Newnan Herald

Newnan, Coweta County, Georgia

January 5, 1867

On the evening 3d last, by R.Y. Brown, J.I.C. Mr. Frederick S. Cureton and Miss Mary P. Rollins.

We have purposely waited for the first storm of grief to pass over the hearts of his relatives before paying a tribute of respect to the memory of Park E. Arnold. Several months have now elapsed since the grave claimed its victim. [Long tribute to character.] The subject of this sketch was born 24 December 1802 in Abbeville District, South Carolina, and died 4 October 1866, and was consequently nearly sixty-four years old at the time of his death. From his boyhood he displayed remarkable energy. This was the leading feature of his character. This energy never left him. By indomitable industry he overcame every obstacle that early poverty threw in his way, and long before he reach the period know as “middle-life” he had secured vast wealth…In fact he mastered any business he undertook. A heart-stricken widow and sorrowing sons and daughters are left to mourn.

January 12, 1867

All indebted to estate of King W. Perry, deceased, please come forward and settle immediately. Emeline R. Perry and P.G. Perry, Adms.

Married on the evening of December 16th at the residence of the Bride’s father in Carrolton, Ga., by the Rev. J.B. McGhee, Prof. S.M. Ainsworth and Miss S.M. Garrison.

Married on the evening of the 3d inst., at the residence of the bride’s father, by J.P. Reese, Esq., Mr. J.H. McWilliams and Miss Maria C. Hindsman, all of Coweta Co.

A negro man named Beeman Callaway was killed near this town on Friday night last. Beeman was in his house making a fire and though he heard a noise. He was immediately shot by some person outside, a heavy load of shot entering his breast and neck. No arrests have been made though suspicions are that the deed was prompted by jealousy.

January 26

Married on the evening of 24th at the residence of J.P. Neely but J.P. Reese, Esq., Mr. Robert Carpenter and Miss Hellen A. Vanhouton, all of Coweta.

February 2

All person indebted to the estate of William Holland, deceased, are notified that their notes are in my hands for collection. Robert Y. Brown, agent for legatees.

In Buchanan, Haralson County, land now in Haralson, formerly in Carroll  County will be sold levied on execution of attachment from Haralson Superior Court in favor of Andrew McBride, next friend to the children of Sophia McBride, vs. William G. Coody, principal and D.B. Head, security.

Married on the evening of the 30th inst., at the residence of Maj. H. Brewster, by Rev. P.A. Heard, Mr. Hugh A. Arnold of this county and Miss Mollie Townsend of this city.

Whereas, William B. Shell, Administrator of estate of John Gay, deceased has entered on record that he has fully administered the estate and wishes to be discharged.

William S. Beadles has applied for permanent letters of administration on the estate of Joseph N. Beadles, late of Coweta County, deceased.

John S. Powell has applied for guardianship of Bartow Sims, a minor under 14 years of age, resident of Coweta County.

Mary Posey has applied for permanent letters of administration on the estate of Pinckney C. Posey, late of Coweta County, deceased.

J.P. Brewster, Adm. has applied to the Court of Ordinary to sell all the lands of belonging to the estate of James Parks, late of Coweta County.

February 9, 1867

R.T. Speight, Executor of the estate of Wyatt Chandler, will sell lands belonging to the estate in 6th District of Haralson County, formerly in Carroll County.

February 16

Married at the Presbyterian Church in Newnan Thursday evening last 14th inst., by Rev. James Stacy, Mr. Joshua Hill and Miss Mattie E. Welch.

G.L. Johnson will sell lands belonging to the estate of Thos. C. Johnson, late of Coweta County, deceased, consisting of 160 acres.

E.A. Black, Administratrix of the estate of A.H. Black, late of Carroll County, deceased, will sell land in Carroll County on the courthouse steps.

Margaret F. Boggess, Administratrix of the estate of A.J. Boggess, late of Carroll County, deceased, will sell land in Carroll County on the courthouse steps.

N. Shelnutt has applied for permanent letters of administration on the estate of B.A. Morris, late of Carroll County, deceased.

Whereas, J.R. Thomasson, Administrator of estate of Thomas Hardin, deceased has entered on record that he has fully administered the estate and wishes to be discharged by the Carroll County court.

Thos. W. Wood, Administrator of estate of Amos Vincent, deceased has entered on record that he has fully administered the estate and wishes to be discharged by the Campbell County court.

Whereas, John N. Boram, Administrator of estate of Elijah Clecker, deceased has entered on record that he has fully administered the estate and wishes to be discharged by the Campbell County court.

