Pike County, Journal Zebulon, GA., Tuesday, November 5, 1889 Maj. J.Q. Wood, who for the past eight years has been an alderman and a prominent citizen of Griffin, died last Wednesday night. He has been in feeble health for several months. On Thursday following, Mrs. Wood died, and husband and wife were interred together on Friday Last. (Transcribed 10/16/02 Lynn Cunningham)

Pike County, Journal Zebulon, GA., Tuesday, November 5, 1889 Mr. J.C. Adams will leave on the 10th inst., for Rocky Creek, Ark., where he goes to make his future home. It is with reluctance that we give up such men, but since it must be done, we hope he will meet with every success out west. (Transcribed 10/16/02 Lynn Cunningham)

Pike County, Journal Zebulon, GA., Tuesday, November 12, 1889 The Poor Farm Let Last Tuesday the county commissioners let the poor farm to Mr. J.T. Ballard for 1890. Mr. Ballard is a very successful farmer and promises to put the farm on a paying basis. The terms of the contract are as follows: Ballard is to pay $220.00 as rent for the farm; he is to cultivate 10 acres of the land for the exclusive benefit of the paupers; gives a $500 bond for the faithful performance of duty, etc., and is to receive $15 per month for service as superintendent of paupers. He is to take charge on or before January 1st. (Transcribed 10/16/02 Lynn Cunningham)

Pike County, Journal Zebulon, GA., Tuesday, November 19, 1889 Jordan’s Store Mr. J.C. Jones disposed of his household and kitchen furniture last Wednesday, and will leave with his family next Monday for Sand Mountain, Ala., where he expects to make his future home. Mr. H.G. Simmons and family will also go. We wish them contentment, prosperity and happiness in their new home. (Transcribed 10/16/02 Lynn Cunningham)

Pike County, Journal Zebulon, GA., Tuesday, November 19, 1889 To Be Married We learn that cards are out announcing the marriage of Mr. J.M. Means of Meansville to Miss Estelle Holsey of Stewartsville, all of this county. Mr. Means is a young man of high moral character and one of the best business young men in the county, while Miss Holsey is one of the fairest of the fair. November the 27th is the day set for the happy event. The marriage of one of Zebulon’s girls to a young man in the country is also spoken of as an event of the 27th inst. Two others are reported to take place about the same time. (Transcribed 10/16/02 Lynn Cunningham) Note: At Zebulon Methodist Church Cemetery, Pike County: John Morris Means, b. Aug 1870, d. Jan 1933 Nancy Estelle Holsey, Wife of John Morris Means, b. May 1870, d. Dec 1932

Pike County, Journal Zebulon, GA., Tuesday, November 26, 1889 Mountain Valley Sure enough it has happened again. Mr. Joe Williams and Miss Annie Barrett were married last Wednesday. It is said they had a fine time over at Sam’s. I saw Mr. Sam go down the road the next day and it looked as if his overcoat had 16 yards in it – his best girl is gone. (Transcribed 10/16/02 Lynn Cunningham) Note: 1880 Census Place: District 581, Pike, Georgia Source: FHL Film 1254161 National Archives Film T9-0161 Page 161D Samuel X. BARRETT, Self, M, M, W, 63, GA, Occ: Farmer, Fa: GA, Mo: GA Aremiter BARRETT, Wife, F, M, W, 46, GA, Occ: Keeping House, Fa: GA, Mo: GA >Ann BARRETT, Dau, F, S, W, 18, GA, Fa: GA, Mo: GA Mary E. BARRETT, Dau, F, S, W, 17, GA, Fa: GA, Mo: GA Mathey J. BARRETT, Dau, F, S, W, 15, GA, Fa: GA, Mo: GA

Pike County, Journal Zebulon, GA., Tuesday, November 26, 1889 Hope Hope, Nov 19 – Mr. Tom Warren and Miss Sarah Hawkins were married last Sunday. Now he is in good company and we hope he will stay there. (Transcribed 10/16/02 Lynn Cunningham)

Pike County, Journal Zebulon, GA., Tuesday, November 26, 1889 Miss Laura Fincher, a very pretty and intelligent young lady of this county was married Sunday to Mr. Lampkin, a successful young farmer of Monroe county. Since the marriage, a dashing young widower of this place has been carrying a black-bordered handkerchief flavored with camphor. (Transcribed 10/16/02 Lynn Cunningham)

