Taylor-Sumter County GaArchives Marriages.....Cooper, Susie Lizzie - Wright, Charles L. September 8, 1918 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/ga/gafiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Carla Miles http://www.rootsweb.com/~archreg/vols/00010.html#0002476 July 1, 2005, 11:45 pm The Butler Herald, September 12, 1918 The Butler Herald Thursday, September 12, 1918 Page Seven Cooper – Wright An interesting event of the week was the marriage Sunday afternoon of Miss Susie Lizzie Cooper and Mr. Chas. L. Wright, deputy warden of Sumter County, which took place at 3 o’clock at the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Cooper near Rupert. The ceremony was performed in a beautiful and impressive manner, by Rev. J.T. Adams in the presence of many friends and relatives. The marriage vows were given under a careful and artistically arranged arch of smilax. The room was tastefully decorated with pot plants, vases and evergreens. The bride was handsomely attired in a becoming suit of brown with accessories to match. The only jewelry was a lavaliere with diamond set, the gift of the groom. Little Misses Lena Bone and Mary Cooper, nieces of the bride, were flower girls and wore dainty dresses of shirr (sheer?) white. The skirts and empire waists being adorned with blue ribbons and gorgeous handwork. They carried a basket decorated with blue and white ribbons and filled with flowers. Mr. and Mrs. Wright left for Americus where they will spend a few days with relatives of the groom, after which Mr. Wright will resume his work with the county. File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/taylor/vitals/marriages/cooper2199mr.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.poppet.org/gafiles/ File size: 1.9 Kb

Taylor-Marion County GaArchives Marriages.....Smith, Rosebud - Haywood, Howard September 8, 1918 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/ga/gafiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Carla Miles http://www.rootsweb.com/~archreg/vols/00010.html#0002476 July 1, 2005, 11:43 pm The Butler Herald, September 12, 1918 The Butler Herald Thursday, September 12, 1918 Page Seven Smith – Haywood A marriage of general surprise was that Sunday of Miss Rosebud Smith, the attractive daughter of Mrs. Laura Smith, and Mr. Howard Haywood, of Five Points. Miss Smith’s home is in this community and she has many friends here who wish them much happiness. File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/taylor/vitals/marriages/smith2198mr.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.poppet.org/gafiles/ File size: 1.0 Kb

Taylor-Harris County GaArchives Obituaries.....Gordy, Addis B. July 25, 1918 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/ga/gafiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Carla Miles http://www.rootsweb.com/~archreg/vols/00010.html#0002476 July 1, 2005, 11:33 pm The Butler Herald, September 19, 1918 The Butler Herald Thursday, September 19, 1918 Page Six In Memory of Dr. A.B. Gordy Dr. Addis B. Gordy was born in Harris County, Georgia, September 7th, 1874, of high-toned Christian parentage. When he grew to manhood, he attended the Augusta Medical College, and graduated from the Atlanta College of Medicine and surgery in 1899 and as a young practitioner, he located at Box Springs, where his success in practice of medicine was such, that in the hearts and homes of many of the best families of that town and community, his memory will ever be kept green and fresh, watered by the tears of love, confidence and appreciation. So in that town and community many hearts were saddened and grieved on account of his death. In pursuit of his profession, Dr. Gordy came to Butler in 1896, where he won the confidence and love of Miss Ella Florence Fowler, whom he married July 23rd, 1907, and having married a Butler young lady, he made Butler his home during the rest of his short life. It has been said that a person is born into his calling or profession and so it seems was the case with Dr. Gordy. His diagnosis of a disease or illness was nearly always clear and correct and his prescriptions right. So it is no wonder then, that he was successful in his practice. And when in the sick room, he was patient, untiring and sympathetic. Entering into and sharing the intense anxiety which pervaded the home of loved ones. Dr. Gordy was also a gentleman in the home, never betraying professional courtesy or confidence reposed. Dr. Gordy was not a good businessman. He did not seem to study business plans or methods but rather his mind centered on his profession, and the welfare of his patients, and there are many, who are alive today, who attribute the fact to the skill and untiring efforts of this good man and faithful practitioner. Dr. Gordy was a member of the Missionary Baptist Church, having joined the membership of his father’s and mother’s church in early manhood. His life, like yours and mine, was not a perfect life, and much of his imperfections and weaknesses were attributable to his impaired physical condition. For months and years he was a patient sufferer, not knowing the enjoyment of a well day. And so, in his weakness, he may like the prodigal of old wandered away, but thank God, like the prodigal, he also came back home, and as I believe, enjoyed an eternal feast in the glory world above. Dr. Gordy was also very appreciative and never forgot an act of kindness or a favor done. He often spoke of the help and sympathy which had been extended to him by his many friends during his illness, and especially by the physicians of Butler, who were untiring in their professional attention and attendance upon him. They thought it best for him to be carried to Columbus City Hospital for an operation, but owing to his physical weakness, Dr. Addis B. Gordy on the 25th day of July 1918, in said hospital breathed his last. His remains were interred in the Butler cemetery, the funeral conducted from the home by the writer, assisted by his pastor, Rev. H.O. Fowler, witnessed by a large concourse of loved ones and sympathizing friends. Besides three brothers and three sisters, he leaves a brokenhearted wife and son to mourn their irreparable loss. His friend and brother, J.T. Adams File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/taylor/obits/g/gordy7299ob.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.poppet.org/gafiles/ File size: 4.0 Kb

