Mrs. Mary Burton Mrs. Burton was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Smith of Upson Co. and was the last member of this immediate family; living to be the ripe age of 83 years. Mrs. Burton passed away Dec. 24, 1925, at the home of Mr. Elijah Watson and on Christmas Day her body was laid to rest at Rocky Mount Cemetery, funeral services conducted by Rev. B. R. Birdsong.

CYRUS WILLIAMS CLAIMED BY DEATH On Sunday morning, Aug 17, just a short while before the Sabbath cast its rays of light over the new sprinkled earth, that unwelcomed visitor, the angel of death entered the home of Mr. & Mrs. W. E. Williams and claimed as its victim Hoyt Tyrus, their two year old son, and bore his sweet spirit home to God. He had been sick for about a week but not confined to a bed and his condition was not considered serious until a moment or so before he passed out. Having gone so suddenly and without a moments warning to is loved one's makes it all harder to bear. He called for water prior to his death, and in the act of being raised up, a blood vessel was ruptured over flowing the brain and his life went out like a lamp extinguished by the mighty wind. He was laid to rest in Valley Grove Cemetery Monday afternoon, August 18, rev. J. H. Taylor conducting the funeral services. We shall meet in that bright mansion where sad parting comes no more.

CALDWELL Mr. D. L. Caldwell died suddenly in Thomaston last Saturday night at the undertaking establishment of C. M. Pasley & Son. Mr. Caldwell had been to Barnesville that day to attend services at the Primitive Baptist church of which he was a member and had been about his usual duties prior to that time. However he had been subject to heart attacks on previous occasions. The funeral and burial of Mr. Caldwell occurred Sunday afternoon, the exercises being held at the home of Mrs. Edgar Allen, his niece. Elder Hicks conducted the exercises. The body was laid to rest in Glenwood Cemetery. Mr. Caldwell was 61 years of age and is survived by one son, Mr. J.A. Caldwell of Atlanta. Mr. Caldwell had a number of friends in this and other communities who will join in extending sympathy to the bereaved relatives.

LIZZIE HICKMAN Mrs. Lizzie Hickman, widow of William Hickman died last Friday at the age of 40 years. She had lived in Thomaston about one year. Her body was carried to Lindale church by Stephens Undertaking Company. The funeral held at Lindale church, Rev. P.S. Dowdy, pastor Lindale Baptist church officiating. Mrs. Hickman is survived by her three daughters and five sons all of Thomaston.

IN MEMORIAM Sacred to the memory of Mrs. Carrie Meeks who died at the home of Mr. Oscar Meeks a few miles above Thomaston, on May 18th 1915. She was born 1895, joined the Congregational Methodist Mount Olive church August 20th, 1905 where she lived in love and fellowship until God summoned her to that home not made with hands. There was no one to witness her death but her two little ones, too young to realize. Carrie married Mr. Grady Meeks on August 30th. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. J.E. Barron and her remains interred in Shiloh cemetery. May the grace of God comfort her dear husband, parents, four sisters and two children .

MR. ERNEST SANDWICH DIES IN ATLANTA Funeral services for Mr. Ernest W. Sandwich, 53 years old, of 11 St. Louis Place, who died Monday night at a private sanitarium, were held Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the residence. Dr. J. W. Quillan officiated, and interment was in West View Cemetery. Mr. Sandwich was superintendent of car service for the Atlanta and West Point railway for many years.- Atlanta Journal, Wednesday. Mr. Sandwich was a brother to the late Mrs. Lena Knight and as a nephew of Col. M. H. Sandwich and Mrs. B. F. Lee.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/Dd.2ADI/82.1.1 Message Board Post: Do you have info on Isaac King, brother of Kissah King? Thanks, Mary

