Histories

Boundaries defined by the Act of 1821; a part added to, and a part taken from, Walton, 1821, and parts to Newton, to Fayette, 1821; and a part to Butts, 1825. Length, 27m.; breadth, 15m.; square miles, 405. Named after Hon. Patrick Henry, of Virginia.

The rivers are, South and Cotton. Several creeks water the county.

McDonough is the capital, situated on the waters of Walnut Creek, seventy miles from Milledgeville.

The public places are, Hollinsworth's Store, Double Cabins, Hale's Store, White House, Cotton River, and Pittsfield.

The face of the country is uneven. The bottom lands are productive.

The climate is healthy.

We insert a few cases of longevity. John Smith, near 100; Jas. Daniel, 80; John Treadwell, 80; Jacob Coker, 80; Richard Card, 80; John Oslin, 80; E. Cloud, 92; Mr. Cuncle, 82.

Mr. John Wyatt lived to the age of 93. During that war which "tried the souls of men," this gentleman, then in the vigour of youth, rendered to his country the most signal services. He was present, and acted an honourable part in the character of an officer, when Cornwallis surrendered. In this and other severe engagements, the deceased bore ample testimony of that underlying devotion to his country's welfare, which distinguished him through the course of a long life.

Statistics from the Census of 1850. - Dwellings, 1680; families, 1680; white males, 4,978; white females, 4,765; free coloured males, 9; free coloured females, 5. Total free population, 9,757; slaves, 4,969. Deaths, 157. Farms, 1,003; manufacturing establishments, 3. Value of real estate, $1,762,595; value of personal estate, $2,869,342.

Among the early settlers of this county were, William Hardin, Jesse Johnson, James Sellers, H. J. Williams, Wm. Pate, D. Johnson, W. H. Turner, M. Brooks, S. Weems, Woodson Herbert, James Armstrong, Robert Beard, James Patillo, Josiah McCully, Roland Brown, R. M. Sims, Wm. Crawford, E. Moseley, John Brooks, who built the first mill, Reuben Dearing, Jacob Hinton, E. Brooks, John Calloway, B. Jenks, Wm. Jenks, Col. S. Strickland, Parker Eason, Joseph Kirk, Wm. and John Griffin, Daniel Smith, H. Longino, Wm. Tuggle, John Lovejoy.

In 1828, a paper called the Jacksonian, was published at McDonough, by Mr. Samuel W. Minor. This paper was the first to nominate General Andrew Jackson for the Presidency.

The first Superior Court was held 10th June, 1822, at the home of William Ruff, Judge Clayton presiding. The names of the Grand Jurors were, --

William Jackson, Robert Shaw, Wm. Malone, James Colwell, James Sellers, John Brooks, James Pate, F. Pearson, Thomas Abercrombie, Wm. McKnight, C. Cochran, B. Lasseter, G. Gay, Jacob Hinton, Wm. Wood, Jackson Smith, Wilie Terrill, S. Strickland, Jethro Barnes.

Transcribed by Linda Blum-Barton on 15 Nov 2003, extracted from Historical Collections of Georgia by George White, published in 1854, pages 495-496

A Brief History of Flippen Methodist Church

By The Committee on Records and History, Mrs. J. R. Carmichael and Mrs. T. E. Nail

Flippen Methodist Church was organized in 1840, some two miles north of what is now the Flippen Community. The original name of the church was Zoar. Initially, one acre of land was deeded to the first trustees: Matthew Gilbert, Allen Johnson, and Benjamin Crabb. The first building was a simple, and rough structure but served adequately as a "Meeting House” until the congregation moved to Flippen in 1886, just after the railroad was put through this section. The name Zoar was changed to Flippen following the move of the congregation. The land for the new site was given by Mr. A. G. Harris.

From our earliest records, Zoar began on the McDonough charge. The church was placed in the newly formed Griffin District (formed in 1859). In 1866, the Georgia Conference was divided into the North and South Georgia Conferences. At this time, Zoar was one of five churches on the McDonough charge. In 1876, with Bishop Pierce presiding, the Annual Conference met at Sparta. Zoar sent its delegate, Mr. A. G. Harris.

Under the guidance of the Rev. J. M. Bowden, the move from Zoar to Flippen was accomplished. For the first time the congregation sang to the accompaniment of a musical instrument. Sallie Fannin was the first musician. The first Church School Superintendent at Flippen was Mr. Henry Lovern. In 1895 the first wedding took place in the church. This was the union of Mr. J. C. Harris and Miss Tallie Johnson.

