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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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J.H. Glanton of Troup County, Georgia

Posted on January 26, 2012 by Queen Bee

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

TROUP COUNTY

J.H. Glanton, retired planter, LaGrange, Troup Co., Ga., son of Abner and Tavia (Hardy) Glanton, was born in Monroe county, Ga., in 1829.  His parents were natives of South Carolina, whence they came in an ox-cart to Georgia in 1827, and settled first in Monroe, in the woods, and dwelt in tents until cabins could be provided.  After a stay of a year or two in Monroe they removed to Troup county, where they made a permanent home. About 1830 two of Mrs. Glanton’s brothers, Thomas and James Hardy, came from South Carolina and settled in Troup.  These were all pioneer families.  Thomas was a soldier in the war of 1812.  Mr. Glanton was reared on the plantation, and was educated at the old-time “old-field” school, taught in the historic dirt-floor log school house.  He has been a farmer all his life, and has devoted his time and attention to his agricultural interests.  In consequence of this, when the “unpleasantness” began he sent a substitute to the army; subsequently enlisted in two different companies, but was detailed for local service in the commissary department.  He started in life with but little, but by strict attention, keeping abreast with improved methods and implements, and judicious management and investment, has become one of Troup county’s solidest and most substantial citizens.  Mr. Glanton was married in 1852 to Miss Louisiana L. Anderson – born in Meriwether county, Ga. – daughter of James R. and Caroline (McQueen) Anderson.  Mr. Anderson was also a pioneer settler of Troup county, and felled the timber to make his home.  This wife bore him eight children: Anderson, Mattie, Abner, Tavia C., Mollie H., and Julia, and two who died in infancy.  Mrs. Anderson* died in 1872.  In 1874 Mr. Glanton contracted a second marriage with Mrs. Martha E. Hall, born in Meriwether county, daughter of John L. Dixon, who bore him one child, Henry Dixon, and died in 1887.  Mr. Glanton enjoys the respect and esteem of all who know him.

*This should probably be Mrs. Glanton died in 1872.

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Death of Dr. J.H. Phillips

Posted on January 22, 2012 by Queen Bee

The Butler Herald, Butler, Ga., Tuesday, March 14, 1893, Page Three

Died

At the home of Mr. D.A. Jones one mile south of town at 6 o’clock on Thursday evening last occurred the death of Dr. J.H. Phillips, the intelligence of which cast a gloom over our entire community, as he was loved and honored by all who knew him.  For several months he has been a constant sufferer, but despite the earnest efforts of the best medical skill that could be devised and careful attention, he rapidly grew worse until his physical manhood could no longer bear the sufferings which he endured, and like grain fully ripened for the harvest he has been garnered unto God.  Dr. Phillips was born in Monroe County, Ga., May 25th, 1818, and consequently was in the 75th year of his age.  He and his family moved from Meriwether to Taylor County about 12 years ago, and located on a farm a few miles south of town where they lived comfortably until the cruel hand of misfortune swept away their home and all it contained, but he did not yield to this.  He enjoyed an extensive practice, was kind and attentive to his patients and was one of the best read physicians in Georgia.  But few men could be more sadly missed in our community than Dr. Phillips, but He who gaveth hath taken away.  The funeral services were conducted by Elder J.R. Respess from the Primitive Baptist Church on Friday afternoon, of which he was an honored member and his remains interred in the cemetery in Butler.  He left a devoted wife, one daughter – Mrs. D.A. Jones, besides many friends and relatives to mourn their loss.

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Benson F. Tigner of Meriwether County, Georgia

Posted on January 22, 2012 by Queen Bee

Memoirs of Georgia, Vol. II, Atlanta, Ga., Published by The Southern Historical Association in 1895
Pages 523-524

