Pike County, Journal Zebulon, GA., Friday, May 29, 1891 Orville Franklin, a 15-year old son of Mr. J.R. Franklin of Barnesville died last Saturday night of dysentery. He was a brother of Mr. W.J. Franklin of this place, and is known to most of our young people as a good boy. We sympathize with the sorrowing family. (Transcribed 10/19/02 Lynn Cunningham) Note: At Greenwood Cemetery Lamar (formerly Pike) County: Franklin, Orville Dwight, b. 11 Apr 1876, d. 23 May 1891 Franklin, John Robert, b. 14 Aug 1840, d. 24 May 1923 (CSA, Co I 32 Ga. Regt.) Franklin, Betty Andrews Williams, b. 4 July 1847, d. 21 Mar 1932 (wife of John Robert Franklin) Franklin, Myrtis, b. 25 Mar 1882, d. 23 Jan 1965 (Daughter of J.R. and Betty)

Pike County, Journal Zebulon, GA., Friday, May 15, 1891 Concord, May 27, 1891 – John C. Pryor and Cobb Crawford died yesterday. It seems that the mortality record is on the increase this year. - J.A. Williams (Transcribed 10/19/02) Note: At Hollonville, Georgia Cemetery: Cobb Crawford, d. 1891 (no birth date on stone) (census records show born abt. 1850) Sallie Crawford, d. 1930 (no birth date on stone) (census records show born abt. 1854) 1880 Census Place: District 545, Pike, Georgia Source: FHL Film 1254161 National Archives Film T9-0161 Page 28B Cobb CRAWFORD, Self, M, M, W, 30, GA, Occ: Farmer, Fa: GA, Mo: GA Sarah J. CRAWFORD, Wife, F, M, W, 26, GA, Occ: At Home, Fa: GA, Mo: GA Mathew E. CRAWFORD, Son, M, S, W, 10, GA, Occ: At Home, Fa: GA, Mo: GA Richard B. CRAWFORD, Son, M, S, W, 3, GA, Occ: At Home, Fa: GA, Mo: GA Lucy CRAWFORD, Dau, F, S, W, 4M, GA, Occ: At Home, Fa: GA, Mo: GA 1880 Census Place: District 534, Pike, Georgia Source: FHL Film 1254161 National Archives Film T9-0161 Page 42B John C. PRYOR, Self, M, M, W, 29, GA, Occ: Farmer, Fa: GA, Mo: GA Willie A. PRYOR, Wife, F, M, W, 25, GA, Occ: At Home, Fa: GA, Mo: GA Mary PRYOR, Dau, F, S, W, 7, GA, Occ: At Home, Fa: GA, Mo: GA John PRYOR, Son, M, S, W, 6, GA, Occ: At Home, Fa: GA, Mo: GA Ida PRYOR, Dau, F, S, W, 4, GA, Occ: At Home, Fa: GA, Mo: GA Willie P. PRYOR, Dau, F, S, W, 2, GA, Occ: At Home, Fa: GA, Mo: GA Martha E. PRYOR, Dau, F, S, W, 4M, GA, Occ: At Home, Fa: GA, Mo: GA

Pike County, Journal Zebulon, GA., Friday, June 5, 1891 Mrs. Dorcas Cook, mother of Mr. Wiley B. Cook, died last Sunday night and was buried on Tuesday at Nazareth church cemetery. Mrs. Cook was 83 years of age, and had been a faithful member of the primitive Baptist church for 60 years. (Transcribed 10/19/02 Lynn Cunningham)

Pike County, Journal Zebulon, GA., Friday, June 12, 1891 A sad death occurred at Milner last week. Mr. Brad Garland, a gentleman about 80 years of age had been taking paregoric. By mistake he took a dose of carbolic acid and died in about 30 minutes. He was a consistent member of the Baptist church. The funeral was conducted at Milner and the remains were interred at Barnesville on Sunday. (Transcribed 10/19/02 Lynn Cunningham) Note: 1880 Census Place: Barnesville, Pike, Georgia Source: FHL Film 1254161 National Archives Film T9-0161 Page 118B Bradford G. GARLAND, Self, M, M, W, 70, GA, Occ: Farmer, Fa: NC, Mo: NC Cyntha GARLAND, Wife, F, M, W, 65, GA, Occ: Keeping, Fa: SC, Mo: GA