Taylor County GaArchives Marriages.....McCrary, Velma - Posey, Elbert September 1918 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/ga/gafiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Carla Miles http://www.rootsweb.com/~archreg/vols/00010.html#0002476 July 1, 2005, 11:32 pm The Butler Herald, September 19, 1918 The Butler Herald Thursday, September 19, 1918 Page Six Nelson’s Mill Items Mr. Elbert Posey and Miss Velma McCrary were happily married last Sunday p.m. We wish for them a long and happy life. File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/taylor/vitals/marriages/mccrary2197mr.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.poppet.org/gafiles/ File size: 0.9 Kb

Taylor-Crawford County GaArchives Obituaries.....Sams, Joe T. September 22, 1918 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/ga/gafiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Carla Miles http://www.rootsweb.com/~archreg/vols/00010.html#0002476 July 1, 2005, 11:31 pm The Butler Herald, September 26, 1918 The Butler Herald Thursday, September 26, 1918 Page One Car Overturns; One Killed; Four Hurt Friends of Mr. Joe Sams in Taylor County, where he was reared and until a few years ago resided in Daviston district were deeply grieved when news reached here of the unfortunate accident in which he lost his life while he was enroute to Macon to visit his brother who is at Camp Wheeler being sent there recently from this county. Mr. Sam’s mother, uncles and other relatives in this county who survive have the heartfelt sympathy of many friends as well as the wife and father-less children. The following account of the accident appeared in the daily papers of Monday. Macon, Ga., Sept. 23rd – Joe T. Sams, a well-to-do farmer of Roberta, died at the Macon Hospital at 6 o’clock last night from a fractured skull received in an automobile accident on the Columbus road yesterday afternoon. Four others in the car were injured. J.B. Visage, also a farmer of Roberta, bruises and injuries to his spine. Mrs. J.B. Visage and little child, slightly injured. James Sams, brother of Joe T. Sams, bruised On Way to Base Hospital The party left Roberta yesterday morning in a Ford car, enroute to Camp Wheeler to visit another brother of Sams, who is ill at the Base Hospital. They intended to stop at the home of City Fireman C.E. Hammock, friend of the families, at No. 865 First Street, on their way to the camp. Coming along the Columbus road at a rapid rate of speed shortly before 11 o’clock a tire blowout caused the machine to overturn in the ditch. The accident occurred at the six-mile post. Visage was at the wheel of the machine at the time of the accident. The Macon Hospital was notified of the accident and dispatched an ambulance to the scene. Injured Are Brought Here The injured persons were brought to the hospital as soon as possible, some in the ambulance and others in a passing automobile. An examination of Sams showed that he had a fracture at the base of the skull and other injuries. The doctors held out no hope for him from the start. Sam’s father-in-law, Tom Hortman, of Roberta, and other members of the family arrived at the hospital late yesterday afternoon, just before Sams died. The injured man was unable to recognize members of the family. Sams was a native of Taylor County, but three or four years ago he married Miss Josey Hortman, of Roberta, purchased a farm near that place andmoved his family there. He has several brothers, one of whom was in the army stationed at Camp Wheeler. Besides his wife he leaves two small children. The body was removed to Hart’s undertaking parlors and later was carried through the country to the family home at Roberta. The funeral is to take place Reynolds. Mr. Sams was 28 years of age and is survived by his wife and two children, his mother, Mrs. G.S. Sams, one sister and four brothers. He was a member of the Woodmen of the World and of the Methodist church at Roberta. File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/taylor/obits/s/sams7298ob.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.poppet.org/gafiles/ File size: 3.6 Kb

