The Pike County Journal. Zebulon, Pike Co., Ga., Friday February 22, 1895 “Oh! what a shadow o’er the heart is flung, When peals the requiem of the loved and young.” William, the son of Mr. and Mrs. J.L. Coggin, age 18 years, 9 mos. and 5 days, died at Hollonville Ga., February 16, 1895. His last illness was severe and in a few days did its fearful work. Death who loves a shining mask, would have plucked no sweeter flower than William. Affectionate, with a smile and kind word for all, he won the hearts of all who knew him. No wonder he was fondly called the “light of home,” and that deepest sorrow prevails since the light has flown. The more we knew of him, the more we knew in his character to love and admire. As the new year began, he lay down to rest, and the soft gray shadows veiled his aching eyes. Sleep on, sweet William, we would not awake thee; for “God moves in a mysterious way, His wonders to perform.” - L.D. (Transcribed 11/2/02 Lynn Cunningham) Note: At Hollonville Cemetery, Pike County, Georgia: William, Son of J.L. and Mrs. Belle Coggin, b. 11 May 1876, d. 16 Feb 1895 John L. Coggin, b. 30 Nov 1851, d. 11 July 1907 Isabelle Jackson, Wife of J.L. Coggin, b. 13 Aug 1855, d. 8 Feb 1930 1880 Census Place: District 534, Pike, Georgia Source: FHL Film 1254161 National Archives Film T9-0161 Page 43C John COGGIN, Self, M, M, W, 25, GA, Occ: Farmer, Fa: GA, Mo: GA Isabelle COGGIN, Wife, F, M, W, 22, GA, Occ: At Home, Fa: GA, Mo: GA John COGGIN, Son, M, S, W, 7, GA, Occ: At Home, Fa: GA, Mo: GA William COGGIN, Son, M, S, W, 4, GA, Occ: At Home, Fa: GA, Mo: GA Mattie COGGIN, Dau, F, S, W, 9M, GA, Occ: At Home, Fa: GA, Mo: GA