Thomas M. Cauthen was born in Lancaster Co., S. C., son of Thomas Harvey Cauthen and his wife Rebecca Williamson who emigrated to Pike Co. Thomas was born in 1808 according to the census records of 1850 and 1860, although according to his tombstone he was born in late December 1809 or 1810. He married Mary "Pollie" Sims, daughter of Sherrod Sims and a sister of Sarah Sims who married James Cauthen, Thomas M.'s brother. A month before his death, Thomas M. Cauthen wrote his will naming his "beloved wife Mary," "the heirs of my deceased daughter Mary Martha Rivers," and leaving the homeplace to his daughter Elizabeth Rebecca Cauthen and the remainder of his estate to be divided between his three daughters, Caroline Gardner, Amanda Wilson and Elizabeth Rebecca Cauthen. His sons-in-law E. G. N. Wilson and W. Z. Gardner were named Executors of his will which was probated December 8, 1885 in Pike Co. The daughter Elizabeth Rebecca Cauthen never married and lived at home taking care of her parents in old age. Her will left to "Mrs. Sarah Osborn and her children" her estate including "my entire undivided interest in the estate of my grandfather Sherrod Sims." Her will was dated July 9, 1904 with witnesses J. W. Willis, J. B. Head, G. G. Head, and was probated Februrary 5, 1906 with G. T. Osborn as Executor. In the Cauthen-Blackman Cemetery about three miles east of Milner (Lamar Co.) is a 4-sided pylon inscribed: T. M. Cauthen Died Dec. 4, 1885 Aged 75 years Mary Cauthen Died May 24, 1889 Aged 84 years 2 mos. 15 days Children of Thomas M. Cauthen 1. Elizabeth Rebecca Cauthen b. about 1833, d. about 1905, never married. 2. Mary Martha Cauthen b. about 1835 m. Nathaniel A. Rivers Aug. 16, 1853. 3. Amanda Cauthen b. about 1837 m. E. G. N. Wilson 4. Caroline Cauthen b. about 1839 m. Wm. Z. Gardner Dec. 2, 1858 in Pike Co. 5. Josephine Cauthen b. about 1843, no further record. 6. Thomas N. Cauthen b. about 1845, no further record. 7. Sarah Cauthen b. about 1848, no further record. 8. Eveline Cauthen b. about 1858, no further record. (Above from "The Cauthen Family History" by Maryline Cauthen Westenhaver). Lanny Cauthen ----- Original Message ----- From: "Lynn B. Cunningham" <lcunnin1@bellsouth.net> To: <GAPIKE-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, October 07, 2002 10:41 PM Subject: [GAPIKE] 1890 Thomas M. Cauthen Contested Will > The Pike County Journal > Zebulon, Ga., Tuesday, September 16, 1890 > > The ordinary's court was in session for the purpose of trying the will > of Thomas M. Cauthen, deceased. The executors and propounders [?] of the > will are E.G.N. Wilson and Z. Gardener. The beneficiaries of the will > were two of the daughters of the deceased, while the children of a third > daughter were entirely ignored. The taking of testimony in the case > required something more than on day. Cols. Dismuke and Mills > representing the children and Judge Pope the grandchildren. It was > decided that Mr. Cauthen was of unsound mind when the will was signed, > and therefore not a legal document. [Note: the rest of the article is > missing] > > (Transcribed 10/7/02 Lynn Cunningham) > > Note for Thomas M. Cauthen: > 1880 Census Place: District 540, Pike, Georgia > Source: FHL Film 1254161 National Archives Film T9-0161 Page 96D > Thomas M. CAUTHEN, Self, M, M, W, 73, SC, Occ: Farming, Fa: SC, Mo: SC > Mary CAUTHEN, Wife, F, M, W, 74, SC, Occ: Keeping House, Fa: SC, Mo: SC > Elizabeth CAUTHEN, Dau, F, S, W, 45, SC, Fa: SC, Mo: SC > Anina RIVERS, GDau, F, S, W, 21, GA, Fa: GA, Mo: SC > James M. RIVERS, GSon, M, S, W, 19, GA, Occ: Farm Laborer, Fa: GA, Mo: > SC > > Apparently the daughter, Elizabeth was not married as she appears on the > 1860-1880 census with Thomas Cauthen. Mary M.A. Cauthen married > Nathaniel A Rivers in 1853 in Pike County and Burrell G. Rivers married > Leonora Cauthen in 1853. I am not sure how or even if these two families > are related to Thomas Cauthen. > > Any input on this Cauthen family is welcomed. > > > > ============================== > 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, Ga., Tuesday, September 16, 1890 The ordinary’s court was in session for the purpose of trying the will of Thomas M. Cauthen, deceased. The executors and propounders [?] of the will are E.G.N. Wilson and Z. Gardener. The beneficiaries of the will were two of the daughters of the deceased, while the children of a third daughter were entirely ignored. The taking of testimony in the case required something more than on day. Cols. Dismuke and Mills representing the children and Judge Pope the grandchildren. It was decided that Mr. Cauthen was of unsound mind when the will was signed, and therefore not a legal document. [Note: the rest of the article is missing] (Transcribed 10/7/02 Lynn Cunningham) Note for Thomas M. Cauthen: 1880 Census Place: District 540, Pike, Georgia Source: FHL Film 1254161 National Archives Film T9-0161 Page 96D Thomas M. CAUTHEN, Self, M, M, W, 73, SC, Occ: Farming, Fa: SC, Mo: SC Mary CAUTHEN, Wife, F, M, W, 74, SC, Occ: Keeping House, Fa: SC, Mo: SC Elizabeth CAUTHEN, Dau, F, S, W, 45, SC, Fa: SC, Mo: SC Anina RIVERS, GDau, F, S, W, 21, GA, Fa: GA, Mo: SC James M. RIVERS, GSon, M, S, W, 19, GA, Occ: Farm Laborer, Fa: GA, Mo: SC Apparently the daughter, Elizabeth was not married as she appears on the 1860-1880 census with Thomas Cauthen. Mary M.A. Cauthen married Nathaniel A Rivers in 1853 in Pike County and Burrell G. Rivers married Leonora Cauthen in 1853. I am not sure how or even if these two families are related to Thomas Cauthen. Any input on this Cauthen family is welcomed.

