Pike County, Journal Zebulon, GA., Tuesday, October 8, 1889 Barnesville, Oct. 7 - Another of our best men has gone to rest. Mr. H.R. Chambers who has been sick for four weeks, and attended by the best medical skill, departed this life on the 4th inst. at 9 p.m. His funeral was preached at the Methodist church by the pastor at 10:30 oclock Sunday morning. The church was full and many turned away who could not procure seats. Mr. Chambers will be missed not only by his family, relations and friends, but by the poor farmer, both colored and white, whom he has allowed to run from year to year, only paying interest on mortgages he held against them. He had just finished a fine brick storeroom and started a foundation for three more, when he was taken sick, but we must all go sooner or later. (Transcribed 9/21/02 Lynn Cunningham) H.R. Chambers, b. 9 Aug 1846, d. 4 Oct 1889, buried Greenwood Cemetery (now in Lamar County) (age 43) 1880 Census Place: Barnesville, Pike, Georgia Source: FHL Film 1254161 National Archives Film T9-0161 Page 98B Carrie C. CHAMBERS, Self, F, W, W, 60, GA, Occ:, Keeping House, Fa: VA, Mo: GA Henry R. CHAMBERS, Son, M, M, W, 34, GA, Occ:, Hardware Merchant, Fa: GA, Mo: GA Mollie E. CHAMBERS, DauL, F, M, W, 33, GA, Occ:, Boarding, Fa: GA, Mo: GA Mattie CHAMBERS, Dau, F, S, W, 20, GA, Occ:, At Home, Fa: VA, Mo: GA Katie CHAMBERS, Dau, F, S, W, 18, GA, Occ:, At Home, Fa: VA, Mo: GA John T. CHAMBERS, Son, M, S, W, 17, GA, Occ:, Clerks In Store, Fa: VA, Mo: GA William H. CHAMBERS, GSon, M, S, W, 2, VA, Occ:, At Home, Fa: VA, Mo: VA Tampie CHAMBERS, GDau, F, S, W, 4, GA, Occ:, At Home, Fa: GA, Mo: GA Martha CHAMBERS, Sister, F, S, W, 79, GA, Occ:, At Home, Fa: GA, Mo: GA Also at Greenwood Cemetery: Caroline C. Chambers, 1820-1896 Dr. William H. Chambers, b. 18 June 1810, d. 12 July 1865, (Notation- Born in Halifax Virginia) Katie Chambers, no dates John T. Chambers, 23 Oct 1863, 24 June 1915 William H. Chambers, b. 9 Feb 1878, d. 5 Jul 1954 Martha P. Chambers, 1800-1884
Lynn, you are like Santa Claus come every day. Amazing and we thank you. Barbara Dayhuff > -----Original Message----- > From: Lynn B. Cunningham [mailto:lcunnin1@bellsouth.net] > Sent: Wednesday, September 18, 2002 10:48 PM > To: GAPIKE-L@rootsweb.com > Subject: [GAPIKE] John Foster, Son of Robert K. Foster > > > Pike County, Journal > Zebulon, GA., Tuesday, March 4, 1890 > > 28 Years Ago > > Some ladies from Zebulon visited the Gildar family burying ground near > Mt. Zion sometime ago. In looking around, they came upon the grave of > their brother, John Foster, who had been buried just 28 years and one > day. I have been often told said one of the sisters, that brother > Johns body had been stolen from his grave, and have always believed > it. After some discussion of the matter it was decided to have the > grave opened and see whether their suspicions were true. In a short > time, the old metallic coffin, after a sleep of 28 years was once more > brought to light. The wooden box had long since decayed but the coffin > was well preserved. Expecting to find, if anything, a few unsightly > bones the dust was brushed off the glass front and the ladies looked in. > They found their brothers corpse as well preserved, apparently, as the > day on which he was buried. The clothes were spotless, and the features > were those of a handsome young soldier who has been called to fill a > premature grave. Reverently the coffin lid was raised and a lock of hair > was taken as a memento of the halcyon days of childhood; then the body > was again covered and left to await the resurrection. > > John Foster was the son of Robt. K. and in the early days of the War > marched to the front with the Spalding Greys. He had an attack of > measles shortly afterwards. As a punishment for some old soldiers fun > the commanding officer required several of his men to carry a heavy log > around the camp fire in the rain. Foster was among the number, and from > exposure and over exertion had a relapse of the measles and died. > > (Transcribed 9/17/02 Lynn Cunningham) > > ----------------------------- > > 1860 Spalding County Census, page 283 > Mt. Zion District, Griffin P.O. > Family #866 > Foster, Robert K., 45, M, Farmer, $2000, $9000, GA > Foster, Patience, 38, F, GA > Foster, John, 18, M, GA > Foster, Caroline, 15, F, GA > Foster, Louisiana, 11, F, GA > Foster, Indiana, 11, F, GA > (with notation that they were twins) > Foster, Patience, 9, M, GA > (Incorrectly listed as a male) > Foster, Robert A., 5, M, GA > > Indiana Foster married John Anderson in Spalding Co., 6 Dec 1866 > > > ============================== > 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 > >
