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OFFICIALS AND OLD CITIZENS OF TROUP COUNTY 287 Marchman, Mrs. Phillis A. Traylor�b. Feb. 12, 1839; d. Aug. 21, 1866; wife of C. C. Marchman. Flowers Cemetery. Marchman, William Riley�b. July 9, 1786; d. Oct. 25, 1872; m. (1) Martha Powell�b. Aug. 22, 1795; d. June 20, 1848; m. (2) Anna Morgan�b. Aug. 24, 1800; d. June 6, 1870; married, 1852; to Troup from Hancock County in 1827. Marchman Cemetery. Marcus, William E�b. July 1, 1752; d. Jan., 1850; m. Sarah P.�b. May 4, 1798; d. Dec. 20, 1867; from Washington County. Marcus-Sledge Cemetery. Marsh, Tavner�b. Jan. 11, 1780; d. Sep. 9, 1864; m. Prudence�b. Dec. 29, 1787; d. Sep. 10, 1865. Marsh-Garner Cemetery. Market, J. F.�County commissioner, 1897-04. Martin, Beaman H.�Commissioner of West Point, 1835. Martin, Raymond W.�state legislator, 1925-31. Martin, William G. S.�Sheriff of Troup County, 1876-84. Mason, J. R.�President of LaGrange Female College, 1875-81; completed the repairs begun in 1860 and left unfinished. Mathews, John J.�b. Feb. 14, 1827; d. Mar. 13, 1864; Captain of Co. D, 4th Ga., C. S. A., West Point Guards, Apr. 26, 1861; Lt.-Col., May 8, 1861; m. (1) Mary E.�b. Mar. 23, 1831; d. Jan. 18, 1859; m. (2) C. Lou�b. Dec. 20, 1833; d. June 15, 1870. George Traylor Cemetery. Matthew, J. M.�b. Aug. 10, 1824; d. Jan. 8, 1910; m. Peora�b. Jan. 11, 1829; d. Jan. 7, 1879. Liberty Hill Cemetery. Matthew, W. C.�Clerk of Hogansville, 1902-04, 1908-09. Mayer, Louis�b. Durkheim, Germany, July 10, 1854; d. Jan. 23, 1918. Pinewood. Mayer, Theodore�b. Durkheim, Germany, Mar. 18, 1852; d. Sep. 25, 1923. Pinewood. Meadors, Leon L.�Solicitor of City Court, 1917, to date. Melson, J. H.�Mayor of Hogansville, 1923; county school superintendent, 1928, to date. Melton, Henry B.�b. Mar. 26, 1836; d. Sep. 28, 1898; wife�b. Mar. 25, 1842; d. Feb. 24, 1918. Hillview Cemetery Annex. Melton, Mrs. Sarah Ayers�b. May 28, 1812; d. Sep. 20, 1876. Hillview. Melton, W. T.�b. Dec. 11, 1816; d. Apr. 6, 1889. Pinewood Cemetery. Melton, William Mike�U. S. World War; d. Ft. Oglethorpe, Oct. 14, 1918. Pinewood Cemetery. Merna, William, Sr.�b. Ireland, Apr. 8, 1840; d. Sep. 9, 1914; m. Margaret Ann�b. Mar. 5, 1850; d. Dec. 5, 1922. Pinewood Cemetery. Merz, Daniel�b. Durkheim, Germany, Jan. 1, 1842; d. Philadelphia, May 19, 1902; m. Rosina Herzberg in 1869; enlisted in C. S. A.; rejected for bad eyes; president of West Point Board of Education; to Philadelphia in 1889. Merz, Louis�b. Durkheim, Germany, Nov. 8, 1833; member Co. D, 4th Ga., C. S. A.; killed at Sharpsburg, Sep. 17, 1862. Pinewood Cemetery. Milam, Wade Waters�b. Apr. 23, 1850; d. July 17, 1900; established the LaGrange telephone exchange. Hillview Cemetery. Miller, Henry W.�b. Nov. 25, 1849; d. June 15, 1931; m. Lura D. Williams�b. Jan. 7, 1856; d. Aug. 7, 1933. Lovelace Cemetery. Miller, Jacob�b. Nov. 30, 1803; d. July 9, 1878; m. Nancy S. Lovelace�b. Sep. 26, 1810; d. Feb. 13, 1858. Lovelace Cemetery. Miller, John W.�b. Aug. 14, 1833; d. June 25, 1868. Lovelace Cemetery. Miller, Joseph�b. 1811; d. July 21, 1856. Corinth. |
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288 HISTORY OF TROUP COUNTY Miller, J. P., physician�b, Jan. 1, 1832; d. Apr. 27, 1895; m. Mary E. Atkinson�b. Dec. 11, 1835; d. July 18, 1880. Pinewood. Miller, M. C.�b. Feb. 27, 1842; d. Aug. 18, 1909; m. Lou A.�b. Oct. 9, 1841; d. Dec. 11, 1912. Lovelace Cemetery. Miller, Nicholas Wesley�b. Nov. 24, 1836; d. June 5, 1865. Lovelace Cemetery. Miller, Palmon L.�b. Mar. 14, 1833; d. Apr. 16, 1879. Hillview. Miller, Thomas C.�from Belfast, Ireland; b. May 10, 1814; d. Feb. 8, 1876; m. Elizabeth B.�b. Dec. 23, 1818; d. Apr. 17, 1885; judge of Inferior Court, 1856-58; sheriff of Troup County, 1858-61, 1869-75. Hillview. Mitcham, George Thomas�b. June 7, 1842; d. Oct. 11, 1897. Pinewood. Mobley, E.�b. Aug. 10, 1843; d. Feb. 23, 1913; m. Hellen Aldora Moreland�b. May 2, 1855; d. May 23, 1897. Hogansville. Mobley, Washington P.�b. July 6, 1827; d. July 24, 1875; m. Mary A. L.�b. May 26, 1831; d. May 19, 1900. White Cemetery. Mobley, William J.�b. Mar. 22, 1776; d. Dec. 26, 1849. Old Emimus. Moncrief, Mrs. Martha L. H.