Note: Mrs. Harden was Ophelia Martin. She is buried at Milner Cemetery (now Lamar County) She was born 16 July 1867 and died 14 Feb 1890. She was 22 years old when killed. Pike County, Journal Zebulon, GA., Tuesday, February 18, 1890 Shot His Wife Dead Oscar Harden Accidentally Kills His Wife At Liberty Hill, This County, Last Friday - How It Was Done Milner, Feb. 14. - Mr. Oscar Harden while out shooting doves at his home at Liberty Hill this morning shot and instantly killed his wife. Mrs. Harden went to the window to see him shoot, and shook her fist at him. Thinking he was too far away to hit her, he raised his pistol and shot in the same spirit. She shook her fist at him again, and he shot again. The third shot struck her on the forehead and killed her instantly. These young people had only been married about ten months. Mrs. Harden was a daughter of Mrs. M.I. Martin, and the family has the sympathy of our entire community. ----- Pike County, Journal Zebulon, GA., Tuesday, February 25, 1890 Barnesville Dark Suspicion - Did He Kill Her Intentionally? The report here is that Mr. Harden who killed his wife at Liberty Hill has left the country, as there [are] various rumors afloat in regard to the matter. ----- Pike County, Journal Zebulon, GA., Tuesday, March 18, 1890 Card From J.W. Hunt A False and Damaging Rumor Corrected Milner Ga., Mar 7, 1890 - I notice in your issue of February 25th in an article from your Barnesville correspondent the following paragraph: “The report here is current here that Mr. Harden who killed his wife at Liberty Hill has left the country, because of various rumors that are afloat in regard to the matter.” There is no doubt but that this report came to the ears of your correspondent but the report itself is altogether untrue and where the facts are not known is calculated to do Mr. Harden great injustice. This paragraph and the sensational heading of the article in which it appears is calculated to give the report considerable publicity and in the way injure his reputation with a baseless rumor. The killing was indeed a sad and most unfortunate affair and it was but natural that the grief stricken husband should choose for a short time at least, to get away from these scenes and associations that would naturally bring about in a more forcible way the realization of his situation and cause his grief to bear all the more heavily upon him. There is not an individual who was present that morning but deeply sympathized with him under the stroke of his awful calamity, and I dare say there was not one present at the inquest who heard the facts as brought out by the coroner’s jury but were convinced that it was purely an accident resulting from thoughtlessness and altogether unexpected and unintentional. The investigating jury were as reputable men as Pike county affords - namely: Jno. T. Brown, T.J. Baird, L.F. Farley, C.A. Littlejohn, Mr. King, and E.C. Akin foreman. If any are desirous of knowing the truth and facts in regard to the matter let them go to any of these or to Mr. J.B. Bevil, coroner, who has a copy of all the facts brought out at the very place and but a few hours after the occurrence. The grief induced by the bare facts as they stand is hard enough to be born and it is extremely uncharitable to say the least of it to add to this the mortification and injury of reputation that this utterly false rumor brought about. With people who know the facts, this correction is unnecessary but in view of the fact that this false report has gained currency through your columns you are hereby respectfully asked to publish this by way of correction; and if any of your exchanges have published the same or like rumors they will fall short of their duty and obligation to a citizen whom they may have thus unintentionally wronged if they fail to correct the error that they have circulated. I will simply add that Mr. Harden has not yet left the country and is in Mr. Farley’s employ at work just as he was before the accident occurred.. Respectfully, J.W. Hunt ----- Pike County, Journal Zebulon, GA., Tuesday, March 25, 1890 A Brother Talks And Gives Some Facts of the Killing of His Sister Harden’s Statement is Ventilated and Held Up For Inspection by an Impartial Public. To The Editor of The Journal. Milner, Ga., March 22, 1890 - I notice in the your issue of March 18th a card from J.W. Hunt bearing date of March 7th in which an effort was made to erase from the public mind some impressions that had been made in reference to the killing of Mrs. Harden by her husband, Oscar Harden, at Liberty Hill sometime ago, and to stamp indelibly thereon the belief that the sad and lamentable occurrence was purely accidental! Now, Mrs. Harden being a sister, I naturally feel a deep and profound interest in this matter, and ask space in your column to give the facts in regard to the tragedy as they were given to me by Mr. Harden himself only a few hours after the fatal occurrence and relate also the principal part of our conversation at that time. In doing this I desire to state facts, and facts only, and leave the unbiased mind to place such constructions on his actions as their judgment dictates and in stating these facts I shall do so with as little bias or feelings of animosity as I can under the circumstances. The facts are: I arrived at the scene only a short while after the killing, and on meeting Mr. Harden he asked me to walk with him to where we could see where he was at the time and he would tell me how it occurred. On arriving at that point he said Mr. Farley (with whom he was at work at the time) had gone to Griffin that morning and left instructions with [the next line is unreadable - newspaper was microfilmed with a crease at center page] [continue] hands that were cutting and hauling wood some distance from his house; the he (Harden) left the store about 8 o’clock for that purpose, went by his house, got his pistol, and started to the hands. After passing round the garden he began firing off his pistol, at the same time walking off from the house; after having gone some [dis]tance he looked back and discovered his wife standing at the window; and seeing him looking toward her she began mischievously to shake her fist at him where upon he turned at fired at her; he walked a few steps, turned fired a second shot, she in the meantime continuing to shake her fist. He walked a few steps further, turned and fired even a third time, after which he walked on and did not look back anymore! Just them I asked him most pointedly if he shot at her. He stated that he did, and gave as his only reason for doing so “that he didn’t think he could hit her.” He said nothing whatever as to the distance he was from her, and his pistol not holding up that far as an excuse for his shooting but gave me to understand that his deficiency as a marksman was the only safeguard he threw around her life. I write this that the true status of the case may be known, and as a duty I feel I owe as a deceased sister. Josh Martin

