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DEATHS OF REVOLUTIONARY WAR SOLDIERS WHO DIED IN GEORGIA, AND THEIR WIDOWS

By Jeannette Holland Austin Copyright @1997



Information taken from the following newspapers:
  1. The Augusta Chronicle and Gazette of the State, published Augusta The Columbian Museum and Savannah Daily Gazette, published Savannah, Georgia
  2. The Columbus Enquirer, Columbus, Georgia, 1840
  3. The Milledgeville Journal, published Milledgeville, Georgia
  4. The Georgia Gazette, published Savannah, Georgia
  5. The Augusta News, published Augusta, Georgia
  6. The Gazette of the State of Georgia, published Savannah, Georgia The Dispatch, published Wetumpa, Alabama
  7. The Augusta Herald, published Augusta, Georgia
  8. The Darien Gazette, published Darien, Georgia
  9. The Republican and Savannah Evening Ledger, published Savannah The Georgia Messenger, published Macon, Georgia
  10. The Southern Recorder, published Milledgeville, Georgia
  11. The Southern Christian Advocate, published Charleston, S. C.
    Also, from Revolutionary War Pensions, filed in Washington, D. C., and Records of the Secretary of War, Invalid Pensioners in Georgia. Alphabetical

    AARON, William, applied for Rev. War Pension, Franklin Co. Ga. on 10/9/1832, aged 79 or 80 yrs. old. The application of his widow, Rebecca, aged 71, dtd 4/14/1857, states her husband died 10/1841, stating she married William Aaron 11/3/1829 Franklin Co., Ga.

    ABERCROMBIE, Charles, "Died in Hancock County on the 23rd ult., Major Charles Abercrombie in his 77th year. He was a valiant officer in the Revolutionary War, and was honored several times with public office." The Darien Gazette 9/29/1821.

    AIKENS, James, applied for Rev. War Pension, Coweta Co., Ga. on 9/5/1832, states he was b. 1762 or 1763 on Pa-Md line, lived Mecklenburg Co., N. C. when enlisted, d. 4/12/1843 Coweta Co. Ga. Application of wid., Frances dtd 1844, aged 80, states she married James Aikens in Greene Co., Ga. 3/16/1791.

    ALEXANDER, William, applied for pension, states he served in Continental Army, was from Va. and moved to Ga. during war, settling in Wilkes Co. His LWT dtd 3/18/1806 Elbert Co., Ga.

    ANDERSON, David, Capt., d. Chatham Co., Ga. according to Gazette of the State of Georgia, published Savannah, Ga. 11/5/1789.

    ANDREWS, William,received pension under Act of 9/1789, transferred from Va. to Ga. d. 5/3/1821, from Records of Secy of War, Invalid Pensions.

    ANGUS, James, Capt., d. Chatham Co., Ga., according to Gazette of the State of Georgia, published Savannah, Ga. 11/5/1789.

    ATKINSON, Thomas, b. Isle of Wight Co., Va. before 1734, d. Greene Co., Ga. 1808.

    BABER, James, applied for pension from Gwinnett Co., Ga., states he was b. Bedford Co., Va. 6/2/1762, enlisted into war in 1779 at aged of 17, d. 7/17/1836 while visiting relatives in Heflin and Edwardsville, Ala. Wid., Mildred, b. Bedford Co., Va. 6/13/1762, applied after husband's death, states she was married to James Baber 5/13/1785. Mildred Baber d. Gwinnett Co., Ga. 12/10/1846.

    BAILLEY, Mrs. Mary Ann, The Columbian Museum and Savannah Advertiser, 12/3/1803, "Died on the 23rd ult., at her home on the head of Sapelo River, McIntosh County, Mrs. Mary Ann Bailley, age 63 years, relict of Robert Bailley, Esq., deceased, and only sister of General Lachlan McIntosh. She was born in the same county where she died and was the oldest native of this State. Her parents and their followers were the first settlers on the Altamaha or anywhere south of Savannah."

    BARKSDALE, Jeffrey, "Died in Hancock County on the 22nd ult., Capt. Jeffrey Barksdale at an advanced age. He was a Revolutionary Soldier." The Georgia Messenger, published Macon, Ga., dtd 10/25/1832.

    BARNARD, John, The Columbian Museum and Savannah Daily Gazette, 6/17/1819, "Another Revolutionary War Soldier Gone! Died on IOth inst. at his residence on Wilmington Island, Major John Barnard, in his 69th year."

    BARNETT, Sion, The Southern Recorder dtd 4/11/1843, Died at his residence in Jasper County, Saturday, the 25th ult., Mr. Sion Barnett, a soldier in the Revolution, aged 82 years, leaving a widow with whom he had lived for more than fifty four years. He was a native of Warren County, N. C. and moved to Georgia 25 or 30 years ago. He served gallantly for several years in the Revolutionary struggle, in Captain Carter's Company, and was in Battles of Steno, Cowpens, and others. He died as he had lived, an honest man, poor but upright, a peaceable, orderly and correct citizen."

    BENTLEY, Jesse, The Georgia Journal, 6/20/1836, "Died May 23rd at his son's residence, John T. Bentley of Henry County, aged 87 years. Jesse Bentley was born in North Carolina, a Revolutionary War Soldier at the age of 18."

    BLACKSHEAR, David, The Columbian Museum and Savannah Daily Gazette, 7/11/1837 , " Died at his residence, Springfield, in Laurens County, on July 4th, General David Blackshear. He was born in N. C., where, as a boy of 16, he took up arms in defense of liberty and fought valiantly in that struggle. In 1790 he emigrated to Georgia, fought in the Indian Wars with great bravery, and commanded a brigade of Militia in the War of 1812. He was a highly esteemed citizen of his county and State. The Georgia Messenger, dtd 7/13/1837, "General David Blackshear died in Laurens County, July 4th ult., aged 74. He was born in N. C. and fought in the Revolutionary War at the age of 16." The Southern Recorder, "Died on the 28th ult., in her 46th year, the wife of General David Blackshear of Laurens County. She was a native of Virginia." (does not give her name)

    BOWEN, Elijah, applied for pension 10/9/1832 Tattnall Co., states was b. 3/11/1759 Duplin Co., N. C., after war, lived Effingham Co., now Bulloch Co., and for last 30 years in Tattnall Co. Ga. Sabra Bowen, wid. of Elijah, res. of Tattnall Co., applied to obtain bounty lands for her husband's Revolutionary service, states husband d. 12/31/1837 Tattnall Co., Ga. She married Elijah 12/1804.

    BOWEN, Stephen, res. of Tattnall Co., applied for pension 10/11/1825, aged 68, was b. Duplin Co., N. C., enlisting in Continental Army in 1778, 5th N. C. Troops, has helpless wife, aged 66, infirm.

    BROWN, Jesse, The Southern Christian Advocate, 4/2/1835, died Early County on the 16th ult., Jesse Brown, aged about 75 75 years, a relict of our Revolutionary struggle in which he took an active part at an early age. exempt by age, he volunteered in the Creek Campaign and was in the engagement at Autossee and among the foremost in firing their quarters. He was a highly respected man."

    BROWN, William, The Columbian Museum and Savannah Advertiser 9/22/1810, "Died Friday evening at the age of 74 years, Major William Brown, long a citizen of Savannah. We have to number him among the Revolutionary Officers who did their duty in the period that tried men's souls."

    BRYAN, Mrs. Mary, The Southern Recorder, 5/31/1836, "Mrs. Mary Bryan, wife of John S. Bryan, died 22nd inst. at Clifton, Baldwin Co. Her mother died while she was a child and her father, Sampson Neyle, having married again, sent Mrs. Thomas and her sister, Miss Neyle, to the North where they were educated. She was a granddaughter of Jonathan Bryan, one of the first settlers of Georgia and one of the foremost patriots of the Revolution. She left behind a husband and four children."

    BUFF, Michael, The Southem Recorder, "Another Revolutionary Soldier Gone ! Died in Oglethorpe County on the 28th ult., Mr. Michael Buff in his 102nd year. He was a soldier under General Frobes in 1758 and was at the capture of Fort Duquesne in the Revolutionary War in which he took an active part. For the past twelve years, he was a member of the Baptist Church." 6/11/1839.

    BURNLEY, Henry, The Southern Recorder, 1/27/1835, "Died on the 15th ult., at his residence in Columbia County, Henry Burnley, a Revolutionary Soldier, in his 80th year. For many years, he was a member of the Baptist Church. Wife and children survive."

    BUTTS, James, The Southern Recorder, 3/17/1835, "Died at his residence in Hancock County on the 17th ult., Capt. James Butts, aged 78 years, native of Virginia and a soldier in the Revolutionary War. Left numerous family."

    CALHOUN, Joseph, The Dispatch, 12/5/1856, "Joseph Calhoun died at his residence in Dooly County, Georgia, at the advanced age of 100 years, 10 mos...born in North Carolina."

    CALLAWAY, Pe ter, The Southern Christian Advocate, 5/19/1835, "Died of consumption on April 19th, at the home of General David Blackshear in Laurens County, Peter Callaway, a Revolutionary Soldier in his 77th year. He was honest, generous and charitable, as a soldier, brave and merciful, as a husband, father and master was exemplary, kind and benevolent. He had been a member of the Methodist Church for thirty years."

    CAMPBELL, George, The Southern Christian Advocate, 9/10/1841, "Ano ther Revolutionary Father Gone ! George Campbell was born of Irish parents in the State of Pennsylvania 14th February 1753. The family, while he was quite small, removed to Cabarrus County, N. C., where they continued to reside until the commencement of the Revolutionary War, in which he served. He was married in Cabarrus County (then Mecklenburg) and shortly after removed to Greene County, Georgia. In 1811, he removed to Morgan County. His wife died there in 1813. He died 9th of August in his 89th year."

    CARR, Mark, Gazette of the State of Georgia, 9/29/1785, "Colonel Mark Carr died in Liberty County, Georgia. "

    CAULDER, John, applied for pension in McIntosh Co., Ga. His Bible, attached thereto, states he married Phebe Haughton 12/24/1789 first, and second, Winewood F. Rickey 3/15/1804. He died 1/4/1804.

    CHAMBLESS, Christopher, b. in Va., d. intestate 1840 Bibb Co. Ga.