�b. Jan. 31, 1819; d. June 18, 1853; wife of W. A. Moncrief. Old Emmaus. Moncrief, Mrs. Sarah E. Hardy�b. Feb. 22, 1842; d. Sep. 21, 1902. Thomas Hardy Cemetery. Moncrief, William A.�b. Aug. 16, 1812; d. June 8, 1870; m. Amanda F.�b. Oct. 8, 1821; d. Nov. 14, 1898. Emmaus. Montgomery, Mrs. Elizabeth�b. Apr. 3, 1773; d. Apr. 2, 1841; wife of David Montgomery. Old Emmaus. Montgomery, Mrs. Elizabeth�b. Apr. 28, 1833; d. June 19, 1910; wife of W. S. Montgomery. Hogan Cemetery. Montgomery, H. B. T.�b. Apr. 17, 1824; d. Dec. 25, 1865; Captain in 5th Ga., C. S. A.; m. Mary A. Broughton�b. Mar. 2, 1832; d. Aug. 23, 1901. Hillview. Montgomery, Joseph�President of LaGrange Female College, 1843-56; sold interest in college to North Georgia Conference in 1857. Moon, Edward Thomas�b. Jan. 14, 1867; state legislator, 1913-14; state senator, 1915-16; judge of City Court, 1917-18. Moore, Mrs. Caroline McKemie�b. Apr. 23, 1826; d. July 17, 1912. Hillview. Moore, Gaston L.�Spanish-American War soldier; no dates. Hillview Annex. Moore, S. W.�b. Jan. 14, 1816; d. Jan. 30, 1880. Ware Crossroad. Mooty, James�b. South Carolina, Dec. 28, 1790; d. Aug. 23, 1879; m. Margaret�b. May 29, 1802; d. Mar. 3, 1842. Ware Crossroad. Mooty, James Payne�b. June 30, 1839; d. Apr. 18, 1910; m. Mary E.�b. Jan. 12, 1846; d. May 17, 1931. Hillview. Mooty, John H.�b. Oct. 18, 1833; d. Aug. 4, 1854. Ware Crossroad. Mooty, Marvin U.�state legislator, 1929-31. Mooty, Nathan A.�b. Feb. 28, 1842; d. Feb. 5, 1892; m. Mary J. Miller�b. Nov. 18, 1844; d. Mar. 23, 1926. Hillview. Moreland, B. T.�b. July 22, 1830; d. Oct. 30, 1888; m. Mary M. Buttrell�b. Sep. 25, 1832; d. Mar. 4, 1895. Hogansville. Moreland, John Fletcher, physician�b. Mar. 20, 1817; d. Jan. 30, 1878; m. Sarah A.�b. Apr. 28, 1822; d. Dec. 16, 1877. Hillview. Moreland, M. A., physician�b. Oct. 8, 1822; d. Dec. 25, 1862; m. Sarah A. Shepherd�b. Apr. 19, 1826; d. Dec. 30, 1906. Corinth. |
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OFFICIALS AND OLD CITIZENS OF TROUP COUNTY 289 Moreland, Mrs. Penelope Ousley�b. Oct. 24, 1796; d. Aug. 12, 1874; wife of Isaac Moreland. Corinth. Morgan, Annie Isabelle�b. Oct. 6, 1826; d. Sep. 30, 1912. Hillview. Morgan, Charles S.�b. Feb. 26, 1833; member Co. B, 4th Ga., C. S. A., LaGrange Light Guards; killed Williamsport, Md., July 3, 1862. Hillview. Morgan, David W.�b. Jan. 23, 1824; d. Dec. 25, 1871. Hillview. Morgan, Francis Barber�b. July 20, 1830; d. Nov. 12, 1906. Hillview. Morgan, James Nathan�b. Dec. 8, 1833; d. Nov. 17, 190S; m. Margaret J. Rodgers�b. Sep. 29, 1831; d. Sep. 5, 1893. Union. Morgan, John A.�b. May 31, 1854; d. Jan. 7, 1926. Hillview. Morgan, J. Brown�b. Nov. 8, 1836; d. June 24, 1884; Mrs. Morgan was Captain of the "Nancy Harts" in 1865. Hillview. Morgan, John Ellington�b. Dec. 1, 1796; d. Feb. 16, 1867; m. Mary T.�b. Sep. 12, 1796; d. Sep. 16, 1877; an active LaGrange pioneer. Hillview. Morgan, J. J.�b. Nov. 28, 1828; d. May 19, 1917. Hillview. Morgan, Mollie�b. Mar. 20, 1854; d. Sep. 26, 1904. Hillview. Morgan, Robert J.�Judge of Inferior Court, 1850-51. Morgan, William Sallard�b. June 10, 1844; d. Dec. 4, 1884; m. Isabelle Edwards�b. Apr. 19, 1859; d. July 26, 1881. Hillview. Morton, Columbus H.�b. June 9, 1810; d. Oct. 16, 1852. Old Shiloh. Morton, William T.�b. Mar. 20, 1827; d. Sep. 9, 1856. Old Shiloh. Moss, J. H.�Clerk of LaGrange, 1924, to date. Murphey, William E.�m. Sarah Ann�b. Mar. 6, 1831; d. May 20, 1878. Hillview. Murphy, George W.�b. May 7, 1859; d. Dec. 13, 1915; m. Mollie Newell�b. Mar. 31, 1865; d. Dec. 10, 1902; m. (2) Estelle Lowe�b. Feb. 14, 1874; d. Apr. 4, 1905; first superintendent LaGrange Mills. Hillview. Musick, Mrs. L. P.�b. 1844; d. 1918. Lebanon Church. Nance, W. J.�b. Mar. 6, 1803; d. June 9, 1887; m. Elizabeth�b. Dec. 26, 1821; d. June 12, 1878. Hightower Cemetery. Newsom, Carter�b. Sep. 18, 1844; d. Oct. 3, 1881. Newsom Cemetery. Newsom, Joel D.�b. Nov. 4, 1789; d. Dec. 5, 1864; m. Mary E.�b. Oct. 1, 1807; d. Apr. 24, 1863; judge Inferior Court, 1831-36. Newsom Cemetery. Newsom, Willard Hamilton�b. Mar. 29, 1848; d. Oct. 27, 1917. Tatum Chapel. Newton, Ebenezer�b. Athens, Ga., Apr. 3, 1790; d. Aug. 27, 1859; m. Ann Thomson Strong�b. Dec. 1, 1797; d. June 19, 1888. Long Cane. Newton, John T.