This one's for you, Billie. Pike County Times-Journal Zebulon, Ga., Friday, November 24, 1905 FORD - BECKHAM Announcement has been made of the marriage of Miss Sadie Ford to Mr. Glen Beckham, both of this place, the wedding to occur at the home of the bride on December 10th. Miss Sadie is the youngest daughter of Mr. J.W. Ford and is a most estimable young woman, possessing many noble graces. Mr. Beckham is a splendid young man and well thought of. Both the contracting parties are popular young people and their many friends wish them a happy life. (Transcribed by Lynn Ballard Cunningham 9/7/02)
Virginia Crilley has a detailed muster roll at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/pike/military/civilwar/rosters/13a.txt But this was on the front page of the Pike County Times-Journal, and was the original muster roll, so I am submitting it here just for the story. Pike County Times-Journal Zebulon, Ga., Friday, October 6, 1905 THE MUSTER ROLL OF THE CONFEDERATE GUARDS Complete list of Veterans of this Section Who Entered the Civil War in Co. A. 13th Ga. The following original muster roll of the Confederate Guards was lately found among the effects of the late Col. John H. Baker. This company was organized mainly in Pike county and served with distinction through the War. Col. Baker was the original captain of the company which was Co. A. of the famous 13th Ga., a regiment of which he afterwards became colonel. Officers. 1. John H. Baker, Captain 2. John H. Mitchell, First Lieut. 3. E.L. Connally, Second Lieut. 4. J.C. Stegar, Third Lieut. Non Commissioned Officers. 5. J.T.G. Caldwell, First Sergeant 6. D.C. Turner, Second Sergeant 7. T.J. Barrett, Third Sergeant 8. J.C. Allen, Fourth Sergeant 9. W.F. Connally, Fifth Sergeant 10. James H. Howell, First Corporal 11. C.A. Mangham, Second Corporal 12. W.D. Mangham, Third Corporal 13. R.W. Milner, Fourth Corporal 14. John H. Mangham, Comry Regt. Privates. 15. W.O. Gwyn 16. Dr. L.J. Green 17. John D. Andrews 18. John A. Allen 19. W.G. Beauchamp 20. J.W. Barker 21. J.H. Beckham 22. H.J. Ballard [My note: Henry J. Ballard, son of Miles Ballard; husband of Nancy Bethena Kendrick; killed at Cold Harbor, 26 June 1862] 23. W.M. Buckalieu 24. Benjamin Barrow 25. William Brown 26. John T. Beckham 27. James L. Beckham 28. Geo. A Connally 29. John H.H. Coats 30. H.C. Cook 31. Dr. C.H. Curtis 32. W.B. Cochran 33. W.A. Cochran 34. E.S. Curtis 35. W.G. Driver 36. J.A. Driver 37. J.O. Green 38. J.L. Green 39. M.L. Green 40. J.C.C. Greer 41. D.M.C. Gibson 42. Joseph Ezell 43. John B. Edmonds 44. James Fallin 45. Joel Fuller 46. James Ferguson 47. W.F. Hartsfield 48. Leonard Harris 49. Geo. W. Hollon 50. N.W. Horn 51. M.H. Hickson 52. G.W. Hancock 53. J.J. Hartsfield 54. W.P. Irvin 55. G.W. Irvin 56. Max Jordan 57. P.M. Jordan 58. B.M. Jones 59. A.B. Jones 60. Geo. Justice 61. W.M. Kendrick 62. J.H. Leak 63. T.F. Langford 64. John B. Mathews 65. James Manry 66. Henry Manry 67. J.J. Minter 68. H.J. Minter 69. C.F. Maddox 70. E.A. Maddox 71. J.W. Means 72. John McClendon 73. C.F. Milner 74. W.A. Pugh 75. Wesley Pugh 76. Madison Pryor 77. (This number was skipped) 78.A.O. Peden 79. A.S. Peden 80. W.F. Pope 81. James Pilkinton 82. G.W. Reaves, Jr. 83. Dr. R.V. Reid 84. Lemuel Rogers, Jun. 85. Florence J. Ragins 86. James M. Reynolds 87. Dr. R.B. Rucker 88. W.G. Spurlin 89. W.F. Shannon 90. L.H. Smith 91. J.W. Slade 92. John W. Shivers 93. Henry S. Seats 94. William Sloan 95. S.G. Slade 96. A.M. Turner 97. T.J. Terrell 98. Martin Turner 99. Abraham Weiss 100. W.C. White 101. S.C. Whatley 102. Dr. E.W. Wilson 103. T.J. Waller 104. H.D. Williamson 105. John S. Williamson 106. J.J. Williamson 107. Joseph M. Williamson 108. J.W. Williamson 109. W.W. Weaver 110. Chas. Wood 111. John D. Walker 112. R.S. Wilson 113. Harrison Wells 114. Henry G. Wood (Transcribed by Lynn Ballard Cunningham 9/7/02)