The Pike County Journal Zebulon, Pike County, Georgia: February 19, 1892 Leap Year Marriages David Huckaby and Miss Cora Quick were married at the home of the bride’s sister, Mrs. Cooper, near Zebulon last Tuesday. The young lady lived in Coweta county and came to Zebulon on the southbound train Sunday evening where she was met by her lover and carried to Mrs. Cooper’s. On Monday morning, bright and early, they came to Zebulon after [a] license and to get married, but the father of the young man had instructed Ordinary Wells not to issue the license as his son was only 19 years of age. David was not ready to “give in,” however, and a runner was sent out with instructions to get a marriage license before he came back. He succeeded in getting them from the ordinary of Spalding county and the young couple, Mr. and Mrs. Huckaby, are living at Cooper’s. The bride is the senior partner of the firm and is a sister of F.W. Quick, now under sentence of death at this place. (Transcribed 9/28/02 Lynn Cunningham) Notes: Possibly the writer meant that Cora was older than David (senior partner in the firm) At Fincher Methodist Church cemetery: King David Huckaby, b. 1 Jan 1873, d. 23 Apr 1946 Nettie Cora Huckaby, b. 11 Feb 1872, d. 24 Apr 1961

The Pike County Journal Zebulon, Pike County, Georgia: April 8, 1892 Perhaps the oldest citizen in this county was in Zebulon last Tuesday. We refer to Uncle Leonard Harris who is 105 years old and a remarkably hale and hearty old gentleman. Uncle Leonard has been physically active on his feet for more than a century and yet his step is more elastic than that of many men who have attained their three score years and ten. (Transcribed 9/28/02 Lynn Cunningham)

The Pike County Journal Zebulon, Pike County, Georgia: April 8, 1892 A Centenarian On next Monday, the 11th inst., Mr. John Leak of Molena district, this county, will celebrate his 100th birthday by tendering to his hundreds of friends an old-fashioned reception at his residence. He is a notable character in this county and enjoys the warm friendship of all who know him. He is an own cousin of Governor Clark, and a nephew of Gen. Elijah Clark of revolutionary fame. The best wished of The Journal go out to Mr. Leak with the hope that he live to see many more happy birthdays. (Transcribed 9/28/02 Lynn Cunningham)

The Pike County Journal Zebulon, Pike County, Georgia: April 8, 1892 The telephone line between Zebulon and Griffin is now completed. The line now runs from Barnesville to Griffin via Milner, Weaver, Zebulon and Williamson. This is due entirely to the enterprise of Col. J.J. Rogers. (Transcribed 9/28/02 Lynn Cunningham)

The Pike County Journal Zebulon, Pike County, Georgia: April 8, 1892 Two Good Citizens Fall Dead John Cauthen at Milner and W.F. Connally of Molena Pass Suddenly Away The town of Milner was much surprised last [?]day by the sudden death of John Cauthen, one of the oldest and most respected citizens of this county. He was walking on the railroad tracks near his home, when the section hands saw him fall across one of the rails. On going to him it was found that life was extinct. The deceased leaves an honored family and a host of friends to mourn his sudden departure. William F. Connally Another sad and sudden death was that of our good friend W.F. Connally at Molena last Sunday. He had been walking over his farm and when he came to the house complaining of a hurting in his breast W.M. Griffin, a neighbor, called on him and while in conversation he noticed Connally in the act of falling and caught him. But he expired with another breath. No man in this county had more friends than Will Connally and he will be sadly missed in this section. He was one of the largest and most successful merchants of Molena, besides one of the best farmers. He was a bachelor of about 47 years, and was in good condition financially. Peace to his ashes! (Transcribed 9/28/02 Lynn Cunningham)

The Pike County Journal Zebulon, Pike County, Georgia: May 27, 1892 R.J. Powell Dead One of Pike’s Noblest and Best Citizens Crosses Over the Stream of Time Sad News For the People Who Have Loved and Honored Him. The News Shocks All Who Hear It. The Burial Today A telephone message was received here yesterday morning announcing the death of Hon. R.J. Powell, which occurred at the home of his son-in-law Dr. Cotter in Macon at 4 o’clock yesterday morning. The cause of his death was congestion of the heart and stomach. His illness was of short duration - only a few days. Captain Powell has held quite a number of positions of honor and trust in this county and discharged them all with marked ability and with great credit. He was, perhaps the wealthiest man in the county, and was one our most valued citizens. He will be buried in Barnesville today. The Journal tenders its hearty sympathy to the bereaved family. (Transcribed 9/28/02 Lynn Cunningham)