The church at Flippen was dedicated by Bishop W. A. Candler, who, at the time, was a presiding elder. It was in 1897 that the first Epworth League was organized with Miss Gertrude Dailey as its first president. Mrs. E. D. Roundtree was elected president of the first Woman's Missionary Society in 1900. The first Wesleyan Service Guild was organized in 1947 and Miss Clancie Brannan was chosen as its first president. In 1903, a Juvenile Missionary Society was formed. No such organization exists today.

In 1915, Flippen was moved from the McDonough to the Stockbridge charge. As a result, Flippen moved from the Griffin District connection to the South Atlanta District (1916). In 1931, the Stockbridge charge was reassigned to the Griffin District in which it has remained to the present. The year 1934 saw several improvements in the facilities at Flippen. A choir loft was constructed, new pews were purchased, and other minor additions were made. In 1940 several other improvements and additions were made. Much of what was accomplished was made possible by the deep concern and generous support of Mrs. C. Edward Wright, formerly Miss Oza Johnson, daughter of Mr. T. J. Johnson. Mr. Johnson served as a Local Preacher from Flippen for many years.

In 1947 the facilities at Flippen were enlarged. The Rev. Charles Brilhe drew the plans and supervised the construction of a recreation building adjacent to the sanctuary. This building was to be made later into a lovely, brick parsonage. The year 1956 brought many far-reaching changes in the appearance and life of the church. In addition to the construction of the parsonage, the old frame sanctuary was made into a lovely, and attractive brick structure. Other changes were: a two and one-half story brick structure was annexed to the rear of the sanctuary to be used for educational purposes, stained glass windows were added to the sanctuary, the basement of the new educational building was made into a fellowship hall and kitchen. Central heating made all these new facilities extremely comfortable. To the land outside the buildings, much attractive landscaping was done. The total cost of these improvements was $55,000 dollars. This debt was retired at a note burning service in 1966. In addition to these capital improvements, there was another major step made in 1956. Under the leadership of the Rev. Bernard Henry, Flippen became a station church. Ten years later, under the guidance of the Rev. G. R. McCormick, Flippen asked to receive its first full-time pastor. The 1966 Annual Conference appointed the Rev. Hoyt E. Jenkins to serve the Flippen charge.

In 1966, the congregation moved to meet some of its growing needs. Two additional church school rooms were constructed on the third level of the Educational building. Through memorial gifts, many wonderful additions have been made to our sanctuary. In honor of Mr. & Mrs. Alton Stewart, and Perry Stewart, the Stewart family gave a complete permanent set, two offering plates, a bronze Cross and two lovely candle holders, and a Baptismal bowl. To the newly formed choir, Mrs. J. Z. Thompson, gave new choir robes. The beauty and value of this addition to our choir cannot be measured. Recognizing the need, The Moye family placed a new, and complete Communion set in the church in memory of their mother and father, Mr. & Mrs. James T. Moye. At the present, we are in the process of supplying our church with the New Methodist Hymnal. Members of the church are placing these as memorial gifts in the church.

From the Flippen Church and community four men have entered the ministry of the church and have served it with joy and dedication: J. A. Rountree, S. A. Dailey, L. L. Burch, and H. B. Fannin.

The members of Flippen Methodist Church are proud of their church and history. We willfully dedicate it and ourselves to the service of God and to the establishment of love as the law of life.

1. Richard Land-1855
2. Albert Gray
3. Richard Waters
4. Albert Lovette
5. T. B. Habben
6. James Harris
7. G. T. Embry
8. John M. Bright
9. John Harris
10. James R. Mayson
11. A. W. Rowland
12. J. W. Yarbrough
13. Richard W. Rogers
14. C. C. Spence
15. George Thomas

16. J. C. Davidson
17. Sherman England
18. W. P. Smith
19. J. T. Richardson
20. T. S. L. Harwell
21. John M. Bowden
22. John W. Stipe
23. J. E. Rosser
24. W.W. Brinsfield
25. J. W. Thurman
26. F. S. Hudson
27. J. L. Moon
28. R. A. Edmondson
29. J. E. England
30. Olin King

