. C. and of their eleven children, four sons were in the southern army, viz.: Chas. B. in Artillery, stationed in Savannah, Ga.; Albert Henry in Army of Northern Va., wounded four times from which he did not recover until about twenty years after the war ended; (Dr.) Julius Holton and Sidney M. in Tennessee Army, the latter captured and imprisoned at Camp Chase. Macon Thornton LaHatte b. 1855, m. Miss Mary Milner, Nov. 11, 1879 in Fayette Co., Ga.; their son Milner Thornton LaHatte m. Miss Meta Man of Atlanta, whose children are Amelia Mary and Milner Thornton, Jr. Prof. LaHatte had six daughters whose names follow: Adelia m. William Davis (son of Col. Wm; Davis who represented Chattahoochee Co. in the Secession Convention). Alida m. James B. Caraway; Fanny Narcissa is living in Atlanta (1932). Florence and Alice died in 1881. Minnie m. Chas. P. Bedinfield of Atlanta. Prof. Chas. H. LaHatte whose ability as a teacher made him and his family so well known in this section of Ga. (he also taught in Ala. for a few years) graduated at Hamilton College in New York. (130) His proficiency as a teacher of the languages was the distinguishing feature of his work in the school room and is still spoken of by members of those families whose relatives were students during the earliest years of Chattahoochee's. history. He taught English, French, Latin, and Greek and could have taught the German language also. After many years spent in adding to the culture and refinement of Chattahoochee's citizenry, his ashes repose in its soil—at Harmony Cemetery (in Fort Benning reservation) where Kingville Academy (named in honor of King Co. N. Y.) was situated. King's P. O. was nearby at the home of Jas. C. Coleman who donated the land for the school and churches there. Mr. M. T.LaHatte recalls the blacksmith shop of Wylie Canon; its fascination for a small boy—and seeing there the model of the first gatling gun ever known. It had eighteen barrels with trip hammer, but the war ended before it was ready for use. He also recalls names of many families who remained in the neighborhood after the war had made such a drastic change in the personnel and economic conditions of the country. The descendants of these families continued to form the citizenry of that part of the county until another drastic change in 1918 removed them to other communities, where the traditions of past generations are preserved. Among letters and clippings of interest preserved by the Van Horn family, the following was found: Professor Chas. H. LaHatte. The subject of this brief notice was born in Brooklyn, New York, in 1796 and died July 22, 1872, age 76 years. He arrived in Columbus in 1837, and since that time has been teaching school in the counties of Muscogee and Chattahoochee, excepting a brief interval when he taught in our neighboring state, Alabama. Having been long identified with the South, he took a lively interest in everything that pertained to her welfare. No truer son was ever born to her soil. Additional Comments: From: HISTORY OF CHATTAHOOCHEE COUNTY, GEORGIA By N. K. Rogers Dedicated to KASIHITA CHAPTER U. D. C. and all worthy descendants of the County's first settlers. Copyright 1933 by N. K. ROGERS PRINTED BY COLUMBUS OFFICE SUPPLY CO. COLUMBUS, GA. File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/chattahoochee/bios/gbs549lahatte.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/gafiles/ File size: 4.6 Kb

Chattahoochee-Upson-Muscogee County GaArchives Biographies.....Austin, W. N. before 1829 - unknown ************************************************ 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: Joy Fisher [email protected] November 4, 2004, 1:07 pm Author: N. K. Rogers AUSTIN W. N. Austin, Confederate soldier, was a son of Dr. Allen Austin, a pioneer settler at Bald Hill. Dr. Austin and his bride came to this place in 1829 when he helped to cut out a road towards Columbus. Before this there were only horse paths or trails to Mobile and later to Fort Mitchell. A legislative act of 1841 refers to Allen Austin's residence at Bald Hill as an election precinct. His daughter Mrs. Georgia Willis, "Aunt Daudie", who lived to be 91 years of age, mentioned Dr. Whigham as well as more familiar names among the early settlers. She believed that her father-in-law, Rev. C. C. Willis, was one of the first men to preach at Cusseta. Her brother, Lab, and Turk Austin followed his father's profession and W. N, Austin became a teacher after the war. He married in Upson Co. one of his pupils, Martha J. Reeves; on returning to Chattahoochee, where they remained until quite old when they resided with their youngest son in Columbus. Mr. Austin taught school and served as foreman of grand jury here for 20 years. Their daughter, Farie (Mrs. R. L. Thompson), also taught in this county. A son John, who possesses artistic ability, is county surveyor and a member of the county board of tax assessors. Additional Comments: From: HISTORY OF CHATTAHOOCHEE COUNTY, GEORGIA By N. K. Rogers Dedicated to KASIHITA CHAPTER U. D. C. and all worthy descendants of the County's first settlers. Copyright 1933 by N. K. ROGERS PRINTED BY COLUMBUS OFFICE SUPPLY CO. COLUMBUS, GA. File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/chattahoochee/bios/gbs548austin.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/gafiles/ File size: 2.1 Kb

