Database of Georgia School Graduates from 1818 to 1900
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Garbutt, Moses W., first honor, Bachelor of Engineering, 1890, State University, Athens, Ga. "...hails from Midville, Ga. and came here four years ago. He has devoted himself assiduously to his studies, and as a reward bears off first honor in the Bachelor of Engineering course this year. He will follow the business of civil engineer." Ref: The Constitution, Atlanta, 15 June 1890 and 20 June 1890
Gairdner, J. P., of Elberton, member of the junior class, member of Sigma Nu fraternity and associate editor of the "Pandora", State University, Athens, 1900. Class of 1900. Ref: The Constitution, Atlanta, 10 June 1900
Gaither, S. A. (female) of Oxford was a member of the Junior Class of the Southern Masonic Female College in Covington, for the scholastic year ending June 27, 1855.
Gardner, Charles H., 1911 graduate of Marietta High School. Marietta High School - Class of 1911
Garlington, John Creswell, degree of bachelor of science in mechanical and electrical engineering conferred by Chancellor William E. Boggs (of the State University), Georgia Technical Institute, Class of 1898. Ref: The Constitution, Atlanta, 23 June 1898 Gaither, S. A. (female) of Oxford was a member of the Junior Class of the Southern Masonic Female College in Covington, for the scholastic year ending June 27, 1855.
Garbutt, Henry, age 14; October 1879 term of the Summerville School in Emanuel County (ninth term). Ref: School Rosters for Emanuel County, Miscellaneous Records, Emanuel County Courthouse
Garbutt, Wadley, age 10; October 1879 term of the Summerville School in Emanuel County (ninth term). Ref: School Rosters for Emanuel County, Miscellaneous Records, Emanuel County Courthouse
Garbutt, Wright, age 15; October 1879 term of the Summervillel School in Emanuel County (ninth term). Ref: School Rosters for Emanuel County, Miscellaneous Records, Emanuel County Courthouse
Garland, Mary E. of Choctaw Nation was a member of the Junior Class of the Southern Masonic Female College in Covington, for the scholastic year ending June 27, 1855.
Garrett, Elizabeth of Snapping Shoals was a member of the Sophomore Class of the Southern Masonic Female College in Covington, for the scholastic year ending June 27, 1855.
Garvey, May, Miss, business department, 1898 graduate of Girls' High School, Atlanta. Ref: The Constitution, Atlanta, 2 June 1898
Gassman, Dora of Savannah was presented the gold medal for Order and Economy,graduated with honors, member of the July 2, 1885 Graduating Class of St. Joseph's Academy, Washington, Georgia. Ref: The Constitution, Atlanta, 3 July 1885
Gathright, Minnie M., Miss, 1888 class, Girls High School, Atlanta. Ref: The Constitution, Atlanta 2 June 1888
Gatlin, Louisa, Miss, born North Carolina, age 15, student at Monroe Female Academy in 1850. Listed under Rt. Rev. Stephen Elliott (1806-1866), Bishop of the Protestant Episcopal Church. Ref: 1850 Monroe County Census.
Gaudrey, Julie of Savannah, graduated with honors, member of the July 2, 1885 Graduating Class of St. Joseph's Academy, Washington, Georgia. Ref: The Constitution, Atlanta, 3 July 1885
Gaussmau of Savannah, graduated with honors, member of the July 2, 1885 Graduating Class of St. Joseph's Academy, Washington, Georgia. Ref: The Constitution, Atlanta, 3 July 1885
Gay, A. O. M., Jr. graduate of Boys' High School, Atlanta, Class of 1900. Ref: The Constitution, Atlanta, 2 June 1900.
Gay, B., age 14; 1876 term of the Sand Hill School in Emanuel County (ninth term). Ref: School Rosters for Emanuel County, Miscellaneous Records, Emanuel County Courthouse
Gay, Charlton, age 9; 1876 term of the Sand Hill School in Emanuel County (ninth term). Ref: School Rosters for Emanuel County, Miscellaneous Records, Emanuel County Courthouse
Gay, Edla, age 9, July 1877, class of the Moring Chapel School in Emanuel County (ninth term). Ref: School Rosters for Emanuel County, Miscellaneous Records, Emanuel County Courthouse
Gay, Emma, age 10, July 1877, class of the Moring Chapel School in Emanuel County (ninth term). Ref: School Rosters for Emanuel County, Miscellaneous Records, Emanuel County Courthouse
Gay, Ewell, 1895 graduate of Boys' High School, Atlanta. Ref: The Constitution, Atlanta, 7 June 1895
Gay, Fannie E. of Newton County was a member of the Sophomore Class of the Southern Masonic Female College in Covington, for the scholastic year ending June 27, 1855.
