BLOUNT FAMILY MENTIONS
IN THE
"MERIWETHER VINDICATOR"
Wm. T. Revill, Editor
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Meriwether County, Georgia was organized and laid out from Troup County in 1827. Greenville was located about the same time. Situated on a range of high hills and blessed with excellent freestone water, the town has always been noted for its healthfulness. The seat of justice of one of the largest and wealthiest counties in the state, Greenville enjoyed a fine local trade prior to the Civil War. During the war, the western side of the town square was laid to ashes. A few older citizens remained and made earnest efforts to keep up the schools, churches, and municipal affairs. Often there was no town Marshall and sometimes nothing but a faint show of town government. Gradually the business of the place decreased until two stores did nearly all the trade. The population dwindled to about 450 and people from the county rarely ever went to town except on public business.

A narrow gauge railroad (the rails being only 3 feet apart) reached Greenville in February 1885. It connected Greenville to Columbus, Georgia by way of Chipley, Georgia. At once the people of the county began talking an interest in the town, bringing their cotton for sale. The first season after the railroad saw 8,000 bales of cotton shipped from Greenville. Telegraph lines were installed at the same time as the railroad. The first bank opened in 1891.

May 2, 1873: Picnic
On Friday last the young people of the village, accompanied by their escorts, repaired to the shady banks of Little Red Oak, near Mr. Blount’s, and had a most delightful day. The lunch enjoyed by the party was excellent, judging from the basket sent the Editor by a group of the fair damsels on their return that evening.

(Note: I take this Mr. Blount to be Green Berry Mitchell Blount (brother to Freeman). Red Oak Creek did not cross any of Freeman’s land but did run between Woodbury and Molena, Georgia. Green Berry lived just across the Meriwether County line in Pike County, near Molena.)

June 13, 1873: Brought To Jail
On Friday last C. V. Blount was committed to jail charged with an assault upon Mrs. Emily Ingraham with intent to murder. On Tuesday, he was released on a bond of $800 for his appearance at the next Superior Court. His bondsmen were Dr. Anthony, E. C. Maffett, F. W., John, J. J., and Thomas Blount. The committal trial was held at Rocky Mount before W. S. Willingham, J. P.

(Note: Who is this C. V. Blount and Thomas Blount? The John is F. W. Blount’s youngest brother, born 1819 and the J. J. is the son of John. Their full names are John Joseph Blount Sr. and Jr.)

August 8, 1873: Petit jurors for November term of Meriwether Superior Court included E. H. Blount.

November 14, 1873: Trial of Maxwell
E. H. Blount was on the jury of the murder trial of Robert Maxwell, charged with the cutting of Clifford C. Woodruff, which led to his death. The entire testimony was published in the paper, including Judge John Underwood’s speech to the jurors on the legal points of the case. The jury found Robert Maxwell guilty. Judge Underwood sentenced Woodruff to 3 years in the penitentiary.

August 7, 1874: Meriwether Mass Meeting
The objection of the meeting was to elect delegates to the Congressional Convention to be held at LaGrange for the Fourth Congressional District; to appoint a County Executive Committee; to decide a time for holding a convention to nominate suitable men as our representatives in the Legislature; and to provide for the manner of choosing delegates to said convention. J. W. Park and F. W. Blount were appointed delegates from the 8^th District of Meriwether County.

February 5, 1875: Grand Jurors, Second Week of Superior Court, May Term 1875
List includes Eli Blount.

April 9, 1875: Public Meeting
At a meeting of the citizens of Meriwether County, held in the court house in Greenville, on April 6^th, Mr. F. W. Blount being called to the chair, stated the object of the meeting to be that some action be taken to give aid to the suffers from the tornado in our sister counties of Talbot and Harris. Two men from each district were appointed by the chair to solicit contributions for said purpose.

May 28, 1875: List Of Jurors
Eli Blount was included in list of Grand Jurors for Meriwether Superior Court, beginning on the third Monday in July.

June 18, 1875: To The Voters of Meriwether County
At the suggestion of some friends, and the solicitation of others, together with other good and sufficient reasons, I hereby announce myself as a candidate for county Treasurer to fill the vacancy caused by the death of the Hon. J. L. Banning. Help me friends. Large favors thankfully received; small ones in proportion.
                                                                        Jesse Partridge
(Note: Jesse Partridge married Lucinda Demarius Blount 7-3-1872).

August 27, 1875: List of Grand Jurors
Levi Blount was included in the list of Grand Jurors, Second Week, Meriwether Superior Court, November Term, 1875.

October 15, 1875: Bailed
Jake Russel, charged with stealing watermelons from the patch of Mr. John Russell, and who was arrested some time ago and lodged in jail, was bailed out this week. Messrs F. W. and Eli Blount are securities on his bond.

November 5, 1875: Meriwether Superior Court
State vs Jake Russel, simple larceny, not guilty.

January 14, 1876: Local Topics
Election for County Commissioner included Levi P. Blount in the list of 10 candidates. Levi received 158 votes, coming in at 6^th place.

April 28, 1876: Death
Just before going to press, the sad intelligence reached us that another old citizen, Freeman W. Blount has passed away. Mr. Blount died at his residence near Greenville last Wednesday night aged sixty nine. He was among the first settlers of this county, as well as one of our most prominent citizens, having filled the office of sheriff from 1842 to 1848, and from 1865 to 1870.

The deceased was a man of Spartan firmness and fearless in the discharge of every public trust committed to his charge. A kindhearted neighbor and public spirited citizen, his death leaves a void not easily filled, when so many of our old men are passing away.

Free and outspoken in his opinions, he left his impression on all with whom he came in contact. Peace to his ashes and all honor to his memory.

May 19, 1876: Obituary of F. W. Blount
Died at his residence near Greenville, Meriwether County, Georgia, on the 26^th day of April last in the sixty-ninth year of his age, Freeman W. Blount, of chronic disease of the urinary organs.

The deceased was born in Jones County, Georgia on the 29 day of April, 1807, and was principally raised in Jasper County. He moved from thence to Meriwether County in 1828, and settled first near the place on which he died.

The writer has been intimately acquainted with the deceased for the last forty years, and feels warranted in saying that although he made no profession of religion publicly, he entertained a high regard for those who did, when their walk accorded with their profession. He was a man of sterling worth and integrity. As a citizen he stood deservedly high in having a name above reproach in every respect. His loss will be severely felt by the whole community, not only for his high toned and gentlemanly bearing, but for the good example he set for energy, economy and honesty, as contrasted with the idleness, waste, extravagance and dishonesty of the present day.

His integrity was unalloyed. In every respect he was a reliable friend, a good and obliging neighbor, a kind, affectionate husband and father, providing well for the comfort of his family and friends.

The charitable hospitality of his home will be greatly missed by many citizens of his county. He was twice married, having eight living children by his first wife, all with a single exception married and settled off. He leaves a disconsolate widow and six other children, mostly of infantile age, to mourn their great loss in his death. We would say to the widow and children; be reconciled to the will of God in the death of your husband and father, for great as your losses are, you should remember that the Judge of all the earth will do right, and that he works beyond the sight and understanding of all created beings. In His revealed word we have the blessed assurance that all things shall work together for good to them that love God. We should acquiesce in the Divine pleasure under sufferings as well as enjoyments. When we quietly yield to His government in circumstances of suffering and sorrow, it is a strong manifestation of love and reverence to God, and testifies in strong terms, that we have such a sense of the wisdom and goodness of God as to be satisfied to undergo whatever afflictions He is pleased to send upon us, and give up our wishes and comforts that the pleasure of the Lord may be done and His glory on earth promoted. When we can thus acquiesce in the will of God a serenity and quietude takes possession of the soul, allays the bitterness of it’s distress, soothes all it’s turmults into peace, mingles comfort in the cup of sorrow and blends with all it’s sufferings a supporting sense of the approbation and favor of God.
A Friend
Christian Advocate will please copy.

October 5, 1877: Legal Notice
Whereas, Margaret A. Blount, as guardian of Carrie B. Peavy and Mary A. Peavy, orphans and minors of Allen Peavy, deceased, having by her written petitions
applied to me for leave to sell all of the real estate of said minors.
This is therefore to cite all persons concerned to show cause if any they have, why an order authorizing the sale of said real estate should not be granted on the first
Monday of November next.
Given under my hand and official signature this Sept. 25th, 1877.
A. J. Hinton, O.M.C.

(Note: Who was this Margaret A. Blount married to? I believe her maiden name to be Margaret Peavy, sister of Allen and Eli Peavy. Eli married Elizabeth Blount, sister of Freeman W. Blount. The Blount and Peavy’s often married into each other’s families. Eli and Elizabeth (Blount) Peavy moved to Meriwether County from Jasper County along with Freeman.

The legal description of this land is: an undivided two-thirds interest in all that tract or parcel of land, known and distinguished as a part of lot of land No. 96, in the upper ninth district, of said county of Meriwether, containing one hundred and twenty acres, more or less, the said tract or parcel of land, being the same conveyed by H. J. Hodnett, to Allen P. Peavy deceased.)

May 13, 1878: Local Topics
It seems impossible to keep our jail unoccupied. Last week, through the exertions of our active solicitor general, the criminal docket was disposed of and all rejoiced that the jail was without an occupant. Monday, however, J. J. Blount from the 1^st district, brought in Mr. Jas. L. Mitchell, who is charged with breaking into the house of W. D. Christian on the 15^th of April and taking therefrom a portion of Mr. Christian’s apparel and a valuable pistol.
(Note: Who is this J. J. Blount?)

July 19, 1878:
Freeman Blount, worthy descendant of a noble sire, is reported as having a fine crop which he has superintended and in whose cultivation he has taken the foremost joy.
(Note: This is Freeman, Jr.)

