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BAILEY , Mrs. Orra E | Oct. 24, 1829 |
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BAILEY , Dr. Stephen | October 19, 1856 |
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BALL , Boy | May 24, 1895 |
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BALL , William Samuel | July 24, 1856 |
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BANKS , child of Mr. and Mrs. B. J. | March 2, 1900 |
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BANKSTON , Charlie | August 23, 1893 |
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BANKSTON , Mrs. Emma Graddy | January 16,1896 |
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BANKSTON , Mr. Henry | May 22, 1940 |
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BANKSTON , John E. | May 12, 1890 |
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BANKSTON , Mrs. J. | January 26, 1882 |
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BANKSTON , Mr. J. M. | August 3, 1926 |
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BANKSTON , Mrs. J. R. | September 15, 1899 |
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BANKSTON , Mrs. Mahala | December 26,1856 |
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BANKSTON , Mrs. Margaret Glass | April 28, 1940 |
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BANKSTON , Mr. W. R. | December 8,1891 |
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BARBER , Mrs. J. M. | November 11, 1898 |
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BARFIELD , M. G. | February 11, 1897 |
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BARNES , Mr. Henry | May 22, 1887 |
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BARNES , Mr. James H. | Januarry 1887 |
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BARRY , John A. | June 8, 1900 |
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BEAUCHAMP , Infant of Mr. & Mrs. Clifford | July 27, 1900 |
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BEAUCHAMP , Mr. James Oliver | February 13, 1908 |
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BELL , Elisabeth |
December 6, 1893 |
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BELL , Son of Esquire Tom | May 12, 1899 |
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BENTON , Mrs. Amanda | September 3, 1889 |
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BENSON , Mrs. M. A. | June 17, 1890 |
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BOATNER , Mrs. John | September 2, 1898 |
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BOSTWICK , John H. | July 13, 1900 |
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BRADY , Boy | January 31, 1896 |
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BREEDLOVE , J. W. | April 20,1881 |
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BRITTON , Mrs. Annie | January 23,1889 |
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BROOKS , Mr. J. B. | May 7, 1896 |
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BROWNLEE , T. N. | May 12, 1890 |
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BRYANT, Mr. | March 2, 1900 |
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BRYANS , Mrs. R. G. | December 21, 1893 |
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BURFORD , Erastus | May 26, 1899 |
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BURFORD , Mrs. Thadeus | June 30, 1899 |
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BURFORD , Mr. Will | December 3, 1889 |
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BUTTRILL , Mrs. Lousia A.
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BUTRILL , Mrs. Lucy Manley | April 15, 1898 |
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BYARS , Mr. Cyrus J. | September 19, 1916 |
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BYARS , Mrs. Mary Brown | November 8, 1948
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Stephen Bailey
Died at his residence in Butts County, Ga., on Sunday, the 19th inst., of congestive chill, Dr. Stephen Bailey, a good citizen and an honest man. (Empire State - Spalding County - Week of October 22, 1856)
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Bailey, Mrs. Orra E.,
wife of Dr. Charles Bailey
died in Jackson, Butts Co. on the 20th inst,
She was a mother and in her 20th year. (The Macon Telegraph - Oct. 24, 1829)
Notes-
She was buried in Old Bethel Primitive Baptists Church Cemetery
next to her husband
Dr. Charles Bailey departed this life Aged 50 years, 10 months and
18 days.
16 Jun 1799 - 4 May 1850
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Boy Ball
"BOY" Ball, son of Washington Ball, colored died of consumption, Monday night. He was a polite and useful young man and our people regret to lose such boys. Our sympathy to Washington.(Jackson Argus - Week of May 24, 1895)
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William Ball
Died at his father's residence, near Jackson, Butts County, Ga., on the 24th of July, William Ball, after a painful illness of twelve days, of typhoid pneumonic, in the 15th year of his age. The deceased brings not only deep and abiding sorrow upon a fond father and devoted sisters and brothers, but involves too, a heart felt loss on all his little friends. One, who has been familiarly with his early life, takes mournful pleasure in recording this tribute of respect. Though born to ample fortune, and all those gifts, which too often minister to self-interest and pride, he was pure in morals, modest in manners, industrious in habit, and kind and unselfish in spirit. A short time prior to his death, he manifested a great desire that his friends should walk in the path of virtue, peace and happiness. He called his relative, friends and servants to his bedside, bidding them farewell, and imploring them to meet him in heaven, and then exclaiming, "my dear father, reach me up to heaven." Never was a more effecting scene witnessed in consequence of his experience, than that of Willy Ball. Having fully assured his friends of his future happiness, and their afflicting loss his everlasting gain, little Willie fell asleep in Jesus. Miss M. J. T.