Becky, I have come across the reference to Jordan's Store several times in this time period (1890's). There was a Jordan's store in Molena. It was built by H.G. Jordan and remained in business under that name until WWI. The Lizzie Mitchell history book (in reference to some early settlers of the Molena district) states that "from Monroe County came John Jordan, father of Henry and Max Jordan. This is all I have been able to find. Is your Lovick Pierce Jordan related to this family? Lynn Becky wrote: > Lynn, > Do you or anyone else on here, know anything about the Jordan store, mentioned in this snake story? My Lovick Pierce > Jordan was in Pike Co., in 1850, so wondered if there was anything connection to this Jordan store. Thanks, Becky > Carden

Lynn, Thanks for the info. My Lovick Pierce Jordan, had already left Pike Co. by then. He came over to Chambers Co. Al. I don't really know who he is connected to. I haven't been able to find much info on him at all! Some say his father was a Jacob Jordan, but I'm not sure about it. He was named for a popular Methodist minister, Lovick Pierce. He was born in 1807 in S.C., and then I believe was in Jones Co., Ga.and then came to Pike Co., and then on to Chambers Co. Al. Becky ----- Original Message ----- From: "Lynn B. Cunningham" <lcunnin1@bellsouth.net> To: <GAPIKE-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, October 07, 2002 8:16 PM Subject: Re: [GAPIKE] Re: A Big Snake Story > Becky, > > I have come across the reference to Jordan's Store several times in this time period (1890's). There was a Jordan's > store in Molena. It was built by H.G. Jordan and remained in business under that name until WWI. The Lizzie Mitchell > history book (in reference to some early settlers of the Molena district) states that "from Monroe County came John > Jordan, father of Henry and Max Jordan. This is all I have been able to find. Is your Lovick Pierce Jordan related to > this family? > > Lynn > > Becky wrote: > > > Lynn, > > Do you or anyone else on here, know anything about the Jordan store, mentioned in this snake story? My Lovick Pierce > > Jordan was in Pike Co., in 1850, so wondered if there was anything connection to this Jordan store. Thanks, Becky > > Carden > > > ============================== > 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, Do you or anyone else on here, know anything about the Jordan store, mentioned in this snake story? My Lovick Pierce Jordan was in Pike Co., in 1850, so wondered if there was anything connection to this Jordan store. Thanks, Becky Carden