Pike County, Journal Zebulon, GA., Friday, May 8, 1891 Weaver Wavelets We had the pleasure last Sunday of witnessing the marriage of Mr. Charlie Hartley from near Zebulon to Miss Ida Brooks who has been visiting relatives near here. The groom is an energetic young man and the bride is an intelligent young lady. We wish them a long life and much happiness. Also: Jeff Davis Institute Notes Of course we were all surprised! Mr. Charley Hartley who was a student here May 1st was married to Miss Ida Brooks last Sunday May 3rd. The bridegroom was only eighteen years of age, and the bride sixteen. The ceremony was performed by justice of the peace P.R. Coker, at the residence of Mr. Ross near New Hope church. We know it will go rather hard with the new bridegroom to leave the shade of the schoolroom, where he has been all year, and go right into the broiling hot sun of the cotton field, his complexion that has been so fair under the roof will darken beneath the rays of a burning sun. Both would do better to come to school. We would be glad to have them now, it is never too late for knowledge. Though rather young for their position in life, we hope for them a happy future. (Transcribed 10/18/02 Lynn Cunningham) Notes: 1880 Census Place: Zebulon, Pike, Georgia Source: FHL Film 1254161 National Archives Film T9-0161 Page 143C W. M. HARTLEY, Self, M, M, W, 30, GA, Occ: Farmer, Fa: GA, Mo: GA S. E. HARTLEY, Wife, F, M, W, 26, GA, Occ: Keeping House, Fa: GA, Mo: GA >Charles H. HARTLEY, Son, M, S, W, 7, GA, Fa: GA, Mo: GA William J. HARTLEY, Son, M, S, W, 5, GA, Fa: GA, Mo: GA Lillie C. HARTLEY, Dau, F, S, W, 2, GA, Fa: GA, Mo: GA M. R. GRACE, Mother, F, W, W, 52, GA, Fa: GA, Mo: GA 1880 Census Place: Zebulon, Pike, Georgia Source: FHL Film 1254161 National Archives Film T9-0161 Page 143D M. D. BROOKS, Self, M, M, W, 30, GA, Occ: Mechanic, Fa: GA, Mo: GA Sarah BROOKS, Wife, F, M, W, 29, GA, Occ: Keeping House, Fa: GA, Mo: GA >Ida E. BROOKS, Dau, F, S, W, 6, GA, Fa: GA, Mo: GA William BROOKS, Son, M, S, W, 2, GA, Fa: GA, Mo: GA At East View Cemetery, Zebulon, Georgia Charles H. Hartley, b. 9 Mar 1873, d. 5 Sept 1909

Pike County, Journal Zebulon, GA., Friday, May 8, 1891 Graham - Green Mr. Thomas P. Graham, well and favorably known to the people of this place will be married on the 13th inst., to Miss Mary Green of this place, who is one of our prettiest and most accomplished young ladies. Also: Pike County, Journal Zebulon, GA., Friday, May 15, 1891 Graham - Green Married at the residence of the bride’s mother in Zebulon on the 13th inst. Mr. Thomas P. Graham to Miss Mary Green, Rev S.R. England assisted by Rev. H.G. Adams, performing the ceremony. Only a few of the relatives and special friends of the bride and groom were present. After the ceremony they left immediately for Barnesville where Mr. Graham holds a good position with the drug house of J.W. Hightower. Each of these young people have many friends here who wish for them a long life of happiness and usefulness. (Transcribed 10/18/02 Lynn Cunningham)