The Pike County Journal Zebulon, Pike County, Georgia: May 27, 1892 The death of Mrs. Ella Smith which occurred at the home of her father, B.H. Lifsey, in this place on last Tuesday will be mourned by many relatives and friends throughout the county. She died of consumption after a lingering illness, and her remains were laid to rest in Fincher’s church cemetery Wednesday, Rev S.R. England conducting the funeral services. (Transcribed 9/28/02 Lynn Cunningham)

The Pike County Journal Zebulon, Pike County, Georgia: April 22, 1892 Obituary Mrs. Almeta W. Ballard (nee Stegar) was born in Pike county, Ga., May 1, 1859, and died in Fayette county, Ga., April 12, 1892. Having known the deceased from infancy I am prepared to say that her life was, indeed, beautiful to behold. In early life she was taught the truths of God’s word. From a child she loved the Sabbath school and often she has gone with the writer on the Sabbath to the house of God that she might learn of the way of life. The precious truths instilled into her young mind then were to her a source of comfort, even in the dying hour. At the age of 12 years she joined the M.E. church South, and remained a consistent member until the day of her death. Living, she adorned the principles of the doctrines of Christ; dying she leaves behind her, as a legacy to her loved ones, the influence of a consecrated life. Yea, she was a sweet-spirited Christian, a devoted wife, an affectionate mother, a dutiful child and a loving sister. She has gone from us; we shall see her face no more this side of the River; but while we mourn her departure, she rejoices with unspeakable joy and full of glory. May the God of all grace comfort the bereaved husband and five children two of whom were only a few hours old at the death of the mother. Grand Father A.S. Allen (Transcribed 9/28/02 Lynn Cunningham) Note: Almeta Stegar Ballard and her husband Joseph W. Ballard are buried in the Old Ballard Cemetery in Fayette, County, Georgia. Joseph W. Ballard was a son of Daniel G.S. Ballard and his wife, Rebecca J. Allen. 1880 Census Place: District 496, Fayette, Georgia Source: FHL Film 1254146 National Archives Film T9-0146 Page 39D Joseph W. BALLARD, Self, M, M, W, 24, GA, Occ: Farmer, Fa: GA, Mo: GA Almeta W. BALLARD, Wife, F, M, W, 21, GA, Occ: Keep House, Fa: GA, Mo: GA Mary L. BALLARD, Dau, F, S, W, 2, GA, Fa: GA, Mo: GA Ernest B. BALLARD, Son, M, S, W, 2M, GA, Fa: GA, Mo: GA Martha S. BALLARD, Sister, F, S, W, 17, GA, Occ: At Home, Fa: GA, Mo: GA Mathew ADAMS, Other, M, S, W, 19, GA, Occ: Laborer, Fa: GA, Mo: GA 1 David R. Stegar b: 21 January 1831 in Georgia d: 18 February 1863 in Pike County, Georgia ... +Mary Ann Elizabeth Allen b: Abt. 1837 in Georgia m: 27 March 1855 in Pike County, Georgia d: 11 November 1902 in Pike County, Georgia . 2 Martha M. Stegar b: Abt. 1857 . 2 Oscar A. Stegar b: 14 June 1857 in Georgia d: 03 May 1906 in Pike County, Georgia ...... +Emma U. Rucker b: 04 August 1866 in Georgia m: Abt. 1886 in Pike County, Georgia d: 21 April 1904 in Pike County, Georgia ..... 3 John B. Stegar b: August 1889 ..... 3 Hattie P. Stegar b: July 1890 .......... +John Graves Kenny b: 23 September 1890 d: 13 May 1945 in Pike County, Georgia ..... 3 Mary P. Stegar b: March 1892 ..... 3 Oscar Rucker Stegar b: 29 August 1894 d: 24 January 1962 in Pike County, Georgia ..... 3 Mattie V. Stegar b: October 1899 ..... 3 Douglas Stegar . 2 Almeta W. Stegar b: 01 May 1859 in Pike County, Georgia d: 12 April 1892 in Fayette County, Georgia ...... +Joseph W. Ballard b: 23 July 1855 in Pike County, Georgia d: 25 April 1923 in Fayette County, Georgia ..... 3 Mary L. Ballard b: Abt. 1878 ..... 3 Ernest B. Ballard b: 15 April 1880 d: 22 February 1940 .......... +Mary Ophelia b: 05 July 1880 d: 12 April 1926 ..... 3 Rebecca Ballard b: 19 October 1887 in Georgia d: 08 June 1888 in Fayette County, Georgia . 2 Fredrick Wright Stegar b: August 1860 in Pike County, Georgia d: 29 August 1931 in Pike County, Georgia ...... +Clara Elizabeth Reeves aka: Bettie b: September 1866 in Georgia m: January 1892 in Pike County, Georgia d: 10 February 1935 in Pike County, Georgia ..... 3 Mary R. Stegar b: October 1892 ..... 3 Ben A. Stegar b: April 1894 ..... 3 Lottie Stegar b: 18 April 1896 in Pike County, Georgia d: 12 November 1928 in Pike County, Georgia .......... +Hill Powell McKinley b: 28 June 1883 in Pike County, Georgia d: 23 November 1928 in Pike County, Georgia . 2 William B. Stegar b: 20 April 1862 in Georgia d: 04 May 1901 in Pike County, Georgia ...... +Susan Huckaby b: 10 August 1866 in Georgia m: Abt. 1887 d: 26 April 1959 in Pike County, Georgia ..... 3 Elizabeth Stegar b: October 1887 ..... 3 King D. Stegar b: September 1899 ..... 3 Oscar S. Stegar b: December 1891 ..... 3 Mary F Stegar b: November 1893 ..... 3 Drewry R. Stegar b: October 1895 ..... 3 Emma S. Stegar b: December 1897

