The Pike County Journal Zebulon, Pike County, Georgia: October 28, 1892 Accidentally Killed Jerry Dickinson and John Huguley [sp] have been blasting rock for Will Wells in the latter’s well for some time past and on last Wednesday a blast went off prematurely and gave them a severe shock from which Jerry died in a few hours. Both were in the well tamping the dry powder with an iron rod. They were using a mutilated fuse which ignited from a spark from a stone and Jerry who was directly over the load received the full force of the discharge. One of his legs was broken, as well as one of his arms and his face was horribly mangled. He also received severe internal injuries and lived only a short time after the accident. John Huguly [sp] managed to crawl out of the well, but was badly hurt on the heel, as well as internally. His wounds, however, are by no means serious and he will be well, doubtless, in a short time. It is another case of monkeying with a buzz saw. (Transcribed 10/25/02 Lynn Cunningham)

The Pike County Journal Zebulon, Pike County, Georgia: October 21, 1892 A Double Marriage On the 19th inst. at the residence of Mrs. R.C. Harden, G.L. Knight and Miss Mary Harden, A.J. Miller and Miss Callie Knight were united in marriage by Dr. I.L. Gunter of Henry county. The marriage was a quite one, only a few of the relatives and special friends of the contracting parties were present. (Transcribed 10/25/02 Lynn Cunningham)

The Pike County Journal Zebulon, Pike County, Georgia: October 21, 1892 Will Elliott Dead The Journal learns with sincere regret that W.T. Elliott, an old Pike county boy who lived near Weaver died in Texas last week of fever. Will had many friends here who will hear of his death with sadness. (Transcribed 10/25/02 Lynn Cunningham)

The Pike County Journal Zebulon, Pike County, Georgia: October 21, 1892 An Unfortunate Family The death of Mrs. B.H. Lifsey, which occurred at her home here yesterday morning is the fourth in that family within three years. But this is not all; the husband is in a very enfebled [sp] condition while one of the sons is now an invalid from consumption. Truly such an affliction is trying, and the sympathy of their many friends go out to them in their great distress. (Transcribed 10/25/02 Lynn Cunningham)

Wayne, The only thing I have is his census and cemetery information. You probably already have it, but I will include here just in case it jogs someone's memory: At Century Nelson Church Cemetery, Pike County: William Henry Graham, b. 20 Feb 1845, d. 4 July 1919; Christian Minister, C.S.A. 1861-1865 Also next name recorded: Martha Bishop Graham, b. 9 Aug 1838, d. 7 Aug 1920 Mattie Lois Graham, b. 18 July 1900, d. 1 Oct 1904 Also at Century Nelson: George A. Graham, b. 26 Dec 1871, d. 30 Nov 1961 (their son) Ethel S. Graham, b. 20 Aug 1881, d. 11 May 1952 1880 Census Place: District 551, Pike, Georgia Source: FHL Film 1254161 National Archives Film T9-0161 Page 47D William H. GRAHAM, Self, M, M, W, 35, GA, Occ: Laborer, Fa: GA, Mo: GA Martha J. GRAHAM, Wife, F, M, W, 40, GA, Occ: Keeps House, Fa: GA, Mo: GA William F. MADDUX, SSon, M, S, W, 19, GA, Occ: Laborer, Fa: GA, Mo: GA Henry A. GRAHAM, Son, M, S, W, 14, GA, Occ: Laborer, Fa: GA, Mo: GA Martha J. GRAHAM, Dau, F, S, W, 12, GA, Fa: GA, Mo: GA Sarah E. GRAHAM, Dau, F, S, W, 10, GA, Fa: GA, Mo: GA George A. GRAHAM, Son, M, S, W, 8, GA, Fa: GA, Mo: GA John P. GRAHAM, Son, M, S, W, 6, GA, Fa: GA, Mo: GA James M. GRAHAM, Son, M, S, W, 4, GA, Fa: GA, Mo: GA Charles F. GRAHAM, Son, M, S, W, 1, GA, Fa: GA, Mo: GA The man listed as William F. Maddux is also buried close by at Century Nelson: William F. Maddox, b. 26 Feb 1861, d. 7 June 1816 Albina Adams Maddox, Beloved Wife of W.F. Maddox, d. 9 Jan 1939 Dora C. Brown, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. W.F. Maddox, b. 4 Oct 1883, d. 17 May 1909 Lynn WF73Ghia@aol.com wrote: > Could anyone tell me if any family research has been done on Rev. W.H. Graham's > family? (late 1800's-early 1900's)? Wayne F.

