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 159

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Publication date: 1859
Publisher: Atlanta, Ga., The Southern historicl association
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T. J. LINDER, merchant, Hartwell, Hart county, son of John and Louisa (Bonner) Linder, was born in Spartanburg district, S. C., in 1844. His paternal grandparents were Lee and Mary (Templeton) Linder. He was of German extraction and born in Virginia; was a farmer, and early in life came to South Carolina, where he profitably followed his vocation. Mr. Linder's father was born in South Carolina, was a merchant, came to Georgia in 1851 and con- tinued his mercantile business, conducting in addition extensive farming interests and acquiring a large estate. He served as a lieutenant in the Confederate army during the late "unpleasantness," and died in 1889. His mother was a daughter of Bryant Bonner, a native of Virginia, who came to South Carolina and settled in Spartanburg, where he prosperously followed farming until he died. Mr. Linder was seven years old when his father came to Georgia, and had the good fortune to receive a very good education. In 1863 he enlisted in Company B, Capt. Tren- holm (a son of the secretary of the treasury of the Confederate states), Seventh South Carolina cavalry. His command participated very actively and serviceably in the campaigns generally, and among other important battles was in those of Cold Harbor, Malvern Hill, Darbytown, etc. He remained in the service until surrendered at Appomattox. For two years immediately succeeding the war he engaged in farming; after that, in 1867, he embarked in the mercantile business, and has continued in it since, part of the time with his brother. He still, however, gives careful attention to extensive farming interests, besides looking after valu- able town property. Wide-awake, financially strong and perfectly reliable, he is popular, and occupies an enviable high social position, and exercises a wide and salutary influence. Mr. Linder was married in 1872 to Miss Susan, born in North

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Carolina in 1854, daughter of John and Mary (Woodson) Peck, natives of North Carolina, who came to Georgia in 1864. Eight of the children born to them are now living: Arthur, Emmett, Emma, Clarence, Ethel, Lee, Thomas J. and Louise. Mrs. Linder is an active and valued member of the Methodist church.

J. H. M'MULLAN, minister of the gospel, Hartwell, Hart Co., Ga., son of St. Clair and Clarissa (Richardson) McMullan, was born in Elbert county, Ga., November, 1824. His paternal grandparents were John and Elizabeth (Beasley) McMullan. He was born in Ireland, emigrated to this country and settled in Virginia before the revolutionary war, during which he served in the patriot army. Subsequently he removed to Georgia and settled in Elbert county, where he died at a ripe old age. Mr. McMullan's father was born in Elbert county, Ga., on the plantation and became a successful planter. He died in Hart county at the advanced age of eighty-five years. His mother was a daughter of Amos and Susan (Smith) Richardson, for whose sketch see that of M. M. Richardson in thesc Memoirs. Mr. McMullan was raised on the farm, and his educational advantages were exceedingly limited. He studied granmar and other branches whilst at work, and finally when he was twenty-one years old received four months' school- ing. He began preaching at his home church in 1858 and has been engaged in the ministry ever since, preaching as pastor in Hart, Elbert and Franklin counties and Anderson county, S. C. His labors have covered quite an area of territory, and have been very arduous and long-continued, and during the period he has been an earnest worker and instrumental in establishing and building up many churches. It is said he has planned and built more churches than any man in Georgia. Mr. McMullan is a good business man. Commencing after the war with but little, he has prospered and has accumulated quite a nice property; in this he is largely indebted to the untiring industry and exccutive ability of his devoted wife, who has ever been his constant support and inspiration in his ministerial labors. Mr. McMullan is still actively engaged in preaching the gospel, and is doing the best work of his life. He was married in 1852 to Miss Martha V. Loflin, of Lincoln county, Ga., daughter of George and Elizabeth (Hawes) Loflin. Their only two children, Peyton S. and Emma H., now Mrs. R. S. Hill, are both living. The father, wife and children are all faithful workers in the Baptist church.

THOMAS L. M'MULLAN, farmer, Hartwell, Hart Co., Ga., son of John and Joyce (McMullan) McMullan, was born in Elbert county in 1842. His grand- parents on his father's side were Thomas and Sallie (Gaines) McMullan, who were of Irish descent, born in Virginia, and migrated to Georgia and settled in Elbert county about the beginning of this century. He was a farmer and followed that calling until he died, which event occurred in Hart county, formerly a part of Elbert. Mr. McMullan's father was born in Elbert county, where he was raised a farmer, and followed farming all his life. Later he moved to Hart county, where he died. On his mother's side his grandparents were Louis and Frances (Stowers) McMullan, native Virginians. His paternal and maternal grandfathers were brothers. Mr. McMullan grew to manhood on the family homestead, with meager educational advantages. In 1862 he enlisted in Company A, Ninth Georgia battalion, which subsequently became a part of the Thirty-seventh Georgia regi- ment, and his company was commanded by Capt. J. G. McMullan. He was wounded at the battle of Murfreesboro and was sent to the hospital, and after remaining there ten days returned home. Resuming his farming he has devoted his entire time and attention to it with satisfactory success, and now owns about 1,100 acres of land, including one of the best farms in the county. He is one of