Pike County Times-Journal Zebulon, Ga., Friday, September 15, 1905 Seats - Dunn Miss Sallie Seats and Mr. Joe Dunn were married here Sunday in the presence of a number of friends at the residence of Rev. L. Hooten. The contracting young couple are popular young people of Jolly and are being congratulated by their many friends. Mrs. Dunn is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.T. Seats of Jolly, and is an estimable young woman, while Mr. Dunn is a son of Mr. Joel D. Dunn and a young man of excellent qualities. (Transcribed by Lynn Ballard Cunningham 9/7/02) --------------------------------- Joe Dunn was a son of Joel David Dunn and Margaret Narcissa Green. Additions/corrections requested: Descendants of Joel David Dunn 1 Joel David Dunn aka: Josee b: 20 September 1847 in Upson County, Georgia d: 20 March 1928 in Pike County, Georgia ... +Margaret Narcissa Greene b: 05 May 1843 in Pike County, Georgia m: Abt. 1873 in Pike County, Georgia d: 31 August 1907 in Pike County, Georgia . 2 Vida Dunn b: Abt. 1875 in Pike County, Georgia ...... +Wilbur M. Caldwell b: Abt. 1875 in Meriwether County, Georgia m: Abt. 1900 in Georgia ..... 3 Wilber M. Caldwell b: Abt. 1913 . 2 Ellis D. Dunn b: August 1876 in Pike County, Georgia ...... +Myrtice Simmons . 2 Josie Robert Dunn b: 26 June 1879 in Pike County, Georgia d: 23 June 1956 in Pike County, Georgia ...... +Sarah Seats b: 03 March 1876 in Georgia m: 10 September 1905 in Pike County, Georgia d: 16 September 1958 in Pike County, Georgia ..... 3 Josephine Dunn b: Abt. 1907 ..... 3 David S. Dunn b: Abt. 1917 ..... 3 Robert Dunn b: Abt. 1920 . 2 Jessie Cloudy Dunn (female) b: 24 October 1881 in Pike County, Georgia d: 24 October 1964 in Pike County, Georgia . 2 Roger W. Dunn b: October 1883 in Georgia ...... +Lucille Harrison b: Abt. 1895 in Georgia m: Abt. 1915 . 2 David Greene Dunn b: 04 September 1884 d: 03 April 1915 in Pike Co., Georgia ...... +Mattie Vaughn b: 02 December 1885 d: 09 February 1952 in Pike Co., Georgia
Lynn, You've been sending in some really interesting items lately! Do you happen to know who this W.D. Carden belonged to? My O.H.R. Carden was in Pike Co., and also John and David, and an Andrew Jackson, so just curious as to who, W.D might belong to! Becky Carden
Pike County Times-Journal Zebulon, Ga., Friday, August 4, 1905 Jones - Chambers On Wednesday afternoon, Aug. 2nd at 5 o'clock, at her home near Meansville, Miss Eunice Ethel Jones was married to Mr. Aldine Chambers. Miss Jones is the beautiful and accomplished daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T.Z. Jones, and possesses many lovable traits. Mr. Chambers is a rising young lawyer of Atlanta and has hosts of friends. The ceremony was impressively performed by Rev. J.H. Johnston of Atlanta. The home was beautifully decorated and the happy couple received many handsome and valuable presents. There was a large concourse of friends present to witness the happy event. The following were the attendants: Mr. Smith of Atlanta with Miss Williamson of Forsyth; Mr. Gilleland of Atlanta with Miss Taylor of Barnesville; Mr. Chambers of Atlanta with Miss Parks of Meansville. We extend our hearty congratulations to the young couple and wish for them a life of perfect happiness. They will make Atlanta their future home. (Transcribed by Lynn Ballard Cunningham 9/7/02) ---------------------------------- Eunice Ethel was a daughter of Thomas Zachariah Jones, Additions/corrections requested: Descendants of Thomas Zachariah T. Jones 1 Thomas Zachariah T. Jones b: 03 May 1847 in Pike County, Georgia d: 24 June 1913 in Pike County, Georgia ... +Malinda Sophronia McKinley b: 10 November 1845 in Pike County, Georgia m: 08 November 1866 in Pike County, Georgia d: 05 September 1926 in Pike County, Georgia . 