Gay, Mattie, age 11; 1876 term of the Sand Hill School in Emanuel County (ninth term). Ref: School Rosters for Emanuel County, Miscellaneous Records, Emanuel County Courthouse
Gayle, Miss, 1891 senior class of Wesleyan Female College. Ref: The Constitution, Atlanta 6/16/1891.
Geeslin, Nora, Miss of Cuthburt, Ga., 1895 graduate of Andrew Female College, Cuthbert, Ga. Ref: The Constitution, Atlanta, 10 June 1895 Geiger, J. B., 1890 graduate, Bachelor of Law, State University, Athens. "...a native of Tatnall county, first saw the light of day in 1864. He took an academic course in the Excelsior High school, Bullock county, and subsequently edited the BUllock Banner for four years. He took a two years' course at Mercer, and afterwards was principal of Padnor academy, in Montgomery county. He has made many friends while here. He will practice law at Mt. Vernon, Montgomery County." Ref: The Constitution, Atlanta, 8 June 1890 and 20 June 1890
Gentry, Willie Mansfield , Miss, literary course, Class of 1900, Girls High School, Atlanta. Ref: The Constitution, Atlanta 1 June 1900
George, Walter F., Ciceronian and Sigma Nu, debater against Athens 1898, Mercer representative in the state oratorical contest of 1900, editor-in-chief of The Kinetoscope 1899 and of The Mercerian 1900, also speaker, 1900. He was graduated from Mercer University, Class of 1900. Class of 1900. Ref: The Constitution, Atlanta, 10 June 1900
Gerdine, Joseph Lumpkin born 7-3-1830 in Pickins Co., Alabama, died 3-13-1950 in Atlanta, buried in West View Cemetery. He married 6-19-1909 Eleanor Dye of Mississippi, died Crescent City, Florida. South Georgia Conference. He attended the University of Georgia, admitted to Georgia Bar in 1892, practiced law in Macon, Georgia. Methodist Preachers in Georgia 1783-1900 by Harold Lawrence.
Gerdine, Thomas Golding of Athens, son of Dr. Jolin Gerdine. He is 19 years old. Graduate of 1891, State University, Athens. Ref: The Constitution, Atlanta, 6 June 1891
Gibbons, George R. of Linwood, Ga., 1900 graduate of Emory University. Class of 1900. Ref: The Constitution, Atlanta, 3 June 1900
Gibson, J., A. B., Bachelor of Law, 1898 graduate of State University (Athens), Bachelor of Law. Ref: The Constitution, Atlanta 16 June 1898
Gibson, Miss, 1891 senior class of Wesleyan Female College. Ref: The Constitution, Atlanta 6/16/1891.
Gilbert, C. C., Roll of Honor, freshman class, Emory at Oxford, 1896. Ref: The Constitution, Atlanta, 8 June 1896
Gilbert, Gussie, Miss, literary department, 1898 graduate of Girls' High School, Atlanta. Ref: The Constitution, Atlanta, 2 June 1898
Giles, Carl, 1899 graduate of Boys' High School, Atlanta. Class of 1899. Ref: The Constitution, Atlanta, 2 June 1899
Giles, Ralph S., 1898 graduate of Boys' High School, Atlanta, Ga. Class of 1898. Ref: The Constitution, Atlanta, 9 June 1898
Gillam, Etta W., Miss, 1888 class, Girls High School, Atlanta. Ref: The Constitution, Atlanta 2 June 1888
Gillis, George Etta, Miss of Lumpkin, 1890 graduate of Fox's College, regular course, degree of M. L. Ref: The Constitution, Atlanta, 13 June 1890
Gillis, S. H., Bachelor of Law, 1898 graduate of State University (Athens), Bachelor of Law. Ref: The Constitution, Atlanta 16 June 1898
Gilmore, Benjamin, 1887 graduate of Sandersville High School. Ref: The Constitution, Atlanta 17 June 1887.