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Hart county's solidest and most highly respected citizens. Mr. McMullan was married in 1864 to Miss Catharine, born in Wilkes county, Ga., in 1844, daughter of P. and Ann (Rumsey) Crow, of families who were early settlers in northeast Georgia. He was a soldier during the late civil war. Of the children born to them three are living: Etta, Lula and William B. He is a master Mason, and himself and wife are prominent members of the Baptist church.

A.J. M'MULLAN, farmer, Hartwell, Hart Co., Ga., son of St. Clair and Clarissa (Richardson) McMullan, was born in Elbert (now Hart) county in 1848. His paternal grandparents were John and Elizabeth (Beasley) McMullan. (For sketch of his grandfather see that of J. H. McMullan in these Memoirs.) Mr. McMullan's father was born in Elbert county, was a prosperous farmer and died in 1886. His maternal grandparents were Amos and Susan (Smith) Richardson. (For sketch of Amos Richardson see that of M. M. Richardson in these Memoirs.) Mr. McMullan's boyhood and youth were passed during the memorable "unpleas- antness." He was in the service about six months, most of the time in the ditches around Atlanta. In 1870 he entered the university of Georgia, from which he graduated in 1873. He has since devoted all his time and attention to agricul- tural pursuits with a success which has demonstrated his superior business manage- ment and financial ability. Besides about 1,000 acres of land of his own he manages about 2,400 acres for Dr. Turner, his father-in-law. In addition he owns and operates a mill and ginnery on Cedar creek. Besides the above he owns a stock farm on Savannah river and is recognized as one of the best farmers in the county. He is one of the directors of the Hartwell cotton mills, and is interested in the Hartwell bank. In almost every respect he is in the front rank in social life, as a progressive farmer and as a safe, shrewd business manager and financier. Mr. McMullan was happily married in 1878 to Miss Sallie, born in Hart county in 1853, daughter of Dr. J. L. and Mary (Jones) Turner. Dr. Turner was born in Lincoln county, Ga., and is a retired physician. He was graduated from the university of Georgia in the same class with T. R. R. Cobb, Benjamin Hill, Linton Stephens, and other subsequently distinguished Georgians. Of the children born to Mr. and Mrs. McMullan these survive: Lucius, Susie, Joel and Louise. Himself and wife are active and valued members of the Baptist church.

JEPHTHA W. NORMAN, farmer, Cold Water, Hart Co., Ga., son of Wm. and Mary (Waller) Norman, was born in Wilkes county, Ga., in 1822. His grand- parents on his father's side were John and Nancy (Austin) Norman. He was a native of Virginia, migrated to Georgia in 1797 and settled in Wilkes county, where he farmed until his death. Mr. Norman's father was born in Virginia, and when his father came to Georgia was about three years old. He grew to man- hood on the farm, and followed farming all his life. He was a soldier in the last war with Great Britain, and died in 1839. His grandparents on his mother's side were Nimrod and Martha (Beard) Waller. He was born in Virginia, was a farmer, and when he came to Georgia settled in Wilkes county. Mr. Norman was reared a farmer and received very little schooling. He followed farming as a main pursuit, but in connection with it conducted a general merchandise store. At the close of the war he had 333 acres of land, to which he has gradually added until he now has 2,200 acres of as good land as is in the county, besides much other valuable property, after giving each of his children $2,000. He has neither desired nor held any public office, and has given his entire time and labor to his farm and his store, and is perfectly satisfied with the results. He has seen his children well provided for, has performed his duties to church and state, and possesses the esteem and confidence of his fellow-citizens. Mr. Norman was married in 1842 to I-68

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Miss Sarah, born in Elbert county in 1824, daughter of Elijah B. and Jane (Hill) Norman. He was born in Wilkes county, and was a well-to-do farmer. Of the children which blessed this union six survive: W. B., Henrietta Bond, A. B., George P., Laura A. and Fannie Thornton. Mrs. Norman, who was a devoted member of the Methodist church, died in 1888. Mr. Norman is also a member of the Methodist church, and is calmly awaiting the summons which shall call him to a reunion with his departed companion.