2 Arthur T. Jones b: 18 February 1868 in Pike County, Georgia d: 11 December 1926 in Pike County, Georgia ...... +Elizabeth Chapman b: 20 April 1871 d: 18 December 1941 in Pike County, Georgia . 2 Minnie Lee Jones b: 23 February 1870 in Pike County, Georgia d: 01 February 1940 in Pike County, Georgia ...... +William Abner Chapman b: 06 April 1868 d: 07 July 1930 in Pike County, Georgia . 2 Richard Allen Jones b: 17 January 1872 in Pike County, Georgia d: 17 September 1943 ...... +Susie Emily Bishop b: 11 July 1876 d: 18 March 1957 . 2 Adam Isaac Jones b: 31 August 1874 in Pike County, Georgia d: 31 March 1904 in Pike County, Georgia . 2 Mary Vienna Jones b: 07 March 1878 in Pike County, Georgia d: 05 May 1948 ...... +Benjamin Nathan Lifesy b: 10 May 1874 d: 07 March 1950 . 2 Eunice Ethel Jones b: 22 May 1880 in Pike County, Georgia d: 27 July 1911 in Pike County, Georgia ...... +James Frances Aldine Chambers b: 08 March 1876 m: 02 August 1905 in Pike County, Georgia d: 08 September 1928 ..... 3 Frances Ethel Chambers b: 04 June 1906 ..... 3 John Thomas Chambers b: 21 April . 2 Euell C. Jones b: 30 November 1882 in Pike County, Georgia d: 28 February 1944 ...... +Laura Mae Widdon b: 17 March 1887 d: 27 August 1965 . 2 Myrtle Jones b: 24 March 1888 d: 03 October 1963 ...... +Clifford Tennyson Williamson b: 29 December 1875 d: 02 March 1957
Pike County Times-Journal Zebulon, Ga., Friday, November 24, 1905 J.P. Seagraves Dies Suddenly James P. Seagraves, of Orchard Hill, dropped dead in his front yard early Monday morning and was buried Tuesday near his home. He was in apparently good health and heart failure is supposedly to have caused his death. The deceased was a one-armed confederate veteran about 60 years of age and a highly respected citizen of this county. He is survived by his wife and several children, besides numerous other relatives to mourn his death. (Transcribed by Lynn Ballard Cunningham 9/7/02) ----------------------------- Additions/corrections requested Descendants of James P. Segraves 1 James P. Segraves b: 22 April 1845 in Georgia d: 20 November 1905 in Pike County, Georgia ... +Mary A. Allen b: 10 September 1847 in Georgia m: 1869 in Pike County, Georgia d: 04 May 1913 in Pike County, Georgia . 2 Martha Segraves b: Abt. 1871 . 2 Lucy E. Segraves b: Abt. 1873 . 2 Eugenia Segraves b: Abt. 1876 . 2 Edgar Segraves b: December 1877 . 2 Lonnie Segraves b: September 1881 . 2 Gertrude Segraves b: August 1882 . 2 Ernest Segraves b: December 1884 . 2 Stephen Segraves b: Abt. 1885 in Georgia ...... +Maude b: Abt. 1891 in Georgia m: Abt. 1910 . 2 Olivia Segraves b: February 1889 . 2 Horace Segraves b: August 1891
Note: Hugh Allen was the son of Robert Lewis Allen (he the son of Robert H. Allen) and Virginia Long Allen. Does anyone have any information on May's family? Pike County Times-Journal Zebulon, Ga., Friday, December 1, 1905 Marriage Hugh Allen and Miss May Lynch of Williamson, were married here Sunday afternoon by Judge J.W. Means in the presence of a few friends. Hugh is the efficient express messenger on the Fort Valley division of the Southern, a son of Lewis Allen and a splendid young man. The bride is the beautiful daughter of Chas. Lynch, a prosperous farmer. (Transcribed by Lynn Ballard Cunningham 9/7/02)