Don't we wish we had a Lynn for every county!!!! Debra ----- Original Message ----- From: "Barbara Dayhuff" <bsd338@bellsouth.net> To: <GAPIKE-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, October 25, 2002 10:31 PM Subject: RE: [GAPIKE] 1892 Farmer/Lesuer Marriage > Lynn,you never cease to amaze me. Sure are glad we have you on the Pike > site. Barbara > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: Lynn B. Cunningham [mailto:lcunnin1@bellsouth.net] > > Sent: Thursday, October 24, 2002 10:09 PM > > To: GAPIKE-L@rootsweb.com > > Subject: Re: [GAPIKE] 1892 Farmer/Lesuer Marriage > > > > > > Joe, > > > > Do you know who Lucy Ann Rebecca Wilson's parents were? > > > > Lynn > > > > Joe Lineberger wrote: > > > > > At 09:02 PM 10/22/2002 -0400, you wrote: > > > >The Pike County Journal > > > >Zebulon, Ga., Friday, January 8, 1892 > > > > > > > >Milner Matters > > > > > > > >Married by Elder W.T. Godard on Sunday morning January 3, Mr. Robert A. > > > >Farmer, of Lisbon, Fla., to Miss Fannie Lesuer of Midway, this county, > > > >at the residence of the bride's father, Mr. Stephen Lesuer. > > May heaven's > > > >richest blessings constantly brighten and give success in the > > pathway of > > > >this fortunate pair. > > > > > > > >(Transcribed 10/22/02 Lynn Cunningham) > > > > > > > > > > > >============================== > > > This is probably Stephen S. LeSueur who lived on Potato Creek. His wife > > > was Lucy Ann Rebecca Wilson. Stephen was connected with the > > LeSueur family > > > at Bolingbroke in Monroe County. > > > > > > ============================== > > > 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 > > > > > > ============================== > > 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 > > > > > ============================== > 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 > >

Actually, just read this: October 21, 1892 For Sheriff I hereby announce myself as a candidate for the office of Sheriff, subject to the wishes of the democratic party. If I am entrusted with the office, I promise to discharge the duties of the same faithfully. - J.C. Slade and For Commissioner I hereby announce myself as a candidate for county commissioner, subject to the action of the Democratic Party - J.M. Slade The family seems to be very politically oriented in Pike. Every candidate had to pay for an announcement to be run in the newspaper if he was running for office, because it was the "official paper" of Pike County. Lynn Barbara Dayhuff wrote: > Lynn, as you can see I have been away from the computer for several days. Thank > you very much for this information. I have forwarded to many of my Slade > cousins. While we were in Pike County this past week-end for a Crawford reunion I > met with the current Sheriff and he informed me there were three Slade > Sheriff's...T.J. - J.C. - and W.S.. He is trying to obtain photo's of all of the > past Sheriff's ...if anyone has > a picture of any one of these men it would be greatly appreciated. Thank you. > Barbara Slade Dayhuff

