Memoirs of Georgia; containing historical accounts of the state's civil, military, industrial and professional interests, and personal sketches of many of its people. Vol. I, Part 156

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Publication date: 1859
Publisher: Atlanta, Ga., The Southern historicl association
Number of Pages: 1294

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N.J. LANGSTON, physician, Waco, Haralson Co., Ga., son of Reuben J. and Sarah Langston, was born in Franklin county, Ga., Dec. 10, 1848. His father was a farmer in ordinary circumstances, and both father and mother were born and lived and died in Franklin county. Dr. Langston received the benefit only of the very limited educational advantages afforded by the common country schools of the period and locality. These he supplemented by study at home, at night by pine-knot light. Aug. 27, 1862, he enlisted in Company B, Capt. J. J. Owens, Twenty-ninth Georgia regiment, and with his command participated in the following important battles: Jackson, Miss., Missionary Ridge, Chicka- mauga, New Hope Church, and Resaca. During his service he was wounded three times, and a ball received when one was inflicted, still remains in his hip. After the war he returned to his farm in Franklin county where he farmed until 1887, when he engaged in business as a traveling photographer, which, however, he continued but a few months, when he became a traveling passenger agent for the Richmond & Danville Railway company, a position he held until 1891. He then studied medicine, and entering the Southern Medical college, at Atlanta, graduated from it March 23, 1893. He located at once at Waco, and rapidly advanced to a front position. Dr. Langston has been twice married. His first wife, married in 1869, was Miss Mary, daughter of John and Mary Duncan, of Elbert county, by whom he had two children: William H. and Maude. His second wife, whom he married in 1891, was Miss Maggie, daughter of C. P. Vandergriff of Temple, Carroll Co., Ga. Dr. Langston has already achieved unusual success in his profession, and the promise of eminence in the future is very bright. His family are members of the Missionary Baptist church.

JAMES R. LATIMER, merchant, Waco, Haralson Co., Ga., son of R. T. and Lovy J. (Tweedell) Latimer, was born Aug. 7, 1858. His father was born in South Carolina, and when a young man came to Georgia and settled on a small farm in Cobb county. His mother was a daughter of Rev. W. S. and Betsey

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Tweedell of the same county. Mr. Latimer was in his boyhood during the civil war, and received no schooling, but subsequently acquired a very good educa- tion. He worked on the farm until 1879, when, with $200 capital, he entered upon a mercantile life at Bowdon, Carroll Co., Ga. After doing a successful business there until 1886, he moved to Waco, where he continued business, and enjoyed a prosperity beyond his most sanguine expectations. He is popular with the people, a steady-going business man, enjoys the confidence of the public, and is considered one of the most prosperous young business men in the county. Mr. Latimer was married in Philadelphia, Penn., Jan. 7, 1884, to Miss Emmie, daugh- ter of Dr. Joseph R. and Hattie E. Hood. Dr. Hood went to Philadelphia in 1881 for the purpose of advertising a patent cultivator, and returned to Randolph county, Ala., in 1887. This union has been blessed with two children: Ottie Bell and Robert Earl. Mr. Latimer is a master Mason, and himself and family are members of the Missionary Baptist church.

MILES W. LINER, farmer, Tallapoosa, Haralson Co., Ga., son of Christopher D. and Sarah Liner, was born in Carroll county, Ga., May 26, 1836. His parents went from Walton county, Ga., to Mississippi, in 1835, but returned to Georgia and settled in Carroll county early in 1836. Mr. Liner was raised in Carroll county, and was educated at the "old-field" common schools, taught in the (lirt floor log cabins. He was exempt from military service during the war on account of physical disability. Mr. Liner was married Sept. 23, 1858, to Miss Marguerite E., daughter of Robert A. and Jane Katharine Read of Carroll county, by whom he has had sixteen children: George Alexander, Henry Wise, Sarah Katharine, John Franklin, Robert Christopher, Mary Elizabeth, Susan Indiana, James Quitman, Harvey Washington, Rhoda Malighty, Madison, Van Buren, Jefferson, Malachi, Emma Rosella, and Simeon Jackson (deceased). Mr. Liner is a well-to-do farmer, respected by everybody, unambitious, and content with the generous yield of his well-cultivated lands.