Pike County, Journal Zebulon, GA., Friday, May 8, 1891 Mrs. Mitchell Dead Mrs. Jane Mitchell, of Barnesville, the mother of Capt. and Robt. Mitchell, Mrs. Kendall, [and] Mrs. R.J. Powell, died on May 1st. Mrs. Mitchell was in her 86th year, [and] was a noble type of Christian womanhood. The readers of The Journal will remember a sketch that appeared in these columns last year in regard to the prominent part taken by the Mitchell family in shaping the interest of the county. Mrs. Mitchell leaves worthy children and a host of friends to cherish her memory and profit by emulating her virtues. (Transcribed 10/18/02 Lynn Cunningham) Note: At Greenwood Cemetery, Lamar (formerly Pike) County: Mitchell, Jane L., b. 22 Jan 1805, d. 1 May 1891 Mitchell, Belle, b. 31 Aug 1844, d. 13 Feb 1893 (unmarried daughter) Mitchell, Robert, b. 11 Feb 1846, d. 21 May 1914 Mitchell, Elizabeth Milner, b. 10 June 1848, d. 23 Dec 1932 (Robert’s wife) Powell, Eliza Mitchell, b. 5 Apr 1837, d. 27 Jan 1826 Powell, Robert Johnson, b. 31 Mar 1832, d. 26 May 1892

Pike County, Journal Zebulon, GA., Friday, January 9, 1891 Married At the residence of the groom’s father in Eppinger’s District, Mr. Will Eppinger to Miss Annie Beckham, the groom’s brother officiating. Luck and happiness to the young couple. (Transcribed 10/17/02 Lynn Cunningham)

Pike County, Journal Zebulon, GA., Friday, January 9, 1891 Mr. S.Y. Allen of Hendricks, Texas, son of Capt. A.S. Allen of the county spent several days with relatives here during Christmas. He is well pleased with Texas and is getting along swimmingly. (Transcribed 10/17/02 Lynn Cunningham) Note: 1880 Census Place: E.D. 61, Precinct 2, Panola, Texas Source: FHL Film 1255322 National Archives Film T9-1322 Page 227A Soloman ALLEN, Self, M, M, W, 38, GA, Occ: Farmer, Fa: GA, Mo: GA Lizzie ALLEN, Wife, F, M, W, 38, AL, Occ: Keeping House, Fa: GA, Mo: GA Mary ALLEN, Dau, F, S, W, 9, TX, Fa: GA, Mo: AL Susan ALLEN, Dau, F, S, W, 7, TX, Fa: GA, Mo: AL Jefferson ALLEN, Son, M, S, W, 4, TX, Fa: GA, Mo: AL Robert ALLEN, Son, M, S, W, 1M, TX, Fa: GA, Mo: AL Thomas CRAWFORD, SSon, M, S, W, 20, TX, Fa: GA, Mo: AL Benjamin CRAWFORD, SSon, M, S, W, 18, TX, Fa: GA, Mo: AL

Pike County, Journal Zebulon, GA., Friday, January 9, 1891 Mr. W.R. Hollon, formerly of this county, but now of Waco, Texas, is on a visit to friends and relatives in Pike. He is a son of Rudolph Hollon, who owned the lands on which the town of Hollonville is now located and which town bears his name. Mr. Hollon has been in Texas twenty years and we gather from conversation with him that he is doing well in the “Lone Star State.” Then his appearance indicates as much. (Transcribed 10/17/02 Lynn Cunningham) Note: 1880 Census Place: Precinct 2, Delta, Texas Source: FHL Film 1255300 National Archives Film T9-1300 Page 487C W. R. HOLLAN, Self, M, M, W, 45, GA, Occ: Farmer, Fa: NC, Mo: GA G. E. HOLLAN, Wife, F, M, W, 30, GA, Occ: Keeping House, Fa: GA, Mo: GA Charles P. HOLLAN, Son, M, S, W, 19, GA, Occ: At Home, Fa: GA, Mo: GA Annah L. HOLLAN, Dau, F, S, W, 13, GA, Occ: At Home, Fa: GA, Mo: GA Carnealin HOLLAN, Dau, F, S, W, 12, GA, Occ: At Home, Fa: GA, Mo: GA John HOLLAN, Son, M, S, W, 9, TX, Fa: GA, Mo: GA George HOLLAN, Son, M, S, W, 6, TX, Fa: GA, Mo: GA Thomas HOLLAN, Son, M, S, W, 4, TX, Fa: GA, Mo: GA Robert HOLLAN, Son, M, S, W, 2, TX, Fa: GA, Mo: GA Caroline HOLLAN, Mother, F, W, W, 72, GA, Occ: At Home, Fa: VA, Mo: VA Elizabeth HOLLAN, Sister, F, S, W, 45, GA, Occ: Boarder, Fa: NC, Mo: GA