August 2, 1878:
Died at Oakland, July 27^th, of Typhoid Fever, Miss Hattie Walker, aged fifteen years and five months. The deceased was a grand daughter of the late Freeman W. Blount.
(Note: This is the child of Perlina Pauline (Blount) Walker and Henry H. Walker.)

October 4, 1878:
The little son of R. A. Parker, Esq., going to the barn a few days since to get some fodder for the horse, found a large snake coiled under the bundle of hay. Yelling with all his might the little man made haste to his mother’s side and told of the presence of the snake in the fodder house. Armed with a stick, Mrs. Parker repaired to the barn and quickly dispatched his snakeship. He proved to be over six feet long and measured a foot in circumference.
(Note: Mrs. Parker is Laura Emma (Blount) Parker).

October 11, 1878: Old Resident
In 1829, Mr. Eli Peavy came to Meriwether and settled the place where he now resides a few miles from Greenville. For fifty years Mr. Peavy has been one of our best citizens and is perhaps the oldest continuous resident of the county. How many a scene, long forgotten, relating to the men of a former generation that has passed before him. He has known all the leading men that have figured in our county; lived under every sheriff; known all the clerks of our courts; and paid taxes to every collector of such tribute that has ever held a commission in Meriwether. He witnessed the building of our court house, saw the scattered timbers of our first jail and listened to sermons in Greenville ere the erection of a house of worship. Almost a solitary survivor, Mr. Peavy retains citizenship with the children and grand-children of his contemporaries of half a century ago. Long may he be spared to direct us by example and precept.
(Note: This Eli Peavy married Freeman W. Blount’s sister, Elizabeth Blount.)

June 27, 1879: Local Topics
Mr. Eli H. Blount brought to our sanctum last Saturday, the first cotton blossom we have seen this year.

July 4, 1879: Local Topics
Mr. Freeman Blount near town is reported by our foreman as having a fine crop with cotton bolls as large as partridge eggs.

Mr. Monroe Davidson’s corn and cotton are premium. His crop, like that of his neighbor, Mr. Blount, is in fine condition and free from grass.

July 11, 1879: List of Jurors for August Term of Meriwether Superior Court
List included L. P. Blount, First week Petit Juror

August 22, 1879: Local Topics
Abe Rosser, colored, who shot his wife near Warnerville some time ago and escaped from the bailiff after the committal trial by which he was ordered to jail for a hearing at this term of the court, has been at large until last Monday night. Learning that he was in a cabin on his premises, Robert A. Parker, Esq., accompanied by Messrs Blount and Grant, a couple of neighbors, went out to arrest the fugitive. Abe had said that it would be a difficult matter to capture him and boasted of his escape from the bailiff and his posse of a hundred men. Knowing Abe’s desperate character, the three gentlemen anticipated a lively struggle and thought themselves prepared for it. Mr. Blount entering the cabin spoke to Abe and made a motion to close the door but his prey was too quick for him and making a dash for the door, got outside, where he was seized by Mr. Parker. Catching up a broken handled spade, the negro struck over his shoulder at Parker who was behind him. The sharp corner of the spade striking Parker on the right cheek inflicted a severe wound and produced a copious flow of blood. By this time, Mr. Grant had come up and it required the united efforts of the three, coupled with the free use of a large hickory stick, to hold and tie the stout wife shooter. In the melee, Mr. Blount had one of his fingers badly bitten by the negro. Secured at last, Abe was lodged in jail Tuesday morning and will be interviewed by the authorities during this sitting of the court.
(Note: This Mr. Blount is probably Levi P. Blount who lived in Warnersville. The Robert A. Parker, Esq. is the husband of Laura Emma Blount.)

October 24, 1879: Local Topics
Mr. Eli H. Blount brought a pumpkin to town this week weighing 45 pounds. "Some pumpkin" that.

November 28, 1879: Primitive Domestic Articles
As you seem to be hunting up old relics and heirlooms and have brought to notice Mr. Willingham’s old Blue Overcoat and old man Sims’ claw hammer wedding coat and Bill’s breeches, also, Mrs. Wyche’s antiquated dish and counterpane, I will tell you about our old relic.

My wife has a counterpane made by her grandmother. It is one of those old fashioned turfed counterpanes. Her grandmother picked the seed from the cotton, carded and spun both warp and filling, and wove, made and fringed it about 1820 or 1821. She gave it to her daughter, the late Mrs. Wm. A. J. Phillips, whose name is worked in one corner, and Mrs. Phillips in turn gave it to the present owner. She also has a mahogany jewelry case presented to the late Wm. Phillips in 1833. Both these articles still look bright and new.

March 12, 1880: Local Topics
Mr. Freeman Blount said last Monday that he finished planting all his upland corn last Saturday.

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Mrs. Blount, living near Greenville, losing a young horse last week, sent to the Vindicator office on Monday and had some handbills struck and by Tuesday evening one of these circulars was the means of bringing the animal home. See what advertising does.
Note: The 1880 census of Meriwether County showed a population of 17, 749. Of this number, 2,178 lived in the town district (8^th district).

June 4, 1880: Sheriff Sales
Georgia-Meriwether County
Will be sold before the court house door in the town of Greenville, Meriwether County, Ga., during the legal hours of sale on the first Tuesday in July, 1880 the following property to wit: 100 acres of land, more or less, the same being parts of lots of land No’s 88 and 89 situated lying and being in the 1^st District of Meriwether County; levied on as the property of Mrs. Mary Blount for state and county taxes for the year 1879; levy made and returned to me by J. O. Christian, T. C. and Ex-off. Sheriff.
(Note: Who is this Mary Blount? The 1^st District is in the area of Chalybeate Springs in the southeastern corner of the county.)

July 2, 1880: Mr. Huntley’s Exhibition – Tuesday Night
Long before eight o’clock, the hour for the opening exercises, the large hall of the Masonic Institute building was jammed, every available foot of space being occupied…

The glory and beauty of village gossip was well shown in the reproduction of an evening’s conversation of a sewing circle for clothing the heathen, Misses Mary Barnes, Cora Blount, Bessie Dixon, Mary and Mattie Hill and Lavonia Leverett representing the vinegar faced old maids and tattling matrons. A good selection well rendered.

Mr. Huntley’s Exhibition - Wednesday Night
The crowd was as large Wednesday evening as the night before…

The "Country Aunt’s Visit" by Misses Harris, Hill, Blount, Terrell and others was a laughable dialogue and was delivered with fine effect. Misses Mary Park and Annie Terrell sang a pretty duet in a sweet and charming manner, showing evidences of decided musical talent. Though quiet hoarse, Miss Cora Blount acquitted herself famously in the umbrella, Caudle "Curtain Lecture", and the audience enjoyed the amusing satire from beginning to end…
(Note: The above is a program of entertainment for families by the pupils after a 3 month session of school. The children would then enjoy a month vacation. This is believed to be the school in Greenville that was owned and operated by the owner of the Vindicator and his wife, whom he called his "silent partner". They were both school teachers. The entire program was written up in the Vindicator using a column and a half. Musical exercises and selections were under the direction of Mrs. Peavy and Mrs. Adams. Some of the other children’s names were Herbert Banning, Joe Freeman, Frank Hill, Charley Park, George Baldwin, Nora Banning, Janie Harris, Kittie Hill, Minnie Ellis, Nellie Peavy, Nettie Banning, Katie Peavy, Tennie Winslow, Brookside Cline, Pattie Anthony, Minne Revill, Minnie Jones, Flora Floyd, Charley Findley, Frank Hill, Bobbie Winslow, and Mr. T. A. Atkinson who gave a speech, much to the audience’s delight, on the subject of schools and education.)
(Cora Blount was the daughter of Freeman W. and Nancy Blount.)

July 23, 1880: Meriwether Superior Court, August Term
Freeman Blount - Petit Juror, First Week
Eli Blount – Petit Juror, Second Week

January 28, 1881: Meriwether Superior Court, February Term, 1881
F. W. Blount – Petit Juror, Second Week

February 11, 1881: Local Topics
The dwelling of R. A. Parker, Esq. in the 8^th district north of Greenville, was discovered to be on fire last Sunday night about 7 o’clock. Although a high wind was prevailing a ladder and a few buckets of water timely applied quenched the flames. A hole a foot square was burned in the roof. The fire originated from a chimney spark.
(Note: This is the home of Laura Emma (Blount) Parker.)

June 10, 1881: Road Commissioners
The road commissioners of the Town district will meet in Greenville tomorrow. All persons desirous of having their won portions of the road assigned them, or other parties having business before the commissioners are requested to be present.
W. H. Keller, Commissioner
E. H. Blount, Commissioner
J. M. Andrews, Commissioner

July 22, 1881: Meriwether Superior Court, August Term, 1881
F. W. Blount – Petit Juror, Second Week

August 26, 1881: Old Servant Dead
Died on the 13^th of August in the 11^th District, John Blount, colored, former slave of the late F. W. Blount, aged 76 years. He was faithful and upright in all his dealings with his fellow man.

November 25, 1881: Local Topics
E. E. Blount, with J. H. Nelson, would be pleased to receive a visit from his old friends and guarantees dry goods and groceries at bottom prices. Call on Ed and give him your patronage. He will deal squarely with you.
(Note: This is Edward E. Blount, son of Freeman W. and Nancy Blount.)

December 16, 1881: Local Topics
Mr. E. E. Blount was elected town marshall at a meeting of the council Wednesday night. Let every good citizen sustain Ed in his efforts to keep order in the town.

January 5, 1882: Local Topics
R. A. Parker, Esq. has resigned his position as county commissioner and will remove to Florida starting this week. The resignation of Mr. Parker necessitates the election of two county commissioners instead of one. The election of both commissioners will take place the same day the 7^th of January.

