Early Settlers -S-

Saffold, Reubin LG 17 Mar 1785 Long Creek. Oglethorpe Co. Deed Book D, page 52.

Sales, Henry, a colored man, settled on about four acres of the poorest land in Elberton "a few years ago". He has now converted the whole of it into a blooming garden and orchard. Ref: The Constitution, Atlanta 20 June 1886. Sanders, Elias. On a hill opposite the trestle on the railroad near Hartwell used to stand the house of Elias Sanders. The old line of Elbert and Franklin counties (before Elbert was cut off) went right through his kitchen. Elias Sanders died at an advanced age and was buried under the kitchen. The grave was seen by the Sun editor. The Constitution, Atlanta 2/18/1886

Sanders, Jesse LG in Washington Co. when surveyed, later Oglethorpe. Oglethorpe Deed Book D, page 73.

Scales, William, Sr. lived on his plantation on the Chattahoochee River, called "McGinnis Place". Ref: His LWT dated 1869, Gwinnett County.

Scott, Alexander lived on Soap Creek in Lincoln County, 1785; headright grant.

Seagrove, John, Agent of Indian affairs in Georgia, predecessor of Benjamin Hawkins. Ref: Letters, Journals and Writings of Benjamin Hawkins, Vol. I (1796-1801) edited by C. L. Grant.

Shank, John (1761-1835) lived near the Battle Creek Site, near the battle ground, Wilkes County.

Shepard, S. S. was born in Monroe County on 1/26/1870. His father was captain of Co. B, Wheeler's Cavalry, Confederate Army. Shepard removed to Atlanta in 1872. In 1888 he was employed by the Atlanta Traction Company and served on the county police force. Afterwards, he had charge of the underground construction of the Southern Bell Telephone Company.

Shine, J. A. listed as white settler in Montezuma in 1836. listed as an early settler of Macon County. Ref: History of Macon County Georgia by Louise Frederick Hays.

Simpson, Slaton lived near the Battle Creek Site, near the battle ground, Wilkes County.

Shirley, John, called by the Indians "Sauluchee", trader at Thlotlogulgua, "is an unworthy, and unfit character to be in their land and the Chiefs are determined he shall leave their land." Ref: Letters, Journals and Writings of Benjamin Hawkins, Vol I 1796-1801, edited by C. L. Grant

Simmons, John (1785)1827) buried near Goshen, in Lincoln County. Ref: Wilkes County Cemeteries by Nell and F. M. Newsome.

Slappey, Reuben came from Orangeburg District, South Carolina, with his brother, Jacob C. (married Elizabeth Hiley), and settled in the northern part of Macon Co. Ref: History of Macon County Georgia by Louise Frederick Hays.

Slaton, John M. was b. 12/25/1866 in Meriwether Co., Ga. While very young, his family removed to Atlanta. His father, W. F. Slaton, was superintendant of public schools in Atlanta. John entered Boys' High School, then graduated in 1886 from the University of Georgia. The following year he began practicing law. John repeatedly represented Fulton Co. in the lower house of the Legislature; also serving on the committee on rules, was chairman of the Judiciary Committee for seven years. Later, he was president of the Senate.

Smith, Benajah lived on Soap Creek in Lincoln County, 1791; headright grant.

Smith, Charles 500 acre survey adj. grants of William Walker, Stephen s and others in Oglethorpe Co. Oglethorpe Deed Book E, page 111.

Smith, Daniel LG in Oglethorpe Co. on Greene Co. line. Oglethorpe Deed Book D, page 260.

Smith, Drew lived on Soap Creek in Lincoln County, 1786; headright grant.

Smith, James (1766-1854)owned large tracts of acreage in the tidewater and Riceland areas.

Smith, Nathaniel lived on Soap Creek in Lincoln County, 1795; headright grant. Smith, Samuel 200 acres LG Long Creek. Oglethorpe Deed Book D, page 272.

Smith, William survey on Millstone waters, Oglethorpe Co. Oglethorpe Deed Book E, page 266.

Snyder, A. A. deals in dry goods and groceries in Griffin. The Constitution, Atlanta 10/31/1886

Spink, Paul W. was born 1875 in Riverside, Ga., died in Atlanta from typhoid fever on 11/23/1907. Atlanta Georgian, DIES IN HOSPITAL 11/23/1907. He was superintendent of the Transportation of typhoid fever. Club. He was a clerk in the Aragon, Kimball and Piedmont hotels. He was a resident of 161 Ivy Street, Atlanta. He had one son, Paul W. Spink, Jr. Paul had three brothers: Bernard Spink of Atlanta; S. C. Spink of Oregon; and Forrest Spink of Atlanta. Ref: Atlanta Georgian 11/23/1907.

Spratlin, James LG of 500 acres on 2 August 1786 on Clouds Creek of Broad River, Oglethorpe Co. Oglethorpe Co. Deed Book E, page 415.

Stephens, Alexander H. was perhaps one of the most unique characters portrayed in the political history of this country. He was vice president of the Confederacy, a member of congress and governor of Georgia, and during much of that time was a physical wreck, although mentally a giant in strength. His grandfather, Alexander Stephens, was an Englishman, who settled in the Penn colony in 1746, and was engaged in several conflicts with the indians and in the old French war, serving under Colonel George Washington. The son, then known also as Alexander Stephens, became an settlers at the age of fifteen. He took the middle name of Hamilton from the Rev. Alexander Hamilton Webster, who became his tutor after the death of his father. Stephens graduated from Franklin College, Dow University of Ga. Once when Stephens bad an encounter with Judge Cone, he displayed his great physical courage. Judge Cone cut him terribly with a knife, and when about to bring the blade to his throat, with the threat, "Retreat or I'll cut your throat," received the reply from Stephens, "Then cut." Refore be could execute his threat, Stephens seized the blade in his right hand, which was forever disabled, so that he could never again write easily. In 1850 Stephens opposed the secession movement in the South. In 1859 he retired from congress declaring that the only way to get more slaves was to reopen the African slave trade, and in that way control the territories by means of slave-olding votes. In 1860 he became became vice president of the Confederacy.

Stokes, William Thomas (1798-1826) buried on the Broad River in Lincoln County. Ref: Wilkes County Cemeteries by Nell and F. M. Newsome. Stovall, David lived on Big Haynes Creek in Newton County. Ref: His LWT, 1835, Newton County.

Strickland, R. F., dry goods business in Griffin. The Constitution, Atlanta 10/31/1886

Sutton, Arnett lived between Metasville and Fishing Creek in Wilkes County.