Pike County, Journal Zebulon, GA., Friday, January 9, 1891 Col. Iverson Dead Col. W.I. Iverson died at his home here at three o’clock last night of consumption. He had been very feeble for some time and his death, while sadly deplored by our people, was hourly expected. He was a member of the M.E. Church, and on Saturday last told his pastor he was prepared to die. He leaves a wife and one child here who will have the sympathy of our people in their sad bereavement. He will be buried at this place tomorrow at 10 o’clock a.m., with the funeral services being conducted at the M.E. church. (Transcribed 10/17/02 Lynn Cunningham) Note: At Zebulon Methodist Church Cemetery, Pike County: W.I. Iverson, b. 11 Sept 1855, d. 16 Dec 1890

Pike County, Journal Zebulon, GA., Friday, January 9, 1891 MARRIED Mr. James H. Banks and Miss Lena Lyles of this place, were married at the home of the bride’s parents on the evening of January 1st. Rev. S.R. England performed the ceremony. Only a few of the friends and relatives of the young people were invited to witness the nuptials. Among those from a distance we note Misses Eva and Eula Abercrombie of Upson County; Miss Ollie Stamps, Messrs. Jas. Stamps, Thos. Jackson, Sam Forest of Decatur, Ga.; Mr. Will McKenny of Barnesville. After the ceremony was performed a splendid supper was given the young people by the bride’s mother which is pronounced elegant by all who were present. On the day following, the bride and groom repaired to the home of Mr. B. Banks where a brilliant reception and dinner was given to special friends. The presents were numerous and pretty. The groom is a young carpenter whose ability as a high grade workman is fast coming into notice, and the bride is a young lady of many lovely characteristics. The Journal extends hearty congratulations. (Transcribed 10/17/02 Lynn Cunningham)

Pike County, Journal Zebulon, GA., Friday, January 16, 1891 Pensions for Widows The following circular was issued Monday with the reference to pensioning of confederate widows. The matter is one of general interest: State of Georgia, Executive Department, Atlanta, Georgia, January 8, 1890 [?]. – In answer to numerous inquiries, and in order to explain the law of pensioning certain widows of confederate soldiers, the following points are mentioned.: 1. The law provides a pension of $100 per year. 2. The pension year will begin on 15th of February 1891. 3. The payments will be made upon proper proofs presented to the executive department, in compliance with the laws and forms to be furnished through the ordinaries of the state. 4. These blanks will be prepared during the latter part of March and sent to the ordinaries. 5. The departments will begin about the 1st of April, 1891, and will be for the pension year ending February 15, 1892. 6. The pension is only payable to certain classes of widows. a. Those whose husbands were killed in service. b. Those whose husbands died in the army of wounds or disease contracted in the service. c. Those whose husbands went to the army and have never been heard from since the war. d. Those whose husbands were wounded in the army and have since died from the effects of the wounds. e. Those whose husbands contracted disease in the service, and who, after the war, died of the disease caused by the service. 7. No widow is entitled unless she was the wife of the soldier during the war and has never remarried. 8. The law does not provide for any one living out of the state of Georgia, or who did not live in the state at the date of the act. 9. The facts to establish a claim must be substantiated by the testimony of three witnesses who personally known [sp] of the enlistment of the husband and his death, and the immediate cause of the death. 10. Widows who have married since the service of their husbands in the army are not entitled. 11. There is no need of employing a lawyer or other agents to attend to this claim. The department will furnish full and specific instructions, and will give ample opportunity to every claimant. By order of the governor. W.H. Harrison, Secretary Executive Department. (Transcribed 10/17/02 Lynn Cunningham)

Pike County, Journal Zebulon, GA., Friday, January 23, 1891 J.W. Brooks Dead Mr. Jack Brooks died at his home at Molena, this county last Tuesday. He had been in bed only a short time worth influenza developing into pneumonia which hastened the end. The burial occurred Wednesday, with Masonic honors. Mr. Brooks was a citizen of whom his county felt proud. He was of a friendly disposition and many mourn his loss. His sons are now among the first men in the county in enterprise and intelligence. Mr. Brooks had patented several useful inventions, which have proved him to be a man of genius. (Transcribed 10/17/02 Lynn Cunningham)