Theo Williams was married to Martha Ann Cannafax 6 July 1865, after the death of Martha he married Martha's sister Mary Jane Cannafax 28 Feb. 1880, they all are buried at the Congregational Ch Cem. on hwy 109 near Meansville. Joe Cannafax

The Pike County Journal Zebulon, Ga., Tuesday, July 22, 1890 Attention 44th Ga. Regt. The surviving members of the 44th Ga. Regt. will have a reunion at Jonesboro, Clayton county, on the 24th day of July 1890. Every surviving member of this old Regiment [is] earnestly requested to be present. Gen. Phil Cook, Col. Beck, Col. Estes and several other old warriors will be there to greet old comrades. The surviving members of the 10th and 30th Ga. Regiments are cordially invited to join us on this occasion. Railroads throughout the state will carry all who wish to attend at reduced rates. Comrades, a few more years and the Last Confederate Soldier will have crossed over the River; let us therefore meet with pleasant greetings while we may. S.M. Buchanan, Secty. (Transcribed 10/7/02 Lynn Cunningham)

The Pike County Journal Zebulon, Ga., Tuesday, August 12, 1890 Milner, Ga., Aug. 7, 1890 – On July 31st at the residence of W.E. Coleman on Main Street, Col. Henry Walker of Rome and Mrs. Lula Fambro were married. They boarded the northbound train a few minutes after their marriage for Rome where they will make their future home. On last Sunday evening Col. Ben Hill Wilden [Wilder?] and Miss Claudie English were married, Rev. Wash Oliver performed the ceremony. There has been three marriages in the last few days and rumor says that their [sic] will be several more soon. This is not to be wondered at as Milner has more pretty girls to the square inch than any town in Georgia. (Transcribed 10/7/02 Lynn Cunningham)

The Pike County Journal Zebulon, Ga., Tuesday, August 12, 1890 Reunion Com. G, 27th Ga. Regt. This company had its annual reunion at Concord July 23rd 1890. The meeting was opened by reading 167th Psalm and with prayer by the chaplain J.D. Cariker [sp]. The address of welcome was delivered by Hon. J.F. Madden on behalf of the good people of Concord, and the response from the company was by Hon. T.J. Barrett. Rev. W.A. Brooks was called on and responded with a nice speech. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and adopted, after which the muster roll was called. The following officer were elected for the ensuing year: T.Z. Jones, president, B.H. Lifsey, vice president, Theo Williams, Secretary, and J.D. Carriker, chaplain. Committee of arrangements, J.D. Carriker, Theo Williams and B.H. Lifsey. Theo Williams, T.Z. Jones and B.F. Lifsey were appointed to draft resolution of thanks to the good people of Concord for their favors to us, and the following resolutions were offered and adopted: Resolved That we, surviving members of Co. G., 27th Ga. Regiment tender to the citizens of Concord and community our heartfelt thanks for their hospitality toward us during our stay with them and to Mr. J.J. Lee for the use of his hall. The time and place for our next meeting is Bluff Springs on Thursday before the fourth Sunday in July, 1891. Theo. Williams, Sec. (Transcribed 10/7/02 Lynn Cunningham)

The Pike County Journal Zebulon, Ga., Tuesday, August 19, 1890 On Wednesday evening, the 6th inst., Mr. J.P. Garner was married to Miss Janie Jimmerson. Mr. Garner is in the mercantile business in Alabama, and has been here on a visit to relatives some time past. He is a Georgian and well known to the people of Pike. (Transcribed 10/7/02 Lynn Cunningham)