Chattahoochee-Muscogee County GaArchives Biographies.....Jefferson, Caroline McLester unknown - unknown ************************************************ 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: Joy Fisher [email protected] November 4, 2004, 11:53 am Author: N. K. Rogers MRS. CAROLINE McLESTER JEFFERSON Mrs. Emory Jefferson, daughter of Dr. James. and Mrs. Caroline Wooldridge McLester, spent her life in Chattahoochee County, and Columbus, Ga. Her children (whose names are found in Jefferson genealogy) revere her memory and honor that of her family which has been noted for brilliancy of intellect. Neither of her brothers lived beyond middle age, but her sisters, Mary (Mrs. W. W. Shipp) Emma (Mrs. B. F. Davis) and Ida (Mrs. C. B. Wooten) as did Mrs. Jefferson lived well beyond the allotted three score and ten years—beloved and honored by their families and friends. This picture and that of Mrs. Hawkins (on following page) were contributed by Mrs. Jefferson's daughter Louise, whose memories of her mother make real that charm of personality reflected in the pictured face of this daughter of the McLester family. Additional Comments: From: HISTORY OF CHATTAHOOCHEE COUNTY, GEORGIA By N. K. Rogers Dedicated to KASIHITA CHAPTER U. D. C. and all worthy descendants of the County's first settlers. Copyright 1933 by N. K. ROGERS PRINTED BY COLUMBUS OFFICE SUPPLY CO. COLUMBUS, GA. File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/chattahoochee/bios/gbs540jefferso.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/gafiles/ File size: 1.8 Kb

Chattahoochee-Jackson-Muscogee County GaArchives Biographies.....McLester, James 1804 - 1859 ************************************************ 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: Joy Fisher [email protected] November 4, 2004, 11:05 am Author: N. K. Rogers JAMES McLESTER, M. D. Dr. James McLester (1804-1859) had a large practice in Muscogee County when Chattahoochee was formed. The plantation upon which he lived was located in that part of Muscogee which was included in the new county of Chattahoochee. He had moved to Georgia from Alabama, but he was a resident of Jackson County Ga. in 1827. His grandfather was a native Scotsman, who served as a soldier under Col. Hines in a North Carolina regiment during the Revolutionary War. His father, John McLester born 1767, who married Araminta Gray in 1796, was a Scotch Presbyterian. These Scotch Presbyterians have usually been strong advocates of education and proof that John McLester was true to this doctrine lies in the fact that three of his sons were physicians and two were lawyers. (Mrs. Minnie Shipp Littlejohn says there was eight sons, four physicians and four lawyers.) Dr. James McLester, b. in Anson Co. N. C. graduated from the University of Georgia Medical department at Augusta in the class of 1834. He assisted with the education of his younger brothers, one of whom, John Jr., graduated from the same college in 1839 and afterward studied in Europe and was a lecturer at Bellevue Hospital, N. Y. John Jr. never married. Another brother, Leonidas McLester graduated from the medical department of the University of Ga. in 1843. He practiced for a while in Muscogee Co. and was probably associated with his brother's large practice when Chattahoochee was formed; for his name appears among jurors and other public records during first years of this county's existence. He afterwards located in Cuthbert, Ga., married Mary Ann Kiddoo of that place and died there. Nelson McLester, one of the lawyer brothers had such a striking personality that it is said people involuntarily turned to watch him as he walked upon the streets of Columbus. He married first Phoebe B. Kirkland in 1841 and second Mary C. Redd in 1846. He died in Savannah (but was a resident of Columbus) Sept. 10, 1850. (dates concerning Nelson McLester from Martin's History of Columbus). Martha, a sister of Dr. McLester, married Robert C. Redding in 1853. Another sister was Mrs. Lou Brown. Dr. James McLester not only assisted his own family in educational matters, but extended his support to the schools of the county. A deed recorded in 1847, in which he gave the land for the academy at Jamestown shows his interest, and he was one of the four men who built and equipped