January 13, 1882: Local Topics
Last Wednesday night an intoxicated stranger, giving his name as Henderson of Conyers, took the rounds of the town after our citizens had retired and aroused the slumbering townspeople with a demand to open their doors. Ed Blount, town marshall, being notified, hunted up the gentleman and placed him in the lock up. He gave his name as Dr. Seamon at the jail. Five dollars was the cost of his night’s frolic.

January 27, 1882: Meriwether Superior Court
E. H. Blount – Petit Juror, Second Week

February 24, 1882: Local Topics
A full grown English pea of this year’s growth was placed upon our table last Wednesday. It was sent by a Florida subscriber, Freeman W. Blount.

June 2, 1882: Our School
We have had fifty four pupils in attendance upon our school the present term. This list includes the names of Lee Blount and Marshall Blount.
(Note: This was the school of Mr. Wm. T. Revill, editor of the Vindicator. Lee and Marshall were the sons of Eli H. Blount.)

August 11, 1882: Local Topics
Our energetic friend, Freeman W. Blount, who removed to Florida last December, is back on a visit to his mother near Greenville, and is in the enjoyment of the most robust health. Freeman will not return to Florida on account of the great amount of sickness prevailing there. The other emigrants to Florida from Meriwether will return this fall.

August 18, 1882: Local Topics
Mr. L. P. Blount and lady accompanied by Mr. Bascom Carlisle, reached Meriwether returning from Florida last Wednesday. They emigrated to Florida last winter from this county but becoming discouraged on account of so much sickness this year they have determined to return to Meriwether.
(Note: This is Levi P. Blount, son of Freeman W. and Sarah Blount.)

October 6, 1882: Local Topics
As we go to press, we learn that Mr. Eli Peavy is dead. A good man gone. He was 82 years old.
(Note: Freeman Blount’s brother-in-law.)

November 17, 1882: Local Topics
Mr. E. E. Blount returned last week from a trip to Atlanta.

November 24, 1882: Jailed
Tuesday evening Messers Levi Blount and J. T. Edge drove into town with two prisoners who confessed they were the parties who robbed Mr. Blandenberg’s house near Erin on Thursday night, the 9^th of November. One of the prisoners, a white man, goes by the name of J. T. Fergerson; the other, a negro, is known by the name of Cab Ingram and was raised in Mr. Blandenberg’s neighborhood. Fergerson grew to manhood in Upson County and is said to be respectably connected, his father being the Baptist minister.
(Note: J. T. Edge was married to Julia A. (Blount) Edge, daughter of Freeman W. and Sarah Blount.)

December 1, 1882: Local Topics
Mr. Eli H. Blount had about one third of an acre, or 9 rows, 120 yards long, in sugar cane this year. From this small patch he made 67 gallons of syrup, has sold $100 worth of cane for seed and has put away 1,700 stalks for next year’s planting. This patch then has produced in record number $120 worth of cane and syrup, being at the rate of $360 per acre.

December 8, 1882: Local Topics
R. A. Parker, Esq. has moved back to Meriwether from Florida reaching here this week. Mr. Parker has been in bad health for some time.

December 21, 1882: Local Topics
All parties indebted to the firm of Blount and Keith are hereby notified to come forward and settle up at once as the firm has been dissolved by mutual consent.

January 12, 1883: Local Topics
Messrs Ed Blount and Adolphus Biggers left Greenville for Texas last week.

August 3, 1883: Meriwether Superior Court, August Term 1883
E. H. Blount, Grand Juror

January 25, 1884: A Reminiscence
Mr. Editor: In your last issue under the heading of an old document, you express a wish to hear from any one now living in the county who witnessed the going up of the walls of the present court house in Greenville. In response I will state that I was one of the first legal settlers of Meriwether County, moving to the county in December 1824, sixty years ago. I struck camp in the road on the land now owned by Mrs. Thomas W. Gill, near Greenville. I killed and salted my pork in the woods. I was well acquainted with all the Justices of the Inferior Court who selected the present county site and knew Mr. Hitchcock well, whom you mention as the contractor for building the court house.

Tom Hardaway built the first cabin that was erected in Greenville. It stood upon the site now occupied by the store of Judge David Ellis.

I sold out my first home and moved to what is now known as the Blount settlement. Levi M. Adams was the first clerk and I served on the first grand jury ever sworn in for the county. I am now in my 86^th year since last October and am enjoying as good health as could be expected for a man of my age. God has showered his blessings upon me abundantly for which I feel thankful. If any of my old associates are living I should like to hear from them.

November 28, 1884: Local Topics
Mr. Eli H. Blount has made this year from about seven eights of an acre of land 47 gallons of sorghum syrup, 64 gallons of ribbon cane syrup and saved 2,500 stalks of cane for seed. This is at the rate of $100 per acre.

December 5, 1884: Local Topics
Yesterday morning, Dr. Terrell was crossing the little creek near Mrs. Blount’s on the Hogansville Road 2 miles from town when a runaway horse with buggy came dashing down the road in front of him. The doctor steered his horse as near the edge of the deep gully as possible. The buggy struck the wheel of Dr. T’s buggy throwing the doctor forward to the ground. His face, nose, mouth and eyes were severely bruised, the skin being taken off in many places. He rode to town with Mr. Freeman Blount. His injuries though severe and painful are not serious.

December 19, 1884: Local Topics
Mrs. Partridge, wife of Judge Jesse Partridge of the 7^th District, has been quite ill for some time with fever.
(Note: Mrs. Partridge is the former Lucinda Demarius Blount.)

January 16, 1885: Warnerville Jottings
A vote for Justice in the Upper Ninth District on the first Saturday was one of the largest ever polled in the district. L. P. Blount and R. W. Jones were the rival canidates.

December 18, 1885: Local Topics
We regret to hear that Judge Jesse Partridge has had two slight strokes of paralysis the past week.

December 18, 1885: Hymeneal
Married near Farmersville, Texas on the 14^th of November, Mr. Ed E. Blount, formerly of Greenville, Georgia, to Miss Ida Hewett, of Collins County, Texas.

Mr. Blount is the youngest son of the late Freeman W. Blount, so long sheriff of Meriwether, and is a young man of great energy and determination. He has been in Texas about four years and his old friends in Meriwether will be delighted to hear that he is doing well in his distant Texas home. May his industry and honesty meet with proper rewards and he and his fair bride enjoy long life and the best of earth’s choicest blessings.

March 26, 1886: Local Topics
Mr. Eli Blount, near Greenville, has had several of his children very sick with measles.

April 16, 1886: Local Topics
Mrs. Eli H. Blount, near Greenville, is seriously ill with pneumonia.

April 30, 1886: Local Topics
Mrs. Eli Blount, who has been so ill with pneumonia, is improving.

July 23, 1886: Local Topics
Mr. B. H. Trammell, a Monroe Emory College student, is canvassing Meriwether for some valuable publications.
(Note: B. H. Trammell was the future husband of Eliza Jane "Jennie" Blount.)

August 13, 1886: Good Meetings
The protracted meeting at Freeman’s Chapel closed last Friday night. The community has been wonderfully stirred up and there were twenty five accessions to the church. They included Jennie and Lillie Blount.

August 20, 2886: Warnersville Happenings
Mrs. J. T. Edge was struck by lightening last Monday, the shock rendering her insensible for several minutes. She has about recovered.
(Note: Mrs. J. T. Edge was the former Julia A. Blount.)

January 6, 1887: Local Topics
Mr. J. T. Edge has moved to town from near Warnersville and occupies the Howell residence on LaGrange Street.

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Mrs. Partridge has assumed direction of the housekeeping department of the Bryan House for the present year. This is ample security that everything will work well at this popular hotel.
(Note: Mrs. Partridge is Lucinda Demarius (Blount) Partridge.)

April 15, 1887: In Memoriam
Mrs. Nancy E. Blount, widow of the late Freeman W. Blount, died at her home near Greenville last Tuesday night, aged fifty four years. Mrs. Blount, formerly Miss Nannie Baker, was an excellent Christian lady, a member of the Methodist church at Freeman’s Chapel. Left a widow several years ago, she nobly discharged the duties of guardian and parent to her orphaned children. She not only secured a competence for her family but gave them good educational advantages and taught them to walk in the right way, instructing them by example as well as by precept. Her death was sudden and unexpected, her illness being of only a few days duration, yet this good woman was ready for the summons. She will be greatly missed by children, family, relatives, the church and the community in which she was so well and favorably known. Her place at the fireside will be vacant, her familiar face at church will be no longer seen but her influence and bright example will still remain a light for children and friends to obey and imitate. Peace to her ashes, all honor to her memory.

October 7, 1887: Hymeneal
Married near Greenville on Thursday morning, the 29^th of September, by Rev. S. D. Clements, Rev. B. H. Trammell and Miss Jennie Blount.

May no adverse skies ever darken their pathway.

November 18, 1887: Burned Out
From a Texas paper we clip the following dispatch:
Copeville, Texas, November 3, 1887 – About noon Wednesday the residence of Mr. E. E. Blount was destroyed by fire. Mrs. Blount was in a back room preparing dinner and knew nothing of the fire until it had gained such headway as to prevent her saving anything. Not $5 worth was taken from the building. It was quick destruction, mostly over within thirty minutes from discovery of fire. Origin of the fire unknown. A total loss and no insurance.

Mr. Blount is a brother of Mr. Freeman Blount and has many old friends in Meriwether who will regret to hear of his misfortune.

December 23, 1887: Local Topics
Married near Greenville on Tuesday the 20^th of December, Dr. Bonner, of Hickory Flat, Ala. and Miss Cora E. Blount.

January 27, 1888: Local and Personal
Mr. & Mrs. B. H. Trammell have recently been visiting relatives in and near Greenville. Mrs. Trammell was formerly Miss Jennie Blount.

March 2, 1888: Hymeneal
Married at Whitesville on Thursday, the 23^rd, by Rev. W. T. Bell, Mr. Freeman W. Blount, of Meriwether, and Miss Mary Perry, of Whitesville, Harris County.