All persons indebted to the estate of Stephen T. Wright, late of Coweta County, deceased, will make immediate payments and person having demands against the estate of said deceased will present them. Frances E. Wright, Administratrix.

All persons indebted to the estate of Arthur M. Young, late of Coweta County, deceased, will make immediate payments and person having demands against the estate of said deceased will present them. Elizabeth Young, Administratrix.

February 23, 1867

Married on the evening of the 21st by J.P. Reese, Esq., Mr. Thomas H. Gilbert and Miss Permelia C. Dunn, all of Coweta County.

J.R. Smith, Administrator of the estate of Joseph Edmundson, late of Coweta County, deceased, will sell land in Coweta County on the courthouse steps.

Whereas C.C. Morris, Administrator of the estate of James Dunlap, deceased, applies for letters of dismissory in Campbell County.

Whereas Wm. B. Swan, Administrator of the estate of Henry H. Clecker, deceased, applies for letters of dismissory in Campbell County.

Young Vansant has applied in Campbell County for guardianship of Emmer Vansant, a minor daughter of Emanuel Vansant, deceased.

Oscar A. Cantrell, Clerk of the Superior Court in Campbell County has applied for permanent letters of administration on the estate of E. Hearn, late of Campbell County, deceased.

P.H. Gillespie has applied in Carroll County for guardianship of Nancy E. Means, a minor resident of the county.

Lewis Glanton has applied for letters of administration on the estate of Jeremiah R. Winchester, late of Heard County, deceased.

Whereas, John Miller, Administrator de bonis non of estate of Robinson Brigman, deceased, has entered on record that he has fully administered the estate and wishes to be discharged by the Heard County court.

Jos. N. Carr, guardian of will sell land in Carroll County to benefit the heirs of Henry McLemore, late of Houston county, Georgia.

March 2, 1867

Whereas, Daniel Jacobs, Administrator de bonis non of estate of John W. McCollom, deceased, has entered on record that he has fully administered the estate and wishes to be discharged by the Coweta County court.

Martha B. Zachry, Administrator of estate of Benjamin S. Zachry, deceased has entered on record that he has fully administered the estate and wishes to be discharged by the Heard County court.

K.R. Mills has applied for letters of administration on the estate of Augustus C. Toney, late of Heard County, deceased.

John M. Gentry has applied for letters of administration on the estate of Thomas Milam, late of Heard County, deceased.

Simeon J. Meadows has applied for letters of administration on the estate of Richard Newman, late of Heard County, deceased.

March 16

John F. Culpepper, Administrator of the estate of H.J. Boon, late of Carroll County, deceased, will sell land in Carroll County on the courthouse steps.

James C. Morris has applied for letters of administration on the estate of E.B. Foot, late of Carroll County, deceased.

N. Shellnut, Administrator of estate of J.N. Miles, deceased, has entered on record that he has fully administered the estate and wishes to be discharged by the Carroll County court.

Two months after this date, application will be made to the Ordinary Court of Carroll County to sell the real estate of R.B. Turner, late of the county, deceased. J.M. Griffin, Administrator.

March 23

Eliza A. Almon, Administratrix  will sell land in the 12th District, originally in Carroll County, but now in Heard county.

March 30

All persons indebted to the estate of Abraham V. North, late of Coweta County, deceased, will make immediate payments and person having demands against the estate of said deceased will present them. George E. Smith, Executor.

Joseph T. Beavers has applied for permanent letters of administration on the estate of Thomas B. Hackney, late of Coweta County, deceased.

Whereas Nathan Simms, executor of the last and will and testament of John A. Smith, having departed this life before closing the business of the estate, and no person has made application for letters of administration with will annexed, the estate if therefore unrepresented. If no one comes forward, letters will be granted to the Clerk of the Superior Court.

Whereas C.C. Morris, Administrator of the estate of James B. Strawn, deceased, applies for letters of dismissory in Campbell County.

Whereas C.C. Morris, Administrator of the estate of Elijah Hammond, deceased, applies for letters of dismissory in Campbell County.

April 6

Charles Leavell, Administrator of estate of Lewis Brooks, deceased has entered on record that he has fully administered the estate and wishes to be discharged by the Coweta County court.

George W. Shaw has applied for permanent letters of administration on the estate of Mrs. Mary Stephens, late of Heard County, deceased.

April 13

Married on Thursday evening, the 4th inst., at the residence of Wm. Jenkins, of Harris county, by J.P. Reese, Esq., Mr. J.M.T. Perry of Coweta and Mrs. Mary E. Nunnelly of Harris county.