31. A. B. Sanders
32. H. S. Smith
33. W. P. Carmichael
34. W. A. Wells
35. Rev. Sorrells
36. J. S. Thrailkill
37. R. E. Rutland
38. D. B. Cantrell
39. J. L. Harrison
40. L. P. Huckaby
41. G. J. Davis
42. G. P. Cantrell
43. G. G. Ramsey
44. J. W. King
45. Y. A. Bailey

46. John Maxwell
47. Robert Lyle
48. C. J. Grilhe
49. Robert L. Taylor
50. Jack Smith
51. W. H. Lewis
52. Bernard Henry
53. William Powell
54. Charles Hagood
55. Stephen Manley
56. Harry Wood, Jr.
57. G. R. McCormick
58. Hoyt. E. Jenkins-1966

Note: There is a cemetery associated with this church.
Note: Most of this information came from a history of Flippen Methodist Church prepared by Mrs. H. V. Suttles. Mrs. Willie's life and service will never be forgotten by her church nor by the countless number of friends who knew and loved her.

An Early History of Sardis Baptist Church

The Baptist Church of Christ at Sardis was constituted on September 27, 1823, in Henry County. There were seven charter members: Catherine Taylor, William Taylor, G. L. Thompson, Margaret Trussel, John Trussel, Moses Cox, and Sarah O'Neal. Very little is known of the formative years, however, it seems likely that prayer meetings were first held in private homes. Public services and camp meetings were probably conducted in sheltered brush arbors. Though "called" by individual churches, circuit preachers provided "pastoral supply," their ministries rotating among the various Baptist groups. By the end of 1825, the small congregation learned they would be taken into newly formed Butts County. On February 16, 1827, James Hunt made a deed of gift of two acres on land lot #230, to "the Baptist Church called Sardis". This parcel, in the 8th district, likely became the site of the first permanent sanctuary, a shake-shingled, log building. Later found on the Roberts place, the plot is near a large old cemetery, which might contain graves of early church members (later graves are surely those of slaves). It is not known if the church formally shortened its name, records are missing between 1880 & 1904, but members, and the public, certainly influenced the change. Reasons for the relocation to Henry Co. are unknown, but the move wasn't far away.

On July 25, 1843 the deacons of the church bought two acres for $10, from James Noles (Knowles)lot #202/8th Dist., the present church site. It was not unusual for small buildings to be moved over short distances, so it is possible that the church was physically relocated. In any event, services have taken place here since shortly after that date. From the beginning, communication, and good will, among sister churches (notably Macedonia and Sharon) was strong; correspondents were sent and received frequently, and regional "associations" were joined (Flint River, Central, etc.). Though there is no mention of Sunday School in early church minutes, the church evidently supported community education fully. In several other sources, there are references to schools at Sardis by 1850-and on November 3 1866, W. H. Wilson was given permission to move the school house to the "old camp ground" (perhaps the original church site).

Generally, church services, and business meetings, were held monthly and minute entries indicate gatherings on Saturdays and Sundays. For members’ church doctrine, and regular attendance, were strictly enforced. In conference, absences, and acknowledgements thereof, were called. More serious matters were discussed openly, charges of transgressions, and overt sins of members, were leveled. Committees were named to "cite" members, and counsel with them. It was not unusual for a father to indict his own son for drunkenness, gambling, etc. Excuses for illness, being repentant, etc., usually, were sufficient for restoration to "full fellowship", but intransigent members soon found themselves "excluded". On March 24/25 1848, three members were "expelled", Solomon Underwood, Mary J. Green, and J. H. Cawthon, the latter for saying "hard things of the church". Often, after owning their sins, and asking forgiveness, wayward members were reinstated. At times, the church dealt with more worldly matters. In Summer 1852, one particularly amusing dispute, between members, John Hail (long time church clerk) and James M. Bledsoe, involving land, $50, and a "Jack" (donkey) required committees from Sharon and McDonough Churches for resolution!

On July 22, 1848, Brother C. C. White-pastor, asked for a committee to investigate slanderous reports by "lawless individuals" upon his character. The same day, John Hail was asked to purchase a bible for "the use of the church", and joined a committee with G. L. Thompson, and T. G. Bledsoe, to examine it "before the church received it". In May, the Church had agreed to adopt the "use of Burkes Hymn Book", and appointed correspondents to Sharon, Macedonia, Countyline, Indian Creek, Enon, "Towaleggee", and McDonough churches. They also agreed to purchase a "slab" for the grave of deceased pastor John P. James. Later entries noted that the charges against Brother White were "groundless", and furnished this inscription for pastor James' grave: "Rev. John P. James-Baptist Minister, born 2 Sept 1809, died 8 Sept 1847, The departed was a faithful servant of God". (Still legible, the actual inscription varies substantially. The gravesite has recently been protected by a rustic shelter).

