I have received a message from John Garner. He has graciously volunteered to do look-ups in the 'History of Pike County, Georgia 1822-1989' book. Since I have the book and use it regularly, and know it is a LARGE book, let me set some guidelines that will help both you and John. 1) when requesting a lookup, give John as much information as you have available 2) please do not do a general request, ex. all the Smiths or Jones in Pike County - be specific 3) limit your requests to one family per day You may use the list to communicate with John. Just put 'Pike County Lookup' on the subject line. Thanks again, John Lynn

Mark, I called the library in Pike today to inquire about the Pike Co. History book. The book is no longer available, all copies have been sold. I believe that the Pike County Historical Society has formed a committee to look into publishing another book. Stephanie Bradley of this list may be able to elaborate more on this as she is very active in the Society. Lynn Cunningham List Admin. Pike-L "mcleroys5@earthlink.net" wrote: > Where do you go to purchase Pike County History books? to the local > library, or the local historical society? > also, would you be able to provide me with the phone number or address of > same?

Marsha, Before I posted this, I looked through the cemetery records and the 1880 census and did not find her. I will do some more investigating. There is a short item in another newspaper (on microfilm) about a Mr. Blount, but the side was torn away and from the that is readable, he must have been a congressional delegate to the Democratic convention. But, again, no first names. Are you researching the Blount and/or Ford families? Lynn H & H Insulation wrote: > DOES ANYBODY KNOW WHICH "MRS. BLOUNT" THIS WAS?? OR WHAT > HER DAUGHTER'S GIVEN NAME WAS? > > MARSHA FAULK > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: Lynn B. Cunningham <lcunnin1@bellsouth.net> > To: <GAPIKE-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Wednesday, October 02, 2002 12:15 AM > Subject: [GAPIKE] 1890 Blount (Mother of Mrs. J.W. Ford) Obit > > The Pike County Journal > Zebulon, Ga., Tuesday, June 10, 1890 > > Death > > Mrs. Blount, mother of Mrs. J.W. Ford, of whose serious illness we made > mention last week, is dead. She died at 4 o'clock Thursday afternoon and > was buried at the Methodist church cemetery Friday - her 86th birthday. > > Mrs. Blount had been in feeble health for some time past, and had come > to Zebulon where her wants might be ministered to by loving hands. We > learn from the funeral services so impressively conducted by Rev. S.R. > England at the M.E. church, that the deceased joined that branch of the > Christian church at the age of fifteen years and for 71 years lived up > to its teachings and requirements. > > (Transcribed 10/1/02 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 > > ============================== > 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

DOES ANYBODY KNOW WHICH "MRS. BLOUNT" THIS WAS?? OR WHAT HER DAUGHTER'S GIVEN NAME WAS? MARSHA FAULK ----- Original Message ----- From: Lynn B. Cunningham <lcunnin1@bellsouth.net> To: <GAPIKE-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, October 02, 2002 12:15 AM Subject: [GAPIKE] 1890 Blount (Mother of Mrs. J.W. Ford) Obit The Pike County Journal Zebulon, Ga., Tuesday, June 10, 1890 Death Mrs. Blount, mother of Mrs. J.W. Ford, of whose serious illness we made mention last week, is dead. She died at 4 o'clock Thursday afternoon and was buried at the Methodist church cemetery Friday - her 86th birthday. Mrs. Blount had been in feeble health for some time past, and had come to Zebulon where her wants might be ministered to by loving hands. We learn from the funeral services so impressively conducted by Rev. S.R. England at the M.E. church, that the deceased joined that branch of the Christian church at the age of fifteen years and for 71 years lived up to its teachings and requirements. (Transcribed 10/1/02 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