Jos. E. Dent and W.T. Wood have dissolved their partnership by mutual consent.

Daniel Jacobs advertises for the return of two stolen horses.

Whereas John Baggett, Administrator of the estate of Jackson Baggett, deceased, applies for letters of dismissory in Campbell County.

April 20

Whereas, Mrs. Elizabeth S. Glover, Administratrix of estate of Thomas C. Glover, deceased has entered on record that he has fully administered the estate and wishes to be discharged by the Campbell County court.

Married by the Rev. W.B. Smith, on the 7th inst., Mr. James  A. Sims and Miss Sally S. Johnson, all of Grantville Ga.

April 27, 1867

W.R. Wilkerson of Palmetto, Ga., offers $25 reward for stolen dark by horse Mule.

Coweta County: Mary M. Clarke vs. William Clarke. Petition for divorce; defendant does not reside in the county or state of Georgia.

The partnership of Jacob Lorch and M.M. Beringer was dissolved by mutual consent.

Whereas the letters of administration granted to Savannah A. Morris as administratrix of estate of James T. Morris have been revoked, and no person applying for administration, the estate is unrepresented. Notification to creditors and next of kin notified to show cause why letter of administration should not be issued to Clerk of Superior Court.

Mrs. Mary Morris of Coweta county, is very desirous of obtaining information concerning her son J.C. Morris who enlisted as a private in Capt. Bell’s company of the 19th Georgia Regt. At the date of her last information concerning him, he was at Manassas Junction in 1864. J.C. Morris is or was a large portly man, weighing nearly 200 pounds; has or had dark hair and the first join of the little finer of the right hand is missing.

Married in Meriwether co. Ga., on Wednesday evening, the 24th inst. by Rev. James Stacy, Mr. Wm. E. Glanton and Miss Georgia V. Hanaway.

Married at the residence of the bride’s father by N. Shelnut, J.I.C., Mr. W.P. Murrell, son of W.W. Murrell, and Mrs. Susan E. Sprewell. All of Carroll county.

May 11, 1867

Indigent Maimed Soldiers at Bowden College under a recent act of the Georgia Legislature. The newspaper will report brief accounts of the battles in which they were wounded. The first is Sgt. H.G. Brown of  Cobb’s Legion. Brown entered the service on 1 August 1861 at the age of 17. He was wounded at Brownsville and his leg was amputated. His father lives in Bowden. Details of service given

May 18, 1867

Died at the residence of Col. Hillary Talbert, in Carroll co., Miss., on the 28th day of April of typhoid fever, Mrs. Kate Perry, aged 28y, 7m, 1d.

A freedman by the name of Mack Wilson, while bathing last Saturday in Burpee’s pond, near this city, was seized by a cramp while diving and immediately drowned. He had been in the employment of Mr. Stegall.

May 25, 1867

Indigent Maimed Soldiers at Bowden College: D.S. Buckner volunteered at Villa Rica June 21, 1861 and joined Col. W.W. Boyd’s regiment 19th Georgia infantry. His brother died in a private residence in Richmond. Buckner was wounded at Mechanicsburg and both his left arm and leg were amputated. Details of service given.

Married in Bowdon, Ga., on the 16th inst. by N. Shelnutt, J.I.C., Mr. John T. Holbrooke to Miss Louisa E. Balenger.

Married on the evening of the 21st at the residence of Mr. Sparks, by the Rev. F.M. Daniel, Dr. C.D. Smith and Mrs. Mary A. Abbott, all of this city.

June 8, 1867

Married in Carroll county the 23d of May by N. Shelnutt, J.I.C., Mr. John S. Smith to Mrs. Elizabeth Ham.

Married in this city on the 5th at the residence of Mrs. Eliza Dent, by the Rev. PA Heard, Mr. Sterling J. Elder and Miss Martha E. Dent, all of Coweta county.

June 22, 1867

Married on the 16th inst. by W.P. Bryant, J.P., Mr. W.H. Wright and Miss Cynthia Wilson, all of Coweta county.

Whereas Young Vansant, administrator of Emanuel Vansant, deceased, represents in his final return, duly filed, that he has full administered the estate. June 18, 1867.

Whereas Russel Daley, administrator of James Dailey, deceased, represents in his final return, duly filed, that he has full administered the estate.

William F. Sewal having in proper form applied for letters of administration on the estate of Joel Denis, late of Coweta County, deceased notifies all persons to appear and show why such letters should not be granted.