Protracted meetings(revivals)and camp meetings, were held in late summer. In July/August 1852, many new members were added: Mary Ann and Abrilla Sharp, Mary Gray, Julia Ann Pace, George Maddox(and others) and, Harriett, slave of N. C. Williamson (whose son, Thomas, was "restored"). Slaves-and former slaves, were part of the church until April 8, 1871, when a general "church letter" was issued for dismissal, providing that their own church would follow Baptist doctrine. One source noted 37 black members at War's end! Slaves sat together in back of white members during regular services, but there were also special sermons for blacks only. Women did not hold church office, but on August 1, 1863, sister Martha Lathram was appointed chorister. There are very few records of early membership-but one roll-dated October 31, 1866, seems representative - at least for white members. (*The membership list for 1850 showed an almost equal male/female ratio of 81/84. The 1863 ratio was 53/119, perhaps indicating the changes brought by war. The 37 slaves noted above were also listed. Other membership rolls: 1870 & 1877.)

The Civil War, understandably, brought many changes to Sardis Baptist Church. The church minutes were quite sparse during the war years-there was a large turn-over in the position of church clerk, as well as that of church "housekeeper". Less than a month after Fort Sumter, on May 4, 1861 the church resolved to set aside the first two days of June-for fasting and prayer, for forgiveness, "for the church and Nation." On January 3 1863, it was noted that, the latest church clerk, F. M. Hail had "gone for the war." Gradually, things returned to normal at "Sardis". In 1874, William Wynn was given permission to teach school in the "church house," being held liable for any damages. Perhaps, it was this building which was later moved (near the trees and former "homecoming" picnic area) for a school in 1891, when the final wooden sanctuary was built. The latter structure, which saw varied uses, was "returned to dust" in 1990, it was a tangible link to much of the past. Still, the cemetery endures! And, the history of Sardis Baptist Church continues.

Compiled for: Sardis Baptist Church-Encampment/Troop Dedication, October 6 & 7 1995. Sons of Confederate Veterans, Camp #108-"Zackry's Rangers"-McDonough, GA.

Sources: Sardis Baptist Church Minutes, Georgia State Archives(microfilm)-and a pamphlet for Sanctuary Dedication-August 6, 1978(a brief history-uncredited).

Contributed by Larry Knowles

Teman Baptist Church - Memoirs of T. C. Nolen of McDonough

Col. T. C. Nolen of McDonough in his Memoirs of Henry County produces some very interesting facts connected with the early history of that county, from paper No. 18 we clip the following"

"One of the most important events connected with the history of Henry County was the dissolution of the old iron side Baptist into two divisions - recognized now as the Missionaries and Hardshells, or Anti-Missionaries. The first origin or foundation of these differences occurred at a little church called Teman, which was situated a few miles from McDonough in the Turner neighborhood, and from that place sprung a division among the Baptist denomination that soon spread all over the United States, and which today comprises two grand elements of religious people, with their different views and opinions. This sentiment of division began in Henry county some time during 1825, but it did not come to a certain final termination until 1835, at Holly Grove Church, in Monroe County, when the Towaliga and Flint River Associations were formed and organized - the Hardshells, if I mistake not, adding the 13th amendment to the twelve articles of Baptist faith.

One of the prominent points insisted on by the Hardshells was the forbidding any member to join a secret institution, such as Free-masonry, or any organization of Temperance, or like order.

When the change of sentiment and opinion first sprung into existence at Teman Church, the Baptist made appointments in McDonough, where they often met day after day and debated the various questions and issues in Nolan's present office, which was then the Baptist Church, the controversies often lasting until after sundown. Among those who met here and so able defended their doctrines with the logic of their arguments was the Rev. John Milner of Monroe and his bother, Pitt Milner, the fathers of Mrs. Parker Eason, who resided near Sunny Side, and who was a grandmother of our recent Sheriff Parker E. Brown. Also, old man Sherwood, the uncle of Mrs. Wm. Florence, who died not long since the city of Chicago; Rev. Billy Henderson, who shot a horse thief and was silenced for a time from preaching on that account, but was soon restored to his ministerial station; Jesse Mercer, whose name is familiar word in the household of all Baptist families; Billy Mosely, whose history, private and political, is inseparable connected with that of Henry County; and the Rev. Mr. Lumpkin, a kinsman of the distinguished Lumpkin family which is so well known and eulogized all over Georgia. The dissensions soon spread to old Bethel Church, now in Butts County, and which was the oldest, or one of the oldest, Baptist Churches in the county. Among those who prominently figured in that forum were Silas White, Barney Strickland and the Rev. Mr. Wilson. The discussions at this place were more directly upon the free-will doctrine, or Armenian theory, as well as the foreign and domestic missions, which was also a cause of contention among them. The split at Bethel Church occurred in 1827 or 1828.