Mr. Blount is one of our most substantial and prosperous farmers, a good citizen and excellent gentleman. We wish him and his lovely bride the choicest blessings ever bestowed by a kind Providence since the first pair were given Paradise for a home.

April 13, 1888: Xerxes Jottings column
Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Blount made their aunt, Mrs. I. T. Woodward, a visit last Saturday and Sunday.

April 20, 1888: Local and Personal column
Quite a number of visiting brethren and members from the country attended the session of Greenville Masonic Lodge last Tuesday night. Amount them were Messrs. S. J. Kafka, of Neal, Greene Mayfield, Rob’t Bonner, H. B. Leverett, Wm. F. Williams, Dr. W. J. Barnes, T. S. Wright, Joe S. Smith, Dr. J. D. Sutton, Judge F. J. Williams, J. M. See, Eli H. Blount, O. F. Mathews. The third degree was conferred upon Dr. J. D. Sutton and Hon. H. W. Hill. Col. J. M. Mobley, past deputy grand master, of Hamilton, presided with Dr. A. G. Floyd and assisted in conferring the degrees. Col. Mobley is a bright mason and a most impressive worker and lecturer. It was past midnight before the lodge adjourned. The occasion was greatly enjoyed by the brethren of the mystic tie. The hours of refreshment were beguiled by cheerful talk and substantial comforts for the inner man, cakes, pickles and iced lemonade.

July 13, 1888: Rocky Mount Happenings
The Annual Fourth of July singing came off as published and was voted a success. We had good singing, some politics and Messrs. Cannon Maffett and Bob Brittain report plenty of courting. I guess they are correct as they were in a position to know. We hoped to see ye editor among us but was disappointed. Greenville was represented by Drs. Floyd and Bryant and their good ladies together with Mrs. Partridge.

August 10, 1888: Rocky Mount Happenings
Mrs. Judge Partridge, of Greenville, was the guest of Mrs. Judge Russell this week.

October 12, 1888: Middle Ninth Notes
Mr. H. H. Walker, is quite sick and fears are entertained that he may not recover.

October 12, 1888: Local and Personal column
We regret to hear of the death of Mr. H. H. Walker which occurred at his home at Oakland last Monday. He was buried Tuesday at the Blount homestead near Greenville. He was a good citizen.
(Note: This was the husband of Perlina Pauline Blount.)

October 26, 1888: Middle Ninth Notes
The death of Mr. H. H. Walker has thrown a gloom over our community. A good man has gone to his long home. His industry and integrity are proverbial.

November 8, 1888: Administrator's Sale
Georgia - Meriwether County
Agreeably to an order of the court of Ordinary of Meriwether County, will be sold at auction at the court house door of said county, on the first Tuesday in December, next, within the legal hours of sale, the following property to-wit: All the lands belonging to the estate of James H. Croley, deceased, situated in the Lutherville district of said county. Said lands will be sold in the following parts and parcels to-wit: All of said farm lying to the left of public road leading from Grantville to Lutherville, being all of lot No. 46, and ninety five acres more or less of lot No. 47 and twelve acres more or less off of the northeast corner of lot No. 51, whereon the dwelling stands, containing in all three hundred and ten acres more or less; all that portion of said farm lying to the right of said public road and north of C. O. Wortham's land known as the land rented to W. S. Willingham and house and patch occupied by Lee Blount for the present year, 1888, being a part of lot No. 47, containing fifty five acres more or less; all that portion of said farm lying to the right of said road in front of the dwelling whereon the graveyard is located, containing forty one acres more or less off of the northeast fifty acres of lot No. 51, bounded on the south and east by the J. C. Wortham place, on west by Post's land, and north by public road; one square acre is reserved to the graveyard from this plat.

Sold as the property of James H. Croley, late of said county, deceased, for the purpose of distribution amount the heirs. Terms cash.
W. A. Post
Administrator

December 14, 1888: Local and Personal
The sale of perishable property of the late Freeman W. Blount has been postponed from the 13^th to Tuesday the 18^th day of December, by agreement of the legatees.

March 8, 1889: Ordinary’s Court
The will of Judge Newman Thorton was probated in common form. A. Y. Thornton, executor with J. E. Adams, Eli H. Blount and J. W. Maffett, subscribing witnesses.

March 29, 1889: Local and Personal column
Mrs. Freeman Blount came up on Saturday’s evening train from a visit to relatives in Whitesville.

April 5, 1889: Local and Personal column
Miss Carrie Blount has returned from a visit to her sister Mrs. Cora E. Bonner, of Hickory Flat, Alabama.

April 5, 1889: Rocky Mount Notes
Mrs. Judge Partridge, of your town, is the guest of Prof. and Mrs. E. W. Russell.

May 17, 1889: Local and Personal column
The little year old child of Mrs. H. H. Walker, of Oakland, fell out of the door last week, the fall causing death soon afterwards. The little babe’s father died last fall so that trouble falls heavily upon the household.
(Note: This child is from Henry H. Walker’s second marriage to Nancy.)

May 17, 1889: Public Road Notice
Georgia – Meriwether County
Upon the report of commissioners appointed to receive and report upon the advisability of opening up and making public the following described road in the 8^th district; commencing at the residence of W. W. Jarrell and running by the residence of R. H. Sunderlin and the places of F. V. Biggers and Geo. J. Martin, intersecting the Greenville and Hogansville Road on the line between said Biggers and the Blount Place: notice is hereby given that if no good cause be shown to the contrary, that the road will be granted at next regular term of court, first Tuesday in June, next.
This May 8^th, 1889
H. P. Blalock, Clerk W. F. Gay, Chm. B.C.

May 24, 1889: Local and Personal column
Little Walter Blount, one of our nice, gentle boys is now living with his sister, Mrs. Bonner, near Fredonia, Alabama. Walter goes to Sunday school and manifests great interest in all its exercises. Recently trial was made to find if any of the pupils could repeat the Ten Commandments without mistake. We learn that Walter did so and was the only pupil in the school who did so. Success to our little friend all through life in every good word and work.
(Note: Walter Wesley Blount was the youngest child of Freeman W. Blount.)

May 31, 1889: Local and Personal column
Rev. B. H. Trammell and wife, formerly Miss Jennie Blount, and Mrs. Ambrose, formerly Miss Lillie Blount, spent last Wednesday in Greenville, the guests of Mrs. J. T. Edge, the sister of the two ladies. Rev. Mr. Trammell is in charge of the Gwinnett circuit and Mrs. Ambrose with her husband, is a resident of Gwinnett County. The party has been on a visit to Mrs. Dr. Bonner, formerly Miss Cora Blount, and their relatives in Alabama. Some time has also been spent with Mr. Freeman Blount and other relatives in and near Greenville. The party left yesterday for home having been absent two weeks or more.

July 19, 1889: Local and Personal column
Police Force for August 7, 1889, at a reunion of the Confederate Veterans at Greenville includes E. H. Blount...

J. C. Maffett, Sheriff of Meriwether County has been appointed by the executive committee as marshal of the day and will have a general supervision of the police force. All listed persons are requested to meet at the court house in Greenville at 6 o’clock a.m., 7^th of August, to receive badges and go on duty as a police force for said day.
By order of G. L. Peavy

November 1, 1889: Local and Personal column
Mr. F. W. Blount took last Wednesday’s morning train to Chipley.

November 29, 1889: Local and Personal Column
The "Edge House" will move headquarters for next year to the residence of Dr. R. F. Hall. This will give more room for the accommodation of guests. We wish Mr. and Mrs. Edge enlarged prosperity for 1890.

December 13, 1889: Local and Personal column
There will be a sale of perishable property of Mr. F. W. Blount tomorrow, Saturday, at the old homestead near town. Mr. Blount is selling out to remove to Alabama. We are sorry to lose him as he has always been a true friend and good citizen.

December 13, 1889: Sheriff Sales
Georgia, Meriwether County
Will be sold before the Court house door in the town of Greenville within the legal hours of sale on the first Tuesday in January, 1890 the said county and state to the highest bidder the following property to-wit:

One undivided seventh (7^th) interest in 440 acres of land, more or less, in the 8^th district of Meriwether county, Ga., being the place whereon Mrs. Nancy E. Blount resided the 8^th day of January, 1883: bounded on the north by land of G. J. Martin and Eli H. Blount, east by lands of M. Davidson and E. H. Blount, south by land of Mrs. Wood and Jack Clayton, west by land of Virgil Biggers & A. F. Hill, and levied on as the property of E. E. Blount to satisfy a fi fa issued from the superior court of said county in favor of F. W. Blount vs E. E. Blount.

December 27, 1889: Local and Personal column
Mr. F. W. Blount has moved to near Opelika, Alabama.

January 3, 1890: A Card
Mr. Editor: Please allow me space to correct a rumor that I heard while on my way home last Wednesday which was that I had run away from Meriwether. I beg leave to say that I want all the property I left sold to pay my debts. If the proceeds don’t pay every dollar I only ask that time be given me to make money and I will pay every cent with the interest thereon.

Ever since my father died in 1886, I worked for my mother, three sisters and one brother and did the best I could for them. Except seven months of the time, a part of what I made went for their support. I am not ashamed of the record I made.

Outside of the property left in Meriwether, I have notes and accounts sufficient to pay all my debts.

I have no unkind feelings against any one and only write to let my friends know the true state of affairs.
Opelika, Ala. Dec. 26^th, 1889 F. W. Blount

January 10, 1890: Local and Personal column
During the Christmas holidays Mr. E. K. Smith, editor of the Flowery Branch News spent several days with his sister, Mrs. Mollie J. Blount. Mr. Smith is a genial gentleman and gets up a first rate paper.