Does anyone know Mrs. Kenny's maiden name? Pike County Times-Journal Zebulon, Ga., Friday, November 24, 1905 Dr. J.C. Beauchamp Weds Dr. J.C. Beauchamp of Williamson and Mrs. Virginia Kenny, of Concord, were married Tuesday evening at the home of the bride's mother near Concord. The ceremony was performed by Rev. T.S. Edwards of this place in the presence of quite a number of friends and relatives in the immediate community. Mrs. Beauchamp is a member of one of the best families in the state and is a most estimable lady, cultured and refined and highly esteemed for her many superior graces. Dr. Beauchamp is one of the most popular men in this section of the state, being a prominent physician and having filled many honorable and responsible positions. The Times-Journal along with a large number of admiring friends extend heartiest congratulations. (Transcribed by Lynn Ballard Cunningham 9/7/02)
Pike County Times-Journal Zebulon, Ga., Friday, December 15, 1905 Mrs. Lena Touchstone Dies Suddenly Mrs. Lena Touchstone, wife of Walter Touchstone, suddenly died at her home Tuesday night. It was indeed a shock to her family as she was in as good health as usual. The cause of her death is not known. She was married to J. Walter Touchstone only about one year ago and was a sister of D. Reeves and Walter Reeves formerly of Williamson, J.B. Reeves of Zetella, and Mrs. F.W. Stegar of Williamson. Their friends sympathize with them in her sudden death. (Transcribed by Lynn Ballard Cunningham 9/7/02) ----------------------------------- Additions/corrections requested Descendants of James Walter Touchstone, Sr. 1 [1] James Walter Touchstone, Sr. b: 11 September 1871 d: 02 October 1944 ... +Lena Reeves m: Abt. 1904 in Pike County, Georgia d: 12 December 1905 in Pike County, Georgia *2nd Wife of [1] James Walter Touchstone, Sr.: ... +Jane N. b: 23 January 1877 m: Aft. 1905 in Pike County, Georgia d: 20 April 1972 . 2 James Walter Touchstone, Jr b: 03 August 1910 d: 26 July 1911
Pike County Times-Journal Zebulon, Ga., Friday, January 12, 1906 Killing At Molena J.S. Parks Shoots W.S. Brooks Monday Morning from Which He Died Monday Night Early Monday morning, as he was returning from his farm, W.H. Brooks was shot by J.S. Parks, inflicting a wound from which he died that night about 9 o'clock. It seems that the difference between the men arose about a workhand. Mr. Brooks who was a railroad contractor had advanced $3.50 to a workhand to go to his camp and on seeing the workhand asked him for the money which he did not have but said he could get it from Mr. Parks. Mr. Parks came to where they were, but it is not known what conversation occurred. Then the difficulty arose and Mr. Brooks received a wound which resulted in his death on that night. Mr. Brooks was about fifty years of age, a son of R.M. Brooks and a brother of J.M. and J.W. Brooks of Molena and Mrs W.C. Britt of Thomaston. He is survived by his wife and several children, beside a number of other relatives. He was buried Wednesday morning at Molena with Masonic honors. Both men were well thought of in the community. It is indeed a most unfortunate occurrence and is greatly regretted by the entire community. The whereabouts of Mr. Parks is unknown to the law. A reward has been offered for his arrest. (Transcribed by Lynn Ballard Cunningham 9/7/02)
Pike County Times-Journal Zebulon, Ga., Friday, January 12, 1906 Blasingame Brothers Judge T.J. Blasingame has been in Abbeville for several days past where he has gone to attend a reunion of his brothers at the home of B.F. Blasingame. There are five of the brothers, Mr. David A Blasingame of Malino, Texas, Jon. W., of Culloden, James P., [of] Musella, B.F. of Abbeville, and T.J. of Zebulon, all five of whom were to meet at Abbeville for a good old-time reunion. Mr. David A. Blasingame left her soon after the War and settled in Texas, this being his first visit to see his brothers in thirty years. All five of the brothers served together in the confederate army and only one, T.J. was wounded, having received the wound which caused the loss of his arm. He is the youngest of the five being 65 and David A. the eldest being 77. (Transcribed by Lynn Ballard Cunningham 9/7/02)