William Samuel Ball
Died in Butts County on the 24th ult., William Samuel, son of Mr. Jepha Ball, in the 15th year of his age.
(Empire State - Spalding County - Week of August 16, 1856)
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HENRY BANKSTON CALLED BY DEATH
Mr. Henry Bankston, 70 years of age, one of the county's highly esteemed citizens died at 4:30 am, Thursday at his home on the Indian Springs highway. He had been in declining health for several months.
Born in Butts County of pioneer families, Mr. Bankston was a son of Leonidas Augustus and Nancy Jane Beauchamp Bankston. He resided near Jackson until recently when he went to make his home near his son, Horace Bankston, at the campground. A skilled and industrious workman, Mr. Bankston was held in universal high esteem.
He is survived by his wife, the former Miss Carrie Yancey; two sons, Donald and Horace Bankston, of Jackson; three daughters, Mrs. Nathan Greer and Mrs. Prentice Hodges of Jackson and Miss Ruth Bankston of Atlanta; one brother, James Beauchamp Bankston and a sister, Mrs. Mary Johnson, both of Brunswick, Ga. and several grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 10:30 at the home of Mr. Horace Bankston with the Rev. J. C. Callaway officiating. Interment will be in the family lot in Macedonia cemetery, with Thornton Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Henry Bankston born March 2, 1870 in Butts County and died May 22, 1940 in Butts County.
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Mrs. Emma Graddy Bankston
On the evening of January 16th,1896 after two weeks of intense suffering, the patient gentle spirit of Mrs. Emma Graddy Bankston passed from earth to Heaven.
She was a faithful member of the Methodist church at Jackson, Ga., and an active worker in the woman's missionary society. Possessing a perfect hope that no cloud burst could dim; charity that "suffereth long and is kind"; humility that lies at the Master's feet. We know that the transition, while sad to us who miss her from her accustomed walks of life, should be consoling and comforting when we feel that she has been disrobed of every habiliment of sorrow, and her brow is now encircled by the chaplet of everlasting joy. Therefore,
Resolved, That in the death of sister Bankston our society has sustained an irreparable loss; whose influence for good we cherish with fond recollections, and whose example shall even be held worthy of emulation.
While our church has lost a zealous member who never grew weary in the Masters services, we bow in humble submission to the will of our Savior, who has prepared a place for her, knowing that He willeth all things good to those who love and obey Him.
That we as member of the Missionary society tender the bereaved mother and sons our heartfelt sympathy.
That these resolutions be published in the Wesleyan Christian Advocate ad the Jackson Times and Argus.
She rests from her labors.
Her works do follow her.
Miss Eva Sassnett, Pres.
Miss J. H. Miller
Mrs. Y. A. Wright, Committee
(Jackson Argus - Week of March 12, 1896)
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CHARLIE BANKSTON - LINES WRITTEN IN MEMORY
Of Little Charlie, Son of L. A. Bankston, Formerly of Butts County
I saw a young mother in tenderness bend
O'er the couch of her slumbering boy.
And she kissed the soft lips as she murmured his name.
While the dreamer lay in silent joy.
Oh, sweet is the rosebud encircled with dew,
When its fragrance is flung to the air,
So fresh and so bright to that mother he seemed,
As he lay in his innocence there.
But I saw when she gazed on the same lovely form,
Pale as marble and silent and cold.
But paler and colder her beautiful boy.
And the tale of her sorrow was told.
But the healer was there who had stricken her heart,
And taken her treasure away,
To allure to heaven he has placed it on high.
And the mourned will sweetly obey.
There has whispered a voice - 'twas the voice of God,
"I love thee, I love thee, pass under the rod."
A Friend - Atlanta, Ga., August 14, 1893
note: this was son of Leonidas Augustus Bankston and Lula Wilson Bankston, by his third wife.