Gilmore, Mary, Miss, attended a hop for the graduating class of Wesleyan College, given by the young men of Macon. Escort was Edward Artope. Ref: The Constitution, Atlanta 20 June 1886
Gilreath, Thomas Milton of Cartersville, State University, Athens, Ga., received "the sheepskin that will enable him to practice law". Ref: The Constitution, Atlanta, 17 June 1896
Ginsberg, Samuel L. graduate of Boys' High School, Atlanta, Class of 1900. Ref: The Constitution, Atlanta, 2 June 1900.
Glackman, Mamie, Miss, business department, 1898 graduate of Girls' High School, Atlanta. Ref: The Constitution, Atlanta, 2 June 1898
Glass, Mary Evans, daughter of a trustee, graduated in 1851 (education, literature, music), was one of the founding sisters of Alpha Delta Pi.
Gleason, Maggie was presented a Book Premium for arithmetica, graduated with honors, member of the July 2, 1885 Graduating Class of St. Joseph's Academy, Washington, Georgia. Ref: The Constitution, Atlanta, 3 July 1885
Gleaton, Lucy, Miss of Conyers, Ga., A. B. degree, Wesleyan Female College graduate of 1899. Ref: The Constitution, Atlanta, 1 June 1899
Gleaton, W. S. of Conyers, Ga. Class of 1900. 1900 graduate of Emory University. Ref: The Constitution, Atlanta, 3 June 1900
Glenn, Gerrard, 1895 graduate of Boys' High School, Atlanta. Ref: The Constitution, Atlanta, 7 June 1895
Glenn, Gustavus Richard was born 5 December 1848, Professor of Languages at Wesleyan Female College. Graduated 1871 from University of Georgia. Ref: Memoirs of Georgia
Glenn, Gerrard, senior speaker. 1899 graduate of State University (Athens), Bachelor of Arts. Ref: The Constitution, Atlanta 22 June 1899
Glenn, John F., 1895 graduate of Boys' High School, Atlanta. Ref: The Constitution, Atlanta, 7 June 1895
Glover, Katharine, Miss, 1899 graduate of Girls High School, Atlanta. Ref: The Constitution, Atlanta, 2 June 1899
Godfrey, B. F. of Madison, Ga., A. B. degree, Class of 1898, Emory at Oxford. Ref: The Constitution, Atlanta, 9 June 1898
Goldberg, Saddie, Miss, Business Department, 1899 graduate of Girls High School, Atlanta. Ref: The Constitution, Atlanta, 2 June 1899
Golden, Mamie was presented a Book Premium for arithmetica, graduated with honors, member of the July 2, 1885 Graduating Class of St. Joseph's Academy, Washington, Georgia. Ref: The Constitution, Atlanta, 3 July 1885
Goldman, Mamie of Savannah was presented the gold pen for improvement in writing, graduated with honors, member of the July 2, 1885 Graduating Class of St. Joseph's Academy, Washington, Georgia. Ref: The Constitution, Atlanta, 3 July 1885
Goldsmith, Meador, 1895 graduate of Boys' High School, Atlanta. Class of 1895, bottom row, 2nd from the left. Ref: The Constitution, Atlanta, 7 June 1895
Goldsmith, P., 1893 graduate of Boys' High School, Atlanta. Ref: The Constitution, Atlanta 1 June 1893
Goodall, C. A. (female) from Alabama, age 17, student of the Junior Class, Wesleyan Female College; 1850. Ref: 1850 Bibb County Census
Goodman, J. H., B. S., pharmacist, 1890 member of the senior class at Emory at Oxford. Ref: The Constitution, Atlanta 20 June 1890
Goodman, W. M. Bachelor of Law, 1898 graduate of State University (Athens), Bachelor of Law. Ref: The Constitution, Atlanta 16 June 1898
Goodson, George A. of Covington was a member of the Preparatory Department of the Southern Masonic Female College in Covington, for the scholastic year ending June 27, 1855.