The Pike County Journal Zebulon, Ga., Tuesday, August 19, 1890 We regret to announce the death of Mrs. Z.T. Willis, which occurred at her home near Jordan’s Store Sunday night. She had only been sick about three weeks with typhoid fever. Her remains will be intered [sp] at the Baptist church cemetery here tomorrow at 11 o’clock a.m. (Transcribed 10/7/02 Lynn Cunningham)

The Pike County Journal Zebulon, Ga., Tuesday, August 26, 1890 Chas. Smith, son-in-law of B.H. Lifsey, died last Saturday of consumption and was buried at Fincher’s church Sunday with alliance ceremonies. He had been in feeble health for some time and his death was expected when it came. (Transcribed 10/7/02 Lynn Cunningham)

The Pike County Journal Zebulon, Ga., Tuesday, August 26, 1890 Mrs. Charley Harris died at Jolly last Saturday. She had been quite feeble for some time previous. (Transcribed 10/7/02 Lynn Cunningham)

The Pike County Journal Zebulon, Ga., Tuesday, July 29, 1890 A Big Snake Story Jordan’s Store, July 24th 1890. A day or two ago while Mr. J.D. Carriker with some other workmen were repairing his dam preparatory for the fall ginning, he encountered rather a rough specimen of the blunt tail moccasin. Her snakeship was reclining between two boards of the old dam when discovered and was at once hauled in by the sure stroke of [a] negro with a hoe. The young of the large snake ran in her mouth at the approach of danger, but they were forced out and averaged nine inches in length and were as vicious as their natural guardian striking at anything in their reach. A count was made as they were taken from their hiding place and it was found that there were sixty two of them. They were all promptly exterminated. The parent snake measured four feet in length. This circumstance is vouched for by Mr. Carriker himself and was witnessed by a number of others including Mr. L.B. Scoggins and S.L. Jimmerson. Mr. Carriker’s pond is proving itself very prolific in the production of reptiles as well as the finny tribe. Au Fait. (Transcribed 10/7/02 Lynn Cunningham)

As always I invite anyone researching these family names to post any information you might have regarding them. I was taken by the description of Thomas B. Beckham and have included a little information I found about him and his family. ---------- The Pike County Journal Zebulon, Ga., Tuesday, September 16, 1890 The Nominees The primary has practically decided the question as to who will fill the various offices of the county for the next two years. The election passed off quietly, as usual, on last Wednesday. Without going into a tabulated report of the vote at various precincts, we will merely note the nominees. Clerk, T.J. Blasingame, Sheriff, T.J. Slade, Tax Receiver, T.B. Beckham, Tax Collector, J.S. Lifsey, Treasurer, J.T. Baker, Surveyor, C.W. Strickland, Coroner, John Russell. There were twenty-three candidates for various offices and while the chosen men were good ones, there were some good men defeated. CLERK Judge Blasingame had no opposition for clerk. He has made one of the best officers in the state and his renomination without opposition is proof of the fact that the people of the county are well satisfied with him as an officer. SHERIFF There was more interest manifested in the race for sheriff than any other office. There were four candidates, and each had many warm personal friends who worked for them faithfully. But they were all Democrats of the first water, and while Tom Slade got [the] majority of the votes in the primary, he may safely count on getting that entire vote in the general election, which will put him into office by the will of the best people in the world. He is every inch a man and will make an officer of whom Pike may feel justly proud. COLLECTOR J.S. Lifsey, the nominee is an old Piker, well and favorably known. He was elected over some good men and is a good one himself. RECEIVER T.B. Beckham is a man who has conducted himself well and who has made an honest living for himself and two little deformed orphans by buying and selling country produce. He is a deserving man. TREASURER Mr. Baker is one of Pike’s best citizens, He is a pure, good man; a farmer and scrupulously honest. His victory over one of the best officers our county has ever had may be put down to his credit. SURVEYOR The nominee for county surveyor is a young man of high standing and will make a good officer. C.W. Strickland may be put down as the right man in the right place. CORONER John Russell, the nominee for coroner, is a bad cripple, but his friends claim that he is competent to fill the office. (Transcribed 10/7/02 Lynn Cunningham) Notes for T.B Beckham: 1880 Census Place: Zebulon, Pike, Georgia Source: FHL Film 1254161 National Archives Film T9-0161 Page 148B T. B. BECKHAM, Self, M, M, W, 39, GA, Occ: Farmer, Fa: GA, Mo: GA Emma T. BECKHAM, Wife, F, M, W, 27, GA, Occ: Keeping H, Fa: GA, Mo: GA William S. BECKHAM, Son, M, S, W, 11, GA, Fa: GA, Mo: GA Thomas B. BECKHAM, Son, M, S, W, 8, GA, Occ: Farmer, Fa: GA, Mo: GA At Fincher Cemetery: Emma T. Beckham, wife of Tho. B. Beckham; b. 19 Aug 1850, d. 6 Dec 1889

