No dates on this clipping Thomaston Times Tragic Death ---------- One of the most tragic deaths that ever occurred in the county, was that of Mr. Charles N. Barron of Atwater, who was so badly mangled by a gin early Monday morning and who died after several hours of intense suffering. Mr. Barron was attending to his duties at the gin of his father-in-law Mr. R.J. Fallen and was caught in the belting, such serious injuries being inflicted as to cause his death. His arm was badly crushed, a bone broken, besides being injured internally. Physicians were summoned as soon as the accident occurred but nothing could be done to alleviate his suffering. Mr. Barron was about 35 years old and married. The deceased is survived by his wife and four children besides a host of relatives. The funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at the Church at Atwater. Rev. Whittle conducting the last said rites. A large concourse of sorrowing relatives and friends attended the obsequies. Virginia Crilley

The date of this tragic accident and newspaper clipping was probably sometime between 1900 and 1908. Mr. Barron was married to Sarah J. (Sallie) Fallin on April 8, 1894. The article says he was 35 years old. Sallie was born in 1873 and he might have been a little older but probably not younger. That's the rationale for my estimate of 1908. Sallie was the daughter of Richard Jackson Fallin of Upson County, who died sometime after 1900, so the accident couldn't have occurred before 1900. I have information on the Fallins but nothing on Charles Barron, other than his marriage to Sallie Fallin. Would appreciate any information that turns up. Mike Day -----Original Message----- From: Crilley [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Saturday, September 14, 2002 10:12 AM To: [email protected] Subject: [GAUPSON-L] Charles N. Barron No dates on this clipping Thomaston Times Tragic Death ---------- One of the most tragic deaths that ever occurred in the county, was that of Mr. Charles N. Barron of Atwater, who was so badly mangled by a gin early Monday morning and who died after several hours of intense suffering. Mr. Barron was attending to his duties at the gin of his father-in-law Mr. R.J. Fallen and was caught in the belting, such serious injuries being inflicted as to cause his death. His arm was badly crushed, a bone broken, besides being injured internally. Physicians were summoned as soon as the accident occurred but nothing could be done to alleviate his suffering. Mr. Barron was about 35 years old and married. The deceased is survived by his wife and four children besides a host of relatives. The funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at the Church at Atwater. Rev. Whittle conducting the last said rites. A large concourse of sorrowing relatives and friends attended the obsequies. Virginia Crilley ==== GAUPSON Mailing List ==== Visit the Upson County page for information about researching http://www.rootsweb.com/~gaupson/index.htm