T. J. LOVELESS, merchant-fariner, Buchanan, Haralson Co., Ga., son of Thos. "and Rebecca Loveless, was born in Newton county, Ga., in 1832. His parents were born in Greenville district in South Carolina in 1800, where they were mar- ried and lived until 1830. That year they came to Georgia in a wagon, settled in the woods in Newton county, where they cleared a farm, meantime living in a dirt-floor log cabin. Here they followed farming and raised their children. Mr. Loveless was raised on the farm, and attended school at the dirt-floor log house, lighted through the spaces between the logs, with slabs for seats and writing desks, and chimney made of mud and sticks. After his graduation Mr. Loveless himself taught school in these historical structures, and afterward farmed. In 1861 he enlisted in Company A, Capt. W. Bass, Fourth Georgia regiment, and after serving six months went into the regular army, Company C, Capt. Jolin A. Grice, Fifty-sixth Georgia regiment, Col. E. P. Watkins. With his command he was in very active service, and participated in many important battles: Baker's Creek, where he was slightly wounded; siege of Vicksburg, where he was cap- tured; Mission Ridge, and from there with Gens. Johnston and Hood in front of Gen. Sherman; shared in the defense of Atlanta, and was in the battle of Jones- boro. He was first lieutenant of his company, and as the captain was nearly always absent he was in command. He remained in the service until the sur- render, and after that resumed the cultivation of his farm, which he did with suc- cess until 1882, when he opened a general merchandise store in Buchanan, and is profitably conducting both. He is now the leading merchant of Buchanan, and, in connection with his store, is keeping a hotel. He has been very successful as a

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farmer, merchant, and hotelkeeper, has made money, and is a much-liked and highly esteemed citizen. Mr. Loveless was married in 1857 to Miss Louisa J., daughter of Thomas and Letitia (Lindley) Camp, who were native South Caro- linians, but who, early in life came to Georgia, where they raised their family. One child only, Robert E., has blessed this union. Mr. Loveless is a master Mason, and himself and wife are exemplary members of the Baptist church.

F. M. LYLE, saw and grist-mill man, Draketown, Haralson Co., Ga., son of J. H. and Mary Ann Lyle, was born in Polk county, Ga., May 4, 1855. His father was born in Campbell county, Ga., and went from there to Polk county when he was thirteen years old. Mr. Lyle's parents, when he was six months old, moved from Polk to Paulding county, in which he was raised and educated-the educa- tion being rudimental and the school taught in churches. This education and a good store of pluck and energy was his capital; and that he has employed it wisely and well is evidenced by his sucess. When he began life for himself it was as a farmer; but as his capital increased his enterprise increased also, so that now he is operating a saw-mill, a grist-mill and a cotton-gin, doing well with all, and prospering. From no cash capital at the start, he has by industry and good man- agement accumulated paying property, so that now he is enjoying a good, com- fortable income. Mr. Lyle was happily married in 1878 to Miss Fannie, daughter of W. C. White, of Haralson county, a union which has been blessed with seven children: Minnie Lee, Ola, William Fletcher, Effie, Sarah Ellen, Henry Lee, Johnnie. Mr. Lyle is a master Mason, and a zealous member of the Protestant Methodist church.

