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Cade, Drury LG on Millstone Creek, Oblethorpe Co. Oglethorpe Deed Book D, page 222.

Cain, Morris listed in Capt. Price's District, Wilkes County, Tax Digest of 1792.

Call, Richard lived on the Little River in Lincoln County in 1785. Listed in Lincoln County Tax Digest.

Callaway, Eugene C. was born on a plantation near Cuthbert, Ga, and spent most of his early life in LaGrange, Ga, In 1881, when a mere boy, he visited Atlanta. He was walking along Pryor St, one day by the place where Commerce Hall once stood when the thought suddenly flashed into his mind with tremendous force that this spot was to be the scene of his future business career. The building was then occupied by Moore, Marsh & Co. Callaway resolved to get into the service of this firm and there to remain until he became a partner. Two years' later he was taken into the firm, and seven years later became a partner. After nine years he left the firm and went into the wholesale hat business in Atlanta. He was also identified with the Gate City Coffin Co. He was civic-minded, having served as a director in the Chamber of Commerce, director in Atlanta Freight Bureau, the Y. M. C. A., and the Juvenile Protective Association. Ref: The Georgian, 12/23/1909.

Callaway, Eugene C. was born on a plantation near Cuthbert, Ga, and spent most of his early life in LaGrange, Ga, In 1881, when a mere boy, he visited Atlanta. He was walking along Pryor St, one day by the place where Commerce Hall once stood when the thought suddenly flashed into his mind with tremendous force that this spot was to be the scene of his future business career. The building was then occupied by Moore, Marsh & Co. Callaway resolved to get into the service of this firm and there to remain until he became a partner. Two years' later he was taken into the firm, and seven years later became a partner. After nine years he left the firm and went into the wholesale hat business in Atlanta. He was also identified with the Gate City Coffin Co. He was civic-minded, having served as a director in the Chamber of Commerce, director in Atlanta Freight Bureau, the Y. M. C. A., and the Juvenile Protective Association. Ref: The Georgian, 12/23/1909

Cargile, John. Oglethorpe Co. Deed Book E, page 255. Articles of Agreement between Margaret Smith and James Smith, both of said county, to divide part of the personal property of John Smith, deceased. Margaret Smith to have a Negro woman named Cate, boys named Dick, Ben and Jerry, girls named Linda and Tamer, bay horse, mare and filly. James Smith to have a Negro man Jack and his wife, Lucy, girls named Tenor and Beck, boy named Tarlton, sorrel horse and bay horse. We bind ourselves for $600, 500 acres on Brushy Creek of Broad River, being part of 1000 acres granted to John Cargile on 7 January 1786.

Carnes, Judge, for whom Carnesville is named, lived at Parker's Mill in Hart Co. He came from the north a poor lad and it is said he was an illegitimate son of the famous Washington Irving. The Constition, Atlanta 2/18/1886

Carson, John Avery was b. in Baltimore, Maryland 2/19/1856, coming from the well-known Carson family of eastern Msryland whose members were prominent during Colonial days. In 1870 Carson removed to Savannah, Ga. where he rose in the business world. From 1874 to 1853 he was connected with the firm of S. G. Haynes and Bro. In 1884 he was associated with the firm of J. P. Williams, where he became president. From 1900 to 1909, he was Pres. of the Merchants National Bank of Savannab. From 1890 to 1892 he was alderman of Savannah; commissioner of Chatham Co. 1893 to 1897. He founded the Society of Colonial Wars in the S ta te of Georgia and represented the state as deputy governor general. Ref: Atlanta Georgian, 12/23/1909

Carter, Josiah lived on Soap Creek in Lincoln County in 1787, where he drew a headright grant.

Castleberry, Mr., born 1731, in the Indian country, went with Col. Jones and 100 mounted men, and Benjamin Hawkins, to Hartford. Ref: Letters, Journals and Writings of Benjamin Hawkins, Vol I 1796-1801, edited by C. L. Grant

Clancy, George lived on Soap Creek in Lincoln Co. in 1787, where he had a headright grant.

Clark, Joshua owned 1215 acres in the Town of Starkville, Terrell County, his LWT dated 1856 Lee Co.

Clarke, A. J., groceries and family produce, Griffin. The Constitution, Atlanta 10/31/1886

Clarke, Elijah lived on Soap Creek in Lincoln County, where he had a headright grant in 1786.

Clarke, G. W., grocery merchant, G. W. Clarke & Sons, Griffin. The Constitution, Atlanta 10/31/1886

Clay, Jesse lived on Little River in Lincoln County in 1786. Listed in the Lincoln County Tax Digest.

Clements, Abraham P., Hon. of Irwin Co. died Wed. He was born July 11, 1811 and was 76 years old. He was one of the old settlers of Irwin Co. The Constitution, Atlanta 7/16/1886 ALSO SETTLERS

Cleveland, A. J. lived near the Raysville Bridge between 1800 and 1850. Ref: Wilkes County Cemeteries by Nell and F. M. Newsome.