January 17, 1890: How and Where the Editor Spent Christmas
During the recent holidays, it was our pleasure to visit relatives in Meriwether county, near Greenville. We left Atlanta, on Sunday at 1:25 p.m. and at 3:40, arrived at Hogansville, Troup county, where we left the railroad, and "footed" it for about three miles, over a road we had not traveled since the summer of 1864, during Wilson’s raid, but with little trouble we reached the home of our kinsman, Col. Clark D. Phillips, where we were cordially received and royally entertained, by his numerous, pleasant and interesting family. Monday morning we accepted a conveyance and left for the home of our invalid sister, Mrs. Eli H. Blount, whom we had not seen for a number of years. After a pleasant ride of about three hours, through a rough country, we reached our destination, three miles north west of Greenville. Here we enjoyed the society of the grown members for awhile, and then went romping around with our little nieces and nephews, until we felt like we were living over again, our boyhood days.

On Wednesday, we visited Greenville, the county seat. It is a town of about 1500 inhabitants, and is a very pretty town, but far short of what we had expected to see. It is indeed a misfortune that they have not the necessary railroad facilities and capital, for certainly they have the health, the brain, they energy, the will. There is not a bank in the city, and those of her citizens who are able to operate one, are said to be afraid to venture.

On Thursday, we returned to Col. Phillips and Friday, joined the large party of his friends at the Christmas dinner, which was bountiful and complete in every particular, except the turkey, which some ebony hued son of Ham had feloniously appropriated to his own use, the night previous.

We formed some very pleasant acquaintances in the city and country whom we shall ever remember kindly, and hope to meet again. - Flowery Branch Journal
(Note: Flowery Branch is in Hall County, Georgia).

March 14, 1890: Local and Personal column
Mrs. Eli H. Blount, we regret to learn, continues quiet feeble.

April 4, 1890: Local and Personal column
Dr. J. L. K. Smith, of Opelika, Alabama, has been on a visit to his sister, Mrs. E. H. Blount, who is quiet sick. Mrs. Blount lives a mile or two above town.

April 4, 1890: Sheriff Sales
Georgia – Meriwether County
Will be sold before the court house door in the town of Greenville said county and state, within the legal hours of sale on the first Tuesday in May, 1890, to the highest bidder for cash the following property to-wit:

An undivided one forty second (1-42) interest in the tract of land known as the Blount place in the 8^th District of said county and bounded on the east by lands of Monroe Davidson, on the North by lands of E. H. Blount and G. J. Martin, on the west by lands of Mrs. A. F. Hill and F. V. Biggers and south by lands of Ward place, and containing four hundred acres, more or less. Levied on as the property of E. E. Blount to satisfy an attachment fi fa issued from the Justice Court of the 65^th district G. M. of said county in favor of Thos. A. Atkinson vs E. E. Blount and the above describe property. Levy made and returned to me by G. W. Montgomery, L. C.
This April 2^nd 1890 J. C. Maffett, Sheriff

April 18, 1890: A Good Woman Dead
Mrs. Mollie J. Blount, wife of Mr. Eli H. Blount, died near Greenville last Monday aged about 45 years. Mrs. Blount had long been a suffer from consumption and her death was not unexpected.

The deceased was a good woman in the truest sense of that term. As a wife and mother she was most exemplary. Her sufferings were born with rare patience and fortitude. Her life had been so well ordered that she met the King of terrors with a confidence devoid of fear.

Mrs. Blount leaves a bereaved husband and several children whose loss is irreparable. She has gained eternal life. May her example ever exert a potent lasting influence upon the weeping family and all its members so live that a glorious reunion may be enjoyed in the "Sweet Bye and Bye".

May 16, 1890: Obituary
Mrs. Mary Jane Blount, formerly Miss Smith, died near Greenville, Ga. On the 13^th of April, 1890. She was the wife of Mr. Eli H. Blount, a well known and highly esteemed citizen of Meriwether county.

Mrs. Blount was born in Lee County, Ala. April 20^th, 1843; and hence, at the time of her death, lacked one week of being forty seven years of age. She united with the M. E. church, south, in 1859, in Newbern, Newton county, Ga. She lived a consistent member of that communion, until about one year before her death, when she connected herself with the Presbyterian church, to which her husband and oldest child belonged.

For about one year, she was a sufferer from consumption, and leaves a husband and six children, four boys and two girls, to mourn her loss. Her aged father also, and several brothers and sisters survive her.

In her last illness she was submissive and patient, calmly trusting the power, love and wisdom of her heavenly Father. Cheerful and uncomplaining in her afflictions she doubtless realized, that her divine Master was working "all things together for good to those that love him". She was fully aware of the serious nature of her illness, and some time before her death told her pastor "that she trusted everything to her Savior." She had no fear of death, as far as those around her could see, and passed away as quietly and sweetly as a babe falling asleep in its mother’s arms.

Her funeral was preached by Rev. Mr. Hughes, preacher in charge of the Greenville Methodist church, and her remains were deposited in the family burial ground, near the "old Blount homestead."

May a kind, heavenly Father comfort and console the sorrowing ones left behind, plant his saving grace in the hearts of her children, and early engage them in his divine services. W. E. D.

August 1, 1890: Jury List
August Term of Meriwether superior court 1890 – List included L. P. Blount as Grand Juror.

August 8, 1890: Local and Personal Column
Mr. W. T. Golden has returned from a ten day visit to relatives and friends in Alabama. He brought back favorable news from R. A. Parker, Esq. and his excellent lady who are prospering at their home near Wedowee.

August 15, 1890: Local and Personal column
Miss Julia Sutherlin from Freeman Chapel neighborhood, with her friend and relative, Miss Lexa Parker, of Alabama is the guest of the Edge House.
(Note: Miss Lexa Parker is the daughter of Laura Emma (Blount) Parker.)

October 24, 1890: Local and Personal column
We are glad to know that Mr. Lee P. Blount, Jr., is convalescing from an attack of fever.
(Note: This is the son of Eli Blount. He was not a Jr. but the newspaper used Jr. to distinguish him from his uncle, Levi P. Blount.)

December 12, 1890: Mr. Peavy’s Death (buried in the Blount/Peavy Cemetery)
Mr. John W. Peavy, brother of Hon. G. L. Peavy, died at his home five miles north of Greenville, last Friday and was buried Saturday morning at the family burying ground near the residence of Mr. Virgil Biggers. Mr. Peavy was born and reared in Meriwether and was about forty years of age. He married a daughter of Hon. C. W. Williams, his widow and several children surviving him.

Mr. Peavy had been in feeble health for some time and his death was not an unexpected event.

The deceased was an energetic farmer until broken down in health, kindly and social in his intercourse with his friends and a man of pronounced feelings and opinions. We knew him when a little school boy and remember him then as a most gentle and unassuming youth, affable and pleasant in his deportment with his associates. He was true to his friends who will cherish his virtues and honor his memory.

December 19, 1890: Married
Walker-Smith. Married on the morning of the 11^th at the residence of Mr. O. C. Pearce, near Warnersville, Mr. Charles H. Walker, of Oakland, to Miss Ada Smith, of Zebulon, Georgia, Dr. S. B. Cousins officiating.
(Note: This is the son of Perlina Pauline (Blount) Walker.)

July 17, 1891: Local and Personal column
Mrs. Cora Bonner, formerly Miss Cora Blount has returned to her home at Hickory Flat, Alabama, after a pleasant visit to Meriwether relatives.

May 27, 1892: Local and Personal column
Mrs. Lillie Blount Ambrose, of Lawrence is visiting relatives in and near Greenville.

May 27, 1892: Local and Personal column
As we go to press, we learn that Mr. Freeman W. Blount, near Greenville, is dead.
(Note: This is Freeman W. Blount, Jr.)

July 15, 1892: Interesting Letter
Called to Atlanta to see if anything could be done for our little daughter, Lucile, who lost her hearing three years ago, we had an interview with the noble hearted Dr. Calhoun. After a very careful examination he frankly told us that nothing could be done to restore the hearing of our little darling. The drum of the delicate and useful organ had been paralyzed by catarrh of the head and it is most probable that she will never hear and never talk. It is very painful to think that our bright little girl is to spend her entire life shut out from so many of the pleasures which reach us through the sense of hearing! We bowed our heads in submission to this dispensation of Providence. We are now endeavoring to look upon it as a blessing in disguise, a means of leading us on through this world to a bright home in the bright beyond.

Leaving Atlanta, it was our good fortune to stop off in Grantville and visit Georgia relatives and friends.

We spent a pleasant night with Mr. Lonie Sewell and his charming young wife. Here we met the Methodist pastor, Rev. Mr. Brinsfield, who showed us the new church newly completed at a cost of $4,000. The splendid edifice is a credit to the people of Grantville and shows true liberality and consecration to God and his cause.

We went next to the nice little town of Lone Oak, five miles from Grantville. Here we met many kindred whom we had not seen since childhood. The day was spent in talking of relatives and calling to remembrance events which occurred in the long ago. It was a pleasant season and the hours seemed to pass rapidly by. We met many of the good people of this excellent Christian community.

Lone Oak is a new town and the older people know the place as Fling’s Cross Roads and old Bethel church. Here Dr. J. W. Lee, of the North Georgia conference was born. My grandfather, a precious memory, preached here as pastor and presiding elder. Near here was his home from which place he moved to Alabama, where he died an honored member of the Alabama conference. Here Dr. Young J. Allen, the famous missionary to China, was born and reared. I visited his childhood home and passed through where the forest once stood in which he delighted to shoot squirrels, my cousin, Prof. J. W. Matthew, of Lone Oak, "turning" the game for Dr. Allen.

By request I preached to an interesting and appreciative congregation at night. I met men and women who knew my grandparents as well as my own father and mother.

My visit to and stay in Lone Oak was indeed a pleasant one. The community is one in which I would like to spend my life. Intelligence, industry, brotherly kindness and social pleasures are the characteristics of the people.