    CHANCE, Simpson, The Columbian Museum and Savannah Daily Gazette dtd 1/4/1838, "Died at his residence in Houston County on 22nd ult., Mr. Simpson Chance, age about 90 years. He was a soldier in the Revolution and in our border warfare when the Oconee was the western boundary. He was very actively engaged in the defense of our country, and in one of the engagements one of his stirrup leathers was cut in two by an enemy's ball, but he escaped unhurt.

    CLARK, Elijah, The Augusta Chronicle and Gazette of the State, 12/21/1799, "Died on the 15th ult., at a mature age, Elijah Clark, Esquire, late a Major-General in the service of this State; a soldier from nature and a patriot from principle, early in late Revolutionary War, he decided on the part he should take and it was due to his exertions that the western frontiers of two States were kep secure and the Indians kept in awe. His memory cannot be forgotten...." The Milledgeville Journal, "died on the night of the 8th inst., Caroline Margaret Clark, only daughter of Major Elijah Clark, age 11 months, 2 days." 9/30/1812.

    CLARK, John, The Southern Recorder, 11/8/1832, "Died on October 12th, at his residence on St. Andrews Bay, Florida, in his 67th year, General John Clark, formerly of Georgia; while engaged in getting out live-oak, he was attacked with bilious fever on St. Vincent Island and was taken home in a small boat where he lingered until the evening of the 12th October, when he died."

    CLAY, Jesse, The Georgia Patriot, 8/31/1824: "Another Revolutionary Patriot Ga the re d To His Fathers . Died at his residence near Monticello, near Jasper County, Cap ta in Jesse Clay, age 80 years. A native of Virginia; leaving a wife, a large family, and a numerous circle of friends and acquaintances to deplore his loss. He was a native of Virginia. He acted a Lieu tenant in the Revolutionary War ...He was always esteemed an excellent Whig, and a brave officer. He had a son who bore arms under him, in those times that tried men's souls. He was married in his nineteenth year to the wife who now survives him, with whom he lived sixty-four years, and by whom he had 19 children; 15 sons and 4 daughters...He was among the first settlers of Jasper...."

    CLAY, Joseph, Southern Patriot, 12/22/1804, "Honorable Joseph Clay, 64 years of age, native of England came to this country at an early period in his life and at the commencement of the Revolutionary War, had a large family with am ample fortune...was patriot, Judge of Inferiour Court for 20 years; buried burial ground of this city."

    CLOUD, Ezekiel, applied for pension from Henry Co., Ga. 12/18/1832, stating was b. 3/14/1762 and enlisted into service in Wilkes Co., Ga. in 1778, at siege of Augusta, battle of Blackstock, and fought Indians at Ft. Hinton, Ga., served til 1782. Ezekiel d. 5/30/1850, leaving wid., Elizabeth.

    COBB, Thomas, The Georgia Messenger, 10/25/1832, "Died lately at his residence in Columbia County, Capt. Thomas Cobb, age 110 years, a native of Buckingham County, Virginia. He was a soldier in the Revolution, and held office under the Commonwealth after independence. He moved to Georgia in 1785. He very efficiently carried on his plantation operations for 90 years, and always had an abundance every season, whether it was a good season or not."

    COFFEE , John, The Sou them Recorder , 7 /17 /18 33 , "Died near Florence, Alabama, Sunday 7th inst., General John Coffee, formerly of Tennessee."

    COOPER, Mary, wid. of Samuel. The Southern Recorder 1/26/1832, "Died on the 20th inst., Mrs. Mary Cooper, age 70 years, consort of Samuel Cooper of Putnam County. She had been sick five or six years.

    CUMMINS, Francis, The Southern Recorder, "Died in Greene County on 22nd ult., Rev. Dr. Francis Cummins, age 81 years. He was one of the Revolutionary patriots who signed the Declaration of Mecklenburg, N. C. in May of 1775. He was a patriot, a learned man and devine, and at his death was a Presbyterian Pastor."

    CUNNINGHAM, John, Georgia Gazette, 7/10/1800, "Died last Friday, John Cunningham, aged 37."

    CURRY, Nicholas, The Southern Recorder, 3/5/1827, "Died at his residence in Washington County on 23rd ult., Major Nicholas Curry in his 67th year. He entered the Revolution as a private and left it with the rank of Captain of Dragoons after a hard service of five years. Shortly after the war he settled the place where he died. Survived by a wife and several children.

    DALTON, John, The Georgia Messenger, 11/14/1833, "Died in Macon on the 17th ult., Mr. John Dalton, age 80 years, a soldier who shared in many hard-fought battles of our Revolution."

    DAMERON, Charles, received pension under Act of 1789, wife, Polly, he d. 10/1829.

    DANIEL, John, applied for pension from Elbert Co., Ga. 1/23/1833, stating was b. 5/23/1762 Wake Co., N. C., lived N. C. 8 yrs. after Rev., then moved to Elbert Co., Ga. where d. 6/13/1841. His wid. d. ll/7/1841. In 1854 his children were: Elizabeth Craft, wife of John Craft of Elberton; Nancy Cunningham; Martha Ryley; David Daniel; Mary Craft; Sarah Cunningham; John F. Daniel; Alien Daniel; and Lucinda Prewett.

    DANIEL, John Osborne, applied for pension from Elbert Co., Ga., stating was b. 1762 Wake Forest, N. C., and married Margaret Means. He d. 7/13/1841.

    DARSEY , James, The Southern Recorder, 2/ 16/ 1832 , "Another Revolutionary Soldier Gone! Departed this life on the 3rd inst., at the residence of his son, Joseph, in Laurens County, in his 90th year, Mr. James Darsey. He was sick only two days."

    DAVIS, Thomas L., d. 10/19/1816, from 1835 Report of Secretary of War, Georgia's Military Pensions, Invalid Pensioners.

    DELK, David, The Sou them Recorder 6/21/1836: "Capt. Hamilton Garmany of the Gwinnett Mounted-Men, in his report to the Governor concerning the battles in Stewart County with the indians, lists the casulaties. Seven men were killed and four wounded. . . In a postscript attached it is s ta te d tha t the following men of Stewart Company under Major Jernigan, were killed: David Delk, Esquire...Delk was a lawyer...."

    DILLARD, James, applied for pension in Elbert Co., Ga. 10/18/1819. Sarah, states he has wife and 7 children, to-wit: James, b. 3/25/1799; Sarah b. 3/22/1801; Sindy, b. 9/23/1802; Nehemiah b. 9/4/1805; Isaac, b. 3/27/1807; Martha, b. 10/27/1808; Thomas b. 5/30/1811. Wid. of James, Sarah, applied and states her husband d. 4/4/1839 Elbert Co., Ga. Family Bible in file states births as follows: Elizabeth Dillard, b. 10/14/1786; Nancy Dillard, b. 7/28/1793; Mary Vernon Dillard b. 10/3/1795; Sarah Joice Dillard b. 3/22/1801; Jane Dillard b. 8/25/1797; and James Dillard b. 7/13/1799.

    DISMUKES, John, The Columbian Museum and Savannah Daily Gazette, 3/16/1818, "Died in Baldwin County on 4th inst., in his 93rd year, John Dismukes, a native of Virginia. He fought in Braddock's War and was a soldier in the Revolution. He was an honest, humane, patriotic man, and was much esteemed by his many acquaintances."

    DIXON, Robert, The Georgia Messenger, 7/7/1836, "Died in Bibb County, June Ilth, Robert Dixon. He was a Revolutionary War Soldier for three years and three months."

    DOLES, Jesse, The Southern Recorder, 8/25/1831, "On July 26th at his residence in Baldwin County, Jesse Doles, Sr., died, in his 80th year, a Revolutionary Soldier. For 45 to 50 years he was a worthy member of the Methodist Church."

    DOLLAR, John, The Georgia Gazette, 10/20/1797, "Died in his 55th year at his plantation "Antrim" near Sunbury on 9th (Liberty Co.). He was a Captain in the Continental Artillery in the American Revolution. "

    DUPRE, Jeremiah, Southern Christian Advoca te , 10 / 5/ 18 38 , "Jeremiah Dupre, Revolutionary War Soldier, born Brunswick County, Virginia Nov. 16, 1754, a descendant of the Hugenots, he came to Washington County, Ga. in 1791. In 1808 he moved to Twiggs Co., Ga. and in 1826 to Houston Co., Ga. where he died 9/3/1838, aged 84."

    EDMONDSON, William, pension application of wid., Mary Edmondson of Talbot Co., Ga., aged 82, dtd 11/27/1843, married Halifax Co., N. C. 2/1778 William Edmondson. Husband d. 12/13/1830.

    EDMONDSTON, James P., received pension under Act of 6/1785, transferred from Va. to Ga. d. 3/18/1820, records of Secy of War.

    EDWARDS, John, The Southern Christian Advocate, 11/27/1840, "Died at his residence in Macon, Georgia , 2nd November, Mr. John Edwards. He was born in Virginia, February 1764.

    ELBERT , Mrs. Elizabeth , Georgia Gazette , 1/26/1792, "Mrs . Elizabeth Elbert, widow of General Samuel Elbert, died at Great Ogeechee.

    EWING, Samuel, The Southern Recorder, 7/9/1834, "Died in Hancock County, Monday the 30th ult., Samuel Ewing, at a very advanced age. "

    EZELL, Hartwell, The Southern Recorder, 11/29/1836, "Died at the residence of his son, Braxton R. Ezell, in Jasper County, on the 17th inst., Hartwell Ezell, Esquire, in his 72nd year. For the last 26 years he was a member of the Methodist Church."

    FEW, William, The Rural Cabinet, 8/9/1828, "Died at the residence of his son-in-law, Mr. Clarystie in Fishkill, N. Y., on the 16th inst., Colonel William Few of New York in his 81st year. He was born in Maryland in 1748 and moved to Georgia before the Revolution. In 1776 he was a delegate to the State's First Constitutional Convention, then served as a legislator and member of the Executive Council. Served in the campaigns against the Indians on the western frontier during the war, and was promoted to Lieut. Col., Delegate to Continental Congress 1780-1783, and to the Constitutional Convention in 1788-89 which adopted the U. S. Constitution. He was U. S. Senator from Georgia 1789-1793. Having married in New York City, he moved there and spent his last 30 years there. There he was a member of the New York Legislature, and was appointed by President Jefferson as Commissioner of Loans serving until the office was abolished. For the last ten years of his life he was a State Inspector of Prisons.