J. M. M'BRIDE, lawyer, Tallapoosa, Haralson Co., Ga., was born in Campbell county, Ga., about forty-four years ago. The year of his birth his parents moved to what is now Haralson county (which was organized soon afterward), in which he has lived ever since, and received his education. In 1874 he began the study of law under the preceptorship of Maj. Blance, of Cedartown, Ga., and soon afterward he was admitted to the bar. He located in Brehanan, the county seat, where he practiced twelve years, growing in reputation and winning a constantly increasing clientage. In 1887 he moved to Tallapoosa, which has since been his home. In 1880 he was elected to represent Haralson county in the general assem- bly, and was re-elected in 1882. In 1884 he was elected to represent the Thirty- eighth senatorial district in the general assembly, and in 1892 was again elected to represent his county in that body. These almost continuous elections attest his popularity with his fellow-citizens-a popularity it is quite sure he could not have so long enjoyed if he had not proven to be an able and faithful representative, devoted to and guarding the interests of his constituents. Mr. McBride was married in 1874 to Miss Mattie, daughter of the late S. T. Johnson, of Alabama, a union blessed with five children, four of whom are living: Eula, Maude, Hebert and Murdoch. Mr. McBride is a member of the Masonic fraternity.

C. L. M'PHERSON, farmer, Bremen, Haralson Co., Ga., son of Elijah and Sarah (Small) McPherson, was born in Carroll county, Ga., April 4, 1844. His father was born in Pennsylvania, July 13, 1789, migrated from there to Tennessee, where he married, and in 1830 moved in an ox-cart from Tennessee to Georgia and settled in Carroll county. He was a farmer and saw-mill man, but had no property. His mother was born in Tennessee in 1809. Mr. McPherson was reared on the farm and received very little schooling. He began life on 100 acres of land, with one ox and a wagon. He enlisted in 1864 in a company belonging to the Seventh Georgia regiment, state troops, and subsequently entered the Confederate

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service, and was sent to Virginia. He was captured Aug. 19, 1864, and sent to Point Lookout, Md., where he remained until Sept. 29, 1864, when he was released, and Oct. 6 following rejoined his command in Virginia, with which he remained until the surrender. Mr. McPherson is considered one of the best and most suc- cessful farmers in the county, perfectly reliable, and in the highest degree respon- sible. Mr. McPherson was married in 1867 to Miss Lucinda, daughter of John L. and Marguerite Hamilton, of Haralson county, who has borne him five children: A. P., N. C., L. D., H. R., and J. H.

BENJAMIN F. MORGAN, farmer, Buchanan, Haralson Co., Ga., son of William M. and Eady M. (Austin) Morgan, was born in Polk county, Ga., Nov. 23, I859. Mr. Morgan's father was born in Gwinnett county in' 1815, and was married in Walton county, Ga., in 1842 to Miss Eady M., daughter of J. M. Austin. He went to Polk county, Ga., in 1840, and thence to middle Tennessee in 1859. He was a soldier during the Florida war, and enlisted in the late war between the states. He was taken sick with the dysentery about the time of the battle of Shiloh, and came home on furlough, but was never able to return to the army. He was a farmer and mechanic, started in life with about $2,000, and did well until the war; when it closed he found himself ruined. Mr. Morgan began life without a dollar, and uneducated, as his father was too poor to give him any schooling. But he has been exceptionally successful in all his undertakings. He is a man of great enterprise, sagacious in planning, energetic in execution and decidedly progressive in everything. From a most inauspicious, unpromising beginning, without means, he has become one of the most promising and one of the wealthiest citizens in Haralson county. He is a young man yet, and in view of what he has already accomplished, one cannot forecast-possessing the plick, push and progressiveness he does-what he may accomplish or attain to in the future. During the years 1888-89-90 he was engaged in merchandising at Temple, Ga., but since then has been engaged in farming and extensive sawmilling. Mr. Morgan was married March 19, 1885, to Miss Sallie L., daughter of William L. Moseley, of Douglas county, Ga. Five children have blessed this union: Effie Odessa, deceased; William Emory; John Robert; Benjamin Franklin; Pearlie Estorie. Mr. Morgan is a master Mason, and his family are members of the Missionary Baptist church.