A H. PARKS, farmer, Montevideo, Hart Co., Ga., son of Marshall and Mary

(Mewborn) Parks, was born in Elbert county, Ga., in 1835. The family is of English extraction, his paternal grandfather having emigrated from England and settled in Virginia long enough before the revolutionary war to serve in the patriot army. His grandparents were Abraham and Nancy (Self) Parks, born in Virginia, whence about the beginning of this century they migrated to Georgia and settled in Elbert county, where he became a prominent planter. Mr. Parks' father was born in Elbert county, was reared on the plantation, followed farming and also worked as a mechanic. He was sheriff of Elbert county many years, and late in life moved to Floyd county, and died in 1846. His mother was a daughter of Archie and Fathia (Shepard) Mewborn. Her father, born in England, emigrated to Georgia and settled in Elbert county, and engaged in farming as long as he lived. Mr. Parks was reared on the farm; the limited education he received was obtained at the neighboring country schools, and when grown he engaged in farming. In 1862 he enlisted in Company F, Capt. Thornton, Thirty-eighth Georgia regiment. He participated in the following among other important battles: Horseshoe Bend, Brandy Station, Fredericksburg, Gettysburg (where he was wounded), Wilderness, etc. He remained in the army until the surrender, after which, with twenty-five cents, good health and a resolute spirit as his capital, he started to make a competency, if not acquire wealth. He has so far succeeded as to be the owner now of 1,300 acres of good land and a saw-mill and ginnery, and as his plantation is on the Savannah river he is also proprietor of Parks ferry. As might be presumed in regard to one who accomplished such results, he rates high as a progressive and substantial citizen. Mr. Parks was married in 1867 to Miss Sarah C., born in Elbert county in 1831, daughter of John and Nancy (Gore) McCurry. He was a native of Georgia and a farmer, was a justice of the peace several years, and also for a time sheriff of the county. He died in Hart county. Mrs. Parks, who was a devoted member of the Baptist church, died in 1889. Mr. Parks himself is a very prominent member of the Baptist church.

WILLIAM VICKERY, farmer, Hartwell, Hart Co., Ga., son of James and Mary (Sanders) Vickery, was born in Elbert (now Hart) county in 1822. His paternal grandparents were Aaron and Millie (Dodson) Vickery. He was a native of Virginia and came to Georgia when a young man and settled in Elbert county. Mr. Vickery's father was born in Elbert county, where he lived all his life. Farming was his life pursuit and he gave all his time and attention to make a success. of it. He took time, however, to serve as a volunteer soldier in the last war with Great Britain. His mother was a daughter of Elias and Mary (Carter) Sanders, native Georgians. Mr. Vickery was reared on the farm, and was educated at the near-by dirt-floor log school houses. He started in life a poor boy, but by dint of hard work, economy and good management he has be- come rich and owns about 2,000 acres of good land, including a well-tilled pro- ductive form. He was a justice of the peace twenty years, the only public office he ever held. He stands very high and is much esteemed by his neighbors. Mr.

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Vickery was married in 1845 to Miss Susan, born in South Carolina in 1828, daughter of James and Iva (Rush) Stapler. He was born in Edgefield district, S. C., was a large and successful farmer, served as a volunteer in the Seminole war and came to Georgia about 1840 and settled in Elbert county, where he died. Eight of the children born to them are living: James, Philip, Mary A., John, Thomas, Andy, Laura and Martha. The mother of these, an exemplary member of the Baptist church, died in 1895. Mr. Vickery himself is an influential and revered member of the Baptist church.

HEARD COUNTY.

ANDREW B. BROWN, farmer, Corinth, Heard Co., Ga., son of Christopher and Nancy (Fannin) Brown, was born on the farm near where he now lives, in 1837. His father was a native of South Carolina and came to Georgia with his parents in 1806, who stopped a while in the lower part of the state and then moved to Walton county. Later they settled in Morgan county, Ga. In 1826 Mr. Brown's father moved to Troup county and settled on land afterward included in Heard county. He was the first permanent white settler in what is now Heard county, and settled in the virgin forest, in which Indians roamed and hunted the game with which the forest abounded. Having been elected a justice of the in- ferior court of Troup county, his father was transferred in his official capacity to the new county of Heard when organized in 1830, and was thus the first justice of the inferior court of the county, and the first official in it who administered an oath. He acquired quite a fortune, and after a life of usefulness died in 1880. His mother was born in 1807, and was a daughter of William and Nancy Fanin, an old South Carolina family. Mr. Brown was born and reared, and now owns and lives on, the first farm cleared in Heard county, and what education he has was obtained in the never-to-be-forgotten dirt-floor log school house with its split-log seats, stick-and-mud chimney and holes sawed through the logs to let light in. In 1862 he enlisted in Company G, Seventh Georgia regiment, but un- usual exposure superinduced rheumatism, which rendered him unfit for service, and he was sent home. Resuming planting he has devoted himself to it all his life, and has now one of the largest and best-appointed and best-improved planta- tions in the county. Plantation life and the domestic enjoyments of a delightful home, where he dispenses a generous hospitality, have so fully satisfied his am- bition that he has cared nothing for public office. Mr. Brown was married Sept. 9, 1869, to Miss Katharine, daughter of George and Nancy (Maddox) Snow, of old and highly respected Virginia families. This union has been blessed with two children: Christopher Frederick and Nannie K.