�b. Oct. 22, 1821; d. May 29, 1895; m. Sarah Brown Loyd�b. Dec. 31, 1832; d. Aug. 5, 1913. Loyd Chapel. Newton, L. L.�b. Sep. 13, 1845; d. Feb. 25, 1913; m. N. E.�b. Sep. 16, 1854; d. Oct. 19, 1897. Hogansville. Nichols, Henry Clay�b. Jan. 9, 1848; d. Mar. 29, 1912; m. Elizabeth J.�b. Jan. 25, 1851; d. Apr. 16, 1886. Wehadkee Church. Nichols, William�b. Jan. 19, 1804; d. Feb. 13, 1893. Wehadkee Church. Nix, William Howell�b. Sep. 28, 1856; d. June 4, 1887. Hillview. Nix, William W.�b. July 14, 1810; d. Sep. 15, 1867; m. Julia Howell�b. Nov. 10, 1818; d. Jan. 11, 1881. Hillview. Nolan, T. F.�m. Fannie Mae; no dates. Pinewood. Norman, Thomas L.�b. May 17, 1841; d. Sep. 12, 1919. Pinewood. |
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290 HISTORY OF TROUP COUNTY Norwood, Andrew Pickens�b. near Abbeville, S. Q, Nov. 5, 1818; d. Feb. 24, 1890; m. Elizabeth Young�b. Jan. 7, 1816; d. May 2, 1887; state legislator, 1859-60; to Troup in 1833. Norwood Cemetery. Norwood, Daniel�b. South Carolina, 1784; d. Jan. 7, 1862; m. Sarah�b. 1786; d. Mar. 30, 1862. Norwood Cemetery. Norwood, Capt. James A.�b. May 28, 1828; d. Sep. 29, 1866; soldier in the Mexican War of 1848; honored by South Carolina with a sword in recognition of valor at Chepultepec, also a medal. Norwood Cemetery. Norwood, William Daniel�b. Oct. 19, 1839; member of Co. K, 13th Ga., Evans Guards; killed at Spottsylvania, May 18, 1864. Norwood Cemetery. Nunnally, Dr. G. A.�President of Southern Female College, 1895-03. Oliver, Catherine�d. Oct. 16, 1882. Walker Cemetery. Oliver, Mrs. Charlotte Josephine�b. Nov. 29, 1827; d. Mar. 6, 1917; wife of Col. B. Oliver. Hogansville. Oliver, Miss C. M.�b. Mar. 1, 1828; d. July 22, 1909. Walker Cemetery. Oliver, Mrs. Martha J.�b. Mar. 1, 1839; d. July 20, 1872; wife of John H. Oliver. Hogan Cemetery. O'Neal, Augustus�b. Mar. 17, 1833; d. Nov. 13, 1906. Sturdivant Cemetery. O'Neal, Edwin�b. Nov. 26, 1800; d. Oct. 23, 1843; m. Sultana Brewer on Nov. 20, 1831�d. July 24, 1852. O'Neal Cemetery. O'Neal, Milliard�b. Nov. 24, 1809; d. Feb. 1, 1890; m. on May 24, 1832, to Cynthia Brewer�b. July 7, 1811; d. Apr. 26, 1885. O'Neal Cemetery. O'Neal, James�b. Mar. 8, 1805; d. Nov. 11, 1848; m. on Aug. 30, 1842, to Mary Francis Butts�b. Jan. 8, 1826; d. Aug. 3, 1855. O'Neal Cemetery. O'Neal, John M.�b. Sep. 19, 1850; d. Apr. 20, 1906. Emmaus. O'Neal, John Ranee�b. June 12, 1843; member of Co. B, 60th Ga.; killed at Winchester, Va., June 12, 1863. O'Neal Cemetery. O'Neal, Martha E.�b. Nov. 2, 1842; d. Apr. 25, 1915. Union. O'Neal, Dr. Reuben Shelby�m. Leila Williams on May 22, 1912; mayor of LaGrange, 1932, to date. O'Neal, William Henry�b. Mar. 12, 1845; d. June 11, 1921; m. Elizabeth Sledge�b. Mar. 15, 1845; d. Nov. 15, 1931. Union. Orrick, Frank�b. Mar. 3, 1848; d. Apr. 23, 1913. Pinewood. Orrick, Mary Jane�b. Aug. 17, 1848; d. Nov. 7, 1922. Pinewood. Oslin, William W.�b. 1796; d. Mar. 6, 1872; m. Eliza B.�b. 1800; d. May 6, 1872. Pinewood. Owens, Daniel�b. 1791; d. Dec. 10, 1883; m. Mary Prather�b. May 25, 1808; d. Feb. 6, 1882; from Newberry, S. C., to Troup in an ox-cart. Owens Cemetery. Owens, John G.�b. Dec. 12, 1842; d. Jan. 26, 1913; m. Josie Roseline�b. Jan. 1, 1850; d. Jan. 31, 1913. Mountville. Owens, J. M.�b. Nov. 26, 1847; d. Mar. 7, 1918. Owens Cemetery. Owens, J. P.�b. Apr. 4, 1851; d. Oct. 15, 1918. Mountville. Owens, Mary Frances�b. Jan. 11, 1840; d. Apr. 17, 1916. Owens Cemetery. Owens, Nancy Priscilla�b. Nov. 9, 1845; d. Sep. 9, 1923. Owens Cemetery. Owensby, O. J.�b. Jan. 31, 1842; d. Jan. 15, 1918; m. Synthia Elizabeth Edwards�b. Sep. 22, 1852; d. May 17, 1925. Hillview Annex. Park, James F.�b. May 17, 1834; d. Nov. 28, 1914; m. Emma Augusta Bailey�b. 1844; d. 1904; mayor of LaGrange, 1891-92. Hillview. Park, John�Principal of LaGrange Female Academy, 1834-42. |
