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A.C. Williams of Troup County, Georgia

Posted on January 26, 2012 by Queen Bee

Memoirs of Georgia, Vol. II, Atlanta, Ga., pages 933-934
Published by The Southern Historical Association in 1895

  
TROUP COUNTY

A.C. Williams, farmer, West Point, Troup Co., Ga., son of David and Tabitha (White) Williams, was born in Meriwether county, Ga., in 1834.  His grandfather on his father’s side, Gabriel Williams, was a native of Wales, came to this country after the revolutionary war and was a soldier during the war of 1812.  Mr. William’s father was born in Virginia, where he married and migrated to Edgefield district, S.C., where he lived until 1820, when he came in ox-carts to Georgia and settled in the woods in what is now Monroe county.  He remained in Monroe county until about 1829, when he moved to Meriwether county, settled in the woods and cleared a farm.  He was a blacksmith by trade and a skilled workman.  Although he has been dead thirty-five years, there are axes of his make now in the surrounding country.  Mr. William’s mother was a daughter of Jonathan White, of a family of early settlers in this state. Mr. Williams was reared on the farm and educated in the common schools of the county, and on arriving at manhood engaged in farming.  In 1862 he enlisted in Company E., Capt. Andrew, Forty-sixth Georgia regiment, Col. Colquitt.  In 1863 he came home and not long afterward was elected captain of one of Gov. Brown’s special companies.  Subsequently he enlisted in the Third Georgia cavalry, which was under the command of Gen. Joe Wheeler, of Alabama.  He was in many obstinately contested engagements, including the battles around Atlanta, but was so fortunate as to escape being wounded or captured.  After the surrender he resumed farming in Harris county, not far from West Point, in which he has been prosperous.  He is enterprising and progressive, fully alive to the public interests, and a promoter of every movement which promises development and improvement.  Mr. Williams was married in 1856 to Miss Sarah Lovelace, born and reared in Troup county, daughter of Lucius C. and Obedience (Robinson) Lovelace, by whom he has five children: Lucius, Mary, Dora, Lizzie and Leila, who died soon after her first marriage.  Himself and wife are active and influential members of the Methodist church.

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John I. Sims of Troup County, Georgia

Posted on January 26, 2012 by Queen Bee

Memoirs of Georgia, Vol. II, Atlanta, Ga., pages 927-928
Published by The Southern Historical Association in 1895

TROUP COUNTY

John I. Sims, farmer, Hogansville, Troup Co., Ga., son of William G. and Permelia (Cheatham) Sims, was born in Meriwether county, Ga., Sept. 6, 1847.  (For sketch of parents and grandfather see that of his brother, James L. Sims, in these Memoirs.)  Mr. Sims was reared on the farm, and between the urgent necessity for farm work and indifferent school advantages on account of the unpleasantness, he received a very limited education.  He began life with sixty dollars, settled in the woods and cleared his farm.  He now has a fine 150-acre farm, well improved, and is recognized as a good, progressive and successful farmer, and is a prominent member of the alliance.  Mr. Sims was married in 1870 to Miss Sarah E. Reed, born in Heard county, daughter of Zack and Elizabeth (Kendrick) Reed, whose families were among the early settlers of this portion of the state.  To them nine children have been born: Lula, wife of Andrew Daniel; John P., Clo. V., Lizzie P., William E., Emma B., Sallie B., Edgar and Leta.  Mr. Sims and
his wife are prominent members of the Methodist church.

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James L. Sims of Troup County, Georgia

Posted on January 26, 2012 by Queen Bee

Memoirs of Georgia, Vol. II, Atlanta, Ga., page 927
Published by The Southern Historical Association in 1895