Benson F. Tigner

Benson F. Tigner, a successful farmer of this county, belongs to a family of considerable prominence in the state during the last century.  His grandfather, William Tigner, of Scotch nativity, was a pioneer of Elbert county; his son, Hope H. Tigner, married Miss Eliza Glenn, and was the first settler of Meriwether county, where he built the first frame house ever erected in that county, which was for many years noted through an extensive region of country as the Tigner homestead.  Mr. Tigner was a man of large influence and greatly liked, and he organized a company to serve in the Indian war, but his health broke down and he died before the time came to go.  His wife was the daughter of William and Elizabeth (Crawford) Glenn, early settlers of Monroe county, Ga.   Mrs. Glenn was a sister of Hon. William H. Crawford, so long distinguished among the eminent citizens of the state, and this gentleman took charge of the education of the niece, Mrs. Tigner, which under such direction was of unusual excellence.  Benson F., the son of Hope H. and Eliza (Glenn) Tigner, was born in Meriwether county in 1833, and in that sparsely settled community enjoyed but limited educational opportunities.  He enlisted in 1862 in the company commanded by Capt. Bragg, and was in the battle of Atlanta, and was present at the surrender at Savannah.   Mr. Tigner began life for himself with little means, but with a character combining energy and perseverance, and by resolute endeavor and arduous work has accumulated a large property, has a beautiful home, and over a thousand acres of choice land in a fine state of cultivation, and enjoys the high esteem of all who know him.  In 1858 Mr. Tigner married Miss Martha Stinson, a daughter of Dr. J.W. and Martha (Jackson) Stinson, the former for many years a leading physician of this section, with a widely extended and very lucrative practice, and a man of wealth and influence and great liberality.  Mrs. Tigner was born in Meriwether county in 1836, and her union with Mr. Tigner has been blessed with seven children: Frank C., Mattie G., George S., Edward A., James H., Carrie O. and Julia B.  Mr. and Mrs. Tigner are both members of the Methodist Episcopal church south, in the work of which they are very active.  Mr. Tigner is a member of the board of trustees of the church and also of the school, and bears the same responsibility in relation to the camp ground, a beautiful tract of land in Meriwether county which for sixty-four years has been held for religious purposes.   It was chartered by the legislature of 1832.

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Allen J. Rowe of Meriwether County, Georgia

Posted on January 22, 2012 by Queen Bee

Memoirs of Georgia, Vol. II, Atlanta, Ga., Published by The Southern Historical Association in 1895
Pages 521-522

Allen J. Rowe

Allen J. Rowe, a prosperous and respected citizen of Meriwether county, is a son of James and Narcissa (Lewis) Rowe, and a brother of Capt. James A. Rowe.  His paternal grandparents were William and Mary Rowe, those on the mother’s side were William and Mary Lewis, all natives of South Carolina and among the early settlers of Georgia.  Young Allen was born in Monroe county in 1835 and early transferred to Meriwether county, where he passed his childhood and youth upon the farm, gaining such education as he could with his scant opportunities.  In 1862 he enlisted in Company B of the First Georgia cavalry, under Capt. Strickland.  He fought in many of the hardest battles of the war: Big Hill, Murfreesboro, Perrysville, Chickamauga, Philadelphia, and was in the force that surrendered at Salisbury, N.C.  After the surrender he returned to his home on the farm, to the careful and wise management of which he has ever since devoted himself.  Mr. Rowe has worked with energy and planned with care, and has thus acquired wealth and enlarged and greatly increased the value of his broad and beautiful plantation, and is a man to whom all give the esteem he merits.  He has a large and promising family.  His wife was Miss Harriet Malcolm, daughter of Alexander and Mahala (Nelson) Malcolm, the former a native of Walton county, in which she died in 1859.  Mrs. Rowe was born in Meriwether county in 1840, and is a member of the Primitive Baptist church.  Mr. Rowe belongs to the Masonic fraternity.  They were married in 1855 and have been blessed with thirteen children: Alice, Ella, William, Lewis, Hattie, Savannah, Alexander, James, Nannie, Stella, Mattie J., Henry C. and Jackson

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James A. Rowe of Meriwether County, Georgia

Posted on January 22, 2012 by Queen Bee

Memoirs of Georgia, Vol. II, Atlanta, Ga., Published by The Southern Historical Association in 1895
Page 521

James A. Rowe

James A. Rowe, a successful farmer and well-known and honored soldier of Meriwether county, is a grandson of William Rowe, a native of South Carolina, who was one of the pioneers of the what is now Monroe county, where he settled in 1804.  His son, James, born in South Carolina, married Miss Narcissa Lewis, daughter of a revolutionary soldier, a native of South Carolina.  Their son, James A. Rowe, was born in Monroe county in 1824, and passed his early years on the farm in that county, coming to Meriwether county in 1836.  His early advantages were confined to such as were obtainable in the old log school house in the country.  His natural energy of character has enabled him to make his way in the world.  In 1861 Mr. Rowe enlisted in the Meriwether revengers under Capt. Hall.  In 1862 they reorganized and Mr. Rowe was made captain of Company E, Twenty-eighth Georgia regiment.  Capt. Rowe took part in fifty-two battles, many of them being among the most important and fiercest engagements of the war; such as Seven Pines, seven days at Richmond, Wilderness, Ocean Pond, Fort Sumter, James Island, Fort Fisher, John’s Island, battle of Winchester, and many more.  It was not to be expected that he would go unscathed through so many direful encounters; he received eleven wounds during the war.  After the declaration of peace he returned home to make a new start in life.  He has devoted himself to farm work and has succeeded in making for himself and family a competence and a pleasant and comfortable home.  He married in 1848, his wife, Miss Nancy A. Malcolm, being a native of Walton county, born March 23, 1832; her parents, Alexander and Mahala (Nelson) Malcolm, were early settlers of that county.  Capt. And Mrs. Rowe have eight children living: Thomas B., Milton, Walter, Allen J., Alfred C., Virginia,
Harriet and Mary.