Pike County, Journal Zebulon, GA., Friday, February 6, 1891 A Pleasant Home Last Sunday in company with clever John H. Milner we spent the afternoon at the pleasant home of Mr. Josiah Allen. Mr. Allen has just moved out from Griffin, where he enjoyed a very lucrative position, with his brother-in-law, Mr. E.J. Flemister, and is now giving his personal attention to his large plantation. Mr. Allen’s home is presided over by his estimable wife, a queenly little lady who understands the art of making [a] home happy. Magnificent paintings, that would reflect credit upon the best efforts of a professional artist adorn the parlor walls and attest the taste of Mrs. Allen with the brush. Their home is blessed by two happy bright-eyed children and then there is grandma and grandpa, – the latter being the 16 year old youngster known everywhere as Judge Bob Allen. Upon the whole it is a pleasant, happy home, and we trust it may remain so for many happy years. (Transcribed 10/17/02 Lynn Cunningham)

Pike County, Journal Zebulon, GA., Friday, April 10, 1891 Dr. John McDowell, a prominent young physician of Macon died at the home of his mother in Barnesville last Sunday. He was a son of the late Dr. George McDowell, and a brother of P.H. McDowell, a telegraph operator at Griffin. From a physician who was well acquainted with the deceased, we learn that his death was due to cigarette smoking. (Transcribed 10/17/02 Lynn Cunningham) Note: At Zebulon Road Cemetery Lamar (formerly Pike) County: Dr. J.M. McDowell, b. 16 Mar 1861, d. 5 Apr 1891 Also his father: Dr. G.M. McDowell, b. 26 July 1834, d. 21 July 1883

Pike County, Journal Zebulon, GA., Friday, January 9, 1891 Mrs. Jane Jackson, and [sp] aged widow lady, living near Hollonville, this county, died last Sunday morning. She was familiarly known as “Aunt Jane” and was highly esteemed by her neighbors and friends. (Transcribed 10/17/02 Lynn Cunningham) Note: At Hollonville Cemetery, Pike County: Mrs. Jane G. Jackson, Widow of the late Roland Jackson; d. 5 Jan 1891, Aged 72 yrs., 2 Mos., 17 days. (Born 19 Oct 1818) (Census records show she was born in South Carolina) Birth date calculated with online calculator: http://www.usgennet.org/usa/in/county/orange/calculate.htm

Pike County, Journal Zebulon, GA., Tuesday, October 1, 1889 Robt. Whitaker Kills Himself Robt. Whitaker, who lives just across the river in Meriwether county, committed suicide last Friday about sundown by hanging himself. We have not learned the cause of the rash act. Mr. Whitaker was a man of, perhaps, thirty-five years. He was married in this county to a most estimable lady – the sister of Dr. J.B. and E.D. Matthews – and has lived in this county up to this year making his home at Concord. Mr. Whitaker was a carpenter by trade, and helped to build the depot at this place. He leaves a wife and six or seven children. (Transcribed 10/15/02 Lynn Cunningham) Note: At Hebron Cemetery In Pike County: Robert O.F. Whitaker, b. 1848, d. 27 Sept 1889

Pike County, Journal Zebulon, GA., Tuesday, October 8, 1889 Mr. J.T. Ballard is one of the crack farmers of Pike. This year he will make besides corn, peas, potatoes, etc., twenty bales of cotton on a two mule farm. (Transcribed 10/16/02 Lynn Ballard Cunningham) Note: Job Turner Ballard was born 5 Nov 1854 and died 19 Jan 1929. Grandfather of Lynn Ballard Cunningham.

Pike County, Journal Zebulon, GA., Tuesday, November 5, 1889 Williamson Williamson, Oct 26 – Last Saturday Mr. James Patten was buried here by the Masonic fraternity. The funeral service was preached by Rev. S.R. England to a large congregation of relatives and friends. (Transcribed 10/16/02 Lynn Cunningham) Note: At Williamson Methodist Church Cemetery: James H. Patton, b. 14 Apr 1835, d. 18 Oct 1889 Nannie L. Patton, b. 7 Feb 1845, d. 5 Aug 1924. (Nancy Leak Yarborough)