Pike County, Journal Zebulon, GA., Tuesday, November 26, 1889 Mrs. J.L. Driver we learn is at the point of death in Atlanta. Her relatives here say that she cannot live much longer. This is very sad, indeed, to the many friends of this good lady in Zebulon. Later – Since the above was written a telegram was received her stating that Mrs. Driver died yesterday evening. She will be buried her tomorrow at 11 o’clock a.m. (Transcribed 10/16/02 Lynn Cunningham) Note: Emma Scott, wife of James Luckie Driver, b. 12 Jan 1856, d. 25 Nov 1889

Pike County, Journal Zebulon, GA., Tuesday, November 26, 1889 Mr. James Buckalo [Buckelew], formerly of this county, but now of Carroll [County], was shaking hands with his Zebulon friends last week. Within the past four years he has partially lost his hearing. (Transcribed 10/16/02 Lynn Cunningham) Note: James Buckelew lost his hearing during the Civil War. From an affidavit submitted by Robert W. Ballard for James Buckelew who was applying for a pension as a former Confederate soldier: Personally came before me, R.W. Ballard of the County of Carroll, State of Georgia, who being duly sworn, says that on the 10th day of May 1864, he was commanding Co. H. 44th Regiment Ga. Volunteers and was in 8 or 10 feet of J.L. Buckelew, when he rec’d the injury which caused his deafness. Ever since said Buckelew has lived in Carroll, he could not understand anything, however loud, without the use of an ‘Ear Trumpet.’

Pike County, Journal Zebulon, GA., Tuesday, October 22, 1889 Mr. C.W. Brown, who has been depot agent at Barnesville for the past twenty years, died last week after a protracted illness. Mr. Brown was a most highly respected citizen and his death is much regretted. (Transcribed 10/16/02 Lynn Cunningham) Note: At Zebulon Road Cemetery, Lamar (formerly Pike) County, Charlie Wooten Brown, b. 19 Jan 1829, d. 14 Oct 1889 Sarah Fryer Brown, b. 7 Nov 1830, d. 7 Mar 1899

Do you have any idea which Sullivan man this story was referring to? The Sullivans are my family (my great-great granddad was CW Sullivan). Interesting, but really tragic story. I just can't imagine. Susan Ferguson

Pike County, Journal Zebulon, GA., Tuesday, October 1, 1889 Married At the residence of the bride’s father near Jolly, this county, on the 24th last, Mr. W.J. Cochran to Miss Ophelia Manley. Mr. Cochran is one of the most thrifty young farmers in the county, and Miss Manley, it may be truthfully said, was one of the first young ladies in the land. We offer congratulations. (Transcribed 10/15/02 Lynn Cunningham)

Pike County, Journal Zebulon, GA., Tuesday, November 26, 1889 Berry - Ford Mr. Davis Berry and Miss Linda Ford, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Ford will be married this morning at 10:30 o’clock. Rev. S.R. England will officiate. The contracting parties are well known and occupy a front place in society. In advance we extend our best wishes for their future happiness. “Cliff” Ford came down from Atlanta to be present at the marriage of his sister, Miss Linda, this morning. (Transcribed 10/16/02 Lynn Cunningham)

Pike County, Journal Zebulon, GA., Tuesday, November 5, 1889 Licensed to Preach At Williamson last Saturday, it being quarterly conference of the M.E. Church at that place, Mr. Arthur B. Pope was licensed to preach. Mr. Pope was admitted to the bar last year and has made a fine record in that profession considering the brief period of his practice. We learn that he proposes to give up the practice of law and enter actively into the ministry. (Transcribed 10/16/02 Lynn Cunningham) Note: At Zebulon Methodist Church Cemetery in Pike County: Rev. Arthur Bothwell Pope, b. 10 Dec 1867, d. 2 Nov 1902 Nell Merritt Pope, b. 1 Mar 1868, d. 16 Apr 1936

Lynn, Thank you so much for doing all the work you do. I'd about given up ever finding when Nathan Boyd died and then there was it obit. You are an angel. Sandy Sandy Wilson Augusta sandya@directcon.net