J O. REDWINE, farmer, Bremen, Haralson Co., Ga., son of Jacob and Nancy (Tremble) Redwine, was born in De Kalb county (now Fulton) May 5, 1829. His father was born in North Carolina, came to Georgia early in this century, when a young man, poor, and settled on a rented farm in Elbert county, and subsequently moved to De Kalb county. His mother was a daughter of John and Charity Tremble, formerly of Franklin county, but who finally settled in what is now De Kalb county. Mr. Redwine was raised in De Kalb county on the farm, and attended the common "old-field" school-the last one being taught under a tent at Mount Gilead camp-ground, in what is now Fulton county. He was a justice of the peace three years, previous to 1861. In October of that year he enlisted in Campbell county in Company H, Thirtieth Georgia regiment, as a private, and rose gradually to a captaincy. He was slightly wounded, near Resaca, in May, 1863; was again wounded in a skirmish at Decatur, Ga., July 22, 1863, and was badly wounded at Decatur, Ala., September, 1863. Mr. Redwine moved to Haralson county in 1883, and bought and settled on the farm where he now lives. He began life very poor-split rails to earn the money with which to pay for his marriage license, and, afterward, to buy his provisions. He now has a good farm and comfortable home, and is a well-to-do, prosperous farmer, contented with the products of his farm, and the solid comforts and enjoyments of the home circle.

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Mr. Redwine was married in October, 1849, to Miss Eliza, daughter of William and Arminda Hitchcock, of De Kalb county. To them seven children have been born: J. A., W. L., T. W., Sallie, J. E., Annie, and Vassie. Mr. Redwine and his family are exemplary members of the Methodist church.

ANDREW J. STEWART, farmer, Buchanan, Haralson Co., Ga., son of Walter and Nancy (Calloway) Stewart, was born in Monroe county, Ga., in 1816. His paternal grandfather, Jarret Stewart, was a native of Scotland, and one of the early settlers of Georgia. Mr. Stewart's father was born and grew to manhood in what is now Henry county, in Georgia. He was a very good English scholar for the times, and his surroundings, and was a soldier in the last war with Great Britain. In 1837 he moved from Henry to Carroll county, Ga., settling and clearing a farm in the woods, undergoing all the privations and hardships incident to frontier life. He lived on this farm until 1863, when he came to the home of his son, Andrew, where he lived until he died. He was a very pious man, and strictly observed all the ordinances of his church. Mr. Stewart's mother was a daughter of Obadiah and Elizabeth Calloway, who were natives of Maryland, and came to Georgia in an ox-cart and settled and cleared a farm in Hancock county about the beginning of this century. Mr. Stewart grew to manhood on the farm, and was entirely deprived of educational advantages. But he was a hard worker, economical and a good manager, as may be inferred when it is stated that when he settled where he now lives, his only worldly possessions were a wife and child and fifteen cents in money; but now he owns 900 acres of good land, and very considerable property in Buchanan. Mr. Stewart has been married four times. His first wife was Miss Nancy, daughter of Elijah and Rachel Brooks, whom he married in 1837, and by whom he had six children-four living: John, Mary J., Nancy A., and Calloway B. The mother was Georgia-born, a member of the Baptist church, and died in February, 1856. In November of that year he married Miss Jane, daughter of Jerman Burton, who died early in 1858. October following he mar- ried Miss Emily, daughter of Martin and Sarah Ayers, who died April 1, 1882. In September, 1888, he married Melinda, daughter of John K. Holcombe. Himself and wife are members of the Baptist church. 4

WILLIAM M. WILLIAMS, farmer, Buchanan, Haralson Co., Ga., son of Wyatt and Nancy (Wood) Williams, was born in Paulding county, Ga., in 1836. His father was the son of Hezekiah Williams, and was born in Tennessee, came to Georgia after reaching manhood, and was a member of the guard which accompanied the Indians from Georgia. He came to the state a poor man, but before he died-Jan. 15, 1885-he had acquired an excellent tract of land and a competency. His mother was born in Buncombe county, N. C., and when a child came with her father, Lawrence Wood, to Carroll county, Ga., where she was raised. Husband and wife were members of the Missionary Baptist church. Mr. Williams was raised on the farm, and with no educational advantages. After he was mar- ried he attended school for a time and obtained a pretty fair education, on whose foundation he has since built. March 13, 1862, he enlisted under Capt. Alexander Merchanson, Fortieth Georgia regiment, Col. Ab. Johnson, and went to the front With his command, he participated in the battle at Fairsville, Tenn., after which he was taken sick, and never sufficiently recovered to return to the army. During the war all his personal property was destroyed, and his farm left a devastated waste. By untiring application and good management he has improved and added to the value of his property, is regarded as one of the solidest of the county's citizens, and stands as high as any in the estimation of the people. Not being ambitious to hold office, he has never aspired to, or held, any political