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OFFICIALS AND OLD CITIZENS OF TROUP COUNTY 291 Park, Walter G.�State legislator, 1900-01; state senator, 1902-04. Parker, Charles A.�County commissioner, 1933, to date. Parker, John R., minister�b. May 9, 1838; d. Apr. 22, 1854; m. Sallie Law�b. 1848; d. 1932. Pinewood. Parks, Lucy W.�b. Oct. 28, 1808; d. July 18, 1884. Thomas Hardy Cemetery. Parks, Oliver P.�b. Oct., 1839; d. Feb. 26, 1860. Pinewood. Patterson, John J.�b. Apr. 2, 1844; d. Apr. 19, 1915; m. Carrie Read�b. Dec. 18, 1848; d. Feb. 6, 1922. Mountville. Pattillo, Charles T.�b. July 27, 1832; d. Dec. 12, 1899; m. Martha A.�b. Aug. 31, 1836; d. Mar. 7, 1899. Pinewood. Pearce, Gadwell J.�President of LaGrange Female College, 1860-63. Pearson, Charles R.�Commissioner of West Point, 1831-35. Penn, Mrs. Frances Adams�b. Mar. 17, 1828; d. Aug. 2, 1908. Hillview. Pennington, Mary E.�b. Aug. 29, 1848; d. May 24, 1911. Pinewood. Perdue, H. J.�b. Dec. 13, 1838; d. Dec. 27, 1901. Salem. Perdue, M. M.�b. Feb. 1, 1839; d. Aug. 8, 1914; wife, name not stated�-b. Oct. 19, 1850; d. Feb. 19, 1928. Salem. Perry, Dow�Commissioner of LaGrange, 1828. Perry, Mrs. Mary A.�b. Dec. 28, 1849; d. Mar. 15, 1919. Hillview. Perry, Thomas A.�b. Feb. 6, 1820; d. Dec. 29, 1890; m. on Jan. 18, 1844, to Permelia Jane Earp�b. June 10, 1825; d. Dec. 6, 1882. Troup Factory. Pharr, Edward M., physician�b. Sep. 25, 1860; d. Aug. 1, 1892. Loyd Chapel. Pharr, Samuel T.�b. Aug. 31, 1832; d. Mar. 22, 1898; m. Mary E.�b. Feb. 4, 1832; d. Mar. 18, 1908. Lovelace Cemetery. Phillips, Dave Edward�b. Dec. 15, 1836; d. Nov. 28, 1897; m. Elizabeth Bray�b. Dec. 22, 1867; d. Dec. 30, 1906. Hillview. Phillips, J. H.�b. Feb. 28, 1810; d. May 9, 1890; m. B. G.�b. Feb. 14, 1810; d. June 21, 1880. Emmaus. Phillips, J. L.�b. Oct. 10, 1828; d. Nov. 11, 1890; m, Ann Augusta Terrell�b. Apr. 15, 1838; d. Nov. 17, 1913. Providence Church. Phillips, John�State legislator, 1841. Phillips, John T.�b. Jan. 22, 1849; d. Apr. 9, 1884. Potts Cemetery. Phillips, Mrs. Mary H.�b. Oct. 24, 1828; d. Sep. 22, 1884. Potts Cemetery. Phillips, W. G.�b. May 1, 1848; d. Mar. 1, 1902. Hillview. Phillips, William A. J.�b. July 5, 1808; d. Mar. 8, 1879; m. Mary M.�b. June 7, 1810; d. Feb. 25, 1873. Emmaus. Phillips, W. M.�b. Jan. 30, 1758; d. July 30, 1849. Emmaus. Philpot, C. D.�County commissioner, 1905-06. Philpot, David�b. Oct. 6, 1791; d. July 10, 1873; m. Sarah�b. Nov. 2, 1791; d. Sep. 23, 1849; established Philpot ferry. Philpot Cemetery. Philpot, David Allen�b. July 23, 1823; d. Aug. 10, 1885; m. Tabitha E.�b. Apr. 6, 1824; d. Apr. 22, 1907. Asbury Church. Philpot, Mrs. Mary Jane Norwood�b. Dec. 31, 1836; d. June 22, 1857. Norwood Cemetery. Wives of C. N. Pike, Sr.: Pike, Mrs. Maranda Angeline�b. May 2, 1839; d. Apr. 9 Pike, Mrs. Elizabeth Jane Motley�b. Dec. 15,1837; d. Sep. 5, 1927 Hillview Cemetery. Pike, Christian Nathaniel�Mayor of LaGrange, 1918. Pike, F. Jesse�County commissioner, 1931-33. Piper, Alexander�b. Sep. 12, 1823; d. Feb. 23, 1898; m. Eleanor Dennis�b. Oct. 26, 1826; d. June 21, 1903. Lebanon Church. |
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292 HISTORY OF TROUP COUNTY Pitman, Elisha D., physician�b. June 18, 1825; d. Aug. 3, 1895; m. Mary Emily Peavy�b. Nov. 23, 1832; d. Apr. 4, 1899; state legislator, 1877-76; mayor of LaGrange, 1889-90. Hillview Cemetery. Pitman, Isaac H.�b. Apr. 22, 1821; d. Dec. 9, 188J. Corinth Cemetery. Pitman, James H.�state legislator, 1886-87, 1894-95; solicitor of County Court, 1887-94. Pitman, William D.�b. Mar. 31, 1843; d. May 5, 1873. Corinth Cemetery. Pittman, Node�b. July 3, 1835; d. June 7, 1900. Providence Church. Pitts, Elizabeth�b. 1806; d. 1871. Whatley Cemetery. Pitts, Littleton�Ordinary, 1864-68, 1873-77; county commissioner, 1880-86. Pitts, Simeon�b. Oct. 22, 1800; d. Mar. 21, 1885; m. Lucinda Proctor�b. Feb. 20, 1808; d. Apr. 10, 1886. Flat Shoals Cemetery. Poage, Cynthia A.�b. May 9, 1830; d. Nov. 9, 1907. Salem Cemetery. Poer, Duncan McLaren�b. Harris County, Jan. 2, 1814; m. Elizabeth Pattillo; m. (2) Fannie Myhand Edwards; buried in Harris County. New Hope Cemetery. Poer, George W.�b. May 26, 1845; d. Apr. 11, 1927; county commissioner, 1913-16. Pinewood Cemetery. Polhill, Thomas G.�County school commissioner, 1920-28; factor in the consolidation of county schools. Pollard, Harriet Teel�b. May 26, 1814; d. Mar. 12, 1896. Pinewood. Porter, Mrs. Mattie Traylor�b. Mar. 20, 1832; d. July 15, 1862; wife of John F. Porter. Flowers Cemetery. Porter, Mrs. Nancy N.