Contributed by Don Bankston, transcribed from Middle Ga. Argus, week of July 7, 1881

1874 Physicians

1874 Medical Practice in Henry County, Georgia
Consolidated Report of the Board of Physicians of the State of Georgia.
The following persons have been licensed to practice Medicine and Surgery, and Compound and Vend Medicines, either upon presentation of Diploma, or after examination, from the institution of the Board in 1826, to March 15th, 1874:
Physicians Licensed.
Baber, Fred A.
Bond, Lewis A.
Bean, Addison
Starr, James H.
Smith, Columbus W.
Woolsey, Isaac G.
--Union and Recorder, Milledgeville, Ga., April 1, 1874 Pg. 1
Contributed, possibly, by Linda Blum-Barton

Post Offices and Postmasters

Post Offices

Postmasters

Surveyors Ledger Entry

Current Zip Code	Name	Date Established	Date Discontinued
30228	Hampton	11 April 1836
	Locust Grove	02 Feb 1833	05 Jan 1867
30248	Locust Grove	13 June 1871
30253	McDonough	10 Mar 1827
30281	Stockbridge	05 April 1847

Post Office	Name	Title	Appointed
Hampton	[Originally Established as Bear Creek]
	Hezekiah D. McIntosh	Postmaster	11 April 1836
	William Moseley	Postmaster	25 Feb 1837
	Discontinued on 20 Dec 1841 and Reestablished on 22 Jul 1852
	Caswell M. Black	Postmaster	22 Jul 1852
	Berry Couch	Postmaster	01 Oct 1853
	Simeon C. Hightower	Postmaster	14 Oct 1854
	Asa Lowry	Postmaster	28 Mar 1856
	Thomas G. Barnett	Postmaster	18 Dec 1856
	F. M. Street	Postmaster	19 Feb 1861
	Thomas McMahon	Postmaster	09 Nov 1865
	Discontinued on 11 Feb 1870 and Reestablished on 24 Feb 1870
	Smith H. Griffin	Postmaster	24 Feb 1870
	Arnold T. Maxwell	Postmaster	24 Jul 1872
	William J. Bryan	Postmaster	24 Jun 1873
	Thomas G. Barnett	Postmaster	08 May 1877
	Changed to Hampton on 08 May 1877
	Thomas G. Barnett	Postmaster	08 May 1877
	William T. Read	Postmaster	31 Mar 1881
	William M. Harris	Postmaster	04 Apr 1882
	Richard A. Henderson	Postmaster	02 Jan 1883
	George C. Carpenter	Postmaster	06 Jun 1883
	Benjamin P. Thompson	Postmaster	14 Aug 1884
	James S. McDowell	Postmaster	16 Mar 1887
	Dr. Robert J. Arnold	Postmaster	10 Jul 1888
	John A. Florence	Postmaster	15 Oct 1890
	James C. Tarpley	Postmaster	07 Jul 1893
	John A. Florence	Postmaster	28 Jul 1897
	Sallie C. Florence	Postmaster	21 Nov 1898
	Columbus W. Fields	Postmaster	09 Mar 1907
	Augustus B. Mitcham, Jr.	Acting Postmaster	13 Jul 1933
	Augustus B. Mitcham, Jr.	Postmaster	30 Jan 1934
	Mrs. Alice J. Pendley	Officer-In-Charge	31 Jan 1969
	Mrs. Alice J. Pendley	Postmaster	09 Jan 1971
Locust Grove	John Anderson	Postmaster	02 FEb 1833
	Allenson Nelms	Postmaster	04 Jan 1836
	William Cyrus	Postmaster	27 May 1837
	William Kimball	Postmaster	13 Apr 1838
	Whitman H. Kimbell	Postmaster	28 Jan 1846
	William S. Carroll	Postmaster	26 Feb 1851
	Early W. Rhoades	Postmaster	25 Mar 1854
	William Kimbell	Postmaster	29 Dec 1854
	Robert Y. Russell	Postmaster	09 Jul 1855
	William H. Spier	Postmaster	31 Dec 1855
	Discontinued on January 5, 1867
	William T. Dickin	Postmaster	13 Jun 1871