IN MEMORY On the morning of Nov. 6, 1925 the death angel winged his flight on earth, entered the home of MR. ISAIAH ELLIOTT and bore away the spirit of the loving father. Papa was born Oct. 3, 1843 making his stay on earth 81 years, 1 month and 4 days. He had been remarkably healthy all his life until about four months ago when he was stricken with heart trouble from which he never recovered. Papa never united with any Church but had often expressed his love for the Primitive Baptist and we have every evidence to believe he is now sweetly sleeping in the arms of Jesus. Funeral Service were conducted by Rev. W. W. Child of Yatesville who spoke comforting words to the bereaved ones, after which his body was laid to rest in Good Hope Cemetery, by the side of Mother, there to await the resurrection mourn. He leaves to mourn his departure children, 19 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Isaiah Elliott 10/3/1843- 11/6/1925 Georgia Elliott 1/14/1850 - 6/28/1919, wife of Isaiah Elliott Good Hope Cemetery

Virginia, please add this to James W. Shattles obit, (If possible) Mr. Shattles was 74 years of age and leaves one brother, Mr. J. R. Shattles, three nieces, Mrs. J. T. Sanders, Mrs. J. W. Shattles, Mrs. Otis Harrell and two nephews, G. W. Shattles and James Shattles. He had an illness of eight weeks. I found this in another article, it is the same person, Or do I need to retype all & resubmit. Lisa

Hi Viking, You might try contacting the Augusta Genealogical Society to see if anyone there has information regarding your Emile. While I do not have the phone number handy right now, you can do a web search for the Society, and then visit their web home page to obtain contact information. I hope that this helps you. Oh, yes; there is a small community south of Augusta in Jefferson County, I believe, that is named Matthews....perhaps there is a connection? Mark, outside of Augusta

The Pike County Journal Zebulon, Pike Co., Friday, August 3, 1894 An Old Landmark Gone Mr. Wyatt Blasingame of Upson County died at his home last Friday. He was the father of our efficient clerk, Judge T.J. Blasingame. The remains were interred at Shiloh church cemetery on Saturday. Mr. Blasingame was born in South Carolina May 16, 1806, and moved to Jones county, Ga., in 1822, and from there to Upson county where has lived for 40 years and reared a large family of children, eight of whom are living now - the youngest being 52 years of age. He was a deacon in the Primitive Baptist church for years and was regarded by those who knew him as a model Christian gentleman. It was rather a strange coincidence that Mrs. Blasingame, the wife of the deceased should have been buried on July 25, 1874, and Mr. Blasingame placed beside her on July 25, 1894 - exactly 20 years afterwards. The country misses such men, but no one can doubt that they are immeasurably benefited by the great reward promised to the faithful. (Transcribed 9/24/02 Lynn Cunningham)

Mrs. Anna Liza Bickley Mrs. Liza Bickley died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Paul Bickley, in East Thomaston on Saturday, March 7th from a stroke of paralysis. Mrs. Bickley was 71 years of age and is survived by several children in Upson and Taylor Counties. She was a member of the Shiloh Baptist church in Talbot County at which place the funeral service was held last Sunday. Interment in Church Cemetery, Rev. Richardson officiating.

MELTON June Melton died at his home near Thunder Tuesday after an illness of nine days. His remains were intered at Riggins Cemetery Wednesday. Melton was 33 years of age and is survived by his mother, six brothers and two sisters.

CRAWFORD Robert King Crawford, died at his home on the old B. F. McKenney Place about 2 miles East of Thomaston, Wednesday Afternoon, after an illness lasting three months. The funeral and burial took place at Yatesville Thursday, the exercises being held at Yatesville Methodist Church, Rev. E. P. Eubanks, the Pastor, officiating, with Stephen's Undertaking Co. in charge of arrangements. Young Crawford was just 17 years of age. His death is very sad. He died of Hodgkins Disease, which is incurable and very rare and has puzzled the leading physicians and specialists of this Country. His relatives have the sympathy of the people of the community in the untimely death of the young man.

GRAY James Olin Gray, only son of Mr. And Mrs. G.L. Gray, died at the home of his parents in East Thomaston Monday, the 9th of March from an attack of Pneumonia. He had been sick about a week when the end came. Funeral services were held at home. Interment at Rocky Mount Cemetery, Rev. J. H. Taylor of Atwater officiating.