Greenville was the next place of interest. In company with one of Lone Oak’s nice young men, Master George Herring, I reached the old town. Here we had more than a pleasant visit. Memory was crowded with the scenes of other days. Forms and features once familiar and dear were not there to greet me as in other days. It was good to remember them and as we thought of their lives they seemed to live and move before us again.

Something more than curiosity led us to the spot where fifty-six years ago my mother was born. In company with Mr. Eli Blount, my mother’s brother, I stood on this, to me, sacred spot. Her life came up before me, as it had never done before. The trees seemed to wave their happy branches in friendly recognition of past relationship and invite us to their cooling shade. There have been sad, sad changes in the long years. The house is gone now and green corn waves luxuriantly where once it stood. Nearby is the family burying ground where many of the loved ones who composed the happy family circle are quietly sleeping under the mounds that mark their last resting places. Three weeks prior to my visit one more was added to the silent sleepers. One by one they are gathering there. But in the Christian home in Glory we hope to meet them again where pain is unknown and death never comes.

Greenville is a beautiful town, the county site of Meriwether. Situated on an elevated plateau it overlooks the surrounding country. Nine new brick stores, many beautiful homes, good churches, an excellent school building, commendable educational interest, kind hearted, intelligent typical Georgians as citizens make it an attractive and pleasant place.

In Greenville three of my mother’s sisters reside having charge of the first class boarding house on Main Street in the popular part of town. With this dear kindred we spent the short time we had to stay in Greenville. It was a great pleasure to be with and talk to these dear ones.

Duty calling home we left Greenville and loving kindred and boarded the train for Columbus, Opelika, Alexander City, Goodwater and Pinkneyville. I trust the good hand of a kind Providence will keep us all and that it will be our happy lot to enjoy another visit to old Meriwether and meet loving friends once more.

Henry S. Matthews, Pinkneyville, Ala.
(Note: This is the son of Sarah Frances (Blount) Matthews and Charles Matthews.)

June 19, 1893: Reminiscences
Last week we picked up where the storm had left it a copy of the proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Georgia for 1868. This was twenty-five years ago. Turning to Greenville Lodge, which was then No. 57, we found a list of the membership for that year. Thinking the names might prove of interest to many of our readers and revive many pleasant recollections we resolved to re-publish them.
A. G. Floyd, W.M. J. A. Simonton, P.M., J.D.
H. R. Harris, Sr.W.
John W. Park, J.W. H. P. Adair, Steward
John W. Boyd, Treasurer J. L. Banning, Steward
Wm. T. Revill, Secretary A. R. Lovejoy, Chaplain
Geo. J. James, S.D. Wm. H. Hartnett, Tyler
Rev. W. P. Kramer John J. Hussey
Rev. T. C. Stanley Jas. F. Jones
Rev. J. W. McGehee John Knight, P.M.
Rev. J. D. Waddle L. F. McLaughlin
Rev. M. H. White E. C. Mobley
A. M. Baldwin W. W. Moreland
Jas. W. Banning Wm. McK_Morgan
Henry P. Blalock Robt. S. Parham
Jas. M. Blalock George L. Peavy
Jno. S. Blalock Jas. A. Render
Leroy F. Blalock Jordan Reese
Eli H. Blount Madison Reeves
John C. Bowles John B. Roper
W. H. Bussey Asa Rosser
Jarrett Carter Benj. Rosser
Wm. A. Chunn Jas. Rosser
Jas. R. Clayton L. D. F. Rosser
Milton M. Clayton Robt. P. Rosser
E. H. Cochran John T. Sims
A. J. Cooper S. R. Sims
A. D. Craver Jas. L. Stephenson
Jas. C. Crowder Jas. W. Stinson
John Douglass John L. Strozier
John M. DeLacy Peter W. Strozier
Jas. H. Ellis Newman Thornton
Jas. Freeman Jno. M. Williams
J. S. Freeman I. T. Woodward
R. A. S. Freeman Isham S. Jackson
B. R. Freeman Wm. S. Lawson
Thos. W. Gill Wm. M. Cochran
John S. Grant Wm. C. Freeman, R.
John Grimsly H. E. Freeman, F.C.
W. P. Harris Olin W. McGehee, R.
F. S. McClendon, D.

Of the list of 78 members nearly one half are dead.

April 19, 1895: Application For Pensions
L. P. Blount listed under soldiers who applied for pension this year.
Eli H. Blount listed under soldiers who was paid pension this year.

September 27, 1895: Local and Personal column
Miss Carrie Blount while turning around suddenly the other day received a severe sprain which has disabled her from walking.
(Note: Carrie (Caroline) is the daughter of Freeman W. and Sarah Blount.)

January 3, 1896: Local and Personal column
Mr. Marshall Blount left Saturday for Atlanta, which city will be his future home. We regret to loose Marshall and wish him success in his new home.
(Note: Marshall is the son of Eli H. and Mollie Blount)

January 17, 1896: Local and Personal column
Miss Carrie Blount had an attack of paralysis Monday night. It is the universal desire that this excellent lady may rally from her affliction and be yet spared many years to her relatives and friends.

August 21, 1896: Local and Personal column
Mr. Lee Blount, Jr. was nearly prostrated by the heat last week. He had been working at the depot in the hot sun loading a wagon. Walking up town, he took a drink of ice water and soon after fell in a swoon at the post office. Cold water applications and ice with proper restoratives soon brought him round all right.

September 4, 1896: Local and Personal column
Mr. Lee Blount has secured a position with a sewing machine company in Atlanta and will make that city his home.

October 30, 1896: In The Storm
The following letter is from a former neighbor, a daughter of the late Freeman W. Blount, so long and well known to all Meriwether people.

Watertown, Florida
Dear Vindicator:

Please say to the relatives of both myself and Mr. Parker that we were in the path of the destructive tornado that swept through Florida on the 29^th of September. We escaped death from the pilling storm by holding to trees for protection and shelter. My crop was all destroyed except the corn that had been gathered and housed. Our dwelling did not go down. Part of the cotton was gathered and some of that blown away. My dining and cook rooms are a wreck. Stove, caf�, crockery and kitchen furniture completely smashed. Nothing left except our household goods. We are thankful it was no worse.

Hundreds are out of doors in this country. Their stock were all killed. Only two Methodist churches left standing on this circuit. Our church is one of them. School buildings are all down except two in Lake City. The Masonic Lodge fell in and caught on fire.

The loss even in this county can hardly be estimated. It is simply fearful. An expression of sadness is on the countenances of all. I have been so nervous since that I cannot write to my relatives at the old home. I am glad to know that Meriwether was not in the path of the destructive storm king.

Through the Vindicator I extend kindly remembrance to all my old friends.
Mrs. Laura E. Parker

January 22, 1897: The Wall Fell In
(Note: The L. P. Blount in this story is the son of Eli H. Blount.)
Yesterday morning C. A. Floyd, a farmer from Greenville, Meriwether County, came with his family to Atlanta for the purpose of keeping boarders.

Yesterday afternoon he moved into the big brick house at 80 South Butler Street, near the capitol.

Last night the house fell in on the family.

This morning they will move back to the country, having experienced enough of city life in twelve hours to do them for a lifetime.

Floyd has always wanted to keep boarders in Atlanta. He had heard there was money in it. Therefore he engaged the biggest house he could find without examining the outside walls, or without a thought for the safety of the structure in which he was about to launch his new venture. Now he is sorry.

This house is built of red brick and is a double tenement, two stories high. It is owned by D. P. Morris & Sons. The walls are of parapet build and it was only thirteen years ago the house was erected. There were some defects in the architecture near the roof, and with the dampness caused from the recent rains the north wall gave way, with the result below described.

It was about 8 o’clock. Floyd had not had time to arrange his furniture, and everything was topsy turvey. The halls and stairways were filled with bedsteads and chairs. There were about fifteen boarders in the house, some women, but the most of them men, in the rooms on the second floor.

Mr. and Mrs. Floyd were in their apartments on the first floor discussing their new boarding house as they prepared to retire. Mrs. Floyd was already bedecked in her nightdress. Old Auntie, an old negro of ante-bellum stripe, and a country importation, was in the kitchen industriously washing the dishes to the tune of "Old Abraham’s Chariot".

An Avalanche of Bricks

Suddenly there came from the roof a low rumble, then a roar and a crash. It sounded like the report of a dozen cannons. The whole house seemed to be tumbling. The building shook as if in an earthquake or a cyclone. The glass in the windows fell in fragments on the inside of the rooms. On the outside avalanches of falling bricks could be seen through the windows.

In an instant every one was terror stricken. Accompanying the noise of falling bricks, women’s screams were heard. Floyd was scared almost out of his wits, and grabbing his fainting wife in his arms rushed into the hall and out on the front porch, where he left her lying in the cold.

Turning back into the apparently falling building, he rushed headlong up the stairs. In every room he found piles of brick and glass and frightened boarders, unable to realize what had happened or which way to turn.

Immediately he ordered everybody out of the deathtrap. In less time than it takes to tell it, there was a ghostly array of crazy folks in the streets gazing on the ruins. Most of them were not dressed for company. Some were hardly dressed at all.

The neighbors, terrified by the terrible noise, and thinking some dreadful calamity had befallen them, rushed from their homes too, expecting to see harrowing scenes of death and destruction. For awhile excitement was intense. The police had to be called in to convince the people they were not hurt, and that a wall had merely fallen, that was all.

Man Stuck In His Bath Tub

Each boarder tells of an exciting experience. Of all, perhaps the predicament of Mr. L. P. Blount, one of the boarders with an embryonic mustache, was the most exciting.

Blount was in his room on the second floor alone, enjoying a plunge in a big tub of hot water. A big fire was roaring in the grate. He was gently humming "Tell them that you saw me", as he splashed the soothing water over his slender form.