Cloud, Jeremiah, was a Revolutionary War Soldier who drew 287-1/2 acres of land on Rocky Creek in Washington County. Ref: McCall's Roster of Revolutionary War Soldiers in Georgia.

Cloud, John LG 13 May 1795 Oglethorpe Co. Deed Book D, page 32.

Cole, John, Jr. Oglethorpe Co. Deed Book B, page 19. 30 July 195 deed of John Cole, Jr. to Josel Underwood, mentions old survey granted to John Cole, Junr. supposed to be 100 acres.

Cole, W. T. in guano and cotton business in Griffin. The Constitution, Atlanta 11/31/1886



Collier, Alderman, a young man of wealth and leisure.
He graduated from State University. (Georgia State University, Athens)
He served on Atlanta City Council.
Ref: The Constitution, Atlanta 1/10/1886



Connell, Samuel. Oglethorpe Co. Deed Book B, page 17. 17 Nov. 1796 deed of Thomas Connel of Greene Co. to Mathew Finley of Oglethorpe Co., original land grant dated 22 March 1785, registered Lib. GGG, folio 357.

Cook, Joseph sold negroes to the late General McGillivray. Cook brought a suit in the Indian Agency to recover the property. Ref: Letters, Journals and Writings of Benjamin Hawkins, Vol I 1796-1801, edited by C. L. Grant

Cook, George of Talbot County was named in the LWT of Sophia Middlebrooks, 1868, Jones Co.

Cowan, Joseph LG 19 November 1801 by Gov. Josiah Tatnall, Big Creek. Oglethorpe Co. Deed Book E, page 203.

Cox, Cary was b. ca 1736 in Virginia, m. ca 1761 Mary (some say Horne) in Virginia. Cary Cox had removed to Halifax Co., Va. by 1764 when he witnessed LWT of George Presagraves and was still there in 1772 when he was exr of the LWT of George Pace. Children: William Cox, born 1762 Va., removed to Edgefield Co., S. C. 1791. Deed before 1799, Edgefield Co. to his son, William. Wit: Bro., Jesse. William removed to Pendleton District, while his father and brothers removed to Warren Co., Ga.; Richard Cox who m. 1790/1799 the dau. of James Rowan.

Crawford, Robert listed in Capt. Price's District, Wilkes County, Tax Digest of 1792.

Creswell, David LG Oglethorpe Co. Deed Book D, page 153.

Criswell, David listed in Capt. Price's District, Wilkes County, Tax Digest of 1792.

Crittendon, William, Sr. Columbia County Deed dated 1 December 1807. Heirs' Sale. Mary Ann Crittendon and others deed to Felix McKinney, John McKinney and Barna McKinney on 17 November 1806, Ann Margaret Crittendon, widow of William Crittendon, Charles Cousins and Frances Crittendon Cousins, his wife, the daughter of said William Crittenton, all interest in 300 acre tract originally granted to William Crittendon, Sr., deceased, father of above William, on September 6, 1774. Also 150 acre tract granted to William Crittenton, Jr., deceased on 2 February 1786; Also 150 acre tract granted to William Crittendon, Sr. on 2 October 1784.

Crowley, John LG 200 acres 13 May 1787. Oglethorpe Deed Book D, page 65.

Crutchfield, J. H. A famous Atlanta trial, the events of which were regularly reported in the Atlanta Georgian was that of J. H. Crutchfield who shot his wife, Sallie, then beat her on the head with the butt end of a shotfun. Sallie. For days and days, it was not known if Sallie would recover. She was taken to Grady Hospital where her eight let: was amputate? just above the knee. She was shot in both legs. Investigatocs believed that Crutchfield was insane, and did not believe his story that the event was accidental. A friend of Crutchfield, was quoted as saying: "I am confident Crutchfield is crazy, and I think insanity the most plausible defense he can offer. He was simply insanely jealous when he shot his wife, and I am satisfied he had no control over himself. A plea of insanity, I believe, would certainly place him in the asylum. His close fiends know he is crazy about his wife." During Crutchfield's say at the police station, much criticism was had for his special liberties. Subsequently, he was removed from the police station to the Tower. Crutchfield's eldest son, Paul, age 12, who attacked his father at the time of the shooting and tried to prevent him from beating his mother in the head, visited his father at the Tower. In 1881 Crutchfield was an engineer on the old Richmond and Danville railroad, Later a part of the Southern system. His uncle, Capt. Green, was general manager of the bit Line st that time . Another uncle, Joseph Green, was master mechanic st Columbia, S. C. Crutchfield acquired a reputation for carelessness and risky running on the road. Atlanta Georgian, 10/26/1906.

Cummings, Joseph of Savannah, named in the LWT of James Smith (1820) of Camden Co.

Cunningham, John lived on Soap Creek, Lincoln County in 1787, where he drew a headright grant.

Curry, Thomas listed in Capt. Price's District, Wilkes County, Tax Digest of 1792.

Cutlett, John lived near Raysville Bridge in Lincoln County, between 1800 and 1850. Listed in the Lincoln County Tax Digest.