The Pike County Journal Zebulon, Pike County, Georgia: December 23, 1892 Miss Claude Aldredge, daughter of Mr. J.L. Aldredge of Meansville was married yesterday afternoon at the home of her parents to Mr. Jas. T. Fincher. Both Bride and groom are popular and have many friends with whom we join in wishing great happiness and prosperity. (Transcribed 9/28/02 Lynn Cunningham) Notes: At Fincher Methodist Church Cemetery, Meansville, Georgia: James T. Fincher, b. 25 Aug 1869, d. 4 Jan 1940 Claudia A. Fincher, b. 4 Mar 1872, d. 5 Jan 1953 At Meansville Cemetery: James L. Aldredge, b. 17 June 1847, d. 11 Aug 1911 Martha A. Aldredge, b. 17 Aug 1850, d. 19 Oct 1932

The Pike County Journal Zebulon, Pike County, Georgia: January 6, 1893 Miss Sallie Banks and Mr. George McCoy were happily married at the home of the former's father in Zebulon last week, by Rev. Aiken. The bride is one of Zebulon’s many fair daughters and the groom is known as a high-toned, honorable man - one of the most expert operative brick masons in the state. (Transcribed 9/28/02 Lynn Cunningham)

The Pike County Journal Zebulon, Pike County, Georgia: January 27, 1893 Mrs. Sarah Pilkenton died at her home at Molena last Sunday of pneumonia. She was a member of the Baptist church at Mt. Olive and was a noble Christian woman. She had been widowed for several years and although the responsibilities of six small children bore upon her frail shoulders, she discharged honorably the financial obligations of her deceased husband which was $500 and leaves to her children a good home unencumbered and what is of greater importance, a name that they may fondly cherish and revere in after life. After a funeral discourse by Rev. James W. Beck, she was interred at Mt. Olive cemetery on Monday. (Transcribed 9/28/02 Lynn Cunningham)

The Pike County Journal Zebulon, Pike County, Georgia: February 17, 1893 Miss Belle Mitchell Dead We learn with regret that Miss Belle Mitchell of Barnesville died at the home of her sister, Mrs. Powell, on Monday. Her friends and relatives had been expecting the sad tidings, as all hope had been despaired of for some time. Miss Mitchell was a sister of Capt. J.H. Mitchell and Mrs. Kendall of this place and had many warm personal friends here as well as elsewhere who learn of her death with sincere sorrow. (Transcribed 9/28/02 Lynn Cunningham) Note: 1880 Census Place: Barnesville, Pike, Georgia Source: FHL Film 1254161 National Archives Film T9-0161 Page 101C Robert J. POWELL, Self, M, M, W, 48, GA, Occ: Banker And Farmer, Fa: GA, Mo: GA Eliza POWELL, Wife, F, M, W, 40, GA, Occ: Keeping House, Fa: IRE, Mo: GA Maybelle POWELL, Dau, F, S, W, 17, GA, Occ: At School, Fa: GA, Mo: GA Hillman P. POWELL, Brother, M, S, W, 30, GA, Occ: Bank Clerk, Fa: GA, Mo: GA Jaine L. MITCHELL, MotherL, F, W, W, 75, GA, Occ: At Home, Fa: GA, Mo: GA Belle MITCHELL, SisterL, F, S, W, 34, GA, Occ: At Home, Fa: GA, Mo: GA Nellie T. SHERIDAN, Other, F, S, W, 26, IRE, Occ: Servant, Fa: IRE, Mo: IRE F. C. ARENTS, Other, M, S, W, 40, BELG, Occ: Servant, Fa: BELG, Mo: BELG Samuel WOODS, Other, M, S, B, 43, GA, Occ: Servant, Fa: GA, Mo: GA Charles ANDREWS, Other, M, M, B, 44, VA, Occ: Servant, Fa: VA, Mo: VA Lou ANDREWS, Other, F, M, MU, 25, GA, Occ: Servant, Fa: GA, Mo: GA Madison SPEER, Other, M, M, B, 26, GA, Occ: Servant, Fa: GA, Mo: GA Mary SPEER, Other, F, M, B, 23, GA, Occ: Servant, Fa: GA, Mo: GA William SPEER, Other, M, S, B, 3, GA, Occ: At Home, Fa: GA, Mo: GA Thomas SPEER, Other, M, S, B, 4, GA, Occ: At Home, Fa: GA, Mo: GA