    FITZPATRLCK, Rene, The Georgia Messenger, 10/8/1831, "Died in Bibb County on the 29th ult., Mrs. Elizabeth Fitzpatrick, wife of Rene Fitzpatrick, Esquire."

    FLEMING, Mary, relict of Thomas, The Columbian Museum and Savannah Daily Gaze tte, 10/16/1817, "Died on 13th inst., Mrs. Mary Fleming, relict of Thomas, aged 90 years, native of S. C., her parents fled France on the Edict of Nantes; for many years, she was a respectable citizen of Savannah."

    FLEMING, William, Augus ta Chronicle and Gazette of the S ta te , 3/5/1796, "Died at Louisville, Major William Freeman, late of Augusta."

    FLUELLAN, Abner, The Georgia Journal, 8/30/1815, "Died last Monday at his plantation in this county, Baldwin County, Capt. Abner Fluellan in his 55th year. He was an officer in the Revolutionary War and fought at Guilford.

    FRY, Benjamin, received first pension 1810, d. 9/1823, from records of Secretary of War, Invalid Georgia Pensioners.

    GIBSON, John,The Southern Christian Advocate, 1/29/1841, "Death of Capt. John Gibson of S.C. Died on the 6th ult., at Darlington Courthouse, S. C., Capt. John Gibson in his 68th year."

    GILBERT, Thomas, The Southern Recorder, 11/17/1835, "Died at her father's home in Scottsboro on the 8th inst., Emily Adeline, the 15 yrs old and 8 mos old daughter of Capt. Thomas and Margaret Gilbert, of bilious fever."

    GLASCOCK, Elizabeth, Augusta Chronicle and Gazette of the State, 9/13/1794, "Died Thursday last, Mrs. Elizabeth Glascock, relict of the late Hen. William Glascock.

    GLASCOCK, Mary, wife of Thomas, The Columbian Museum and Savannah Advertiser, 9/5/1804, "Mrs. Mary Glascock, wife of General Thomas Glascock, died in Augusta on the 27th ult. They had lost three daughters not long before."

    GLASCOCK, Thomas, The Republican and Savannah Evening Ledger, 3/20/1810, "Died in Augusta on the 9th inst., in his 54th year, General Thomas Glascock, a native of Virginia. Early in the Revolution he received a commission in the regular service and continued until the close with honor to himself and country. Then became an active officer in the State Militia and rose to command a regiment, then a brigade. He was buried Saturday at his former residence about three miles out from Augusta."

    GLASCOCK, William, Augusta Chronicle and Gazette of the State, 1/19/1793, "Died Sunday in his 62nd year, Hen. William Glascock, Esq., buried Monday on his plantation, near Augusta."

    GLENN, James, The Southern Christian Advocate, 11/3/1837, "James Glenn, Revolutionary War Soldier, was born in Hanover County, Virginia, 1764, and died at his residence in Jackson County, Georgia October 11, 1837, in his 74th year. His parents removed to N. C. when he was a child. There at the age of 16 he fought in the Revolution. In the year 1791 he moved to Georgia. " The Columbian Museum and Savannah Daily Gazette, 11/7/1837, "Diedat his residence in Jackson County on 11th ult., of dropsy, Mr. James Glenn in his 74th year. He was born in Hanover County, Va. and when a child was carried by his parents to N. C., where the family lived until that State became the scene of General Greene's and Cornwallis' operations. Upon seeing a foreign foe laying waste to his country, his youthful heart felt the flames of liberty and he entered the service under Gen. Greene; and on his 15th birthday was in the battle of Guilford Courthouse; was also in the battle at Hobkirk's Mill near Linden, S. C. He served two years in the war. He moved to Georgia in 1791, and the same year united with the Methodist Church. Lived to see his wife and nine children and their companions all members of the same church, as well as all of his old-enough grandchildren."

    GORDON, Ambrose, The Augusta News, 7/7/1804, "Died last Thursday in his 53rd year, Colonel Ambrose Gordon, late of Savannah. He died at the home of Edward Rowell in Chatham County, and was buried in St. Paul's Churchyard. Pall-bearers: Brig. Gen. Glascock, Col. Watkins, Col. Flournoy, Majors Hutchinson, Blair and Watkins. The deceased entered the army at an early period in the Revolutionary War and bore a commission in the cavalry and distinguished himself as an officer. He was in failing health for two or three years and was on his way to the Warm Springs when taken ill at Mr. Rowell's.

    GRACE, John, applied for pension 10/9/1832, Tattnall Co., Ga., states was b. 8/27/1761 N. C., is aged 71 yrs. LWT dtd 1839 Tattnall Co., Ga.

    GRAVES, John, The Southern Recorder, 7/6/1824, "Another Revolutionary Soldier Gone! Died at his residence in Washington, Wilkes County, on the 24th ult., in his 77 year, Col. John Graves. He was born in Culpepper County, Va., entered the army in 1776 as a Lieutenant in the 8th Virginia Regiment; at the close of the war he was a Major. He was in the battles of Brandywine, Germantown, Monmouth and at the siege of York. When General Greene crossed the Yadkin River, he was in charge of 200 men to protect passage of the troops; they had an engagement with Cornwallis in doing so, but succeeded in protecting thne troops and themselves, crossing the Yadkin River with a loss of only three killed and five wounded. He moved to Georgia in 1784. He commanded a regiment against the Creeks in 1786. The Treaty of Shoulderbone followed, to which he was a witness. He was elected by the Legi sla tute as a Presidential E le c tot in the last election.

    GRAVES, Lewis, applied for pension 6/24/1833 Newton Co., Ga., aged 73, served in S. C., lived Chesterfield Dist. when enlisted. He was b. 7/17/1760 Spotsylvania Co., Va. He d. 1839.

    GRAYSON, William, The Southern Recorder, 6/13/1829, "Died on the 17 th ult., at his residence in Albemarle County, Virginia, Captain William Grayson in his 97th year. He was born November 25, 1732 in Spotsylvania County, Virginia. He was a soldier in early life, being in Forbrose's campaign in 1758 and in the expedition to Fort Pitt, now Pittsburgh, to expel the French and Indians. Also actively engaged in most of the Revolutionary Wat."

    GREEN, Benjamin, received pension under Act of 9/1789, d. 1803, Report of Secy of War, Invalid Pension List of Georgia.

    GREENE, William, The Southern Recorder, 10/24/1826, "Died in East Greenwich, Rhode Island, on 26th ult., William Greene, age 83 years, the oldest surviving brother of the late General Nathaniel Greene of Georgia.

    GRESHAM, Littleberry, The Southern Recorder, 2/26/1834, Another Revolutionary Soldier Gone! Died at his residence LN West Point, Georgia, on 20th inst., Littleberry Gresham, Esquire, in his 72nd year. He entered the service of his country at the age of 16 and served through the war. He was 14 years old on Jjly 4, 1776. In the late war he served a tour under Gen. Adams against the hostile Creeks. He served in various offices with honor to himself and fidelity to his country. Wife and ten children survive. He was a long time member of the Baptist Church."

    GRIESON, Abram, The Rural Cabinet, 4/4/1828, "Died on Sunday morning the 29th March, at his residence in this county, abou t three o'clock A.M., Mr. Abram Grieson. A native of Georgia, and at, or near the close of the Revolution, rendered willing services in defense of our liberties. Aged about 64 years."

    GUNTER, Charles, applied for pension from Jackson Co., Ga., d. 11/23/1851. Wid., Elizabeth, b. 1784, d. 6/13/1868. (also applied)

    GWINNETT, Button, The Gazette of the State of Georgia, 1/22/1784, published a notice of the estate of Button Gwinnettwho died from wounds in a dual with Lachlan McIntosh, in the streets of Savannah, Ga.

    HABERSHAM, Sarah Ann, wid. of Major .John, The Georgia Gazette, 3/11/1802, "Died last Tuesday, Sarah Ann, widow of Major John Habersham, age 37 years."

    HAMMOND, Abner, The Southern Recorder 7/11/1829, "Colonel Abner Hammond, an old Revolutionary Patriot and formerly Secretary of S ta te of Georgia, in returning from Milledgeville to his home on the opposite side of Fishing Creek, last Thursday afternoon, was drowned. The creek was much swollen by recent rains. His body not yet found.

    HAMMOND, Catherine, sister of Col. Samuel Hammond, The Southern Recorder, 5 / 17 / 1842 , "Miss Catherine Hammond was born in Northumberland County, Va., Dec. 30, 1763, and died in Milledgeville May 11, 1842, age 76 years. She was the daughter of Charles Hammond who, with his family, moved to S. C. in 1776 and settled later in Georgia near Augusta, where he died. During the Revolution her family were all ardently devoted to the cause of liberty. She had five brothers in the Army, and one of them, viz., Colonel Samuel Hammond, who still survives, was formerly a member of Congress, and by appointment of President Jefferson was the first Governor of Missouri. He distinguished himself in several important engagements during the Revolutionary War. From about the time of her father's death in 1784, Miss Ca theri ne became a communicant of the Episcopal Church in Augusta, and she has generally resided in and near that city from that time until last November when she came to Milledgeville to visit an aged sister."

    HAMMOND, wife of Colonel Samuel, The Georgia Gazette, 11/10/1796, "died on Monday the 7th inst., the wife of Colonel Samuel Hammond." (Name not given)

    HANDLEY , George , Southem Centinel and Universal Gaze t te , 9/26/1793, "Died on l7th inst. at Ray Island Savannah, George Handley of Augusta and Sheriff of R;ichmond Co. His funeral was attended by the Society of Cincinnati and Grand Lodge of Masons. He was an early Whig and respected officer in late army in which he continued to the end of the war. He had served a Governor.

    HARRIS, Francis Henry, Notice of the estate of L t. Colonel Francis Henry Harris, who died in Chatham Co., Ga., published in Gazette of the State of Georgia, 10/23/1783.

    HATCHETT, William, The Southern Recorder 8/28/1833, "Another Revolutionary Soldier Gone! Died at his residence in Oglethorpe County on the 27th inst., Capt. William Hatchett in his 68th year, native of Virginia, where he, while quite young, shouldered his musket in defense of his country."