Pike County Times-Journal Zebulon, Ga., Friday, January 12, 1906 J.M. Sullivan Dead Mr. James Monroe Sullivan died at the home of his son J.S. Sullivan here last Thursday night. He had been in declining health for several years and his death had been expected at any time. He was 86 years old and had lived in this county practically all of his life. His wife died in 1894. He was the father of a large family of children as follows: John Sullivan who died in the War, James Sullivan who died in Crawford county in 1900, C.W. Sullivan of Meansville, T.T. Sullivan who died ay Bartow, Ga. last year, Mrs. Georgia Smith of Zebulon, Mrs. Susie Yarborough who died in 1885, S.A. Sullivan of Zebulon, Mrs Nannie Baker of Zebulon and J.S. Sullivan of Zebulon. He was a consistent and faithful member of the Primitive Baptist church, his membership being at Harmony church near here. The funeral services were held at the Baptist church Saturday morning at 11 o'clock and were conducted by Rev. W.W. Childs of Yatesville. He was interred in the Baptist cemetery. (Transcribed by Lynn Ballard Cunningham 9/7/02) ------------------------- Additions/corrections requested: Descendants of James Monroe Sullivan 1 James Monroe Sullivan b: 10 November 1820 in Pike County, Georgia d: 12 January 1906 in Pike County, Georgia ... +Allie Caroline Huguley b: 28 January 1821 in Pike County, Georgia m: Bef. 1843 d: 17 July 1894 in Pike County, Georgia . 2 John S. Sullivan b: Abt. 1843 . 2 James M. Sullivan b: Abt. 1845 ...... +Fannie Pierce m: 1865 in Pike County, Georgia . 2 Charles W. Sullivan b: Abt. 1848 in Pike County, Georgia ...... +Susan C. b: Abt. 1850 in Georgia ..... 3 Pinkney M. Sullivan b: 10 December 1870 in Pike County, Georgia d: 27 August 1942 in Pike County, Georgia .......... +Lena Slade b: 10 August 1873 d: 01 August 1959 in Pike County, Georgia ..... 3 Willie J. Sullivan b: Abt. 1873 in Pike County, Georgia ..... 3 Allie C. Sullivan b: Abt. 1876 in Pike County, Georgia ..... 3 Nannie Sullivan b: Abt. 1879 in Pike County, Georgia . 2 Thomas T. Sullivan b: Abt. 1849 in Pike County, Georgia ...... +Bettie b: Abt. 1852 in Georgia ..... 3 Annie Sullivan b: Abt. 1874 ..... 3 Carrie Sullivan b: Abt. 1876 ..... 3 Mattie Sullivan b: Abt. 1878 . 2 Stephen A. Sullivan b: 28 December 1855 in Pike County, Georgia d: 31 July 1914 in Pike County, Georgia . 2 Susan Sullivan b: Abt. 1857 ...... +Unknown Yarborough . 2 Georgia Ann Sullivan b: 12 January 1858 in Pike County, Georgia d: 12 July 1936 in Pike County, Georgia . 2 [1] Nancy E. Sullivan b: 16 December 1860 in Georgia d: 31 December 1937 in Pike County, Georgia ...... +James J. Harper m: 1878 in Pike County, Georgia . *2nd Husband of [1] Nancy E. Sullivan: ...... +Edgar H. Baker b: 19 May 1855 in Georgia m: 1882 in Pike County, Georgia d: 20 October 1951 in Pike County, Georgia (note Edgar Baker is the son of Col. John Harris Baker) . 2 John Sullivan b: Abt. 1864
Pike County Times-Journal Zebulon, Ga., Friday, May 15, 1905 Manley - Milner Miss Lucy Manley and Mr. Emmett Milner, of Hollonville, were married Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock, at the home of J.E. Milner, near here, a brother of the groom. It was a quite affair, only a few members of the family being present. The ceremony was performed by Rev. L. Hooten of this place. Both the contracting parties are popular young people and have numerous friends. Mrs. Milner is the youngest daughter of Mrs. T.W. Manley of Hollonville, and is a beautiful young woman, possessing many charms and virtues, while the groom is a sterling young business man and of excellent character. They have the sincere wishes of a large number of friends for a long and happy life. (Transcribed by Lynn Ballard Cunningham 9/6/02)