The Pike County Journal Zebulon, Pike County, Georgia: February 17, 1893 In Memoriam Our school was made sad on the morning of the 9th inst., when we heard of the death of our school mate, Effie Lou Fincher, who was loved by all who knew her. She was attentive in her studies and had a kind word for all whom she met. She was loved by all her school mates and to say she is at rest is not saying too much. Her influence on the hearts of her school mates was good. She leaves a vacant chair in her school which will be hard to fill as she filled it. She leaves her class mates mourning; she was ever ready to help them with their studies. Little did we think when she left on Friday last when she left that she would never be with us again, but may we all say from the depths of our hearts, “The Lord’s will be done.” Make us pure and prepare us for the kingdom above and help us to follow Christ as she did. May the Lord comfort her parents, brothers and sisters in their bereaved hearts. B.N. Lifsey Lizzie Aldredge M.B. Brown Hattie Lifsey (Transcribed 9/28/02 Lynn Cunningham) Notes: At Fincher Methodist Church Cemetery, Meansville, Ga. Wm. Thomas Fincher, b. 15 Mar 1845, d. 16 Mar 1917 A.E. Fincher, Wife of W.T. Fincher, b. 4 July 1843, d. 29 Jan 1904 Effie Lou, Daughter of W.T. & A.E. Fincher, b. 4 Feb 1880, d. 5 Feb 1893 1880 Census Place: Zebulon, Pike, Georgia Source: FHL Film 1254161 National Archives Film T9-0161 Page 142B William T. FINCHER, Self, M, M, W, 35, GA, Occ: Farmer, Fa: NC, Mo: GA A. E. FINCHER, Wife, F, M, W, 37, GA, Occ: Keeping House, Fa: GA, Mo: GA Joseph C. FINCHER, Son, M, S, W, 11, GA, Occ: Laborer, Fa: GA, Mo: GA Ida FINCHER, Dau, F, S, W, 9, GA, Fa: GA, Mo: GA Mary E. FINCHER, Dau, F, S, W, 7, GA, Fa: GA, Mo: GA Mattie M. FINCHER, Dau, F, S, W, 5, GA, Fa: GA, Mo: GA Bessie FINCHER, Dau, F, S, W, 3, GA, Fa: GA, Mo: GA Effie FINCHER, Dau, F, S, W, 3M, GA, Fa: GA, Mo: GA

The Pike County Journal Zebulon, Pike County, Georgia: March 3, 1893 Died in Texas Mrs. Rebecca Reid, wife of O.L. Reid, died at their home in Pilot Point, Texas on the evening of Feb. 13th. The deceased was born in Monroe county, Ga., September 12, 1836, and was married to O.L. Reid September 14th, 1852, in Pike county, where they lived until 1872. Then they moved to Auburn, Ala., and in the spring of 1883 went to Pilot Point, Texas, where they have since resided. She was a near relative of W.Z. Gardner, of Orchard Hill, Ga., and leave[s] other relatives and friends in this vicinity to mourn her loss. (Transcribed 9/27/02 Lynn Cunningham) Note: Rebecca Gardner and Othnial L. Reid.

The Pike County Journal Zebulon, Pike County, Georgia: March 10, 1893 A Terrible Cyclone This county was visited at 8 o’clock last Friday night by one of the most terrible and devastating cyclones that has ever visited our state. It began its fiendish work at Marion, Miss., where many lives were lost and immense property was destroyed. From there it coursed on to Georgia via Lagrange [sp] Greenville and into Pike at Molena thence to Monroe and on through Georgia into the Atlantic ocean near Wilmington, N.C. We will not attempt to detail the ravages of the storm outside of this county, but will give an idea of the damage at home by commencing at Molena. This is a thriving town on the G.M. and G. railroad and the trading point of a large and prosperous agricultural teritory [sp]. The storm struck the town just above the depot with full force. Large trees were blown up by the roots and others were twisted off as though they were broom straws. The pretty little town was ransacked and shaken to its foundations. Many houses were blown into atoms and a yet greater number were rendered unhabitable. The editor was on the scene last Sunday, and was stricken with awe while gazing on the wake of the terrible monster. Here is a brief summary of the damage: John Melton’s new frame house was reduced to splinters, his wife injured fatally, and her grand mother, Mrs. Felts, killed outright. Will Whaley suffered loss of house, but none seriously hurt. Concrete warehouse partially unroofed. Drug store of Dr. Whitaker moved two feet and mashed up. Dispensary building ditto. Thornton house torn to kindling wood, but no one seriously hurt. House of Jim Smith ruined. Three story ginnery belonging to Brooks Bros., including gins, fixtures, engines, planing mill, etc., smashed to smithereens. Large new school building and Masonic hall blown entirely away. Strange to say the piano in the music room suffered little or no damage, but that which was left [f]ound of the organ could be tied up in the corner of a pocket handkerchief. This building was a new one and had just been completely furnished. Many other houses were badly damaged, but can be patched up. Few chimneys were left standing. The track of the cyclone here was about three quarters of a mile in width. The cyclone seemed to have accumulated energy as it sped onward, and the most stalwart trees were as nothing before it. The property destroyed was immense. Frank and Tom Joiner lost all houses but escaped with slight bruises. Jim McCard lost house and everything. Was injured and died, child killed and wife badly hurt. Speer’s house was blown to pieces. He was injured badly by having an ear mashed off, an arm broken, and internal injuries. He may die. His wife and children were also badly wounded. Tilda Ferguson, house blown down. Hiram Beckham, house blown away and provisions scattered everywhere. Dood Reeves, house collapsed. Bob Lee Jimmerson, house injured and cribs, etc., blown away. Jack Thornton, house unrooted and cribs torn up. John Leak, over 100 years old, had all houses blown to pieces. Charley Tillery, all lost. W.T. Barker, dwelling ruined and about eighteen tenant houses totally ruined. His loss over $5000. Here three negroes were killed, and several others may die. John Robinson lost all houses. Ace Peugh had all houses torn to shreds. James Carriker, tenant house blown away. Henry Carriker suffers loss of dwelling. Will Howe, house blown down. Garrett lost his house. Wesley Reeves, house blown away. Doster sisters, house torn up and one of them badly hurt. Monroe Pilkenton, house gone Will Creamer lost his house. Jim Baily, totally wrecked. John Williams lost house and supplies. John Willingham lost his house. Josh Hamlet, house torn down. Joe McCard, house razed to the ground. Jeff Foster lost his home. Will Presley, house torn up. A.G. Harp, dwelling badly damaged and tenant houses destroyed. One negro killed. J.T. Lowe, house blown away and himself severely injured. L.C. Collier, store and goods destroyed and residence badly damaged. Bob Smith, new residence demolished. E.L. Gipson, house blown away. Hawkins, house blown away, only daughter Daisy killed outright. Andrew Reviere, house demolished and he was killed. Whatley, house blown away and he was badly injured. Doc Brown, house blown away. This summary does not give any idea of the extent of the damage. Take an example: “John Creamer lost his house.” This simple paragraph means that his home is entirely gone. His corn and provender is swept out of existence, as well as every outbuilding on his place. His little farm is a network of heavy timber which he cannot clear sufficiently to plow before August without help. He, too badly injured to do manual labor. He has no earthly chance to get bread for his wife and little ones. It is a picture of abject squalor and these people are residents of the mountains where there are few people to pity their condition and fewer still to give them the help they are suffering for. The appeals from Greenville and elsewhere should be responded to, but in remembering the unfortunates of the villages, let not the ear of humanity be deaf to cries of distress that arise from the suffering and dying of the mountains. Let the groans of these unfortunates touch a responsive chord in the human breast, and let them receive blessings from their fellow men in their dire extremity. (Transcribed 9/27/02 Lynn Cunningham)