    HAWKINS, Benjamin, The Georgia Journal, 6/12/1816, "Died at the Creek Agency on the 6th inst., Colonel Benjamin Hawkins, Agent for Indian Affairs. He was one of those Revolutionary Patriots who had spent nearly his whole life in the service of his country. At an advanced age and with his constitution nearly exhaused, he continued to discharge with undiminished zeal his important but perplexing duties as Agent. His loss is a natural loss; it will not be easy to replace him....

    HEARD, John A., The Georgia Messenger, 1/24/1829, "Died on the 6th inst., Major General John A. Heard of Elbert County in his 65th year of his age."

    HENSHAW, Thomas, received pension under Act of 9/1789. He d. 1/24/1814. Report of Secy of War, Invalid Georgia Pensions.

    HIGHTOWER, John, Southem Recorder , 1 2/ 17 /18 44 , "Died, John Hightower, Revolutionary War Soldier, in Montgomery, Ala., age 120 years. He received a wound at Braddock's defeat 99 years ago and served in Revolutionary War."

    HILLY, Thomas, Southern Christian Advocate, 8/10/1838, "Thomas Hilly, Revolutionary Soldier, was born in Virginia April 26, 1754; moved from Virginia about 45 years ago and settled in Wilkes, now Elbert County, Georgia, where he resided until January last when he moved with his son, Thomas, to Heard Counth, Georgia where he died March 22, 1838.

    HOUSTON, James , Augusta Chronicle and Gazette of the State , 10/ 28/1817 , "Died on 24 th inst. in McIntosh Co., Master James Houston, age 8 years, 4 months, oldest son of Col. James Houston of that county."

    HOUSTON, James, above paper, dtd 4/21/1791, "Died last Saturday, Mrs. Houston, wife of James Houston, Esq."

    HOUSTON, James , Georgia Gazette, 9/19/1793, "Died Tuesday last, James Houston, much respected."

    HOWARD, Thomas, applied for pension from Lincoln Co., Ga. in 1818, was b. Ireland, lived Pa. during war, d. Lincoln Co., Ga. 10/22/1830. His wid., Rhoda, lived Troup Co., Ga. in 1853. She married Thomas Howard 3/17/1803 in Lincoln Co., Ga.

    HOWELL, Catherine, wife of John, The Southern Recorder, 10/10/1826, "Died in Montgomery County, Alabama on the 13th ult., Mrs. Catherine Howell, relict of Capt. John Howell, formerly Commander of the U. S. Revenue Cutter "Jefferson " , who distinguished himself in the Revolution by active and efficient operations against the enemy on the coast of Georgia. She was between 80 and 90 years of age; died suddenly.

    HOWELL, Philip, Gazette of State of Georgia, 10/21/1784, "Colonel Philip Howell died Effingham County, Georgia.

    HUDSON, David, The Southern Recorder, 1/22/1839, "Died at the residence of his son-in-law in Heard County on the 9th inst., Mr. David Hudson, in his 77th year. He was in several engagements in the Revolutionary War, serving under General deEstaing and General Lincoln in the assault on Savannah when Pulaski was killed. He afterwards served 12 years in the Legislature from Elbert County, first as Senator, then as Representative. For 33 years he was an orderly member of the Methodist Church, serving his church as steward and class leader for some years."

    HUGHES, Nathaniel , Gazette of the State of Georgia, 6 ! 10/1784 , mentioned estate of Lt. Nathaniel Hughesl

    HUNT, John, received pension 1/1/1814. He d. 7/15/1831. From Records of Secy of War, Invalid Pensioners of Georgia.

    HUNT, Turner, Southern Christian Advocate, 9 / 10/ 18 47 , "Tumer Hunt, Sr. , Re Revolutionary Soldier, was Cc to be r 1758 in Dinwiddie County, Virginia, married and settled in Brunswick County, Va., and in 1787 became a Methodist. Ultimately, he moved to Georgia, where he died in Monroe County 8/8/1847, in his 91st year.

    HURT, Elisha, The Rural Cabinet, 4/4/1829, "Departed this life on 30 th March at his residence in Watren County, Elisha Hurt, Esquire, aged 71 years and some months. Mt. Hurt was among those who bore arms for his country in the Revolution. For several Years he was elected to the Legislature as Senator from Warren County. Though a Virginian by birth, he was atrue Georgian; Member of the Methodist Church for 30 years.

    IRVINE, Alexander, received pension 9/1794, was Lt. in war, d. 1799, from Secy of War, Invalid Pensions in Georgia.

    IRWIN, Jared, The Southern Recorder, 3/16/1818, "Died at Union Hill, at his seat in Washington County on the 1st inst., General Jared Irwin, in his 63rd year. He was born in Mecklenburg Co., N. C. and emigrated to Georgia when about 7 years old, and for many years was on the Indian frontier. During the latter part of the Revolutionary War he was actively employed in skirmishing warfare against the Tories and the Indians. At the close of the war he was chosen a delegate to the Georgia Legislature in 1784. From then to his death he was always in some high public station. Served as Governor more than once, and when not Governor he was in the Senate, serving as President of that body. He leaves an aged companion and a son and three daughters.

    JACKSON, Abraham, The Republican and Savannah Evening Ledger, "Died last week at his plantation in Burke County, Brig. General Abraham Jackson, a firm, independent and patriotic statesman and brave soldier. He was a member of the Legislature 10 or 12 years and for several terms Speaker of the House of Representatives . He was the beloved brother of the Senator in Congress, Major General James Jackson.

    JACKSON, Edward, his widow, Mary, applied for pension, stating Edward Jackson was b. 2/14/1755 Craven Co., S. C., and d. 2/22/1845 Walker Co., Ga. She was Mary Pauline Hall when she married Edward Jackson 6/1803 in Jackson Co., Ga.

    JETER, Andrew, The Georgia Messenger, 5/17/1828. "Died Macon last Tues., Cap t. Andrew Jeter, age 75 years, a soldier in the Revolutionary War. On Wed., the body was interred with Masonic and Military Honors by the Macon Lodge of Masons and Capt. Danielly's Company of Macon Volunteers.

    JOHNSON, Abraham, applied for pension from Wilkes Co., Ga., stating was b. 3/1753. He d. Wilkes Co., Ga. 12/26/1826.

    JOHNSON, William, The Southern Recorder, 6/26/1838, "Died at his residence in Jones County in his 71st year, William Johnson, Sr. He grew up among and was educated by Quakers."

    JOHNSTON, James, The Souhem Christian Advocate, 4 / 24/ 18 40 , "James Johnston, Revolutionary Soldier of S. C., died 23rd of March, age 88 years. He left Ireland, his native country and came with his father, who was a surveyor, to America before the Revolution and remained in S. C. until the Declaration of Independence took place. He then fought in the war. After the war, he returned to Ireland and brought his mother, brothers and sisters with him to America, where he remained for sometime. he then, for his second time, returned to Ireland where he married and with his wife returned to America in 1810, selecting Charleston as the place of his final abode. Here he raised a worthy family.

    JONES, Jonathan, The Southern Recorder, 4/19/1836, "Died in Laurens Co. on 3/31st Jonathan Jones in his 80th year. He was a friend of his country as shown by his honorable discharge. He served as Sergeant in the Revolutionary War. Was member of Baptist Church. Leaves wife and many relatives."

    JONES, Lewis Harrison, The Southern Recorder, 5/15/1838, "Died in Lumpkin County on the 20th ult., Lewis Harrison Jones, age 6 yrs, 5 mos., 20 days, second son of General Harrison and Martha E. Jones." The Southern Recorder, 3/23/1841, "Another Revolutionary Soldier Gone! Departed this life on the Ilth of January at his residence in Marshall County, Mississippi, Harrison Jones, Sr., in his 84th year. He was a native of Cumberland County, Va. and was one of the Virginia Volunteers in the Battle of Guilford, N. C., in which he lost his right leg. He removed to Georgia in 1807 and resided principally in Morgan and Newton Counties until about 5 years ago when he moved to Miss. He raised 7 sons to manhood, 5 of whom became professional men and 2 of them farmers, all wealthy and not a gambler or drunkard among them. He was an honest, hardworking, upright man. Leaves an aged widow with whom he had lived upwards of 50 years, and 5 surviving sons...." The Southern Recorder, 8/24/1841, "At the summer residence of his father in Randolph County, Georgia, on the 6th inst., William Weldon Jones died, youngest son of General Harrison Jones of Lee County, Georgia."

    JONES, Peter, applied for pension, Putnam Co., only surviving child, Mrs. Cinthia P. Haws. Peter Jones d. 2/10/1833 Putnam Co.

    JONES, Thomas, The Southern Recorder, 12/3/1827, "Died at his residence in Burke County on 6th ult., Colonel Thomas Jones. He was often called to public service. Wife, deceased, but children survive.

    JONES, William, applied for pension, Jasper Co., Ga. d. 2/15 or 2/20/1841. His widow, Milly, applied, she d. 10/30/1857. She was Emilia Patterson when she married William Jones 1/5/1808 Greene Co., Ga. Their children: Jane, Lucy, Nancy, Milly, and Joseph.

    JONES, William, The Southern Recorder, 1/8/1834, "Died Fri. night 27th ult., William Jones of Columbia Co., aged nearly 73 years, native of Virginia. He served a short time in the Revolutionary War, moving to Georgia about 40 years ago. Wife and children survive.

    JORDAN, Charles, applied for pension, Meriwether Co., states was son of Charles. Was b. 6/1764, d. 8/31/1832. Widow, Frances.

    JORDAN, Dempsey, His wid., Sarah Jordan, aged 80, applied for pension 11/21/1836 from Taliaferro Co., Ga., states she married 1/1777 Dempsey Jordan who d. 11/3/1833.

    JOUVENCEAU, Andre, The Republican and Savannah Evening Ledger, 11/ 30/18 09 , "Died in Savannah on 20 th inst. , Mr. Andre Jouvenceau, age 76 years, a native of Marseilles, France. He served on one of the armed vessels in the American Revolution, and was several times wounded. He was a patriot and soldier and much respected."

    KENDRICK, John, received pension under Act of 9/1789, was Lieutenant, d. 12/14/1802. From Secy of War Papers, Invalid Pensions in Georgia.