Taylor-Muscogee County GaArchives Obituaries.....Bartlett, Victoria Johnson September 15, 1918 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/ga/gafiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Carla Miles http://www.rootsweb.com/~archreg/vols/00010.html#0002476 July 1, 2005, 11:29 pm The Butler Herald, September 26, 1918 The Butler Herald Thursday, September 26, 1918 Page Five Death of Former Taylor County Lady at Columbus Sept. 15 Mrs. Victoria Bartlett, aged 62 years, widow of Mr. T.D. Bartlett, died at her home at Columbus Sunday September 15th, after an illness of several months. The deceased was for many years a citizen of this county, and remembered by many friends as Miss Victoria Johnson. She is survived by five children as follows: Miss Beulah Bowden, Mr. J.M. Bartlett, Miss Louise Bartlett and Mrs. Grady Forth, of Columbus, and Mrs. Walter Hamilton, of Marshallville. She was the sister-in-law of Mr. C.M. Bartlett, of this place, who attended the funeral at Columbus. File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/taylor/obits/b/bartlett7297ob.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.poppet.org/gafiles/ File size: 1.3 Kb

Taylor County GaArchives Obituaries.....Bateman, J.T. September 29, 1918 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/ga/gafiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Carla Miles http://www.rootsweb.com/~archreg/vols/00010.html#0002476 July 1, 2005, 11:28 pm The Butler Herald, October 3, 1918 The Butler Herald Thursday, October 3, 1918 Page One Mr. J.T. Bateman Died Sunday Very Unexpectedly His Death a Great Shock to Relatives and Friends Here The remains of Mr. J.T. Bateman, who for the past three or four years had been away from home for special treatment, were brought to Butler Tuesday afternoon for interment. The funeral service was conducted by Revs. L.A. Harrell and J.T. Adams, interment was in the family lot of the Butler cemetery. Mr. Bateman was about 46 years of age; and was the younger son of Mr. and Mrs. W.G. Bateman. He was born in Butler and with the exception of the few years that his father and mother lived at what is known as the “Bateman Mill” his life was lived in the town of Butler. He was reared in a Christian home and by a loving, devoted father, and a saintly Christian mother. In early life he gave himself to God and united with the Methodist church under the ministry of his friend, Rev. J.T. Adams, and of which, he remained a member until the frail body was claimed by the angel of death. Mr. Bateman had only one brother, who grew to manhood, Dr. W.C. Bateman, who preceded him to the Home of the blest several years ago. He is now survived by three sisters, Mrs. Lena Pool, Mrs. Beulah Moulton and Mrs. C.E. Benns, all of Butler, Georgia. File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/taylor/obits/b/bateman7296ob.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.poppet.org/gafiles/ File size: 1.9 Kb

Taylor-Muscogee County GaArchives Obituaries.....Hobbs, Clifford September 29, 1918 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/ga/gafiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Carla Miles http://www.rootsweb.com/~archreg/vols/00010.html#0002476 July 1, 2005, 11:25 pm The Butler Herald, October 3, 1918 The Butler Herald Thursday, October 3, 1918 Page One Miss Hobbs’ Death Occurred Here Sunday Miss Clifford Hobbs, age about 35, departed this life at the home of her sister, Mrs. W.W. Douglass, Sunday afternoon. While her health had not been good for quite a while, yet her death was very unexpected. Miss Hobbs was a member of one of the Missionary Baptist churches of Columbus, and lived a pure Christian life, ever showing the saving power of the Son of God to keep and save. She was deprived of a mother’s love in early life, and her father, Mr. J.B. Hobbs, late of Columbus, met his death by accident about two years ago. She had been visiting her sister Mrs. Douglass for quite a while before she was taken ill and won for herself a number of friends. Her remains were taken to the Hayes cemetery near Norwich, for interment, the funeral service was conducted by Revs. H.O. Fowler and L.A. Harrell. She is survived by three sisters, Mrs. W.W. Douglass and Mrs. W.A. Childs, of Taylor County and Mrs. Ada Perkins, Box Springs. Also two brothers, F. Hobbs of Vera, Fla. and Herschell Hobbs of Columbus, Ga. File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/taylor/obits/h/hobbs7295ob.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.poppet.org/gafiles/ File size: 1.8 Kb