The Pike County Journal Zebulon, Pike County, Georgia: March 10, 1893 Married Last Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. Mr. C.H. Harper and Miss Sallie Lizzie Maples were united in marriage at the home of the bride’s mother in Zebulon. Rev. J.W. Beck performed the ceremony in a most beautiful and solemn manner. Quite a number of the friends of the contracting parties were present from Atlanta and elsewhere, and the presents were numerous and elegant. After receiving the congratulations of their friends the bride and groom were driven to Griffin where they took dinner and left in the afternoon on the celebrated Nancy Hanks for Savannah, Jacksonville, St. Augustine and other points in Florida where the honeymoon will be spent. We wish them a world of happiness. (Transcribed 9/27/02 Lynn Cunningham) Notes: 1 William Henry Maples b: 03 November 1851 in Pike County, Georgia d: 20 July 1887 in Pike County, Georgia ... +Sarah McClendon b: 18 August 1845 in Pike County, Georgia m: 1872 in Pike County, Georgia d: 11 August 1926 in Pike County, Georgia .2 Sallie Lizzie Maples b: 20 October 1873 d: 05 July 1908 in Pike County, Georgia ......+Charles H. Harper b: Abt. 1858 m: March 1893 in Pike County, Georgia d: 06 April 1915 in Pike County, Georgia .2 Harry Wells Maples b: 08 November 1875 in Pike County, Georgia d: 05 September 1939 in Pike County, Georgia 1 Aaron H. Harper b: 30 November 1833 in Georgia d: 15 September 1900 in Pike County, Georgia ... +Frances Louisa Jones aka: Fannie b: 11 February 1837 in Pike County, Georgia m: 1856 in Pike County, Georgia .2 Charles H. Harper b: Abt. 1858 d: 06 April 1915 in Pike County, Georgia ......+Sallie Lizzie Maples b: 20 October 1873 m: March 1893 in Pike County, Georgia d: 05 July 1908 in Pike County, Georgia .2 Mary F. Harper b: Abt. 1860 .2 Charlotte Lovenia Harper b: 21 April 1862 in Pike County, Georgia d: 08 December 1920 in Pike County, Georgia ......+William Henry Fackler b: 06 November 1859 in Pike County, Georgia m: 1880 in Pike County, Georgia d: 05 April 1942 in Pike County, Georgia .2 Marion Harper ......+Eleanor Dawson Jones b: 27 January 1854 in Pike County, Georgia m: 10 July 1884 in Alabama d: 21 April 1917 in Alabama