Can anyone pull up the entire list of The Rock Cemetery. I can only get 2 names, ftp://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/upson/cemeteries/rock.txt I have no clue as to what the problem is. Lisa

Is there anyone on the list who lives in Upson Co and can actually look at a marriage certificate for parental information? Bev -- [email protected] Bevanron of EarthNSky Farm and Horizon Caprines 34.469° N 85.082°W NW Georgia USA USDA Zone 7 I would have searched forever.

Crilley wrote: > > Taking the Upson Mailing List in Digest Format is an option....and perhaps > some of you would like to do this. I actually like reading the obits and stories of people on an individual basis, even though I have no connection to them as yet. I think it really relates to the era and to the mindset of the the people of the times. No one today would even think of printing a gruesome story of how someone died. I guess, back then, in a small town no less, it would have been gossip and "common knowledge" so they printed it to get the facts straight! Seeing the individual posts also reminds me to volunteer. I appreciate the volunteer effort that those on this list take. Without that, I'd be no where, and without volunteerism in general, this board and genealogy in general would be a pain or nonexistent. Thank you Lisa and Virginia and Lynn and Pat and other volunteers! Beverly Niklasson Calhoun, GA Researching the MATTHEWS?MATHEWS family -- [email protected] Bevanron of EarthNSky Farm and Horizon Caprines 34.469° N 85.082°W NW Georgia USA USDA Zone 7 I would have searched forever.

Mr. M. J. Harvey Dies Suddenly. End Came at Midnight Tuesday of Heart trouble. Mr. Moses J. Harvey died at his home in this city Tuesday night. The end came suddenly and unexpectedly at midnight. The immediate cause of demise was heart trouble. Near midnight he was stricken with heart trouble and died. The funeral was held at the home Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock, the services being conducted by Rev. Frank L. Ward, Mr. Harvey's former pastor. The body was laid to rest in Glenwood Cemetery beside the remains of his wife who preceded him to the grave about 10 years ago. Mr. Harvey was nearly 70 years of age having been born July 16, 1845, in Marion Co. Ga. On April 10, 1869, he united in marriage with Miss America E. Lyon. Of this union nine children are left to mourn his death as follows; Mr. J. M. Harvey of Glennville; Mr. W. C. Harvey of Brooklet; Mr. M. H. Harvey near Barnesville; Mr. E. M. Harvey near Yatesville; Mr. L.B. Harvey of Forsyth; Mrs. B.D. Harden of Valdosta; Miss Florrie Harvey, Miss Susie Harvey and Mr. Wilburn Harvey of Thomaston. The deceased was a member of the Baptist church having for years served as Deacon. He was also a Mason being a member of the local lodge which took charge of the exercises at the grave. Mr. Harvey was a Confederate Veteran with a distinguished record. He enlisted at Buena Vista, Ga., in Co. K. 12 Ga. Regiment infantry in June 1861. In May 1864 he was captured at Spottsylvania and was a prisoner at Point Lookout, Md., from May to November when he was exchanged and returned to his company in Jan. 1865. He was again captured at Petersburg, Va., in April and discharged from Prison in July, 1865. Mr. Harvey had the distinction of being shot twice in the same battle. In the death of Mr. Harvey Thomaston and Upson Co. lose one of their best citizens and the people in every walk of life will mourn. He was indeed a good man in the truest sense of the word and he leaves his children a legacy far more valuable than wealth- a Good name. The Times joins with the people of the whole community in offering condolence to the bereaved relatives. Other- Moses J. Harvey 7/16/1845- 1/12/1915 Glenwood Cemetery Wife- Elizabeth L. Harvey 2/26/1849- 3/8/1914

Lisa and Virginia; thank you so much for the orbits that you are typing and putting on line for us to search and read. I have already found two family connections that I would not have had if you had not shared this with us. I'm from AL and FL and would be very hard for me to make the trip to Thomaston. Not only that; I would not have even known about these two people in my tree. Keep up the good work. I enjoy looking each day for new information and new names. Sincerely, June