the old school house at Cusseta, under whose portals so many splendid men and women have passed as teacher and pupil. The administrator of his estate was authorized to pay a sum of money towards the maintenance of this school during the year following his death. James McLester married Lucinda Caroline Wooldridge in 1836. She was born in Putman County in 1820, the daughter of Absolom D. and Lucy (Henderson) Wooldridge. Since it is known that Mrs. Lucy Wooldridge (later Bussey) was one of the four charter members of Harmony Baptist Church and her eldest daughter the first person to be interred at that cemetery in 1848, the family tradition that Dr. McLester donated the land for this burial plot must be based on facts, although a deed to trustees of Harmony Church was made by William Crew for $50.00, which it is probable Dr. McLester paid, making it a gift to members of this church. The graves of Dr. McLester, with those of many of their kindred and friends are at Harmony Cemetery, Cusseta, to which their great-grandson, Nelson M. Shipp refers in an article published in the Columbus Ledger, entitled, The Glories of Old Cusseta. "There the blessed lie ... on a green bluff overlooking the fork of the Louvale, Jamestown and Columbus roads and the town of Cusseta, in Chattahoochee County on the other. The prominence looks too, across a valley that might well be a garden of the gods—to a handsome schoolhouse in the distance that symbolizes all that is valuable and intrinsic in the present day. Old trees, bent with age lean towards each other over the graves of patriarchs as though whispering of memories too sad for the ears of a hurried generation. History is written on the knoll and hillside. And there are those tragic, unknown graves, mute gestures from another century—missing pages in the annals of proud families. At the foot of the hill, and around and about, the manors of a past day with their slave quarters and plantations once held forth a life that was gay and brilliant, sober and studious. Between the cemetery, where lie men and women due to be called great still stands the old school house that far and wide is famous and beloved,—The country churchyard whispers of a victorious face." Children of Dr. James and Caroline Wooldridge McLester: Laura b. 1837, d. 1853 from effects of measles while attending Slade School in Columbus, Ga. Mary Frances b. 1839; ed. Slade School Columbus, Ga., m. W.W.Shipp. Hortense b. 1842; ed. Slade School; m. C. A. Hawkins, Capt.C. S. A. Emma b. 1844; ed. Andrew College; m. B. F. Davis, Capt. C. S. A. James H. (Mack) b. 1846; d. Penfield (Mercer) m. Laura A. Battle. Ch. Battle and Annie Laurie McLester. Caroline b. 1851; ed. Andrew College; m. Emory Jefferson Leonidas, b. 1853; ed. Emory and Henry College, Va., m. Lula Persons. Willie, accidentally smothered while playing in a pile of cotton seed while a small boy. Ida b. 1856; m. Council B. Wooten. Daniel b. 1857; m. Mattie Trotman. Children of Leonidas and Lula Person McLester, Hortense, James (died), Kathleen (died), and Lee. Additional Comments: From: HISTORY OF CHATTAHOOCHEE COUNTY, GEORGIA By N. K. Rogers Dedicated to KASIHITA CHAPTER U. D. C. and all worthy descendants of the County's first settlers. Copyright 1933 by N. K. ROGERS PRINTED BY COLUMBUS OFFICE SUPPLY CO. COLUMBUS, GA. File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/chattahoochee/bios/gbs538mclester.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/gafiles/ File size: 6.5 Kb

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Chattahoochee-Muscogee County GaArchives Biographies.....McCook, Joshua Ryle 1806 - 1854 ************************************************ 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: Joy Fisher [email protected] November 4, 2004, 1:28 am Author: N. K. Rogers JOSHUA RYLE McCOOK As none of Mr. McCook's descendants have definite recollections or records of his personality and achievements, the information embodied in this sketch was obtained from several sources, but principally from his obituary in possesson of his granddaughter, Mrs. W. I. VanHorn. Joshua Ryle McCook born April 20, 1806 died Oct. 10, 1854, married Miss Sarah King, daughter of John King, who lived in that corner of Chattahoochee nearest the line of Talbot County. Mr. McCook was a well known citizen of this county, to which he came in 1828 (then Muscogee) and where he remained until his death. The house he built though in a dilapidated condition, is still standing. The fine old trees still stand sentinel both at the old home and the cemetery near by, guardians of the mute evidence of activities of former generations. Mr. McCook was a South Carolinian by birth, a Georgian by adoption. He possessed strong traits of character worthy of notice, which made him bold and daring in enterprises that won for him