"Griffin Daily News" 2 Sept. 2002 Griffin, Spalding Co., Georgia Mr. Clyde Nixon Junior Died Aug. 30, 2002 Concord resident Mr. Clyde Junior Nixon, of Concord, passed away Aug. 30, 2002, at his residence. He was born in Randolph County, Ala., but lived most of his life in Georgia. Mr. Nixon was retired from Carling Brewery after 16 years of service. He is survived by his wife, Merita C. Nixon; his mother, Mrs. Louise Peaden Nixon; daughters, Machandra Story of Zebulon, Marsha "Lorraine" Lassiter of Milner, Fairy Louise Callahan of Senoia, Terry Cochran of Culloden; brothers, W. C. "Sam" Nixon of Concord, Roy L. Nixon of Griffin, Wyatt L. "Doc" Nixon of Griffin, Jack Nixon of Lilburn and Ted Nixon of Doraville; sister, Eloise Harrison of Griffin; 10 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Services for Mr. Nixon will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept 1, at Coggins Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Dan Todd will be officiating. Visitation will be 3 to 5 p.m. today at Coggins Funeral Home in Thomaston. Coggins Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. (Concord is in Pike Co., GA) ====================================================== "Thomaston Times" 4 Sept. 2002 Thomaston, Upson Co., Georgia Funeral services for Mr. Clyde Junior NIXON, 76, of Concord, were held Sunday, Sept. 1, 2002 at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Coggins Funeral Home with the Rev. Dan Todd officiating. Burial followed in the Neal Baptist Church Cemetery. Mr. Nixon died Friday, Aug. 30, 2002 at his residence. Coggins Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Mr. Nixon was born in Randolph County, Ala. but lived most of his life in Georgia. He was retired from Carling Brewery with 16 years of service. Survivors include his mother, Mrs. Louise Peaden Nixon; his wife, Mrs. Merita C. Nixon of Concord; his daughters, Mrs. Machandra Story of Zebulon, Mrs. Marsha "Lorraine" Lassiter of Milner, Mrs. Fairy Louise Callahan of Senoia and Mrs. Terry Cochran of Culloden; brothers, Mr. W. C. "Sam" Nixon of Concord, Mr. Roy L. Nixon and Mr. Wyatt L. "Doc" Nixon, both of Griffin, Mr. Jack Nixon of Lilburn and Mr. Ted Nixon of Doraville; a sister, Mrs. Eloise Harrison of Griffin; 10 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. [age 76 = b. ca 1926] [Neal Baptist Church - est. 1894 in Concord, Pike Co., Georgia) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Family Outline: Clyde Junior Nixon b. ca 1926 - Randolph Co., AL d. 30 Aug 2002 - Concord, Pike Co., GA Father: ?________ Nixon, deceased Mother: Louise Peaden Brothers: W. C. "Sam" Nixon - Concord, GA Roy L. Nixon - Griffin, GA Wyatt L. "Doc" Nixon - Griffin, GA Jack Nixon - Lilburn, GA Ted Nixon - Doraville, GA Spouse: Merita C. ?________ Children - all Daughters: Machandra (Nixon) Story - Zebulon, GA Marsha "Lorraine" (Nixon) Lassiter - Milner, GA Fairy Louise (Nixon) Callahan - Senoia, GA Terry (Nixon) Cochran - Culloden, GA