Taylor County GaArchives Obituaries.....Turner, Lizzie September 19, 1918 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/ga/gafiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Carla Miles http://www.rootsweb.com/~archreg/vols/00010.html#0002476 July 1, 2005, 11:22 pm The Butler Herald, October 3, 1918 The Butler Herald Thursday, October 3, 1918 Page Six Mrs. Lizzie Turner Mrs. Lizzie Turner, age 63 years, died at her home near Turner’s Chapel church Thursday, September 19, 1918. She is survived by her husband, Mr. Perry Turner and four children, namely: Mr. Frank Turner, of Manchester; Mrs. M.L. Davis, of Macon; Mrs. Addie Dickerson and Mrs. I.N. Wainwright, of this place; one sister, Mrs. Belle Byrd, of Panhandle, besides a large number of grandchildren and a host of friends who are deeply grieved at their loss. A large concourse of friends and loved ones attended the funeral which took place from the family residence Friday morning at nine o’clock, services conducted by Rev. Charlie Moore. Interment was made at New Prospect cemetery. Mrs. Turner as a faithful member of the Freewill Baptist church for twenty-three years. She was a good, kind Christian woman and highly esteemed by all who knew her. But now she has gone to that sweet resting place above where sorrows never enter. May God comfort the bereaved ones. A Friend File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/taylor/obits/t/turner7293ob.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.poppet.org/gafiles/ File size: 1.7 Kb

Taylor County GaArchives Obituaries.....Adams, J.H. July 16, 1918 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/ga/gafiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Carla Miles http://www.rootsweb.com/~archreg/vols/00010.html#0002476 July 1, 2005, 11:21 pm The Butler Herald, October 3, 1918 The Butler Herald Thursday, October 3, 1918 Page Seven Obituary Mr. J.H. Adams Once again has the grim Destroyer entered our home and laid his icy hands on one of its fairest members. After an illness of two weeks of typhoid fever the silver cord was loosed on Tuesday evening, July 16, 1918 at eight o’clock and the pure spirit of dear papa fled from its tenement of clay and took its flight to Him who doeth all things well. Papa was born November 16, 1869 – died July 16, 1918, making his stay on earth forty-eight years and four months. He was married to Miss Nettie O. Smith November 17, 1895. They lived happily together twenty-two years. To them were born seven children of whom six survive him, three girls and three boys; an aged father and mother, four brothers and six sisters, besides a host of other relatives and friends to mourn this our great loss. When the still voice of God called, “Child, come home,” it was so hard to give him up, but God knew best and saw fit to call him from this world of sin and sorrow and we mourn not as those who have no hope, for we feel sure our loss is his eternal gain. Papa died as he lived – a Christian. A few hours before he died he said, “My time has come, and I am ready to go” and called to see all of his children. Oh, how hard it was to stand by his bedside and look upon his dear face, and realizing how weak we were and how short our arms were, we had to bid one we loved so dearly farewell! Papa joined the Primitive Baptist church when he was 24 years old and was a devoted member until his death. No sacrifice was too great for him to make in this blessed service, he was always present at his meetings. I never remember him missing but one meeting day in my life, that was because he was sick himself. Fourteen years ago he was chosen and ordained as deacon of the church. He was faithful to his God, his family, his church and his community. He was of a cheerful disposition, always looking on the bright side of life, and to Him who doeth all things well. I am unable to utter half the praise which is due him for his well-spent life. To know dear papa was to love him. His friends were many, he was indeed a true friend to everybody, and especially did he look after the welfare of the widow and orphan. He always had a kind word and a smile for everybody he met and knew. A kinder and more affectionate companion and father never lived, always seeking pleasure and comfort for us. Oh, papa, how desolate our home bereft of you – we knew no sorrow – knew no grief, till your dear face was missed. How hard to become accustomed to a voice so still, to the vacant place in our home which never can be filled – “Oh, home is not home, for papa is not here. Dark is his room, and empty his chair – He is gone to that home so peaceful and fair.” We hope some day, dear papa, to meet you in that bright city and sing redeeming grace and endless praise to our blessed Redeemer, where the wicked cease from troubling and the weary are at rest. Oh, may we live that when we come to press the dying pillow we can be like him, say, “we are ready,” and meet death as calm and peaceful as he did. We know he has only gone to that happy home he so often talked about – but oh, how we miss him, but our Heavenly Father knows best. We know his presence has gone from us to return no more, and his body is only sleeping that peaceful rest until the resurrection morning. Oh blessed rest! Safe in the arms of our dear Saviour. Why should we mourn! He is done with the trials of this life and gone to sing the redeeming grace, the theme he loved so well. On, may we children ever press onward and upward, walking in the footsteps of our good father who loved us so dearly. All was done for him that wife, children, mother, father, physicians, nurse and kind friends could do, but none could stay the cold hand of death. Funeral services were conducted by Elders Monsees and Fuller, both of whom he loved very much, in the presence of a large congregation of sorrowing friends and relatives who had gathered to pay the last sad respect to dear papa. Sad was the hour of parting when we looked upon his face and stood by weeping, thinking who will fill his place! Written by his heartbroken wife and daughter, Pearl File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/taylor/obits/a/adams7292ob.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.poppet.org/gafiles/ File size: 4.9 Kb