Lynn, as you can see I have been away from the computer for several days. Thank you very much for this information. I have forwarded to many of my Slade cousins. While we were in Pike County this past week-end for a Crawford reunion I met with the current Sheriff and he informed me there were three Slade Sheriff's...T.J. - J.C. - and W.S.. He is trying to obtain photo's of all of the past Sheriff's ...if anyone has a picture of any one of these men it would be greatly appreciated. Thank you. Barbara Slade Dayhuff > -----Original Message----- > From: Lynn B. Cunningham [mailto:lcunnin1@bellsouth.net] > Sent: Thursday, October 24, 2002 9:56 PM > To: GAPIKE-L@rootsweb.com > Subject: [GAPIKE] 1892 Sheriff Slade Accidentally Shot > > > The Pike County Journal > Zebulon, Pike County, Georgia: August 19, 1892 > > Thos. J. Slade, > Our Faithful Sheriff, > Seriously Wounded. > Sorrow Prevails Over Pike County > The Shooting Purely Accidental – Caused by Some Degree of Carelessness > of the Posse > > Zebulon and all Pike county was thrown into wild excitement and gloom > Monday morning over the accidental shooting of Sheriff T.J. Slade by > J.S. Sullivan, our town marshall. > > The said accident occurred on Dr. Crawley’s place near Orchard Hill in > this county Monday morning at three o’clock, where the sheriff had gone > in company with Jack Sullivan, John Ferguson and a Mr. Taylor to capture > Walt Graham, who is wanted here for the murder of his brother. They went > to a swamp on Dr. Crawley’s place where it was understood the man was > hiding and separated to look for him, Slade and Ferguson entering the > swamp and Sullivan and Taylor remaining on the opposite side to watch. > Slade and Ferguson walked around over the swamp awhile and lay down > under some bushes listening. They scarcely had concealed themselves > before Sullivan and Taylor, in wandering around came in contact with > them, each mistaking the other for the man whom they were hunting. > Taylor seeing Slade’s and Ferguson’s pistols, snapped a Winchester rifle > at them, but, fortunately it failed to fire. Slade and Ferguson were in > the act of shooting when the other two men turned running for fear of > being killed. As they turned to run, Sullivan threw his pistol awkwardly > back and fired two shots in quick succession, one of the balls taking > effect in Slade’s head an inch or two from his left ear and taking a > downward course. Several minutes had passed after the shooting before > the developments of this horrible affair come to the knowledge of the > posse. > > Mr. Slade was placed in a buggy and brought to Zebulon where he remained > unconscious for nearly two days, though resting some easier. Drs. Head > and Clark were called to his bedside and did all in their power to save > his life. Dr. Westmoland [sp] of Atlanta was telegraphed for and came > down on the 6 o’clock train Monday afternoon. He pronounced the wound as > serious as possible not to have resulted in immediate death. About > one-third of the ball was extracted which had fractured the skull bone > in a frightful manner. > > Sheriff Slade has made an excellent officer and a more popular man can’t > be found in the county. We hope to mention his recovery in some future > issue. > > > The Pike County Journal > Zebulon, Pike County, Georgia: August 26, 1892 > > Sheriff Slade No Better > > It is indeed with regret that we inform our readers that Sheriff Slade’s > condition at this time is extremely serious. For several days he > improved very perceptibly, but on Wednesday night he had a serious > sinking spell, from which he has only partially rallied. Friends have > watched and prayed by his bedside both day and night, but grave fears > are apprehended that he cannot survive a few more sinking spells, such > as the one on Wednesday night. > > The Pike County Journal > Zebulon, Pike County, Georgia: September 2, 1892 > > Hope Has Fled, > And the Friends of Sheriff Slade Give Him Up With Sad Hearts. > > Last week we stated that Sheriff Slade was weaker than ever and that his > condition was growing worse. A small hope was still left, however, and > to this his dear ones clung. All that medical attention and careful > nursing could do was done, but last night the little spark of life went > out about 3:30 o’clock. Tom Slade was a true man in every relation of > life and his death was a great loss to our county as well as to his > family. > > (Transcribed 10/24/02 Lynn Cunningham) > > > ============================== > 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 >

Lynn,you never cease to amaze me. Sure are glad we have you on the Pike site. Barbara > -----Original Message----- > From: Lynn B. Cunningham [mailto:lcunnin1@bellsouth.net] > Sent: Thursday, October 24, 2002 10:09 PM > To: GAPIKE-L@rootsweb.com > Subject: Re: [GAPIKE] 1892 Farmer/Lesuer Marriage > > > Joe, > > Do you know who Lucy Ann Rebecca Wilson's parents were? > > Lynn > > Joe Lineberger wrote: > > > At 09:02 PM 10/22/2002 -0400, you wrote: > > >The Pike County Journal > > >Zebulon, Ga., Friday, January 8, 1892 > > > > > >Milner Matters > > > > > >Married by Elder W.T. Godard on Sunday morning January 3, Mr. Robert A. > > >Farmer, of Lisbon, Fla., to Miss Fannie Lesuer of Midway, this county, > > >at the residence of the bride's father, Mr. Stephen Lesuer. > May heaven's > > >richest blessings constantly brighten and give success in the > pathway of > > >this fortunate pair. > > > > > >(Transcribed 10/22/02 Lynn Cunningham) > > > > > > > > >============================== > > This is probably Stephen S. LeSueur who lived on Potato Creek. His wife > > was Lucy Ann Rebecca Wilson. Stephen was connected with the > LeSueur family > > at Bolingbroke in Monroe County. > > > > ============================== > > 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 > > > ============================== > 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 >

Could anyone tell me if any family research has been done on Rev. W.H. Graham's family? (late 1800's-early 1900's) . Wayne F.