    KENNEDY, Elizabeth, wife of Seth, Augusta Chronicle and Gazette of the State, 11/8/1794, "Died last Thursday, 30th ult., at the Kiokee, Mrs. Elizabeth Kennedy, consort of Dr. Seth Kennedy.

    KEY, William Bibb, applied for pension from Elbert Co., Ga., was b. 10/2/1759 Fluvanna Co., Va., m. Mourning Clark 8/17/1782, and d. 1840 Elbert Co., Ga.

    LAMAR, Frances, wife of John, The Southern Recorder, 11/2/1841, "Died on the 4th inst. in Jones County in her 75th year, Mrs. Frances Lamar, consort of John Lamar, Sr."

    LAMBERTH, William, notice of estate published in Gazette of the State of Georgia, 6/10/1784.

    LANE, Martha, wife of Henry, The Southern Christian Advocate 12/29/1837, "Mrs. Martha Lane, wife of Major Henry Lane, died at her residence near Covington, Georgia, Newton County, Nov. 29, 1837, in her 53rd year. She was a native of Nottaway County, Virginia, but at the age of 16 moved to Georgia, where she married Major Lane 1/1/1809. They raised 10 children."

    LANE, Mary, widow of Richard Lane, Southern Christian Advocate, 12/16/1842, "Mrs. Mary Freeman, wife of William Freeman, died October 16. 1842, age about 80 years. She was left an orphan at three years old in Wake County, N. C. and was married soon after the Revolution to Richard Lane; in tbe winter of 1783-4 they removed to Wilkes County, now Oglethorpe County, Georgia, where the first husband died. She married second, William Freeman. She had five sons by the first marriage and two sons and three daughters by the last marriage."

    LANE, William, The Southern Recorder, 1/8/1839, "Died on the 3rd ult., Mr. William Lane of Morgan County in his 71st year. Left a wife and three children. Had been afflicted for several years."

    LANGHAM, James, applied for pension 1/6/1823 Jasper Co., Ga., aged 60, has wife abt. 30 yrs. old, and 6 children: James Washington, aged 12, John Madison, aged 8, Mary Ann, aged 6, Marshal, aged 4, Hammond, aged 2, and Jane, aged 8 mos. 3/ 21/18 56 , Elizabeth Goldsby, wid. of James Langham, aged 62, applied for pension, Conecuh Co., Ala.; she was Elizabeth Martin when she married James Langham 7/24/1808 in Jasper Co., Ga. James Langham d. Upson Co., Ga. 10/28/1829, and she afterwards m. Elijah Goldsby who d. 6/1842. Her children now living: James W., Samuel H., John M., Thomas T., Mary Ann, and Martha Ann Langham. Bible record enclosed: Births--James Washington Langham, son of James and Elizabeth, b. 6/1/1810; John Madison Langham, b. 4/15/1515; Marshal Jackson Langham, b. 2/10/1818; Samuel Hamond Langham, b. 2/22/1820; Jane Aaleseann Syrene Langham, b. 5/18/1822; Martha Ann Elizabeth Langham, b. 10/14/1824; and Thomas T. Langham, b. 4/15/1829.

    LAWSON, Hugh, Capt., received pension 3/4/1795. He d. 2/20/1802. From Secy of War, Invalid Pensions in Ga.

    LAWSON, John, The Georgia Journal, 4/3/1816, "Died at the house of Archibald McIntyre, Esq. in Twiggs County on the 12th ult., Colonel John Lawson, a patriot of 1776, after a two day illness. It is well known that during the Revolutionary struggle he took an active part for freedom. He filled some of the most important s ta ti on s in civil as well as in military depa r tme n ts of the State. A few days before his death, to-wit, on the morning of the 7tb inst., his youngest son, Andrew Lawson, Esq., Sheriff of Twiggs County, died at the house of David Delk in Wilkinson County on his way home from Washington."

    LEE, Henry, The Southern Recorder, 3/3/1818, "Died on Cumherland Island on the2fthinst., General Henry Lee of Virginia. He was an officer in the Revolutionary War, and for many years a member of Congress. He delivered the funeral oration on the death of the lamented Washington. He received severe wounds when, with the venerable Lingan, they were attacked by a mob in Baltimore in 1812, and never recovered. Had been for sometime travelling for his health and had arrived at Cumberland from Bermuda only a few days before."

    LESLEY, Sarah, wid. of William, The Southern Recorder, 3/27/1838, "Died on the 9th inst., in her 66th year at the residence of her son, Dr. Peter W. Lesley near LaGrange, Georgia, Mrs. Sarah Lesley, widow of William Lesley, late of Oglethorpe County."

    LEVERETT, Thomas, widow applied for pension Troup Co., Ga. 1/13/1845, Mrs. Mary G. Leverett, age 73 on 3/25/1845, states that Thomas lived Wilkes Co. at beginning of war, and they were married sd co, 7/3/1789, then moved to Putnam Co. then to Troup Co., where Thomas d. 6/8/1834. Mrs. Elizabeth Crawford, wife of David, testified that Thomas Leverett married the Ist time her own aunt, and the second time 7/3/1789 in Wilkes Co., Mary G. Griffin, b. 3/25/1772, living in Wilkes Co. with her mother and stepfather. Bible attached to record: Ann Leverett m. 8/28/1805; Mariah Leverett m. 3/15/1814; Jeremiah Leverett m. 7/20/1815; Catherine Leverett m. 12/7/1815; Gideon Leverett m. 1/13/1819; Matilda Leverett m. 2/19/1819; Almeda Leverett m. 1/1/1822; Mary E. Leverett m. Greene W. Carlisle 7/18/1832, 6 miles s. w. of LaGrange; Abraham Leverett m. Emily R. Dozier, 10/9/1834, 8 miles w. from LaGrange. Births: Thomas 5/12/1755; Mary G. 3/25/1772; John 2/22/--: Ann 1/14/--; Jeremiah 12/22/1791; Catharine G. 1793; Maria 5/12/1795; Thomas 5/11/1797; Gideon 7/14/1799; Myrtilla 3/1/1803; Almedia 1/22/1806; Milita 5/1808; and Abraham.

    LEWIS, George, applied for pension 10/9/1832 Tattnall Co., Ga., was b. Duplin Co., N. C. 1759 (the record with his brother in Early Co., Ga.), and he is 73 yrs. old. Entered service 1779 in Richmond Co., Ga.

    LEWIS, James, Lt., received pension 9/4/1794. He d. 1807. From Records of Secy of War, Invalid Pensioners in Georgia.

    LEWIS, Peter, applied for pension Henry Co. in 1828, aged 77, d. 6/29/1829, widow, Katherine.

    LINVILLE, William, Southern Christian Advocate, 12/23/1842, "William Linville, Revolutionary Soldier, was born and raised in Virginia, and died in Lincoln County, Georgia, November 30, 1842, in his 88th year."

    LIVERMAN, Levia, dau. of Conrad, The Augusta Chronicle and Gazette of the State, "Died on Friday, the 4th inst-----Levia Liverman, daughter of Mr. Conrad Liverman of Augusta."

    LLOYD, Edward, Lt., received pension 6/21/1809. He d. 1812. From Reports of Secy of War, Invalid Pensioners in Georgia.

    LONG, Gabriel, The Southern Recorder, 3/5/1827, "Died on the 3rd inst., in his 74th year at his residence in Culpepper County, Virginia, Major Gabriel Long, the last of Morgan's Captains in the Revolution. He joined the Battalion of Minutemen as Lieutenant in 1775 and was in the first actions with the enemy the fall of that year at Norfolk and Hampton. He was invited by General Daniel Morgan to take command of a rifle company and given full authority to select his men. He served in the North in 1776; he led the advance at Saratoga. Also, he was in 18 battles and in each a post of danger. His eulogy was the frequent theme of Morgan. He commanded a partisan corp. at Yorktown."

    LONG, Nicholas, The Darien Gazette, 9/6/1819,"Died near Washing ton, Wilkes County, on the 22nd ult., Nicholas Long, in his 56th year, a Revolutionary Soldier.

    LUCAS, Mrs. Mary, Relict of John, The Southern Recorder, 12/30/1834, "Died at her residence near Mt. Meigs, Alabama on the 15th inst., Mrs. Mary Lucas, relict of John Lucas, formerly of Sparta, Georgia. She moved with her husband early in their married life from Virginia to Georgia. For many years prior to her death she had lived in Sparta where she was highly esteemed. She was a member of the Methodist Church."

    MACKIE, Samuel, applied for pension Franklin Co., Ga., states was b. 1761 Tyrone, Ireland, married 4/5/1792 Abbeville, S. C. Wid., Mary, states husband d. Franklin Co., Ga.'

    MACON, Nathaniel, The Georgia Messenger, 7/13/1837, "Honorable Nathaniel Macon died in Warren Co, North Carolina, June 29th, aged 83. He was a Private in the Revolutionary War."

    MARTIN, John, The Southern Recorder, 2/21/1843, "Died in Augusta on the 14th inst., Mr. John Martin, a Revolutionary Soldier at the aged of 105 years."

    MENEFEE, George, The Southern Christian Advocate, 1/22/1841, "Another Revolutionary Patriot Gone ! Died at his residence in Talbot County, Georgia, 6th December 1840, George Menefee, in his 78th year, a native of Virginia, but for upwards of forty years a resident of Georgia."

    MERIWETHER, James, Columbian Museum and Savannah Gazette, 11/22/1817, "Died at Louisville on 25th ult., Capt. James Meriwether, age 63 years; he was a Revolutionary War Soldier."

    MILAM, John, Jr., applied for pension Madison Co., Ga., was b. 6/12/1753 Brunswick Co., Va., d. 10/26/1838 Madison Co., Ga. His wid., Polly, received pension, stating she was Polly Allison when she married John Milam, Jr. in 1813.

    MILES, John, The Georgia Messenger, 9/28/1825, "Died at his residence in Baldwin County Thursday, Sept. 22nd, John Miles, Esq., in his 67th year. In his death, society has lost another veteran of 1776 and the Baptist Church, of which he was a member for 35 years,...He has left a wife and nine children...."

    MILLICAN, Andrew, applied for pension Madison Co., Ga., where he d. 1/29/1530. Married Lettice Clegman in 1778, Rutherford Co., N. C.