Hi List, Is anyone on the list researching the J.T. Carson family? I've located an obituary for an old lady who was previously a slave of the Carson family. I would like to be certain of her last name before posting her obituary online. I'm assuming most likely it would be Carson. Does anyone have access to the 1900 or 1910 Taylor Co. Census and if so would you please check to see if she's listed? Her husband's first name was Hudson. The obituary is listed below. Thanks, Carla Miles The Butler Herald Thursday, September 19, 1918 Page Five Aunt Hager, a good, old family servant of the Carsons, and having been owned in the slavery times by the family of Major J.T. Carson, died and was buried at Reynolds Tuesday evening at 4 o'clock. She was ever faithful and devoted during the sad and trying times of the sixties and even since the war her loving interest in our family will always be a bright spot in our memory. We feel like Hager has gone where all good negroes go, and may her children honor and revere her holy name and call her blessed. She was nicely laid away by the side of Hudson, her husband, on a little mound just north of Reynolds, near her home. It was my last tribute to her memory to attend her funeral. J.T. Carson

Timms Creek (branch of Patsiliga Creek) Does anyone know how this may have been named? Sounds like a surname -- unless it was some Indian word that got Americanized. It appears to be a pretty long creek. I was just curious. This is the deed that mentioned it. pg 340 14 Oct 1859 Theophilus McGee to James M. Harper Crawford Co $500 14th Dis LL42 LL54 lying south of Timms Creek 370 acres Virginia

I'm curious about Elizabeth Parks.... who is on this deed, and the other Parks in Taylor County. It's a little bit unusual for a woman to be buying land.... so what happened to her husband. Essie Child's has something in her 1860 census, but I'm not even grasping it! pg 40 13 Oct 1854 Talbot Wilborn B. Young (Talbot Co) to Elizabeth J. Parks $400 13th Dis LL224 on Beaver Creek [Note: south of Reynolds] Wit: John W. Tuckson, Semion Bickley Recorded: Nov 5, 1859 How would this Elizabeth Parks connect to the ones buried here: Buried in New Hope - Little Vine Cemetery Parks, Asa I. Feb 16, 1866 - Jul 10, 1945 (husband of Betty Alexander Parks) (son of Wm G. and Elizabeth H. Parks) Parks, Betty Alexander June 2, 1870 - Dec 17, 1956 (wife of Asa I Parks) (daughter of Dave and Sophronia Alexander)