The Pike County Journal Zebulon, Pike County, Georgia: September 9, 1892 James M. Sims and Miss Susie Brown were married in Zebulon at the home of Judge Wells last Sunday morning. The young couple live near Milner and number their friends by the score. (Transcribed 10/24/02 Lynn Cunningham)

The Pike County Journal Zebulon, Pike County, Georgia: September 9, 1892 In advance we extend our warmest congratulations to Dr. W.J. Mathews and Miss Cora Scott, who will be married on the 20th inst. (Transcribed 10/24/02 Lynn Cunningham)

The Pike County Journal Zebulon, Pike County, Georgia: September 16, 1892 We regret to announce the death of John McLeod, which occurred at his home two miles beyond Hollonville in the first district. He fell a victim of consumption, and leaves a wife and several children to mourn his death. (Transcribed 10/24/02 Lynn Cunningham)

The Pike County Journal Zebulon, Pike County, Georgia: September 30, 1892 Married At the home of the bride’s mother near Zebulon on the 26th inst. Mr. Owen Bush of Dodge county to Mrs. Susie Chambers, Rev. Harry Wells performing the ceremony. Mrs. Chambers grew to womanhood among our people and is regarded by all who know her as one of the best little women in the world. She is the daughter of Mrs. Kendall and in winning her as his life companion Mr. Bush is certainly to be congratulated. Our information is that the groom is a high-toned gentleman, and in wishing for him and his bride many years of happiness we voice the sentiments of many in the community. (Transcribed 10/25/02 Lynn Cunningham)

Funny, the newspaper sure didn't hold much back on their opinion of the whole affair. I'm sure Mr Joiner went out a happy man. Good story. This would be a fun family discovery. Diane Researching: SMITH, SULLIVAN, HUGULEY, WALKER, GERMANY,and BLOUNT in Pike Co. In a message dated 10/24/2002 9:57:01 PM Eastern Standard Time, lcunnin1@bellsouth.net writes: > > > The Pike County Journal > Zebulon, Pike County, Georgia: September 9, 1892 > > Uncle Frank Joiner who lives near Molena, and who is one of the oldest > men in the county, being over 89, was married in Zebulon by Dr. Redding > last week to Miss Ella Ward. The marriage occurred in the parlor of the > Ballard house, and was quite interesting. The tax books show that the > groom has a farm of 65 acres of land in the western portion of the > county. This was transferred by deed to Miss Ward, who is perhaps 40 > years of age, and the marriage ceremony was then promptly performed. > > (Transcribed 10/24/02 Lynn Cunningham) > > Note: > At the Creamer Family Cemetery, Molena, Georgia > Frank Joiner, d. 1908 > Ella W. Joiner, b. 22 Sept 1864, d. 7 Mar 1938 > Charles Joiner, b. 22 Feb 1893, d. 5 Feb 1930 > > > ============================== > 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=1 > 237

WOW, Lynn, I loved this one, even if it isn't in my family. Doris ----- Original Message ----- From: "Lynn B. Cunningham" <lcunnin1@bellsouth.net> To: <GAPIKE-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, October 24, 2002 7:57 PM Subject: [GAPIKE] 1892 Joiner/Ward Marriage > The Pike County Journal > Zebulon, Pike County, Georgia: September 9, 1892 > > Uncle Frank Joiner who lives near Molena, and who is one of the oldest > men in the county, being over 89, was married in Zebulon by Dr. Redding > last week to Miss Ella Ward. The marriage occurred in the parlor of the > Ballard house, and was quite interesting. The tax books show that the > groom has a farm of 65 acres of land in the western portion of the > county. This was transferred by deed to Miss Ward, who is perhaps 40 > years of age, and the marriage ceremony was then promptly performed. > > (Transcribed 10/24/02 Lynn Cunningham) > > Note: > At the Creamer Family Cemetery, Molena, Georgia > Frank Joiner, d. 1908 > Ella W. Joiner, b. 22 Sept 1864, d. 7 Mar 1938 > Charles Joiner, b. 22 Feb 1893, d. 5 Feb 1930 > > > ============================== > 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 > ------NEATO: http://www.neato.net------