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position. Mr. Williams was married in 1858 to Miss Annie E., daughter of Walton and Sarah (Ellender) Berry. Her parents were from Massachusetts, but came to Georgia and settled in Putnam county, Ga., where she was reared. Three children have blessed this union: Nancy Ellen, Mary Frances, and James B. Mr. Williams' family are members of the Missionary Baptist church.

HARRIS COUNTY.

JUDGE ALEXANDER A. ALLEN was born in Abbeville district, S. C., in 1821. After receiving his preparatory education he entered the university of Georgia, from which he graduated i11 1842, and then read law in Lexington, Ga., under the preceptorship of Hon. Joseph H. Lumpkin, the first chief justice of the supreme court of Georgia. After his admission to the bar he located in Bain- bridge, where he achieved a splendid professional success, gaining an extensive and influential clientage, and, in 1856, was appointed judge of the superior court for his circuit. After the war he moved to Florida, but in a short time returned to Bainbridge.

S. M. BRANNON, farmer, Ellerslie, Harris Co., Ga., son of Calvin J. and Catharine (Brannan) Brannon, was born in Newton county, Ga., in 1830. His paternal grandparents were John and Nancy (Parker) Brannon. He was of Irish descent, a native of South Carolina, migrated to Georgia in the twenties, and settled in Newton county, where he lived until 1835, when he moved to Harris county. He was a soldier in the last war with Great Britain. Mr. Brannon's father was born in South Carolina, and while a youth came to Georgia with the family. In 1835 he moved to Harris county in ox-carts and settled in the woods, camping there three weeks while felling timber and building log huts to live in. The "settlements" at that time were few and far between. He was a volunteer soldier in the Seminole war. He was a native of North Carolina, whence he moved to Monroe county, Ga. Mr. Brannon was raised on the farm, and received only such education as was obtainable in a pioneer period of settlement. During the late civil war he served with the militia or state troops, participating in the defense of Atlanta and the battle of Griswoldville, and was with the forces in front of the Union army when "Marching Through Georgia." Before the war Mr. Brannon had large investments in slaves and live stock; as a result of the "unpleasantness" the slaves were set free and the mules all stolen. On his return from the war in 1865 he bought some land on time and engaged in farming. Going to work with his accustomed energy and superior business methods he soon relieved himself of all incumbrances, has been successful, and is now one. of the most prosperous farmers in the county. Progressive and public-spirited, and conscientious in the discharge of every obligation, he enjoys the entire con- fidence of the people and great popularity. He served the county as tax collector one term, and has been a justice of the peace for thirty or more years. Mr. Brannon was married in 1849 to Miss Mary A. Bowles, born in Monroe county, Ga., in 1829, daughter of Henry H. and Matilda (Morgan) Bowles. He was a native of South Carolina, and moved to Georgia and settled in Monroe county

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early in life. Five of the children born to them are still living: Minta, wife of W. E. Edge, Anniston, Ala .; Mattie, wife of M. M. Hudson, Columbus, Ga .; Katie, wife of Geo. G. Neal, Harris county, Ga .; Anna, wife of J. T. Perry, Russell county, Ala .; Wade H., married to Miss Simpson of Chattanooga, Tenn., and now in Bes- semer, Ala., holding a responsible position with the Tennessee Coal & Iron company. Mr. Brannon is a master Mason and a prominent and influential mem- ber of the Methodist church, of which he has been a delegate to the general conference.