Charles (Charlie) A. Bankston was born September 14, 1888
(Middle Ga. Argus - Week of August 23, 1893)
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John E. Bankston, OBITUARY
It is the sad mission of this letter to chronicle the death of one of our most worthy citizens, Mr. J. E. Bankston, the senior member of the popular and well-known firm of J. E. Bankston & Son. Mr. Bankston was one of the first to open business at this point, and has steadily gained ground in popular sentiment and in as well, deserved patronage. Shortly after his opening he induced Mr. J. M. Bankston become his partner, and the son has borne the burden of business for the last several years, and this made it easy for the old gentleman in his declining years. Thought a hard worker in his younger days, he has spent the greater part of his time for several years in a kingly and easy retirement. The virtues of J. E. Bankston cannot be enumerated in a letter like this. He had in him all the Christian virtues happily blessed. He was a gentleman in every sense of the word. He was not only charitable, but he was a philanthropist; not only generous, but a peacemaker; not only polite, but the master of courtesy; not only firm, but stable; not only honorable, but the personification of honor and virtue; not only a dutiful husband, but an adored father. He has been a consistent member of the church for a number of years and has lived up to his profession all the way through. He was a model Christian, and as sure there is a home for the soul, and just as sure as the pure in heart shall see God, he is in Heaven today. We tender our sympathies to the bereaved wife and children and the sorrow stricken relatives, and to all we will say; try to live the life he did, and do the works he did. �For as the body without the Spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also.�
N. J. H.
(Middle Ga Argus � Week of May 12, 1890)
(Note: The J. E. Bankston stands for John Edward Bankston.
The J. M. Bankston stand for Jacob McDaniel Bankston.)
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Mrs. J. Bankston
We regret to chronicle the death of Mrs. J. Bankston, wife of L. A. Bankston, who died at her home in this county, on the 26th instant. We extend our sympathies to the bereaved husband and family.
(Jackson News - Week of February 1, 1882)
(Note: Mrs. J. Bankston was Jeannie V. Weaver, second wife of Leonidas Augustus Bankston. No children to this marriage. They were only married 11 months before her death.)
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MELANCHOLY ACCIDENT
A few days since Mrs. Bankston, the estimable wife of William R. Bankston, Clerk of the Superior and Inferior Courts, of Butts County, residing in Jackson, came to her death in a most distressing manner. It appears from information, which we have received, that she had lain down before the fire on a pallet with her little child, and fell asleep. While in this condition, her clothes caught on fire, and before assistance could be rendered, she was so severely burned, that she died in a very short time.- Griffin Empire State.
Mahala was born September 22,1817 and died December 26,1856 (Butts Co)
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RESOLUTION OF THE DEATH OF MR. W. R. BANKSTON
To the Worshiped Master, Warden's and Brother's St. John Lodge No.45 and A.M. We your committee to draft suitable resolution upon the death of our Brother W. R. Bankston who has been called to pay the last debt of life submit the following.
Our deceased brother was first instructed in the mysteries of our order about the year 1846. In the prime of life he was a useful member and bright Mason. In his early manhood so nobly did he exemplify the teachings of this noble institution that the confidence of his fellow citizens was gained and appreciation they extended to him was a long and useful life in the places of Public Trust. In evidence of this, we call to memory that he was selected to Clerk of Superior Court of Butts Co. about 1838, and continued in that place until about 1876. We refer to the records of that court and to the court of Ordinary and of the Inferior Court, and find there recorded more Wills, written by our Brother than by the lawyers of the county, showing the implicit confidence reposed in him by his friends to even their dying bed.
2nd. We bow with submission to the will of God in calling hence our Brother, and can only trust that his reward is eternal happiness. In his late years he was afflicted, but always cheerful till he became aware of the fact that the Silver Cord was loosened. While his generous heart prevented an accumulation of wealth, yet he raised an honorable and industrious family. He lived until December 8,1891 and died at the ripe and honorable age of 80 years.
Resolved that to his memory a blank page be left upon the minutes of this Lodge and these Resolutions be recorded and published, and a copy under the seal of this Lodge be furnished to the family. H.N. Byars, Chairman; R.F. Gilmore, Y.A. Wright, Committee
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M. G. Barfield - Tribute of Respect
By St. John's Lodge to M. G. Barfield
Far back in the mysterious past, darkness covered the face of the deep and yet light appeared. That light which cheered all nature, nurtured God's handiwork has been since and is now that light which brings joy out of sorrow, comfort to the weary, balm to the soul. That light which touches and tenders the God like element and part of poor fallen man, "The Soul". "The Branch of the True Vine."