Pike County Times-Journal Zebulon, Ga., Friday, May 15, 1905 Buchanan - Martin Miss Martha Buchanan and C.D. Martin were united in matrimony on the 6th inst., Rev. Jones Bush officiating. They are both popular young people in their communities and their many friends wish them much happiness. (Transcribed by Lynn Ballard Cunningham 9/6/02)
Pike County Times-Journal Zebulon, Ga., Friday, May 5, 1905 John Hamil Dies After a lingering illness at his home in Barnesville, John Hamil died last week. Mr. Hamil was for a number of years coroner of this county and was generally liked by the people who knew him. (Transcribed by Lynn Ballard Cunningham 9/6/02)
Pike County Times-Journal Zebulon, Ga., Friday, June 23, 1905 Death of Mrs. Julia Strickland Mrs. Julia Strickland, widow of Henry H. Strickland, died at her home in Concord last Friday after a serious illness of six weeks. She was 68 years old and had lived in the community in which she died all her life. She was Miss Julia Beckham before her marriage, the oldest of a family of seven children. She was a sister of Mr. R.Y. Beckham of this place, Taylor Beckham, G.D. Beckham, and J.T. Beckham of Concord, her brother J.T, having been buried the day before her death. Mrs. Strickland was noted for her goodness and kindness and was loved by everybody who knew her. She is said to be one of the best that ever lived. She leaves two daughters, Misses Mary and Alma who have the sympathy of the entire community in the loss of their mother. Her funeral was preached by Rev. T.S. Edwards of this place and the interment took place in old Hebron cemetery. (Transcribed by Lynn Ballard Cunningham 9/6/02)
Pike County Times-Journal Zebulon, Ga., Friday, June 23, 1905 Chapman Kills Head Prentiss Chapman shot and killed Tom Head from ambush Wednesday night at Heads shops near Griffin. Head was returning from W.F. Huddlestons where he took supper on his way home about 10 o'clock when he was shot five times by Chapman. Chapman went home and committed suicide. Neither body was discovered until Thursday morning, though both had been dead for several hours. It is said that bad feeling had existing [sic] between the two for some time and that Chapman had threatened the life of Head. Mr. Head was a widower with one son. Mr. Chapman was also a widower but had no children. The killing and suicide are very much regretted by the entire community. (Transcribed by Lynn Ballard Cunningham 9/6/02)
Pike County Times-Journal Zebulon, Ga., Friday, May 19, 1905 Death of Mr. W.E. Howell Mr. W.E. Howell died at his home yesterday afternoon at four oclock after an illness of four months. His death had been expected almost ever since he was taken sick, being seriously and dangerously ill all the while. He has been shown every attention possible since he took his bed, all being done that could be for him. Mr. Howell was born and lived in this county all of his life being about 53 years of age at the time of his death. He leaves a good faithful wife and four children and a large number of brothers and sisters to mourn his death. He was married to Miss Washa Willis Dec. 18, 1879 and four children survive him, namely, Mrs. A.D. Williams of Yatesville, Edgar, Homer, and a little boy Charlie, five years old. His death is the first in family of eleven children, seven sisters and [three] brothers, viz. Mrs. Marshall, of Gay; Mrs. Bowden and Mrs. Langford of Ala.; Mrs. Rucker of Barnesville; Mrs. Calloway of Sunny Side; Mrs. Story of Lifsey; Mrs. S.S. Barrett of Lifsey and Mr. J.H. Howell of Zebulon; Mr. S.A. Howell of Lifsey and Mr. C.D. Howell of Thomaston, Sheriff of Upson county. Mr. Howell was a devoted and affectionate husband and father, a good citizen and an excellent neighbor. The funeral exercises occur this afternoon at the Baptist church at three oclock, to be conducted by Rev. T.S. Edwards, and he will be buried in the baptist cemetery here. Friends of his and the family extend sincere sympathy in their sad hour of bereavement. (Transcribed by Lynn Ballard Cunningham 9/6/02)