Goodwyn, Bessie, Miss, attended a hop for the graduating class of Wesleyan College, given by the young men of Macon. Escort was C. H. Hall. Ref: The Constitution, Atlanta 20 June 1886
Gordon, John B. His portrait was hung in the galley at Boys' High School, Atlanta, in 1900. He was 35th governor of Georgia, and three times a United States Senator. He was born in Upson County, Georgia, 6 February 1832, and educated at the University of Georgia. He read and practiced law with his brother-in-law, Logan E. Bleckley. He served during the War Between the States, becoming in succession, major, lieutenant colonel, colonel, brigadier general, major general and lieutenant general, and at the close o f the war commanded one wing of General Lee's army. After the war, he settled in Atlanta, and was a member of the national unton convention held in Philadelphia in 1863. In 1886 he served as Governor of Georgia.Ref: The Constitution, Atlanta, 1 June 1900 Gordon, William W., Jr., 1890 graduate, Bachelor of Law, State University, Athens. "...was born in Savannah, Ga., in 1866, and after pursuing his studies arduously, graduated at Yale in 1886. Mr. Gordon is a writer of no little note, as his article on 'College Life at Yale,' published in "Once a Week", will attest. He is a fine athlete, winning many prizes at the last field day, and making the 100 yards dash in 10 4-5 seconds. He is president of the Athletic association of the university, and has done much toward advancing athletics in college. He will practice law in Savannah, Ga." Ref: The Constitution, Atlanta, 8 June 1890 and 20 June 1890
Gore, Fannie graduated from Cassville Female College. Ref: History of Bartow County by Lucy Josephine Cunyus, page 53
Goza, W. E. to graduate June 28th at DeGive's opera house (Atlanta), from Boys' High School. Ref: The Constitution, Atlanta, 2 June 1888
Grace, Louise, Miss of Waycross, 1891 senior class of Wesleyan Female College. Ref: The Constitution, Atlanta 6/16/1891.
Graham, E. W., A. B., 1899 graduate of State University (Athens), Bachelor of Law. Ref: The Constitution, Atlanta 22 June 1899
Gramling, W. Robert, full course not including Greek, 1897 graduate of Boy's High School, Atlanta. Ref: The Constitution, Atlanta, 3 June 1897
Graves, Iverson L. of Social Circle, A. B. diploma, 1891 senior class of Emory at Oxford. The Constitution, Atlanta 12 June 1891
Graves, M., Miss of Newton County, 1891 senior class of Wesleyan Female College. Ref: The Constitution, Atlanta 6/16/1891.
Gray, L. P. of Ft. Valley, Georgia, diploma, A. B., 1891 senior class of Emory at Oxford. The Constitution, Atlanta 12 June 1891
Green, Daniel Webster, 1890 graduate, Bachelor of Law, State University, Athens. "...was born in the gate city in 1870, and he thoroughly represents the push and go-ahead of his native heath. Graduating from the public schools of that city in 1885, he at once entered the office of The Constitution where he showed a marked degree of zeal and ability. He entered the law school in September, 1889, and has made many friends during his stay in our midst. Mr. Green will practice law in Atlanta with Colonel Ulysses Lewis. Ref: The Constitution, Atlanta, 8 June 1890 and 20 June 1890 Green, Emilu, Miss, 1891 senior class of Wesleyan Female College. Ref: The Constitution, Atlanta 6/16/1891.
Green, Lily, Miss, 1892 graduating class of Dalton Female College, Dalton, Georgia. Ref: The Constitution,A tlanta 18 June 1892
Green, Thomas F., 1890 graduate, Bachelor of Law, State University, Athens. "...claims the classic city as his home. He has been raised and educated in his native city. He entered the university in the fall of 1886. While attending the literary department he led his classes. He has taken an excellent stand in the law class, and is very popular with the boys. He has several times displayed quite a gift of oratory, and will make rapid advances in that line. He will swing out his shingle on some one of the great thoroughfares of Athens. Ref: The Constitution, Atlanta, 8 June 1890 and 20 June 1890 Gregory, Grace Lorraine of Columbus, Georgia awarded a diploma, Chappell College, Columbus, Georgia. Ref: The Constitution, Atlanta 11 June 1891
Green, Bradley, age 10, October 1876 class of the Cross School (57th District) in Emanuel County (ninth term). Ref: School Rosters for Emanuel County, Miscellaneous Records, Emanuel County Courthouse.
Green, Caroliine S., age 15, October 1876 class of the Cross School (1208thth District) in Emanuel County (ninth term). Ref: School Rosters for Emanuel County, Miscellaneous Records, Emanuel County Courthouse.