The Pike County Journal Zebulon, Ga., Tuesday, June 17, 1890 Deaths Again the death angel has invaded the quite precincts of our town. This time he has taken there from us two of the most promising of our youthful population. They have left a vacuum in their homes, in our school and among their associates that will be regarded with a sacred sorrow for a long time. Mattie Lifsey The first of these sad deaths occurred on Tuesday evening, when Mattie Lifsey, the 14 year old daughter of Mr. B.H. Lifsey, breathed her last. She had only been sick about two weeks, but the attack of typhoid fever with which she was stricken was too much. Memorial services were held in honor of her memory at Jeff Davis Institute by the pupils of the school on Wednesday. Rev. S.R. England made a very appropriate talk as did also Prof. Merritt, who referred to her simple Christian conduct while a pupil in his care. The tribute from her teacher was very impressing because of its earnestness and trueness. The body was taken from the school to the former home of the deceased, and on the following day, Tuesday at 9 o’clock a.m. funeral services were conducted at Fincher’s church by Rev S.R. England; thence to the adjacent burying ground was the lifeless form taken and deposited to await the resurrection. Jimmie Howell The death of this little fellow, so well known to the people of our community, produces peculiar sadness. He was confined to his bed for only a little more than two weeks. He was also a prey to typhoid fever. In its last stage the disease became complicated with inflammation of the bowels. His naturally strong constitution held up until Friday morning at 4 o’clock when death relieved him. A most impressive funeral service was conducted at the Methodist church at 4 o’clock p.m. by Rev. S.R. England. He referred during the progress of his discourse to the coming vacation that was being awaited with anxiety by the pupils. “But,” he said, “Jimmie’s vacation has come. His recitations are all over and he has been summoned home to an eternity of rest.” A large crowd was present and were deeply impressed with the services. The alter was beautifully decorated with flowers and after the interment the grave was profusely covered with flowers – not a red one to be seen. Nearly every student had carried a wreath to place on the grave. The entire school seemed deeply impressed, because Jimmie Howell was a fellow student and a general favorite. It was his school-mates who acted as his pallbearers – not one of the pallbearers being fifteen years old. These deaths have cast a gloom over our town because they removed two bright children of generally robust health and unusual promise. The families of the deceased ones have our sincere sympathy. (Transcribed 10/1/02 Lynn Cunningham) Note: 1. JAMES H. HOWELL was born 21 January 1843 in Georgia, and died 24 October 1911 in Pike County, Georgia. He married SARAH E. BALLARD, 22 December 1868 in Pike County, Georgia, daughter of DANIEL BALLARD and REBECCA ALLEN. She was born 17 October 1847 in Pike County, Georgia, and died 14 February 1938 in Pike County, Georgia. More About JAMES H. HOWELL: Burial: Zebulon Methodist Church Cemetery, Pike County, Georgia More About SARAH E. BALLARD: Burial: Zebulon Methodist Church Cemetery, Pike County, Georgia Children of JAMES HOWELL and SARAH BALLARD are: i. MARY R. HOWELL, b. 28 January 1870, Pike County, Georgia; d. 13 September 1891, Pike County, Georgia. More About MARY R. HOWELL: Burial: Zebulon Methodist Church Cemetery, Pike County, Georgia ii. ANNIE O. HOWELL, b. 28 September 1876, Pike County, Georgia; d. 21 February 1900, Pike County, Georgia. More About ANNIE O. HOWELL: Burial: Zebulon Methodist Church Cemetery, Pike County, Georgia iii. JIMMIE H. HOWELL, b. 22 December 1878, Pike County, Georgia; d. 13 June 1890, Pike County, Georgia. More About JIMMIE H. HOWELL: Burial: Zebulon Methodist Church Cemetery, Pike County, Georgia Cause of Death: Typhoid Fever iv. BESSIE E. HOWELL, b. 15 December 1886, Pike County, Georgia; d. 27 August 1890, Pike County, Georgia. More About BESSIE E. HOWELL: Burial: Zebulon Methodist Church Cemetery, Pike County, Georgia

The Pike County Journal Zebulon, Ga., Tuesday, July 22, 1890 Uncle Jack Carden, an old citizen of this county, and who has been a successful fisherman all his life, was found dead Thursday near Potato Creek. He was found with a string of fish in his hand and his pole lying across him. He is supposed to have died of heart disease. (Transcribed 10/1/02 Lynn Cunningham)

The Pike County Journal Zebulon, Ga., Tuesday, July 15, 1890 Home Affairs Mr. John J. Creamer and Miss Mary E. Street were married in Zebulon last Tuesday, Rev. Harry Wells officiating. (Transcribed 10/1/02 Lynn Cunningham)