�b. Oct. 7, 1807; d. Mar. 7, 1884. Duncan Cemetery. Potts, Frank�b. May 5, 1865; d. Feb. 3, 1900. Potts Cemetery. Potts, James Monroe�b. Aug. 20, 1825; d. June 30, 1858. Potts Cemetery. Potts, Mrs. Lillias A. Cook-h. Mar. 4, 1837; d. Jan. 3, 1862. Potts Cemetery. Potts, Leroy Clark�b. Feb. 18, 1827; d. July 30, 1858. Potts Cemetery. Potts, Mrs. Martha R.�b. Dec. 16, 1830; d. Sep. 19, 1854. Hill Cemetery. Potts, Moses�b. 1792; d. Apr. 11, 1845. Potts Cemetery. Potts, Robert M.�b. Oct. 20, 1856; d. June 1, 1880. Potts Cemetery. Poythress, Charles E.�b. Sep. 27, 1852; d. Sep. 10, 1918; m. Martha E.�b. Apr. 6, 1858; d. Sep. 24, 1926; tax collector, 1913-18, 1920-25. Hillview Annex. Poythress, Joseph�b. 1789; d. Apr. 14, 1853; m. Mary�b. June 30, 1798; d. Sep. 29, 1854; trustee of LaGrange Female Academy, 1831; old home is site of LaGrange post-office. Hillview Cemetery. Prather, Jackson�b. Apr. 9, 1814; d. Feb. 10, 1902. Mountville Cemetery. Price, Thomas�b. June 10, 1811; d. Apr. 23, 1870; m. Eliza Jane�b. Aug. 28, 1831; d. June 3, 1898. Pinewood Cemetery. Priddy, Robert T., physician�b. Mar. 30, 1814; d. Aug. 21, 1885; buried in Priddy Cemetery. Prince, William�b. Oct. 27, 1827; d. Dec. 27, 1895. Harmony Church. Pullen, Lucretia Jane�b. Aug. 31, 1829; d. Aug. 9, 1848. Rogers Cemetery. Pulliam, Joseph D.�b. May 6, 1837; d. Sep. 7, 1899; m. Annie Wilder�b. May 7, 1842; d. Dec. 19, 1908. Liberty Hill Cemetery. Pullin, Tilmon�b. 1807; d. May 24, 1873; m. Nellie�b. 1818; d. Aug. 27, 1878. Hogansville Cemetery. Pullin, John T.�b. Mar. 30, 1832; d. Apr. 24, 1873; m. Mary A.�b. Mar. 27, 1835; d. Mar. 24, 1875. Hogan Cemetery. Raby, Joseph V.�b. Sep. 5, 1834; d. July 29, 1900; m. Martha J. Mallory�b. Dec. 22, 1844; d. June 12, 1886. Mallory Cemetery. |
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OFFICIALS AND OLD CITIZENS OF TROUP COUNTY 293 Rachels, Milton H.�b. Nov. 6, 1827; d. Oct. 10, 1903; m. Mary Eliza Truitt�b. Oct. 27, 1825; d. Sep. 12, 1910. Hillview Cemetery. Ragland, Adam�b. Mar. 7, 1811; d. Aug. 8, 1878; m. Demeris�b. Apr. 25, 1814; d. Aug. 30, 1893. Hillview Cemetery. Ragland, Mrs. Mary Jane Boozer�b. July 4, 1849; d. May 29, 1872; wife of Dr. W. F. Ragland. Hogansville Cemetery. Randall, Waldroupe W.�Clerk of LaGrange, 1894-98. Randle, James Colquitt�b. Feb. 19, 1828; C. S. A.; wounded at Charleston, S. C., Sep. 22, 1863; d. Sep. 29, 1863. Hillview Cemetery. Ransom, A. J.�b. Aug. 27, 1847; d. Nov. 12, 1898; m. Nancy�b. June 8, 1851; d. Feb. 14, 1894. Union Cemetery. Ransom, John J.�b. July 1, 1842; d. Aug. 5, 188J. Flowers Cemetery. Ransom, T. F.�b. Nov. 27, 1842; d. Mar. 7, 1920; m. Mary J. Stripling�b. Apr. 12, 1844; d. June 2, 1893. Union Cemetery. Read, Jesse M.�b. Aug. 7, 1826; d. Feb. 4, 1897. Mountville Cemetery. Record, Mrs. A. B.�b. June 14, 1840; d. Oct. 17, 1867; wife of J. S. Record. Liberty Hill Cemetery. Redd, William A.�Trustee of LaGrange Female Academy, 1831. Reed, James M.�b. Dec. 25, 1827; d. Apr. 20, 1897; m. Martha A. Richards�b. Feb. 15, 1838; d. Feb. 8, 1890. Pinewood Cemetery. Rees, William J.�b. Jan. 27, 1824; d. June 30, 1852. Scott Cemetery. Reichert, Yetta Weinstein�b. July 1, 1839; d. July 22, 1916. Pinewood. Reeves, Henry�Solicitor City Court, 1901-16; mayor of LaGrange, 1916-17. Reid, E. A.�b. Putnam County, July 10, 1819; d. Oct. 13, 1886; m. E. F.�b. Dec. 24, 1822; d. Dec. 10, 1872. Hillview Cemetery. Reid, Mrs. Georgia A.�b. Nov. 22, 1841; d. Dec. 29, 1907. Hillview. Reid, John B.�b. Dec. 6, 1824; d. July 12, 1891; m. Ann Elizabeth Whitfield�b. 1834; d. 1914; county commissioner, 1886-88. Hillview. Reid, Mary A.�b. July 5, 1845; d. May 9, 1882. Emmaus. Reid, Samuel�b. Putnam County, Aug. 18, 1797; d. Feb. 12, 1865; m. Ann S. Moreland�b. Oct. 2, 1799; d. Oct. 6, 1852; first county surveyor for Troup; laid off the town of LaGrange in 1828. Samuel Reid Cemetery. Reid, Samuel S.�b. Mecklenburg County, N. C., 1775; d. Aug., 1855; m. Dorcas A.�b. 1777; d. Mar. 31, 1858; judge of Inferior Court, 1828-29, 1849-50. Samuel S. Reid Cemetery. Reid, S. Augustus�Clerk of city of LaGrange, 1888-90. Render, Mrs. Mary Jane Dixon�b. Mar. 10, 1832; d. Feb. 23, 1902; wife of J. L. Render. Hillview. Render, Robert Dawson�b. May 11, 1842; d. Dec. 12, 1912; m. Sallie White�b. Jan. 22, 1849; d. July 25, 1932. Hillview. Render, Miss Sarah A.�b. May 28, 1835; d. Oct. 18, 1913; an untiring worker for her church and for Southern Female College. Hillview. Ridgeway, Carrie Hogue�b. June 26, 1850; d. June 30, 1930. Pinewood. Ridgeway, William T.�b. Mar. 25, 1850; d. Nov. 22, 1898. Long Cane. Renwick, Nathan�Judge of Inferior Court, 1847. Richards, Robert M.�Commissioner of West Point, 1831. Ricketson, James E.�Principal of LaGrange High School, 1903-12; president of Southern Female College, 1912-16. |