Then came the crash. The noise grew louder and louder and louder and Blount grew whiter and whiter. The glass in the window was shattered by a falling brick and the fragments fell on the carpet and into the bathtub. Then two or three bricks tumbled into the room, and the cold air from the outside chilled him through.

He tried to yell, but couldn’t. He was stiff with the buck ague. He heard the chatter and screams below, and knew death stared him in the face, but he could not move. Then his door flew open and Floyd rushed into the room breathless from excitement telling Blount to run for his life.

But Blount was petrified. Floyd rushed out again to warn the other boarders and left Blount’s door open. The sight of the others running in the hall and their sight of him restored the boy’s equilibrium and he managed to get out of the water. Grabbing a shirt and a towel, he made his toilet as best he could and was the last to get out of the house.

Thought It Was The Equipment

But the one who suffered most was probably Old Auntie back in the kitchen. She was scared almost to death. When found a few minutes after the crash, she was kneeling in the kitchen in a sea of bricks and glass, fervently praying that the Lord would deal with her gently in his wrath.

"Scared", said she, her eyes opening wide, "I neber wus so scared in my life befo. I shore thought ‘twus de jedgment comin’, and ter tell de truff, I wus kinder feard to go jist now, case I‘se been ‘glectin my Bible here of late".

"I neber heard such a lumberin’ noise befo. Hit sounded like thar wus forty houses fallin’. De fust thing I knowd wus when I heard de glass shatterin’ and some brick fell onto my feet whure I was washin’ dishes. Den some more brick cum and some more, untel dey was piled way up, and for shore I thought my time wus here, so I jest went fer prayin’-an’ I shure did pray, too, fur I didn’t know what was goin’ ter happen.

I didn’t want dese white folks ter cum ter de city anyhow, ‘cause I’se been hearin’ how wicked dey wus here, and I wus feared somethin’ wud happen an’ now you see, don’t ye? Pshaw! I’se goin’ home temorrer. I wouldn’t stay here ef dey wus to gibe me dis whole town. I don’t want none dis here city life in mine, shure’s you’r libin."

Up to a late hour last night the old woman had positively refused to re-enter the house and swore she would start back to Meriwether County today.

Great Piles of Brick

An examination of the wall showed that a strip about five feet wide and thirty feet long had fallen. Great piles of brick and mortar had fallen. Great piles of brick and mortar lay in the alley below, and the house looked like a cyclone had struck it.

About 11 o’clock last night several of the boarders ventured back into the house, after being assured there was no danger. They will make further arrangements this morning, however and Mr. Floyd will move out at the first opportunity.-Constitution.

Farmer Floyd Will Stay

Farmer Floyd, of Meriwether County, who came to Atlanta Saturday to keep boarders, and whose house fell in on him that night, is still ensconced at the same big brick house at 80 South Butler Street, having been assured there was no more danger. A large force of men worked all day yesterday repairing the wall, and there will probably be no more such scares in the future. –Constitution.

February 26, 1897: Local and Personal column
Mr. Eli H. Blount and family left last week for Atlanta, where they will make their future home. We are sorry to lose Mr. Blount from Meriwether.

March 19, 1897: Local and Personal column
Mrs. Demaris Partridge and Miss Mittie Blount left Monday on a visit to Lake City, Florida.
(Note: Mittie Blount is the child of Levi P. Blount and Adeline (Caldwell) Blount. Adeline died several days after Mittie was born. Adeline’s brother John and sister Mary Caldwell raised Mittie.)

April 2, 1897: Local and Personal column
Mrs. Demaris Partridge and Miss Mittie Blount have returned from a trip to Florida.

June 18, 1897: Local and Personal column
Mr. Lee Blount accompanied the remains of his father, Mr. E. H. Blount, from Atlanta here last week. He returned to Atlanta after the interment.

July 22, 1898: Thermis Dots column
Misses Jessie and Julia Blount and Mr. Brantly Blount, of Atlanta, are visiting relative and friends in our community.
(Note: These are the children of Eli H. Blount.)

July 22, 1898: Resolutions of Greenville Baptist Church

James Thomas Edge was born in Wilkes County, Ga., December 13, 1826, and died in Greenville April 16, 1898.

When a small boy he moved to Meriwether County with his parents, Joseph and Margaret Edge. In 1848 he united with Mt. Zion Baptist Church and remained a member until 1865, when he moved to Carroll County and transferred his membership to Macedonia Church, where he was elected deacon in 1869, which office he afterwards held in Hollonville, Senola and Greenville churches in 1895.

In 1855 he married Miss Julia A. Blount, the fond and devoted wife who now survives to mourn his death.

Therefore, be it resolved by the Greenville Baptist Church, that in the death of our brother Edge we mourn an irreparable loss, but with Christian submission bow to the will of our Father who "giveth his beloved sleep."

Resolved 2. That we emulate the life of our brother, who for fifty years was a devoted member of the Baptist Church, and who was conspicuous for his humility, his piety and unswerve faith in Christ.

Resolved 3. That we extend to his bereaved wife our sincerest condolence and offer our prayers that she may bear with Christian fortitude the loss of her devoted husband.
W. R. Howell,
J. R. Trammell,
H. B. Irvin,
Committee

July 29, 1898: Jury List
Grand and Traverse Jurors drawn for August term, 1898 included Levi Blount.

November 18, 1898: ADMINISTRATOR’S SALE
Georgia, Meriwether County.
By virtue of an order from the court of Ordinary of Fulton County, granted at the September 1897, will be sold before the court house door in Greenville, Meriwether County, Georgia, on the first Tuesday of December, 1898, between the legal hours of sale, to the highest bidder, the following described property to wit: Fifty acres of land, more or less, off the southeast corner of lot of land No. 221, in the 8^th district of Meriwether County. Seven-eighths interest in said tract of land sold as the property of Eli H. Blount, late of Fulton County, deceased. One-eighth interest sold as the property of Charles H. Walker, et. al, who, by agreement, will join in making title to purchaser. Term cash.
W. R. Jones
Administrator of Eli H. Blount, deceased.

November 25, 1898: Local and Personal column
Mr. Marshall Blount, of Atlanta, spent Sunday in this city.
(Note: Marshall was the son of Eli H. Blount.)

February 3, 1899: Suits Filed Tuesday
Tuesday was return day for filing suites to the next term of Meriwether Superior Court. Twenty-five suites were filed; the most important amoung them being Robert Jordan against Central Railway, Major Jackson vs the County and C. H. Walker, et. al., heirs of Mrs. Walker against R. J. and T. E. Atkinson...

...C. H. Walker, et. al. Heirs of Mrs. Walker, file suit against R. J. and T. E. Atkinson for recovery of lands which plaintiffs claim belong to them by reason of the following alleged state of facts: The property in dispute was a part of the estate of Freeman W. Blount, deceased. Mr. Blount was married twice and there were two sets of children. He left a will devising his land, consisting of seven hundred acres, to his children, upon their becoming of age. Before a division of the land by the older set of children, or the ones of the testator’s first wife, Mrs. Walker, who was one of the older set of children, and mother of plaintiffs, died. A division of the land was made by the older children, Mr. Walker, father of plaintiffs, and husband of Mrs. Walker, then deceased, acting for his children, the plaintiffs to this suit, who were then minors, participated in the division and accepted his children’s part of the land. This land, he, the father of the plaintiffs, subsequently sold. In the division the partitioners left four hundred acres for the younger children, or children of testators second marriage. These children, Mrs. Cora E. Bonner, Mrs. Jennie Trammell, Miss Lillie Ambrose and Mr. Walter Blount, all of whom were minors at the time of division, together with E. E. and F. W. Blount, who were sometime before the age, sold to R. J. and T. E. Atkinson their four hundred acres of land. Since this sale, the children of Mrs. Walker have become of age and they repudiate the action of their father, and ask for their mother’s interest in this piece of property.

The suit will be watched with a great deal of interest as the outcome may involve several other parts of the seven hundred acres owned by several different persons. If the court holds that the plaintiffs are entitled to any part of the property sued for they will also be entitled to the same proportionate part of the remainder of the whole estate. This remainder is in several parcels and is owned by Mrs. J. T. Edge, Messrs. F. V. Biggers, M. Davidson, R. L. Winslow, A. H. Freeman and T. B. McMakin. The suit was filed by McLaughlin & Jones, attorneys for plaintiffs.

(Note: This suit is the children of Perlina Pauline (Blount) Walker.)

February 9, 1900: Pension List
L. P. Blount listed on the Invalid Pension List, receiving $50.00 per year.

February 9, 1900: Dr. E. E. Blount
We have received the following clipping from a Texas paper:

"Dr. E. E. Blount died at Homer yesterday of pneumonia. He was a good man and had many friends in Davis who will sorrow at his death. He was a prominent Mason and the Masonic fraternity of Davis was requested to attend the funeral today but owing to illness of the officers and in their families they could not do so".

Dr. Blount was a son of the late Freeman Blount and grew up at the old homestead near Greenville. He is well remembered here and his old friends, relatives, and schoolmates will regret to hear of his death. He was a half brother of Mr. L. P. Blount, who is his only surviving brother. Mrs. B. H. Trammell, of Mountville, is a sister of Dr. Blount.

March 23, 1900: Local and Personal column
Rev. B. H. Trammell and wife were in Greenville Wednesday being called there by the serious illness of Miss Carrie Blount, sister of Mrs. Trammell.

May 11, 1900: Death of Miss Carrie Blount
Last Saturday, after a long illness running back through several years, Miss Carrie Blount passed away. She bore with great fortitude her long illness and her life left ample assurance that all was well with her. She time and again gave expression to the fact that she was prepared to die and that when the grim reaper came he would release her from earthly pain and usher her into an eternal peace.

She was a daughter of the late Freeman Blount. Miss Carrie left a brother, two sisters and a host of friends who mourn her death.