The Pike County Journal Zebulon, Pike County, Georgia: June 30, 1893 In Memoriam Mrs. M.F. Scott, wife of W.S. Scott, daughter of E.N. and Lucy W. Huckaby, ws born August 7th, 1848, and died June 19, 1893. She joined the M.E. Church South at an early age and lived a consistent member until death took her from us. She was married to W.S. Scott December 8th, 1870, and a more devoted wife and loving mother never brightened a home. Her home life was truly beautiful. During her sickness of eighteen months she was perfectly submissive to the will of God, and although stricken with affliction as she was she made sunshine in her home and was a bright and shining light for the guidance of her children who will bless her memory while they live. She was conscious to the last, and when asked if she was afraid to die said no she was not afraid to put herself in the hands of the Lord. She repeated the lines, “Jesus lover of my soul,” “Come to Jesus,” “I came to the place where the lone pilgrim stood,” and with the words “Jesus I am coming,” she passed into the spirit land there to live forever. Our loss is her eternal gain. We weep for thee, sweet sister, but shall meet again where there is no more sorrow, no more sadness, but all is joy, peace and love. She leaves a husband and seven children to mourn her loss. May they look to the Lord that she trusted so fully for comfort in their sad bereavement, for he has said, “Lo, I am with you always.” “Over the mountains of sorrow There is a valley of rest, Ours but to wait for tomorrow, Then we may dwell with the blest.” A.H. (Transcribed 9/27/02 Lynn Cunningham) Notes: A.H. is probably Addie Huckaby, Martha Frances’ sister. M.F. Scott was Martha Frances Huckaby, wife of William S. Scott Both are buried at Coggin Family Cemetery, Pike County, Georgia 1 Edward N. Huckaby b: 22 Dec 1822 in Ga. d: 27 Oct 1887 in Pike County, Ga. ... +Lucy W. Rivers b: 29 Jan 1820 in Ga. m: 1847 in Pike County, Ga. d: 15 June 1902 in Pike County, Ga. .2 Martha Frances Huckaby b: 07 August 1848 in Ga. d: 19 June 1893 in Pike County, Ga. ......+William S. Scott b: 03 Feb 1841 in Ga. m: 08 Dec 1870 in Pike County, Ga. d: 03 May 1920 in Pike County, Ga. .....3 Robert Scott b: Abt. 1872 .....3 Charles Scott b: Abt. 1873 .....3 John Scott b: Abt. 1875 .....3 Effie Scott b: Abt. 1876 .....3 Lucy Scott b: Abt. 1880 .....3 Eunice Scott b: 02 June 1884 in Ga. d: 16 September 1927 in Pike County, Ga. .......... +Drewry Stephen Allen, Jr. b: 23 August 1880 in Pike County, Ga. m: 02 June 1906 in Pike County, Ga. d: 30 June 1970 in Pike County, Ga. .2 Charles H. Huckaby b: Abt. 1850 .2 William T. Huckaby b: Abt. 1853 in Ga. d: Abt. 1918 in Pike County, Ga. ...... +Mary E. Gaulding b: Abt. 1860 in Florida m: 1875 in Pike County, Ga. d: Abt. 1936 in Pike County, Ga. .....3 Walter C. Huckaby b: Abt. 1878 in Pike County, Ga. .....3 James P. Huckaby b: Abt. 1879 in Pike County, Ga. .....3 Harry Huckaby b: Abt. 1883 .2 Emily Katie Huckaby b: 22 Oct 1855 in Ga. d: 11 Nov 1886 in Pike County, Ga. ...... +William Barnes Ballard, Jr. b: 19 Aug 1857 in Pike County, Ga. m: 1881 in Pike County, Ga. d: 19 July 1933 in Pike County, Ga. .....3 Bessie Ballard b: November 1882 in Pike County, Ga. .....3 Mary E. Ballard b: November 1884 in Pike County, Ga. .....3 Lucy K. Ballard b: 28 Oct 1886 in Pike County, Ga. d: 01 June 1887 in Pike County, Ga. .2 Harriet C. Huckaby b: Abt. 1857 .2 Ella J. Huckaby b: Abt. 1859 .2 Jesse Addie Huckaby b: 24 July 1861 in Ga. d: 18 Nov 1953 in Pike County, Ga.