    MILTON, John,The Columbian Museum and Savannah Daily Gazette, 11/19/1817, "Died in Burke County on the 19th ult., age 61 years, Colonel John Milton, one of the soldiers of the Revolution."

    MINTON, John, applied for pension from Wilkes Co., Ga. 6/12/1812, where he d. 3/22/1821. In 1820 gave his wife's age as 45.

    MONTGOMERY, James M. C., The Southern Recorder, 10/25/1842, "Died on the 6th of October at his residence 'Standing Peachtree' in DeKalb County, in his 73td year, Colonel James M. C. Montgomery, after a lone period of feeble health; following the recent death of his consort to whom he was devotedly attached, he sank rapidly. He was born in Lancaster Dist., S. C. At an early age he moved to Georgia and engaged in agricultural pursuits. He served in both civil and military capacities. He accompanied his father, a staunch Whig and military Captain in the Revolution. About the close of the Revolution, though but a lad, on a short expedition against the Tories. Later was a private in expeditions against the Indians in East Tenn. in 1791-2. He commanded a battalion in the indian hostilities of 1813, and was Adjutant under General Floyd in the Battle of Autossee. He was a schoolmate and personal friend and for awhile army compatriot of General Jackson. He served as magistrate, collector of State and U. S. Revenues, State Senator, Agent of Indian Affairs, etc. He and his late wife were married for 45 years. Their home was the abode of hospitality and kindness. They had 13 children, one died in infancy. Eight are living. Members of the church 50 years. Funerals of both him and his wife were preached on the same day by different clergymen in the presence of a large cone ou r se of friends and neighbors.

    MOORE, Bohn, The Georgia Journal, 10/12/1814, "Died in Jasper County on Sept. 26th in her 52nd year, Mrs. Elizabeth Moore, the wife of General John Moore, formerly of North Carolina. Had not lived lone in this State, but had formed many friends, etc."

    MORDECAI, Samuel, The Darien Gazette, 2/22/1819, "Died on the 13th inst., in Savannah, Samuel Mordecai in his 68th year, an old and respectable Revolutionary Soldier. During the seige of Beaufort his property was generously bestowed by him on his fellow soldiers...."

    MORELAND, Francis, The Southern Christian Advocate, 10/13/1835, "Died at the house of Phillip B. Pritchett in Jasper County, Sept. 25th, in his 75th year, Mr. Francis Moreland. For many years he was a devout member, also a class leader, in the Methodist Church."

    MORGAN, Orman, the son of Orman Morgan, Wily D. Morgan, aged 60, applied for pension from Whitfield Co., Ga. 2/18/1854, that father d. 11/12/1829. His mother, Polly Morgan, d. 4/30/1828; they were married in N. C. 9/1/1779.

    MORRIS, Thomas, applied for pension from Jasper Co., Ga. 1/20/1819. In 1820 he was 64 yrs. old. He d. Jasper Co., Ga. 10/30/1825, and his wid., Elizabeth, applied 11/30/1826. Elizabeth Jones m. 10/7/1822 in Jasper Co. Thomas Morris. After his death, she married William Martin of Pike Co., Ga.

    MORTON, Oliver, applied for pension from Jones Co., Ga., states was b. Boston 9/5/1763. Wid., Sarah, applied for pension, stating husband d. Jones Co., Ga. 7/31/1828. She was Sarah Everett, b. Ash Co., N. C. 6/10/1770, married in 1788, Oliver Morton. Her husband substituted during the war for his father, Silas Morton, in Mass. Militia.

    MORTON, William, The Darien Gazette, 2/24/1821, "Died at his home on the Staunton River in Charlotte County, Virginia, on Nov. 29th, Colonel William Morton in his 78th year. During the Revolution he acted a very conspicious part in helping to attain independence."

    MOULTRIE, William, The Southern Patriot, 1d/4/1805, "Died yesterday morning at half past 10 o'clock, Major General William Moultrie, age 76 years, "that venerable and ancient soldier and patriot of S. C."

    MURREN, William, Gazette of the State of Georgia, 7/9/1789, published notice of death of William Murren, Capt. of Pa. Line, d. Chatham Co., Ga.

    MYRICK, John, Southern Christian Advocate, 9/1/1835, "Died on August 2 th, John Myrick of Baldwin County, one of the few remaining Revolutionary Patriots. He was in his 84th year. He had been a member for nearly 40 years of the Methodist Church." McCALL, Mrs. Eliza Mary Ann, wife of Thomas, The Southern Recorder, 6/3/1831, "Died at Retreat Plantation, Laurens County, on 20 th of June, Mrs. Eliza Mary Ann, wife of Thomas McCall, Esq., age 56 years. She had been sick eight months. She was a daughter of James Smith, Esq. of Prince William Parish, S. C. and a descendant in the maternal line of Gov. Moore and his wife, Elizabeth Beresford, of that then province."

    McGEE, William, The Southern Recorder, 2/7/1829, "Died Monday evening near Milledgeville in his 80th year, William McGee, a Revolutionary Soldier. He fought in the battles of Brandywine and Guilford. For about 25 years he had been a member of the Methodist Church. He lived an upright, honorable life. He devised $1700 out of his ample fortune to religious and charitable purposes."

    McINTOSH, John, The Southern Recorder, 11/28/1826, "General John McIntosh died at his plantation in McIntosh County near the place of his birth, on Sunday 12th inst., age about 70 years. He was an officer in the Georgia Line of 1775 and during the Revolution served with unblemished honor, patriotism and courage. In 1814 he was again in the defense of his country, and commanded the Georgia Division which went to Pensacola."

    McINTOSH, John, The Georgia Messenger, 11/28/1826, "Died on Saturday the 12th inst., at Fair Hope, McIntosh County, Major General John McIntosh, in his 72nd year. At the age of 20 he became an officer in the Revolutionary War and served through the entire struggle, being twice severely wounded."

    McINTOSH, Lachlan, The Columbian Centinel, 1/29/1806, "Died near Savannah, Major Lachlan McIntosh, age 49 years, a Revolutionary Soldier."

    McINTOSH, John, Jr., son of General Lachlan, The Georgia Gazette, 5/17/1792, "Died last Thursday at his plantation on Frederica, John McIntosh, Jr., son of General McIntosh."

    McLANE, Allen, The Southern Recorder, 6/13/1829, "Died, Colonel Alien McLane, Collector of the Port at Wilmington , N. C. and fa ther of our minister to England. He died in Wilmington last Friday in his 83rd year. He was born August 6, 1746. He joined the army at the commencement of the Revolution and was a brave soldier. His days were long and prosperous."

    NEWDIGATE, John, Gazette of the State of Georgia, 4/3/1783, mentions estate of John Newdigate, with Penelope Newdigate, extrx.

    NORRIS, William, applied for pension, d. 4/5/1844 Harris Co., Ga. Was b. 5/31/1757 Johnston Co., N. C., m. 1789 Wilkes Co., Ga., Nancy Watkins, who was aged 73 in 1846.

    OSLIN, John, Southern Recorder, 1/9/1844, "Another Revolutionary Soldier Gone! Died at his residence in Henry Co., Ga. Nov. 9th, John Oslin, age 82 years, 5 mos., 1 day. He was born and reared in Virginiak lived a few years in S. C., then moved to Georgia about 48 years ago. He was about 16 when entered the war."

    PAISLEY, John, his wife applied for pension dtd 3/27/1836, states her husband d. 8/25/1800 Savannah, Ga. She was Jerusha May before she married John Paisley 6/22/1782. John was b. 1/19/1752 S. C.

    PASCHAL, George, The Southern Recorder, 9/27/1832, "Another Revolutionary Soldier Gone! Died on the 14th inst. in Oglethorpe Co., George Paschal in his 73rd year. He was a native of N. C. where he served several years in the N. C. Militia in the Revolutionary War; for the last four years of the war was a regular dragoon in the American Cavalry; was present at the surrender of Cornwallis at York."

    PATMAN, William, The Darien Gazette, 7/14/1821, "Died on the 2nd inst., William Patman, a soldier of the Revolution, and for many years a respectable citizen of Oglethorpe County."

    PATRICK, William, The Southern Recorder, 6/19/1833, "Died in Clarke County on Saturday 18th inst., in his 77 th year, Mr. William Patrick of Newton County. On the morning of that day he left his home in Newton County for a visit to his friends in Oglethorpe and Clarke Counties, in apparent good health; bu t before he had gone 25 miles he suffered a stroke which killed him. The next evening his remains were taken back to his home and buried. He was a Revolutionary Soldier. He left a wife and 5 children. Was an exemplary member of the Methodist Church."

    PERKINS, Archibald, The Southern Recorder, 9/12/1826, "Died in Jasper County on August 21st, Dr. Archibald Perkins after an illness of fifteen days. He was survived by wife and five children."

    PERKINS, Archibald, The Southern Recorder, 11/3/1840, "Archibald Perkins, a Revolutionary War Soldier, died in Greene County, at the residence of Rev. Albert Jernigan on the 15th ult., in his 94th year. He was a native of Goochland County, Va. and was in battle of Guilford in N. C. Member of Methodist Church over 50 years.

    PORTER, Oliver, applied for pension from Greene Co., Ga., was b. 10/14/1763 Prince Edward Co., Va., d. 8/29/1838 Greene Co. Ga.

    PROSSER, Otey, The Southern Recorder, 7/30/1839, "Another Revolutionary Soldier Gone! Died at the residence of his son in Baldwin County on the 7th inst., Mr. Otey Presser, age about 80 years. tie was sick 18 months with the dead palsy. He served in the Revolution with honor to himself and his country."

    PULLIAM, William, The Southern Recorder, 2/28/1829, "Died on the 30th ult., Capt. William Pulliam, patriot, christian and philanthropist. He had suffered the last few years with asthma."

    QUILLIAN, James, applied for pension from Habersham Co., Ga., was b. 3/1757 N. C., lived Surry Co. during war. He was Rev. James Quillian, a clergyman, d. 1838 Habersham Co., Ga.

    RAGLAND, William, The Southern Recorder, 3/22/1836, "Died in McDonough, Henry Co., Ga., on the 2nd inst., William Ragland, Esq. in his 71st year. He was born in Northampton County, N. C. and moved thence to Chatham Co., N. C. In 1814, he moved to Jasper County, Georgia, thence Henry County, Georgia. Toward the close of the Revolution, though only a youth, he was in the service and taken prisoner with others by the tories at Col. Alston's house on Deep River. He was a highly esteemed and respected citizen, and member of the Methodist Church."