She was interred at the family burial ground two miles north of town.

Truly a good woman has gone out from among us. Our loss is her eternal gain.

May 11, 1900: Local and Personal column
Mr. Marshall Blount, of Atlanta, came down Saturday in response to a telegram announcing the death of his aunt, Miss Carrie Blount.

October 5, 1900: Local and Personal column
Messrs Marshall Blount and W. H. Wood came down Saturday night. Mr. Wood will act as machine salesman for Mr. J. B. Irvin. Mr. Blount returned to Atlanta Tuesday morning.

June 21, 1901: Local and Personal column
Mrs. Julia Edge will occupy the Peavy residence, as a boarding house, as soon at it is overhauled.

August 9, 1901: Local and Personal column
Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Blount, of Atlanta, were guests of Greenville relatives Monday.

August 13, 1901: In Memoriam
Mrs. Jessie Blount Goodloe died at her home in Atlanta last Thursday. The remains reached Greenville Friday at noon and were interred in the family burying ground a few miles north of this place Friday afternoon.

The funeral service was conducted by Dr. Pierce, at the residence of her aunt, Mrs. J. T. Edge.

The deceased was a daughter of the late Eli H. Blount. She was born near Greenville, Oct. 27, 1879, and was only twenty-three at the time of her death. Her early girlhood years were spent here, where her friends number many.

She was married last November to Mr. Albert H. Goodloe, of Atlanta.

Although brief, her married life was the happiest period of her short existence.

In conversation with her husband she frequently expressed her willingness to die, and we have no fear that she has not joined her father in heaven.

God, in His infinite wisdom, saw that she had filled her mission in life so beautifully that He called her home to an early reward.

She leaves a sorrowing husband, one sister, four brothers and a host of loving friends to mourn her death.
Friend

August 13, 1901: Local and Personal column
Mrs. Julia Edge has removed from the McGehee residence to the former house of Hon. G. L. Peavy where she will continue to carry on her boarding house.

January 3, 1902: Blount Creek
It is difficult to perceive why those who are in charge of looking after public roads and bridges will permit a place to become well-nigh impassable before ever taking any steps to remedy the evil. The crossing at Blount’s Creek, two miles north of this city, on the Hogansville Road, has for the past month or longer been almost impassable for loaded vehicles and is now daily becoming worse. The citizens of the county pay a heavy tax and are entitled to roads that can be traveled. It does look as if this would be a sufficient notice to those whose duty it is to repair this road.

August 15, 1902: Local and Personal column
Mr. Marshall Blount, of Atlanta, has been visiting old friends in Greenville this week. He was the guest of his aunt Mrs. Julia Edge.

August 22, 1902: Local and Personal column
Mrs. Fannie Blount Matthews, of Birmingham, Ala., is visiting her sister, Mrs. Julia Edge. This is Mrs. Matthews first trip to Georgia in eight years. She came to be present at a reunion of her brother and sisters.

August 22, 1902: Local and Personals
Mrs. Laura E. Parker and her daughter, Miss Lexa, left Tuesday morning for their home at Panama Park, Florida, after an extended visit to relatives and friends at Mrs. Parker’s old home in Meriwether. This was Mrs. Parker’s first visit to Georgia in seventeen years. She was met here by her sister, Mrs. Fannie Matthews, of Alabama. A reunion of the surviving brother and sisters was held at the home of Mrs. Julia Edge last Friday. Those present were Mrs. Laura E. Parker, Mrs. Fannie Matthews, Mrs. Julia A. Edge, Mrs. Demaris Partridge, Mr. L. P. Blount and their three nieces, Miss Mittie Blount, Greenville; Miss Julia Blount, Atlanta; Miss Lexa Parker, Panama Park, Florida.
(Note: Mittie Blount is the daughter of L. P. Blount and his first wife, Adeline Caldwell. Julia Blount is daughter of Eli. H. Blount. Lexa Parker is daughter of Laura Emma Blount.)

October 17, 1902: Local and Personal column
Married in Jacksonville, Fla., September 28^th, by the Rev. R. V. Adkinson, Miss Katie Parker, of Panama Park, Fla. to Mr. Henry Walker Herlong, of Gainesville, Fla. The bride is the youngest daughter of Mrs. Laura E. (Blount) Parker, of Panama Park. The groom is a worthy young man and has saw mill interests in South Florida.

April 10, 1903: Local and Personal column
Mr. Marshall Blount, of Atlanta, was shaking hands with former Greenville neighbors last Monday.

May 22, 1903: Midway Jottings column
Miss Mary Blount returned home last Tuesday after a few days stay with Mrs. R. D. Fuller. She returned home in response to a letter stating that her father was very sick. We hope for him a speedy recovery.
(Note: Mary was the daughter of Levi P. Blount.)

May 29, 1903: Death of Levi P. Blount
On returning home last week we were sorry to hear of the death of Mr. Levi P. Blount. He was the oldest son of the late Freeman W. Blount and one of our best known citizens. He served one or more terms as sheriff and was a brave Confederate soldier, going to the war in the first company that left the county. He was near Capt. Howard when he was killed in the first battle of Manassas. Mr. Blount was afterwards attached to the Western army, fought at Perryville and was in the fearful edge at Vicksburg. He was severely wounded early in the struggle and discharged and might have kept out of the army but chose to serve his country to the end of the struggle.

The deceased is survived by his wife and several children.

Honored be his memory.

June 12, 1903: In Memory of Miss Kate Partridge
(Note: Not sure who this is. Maybe the daughter of Demarius (Blount ) Partridge.)
On Sunday morning, June 7^th, the pure spirit of Miss Kate Partridge winged its flight to realms above. She had been in ill health for quite a while, but bore her sufferings with much patience.

She was a sweet, gentle girl, and just blooming into womanhood, only 21 years of age.

Just before the summons came she sang a song, then bade each of the loved ones good-bye. She was laid to rest on Monday at Langdale, her former home.

There is no death! The stars go down,
To rise upon some other shore,
And bright in heaven’s jeweled crown,
She shines forevermore.
A Friend

July 10, 1903: IN MEMORIAM
On the 5^th of June, 1903, death again entered the home of the late Levi P. Blount and bore away Mary, the oldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L. P. Blount. She was born March 7, 1880, and was only a few months beyond twenty three years of age. She leaves a bereaved mother, two sisters, and a brother to mourn her death, besides a large circle of loving relatives and friends.

Sister Mary jointed the church in early childhood and was a sweet, gentle girl.

She was sick only eleven days, being taken sick four days after her father’s death. In two short weeks the summons came, but it found her ready. She has only exchanged a world of sin and sorrow for one of happiness and purity. Now she wears a crown.

It saddened our hearts to give her up but comfort comes when we remember that our loss is her gain. Her inheritance is undefiled and shall never fade away. At the golden gate we hope to meet her some sweet day. Her voice on earth is hushed but a new song is her theme in Heaven above. Her death to me is only a sleep. In Heaven her glad spirit lives.

Sleep on dear Mary
And take thy rest,
He called thee home
Since it was best.
Sister

July 24, 1903: Oak Ridge News column
Mesdames Edge, Partridge and Parker and Mr. John Williams, of Greenville, attended preaching here Sunday.

July 31, 1903: Local and Personal column
Mrs. L. E. Parker left Saturday for Panama, Florida, after a visit of several weeks to her sister, Mrs. Julia Edge.
(Note: L. E. is Laura Emma (Blount) Parker.)

August 28, 1903: Midway Jottings column
Mr. Claude Blount and sister of near Greenville, visited relatives here last Sunday.
(Note: This is the children of Levi P. Blount. The sister would be Sallie.)

A NOTE ON THE BLOUNT FAMILY:
I have spent some time trying to determine where the Blount descendents are buried. The "Meriwether Vindicator" describes it as the ‘old Blount homestead’ or the ‘family burial ground’.

In the book Meriwether County Cemeteries by Priscilla Turner, the cemetery where Freeman W. Blount and wives are buried is called the Peavy Cemetery and is located on Land Lot 229 in the 8^th District. Two Blount Cemeteries are listed in the book, neither having any markers other than fieldstones. One is located on Land Lot 197 in the 8^th District and the other on Land Lot 235 in the 8^th District.

I obtained a copy of the 1910 Hudgins Map of Meriwether County, Georgia. This is a great map showing all the land lots of the county and who owned them in 1910. I found this map attached to the last page of the book, Brooks of Honey and Butter by William H. Davidson. Armed with this map, I was able to see the locations of these land lots.

I then ordered microfilm from the LDS church on estate records. I have learned from these records that Freeman W. Blount never owned Land Lot 229, but for some reason wanted to be buried there instead of where his children were buried. He did own Land Lot 197, buying it from Ezekiel Brown on January 12, 1847 (Book I, page 54.) This property stayed in the family until it was sold to Atkinson Brothers in the estate of Walter Wesley Blount, Freeman’s youngest child, on May 30, 1903.

I am still working on which Blount owned Land Lot 235. Mittie Blount, daughter of Levi P. Blount and first wife Adeline Caldwell, inherited Land Lots 245, 236, 237, and 212 from her Caldwell relatives. These land lots are directly below Land Lot 235 where the Blount Cemetery is located.

Also, Green Berry Mitchell Blount, brother of Freeman, owned Land Lot 247, which is directly northwest of Land Lot 235. Green Berry Mitchell bought this lot in 1841 and sold it in 1846. It possibly is some of his family who are buried there.

The Blount Cemetery on Land Lot 197 is not located directly on today’s Hwy. 100. When I visited it in 1998, we turned off Hwy. 100 at a swinging iron gate (maybe 12 feet long), and drove on a path back to a small little metal building in the woods owned by Mead Lumber Company. The cemetery is located on a knoll at the left rear of this building. It is very primitive and I had the impression that the graves had been disturbed.