Taylor County GaArchives News.....Rabbit News Items, 1908-1909 January 17, 1908 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/ga/gafiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Carla Miles http://www.rootsweb.com/~archreg/vols/00010.html#0002476 June 30, 2005, 3:55 pm The Marion County Patriot January 17, 1908 The Marion County Patriot, No. 1 Friday, January 17, 1908 Page Four Rabbit Mr. J.L. Hammock is on the sick list this week. Mr. S.R. Montgomery spent Sunday with his brother at Tazewell. Mr. Gem Hays and Misses Mattie Hays and Vicy McGinty have been quite sick, but are better at this writing. The Marion County Patriot, No. 18 Friday, May 14, 1909 Page Three Rabbit Mrs. James Hayes spent last Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. S. Montgomery. Mr. Arthur Sullivan and little son, Oscar, were bitten by a mad dog Sunday, the 2nd inst., and are now at home near here under the treatment of the state board of health. The treatment is being administered by Dr. Smith, of Mauk. Annie The Marion County Patriot, No. 19 Friday, May 21, 1909 Page Four Rabbit The community around Moore’s Chapel was deeply saddened Thursday by the death of Mrs. Wyatt, after a sickness of several weeks. Mrs. Wyatt has spent the greater part of her life in Talbot County, having lived here only a short while. Her remains were interred in the Heath cemetery in Talbot Co. She leaves a husband and five children to mourn their loss. Mrs. Addie Baker died at her home in Mauk Sunday and was buried at the Pine Level cemetery Tuesday. She leaves a husband and daughter. Annie The Marion County Patriot, No. 27 Friday, July 16, 1909 Page Three Rabbit We are having some fine farming weather. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Gilbert visited their parents near Howard Saturday and Sunday. Mrs. Bettie Montgomery returned home Sunday afternoon after a pleasant visit with friends and relatives near Reynolds. Mrs. Evelin Lucas, of near Reynolds, is visiting at the home of Mr. S.R. Montgomery. Master Bailey Smith is on the sick list this week. Mr. Walter McGinty attended the singing at Mt. Nebo Sunday. Mr. Leonard McGinty attended preaching at Horeb Sunday. Miss Ruth Hanson spent Saturday and Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Cooke near Paschal. Nobody’s Darling File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/taylor/newspapers/rabbitne2227nw.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.poppet.org/gafiles/ File size: 2.6 Kb

1900 Taylor Co. census, GMD 741, Reynolds, 8 June 1900, enumerated by Walter L Carr, Sheet 6A 101/102 Windham, James son W M Aug 1894 5 S GA GA GA Hattie B W F June 1899 1 S GA GA GA 102/103 Ingram, John head W M Oct 1877 22 M 1 GA GA GA farmer Mary wife W F Feb 1883 17 M 1 1/1 GA GA GA Katie L W F dau W F March 1900 2/12 S GA GA GA 103/104 Edwards, Henry head B M Nov 1871 28 M 9 GA GA GA farm laborer Lizzie wife B F --- 1876 24 M 9 5/5 GA GA GA Bertha dau B F Nov 1891 8 S GA GA GA at school Mamie dau B F JUne 1893 6 S GA GA GA at school Quillie son B M July 1895 4 S GA GA GA Charlie son B M Aug 1897 2 S GA GA GA Joseph son B M June 1899 1 1/12 GA GA GA Milton brother B M Apr 1876 22 S GA GA GA farmer Albert father B M May 1826 74 wd GA GA GA 104/105 Hill, Dea D. head W M Jan 1830 60 M 2 GA GA GA farmer (This is Burton D. Hill) Nancy wife W F Jan 1850 50 M 2 GA GA GA Meeks, Lucindy sister-in-law W F FEB 1844 56 S GA GA GA housekeeper Berry R brother-in-law W M ??? 1869 ?? S GA GA GA farm laborer 105/106 Floyd, Isiac head B M --- 1824 76 M 35 GA GA GA farmer (shares) Annie wife B F May 1845 53 M 35 13/5 GA GA NC Prince son B M Sept 1880 19 S GA GA GA farm laborer Bula dau B F Oct 1881 18 S GA GA GA farm laborer Isaigh son B M Feb 1884 16 S GA GA GA farm laborer 106/107 Towns(?) Calton head B M Sept 1834 65 M 39 GA GA GA framer Julia wife B F July 1846 23 M 39 12/11 GA GA GA George son B M Dec 1878 22 S GA GA GA farm laborer Julia dau B F Feb 1881 19 S GA GA GA farm laborer Eugene son B M July 1883 16 S GA GA GA at school Elbert son B M June 1887 12 S GA GA GA at school Edgar son B M June 1887 12 S GA GA GA Virgh dau B F Nov 1896 4 S GA GA GA Jay C. son B M Feb 1897 3 S GA GA GA 107/108 Schrimshire, Robert(?) head W M Jan 1847 43 wd GA GA GA farmer Minnie dau W F July 1873 27 S GA GA GA house keeper Robt. E son W M Dec 1883 16 S GA GA GA at school Benj F son W M Apr 1886 14 S GA GA GA at school Gussie (?) dau W F Aug 1894 5 S GA GA GA 108/109 Edwards, Elbert head B M Jan 1866 34 M 10 GA GA GA farmer Mattie wife B F Jan 1874 26 M 10 5/5 GA GA GA Russel son B M 1890 9 S GA GA GA Earnest son B M Nov 1890 9 S GA GA GA Bula dau B F Oct 1895 4 S GA GA GA Otis son B M Sept 1898 2 GA GA GA Dessiah dau B F June 1899 11/12 GA GA GA McTan, Henry son B M Feb 1878 12 S GA GA GA 109/110 Edwards, Ru(smudge) head B M --- 1874 26 M 10 GA GA GA Mil(smudge) wife B F --- 1872 28 M 10 1/1 GA GA GA Thomas son B M Oct 189? 6 S GA GA GA 110/111 Rodgers, Del(smudge) head W F(?) Sept 1830 69 wd 0/0 GA GA GA Posey, Axietrise(?) sister-in-law W F ??? 18?3 57 wd 1/1 GA GA GA land owner