Pike County, Journal Zebulon, GA., Tuesday, May 28, 1889 Libel for Divorce F.L. McCrory vs W.H. McCrory Libel for divorce in Pike Superior Court; April Term 1889 It appearing to the court that the defendant W.H. McCrory, resides out of the state and has not been served with process and copy of libel, it is ordered that service be perfected by publication and that the defendant W.H. McCrory, be and appear at the October term, 1889, of said court to show cause, if any he has, why a total divorce should not be decreed between him and the said libellast on the grounds in said libel. It is further ordered that this order be published in the Pike County Journal, a newspaper published in Pike County once a month for four months before the next term of this court. Pike Superior Court, April Term 1889. James S. Boynton, Judge, S.C.F.C. A true transcript of the minutes. D.C. Hightower, C.S.C. Pike County, May 21, 4m, printers fee $6.00
Pike County, Journal Zebulon, GA., Tuesday, May 28, 1889 Libel For Divorce Rosana Driver vs Solomon Driver Suit for Divorce It being made to appear to the court that the defendant, Solomon Driver, is not a citizen of this state, it is ordered that service be perfected of said suit of divorce on defendant of publication of this order in the Pike County Journal, a newspaper published in Pike County once a month for four months before the next term of court, and it is further ordered that the defendant be and appear at the next term 1889 of this court, then and there to answer, stand by and abide the judgment of the court, April 1, 1889. James S. Boynton, Judge, S.C.F.C. A true transcript of the minutes. D.C. Hightower, C.S.C. Pike County, May 21, 4m, printers fee $6.00 Note: Solomon Driver is listed as a mulatto on the 1870 census and Rosana is listed as black. Solomon may be a descendant of slaves once belonging to Giles Driver, as he is listed as living next to Giles. Solomon was 35 years old in 1870.
Pike County, Journal Zebulon, GA., Tuesday, May 6, 1890 Georgia - Pike County To all whom it may concern: The appraisers appointed to set apart a twelve month support to Mrs. M.E. Green and her minor children, widow and orphans of Dr. L.J. Green deceased, having filed their report, this is to cite all persons concerned to show cause before me on the first Monday in May why said report of appraisers be not made the judgment of the court, witness my official signature Mch. 25, 1890. (Transcribed 9/19/02 Lynn Cunningham) --------------------------------- Descendants of Lafayette Jordan Greene 1 Lafayette Jordan Greene b: 10 May 1834 in Pike County, Georgia d: 18 January 1890 in Pike County, Georgia ... +Mattie E. Reeves b: Abt. 1847 in Georgia m: 1869 in Pike County, Georgia d: 19 March 1931 in Pike County, Georgia . 2 Luther Jordan Greene b: 22 September 1869 d: 24 February 1954 in Pike County, Georgia ...... +Sallie Wilkerson Kelly . 2 Mary E. Greene b: Abt. 1871 . 2 [1] Hartford Lafayette Greene b: 21 July 1873 in Pike County, Georgia d: 17 July 1931 in Pike County, Georgia ...... +Trummie m: Bef. 1902 ..... 3 Walter R. Greene b: Abt. 1902 d: December 1983 in Chicago, Illinois . *2nd Wife of [1] Hartford Lafayette Greene: ...... +Mary Fitzpatrick b: Abt. 1893 in Georgia m: Abt. 1916 d: 15 December 1982 in Fulton County, Georgia ..... 3 Henrietta Greene b: Abt. 1920 .......... +Edgar G. Kilpartick ..... 3 Rufus K. Greene b: 15 October 1924 d: 11 April 2002 in Georgia ..... 3 Hartford L. Greene b: Abt. 1925 . 2 Sidney R. Greene b: September 1876 in Georgia d: 28 October 1946 in Fulton County, Georgia ...... +Fannie Means b: 13 November 1880 in Georgia d: 21 January 1964 . 2 Rufus K. Greene b: March 1881