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294 HISTORY OF TROUP COUNTY Ridley, Charles Bromfield, physician�b. Apr. 23, 1840; d. Dec. 14, 1903; m. Martha Beall�b. Nov. 6, 1843; d. Aug. 15, 1915. Hillview. Ridley, Frank Morris, physician�b. Jan. 1, 1856; d. July 7, 1917; m. Nannie Moses�b. Feb. 21, 1862; d. Oct. 5, 1889; mayor of LaGrange, 1886-87. Hillview. Ridley, James Beall�Clerk of LaGrange, 1901-03; state legislator, 1902-03. Ridley, Robert A. T.�b. 1808; m. Mary E. Morris; judge of Inferior Court, 1843-45; state senator, 1842-46, 1853-54; state legislator, 1865-67. Hillview. Ringer, Nicholas�b. Jan. 12, 1848; d. Nov. 4, 1918; m. Eugenie E.�b. Jan. 5, 1847; d. July 10, 1930. Providence Church. Ringer, William J.�b. 1820; d. Aug. 15, 1886. Asbury Church. Roberts, Alexander A.�Judge of Inferior Court, 1853-54. Roberts, Corp. Orin H.�Member of Co. D, 35th Ga. Providence Church. Roberts, W. B.�b. Oct. 7, 1818; d. Sep. 4, 1892. Jones-Roberts Cemetery. Roberts, William P.�b. Mar. 4, 1842; d. Oct. 29, 1892; m. Henrietta E. Piper�b. Mar. 3, 1852; d. Jan. 10, 1914. Lebanon Church. Robertson, Anthony P.�b. Sep. 20, 1830; d. Jan. 11, 1905; m. America�b. Dec. 20, 1837; d. Nov. 11, 1911. Hillview. Robertson, Daniel S.�Sheriff of Troup County, 1828-29, 1832-33, 1836-37. Robertson, G. W., minister�b. Nov. 22, 1828; d. Aug. 27, 1900; m. Elizabeth�b. Jan. 20, 1839; d. July 21, 1911. Hillview. Robertson, Robert�b. Scotland, Jan. 20, 1810; d. Feb. 28, 1879; m. Elvania�b. Feb. 29, 1814; d. Feb. 3, 1890; pioneer textile manufacturer; established Robertson Woolen Mill in 1842. O'Neal Cemetery. Robertson, Mrs. Sarah M.�b. July 24, 1837; d. Oct. 27, 1913. Hillview. Robinson, D. O.�b. Apr. 21, 1837; d. Feb. 12, 1926; m. Delia Ellis�b. Feb. 1, 1842; d. July 2, 1902. Pinewood. Robinson, J. D.�b. Sep. 12, 1842; d. Aug. 8, 1925; m. Clara Sharp�b. Dec. 25, 1850; d. May 29, 1911. Pinewood. Robinson, J. H.�b. Aug. 1, 1833; d. Mar. 4, 1915; m. Mary L.�b. Oct. 23, 1833; d. Dec. 7, 1889. Wehadkee Church. Robinson, James J.�b. 1802; d. Nov. 1, 1883; m. Mary A.�b. 1807; d. Mar. 21, 1878. Pinewood. Rodgers, Mrs. Frances E.�b. May 10, 1840; d. July 28, 1882; wife of W. M. Rodgers. Union. Rogers, Collin�Judge of Inferior Court, 1832-33, 1837-42. Rogers, Cullen�b. 1791; d. Oct. 25, 184J; m. Sarah Lawson�b. Feb. 2, 1806; d. Mar. 26, 1854; an early architect of Troup. Rogers Cemetery. Rogers, Henry�b. 1787; d. Sep. 18, 1835; m. Allelujah�b. 1791; d. Apr. 16, 1859. Rogers Cemetery. Rogers, Henry Allen�b. Apr. 12, 1825; d. Jan. 28, 1848. Rogers Cemetery. Rosser, B. F.�County commissioner, 1925-32. Rosser, W. C�b. May 25, 1849; d. Oct. 22, 1905; m. Mattie Manes�b. May 3, 1856; d. Feb. 13, 1931. Hogansville. Rowe, M. D.�b. Jan. 1, 1838; d. July 5, 1911; m. Martha Hulin�b. Nov. 24, 1838; d. Sep. 28, 1902. Pinewood. Rowland, Elizabeth H.�b. Franklin County, Va., Feb. 17, 1783; d. June 10, 1858. Bailey-Traylor Cemetery. Rowland, S. J.�b. Sep. 26, 1839; d. Aug. 12, 1864. Hillview. |
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OFFICIALS AND OLD CITIZENS OF TROUP COUNTY 295 Rowland, Wiley�b. Apr. 15, 1799; d. May 17, 1875; m. Elizabeth�b. Apr. 3, 1808; d. Apr. 28, 1881. Hillview. Russell, Erasmus�b. Nov. 30, 1850; d. Sep. 12, 1912. Mountville. Russell, Ignatius�b. Aug. 16, 1779; d. July 29, 1857. George McGee Cemetery. Russell, James C�b. Nov. 30, 18JO; d. Jan. 12, 1909. Mountville. Russell, John�b. Jan. 23, 1803; d. Nov. 13, 1874; m. Mary A.�b. Jan. 17, 1820; d. Apr. 4, 1902. Mountville. Russell, John A.�b. Jan. 21, 1850; d. Sep. 9, 1907. Mountville. Rutledge, Mrs. Jane�b. Oglethorpe County, June 22, 1815; d. Mar. 17, 1861; wife of Joseph Rutledge. Hillview. Sample, William M.�dates indecipherable; m. Jane�b. Mar. 8, 1783; d. Feb. 10, 1826; m. Oct., 1802. Sample Cemetery. Sanders, Mrs. Margaret Hairston�b. Aug. 20, 1835; d. Apr. 25, 1911. Harmony Church. Sanderson, George F.