The Pike County Journal Zebulon, Pike County, Georgia: August 19, 1892 In Memoriam When blooming youth is snatched away By death resistless hand, Our hearts the mournful Tribute pay, Which pity must demand. The death angel visited the home of Rev. W.H. Graham on last Thursday night and bore the spirit of John Graham, his son, from its earthly habitation. Many hearts were saddened by this death, as his kind and amiable disposition had won for him many friends, and too, he was so young – only 18 summers had passed over his head. The bereaved family of the deceased have the sympathy of the entire community. May his family not look upon him as dead, but to think of him as being in eternal bliss, preparing a grand reception for them later on; to think of him as being in fadeless chaplets, witherless gardens, and setless suns. Yesterday he was with you, tomorrow you will be with him. The yesterday is but a moment, the tomorrow is a long eternity. May we all make preparations to meet him. “Beyond yon blue walkin [?] Where all is peace and love.” - A Friend - Meansville, Aug. 15, ‘92 (Transcribed 10/24/02 Lynn Cunningham)

The Pike County Journal Zebulon, Pike County, Georgia: September 9, 1892 Uncle Frank Joiner who lives near Molena, and who is one of the oldest men in the county, being over 89, was married in Zebulon by Dr. Redding last week to Miss Ella Ward. The marriage occurred in the parlor of the Ballard house, and was quite interesting. The tax books show that the groom has a farm of 65 acres of land in the western portion of the county. This was transferred by deed to Miss Ward, who is perhaps 40 years of age, and the marriage ceremony was then promptly performed. (Transcribed 10/24/02 Lynn Cunningham) Note: At the Creamer Family Cemetery, Molena, Georgia Frank Joiner, d. 1908 Ella W. Joiner, b. 22 Sept 1864, d. 7 Mar 1938 Charles Joiner, b. 22 Feb 1893, d. 5 Feb 1930

Joe, Do you know who Lucy Ann Rebecca Wilson's parents were? Lynn Joe Lineberger wrote: > At 09:02 PM 10/22/2002 -0400, you wrote: > >The Pike County Journal > >Zebulon, Ga., Friday, January 8, 1892 > > > >Milner Matters > > > >Married by Elder W.T. Godard on Sunday morning January 3, Mr. Robert A. > >Farmer, of Lisbon, Fla., to Miss Fannie Lesuer of Midway, this county, > >at the residence of the bride's father, Mr. Stephen Lesuer. May heaven's > >richest blessings constantly brighten and give success in the pathway of > >this fortunate pair. > > > >(Transcribed 10/22/02 Lynn Cunningham) > > > > > >============================== > This is probably Stephen S. LeSueur who lived on Potato Creek. His wife > was Lucy Ann Rebecca Wilson. Stephen was connected with the LeSueur family > at Bolingbroke in Monroe County. > > ============================== > 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

The Pike County Journal Zebulon, Pike County, Georgia: April 29, 1892 Mrs. Elizabeth Ballard Dead On the 21st inst., Mrs. Elizabeth Ballard of Fayette county, a sister of Capt. A.S. Allen of this county, passed from life into death after a short illness. At the time of her death she was on a visit to her daughter Mrs. John F. Dickinson, at Griffin. She was seized with a violent coughing spell and her daughter ran to her and while supporting her mother’s head in her arms, the candle of life went out. Mrs. Ballard was in her 65th year and had lived a consistent member of the Methodist church for many years. She was loved and respected by all who knew her. The remains were buried at the old homestead in Fayette county on the 23rd inst. The Journal tenders sympathy to the bereaved relatives. (Transcribed 10/24/02 Lynn Cunningham) Note: Elizabeth J. Allen, b. 26 April 1827, d. 21 April 1892, was the wife of Thomas Weldon Ballard. They married 4 Sept 1845 in Pike County, and lived in Pike for several years. They are both buried in the Old Ballard cemetery in Fayette County.