Pike County, Journal Zebulon, GA., Tuesday, April 29, 1890 Brandon - McLean Barnesville, [April] 25, 1890 As the hour hand pointed to three last Wednesday afternoon, Miss Annie McLean and Mr. J.W. Brandon were united in marriage at the home of Mr. McLean. Rev. J.B. Johnston performed the ceremony. Soon after the marriage, Mr. T.W. Cochran, not being a country boy thought he would have some fun. So he aroused the neighborhood by a continuous ringing of the farm bell. The consequence was that we had a large crowd for dinner and plenty of good things left. The table was beautifully decorated and had everything on it the heart could wish for. The bridal presents were numerous and costly and were given as follows: Blannie Stafford, Mr. and Mrs. T.W. Cochran, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. W. Hurd, Joe Wright, Miss Fannie Whitaker, Miss Lucy Bloodworth, Geo. Perdue, Albert Middlebrooks, Miss Alice Willis, Miss Nettie Wright, Mr. and Mrs. V.O. Marshburn, J.W. Brandon, C.H. Reviere, Miss Nannie Howard, and John Howard. After partaking of refreshments the entire party left for a reception given by the grooms father, where Mr. and Mrs. T.M. Hagood were the host and hostess of the evening. The large tables fairly creaked under the heavy loads of eatables of various kinds. John Howard, V.O. Marshburn and T.W. Cochran furnished amusement for the crowd until a late hour, when all of us returned to our homes happy, but none were happier than the married couple. The expression of everyone was that they never had a happier time. (Transcribed 9/18/02 Lynn Cunningham)
Pike County, Journal Zebulon, GA., Tuesday, March 25, 1890 Home Affairs We have learned that Mr. Henry Williamson who lives near Neal, and who has been in bad health for some time, was seen in a tree last week trying to hang himself. He was persuaded to desist, and on Wednesday night disappeared and no news of his whereabouts can be obtained. Pike County, Journal Zebulon, GA., Tuesday, April 1, 1890 Home Affairs Up to this time, no news of Henry Williamson has been received. Where he could have gone is a mystery that is no nearer a solution today than when we announced his disappearance. Later - Since the above was written we learn that the unfortunate man has drowned himself in the Flint River. (Transcribed 9/19/02 Lynn Cunningham)
Pike County, Journal Zebulon, GA., Tuesday, March 11, 1890 The Noble Men That Shaped our Fortunes Fifty Years Ago Pleasant Reminiscences By Hon. J.H. Mitchell January Elections 1840 H.G. Johnson and E.P. Daniel who had been clerk of the court since 1826 were succeeded by W.E. Mangham, clerk of the Inferior court, and A.B. Beckham, clerk of the Superior court, Joseph H. Shivers, sheriff. Wiley E. Mangham was continuously elected to the same office until 1850. The Court of Ordinary being established at this time. He was elected the first ordinary, holding the position until 1854 when he voluntarily resigned, having served the people faithfully and acceptably for fourteen years. Of all the officials of which I have written, Mr. Mangham is the only one now in life. Coming to this county the same year it was organized he has been fully identified with the people in everything that tends to the advancement and prosperity of the county. The old gentleman is now in his 86th year - remarkably active - and can be seen any pleasant day on the streets of Zebulon with a cheerful greeting for everyone - always ready to help in every good cause. God grant that he may yet be spared many years of pleasure to his family and friends. A.B. Beckham was elected two terms clerk of Superior court, accepting the office for the benefit of his nephew, John M. Ready, making him his deputy. Jos. H. Shivers was twice elected sheriff, and was deputy sheriff one or two terms. He made a good officer. I think he was the best auctioneer I have ever seen. It was during his term of office that the great financial panic occurred, causing large quantities of land and negroes to be sold on the block. Political Incidents 1840 is memorable as the first great contest between the Democratic and Whig parties for president. The Democrats nominated Martin Van Buren, who was then president; the Whigs nominated General William H. Harrison, of Ohio, by the way, grandfather of our present president. The country was thoroughly canvassed. Public meetings and political speakers in demand all over the country. Every conceivable device to attract people was resorted to. The Whigs claimed that their candidate had been a gallant and successful soldier - at the conclusion of the war retired to his humble log cabin among the people and was one of the people. While a school boy in Zebulon in that year I recollect that it was announced one day that a large delegation would pass through Zebulon from some of the western counties on their way to Macon to a Whig mass convention. Our teacher kindly permitted us to go up on the street to see the procession pass through. Although then a mere boy, I shall never