a great amount of earth's treasures, though ht commenced life with a widowed mother and her family to support. (Census of 1850 shows him to be one of the wealthiest men of this county). He was a man of integrity and though his education was limited, he possessed an intellectual mind with sound philosophical reasoning. He took a keen and deep interest in the cause of education and especially in the schools of his neighborhood. His name was one of the school committee of Muscogee County for the year 1839, as given in Martin's History of Columbus, (Ga.) He was not an enthusiast, yet he was a warm-hearted religionist of the Primitive Baptist denomination, to which he was always ready to contribute, of which church he was a member for fifteen years—at Mt Paran. His admonitions to his children were always good and to the last he entreated and exhorted them to the practice of virtue and "honesty His whole life was such as eulogists can not too highly praise and commend to others. He died in the 49th year of his age of a complication of diseases. He bore his afflictions with fortitude and resignation and spoke often and freely of his approaching end. He said, 'though I have some strong ties on earth, yet, if it is my Lord's will to remove me, I am ready and willing." To mourn his irreparable loss, besides his many friends, he left eight affectionate children and his kind, benevolent and beloved wife, who stayed beside him during the whole of his sickness and adminstered to his every want. A few words about his wife, who was known in her community as "the best woman in the world" will not be amiss. Those living today who remember her, call her Mrs. Whittle. For two years after the death of Mr. McCook, she married Mr. James Whittle, another pioneer resident of Chattahoochee County. She was always first to visit the sick, bereaved and afflicted as near or as far as she and her good horse could find the trail leading to their doors. For upon such ministrations of mercy as well as when attending church and visiting her neighbors she was accustomed to ride horseback, and it is said she knit as slie traversed the country lanes and roads. Habits of industry and benevolence were so deeply implanted in the lives of Mr. and Mrs. McCook, that these characteristics still predominate in the lives of their descendants, among the best known of them in Chattahoochee County being the children of Mrs. Martha McCook Harp, who has herself been spoken of often, as "one of the best women in the world." Additional Comments: From: HISTORY OF CHATTAHOOCHEE COUNTY, GEORGIA By N. K. Rogers Dedicated to KASIHITA CHAPTER U. D. C. and all worthy descendants of the County's first settlers. Copyright 1933 by N. K. ROGERS PRINTED BY COLUMBUS OFFICE SUPPLY CO. COLUMBUS, GA. File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/chattahoochee/bios/bs259mccook.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.poppet.org/gafiles/ File size: 4.5 Kb

Muscogee County GaArchives News.....Mr. Dozier Pou Pays A Social Visit To Buena Vista February 24 1888 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/ga/gafiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Carla Miles http://www.rootsweb.com/~archreg/vols/00010.html#0002476 November 3, 2004, 7:26 pm The Marion County Patriot The Marion County Patriot, No. 8 February 24, 1888 Page Three Personals Mr. Dozier Pou, the junior member of the firm of Williams & Pou of Columbus, was in town Sunday. Mr. Pou is one of the cleverest young men within our acquaintance and withal a good businessman. His visit to Buena Vista was purely of a social nature, and one of our pretty and popular young ladies we think attracted him hither. Some of our young men had better look to their laurels. File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/muscogee/newspapers/nw1656mrdozier.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.poppet.org/gafiles/ File size: 1.1 Kb

Chattahoochee-Muscogee County GaArchives Marriages.....Williams, Sallie - Cook, J.C. January 1888 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/ga/gafiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Carla Miles http://www.rootsweb.com/~archreg/vols/00010.html#0002476 November 3, 2004, 3:54 pm The Marion County Patriot, January 13, 1888 The Marion County Patriot, No. 2 January 13, 1888 Page Three This morning Mr. J.C. Cook and Miss Sallie Williams, of Chattahoochee County, came to the city by private conveyance, and going to the Central Hotel, sent for Judge Wilkins by whom they were united in marriage. They have numerous friends in the city who wish them much happiness. – Columbus Ledger File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/chattahoochee/vitals/marriages/mr1673williams.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.poppet.org/gafiles/ File size: 1.0 Kb