JAMES B. DAVIS, farmer, Enon Grove, Heard Co., Ga., son of George B. and Mary (Davis) Davis, was born in Coweta county, Ga., in 1830. His father was born in Virginia about 1796, and was left an orphan at a very early age. He was adopted and reared by William Beetles, who gave him a fairly good common school education. While he was in young boyhood 'Mr. Beetles migrated to Georgia, making the trip in ox-carts and on foot. He studied and improved upon his primary education so far as to become a teacher. He served gallantly as a

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soldier in the war of 1812. Later in life he was ordained a minister in the Baptist church and officiated as such until his death, which occurred in 1878. His mother, daughter of James and Judy (Grissum) Davis, was born in Wilkes county, Ga., in 1798, received a good common school education, married in 1818, and lived to a good old age. Mr. Davis was reared on the farm, received a good educa- tion for the locality and period and when twenty years of age moved with his parents to Heard county, where he has made his home since. In 1862 he enlisted in Company F, which was part of a regiment commanded by Col. Wilcoxon, of the reserve or home guard service. He was soon afterward commissioned first lieutenant and continued as such until mustered out after the surrender. After the war he resumed his farming, to which he has devoted his entire time and attention in an energetic effort to rebuild a fortune shattered as a result of the war. Being fully abreast of the times, and a thoroughly practical farmer, he believes in diversified and self-sustaining agriculture, and has successfully carried out his theories. He stands high with his neighbors as a farmer and citizen, and has been content with their esteem and the success which has attended his well-directed energies. In 1856 he was elected a justice of the peace and held the office twenty-four years consecutively-the only public office he ever held. Mr. Davis was married in 1854 to Miss Corintha, daughter of Thomas B. and Lucy (Cosby) Wilkinson, who has borne him two children: Thomas B. and Mary L.

C HARLES W. HEARN, farmer, Franklin, Heard Co., Ga., son of John and Nancy (Lynch) Hearn, was born in Hancock county, Ga., in 1808. His father was born in Richmond county, Va., in 1767, raised a farmer and educated at the common schools. He was a home guard the latter part of the revolu- tionary war. In 1807 he migrated to Georgia with his family and settled in Hancock county, making the journey in ox-carts. Mr. Hearn was reared on the farm and educated at the common schools of the county. While in his boyhood his father moved to Putnam county. In 1832 Mr. Hearn moved to Troup county. In 1853 he was elected justice of the peace, was re-elected and held the office for many years. He enlisted as a member of the reserve or home guard in 1862, was elected first lieutenant, assigned to Col. William Carter's regiment and remained with his command until the fall of Richmond. He returned to his farm after that event, where he farmed until 1867, when he removed to his present place in Heard county. He has a fine body of land, and a large farm under excellent cultivation. Although eighty-six years of age he is in robust health, well-pre- served and very active for his age. Mr. Hearn was married in 1829 to Miss Nancy Wheeler, who was an orphan and who died in 1851. Two years afterward he contracted a second marriage with Mrs. Mary (nee Mckinney) Sattiewhite, who has borne him one child, a son, Romaldus. She was a daughter of Eli and Sarah McKinney, born in Jones county, Ga., in 1819, and in 1835 was married to Smith Sattiewhite. He volunteered as a soldier in the Florida war and died in 1842. Mr. and Mrs. Hearn are active and much beloved, venerated members of the Baptist church, and are held in the highest esteem by the entire community. Romaldus Hearn, only child of Charles W. and Mary Hearn, was born in Troup county in 1854, where he was reared on the farm and received only such education as could be obtained during the vacations of hard farm work-winter-and after "laying-by" time. He was married in 1874 to Miss Ada, daughter of Joseph and Prudie (Thomas) Carter. To them five children have been born: E. Watson, Prudence M., Lola, deceased, Pauline and Annie. Mr. Hearn has a fine farm and a comfortable home, surrounded by an intelligent and interesting family, with

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no harassing cares, and with an abundance of this world's goods, enjoying peace, plenty and prosperity.