So darkness has rested upon our community, our Lodge and the family of one of "The Mystic Tie."
St. John's Lodge, No. 45, F. & A. M. sorrow with the friends and family of our brother, the upright citizen, the devoted husband and father, the kind and honest M. G. Barfield. Yet the light burst upon his immortal vision in undimmed effulgence. It was the rain bow of hope, the halo of Angels presence at his departure. Therefore we give him to the God who claimed him and we rest his body in the mother earth without murmur, yielding now as we hope ever to do the direction of the Master, questioning not His Wisdom in this dispensation. We lay it not to heart, but such is taken as a reminder that all must pass, as our brother, to the presence of Him whom we are taught to worship. We humbly bow to this.
Bro. M. G. Barfield, who departed this life Jan. 26th, 1897, was a member of St. John's Lodge, No. 45, and was made a Mason herein on Feb. 4th, 1884. during his masonic life he walked the way of a mason, no trust that he did not hold in great regard, his wa an open hand, a cordial grasp for the brothers. He loved his Lodge and practiced the precepts taught him therein. He during his term as one of the stewards of this Lodge was ever faithful and worthy, took pleasure in any duty imposed, had the full confidence of his brothers and obeyed the gavel.
We miss him, yet he is not gone, for his works survive him. No one mortal could say naught of Mack Barfield. All were his friends. He had a smile for all. What more can we say?
Therefore, resolved, that these sentiments are the feelings of each member of this Lodge. That the same be published and recorded upon the minutes of this Lodge and copy furnished his family, with whom we deeply sympathize.
Y. A. Wright, D. G. McMichael, H. L. Daughtry, Committee
(Jackson Argus - Week of February 11, 1897)
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Henry Barnes
We were called to visit the bedside of �Uncle Henry Barnes yesterday. After we had sang and prayed with him he said he was ready and waiting for the messenger to pass him over into the realms of eternal life.
(Middle Ga Argus � Week of Janury 1887) Henry Barnes lived until May 22, 1887
Obituary of Henry Barnes
Mr. Henry Barnes, perhaps one of the oldest citizens of this county, died at his home near Pitsman's Ferry, on Tuesday of last week.
Mr. Barnes had long been a citizen of this county, being at the time of his death in his eighty seventy year. He leaves a large family of children and grand children, besides a host of friends to mourn his loss. His remains were interred in Mascedonia cemetery on Wednesday, Rev. J. G. Kimbell conducting the funeral.
As per - Middle Georgia Argus - Tuesday, May 31, 1887)
Mr. Henry Barnes was born CA 1801 in Georgia and died May 22, 1887 in Butts County Georgia.
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James H Barnes
The man on the pale horse has passed this way again, and called one of Mr. W. J. Barnes� children to the regions of the dead. His oldest son, Mr. James H. Barnes was buried at Macedonia cemetery. The funeral was preached by Rev. W. G. McMichael. He was about sixteen years old, was taken with pneumonia and lived but a short while. We extend our sympathies to the bereaved. (Middle Ga. Argus � Week of Januarry 1887)
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Obit of James Oliver Beauchamp
The Jackson Argus of February 13,1908
states that the Honorable James Oliver Beauchamp expired of Heart Failure.
He had been slightly ill but was jolly in conversations shortly before death.
Mr. J. O. Beauchamp, aged 62 years, and one of Butts County's
most prominent and highly esteemed citizens passed away suddenly
at his home in Jackson on Wednesday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock.
Mr. Beauchamp had been confined to his bed only a part of the day previously
to his death, but was not considered seriously ill. Shortly before his death
he was sitting up and conversing in his usual jolly mood, to Mr. I. H. Maddox
who was present as a visitor, immediately before his death, Mr. Beauchamp
asked to be excused saying that as he felt a smothering in his chest and was
a little unusually sick, he would retire. He entered the bed and with the
passing of a few minutes, his immediate relatives and a host of friends were
shocked to learn that he had passed over the river, through absolutely assured
that on the other side peaceful rest awaited one more true and honorable man.