The Pike County Journal Zebulon, Ga., Tuesday, June 10, 1890 Death Mrs. Blount, mother of Mrs. J.W. Ford, of whose serious illness we made mention last week, is dead. She died at 4 o’clock Thursday afternoon and was buried at the Methodist church cemetery Friday – her 86th birthday. Mrs. Blount had been in feeble health for some time past, and had come to Zebulon where her wants might be ministered to by loving hands. We learn from the funeral services so impressively conducted by Rev. S.R. England at the M.E. church, that the deceased joined that branch of the Christian church at the age of fifteen years and for 71 years lived up to its teachings and requirements. (Transcribed 10/1/02 Lynn Cunningham)

The Pike County Journal Zebulon, Ga., Tuesday, July 1, 1890 Concord Rev. W.A. Brooks conducted the funeral obsequies Mr. Freeman McLendon here on the 24th inst. delivering one of the best and most appropriate sermons for such an occasion it has been our pleasure to hear in a long time. “Blessed are they who die in the Lord.” In Mr. McLendon’s death we can truly say, a good man has gone to sleep with the righteous. (Transcribed 10/1/02 Lynn Cunningham)

The Pike County Journal Zebulon, Ga., Tuesday, July 15, 1890 Concord [First words unreadable] Saturday at 5 o’clock p.m. Mr. James Beckham, of that horrible and fatal disease, cancer. In early life he joined the Methodist church and lived the life of a Christian and left this world with a bright prospect of going to a world where there is no cancers. A wife, six children and a host of friends are left to mourn his death. He was a kind husband, an indulgent father, and a warm friend. The Methodist church has sustained an irreparable loss, the country a good citizen and Heaven a bright star. (Transcribed 10/1/02 Lynn Cunningham)

The Pike County Journal Zebulon, Ga., Tuesday, June 3, 1890 Home Affairs Mrs. Martha Lumpkin, of Upson County, is now in her 98th year and enjoys good health. When she was 95 years of age she knit 95 pair of socks and pieced up three nice quilts during the year. She has over 400 children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren, and now has 64 of the fourth generation. She was a sister-in-law of Governor Lumpkin. She is in easy circumstances and draw[s] a pension, and her children and grandchildren will certainly care for her. G.W. Gordy of our city, who is 47 years of age, is her grandson. – Griffin News (Transcribed 10/1/02 Lynn Cunningham) Note: 1880 Census Place: Red Bone, Upson, Georgia Source: FHL Film 1254169 National Archives Film T9_0169 Page 199B Edward S. MEADERS, Self, M, M, W, 71, GA, Occ: Peddling, Fa: GA, Mo: GA Mary J. MEADERS, Wife, F, M, W, 44, GA, Occ: Keeping House, Fa: GA, Mo: GA >Martha LUMPKIN, MotherL, F, W, W, 84, GA, Occ: At Home, Fa: GA, Mo: GA

The Pike County Journal Zebulon, Ga., Tuesday, July 1, 1890 Home Affairs Judge Hartley, J.A. Wright, J.B. Bevil, B.S. Aiken and other spent several days at Yatesville recently attending the General meeting Towaliga Baptist Association. They report crops around Yatesville badly scorched and dry, but there was an abundance of everything good to eat, and the people there were as hospitable as could be. All the churches reported in good condition. Elder W.J. Oxford, Moderator. (Transcribed 10/1/02 Lynn Cunningham)

The Pike County Journal Zebulon, Ga., Tuesday, July 22, 1890 Georgia – Pike County To all whom it may concern: The appraisers appointed to set apart to Mrs. Martha E. Strickland, widow of Milzie E. Strickland, Jr., deceased and her six minor children a twelve months’ support out of his estate having filed their report this to cite all persons concerned to show cause before me on the first Monday in August next why said report be not made judgment of the court. Witness my official signature July 1, 1890. Harry Wells, Ordinary (Transcribed 10/1/02 Lynn Cunningham)

The Pike County Journal Zebulon, Ga., Tuesday, May 20, 1890 Georgia – Pike County To all whom it may concern: G.W. Strickland and J.B. Mathews applies to me for permanent letters of administration on the estate of Miltzie E. Strickland, Jr. deceased and this is to cite all persons concerned to show cause before me on the first Monday in July next why they should not be appointed. Witness my official signature, this May 5, 1890. Harry Wells, Ordinary (Transcribed 10/1/02 Lynn Cunningham) Notes: Milzy Strickland is 23 on the 1870 Pike County census, his wife Martha is 21. Buried next to M.E. Strickland at Hebron cemetery is Martha E. Strickland, b. 25 Apr 1848, d. 30 Apr 1908. M.E. Strickland committed suicide in April 1890. (See earlier posting)