Tolleson Kirby having in proper form applied for letters of administration on the estate of William Brooks, late of Coweta County, deceased notifies all persons to appear and show why such letters should not be granted.

Two months after date application will be made to the Court of the Ordinary of Campbell County for leave to sell all the land belonging to the estate of Jesse J. Duggan, late of said county, deceased. William j. Duggan, Adm. de bonis non with will annexed.

Two months after date application will be made to the Court of the Ordinary of Heard County for leave to sell all the land belonging to the estate of Solomon Stephens, late of said county, deceased. W.M.K. Watts, Adm.

Two months after date application will be made to the Court of the Ordinary of Heard County for leave to sell all the land belonging to the estate of Jeremiah R. Winchester, late of said county, deceased. Lewis Glanton, Adm.

Two months after date application will be made to the Court of the Ordinary of Heard County for leave to sell all the land belonging to the estate of Mary Stephens, late of said county, deceased. Geo. W. Shaw, Adm.

Two months after date application will be made to the Court of the Ordinary of Heard County for leave to sell all the land belonging to the estate of John A. Dollar, late of said county, deceased. Sarah M. Dollar, Admx.

Married on the 16th inst., at the residence of the bride’s father in Carroll county by N. Shelnutt, J.I.C., Mr. Charles E. Wimbush of Meriwether county to Miss Mary A. Turner, of Carroll county.

July 13, 1867

Married on the 11th in this city, by Rev. F.M. Daniel, Mr. John H. Cook and Mrs. Savannah A. Morris, all of Newnan.

July 27 1867

Fair Warning: All those indebted to the estate of King W. Perry, deceased, by note or account are forewarned to close up of the papers will be put in the hands of a lawyer for suit. Emeline R. Perry, Amdx. and P.G. Perry, Adm.

August 3, 1867

A poem to the memory of Mrs. John Ray entitled, “Dearest Aunt–gone, forever gone.”

Married on the 25th July by John F. Cook, J.I.C., Mr. James A. Folds and Miss Adeline Belcher, all of Coweta.

Died in Newnan July 19th after a painful illness, Mrs. B.G. Ray, consort of John Ray, Esq., in the 64the year of her age.

August 10, 1867

Valuable plantation for sale in the 1st District of Coweta and in Meriwether counties on White Oak creek consisting of 500 acres. J.S. Jackson.

Married on 1st of August 1867 by R.Y. Brown, J.I.C., Mr. H.I. Pitts of Carroll and Miss Susan Brook of Coweta.

Obituary: Mrs. Othello J. Boyd, consort of Mr. Charles W. Boyd of Franklin, departed this life at about 2 o’clock a.m. on the 28th ult. She lingered many months under the slow but fatal approaches of consumption. She bore her affliction with patience and fortitude. She leaves a devoted husband and a family of tender and affectionate children.

August 17, 1867

Married on the 7th inst. by N. Shellnut, J.I.C., at the residence of the bride's father Mr. John B. Wier and Miss Martha F. Spruill, daughter of G. Spruill, all of Carroll county, Ga.

Married in Athens, Ga., on the 14th inst at the residence of Col. E.E. Rawson, by Rev. W.M. Crumby, Mr. John D. Ray of Newnan and Miss Mary P. Rawson of the former city.

September 28, 1867

Died in Coweta County on September 11, 1867, Mrs. Martha C. Reese, wife of N.R. Reese, and daughter of Mrs. S.E. Cox, aged 25 years and 7 months.

Two months after date application will be made to the Court of the Ordinary of County for leave to sell all the land belonging to the estate of Mary N. Wood, late of said county, deceased. J.N. Wood, Admr.

October 5, 1867

Lavender R. Ray, Adm. will rent the plantation belonging to the estate of J.T. Morris, deceased, known as the Rowland place, on which Travis Grimes now resides.

October 30, 1867

Coweta County: Virgil C. Cooke has applied for letters of guardianship on the person and property of James T. Morris, minor orphan under 14 years of age of James T. Morris, deceased.

John S. Stewart having in proper form applied for letters of administration on the estate of Elijah Wideman, deceased, of Carroll county notifies all persons to appear and show why such letters should not be granted.

Mrs. Elizabeth Culbreath of Newnan, Ga., wishes information of her son, Jas. T. Culbreath, who was a member of Co. D of 19th Regiment Georgia Volunteers and was last seen or heard from near the place of Johnston’s surrender in North Carolina, in the month of May 1865.