forget what I then saw. It has been associated with my first recollection of politics. On a stout six mule wagon was as nicely built and as complete a log cabin as you would wish to see, with strings of red pepper and coon skins attached to each side of the door. To this was hitched 6 fine mules gaily trimmed in bunting, etc. It was driven around the courthouse square, with a man sitting in the door playing the fiddle. This procession was from Troup County and had Col. Julius A. Alford along - a noted politician in that day - who made a speech to a large crowd which greatly enthused the Whigs. Harrison was elected which gave the Whigs their first president. Another memorable incident of this year was a tremendous flood of rain, raising the water courses higher than was ever known before, sweeping away mill houses and very nearly all the bridges in the county. We find old people now dating events to what was called the great Harrison freshet. October Election of this year Dr. Jonathan Adams, Senator; Wm.V. White, Hartford Green and James Neal representatives. Green The name of Hartford Green is familiar to the people of Pike County. He was a school teacher the early portion of his life, afterwards became a lawyer and lived in Zebulon. He was a good counselor and did an extensive practice. He was kind-hearted and wrote more deeds and gratuitous matter than any other lawyer I knew. He was three times elected representative and one time as senator. He died at Zebulon. James Neal was a very successful man, a farmer, trader, and money loaner. Likely Negroes and big mules were a specialty with him. He owned more Negroes than any man that ever lived in the county, fed and clothed them well and consequently made good crops. He was a very charitable man in his own peculiar way. It was the poor indeed that he tried to help, giving them provisions and clothing - rarely ever giving money - saying it was best for them to have what they needed. He was a solid Democrat and took an active part in all the important elections. The two political parties were so nearly equally divided in the county and what was known as the floating vote (which varied from 50 to 100, usually decided. Over this class of voters, Mr. Neal had a wonderful influence - many of them beneficiaries of his bounty. It was his custom a few days before an election to send around and have them come to his house where he would have some of his young and active Democrat friends come and stay with him. The writer and many that I could mention were often there. He would say: Here is your provisions and someone to wait on you. Let everybody have plenty and enjoy themselves. But he never failed to caution us to keep a close watch out on the Whigs, for there were some of them always on the alert to slip a man off, frequently having exciting races to save a fellow. We would often meet with a hard case who would eat and drink regularly, but when you mentioned voting, he would say Whig every time. When all else failed these kind were gotten under the influence of liquor the night before the election, placed in a buggy and carried to an adjoining county - too far for them to get back to vote. As in war, so in politics, all means considered fair that accomplished the end. On the morning of the election, Mr. Neal would have several wagons and carry the voters to Zebulon. They would stop at the edge of town and form in double file and march to the courthouse and all deposit their votes. Fortunate indeed, was the candidate that had Uncle Jimpsy Neal on his side, for he was very sure to be elected. I feel glad to say that all this class - floaters - are gone. This section of country where they lived is now filled up with an intelligent and industrious class of farmers, that are a credit to the county. Mr. Neal died at the advanced age of 91 years and was buried at the Baptist church at Zebulon. (Transcribed 9/19/02 Lynn Cunningham)
The Doctor Head mentioned below is that Joshua J. Head. My mother's home town was named after him - Head's Land, Henry County, Alabama. He sold the title deed in 1870 first to a Mr. Powell, then my greatgreatgrandfather Dr. Wyatt S. Oates. He eventually went to Florida. Jacob L. Bateman III or Le Montgomery, Alabama Re: Dr. Head's fine horse, Benjamin Franklin, is no more. It was a fine $200 animal, but the fact that it was valuable could not save it, and so, surrounded by kind friends he slipped off "to the land where good horses go."