�b. Natchez, Miss., July 13, 1834; d. Sep. 2, 1863. Hillview. Santo, Stephen�b. Baden, Germany, Dec. 25, 1810; d. Oct. 8, 1888; m. Nataline�b. 1816; d. Mar. 9, 1892. Hillview. Sappington, James Lovick�b. Brooksville, Feb. 28, 1849; d. Whitesville, Mar. 12, 1913. Sappington Cemetery. Sappington, John E.�Member of Co. K, 13th Ga.; b. Aug. 22, 1844; d. Richmond, Dec. 25, 1862. Sappington Cemetery. Sappington, Joshua S.�b. Oct. 15, 1824; d. Aug. 11, 1892; m. Susannah Whaley�b. Apr. 24, 1848; d. Nov. 7, 1882. Sappington Cemetery. Sappington, J. S. L., minister�b. Newton, Ala., Dec. 25, 1838; d. Maysville, Nov. 17, 1917. Sappington Cemetery. Sappington, J. L., physician�b. Feb. 28, 1849; d. Mar. 12, 1913; m. Mahala Ann Stripling�b. Mar. 15, 1852; d. July 27, 1881. Union. Sappington, William J.�b. Sep. 27, 1800; d. Jan. 30, 1882; m. Dec. 6, 1821, to Martha Hardwick Starr�b. Nov. 14, 1804; d. July 17, 1875. Sappington Cemetery. Satterwhite, Elijah�b. 1799; d. Aug. 28, 1885; m. Rebecca�b. Jan. 1, 1802; d. Aug. 14, 1870. Flat Shoals. Satterwhite, S. H.�b. Jan. 2, 1836; d. Aug. 17, 1918; m. Mary A.�b. Dec. 25, 1836; d. Oct. 31, 1898. Flat Shoals Cemetery. Schaefer, W. G.�b. Aug. 17, 1849; d. May 9, 1904; clerk of West Point, 1888, 1892-93. Pinewood. Schaub, Baxter L.�b. Aug. 6, 1890; member of Co. C, 121st Reg., A. E. F.; d. Macon, Ga., Nov. 14, 1917. Hillview Cemetery. Schaub, Julius Lindsay�b. Davidson County, N. C., Jan. 9, 1843; d. Dec. 31, 1911; member Co. B, 14th N. C., C. S. A. Hillview. Scott, Mrs. Christian�b. Nov. 11, 1805; d. Nov. 4, 1888. Pinewood. Scott, Henry F.�b. Apr. 25, 1793; d. Oct. 19, 1882. Scott Cemetery. Scott, James E.�West Point pioneer; West Point Land Co., 1838. Scott, John, Sr.�West Point Bridge Co., 1835; West Point Land Co., 1838. Scott, John R.�b. May 10, 1833; d. Feb. 19, 1901; m. Louisa J. Fuller�b. Oct. 30, 1837; d. Jan. 14, 1920. Pinewood. Scott, Mrs. Sarah J. Hester�d. Feb. 15, 1841. Sheppard Cemetery. Scott, Solomon�b. Mar. 26, 1844; d. Jan. 5, 1929; m. Lucindy L. White�b. Mar. 6, 1854; d. May 15, 1928. Hillview Annex. Scott, William O.�b. June 29, 1818; d. Apr. 19, 1858. Scott Cemetery. Screven, Mrs. Cornelia�b. Feb. 12, 1826; d. Apr. 2, 1900. Hillview. |
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296 HISTORY OF TROUP COUNTY Shackelford, M. A.�Clerk of Hogansville, 1921. Shank, John Arnold�b. Dec. 17, 1828; d. June 29, 1896; m. Lovisa Loftin�b. Jan. 3, 1838; d. Aug. 13, 1916. Hogansville Cemetery. Sharp, William O.�b. Dec. 10, 1817; d. Apr. 29, 1876; m. Susan R.�b. Feb. 28, 1823; d. Feb. 10, 1903. Pinewood. Shealy, G. W.�b. Mar. 8, 1840; d. June 3, 1920; m. Augusta�b. Mar. 6, 1842; d. Apr. 6, 1921. Pinewood. Shepherd, John�County surveyor, 1847. Shepherd, T.�b. Nov. 14, 1786; d. Jan. 26, 1859. Shepherd Cemetery. Shepherd, T. P.�b. July 15, 1818; d. Sep. 1, 1889. Shepherd Cemetery. Sheppard, Abram Ayres�b. Jan. 23, 1850; d. July 7, 1875. Sheppard Cemetery. Sheppard, Benjamin�b. June 8, 1804; d. Sep. 15, 1861; m. Jane Ayres�b. July 2, 1809; d. Dec. 11, 1855. Sheppard Cemetery. Shirey, William B.�Sheriff of Troup County, 1914-17; killed in office; b. Apr. 25, 1855; d. Feb. 26, 1917. Tatum Chapel. Shirey, James H �b. July 24, 1847; d. Apr. 10, 1915; m. Emily Formby�b. Sep. 26, 1844; d. Nov. 22, 1899. Tatum Chapel. Sites, T. M.�b. Jan. 10, 1839; d. Nov. 30, 1906. Hogansville Cemetery. Simmons, Asa F.�b. June 30, 1837; d. Sep. 9, 1907; m. Mary A. Cleaveland�b. June 1, 1839; d. Feb. 17, 1914. Hillview. Simmons, James B.�Judge Inferior Court, 1829-32; commissioner of LaGrange, 1828. Simms, Frances E. Sheppard�b. Oct. 7, 1844; d. Jan. 19, 1905. Pinewood. Simonton, Mrs. Sarah�b. 1792; d. Feb. 4, 1845; wife of Felix Simonton. Long Cane Cemetery. Simonton, Dr. William G.�b. 1810; d. Oct., 1836. Long Cane. Sims, Jacob Bailey�b. Aug. 23, 1849; d. Sep. 9, 1927; m. Ida Brooks�b. Nov. 8, 1851; d. Apr. 30, 1897. Corinth. Sims, John L.�b. Oct. 10, 1837; d. May 27, 1897; m. Jane H.�b. Apr. 27, 1845; d. Mar. 18, 1920. Emmaus. Sims, Mrs. Sallie�b. Sep. 17, 1849; d. June 19, 1902; wife of J. I. Sims. Emmaus. Sims, S. D.�b. Apr. 17, 1846; d. Apr. 10, 1907. Pinewood. Sims, Wiley H.