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Wadford-Watford-Hubbard-Hammock Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/yd.2ADE/1465 Message Board Post: I am researching my g-grandfather, William Henry Whadford, 1860’s-1939. His original surname/family connection may be Wadford, Watford, Wafford, Wofford, Wolford, Walford, Woodford, Whitford, Halford, Alford or a close variation from Taylor County with Alabama connections. William Henry Whadford was supposedly born September 15, 1862(?) in Alabama(?) approximately during the Civil War years (different years on different censuses 1900-1930) and the tale told is that his family may have originally come from the Carolinas and/or Georgia to perhaps Newton, Dale County, Alabama, where he may have been born. He was orphaned at a young age when his family may have died in a "plague" possibly on a river(house)boat and the story has it he was discovered alone after a couple of days. What happened to him next is unknown, as he may have been sent to an orphanage or home, but at some point, he was claimed by a supposed “uncle” where he may have been an indentured servant on a farm. This may have been in Alabama or Florida, but ran away with supposed “cousins” when he was a young boy and they ended in Texas. The family is able to trace him from his first marriage to Mary E. Havens on October 25, 1885 in Rains County, Te! xas. There is an 1870 census of Shelby County, Hillsboro, P.O., Alabama, page 423 that lists a Willie Wadford, but I cannot find any further information: Hubbard, James D. age 24, M, W, Farmer b. Alabama. Mollie, age 20, F, W, Keeping house, b. Alabama. Walter R. or B., age 1 , M, W, At Home, b. Alabama. Wadford, ? (Annie, (N)Annie, Ammie short for Amelia?), age 25, F, W, At Home, b. Alabama. Wadford, Willie, age 4, M, W, At Home, b. Alabama. There is also an 1880 census of Butler County, Oaky Streak, Alabama, page 496 that lists a William Wadferd and I cannot find any further information on this family/listing either: Hammock, George, age 49, M, W, Farmer, b. Alabama. Sarah, age 49, F, W, Wife, b. Alabama. Elizabeth, age 18, F, W, Daughter, b. Alabama. Wadferd, William, age 24, M, W, Laborer, b. Alabama. If you have any information or search suggestions, please contact me at NLCOMPTON@RMCI.NET.

I'm starting on the Reynolds 1900 census - doing it in a very simple format. If anyone else would be able to help me out -- (even doing one page -- I'm not looking for a huge commitment!), that would be great. This census is printed in Essie's book, but she didn't include the month and year of birth (just the age).... and her book only included white people. Virginia