Green, Charley, age 10, October 1876 class of the Cross School (1208thth District) in Emanuel County (ninth term). Ref: School Rosters for Emanuel County, Miscellaneous Records, Emanuel County Courthouse.
Green, Delia E. of Fulton County was a member of the Junior Class of the Southern Masonic Female College in Covington, for the scholastic year ending June 27, 1855.
Green, Mattie C. of Milledgeville was a member of the Senior Class of the Southern Masonic Female College in Covington, for the scholastic year ending June 27, 1855.
Gren, Brad, October 1875, class of the Marshy School in Emanuel County (ninth term). Ref: School Rosters for Emanuel County, Miscellaneous Records, Emanuel County Courthouse.
Griffin, Alfred Perry of Oxford, Ga., 1899 graduate of Emory at Oxford. Ref: The Constitution, Atlanta, 15 June 1899
Griffin, E. B. of Oxford, A. B., diploma, Emory at Oxford. Ref: The Constitution, Atlanta 12 June 1891
Griffin, Walter B. of Southwestern University, Georgetown, Texas, graduated from Emory in the class of 1886. Ref: The Constitution, Atlanta, 12 June 1894
Griffin, W. B., degree of A. B. conferred on, Emory College at Oxford. The Constitution, Atlanta 6/23/1886
Griffin, W. B. of Oxford, Emory University. Ref: The Constitution, Atlanta, 6/23/1886
Griffin, W. G. of Oxford, A. B., diploma, Emory at Oxford. Ref: The Constitution, Atlanta 12 June 1891
Griffith, Fannie M. of Brookline was a member of the First Class of the Southern Masonic Female College in Covington, for the scholastic year ending June 27, 1855.
Griffith, James Walter of Bogart, 1896 graduate of State University, Athens, Ga., degree of A. B. Ref: The Constitution, Atlanta, 17 June 1896
Griggs, Imogene of West Point was awarded post-graduate diploma, 1888, Lucy Cobb Institute. Ref: The Constitution, Atlanta, 8 June 1888
Griner, F. B., was conferred on, Emory College at Oxford. The Constitution, Atlanta 6/23/1886
Groover, B. H., Ciceronian, Kappa Alpha, B. S. student, philosopher, president of Ciceronian Society in 1900, associate editor of Mercerian in 1900, was graduated from Mercer University, Class of 1900. Class of 1900. Ref: The Constitution, Atlanta, 10 June 1900
Groover, F. B., Ciceronian, Kappa Alpha, invitation committee, Ciceronian Society of 1900, was graduated from Mercer University, Class of 1900. Class of 1900. Ref: The Constitution, Atlanta, 10 June 1900
Groves, Gussie, Miss, Instructor of Shorthand, Southern Shorthand and Business University. Marietta Journal an Courier 6/14/1912.
Grubbs, G., age 12; October 1879 term of the Summerville School (10th term) in Emanuel County (ninth term). Ref: School Rosters for Emanuel County, Miscellaneous Records, Emanuel County Courthouse
Guerard, Lillie, literary department, 1897 graduate of Girls' High School, Atlanta. Class of 1897. Ref: The Constitution, Atlanta, 4 June 1897
Gunn, Walter F., Coceronian and Sigma Nu debater against Athens 1898, Mercer representative in the state oratorical contest of 1900, editor-in-chief of The Kinetoscope 1900 and of The Mercerian in 1900, also speaker in 1900. He was graduated from Mercer University, Class of 1900. https://georgiapioneers.com/restricted/GG/graduates/1900mercher.pdfl" target="new"> Class of 1900. Ref: The Constitution, Atlanta, 10 June 1900
Guthrie, H. W. was presented his diploma by Dr. Thomas S. Powell, the president of Southern Medical School Commencement in March of 1885. "Augusta, Georgia. The closing exercises of the Southern Medical College occurred at De Give's Opera House last night. A very large audience of the best people in the city were present. The stage was tastefully decorated with flowers and presented a very handsome appearance. It was occupied by the graduating class, the faculty, Governor McDaniel, Mayor Hillyer, Rev. Mr. Armstrong, Dr. Mack and others." Ref: The Constitution, March 1885.
Guyton, Moses of Marianna, Florida will take second honor in the A. B. course, 1895, State University, Athens; member of Chi Phi fraternity and the Demosthenian Literary Society. Ref: The Constitution, Atlanta, 9 June 1895.