Pike County, Journal Zebulon, GA., Tuesday, March 11, 1890 Wedding Bells Marriage of Mr. H.S. Jackson to Miss Della Scott At Hollonville Baptist church on the eve of the 6th of March, Mr. Henry Jackson, one of Williamsons most prominent merchants, was married to Miss Della Scott whom to be known is to be loved. She was dressed in white albatross neatly trimmed with handsome bows of ribbon; she stood so very innocently beneath a lovely veil with a crescent of diamonds in her hair, and with a snow white lily in her hand. The bridesmaids were the popular young ladies, Misses Addie Huckaby, Addie Yarborough, Belle Perkins, and Alma Owen, who were dressed in the most beautiful colors of pink and blue. The young men were Messrs. Dr. Aycock, D. Reeves, Willard Goulding, and E.H. Scott. The wedding march was played by Mrs. Lula Hill of Griffin. The ushers were Messrs. Willie Baker and Will Blake. The presents were as follows: Miss Belle Perkins, silk pin cushion; A.D. Reeves, silver pickle stand; W.B. Baker, China tea set; Mr. and Mrs. J.F. Hill, set of goblets; W.C. Hill, table linens; Mrs. Mary Driver, bed quilt; C.A. Dickinson, handsome spring rocking chair; Mrs. Jane Jackson, coal iron; W.H. Baker, handsome chandelier; Mrs. Nat Scott, silver butter dish; Dr. Aycock and W.N. Blake, silver castor; Miss Alma Owen, silver butter knife; W.D. Dingler, towels; R.H. and Lila Yarborough, set china plates; J.W. Goulding, silver cake stand. B. (Transcribed 9/18/02 Lynn Cunningham)
Pike County, Journal Zebulon, GA., Tuesday, March 4, 1890 Notice All persons are notified not to harbor or employ Aaron Whitaker, colored, as he is under contract to work for me this year and left me without any cause. R.W. Rogers Feb. 19, 1890 (Transcribed 9/18/02 Lynn Cunningham)
Pike County, Journal Zebulon, GA., Tuesday, March 4, 1890 Jackson Scott We acknowledge the receipt of an invitation to the wedding of Mr. H.S. Jackson of Williamson to Miss Della Scott of Hollonville, which is to take place at the Hollonville Baptist church Thursday, 7 oclock p.m. Mr. Jackson is one of Williamsons must [sp] enterprising business men. He is a man of convictions of his own, and his friendship is an honor. In his earlier days, he was captain of the famous Williamson baseball club. Miss Della is a daughter of Mr. Z.T. Scott, and has well earned the title of one of the most popular young ladies in the county. To Capt. Jackson and his charming prospective bride we tender our best wishes for future hapiness [sp] and prosperity. (Transcribed 9/18/02 Lynn Cunningham)
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. Dr. Heads fine horse, Benjamin Franklin, is no more. It was a fine $200 animal, but the fact that it was valuable could not save it, and so, surrounded by kind friends he slipped off to the land where good horses go. Mr. T.P. Graham visited his mother in Meriwether county Saturday who has been seriously ill for some time. Alliance Meeting The president of the county alliance wishes it stated through the reliable Pike County Journal that the notice of meeting of the county alliance printed in the Barnesville paper last week was misleading. The meeting will be held on Friday before the 2nd Sunday in April. Let all come. (Transcribed by Lynn Cunningham 9/18/02)
Pike County, Journal Zebulon, GA., Tuesday, March 4, 1890 28 Years Ago Some ladies from Zebulon visited the Gildar family burying ground near Mt. Zion sometime ago. In looking around, they came upon the grave of their brother, John Foster, who had been buried just 28 years and one day. I have been often told said one of the sisters, that brother Johns body had been stolen from his grave, and have always believed it. After some discussion of the matter it was decided to have the grave opened and see whether their suspicions were true. In a short time, the old metallic coffin, after a sleep of 28 years was once more brought