The Pike County Journal Zebulon, Pike Co., Friday, September 29, 1893 ‘Round About Short Items for Home Folks Especially Miss Rebecca Green is spending this week with her sister, Mrs. Dunn, at Concord, taking in the association. Note: Descendants of Hartford Lafayette Greene 1 Hartford Lafayette Greene b: 17 November 1811 in Ga. d: 15 December 1872 in Pike Co., Ga. ... +Nancy Ellis b: 01 April 1819 in Ga. m: 30 July 1833 in Pike Co., Ga. d: 15 December 1862 in Pike Co., Ga. . 2 Lafayette Jordan Greene b: 10 May 1834 in Pike Co., Ga. d: 18 January 1890 in Pike Co., Ga. ...... +Mattie E. Reeves b: Abt. 1847 in Ga. m: 1869 in Pike Co., Ga. d: 19 March 1931 in Pike Co., Ga. ..... 3 Luther Jordan Greene b: 22 September 1869 d: 24 February 1954 in Pike Co., Ga. .......... +Sallie Wilkerson Kelly ..... 3 Mary E. Greene b: Abt. 1871 ..... 3 [1] Hartford Lafayette Greene b: 21 July 1873 in Pike Co., Ga. d: 17 July 1931 in Pike Co., Ga. .......... +Trummie m: Bef. 1902 ..... *2nd Wife of [1] Hartford Lafayette Greene: .......... +Mary Fitzpatrick b: Abt. 1893 in Ga. m: Abt. 1916 d: 15 December 1982 in Fulton Co., Ga. ..... 3 Sidney R. Greene b: September 1876 in Ga. d: 28 October 1946 in Fulton Co., Ga. .......... +Fannie Means b: 13 November 1880 in Ga. d: 21 January 1964 in Ga. ..... 3 Rufus K. Greene b: March 1881 . 2 Rebecca S.A. Greene b: 03 April 1837 in Pike Co., Ga. d: 04 February 1901 in Pike Co., Ga. . 2 Parthenia B.T. Greene b: 19 April 1839 in Pike Co., Ga. d: 04 August 1901 in Pike Co., Ga. . 2 Amos B. Greene b: 30 January 1841 in Pike Co., Ga. d: 21 August 1860 in Pike Co., Ga. . 2 Margaret Narcissa Greene b: 05 May 1843 in Pike Co., Ga. d: 31 August 1907 in Pike Co., Ga. ...... +Joel David Dunn aka: Josee b: 20 September 1847 in Upson Co., Ga. m: Abt. 1873 in Pike Co., Ga. d: 20 March 1928 in Pike Co., Ga. ..... 3 Vida Dunn b: Abt. 1875 in Pike Co., Ga. .......... +Wilbur M. Caldwell b: Abt. 1875 in Meriwether Co., Ga. m: Abt. 1900 in Ga. ..... 3 Ellis D. Dunn b: August 1876 in Pike Co., Ga. .......... +Myrtice Simmons ..... 3 Josie Robert Dunn b: 26 June 1879 in Pike Co., Ga. d: 23 June 1956 in Pike Co., Ga. .......... +Sarah Seats b: 03 March 1876 in Ga. m: 10 September 1905 in Pike Co., Ga. d: 16 September 1958 in Pike Co., Ga. ..... 3 Jessie Cloudy Dunn b: 24 October 1881 in Pike Co., Ga. d: 24 October 1964 in Pike Co., Ga. ..... 3 Roger W. Dunn b: October 1883 in Ga. .......... +Lucille Harrison b: Abt. 1895 in Ga. m: Abt. 1915 ..... 3 David Greene Dunn b: 04 September 1884 d: 03 April 1915 in Pike Co., Ga. .......... +Mattie Vaughn b: 02 December 1885 d: 09 February 1952 in Pike Co., Ga. . 2 John Stephen Greene b: 07 March 1846 in Ga. d: in Alabama ...... +Achsah Olivia Culberson b: 22 February 1847 in Ga. m: 16 December 1869 in Pike Co., Ga. d: 27 August 1920 in Alabama ..... 3 Claudia Greene .......... +Benjamin Franklin Kirby ..... 3 Elizabeth Georgie Greene .......... +Hal Howe ..... 3 Frank Caldwell Greene .......... +Ethel Shigley ..... 3 John Harrison Greene ..... 3 Emma Lou Greene b: Abt. 1871 in Ga. .......... +Brantley Wright ..... 3 Oscar C. Greene b: Abt. 1872 in Ga. .......... +Lou Kirby ..... 3 Alonzo G. Greene b: Abt. 1876 in Ga. .......... +Nettie Jones d: 23 August 1923 in Upson Co., Ga. ..... 3 Henry Greene b: Abt. 1877 in Ga. ..... 3 Hartford Greene b: Abt. 1880 in Alabama . 2 Nancy Greene aka: Nannie b: 18 October 1849 in Pike Co., Ga. d: 12 February 1887 in Pike Co., Ga. ...... +John S. Ware b: Abt. 1838 in Ga. m: 1871 in Pike Co., Ga. ..... 3 Amos Ware b: Abt. 1873 in Pike Co., Ga. ..... 3 Edgar Ware b: Abt. 1879 in Pike Co., Ga. . 2 Charles Ware Greene aka: Bud b: 14 March 1852 in Pike Co., Ga. d: 12 August 1927 in Pike Co., Ga. . 2 Mattie Greene b: 23 October 1858 in Pike Co., Ga. d: 11 June 1898 in Pike Co., Ga. *2nd Wife of [2] Hartford Lafayette Greene: ... +Cornelia A. Allen b: 22 September 1839 in Pike Co., Ga. m: 09 February 1868 in Pike Co., Ga. d: 31 October 1913 in Coweta Co., Ga. . 2 Mary Bessie Greene b: 28 November 1867 in Pike Co., Ga. d: 28 February 1876 in Coweta Co., Ga.

The Pike County Journal Zebulon, Pike Co., Friday, October 27, 1893 ‘Round About Short Items for Home Folks Especially Mr. Williby who has been living with H.L. Nosworthy near here went to the Atlanta Medical College some time ago to have an operation performed. Mr. Williby was a very poor man, having a wife and some small children. He was suffering with cancer of the bladder and after the operation died in Atlanta. Mrs. Williby was telegraphed that her husband was dead and that his remains were at her service. $27 was required to prepare the body for shipment and as Mrs. Williby had not the money it began to appear that the remains of her husband would not be sent to her. In her distress Mr. John Means, a worthy citizen of Meansville, contributed the above amount and on Saturday the body was sent home and buried beneath Pike county soil. The Pike County Journal Zebulon, Pike Co., Friday, November 3, 1893 The notice of the death of W.R. Williby, which appeared in our last issue was erroneous in that it stated that Mr. John Means paid the expenses of sending the remains of the deceased to Meansville for burial. The money was paid by Mr. L. Nosworthy who is a most charitable and worthy citizen. (Transcribed 9/25/02 Lynn Cunningham)