Applications for personalty and realty exemptions under the Homestead Law were made to the Ordinary. Applications were made by Martha A. Robinson, Z.F. Turnipseed and Elijah Elmore.

November 2, 1867

Married on the evening of the 24th ult., by J.J. McLendon, J.P., at the residence of Judge Huggins, Mr. O.F. Swinny and Miss Mary E. Huggins and Mr. Daniel A. Huggins and Miss Josey Moore, all of Coweta.

Married on 27 October 1867 by Judge R.Y. Brown, Willis B. Moore and Miss Marena Chandler, all of Coweta.

Tribute of Respect for Rev. E.D. McKinney by the Quarterly Conference of Newnan Station, then in session.

Tribute of Respect for fellow pupil W. E. Scroggins, aged 14 years, 3 months and 8 days. Eddy was the pride of doting parents and loving brothers and sisters. Poem and eulogy from Emory Academy.

Mr. John Dougherty, an old and esteemed citizen of Newnan, died very suddenly on Friday night of last week. He was known extensively throughout this and other States as jovial, clever, gentleman and proprietor of a model Hotel.

November 9, 1867

Tribute of Respect for John Dougherty by the Fraternity of Free and Accepted Masons.

John B. Austin having in proper form applied to me for permanent letters of administration on the estate of James M. Austin, deceased, late of Coweta County. B.H. Mitchell, Ordinary.

Pharroh Carroll having in proper form applied to me for permanent letters of administration on the estate of Phillip S. Hodges, deceased, late of Coweta County. B.H. Mitchell, Ordinary.

John W. Powell having in proper form applied to me for permanent letters of administration on the estate of Ebenezer D. McKinley, deceased, late of Coweta County. B.H. Mitchell, Ordinary.

November 16, 1867

Died on the 8th inst., Mary Emily daughter of George and Minerva M. Tucker, aged 3 years, 2 months and 26 days.

November 30, 1867

Married on 21st inst., at the residence of the bride’s father, by N. Shellnut, J.I.C. Mr. Willis S. Hand and Miss Mary E. Ward, all of Carroll county, Ga.

December 7, 1867

Married on Sunday morning the 1st inst., by Rev. A.J. Bryant, Mr. James L. Stevenson and Mrs. Catharine Morton, all of Coweta co.

Married on the 28th November by R.Y. Brown, J.I.C., Mr. Amos M. Hayes and Mrs. Lucinda Howard, all of Coweta co.

Whereas William J. Bryant, administrator of Matilda Bryant, deceased, represents in his final return, duly filed, that he has full administered the estate.

December 14, 1867

William J. Winkles vs. Sarah A. Winkles. Petition for divorce in Carroll county; defendant non-resident of the state.

Married Dec. 11, at the residence of the bride’s mother, by Rev. F.M. Daniel, Mr. Charles R. Patterson and Miss Martha E. Potts, all of Coweta.

Married Dec. 11 at the residence of the bride’s mother, by Rev. F.M. Daniel, Mr. Blake D. Brewster and Miss Susan Patterson, all of Coweta.

Died. Mrs. Phebe Boggus departed this life on 3rd inst., at an advanced age of between 80 and 90 years old. Many who have attended our courts here will remember that Aunt Phebe was mistress of the hotel here, many travelers will remember how well they were treated at her table. She was an old fashioned Georgia lady; everybody loved Aunt Phebe.

December 21, 1867

Married on the 3rd inst., by J.B. Ware, J.I.C. at the residence of Mr. Nathaniel Hinson at St. Cloud, Mr. L.E. Hanan of Coweta county and Miss Amanda Ransom of Heard county.

Married on 12th inst., at the residence of Mr. Paten Meriwether of Coweta by J.B. Ware, J.I.C., Mr. R.D. Thurman of Fulton county and Miss Irene Meriwether.

Married on the 12th at the residence of Mr. H.H. Cook of Heard county by J.B. Ware, J.I.C., Mr. T.C. Lane of Heard county and Miss Emily Cook.

In Meriwether county on 17th inst. by Rev. James Stacy, Mr. F.M. Spence and Miss Winnie White.

Married on 19th at the  residence of the bride’s father, by R.Y. Brown, J.I.C., Mr. Tuscan S. Ball and Miss E.I. Lyle, all of Coweta county.

Married on the 19th inst., at the residence of James Morgan by John P., Reese, Esq., Mr. Thomas M. Sewell and Miss Mary F. Human, all of Coweta.

Married on the 19th by Rev. F.M. Daniel, Mr. I.N. Farmer of Coweta and Miss C.S. Pollard of Heard county, Ga.