Thanks for this great information. This eliminates the possibility that Mary Sims was the widow of Civil War soldier John H. Presley. Jackie -----Original Message----- From: Aldewin Johnson [mailto:aldewin.johnson@worldnet.att.net] Sent: Tuesday, October 15, 2002 5:43 PM To: GAPIKE-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [GAPIKE] SIMS Have these census records on a Jasper Sims of Pike Co., GA: *1860, Pike Co., GA, Zebulon P.O.: Sims, Jasper, 40; b-SC (1820), Farmer, $247; wf Mary A, 29, b-GA. (1831) No ch. listed. *1880 Census Place: District 540, Pike, Georgia Source: FHL Film 1254161 National Archives Film T9-0161 Page 85A Relation Sex Marr Race Age Birthplace Jasper SIMS Self M M W 60 (1820) GA Occ: Farming Fa: GA Mo: GA Mary Ann SIMS Other F M W 49 (1831) GA Occ: Keeping House Fa: GA Mo: GA. I believe this is Jasper Sims, son of Sherod Sims of Pike Co., GA. Sherod Sims died abt 1863 in PIke Co., GA. ATJ ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jackie" <jp55@wt.net> To: <GAPIKE-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, October 15, 2002 2:32 PM Subject: RE: [GAPIKE] SIMS > Would you have any information on Jasper Sims that appears on the 1870 > Pike Co., census? I am actually researching a W.T. Presley that was > living in his household on that census. Thought maybe Jasper's wife was > the connection. > Jackie > > -----Original Message----- > From: Aldewin Johnson [mailto:aldewin.johnson@worldnet.att.net] > Sent: Tuesday, October 15, 2002 10:58 AM > To: GAPIKE-L@rootsweb.com > Subject: Re: [GAPIKE] SIMS > > I am researching the Sims, Jackson families of Pike Co., GA. in the 1830 > time frame. > ATJ > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Cin" <bamahart@airmail.net> > To: <GAPIKE-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Tuesday, October 15, 2002 10:34 AM > Subject: [GAPIKE] SIMS > > > > > > -- > > I would like to correspond with anyone researching SIMS in Pike Co. > > GA. Looking forward to hearing from you. > > > > Thanks, Cindy K. > > > > > > ============================== > > 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 > ============================== 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

Have these census records on a Jasper Sims of Pike Co., GA: *1860, Pike Co., GA, Zebulon P.O.: Sims, Jasper, 40; b-SC (1820), Farmer, $247; wf Mary A, 29, b-GA. (1831) No ch. listed. *1880 Census Place: District 540, Pike, Georgia Source: FHL Film 1254161 National Archives Film T9-0161 Page 85A Relation Sex Marr Race Age Birthplace Jasper SIMS Self M M W 60 (1820) GA Occ: Farming Fa: GA Mo: GA Mary Ann SIMS Other F M W 49 (1831) GA Occ: Keeping House Fa: GA Mo: GA. I believe this is Jasper Sims, son of Sherod Sims of Pike Co., GA. Sherod Sims died abt 1863 in PIke Co., GA. ATJ ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jackie" <jp55@wt.net> To: <GAPIKE-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, October 15, 2002 2:32 PM Subject: RE: [GAPIKE] SIMS > Would you have any information on Jasper Sims that appears on the 1870 > Pike Co., census? I am actually researching a W.T. Presley that was > living in his household on that census. Thought maybe Jasper's wife was > the connection. > Jackie > > -----Original Message----- > From: Aldewin Johnson [mailto:aldewin.johnson@worldnet.att.net] > Sent: Tuesday, October 15, 2002 10:58 AM > To: GAPIKE-L@rootsweb.com > Subject: Re: [GAPIKE] SIMS > > I am researching the Sims, Jackson families of Pike Co., GA. in the 1830 > time frame. > ATJ > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Cin" <bamahart@airmail.net> > To: <GAPIKE-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Tuesday, October 15, 2002 10:34 AM > Subject: [GAPIKE] SIMS > > > > > > -- > > I would like to correspond with anyone researching SIMS in Pike Co. > > GA. Looking forward to hearing from you. > > > > Thanks, Cindy K. > > > > > > ============================== > > 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 >

Would you have any information on Jasper Sims that appears on the 1870 Pike Co., census? I am actually researching a W.T. Presley that was living in his household on that census. Thought maybe Jasper's wife was the connection. Jackie -----Original Message----- From: Aldewin Johnson [mailto:aldewin.johnson@worldnet.att.net] Sent: Tuesday, October 15, 2002 10:58 AM To: GAPIKE-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [GAPIKE] SIMS I am researching the Sims, Jackson families of Pike Co., GA. in the 1830 time frame. ATJ ----- Original Message ----- From: "Cin" <bamahart@airmail.net> To: <GAPIKE-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, October 15, 2002 10:34 AM Subject: [GAPIKE] SIMS > > -- > I would like to correspond with anyone researching SIMS in Pike Co. > GA. Looking forward to hearing from you. > > Thanks, Cindy K. > > > ============================== > 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