to light. The wooden box had long since decayed but the coffin was well preserved. Expecting to find, if anything, a few unsightly bones the dust was brushed off the glass front and the ladies looked in. They found their brothers corpse as well preserved, apparently, as the day on which he was buried. The clothes were spotless, and the features were those of a handsome young soldier who has been called to fill a premature grave. Reverently the coffin lid was raised and a lock of hair was taken as a memento of the halcyon days of childhood; then the body was again covered and left to await the resurrection. John Foster was the son of Robt. K. and in the early days of the War marched to the front with the Spalding Greys. He had an attack of measles shortly afterwards. As a punishment for some old soldiers fun the commanding officer required several of his men to carry a heavy log around the camp fire in the rain. Foster was among the number, and from exposure and over exertion had a relapse of the measles and died. (Transcribed 9/17/02 Lynn Cunningham) ----------------------------- 1860 Spalding County Census, page 283 Mt. Zion District, Griffin P.O. Family #866 Foster, Robert K., 45, M, Farmer, $2000, $9000, GA Foster, Patience, 38, F, GA Foster, John, 18, M, GA Foster, Caroline, 15, F, GA Foster, Louisiana, 11, F, GA Foster, Indiana, 11, F, GA (with notation that they were twins) Foster, Patience, 9, M, GA (Incorrectly listed as a male) Foster, Robert A., 5, M, GA Indiana Foster married John Anderson in Spalding Co., 6 Dec 1866
Just because I love wild goose chases, I did a search in RootsWeb's World Connect project. The parameters I used were: Surname: Garland Death Place: Atlanta, GA I believe we have found our man; there are 13 different files posted that include him. I have randomly picked one file and am posting part of it. The complete file can be found at: http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:443377&id=I2659 He appears to be: ID: I2659 Name: Reuben Henry Jackson GARLAND Sex: M Birth: 25 FEB 1836 in The Rock, Upson, GA Death: 17 NOV 1909 in Atlanta, De Kalb, GA Burial: Head Cem, Barnesville, Lamar, GA Note: LDS Microfiche & James Lloyd Head Descendants Book Father: <A HREF="http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:443377&id=I2673">Henry GARLAND</A> Mother: <A HREF="http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:443377&id=I2674">Sarah Ann WHITE</A> Marriage 1 <A HREF="http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:443377&id=I1853">Elizabeth Varner HEAD</A> b: 8 JAN 1837 in Henry, GA Married: 19 APR 1855 Children <A HREF="http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:443377&id=I2675">Sarah Ann Elizabeth GARLAND</A> b: 9 OCT 1857 in The Rock, Upson, GA <A HREF="http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:443377&id=I2677">Henry Jackson GARLAND</A> b: 19 APR 1861 in The Rock, Upson, GA <A HREF="http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:443377&id=I2679">Fannie Lloyd GARLAND</A> b: 19 JUL 1864 in The Rock, Upson, GA <A HREF="http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:443377&id=I2680">Reuben Pitt GARLAND</A> b: 9 DEC 1867 in The Rock, Upson, GA <A HREF="http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:443377&id=I2681">James J. GARLAND</A> b: 22 JUN 1869 in The Rock, Upson, GA <A HREF="http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:443377&id=I2683">John White GARLAND</A> b: 29 AUG 1871 in The Rock, Upson, GA Hey, when I can't find my own family, there's nothing like chasing someone else's and having luck! Valerie (Johnson) Freeman Tustin, California "History Never Written is Soon Forgotten" ~~Wally Smith, Campbell Co., GA Gen Web Coordinator ======================================= Subj: [GAPIKE] Mr. RHJ Garland Date: 9/18/02 9:57:54 AM Pacific Daylight Time From: <A HREF="mailto:varcsix@hot.rr.com">varcsix@hot.rr.com</A> To: <A HREF="mailto:GAPIKE-L@rootsweb.com">GAPIKE-L@rootsweb.com</A> Sent from the Internet (Details) No date on this clipping...can anyone help identify him and also information about this "burying ground" FORMER CITIZEN DIES RHJ Garland Former Resident of The Rock Passes Away in Atlanta From Pellagra Pellagra claimed another victim yesterday in the person of R.J.H. Garland, 73 years old, one of the most prominent citizens of Barnesville, GA who died at a Atlanta private sanitarium aftr one week's treatment here. Specialists in this disease were called into consultation, but it was soon found that the case was too well developed to yield to the most vigorous treatment. Mr. Garland is survived by three sons: Dr. J.H. Garland of Griffin, GA, Colonel JJ Garland of Barnesville and J.W. Garland of Barnesville. He had a number of relatives in Atlanta. The body was taken to the undertaking establishment of Barclay and Brandon where it will remain until noon today at which time it will be sent to Barnesville for funeral services at the residence there at 10 o'clock Friday morning. Interment in the family burying grounds.
Some of you may be subscribed to the Upson County mailing list, too. In case some of you are not, this was posted today. There are some familiar Pike County names there. You should take a look. Lynn ftp://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/upson/cemeteries/rock.txt The Rock Cemetery Transcribed by Lisa Graham Sept. 16, 2002 This Cemetery is adjacent to The Rock United Methodist Church. It is Located 8 miles East of Thomaston. Take Hwy 36, same as Barnesville Hwy. Turn right onto The Rock Road. One mile on Left.
No date on this clipping...can anyone help identify him and also information about this "burying ground" FORMER CITIZEN DIES RHJ Garland Former Resident of The Rock Passes Away in Atlanta From Pellagra Pellagra claimed another victim yesterday in the person of R.J.H. Garland, 73 years old, one of the most prominent citizens of Barnesville, GA who died at a Atlanta private sanitarium aftr one week's treatment here. Specialists in this disease were called into consultation, but it was soon found that the case was too well developed to yield to the most vigorous treatment. Mr. Garland is survived by three sons: Dr. J.H. Garland of Griffin, GA, Colonel JJ Garland fo Barnesville and J.W. Garland of Barnesville. He had a number of relatives in Atlanta. The body was taken to the undertaking establishment of Barclay and Brandon where it will remain until noon today at which time it will be sent to Barnesville for funeral services at the residence there at 10 o'clock Friday morning. Interment in the family burying grounds. Virginia Crilley
Virginia Crilley posted this on the Upson County list. Since this is a Pike County family, I'm re-posting it on our list: She wrote: Hope someone recognizes this person and knows where she is buried. Touching that it was obviously done by her grandson Willie. In Memory of Mrs. F.A. Cannafax On Jan 14, 1905, the cold messenger of death came and bore away on its dark wings our grandmother, yes we realize she will never more enter our home with that sweet smile and gentle tone to make sunshine again. But our hearts are comforted with the thought she is now at rest and we shall ere long, with her awake in wondrous beauty and loveliness amid our sorrow we are made to rejoice when we think of her eternal bliss, sharing with others the presence of her companion who precede her to glory a number of years ago. She was a consistent member of the primitive Baptist Church, having devoted herself to God in early years. a few days before the end came, she was made to rejoice in One in whom all happiness comes. Oh, how happy it would be to us all, if at the end of life, while walking through the dark Valley of Death, we could reach out our hand and be led by our