Mr. Beauchamp was a native of Butts County and during the greater part of his
life was closely identified with its welfare. In 1881 he was elected to the office of Sheriff of the county and held this position for eighteen years. Later he was sent
as a representative to the General Assembly which office he held for two terms,
being succeeded by the resent incumbent. His closest friends enthusiastically
state that in many respects he made one of the best officers that not only Butts County but even the state had ever possessed. Mr. Beauchamp entered the Confederate army in Company I, 30th Georgia Regiment when quite young and was later sent home because of his youth. When he became of sufficient age he reenlisted and served throughout the war. His record as a soldier was
creditable and from that day to the present had ever taken an interest in
affairs military. During Gov. Terrell's administration he had held a lieutenant's
office on the governors staff. He was a steward of the Methodist church and his
daily life as well as his official life is to be envied.
His wife and three children survive him. Charles O. Beauchamp of
Shreveport, La, C. T. Beauchamp, of the First National Bank
of Jackson, and Mrs. Arch Wlynn of Harlem, being the surviving children.
The funeral at the Methodist Church at two o'clock Friday afternoon,
and the interment will take place in the Jackson Cemetery.
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Elisabeth Bell
Sister Elisabeth Bell, of Patillo, Ga. departed this life after many months of suffering, Wednesday evening, December 6th 1893. Sister Bell bore her afflictions with unusual fortitude, was apprised of her short stay on earth for several weeks, but often spoke of her perfect resignation to the will of the good Lord.
She was converted in 1860, and joined the Primitive Baptist church, of which she has been a consistent member and a pillar of the church. At one time she and one more sister composed the membership of Beulah church. Her funeral was preached by Elder W. T. Goddard at the cemetery. Using the 8th verse of the 14th chapter of Mark, "She hath done what she could."
Never were her words more suitable, or more completely applied to the subject. She was indeed a Christian. A Christian wife, who lead her husband to church, a christian mother, who led her children to God, a Christian neighbor, who influenced her neighbors to a better life, and a Christian citizen, who made the world better by having lived in it. In a letter she wrote to the Towaliga Messenger and died before it was printed she used the following, after having told her experience of grace she closed with these words: "I hope I will be ready when I am called away."
Possibly no husband, children, grand children, neighbors, or church ever lost more in the death of any one, than those who lost dear Sister Bell, but let us all thank God and take courage for our loss is only an earthly one, while in exchange hers is a heavenly and an eternal gain.
(Middle Ga. Argus - Week of February 15, 1894)
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Mrs. M. A. Benson
After a lingering illness of several months, Mrs. M. A. Benson departed this life on Saturday 14,inst at her home at Worthville. Mrs. Benson was a devoted member of the Baptist church, and was universally beloved by all who knew her. She leaves a hsband and one son, besides a host of friends.
(Middle Ga Argus. � Week of June 17, 1890)
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Mrs. H. O. Benton
On Tuesday last about noon the spirit of Mrs. H. O. Benton fled to the realms above, after a long and lingering illness. When this good lady �wrapped the drapery of her couch about her and lay down to pleasant dreams,� Jackson lost a worthy and faithful Christian, for a better lady never lived than Mr. Benton. She bore her sufferings well � was benevolent, generous, kind and always forgiving; true to every trust and falsie to none. She was a full of modesty as she was of merit. In her death her friends and loved ones can look through the veil of sorrow and the valley of the shadow and see God in it all. She was ready for the Master�s call when it came.
The funeral services came off at the Baptist Church on Wednesday, and fitting tribute�s were paid to her pre and spotless memory by her pastor, R. J. T. Kimbell, from the text, �I am ready, etc,� selected by herself.
Her death has cast a gloom over our town and community and she loved God, loved what was pure and good. She was about 63 years of age, and leaves a devoted husband and four daughters, Mrs. J. A. Carmichael, Mrs. Chas. Harkness, Mrs. M. G. Barfield, and Mrs. C. G. fennel, to mourn her untimely death.
To the grief stricken family an friends, we join the community in their sympathy.