Pike County Times-Journal Zebulon, Ga., Friday, May 19, 1905 Mr. B.H. Lifsey Dies Mr. B.H. Lifsey died at his home near Finchers church Tuesday morning, having been sick only one week. He was born in this county in 1832 and has lived in the community in which he was born all of his life, being 73 years of age at the time of his death. He had been a devoted and consistent member of Finchers church since early boyhood. He was an active Sunday School worker, and had been teacher of a class for probably 40 years. The funeral services were conducted at his church by his pastor, Rev. J.L. Ware, of Milner. Interesting talks were made by a number of his old friends and comrades who spoke of his usefulness and faithfulness as a soldier and a citizen. He did all the good in the community that he could. He was a kind and devoted husband and father and a good neighbor. Everybody lost a good friend in his death. The family have the sincerest sympathies of friends. (Transcribed by Lynn Ballard Cunningham 9/6/02) ------------------- Descendants of Benjamin Hawkins Lifsey 1 Benjamin Hawkins Lifsey b: 02 September 1833 in Georgia d: 06 May 1905 in Pike County, Georgia ... +Mary Rucker b: Abt. 1843 in Georgia m: 1858 in Pike County, Georgia . 2 Emma L. Lifsey b: Abt. 1859 . 2 [1] James Henry Lifsey b: 06 June 1866 in Georgia d: 17 May 1924 in Pike County, Georgia ...... +Sallie Hartsfield m: 12 October 1890 d: Aft. 1896 in Pike County, Georgia . *2nd Wife of [1] James Henry Lifsey: ...... +Leola Smith m: Bef. 1896 in Pike County, Georgia . *3rd Wife of [1] James Henry Lifsey: ...... +Alice Bishop b: 02 July 1881 in Georgia m: 10 October 1904 in Pike County, Georgia d: 05 June 1970
Pike County Times-Journal Zebulon, Ga., Friday, June 16, 1905 Mr. J.T. Beckham Dies Suddenly Mr. J.T. Beckham of Concord, died Wednesday of heart failure. He had not been in good health for several months and he had stated to his family and friends that they might expect to find him dead at any time. He retired as usual Tuesday night in apparent usual health and was found dead in his room early Wednesday morning, the supposition being that he died about four o'clock. He was 98 years of age and an honored and highly respected citizen. He was a gallant confederate soldier, serving the full four years of the war. He had been a consistent member of the Methodist church practically all of his life and was a most excellent man in his community. He leaves a wife, seven children and several brothers to mourn his death. His sons are W.E., of Atlanta; J.E., of Macon; and J.H. and T.C. Beckham of Concord; his daughters are Mrs. R.C. Mathews and Misses Mattie and Marilu Beckham of Concord. The deceased was honored and respected by all who knew him. He was an excellent citizen and will be greatly missed in his community. The funeral services were held yesterday afternoon at three o'clock at the Methodist church in Concord and were conducted by Rev. T.S. Edwards, his pastor of Zebulon. A large gathering of friends were present as a mark of respect to his memory. The interment took place in the cemetery at old Salem near Concord. Friend of his and the family extend sympathies to the bereaved ones. (Transcribed by Lynn Ballard Cunningham 9/6/02)