    RAINES, Thomas, The Georgia Journal, 2/28/1816, "Died at his residence in Jones County on the 7th inst., Capt. Thomas Raines in his 54th year. In him we have lost another hero on '76. He was indeed a patriot and one who distinguished himself in our memorable struggle for independence. He leaves an affectionate wife and several children and many respectable relatives.

    RAMSEY, John, received pension 9/1794, d. 1805, Report of Secy of War, Invalid Pensioners in Georgia.

    RANDOLPH, Robert, The Southern Centinel and Universal Gazette , 12/12/1793, "Died on the 4th inst., in the bloom of life, Mrs. Eliza Randolph, consort of Robert Randolph of Columbia Co., Ga."

    RANSOM, Reubin, The Southern Recorder, 2/20/1833, "Died on Feb. 18 th, at his residence in Clarke County, near Athens , Reuben Ransom, Sr., a Revolutionary Soldier, in his 79th year. He was a member of the Baptist Church 26 or 27 years. Survived by his wife and large family of children and grandchiildren, and greatgrandchildren."

    RANSOM, Robert S., American Union, 10/13/1855, "Another character of Revolution memory gone! Died at his residence in Henry Co., Ga. on 8th inst. in 87th year, Robert S. Ransom, a Virginian by birth and for many years a citizen of Hancock Co., Ga."

    REDWINE, Jacob, The Southern Christian Advocate, 6/26/1840 , "Death of Jacob Redwine of Georgia, Revolutionary Soldier. Another old hero of the Revolution has departed from time in the person of Jacob Redwine, Sr., who departed this life 25th February 1840 in Coweta County, Georgia."

    REID, John, The Georgia Journal, 2/11/1817, "On the 18th of January at his father's seat in Bedford, Virginia, Major John Reid of the U. S. Army, the well-known Aid of General Jackson in his transactions against the Indians and British, died. He was sick only twenty four hours of a fever."

    REID, Samuel, The Southern Recorder, 6/21/1836, "Died in Monticello, Georgia on 27th ult., Mr. Samuel Reid, age about 70 years."

    RICHBOURG , John, The Southern Christian Advocate, 12/21/1838 , "Another Revolutionary Soldier Consigned to the Tomb! John Richbourg, Esq., one of the worthies of the Revolutionary War, departed this life at his residence in Sumter District, 30th of November last."

    RICKETSON, Jesse, applied for pension from Warren Co., Ga., was b. 1758 New River, N. C., d. 2/3/1835 Newton Co., Ga., Wid., Mary, aged 64, applied 1834 from Newton Co., Ga.

    ROBERTS, George, The Southern Recorder, 6/13/1829 "Died in Middletowo, N. H., Msy2nd, George Roberts, age 4 years, a Revolutionary Soldier, seaman. He was an able seaman and served under John Paul Jones on the 'Ranger' and was in the landing party who landed in White Haven, England, in the desperate attempt to capture Lord Germain."

    ROGERS, Britain, The Southern Christian Advocate, 4/28/1835, "Died on the Ind inst., Mr. Britain Rogers, Sr. in his 74th year. He was a native of N. C. While young, his father moved to Georgia and se ttle d in Wi Ike s, now Warren Coun ty. Fa i thf ul to the Revolutionary cause though taken prisoner, starved, iron-bound, threatened with death by hanging if he did not join the British. After his release he was as active as he was before the cause of independence. At the close of the war he settled in Hancock County where he lived highly respected until near the end of 1824 when he moved with his only son to Monroe County where he died. Member of Methodist Church 30 years. His aged wife survives. The deceased had near relatives in different parts of Alabama."

    ROWE, Shadrack, applied for pension from Harris Co., Ga., was b. 5/11/1762 Craven Co., S. C., d. Harris Co., Ga. 1858.

    RUSSELL, James G., The Southern Recorder, 5/23/1843, "Died at his residence in Baldwin County on the 4 th inst., Mr. James G. Russell, a soldier of the Revolution, age 81 years.

    SAMUELS, Benjamin, The Southern Recorder, 6/11/1834, "Died on May 24th, Major Benjamin Samuels of Lincoln Coungy in his 71st year. He was a true Whig of the Revolutionary War, and was in the battle of Guilford Courthouse."

    SANFORD, Jesse, The Southern Recorder, 2/26/1827, "Died in Baldwin County on 18th inst., at his residence, Jesse Sanford, Esq. in his 64th year. In early life he was a Revolutionary Soldier and was at the surrender of Little York. His wife, Mrs. Martha G. Sanford, died on the 23rd inst. in her 58th year."

    SCOTT, John, The Southern Recorder, 12/3/1839, "Died at his residence in Lowndes County, Alabama on the 25th ult., General John Scott in his 69th year, formerly of Milledgeville."

    SCURLOCK, William, a Revolutionary Soldier, aged 81, died in Muscogee County. 9-2-1840, The Columbus Enquirer.

    SELL, John, applied for pension from Jasper Co., Ga. 9/12/1820, 62 yrs. old as of 5/27 last. Wife, Mary, abt. 68 yrs. old. He d. 7/4/1836 Spalding Co., Ga.

    SESSIONS, John, applied for pension from Jasper Co., Ga., d. 7/4/1836 Jasper Co., wife, Mary.

    SHARP , John, The Southern Recorder , 11/10/1835 , "Ano ther Revolutionary Patrio t Gone ! Died at his residence in Tattnall County on October 7th of bilious fever, Major John Sharp in his 74th year. At an early age he took up arms in defense of his country. In all his dealings, honesty and truth were strictly adherred to. He left an aged widow but not for long as she died on 25th of October following. They had been married over 48 years. They leave behind two sons."

    SHAW, Gilbert, The Southern Recorder, 2/22/1842, "Another Revolutionary Soldier Gone! Gilbert Shaw of Jasper County is dead at the age of 85 years. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church for over 60 years. He was instantly killed when a tornado completely demolished his home where he and his aged wife and daughter and granddaughter were living. Mrs. Shaw was dangerously injured and the daughter badly hurt, the granddaughter was not hurt. Every building on the place was destroyed. No other home in the community was blown down."

    SHEARER, James, applied for pension from Henry Co., Ga. 12/28/1832, was b. 1756 and married 1779 in S. C., Theodocia. Served in N. Y. He d. 12/23/1833.

    SHINE, John, The Southern Recorder, 3/29/1832, "Died at the residence of his son, Daniel W. Shine in Twiggs County, Sunday, 11th inst., Mr. John Shine in his 73rd year. He was born in Jones Coun ty, N. C. in 1750 and served under General Caswell in the Revolutionary War and was in the battle of Camden in 1780. He died without an enemy; he was scruptiously just and upright." The Georgia Messenger, 3/24/1832, "Died at the residence of his son, Daniel W. Shine In Twiggs County, Sunday, March Ilth, after a ten day illness, John Shine in his 73rd year. He was born in Jones County, N. C. in 1759, and devoged a part of his youth to the service of his country in the Revoljtionary War under General Caswell. He was in the battle of Camden in 1780. He died as he lived, without an enemy...."

    SHUBRICK, Thomas, The Southern Centinel and Universal Gazette, 3/19/1810, "Died on the 4th inst. at Belvedere, his seat near Charleston, S. C., Colonel Thomas Shubrick. His distinguished military services during the Revolutionary War are well known. He served with gallantry and ability as Aide-de-Camp of General Lincoln while he commanded the Southern Dept. of the Ame rican Army; was also an Aide to General Greene; and conducted himself with so much bravery in the battle action at Eutaw Springs as to merit the thanks of Congress and a medal. He also served as Commissary of Prisoners in the Southern Dept. and effected the exchange of many prisoners. Died age 54 years."

    SIMS, William, The Milledgeville Journal, 7/25/1810, "Died on the 21st inst., in his 55th year, Mr. William Sims of this county. He was a hero of 1776 and had lived long enough to enjoy the liberty for which he had fought. The disease of which he died, was in consequence of the hardships he endured during the Revolution."

    SMITH, Charles, The Southern Recorder, 8/12/1842, "Died at his residence in Spartanburg Dist., S. C. 26th June 1842, the Rev. Charles Smith, age 78 years, 14 days. He was born and raised in Virginia. About the age of 16, he volunteered in the Revolutionary War and fought for independence, during which time he was imprisoned twice. After the war he moved to this State.

    SMITH, Isaac, applied for pension from Monroe Co., Ga., was b. New Kent Co., Va.. 11/19/1840 Ann R. Smith, wid., aged 67, applied, stating she married Isaac 1/1/1794 and he d. 7/12/1834. Bible included: Births: Nancy Smith 4/20/1793; Elizabeth 10/9/1796-d. 10/13/1804; Jane 11/4/1798; Ann 1/18/1800-d. 8/21/1802; Isaac G., Jr. 12/23/1802; George G. 12/19/1804; Margaret 3/23/1809-d. 4/18/1816; James Rambert Smith 7/17/1811; Elizabeth Ann, 1813-d. 11/3/1820; William Joseph 9/6/1817-d. 5/11/1819. Marriages: Isaac Smith to Ann Rebecca Gilman 2/2/1792; Mark R. Smith to Hope H. Lenoir 12/20/1810; Jane P. Smith to Wutman C. Hill 1/11/1816. The Georgia Messenger, 7/24/1834, "Died at the residence of his son-in-law, Rev. W. C. Hill in Monroe County Sunday morning the 20th inst., Rev. Isaac Smith in his 76th year. He was a soldier in the Revolutionary War, serving under Washington and was in most of the principal battles Eought by General Washington. His term of service expired before the end of the war, hu t he volunteered to serve on and was at the surrender of Cornwallis. Soon after the war he experience a call to preach the Gospel following his conversion, and united with the Methodist Church and later entering the itinerant minis try. After many years in that ministry he located at Camden, S. C., and lived there many years and reared his family...."

    SMITH, Samuel, The Southern Christian Advocate, 5/24/1839, "Death of Samuel Smith at the residence of his son-in-law, Rev. William Quantock on 6th inst., brother Samuel Smith, a native of Middleton, Conn., but for the past 40 years a resident of Savannah, Georgia. Had passed his 83rd birthday."