ALFORD G. HENDRICK, farmer, Franklin, Heard Co., Ga., son of James A. and Martha (Crosby) Hendrick, was born in Heard county July 24, 1855. He grew to manhood on the farm and was educated at the near-by country schools, and the academy in Franklin. At the age of nineteen he engaged in mercantile business and continued in it four years. At that time he was married to Miss Josie L., daughter of Jephtha H. and Emily B. (Heflin) Daniel. Since his mar- riage he has been engaged in farming and stock-raising, in which his success has been equal to his most sanguine expectations. He is fully abreast of the move- ments of the times, and to the development of the county's resources. He also takes a very active interest in politics. Mr. and Mrs. Hendrick have had six children born to them: Mary H., Hugh H., Emma S., Josie L., Ruth, and Grace.

MRS. MARTHA S. (CROSBY) HENDRICK, Franklin, Heard Co., Ga., daughter of John and Martha S. (Killebro) Crosby, and widow of James A. Hendrick, was born in Wilkes county, Ga., in 1833. Her father was of Virginia parentage and born in 1798. In 1840-his conveyance being an ox-cart-he moved to Heard county, settled in the woods and lived under tents until log cabins could be built. She was left motherless at the age of five years; and when a child of eleven years did all the housework of her father's family, and besides, spun and wove, and made all her father's clothing. Under such circumstances it may be readily realized that her educational advantages and opportunities were of the most limited character; irregular intervals during two years at the common schools. However, by judicious reading and careful home study she managed to improve her education and acquire a large find of general information, which, in after life, proved of inestimable value to her. In 1852 she was united in mar- riage to James A. Hendrick. He was born in Henry county, Ga., in 1823, son of Hugh and Allie (Huey) Hendrick, who were born in Virginia of old Virginia families. He, too, was left an orphan when small-only seven years of age-and his education was limited to only nine months in the common country schools. He began work for himself at a very early age, developing remarkable trading and money-making qualities. His companion proved to be a helpmeet indeed, so that by their united efforts quite a fortune was accumulated. He died in 18-, leaving his widow and four children: Mary F., widow of Frank C. Lumpkin, John C., William A., and Alford G.

JOHN DICKERSON HIGHTOWER, farmer, Rockdale, Heard Co., Ga., son of Henry R. and Tempie (Ray) Hightower, was born in what is now Campbell county, Ga., in 1825. His father was born in Pennsylvania, and about the year 1800 migrated thence to Georgia and settled in Oglethorpe county. His convey- ance was an old-time ox-cart with wooden wheels, the frame being put together with wooden pins and hickory withes. He cleared a farm and commenced farm- ing, but after some years moved to what is now Campbell county and engaged in farming until his death, which occurred in 1857. Mr. Hightower was raised on the farm, on which he worked, and attended school at a little log school house until nearing maturity, since when many years of his life have been interestingly event- ful. At the age of nineteen he ran away from home to join an expedition against Mexico, and enlisted in Company C, Capt. W. T. Wofford, in Calhoun's cavalry battalion. He did scout duty during the entire war, and went as far south as the peninsula of Yucatan, where he was wounded in the thigh by a lance in the hands

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of a Mexican. In 1848 he returned to his home in Campbell county, but did not stay long. The next year he joined a company of gold hunters, started for Cali- fornia and shipped from Mobile to go via Cape Horn. After a long and rough and tedious voyage he reached the alleged land of promise, only to meet with sad disappointment. After spending months in a fruitless search for the precious metal he found himself impoverished, and decided to return home. A sympa- thizing friend loaned him the money for the purpose, and the early fifties found him at the plow handles on the old homestead. In 1852 he moved to Heard county, where he continued farming with satisfactory success. When the civil war was precipitated in 1861 he enlisted in Company K, Forty-first Georgia regiment, participating in its engagements. At Perryville, Ky., he received a wound which disabled him temporarily, and he was sent home. At the end of six months he returned to his command, and at the battle of Baker's creek was again wounded, but continued in the field. After the surrender he returned, penniless and homeless, to Heard county. He went to work as a farm hand, worked and lived hard until he got a start, when he bought a piece of land and went to farming on his own account. Working hard, and early and late, and living frugally, he has placed himself in easy circumstances. He owns a good farm, has all that he craves in the matter of a good home with plenty, and a com- fortable bank account. No citizen of the county stands higher. Mr. Hightower was married soon after his return from California to Miss Roanisa, daughter of Joshua and Polly (Wallace) Teal, who has borne him six children, only two of whom-Isom J. and Benjamin F .- are living.

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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 159

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