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D.M. Lassetter of Meriwether County, Georgia

Posted on January 22, 2012 by Queen Bee

Memoirs of Georgia, Vol. II, Atlanta, Ga., Published by The Southern Historical Association in 1895
Page 513

D. M. Lassetter

D. M. Lassetter belongs to the pioneer stock of this section, his parents, Hardy and Elizabeth (Keith) Lassetter being both natives of the state, the former born in 1780, in the wilderness where at that early date his privileges were but few, his hardships many. Mrs. Lassetter’s father, David Keith, was also a pioneer of the state and a soldier of the war of 1812. D.M. Lassetter was born in Monroe county, Oct. 27, 1830, and in 1836 came with his parents to Meriwether county. His schooling was limited to that obtainable in the little log schoolhouse of those early days. In 1862 Mr. Lassetter enlisted in Company B of the Thirteenth Georgia regiment, under Capt. McCalley, and was wounded June 27, 1862 in the seven days’ fight at Cold Harbor; he was sent home to recover and there took the smallpox, which left him blind for a time, and indeed, he only regained the sight of one eye; as soon as he could see somewhat he went back to the army, but was rejected for active service, and given post duty, at which he served until the surrender. Upon the return of Mr. Lassetter from the war he undertook farming in Coweta county, having nothing to start with, but was unsuccessful; his natural abilities seemed more fit for a business career, and in 1866 he engaged in the mercantile business at Luthersville with Nat Teagle; in 1878 he purchased Mr. Teagle’s interest, since which time he has carried on the business alone, constantly increasing his trade, which has become very large and lucrative. Mr. Lassetter is a member of the masonic order and a man of desirable position in the community where he is widely known and respected. In 1870 Mr. Lassetter married Miss Sallie F. Norris, daughter of William P. and Narcissa (Respass) Norris, early settlers of Meriwether county. Her death occurred a few years after; she was a member of the Primitive Baptist church. In 1881 Mr. Lassetter married Miss Carrie Nall, born in this county in 1852, a daughter of J.W. and Martha Worthan) Nall, and a member of the Missionary church.

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Two Old Brothers, Harrison Clarke and Hardy Jordan

Posted on January 21, 2012 by Queen Bee

Articles like this one are helpful to genealogists because they provide so many details and areas to research.  They are a treasure to families because they give insight into their ancestors.

The Marion County Patriot, No. 36, Buena Vista, Ga., September 9, 1887, Page Four

Two Old Negroes

Griffin was visited last week by Harrison Clarke, an aged negro who had been up there to see his brother, Hardy Jordan, who lives just below the carshed* in that city.  Harrison Clarke is a pretty good age himself, being 106 years old, but his brother is 116 and unable to be about.  Harrison was on his way home to Muscogee County, Edwards District, and may have reached there if his large, sore feet have not prevented.  He was the slave of Joshua Jordan, of Monroe County, and was at one time at Louisville, when he saw Gen. Washington, who came to the then State capital soon after the war for Independence.  He saw some thing of war himself as a drummer boy during the Florida Indian war, though a fourth Indian by birth.  Before emancipation he was the overseer and valet of his master.  He can pick 150 pounds of cotton a day on an average, old as he is, and is a champion wrestler, his favorite trick being the “Flying Sallie.”  Although an anti-Prohibitionist in principle, he never took a drink, neither did he ever take a chew of tobacco or a bath.  He has had seven wives and thirty-three children, including six lots of twins.

*I have no idea what this word means and if it is even a word.  Dictionary.com doesn’t recognize it was a word, although the site may not include words from 1887.  I typed this article nine years ago and used spell check.  Any ideas or input from anyone?

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