Reynolds District 71 Militia Districts; No. 741, Reynolds incl. Reynolds town June 1, 1900 Walter L. Carr pg 105 (image 1 of 43 - Ancestry) 1-1 Kimble, James head w m July 1871 29 m7 GA carder, mill Mary V. wife 23 June 1877 25 m7 1-1 G 2-2 Underwood, James M. wm Mch 1862 36 m10 GA day laborer Anna wife Mch 1864 36 m10 3-0 GA 3-3 Carr Walter L. wm Aug 1874 25 m8 GA carder/mill Laura M. Jan 1871 29 m8 3-3 GA Walter L son Jan 1897 3 GA Mary R. dau Jan 1900 4/12 GA 4-4 Gallman, Alonza 21 Jun 1878 21 m2 AL AL AL Stove repairer Rosa wif Dec 1879 20 m2 0-0 AL GA GA Barfield, Elizabeth J. grandmother May 1837 wd 1-0 GA 5-5 Carr, Theodore P. Jan 1845 55 m27 GA Martha wife Jan 1856 44 m27 7-3 GA Robert M. son Sept 1886 14 GA 6-6 Griffith, Walter J. 43 Jul 1856 43 m20 GA mdse manager Alice C. wife Jul 1859 40 m20 7-7 GA Bessie L dau Jan 1881 19 GA Marvin L son Mch 1883 17 Annie J. Jan 1887 13 Eva B. da Apr 1889 11 Elam H son Sept 1891 8 Alice L dau Sept 1894 5 Winnie dau Jul 1899 10/12 7-7 Wilson, Sam'l P. Jan (blank) 25 m5 SC SC SC Lena wife Feb 1870 30 m5 3-3 GA Sherod son Sept 1896 4 Frank son Mch 1897 3 Howard E son Jan 1899 1 Simmons, Lena cook bf June 1838 62 VA VA VA 8-8 Payne Wm N. wm Jan 1844 546 m37 GA NC NC carder/mill Lida A. wife wf Dec 1840 59 m37 7-4 GA NC NC 9-9 Windham, Abel H. wm Nov 1852 47 m19 GA uk GA Martha A wif wf Dec 1859 41 m 19 11-8 GA Willie D. son wm Dec 1882 17 spinner/mill Clemontine L Nov 1884 15 spinner/mill Ariann A. wf May 1887 13 spinner Mattie B wf Sept 1889 10 Alberta M dau wf Aug 1891 8 Jessie D w m Aug 1893 6 Charley F wm Aug 1897 2 Rubie I/J w f Feb 1900 3/12 10-10 Mathews, John H. wm Jun 1877 23 m1 mill foreman GA Annie wife Nov 1872 27 m1 0-0 GA 11-11 Stillwell, John wm Mch 1859 41 m23 GA Lougenia w f Aug 1858 39 m23 8-5 GA MS MS Pierce, Minnie L dau w f Jun 1879 20 m4 2-2 GA Stillwell Ada L dau w f Oc 1883 16 Stillwell, Lula M dau Aug 1886 13 John P son Aug 1891 8 Oscar J. son Nov 1897 3 GA

This child was apparently buried in an unmarked grave at Ellaville cemetery. If there are any Harvey researchers out there who might know who this is, I would really like to add a notation to our Schley county on-line cemetery information. Because of the young age of the child and the fact this is 1895, she would have most probably never appeared on a census. Any help here appreciated. Harris The Schley County News Thursday, July 25th 1895 No. 29 OF SUCH IS THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN The friends of Mr. and Mrs. Mirk Harvey sympathize with them in the loss of their bright little daughter. The little one was sick for several weeks and despite the tenderest care, its pure spirit passed away Tuesday morning to the bosom of Him who said--"Suffer little children to come unto me." The remains were interred in our cemetery Wednesday morning.

Taylor County GaArchives Obituaries.....Bickley, Paul July 30, 1918 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/ga/gafiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Carla Miles http://www.rootsweb.com/~archreg/vols/00010.html#0002476 June 29, 2005, 11:29 pm The Butler Herald, August 1, 1918 The Butler Herald Thursday, August 1, 1918 Page Five Mr. Paul Bickley Died Tuesday of Typhoid Mr. Paul Bickley, age 35 years, son of Mr. C.M. Bickley, died at his home in Wesley community at an early hour Tuesday morning after an illness of several weeks from typhoid fever. The remains were interred at Union church cemetery Tuesday afternoon, funeral service being conducted by Rev. L.A. Harrell, and a number of friends, being present to pay the last tribute of friendship. The deceased was an industrious farmer and good citizen. He leaves a wife and one child, besides a large number of friends to mourn their loss. The Butler Herald Thursday, August 8, 1918 Page Three Card of Thanks Words cannot express our appreciation of those friends who have shared with us the lonely vigils by the bedside of our loved one. No sweeter memory can live in any heart than the memory of their untiring devotion to the one who has just left us. The waves of sorrow break upon every shore, and we can but hope that friends as true may gather around each one of them should sorrow invade their homes. Respectfully, Mrs. P.S. Bickley Howard, Ga., Aug. 6, 1918 File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/taylor/obits/b/bickley7289ob.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.poppet.org/gafiles/ File size: 1.8 Kb