    STAFFORD, Robert, applied for pension, Wayne Co., Ga., was b. S. C. moved from Barnwell Dist. to Effingham Co., Ga. in 1790, moved to Wayne Co., Ga. abt 1810, married Jane Blair. His LWT dtd 2/1/1823 Wayne Co., Ga.

    STANTON, John, The Southern Recorder, 8/7/1833, "Died in Washington County at the residence of Mrs. July Neely on the 16th inst., John Stanton in his 94th year. He served as Capt. in the Revolutionary War and was in several battles, was present at the surrender of Cornwallis. He was born in Northampton County, N. C., but had lived in Georgia for the past 30 years."

    STEWART, Daniel, The Georgia Messenger, 1/13/1829, "General Daniel Stewart, a patriot of 1776, died at his residence in Liberty County on the 27th ult., age 69 years. He entered the war at 16 and was frequently in battle under Generals Sumter and Marion, and Col. William Harden at Pocataligo. Was taken prisoner at Charleston and put onboard an English prison ship. Probably no man suffered more or went through more perils and hardships during the whole war and later in the different Indian depredations on the frontier."

    STONECYPHER, John, Jr., applied for pension from Franklin Co., Ga. 1833, stating that he was b. 1755 Culpepper Co., Va., d. 7/16/1849 Franlclin Co., Ga., age of 96.

    STOVALL, George Sr., The Southern Recorder, 4/3/1833, "Died at his residence in Franklin County on 17th ult., George Stovall, age about 70 years, survived by his wife and nine children."

    STRONG, Charles, applied for pension from Clarke Co., Ga., was b. 1/18/1764 Hanover Co., Va., lived Cumberland Co., Va. 1785 to 1800. Be married Sarah Thompson 11/29/1785, dau. of Richard Thompson of said Co. Sarah b. 7/25/1764, d. 5/27/1849 Oglethorpe Co., Ga.

    STURDIVANT, Charles W., Milledgeville Journal, 9/30/1812, "Died last Wednesday near Salem, Mr. Charles W. Sturdivant, a soldier of the Revolution. At his particular request, he was buried with honors of war.

    SUTTLES, William, The Southern Christian Advocate, 2/22/1839, "Death of William Su ttles , Revolutionary Soldier of Ge orgia. Another Revolutionary Soldier Falls! Died Wednesday, 23rd ult., at the house of Rev. John M. Smith in DeKalb County, William Suttles in his 107th year. He was born in Maryland. His wife is still living aged about 100 years. Reported by P. O. Smith, Covington, Georgia."

    SWAN, William, application for pension from Harris Co., Ga. 7/31/1833, stating was b. Mecklenburg Co., N. C., after war moved to Morgan Co., Ga., Newton Co., Ga., and in 1833 moved to Harris Co. where he has lived for 6 yrs. He d. 8/17/1849 Harris Co. Ga.

    TALLEY, Henry, applied for pension from Newton Co., Ga. 12/24/1832, was b. 1760 Cumberland Co., Va. and lived Hanover Co., Va. when enlisted into war. Served one mo. as substitute for his uncle, Jeremiah Lindsey. After war, moved near Richmond, Va., then Mecklenburg Co., N. C., then Newton Co., Ga. where d. 6/4/1836. Edith Hopkins, wid. of Henry Talley, applies in 1855 from Newton Co., stating she was Edith Hubbard before she married Henry Talley 12/1/1795 in York Dist., S. C. and she was b. 3/3/1777. She married Francis Hopkins 8/10/1837, and divorced him 9/28/1840. Children of Edith and Henry Talley: Lucy b. 12/27/1796; Betsy Crumpton b. 12/24/1798; Hubbard; and Nathan.

    TARVER, Absalom. The Southern Recorder 9/22/1831, "Died at the residence of his son, Benjamin S. Tarver, Esq. in Coweta County, August 27th, Mr. Abraham Tarver in his 74th year."

    TARVIN , George , The Georgia Messenger, 1/23/1834 , "Another Revolutionary Soldier Gone! Died on the evening of the 1lth inst., at his residence in Houston County, Captain George Tarvin in his 75 th year. He was a soldier in the Revolution and was retained in the army after peace came, as an officer for many years. Houston County has lost a fine citizen in his passing."

    TEAL, Samuel, applied for pension from Henry Co., Ga. where he d. 1/1/1830. Married Fatsy McHenry, bond dtd 9/3/1818 Anson Co., N. C., his wid. applied 1835, aged 71, from Carroll Co., Ga., d. 1859. Daughter, Mary Northan was age 74 in 1866.

    TENNILLE, Francis, The Southern Centinel and Universal Gazette, 2/9/17 97 , "Died on the 1st inst., in Washington County, Wednesday, Mrs. Winfred Tennille, consort of Colonel Francis Tennille."

    TERRELL, Henry, The Georgia Messenger 8/21/1827, "Died in Macon a few weeks ago, Major Henry Terrell, age about 70 years; formerly of Fauquier Co., Va., but for many years had resided in different villages in Georgia. He was one of those patriots of the Revolution and in the Indian wars of that period in which he had an active part.

    TRAMMEL, Thomas, his wid. applied for pension from Upson Co., Ga. 1546 stating Thomas Trammel was b. 1747 S. C., d. 9/22/1823 Upson Co., Ga., lived Union Dist., S. C. during war. She was Mary Turner when she married Thomas Trammell 12/21/1775 in Union Dist., S. C.

    TURNER, Samuel, The Southern Recorder, 1/22/1834, "Another Revolutionary Soldier Gone! Died in Hancock County, Wednesday, 15th inst., Mr. Samuel Turner, age 74 years. Moved from Maryland to Georgia in 1787 and settled the place where he died. Was among the first to cross the Ogeechee River. Was a Revolutionary Soldier. Left wife and ten children. For the past 27 years he was a member of the Baptist Church."

    TWIGGS, John, The Georgia Journal, 4/10/1816, "Died near Augusta on the 29th ult., Major General John Twiggs, age 66 years. He was an active officer in the Revolutionary War and was believed to be the oldest General in the United States."

    VARNADON, Henry, applied for pension from Laurens Co., Ga., was b. Orangeburg Dist., S. C. 10/1749 where he lived during the war, d. Laurens Co., Ga. 6/9/1840.

    WALTON, Mrs. Walton, relict of Robert, Augusta Chronicle and Gazette of the State, 8/30/1800, "Died Tues. afternoon, Mrs. Walton, Relict of Robert Walton who died Wed. before, age 41 years. She was the daughter of the late William Glascock, Esq. of Georgia and was survived by seven children."

    WARD, Francis, The Southern Recorder, 2/27/1830, "Died at his residence in Putnam County on 8th inst., Francis Ward in his 65th year. He was a native of Isle of Wight County, Virginia, but for many years a resident of Georgia. Joined the American Army at the age of 14 and served in it until independence was achieved."

    WARD, Nathaniel, The Southern Recorder, Milledgeville, Ga., 2/4/1840, "Died on the26th ult., at the residence of Solomon B. Murphy, Esq. in Irwinton, Georgia, Mr. Nathaniel Ward, formerly of Virginia, in his 98th year. He had lived in Georgia over half a century. He served under General Washington in the Revolutionary War in several campaigns."

    WARREN, Jesse, The Southern Recorder, 2/26/1827 , "Died at his residence in Hancock Co., Mr. Jesse Warren, Sr. in his 79th year. After living 44 years in Dinwiddie Co., Va., he moved to Ga., and by industry and economy had accumulated a handsome property. For 20 years a member of the Methodist Church. He was survived by his aged wife and seven children. Died on the 10 th inst. " The Southern Recorder, 7/24/1838, "Died in Putnam Co. at the house of Mr. Joseph Johnson on 2nd of July 1838, Mrs. Elizabeth Warren, Consort of Jesse Warren, late of Hancock Co., Ga., deed, in her 87 th year. Had gone home with her daughter, Susan Johnson, to spend a week, when she died. She was born in Dinwiddie Co., Va. and joined the Methodist Church in 1774."

    WHALEN, Michael, Corpl., d. 6/19/1808. Received pension 10/5/1801 as invalid soldier. From Reports of Secy of War, Invalid Pensions, in Georgia.

    WHITAKER, Benjamin, The Darien Gazette , 9/22/1821 , "Died in Jefferson County on the 29th ult., Colonel Benjamin Whitaker in his 56th year. He was a Revolutionary Soldier."

    WHITE, Edward, Columbian Museum and Savannah Advertiser, 1/13/1812, "Major Edward White died in Savannah the 9th inst., age 54 years."

    WILLIAMS, James, The Southern Recorder, 2/24/1824, "Another Revolutionary Soldier Gone! Died at Monticello on the 7th inst., James Williams, Esq., in his 79th year. He was a Captain in the Revolutionary struggle of 1776 and was twice captured. He was a de le ga te to the S. C. Constitutional Convention. Had lived in Georgia for 29 years. He was an honest, upright man and pious Christian."

    WILLIAMS, Zachariah, The Georgia Messenger, 11/21/1826, "Died in Bibb County on the 14th inst., Mr. Zachariah Williams age 74 years. He served through the Revolutionary War and was in many battles, and was a worthy and respected citizen."

    WIMBERLY, Ezekiel, The Southern Recorder, 5/16/1843, "Died at his residence in Twiggs Co. on the 5th inst., General Ezekiel Wimberly in his 60th year. He was a Colonel in the late War with Great Britain, and was later elected by the legislature as Major General of the State Militia, which he held until his declining years forced him to resign. He served several times from Twiggs as Representative and Senator and was twice chosen Presidential elector."

    WOOTEN, Joel, applied for pension from Telfair Co., Ga. where he d. 1513. He was b. N. C. and lived Edgecombe Co. during Revolution. Moved to Burke Co., Ga. abt 1800, to Montgomery Co., Ga. abt 1805, and to Telfair Co., Ga. abt. 1809.

    YOUNG, William, applied for pension from Columbia Co., Ga. 9/11/1832, aged 70 to 80 years, lived Montgomery Co., Md. when entered the war. Appl. of Rebecca Young, his wid., dtd 1855 Richmond Co., Ga., age 69, states husband d. 10/29/1835. Marr. Cert. attached, Columbia Co., Ga., William Young to Rebecca Grinage 9/5/1816.
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