Savior. Farewell, dear grandmother, sweet is thy rest for we know you are now a happy Angel singing praises around that beautiful throne. Joe Cannafax, of this list, is a Pike County Cannafax researcher. I'm sure he can fill in any details. This was my reply: Frances A. Cannafax, b. 3 Apr 1822, d. 14 Jan 1905. Buried Ebenezer Methodist Church Cemetery near Barnesville, Georgia. She was head of household in 1880 in Pike County 1880 Census Place: District 551, Pike, Georgia Source: FHL Film 1254161 National Archives Film T9-0161 Page 61C F. A. CANAFAX Self F W W 56 GA Occ: Farmer Fa: GA Mo: GA Sarah CANAFAX Dau F S W 28 GA Fa: GA Mo: GA Josiah CANAFAX Son M S W 21 GA Occ: Laborer Fa: GA Mo: GA Morgan CANAFAX Son M S W 17 GA Occ: Laborer Fa: GA Mo: GA Fletcher BAKER Other M S B 18 GA Occ: Laborer Fa: GA Mo: GA Also head of household in 1870 Canafax, Ann, 49, F, W, Keeping House, $500, $300, GA Canafax, Mary J., 26, F, W, At Home, GA Canafax, Sarah E., 22, F, W, At Home, GA Canafax, Georgia, 20, F, W, At Home, GA Canafax, John J., 18, M, W, Farm Laborer, GA Canafax, Charles, 14, M, W, Farm Laborer, GA Canafax, Josiah, 12, M, W, Farm Laborer, GA Canafax, Lucian, 10, M, W, Farm Laborer, GA Canafax, Morgan, 8, M, W, GA In 1860 she is listed with her husband Canafax, Osburn, 40, M, Farmer, $1500, $2000, GA Canafax, Frances A., 38, F, GA Canafax, Mary J., 16, F, GA Canafax, Martha A., 14, F, GA Canafax, Sarah E., 13, F, GA Canafax, Georgia E., 9, F, GA Canafax, John J., 8, M, GA Canafax, Charles O., 4, M, GA Canafax, Henry J., 3, M, GA Canafax, Lucius W., 9/12, M, GA
This is from the Georgia Genealogical Society Quarterly, Fall 2002, contributed by Robert S. Davis, Jr. Some Arkansas Confederate Veterans With Georgia Roots (Data from 1911 - questionnaires sent to the state's resident Confederate pensioners. These questionnaires are available on microfilm through LDS Family History Centers.) Thomas Wesley Allen, born in Zebulon, Pike County, Georgia; father Abram Allen of Greene County, Georgia; mother Carrie Marshall, daughter of John Marshall of Zebulon, Pike County. Allen Wesley Austin, born Pike County, Georgia; father Seaborn Jones Austin of Jones and Muscogee counties (son of Alexander Austin); mother was Christina Crew. Cole Austin, born in Muscogee County, brother of above. Henry T. Beckham, born Pike County, Georgia; father Solomon Beckham and grandfather Sherwood Beckham of Greene County, Georgia; mother was daughter of Dick C. Cullpepper of Pike County. Green Berry Kitchens, born in Pike County, Georgia, son of James Riley Kitchens (the son of James Kitchens). His mother was Matilda Hill. Daniel Marion Oliver, born October 10, 1832 in Pike County, Georgia, the son of Charles Oliver (b. South Carolina) of Jasper County, Georgia; and the grandson of John Oliver and Miss McCormick of South Carolina. His mother was Mary Marshall, daughter of Daniel Marshall of Columbia County, Georgia. Byron George Phillips, son of Warren James Phillips of Pike County, Georgia and Mary Jane Bogan (daughter of John and Mary Bogen of Monticello, Jasper County, Georgia). O.W. Pitts, born July 13, 1839 in Zebulon, Pike County, Georgia, the son of Thomas Neal Pitts and Nancy Norphlet Moreland of Marion County, Georgia. James Wright Stocks, born December 15, 1843 at Barnesville, Pike County, Georgia, son of Wright Stocks (son of Hiliard Stocks) and Sarah Jane Watson (daughter of William and Sarah J. Watson) Thomas Bloodworth Williamson, born October 2, 1843 in Pike County, Georgia, son of George W. Williamson (son of William Williamson) and Harriett Bucklew (daughter of William Bucklew). He married Katie Strickland, daughter of Kinchen and Susan Strickland. You can find the Georgia Genealogical Society's web site at: http://www.GaGenSociety.org It's worth joining the society just for the Quarterly's - as you can see. Lynn
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