(Middle Ga Argus � Week of September 10, 1889)
Amanda E. Benton
Stark, Ga., September 1889
In Memoriam
Amanda E. Benton, nee Brantly, died in Jackson., September 3, 1889. She was born in Monroe County, Ga., September 3, 1827, and was married to Henry O. Benton December 18, 1845. Was baptized in the year 1847 by James Carter into the membership of New Providence Church, Monroe County, Ga. She leaves a husband and four daughters, and several grandchildren, to mourn her loss, six children have gone before her in death. All of these died when young. Sister Benton was raised wealthy, but nearly all was lost in the late war. She submitted to this loss cheerfully, and revved herself to the condition of events. She has spent 12 years in hotel keeping in Jackson, and had only given up this business two years ago. She was noted for her kindness and attention to the sick and distressed in her reach. Her prayer through life was that her family might all be saved. She was an earnest believer in Jesus and submitted to her afflictions without a murmur. Her way was clear when she confronted death, and felt no fear. She was conscious until the last, died very easy, holding her own hands and closed her mouth, and sweetly fell on sleep in Jesus. She was truly a good woman.
E. M. Hooten
(Middle Ga. Argus - Week of September 24, 1889)
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Brady Boy
A Negro child of about eight years old burned to death Monday evening. He was the child of West Brady.
(Jackson Argus - Week of January 31, 1896)
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J. W. Breedlove
IN MEMORIUM
J. W. Breedlove was born in Monroe County, November 24th, 1860 and died at Indian Spring, April 20,1881.
He had spent the last three years of his life in this community and during that time gained a host of friends. His friendship was almost faultless, possessed of a genial nature he won upon those with whom he came in contact, and none could remain with him long without entertaining kindly feelings toward him. By good management and industry he had laid the foundation of a future living and saved more of his earnings than most young men do in this FAST AGE.
His afflictions were severe in the extreme. He was first attacked with measles from a relapse of which he died. For over two months he suffered most terribly from its effects upon his lungs. He had all the medical attention that a skilled physician could bestow, but the hand of the destroyer was upon him and no attention or skill could rest the sufferer from his grasp, the command "come up higher" had gone forth and it were vain to plead with the angel of death to spare him.
He bore his afflictions with remarkable patience.
The writer saw him occasionally during his sickness, and at his request, worshiped with him. He rejoiced in hope of eternal life. He conversed about his future prospects whereon opportunities differed said "he had no fear of death" and was ready to enter the eternal world. We asked him if he was willing to live or die if God called or spared. He answered most emphatically, "I am." He received every attention that kind friends and near relatives could administer. His mother was with him for some weeks before his death, which took place at Mr. J. G. Saunder's his brother-in-law.
He has left a goodly heritage in the way of kindly exhortations and dying testimony. He seemed to be more than conqueror through everlasting redemption.
Peace to his ashes! J. H. D. M.
(Middle Ga. Argus - Week of May 21,1881)
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Annie Britton
Mrs. Annie Britton, in whose memory these lines are written, was the daughter of Mr. James Rowland who stills survive her. She was born September 19,1843 and was married at Indian Springs, Georgia to Mr. James P. Britton, on October 5th, 1865. She died of that dread destroyer, consumption, on January 23,1889, age 45 years 3 months and 9 days, surrounded by her entire family and many loving friends, in the full triumph of the Christian faith. At the early age of fifteen she connected herself with the Baptist church and lived a faithful and consistent communicant till the day of her death. During the long period of her last illness, not withstanding her sufferings were intense, she would never murmur, but always bore her pains with Christian patience, and her prayer was always, �Not my will but thine O Lord be done.�
During her life she was ever faithful in the discharge of all her Christian duties, and was seldom absent from public worship, when her health would permit her attendance. The church and community are bereaved, but are comforted with the blessed assurance that their loss is her eternal gain. She is not dead, but asleep in Jesus.
(Middle Ga. Argus � Week of February 5, 1889)
Mr. J. B. Brooks
This old and well known citizen of Butts died last Thursday after an illness of about ten days. Mr. Brooks had about lived his three score years and ten at the time of his death. For twenty-five years he acted as bailiff for the Grand Jury and always faithfully performed his duty. His remains were interred at Indian Spring last Friday evening.