The Pike County Journal Zebulon, Ga., Tuesday, May 6, 1890 Miss Fannie Irby, daughter of Prof. J.H. Irby, near Lifsey’s Store. died last Wednesday morning after an illness of about six weeks of fever. Miss Irby was a young lady of much promise, just sixteen years old, and much loved by all who knew her. We sympathize with the family in the loss of their dear one and hope they may meet her in a better world. (Transcribed 10/1/02 Lynn Cunningham)

The Pike County Journal Zebulon, Ga., Tuesday, April 15, 1890 M.E. Strickland, living near Concord, committed suicide last week by cutting his throat with a knife. He was found in a fodder loft with his head held back and a knife in his hand. He had been missing for several hours previous to being found, and his family had no intimation, so far as we have heard, that he contemplated suicide. It is supposed that financial trouble was at the bottom of the rash act. The deceased leaves a wife and six children, the eldest of which is about eleven years old. (Transcribed 10/1/02 Lynn Cunningham) Note: There is a M.E. Strickland buried at Hebron Cemetery, Concord, Ga., but the death date is off by one year – M.E. Strickland, b. 1848, d. 1889

The Pike County Journal Zebulon, Ga., Tuesday, April 15, 1890 Weaver Mr. Wash Harden, near Hope, died this evening after an illness of only a few days. Mr. Harden was a nice, clever upright man, and his death is much lamented by all who knew him. We extend our sympathy to his bereaved family. (Transcribed 10/1/02 Lynn Cunningham) Notes: 1880 Census Place: District 592, Pike, Georgia Source: FHL Film 1254161 National Archives Film T9-0161 Page 62A Mary HARDEN, Self, F, W, W, 63, GA, Occ: Farmer, Fa: GA, Mo: GA >Washington P. HARDEN, Son, M, W, W, 32, GA, Occ: Laborer, Fa: GA, Mo: GA William HARDEN, GSon, M, S, W, 10, GA, Occ: Laborer, Fa: GA, Mo: GA Mary E. HARDEN, GDau, F, S, W, 8, GA, Fa: GA, Mo: GA Benjamin HARDEN, GSon, M, S, W, 6, GA, Fa: GA, Mo: GA 1 Washington Poe Harden b: 25 December 1846 in Pike County, Georgia d: 10 April 1890 in Pike County, Georgia ... +Jane E. b: Abt. 1844 in Georgia m: 1868 in Pike County, Georgia d: Bef. 1880 . 2 William Harden b: December 1869 in Georgia ...... +Rachel b: January 1874 in Georgia m: Abt. 1895 ..... 3 Lillian Harden b: July 1896 in Pike County, Georgia . 2 Mary E. Harden b: Abt. 1872 . 2 Benjamin Harden b: Abt. 1874 *2nd Wife of [1] Washington Poe Harden: ... +Rebecca Knight b: November 1854 in Georgia m: 1882 in Pike County, Georgia . 2 John Ira Harden b: 11 January 1887 d: 30 September 1962 ...... +Elizabeth Parker aka: Bessie

The Pike County Journal Zebulon, Ga., Tuesday, February 25, 1890 Milner, Feb. 21. Mrs. Martha Cauthen, wife of Milton Cauthen, fell in the fire this morning and was badly burned. It is feared she will not recover. (Transcribed 10/1/02 Lynn Cunningham) Note: At Lewis Cemetery (now Lamar County) Cauthen, Milton, b. 5 Feb 1813, d. 31 Oct 1908 Cauthen, Martha, b. 15 Feb 1811, d. 6 Oct 1909