	Hampton T. Dickin	Postmaster	18 Dec 1877
	James B. Dickson	Postmaster	19 Aug 1878
	John W. Sullivan	Postmaster	25 May 1885
	Martin P. Sowell	Postmaster	22 Jul 1889
	Edward T. Peek	Postmaster	17 Jun 1897
	Edwin I. Drewry	Acting Postmaster	11 Jan 1912
	John S. Brown	Postmaster	07 Jun 1912
	Mrs. Hugh F. Price	Acting Postmaster	21 Nov 1925
	John L. Wilson	Postmaster	07 May 1926
	Miss Sara A. Sandifer	Acting Postmaster	31 Dec 1935
	Miss Sara A. Sandifer	Postmaster	13 Mar 1936
	Miss Sandifer's name was changed to Mrs. Sara S. Buchanan by marriage on 18 April 1936.
	Mrs. Gwendolyn M. Dial	Officer-In-Charge	31 Mar 1972
	Mrs. Gwendolyn M. Dial	Postmaster	10 Jun 1972
Stockbridge	Edward M. Taliaferro	Postmaster	05 Apr 1847
	James H. Morrow	Postmaster	22 Dec 1851
	Henry H. English	Postmaster	25 Jan 1854
	John W. Henderson	Postmaster	10 Dec 1855
	Berry Chapman	Postmaster	08 Oct 1860
	Discontinued on 07 Jul 1866 and Reestablished on 04 Nov 1869
	Joseph M. Hambrick	Postmaster	04 Nov 1869
	John M. Henderson	Postmaster	29 Apr 1873
	J. T. Bond	Postmaster	17 Sept 1874
	DAvid K. Suttles	Postmaster	31 Mar 1886
	Joel T. Bond	Postmaster	24 May 1889
	Richard H. Hightower	Postmaster	05 Apr 1893
	John G. Ward	Postmaster	03 May 1897
	Samuel C. McWilliams	Postmaster	28 Oct 1914
	Mrs. Sadie W. Wilson	Acting Postmaster	27 Jun 1927
	Asa T. Wilson	Postmaster	30 Mar 1928
	Walter R. Henry	Acting Postmaster	16 Oct 1929
	Walter R. Henry	Postmaster	28 Mar 1930
	Fred Grant	Acting Postmaster	24 Oct 1933
	Fred Grant	Postmaster	14 Jul 1937
	Mrs. Virginia G. Callaway	Acting Postmaster	15 Jan 1950
	Frank G. Owen	Postmaster	05 Mar 1951
	Mrs. Virginia G. Callaway	Acting Postmaster	24 Aug 1956
	Mrs. Virginia G. Callaway	Postmaster	06 Aug 1957
	Bernard Knowles Jr.	Acting Postmaster	19 Jun 1964
	Bernard Knowles Jr.	Postmaster	11 Jun 1965
	Mrs. Mary M. Shiver	Acting Postmaster	11 Aug 1967
	Mrs. Mary M. Shiver	Postmaster	04 Oct 1968

Surveyor General's Office - 1821
Book Title: Georgia Surveyor-General’s Office
I do hereby certify that William Ellis Esquire, Surveyor of the Third district in the County of Henry has deposited in this Office satisfactory evidences of his having discharged the duties of his appointment; from which it appears, he has run and measured in the progress and completion of his survey, the distance of Three Hundred sixty miles, and ten chains which entitles him to a Warrant on the Treasury for the sum of Nine hundred dollars 31¼ cents, as a full compensation for his services: deducting the sum of three hundred dollars previously advanced for his out fit.
Given under my hand this 28th day of September 1821.
$ 900.31¼ aggregate
300. advanced Daniel Sturges
----------------------------
$600 31¼ due

Submitted by Robert & Linda Ellis
Note: This William Ellis was known as William Ellis Jr. he was the son of William Ellis SR. of Oglethorpe Co. Ga. He was from Oglethorpe Co. at the time of the work and later located to Henry county and was the first Surveyor of Spalding County Ga.

1854 History of Henry County