TROUP COUNTY

James L. Sims, farmer, Hogansville, Troup Co., Ga., son of William G. and Permelia (Cheatham) Sims, was born in Meriwether county, Ga. Oct. 10, 1837.  His paternal grandparents, John and Fannie (Garr) Sims, were natives of Virginia and came to Georgia early in this century and settled in the woods near Athens, Clarke Co., Ga.  Mr. Sims’ father was born on this farm July 7, 1811, was reared there, and educated in the “old-field” schools of the locality and period.  In 1829 he went to Meriwether county, Ga., and settled in the woods, living in tents until they could build cabins – minus floors – in which the family lived in that condition for some considerable time.  In 1837 he moved to Troup county, where he very nearly repeated his pioneer experience in the county he left.  He was married Dec. 15, 1836, to Miss Permelia Cheatham – born near Athens, March 8, 1815 – daughter of Josiah and Permelia (Jones) Cheatham, pioneer settlers near Athens.  Mr. Cheatham was a soldier in the war of 1812, and lived to be more than 103 years old.  To Mr. Sims’ parents the following children were born: James L., the subject of this sketch, born Oct. 10, 1837; Emeline, born Sept. 17, 1838; William N., born July 13, 1840; Cynthia E., born Oct. 20, 1841; Fannie, born Feb. 26, 1843; Mary, born July 5, 1845; John I., born Sept. 6, 1847; Josiah G., born April 25, 1849; Jones C., born Jan. 22, 1851, George R., born June 15, 1853.  He began life very poor, but he was industrious and energetic, and being progressive, with exceptionally good business judgment, he became quite wealthy.  Mr. Sims was reared on the farm, and his limited education, was obtained in the old log school house.  In 1862 he enlisted in Company B., Capt. James McCalla, Thirteenth Georgia regiment – Col. Ector – which command served in the Virginia army under Gen. John B. Gordon.  He was in battles at Savannah and Shepherdstown, and numerous skirmishes; but his health not being good he was a great deal of the time in hospitals.  He began life with one mule and cow, and settled in the woods where he now lives.  Beginning with but little and a small farm, he has gradually increased his land holdings until now he owns nearly 600 acres of excellent land, with a good residence and good outbuildings, and his cleared land under the best of cultivation.  He is now one of the solid and substantial citizens of one of the best counties in Georgia.  His thriftiness is worthy of imitation – his success an inspiration to young farmers of small outfit.  Mr. Sims was married Dec. 15, 1868, to Miss Jane Powledge – born in Meriwether county April 27, 1845 – daughter of John M. and Fannie (Foy) Powledge, whose families were among the early settlers near Savannah, Ga. The following children have been the fruit of this marriage: Robert F., John M., James O., Laura F., Irene J., and Foy P. Himself and wife are prominent members of the Methodist church.

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A.J. Fuller of Troup County, Georgia

Posted on January 26, 2012 by Queen Bee

Memoirs of Georgia, Vol. II, Atlanta, Ga., pages 918-919
Published by The Southern Historical Association in 1895

TROUP COUNTY

A.J. Fuller, farmer, Mountville, Troup Co., Ga., son of Bryant and Elizabeth (Galloway) Fuller, was born in Troup county in 1840.  His grandfather, Crawford Fuller, was born in North Carolina, where he lived and died.  His father was also born in the “old north state”, where he married, came to Georgia in ox-carts and on horseback in 1830, and settled in the woods in Troup county, where he cleared a farm.  There was such a scarcity of food in the county that he had to go to Macon and work a month to get a supply of provisions for his little family.  Mr. Fuller’s mother was a daughter of Henry and Livia (Buck) Galloway, both of whom were natives of North Carolina. They came to Georgia about 1835, remained a brief period, and then went to Alabama, where they lived until they died.  Mr. Fuller was reared on the farm and got his limited education at the primitive dirt-floor, puncheon-seated log school house, with stick-and-mud chimney.  He was enlisted in Company B, Sixtieth Georgia regiment, Col. Jones, which was assigned first to the command of Gen. John B. Gordon, and afterward to that of Clement A. Evans.  Mr. Fuller certainly has a remarkable record, as the following recital shows.  He was in the following battles, some of which were the most stubbornly contested and bloodiest and most important fought during the war: Port Royal, Cold Harbor, Malvern Hill, Cedar Run, Bristow Station, Second Manassas, Chantilly Farm, Harper’s Ferry, Sharpsburg, Shepherdstown, Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Winchester, Wrightsville, Gettysburg, Kelley’s Ford, Brandy Station, Mine Run, Wilderness, Spottsylvania, Mechanicsville, Turkey Ridge, Martinsburg, Monocacy, Snicker’s Gap, Kernston, Bunker Hill, Fisher’s Hill, Cedar Creek, Hatcher’s Run, Fort Steadman, Petersburg Trenches, Sailor’s Creek, and Appomattox – and was in the Lawton-Gordon-Evans Brigade.  Although he was in all these hard fought battles, and bravely and faithfully performed his duty as a soldier, he was never sick, never wounded nor captured.  He began life after the war without a dollar; but now, as a result of his hard work and superior management, he owns 550 acres of fine land in Meriwether county, an elegant home in Mountville, and an ample income; and he made it all farming.  Few persons are better conditioned to happily pass through life – none more highly esteemed than Mr. Fuller and his family.  Mr. Fuller was married in 1875 to Miss Mary Daniel – born in Troup county – daughter of James and Virginia (Jennings) Daniel, by whom he had three children: Bryant, Jennie L., and Daniel.  Himself and wife are members of the Missionary Baptist church.