The Pike County Journal Zebulon, Ga., Tuesday, February 18, 1890 Hollonville, Feb. 15. – A quiet, worthy citizen, Mr. H.T. Hancock died a few days ago. He was 36 years of age and left a disconsolate widow and eight children. (Transcribed 9/30/02 Lynn Cunningham) Note: At Johnson Family Cemetery near Hollonville: (Stone Broken) H. ? Hancock, b. 20 Apr 1852, d. 1 Feb 1890. Also at Johnson Cemetery: Joel Hancock, b. 6 Jan 1792, d. Sept 1869 Elizabeth Hancock, b. 1791, d. 1862. 1880 Census Place: District 534, Pike, Georgia Source: FHL Film 1254161 National Archives Film T9-0161 Page 32B Henry HANCOCK, Self, M, M, W, 28, GA, Occ: Farmer, Fa: GA, Mo: GA Emma HANCOCK, Wife, F, M, W, 23, GA, Occ: At Home, Fa: GA, Mo: GA Pearl HANCOCK, Dau, F, S, W, 5, GA, Occ: At Home, Fa: GA, Mo: GA Emmett HANCOCK, Son, M, S, W, 4, GA, Occ: At Home, Fa: GA, Mo: GA Emma HANCOCK, Dau, F, S, W, 2, GA, Occ: At Home, Fa: GA, Mo: GA Ira HANCOCK, Dau, F, S, W, 3M, GA, Occ: At Home, Fa: GA, Mo: GA

The Pike County Journal Zebulon, Ga., Tuesday, April 1, 1890 How It Is Done An Outline of the Manner in Which The Census Will Be Taken Everything is now ready at the census department to begin counting the people of the United States. The manner of getting at the number of people will be simple. A supervisor has charge of each district. He appoints the enumerators, subdivides the districts and is responsible for their zeal and accuracy. No enumerator is to look after a subdivision of more that 4,000, and he must be a resident of the subdivision and personally familiar with a great number of the people. The enumerators are to start out on Monday, June 2. Those in cities of more than 10,000 inhabitants must finish in two weeks, while those in the country are given a month. These men will make from $50 to $100 each. Here is a list of questions to be asked. With these the enumerator must go to each family and get the answers to all the questions. 1. Give Christian name in full and initial of middle name, surname. 2. Whether a soldier, sailor, or marine during the Civil War (United States or confederate) or widow of such person. 3. Relationship to head of family. 4. Whether white or black, mulatto, quadroon, octoroon, Chinese, Japanese or Indian. 5. Sex. 6. Age at nearest birthday. If under one year, give age in months. 7. Whether single, married, widowed or divorced. 8. Whether married during the census year (June 1, 1889 to May 31, 1890). 9. Mother of how many children and how many living. 10. Place of birth. 11. Place of birth of father. 12. Place of birth of mother. 13. Number of years in the United States. 14. Whether naturalized. 15. Whether naturalization papers have been taken out. 16. Profession, trade or occupation. 17. Months unemployed during the census year (June 1, 1889 to May 31, 1890). 18. Attendance at school (in months) during the census year (June 1, 1889 to May 31, 1890). 19. Able to read. 20. Able to write. 21. Able to speak English. If not, the language or dialect spoken. 22. Whether suffering from acute or chronic disease, with name of disease and length of time afflicted. 23. Whether defective in mind, sight, hearing or speech, or whether crippled, maimed or deformed, with name of defect. 24. Whether a prisoner, convict, homeless child or pauper. 25. and 26. Is the home you live in hired, or is it owned by the head or by a member of the family? 27. If owned by head or member of the family, is the home free from mortgage incumbrance? 28. If the head of the family is a farmer, is the farm which he cultivates hired, or is it owned by him or a member of his family? 29. If owned by head or member of the family, is the farm free from mortgage incumbrance? 30. If the home or farm is owned by a head or a member of the family and mortgaged, give the post office address of owner. If anyone refuses to answer these questions, except, perhaps, as to age in case of females, they are liable to a fine of $100. Superintendent Porter expects to have a fairly correct estimate of the population of the states and territories ready in August. He will complete the tables necessary for the reapportionment of representatives in congress in time for use in the short session. (Transcribed 9/30/02 Lynn Cunningham) >From previous article: Pike County, Journal Zebulon, GA., Tuesday, March 4, 1890 Home Affairs Among the applicants for census enumerator in this district we are glad to see the name of C.G. Driver. He is a man of eminent qualifications for this position, and will, if appointed, discharge the duties, faithfully, punctually, and in a business-like manner.