The Margaret Kendrick marriage to John Presley occured in Henry Co. in 1843. I am looking for the remarriage of Margaret K. Presley in the 1860/70's timeframe. Thank you for your response. > DON'T FIND ANY PRESSLEY ON PIKE CO MARRIAGE BOOK ON > GAGENWEB PIKE CO PG 156 > > THE ONLY MARGARET KENDRICK WAS MARRIED TO WILLIAM KENDRICK > IN 1876 > I'M RESEARCHING KENDRICK FROM GA OR AL > MATTIE MAE KENDRICK BORN 1891 > MARRIED RUSSELL GROOVER THEY LIVED IN COLLEGE PARK,GA > AFTER 1910 SHE HAD SISTERS LIN AND MAG > > MARY > > Need help with a couple of marriages in Pike County, > > please. Need date of marriage of Christopher Columbus > > Presley to Jane Duncan around 1870. > > Margaret Kendrick was the widow of John H. Presley - he > > was killed in 1864 during the War. As she was a young > > woman, it is very likely she remarried within the next > > 10 years or so. Is there anyone on this list that could > > help me with this marriage data? > > Thanks very much! > > > > Jackie > > > > > > ============================== > > 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

DON'T FIND ANY PRESSLEY ON PIKE CO MARRIAGE BOOK ON GAGENWEB PIKE CO PG 156 THE ONLY MARGARET KENDRICK WAS MARRIED TO WILLIAM KENDRICK IN 1876 I'M RESEARCHING KENDRICK FROM GA OR AL MATTIE MAE KENDRICK BORN 1891 MARRIED RUSSELL GROOVER THEY LIVED IN COLLEGE PARK,GA AFTER 1910 SHE HAD SISTERS LIN AND MAG MARY > Need help with a couple of marriages in Pike County, please. Need date > of marriage of Christopher Columbus Presley to Jane Duncan around 1870. > > Margaret Kendrick was the widow of John H. Presley - he was killed in > 1864 during the War. As she was a young woman, it is very likely she > remarried within the next 10 years or so. Is there anyone on this list > that could help me with this marriage data? > > Thanks very much! > > Jackie > > > ============================== > 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 >

Need help with a couple of marriages in Pike County, please. Need date of marriage of Christopher Columbus Presley to Jane Duncan around 1870. Margaret Kendrick was the widow of John H. Presley - he was killed in 1864 during the War. As she was a young woman, it is very likely she remarried within the next 10 years or so. Is there anyone on this list that could help me with this marriage data? Thanks very much! Jackie

Hi John Could you look and see if Jacob Reid is listed in the History of Pike. in 1850 e was living with his Darughter and her Husband William R. Wilkerson He is listed as 71, He acuraly older by at least 10 years. Because he married in 1792, Thank you Mary in TX

John - Would you please check and see if there is any mention of ROBERT WALKER and his wife, MARY GERMANY WALKER, in the book?? They married in Pike Co. in December, 1827. They were (I think) listed on the 1830 and 1840 census reports (there were TWO men named ROBERT WALKER in the county), then vanished. I have been told by a descendant of the OTHER Robert Walker that "my" Robert Walker was a judge of the inferior court around 1827. ANY information on him will be greatly appreciated, he is my brickwall - have no idea where he came from, who his parents were, or where he went. Thanks, Marsha Faulk <hhinsulation@g-net.net