�First ordinary of Troup, 1852-56; judge of Inferior Court, 1857-58, 1861-63. Sims, William Nathan�b. July 13, 1840; d. May 9, 1916; m. Lucy Ann E. Baker�b. June 26, 1851; d. Jan. 18, 1924. Emmaus. Slack, Henry R., physician�b. May 7, 1862, at Rosedale, La.; m. Ruth Bradfield on Sep. 14, 1887; president of Pasteur Institute, 1900; built the Sanatorium, afterwards renamed the Dunson Hospital. Sledge, Mrs. Elizabeth H.�b. June 26, 1816; d. Sep. 27, 1883. Marcus-Sledge Cemetery. Sledge, Jane�b. Oct. 3, 1818; d. Mar. 14, 1851. Sledge Cemetery. Sledge, James Henry�b. Oct. 22, 1851; d. Mar. 13, 1882; m. Mary Louise Cox�b. May 26, 1853; d. Mar. 17, 1932; Mrs. Sledge afterwards Mrs. W. A. Wright. Hillview. Sledge, John�b. Nov. 18, 1815; d. Oct. 6, 1851. Sledge Cemetery. Sledge, John W.�b. Feb. 12, 1838; d. Aug. 11, 1921; clerk of Superior Court, 1875-81. Marcus-Sledge Cemetery. Sledge, Nathaniel H.�b. 1847; d. 1927; m. Ella L. Pitman�b. 1849; d. 1924. Hillview. Sledge, Miss Rebecca�b. Aug. 21, 1832; d. Mar. 14, 1892. Marcus-Sledge Cemetery. Sledge, Robert H.�b. Dec. 3, 1800; d. Aug. 18, 1847. Sledge Cemetery. |
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OFFICIALS AND OLD CITIZENS OF TROUP COUNTY 297 Sledge, Shirley�b. Mar. 20, 1777; d. Nov. 14, 1868; m. Molsey M.�b. Aug. IS, 1784; d. Mar. 18, 1858. Sledge Cemetery. Sledge, Shirley, Jr.�b. Apr. 29, 1818; d. Aug. 18, 1883; m. Jane�b. Feb. 28, 1828; d. June 23, 1889. Sledge Cemetery. Sledge, Whitfield.H.�state senator, 1827-30; judge of Inferior Court, 1827-30. Sloan, Jesse Louis�b. Sep. S, 1850; d. Mar. J, 1898. Liberty Hill. Smedley, James W�b. Oct. 3, 183J; d. Mar. 22, 1918; m. Beulah A.�b. Feb. 26, 1838; d. June 29, 1915. Wehadkee Church. Smedley, Naomi�b. Sep. 4, 1808; d. Dec. 3, 1884. Wehadkee Church. Smith, Alwyn Means�b. Hancock County, Jan. 5, 1865; president of LaGrange Female College, 1915; musician. Smith, Anderson Clark�b. Jan. 17, 1853; d. Apr. 5, 1919; m. Mary Catherine�b. Oct. 12, 1842; d. Dec. 14, 1910. Pinewood. Smith, Bennaga�b. Sep. 11, 1800; d. Oct. 25, 1880; m. Pollie�b. Nov. 15, 1807; d. June 2, 1886. Estes Cemetery. Smith, B. T., physician�b. July 12, 1812; d. May 17, 1886; m. Mildred A. G.�b. Feb. 9, 1815; d. Oct. 5, 1878. Pinewood. Smith, Charles A.�Mayor of Hogansville, 1931, to date. Smith, Charles O�b. Oct. 10, 1827; d. Sep. 17, 1911; m. Elizabeth Gibson�b. June 29, 1835; d. Jan. 22, 1903. Hillview. Smith, Charles W.�County commissioner, 1911-13. Smith, Eugene Alexander�Member of Co. F, 2nd Ga., Spanish-American War; no dates. Lebanon Church. Smith, J. E.�County commissioner, 1890-92. Smith, Capt. James J.�b. July 9, 1844; d. June 11, 1914; m. Lizzie Scott; mayor of West Point, 1896-98. Smith, John A.�b. Apr. 3, 1809; d. June 17, 1880; m. Mary Thompson�b. June 16, 1809; d. Jan. 12, 1884; builder of Smith's Mill on the Salem road. Flat Shoals. Smith, John M.�b. Sep. 19, 1824; d. Aug. 15, 1908. Flat Shoals. Smith, J. W.�Clerk of Hogansville, 1915. Smith, Mrs. Martha�b. Mar. 19, 1823; d. Nov. 12, 1901; wife of Reuben Smith. Hogansville. Smith, Nathaniel Newton, physician�b. Rutherford County, N. C, Apr. 8, 1799; d. Dec. 20, 1868; to Troup in 1838; m. (1) Aley B. Womack on Feb. 3, 1835�b. 1817; d. Nov. 7, 1842; m. (2) Eliza S. McBride�b. Aug. 8, 1807; d. Jan. 2, 1885. Hillview. Smith, Dr. Otis, teacher�m. Martha Womack; president of Brownwood, 1852. Smith, Maj. Robert S., member Co. B, 4th Ga.�b. Apr. 14, 1836; killed at Sharpsburg, Sep. 17, 1862; Major of 4th Ga. Hillview. Smith, Rufus Wright�b. Greene County, Mar. 4, 1835; d. Jan. 2, 1915; m. on Dec. 2, 1856 to Oreon Mary Mann�b. May 2, 1829; d. Aug. 29, 1907; 1st Lieut. Hancock Rifles; professor Emory College, 1871-78; president of Dalton Female College, 1878-85; president of LaGrange Female College, 1885-15. Hillview. Smith, Samuel A.�Sheriff of Troup County, 1917-20. Smith, Samuel Paul�b. Apr. 7, 1837; d. Nov. 10, 1910; m. (1) Sallie Jane�b. Apr. 14, 1854; d. Sep. 21, 1888; m. (2) Hattie Glanton�b. Sep. 20, 1858; d. Aug. 22, 1928. Hillview. Smith, Simeon A.�b. Feb. 18, 1850; d. May 27, 1897. Providence Church. Smith, Thomas J.�b. Apr. 19, 1830; d. Sep. 1, 1862; m. Emma M.�b. Jan. 6, 1835; d. July 23, 1901. Harmony Church. |