A.J. BURT, farmer, Fortson, Harris Co., Ga., son of Joel H. and Mildred A. (Owen) Burt, was born in Talbot county, Ga., in 1834. His paternal grand- parents, Jackson and Elizabeth (Burt) Burt, were born in what is now Putnam county, Ga., whence they moved to Talbot county, and thence, later, to Marion county. Mr. Burt's father was born in Putnam county in 1807-the year the county was organized-went with the family to Talbot county, among its earliest settlers. He was a soldier in the Florida war. His maternal great-grandparents were John and Mildred (Grant) Owen. He was of Welsh descent, and was a soldier in the patriot army during the revolutionary war. His maternal grand- parents, Daniel G. and Sarah (Willis) Owen, were natives of North Carolina. migrated to Georgia early in life, and settled in Wilkes county, Ga., and after- ward moved to Talbot county. He was born May 18, 1779, and she was born in 1788 and died in 1830. Mr. Burt was reared on the farm, and had the benefit of only such limited education as a newly settled country could afford, and then commenced life as a farmer. In 1862 he enlisted in Company B, Capt. Pride, Thirty-first Georgia regiment, Col. Evans. His service was short and uneventful, as he was taken sick at Savannah and had to be sent home. He had nothing at the end of the war, and labored hard for a living; but thanks to a good constitution, continued good health, patient perseverance and frugality, he is now comfortably circumstanced as to property, and enjoys the esteem of the community in which he lives. Mr. Burt was married in 1858 to Miss Amanda Kimbrough, born in Harris county in 1839, daughter of Henry and Mary (Rosser) Kimbrough. Her grandparents, Thomas and Sarah (Sasser) Kimbrough, were born in Georgia, and he was a soldier in the last war with Great Britain. Her parents were natives of Putnam county. Her grandparents on her mother's side, David and Sallie (Adams) Rosser, were among the earliest settlers of what is now Putnam county, and he was a soldier in the revolutionary army. Of the children born to Mr. and Mrs. Burt but two are living: Mary and Eufalia. He is a master Mason, and himself and wife are consistent and useful members of the Methodist church.

JOHN CARLISLE, farmer, Cleola, Harris Co., Ga., son of Matthew and Lucinda (Stovall) Carlisle, was born in Talbot county, Ga., in 1847. His grandparents on his father's side were Micajah and Susanna (Hale) Carlisle, who were natives of North Carolina. They migrated to Georgia in early life and settled in Putnam county. Mr. Carlisle's father was born in Bibb county in 1811, was raised a farmer, and followed that calling all his life. His grandparents on his mother's side were Bartholemew and Martha (White) Stovall, who were among the earliest settlers of Crawford county. Mr. Carlisle was raised on the farm, and received such education as the county schools of the time and locality afforded. He began life a poor man, and cultivated rented land until 1878, when he bought the farm he lives on now. He is a good and prosperous farmer, and is highly esteemed as a citizen. He was married in 1875 to Miss Jennie Grimes, born in Talbot county in 1850, daughter of Stephen and Elizabeth (Reedy) Grimes. Her paternal grandfather, Charles Grimes, was a native of Rhode Island, migrated I-67

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when a young man to Georgia, and settled in Talbot county, where her father, who was a soldier in the late war was born and reared. William Reedy, her maternal grandfather, who was a soldier in the war of 1812 and in the Seminole war in 1836, was a native of South Carolina, where she was born. Of the children born to Mr. and Mrs. Carlisle seven are living: Benjamin R., Mattie, Raleigh R., Lucy E., Matthew S., J. Lew and John R. He is a member of the masonic fraternity and the Baptist church.

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Memoirs of Georgia; containing historical accounts of the state's civil, military, industrial and professional interests, and personal sketches of many of its people. Vol. I, Part 156

Author: Publication date: 1859 Publisher: Atlanta, Ga., The Southern historicl association Number of Pages: 1294

Author:
Publication date: 1859
Publisher: Atlanta, Ga., The Southern historicl association
Number of Pages: 1294