(Jackson, Argus - Week of May 7, 1896)
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T. N. Brownlee � Two Year Old
A two-year-old child of Mr. T. N. Brownlee, died on Saturday and was buried on Sunday, Rev. J. G. Kimbell preaching the funeral. (Middle Ga Argus � Week of May 12, 1890)
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Mrs. Bryans Death
We regret to announce the death of Mrs. R. G. Byars which sad event occurred at the residence of her husband in this city on Tuesday, December 21,1893. Mrs. Bryans had been in falling health for several years, but her death was a surprise to her many friends sad acquaintances, as she was of a very hopeful disposition, and her friends were of the opinion that she would outlive the illness which had cast such a palor upon her life.
Mrs. Bryans was the only surviving daughter of Mrs. E. O. Huron (Hudson), and was of a loving and charitable disposition, possessing all the Christian qualities of a fond and loving wife, and a gentle and affectionate mother.
She leaves a husband, three children, and mother and brother, along with every acquaintance she has made through life, to mourn her departure.
Her remains were interred in the family lot in the cemetery at this place on Friday evening. (Middle Ga. Argus - Week of January 4, 1894)
Note: this name is spelled Bryans and also Byars
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BURFORD
Mr. Will Burford a young man about 28 years old living a few miles north of Jackson died of typhoid fever this morning. He leaves a wife and one child. (Middle Ga. Argus � Week of December 3, 1889)
Mr. Will Burford died of typhoid fever last Tuesday was buried Wednesday.
(Middle Ga. Argus � Week of December 10, 1889)
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BUTTRILL, Mrs. Louisa A.,
consort of Mr. Britton Buttrill and daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Hudson of Milledgeville died at her residence near Jackson, Butts County on the 5th of December 1839. She was born in 1820. Her Husband, Mother and two-week-old infant survive.
Note:
Louisa A. Buttrill was buried at Old Bethel Primitive Baptist Church in Butts Co.
The two-week-old son left behind was named Jesse Wm. Adolphus Buttrill
He is buried next to his mother.
22 Nov 1839 - 31 Jul 1852 aged 12 Yrs 8 Months & 9 Days.
(The Southern Recorder Newspaper -
Published at Milledgeville, Ga. weekly
Obit- Issue December 17th, 1839)
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Mr. Cyrus Byars Has Passed To The Beyond
Mr. Cyrus J. Byars, aged 29, died at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. J.Byars, at 5 o'clock Wednesday morning. He had been in ill health for some time and death was not unexpected.
Mr. Byars was formerly a member of the coast artillery corps and was stationed on the pacific coast. It was while serving in the army that Mr. Byars became ill and he was discharged. He had a large number of friends throughout the county who regret to learn of his passing.
Mr. Byars is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Byars; six brothers, Messrs. M. F., Paul, Phillip, Enoc, Joel and Harry Byars; two sisters, Misses Mary Lois and Ruth Byars.
The funeral was held at the Watkins-Byars cemetery Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock.
(Butts Argus - 1916)
Butts County Cemetery book states: Cyrus Jefferson Byars, born October 5, 1886 and died September 19, 1916 and buried in the Watkins Cemetery
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Aiken Standard
Wednesday, Nov. 10, 1948
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MRS. MARY BYERS DIES SATURDAY (BYARS)
Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Brown Byars, 80,
who died at her home near Windsor, Nov. 6, at 7 p.m.,
were held at the Windsor Baptist Church, Monday Nov. 8, at 11 a.m.
The Rev. E. R. Sr. officiating.
Burial followed at the Church Cemetery.
Mrs. Byars was the widow of the late George W. Byars.
She was a lifelong resident of Windsor and a member of
the Windsor Baptist Church. She died after an illness of one week.
Active pallbearers were C.V. Adkinson, Leon Adkinson,
George Carter, Billy Bell, Julian Adkinson, and Algie Bell.
Mrs. Byars is survived by four daughters,
Mrs. T.A. Carpenter of Augusta, Ga., Mrs. Albert Bell of Windsor,
Mrs. W.A. Hawn, of Augusta Ga. and Mrs. H. O. Eubanks.
Four sons, K.C. Byars of Windsor, L.G. Byars of Thomaston Ga.
(Lloyd George Byars) H.C. Byars of Augusta Ga. and John B. Byars
of Windsor; 31 grandchildren; and 17 great grandchildren.
Other: George Washington Byars, her husband
06/05/1870- 03/16/1933 born & died in S.C.
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