 John Autry, born 1874 in White County, Georgia. He was elected in January of 1901 as the Ordinary of
Cobb County. "The new county officers were installed into their respective offices on last Tuesday morning. Hon. John Awtrey, Ordinary, with Mr. J. M. Gann, of
Mableton, as his clerk; Mr. J. B. Glover, Clerk of the Superior Court and County Treasurer, with Mr. George Lemon, of Acworth, as his clerk; Mr. D. D. Dunn,
Sheriff, with Mr. J. M. Conger and Mr. O. S. Northcutt as his deputies. These gentlemen will prove worthy, vigilant and competent in their respective offices and
give the people efficient and faithful service on the discharge of their duties." The Marietta Journal and Courier January 3, 1901.
On the same
front page of the newspaper the following article appeared: "A very regrettable and painful accident happned to John, the 8 year-old son of Hon. and Mrs.
John Awtrey at their home on Kennesaw Avenue on Wednesday of last week. The boys were out in the yard with Roman candles. One that had failed to discharge had
been broken open, and in lighting it, it suddently exploded, the flash of the powder burning little John's face to a solid blister and burning off his
eyebrows. Dr. Reynolds was called and gave immediate attention, and while the injuries are painful, yet the prospect is bright for a speedly healing, without any marks
on the face." |