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Columbus Scene Of A Double Tragedy

Posted on January 22, 2012 by Queen Bee

The Marion County Patriot, No. 3, Buena Vista, Ga.,January 19, 1900, Page One

Columbus Scene Of A Double Tragedy

Capt. Murphey Instantly Kills Bookkeeper Shutze Then Commits Suicide

Cashier of the Third National Bank, While In A State of Temporary Aberration,
Does Deadly Work With A Pistol

Columbus, Ga., Jan. 17 – Captain John W. Murphey, cashier of the Third National Bank, while in a state of temporary aberration, shot and killed P.T. Shutze, head bookkeeper of the bank, and then committed suicide.  He called Mr. Shutze into his private office for the purpose of getting him to write a letter.  He then locked the door, as was his custom, to insure perfect privacy.

Mr. Shutze had seated himself at his typewriter and had taken hold of a piece of paper when Captain Murphey, seized by some insane impulse, drew from his pocket a 38 caliber Smith & Wesson pistol and shot the bookkeeper twice.  Both balls took effect in the head, either one of which would have proven fatal.

Then before those within hearing of the reports could realize whence they came Captain Murphey turned the smoking revolver upon himself, placing the muzzle in his mouth, and pulled the trigger.  The ball went to a vital spot and death was instantaneous.

Captain Murphey had been suffering with Bright’s disease for a year and had not had anything to do with the business affairs of the bank.  It had been evident for several weeks that his mind was not right.

The coroner’s jury, after a thorough investigation, returned a verdict that Captain Murphey killed both Mr. Shutze and himself while irresponsible for his acts.

Captain Murphey’s remains were taken to Atlanta and buried there today.  The body of Mr. Shutze will be interred here.

Captain Murphey was 60 years of age and had been cashier of the Third National bank since it was organized.  He represented Harris County in the legislature two terms.  He was a captain in the confederate service.  He was assistant state treasurer under J.W. Renfro a number of years.

Mr. Shutze was 38 years of age.  He was born in Greenville and had been here 11 years.  He came here to take the position he held at the time of his death.  He possessed business ability of the highest order.  He is survived by a wife and three small children.

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Mr. William Phelps Shot and Mortally Wounded by Mr. Lock Mitchell

Posted on January 22, 2012 by Queen Bee

The Marion County Patriot, No. 47, Buena Vista, Ga., November 25, 1887, Page Four

Columbus Enquirer: From a gentleman near Chalybeate Springs, Meriwether County, we learn that Mr. Lock Mitchell shot and mortally wounded Mr. William Phelps at the springs yesterday morning.  They got into a dispute about some seed cotton and Phelps struck Mitchell, who drew his pistol and shot him in two places.  Dr. Campbell attended the wounded man, and pronounced the wound mortal.

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Death of Judge Jesse Partridge

Posted on January 22, 2012 by Queen Bee

The Marion County Patriot, No. 19, Buena Vista, Ga., May 13, 1887, Page One

Meriwether County Vindicator

Judge Jesse Partridge died at his home a few miles west of Greenville onThursday evening the 28th of April.  He was about seventy-five years of age and had been in feeble health for some time.

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Mrs. Emma Milling Succumbs At Neal

Posted on January 22, 2012 by Queen Bee

The Atlanta ConstitutionTuesday, November 11, 1924, Page Six

Mrs. Emma Milling Succumbs At Neal

Neal, Ga., November 10 – Mrs. Emma D. Milling, 82, died here this afternoon at the home of her daughter, Mrs. J.W. Curtis.  Interment will take place at 3 o’clock tomorrow afternoon in the family burying ground near Concord.

Mrs. Milling, who was a native of Meriwether county, had lived most of her life in Colbert county.  She was first married to Napoleon P. Briley, who died during the war between the states.  She then married John Milling, who died some years ago. 

She is survived by three children: Dr.  R.T. Milling, of Mineral Wells, Texas; Mrs. J.W. Curtis, of Neal, Ga., and Byron L. Milling, of Atlanta.

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